PT-80 P-Touch Electronic Labeling System
Brother
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This labelmaker makes great labels, once you figure out how to type the letters in. I read the directions over and over, but never saw how to begin a new label. Suddenly the letters appeared on the screen, but I don't how know I got them to show up. Also, refills are expensive.
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I previously had a PT-65 labeler; I'm replacing it with this new unit. It's lighter and still has all of the same functions as far as I can tell. A few menu options have been changed (all symbols are now behind a menu) and the key placement is much better (e.g. shift keys). It works well for simple labels and they are easy to read on the white tape. Cutter works well.
The fact that it uses less batteries is great (4 AAA); though I don't know how long they'll last compared to the 6 AA the PT-65 used. Also has a bigger display than the other unit making it easier to type longer labels.
I can't really notice much of a difference with the lower DPI rating.
Overall, if you can find a good deal on tape online, you really can't go wrong with this unit for simple labeling needs.
The fact that it uses less batteries is great (4 AAA); though I don't know how long they'll last compared to the 6 AA the PT-65 used. Also has a bigger display than the other unit making it easier to type longer labels.
I can't really notice much of a difference with the lower DPI rating.
Overall, if you can find a good deal on tape online, you really can't go wrong with this unit for simple labeling needs.
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The Good
1) Execellent product, the labels stick on to almost anything and they will stay on and legible for years. (I borrowed one of these 2 years ago to label a set of keys and the labels are still perfect)
2) The machine is easy to use and has many options for size, fonts and other effects.
3) The roll of labels that you get with the Machine will probably be all you ever need, I was able to do all my labeling for a multitude of power adapters, my home theater system wiring, all my house keys, computer network system etc. and still have half of the roll left.
The Bad
1) The excessive Lead in and Lead out space before the text wastes a ton of label tape.
2) Peeling the labels apart can be a chore if you have no finger nails.
3) Wierd bug in the software that sometimes you turn the unit on and it says battery power is Low, even though you just put in new batteries. Just Turn Off and On again and the message goes away.
1) Execellent product, the labels stick on to almost anything and they will stay on and legible for years. (I borrowed one of these 2 years ago to label a set of keys and the labels are still perfect)
2) The machine is easy to use and has many options for size, fonts and other effects.
3) The roll of labels that you get with the Machine will probably be all you ever need, I was able to do all my labeling for a multitude of power adapters, my home theater system wiring, all my house keys, computer network system etc. and still have half of the roll left.
The Bad
1) The excessive Lead in and Lead out space before the text wastes a ton of label tape.
2) Peeling the labels apart can be a chore if you have no finger nails.
3) Wierd bug in the software that sometimes you turn the unit on and it says battery power is Low, even though you just put in new batteries. Just Turn Off and On again and the message goes away.
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I just made all the wiring work in my truck and this product is essential for labeling each wire, the arrow symbols are just great to place the way the AC is flow on.
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This is a great label maker. The labels are bold and do not smear. it is super simple to use. Only complaint is that the backing is difficult to get off the label. I have not been very successful doing it the way the instructions show. Maybe long fingernails would help?
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Unless you enjoy wasting your money on the wider "TZ" refill tape, this one is nearly the same as the PT-1280, but the "M" refill tape (used by this model) is at or below half the cost for refill tape, and it has all the same printing features as far as I have seen. I have used the PT-80 regularly at work and bought the PT-1280 for home use, which was a waste of my money).
I bought the more expensive one (PT-1280) for home because the TZ tape comes in 3/4" and 1" widths for more printing options; however that model does not fit the larger widths, maximum is 1/2", so don't waste your money on that one. This PT-80 is the best for the money unless you enjoy wasting an incredible amount on the consumable refill tape.
I bought the more expensive one (PT-1280) for home because the TZ tape comes in 3/4" and 1" widths for more printing options; however that model does not fit the larger widths, maximum is 1/2", so don't waste your money on that one. This PT-80 is the best for the money unless you enjoy wasting an incredible amount on the consumable refill tape.
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I've used everything from the cheap, clunky, squeezy, plastic label maker to the over $100.00 versions packed in their own padded suitcases. All I know is that this little label maker is fast, reliable, has every option I need, is easy to figure out, and makes perfect labels every time. They stick like they are supposed to, and they peel off without a trace when you want them to. The wide variety of fonts, styles, etc. are more than enough for my needs. It even prints two lines of text if you want it to. I'll never use all the features. The labels are easy to peel apart using the little slot tool, and so what if there is a margin on both sides of the label? That's the way these things work! Even the executive, overpriced versions do that. Yes, the replacement cartridges are expensive, but they are on all these things.
Hey - you want cheap? Go get a hand-numbing plastic twirling squeezy thing at a dollar discount store. I'll keep this one, thank you very much.
Hey - you want cheap? Go get a hand-numbing plastic twirling squeezy thing at a dollar discount store. I'll keep this one, thank you very much.
