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* Cutting board to size, by scoring and snapping - Note the LHS now has a metal sheet cutter which makes this method antiquated.
* Cutting board to size, by scoring and snapping.


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* Finishing the edges, to ensure good contact between transparency and board. Very important step, if any of the edges are raised the UV light can get under the transparency and you'll lose definition on thin traces.
* Alternatively, the LHS now has a metal sheet cutter which makes for cleaner and less laborious cuts.
 
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* Finishing the edges, to ensure good contact between transparency and board. If any of the edges are raised, UV light can get under the transparency and definition is lost on thin traces.


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* Preparing for exposure. Double-up transparency for better results, or run through the printer two or three times to put down more toner. Note in Tried and Tested settings, good results were obtained by printing on paper.
* Preparing for exposure. Double-up transparency for better results, or run through the printer two or three times to put down more toner.  


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* Alternatively, good results can be obtained by printing PCB artwork on paper.
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* Peeling off protective layer.
* Peeling off protective layer.