I just started making boards last year and I've made about 30 using an inkjet on inkjet transparencies for the mask.  The smallest line width I can reliably make is about .01".  I bought two flourescent black lights
from wallmart (about $20CAD each) for the UV light source.  I use the M.G. Chemicals presensitized boards, Developer, and Ammonium Persulfate etchant.  It's been working out quite well.  To make the inkjet print dark
anough for the mask I had to set the printer settings to "Premium Heavyweight Paper" and run each mask through twice.

Pete

Kelly Miller wrote:

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> >
> I know this is a completely rookie question, but has anyone every
> succeeded using an inkjet printer instead of a laserjet?  A nice
> laserjet is nice to have (and prices are WAY down to around $200-400,
> but it would be easier to get started with an existing inkjet.  Also,
> what process/products are the easiest for a rookie to start with?
>
> Thanks, Kelly
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