Whats the best labeller to get for general labelling, plus I really want one that you can print the circuit label strip off for a consumer unit, as I usually hand write them, but my handwriting is s@*t and the stickers that come with the boards are always missing one or two I need which is so annoying
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I've had the mid-range Brother for ages and it's not bad at all. 18mm labels, and does consumer units. This is a very good price too right now.
It's just about big enough depending on how much text you squeeze in
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However, if I was buying again I'd get the big brother model that also let's you design labels from an app on your phone and print even bigger labels.
https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/brother-pt-e300vp-hand-held-label-printer/3279G?kpid=3279G
It's just about big enough depending on how much text you squeeze in
However, if I was buying again I'd get the big brother model that also let's you design labels from an app on your phone and print even bigger labels.
https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/brother-pt-e550wvp-hand-held-label-printer/1264g
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Plus 1 for the 550. Brilliant machine.
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ok thats settled then, that was quick. Thanks
Also Brother, but check online for offers, e.g. I bought mine a few years back at Screwfix half price, they periodically seem to have good offers on them.
Plus 3 with Wi-Fi and more words.
Plus 4 
admittedly it got more use during Lego sorting seshes than actual electrician type work (cu labelling etc). I started with the 300 as I thought I could find a way to put custom labels on it (I couldn't) them got the 550. 300 now stays as a backup
admittedly it got more use during Lego sorting seshes than actual electrician type work (cu labelling etc). I started with the 300 as I thought I could find a way to put custom labels on it (I couldn't) them got the 550. 300 now stays as a backup
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I originally went for the cheapest one for £30 which I use for simple switch labels. It also saves me the time of having to change tapes in the 550 which is a must for me for CU's as it's quick and leaves them looking more professional.
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Well I just brought the 300 version home, for £65 can’t complain about that at all!!
550 was £180, bit toppy for what I currently need
just got to work out how to use it now
thanks
550 was £180, bit toppy for what I currently need
just got to work out how to use it now
thanks
Another for the 550, the plus for me was the laptop app to send designed labels too the 550 to print, much better than trying to sort the various labels out on the small unit screen.
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nicebutdim
Make sure you have a modern phone. I have to use the other half's iphone as the brother app isn't supported on my old phone and she really doesn't like that arrangement.
"Another for the 550, the plus for me was the laptop app to send designed labels too the 550 to print, much better than trying to sort the various labels out on the small unit screen." Or a phone.
(I have one and also am a little bit in love with it).
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