Harold Hallikainen wrote:

>         We've been experimenting with various methods of labeling
> prototype front panels.  The latest trick is use iron-on transfers run
> thru an ink jet printer.  It's a bit tricky, but it works.
>         I'm wondering, however, about using a flat bed plotter to print
> such panels.  I've got this Houston Instruments DMP-29 plotter (from way
> before I generated Gerber files for PCBs).  Anyone have any ideas about
> pens that could be used in that to write on aluminum panels?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Harold

Use an etch-resist pen. Etch it and paint the unetched surface. Looks cool.

BTW please use [OT] in off-topic mail in future.

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