Brady Authentic (M21-375-595-OR) All-Weather Vinyl Label For Indoor/Outdoor Identification Review

cartridges during this time with no problems. I bought this last cartridge (B-595, black on white vinyl, .375" x 21 ft) and installed it as usual. However, when I tried to print a label, it would not come out of the machine. I took out the cartridge and noticed that the printer's black ribbon is bunched and blocking the label exit hole. I tried rolling the printer's ribbon take-up spool but it didn't go unusable. I hope this is a one off event.

This is a Brady original tape. When I first used it, I noticed that the thin white tape on top that transfers the white letters to the blue background doesn't automatically peel off like most other tapes I have. I say "most of the time" because this has happened to me before with another tape or two that I have. This shouldn't be a big problem with short labels, but with longer ones it should be. The biggest problem will be when that thin ribbon gets tangled in the printer, which has happened…

The actual product is undoubtedly a 5 star product. The labels are durable, easy to read and relatively easy to apply. (If you have big hands or fat fingers, removing the label from the liner can be frustrating as there isn't much tab. Of course, the smaller the tab, the larger the label area.) Users should be aware of what the label needs to do separate from the support pads with your fingernail. So if you cut your nails or keep them short, printing the label can actually cause irritation and…