SikaStag
01-27-2011, 11:48 AM
Hi Guys
Not sure if this has been asked here before, having trouble getting information on the net.
I would like to use a Laser-jet printer to put an image to be transferred to a metal plate using transparencies to put the toner on to.
My problem is, I do not want the toner to be heated to melting point and sticking to transparency. Is there any way possible of Modifying a printer to have the heat controlled by a rheostat that could be put in line, So it will leave the toner sitting on the transparency and when you swipe your finger over the toner it comes away easily on to your finger.
I would like to use this method to transfer images and lettering to be engraved in metal. The benefit of the transparencies is that you can take a mirror image of the intended transfer and when placing on the work piece you are able to see through the transparency and centre the transfer accordingly.
My other problem is that I need a printer that will be compatible with Mac OSX.
I have had a demonstration via cam online showing me an HP L6 printer that was modified to do this, it is the only way the engraver said he transfers images.
I have had a chance to buy a HP 4200N, Not sure if this would be able to be modified.
I am hoping that you guys can help me out here. I am at my wits end trying to find out how to do this.
The person that showed me the method, Is in Belgium and speaks very little English. I am in the Scottish Borders. I speak no Belgian.
Help Please
Ian
Not sure if this has been asked here before, having trouble getting information on the net.
I would like to use a Laser-jet printer to put an image to be transferred to a metal plate using transparencies to put the toner on to.
My problem is, I do not want the toner to be heated to melting point and sticking to transparency. Is there any way possible of Modifying a printer to have the heat controlled by a rheostat that could be put in line, So it will leave the toner sitting on the transparency and when you swipe your finger over the toner it comes away easily on to your finger.
I would like to use this method to transfer images and lettering to be engraved in metal. The benefit of the transparencies is that you can take a mirror image of the intended transfer and when placing on the work piece you are able to see through the transparency and centre the transfer accordingly.
My other problem is that I need a printer that will be compatible with Mac OSX.
I have had a demonstration via cam online showing me an HP L6 printer that was modified to do this, it is the only way the engraver said he transfers images.
I have had a chance to buy a HP 4200N, Not sure if this would be able to be modified.
I am hoping that you guys can help me out here. I am at my wits end trying to find out how to do this.
The person that showed me the method, Is in Belgium and speaks very little English. I am in the Scottish Borders. I speak no Belgian.
Help Please
Ian