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76nemo

76nemo

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I wish this forum had a general discussion's chapter. My question has nothing to do with CEU's:mad:

Soooo, maybe a poll? I have been using a cheaper label maker over the years, one that has no electrical symbols. I would like a newer label maker that is capable of at least two line, has phase, ohm, cap, diode, etc., etc., etc., for some of the symbols. I need a labeler that has labels for exterior use and multiple colors. I'd like one that doesn't take four hours of study to get started. One that will also take a beating and stand up to the elements.

Basically, I want a labeler with many different e symbols that is rugged and reliable.

What are you guys/gals using? What do you suggest?
 
mdshunk

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I use an old Brother P-Touch. Never really wanted for anything better. I played with one at the supply house I think was called "rhino 9000" or something like that which was pretty full featured. Big money.

EDIT... here's the one I played with:

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mdshunk

mdshunk

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I don't know about the Brother, but the Rhino comes with software that you can customize and add your own symbols to the machine's symbol library with your PC.
 
ultramegabob

ultramegabob

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76nemo said:
Not bad Bob compared to mine. What does it have for symbols? I really want phase, ohm, resistor, cap/switch, and rectifier. Does yours have this???
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Im not sure what all it has, I know it has several electrical symbols, I mostly just use it for numbering wire, it can do alot more than I use it for, but I have been kinda lazy to learn all the functions...
 
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jdsmith

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I have the Rhino 5000 unit. I don't remember exactly what symbols it has, but I know it's missing a few that I want to use occasionally. If the Rhino 6000 allows you to load your own, plus print from a computer it probably has enough functionality. Besides the symbols and what the unit can print, the other important point is the durability of the label/adhesive and the different types of tape available. For this reason, I would recommend you stay away from any machine that's not intended to do industrial labeling. The outdoor label tape for the $20 labelers doesn't hold up very well - I've tried it and I gave that labeler away. I've also had guys use the standard type tape for wraparound labels when we ran out of the fabric type tape. It was peeling off a few days later.

Other units I have:
Brady IDPal - Good quality basic printer for an electrician. The Brady consumables are decent quality and will last if used in the correct application. I bought this as a second unit to do wraparound labels because my single Rhino 5000 wasn't keeping up. 1/4" - 3/4" range

Brady Handimark - Designed as a general industrial and pipe marking unit. I bought this when I worked for my university as an electrical/mechanical foreman on a project. I use this for standard banner labels on panels and such because the thermal transfer ribbon and the tape are separate. On lower end printers the heat activated ink is built into the label, so it can be marred up after installation by heat or pressure. 1/2" - 2" wide range

Duralabel Pro - Computer connected unit that prints on 1/2" wide tape up through 4" wide. About 4 times faster than any other handheld printer and it automatically cuts labels, which comes in handy when you need more than a few dozen labels. The labels can be mail merged in from a spreadsheet or other list too, and the symbol library is unlimited. It is supposed to print die cut arc flash labels as well, but I haven't tried that yet.
 
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