[Rockhounds] Printed Mineral Labels

[hammerron]

I have been handwriting onto poster board (is that the right term, or 
perhaps card stock) to make labels for the mineral specimens for my 
collection.  You can see how I typically have done it in the third 
picture here:

http://hammerron.com/minerals/cataloging.htm

Or here:
http://hammerron.com/minerals/cataloginglabel.JPG

My question is this.  I am considering using a printer in the future 
rather than writing by hand.  My thoughts are that it will be easier to 
read, and I can use a smaller font when it suits me.

Would anyone have any thoughts on how I should best go about this?  Any 
thoughts on the best paper stock, printer, printer ink, etc?  I am also 
wondering if it is advantageous to print stick on labels and then stick 
them onto cardboard stock.

regards,


Ron