Homebrew PCBs

In my limitted experiences so far, I can't say the time between 
printing and transferring is important.

However, I have found that touching the toner on the paper appears to 
cause problems (I have oily skin).  I also suspect that humidity might 
have some effect on the transfer process, but have yet been able to 
verify this.

I have found that the time from transfer to soaking in water is 
important for a fast release.  I am currently using a heavy gloss 
paper.  If I let the paper/pcb cool down after transfer, then soak it, 
it takes a very long time for the paper to release from the PCB.

If, after transfer, I put everything in cool water right away, the 
paper releases very quickly by comparison.

Chris



--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "soffee83" <soffee83@...> wrote:
>
> Gerard,
> 
> I think I mentioned that to someone not long ago, when I was sending 
> him some old prints to test with. Seems like in Gootee's tutorial or 
> somewhere, I saw it recommended to use "fresh" prints (or was it the 
> Fresh "Prince"?).
> 
> Seriously though, I keep a whole folder full of ones I've made on my 
> two different paper types, and use them to test transfers, if I'm 
> dealing with a unique surface or anything. I haven't really noticed 
> much change over time, and some of them are 'quite' old.
> 
> Take Care,
> 
> George
>