In case anyone can't be bothered to read the above, or the link is dead,
this conversion aims to flatten the print path of the Epson D78 printer.
After this conversion is complete, it is possible to print PCBs directly
through the printer. They are then baked and directly etched - No lightbox
or developer required.
Printing other flat but non-bendable material - Such as CDs or foam board
for model planes is also possible.
This is my version of the above projects. Unfortunately, by the time I came
to attempt this, the above printers are not available new - And it's
impossible to guarantee what you would get second hand. So, after some
scouring around various shopping sites, I came across a reasonable deal on
an Epson D78.
This is a complete pictoral walkthrough of the conversion process. In
addition to the printer, all you will require is:
1. Screwdrivers, pliers, soldering iron, etc.
2. Hotmelt glue gun and at least three sticks.
3. 10 washers and 2 screws.
4. 10mm heatshrink tubing - About 1m in length.