Label printer - recommendations?

[MaciejW]

Hello,

I decided to invest in thermal label printer. Something not expensive that would allow me to use computer for typing in text and then printing on a self adhesive tape to stick on a plastic labels. Ideally, without a need for extra power source like batteries.
I realise that Brother make is used by many on this forum, but simply by looking these up online, it is hard to know which one would be the best for the job.
Any specific recommendations?
Maciej

[Carl]

Whatever you choose make sure to check the Brother UK current promotions page you can get some decent cash back on certain models if you buy from an authorised dealer.

http://www.brother.co.uk/latest-promoti ... promotions

I got a Brother pt-2730vp for just over £20 something after £50 cash back from Brother a few years ago

[RICHAUD]

You can use a laser printer which support 200gr paper sheet (I have a samsung XpressM2835DW 150 € )
And at printack (http://www.printack.com/products_line.html) you have TF190-A4 :it's A4 sheet 190 gr / M2 you can print and then cut with a pair of scissors
I have labels printed 15 years ago and no problem
The only problem they sale only by 100 sheet

[Chris43]

I use a P-Touch 2430PC, which are no longer new production but are still out there, fairly cheap. O, and buy compatible tapes, Brother's are very expensive.

[Jim_Mercer]

Whatever you choose make sure to check the Brother UK current promotions page you can get some decent cash back on certain models if you buy from an authorised dealer.

Last year I got a Brother 2730VP from an Amazon lightning deal and was also able to get cash back from Brother as Brother accepted Amazon (but not Amazon marketplace dealers) for their offer. Result one expensive printer became a more reasonable price.

I would not recommend their basic handheld printers, the first of their printers I bought was the Gardener's model GL200 - nothing wrong with the labels just difficult to produce using the small screen and awkward menu system. Next one I got was the 2420PC which only works when attached to PC but much easier to create labels and could even use a spreadsheet to keep plant details then use some of the cells to print labels. The 2730VP sort of replaces both of them as it can be used standalone but can also connect to PC. The most important thing is to make sure you use the TZ laminated tape - the 12mm wide tape fits neatly on most plastic plant labels.

[MaciejW]

Thanks guys. Every bit of your personal experience much appreciated.

[Patrick]

I have the p-touch GL - H105 which for me is brilliant. It is handheld which I find much easier than my previous one that you had to use through the computer.

[AnTTun]

Thanks for info re labels Richaud. I'm also using laser printer but on rather thin (120 gm/m2) Avery Zweckform plastic sheets. I like the freedom of writing a bunch of words on 3-4 cm2 despite the fact that I have to cut the labels after printing. And (maybe) a tip for you: don't use color printer, colors fade rather fast.

[Aiko]

colors fade rather fast.

Indeed. Red is the first colour to go under influence of sunlight, then yellow soon after. Blue and black will remain visible for a long time.

[MaciejW]

Does anybody could shed some light on what is a real difference between Brother P-Touch 2430PC and 1230PC? Apart from the name of course and, if following logic the latter is older.