[padg] RE: Dymo Labelmakers

["Heather Marie Kosur" <hmkosur@xxxxxxxxx>]

Albert,

Milner Library at Illinois State University experienced the same problem
with the call numbers we made with the Dymo. They are very light sensitive,
to the point that many of them have completely faded. (We call these ghost
labels!) We have since switched to a Zebra thermal printer. These not only
do not fade or rub off, but they also stick to just about any surface in any
environment. We have even been putting the new Zebra labels directly on top
of the old Dymo labels. I could get you more info on the Zebra printer and
its "ink" and labels if you would like. Hope this helps!

Heather

-----Original Message-----
From: Albert Joy [mailto:albert.joy@xxxxxxx] 
Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 7:09 AM
To: padg@xxxxxxx
Subject: [padg] Dymo Labelmakers


The University of Vermont has used Dymo Labelwriters for a few years.
However,
the produced labels have developed a number of problems:  They are very
light
sensitive and adherence to the books is less than could be desired.  So, I
have
two questions.

1.  If other libraries are using the Dymo labemakers, have you found label
stock that is acceptable?

2. What are other libraries using to create spine labels?  Many years ago we
used the SELIN label process.  However we stopped, because the process was
complicated and expensive.  At the price and ease of use, the Dymo has
allowed
for many to have machines on their desks. We also used 'home-grown'
solutions
involving programmers and  systems folks. Again, this proved to be unwieldy.

As  systems are upgraded the programming  would  predictably fail. 

Thanks for your help!

Albert Joy
Acquisitions/Preservation Librarian
University of Vermont
albert.joy@xxxxxxx