Sure. I've mainly used the extra glossy, but the photo paper works even
better. It's not a retail item, but if you go and talk to the guy in the
copy center, you should be able to buy some. It's usually used in their
color copiers. Once you've got the paper, just print your design on it using
a laser printer. Then tape the edges to the copper board with scotch tape,
and iron it all over for a minute or so. With the gloss paper, you should
then put the board in warm water and rub it till the paper disintegrates,
but with the photo paper, you can just gently peel it off. If some of the
traces are still on the paper or haven't transferred completely, just clean
the board with acetone and try again. I usually print 4-5 copies of the
design on the sheet, just in case.

----- Original Message -----
From: Josh Koffman <listsjosh@3MTMP.COM>
To: <PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU>
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2001 1:59 PM
Subject: Re: [OT]: PCB Transfer paper


> Could you possibly tell us your methods? This sounds very intriguing.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Josh Koffman
>
>
> Eben Olson wrote:
> >
> > I've had good results using both "Kodak Extra Gloss" and "Kodak Photo
> > Paper", which you can get at Staples for 15-25 cents a sheet. Not sure
if
> > you can mail-order it though. I've never used regular iron-transfers, so
I
> > can't really compare, but I'm happy with this paper. It usually takes
2-3
> > tries to get a transfer with all the traces perfect, but when you
consider
> > how cheap the paper is, it really doesn't matter.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Peter May <manager@SALE-NET.COM.AU>
> > To: <PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU>
> > Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2001 5:26 PM
> > Subject: [OT]: PCB Transfer paper
> >
> > > Hi all.
> > >
> > > Like most of us I have been playing round with a suitable method of
making
> > > one-of PCB's. I have tried the Positive resist PCB way and haven't
been
> > real
> > > happy with the quality so in a recent visit to an electronics hobby
shop I
> > > purchased 5 sheets of Iron On Transfer type paper. First go with it
and it
> > > worked great. Did one side of a PCB and it came out perfect.
> > >
> > > When doing the photographic method for a double sided I used to put
the 2
> > > sheets together and tape 3 sides to make an envelope and slip the PCB
into
> > > the 4th side. I did this with the iron on stuff and although I haven't
> > > drilled the holes yet to finally conferm it does look pretty good.
Does
> > > anyone have any other suggestions how to line up the 2 sides of this
type
> > of
> > > tranfer?
> > >
> > > Also 5 sheets cost me $35 Aus (prob around $15 US). Is there a cheaper
> > > version whilst maintaining quality of product? I am happy to say order
> > from
> > > the US or UK etc.
> > >
> > > regards, Peter.
> > >
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