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Review on πŸ–¨οΈ APOLLO Transparency Film: Black on Clear, 50 Sheets/Pack for Laser Printers - CG7060 by Jay Ngo

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Not suitable for all applications

For general use this product is probably fine. However, for those who are looking for a transparent film that can be used in the manufacturing process of photo developing PCBs, this product is not what you are looking for! This is a very thin material and its coating does not produce a good image on my HP P1102w LaserJet printer. The circuit board is severely distorted and may occasionally have black spots due to the material not holding toner, potentially connecting planes and traces, causing short circuits and rendering them unusable. I spent about 25 sheets before giving up, sending it back and ordering a different brand. If you're interested in PCB fabrication I'd recommend a higher quality product like 3M's CG3700 (which is admittedly getting harder to find) or maybe one of the other premium films like HP's branded product. I've been using 3M for years and it works flawlessly on the same printer as above. The extra cost will save you headaches and money in the long run!

Pros
  • Consistent test results
Cons
  • Could have chosen a newer model