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Re: Samsung 1665 laser

2011-04-26 by H1000100

It's a generic laminator from Walmart.

The labels says Laminating Machine, Model WMC850HC.   It's the 8.5" wide version. I think I paid about $30CAD for it.



--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Raymundo Vega <vega_rm@...> wrote:
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> Can you post laminator make and model?
> 
> thanks
> 
> raymundo
> 
> 
> 
> >
> >From: H1000100 <h500ca@...>
> >To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
> >Sent: Sat, April 23, 2011 8:54:29 PM
> >Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Samsung 1665 laser
> >
> >  
> >I finally etched my board.  Result was excellent.  Pics are posted in the photo 
> >section under "Samsung 1665"
> >
> >This is a relatively complex 2 sided board. As I've mentioned previously, the I 
> >used a Samsung 1665 printer on glossy magazine paper.  It only took one try to 
> >get etchable results.  Transfer was done using the lowest cost laminator from 
> >Walmart.  I ran it through 4 times.
> >
> >Etching was done using 500ml of cupric chloride which I made by dissolving 
> >copper wires in HCL and 33% H202.  I have 1.5L but I was curious how much H2O2 
> >is needed to keep the etchant fresh.  This board required 25 drops. The solution 
> >turns brownish when it is spent.  Adding a few drops of h202 changes the color 
> >back to emerald green.
> >
> >Many mentioned having trouble removing the toner after etching.  In Canada, 
> >there's a paint brush cleaner call "Polyclens".  I just paint it on, wait 30 
> >seconds and then wipe off the toner with paper towel. 
> >
> >
> >
> > 
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