Re: Computer printed labels
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- Subject: Re: Computer printed labels
- From: P* R* <x*@xtra.co.nz>
- Date: Tue, 18 Mar 1997 04:30:11 -0700 (MST)
Croftway@aol.com wrote:
>
> In my experience (extensive) most computer labels fade within one season if
> in direct sun. There is one exception - thermal transfer. A bit esoteric for
> most people, but this is the ultimate in outdoor plant label printing.
> Printer and software kits over here start at around #1500 (=US $2700)
I was keeping quiet about my rather expensive labelling tool but if we
start talking in four figures I guess my 100 bucks or so is just chicken
feed:
I have acquired a Brother P-touch electronic labelling system which is
designed for office use and produces very neat printing in 5 styles, 5
sizes, on 9 or 12 mm tape, clear, white, silver, gold and other colours
in black or coloured print. The retailer had no idea whether the tape
would prove weatherproof so I had to go in blind and find out. Labels are
peeled from the backing paper and stuck on to white aluminium blind stock
about one inch wide. So far they have survived two seasons in pristine
condition.
--
Paul Richardson, Upper Hutt, New Zealand
pippi@xtra.co.nz
