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Brother PT1290 Home and Office Labeler
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Price:
$39.99
$24.95*
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| Part No: | B002KT1ZX0 |
| Manufacturer: | Brother |
| MFG Part: | PT-1290 |
| Customer Rating: | 4.0 / 5.0 |
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- Easy-view, 15-character LCD display
- Handheld design with Typewriter style keyboard
- Uses laminated TZ series tapes up to 1/2 inch wide
Electronic Labeling System
| Makes nice labels | 2010-06-16 | 5 / 5 |
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I am just getting started with this. I thought I could pick it up and start making labels, but I learned I need to read the instructions several times. There has been a learning curve for me.
I want to use a left-over power adapter from another device. It took a while, but I finally found the requirements: 9 VDC, 1.6 Amp, center point negative.
I had trouble peeling the backing from the new label until I noticed the backing is slitted lengthwise. Gently fold the new label toward the side with the writing. The slit in the backing will open a little. Peel off the two halves.
I want to get some white on black tape to use for restoring letters on some computer keyboards. |
| Great machine - works well but takes 6 triple A batteries | 2010-06-08 | 4 / 5 |
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| I really have had great experience with this device. My only complaint is that it takes 6 AAA batteries to power something so basic which seems a bit crazy. Other than that, it is a great value and has worked well so far. |
| meh.. older models were better | 2010-05-24 | 3 / 5 |
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Since these were $10 almost-giveaways from Staples at Christmas, I picked up one. I've used the older model for years. The only complaint I had (and STILL have) is that these waste tape - the margins CANNOT be reduced below an inch, thus wasting a lot of expensive tape. Beyond this annoying feature, this model has no means of clearing the label, except by backspacing one letter at a time. The instructions say you can clear the whole line, but not in reality -much the way they say you can trim margins, but actually can't). I think they've tried to add too many features in a base model, and should just stick to a plain Jane model.
Nonetheless, I still use these constantly at work and home, despite their highly wasteful nature.
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| Nice and Inexpensive | 2010-05-19 | 5 / 5 |
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| Haven't figured out all of the features yet, but this is a great little tool for the price. Very pleased with the quality of this unit. Laminated labels are easy to peal and stick very well. I look forward to finding things that need to be labeled. |
| Great labeler but devours batteries! | 2010-04-14 | 3 / 5 |
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I was desperate for a labeler, and purchased this at my local OfficeMax. It's a great labeler, looks great on my desk, functions great (without reading the manual!) but after just a couple days use, I needed to replace the batteries. If you get this labeler, get an AC adapter as well. Only other down-side is that cartridges are pricey.
June 2010 Update: Purchased this in April - I don't do a lot of labeling, but have replaced label cartridges twice and batteries 3x. Still think it's a good labeler but invest in the plug-in charger and plan to go through cartridges fairly frequently. |
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