Seiko Smart Label Printer 450 - Label printer - direct thermal - 300 dpi x 300 dpi - Serial, USB Review

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(More customer reviews)My workplace uses Seiko 420 and 450 label printers to print address labels and Code 39 barcodes. As with other reviewers, we have found that these printers have difficulty keeping output alignment straight when using labels less than the maximum height supported by the printer (i.e., the 1.13 x 3.5 inch small address labels), even when the label guides are fitted to the label roll. When the printer is upright, output tends to either slant towards one side of the label and can print outside the physical margins of the label. Our solution to this problem is to turn the printer on its side. This usually helps to keep output alignment straight. The SLP 450 seems to keep a tighter grip on the labels than the 420; so the 450 is a little tougher to fix when labels mis-feed.
We've had no problems using the bundled SmartLabel software for printing single labels, though we typically use Microsoft Word or Excel to print multiple labels at a time. I've noticed that our printer technicians sometimes have difficulty setting up the label printers, but the trick is to ensure that paper size, margins, orientation (portrait versus landscape) are set properly.
Overall, the SLP 420 and 450 printers are decent products, though maybe a bit tricky for mainstream users to set up or troubleshoot. The SLP 420 is slow when printing in Fine mode (203 dpi), so choose an SLP 450 over the SLP 420 if you intend to print many labels daily, because the SLP 450 is much faster. Perhaps Seiko could move the label guides closer to the traction feed in a future product revision to help keep output consistently straight. Seiko's newest label printers are a good fit if your shop already uses Seiko or compatible label printers. Their ownership costs become competitive with Brother label printers when the Seiko printers are paired with high-capacity rolls (some of which require an external label tray).

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General InformationManufacturer: Seiko Instruments USA, IncManufacturer Part Number: SLP450Product Line: Smart LabelProduct Model: SLP 450Product Name: SLP 450 Thermal Label PrinterMarketing Information:
Our fastest printer to date printing labels as fast as one second. With 300 dpi resolution, print sharp text, detailed graphics and accurate barcodes on labels up to 2 1/8 inch wide. This top of the line model is easy to use and install and prints labels in a variety of sizes, materials and colors for only pennies per label.
Product Type: Label PrinterTechnical InformationPrint Color: MonochromePrint Technology: Direct ThermalPrint Speed: 1 Second MonochromeMaximum Mono Print Speed: 1 Second(s)Print Resolution: 300 dpi MonochromeMaximum Print Resolution: 300 dpiBarcode Symbology Support: Maxi CodeBarcode Symbology Support: Code 39Barcode Symbology Support: CodabarBarcode Symbology Support: UPC-EBarcode Symbology Support: PDF-417Barcode Symbology Support: UPC-ABarcode Symbology Support: Data MatrixBarcode Symbology Support: EAN 13Barcode Symbology Support: Code 128Barcode Symbology Support: I-2 of 5Platform Support: MacPlatform Support: PCInterfaces/PortsInterfaces/Ports: 1 x SerialInterfaces/Ports: 1 x USBMedia Types & HandlingMedia Type: LabelPhysical CharacteristicsDimensions: 6.22" Height x 4.61" Width x 6.34" DepthMiscellaneousPackage Contents:
SLP 450 Thermal Label Printer
USB Cable
Serial Cable
Power Supply
Starter roll of labels
Quick Start card
CD-ROM which includes:
Smart Label Software
User's Guide
Additional Information:
Import: CSV and TXT
Text Capture:
SmartCopy any selected text or SmartCapture addresses from:
Act!
Goldmine
Palm Desktop
Outlook
Word

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Arkview USB 2.0 10/100 Ethernet USB 2.0 Print Server (1 Port) PC/MAC Review

