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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] FIrst Board a success

2011-08-30 by Andrew Leech

On 29/08/2011 1:56 PM, thegimp98 wrote:
>
> First board came out usable, but I have a problem.
>
> I'm using 3M Transparency film for Inkjet Printers (CG3480) with a HP 
> D4260 printer to make my masks.
>
> I fount microscopic pinholes in the traces which I traced to 
> microscopic balls in the mask.
>
> At $50 for 50 sheets I can't recommend it.
>
> Is there a better film for inkjet printers?
>
> TKS.
>
> Steven
>
> 
>
Did you try a variety of other printer settings?
Different quality settings (photo/best/draft) and paper type settings 
will result in different ink densities, it'd be worth trying a few of 
these also.

Andrew


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