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AtomSoft · 21st February 2008, 05:34 AM

Just got my hands on a fax/copy machine. If i go buy some transparency film sheets. Would i be able to use this to iron onto my boards?

My Fax/Copier name/model is : Canon Cfx-l4000 any info would be appreciated

Boncuk · 21st February 2008, 10:44 AM

Hi,

I wouldn't try ironing normal transparencies onto the PCB. There are special transparencies for laser printers which can stand some heat, but I doubt that there will be deep dark toner on the PCB after ironing.

If the fax machine uses heat sensitive paper there won't be anything on the transparency.

Boncuk

AtomSoft · 21st February 2008, 01:40 PM

I actually tried it on a magazine page and it printed on it ok . Now just gota get a iron i guess lol.

I live in US, NYC NY. Anyone know of a local store with in like Brooklyn, Queens and NYC where i can get these special transparencies.

Also what other type of paper can i use to transfer onto besides those 2?
Like can i use glossy or something?

For example will staples sell this? How about office max? (please no online sources)

Would this be good?
Staples or better yet this

**3v0** · 21st February 2008, 04:48 PM

For better results I suggest you use the special paper from PulsarProFx.com. It is coated with starch. The starch disolves in water and released the toner 100%. It comes in packages of ten sheets for $15. You can make a lot of boards froma single sheet.

You can buy it from DigiKey or Mouser.

Others like P&P blue.

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21st February 2008, 05:34 AM	(permalink)
AtomSoft	Etching Again Just got my hands on a fax/copy machine. If i go buy some transparency film sheets. Would i be able to use this to iron onto my boards? My Fax/Copier name/model is : Canon Cfx-l4000 any info would be appreciated

21st February 2008, 10:44 AM	(permalink)
Boncuk	Again etching Hi, I wouldn't try ironing normal transparencies onto the PCB. There are special transparencies for laser printers which can stand some heat, but I doubt that there will be deep dark toner on the PCB after ironing. If the fax machine uses heat sensitive paper there won't be anything on the transparency. Boncuk

21st February 2008, 01:40 PM	(permalink)
AtomSoft	I actually tried it on a magazine page and it printed on it ok . Now just gota get a iron i guess lol. I live in US, NYC NY. Anyone know of a local store with in like Brooklyn, Queens and NYC where i can get these special transparencies. Also what other type of paper can i use to transfer onto besides those 2? Like can i use glossy or something? For example will staples sell this? How about office max? (please no online sources) Would this be good? Staples or better yet this Last edited by AtomSoft; 21st February 2008 at 03:08 PM.

21st February 2008, 04:48 PM	(permalink)
3v0	For better results I suggest you use the special paper from PulsarProFx.com. It is coated with starch. The starch disolves in water and released the toner 100%. It comes in packages of ten sheets for $15. You can make a lot of boards froma single sheet. You can buy it from DigiKey or Mouser. Others like P&P blue. __________________ search engine for electronic parts Junebug USB PIC programmer kit., USB Bit Wacker, 3v0's Homepage The 15 Minute Printed Circuit Board! (+drill time)