On Mon, 11 Nov 2002, Robert Rolf wrote:

*>Maybe there is a GOOD reason why we print to film and then expose?
*>BTW used laser printers (LJIIs & LJIII) can be had for $25 at most
*>computer recycling places. They print gread blacks and are probably
*>quicker from print to etch time than any inkjet direct to PCB kludge.

I agree. But this is a brainstorming discussion and something good may
come of it.

*>And if you are in a larger center you can get photoplots from PDF
*>files at most larger print shops. $10.00 or so for a 8"x10" plot.

That is what I do for more complex deisgns that cannot be prototyped at
home. Unfortunately the printer almost always has 'scale to page' ticked
on his Mac and I have to put a ruler on the sheet and check it. I've had
5% off (it's ok if you have no large parts) and I shut up but with 40 pin
chips you have to be exact.

Peter

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