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RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] Toner in an Inkjet printer

2011-05-13 by Dave

Toner has a coating of polymer which I think would stop it making a
suspension in water. Just see what happens when you try and wash it off...

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com 
> [mailto:Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mark Lerman
> Sent: 13 May 2011 16:21
> To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
> 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
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