Our engineers have completely analyzed the DuraLabel Pro and DuraLabel Pro 300 label printers, and have concluded that the only difference between the DuraLabel Pro and the SafetyPro (besides the color) is a supply locking mechanism which the makers of the DuraLabel Pro and DuraLabel Pro 300 have managed to slip into their system. This page contains details which our engineers have observed concerning that mechanism.

The makers of the DuraLabel Pro and DuraLabel Pro 300 went to the trouble of including this rigged locking device so that customers would be forced to purchase their supplies through them. There is no other benefit to the device, and no other real purpose for the device. In fact, the locking device adds cost to the printer, which is evidenced in the high list price of the DuraLabel Pro and DuraLabel Pro 300 when compared with the SafetyPro.

The locking mechanism is a two-part system. If you take any empty vinyl roll from your DuraLabel Pro stock, you'll notice that the company who sold it to you placed a sticker with their phone number on the roll core. This sticker is meant to hide the radio-tag underneath, which contains a microchip which is activated by radio frequency, telling the printer that it is OK to print. Inside the printer they have added a radio frequency emitter and reader which can read the tag and lock the printer if it is not found.

A tell-tale sign is random printing errors resulting in an orange flashing light. By providing ISS with additional information, we can let you know for sure whether or not your DuraLabel Pro or DuraLabel Pro 300 is one of the locked models. Just give us a call at 1-877-762-9280 for more information.

Do you want to trade out your locked DuraLabel Pro or DuraLabel Pro 300 machine, but have a stockpile of supplies you don't want to waste? No worries, DuraLabel Pro supplies work with SafetyPro printers! The SafetyPro hasn't locked you out from using your existing supplies; just load them up and go, guaranteed!

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