Homebrew_PCBs

I just used STAPLES 'Photo Basic' gloss with very good results. Item
(SKU) # 648181 that is for 50 sheets. Give it a try.
JI


--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Stefan Trethan"
<stefan_trethan@...> wrote:

>
> On Sun, 04 Mar 2007 22:55:27 +0100, Jim Hutchinson <jhutch17@...>
> wrote:
>
> >
> > I'm still learning ... if you have a good "rip-off" paper why not

say

> > the make and source so I can have the same results ... I have

used some

> > commercial image transfer paper and the results was not

remarkable ...

> > I have also pulled the paper off when it is still hot (about 30

seconds

> > after transfer) ... this leaves half the toner on the paper and

pin

> > holes are a problem ... a very thin coated paper used in

magazines I

> > think would be near "rip-off" but I have not found any where I

shop ...

> > Jim KI6MZ
>
>
> I'm now using verbatim glossy photo paper A4 100 Sheets 210x297mm

150gsm

> for use in inkjet printers Reorder number 38996
> It can be seen here but i do not know the life expectancy of the

link,

> click through to printer connsumeables, inkjet paper from the root

if it

> has perished.
> <http://www.verbatim-europe.com/index/product_view.php?

menu1=product&menu2=161&menu3=264&lang_id=1&article_id=264>

>
> This paper is relatively thick, but the glossy surface allows

finer

> resolutions and no pinholes in large black areas. It is not

extremely easy

> to remove, but with the right method it's quick. For copper

transfers

> immerse the paper in water, scratching the back side helps. A few

seconds

> is enough, but if you have other stuff to do leaving it a couple

minutes

> makes things easier. Then start to roll the paper away with your

thumb.

> you can either start in the center by wearing a hole through the

paper by

> rubbing, or you can start at an edge. You should print a wide

outline

> around the real PCB especially if you start rolling from an edge.

Once you

> have taken off the first roll there will be wide flakes of paper

left in

> some areas where the paper has split. If you have only moistened

the paper

> a few seconds dunk it again to get everything wet. Roll the larger

flakes

> away too. Now take a piece of flexible foam rubber. Firmly rub the

foam

> rubber over the board. This will take away all smaller flakes of

paper,

> and if you rub slightly more you can get a jet-black finish

without

> residue for decorative transfers, using this paper. Now etch.
>
> I have gone into as much detail as i could, writing this took much

longer

> than the actual process.
>
> ST
>