Label Maker Download Free
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In the office, a label maker can be used to remind your co-workers where the communal stapler belongs or point out where they can find extra paper clips. You can label important folders, the drawers of a file cabinet, or different slots of the office mailbox. Labels also come in handy in the office kitchen, especially when on the hunt for a sugar packet. And if your personal stapler keeps disappearing (video) from your desk, you can slap a label with your name on that, too.
At home, you can use labels to keep track of the power cords crowding your surge protector, or remind yourself what every one of the myriad USB cables in your junk drawer does. Parents can stick labels (with either words or symbols) around their homes to remind kids where their toys belong or where to find snacks. Hobbyists and crafters with bins of supplies can also benefit from using a label maker at home to organize their materials and keep their craft corner neat and tidy.
There are three types of label makers. The traditional variety have built-in screens and keyboards, while newer, Bluetooth-only label makers are controlled entirely on your phone or tablet through iOS or Android apps. A third hybrid type offers a built-in screen and keyboard along with Bluetooth connectivity, though these tend to cost more than traditional label makers.
After evaluating over 30 different label makers of all types, we narrowed down the list to 12 contenders (evenly distributed between Bluetooth-only and all-in-one or hybrid models) using the following criteria:
In my tests, the first thing I considered was ease of setup out of the box. I loaded and unloaded the batteries and tape cartridges into each label maker, looking for any potential quirks that could complicate the process.
Then I got to work on making labels. With the all-in-one label makers, we typed out both short and long strings of characters to see how each keyboard felt, paying close attention to the layout of the keys and how many useful function keys the printers had. We did the same for Bluetooth models using my iPhone 12 and the provided app. I printed labels of different lengths with different font styles and sizes, symbols, and borders, assessing the clarity of each label.
To test for durability when put up against water, heat, and detergent, I ran the labeled Mason jars through a dishwasher cycle, then sent the survivors through again to separate the best from the rest.
Most Bluetooth-enabled Brother label makers, including the Cube Plus, are compatible with two different mobile apps: the aforementioned Design&Print 2, and iPrint&Label (iOS and Android). Though both create and print labels, Design&Print 2 has a stronger focus on creativity, with a catalog of over 130 fonts, plus more than 450 symbols and emojis and more than 60 frames and patterns. iPrint&Label offers a more stripped-down design space, with just the basics for more-practical labels. And if you want to ditch your phone or tablet entirely, the P-touch Editor software for Mac and PC lets you design and print labels from your computer instead. All three apps are easy to use.
The Cube Plus can print on tape up to 24 mm wide, and the Design&Print 2 app automatically detects the width of the tape you load and either adjusts the label to fit the parameters or warns you that your label might not look like the preview unless you make adjustments.
The handheld Dymo LabelManager 160 has a nicer screen and a more comfortable keyboard than the PT-H110, but fewer options for customization. It also prints labels of inconsistent quality: In our testing, some were clear and sharp, while others were faint and streaky.
Most home and office printers can print on label sheets, but these are typically regular paper labels, rather than the laminate variety produced by a label maker. Paper labels are less durable, especially when it comes to water and abrasion. Check the list of compatible paper types for your printer model.
I also like to use regular black on white labels for all kinds of garage storage. The best way to store things like garden gloves or masking tape is to have a home for them. Labels make it easy to put things back in their home.
Type in multiple labels at a time before you hit the Print button. See my example below. Between the names, hit the space bar about 5 times, just to give some breathing room between them when you cut them apart. Over the long term, you will get a lot more labels out of a single tape by doing this.
My labelmaker fits in this case perfectly! With room on the side for extra label tape and an extra set of batteries nestled alongside. See below, how it seems to be a perfect match, made for each other? This is one of those organizer geek-out moments that I love.
Actually, this one is brand new. My original labelmaker box is all scratched up and cracked from years of use, and it would look pretty sad if I showed it here. So I went out and got a new one for picture-taking purposes, and to make sure The Container Store still sells this particular plastic case.
many brother label makes have dedicated carry cases. i have one for my PT-D600, and its AMAZING. fits the maker, some tapes (fits 4-5 extra tapes in different sizes), the documentation, AC cord, and USB cord, and spare batteries.
