I have this exact Dymo Letratag LT100H model at home, and it's far slower and more difficult to use than the Brother labelers we have at work. On the plus side, it uses less tape.
Pros:
- The labels are clear and professional, and the adhesive sticks fairly well.
- Space before print is less than 3/8" of whitespace (9mm). It doesn't waste the first inch of tape, unlike the Brother labelers.
Cons:
- Label tape (Dymo White Paper, non-laminated): It's hard to peel the cover off the adhesive backing. It's scored down the center, so you have to peel two backings for each label. Sometimes the backing won't come off, and sometimes the adhesive comes with it. However, judging by other reviews of the tape, your mileage may vary - perhaps these tape reels got hot or something.
- Keyboard: The keyboard is organized alphabetically in five rows. Even after using this labeler for years, it's sometimes difficult to find the letter one is looking for. Other Dymo models use a more normal QWERTY layout.
- Symbols and Punctuation: Buried under a layered menu, and even common punctuation like commas and parentheses are buried. This greatly inhibits the speed of use.
I planned to keep using this until I ran out of the rolls of label tape I'd purchased for it, but it's just too inconvenient. I'll keep it around as a backup labeler and buy one with a qwerty keyboard and laminated tape.
| Manufacturer | Newell Rubbermaid |
|---|---|
| Brand | DYMO |
| Item Weight | 7 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 4.72 x 3.31 x 10.43 inches |
| Item model number | S0883970 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Manufacturer Part Number | S0883970 |
