PIC Programmer

[mackrackit]

You can use an ink jet printer.

Currently I use a HP Deskjet D4160 with 3M transparency film part #CG3460.
No, not as good as a laser, but works well enough for non production runs.

[mister_e]

I found the InkJet produce better results than Laser... probably because the ink of InkJet is really Dark, while toner is a bit lighter.

[Archangel]

I found the InkJet produce better results than Laser... probably because the ink of InkJet is really Dark, while toner is a bit lighter.

Really, my HP 6L I can adjust the DARKness.

[mister_e]

Yup mine too, but still inkjet is a bit much dark... toner remain toner i guess... Laser work without much problem, i just had better (slightly better) results with Inkjet. Well, my own experience so far

[mvs_sarma]

I fear that the topic is not about ink quality.

After printing, Jessy might need to transfer it to copper clad by some process and there after it should be etch resistant? I don't expect Inkjet print to be able to transfer the image for a toner transfer?

BTW, whether Jessy is aiming photographic transfer using pre sensitized copper clad?

[mister_e]

As none of the transfer method never ever turned me on, I use presensitized board. Sure need couple of chemical and UV fluorescent, but works a treat, no chances to mess the alignment of any dual sided board, well for what I know of the other method

[mvs_sarma]

As none of the transfer method never ever turned me on, I use presensitized board. Sure need couple of chemical and UV fluorescent, but works a treat, no chances to mess the alignment of any dual sided board, well for what I know of the other method

In our country the pre-sensitized ones are not sold, and lamination type film rolls, i saw with production houses, but outside it is a dream, as it is to be imported in bulk roll

As such we resort to TTS method and gives good results. The next board, i would take snaps and post them.
even if photographic process, i feel the best would be tracing paper as used by engineers of those days. with inkjet printer, it gives a dark enough pint.