1 random tip for spare labels label tapes.
a trading card box PERFECTLY fits TZe tape carts.
im currently using a 800 count card box for my spares, this gives you 14-1/8 in space inside to keep your spares. the brand is CSP (Collect Save Protect).
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For the ability to design and print your own barcodes, check out our barcode generator software from Seagull Scientific, Teklynx, and Niceware. We also have a wide selection of barcode labels to choose from, or fill out our custom label form to have one of our experts provide you a quote and lead time on your very own custom labels.
No Justin it does not work. I have tried and tried and for some reason when I print from airtable to my demo printer it adds a half inch white space all the way around my label. I have tried to add the white space to my design, I have tried to use a smaller label size I have tried to use a bigger label size, but wherever the text starts it overlaps it with a half inch white space so my label does not print correctly. I have tried so many times I cannot get it to work.
Rollo label printer arrived finally. It is working like a charm using the page designer block and printing to it from a laptop using windows 10. Very impressed with the results. This will be a huge tool for us going forward.
Please follow the steps in this guide to set up your Dymo LabelWriter series printer in Mac OS-X. Prior to this setup, make sure that you have plugged in and powered on the printer, installed the d...
As my husband will gladly confirm, I'm not one for tools. I have no interest in using the sous vide machine he trots out every time we buy a really expensive cut of steak, and my first attempt at making something in the Instant Pot ended in tears and a burnt yet undercooked chili. (Too much bulgur and not enough liquid!) But my label maker? That's one tool you'll have to pry out of my cold, dead, semi-organized hands.
Today that daughter walks herself to school, but I still thrill at the sight of a freezer or pantry lined with uniformly labeled containers of food. After my decade-old label maker finally stopped working, I went on the hunt for a new one, testing five different models to figure out which was the most functional and user-friendly. Read on to see which label maker I ended up liking best; for the specifics of how I tested, scroll to the bottom of the page.
This label maker fulfilled my ultimate criteria: I could just pick it up and use it. It even comes with sample tape cartridge to get you started (though you do have to supply six AAA batteries). I appreciate its typewriter-style ("QWERTY") keyboard (typing on the smaller label makers that display the letter buttons in alphabetical order feels awkward and slow). The font and formatting options are easy to find and change. The printer works quickly and isn't too loud, and the label maker is small enough to store in a kitchen drawer and light enough to be schlepped around the house the next time you're on an organizing tear. The labels stick easily and (as I know from using Brother labels in the past) will stay put for years.
This little label maker is very easy to use. It's small and relatively light, and has a QWERTY keyboard. The font size and formatting keys are right at the top, making it simple to quickly bold or italicize your text, or change the font size. It's also extremely reasonably priced. The only reason it scored lower than the Brother P-Touch was that its smaller keyboard is very cramped, making it less comfortable for typing. Other than that, this is an excellent choice for a straightforward, no-bells-and-whistles label maker.
The testing process was simple: I turned each label maker on, typed in "OVERNIGHT OATS," and printed the labels. I tried increasing and decreasing the size of the font, changing the margins of the labels, and printing symbols. Then I placed each label onto a small plastic container to see how well it stuck.
I was looking for a label maker that isn't too heavy or bulky, but feels good and solid in your hands. I also paid attention to the tape that came with each label maker, as the quality differed dramatically between brands. Some tapes looked glossy and sleek while others were matte and dull. I also wanted to know if the labels were easy to use once printed, i.e. could I easily peel off the paper backing of the label tape or did it require a flashlight and a pair of tweezers?
In order to use the sleekly designed Brother P-Touch Cube, you need to download the special P-Touch app, which right there is a deal-breaker for me, what with my can-I-just-pick-it-up-and-use-it rule. But if you're the type of person to whom the idea of designing labels from the comfort of your phone appeals, this is the model to check out.