New home for the Zeta V2

[Tadeusz Pycio]

I am building a new home for the Zeta V2. All that's left for me to do is make the inscriptions. Anyone have an idea how to do this? Self-adhesive laser printer foil?

[Mark Pepper]

You you could ring onto sticky labels or if you have the capability, 3D print the entire front and back panels with raised text with the text in a different colour filament to the panel colour. I do this all the time for running medals... I have included an image to give you an idea of what I am on about, 3D printing wise.

Mark

[Jacob Hahn]

Tadeusz,

That's a really professional looking case! How'd you design it and have it made?

  
-Jacob

[Wayne Hortensius]

On Sat, 19 Sep 2020 15:26:36 -0700 (PDT)
Tadeusz Pycio <ta...@wp.pl> wrote:

> I am building a new home for the Zeta V2. All that's left for me to
> do is make the inscriptions. Anyone have an idea how to do this?
> Self-adhesive laser printer foil?

My low tech solution to a similar problem was to print out the lettering
on a transparency sheet and then attach it with a piece of invisible
tape.

Wayne

[Tadeusz Pycio]

How'd you design it and have it made?

  

Hi Jacob, Mark

The universal casing is factory-made - Kradex Z112B, well-fitted, and its length is perfect for this project. Handle, front and back my 3D print. @Mark - however, the font size precludes its printing, from the 0.4mm nozzle.

[Mark Pepper]

It's true, very small text is " fun " but with good fort choice things are possible

On Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 8:12:26 AM UTC+1 Tadeusz Pycio wrote:

How'd you design it and have it made?

  

Hi Jacob, Mark

The universal casing is factory-made - Kardex Z112B, well-fitted, and its length is perfect for this project. Handle, front and back my 3D print. @Mark - however, the font size precludes its printing, from the 0.4mm nozzle.

[Mark Pepper]

Font not fort

[John Kennedy]

I’d use a laser cutter to make the front and back panels, and etch the labels in them. 

[Mark T]

some of the older inkjet printers provided an adapter that could print onto CDs, i have these for an epson r220 and cannon 600, but never tried to use them. I was wondering if it might be possible to persuade them to print directly onto flat panels. The ink probably needs to be protected with a laminate or lacquer.

Another possibility might be printing on a heavy duty photo paper, again with a laminate cover to protect the ink.

Mark

 

[Tom Szolyga]

Take a look at these HP printers:

HP Smart Tank Plus Printers

You may be able to use them for your application.

Another possibility is to print on a transparent label.  This is a clear sheet with adhesive back that goes through the printer.  Then remove the backing paper and apply the sheet to the object's surface.  Here is the Avery product:

Avery Printable Sticker Paper for DIY Crafts, Glossy Clear, 8.5" x 11", Laser & Inkjet Printers, 7 Sheets (4397)

Hope this helps.  I plan to try the Avery product on my system box.

Best regards,

Tom.