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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Inkjet or Laser

Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Inkjet or Laser

2010-12-18 by william474@aol.com

Someone can correct me if I am wrong but I believe "Ink jet" type of  
printers do not work.  Only "Laser" type of printers that use toner will  provide 
the etch resist necessary.
 
bb
 
 
In a message dated 12/18/2010 9:29:47 A.M. Central Standard Time,  
samsagazzzz@... writes:

Hi guys,  im planning to purchase a new printer to modify to directly print 
in the PCBs  before etching. Someone know if will get better pcbs using 
Inkjets or  Laser?

Thanks



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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Inkjet or Laser

2010-12-18 by Igor Zenko

As far as my knowledge goes about this topic goes Epson durabrite ink is OK for PCB making after curing at high temperature in ovens.  



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To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, December 18, 2010, 5:02 PM







 



  


    
      
      
      Someone can correct me if I am wrong but I believe "Ink jet" type of  

printers do not work.  Only "Laser" type of printers that use toner will  provide 

the etch resist necessary.

 

bb

 

 

In a message dated 12/18/2010 9:29:47 A.M. Central Standard Time,  

samsagazzzz@... writes:



Hi guys,  im planning to purchase a new printer to modify to directly print 

in the PCBs  before etching. Someone know if will get better pcbs using 

Inkjets or  Laser?



Thanks



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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Inkjet or Laser

2010-12-19 by Herbert E. Plett

laser is not for direct printing, it's for transfer.
inkjet is used for UV mask creating. direct printing requires modification of printer (Epson type), not something for light-hearted.


--- On Sat, 12/18/10, samsagazzzz <samsagazzzz@...> wrote:
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> Hi guys, im planning to purchase a
> new printer to modify to directly print in the PCBs before
> etching. Someone know if will get better pcbs using Inkjets
> or Laser?
> 
> Thanks

Re: Inkjet or Laser

2010-12-19 by samsagazzzz

oh, ok, i want to modify the printer, just want to know if an inkjet printer will give me nice quality pcbs



--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Herbert E. Plett" <cachureos@...> wrote:
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> laser is not for direct printing, it's for transfer.
> inkjet is used for UV mask creating. direct printing requires modification of printer (Epson type), not something for light-hearted.
> 
> 
> --- On Sat, 12/18/10, samsagazzzz <samsagazzzz@...> wrote:
> > Hi guys, im planning to purchase a
> > new printer to modify to directly print in the PCBs before
> > etching. Someone know if will get better pcbs using Inkjets
> > or Laser?
> > 
> > Thanks
>

Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Inkjet or Laser

2010-12-19 by muhammad rizqi

Hi

See this this link for your reference for laser printer modification 
http://www.pbase.com/mark10970/lexmark_e260_hack&page=6


Best Regards
Rizqi



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From: samsagazzzz <samsagazzzz@yahoo.com>
To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, December 19, 2010 11:07:28 AM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Inkjet or Laser

  

oh, ok, i want to modify the printer, just want to know if an inkjet printer 
will give me nice quality pcbs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Herbert E. Plett" <cachureos@...> wrote:
>
> laser is not for direct printing, it's for transfer.
> inkjet is used for UV mask creating. direct printing requires modification of 
>printer (Epson type), not something for light-hearted.
> 
> 
> --- On Sat, 12/18/10, samsagazzzz <samsagazzzz@...> wrote:
> > Hi guys, im planning to purchase a
> > new printer to modify to directly print in the PCBs before
> > etching. Someone know if will get better pcbs using Inkjets
> > or Laser?
> > 
> > Thanks
>


 


      

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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Inkjet or Laser

2010-12-19 by Derward Myrick

samsagazzzz:  I do not know if this will answer your question.  This is a
set of pics of a board printed by ink jet.  Looks very good to me.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Inkjet_PCB_Construction/photos/recent/list

Derward  KD5WWI
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  From: samsagazzzz 
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  Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2010 10:07 PM
  Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Inkjet or Laser


    

  oh, ok, i want to modify the printer, just want to know if an inkjet printer will give me nice quality pcbs

  --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Herbert E. Plett" <cachureos@...> wrote:
  >
  > laser is not for direct printing, it's for transfer.
  > inkjet is used for UV mask creating. direct printing requires modification of printer (Epson type), not something for light-hearted.
  > 
  > 
  > --- On Sat, 12/18/10, samsagazzzz <samsagazzzz@...> wrote:
  > > Hi guys, im planning to purchase a
  > > new printer to modify to directly print in the PCBs before
  > > etching. Someone know if will get better pcbs using Inkjets
  > > or Laser?
  > > 
  > > Thanks
  >



  

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Re: Inkjet or Laser

2010-12-19 by AlienRelics

If  you haven't yet, you should join the Inkjet_PCB_Construction list. The picture on the homepage is a sample board printed by one of our members, the smallest line is 0.001 inch wide.

Check out other images in the Photos section. People have been making some really fantastic detailed PCBs this way.

