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If you use eagle, you can use the print option (as opposed to exporting an image). Print on normal paper first and check dimensions on some components. | If you use eagle, you can use the print option (as opposed to exporting an image). Print on normal paper first and check dimensions on some components. | ||
Some people get better (resolution mostly) results with acetate, but this needs to be special laserable acetate. Do | Some people get better (resolution mostly, especially for SMT designs) results with acetate, but this needs to be special laserable acetate (which we have, kept with the UV Exposure kit!). '''Do ''NOT'' use normal transparency!''' Melting a sheet onto a fuser is expensive! | ||
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. | ||
