[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] spine label printers

[Mark Ehle]

Here's the permanent labels we use:

http://durablelabelsondemand.com/orders2.php?cls=1005

Mark Ehle
Computer Support Librarian
Willard Library
Battle Creek, MI


On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 10:57 AM, Andrea Buntz Neiman <
aneiman at kent.lib.md.us> wrote:

>  The stock paper thermal labels for the Dymo LabelWriter 400 do fade very
> quickly, sometimes in a matter of months in my experience.  We cover them
> with a clear UV label protector which seems to alleviate this issue --
> however, take this with a grain of salt, because my particular library is
> unlikely to keep most things in the collection for the very long term.
> Most things are replaced or withdrawn within 10 years.
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> A.
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> Andrea Buntz Neiman, MLS
> Librarian II, Public Services
> Kent County Public Library
> 408 High Street
> Chestertown, MD 21620410-778-3636 x2115www.kentcountylibrary.org
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> On 4/10/2014 9:23 AM, Hardy, Elaine wrote:
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>  I think 5 years is probably long term where most items are concerned.
> Reports I heard were that the labels faded too much within a year.
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> *Elaine*
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> J. Elaine Hardy
> PINES & Collaborative Projects Manager
> Georgia Public Library Service
> 1800 Century Place, Ste 150
> Atlanta, Ga. 30345-4304
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> 404.235-7128
> 404.235-7201, fax
> ehardy at georgialibraries.org
> www.georgialibraries.org
> www.georgialibraries.org/pines
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> *From:* open-ils-general-bounces at list.georgialibraries.org [
> mailto:open-ils-general-bounces at list.georgialibraries.org<open-ils-general-bounces at list.georgialibraries.org>]
> *On Behalf Of *Rogan Hamby
> *Sent:* Thursday, April 10, 2014 9:20 AM
> *To:* Evergreen Discussion Group
> *Subject:* Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] spine label printers
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> We started using the Dymos about five years ago and the labels we printed
> then still look nice and dark.  Really long term I don't know.
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> On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 9:18 AM, Hardy, Elaine <
> ehardy at georgialibraries.org> wrote:
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> How do the labels hold up printed on the Dymo printers? I have heard
> reports that they fade faster than others.
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> *Elaine*
>
> J. Elaine Hardy
> PINES & Collaborative Projects Manager
> Georgia Public Library Service
> 1800 Century Place, Ste 150
> Atlanta, Ga. 30345-4304
>
> 404.235-7128
> 404.235-7201, fax
> ehardy at georgialibraries.org
> www.georgialibraries.org
> www.georgialibraries.org/pines
>
> *From:* open-ils-general-bounces at list.georgialibraries.org [mailto:
> open-ils-general-bounces at list.georgialibraries.org] *On Behalf Of *Lynn
> Floyd
> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 08, 2014 5:51 PM
> *To:* 'Evergreen Discussion Group'
>
>
> *Subject:* Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] spine label printers
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> +1 on the  Dymo Label Writer 450s.  We have both the Duo and the Turbo,
> love both of them.
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> Lynn Floyd
> lfloyd at andersonlibrary.org
> Anderson County Library
> 864-260-4500 x181 <864-260-4500%20x181>
> http://www.andersonlibrary.org
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> *From:* open-ils-general-bounces at list.georgialibraries.org [
> mailto:open-ils-general-bounces at list.georgialibraries.org<open-ils-general-bounces at list.georgialibraries.org>]
> *On Behalf Of *Buzzy Nielsen
> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 08, 2014 3:36 PM
> *To:* open-ils-general at list.georgialibraries.org
> *Subject:* Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] spine label printers
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> We use Dymo Labelwriter 450s. They're inexpensive, easy to setup, work
> well, and are compatible with multiple OSs.
>
> Cheers!
> Buzzy
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> On 04/08/2014 11:46 AM, Rhonda Vincent wrote:
>
> Our spine label printer has officially retired. We need to replace it as
> soon as possible. I've seen the survey that was taken on printers before
> the last upgrade; however the last upgrade did not work well with our
> microline.  What I need to know is which printers have worked well since
> the upgrade.  Any and all information on the printers you are using and how
> they work with Evergreen at this point would be greatly appreciated.
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> Thanks
>
> Rhonda Vincent
>
> Jennings County Public Library
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> Rhonda.vincent at Jenningslib.org
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> --
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> Rogan Hamby, MLS, CCNP, MIA
>
> Managers Headquarters Library and Reference Services,
>
> York County Library System
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> "You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to
> stop reading them."
> -- Ray Bradbury <https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1630.Ray_Bradbury>
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> "You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit
> me."
> -- C.S. Lewis <http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1069006.C_S_Lewis>
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