Dymo 160 Label Printer

Dymo LabelManager 160 is a user-friendly, portable label maker with a QWERTY keyboard and one-touch formatting keys for quick, professional labels, featuring 6 fonts, 8 styles, 4 boxes, and 200+ symbols, ideal for home or office organization using D1 tapes and powered by AAA batteries or an AC adapter. It offers a large LCD to preview labels before printing and uses thermal transfer technology, that requires no ink, making it great for files, supplies, and general organizing.

Key Features and Specifications

• Keyboard: Features a familiar, computer-style QWERTY keyboard for quick text entry.
• Display: A large LCD screen displays text and formatting previews before printing, which helps prevent label waste. Note that the display is not backlit.
• Customization: Includes 6 font sizes, 8 text styles (such as bold, italic, underline, vertical text), 4 box styles, and over 200 symbols and clip-art images.
• Power Source: Runs on six AAA alkaline batteries (not included) or an optional AC power adapter (sold separately). It has an auto power-off function to extend battery life.
• Label Compatibility: Uses authentic DYMO D1 and IND label tapes in 1/4″ (6 mm), 3/8″ (9 mm), and 1/2″ (12 mm) widths.
• Portability: Compact and lightweight design makes it easy to carry and use anywhere.
• Memory: Capable of saving the last label’s content for quick reprinting without retyping.

Expert and User Reviews

Expert and user reviews generally praise the Dymo LabelManager 160 for its ease of use and functionality, though some aspects receive mixed feedback.

• Ease of Use: Reviewers frequently highlight the intuitive QWERTY keyboard and one-touch formatting buttons, finding it much easier to operate than label makers with ABCDE keyboards. The ability to preview labels on the large screen is also appreciated.
• Print Quality & Labels: The printer produces crisp and clear labels using durable D1 tapes that adhere well to various surfaces. The built-in manual cutter is a standard and effective feature.
• Battery Life & Power: Battery life is considered good, especially with the auto shut-off feature. However, a common criticism is that the essential AC adapter and an initial set of batteries are not included, which adds to the overall cost.
• Value: Many consider it a good basic label maker for the price. One expert opinion, however, suggests stepping up to a higher model like the Dymo LabelManager 280, which includes a rechargeable battery and PC connectivity, as the total cost after buying accessories for the 160 can be comparable.
• Durability: While some users report their units lasting for years with extensive use, others have experienced issues with the printer mechanism after a few years.

Popular brands we offer

• Brother: Known for P-Touch (PT-D200, PT-E110VP) for office/home and QL series (QL-800) for fast, versatile printing.
• Zebra: Dominant in industrial and barcode printing with models like the GK420t (desktop) and ZT411 (industrial).
• Bixolon: Strong in point-of-sale (POS) and retail with models like SLP-DX220 and XD3/XD5 series.

Where to buy

Buy the Brother QL-820NWB label printer online in Kenya from Tdk Solutions Limited, the trusted Brother label printer Kenya store in Nairobi CBD, where we offer same-day delivery on available in-house stock and provide discounts on compatible sticker labels and rolls