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Re: Ink Jet or Laser to get better quality PCBs?

2010-12-19 by sailingto

Any more info for on these printers?  What is  max size of PCB? I'd be ready to order one in the $50 to $100 range.

Thanks for any help,

Ken H>

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "curt_rxr" <curt_rxr@...> wrote:
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> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "samsagazzzz" <samsagazzzz@> wrote:
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> > Hi guys, im planning to purchase some new printer to modify it and print directly into the PCB.
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> > Someone know wich will get better quality?
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> > THanks in advance
> > Jose
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> Hi Jose,
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>         For direct printing of PCB artwork it's hard to beat a TEK (or Xerox) thermal wax printer.  You can feed thin stock directly through an unmodified printer and move directly to Adam's CuCl2 etching bath.  No extra surface cleaning required.  No laminator is needed.  And best of all no touch up of the traces is usually needed.   The printers are available on the surplus market for $50 - $100.  
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>          A search of the list archives will yield several messages.
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> Curt
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