DYMO Labelmanager 160 Handheld label Maker Review

Review of the DYMO labelmanager 160 handheld label maker. Easy to use and light weight. uses 6 AAA size batteries or a optional A/C adapter. I'm using a universal adapter with a polarity reversing cable as the unit uses a different polarity then what the adapter put outs.
You can choose the print size from size 8 to size 24 depending on tape width. You can print multiple lines and it automatically centers the text. Uses D1 size label cartridges and uses up to 1/2 inch width tape.
Took some experimenting to get it to work for labeling wires but what I did was just printed the word twice before cutting the label that way when wrapped around the wire it's labeled on both sides.

[@robertyoung2591]

Make sure when you put in the cartridge it is firmly clipped in by pressing it firmly and you should hear a click.
That is why it is so noisy when you printed.
The clip is by the print head and has a symbol on.
To remove the tape if it was inserted properly you have to move it to the left with your finger

[@jaykay18]

That will definitely do the trick. There may be a way to change the text size, you can make it smaller to save tape. The P-Touch I have can do 2 lines also, but doesn't auto-center, or at least that I know how to do. Getting the DYMO brand tape is probably expensive, chances are there are a million and one Chinese knockoff brands out there that will work just the same.

[@lexmarks567]

The refills I got are China knock offs. I ordered a P touch version of this unit with China knockoffs that say water resistant uv resistant. Will have to do a comparison.

[@jaykay18]

That would be nice to see. Glad you've already ordered replacements, that was a smart move.

[@DSkye-n7m]

@@lexmarks567 It’s a year later...did you ever compare them? Outcome? Thanks.

[@ritaboudreau6866]

Didn’t show how to use the different options. You just showed how to put the cartridge in. Didn’t need to know about the adapter.