Homebrew PCBs

Hmmmm, just tried the Staples inkjet glossy photo paper #471861, mixed
feelings, actually, I hate it.  The toner seems to have stuck to the copper
super well, only problem is the paper didn't come off nicely.  There's still
at least a 50% thickness, even after I let it soak for a good 2 hours before
peeling.

If the laser variety of paper is even thicker and harder to take off, that
ain't gonna be funny.  I see now why we pay more for the Pulsar paper,
excellent results with no fussing around.  The paper usually comes off the
toner with less than a minute.

I don't have much choice now but to lightly scrub at this tomorrow, after
letting it soak all night.  Somehow I expect the finer traces to take a hit,
I doubt they will hold up.  And even if they do somehow stay intact, this is
too much mucking around.  At least with the Pulsar paper I know right away
if I messed up, for all I know my alignment might be off again.

Robert
:(


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Objet : [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Best paper to use for toner transfer


A little more difficult to remove than the Staples paper (soak 
longer, and use a Dobie no-scratch sponge to remove completely) but 
makes 99% perfect transfers (only a few very tiny spots that don't 
transfer, and  only once in awhile.

HP Photo Paper - *Laser* - Glossy - 7.5 mil - 58 lb

Part # Q6608A
UPC # 8 29160 63872 0

This has the added benefit that it's designed for lasers and is less 
likely to flake or leave residue inside that may eventually wreck the 
printer.





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