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Re: Toner transfer

2003-08-17 by Dave Mucha

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "shuttleau" <shuttleau@y...> 
wrote:
> All
> 
> I have started using the toner transfer process and it generally 
works
> well for what I make. 
> 
> One problem is the track edges. Sometime they are "ragged" , not a
> straight line. The toner transfer on the copper is straight, but the
> end result is not ?
> 
> I use a HP laser printer set to maximum toner and HP satin paper. 
> 
> Any hints on why the edges are ragged ?
> 
> Thanks 
> 
> ShuttleAU


if you aresaying the kines are not straight, then the paper is moving.

if you are saying the lines vary in thickness and or sharpness, then 
the heat is spreading out the toner.

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