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Re: Toner Print quality

2009-03-13 by trevwhite74

Sorry, was thinking I would be able to write a description afterwards but the pics just didnt appear. I think I might have done it again. I have changed the filenames and type to png. 

Thanks
--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Steve" <alienrelics@...> wrote:
>
> Please resave those images as JPG or PNG and upload them again with descriptions. Think about someone coming across those photos 6 months from now, will they make sense with the description?
> 
> Thanks,
> Steve Greenfield
> your friendly neighborhood moderator
> 
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "trevwhite74" <trevor.white100@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi all. 
> > 
> > I have gotten hold of an old HP Laserjet 2100M. It states a resolution of 1200dpi x 1200dpi and so hopefully it perfect for TT. 
> > 
> > I have uploaded a couple of pictures to the album, HP Laserjet 2100M.
> > 
> > The first two are printouts of DJ Delorie's excellent spirals - many thanks. 
> > 
> > picture19 represents the 6mil spiral track and space. 
> > picture 20 represents the 4 mil spiral track and space. 
> > 
> > I was wondering if anyone has managed similar/better quality. I was hoping for maybe cleaner lines but wondering if this is just a practical limit of the technique. I printed on normal paper for test and measurement. I did set the intensity to 5.  
> > 
> > I mean, its impressive anyway but not sure the tracks would look that great once I tried to print to toner transfer paper and actually transfer to a copper board, etc. So, trying to perfect the settings and try and get the most out of it.
> > 
> > Thanks
> > 
> > Trev
> >
>

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