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Re: Another failed Toner

2004-11-12 by Phil

It sounds like a heat problem.  either the iron isn't hot enough or
the xerox toner fuses at a higher temp.  I'd bet its the toner.  FWIW,
canon PC700 copier toner fuses at what I believe is a slightly higher
temp than HP toner (no controlled study, no manufacturer data, but
anechdotal evidence).  

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, RMustakos <rmustakos@a...> wrote:
> I'm on travel and don't have access to my normal printer.  I was trying 
> to make a board last night, using inkjet paper and a xerox machine - er 
> Xerox machine - brand name and everything.  I have previously used HP 
> printers for my toner.  I did the same as I have previously (but not 
> with this Xerox).  You know, standing on the iron for a few hours, max 
> heat etc etc.  I put the board in the water and PRESTO, the paper came 
> right off (at least large parts of it did).  Unfortunately, it took the 
> toner with it.  That was just from putting it in the water, no 
> scrubbing.  If I was really careful, I could get down to the next to 
> last layer of paper before the toner came off.  I thought, ok, I
clearly 
> did not clean the board well enough.  I green pad scrubbed all the
toner 
> off, to make sure I was not just messing up in cleaning, alcohol wiped 
> etc.  Exactly the same results the second time.  Has anyone else tried 
> using Xerox (branded) machines for TT and had any success?
> Thanks
> Richard

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