How to use a label maker
This will be a short and easy topic, how to use a label maker. It is however an important skill as a professional organiser and any self-respecting organiser will definitely have a label maker. I don’t suggest you use a label maker for each organising project you do. That would be tedious and a waste of time and effort. Labels and label makers however do come in handy for example whilst doing your paperwork or organising the kitchen. I think it is a worthwhile investment.
My choice of label maker
I have tried different label makers and have a clear favourite the Brother Label maker, it is easy to use. This label maker is slightly more expensive to buy. However, when you calculate the cost per label with the cost of the tape cartridges, it comes out cheaper.
When I create labels:
I stick to
Using only of two sizes label with (6mm and 12 mm)
One font
Only black on white
Not using pretty letters, underlining etc.
Typing out a number of labels at once so I prevent wasting tape at the beginning and end of each label.
The reason I do this is because I want it to be super easy next time I have to add a label and at $25,- + dollar a tape I don’t want to waste it on white space for each label. Often this white space needs to be trimmed anyway as your label is otherwise too long.
How to use a label maker - the video
In this video I walk you through how to use a label maker.
I show how to:
change the batteries (make sure you always have spares)
replace or change the cartridge
cut the label once it has come out
peel off the back and make the label stick
the video shows how:
the label comes out
where:
the cartridge goes
settings are to either use capitals or lower case
If you want to learn how to use a label maker
You probably want to learn other organising things. Check out my book “How to Organise your Home and Paperwork”.
