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Old 12-23-2015, 10:59 AM
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Default Printer for white labels on clear support

Hello,

working on my panel I would like to know which is the best brother printer to print white label on clear backing (my panel is black) ?

In advance thank you
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Old 12-23-2015, 11:01 AM
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I did this on my panel, I used Brother P touch.

Here are a few of the labels.

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Old 12-23-2015, 11:16 AM
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Last I checked there was no way to get white text on a clear label with one of the standard home label makers. With a little bit of Google work, you can find places that will make custom water slide decals, or alternatively, dry transfer (rub off) decals that will both get you white text. Might be worth checking in with SteinAir as well; I think he had something in the works for panel labels awhile back.

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Old 12-23-2015, 11:22 AM
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Default +1 P-Touch

I am happy with my P-Touch as well. The industrial adhesive (TZ) tapes grip VERY well.
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Old 12-23-2015, 11:44 AM
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I use a Brother PT-P700 connected to my PC to print labels. I also have an older hand-held Brother printer. Both work just fine.

With respect to White on Clear labels, Brother makes this tape in the TZe format. The label on my tape indicates it's AZe-135 - this is the 12mm tape. If you can't find it in a local business supply store, order it from Brother on line - they are great to deal with.

I have not yet found wider tapes to do white-on-clear.

I'm quite happy with this solution, however I have noticed the new TZe tape does not provide quite as much contrast as the older TZ tape.

A panel that I labeled back in 2007 with the older hand-held labeler and TZ white-on-clear looks as good today as the day I did it. I love the fact that I can change the function of a switch, peel off the old label and install a new one, for pennies. No complaints here when it comes to looks, durability, cost and ease of use.
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Old 12-23-2015, 12:25 PM
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I stand corrected regarding white on clear printing. The Brother web site seems to indicate white on clear is available up to at least 1/2 inch wide tape

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Old 12-23-2015, 12:39 PM
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Default +1 for clear printed labels...

I can't believe how good the clear labels have stood up on my panel.

but if you want a fancier look, not that hard to have a shop print you a bunch all at once, then you can control the spacing and size of the lettering to really suit your needs.
I was messing around with a new switch panel like I've seen on some of the 'fancy' panels you see on VAF!


a good example of visibility; you can't really see the throttle labels if you are over 6' tall, so having them on the actual knobs is much better.
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Old 12-23-2015, 01:01 PM
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Default Many thanks

Thank you for your replies. I just ordered a Brother PT- P700 and a TZe 135. I will test it soon. I'll send some pics asap.

Mery Christmas
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Old 12-23-2015, 08:49 PM
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I can't believe how good the clear labels have stood up on my panel.

but if you want a fancier look, not that hard to have a shop print you a bunch all at once, then you can control the spacing and size of the lettering to really suit your needs.
I was messing around with a new switch panel like I've seen on some of the 'fancy' panels you see on VAF!


a good example of visibility; you can't really see the throttle labels if you are over 6' tall, so having them on the actual knobs is much better.
Just out of curiousity...why the need for labels on the panel if they're already labeled on the knobs??
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Old 12-23-2015, 09:29 PM
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Default P Touch

My P Touch lable maker and labels were very reasonably priced and the TZ labels hold well. John
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