Reizen RL-350 Braille Labeler

5 stars for the labeler itself, but 3 stars for the tape as does NOT stick to hard plastic (as attested by other reviewers as well). -- Comes with one full roll of self-adhesive, vinyl tape. See-through (clear) tape works great, as can go over written words without covering them up. So, sight & sight-impaired can tell what the label means. See separate review only giving 3 stars for the vinyl tape given have to shipping-tape both sides to any hard plastic surface (but does stick to kitchen cabinetry, glass, paper, and ziplocks). -- Does require repetitive gripping as squeeze labeler's trigger for each letter rotate the Braille wheel to (can be hard to see as quite small). Also, requires double hard trigger grip on the "cut" mode (icon on the wheel) to cut the tape. So, somewhat strong hand strength is required if plan on doing a lot of labels in one sitting. -- The device does a GREAT job once cut of providing a self-starter, perforated pull-tab at the END of the label to aid in easily removing the backing to expose the sticky, back-side of the tape (this also serves the non-Braille reader to know which side is the end, so don't stick the label upside down on item trying to label). -- Use Tip #1: To sidestep several hassles with the tape, I advise clicking (half squeeze) the trigger twice before starting to actual punch a letter. This allows the tape to be long enough to 1.) not cut off the 1st Braille letter, 2.) get the tape easily out of the device once cut, and 3.) the edges to be long enough to tape (clear shipping tape works) to the surface should the actual vinyl sticky back not stick to the surface. -- Use Tip #2: If the cut tape feels like it's hung up, ensure squeezed trigger long enough to hear audible "click", then let go of the trigger. Then, simply depress the trigger again, but only half way (while still on the cut icon). This will hold the uncut tape in place, while allowing the cut piece to be pulled out.

It is very easy to cut this wider vinyl tape, and use it with the labeler. It functions wonderfully for making and using labels on either smooth or rough surfaces, but may melt in the summer. Or get really sticky!

I bought this expensive item for a blind friend and I (WE) have spent hours trying to get it to work! It will not feed the tape and it has never embossed one single Braile letter. I procrastinated too long to return this *_)**& for a refund. I have contacted the seller to see what if any customer service I will get. If I am lucky they will replace this with one that works. I will keep you posted on their response. UPDATE The company reached out to me and they replaced the defective item with one that works!! So hats off to them for caring for and about their customers.

This product was not available in Germany so I ordered it from the US and that worked just fine (arrived just as predicted). Also not a problem that I payed with my regular German Amazon account and my German credit card. I did not use the product enough to judge it properly but my first impression is good. I agree that the tape does not stick properly on some surfaces but overall it sticks just fine. I was happy that it works with regular tape that is available in Germany.

They Braille, but they jam up and suck as far as durability overall! Find a vintage one on whatever platform you can purchase one from! The modern ones suck!

I guess so. It's being ise by my daughter in law who is blind. A bit early for an evaluation which is typical for Amazon.

I needed something portable to replace a LabelMaker that I had. That was exactly like it, that ended up breaking. This is the third such labeler that I’ve had, and what I find is that they work fine at first, but after about a year is functioning, it breaks. The problem is that it’s easy for a sliver of tape to get stuck where it shouldn’t be, and once that happens, it’s difficult to clear the tape out of it, and at that point, you might as well replace it. My advice? Save your money and get the 6-dot braa label maker instead. It’s pricey, but it’s faster, more, reliable, more durable, and definitely more efficient.

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étan mal voyant, j'adore ce produit car il m'ai très util; juste un problème, c'est que les rouleau pour recharger cet article, sont pratiquement à 10 euro; trop chère pour mon budget

very special

Da ich selbst blind bin, muss ich häufiger mal Gegenstände o.Ä. in Braille beschriften. An sich ist dieses Beschriftungsgerät dafür auch wirklich praktisch, wenn es denn auch immer zuverlässig wäre. Denn nach dem Abschneiden des Bandes kann man leider nie zuverlässig sagen, wann man weiter schreiben kann. Manchmal reicht es, ein Leerzeichen einzufügen - manchmal muss man aber auch mehr als fünf mal drücken, bis das Band weit genug ist, um darauf zu schreiben. Wenn man das nicht beachtet, wird der Text unlesbar und man darf von vorne beginnen. Zudem fehlen leider Zeichen - das normale Alphabet ist zwar vorhanden, aber Umalte wie ä, ö oder ü, und gar das Komma das für Kurzschrift durchaus wichtig wäre, hat man sich leider gespart. An sich eine gute Sache, aber noch mit Luft nach oben.

Excellent product. Daughter is using it to label everything

الجهاز ممتاز ولكن أحب تنبيه أي مستخدم كفيف إلى أن القرص الخاص بالكتابة يأتي منفصل عن الآلة فقط يحتاج إلى تركيب نتمنى توفير دليل بطريقة برايل في المستقبل