I've heard there is the possibility of labels fading 6-12+ months after printing. Has anyone had issues with labels they created fading?
641189
I've used my P-Touch for over 2 years for binder labels, address label, you name it.No fading or peeling. Labels left in the direct sun will fade in 4-5 days.
641190
I would imagine that is possible. I use my QL-500 for postage labels so I don't need that longevity, but I know that even the high end commercial printers fade depending on the environment.
641191
No I haven't - but since I use it for shipping labels, I rarely keep them for more than a few days.
641192
I have never had a problem with fading, but of course they do get touched a lot, and that makes them fad just from being handled.
641193
My labels have been printed 5 years ago and they are still just like new. Hope this helps.
641194
I have had my QL 500 for some time and print labels for folders, plastic containers, tin cans, ect. I don't think I have ever had a problem with fading; although, I have had problems with labels peeling on anything other than paper.
255792
I've had this problem a couple of times. I have taken the cartridge out and reinstalled it - sometimes several times. Finally I just ignore it. The printer keeps printing. I've used these cartridges several times and they last quite a while. Good cartridges for the price. Just keep printing until the copy gets faint and then change it out.
1912595
Ours have lasted more than a couple of months, but don't know exactly. We print daily 10 pps.
1888037
I have had my Lexmark sit for about 10-12 days over the holidays and then earlier this week must have printed about 50 pages. No issues at all. Woke up from sleep, no clogging nothing of the sort. My initial problems with the printheads have not reoccurred.
1618988
I use sublimation ink and I never had any problem with fading or washing out. Colors may not be as bright as the other ink but it will never fade out and will last for a thousand washes.
2003720
Nope, the printing looks great. I have used it quite a bit and have not had any problems. Granted, I HAVE had problems before, but not this time nor with this vendor. I would highly recommend them. Hope this helps.
722344
Can't really say how long the label will last under constant sun exposure. I'm sure the adhesive will fail over time so I would use clear shipping tape to give it an extra layer of protection. Hope that helps and my apologies for the delay :)
853128
Gobby, I have never heard there is an expiration date for those kind of items. I have owned Brother printers for years and never had a problem with them - except when super storm Sandy took my color laser printer :-( But I quickly purchased another one, a monochrome this time because of my budget. The high yield toner last me over a year with no problems.
1279312
Yes. Mine lasted for quite a while. I got several months of printing a couple pages once a week.
310391
When the print from a toner cartridge begins to fade after couple thousand pages or so, remove the cartridge and give it a good shaking. Then, replace the cartridge. It will behave as new again for an unknown period of time. Good machine.
1259128
Thanks for the good information. What label printing software do you use to make sure the label printing aligns with the inserted label? In other words, how do you make sure the label prints properly and isn't an inch or so off center?Paul
875940
I've used mine for note-taking for over a year, and I haven't noticed any fading in the ink. It's not as vibrant as when it initially goes onto the page, but that's because it dries. I've used mine on copy paper and in notebooks. I love them, and actually just bought a new set for summer school.
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Not sure I can give a great answer. I love this little label maker, but I have not owned it for long enough to tell fade. I have used the paper labels on my pantry canisters for about 6 months now with no fade. I have not tried the plastic labels yet. I seem to remember that people tended to like the plastic labels better for longevity.
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I don't have an answer to this particular problem but.....At first I was very satisfied with this cartridges but after about 10 prints the color faded and then even the black faded. If one can make only a couple of prints with the refilled cartridges, it'll be cheaper to buy the original. Which I did after a couple of frustrating prints and try's to get it working correctly.
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The labels are permanent as far as I can tell. We use them to label the top of our maple syrup for sale and once you place the label, it doesn't come off unless you soak it in warm water and then scrub it off. The labels are uncoated so, once printed, the ink would run if wet.
529239
If you're near the end of your label cartridge, the print may fade. If a new label cartridge does not improve the output, and if your label maker is battery powered, try new batteries.
449822
Check the expiration date to be sure it is okay. I have gotten some that were old. Mostly it is probably your print head. I have found that many times they cannot be fixed by realigning or cleaning but have to be replaced. Sorry but it is usually cheaper to get a new printer.