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Inkjet_PCB_Construction

Steve Greenfield AE7HD
listowner of both groups

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "samsagazzzz" <samsagazzzz@...> wrote:
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> oh, ok, i want to modify the printer, just want to know if an inkjet printer will give me nice quality pcbs
> 
> 
> 
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Herbert E. Plett" <cachureos@> wrote:
> >
> > laser is not for direct printing, it's for transfer.
> > inkjet is used for UV mask creating. direct printing requires modification of printer (Epson type), not something for light-hearted.
> > 
> > 
> > --- On Sat, 12/18/10, samsagazzzz <samsagazzzz@> wrote:
> > > Hi guys, im planning to purchase a
> > > new printer to modify to directly print in the PCBs before
> > > etching. Someone know if will get better pcbs using Inkjets
> > > or Laser?
> > > 
> > > Thanks
> >
>

RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Inkjet or Laser

2010-12-19 by Boman33

That is an extremely well-documented project!
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From: muhammad rizqi   Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 05:54
To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Inkjet or Laser

 

  

Hi

See this this link for your reference for laser printer modification 
http://www.pbase.com/mark10970/lexmark_e260_hack <http://www.pbase.com/mark10970/lexmark_e260_hack&page=6> &page=6

Best Regards
Rizqi





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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Inkjet or Laser

2010-12-19 by Mark Lerman

Hi,

I'm the poster of that project, and there are a few caveats you 
should know. It seems that I can make fairly small boards (2x2 
inches) very well, but larger ones are more variable in result. I 
have been trying other printers, like the LJ 2200 that someone 
mentioned, but I cannot get reliable results. The 2200 will allow a 
very straight path with very simple modification, but I cannot get 
the printing to be consistent. I will continue to work on this 
project in my spare time and would very much welcome any input or 
comments, but there is still a lot of work to be done.

Mark

At 05:54 AM 12/19/2010, you wrote:
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>Hi
>
>See this this link for your reference for laser printer modification
>http://www.pbase.com/mark10970/lexmark_e260_hack&page=6
>
>
>Best Regards
>Rizqi
>
>
>
>________________________________
>From: samsagazzzz <samsagazzzz@...>
>To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Sun, December 19, 2010 11:07:28 AM
>Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Inkjet or Laser
>
>
>
>oh, ok, i want to modify the printer, just want to know if an inkjet printer
>will give me nice quality pcbs
>
>--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Herbert E. Plett" 
><cachureos@...> wrote:
> >
> > laser is not for direct printing, it's for transfer.
> > inkjet is used for UV mask creating. direct printing requires 
> modification of
> >printer (Epson type), not something for light-hearted.
> >
> >
> > --- On Sat, 12/18/10, samsagazzzz <samsagazzzz@...> wrote:
> > > Hi guys, im planning to purchase a
> > > new printer to modify to directly print in the PCBs before
> > > etching. Someone know if will get better pcbs using Inkjets
> > > or Laser?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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ask PLC

2010-12-23 by Alex Lenggono

I used to work in designing the PCB, but now must move to control turbine.
and I was much helped in designing the pcb from the discussion all of you.

but now I was about turbine problems, and I have to complete the PLC device, if 
you have friends that sell brand PLC Rockwell - Allen Bradley?
because in Indonesia the price is very expensive. maybe I'd better own import

anyone can help me?

thanks all
Lenggono, Alex


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From: Igor Zenko <izenko@...>
To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, December 18, 2010 9:04:13 AM
Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Inkjet or Laser

  
As far as my knowledge goes about this topic goes Epson durabrite ink is OK for 
PCB making after curing at high temperature in ovens.  


--- On Sat, 12/18/10, william474@... <william474@...> wrote:

From: william474@... <william474@...>
Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Inkjet or Laser
To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, December 18, 2010, 5:02 PM

 

Someone can correct me if I am wrong but I believe "Ink jet" type of 

printers do not work.  Only "Laser" type of printers that use toner will  
provide 


the etch resist necessary.

bb

In a message dated 12/18/2010 9:29:47 A.M. Central Standard Time, 

samsagazzzz@... writes:

Hi guys,  im planning to purchase a new printer to modify to directly print 

in the PCBs  before etching. Someone know if will get better pcbs using 

Inkjets or  Laser?

Thanks

------------------------------------

Be  sure to visit the group home and check for new Links, Files, and 

Photos:

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Re: ask PLC

2010-12-23 by AlienRelics

Questions about general electronics should go to Electronics_101.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Electronics_101

Also, please don't start a new thread by responding to another thread. Yahoogroups will still attach it to the existing thread.

Start a new thread by starting a new message to homebrew_pcbs@yahoogroups.com or electronics_101@yahoogroups.com


Steve Greenfield AE7HD
Your friendly neighborhood moderator


--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Alex Lenggono <alexlenggo@...> wrote:
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>
> I used to work in designing the PCB, but now must move to control turbine.
> and I was much helped in designing the pcb from the discussion all of you.
> 
> but now I was about turbine problems, and I have to complete the PLC device, if 
> you have friends that sell brand PLC Rockwell - Allen Bradley?
> because in Indonesia the price is very expensive. maybe I'd better own import
> 
> anyone can help me?
> 
> thanks all
> Lenggono, Alex
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: Igor Zenko <izenko@...>
> To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sat, December 18, 2010 9:04:13 AM
> Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Inkjet or Laser
> 
>   
> As far as my knowledge goes about this topic goes Epson durabrite ink is OK for 
> PCB making after curing at high temperature in ovens.  
> 
> 
> --- On Sat, 12/18/10, william474@... <william474@...> wrote:
> 
> From: william474@... <william474@...>
> Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Inkjet or Laser
> To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Saturday, December 18, 2010, 5:02 PM
> 
>  
> 
> Someone can correct me if I am wrong but I believe "Ink jet" type of 
> 
> printers do not work.  Only "Laser" type of printers that use toner will  
> provide 
> 
> 
> the etch resist necessary.
> 
> bb
> 
> In a message dated 12/18/2010 9:29:47 A.M. Central Standard Time, 
> 
> samsagazzzz@... writes:
> 
> Hi guys,  im planning to purchase a new printer to modify to directly print 
> 
> in the PCBs  before etching. Someone know if will get better pcbs using 
> 
> Inkjets or  Laser?
> 
> Thanks
> 
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> 
> Be  sure to visit the group home and check for new Links, Files, and 
> 
> Photos:
> 
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Homebrew_PCBsYahoo! Groups  Links
> 
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> 
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