I'm trying to do my first toner transfer and I'm getting inconsistent results. I bought HP Everyday Photo Paper (Glossy). Printed on that with my laser printer (it's actually for inkjet, but didn't melt or cause any problems in the printer). To prepare the board, I sanded it lightly all over with 150 grid sandpaper. I then scrubbed it pretty thoroughly with steel wool. After that, I used acetone on a paper towel, again scrubbing pretty thoroughly, to clean the board.
I was careful not to touch the copper surface of the board or the print side of the PCB layouts, with my fingers.
I turned our iron on full blast. The first time I did 3 minutes. The second time I did 4 minutes and added some steam at the end. It was slightly better the second time. I've attached a photo.
Can anyone give me some hints on this? Most of it transferred, so I'm thinking there's still hope with this paper. I just don't want to spend a lot of money experimenting (neither the paper, nor the boards, are particularly cheap). I'm not sure how many more times I can sand the transfer off the board before the copper is gone, so I'd like to get this resolved.
Thanks.
I was careful not to touch the copper surface of the board or the print side of the PCB layouts, with my fingers.
I turned our iron on full blast. The first time I did 3 minutes. The second time I did 4 minutes and added some steam at the end. It was slightly better the second time. I've attached a photo.
Can anyone give me some hints on this? Most of it transferred, so I'm thinking there's still hope with this paper. I just don't want to spend a lot of money experimenting (neither the paper, nor the boards, are particularly cheap). I'm not sure how many more times I can sand the transfer off the board before the copper is gone, so I'd like to get this resolved.
Thanks.
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