DYMO Label Maker LabelManager 280 Rechargeable Portable Label Maker Easy-to-Use One-Touch Smart Keys QWERTY Keyboard PC and Mac Connectivity For Home & Office Organization

The Dymo LabelManager 280 is an outstanding machine. The construction is solid with no flimsy parts that may break with normal use. The screen is large, clear, and easy to read. The buttons around the screen have a nice click to them, and the buttons on the main body are rubber and feel solid. The unit feels good in the hands, and even those with smaller hands should have no trouble typing. The cutter is excellent, the best I've seen on any Dymo. It cuts cleanly and doesn't wast a lot of tape on each end. One or two read-throughs of the manual were all it took to learn the machine. It is well-written and will answer any questions. I found the menus easy to understand and navigate. It is rechargeable and comes with a charging cord. I gave it a full charge when I bought it in August, and here it is December and I've not had to recharge it since. I haven't had a chance to link it to a laptop to use the software, because it does everything I need it to do the way it is. Overall this was an excellent buy and I would recommend it for anyone looking for an inexpensive, well-built label maker that will provide years of use. ***I purchased this item myself and I am in no way affiliated with Dymo or Amazon. This is my honest opinion and no one has asked me to write this review.***

works great. no problem. easy to use. very quick, helps me stay organized. have not yet tried hooking it up to computer. i use mostly linux and i do not believe they have software for it or i would use that feature.

I ordered the dymo LM 280 with one roll of black on white tape. The product description and reviews said no ac adapter came with the unit, but mine came with an ac adapter. So, now I have to return the extra ac adapter I ordered. Anyways, this label maker doesn't even take batteries, so I'm thinking they have to give everyone an ac adapter. Everyone who is saying they needed 6 AAA batteries is full of it because it literally doesn't take batteries. The unit is extremely light weight to where it almost feels like a pretend toy label maker for a child. The unit is nice. You can literally hook it up to your laptop and print with any font, insert any image, etc. Its a quality device, and it definitely does much cooler stuff than any other label maker I've used. BUT... I don't want to say it, but I actually hate the way it looks lol The amazon photo looked like it would look similar to a Blackberry, but it looks like a gigantic fake scanning device from star trek. Also, I read a TON of reviews complaining about the amount of tape being wasted. I've used many label makers, and I have no idea what people are talking about. This label maker puts the same amount of space that every other label maker does. I'm actually wondering if people are reviewing an older model of the 280 (i don't even know if that exists) because I'm finding the tape/battery claims to be completely false. Plus, I literally ordered two rolls of black on white tape for $6 and you can get a better deal if you buy your tape in bulk. Seriously, if you want an awesome label maker and own a computer, this one is $26 and will literally print your face if you upload a picture of your face, it will just be a very tiny image of your face and in black and white lol But, don't buy this if you don't have a computer. The device on its own has less features than you could get with a $10 label maker, so you literally need a computer to access the awesome features. Also, your going to want only the 1/2" tape from now own, no matter what. I've always been a 3/8" girl, but since I can print so many cool fonts now, I need the wider tape to see my designs better. I actually got really bored the first time I used this because you have so many options! I usually like to waste my time making just the perfect label, but it literally took FOREVER to go through every one of my fonts, then add in pictures! I literally got bored and just picked whatever. Don't let everyone's stupid reviews freak you out. I honestly was so concerned about buying this or some other label maker on Amazon. But, then finally I realized you have to buy Dymo. You can't not buy a Dymo. And I'm really surprised I could get a label maker this cool for only $26! Even if it looks like a $4 star trek kids toy.

