A simple method that often works is to change the angle under which you view your component.
Often you can easily find an angle in which the text reflects more (or less) light than the surrounding package, which makes it stand out.
Another way is to work with polarised light. (with a rotating polaroid filter).
Especially when this is built into your microscope setup it's very convenient fast & easy to use, especially because you do not have to use "externall stuff" such as grease, water or tape.
You could even rotate the polaroid filter with a foot pedal.