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Re: Toner Transfer Method?

2014-11-25 by Howard Chester

Darren posted the question.

>Hi All,
>Just a quick question regarding the Toner Transfer method.
>This may already have been tried and written about, and i've missed it.
>Has anyone ever tried Greaceproof paper?
>Darren.


Hello Darren,
The idea of using grease-proof paper or Waxed paper for TT methods has crossed my mind in the past. However the possiblity of the paper sticking to the transfer/heating rollers of my Laser printer, causing all kinds of damage does not seem worth it.
A previous post(in the last two weeks) gave a method of using a water proofing agent, sprayed onto the standard laser paper.
The paper is then coated with Dextrin(I think this is the correct compound). This a water soluble compound(Instructions are provided on the methods and products used) and then printed/laminated in typical TT fashion. The board is then soaked until the Dextrin has dissolved, allowing the paper to be peeled off the board.
This method offers a low cost and viable solution to TT.
chester

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