I was following the direct to pcb printer mod thread and had previously used a toner transfer method to create pcb's. I have found a easy and fairly cheap solution to print and transfer at home.
Step one:
Get a olympus imagelink or kodak dye-dyesub printer. (you know, the ones that the camera docks directly onto and come free with some new kodak cameras)
Step 2:
Print a mirror image of the circuit using only 100% black with no background the finished product has to be black on white, ie no transfer in background.
Step 3:
The hardest part, cancel the print job before the 4th pass of the printer. This last covers the entire picture with a plastic protection layer that will transfer to your entire pcb.
Step 4:
Iron the transfer onto your clean and prepped pcb. Use a piece of plain paper behind the photo paper to prevent ruining the wifes good iron. I use the highest setting for about 2 minutes.
Step 5:
Let cool slightly, the board has to be a little warm for this to work, peel off the paper. I have tried letting cool completely and washing the paper off but it requires more effort.
Step 6:
Etch using your favorite method.
The most vital step in this process is canceling the print before the 4th and final pass. I will post pictures as I figure out my new camera and as time allows. Please try this if you have one of these printers and post your success stories! Also please share your tips to perfect this. Sorry for any spelling errors. Grammar/spelling was never me favorite subjects.
I used Kodak paper in these tests, Olympus and a few others have a background coating that will prevent the entire board from etching.