Re: Computer printed labels
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: Computer printed labels
- From: C* M* <c*@tiac.net>
- Date: Tue, 18 Mar 1997 06:26:38 -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)
Paul Richardson responded:
>
>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.
>
Brother P-touch is what we used for MASS Medley convention and we were very
pleased with the results. The results were durable, and easy to read. We
made the underlying labels from vinyl coated wire and aluminum flashing.
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Kathy Marble <cmarble@tiac.net>
Harvard, MA
zone 5