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I'm very happy with my labeler. I don't know how I live without it all these years. This model is very easy to use, I found out my thumbs are quite coordinated, as I seem to use my thumbs for typing and to change the options. As far as the battery issue goes, the battery prompt came up during the first two full rolls of tape, and the batteries never actually died (It doesn't come with batteries, so I used a couple used ones). I turn it off after each label, which is simply the touch of a button. When you power it back up, theres no waiting, it continues just where you left over, immediately. I wish the tape rolls were less expensive at $10 each. However, the first couple days, I went through 2 rolls like nothing. Now a month later, I'm still on my third roll. Once the house and office were labeled, it's just a matter of labeling here and there, and roll lasts quite a while. I was only able to find this brand roll at Office Max, Kmart and Walmart didn't carry them. Overall, the product was
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For the price, this labeler exceeded my expectations. My main concern was having the ability to print different font sizes and having labels that stick. This met both those needs.
Not the fastest printing labeler in the world, but I didn't need speed.
Not the fastest printing labeler in the world, but I didn't need speed.
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This label maker works really well. Here are the pros:
1) Can change style of text (bold, shadow etc)
2) M tapes are very cheap compared to other Brother series of tapes
3) You can print on two lines (so say your name and phone number) but the text is fairly small - good for labeling personal property
4) Very easy to use - I never looked at the manual
Cons:
1) Uses a bit of extra tape on the ends
2) Only 2 lines max
3) Tapes only come in 1/2 and 3/8 inch widths.
1) Can change style of text (bold, shadow etc)
2) M tapes are very cheap compared to other Brother series of tapes
3) You can print on two lines (so say your name and phone number) but the text is fairly small - good for labeling personal property
4) Very easy to use - I never looked at the manual
Cons:
1) Uses a bit of extra tape on the ends
2) Only 2 lines max
3) Tapes only come in 1/2 and 3/8 inch widths.
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I've been going through a phase lately where I'm trying to organize the clutter around my house... I'm just tired of the mess. One of the main reasons why I wanted a label maker was because of the tangle of cords associated with my home theater system. With power cords for two game consoles, cable box, TV, DVD player, a Roku SoundBridge and a wireless bridge all plugged into the same power strip it was nearly impossible to figure out what I was unplugging at any given time. Same went for the A/V cables connecting everything. I made double-copy labels and folded one in half around every cable to make an easy-to-read tag, so now I know what every one is for without having to trace a wire from one end to the other through the rat's nest of wires behind the entertainment center.
I also used it to label all the boxes and Rubbermaid bins full of stuff in the attic storage space, and labeled some more plastic storage bins in a few closets.
The PT-80 features a full QWERTY-style keyboard
I also used it to label all the boxes and Rubbermaid bins full of stuff in the attic storage space, and labeled some more plastic storage bins in a few closets.
The PT-80 features a full QWERTY-style keyboard
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I am a very organized person, and I wanted to streamline the look of my filing systems. Martha Stewart recommended the Brother P Touch on her shows many times, and I figured I'd give it a try.
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* Sucks up battery life like crazy. I attempted to use NEW yet out-of-the-package AAA batteries (expiration 2009) and the machine would stop printing and power off. You MUST use extremely new/fresh batteries, but really, I suggest that you take this opportunity to buy yourself a battery recharger with several rechargeable batteries if you are going to use this product. I also think an upgrade to this product would be the ability to operate it two ways : with batteries AND electric power source.
*There is a little piece of paper included somewhere in the packet that is very easy to miss, but is crucial to its operation. It is of a diagram which shows you that you must first REMOVE A PIECE OF THIN FOAM from the machine before installing the tape. This is
Here are some thoughts and comments:
* Sucks up battery life like crazy. I attempted to use NEW yet out-of-the-package AAA batteries (expiration 2009) and the machine would stop printing and power off. You MUST use extremely new/fresh batteries, but really, I suggest that you take this opportunity to buy yourself a battery recharger with several rechargeable batteries if you are going to use this product. I also think an upgrade to this product would be the ability to operate it two ways : with batteries AND electric power source.
*There is a little piece of paper included somewhere in the packet that is very easy to miss, but is crucial to its operation. It is of a diagram which shows you that you must first REMOVE A PIECE OF THIN FOAM from the machine before installing the tape. This is
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The layout of the keyboard really makes it easy to use this device. I find myself looking for things to label. It's great. I love the built in feature that facilitates removing the backing from the label. It works brilliantly. The only thing I wish were different is that it does waste a decent amount of tape before and after the printed text. Small issue and doesn't diminish my overall impression of the unit.
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I am organizing my files both at home, and now at work. For the last two weeks, at home, I've been using my Brother PT-65. It is very intuitive to use, the buttons are laid out logically. It is basically designed so well that anything you want to do can be figured out intuitively, without having to look for the manual, or even think about it.
Now, at work I've gotten a PT-80 (I ordered the PT-65, but the office supply store sent this one as a equivalent) All I can say is, if this is the newer model in the M-tape line, this is certainly a downgrade.
