Homebrew PCBs

Is there something 'important' going on when the printer applies the ink to
the surface?  By that I mean has the ink been warmed up, vapourized,
electro-shocked or anything else?

Before you unseal your cartridge I'd make sure your tests will be
representative of what happens in an inkjet printer.  No sense in wasting
that ink until you know your test will be useful.

All I did notice about the Epson printers that use Durabrite ink is that
they use piezoelectric heads.   Is something special going on in there that
affects the ink?

If the printhead is just spraying ink, then drilling the top of the
cartridge and dipping a toothpick in there will get you ink.  Maybe get a
couple drops out and then use thin artist paintbrushes; I always pick up a
few packs at the local dollar store (the ones we used for model airplanes
and such).  You can then seal your cartridge with just about any quality
tape.

Robert
:)



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Envoyé : avril 15 2006 07:24
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Objet : [Homebrew_PCBs] Epson durabrite ink tests - I have ink -no
printer...


Okay, I have yellow durabite ink in a stock cartridge for a CX5400 
printer and no printer.

I will do some tests today (if time allows - it is spring time and the 
honey do list is LONG).

But, these will all have to be crude tests as all I have is PCB 
material, ferric chloride etchant, no printer, and the ink that is 
still in the cartridge.  I am not even sure how to get the ink out! 

But, if you all have some suggestions, I hope to have the time to try 
them to see what happens.

Chris






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