would this print water proof or oil proof labels?
440942
They are plastic and seem waterproof, Oil I haven't got on them so I don't know if the print is oil resistant or not.
1825679
What I have read is: Oil based over water based - OK. Water based over oil based - NO GOOD. So the answer to your question would be no.
1465261
The quickest way to ruin a printer is to print on envelopes. That's what labels are for. Just don't do it.
2170548
I used a "waterproof" Sharpie, but after winter here in Washington State, the writing was gone. I then printed out plant info on plain paper and attached the paper to the metal with clear packing tape. So far this has worked fine, although I may have to redo some labels after this coming winter.
99641
There are several kinds of labels available. I suspect you might have to experiment to see which labels might work best for your application.
1369462
The labels are weatherproof, but the ink used on them also has to be weatherproof. INKJET is not.
641190
I would imagine that is possible. I use my QL-500 for postage labels so I don't need that longevity, but I know that even the high end commercial printers fade depending on the environment.
958519
Never bought these labels but I did search on amazon for waterproof labels and some came up that look like what you are looking for. Avery has some that are for bottles and are made to stay on chilly surfaces. Give it a look and good luck!
1862741
I don't know exactly what you are asking, but for the initial use for which I bought the printer, I am pleased. I bought it so as to print labels to use on aluminum plant markers outside in my garden. They have held up well to sun, rain, and now snow and wind. By May I will know for sure whether they have weathered what a year can do to them. They were quick and did not smear and easy for making 2 or more copies of the same name I needed. When tax season is done, I may start labeling all the folders in my cabinet just so they are easier for me to read at a glance.
593528
A quick search says virtually all consumer inkjet printers use water based ink. The expensive non-water inks use solvents like xylene or toluene in order to dissolve certain desired pigments, and they are then water-proof... or perhaps are used for some special purpose like making UV resistant inks. Non-water based inks are odorous and toxic at best or perhaps only flammable (like alcohol).
1272150
I have found Dymo brand labels to stick quite well. Of course, it would depend upon the item that they would be sticking to at the time. They are certainly not water-proof, but will stick well to paper, cardboard as well as plastic and most metal surfaces. Since they are thermal printed labels, they cannot be printed upon and used on hot surfaces.
1868745
They are waterproof if you use the correct tape. See http://smile.amazon.com/Epson-LabelWorks-Adhesive-Cartridge-LC-4WBW9/dp/B005S0KG7E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425933675&sr=8-1&keywords=epson+strong+adhesive for an example.
476630
No they are not waterproof. They are thin magnets and you print on paper. Even if you covered with clear laminate when completed water would bleed through the sides. Laser is the best way to go if you can do it that way. Better color and probably won't fade as fast, but still not completly waterproof.
1369461
The print will be fine but I don't believe it will be waterproof. I think the ink will run.
1550734
I would think you would need ink that is water resistant. Most ink jet inks are water soluble. On paper they run and would not survive a washing.
1040842
I personally have never used them that way, though I agree with the other two responders. I would think as long as you don't get them wet to often, they should do fine. I love these labels. They are my go-to label for just about everything.
1725738
This printer does not use liquid ink, but rather a solid coating on a plastic film carrier. There's nothing to dry out, so your supplies should be good for quite a long time.