I just made another "test" board using Staples Picture Paper and
this time used more pressure and time under the iron and I am amazed
at the quality you can achieve!! There is no going back to the "old"
way for me...this works great! Thanks for all your help.
this time used more pressure and time under the iron and I am amazed
at the quality you can achieve!! There is no going back to the "old"
way for me...this works great! Thanks for all your help.
--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Phil" <phil1960us@y...> wrote:
>
> You've probably got a decent transfer. etch it, dano.
>
> For inkjet paper brands, look in the database section. There are a
> number of inkjet papers people have reported good results with.
I've
> used 2 brands, Georgia Pacific InkjetPlus+ and, iirc, office max
> inkjet paper. Both did well though I am very very happy with the
> Georgia Pacific stuff. Inkjet papers are coated to prevent the
ink
> from soaking into the paper and blooming. Its basically regular
> inkjet paper - I'd bet any brand will work fine. Just make sure is
> says "formulated for inkjet printers" or similar. Don't use laser
> printer, copier or general purpose paper. Typically <$4 for a ream
of 500.
>
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Weiss" <BWeiss@p...>
wrote:
> >
> > Thanks for answering me, there was a couple spots very small
that
> > stayed on the paper when I pulled it off. I am assuming I didn't
> > heat it long enough or press hard enough. When you say inkjet
paper
> > which brand are you using? Is it like regular white ream paper
or
> > special stuff?
> >