No need to soak PCB board using toner method

djsfantasi

Joined Apr 11, 2010
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Bill - I have read many times about your use of wax paper. I am surprised that melted wax does not adversely affect a laser printer? Can you clarify why not...
 

KL7AJ

Joined Nov 4, 2008
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Hi everyone,

I can now make some pretty darn good looking PCB boards but there is something i need to say.

DO NOT SOAK THE BOARD IN WATER TO REMOVE THE PAPER.

Instead. Allow the board to cool slightly but it must still be very hot and just peel the paper off. No paper is left behind, no toner comes off, you get perfect toner transfer with not water + scratching or rubbinb etc.

This works best with dead cheap paper. I use Tesco Value photo gloss paper.

Please dont soak in water, its a really bad idea!

PS i claim this method, tis the Mitchell method ;)......I had to say it :D
Great idea. I'll pass this along to the lads n lasses in my next electronics class!

Eric
 
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