Dymo Refill Cartridge, Polyester, 3/8" X 18' *** Discontinued

I purchased several size tapes but when I went to use the yellow 1/2" it will not feed from the case. When I attempted to pull it out manually it appears to be sticking to itself. So far the remaining tapes that I have used work.

Just as advertised.

Whatever the technology used, most thermally printed labels whether on paper or tape will eventually fade under the effects of UV light. Indoors, this may be a limited problem but outdoors it could be an issue. For example, I had recently purchased some young garden shrubs that will be planted out next spring when they will be a little more mature. All used thermally printed paper labels stuck to a plastic tag for identification and every one had faded to oblivion within a couple of weeks, and not only in bright sunlight. I did not then have the Rhino labeller and although I have a standard Dymo machine taking D1 tapes, there is no metallic or known UV-safe option for that machine. I had to retrieve an old Dymo embossed tape labeller for which I still have a few tapes and which had been unused for years from the depths of a box room as a temporary, partial solution - the text size is way too large, they can be erratically printed and may also not be UV-safe. The metallic finished polyester tapes from the Rhino range are said to be UV-safe. Available in several widths and suited for most if not all Rhino machines, they are not unduly expensive and will be ideal for this purpose. It is far too early to say just how long these labels will last when used outdoors and exposed long-term to natural UV. As with all Rhino products, it is made clear on their packaging that they are intended for industrial use where their range of colours, sizes and special properties may be of benefit.

Backing comes off easily, and seems to print just fine. I was a little concerned that black on silver color would be heard to see, but in reality it is more of a light grey, so no problem.

It provided significantly longer results in comparison to the regular polyester labels when in an industrial setting. However, after a good amount of pressure, and a good time soaking, the ink will eventually wear out when using a tough coolant in machine work.