Homebrew PCBs

Oh bother!  I really don't want to have to buy another laser printer!  Does anyone know if there is a lower melting point toner (another brand perhaps) that will work with the HP 4000 series LaserJets?  

Either that or I will need to make modifications to the laminator to increase its temperature range, proably a PID

Thanks
Dave
-----Original Message-----
From: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of RJ
Sent: 24 March 2011 00:28
To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Toner transfer failure

I tried our newer HP laserjet printer at work and its a no go getting the toner to stick well. Gave up and used our newer Canon instead ..

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "tda7000" <Tda7000@...> wrote:
>
> I have tried the transfer with cleaning the boards and without and I couldn't see much of a difference.
> 
> Sounds to me like the Toner you are using has a higher melting point than other toners.
> 
> 
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, kabowers@ wrote:
> >
> > On Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:43:32 -0700, you wrote:
> > 
> > >Scotchbrite is a line of abrasive products from 3M. The green 
> > >colored pads work well. I got good results by using the green pad 
> > >and water to remove the surface layer, then soap + hot water to 
> > >remove the bulk of dirt and oils. After drying, I used a clean, 
> > >lint free wipe and acetone to make sure the surface was free of oils.
> > >
> > >I also found that different irons vary significantly in how hot 
> > >they get. One of our irons worked much better than the other.
> > >
> > >You may want to check into a laminator instead of an iron.
> > >
> > >-Pete
> > >
> > >
> > To prepare a board for toner transfer I've had good results by first 
> > giving the board a really good scrubbing with green Scotchbrite and 
> > dishwashing detergent. I follow this with a hot water rinse. Then I 
> > spray it down with Orange Blast and let it sit for a few minutes.
> > Next is a good rinse in hot water. Finally I wash the board with 
> > 93%+ Isopropyl Alcohol from the drugstore then dry the board with a fan.
> > 
> > I like the alcohol instead of acetone; I think it's easier on the body.
> > 
> > Keith Bowers WB4LSJ- Thomasville, NC
> >
>




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