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