Hero999
Banned
Is it possible to hack and inkjet printer so it prints directly onto the PCB?
If so you could just print the artwork directly onto some pre-sensitised photo copper board, leave to dry, expose to UV, develop and etch as normal.
It might provide higher quality prints than the usual photo method because the ink sits directly on the board there will be no blurring.
A silk screen could also be printed directly on the board which could be fixed on by adding a conformal coating.
I've also heard that some modern inkjets are water proof which means that you might be able to use plain board and omit the photo process.
If so you could just print the artwork directly onto some pre-sensitised photo copper board, leave to dry, expose to UV, develop and etch as normal.
It might provide higher quality prints than the usual photo method because the ink sits directly on the board there will be no blurring.
A silk screen could also be printed directly on the board which could be fixed on by adding a conformal coating.
I've also heard that some modern inkjets are water proof which means that you might be able to use plain board and omit the photo process.