Homebrew PCBs

>I have been researching the Epson R1800 printer and wonder if any of 
>you have had success with this printer for printing on 
>transparencies to be used to expose PCB artwork and sensitized PCB's.

Can't answer that directly but the Epson literature is sending mixed 
signals on the R1800. It uses Ultrachrome high gloss ink (not the same 
as just Ultrachrome). Their Ink/Paper compatibly chart has UHG being 
compatible with their transparencies and the printer they have as a 
UHG example is the R800. The R800 and R1800 use the same ink so based 
on the chart the R1800 should be fine with their transparencies.

However, if you look at the specification for either the R800 or 
R1800, it doesn't mention transparencies as a paper type. This 
suggests that it isn't handled in the drivers. A call to Epson may 
clear this up but beware, not everyone at Epson knows what they're 
talking about. Personally, I would give it a shot based on the 
Ink/Paper chart.

I have a 2200 that uses just Ultrachrome ink which isn't recommended 
for use with Epson transparencies based on the chart. However, I've 
made boards using artwork from that printer. The only problem I came 
across was the Ultrachrome ink didn't adhere well to the 
transparencies so they were only good for a one time use.


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