Homebrew PCBs

alan00463 wrote:
> Okay, so what are the implications of this to the toner transfer
> process? 

Based on a few experiments, the plastic-based papers will not dissolve in 
water. At all. The plastic coating/impregnation stops the paper absorbing 
water. The same applies to the glossy coating on the front side of the paper.

 > What conclusions do you draw?

Again based on experimental data, the wood-based papers are the only ones 
suitable for toner transfer.

 > And do they apply to using a
> laser printer or to using an inkjet printer?

Laser.
For inkjet printing, "anything works". The gloss coating will absorb ink, and 
toner sits on the surface as normal, but when you try and remove the sheet of 
paper after transferring it, the plastic migrates through the glossy coating 
and sticks the paper to the board in a way that makes it impossible to remove 
without lifting or otherwise destroying the transferred toner.

> Are any of the papers you tested any better than the glossy circulars
> inserted into the weekend newspaper?

I've never tried the 'glossy circulars' - I don't tend to buy newspapers.

Thanks.
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