PCB using toner transfer method and photo laser paper

toner from laser printers contains plastic, when you iron the paper, toner (and plastic) melt on the copper board, it gets transfered. Since it’s plastic, etchant doesn’t remove, you got your PCB at the end… The main issue here to get some paper where toner won’t get “integrated” into the paper’s structure. That’s why glossy papers are better, toner less sticks on it, you can more easily melt it with your iron.

i have a question. doesn’t photo paper have plastic? doesnt it melt on the board when you iron it.. just a question… im planning on printing my circuit on kodak centers, is it okay? thanks

do you use a normal piece of copper

Its ok, I was being a fool with an inkjet.

the quality of the result depends on:
- surface of the copper (well prepared .. free of grease etc.)
- the toner itself (some toners are easier to use than others)
- the temperature of the iron
- the pressure you apply to the iron (and duration perhaps).
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This is why I don’t use an iron but a modified laminator…… the basics are the same.

@CmdrTobs I have also tried glossy photo paper, you can have some success with it, I made a more simple board than this chap has done and it was 90%ok, had to touch some parts in with a etch resistant pen. I have found that you don;t nead to iron as much as he does but one cannot empahsise enough on the hot water, let it soak the paper compleatly off, and make sure that you do not pull it off at all! I think a better way is to buy sheets of toner transfer at electronics store

can not use a ink jet printer only
Laser-Jet Printers will work the paper you used will work but wax paper works good and is cheep

Would of been much quicker to just draw it on with a black pen.

etchant needs password?

hello thanks for your video ,can’t I use lexmark X11800 printer for the .. can i known you by your email….

sorry for this amateur question but how does the toner prevent the acid from etching off the tracks underneath the print itself? is it because toner isn’t water permeable? thanks.

FYI, the temperature from my iron (the one on the video) is about 180°C. Not toot much I guess, even it is the max. I don’t know what would be the optimal temperature, but this is working perfectly for me.

Hi there! Really nice video…Very helpful!
Do you, or anybody, knows how to transfer the silkscreen part (top, without copper)?
Thanks!!!