Homebrew PCBs

On Fri, 8 Jul 2016 12:52:17 -0700, you wrote:

>Bob,
>
>There is definitely a difference in toner materials. I've tried several
>different brands in my HP laserjet 2300 . I just use the factory HP
>cartridges now when I can pick them up from ebay or craigslist.
>
>The toner in the aftermarket ones must have more inert material in them,
>it's the only explanation I can think of.
>
>
>
I try to keep a "real HP" cartridge just for pcb work and use
other brands for general printing. My printer is a 1022.

As someone else mentioned iron temperature and pressure make
a big difference. Someone once recommended folding the board into
a paper towel when using the iron; seemed to help for me.


Keith Bowers WB4LSJ- Thomasville, NC