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From: Fabio Trevisan Sent: Monday, June 18, 2018 4:31 PM

Hello guys,
I wasn't sure if I should post it as an answer to a previous topic on
this previously discussed subject, or if I should start a new one...
And since this is not a question, but an informative message, I decided
for adding it as a new topic.

I successfully relabeled some of my Tek 464 push-button labels using a
reinvented and/or adapted technique of heat transferring a laser
printed text from temporary printed medium.

1. I started from the indication by the group of the correct font:
Univers Condensed and went on to search for a freely available TTF font
of such (and found one, which I uploaded to the Tekscopes Files (all
links further down).
2. Then I printed a sample sheet of paper and visually compared the
result to the original buttons.
3. Found the best results to be the mentioned font, in Bold, at 7pt
height, with 90% horizontal scale (shrunk horizontally to 90% of
nominal width), 4. Created a Word file (sorry MS-Haters... it was the
first thing at hand) with all the vertically oriented buttons (the
majority) of the 464.
Horizontally oriented buttons or other Tek scopes buttons are yet
to be made. Contributions are welcome.
6. Printed the file to PDF, using CutePDF writer and used the "Mirrored
Output" option from the Advanced -> PostScript options.
7. Peeled off all the labels from any label sheet at hand (think of
Avery or the equivalent to you).
8. Printed the PDF file without any scaling, to a laser printer, to
print on the non-sticking side of the label sheet (labels peeled off).
-> The result is a very finely printed labels, that lifts very easily
from the supporting paper... Care in handling from this point on.
9. Used an x-acto cutter knife to cut a cross-shaped around every
label, as illustrated on the pictures that I posted on the Photos
section (all links further down).
10. Wrapped the labels around the buttons and held them with adhesive
tape on the button sides. Don't let the adhesive tape crossover into
the button face. Keep them on the sides.
11. Heat transferred the labels to the buttons using a pressing iron
set at mid-high temperature (used an water steaming pressing iron to
ensure it doesn't get too hot), applying gentle pressure with the tip
of the iron, in sliding movements, for about 5 seconds.

Here are the files that I used, including the font (I got it as a free
font... I can't tell for sure if it's copyright free):
/g/TekScopes/files/Tek%20push-
button%20lettering%20using%20pressing%20iron%20transfer%20of%20laser%20
printed%20text%20on%20non-sticking%20paper

Here are the pictures of the process, before and after.
/g/TekScopes/album?id=60161

You will notice the first set of buttons (the vertical mode buttons)
are not just relabeled but whitened as well...(removed the yellowish
stain) That has nothing to do with the re-labeling itself... On the
first button I did, the CH1, the Iron was out of water and got too hot
(I didn't notice before it was too late)... The excess heat left an
even darker yellowish tint (almost brown) on the button and I had to
sand it off (fine grit 600, then 1200, then car polish).
Since it would become too distinct from the others, I decided to do the
same sanding to all the vertical mode buttons.
On the second group of buttons (horizontal mode), I only applied the
label to one of them... I dare you to spot which one.

KRgrds,

Fabio