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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Silkscreen question

2007-12-04 by Dave

Anthony Clay wrote:
> --- Harvey White <madyn@...> wrote:
>   
>> Note that there is no "white" ink jet ink available,
>> and I have never
>> heard of "white" toner...
>>
>>     
>
> I'm planning on converting an epson printer into a
> dedicated silkscreener.  (Basically, it's a
> piezoelectric print head, and a heater for the circuit
> board to help the ink distribute.)
>
> Instead of using factory ink, try using heat-curing
> ink in the print heads - simply replace RGB
> w/whatever, and print "red", "blue", "green" to use
> whatever is in the slot. Basically, just get the board
> warm/hot, print on it, then heat to "cure" the board.
>
>   
Let us know how that conversion goes :) Sounds like an interesting 
project but not one I am ready to tackle right yet. :)
Dave

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