Ambient
New Member
Just wanted to let you all know not to use OfficeMax to get a laser print for your PCB designs. I have been using their laser photocopier to make my PCBs, and I could never get the same results I was seeing online. I finally got a Brother HL-5240, and now my PCBs are picture perfect. The ink actually sticks! Finally!
Also, the OfficeMax ink sucked. It stained my boards no matter which solvent I used. But the Brother ink will curdle and roll up using acetone, absolutely no staining. I am using the 1 part hydrochloric acid, 2 parts hydrogen peroxide, works great. Lukewarm solution and a sponge took 4 minutes to finish.
I am also working on tinting the boards blue with Trans-tint dye. They have blue, green, yellow, red, mahogany, ....etc. I will post some pics when I get the blue tint done. I used black, and it looks cool with the solder, good contrast.
Also, the OfficeMax ink sucked. It stained my boards no matter which solvent I used. But the Brother ink will curdle and roll up using acetone, absolutely no staining. I am using the 1 part hydrochloric acid, 2 parts hydrogen peroxide, works great. Lukewarm solution and a sponge took 4 minutes to finish.
I am also working on tinting the boards blue with Trans-tint dye. They have blue, green, yellow, red, mahogany, ....etc. I will post some pics when I get the blue tint done. I used black, and it looks cool with the solder, good contrast.