Do luggage tags need to be printed in color?

It is okay if they are in black and white even though they show up as color on the computer?

It is okay if they are in black and white even though they show up as color on the computer?

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Ah. Okay thanks so much.

They are fine.

But they are pretty if you can print in color. ;-)

Yep, you don't need to print them in color, but if you can, it'll make it a bit easier for the baggage folks to send your bags to the correct deck. ;p

I agree with all the above posters. That said, I always print the tags in color. I think the color tags make it easier to identify/sort and therefore reduces the risk of my suitcase being misplaced. That's just mho, I have zero actual knowledge to support that theory! :D

It's ok if they are in black. The colors are a help in sorting the luggage on the ship and getting it to the proper area of the ship to your cabin. The crew members sorting may not read English so well, hence the colors .

Don't worry, I've had plenty of someone's color coded luggage mis- sent to my cabin

It's ok if they are in black. The colors are a help in sorting the luggage on the ship and getting it to the proper area of the ship to your cabin. The crew members sorting may not read English so well, hence the colors .

Don't worry, I've had plenty of someone's color coded luggage mis- sent to my cabin

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I assume you have down loaded your luggage tags already. Why not try sending the file to someone that can print the tags in color. If not you'll be fine. Have a great cruise.

Carnival site states that monochrome printing is acceptable. Personal experience? Print in color if possible (find a local UPS Store or Kinkos or print shop). Makes the baggage easier to sort for the crew -- less chance of your bag ending up on the wrong deck.

We don't check our luggage 99% of the time. However, I still put a tag on everything just in case it were to get separated from me or if I were to decide to check it at the last minute. I also make a reduced copy to attach to my camera. When we are on the ship, I take the tag off my suitcase & put it on my string backpack that I take to the pool & beach. I use a ponytail elastic to attach. All this is in hopes that an honest person will turn it my stuff.

I assume you have down loaded your luggage tags already. Why not try sending the file to someone that can print the tags in color. If not you'll be fine. Have a great cruise.

The OP did not say they don't have color printer. Are there any B&W ptinters?

If you have wanted a color printer but put it off because of cost, good color printers are getting very inexpensive

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Where does it say the OP did not have a color printer? BTW the ink cartridges cost more than the printer

The OP did not say they don't have color printer. Are there any B&W ptinters?

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I always print one and put inside my luggage as well. This way if the outside one gets removed, they can look inside and know where to bring my suitcase :-)

coevan, I think you are right. Those ink cartridges are pretty pricey.

Have always printed tags in black and white.

If you want color ask porters for tags when you get to pier

It is okay if they are in black and white even though they show up as color on the computer?

It's fine.

I sent mine to Office Max and had 8 copies printed for under $4. I figure it might help baggage handlers .... worth it to me for peace of mind. I will put 2 on each bag and have a couple extra. I will also laminate them with clear packing tape and attach them to the luggage with cable ties.

Ok maybe i am being cheep but always print 1 with documents and then color copy them at work or staples. Most Important thing do not put tags on luggage at home. Wait until your at the port. Have seen way to many people looking for assistants from ports because airlines knocked their tags off.

coevan, I think you are right. Those ink cartridges are pretty pricey.

So pricey that many new printers now come with "starter" ink cartridges that are only partially filled, because to provide full ink cartridges would increase the cost of the printer.

IMHO, managed ink services like HP EZ-ink are the way to go for most home users.

So pricey that many new printers now come with "starter" ink cartridges that are only partially filled, because to provide full ink cartridges would increase the cost of the printer.

 

IMHO, managed ink services like HP EZ-ink are the way to go for most home users.

Using a monochrome printer I spend about $20 a year in toner to print. We print quite a bit of stuff also. I can buy a 2 pack of toner though on Amazon for $20 and that will last us a year.

We used to print in color but once we switched we realized how much we really don't need the color. It's very rare we need anything printed in color. If we do, my wife just prints it at work. It's a HUGE savings for us.

Using a monochrome printer I spend about $20 a year in toner to print. We print quite a bit of stuff also. I can buy a 2 pack of toner though on Amazon for $20 and that will last us a year.

 

We used to print in color but once we switched we realized how much we really don't need the color. It's very rare we need anything printed in color. If we do, my wife just prints it at work. It's a HUGE savings for us.

That's all well and good when you have a job that allows you to print your personal prints using company equipment and ink. Or one that doesn't and no scruples.