Best labelling machine for electricians

[Welchyboy1]

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

 

[timhoward]

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.

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

 

[loz2754]

Plus 1 for the 550. Brilliant machine.

 

[Julie.]

Plus 2 for the 550. With some more words.

 

[Welchyboy1]

ok thats settled then, that was quick. Thanks

 

[SJD]

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.

 

[Julie.]

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.

Same, although I think it was toolstation in my case.

They both have offers from time to time.

Worth watching and waiting if possible.

 

[mainline]

Plus 2 for the 550. With some more words.

Plus 3 with Wi-Fi and more words.

 

[Lister1987]

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

 

[mainline]

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

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.

 

[Welchyboy1]

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

 

[tims22]

Another + for the 550. For me, the ability to print 24mm labels vs 18 along with creating/saving/reusing labels from the app swung it in favour of the 550. The 300's a great bit of kit if it does what you need though.

 

[Mike Johnson]

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.

 

[xmetal]

Another vote for the 550 here too. It's a very versatile tool.

 

[impish15]

Exactly the thread I needed I’m getting the 550

 

[nicebutdim]

Exactly the thread I needed I’m getting the 550

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.

 

[Mike Johnson]

"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.

 

[Rockingit]

Has anyone said 550 yet? (I have one and also am a little bit in love with it).

 

[bill01803]

Another vote for the 550 here too. It's a very versatile printer.

 

[Mike Johnson]

@impish15

If you have not bought yet, I have a spare I could sell you, I am in Kent so not far from you.