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Making multiple labels with P-touch labeler

15 years ago

Okay, I want to know, how do you make multiple labels without the dang thing cutting almost an inch every time before it even prints? Why does it do that, such a waste of tape! I have a P-touch 2430PC, and I want to know how to print out the labels, with two rows of text (I'll have species name (Hosta, etc.) on the top row, the cultivar on the bottom in bigger letters) without having to do every one separately. Thanks bunches!

Karen

Comments (4)

  • 15 years ago

    I have a handheld P-touch printer, different model you have, and was only able to print multiple labels when I printed a single line. Two line labels I had to print one label at a time.
    Bernd

  • 15 years ago

    we all know they are H. ... so i leave that off.. thats 4 spaces ... including blanks on each side ...

    then i figured out.. that on my tags.. i can get 14 to 16 characters per line ....

    then i figured out.. that i can fit two rows of tape per tag ...

    then i figure out that i could get 3 rows.. if i cut the top and bottom ones at the top of the writing.. and the bottom ...

    and then i figured out... that if i used no spaces between different names ... i could run out a 12 to 15 inch tape of names and only waste the lead and follow on said tape ... and a small pair of very sharp scissors to cut in between names .. but i do use space inside names that will fit in one row

    the lakeside names are maddening.. when you add that..

    and i use all caps ... to not waste tape on quote marks ...

    so my tape would look something like this:

    TOY SOLDIERABBYJUNELAKESIDESURF RIDERLIBERTYVICTORY ... etc until the machine tells me no more spaces available ...

    make any sense????

    i then take the cut piece with the name ... with the backing still on... and center it ... and note which letter is under which hole... so that when i take the backing off.. i can line it up and get it basically centered ...

    i also polish the zinc tags with a dry wash cloth to insure there are no dust speck prior to sticking the tape on ...

    then just before i press down the last corner.. i take one last look.. to see just how crooked it is.. lol ... if you look real close at the tag.. you will see lines in the zinc .. part of the manufacturing process ... and those can be used to make the label basically straight ...

    ken

    below is a picture of a 15 year old tag .. note the A and D are basically right below the holes
    {{gwi:1067543}}

    ps: if you audience doesnt know they are H. .. or hosta.. get some better friends.. lol .... though i do put full latin on everything else in the yard ....

  • 15 years ago

    Karen in print setup turn on chain printing. If you want them also cut -- turn on auto-cut.

    Paul

  • 15 years ago

    Thanks for the help! I tried the chain printing option and that seems to be what I was looking for.

    Karen