I purchased this DYMO LabelManager 280 Rechargeable after a previous (non-rechargeable) version died. I chose to take a chance on an Amazon Warehouse 'like new' deal, and it was a good decision. The item arrived in the expected condition with the labeler, rechargeable battery pack, charger, a tape new in the package, and a cable to connect the labeler to a PC. Directions were also included for setup and use. After unwrapping and placing the rechargeable battery into the back of the labeler, I charged it with the included AC adapter for 3 hours per the instructions. I unplugged the charger and inserted the tape (what the device prints on) into the back of the labeler. I depressed the round, red power button on the lower lefthand side of the LCD screen, confirmed the tape size and then began typing on the Qwerty keyboard what I wanted on a label. I like how the keys are rubberized and yet soft to the touch. I heard a slight click when the key press was engaged and it was clearly visible on the gray and black LCD screen. Pressing the blue print button to the lower right of the screen printed the label and depressing the large silver button on the righthand side of the labeler cut it off the tape. Navigation on the labeler is very intuitive and easy to learn. The keyboard buttons depress with a click, but all others are flush and have more of a touchscreen feel. The reason I dropped 1 star from my review is that unlike the photos on Amazon that indicate the LCD has a light gray background making the text easy to see, the one I received has a fairly dark screen like the older model it is replacing. The LCD can be difficult to see as it's not backlit. You can't use it in a poorly lit space or at night without the assistance of an external light source, but in the daytime or indoors with adequate lighting conditions - it's fine. For me this was a great bargain, and perfect for light or occasional use without the need for lots of special characters. Connecting to your PC is an option and I love the rechargeable capabilities too. (NOTE: Do not use this labeler with the charger attached - per the instructions.)

I borrowed a Dymo label maker from my work to label some things around my garage / work bench. I immediately experienced the value of putting my name on my belongings. I was so pleased with the label maker I borrowed that I attempted to purchase it on Amazon. I quickly discovered that the model I had used was discontinued but saw good things about this model. I received this label maker and was surprised at the size and weight but not in a disappointing way. It really felt like quality. I skimmed through the instructions before tossing them to the side, inserting the batteries and typing my first label. It was extremely easy and I was able to pick up where I had left off with the previous label maker. If you are looking for an extremely small or pocket-sized label maker then you might want to look elsewhere. This label manager is really meant more for desktop application but is certainly small enough to carry around and doesn't require a wire once the batteries are in. All of the features are clearly accessible from the main keypad and there are only a few "hotkeys" taking you to sub-menu's but it seems to be well thought out. I haven't used the USB computer tethering to print as I don't have a need for that but it's great to know that it's there when I do. The carrying case is perfect. It holds the label maker, cords, extra spools of tape and has plenty of room for extra's. I would definitely recommend this label maker for anyone that wishes to have all of the possibilities at their fingertips while still having a unit they can carry around or leave on their desk for quick access.

overall this is an awesome machine. The only limitation of this label maker is that it only uses up to 12mm (1/2") wide label tape Other than that this is the labelmaker to get on a budget as it can print out any font you want to use if connected to a computer and using DYMO's software. Operation is easy and the results are wonderful. Also, despite what some options seem to indicate it can print right up to a 28pt font when connected to the computer by setting the text scaling to none but keeping the text centered. By allowing so many text and style options you can truly make unique looking labels for any project, such as labels for controls of the power supply pictured. The only major annoyances of the label maker are that it can't charge via USB, requiring a special 12v power adapter, and that the front display is of a very soft plastic that scratches easily. Overall though I'm extremely happy with this label maker

Nice machine, easy to use. Looked for 3/8 tape, then figured out it's actually 9MM! Haven't tried the computer download option yet. However it's an interesting option!

Dymo makes excellent labelers. I just replaced one that I have had for almost 9 years. It was a work horse. I highly recommend this model. Love the rechargeable battery.

I like that it is easy to carry and use, and can print directly from the computer (even from Word and Excel) battery life is good I dislike that Arabic printing can be done from Word and Excel only and need to adjust margins I am using for home and for some hobbies.

Bought one for a gift and was so jealous that I bought one for myself. I love how easy it is to use and how many different printing variations it has. I also ordered the refills because I use it so much I didnt want to run out. The price is great and the quality is perfection.

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The 280 replaces an earlier Dymo machine and the tags used for electronic labelling are clearer and neater than the earlier style.