Thermal Printer Recommendations Please

[buachaill]

Hey Everyone,

Appreciate this has been done before but I am not the sharpest tool in the box.

It is for home use and gifting friends etc as I do not sell the meat.
My better half diced up fresh backstraps yesterday for a stew and left the older diced meat in the bottom of the freezer . so think I need to get labelling. Printer cheaper than a divorce!

I see a lot of members on here are using the Brother QL models, is the labels being freezer grade the important part or do the standard labels work ok in the freezer?

Not one for patience so ease of use is essential, preferably wireless with a handy app etc , buy once cry once and all that.

Thanks in advance for the feedback.

 

[SussexSteve]

I’ve got a brother ql820nwb it’s been faultless in the few years I’ve had it

 

[User00056]

I use the QL700. The standard labels work ok, but if they get wet they lose adhesion

 

[buachaill]

I use the QL700. The standard labels work ok, but if they get wet they lose adhesion

Can you recommend labels to use or do you just persist with the standard ones?

 

[takbok]

Niimbot B3S is fantastic. I've used mine for the last 2 years and printed thousands of labels. I mostly use the 70 x 40mm labels, but have also used 2" round & 40 x 20mm. Works via phone app. Only needs to be charged about once a year.

 

[User00056]

I just use the standard ones. I thought maybe plastic film ones could be better, but I've not managed to find any. I just make sure any condensation is wiped dry before applying them

 

[buachaill]

I just use the standard ones. I thought maybe plastic film ones could be better, but I've not managed to find any. I just make sure any condensation is wiped dry before applying them

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They look great. What are the backing tray inserts called?

 

[buachaill]

Niimbot B3S is fantastic. I've used mine for the last 2 years and printed thousands of labels. I mostly use the 70 x 40mm labels, but have also used 2" round & 40 x 20mm. Works via phone app. Only needs to be charged about once a year.

Cheers, Have you any pictures of your labels ?

 

[takbok]

Cheers, Have you any pictures of your labels ?

Yeah let me find some pics

 

[User00056]

They look great. What are the backing tray inserts called?

Here you go. They're silver on the other side, so you can choose which you prefer.

Gold Silver Board 170 x 240mm 600GSM

A pack of 100 170x240 Gold/Silver backed board for presenting and preserving food on.

www.weschenfelder.co.uk

Butchers sundries are where I get the vacuum bags too. They'll only work with a chamber sealer though

 

[takbok]

Yeah let me find some pics

The labels are waterproof

 

[buachaill]

The labels are waterproof

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Cheers for that they also look great, very tidy!

That is all done through the app on your phone and just sent to the printer ?

 

[takbok]

Cheers for that they also look great, very tidy!

That is all done through the app on your phone and just sent to the printer ?

Yes, just the niimbot app on my phone

 

[wytonpjs]

Brother QL810CW, printing labels in bulk using the P-Touch Editor. Genuine Brother labels don’t come off in the freezer, the 2 cheaper variants I tried using so-called compatibles didn’t fare so well!

 

[The Singing Stalker]

Brother QL810CW, printing labels in bulk using the P-Touch Editor. Genuine Brother labels don’t come off in the freezer, the 2 cheaper variants I tried using so-called compatibles didn’t fare so well!

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Dammit, I just bought some new ones from the cartridge people today. I better test them first.

 

[slider]

I use a Brother QL800. Brilliant bit of kit but use Brothers own labels.
Any 3rd party once I have tried have come off in the freezer

 

[buachaill]

On the likes of the QL800, I am assuming it works like a standard printer hardwired into a PC or laptop? you just work off the program installed on your machine etc?

Has anyone found availability issues for the labels themselves ?
Quick look online, there seems to be only certain sizes available depending on the machine Brother, Niimbot etc

Thanks for all the replies so far much appreciated!

 

[wytonpjs]

On the likes of the QL800, I am assuming it works like a standard printer hardwired into a PC or laptop? you just work off the program installed on your machine etc?

Has anyone found availability issues for the labels themselves ?
Quick look online, there seems to be only certain sizes available depending on the machine Brother, Niimbot etc

Thanks for all the replies so far much appreciated!

The Brother red/black/white rolls I use with my machine are continuous rolls so you can print as long a label as you want. In availability terms, I've found no issues and the competition means I can usually get a good price on the genuine ones too.

 

[takbok]

On the likes of the QL800, I am assuming it works like a standard printer hardwired into a PC or laptop? you just work off the program installed on your machine etc?

Has anyone found availability issues for the labels themselves ?
Quick look online, there seems to be only certain sizes available depending on the machine Brother, Niimbot etc

Thanks for all the replies so far much appreciated!

Labels pretty cheap and easy to get hold of from Hong Kong for me.

White Label for B21, B1, B3S

Get high-quality, professional-looking color labels with the Niimbot Label Printer. Suit for B1, B21, and B3S. Durable, waterproof perfect for easy printing!

niimbots.com

 

[buachaill]

Labels pretty cheap and easy to get hold of from Hong Kong for me.

White Label for B21, B1, B3S

Get high-quality, professional-looking color labels with the Niimbot Label Printer. Suit for B1, B21, and B3S. Durable, waterproof perfect for easy printing!

niimbots.com

Cheers for that, Only 4 euro for shipping to Ireland and have all labels available. labels cheap too!