Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Johnson" <kc7zwg@...> 
wrote:
>
> I have the epson R1800 which uses "Ultra Chrome" Ink
> and has the CD tray - straight thru.
> 
> Anyone have info on the likelyness of this
> printer working?
> 
> kc7zwg@...

Ultrachrome isn't the same as Durabrite, it's higher quality, slower 
drying, and much pickier about the surface you use to print on. Seeing 
as how this printer is about $600 or more, you might want to be a bit 
wary about using refill inks with it, unless you plan to dedicate it 
to PCB printing. I would wait and see if people's tests with other 
printers and inks work, before putting nonstandard ink in it. This 
printer does have a full straight-through path, not just for the CD 
tray (I'm unsure what thickness it will accept) so it might be a very 
good buy for people planning on making a business out of PCB design.