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Re: Getting started with photoresist (UV) etching

2009-05-14 by Ben

> I've found that ink blocks UV better than toner (8 steps vs 3 for
> toner).  I've heard that "photo" inks have an extra UV inhibitor in
> them, but I haven't tried mine to see if they work better than black.
> Inkjet is the way to go.

I use Yellow ink, Works better than Black ink.  Also if you have a printer that lets you increase the amount of ink is good too.


Ben

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