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(More customer reviews)I read all the good an bad reviews on this topic. Basically, it seemed that if people had a popular printer it supported, they were very happy. If not, it didn't work and they were unhappy.
I went through the process of trying to make it work with an unsupported Lexmark Laser printer. The setup software could see the printer (through my wireless network and the printer USB port, it could see which model it was) But it didn't want to install.
About to give up, I pulled out my old AirLink APSUSB2 printer server instructions. The process worked, but I believe you will have to set up a fixed IP address to go through this process. Make sure the fixed ip is above your router allowed HTPS list of address, and that it is a trusted IP on your home router/firewall.
After you have configured a fixed IP through Arknet's "Networking USB Server setup software," you do these basic steps for Windows XP:
In "Printers and Faxes" window, select Add Printer. Click Next
In the local or network printer window, select local printer, but don't select "automatically detect and install....". Click Next
In "select a printer port" select create a new port. In the pulldown, select Standard TCP/IP port. Click Next
A Standard TCP/IP port wizard comes up. Click next
In the "Add Port" window, Enter the IP address you have set the server to as discussed above, for example 192.168.150.254
Put in a port name. I overrode what defaulted tere and used port1. Click next
Under the "Additional Port Information Required" window, select the "custom" choice and hit settings
In the "port Settings" box brought up, leave the port and ip as is, change the radial button from "raw" to "lpr", and put your port name (port1) in the Queue name entry box. Select OK
You will be be brought back to the additional port information reqd screen. Hit next. Then Click Finish, to finish the port wizard.
Next, you will get the install printer software window. Hopefully you printer is already there and available through Windows XP (mine was). Otherwise you might have to access some driver files. Click next
I the "use existing driver" box, I selected existing driver and clicked next.
Under name your printer, you can change the name and choose whether you want it to be the default printer. Next
Then you can print a test page, and complete the installation. If the test page doesn't work, try it one more time after the installation completes.
I have little/no experience with later windows products, and so don't know if all these steps are easily doable in these products.
But it worked on XP and surprised me when it did. Thanks, Airlink, for providing the instructions for this workaround that Arkview didn't.


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Arkview-Feets palm sized 1-port USB 2.0 Print Server allows any networked computer to share a USB printer. It complies with USB 2.0 specifications (backward compatible with USB 1.1 spec.), and provides users with an auto-sensing Ethernet port that works with either 10Base-T or 100Base-T networks. This unit also supports multiple protocols and multiple operating systems, ; ; The built-in web management feature provides more convenience by allowing the user to configure, monitor and even reset the print server via a web browser. This eliminates the need to place the printer right next to the computer. Print jobs can be sent to a printer in the same office. ; ; Features; Easily connect your USB printer to a network; Allows multiple computers to share one USB printer on the network; Print from any computer on your network; Supports DHCP Client and multiple network protocols; 10Base-T / 100Base-T auto-sensing; Supports Telnet and Web Management software; ; Specifications; Network Cable Length; 6 Feet; Network Protocol; IPX, TCP/IP, NETBUEI, APPLETALK, LPR, smb (Over IP); Cable Type; CAT5; Network Interface; 10/100Mbps RJ45; Printer Connection; USB 2.0, USB 1.1; Standards; IEEE 802.3 10Base-T; IEEE 802.3u 100Base-T; USB 2.0; Management; Web Based-UI, Networking USB Utility; ; Requirements; Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista; Mac OS X; Printer with USB connection; Printers:; ; Most printers with USB connections are supported; Network environment:; ; 802.11b/b or 802.11n Wireless networks; 10/100Mbps networks; ; Package Content; 1 x 1-Port USB 2.0 Print Server; 1 x CAT5 Patch Cable; 1 x Power Adapter ; 1 x Installation CD; 1 x User Manual;

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Zebra LP 2824 - Label printer - B/W - direct thermal - Roll (2.4 in) - 203 dpi x 203 dpi - up to 240.9 inch/min - capacity: 1 rolls - Parallel Review

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(More customer reviews)Great little machine! Cant believe we used Quickbooks POS for 4 years before getting it. Was a little hard to get the drivers correct with Windows 7.0, but now we have no need for a price gun any loger. This machine ties the computer info to the merchandise perfectly, prints the bar code with no problem. We are still trying to get our logo onto the label. Love it, well worth the investment.

