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Inkjet or Laser for PCB work?

2010-07-21 by gnuvvekaavaali

I am looking for suggestions on the choice of 
Inkjet (for direct inkjet printing) or laser 
printer (toner transfer) for the occasional single sided PCB.
I don't see I will be needing very thin or dense tracks.

My experience with toner transfer have not been too good. I 
used a Samsung Laser printer, and a hot clothes iron,
with different types of paper. 
Best results have been with glossy magazine paper, but still 
had some improper transfers.

The Epson Artisan 50 inkjet seems to be moddable for direct pcb printing, and I can get that for cheap.
Wondering if this is a easier and reliable way than toner transfer.

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