Homebrew PCBs

I think I have established what the problem may be the staples paper 
I have form a UK branch has a very waxy finish on the rear non 
printable side almost like the paper/film they print photographs on. 
Is this the correct paper or is the stuff over here different to the 
photo basic glossy in the US? I know the SKU code on the packet is 
different to the US version. What is the rear side like rough like 
normal copier paper?


When I get some more time next week I am going to try another brand 
as I want to avoid having to buy Toner reactive foil as its another 
step in the process to go wrong and after many hours of searching the 
net I can only find it in the US. Is thier another name for it other 
then TRF ?

Also I have decided to modify an old epson printer I have to print a 
solder resist  and any other artwork onto the board. I will keep 
people posted on how this goes.


--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "peripherin" <peripherin@...> 
wrote:
>
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Lez <lez.briddon@> wrote:
> >
> > Just tried some UK asda paper, 2.97 25 sheets, seems 'ok' but the 
> shiny
> > surface sticks to the copper as well as the toner making a little 
> more thumb
> > work needed, but on the good side the actual paper is quite easy 
to 
> remove
> > and wicks water up quickly.
> > 
> > paper is ''asda a4 glossy inkjet photo paper '' 25 sheets 180gsm
> > 
> > 
> > I also have had my old problem of the paper 'jumping' off the pcb 
> when it
> > hits the coldwater, like the pcb shrinks in the cold water, 
should 
> I try hot
> > water? (all my papers do this, I think its my pcb material to 
> blame, very
> > 'expansive' when hot)
> > (This is after an iron at cotton setting for 60 seconds)
> > 
> > If the paper does not 'jump off' it wrinkles like a wave shape 
> leaving
> > toner/no toner/toner along the edges.
> > 
> > Its an effect like you see on your fingertips if you have spent 
> along time
> > in the bath/shower
> > 
> > Like I said all my papers have done this, the asda is no worse, 
but 
> cheaper
> > to buy.
> > 
> > 
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> Yes I use warm water to remove the paper I also let the PCB cool 
> slightly before putting it in the water so that they are roughly 
the 
> same temperature otherwise one contracts quicker then the other.
>