Label printer
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Marise
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Label printer
Can anyone recommend a label printer and the tape that goes with it, please? Something really easy for a luddite to use
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ralphrmartin
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Re: Label printer
Get a brother p-touch printer, and the laminated labels that go with it. They last pretty much forever, dont fade, and are resistant to water and garden sprays.
There are various models, some handheld with keyboard, some connecting to the computer (with or without keyboard). I find it easiest to prepare a batch of labels on the computer, rather than using a printer with a keyboard, but you may prefer a keyboard. I use the 9mm TZe tape, black on white.
There are various models, some handheld with keyboard, some connecting to the computer (with or without keyboard). I find it easiest to prepare a batch of labels on the computer, rather than using a printer with a keyboard, but you may prefer a keyboard. I use the 9mm TZe tape, black on white.
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Members visiting the Llyn Peninsula are welcome to visit my collection.
Swaps and sales at https://www.rrm.me.uk/Cacti/forsale.php
My Field Number Database is at https://www.fieldnos.bcss.org.uk
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Paul D
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Re: Label printer
I have similar, Brother 2430 PC. Check that the one you buy is able to print from a spreadsheet it makes printing a lot of labels so much easier. I use the 12mm tape.
Paul in North-east Scotland (Grampian Branch BCSS)
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National Collection Rebutia, Aylostera & Weingartia (inc. Sulcorebutia). Also growing a mixture including Ferocactus, Gymnocalycium, Lobivia, Mammillaria, Lithops, Gasteria, Haworthia.
http://www.rebutia.org.uk
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Cidermanrolls
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Re: Label printer
Totally agree with Brother p-touch.
I use 9mm tapes and haven’t bought genuine ones for years, the clones are so much cheaper and last almost as well. I’ve never yet had to replace a faded label.
If you keep your collection records on a spreadsheet, then it is relatively easy to set up a sheet within the spreadsheet formatted for printing. I did 52 labels for seed today in about an hour from starting to enter the species names to having the labels ready to put into the pots.
I use 9mm tapes and haven’t bought genuine ones for years, the clones are so much cheaper and last almost as well. I’ve never yet had to replace a faded label.
If you keep your collection records on a spreadsheet, then it is relatively easy to set up a sheet within the spreadsheet formatted for printing. I did 52 labels for seed today in about an hour from starting to enter the species names to having the labels ready to put into the pots.
Re: Label printer
Thanks. Brother P-touch it is then! 
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Nick
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Re: Label printer
Next challenge, find a label that lasts as long as the tape 
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el48tel
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Re: Label printer
And that ...... is a real challenge
Endeavouring to grow Aylostera, Echinocereus, Echinopsis, Gymnocalycium, Matucana, Rebutia, and Sulcorebutia. Fallen out of love with Lithops and aggravated by Aeoniums.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs. Recently discovered gorgeous Gasteria.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs. Recently discovered gorgeous Gasteria.
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edds
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Re: Label printer
I use these labels with black type on clear labels. Now I have to find out how to keep my plants as long as these last!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nutleys-Alumin ... 67&sr=8-46
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el48tel
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Re: Label printer
Chuckle ... an even greater challengeedds wrote: ↑Sat Apr 02, 2022 8:14 amI use these labels with black type on clear labels. Now I have to find out how to keep my plants as long as these last!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nutleys-Alumin ... 67&sr=8-46
Endeavouring to grow Aylostera, Echinocereus, Echinopsis, Gymnocalycium, Matucana, Rebutia, and Sulcorebutia. Fallen out of love with Lithops and aggravated by Aeoniums.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs. Recently discovered gorgeous Gasteria.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs. Recently discovered gorgeous Gasteria.
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ColinCorse
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Re: Label printer
I use a Brother P-Touch Cube Model PT-P710BT. It is connected via a USB port to the computer and comes with downloadable software which allows you to print direct from a spreadsheet. Can use TZe tapes up to 24mm wide. I got this as a Christmas present so this is a current model. The size of the printer is approximately 5x5x2 inches so takes up very little desk space.