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Re: Printer choice

2010-07-01 by James

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "dl5012" <dl5012@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Pete,
> 
> I'm using a Lexmark Optra E+ with toner refills.  It worked okay for 
> paper transfers, but it was too tedious to remove the paper.  I've 
> switched to using inkjet transparencies.
> 
> I got my printer on eBay for around $40 shipped.  Toner refills are 
> about $10 each (vs. new cartridges at $80 ea).
> 
> Regards,
> Dennis
>


It depends on the paper. The catalog paper I use lifts right off after a couple minutes of soaking, I don't have to scrub it at all normally, sometimes just a little with fine pitch pads like SSOP ICs.

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