Conserving Labels using Chain Print
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- When using a Brother Label maker, the margins are often very huge. If you are printing one label at a time, it can really waste a considerable amount of the expensive label tape. Most of their label makers do have a feature called "Chain Print" that will allow you to make labels in a way that will conserve a considerable amount of tape. This video is a short tutorial on how I use to use the chain print feature.
I keep coming back to this video every time I use my Brother label maker. Thanks again!
I am back, again. The video is not to long, just want I need.
Exactly what I was looking for. I just bought mine yesterday & I was surprised at how much label is wasted in each print! Thank you for the tip!
Glad it could help.
This works really well! Thanks for the video :)
I usually create my labels this way: type label #1, press space bar 2 or 3 times, then type label #2, add more spaces, type label #3 etc.
That is a good method too! thanks for sharing.
Very helpful. Thank you for the great insight that will help save expensive tape. chain print
Good tutorial. Straight to the point and the examples make clear what is going on.
I have a Brother PT-D400 and it does the same thing of wasting tape. Chain printing definitely helps.
I also have the PT-D600 and does the same thing. I have found chain printing on all the ones I have looked at. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for this! I really didn't want to go back to labels via my computer, so this helps a lot!
Love your video. Short, sweet and to the point!! 😊
Glad it was helpful
Definitely trying this because it really does waste so much 🙄 thank you !
Hope it helps. If you have any questions let me know.
Thank you
Thank you so much, I watched lot of video, finally found the right video
You are Welcome.
Great info. I haven't bought one yet but wasted tape was my main concern. Thanks!
Your welcome. Depending on what you are going to use the labels on, I have found many of the off-brand labels on Amazon have worked quite well for me. They have saved me a lot of money.
Very helpful. I have to press my space button 7x for some reason before I press print at the end. Have a great day. Thanks for the video.
You're Welcome.
It's a slow day. I'm commenting on CZcams videos. I DID find it helpful. I discovered the same solution only today.
Glad it was helpful.
Very helpful! Thank you!
OK. CHAIN PRINT. Enter text for 1st label. I just read a comment that might have answered my next question... After entering the text you press PRINT? And print that 1st label? Erase that text. And then you type in the text for the 2nd label and press PRINT? Doesn't that automatically cut the label? On a 24mm wide label I need to do 2 lines... Would that work with this method, too? Thanks for your time!!!
Yes, that is correct.
Thanks!
Aguila thank you so much x
My pleasure
Great information…. Thanks for sharing this wonderful video!
Glad it was helpful.
Thanks so much this saved me so much tape for my new label maker
You are welcome!
Thank you so much!👍👍👍
You are welcome.
I'm glad I'm learning this before I start using mine
I have a Borther PT-H110. I have been trying to use this method. Set margins to Chain Print. When i print it, it adds the usual 25mm waste at the start but also adds the 25mm waste in between each continous label. Been following correct procedure but i never get the "Feed ok" message. Only "Please cut" which makes me wonder if the Chain print mode isn't really working. Does anyone know how to fix this?
I’m not as familiar with that model? Have you tried resetting it?
You can reset the label maker when you want to
restore it to factory settings, or in the event, it is not working correctly. All text, settings, and stored files are cleared. Maybe that would fix the problem.
@@kaguila Thanks for the reply. Did a full reset. The issue still remains. Its a brand new labeller i just got yesterday. Finally made a video of the issue and sent it to Brother customer service. Lets see what they say. Here is the video czcams.com/video/oPanaieLb3k/video.html
@@WW-jz8zd Wow! That definitely is not working right. Let me know what customer service says.
@@kaguila They asked to return it for a replacement. Not what i was hoping for as this seems to be a very minor issue but considering all my projects require very long chain prints, so its a necessity for me.
Thank you so much. You saved me some money! Good clear instructions.
So glad it could help!!
Thank you for that saving information
You're Welcome. I hope that it was helpful.
I did this same thing but all I did was hit the space button 5 times between each word because I didn’t feel like messing with settings lol
LOL That will work too!!
I was adding a border around mine and so hitting the space button doesn't create a border around each label like I wanted, so there is a need for Aguila's method also.
Very helpful. Thanks
My pleasure.
The most helpful information! Maybe add your other tips to your description box? Thank you so much!!!
Good idea. Thank you!!
So helpful!! Thank you!
So glad it was helpful!! Thank you for watching.
Thanks so much, your video was very helpful!
Thank you for letting me know. I’m glad it was very helpful.
Thank you so much I agree it’s a great Vedio, would love to see more on this printer.
Thank you for watching it. I will think about other uses for video.
Omg!! Thank you....this totally worked.....thank you!!!!
Glad it was helpful!!
This is not clear to me! When you type in the first label - do you hit print?? Why do I still get large margins?? What is your label length set at? :(
Yes, after you type your label, go ahead and print it out. Then, delete it from the screen and type in your next label. You need to make sure that you have your margin setting set to “chain print.” let me know if that helps.
