>Actually, the copper foil technique was developed precisely because it >is easier than the heat transfer method, and produces vastly superior >results. It is very dificult for most people to get consistent >results with the TEC sheets (and similar products), and the very fact >that the toner is transferred twice limits the minimum reliable trace >width. This new method promises high quality prototype PCB's with a >minimum of fuss. That method might be better or worse, but I've seldom had a problem with the toner transfer film. Ocassionally I'll screw one up, but not too often. :-) Never had a problem running a trace between IC pins, and rarely have to do touch-up work.