> > > I would try tracing paper in the laser printer first. My
> Brother HL1440
> > > works well in 600 x 600 mode for my surface mount PCB's, and I
> > still have
> > > the option of going up to 1200 X 600 (although this slows the
> > print speed
> > > down too much)
> >
> >         Tracing paper works? That's an excellent idea if it works
> > with ink jets
> > since ink jet transparencies are so bleeding expensive. I don't know how
> > much bleeding would occur. How about regular paper, how
> > transparent to UV is
> > it? TTYL
>
> The problem I had with regular paper is it has inconsistent grain and
> blotches, these would show up as areas where the copper would not
> etch away
> cleanly esp between SM pads. Switched to Tracing paper, and shortened the
> exposure (less than 60 seconds in my exposure unit) and all is kewl now
> (just need to research tin plating)

        Hmm, I see, I will have to give it a try. The problem on my end is I only
have an inkjet available to me and I'm not sure how badly the ink would
bleed. Thanks for the info. TTYL

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