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If you want to get really upmarket, you could try [http://www.megauk.com/artwork_films.php Mega LaserStar] transfer film (for printing with a laser printer of some sort). Hugely expensive, but does take on plenty toner and produces excellent results. | If you want to get really upmarket, you could try [http://www.megauk.com/artwork_films.php Mega LaserStar] transfer film (for printing with a laser printer of some sort). Hugely expensive, but does take on plenty toner and produces excellent results. | ||
=== Double Sided Boards === | |||
There's a couple of extra steps required for two-sided boards: | |||
* Print both sides out on separate sheets (or cut one sheet in half) | |||
* Align the two sheets and staple them together to retain registration | |||
* Cut them to size so that they are slightly smaller than your photo PCB material. | |||
* Remove the protective film on both sides, place the PCB between the two transparencies leaving a slight overhang, and '''tape the PCB to the transparency. ''' so it does not move when you flip it during exposure! | |||
== UV Exposure == | == UV Exposure == | ||
