On Jan 29, 2006, at 11:03 AM, Spehro Pefhany wrote:

>> It's too bad I can't find a regular printer that would
>> print white ink

> One does exist, but I don't recall the manufacturer.

ALPS.  Wax yhermal transfer ribbons including white and opaque
metallics.  No longer sold in the US, I think, but there are some
active groups maintaining a presence and 2nd hand market, as well
as keeping track of compatible technologies...

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/alpsdecal/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Alps/

There "links" sections should point you to any number of small
companies dedicated to printing decals for modelers; you can probably
find one willing to print a page of keycap designs for you for a
fairly nominal cost.

For that matter, the "toner transfer PCB" people are currently
advocating (and selling) thermal transfer films designed to improve
the etchant-resistance of laser-printed stuff, AND provide for white
silkscreen layers and such.

http://www.pulsar.gs/

I found several places selling keycap stickers with double layers
to protect the (user writable) symbols, but they didn't sound
printable... I have my doubts that any sticker-based solution
will hold up very well, though.

BillW

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