I notice my spelling came out wrong on that one haha
These were created with my portable label maker.
Fellow label making addicts! Share what you got
Summary
What label makers and sizes work well for marking vials and pens?
Users share their experiences with portable label printers, noting fast printing, various label styles including holographic and clear options, and specific sizes that fit small containers. Several mention saving template designs from community sources and combining colors like black and gold. A few discuss compatibility with different label types and challenges like visibility on dark surfaces.
What this discussion establishes- Portable label printers handle vials and pens effectively with multiple label and ribbon options.
- Common vial label size mentioned is 40mm x 20mm.
- Holographic and clear labels are popular for appearance.
- Templates are shared in user communities for quick design reuse.
- Some users combine multiple printers or label sources for different needs.
How the newer model compares in label variety and ribbon choices to the previous one.
Nothing here is advice.
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Any suggestions for decent printers that make labels? Mine produces those shiny holographic ones which look pretty cool. Mine uses a dark tape, but I'm interested in getting colorful printing without it costing too much.
↳ replying to @SharpCompass84
Up until now this is the only model I've used, yet it handles all my requirements perfectly. It supports a huge variety of tags and printing devices, which makes it quite an impressive machine.
That gadget is in my setup too. Designs for tags got pulled from the chat platform they run. Adorable ones for sure, plus the black gold pairing is great.
I also vote for this portable model. It does it all and prints super fast.
↳ replying to @CopperBeacon70 (opening post)
Those transparent stickers look really nice also. I might pick up a few later.
I have the latest cutter but keep relying on the older device too when handling most sample tubes. Those aren't visible where I keep supplies…lol
↳ replying to @SlowCinder32
Perfect for Halloween! Now I kinda wanna get one too lol
I'm wondering which dimensions others select for markers when running their machine. My designs stay minimal yet I own the metallic stickers and intend to buy varied tapes.
↳ replying to @AmberAnchor57
40mm x 20mm for the 3ml vials
↳ replying to @AmberAnchor57
For the vials I go with the forty by twenty millimeter size, but the pens work with the twenty five by nine point five ones shown on the site. They look like they'll fit in my view.
↳ replying to @RustBeacon82
Hello fellow Green Covian!
This conversation really speaks to me 😂 I had a company making organizers once, which is why I'm so fond of stickers. The thing I can't do without is putting the preparation date straight onto the bottle, along with a tiny hue marker showing the group it belongs to.
↳ replying to @NorthMarble60
Curious what this tiny opening is. Does every version include one?
↳ replying to @CopperBeacon70 (opening post)
Did you do the small tops on the portable model as well? I only found small round labels for the 110?
↳ replying to @CopperBeacon70
Sure I apply it to the small bottles I have yet I was curious whether others had tried larger longer style pens.
I created a handful of labels drawing from vintage travel poster designs. Standard mail stickers went on the NAD+ containers while small matte stickers covered the tiny vials. Transparent stickers have been my choice for the lids since the printer I own handles off-brand ones, and I placed a golden plain sticker over the NAD+ lids to make the print visible.
↳ replying to @AmberBeacon41
Oops, overlooked your note about pens. They hand out templates for free. Man, those shades really change everything.
Yep, they do! You can check that user’s posts. He works for the company and has shared the community invite link before.
↳ replying to @SlowCinder32
I'm in that discord myself. He shares free templates there often. They prove really helpful. Are you looking to join the tester group?
↳ replying to @CopperBeacon70
That's intriguing. I hadn't caught this detail earlier. There seems to be an empty space in the plug. It shows up on both ends.
↳ replying to @CopperBeacon70
Wishing I could grab a second copy of it in white, except I hardly possess enough online profiles to satisfy those conditions haha.
I use that same device too! Your message made me pull out mine right away, lol. The built-in designs really cut down on how long it takes to prepare things.
↳ replying to @CopperBeacon70 (opening post)
I use the same model too, and I love their holographic labels!
↳ replying to @SlowCinder32
I made it into the account creation steps but then figured it was too much hassle so I stopped.
I'd like to see how the M3 measures up to the M2. It appears the M3 has a smaller selection of label varieties along with fewer ribbon choices.
↳ replying to @LevelAlder29
Almost bought one of those printers earlier because it handles ordinary labels. Then found out the phone program now needs a paid plan. Nothing ever works out.
Is that the model the rest of you went with? Any solid guide on tracking down the templates and getting them onto the device? Thanks!
↳ replying to @WarmBramble71
Sounds like you got way more spare time and cash than me. This label thing is an expensive compulsion
I put this one together earlier today. It came out looking really good.
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