Homebrew PCBs

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "scratch_6057" <dml.empsrch@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 2:22 PM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Laser Transfers


> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Stefan Trethan"
> <stefan_trethan@...> wrote:
>>
>> On Wed, 09 Aug 2006 05:10:21 +0200, scratch_6057 <dml.empsrch@...>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >
>> > I was thinking along the same lines as the original poster, color
> toner
>> > transfer, but it  looks like the "FREE" QMS magiccolor 2 printer
> I got
>> > a couple of weeks ago has "issues" with picking up the glossy
> staples
>> > printer paper.
>>
>>
>> Maybe just that roller surface having a problem.
>> You could always try and stick some other paper to the leading
> edge, if it
>> takes that?
>>
>> ST
>>
>
>
> The printer will take standard 20lb paper, & I had thought about
> using a strip  of "Avery" full sheet label on the leading edge,
> or possably a piece of "3M" removable painters masking tape. If that
> dosen't do then I'll try with a piece of the "staples" paper taped to
> a full sheet of 20lb.
>
> I talked to a guy the other day who said he has had success
> rejuvenating  printer pickup rollers (and other rubber items
> of various types) by applying mineral oil in multiple coats.
> According to him the rubber absorbs the oil and comes back
> to "life". Anyone else ever hear of this trick? I know there are
> other "roller rejuvenating fluids" on the market, any success stories?
>
> The printer was an unexpected freebie so it is really
> not at the top of the priority list right now, I'm sure you know
> about those kind of things.

I'd try roughening the roller with some emery paper.

I usually cut a piece of special paper like that roughly to size and stick 
it to a standard A4 sheet. Apart from it feeding properly it saves money.

Leon