Homebrew PCBs

Hello Ed...and all

For YEARS I've been using a first generation 1200dpi model (HL-
1050DX) with great success. Just 2 weeks ago it decided to "bite the 
biscuit" so I may be taking advantage of the Office Depot sale too.

Keep one thing in mind. You MAY have to take "I've had no luck with 
my Brother Laser" comments from others with a grain of salt. There 
are many variables involved in succesful transfer which have been 
discussed to death in this group (Paper used, laminator vs. iron, 
heat, pressure, Brand named toner vs. no-Name/generic toner ,etc. 
etc.) 

You can't neccesarily blame Brother for bad results. You could try 
taking a file to Office Depot and asking for a "Test print because 
you're shopping for a new Laser". If you get a nice enough 
salesperson they may oblige. You could then bring the "test" home 
and give it a try (this again assuming you've already had success 
with the TT Method and have the other variables sorted out).

My two cents worth.

Cheers....Dean.

P.S. I use(or rather used till it died) A Brother HL-1050DX with 
Brother toner on magazine paper run about 6 times through a 
laminator and etched using the "wipe softly with a sponge" method in 
Ferric Chloride. I can get consistant results of one trace between 
DIP IC pads (Not sure how many mils that would be). Good enough for 
me !



--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Ed Laughery" <laughery@...> 
wrote:
>
> Hi
> 
> I am considering buying a laser printer for use in making PCBs 
with the 
> toner transfer method.  I would like to know if anyone has 
experience 
> with any Brother models as they are currently on sale at Office 
Depot.
> 
> Is there a noticible difference between laser printers or more 
> specifically the toner used in different brands of printers?  Does 
the 
> toner used for recycled cartridges have the same properties as the 
> new "branded" cartridges?
> 
> Any help/comments is appreciated?
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> Regards
> Ed AD5JV
>