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toner transfer as black component legend.

toner transfer as black component legend.

2002-06-03 by Adam Seychell

Hi,
Anyone here tried using the toner transfer method to lay down a black 
component legend ? I've been playing around with it and it looks quite 
good, especially on lighter colored epoxy board material. The only 
difficulty I'm having is getting a good transfer (correct amount of 
heat, time, pressure, cleanliness), but that is no different than 
transferring to copper for conventional etching. I use photoetching 
because it works so much better. Currently I'm trying inkjet glossy 
photo paper for toner transfer of component legend. The good thing is it 
doesn't need to be an absolute perfect because it is only for looks. One 
disidvantage is that solvents cannot be used to clean the board or 
you'll loose the toner.

Adam

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