Homebrew PCBs

JanRwl@... wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 02-Apr-02 05:36:45 Central Standard Time,
> derryck@... writes:
> 
> > Print your layouts using the right transparent medium for your printer
> > (laser or inkjet) and use that to expose the board under UV
> 
> But this assumes the PRINTER will make an exact "1:1" duplicate of the
> artwork you "draw" on the screen!  Without a special plotter DESIGNED for
> that, how can this really happen?  Just how accurate ARE these ink-jet
> printers?  I have a current HP 960c, and it is very fine doing photos in
> color, but I have NO clue if it can "draw" say, a grid, of equal squares.  I
> will have to tinker!         Hmmm...   Jan Rowland

I use an epson stylus 400 colour inkjet and genuine epson transparency.
It's easy to do 8mil tracks/spacing, and there's no dimensional problems.
There's usually a printer option to scale the printout if you need to.