Labelers

[jleiwig]

Not sure where this post should go, but I'm looking for one of those label printers so that I can organize and label all the penturning stuff I've got. I know..anal...my wife is rubbing off on me with this organization thing I swear!


Does anyone have a suggestion on which one is good based on real world usage? I'd like to keep it under $50 bucks if possible.

Thanks,

 

[TBone]

Check the Brother P Touch and Dymo printers. They can be purchased at any office supply such as Staples, Office Depot etc. I've also seen them at Wal Mart. There are many models under $50. I have an older P Touch and it's been very reliable. One word of caution. Buy the model with the cheapest refill cartridges that will do what you want.

 

[jkeithrussell]

Dymo is the best for all types of labeling as well as for postage. No ink to refill, and the label rolls are relatively cheap and last forever.

 

[DurocShark]

I love the thermal printers like my Casio EZ- Label Printer.

This is the exact model I have:

http://www.amazon.com/Casio-KL-780-...3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1245795703&sr=8-3

I use it for everything from servers at work to desktop and laptop computers (asset numbers and such) to boxes, cables, tupperware, etc.

 

[jleiwig]

I found a p-touch at office depot for 9.99 on sale from 29.99. I think I may get that one. It won't be heavily used, so the 8.99 cartrige cost isn't that significant.

 

[Randy_]

It takes a little work to get the set-up correct to start off; but once you get past that, it is easy enough to purchase 8-1/2 x 11 sheets of Avery peel-off labels and run them through the printer attached to your home computer.

 

[rjwolfe3]

Randy I think he is looking for more portability.

 

[jleiwig]

Randy I think he is looking for more portability.

That along with permanency. My ink jet will not be permanent without some sort of fixative spray. I just see this as an easier and quicker solution.

 

[TBone]

I also make labels and stick them on magnetic tape. Makes quick and easy labels for a metal tool or supply box. They can easily be moved if you rearrange the contents and you can peel the labels off and reuse the magnetic tape.

 

[Jgrden]

I also make labels and stick them on magnetic tape. Makes quick and easy labels for a metal tool or supply box. They can easily be moved if you rearrange the contents and you can peel the labels off and reuse the magnetic tape.

Love that avatar. Good work.