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Brand New Zebra LP2824 Direct Thermal Tag Printer with Parallel Interface Connectivity, perfect for QuickBooks POS.At 2.2 inches (56 mm), the direct thermal LP 2824 barcode label printer is ideal for retail and other label applications. The LP 2824 redefines the compact printer class. It fits into areas other printers cannot, withstanding rough handling and integrating easily into a wide range of applications. A 5 inch (127 mm) media roll capacity and clear media window optimize productivity, while a maximum print speed of 4 inch (102 mm) per second enables fast job processing. The LP 2824 excels in delivering printing solutions for business and professional offices, including retail point of sale, shelf labeling, product marking, health care specimen labeling and patient tracking, inventory and asset management, small office or home office mailing, shipping, and file folder labeling

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Brother MFC-465CN Color Inkjet All-in-One Printer with Networking Review

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(More customer reviews)I can't be happier about finally being able to take a sledge hammer to the festering pile of... err... that is, the HP PSC 1410 All-in-One Printer (Q7290A#ABA) I've been chained to for the past two years. This new Brother MFC-465CN is *everything* that the HP PSC 1410 is not -- it's quiet, it's fast, it's insanely easy to use, and (the single most important feature of all, in my opinion) it doesn't install hundreds of megabytes of useless bloat-ware and a dozen memory- and cycle-pig services on your computer when you install the printer driver.
I've got the MFC-465CN plugged into my LinkSys WRT54G wireless router, with wireless NIC's on five Windows boxes. It took me less than a minute per machine to install the driver, and (*gasp!*) it didn't add any services! Or tool tray garbage! Or auto-run garbage in the registry! My prayers had been answered! I wept for joy!
Regarding the other reviewer comment about slow printing, I have the feeling that your mileage may vary depending on how things are connected together. I just dumped this here page (lots of color, graphics, images, and whatnot) to the MFC-465CN and it took just a hair over 30 seconds from start to finish. Much, *much* faster than my old FrankenPrinter. And the print quality is *superb*, for both text and images. No idea how photos will look, but my bet is that it'll do an excellent job of it.
Also no clue about how long I'll be able to go before I have to replace the ink cartridges, but ANYTHING has to be better than the FrankenPrinter, which ate a black cartridge every three or four weeks... even though I rarely print more than a page every other day (!!!).
Just the mere thought of being able to nuke all of that HP bloat-ware on my computers and disembowel that PSC 1410 gives me great pleasure. And I think I'll jump up and down on its carcass a couple of times, and sprinkle some salt on it, just to make sure it doesn't rise from the dead.
UPDATED, 16JAN08: I've been working this printer like a plow-horse for the past month, churning out all sorts of stuff (maps, photos, mailing labels, etc.) and I *still* love the bejabbers outta it. I've dumped at least a dozen full-color Google maps, a dozen or so photos, around a hundred B&W pages and lots (and lots!) of mailing labels, and as far as I can tell it's NOT EVEN CLOSE to running out of ink -- black or otherwise.
Very happy camper. Loving this printer, and thinking about buying another one and putting it up in the attic, just in case they stop making 'em.

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The MFC465cn includes a 2¿ color flip-up LCD display and a 4x6 photo bypass tray.Print rich, vibrant borderless photos with a droplet as small as 1.5 picoliters and True2Life technology. The MFC465cn can also do other tasks with built-in functions to scan, copy, fax/PC fax, and the PhotoCapture Center to print high quality color photos from digital camera media cards, PictBridge-enabled camera or USB Flash Drive. Print resolutions up to 6000 x 1200 dpi and color inkjet print speeds (30ppm in black and 25ppm in color).

