Want durable, legible labels?

[Ray]

Staples is currently (through Saturday) running a special on a P-Touch label printer - $10.

Based upon my experience, if you use black-on-white TZe label film and you'll never have a fading problem again. Don't bother with the "industrial" tapes, as the glue on the standard ones adheres great to any label substrate, plastic or metal.

[bethmarie]

Thanks for taking the time to pass on the tip!

[estación seca]

The price suggests they're dropping the item from inventory.

[dounoharm]

I still like lead pencil on long stakes....it lasts longer, and sun nor water fades it. my handwriting is atrocious, but I make it right.....

[Optimist]

I have one of those laminators-- not really that expensive. And business card or ID card sized pouches. All I have to do is put the information on the card, (I can enclose a picture and any kind of instructions) and laminate. Then I get a zip tie, punch a hole with a hole puncher, and there's your plant ID.

[Ray]

Originally Posted by estación seca

The price suggests they're dropping the item from inventory.

So??. They aren't dropping the labels.

I just figure that for $10, you can't go wrong.

[bil]

Originally Posted by Ray

So??. They aren't dropping the labels.

I just figure that for $10, you can't go wrong.

Damn right. I've got a friend trying to get me one. As you say, for 10 bucks....

[estación seca]

Originally Posted by Ray

So??. They aren't dropping the labels.

I just figure that for $10, you can't go wrong.

I agree. But that means pay attention to supplies in the future.

[Ray]

I've been using P-touch labels for years, and it's been the same tape all along. I think that's not a concern at all.

[AnonYMouse]

I almost pulled the trigger then I looked around my apartment. I don't label stuff! The plants mostly retain their original labels; I might have to rewrite some.

I rather like hand written labels.

Just another object to collect dust. Even just for $10.