[LOGic] Dymo

[K0DAN]

I think we're saying the same thing...but let me clarify.

I've never used a Dymo or other label maker; only thing I've done that I'm
moderately satisfied is to print sheets of Avery (or equiv.) labels; I find
the 1"x2-5/8" size works well for me, and most of the standard LOGIC reports
(with the exception of the one I mentioned earlier) keep it well formatted.

Doing a handful of QSL's is easy, but sometimes I'll do a batch of 60 or
more (2+ full sheets of labels). I agree, it's difficult to keep all the
info straight...I think here a label maker would not be up to the volume and
make it more difficult with the clerical tasks, altho some here on the list
swear by the label makers.

FWIW, if I have multiple QSO's with the same station, I try to select one of
the 3x or 4x QSO reports. If I forget, or exceed the limits of the report,
I'll put multiple labels on the same QSL card. The drawback here is that
some stations limit their replies to 3 or 4 QSO's max; I have had to QSL
more than once just to cover all desired QSO's with some stations (a pain,
and also costly).

As to QSL managers, I'll fill their call in the VIA field in LOGIC, and also
look up & paste their address info in the log address tab (COPY from
Callbook window does this nicely). I don't, however, print QSL MGR calls on
the address labels. As I'm sorting all the labels for QSL's & address labels
to stick on envelopes, usually the QSL MGR's address shows up.

I see what you mean, though...if you have a stream of labels, it's hard to
match them, especially if you have QSL MGR addresses sprinkled in there.
Never thought about this aspect of sheets, but it's pretty easy to pair
everything up, holding QSL sheet in left hand, and holidng address sheet in
right hand.

This is not compatible with large quantities of beer.     ;-)

73
Dan
K0DAN

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jack - K4WSB" <k4wsb at arrl.net>
To: <logic at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 10:48 AM
Subject: Re: [LOGic] Dymo


> The problem with a label maker is the information that fits on the label.
>
> If the QSL is going to a manager you have no way of know as it will not
> print.  You have to use a sheet labels.
> The mailing label will not print concurrently [unless I'm missing
> something]
>
> So, with large runs of labels it becomes difficult to keep all the info
> straight.
>
> If there is some way of printing the info label - route info & address
> label  in sequence I wish you would share the info.
>
>
> At 11:34 AM 1/3/2008, you wrote:
>>Hi Rich, and thanks for your $0.02...
>>
>>Early in my LOGIC days I tried printing complete QSL cards, and later
>>printing direct onto the cards, but evolved to using the sheet labels.
>>
>>I print the QSO info on a label, and use same-szie labels also to go on
>>envelopes. Works well, if not a little tedious.
>>
>>A big frustration has been that my "ideal" LOGIC report (QSL 3-ACROSS WITH
>>ADDRESS) simply doesn't work right...a full sheet of QSO's + addresses
>>will "drift" so that QSO or address info runns off a label or onto an
>>adjacenet label. Dennis, and others, have offered help/adjustments, but no
>>joy, and I got tired of making an experiment out of that approach. So I
>>print the QSO's on sheets, then the labels on sheets, and try to keep them
>>matched, as I slap them on envelopes! It is a bit of clerical task, but
>>doing any QSL's is kind of like that...
>>
>>Am trying to decide if buying a Dymo would make things better, worse, or
>>same. I can see the benefit of doing just few labels, but usually I save
>>up my QSL chores in batches and do them monthly, quarterly, etc. It's not
>>unusual to several dozen in one shot. So will the the Dymo approach help?
>>And will a label button appear on LOGIC to bypass all the menu stuff? I
>>don't know...
>>Dan
>>K0DAN
>>----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich K." <richpdc at centurytel.net>
>>To: "'LOGic is open to all radio amateurs for discussion of LOGic logging
>>program'" <logic at mailman.qth.net>
>>Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 10:12 AM
>>Subject: RE: [LOGic] Dymo 400
>>>For me.....
>>>There are no blank labels. When I used labels in sheets.....I always had
>>>"extra" labels on the sheet and had to remember to use them or try to get
>>>them to print correctly again on a partially used sheet.
>>>
>>>The dymo labels can be rolled up in a circle and remain in roll form
>>>during/while I get the cards ready for shipment.
>>>
>>>The quality and durability of the print is outstanding. When using sheets
>>>with my laser printer, I could sometimes "wipe-off" some of the print
>>>while
>>>affixing the labels to the envelopes.
>>>
>>>The cost for "compatible" brand labels for the printer are $10 for 2
>>>rolls
>>>of 350 labels. Shipping is free
>>>www.labelvalue.com
>>>
>>>I will never use sheet labels again. The convenience and durability of
>>>the
>>>Dymo printer and compatible labels have made qsling a joy and hassle
>>>free.
>>>
>>>My two cents........
>>>Rich KB9RNO
>>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>From: logic-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>>>[mailto:logic-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
>>>On Behalf Of K0DAN
>>>Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 9:59 AM
>>>To: LOGic is open to all radio amateurs for discussion of LOGic logging
>>>program
>>>Cc: jperalta at tampabay.rr.com
>>>Subject: Re: [LOGic] Dymo 400
>>>
>>>Why's using Dymo labels better than, say printing Avery 5160 gummed
>>>labels,
>>>etc.?
>>>
>>>The Dymo's have gotten pretty resaonably priced, altho I never popped for
>>>one. How's their media compare to Avery's, etc.?
>>>Dan
>>>K0DAN
>>
>>Jack Hartley
>>K4WSB / VP2MSB
>>ARRL - QCWA - OOTC
>>DXCC Honor Roll
>
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