The labeler I use can make labels up to 3/4 inch by many inches long, with or without borders in 3 different fonts. The silver tape looks like metal. The clear tape is nearly invisible. The flexible 3/4 inch tape wraps around wire to label it. It is nothing like that old Dymo tapewriter of days gone by.
Dave
Lackawanna Route of the Phoebe Snow
I used individual self- adhesive vinyl letters from a stationery store rather than labels. Makes a nice, professional looking fascia and is easy and quick.
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Steve Hunter
My error. White on clear IS available.
http://www.brother-usa.com/supplies/tape-labels/adhesive.aspx
My machine takes the TZ tapes.
http://www.brother-usa.com/supplies/tape-labels/p-touch-tape.aspx?utm_source=S-ATapesHome&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=BrandTapes
I think the clear tape is only available with black print, but I am not sure.
A great many color combinations and styles are available.
I don't have any photos readily available.
Phoebe, Can the Brother label maker do white labels on clear tape? Do you have a photo?
Lion, Scintilating! But how did you make them?
Great.
It would be of some help if you describes us how you did it.
Guy
Modeling CNR in the 50's
ROAR
The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.
Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
Dave,
i agree with you the Brother label maker is awesome and fun to use. Very professional looking labels.
Frank
I would never give up my Brother label maker. I use it with the flexible 3/4 inch tape to mark my wires. With 1/4 inch tape I label everything in my wiring. I even use it to put simulated metal labels on my wife's Nooks and our cell phones. I use it to put my grandson's name on his school books, lunch box, back pack, and Scout items.
I know those old label makers from years ago were ugly, but this system looks very professional. Check out the manual:
http://www.brother-usa.com/VirData/Content/en-US%5CPTouch%5CConsumer%5CUsersManual%5CUM_PT_2030_2030AD_2030VP_EN_2655.PDF
Pages 34 to 40 show some of the labels you can make. Page 39 in the PDF or 33 in the printed manual even shows the cable wrap that I mentioned.
If you have access to either a laser engraver or CNC machine, you could use 2-ply plastic engraving sheet. They have lots of different color combos, including metallic finishes. Here's what it looks like....
http://d35gqh05wwjv5k.cloudfront.net/media/catalog/product/cache/4/image/325x/85e4522595efc69f496374d01ef2bf13/1419957059/c/u/custom-engraved-plastic-name-plates-av0175-lg.jpg
Steve S
They even make clear tape with opaque lettering.
This is what I use:
http://www.brother-usa.com/ptouch/compare-label-makers/
I have the same task looming ... And I dont like the look of label maker labels. PowerPoint + Color Laser printer (with color carefully matched to facia) would work. I might have to sand and paint the edges after gluing to hide them. My fascia is medium-dark green.
So far I have not come up with any other idea to make labels.
Dave H. Painted side goes up. My website : wnbranch.com
Head to Office Max/Office Depot and purchase a Brother Compact Label Maker the model that uses 1/2" wide labels with white background and black lettering (other colors are also available). Multiple style lettering designs, font sizes, and all sorts of other options including borders and multiple line text. If you require a lot of labels buy the three pack of tape for a better deal.
I am putting up the fascia that goes around the layout. I am looking fo suggestions on how to print the labels my turnout control knobs. the fascia is a medium green. I would like the label type face to be white, but maybe it depend on what's out there for labeling techniques
Thanks for any suggestions,
Mr Mick