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Update;Talcum powder on paper to help TT

Update;Talcum powder on paper to help TT

2005-01-03 by boons007

In one of my earlier posts, 
I originaly said that I use "Free" glossy Advertising Magazine covers 
and as an "option" and added talcum powder(corn starch) to the 
surface.

UPDATE: As it Turns Out the "option" of talcum powder is what made it 
work well. on almost any paper. (you can also use fine clay powder)
  I even used Plane copier paper with the talc. The "Glossier" 
surfaces just allowed me to get finer lines. about 3~4X of the DPI of 
the Printer. An Added bonus of Using Talc, it absorbs Water Like 
crazy durring soaking process.

Process
1. sprinkle talcim powder on the paper (the glossier the better)
2. wipe as much off with a dry cloth (Critical to minimize the talcum 
powder residual in the printer, do not use wet cloth. it will ruin 
the paper.
3. print
4. Transfer to PCB (laminate or Iron on)
5. soak with warm water or "window cleaner"
6. Remove, dry and etch.

NOTE: the Talcom powder or corn starch may get all over the inside of 
your printer thats why I recommend wiping as much off the paper to 
leave the thinnest coat. You can also clear most of the Talc back out 
of the print drun and fuser surface by printing an "all black" sheet( 
use plane copier paper with no Talc).

BoonS