First of all, the numbers have been printed not directly above their keys, but above and to the right. Notice the '1' is almost equally between the 'Q' and the 'W'. This causes unnecessary delay constantly having to think, "pick the key to the left of the number." Secondly, there are no dedicated function keys like on the PT-65. On that one, you simply hold the code button, and the size button, and you change size. On the PT-80, you
Now, at work I've gotten a PT-80 (I ordered the PT-65, but the office supply store sent this one as a equivalent) All I can say is, if this is the newer model in the M-tape line, this is certainly a downgrade.
First of all, the numbers have been printed not directly above their keys, but above and to the right. Notice the '1' is almost equally between the 'Q' and the 'W'. This causes unnecessary delay constantly having to think, "pick the key to the left of the number." Secondly, there are no dedicated function keys like on the PT-65. On that one, you simply hold the code button, and the size button, and you change size. On the PT-80, you
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This is a nice labeler if your needs are not constant and your needs are items close at hand. The typeface/font is about 1/2" tall which is fine for file folders or other items on a shelf. If you want a labeler for items/boxes that will go in stacks or on a high shelf, unless you have 10-20 vision, you will probably need a larger labeler machine.
I'm not sure what the other reviewer was talking about in discussing "waste." It seems pretty straightforward. You type on the QWERTY keyboard and you press the PRINT button. The label comes up, you use the built in "cutter" button on the left and the label is cut. There is maybe 1/2" "lead" on the front and back of your letters - looks reasonably attractive to have a little white space front and back - hardly seems excessive. Certainly some people might want to trim it back some more but hardly a deal breaker.
What's also nice is that the user interface is actually well designed. The ON button is clearly marked. After a short setup (less than
I'm not sure what the other reviewer was talking about in discussing "waste." It seems pretty straightforward. You type on the QWERTY keyboard and you press the PRINT button. The label comes up, you use the built in "cutter" button on the left and the label is cut. There is maybe 1/2" "lead" on the front and back of your letters - looks reasonably attractive to have a little white space front and back - hardly seems excessive. Certainly some people might want to trim it back some more but hardly a deal breaker.
What's also nice is that the user interface is actually well designed. The ON button is clearly marked. After a short setup (less than
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For the price, I wasn't expecting a top of the line labeler. BUT, I also did not expect the product to break after 2 uses! Maybe I just got a defective one, but let me tell you, mine broke.
Maybe you do get what you pay for.
Maybe you do get what you pay for.
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This is a pretty decent label maker if you get it at a good price. The biggest problems I see is the device for removing the label backing and the wasted tape. Removing the backing involves putting the label in a small slot and quickly pulling it out to get the ends to separate so that one can then peel the label from it's backing. After using the initial roll of label tape, which is one half the amount of a regular roll (13' versus 26') it seemed the labels wouldn't separate. I don't know if it's a tape problem or the device for separating the labels just sort of wears down. Because you must put about 1/2" of tape into this slot, they have to keep the ends of the tape - before and after the printed matter about 1/2" long. If you make short labels you end up wasting half your printer tape. I may take this thing back. It appears the whole concept of removing the tape was a rushed afterthought.
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Brother follows its successful tradition of cheap but effective personal label maker. PT-80 is a new label maker following the footsteps of highly regarded PT-65. This model features three updates over PT-65. You require only 4 AAA batteries. The LCD accommodates more characters and the addition of a compressed font. The downside is that the resolution decreases from 240 to 230 DPI. The 10 DPI resolution decrease does not affect the quality of the print. The problem of excess labels on either side of the printed part remains. Overall, it is a great personal labelmaker.
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I just picked this label printer up (at Office Depot, since it was on special at nearly half the current amazon price) and am very pleased with the purchase.
The device is very light weight, using just 4 AAA batteries (not included).
I felt that the standard QWERTY keyboard was a plus over the ABC keyboards that the Dymo label printers use (this is personal preference -- some people may be more comfortable with the latter).
The device has several built in preset label sizes, to accomodate the spines of VHS/DVD, MiniDV, File tabs and Dividers (though this does 'waste' the label tape, causing the user to have to restock sooner).
The device comes with a single spool of Black on White -- the instructions indicate 26.2", though the product description here on Amazon states this means 26' of tape.
There is just 1 font, however labels can be printer either horizontally (the default for most people) or vertically. IN addition, you can 'stretch' it to 2x width or 1/2x width. A handful
The device is very light weight, using just 4 AAA batteries (not included).
I felt that the standard QWERTY keyboard was a plus over the ABC keyboards that the Dymo label printers use (this is personal preference -- some people may be more comfortable with the latter).
The device has several built in preset label sizes, to accomodate the spines of VHS/DVD, MiniDV, File tabs and Dividers (though this does 'waste' the label tape, causing the user to have to restock sooner).
The device comes with a single spool of Black on White -- the instructions indicate 26.2", though the product description here on Amazon states this means 26' of tape.
There is just 1 font, however labels can be printer either horizontally (the default for most people) or vertically. IN addition, you can 'stretch' it to 2x width or 1/2x width. A handful
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