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Dymo LabelWriter 330 Turbo
Synopsis: Type in your address - print out 32 copies per minute. Couldn't be easier. And yet.
Requirements: PC running Windows 98, 200, Me or XP. USB or Serial port. Macintosh running OS 9 or OS X. USB port. CD player.
Price: Under $200.00
Rating: Prints great black and white labels but found the interface a bit confusing. Pricey.
Comment:
These Dymo label makers have been around for quite awhile.
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Even though making labels using Microsoft Word is a royal pain I never purchased a dedicated label maker because they seemed too expensive. But this Turbo 330 was a gift! That's a good price.
Labels are available for most needs.
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Now, it seems to me that if all your product does is make labels then the software interface outta be incredibly simple. I didn't find that to be the case. Like you, I don't want to read the directions but I do want to add fun graphics to my labels since it's an option. But working the software was somewhat confusing. Every added graphic and text creates a different layer. To move between the text and graphics you need to click on "Edit" and click "Bring to Front" or "Send to Back." Not too difficult once you figure it out, but not intuitive either.
The good news is:
1) There are no ink cartridges involved. The printing is done through a heat process.
2) Once you've saved your commonly used addresses, it's quite simple to open and print them out.
3) The device is small and quiet.
4) Handles lots of different sized labels. Address, Internet postage, shipping, file folder, disk, video, name badge, cassette, ZIP disk etc.
5) Labels print out at about one every 2 seconds.
6) You can print your own postage at Stamps.com.
The bad news is:
1) The labels don't print out in sheets like Avery labels but in a single row. Large quantities can become unruly.
Unruly labels
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2) The Dymo replacement labels have serial numbers on their boxes that don't match up with the selections in the software.
3) Printing is black and white only.
4) Replacement labels are expensive.
5) You have to change rolls for different label sizes.
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