DYMO Standard D1 Labeling Tape for LabelManager Label Makers, Black print on Yellow tape, 1/2'' W x 23' L, 1 cartridge

I use this label maker about 2x a week on average. Just this week I downloaded the software for composing on my computer and wow, what a feature. I tried using a special font I use for a company I'm putting together, Electra Pens and it printed it faithfully. I'll have to try other ribbon colors in the future.

I rank this with my scanner and laminator as the best equipment I've purchased for use in my classroom. I am always labeling things - files, file boxes, cubbies, binders, desks, chairs, computers.... These lables in my PnP label maker make the task simple. I like that the backing has a slit down the center, making removal easy and fast. I have only used black on white, so I cannot comment on any other color.

I've had all types of hand-held label makers. They are just not fun to use. When I saw the Dymo PnP model I ordered one and have not been disappointed. The software package is great. Easy to use with nice options. I primarily use black on white and it works great. Won't go back to the handheld units at this point.

Suitable for many tasks and can be removed without leaving residue

I brought the machine home, loaded it with the included label tape and got started. Work/home folders, workshop storage bins/hanging organizer bins, home's breaker panel, rolling tool drawers, emergency shut off valves.

We have used these labels for some time now, about 8 cartridges, and this most recent cartridge the stick doesn't stick very well. When labeling cables we fold the labels over so the sticky side is attached to the sticky side and this time after about 2 weeks most of the labels fell off. Contacted Dymo support but after the first automated response never heard back.

I have some old 45013 cartridges. They have a bigger rounded notch than the newer 45013 cartridges. The newer ones will not fit into my DYMO 1000. The DYMO 1000 manual even mentions the 45013 cartridges as ok. But the manufacturing has changed. Same can be said about other colors for the same model. Another review said they fold the tape back over itself. I use this technique on occasion, like when labeling data cables into a patch panel. I recommend you either staple or scotch tape them because the adhesive with give away after awhile otherwise.

This is a clever product but I am not sure whether the label maker is bad or just the tapes. I have tried 1/2 inch and 3/4 D1 tapes and the only tape that does work well is Black on White. Everything else is unclear (white on clear, red on clear). I have fully charged batteries, cleaned the print head and followed the manual precisely. This is not a great DYMO product in my opinion.