We have 2 more “up to date” label printers both Brother.

I’ve not noticed any problems with labels with the plastic top layer (usage has included labelling plug tops and sticking to plastic tags to go in flower pots) produced by one.

The other uses a paper label. The first task I used this for (using the genuine Brother thermal paper) was to print labels for the A4 ring binders holding dad’s postcard collection. These labels have faded badly, going from black print to a pale brown in 2-3 years and I’ll probably need to re-print next year. They are OK for a more common usage here, ie. jam jars, which don’t normally hang around here as long and are stored in a dark cupboard but I’d have reservations as to their suitability for longer term use, possibly particularly when there will be some exposure to sunlight.

I suppose one advantage with the embossed type label is that there will always be something readable even if the plastic fades.