Roman Black wrote:
> I've checked the bubblejet ink onto a PCB but
> it beads and contracts. However the ink can be
> replaced with a different type by the popular
> refil method so I don't see that as a big issue.
> In years past I have used everything from nail
> varnish to waterproof felt tip to do PCBs, the
> ink just needs to be waterproof and adhere well
> to copper.

   Hi, Roman,
   some wise man wrote on 2002-07-29 04:11:28 PST:
   "Re: [OT]:Jet-printer ink that could resist ferric chloride."
>Mike Singer wrote:
>  Does anybody know any ink that can be used for printing
> onto pcbs by ink-jet printer, ink that could resist ferric
> chloride solution?
>
> > Hi Mike, ANY ink will do. In my childhood years
> > of making hobby PCBs I have used dalo pen, nail
> > polish, ink from a bottle, and finally settled on
> > waterproof felt-tip pen. Any ink that dries on the
> > PCB will do, it makes a barrier to the FeCl and
> > works great. Alchohol (solvents) etc will dissolve
> > the ink but FeCl won't, it will just etch around it.
> > -Roman

     Seriously, I've partially disassembled Epson-IIS,
  lowered paper feed shaft 5 mm down, so pcb could
  be transported horizontally.
     But I had to stop this sort of relaxation between
  my main win-software works. Even postings to Piclist
  are now problems because of the lack of time since
  I've new customers to my program.

   By the way, you wrote on July 12, 2002:
"Re: [OT]: Client, who absolutely trusts in Delphi."
> I use a similar rule with customers as with dating.
> If the girl is keen, then date. If you have to really
> spend a lot of effort talking her into it, don't
> bother. A "trouble" customer like this is never worth
> it, he hasn't given you a cent yet and is already
> complaining and telling you what to do. Some people
> are just like that and you really don't need to do
> business with them, it will only get worse. For the
> effort and heartache this guy will cost you, you could
> spend the same effort finding a few *good* customers.

   I answered then:
>    For the last time this is my approach to customers
>  too, they are real bastards sometime, at least here
>  in the Ukraine. But the reason, why I posted my
>  questions is I doubt this way is most effective.

Now I should admit this way is really effective.

     Regarding ink, you  can try deferent options when
  printing: micro- weave, glossy paper, film etc.
  Maybe pcb heat or UV treatment before etching will work.
  Please, if you succeeded with  ink, drop a message
  to the List.

   Mike.

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