Very helpful, thx very much
Glad it was helpful
Sorry if this is off subject a bit... Really need some help with this.... I recently acquired older model PT-1750 and really like it... However, I am unable to change font size when printing TWO line labels. It will only print the two lines in really small character text size. No issues with the single line printing; all sizes available there. I am using the widest 18mm tape which appears to have plenty of room for two lines with larger character text. But user manual does not address this and Brother support is of little help also.... Any ideas if larger character text is available when printing two lines... or only the small default size 1 text...?? .......THANKS...
No problem, I’m not as familiar with that particular model. However, it looks similar to what I was using. With my older model, you could also make double lines, but there was no way to adjust the fonts. I think that yours will be the same. It will automate the font size on multiple lines. I have not ever found a way to change the font size and multiple lines on these older models. That is also one of the reasons why I changed the model of printer that I primarily use. I am now mainly using the PT 610 series. The reason I switched to that is because it works in conjunction with the brother software. Creating labels on the computer gives me much more flexibility to create the labels I need . The software opens up a whole new world of possibilities. For example, I can make a label with multiple lines on it and I can change the font size on each line. I hope it helps some. Probably not what you were hoping. If I do discover anything contrary to what I just said, I’ll repost with some updated notes.
@@kaguila ... I really appreciate your reply and now believe as you, that character size with printing 2 lines on these older models is fixed at some small default, regardless of the printer tape width... Oh well.... good excuse to think about an upgrade. Only have $15 in the PT1750, plus same for three 18mm print tapes off Amazon... Again... thanks...!!
My pleasure@@adctex. The good news is that your18mm tape should still work in the upgrade you choose. Brother has been good to keep their TZ line of tape across many of their models. Be sure the next one you get is compatible with the computer software. You will be pleased with the many options that will open up for you. If I was in the market now, I would consider the PTP910BT for future proofing. (although I am still tempted to get it) It is pricy, but you get 360 dpi which is great for laminated label making. It also can do 36mm tape and unto 17 lines per label. But even the PTD410 is a great economical choice, it has the computer compatibility as well as many onboard preset options.
Thank you thank you thank you!
You are very welcome.
VERY HELPFUL,!!
So glad you found it helpful.
Thank you so much. That was a big help
Glad I could help.
Great info to know.Thanks!😀
Your Welcome
thx for video eagle xx
You welcome. Glad it was helpful! You know your Spanish!!
Thanks a lot for the tip!
Your welcome!
I used brother label machine model PT-H100LB ,I wanted to use the function chain print but it didn't work , the message ok to feed didn't appear so I couldn't print a chain of labels ,need help please 🥺
Try setting the margin to “auto” and see if that makes a difference.
@@kaguila how i set margin to auto ?,only i can chose full,half,narrow or chain print
Try “label width” on auto
@@kaguila I've tried to put label length on auto ,it's worked properly ,thanks so much for your help ,👏👏
My pleasure
Thank u for sharing God bless
I love my brother too
Thank you! Question: When you do the last label, how do you advance the tape so the label doesn't get cut up?
That is a good question. After the last word, I hit the space button about 4 or 5 times. It will then print that many blank spaces after the last word. I find that generally to be enough spaces to also give me enough of a margin around the last word. Hope that helps.
Is there a way to do frame for each label ? That my problem 😄
@@Kt-cn2rq When you say frame, do you mean like a box or decorative box around the text.
Super awesome!
Thank you for watching.
Hi Aguila, Great video! I love your labels. How many spaces did you put between each "label" in your chain?
Actually, I dont add any spaces between the "labels". That space is automatic when using the chain print feature. The only time I add spaces is when I get to the last "label" that I want to print. Then I add about 5 spaces so that the cutter does not cut off the end of the label. Does that make sense?
@@kaguila Thanks, I dusted off my P-Touch 1000 the other day and was looking up how to space the labels appropriately and your video was very helpful! I like that it's short and to the point. I skipped over longer vids on the topic ;-P
My next question today was how to include a short feed space so the last label doesn't get cut off. You've now answered that for me also. I've got to say, for an older Brother P-Touch, it is still working like new. I didn't use it much so I don't know the durability. I find it's helpful to label dates on things. I bought rechargeable batteries for it and wanted to print the month/year on them as I'm using rechargeable batts where I can, and in this case I like that I have mobility and don't need to plug it into an outlet.
Have a great day! Thanks again Aguila!
Thanks Friend
Did you make a video on how to do the different sizes when you are chaining? I notice on the one label in the background. each thing on the label kind of looks different. I cannot figure it out how to do that
I think you are asking how each label is a different size. Correct? Try this. When you hit your function button to bring up your menu, scroll through until you see label length. Then hit the OK button. Scroll through all of the label length options until you see the word auto. This should make your labels each sized according to the amount of text that you have on your label. Does that make sense? If that does not answer your question let me know. I have not made a video on it, but i can if you need one.
