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