Need labeler recommendation

January 14, 2007 11:15 AM

I need a recommendation for a labeler for my home office. Must come with a plug, not only battery-powered.

I have Brother PT-65 P-Touch labeler and it's pretty good.. with only one exception: 6 AA batteries are its only source of power, and no matter which batteries I try, they die within a day. Which makes the labeler unusable to me :-(

Can you guys recommend me a labeler system for my home office that comes with an AC adapter, so I can plug it in? Thanks!

posted by zavulon to Technology (5 answers total)

Brother makes slightly larger units that plug into the wall. Also you can connect (some of) them via USB to your computer, which lets you lay out labels however you like.
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 11:31 AM on January 14, 2007

At work I have another P-Touch (1280) that has an AC jack, but naturally, the adapter is sold separately. I think anything in the P-Touch line will serve you well, so I'd just pick the one that suits your needs.
posted by loiseau at 11:45 AM on January 14, 2007

I've been through a few models of Dymo label writers. The new versions come with multiple format outputs, as well. USB interface, and yes, it plus into the wall for power.
posted by thanotopsis at 12:16 PM on January 14, 2007

I'm happy with my Brother PT-1960. I like it well enough that I own two - one that stays in my home office, and one that lives in my car for use with clients.
posted by jeri at 7:47 PM on January 14, 2007

The Brother QL-500 is exceptional--one of the best products that I purchased for our office. It has an AC adpter and also plugs into your computer. You can print labels with text/pictures from any appolication.

I hope that this helps!
posted by richardhay at 7:25 AM on January 15, 2007