> >        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
> >

> One very cheap and quick method I sometimes use is to laser print on
> plain  A4 laser labels, stick it to the panel, and then cover with the
> clear sticky plastic film used for covering books. Holes can be easily
> cut out with a scalpel, either after sticking to the (pre-drilled)
> panel or beforehand if they are marked on the label. This gives a very
> durable and quite reasonable looking label for very little effort.
> You just need to be careful to avoid bubbles under the film.
 I got some clear decal sheet for ink jet printers at the computer show.
Made by Hammermill. $12 for
10 sheets. Would probably have to be clear coated to hold up, or print
reversed (like a window decal).
A bit low tack as they say it is easily removable.