Brother P-touch Label Maker, Prints 1 Font in 6 Sizes & 9 Type Styles, Silver & M-2312PK Tape, 2 Pack, 1/2" Wide Standard Non-Laminated Tape, Black on White, 0.47" x 26.2', 2-Pack

So, while this labeler performs admirably, it is priced below $20 for a reason. The replacement label tapes, which cost nearly $8 each, are where Brother makes money. These automatic margins are set by the printer, and there is no way to change them to make them narrower. As a result, every label you print is ka- You're throwing money down the drain because you're not printing anything. There have been complaints about this online and on their website, with the majority claiming that while some lead tape is required at the start of the label, there is no option to cut the tape narrower at the end. Older models may have had a margins option that allowed for this, but the PT-100 does not. That is no longer the case at the age of 70. There are only two options: Length and 1. Although 2" is the smallest setting available, it still leaves white space after the label. I printed a bunch of Key labels to organize my belongings, and it seemed like a waste of money to cut all that excess. To save on the auto wide margins on each side and reduce my cut waste, I've been doing a few labels at a time with double spacing in between. I can't help but think that this is set up just to make more money on tape. The labeler works fine otherwise; I just wish it didn't waste so much tape!.

Lucy Cordova

| Feb 17, 2021

The next day, the label maker showed up. It appears to function satisfactorily. Except for a few words, I haven't put it to the test. Another brother maker of mine passed away after 15 years. I like that this doesn't require a plug and instead runs on batteries.

Tinsley Livingston

| Mar 16, 2021

For the casual user, this label maker is a complete waste of time. I used to have an older Brother Labeler that worked great for years. Despite the numerous negative reviews, I purchased it, assuming that Brother would have addressed the battery life issue by now. What a shock it was when I had no choice but to set the date and time during the initial setup; this resulted in an AHA! moment! Because the machine must maintain this even when the unit is turned off, this is the source of the battery life issue. I went to Brother Chat and discovered after a long session that there is no way to turn off the date/time, even if you never use it, which I doubt many users do. So, in order for me to print a single label every now and then, I have to re-design the whole thing. Every time I turn the unit on, I must first initialize it; Furthermore, because Brother advises against leaving batteries in for an extended period of time without being used, I'd have to replace the batteries as well during this time period. What a load of nonsense. This date/time issue is an example of techies who don't understand much about the real world and simply add a "feature" to a device because they can. Question for the survey - How many of you have ever thought to yourself, "Gee, I really need to put the date and time on my labels?" "I'm returning this dreck to Kohl's as soon as we get a break in the rain!" There's more, but I'm sure you've gotten the idea - This machine should be avoided at all costs.

Aden Casey

| Jul 07, 2021

If you want to use a touch machine but don't want to deal with batteries, the PT D210 is the way to go. The reviews are accurate; there is no battery life. The small machine, like all P-series machines, produces attractive labels. machines that can be touched If you have a lot of AAA rechargeable batteries on hand, you're in luck; otherwise, the Brother P-2000 is a good choice. Touch PT- Label Maker D210 The generic tape is the way to gobr>tape is the most expensive item.

Louisa Navarro

| Jun 19, 2021

I bought two of these, thinking the first one was defective or a fluke, and I've had the same issue with the second one I bought: Even with brand new batteries, it says the battery is low and turns off while printing. The charge of the batteries has nothing to do with whether or not this device will work. It is acceptable to print 1 every now and then. After two labels, it begins to shut down on its own. I considered purchasing a different model, but the others all appear to use different tapes, resulting in the waste of the tape cartridges I already own. In the future, I'll most likely switch to another brand.

Teresa Brown

| May 15, 2021

It's simple to use and meets all of my requirements. The label backing remover had me skeptical at first, but it worked perfectly. Consider printing multiple labels on one line, separated by 3-inch spaces, if you want to reduce the amount of "wasted" tape. 4 spaces (as shown in the illustration).

Jordan Fernandez

| Jan 05, 2021

The last two died on their own for no apparent reason other than the fact that they were sitting in my desk. Because I had so many tapes to put in it, I went out and bought another. When the new one arrived, it was already turned on. However, when I pressed the print button, the motor started but did not print. The printer's drive wheel would not make contact with the tape, which was discovered. To get the tape to drive through the unit, I now have to place a small object against the drive wheel. My second P- was the victim of this. in addition to touch As a result, there is a clear manufacturing problem. br>br>Because I travel internationally, I won't be able to return it, so once I've used up all of the tape, I'll be switching to a different brand.

Santana Larson

| Dec 31, 2020