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> Good UV print quality requires a lens with a very short focal length. 1.5"
> or less - Preferably less. If your going to
> chemically process the board after exposure, you can get great resolution
> with a solid state device somewhere in
> the range of 1064 nanometers with a short focal length lense. In fact,
> repeatable, high resolution detail is easily
> achievable on a budget.
> 
> If your not on a budget, a 30 to 50 watt fiber laser with a short focal
> length lense can provide unparalleled resolution
> without any post production work other than drilling (If you have the 50
> watt device you can also drill really clean holes).


Thanks!

Cheap laser printers are available everywhere so if I could print directly on the board then there would be one step less. I only make simple boards myself, the others are not worth the effort.