Homebrew PCBs

On Fri, 30 May 2008 12:19:09 -0400, you wrote:

>Hi CJ,
>
>I've been using a cheap Samsung ML-2010 ($60) for a couple of years now. It
>works well with Staples photo paper. There are newer models now.
>
>If you don't abuse the drum too much, it is easily refilled with 3rd party
>toner. I think I paid $5 for a toner refill.
>
>Myc
>
>On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 11:15 AM, billshat44 <billshat44@...> wrote:
>
>>   My Okidata B4200 laster priner died 3 or 4 months ago and I want to
>> replace it. I didn't use it for printing schematics so it was a
>> natural death 8>). I was wondering what laser printers the members of
>> this group used and what method of transfers they used (magazine,
>> photo paper,etc) I am leaning towards a HP1006 since the drum and
>> toner are tied together even though the toner is more expensive,
>> replacing a $150 drum is a thing of the past. I was wondering if
>> anyone else is using this printer. I also read that someone else
>> liked the Okidata printer and I can find a used one for the same price
>> as the HP. Please give me some guidance as to your preferences.
>>
>> Thanks
>> CJ
>>
Watch out for deals with an "intorductory" print cartridge. Back
around Christmas time I bought an HP1022 (1200 dpi) with a full toner
cartridge that would print 2000+ sheets. There were much "cheaper" 600
dpi models on the HP WEB page at the time, but they came with 500
sheet toner cartridges. By the time I have printed a couple of reams
of paper the "cheaper" printers would cost the same. I use the printer
for both general printing and toner transfer. The 1022 does great
toner transfer using the Hammermill 16302-0 Business Glossy Paper that
has been discussed several times on this group. I have found that I
have to be careful about "overcooking" tha paper and ending up with
something that is next to impossible to dissolve. YMMV.
BTW - Direct from HP turned out to be cheaper than other WEB dealers.
With free shipping mine showed up three days after the order was
placed.