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DK1219 1/2IN Round Paper Label for QL-500 QL-550 QL-650TD Review

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(More customer reviews)This is an excellent product and does help with many functions of my business. I can label things with specific names of fragrances and stuff like "Cotton Candy". They are also great for small items like lip balm because they fit the smaller containers. The only downfall of the brother labels is that they are not heat resistant. The way I have gotten around this is by either spraying them with matte or glossy fixative or by putting clear plastic tape over them. It would seem after a couple of months the heat and humidity makes the label fade. Overall I absolutely love the whole thermal printer though and these are perfect 1" dots to use for any labeling needs. If you live in a cooler more temperate state it may not be a problem.

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1/2" Round Paper Labels Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought several sized labels for my Brother GL-500, including these 1/2" round ones. I have found them to be too small for anything other than when I need a 3 or 4 digit number on a series of labels. The 11/12" squares ones have proved to be WAY more useful when you want a label more compact than the mailing address or file folder sized ones.

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Brother PT9500PC P-touch Desktop Label Maker Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had numerous P-Touch models over the years, and I think the output they produce is superb. The software for the Mac, on the other hand, has lagged far behind its Windows counterpart. Older versions of the software, in particular, had problems with anything except TrueType fonts.
Now I see that Brother finally released version 5 of the software for OS X. I downloaded it and was pleasantly surprised to see that it had an entirely different, more Mac-like interface, and it handled all of my fonts just fine. I was quite pleased until I tried to use some of my OTHER programs.
It seems that if you uninstall the older version of the software before installing this one--something Brother tells you to do in the instructions--IT WILL WIPE OUT FILES USED BY OTHER PROGRAMS! So far the uninstaller has trashed Office 2008, Acrobat Pro, Adobe Reader, iWork '08, Adobe Creative Suite CS3 and OmniOutliner. It's hard to tell what others might be affected as well. I ended up having to do a clean reinstall of my system, which was NOT a small task.
So, buy the printer if you like, but BEWARE the uninstaller!

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BRTPT9500PCCreating professional looking laminated labels is as easy as 1-2-3 pre-design your labels with your company logo or other graphics, import your database and print! Connects to your PC or Macand uses Standard and Extra-Strength laminated TZ tapes in multiple sizes so you can make labels in a variety of fonts and styles. PT-Editor software includes 16 industry-standard bar codes and pre-designed templates; also saves and recalls frequently used label designs, imports graphics and databases; provides auto-incrementing and repeat printing features. High-resolution 360 dpi printhead prints in 64 styles and TrueTypefonts. Automatic tape cutter. Compatible with Windows2000 Professional, 95, Me, XP and MacOS 8.6 to 9.x, OS X10.1 to 10.2.6. Includes 1 1/2'' black-on-white TZ tape, AC adapter, software, USB and serial cables. Manufacturer's one-year limited warranty. Global Product Type: Label Makers-Dual Operation (Stand Alone/PC Connectable) Thermal Transfer; Label Maker Type: Dual Operation (Stand Alone/PC Connectable) Thermal Transfer; Number of Printed Lines: 16.000; Tape Size: 1/4'' - 1 1/2''.PRODUCT DETAILS: -Number of Font Styles: Computer Dependant. -Operating System Compatibility: MacOS 8.6 to 9.x, MacOS X10.1 to 10.2.6, Windows2000 Professional, Windows95, WindowsMe, WindowsXP. -Number of Printed Lines : 16.000. -Machine Depth : 5 in. -Post-Consumer Recycled Content Percent : 0 pct. -Tape Type: Laminated. -Connectivity: USB. -Pre-Consumer Recycled Content Percent : 0 pct. -Number of Fonts: Computer Dependant. -Label Maker Type: Dual Operation (Stand Alone/PC Connectable) Thermal Transfer. -Memory: Computer Dependant. -Machine Height : 7 1/2 in. -Power Source(s): AC Adapter (Included). -Global Product Type: Label Makers-Dual Operation (Stand Alone/PC Connectable) Thermal Transfer. -Tape Size: 1/4'' - 1 1/2''. -Machine Width : 5 in. -Total Recycled Content Percent : 0 pct. Package: Includes label maker, 1 1/2'' black-on-white TZ tape,

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Brother QL-570 Professional Label Printer Review

