Label writer

[HERTS P&D]

Looking to buy a label writer, (as I know electricians have them) Any advice what to go for and what to avoid.

Many thanks

Andy

 

[securespark]

Decades ago in the 90's, I bought a Brother label printer.

While it probably is not up to scratch compared to newer tech, it has been faultlessly reliable over that time.

 

[JohnD]

I have a Brother and you can get the tapes anywhere.

My BiL has an Epson and had to ask me to order some tapes for him when on his canal boat, because they are not common.

 

[333rocky333]

The orange Brother one that comes in a case and sometimes on offer in Toolstation, though the tapes are over a tenner each, unbranded tapes on ebay are cheaper but not as good

 

[333rocky333]

Sorry meant Toolstation

https://www.toolstation.com/brother-pte110vp-handheld-label-printer/p22753

 

[HERTS P&D]

I am looking to get this One:

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/BRPTE550WVP.html

Andy

 

[SimonH2]

As above, I've had good results over many years with Brother.
But a lot depends on what you want and how much you want to spend.
The ones that take TZ tapes are laminated and thermal transfer - so the printing is literally encased behind a plastic film and labels are really durable.
The ones that take M tapes (I have a little cheap one) but the tapes are thermal (like thermal till rolls, but plastic). Do the job alright, but not as durable.

 

[Robin0577]

Depends what you want it to be capable of. I have a Dymo Rhino 4200, which has a number of features specific to the electrical trade such as an electrical symbol library and an auto spacing function for labelling distribution boards, patch panels, etc. It's great and it's robustly built, but it was expensive and you may not want or need that extra functionality...

Forgot to add... They do printable heatshrink sleeving for it too.

 

[oceansoul]

I have this one
https://uk.rs-online.com/mobile/p/label-makers-label-printers/8406273/
Quite useful and has a mode for doing consumer with the correct spacings.

 

[HERTS P&D]

I always like to buy better than I need, I'm not an electrician but a Plumber so I can use it to identify pipework for customers. I also want to label all of my wiring to make it easier before I reboard the ceilings.

Andy

 

[333rocky333]

The only downside to the Brother i find is there is no detailed instructions, just a series of like flow charts and diagrams, i just seem to learn it as i go, or i go on line and see how others have done it, but I am still unsure of most it can do,and i have the cheaper one, that 100 pound one, good luck

 

[HERTS P&D]

The only downside to the Brother i find is there is no detailed instructions

Don't worry, us men never read instructions anyway.

Andy

 

[HERTS P&D]

Rocky, how far are you from EN8 Cheshunt?

Andy

 

[Sureitsoff?]

Sorry meant Toolstation

https://www.toolstation.com/brother-pte110vp-handheld-label-printer/p22753

this one is no good as it is only 110v............ Ok gone to fetch coat (and mask)

 

[HERTS P&D]

I want the 'singing and dancing' version.

Andy