I just noticed my printer labels are sourced from Russia. The country who has invaded another sovereign state and has illegally annexed parts for themselves. Boycott Brother until they are no longer associated with Russia!!!!
https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1fp44zv
Posted by amcape30
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When did you buy them?
might be old stock, ask brother for details on current source
Buy the knock off brands. They work great and are often 60% to 75% less.
I doubt it’s from Russia. Russia doesn’t have such high tech
And by “you noticed”, do you mean that it says “Russia” there on top?
This usually means that this particular logo (the recycle type 90-thing) is applicable to the Russian market. No more, no less. So unless that says “made in Russia” or has a Russian address as the HQ printed on it or something, it means exactly nothing.
Also, for what it’s worth, I asked Google Gemini, and while that must not neccessarily be factual, it says:
“**Brother printing products are primarily manufactured in the United States, specifically in Bartlett, Tennessee.**”
It lists a bunch of sources for that.
I’ve noticed some stock destined for Russia with Russian language packaging being redirected to shelves here, maybe shows sanctions do work. Not sure if that’s the case here though.
I recommend brother laser printers to everyone because they’re super reliable, gonna contact their CS to see what the deal is.
?? were does it say it is from Russia ??
Are you going to boycott products from all countries that do despicable shit or just the ones that Reddit has told you to be upset at? If it’s the former, I hope you’re ready to give up 90% of your possessions including your car, gas, tech etc
Off brand TZ label tape is just as good as the name brand stuff I have tested all the cheapest ones off Amazon and they work the same.
Russia is the only county on earth still using cassette technology.
Daniella fisker
Sadly I think they’re still operating there.
There are still a lot of others
https://www.yalerussianbusinessretreat.com/
The barcode starts with 497, indicating it was manufactured in Japan.
I make sure I check every label of everything I buy or if company is still active in Russia and a not buy their shit. I ask everyone I know to do the same!
“Brother, a Japanese company that makes printers, has temporarily paused operations in Russia:
Pause operations
In 2022, Brother announced that it would suspend shipments to Russia and cease business support.
Donations to Ukraine
In March 2022 and 2023, Brother donated to UNHCR to support humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
Russian website and company
As of May 2023, the Russian website and company were still available and working, but revenue was significantly reduced compared to 2022.”