And, all that said, if you feel like sacrificing a printhead and some time, Go For It! I don't have time or inclination, but if you've nothing better to spend some time and money on, give it a try. Worst that happens is nothing works. No one will be hurt. Let us know how poorly you fared, or surprise us with success :) Donald. -- *Plain Text* email -- it's an accessibility issue () no proprietary attachments; no html mail /\ ascii ribbon campaign - <www.asciiribbon.org> ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mark Lerman" <mlerman@...> > To: "Homebrew PCBs" <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Friday, May 13, 2011 11:21:00 AM > Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Toner in an Inkjet printer > > I gave this some thought a few weeks ago, but I'm almost certain it > will just clog the printhead. Even if it doesn't, it would settle out > > very rapidly. > > At 10:43 AM 5/13/2011, you wrote: > >Has anyone tried using toner in an inkjet printer? Specifically an > Epson? > >I know the holes are small but so are the toner particles. My > >thought is that a mix of distilled water, maybe a little ammonia to > >make it slippery and some toner might go through the print head. > >Then bake it to flow out the toner and etch. > > > >Crazy? Maybe. Been crazy before. > > > >LeMar > > > > > > > >------------------------------------ > > > >Be sure to visit the group home and check for new Links, Files, and > Photos: > >http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Homebrew_PCBsYahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Be sure to visit the group home and check for new Links, Files, and > Photos: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Homebrew_PCBsYahoo! Groups Links > > >
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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Toner in an Inkjet printer
2011-05-13 by Donald H Locker
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