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- From: rainer@spot.Colorado.EDU (Rainer Malzbender)
- Subject: Re: PC masks from a laser printer??
- Message-ID: <1992Jul29.032700.15211@ucsu.Colorado.EDU>
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- Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1992 03:27:00 GMT
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- I just received my package of "Toner Transfer System" materials from DynaArt,
- and as soon as I find some time I'll report on the results, but I haven't
- tried it yet. I'm posting this for general information since this seems to
- be a popular topic.
-
- The problem with most existing methods of using laser printers to make PC
- boards is getting the backing material (paper, acetate film, etc.) to come
- off the board while leaving the toner behind. DynaArt has supposedly solved
- this problem by using a "decal" procedure where the backing is soaked off in
- cold water. Apparently most of the toner stays behind, acting as a resist in
- the subsequent etching step. The same materials can also be used to prepare
- faceplates or other transparent artwork (in which case it really is a decal).
-
- The company address is
-
- DynaArt designs
- 3535 Stillmeadow Lane
- Lancaster, CA 93536
- (805) 943-4746
-
- Note: they don't take credit cards. The cost of one package of stuff is
- $9.95 - it's basically just 5 sheets of special paper, a protective sheet,
- and instructions, but if it works it's well worth the price. A recent review
- in Midnight Engineering had positive comments. Supposedly it can do up to
- 10 mil lines and spaces, which is pretty good for homebrew.
-
- --
- Rainer Malzbender This sig has no slack since I'm
- Post-doc, Physics using it all.
- U. of Colorado, Boulder (303)492-1366 rainer@shelley.colorado.edu
-