( 2 reviews )
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Posted: Sep 6 2006
Dymo Office Mate II Label Maker Based on years of occasional use of one of these devices, my advice is to buy something else. How it works: The tool uses rolls of blank Dymo label stock, 3/8" or 1/2" wide, by embossing your selected letters, numbers, or characters onto the tape, one at a time. Chose the character, then compress the main handle to "raise" the character (i.e., emboss). The embossed characters appear white, while the tape remains its original color. For each space desired, advance the tape by pulling the main handle in part way and letting go. When done, advance the tape a short distance, then press the lower bar to cut the tape and score the material to facilitate removing the backing. Stick on the label. Pros: - Some labels turn out fine. Cons: - This technology, if you can call it that, looks like it's from the 1940's. - The method of producing a blank space between words (a half-pull of main handle) doesn't always work. Pull too far and a partial character is embossed, ruining the label. Don't pull far enough and the tape doesn't move. - Tool fails to consistently advance the tape the correct distance, resulting in some labels having uneven spacing between characters, ruining the label. - Limited choice of characters. Capitol letters, 0-9, a period and a slash. That's it. - Slow. You have to turn the dial to letter/number to be embossed, stop completely, then compress the handle. Compress the handle before you've completely stopped spinning the dial, and the label is ruined. - There's a gap between the rear of the main handle and frame that pinches my fingers if not careful. - When peeling the backing off a label, if you bend the material at all, the bent portion will turn whitish, ruining the label. Summary: Dymo should redesign this device so it actually works well, or discontinue it.
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( 3 of 3 found this review helpful ) Posted: Jan 29 2004
The tape doesn't feed properly, the letters are unclear, and the action of the lever is poor. This item would be a rip-off at $4.98. Find something else.
