A label maker is a compact, portable device that’s used to create custom self-adhesive labels to organize, identify and mark items. It can be used to clearly mark household items, classification folders, storage containers, computer cables, networking cables, jars and more. For students, label makers can help personalize school supplies like notebooks, scrapbooks and pencil cases.

Label maker tape is a type of adhesive-backed strip that comes in cartridges or rolls. It is designed to be used with electronic or manual label makers to print or write labels that can be attached to different items. Label maker tape can resist water, fading and wear, making it ideal for organizing items at home, in an office, in a classroom or in an industrial setting.

Yes, label makers need specific label tape that is designed to fit their exact dimensions and mechanism based on its brand and model. You cannot swap label tapes across different brands. You also must match the correct label width that your specific model supports, such as 12 mm or 18 mm. For example, a Brother label maker needs Brother label tape to run properly.

To make your labels easy to read, use high colour contrast, like dark text on a light background and choose a clean typeface that’s easy to read. Also, choose a large font size and keep the background simple so it doesn’t distract people. Avoid cursive or thin fonts. If you’re handwriting your labels, write cleanly with a Sharpie or other permanent marker and make sure the words are evenly spaced.