@@kaguila please include the step you take after you push the 'Margins' 'Chain Print' selections. What do you hit to tell the machine to differentiate between labels before you start hitting the back button? Is that automatic?
Thank you!
@@mecr65 After you type the label, hit the print button. It will print out the label. After it is finished printing, then you can hit the back button. It will automatically create the space you between that label and the next one you will type in. Make sense?
When I would try all that I still got that one inch of space and a two dots. But where I messed up as I was trying to make each of my labels 2 inches. So I did not have label set to Auto. I'll try that next.
Great idea!
Thank You
Thanks so much!!!
You are welcome. Thank you for watching.
These are tricks they do to get you to buy more labels, it's maddening, I wonder if a class action law suit could be done to get them to fix that on their end, askin' for a friend...
LOL
i dont understand how you are entering all the labels before chain printing them
I enter one word at a time. Print it out. Then I clear the word from the screen and I am ready to enter the next word. When I am done printing all the labels I need, then then I cut the chain from the printer. Hope that helps.
No… HERE is the time-saving bookmark 👉🏿 1:05…
Those large margins are design to make large profit margins for Brother, while wasting tape and consumer´s money. Cheap trick.
I just returned a Brother Label Maker today after finding out about the label waste. I don’t reward companies for trying to screw me by coming up with this chain label trick. You all should have returned the label makers back to the retailer and then Brother would get the message about wasted labels not being a good thing to do to customers.
The first wasted inch is the "profit margin"
It's not screwing - it's how laminating mechanism work. Watch carefully how it works and try invent better way - most likely you won't find better way
@@torkalovolodymyr5097 Boy are you naive. I have older laber makers that did not waste tape in this manner. You must also believe in Santa Clause.
Thank you!!!
Show the printing. I keeping huge spaces
Do you have the “label length” set to “auto”?
This was so helpful. I’ve been having this issue for SO LONG and did think of doing a chain print but didn’t know how to do it with proficiency. But you showed me exactly how to do it! I can’t spend 22$ for every tape. The only reason I can think they give such a gap is to force the user to have to keep purchasing more expensive tape. I seriously wish we could have a setting to get rid of that big piece which prints before & after a singular label. I often don’t have a list of labels to create. I think of them hear & there. However I want to use this feature. Do you know why tape is so darn expensive btw?!? Thank you.
Hey Tara. I'm not sure why the labels are so expensive. It has been a long time frustration for me as well. One thing that I have discovered is that I can purchase off-brand labels significantly cheaper. For most purposes, they work brilliantly. I use them for labeling folders and most indoor labels. I save the name brand labels for things that might go through a dishwasher or go outside. I have used several brands that are sold on Amazon.
@@kaguila Could you link some of the cheaper brands sold on Amazon. I'm not sure what to even search for. Thanks for a great, helpful video.
@@vickipackham7357 What I typically do is search Amazon for "Brother Labels" and will sometimes include the model number of my machine(s). The people selling them are vast. I suspect that some are better than others. I have used many "brands" but suspect that many come from the same manufacturer with but with a different brand label.
With all that said, I have used a few brands more often than others.
1. I have used the "Colorty" brand a few times.
smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KFIRMDO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here is a review I left on the product.
www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R10T51M4M8IG5W?ref=pf_ov_at_pdctrvw_srp
2. I have also used the "Greencycle" brand several times. I have been pleased with those as well.
smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UIT2HOK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hope that helps Vicki
I don't believe it is an intentional thing done by Brother to waste tape. It is a design situation. Think about it. Open up the unit. The place where the printer head is positioned is about 1 inch from the cutter. This is because that likely was the closest they could put it and accessible to the tape cartridge as it is feeding out. The only way around this situation is to put the cutter internally closer to the print head but there would be issues with that.
The first wasted inch is the "profit margin"
Thank you it is such a waste of tape otherwise! Brother trying all sorts of ways to create more income!! LOL
That's an accusation. it's a design issue with the TZe tape cartridges, because the laminating stage has to go somewhere. The "wasted space" is the piece of tape sitting in the lamination stage after the print head. The tape can't know what you're going to print next, so it is a byproduct margin. There are labelmakers like the Dymo LetraTag that don't have this issue, but the labels are not as durable, because they're not laminated and thermal print only.
just buy a dymo?
I dont understand why this company still exist with them cheap tricking their customer. The blank space in front is pointless. Owni have to use a scissor to cut it to use my label. They need to close their business
Thank you so much, I watched lot of video, finally found the right video
So glad that it could help you. Thank you for sharing!!
Thank you ! Very very helpful !
You are very welcome. Thank you for watching.