DuraLabel PRO vs Brady MiniMark
Desktop label and sign printers are very popular in facilities that have a variety of labeling tasks to complete. Many desktop labelers are industrial labelers that create professional looking labels. The DuraLabel PRO and the Brady MiniMark are both desktop labelers. However, they share a few differences that may influence the ease of use and how fast a labeling project can be completed.
SOFTWARE
Both the DuraLabel PRO and the Brady MiniMark are not stand-alone printers. They function by connecting to computer with a Windows operating system. The difference in this set up, is that other than installing printer drivers, the DuraLabel PRO does not require any other software installation to run. (However, there are optional arc flash and chemical databases you can install from a free software CD included in your purchase.) After installing the driver, you can begin using a word processing program such as Microsoft Word or Open Office to create your labels.
The Brady MiniMark on the other hand, requires the installation of Markware. This means you will have to learn and master completely new programs before you can make a label that compliant with the many standards out there.
MOBILITY
With an addition of the optional slim and light battery, the DuraLabel PRO can go on field trips with you. This gives you freedom in creating labels on the spot anytime and anywhere you need them. All it takes is a laptop and the DuraLabel battery for the DuraLabel PRO to work.
The Brady MiniMark can be connected to a laptop as well, of course. However, it does not have the same freedom the DuraLabel posses because of its lack of battery. It requires an outlet which isn't easily reached.
SUPPLIES
The DuraLabel PRO has access to many different types of supplies. The DuraLabel caters to specialty labeling such as low-light labeling, wire markers, shrink tube, etc. Also, DuraLabel supplies have an average outdoor life of seven years, two years more than other labeling materials on the market. Finally, you can print all these supplies at a rate of 5 inches per second versus the Brady MiniMark's print speed topping off at 3 inches per second.
These are only a couple features that gives the DuraLabel PRO an edge over the Brady MiniMark. But these additional features might be exactly what you need in your facility.
SOFTWARE
Both the DuraLabel PRO and the Brady MiniMark are not stand-alone printers. They function by connecting to computer with a Windows operating system. The difference in this set up, is that other than installing printer drivers, the DuraLabel PRO does not require any other software installation to run. (However, there are optional arc flash and chemical databases you can install from a free software CD included in your purchase.) After installing the driver, you can begin using a word processing program such as Microsoft Word or Open Office to create your labels.
The Brady MiniMark on the other hand, requires the installation of Markware. This means you will have to learn and master completely new programs before you can make a label that compliant with the many standards out there.
MOBILITY
With an addition of the optional slim and light battery, the DuraLabel PRO can go on field trips with you. This gives you freedom in creating labels on the spot anytime and anywhere you need them. All it takes is a laptop and the DuraLabel battery for the DuraLabel PRO to work.
The Brady MiniMark can be connected to a laptop as well, of course. However, it does not have the same freedom the DuraLabel posses because of its lack of battery. It requires an outlet which isn't easily reached.
SUPPLIES
The DuraLabel PRO has access to many different types of supplies. The DuraLabel caters to specialty labeling such as low-light labeling, wire markers, shrink tube, etc. Also, DuraLabel supplies have an average outdoor life of seven years, two years more than other labeling materials on the market. Finally, you can print all these supplies at a rate of 5 inches per second versus the Brady MiniMark's print speed topping off at 3 inches per second.
These are only a couple features that gives the DuraLabel PRO an edge over the Brady MiniMark. But these additional features might be exactly what you need in your facility.
Labels: Brady Labelers, DuraLabel Supplies, Labeling Machine
posted by David Ng @ Thursday, August 30, 2007
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