Duplo DT900 / Secap 2020 Tabber — Read This Before You Buy
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Straight talk before you buy: we advise against purchasing a Duplo DT900 or Secap 2020 tabber today — and we don’t buy them ourselves. Same machine under two badges, same honest answer for both.
Why We Don’t Recommend Buying a DT900 or Secap 2020
These are legacy pinfeed tabbers on an aging platform the industry has moved past. Buying into the platform in 2026 doesn’t make sense — if you see one for sale cheap, that’s why.
Already own one? Here’s the good news. We still stock the pinfeed tabs these machines run — the two-sided tractor-hole style, like classic pin-fed labels — at our sister company SuppliesForMailers.com: by the case or by the roll. Keeping existing machines fed is exactly what our supplies business is for — call 866-430-2874 if you’re unsure of the spec.
When you’re ready to move on: browse our current tabbers & wafer sealers — modern machines running standard tabs and wafer seals you can buy anywhere. Tell us your volume and mailpiece and we’ll match you honestly. Start with the T-250 family guide.
Why does a dealer publish a “don’t buy this” page? Because you’ll remember who told you the truth when you’re ready to buy the right machine.
Protect what you have. These machines were built to last, and the mechanics will outlive the electronics every time. If you’re running one, put it on a quality surge protector, and add static protection — especially in dry winter air or on high-speed paper handling. Power spikes and static are what kill boards, and on these machines a board may not be replaceable at any price. It’s the cheapest insurance there is for equipment you can’t simply reorder.
Duplo DT900 / Secap 2020 Specifications
| Machine type | Legacy pinfeed tabber |
|---|---|
| Also badged as | Duplo DT900 and Secap 2020 — the same machine under two badges |
| Tab media format | Two-sided tractor-hole pinfeed tabs, like classic pin-fed labels |
| Tab media availability | Still stocked at SuppliesForMailers.com, by the case or by the roll |
| Current status at AFM | Not purchased or recommended; supplies support continues for machines already in service |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Duplo DT900 and the Secap 2020 the same machine?
Yes. It is one machine sold under two badges, so parts, tabs and service experience carry across both names.
Can I still get tabs for a DT900 or Secap 2020?
Yes. These run two-sided tractor-hole pinfeed tabs, which are still stocked by the case or by the roll at SuppliesForMailers.com.
How is this different from the tab supply problem on the Rena T-350?
The T-350 and UT-361 use single-line centre pinfeed tab stock, which is no longer obtainable. The DT900 and Secap 2020 use the two-sided format, which is still available.
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