Factors We Evaluated
1. Easy of Use
This was my top requirement. I wanted a label maker that I could remove from the box and begin using immediately without the need to study the instruction manual. I was also looking for the label-making process to be as fast as it could be. The time it took each label maker to create a label was very different. The first model took 15 seconds and that’s quite a while when you have to wait for a tiny label to print. While the winner model was only 5 seconds long to print exactly the same two words.
2. Material Design/Quality
I was searching for a label maker that isn’t too bulky or heavy yet feels nice and solid in your hands. I also paid attention to the tape that came with every label maker since the quality was different among brands. Certain tapes were glossy and sleek while others appeared dull and matte. I wanted to find out whether the labels are simple to use once they’ve been printed. Could I peel the backing paper of the labels with ease or would it take the aid of a pair of tweezers or the aid of a flashlight?
3. Variety of functions
As I mentioned earlier I prefer a basic label maker. I’m not looking for fancy templates and I don’t require “fun” fonts however occasionally I’d like to alter the font size or the capitalization–and I’d like to be able to do this without reading a 20-page manual.
dymo label maker