Homebrew PCBs

Hi Stefan,

My thoughts are in using a cloth or something that can be compressed 
easily.  the cloth on top of the paper would push more on the paper 
so it would (hopefully) let the letters touch.

Also, there is (expensive) transfer paper you can buy at hobby 
stores.  You can print on it and then like a decal, transfer it to 
the board.  This will not work with SMD parts as it also acts like a 
coating on the board.

Dave




--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Stefan Trethan 
<stefan_trethan@g...> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Just tried making a TT component legend on the solder / copper side.
> 
> <http://st.such.info/esr_bot.jpg>
> 
> You see it didn't work out well.
> 
> The raised copper prevents good contact on the etched areas.
> I expected this already so i additionally run it upside down 
through the 
> fuser
> , hoping the lower silicone rubber roller will press the
> paper against the board better, and i hoped the heating will still 
be 
> enough.
> (only the upper aluminium roller is heated).
> 
> I don't know if it will be better with more runs through the fuser, 
or 
> maybe more pressure.
> the copper transfer also seems uneven, maybe the board was warped 
in the 
> first place.
> 
> The top transfer went OK, as always now.
> You can clearly see the limitations of my old printer.
> 
> <http://st.such.info/esr_top.jpg>
> 
> I will keep trying getting the component legend to work with traces 
> present.
> 
> 
> Well, ideas welcome as always.
> 
> ST