Answers from Micro Mark on their new etching system
2004-09-21 by Pete Brown
Just received these responses to the questions I posed to Micro Mark. The answers are inline with the questions below: Hi. A number of us on several large online forums have been discussing the new Micro-Mark Pro Etch system that was announced in your most recent catalog. We have several technical questions that we hope you can route to the appropriate people. 1. What size (width / height) materials will the system handle? Does it use the full 6" x 12" sheets in the laminator and in the etching tank? Answer: 3" X 3" 2. What is the maximum thickness of material that the system will comfortably handle? The included materials are 0.005" thick. Will it handle, say, 0.020" thick materials in the laminator and etching tank? Answer: 0.005" thick 3. Can you do double-sided etches? If the shown "Micro Mark" etch in the catalog was done through this system, it appears that you can. Answer: Yes 4. Is the "Micro Mark" etch, shown on the catalog front cover, produced directly from this new system? Answer: Yes 5. How "crisp" an image can we expect using an ink-jet? This is a concern many folks have, as ink jets tend not to leave crisp edges, unlike 1200dpi laser printers. Answer: Very crisp 6. Will the ink jet film work in a laser printer, or is it ink jet only? Is there an option for using high-resolution laser printers? Answer: Inkjet film will not work with laser printer, inkjet only. There is no option for high-resolution laser printer. 7. Can you possibly scan or photograph an etch and email the graphic to me so I can see the crispness of detail? Answer: Sorry, no 8. Can you send an electronic copy of the manual to me? It might answer additional questions. Answer: Sorry, not available separately. Thank-you very much for your time. Any responses you provide will help several hundred folks (mainly model railroaders) understand the system and make purchasing decisions. Pete http://www.irritatedVowel.com (posted via the web)