cheap labeling printers available WAS: labeling on chassis

[J. Larry Hendry]

> From: Andrew Schrock <aschrock at cs.brandeis.edu>
> You know, several companies make labeling devices... I know they can
print
> different size fonts, white and black, on clear tape. 

These things make GREAT looking labels on clear tape.  I bought one I use
at work and at home.  The tape comes in all kinds of colors for background
with both black and white print.  The one I have uses 3 different widths
and automatically sizes the font depending on one through four lines of
text.

> I seem to remember they're still pretty pricey, ($200? maybe) 

Normally, these things run about $100 and up.  However, right now a local
office supply place has Casio reconditioned models with a full warranty for
$35.  I bought several.  One for me and for work associates and family. 
They look and operate just like new.  And, it comes with a roll of tape
($20 value) so you are getting the machine for $15.  The tape is expensive
at $20 a roll, BUT, that's 26 feet which will mkae a lot of cool labels. 
Of course you can have a variety of colors and change tapes in mid roll.

If any one is SERIOUSLY interested on one of these, I will make a run to
the office supply place and see if they have any left.  It is actually
about 1 hour away, but I am going that way Tuesday for work anyhow..

Larry Hendry