Best label maker for most users
- Kit includes power adapter, case and more
- Label backing easy to peel off
- Doesn't waste label tape
- Third-party labels available
- Doesn't print iron-on, magnetic labels
- Prone to jamming
- Display could be easier to read
The Dymo LabelManager 210D Kit adds a case and a power adapter to a basic Dymo LabelManager 210D desktop label maker (*Est. $40), making it an excellent value. The LabelManager 210D is a solid performer that prints on three widths of Dymo D1 labels, which themselves get high marks from users for their easy-to-remove backing that's split the whole length of the label. Third-party tapes for the 210D are also available.
Other pluses of the Dymo LabelManager 210D include a reasonable choice of font sizes and styles, plus symbols and punctuation. The QWERTY keyboard makes creating the label easy, as does a display with a preview option. Ease of use is further enhanced by the built-in memory that lets you save favorite labels and phrases. Label margins are tight, keeping tape waste to a minimum.
We found quite a few criticisms of the dim display on this label maker, plus scattered reports of poor durability or jamming. Label materials are also limited. If you want to print magnetic labels, consider the Dymo LetraTag Plus LT-100H Personal Label Maker (*Est. $30); for other labels, reviews point to the Brother PT-1090 (*Est. $30). Both are good budget choices, but use a less convenient ABC keyboard and don't come with a power adapter.
We found useful owner-written reviews of the Dymo LabelManager 210D label maker at three retail sites: Amazon.com, Staples.com and Buy.com. Buzzilions.com, a consolidator of reviews, adds some additional owner insights from other retail sites, plus has a helpful guide to label makers.
Our Sources
1. Amazon.com
About a dozen owners review the Dymo LabelManager 210D Kit here, most praising it as easy to use. Owners report that the label backing is easy to peel off, but some find the display hard to read, and a few report problems with the labeler's durability.
Review: Dymo LM 210D Desktop Kit, Contributors to Amazon.com
2. Staples.com
The handful of owner-written reviews published here find this label maker a good value. There are minor complaints about the display and occasional cartridge jams, but that doesn't stop all that weigh in from saying that they'd recommend the Dymo LabelManager 210D Kit to a friend.
Review: Dymo LabelManager 210D Kit, Contributors to Staples.com
3. Buy.com
A handful of owners praise the Dymo 210D here. All are completely pleased, and give the kit top grades.
Review: Dymo LabelManager 210D Thermal Printer - 1738976, Contributors to Buy.com
4. Buzzillions.com
This site consolidates owner-written reviews from other sites; it's useful since it includes reviews from Dymo.com (without the complete kit) that have since been removed from that site. Most reviews are positive, with a few complaints about quality issues or the dim display.
Review: Dymo Corporation LabelManager 210D Thermal Printer, Contributors to Buzzillions.com
5. DiploTop.com
Unfortunately the site provides no clue as to the origin of the more than 30 reviews of the Dymo 210D presented and analyzed. Though the statistical analysis looks impressive, and most of the reviews are positive, there's no way to evaluate their credibility.
Review: Dymo LabelManager 210D Reviews, Contributors to DiploTop.com
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