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(More customer reviews)Great label printer. Fast, reliable, and quiet. A bit bulky but the size makes it easy to change the label.
Note about setting up printer for postage:
I bought this printer to print folder labels and postage. Folder labels was easy enough but postage proved difficult. I read on a forum that you could print USPS click and ship postage. Signed up on USPS and spent a few hours trying to fit the postage image onto the label. Finally, a search revealed that paypal has this functionality. I signed into paypal and under Profile -> shipping settings set the printer settings to ql-550 (ql-570 not listed but it's okay). It gives you a heads up that you need Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment to print labels to your label printer and points to you a link for the no longer unsupported J2SE JRE from 2005 that no longer works. You do need Java Run Time Environment but can use the newer one. You can get it by searching for JRE or get the older one by searching J2SE JRE.
Then I went into Label Printing Application found under Aution Tools tab -> PayPal MultiOrder Shipping and printed two labels. Wasted about 1 foot of labels trying to get them to print. Then finally realized there is another setting inside this MultiOrder Shipping App under Edit -> Settings. I set this to the ql-550 and hit the "Reprint" button (next to View Details...) under the History tab. I wasted another foot of continuous label trying to print the labels. Then realized that reprinting keeps the original printing formatting. Had to void out the labels and /really/ re-print them (luckily I didn't have to refill in the shipping details). Very annoying experience. end rant.
1. Download Java http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp
2. Create or login your Paypal Account
3. Click auction tools -> free MultiOrder Shipping
4. If Getting Started pops up click Close
5. Click Edit -> Settings -> Print Settings -> Label Printer, and choose ql-550. (Also I unchecked packing slips and receipt. Packlist comes up after printing labels and you can choose your regular printer)
6. Click Ok
7. You are done. Click File -> Create New Order
Also, turn off pop-up blocker before trying to print and you might want to change your OS's "Printer Preferences" paper size to the correct value so you don't have to do this everytime you print. The default is wrong for the ql-570.
This is a big feature for the ql series so they should have some better documentation but it is equally paypals fault for poor documentation.

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BRTQL570Create professional labels quickly and easily with this high speed, high resolution printer. Print one, a few, or hundreds of easy-peel, die-cut labels at a time, right from your computer. Make labels with sequential bar codes, photos, logos with the included software for PC and Mac . Computer-connected operation is PC and MacOS compatible plus it integrates with MicrosoftOutlook , Wordand Excel . Prints multiple copies of the same label (up to 9,999 copies with P-touch Editor V5 software) as well as bar codes. Computer-generated time and date function. 300 dpi resolution. Uses easy drop-in rolls. Durable built-in automatic cutter. Compatible with MacOS 10.3.9 to 10.5 and Windows2000, XP and Vista. USB connectivity. Includes software, USB cord, power cord, starter rolls of 2 3/7'' continuous tape and 100 standard address labels. Manufacturer's two-year limited warranty and replacement service. Global Product Type: Label Printers-PC-Connected; Label Printer Type: PC-Connected; Maximum Tape/Label Width: 2.40 in; Printing Speed: 68 Labels/Minute.PRODUCT DETAILS: -Operating System Compatibility: Mac10.3.9-10.5, Windows2000, WindowsVista, WindowsXP. -Post-Consumer Recycled Content Percent : 0 pct. -Connectivity: USB. -Pre-Consumer Recycled Content Percent : 0 pct. -Width : 5.20 in. -Maximum Resolution (Dpi): 300 DPI. -Power Source(s): AC Power Cord. -Height : 5.60 in. -Global Product Type: Label Printers-PC-Connected. -Maximum Tape/Label Width : 2.40 in. -Depth : 8.20 in. -Label Printer Type: PC-Connected. -Printing Speed: 68 Labels/Minute. -Total Recycled Content Percent : 0 pct. Package: Includes label printer, software, USB cord, power cord, starter rolls of 2 3/7'' continuous tape and 100 standard address labels.Warranty: Manufacturer's one-year limited warranty.

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