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RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] What printer and how?

2004-10-26 by Leon Heller

>From: "jpakrashi" <jpakrashi@...>
>Reply-To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
>To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] What printer and how?
>Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 20:04:27 -0000
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>Hi,
>Pardon my ignorance. How can I print Gerber laypout on a
>transperency in exact size. Can any laser or inkjet printer be used
>or do I need a specific type? And how shall I set the print size to
>match my desired layout size exactly without going through trial and
>error?

The Pulsonix software I use prints transparencies (on tracing paper) with 
sufficient accuracy for my purposes on my LaserJet 5p. I don't have to do 
anything, it just does it. I don't use the Gerber output for this, it's 
easier just to output to the Windows printer.

Leon

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