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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] DLP e260d uneven toner transfer

2015-03-04 by Mark Lerman

I should have mentioned that I use a new toner and drum when I print 
the pcbs and use an older one for testing. Also, do you have the 
Local Printer Settings Utility that allows you to vary the density as 
well as almost every other printing parameter?


At 12:43 AM 3/4/2015, you wrote:
>"Mark mlerman@... [Homebrew_PCBs]"
><Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com> writes:
>
> > I agree with your logic, but am hard pressed to see the cause of 
> the problem. Have you tried printing something else? Have you tried 
> a different piece of copperclad? Try grounding both the leading and 
> trailing edge of the pcb to the carrier, though I've never seen 
> that make a difference. What happens if you tape a piece of paper 
> to the top of the pcb? Just some random thoughts.
>
>Thank you everyone for your help.  I believe my problem was I wasn't
>cleaning the copper enough and that I am very low on toner.  Here is a
>print I got after cleaning the board much
>harder. https://imgur.com/W5pw8JS I am getting closer.   Thanks
>again. For all your help.  I am trying to etch a board now.
>
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