Homebrew PCBs

isnt this just ths toner transfer method?

maybe i am missong something but isnt this the same
method as is widley used?
On Mar 4, 2013 10:26 PM, <earlannis@...> wrote:

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> On Sun, 03 Mar 2013 21:29:19 -0000
> "John" jferrell13@...> wrote:
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> > I just cannot get the nerve to run the vinyl through my
> >HP 1102 Laser
> > printer. It does work well with HP Presentation paper.
>
> John,
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> When I run the (Avery A9 900 SUPERCAST OPAQUE 12 YEAR CAST
> FILMS) paper through the printer it comes out with crisp
> toner images on the (white, colored or transparent) vinyl.
> There is no discoloration, shrinkage or wrinkling on the
> stuff. After ironing the toner (with the paper backing
> still attached) onto the PCB there is a gold/grey stain
> left on the vinyl from the copper, and I have wanted to
> run it through the printer again just to see if I could
> reuse it again several times. But it is so cheap (24" wide
> x 30 feet @ $62)that it isn't worth the time to
> experiment.
>
> As I said earlier I get all my 4"x6" material from the
> offal of a sign shop. Almost ANY sign shop would let you
> have all you need. There are many brands and my friend
> suggested that the peel-off shelving vinyl would probably
> work. I have NOT tried that.
>
> Anyway, it is fantastic to peel the vinyl away from the
> copper and have a perfect image, ready to etch. If you
> haven't tried the Muriatic acid - Hydrogen Peroxide
> etchant you will be delighted. It's cheap, clear... you
> can watch the copper being dissolved... at room
> temperature... and no bad fumes. Reusable for awhile and
> easy to dispose.
>
> Happy PCBs,
>
> Earl
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