yes, I've done that too. But the stuff I pulled off had a nice
texture (kind of a rough matte - i.e. wasn't glossy) and felt very
durable. the clear adhesive stuff doesn't seem all that durable and
I suspect it yellows over time.
The advantage of the inkjet transparencies is that you can print
color/diffuser windows for LEDs.
--- In
Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "ballendo" <ballendo@y...>
wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I've used both inkjet and toner based adhesive "transparencies"
> (available at all office supply stores) for panel work. Just cover
> the printed layer with a second clear adhesive sheet, and you're
good
> for years of service...
>
> Ballendo
>
> P.S. The toner based transparencies are "clearer", since the inkjet
> type need "etched" so that the ink has "tooth" to hold to.
>
>
>
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Phil" <phil1960us@y...>
wrote:
> > Recently, I was scavaging a broken terminal concentrator which
> dates
> > from the early 90s. The front panel was made out of a printed,
> self
> > adhesive plastic sheet that was laminated onto the metal of the
> > chassis. I peeled it off and it looked to be about 10 mils
thick.
> I
> > would bet that the material is printable and it felt a lot like
the
> > convering material for membrane switches. Maybe it is
available.
> I
> > bet it could be directly printed on a laser printer.
> >
> > Also, the panel I peeled off had a bunch of translucent sections
> for
> > LEDs to shine through . Pretty slick but it was probably a
custom
> > job.