One method I have used is to use a scanner and scan the labels, by enlarging them in a photo enhancement program and boosting the contrast, I can read the label and get the name off it. This does not work on everything, but it works on most, it has been speculated the UV light of the scanner bulb caused the residual ink to be visible bringing the writing out on many labels. You want to try this as soon as you notice the ink is fading, the longer you wait, the less chance you have of getting any image off the label.
I started several years ago, using a Brother label maker to make laminated labels I can stick on my plastic labels, I have been using them for about 5 years and none of them are showing any sign of fading. Also, a good old number 2 pencil is much better than any type of ink label pen I have tried and I have tried several that claim to never fade. Tom /----------------------------------------------------------------------- | Tom Hillson Orchid Grower Specializing | [EMAIL PROTECTED] In Paphs and Pleurothallids | http://www.orchids.iastate.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |"There is always room for one more Orchid!!" On Oct 14, 2007, at 5:19 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Unfortunately orchid vendors continue to label orchids with magic > markers > and other indelible markers. More unfortunately is that they are not > indelible, and fade with time. Seems like #1 pencils are far > superior for labeling. > > Does anyone have a method or formula for recovering the data on faded > labels? > > Rico > > > > ************************************** See what's new at http:// > www.aol.com > _______________________________________________ > the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) > [email protected] > http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [email protected] http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
