Brother PC Connectable Labeling System (PT2730)

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7 x 2.8 inches ; 1.9 pounds

Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.

ASIN: B0047T7JMW

Item model number: PT2730

By : Brother
List Price : ~~$99.99~~
Price : $65.88
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Product Description

The PT-2730 is a professional, desktop labeler that prints using 8, built-in fonts. Adaptable – so it can be used “stand-alone" or connected to a PC or Mac for added functionality. Features a large, graphical display with vivid backlight. Print up to 7 lines of text on each label. Create durable, laminated labels in a variety of colors and sizes – up to 24mm wide. Quickly access over 50 pre-designed Label Collection labels with the touch of a button - or use the convenient, Text Reminder feature to recall frequently used words. Includes AC adapter, software, USB cable, and 24mm starter “TZ" tape. PC Connectable Labeling SystemHardware Features: Sleek, modern design with built-in automatic cutter. Large, 16-character x 3 line graphical display with vivid backlit design for easy viewing. Creates big, bold, durable, laminated labels in a variety of colors and sizes -up to 24mm wide. Powered by included AC adapter or 8 “AA" batteries (not included). Complete kit: Includes AC adapter, P-touch Editor software and drivers, USB cable, 0.94" (24 mm) starter “TZ" laminated tape, User’s ManualSoftware Features: Select from 8 fonts, 10 type styles, and 20 frames. New, built-in Label Collection feature offers more than 50 pre-designed labels for Files, Office Signage, Shipping labels –and more! New Download feature allows access to additional Label Collection files! New Text Reminder feature recalls frequently used words. Prints up to 7 lines of text on each label. Save and print up to 99 of your favorite labelsCarton Contents: PT-2730, AC adapter (AD-24), 0.94" (24 mm) starter “TZ" laminated tape, USB Cable, P-touch®Editor software and drivers, User’s Manual, Two-Year Limited Warranty

Technical Details

Use as stand-alone labeler, or connect to PC or Mac via USB for added functionality

Large, 16-character x 3 line graphical display with vivid backlit design for easy viewing

Creates big, bold, durable laminated labels in a variety of colors and sizes - up to 24mm wide

New, built-in Label Collection feature offers pre-designed labels for Files, Office Signage, Shipping labels - and more!

New Download feature allows access to additional Label Collection files!

Customer Reviews

I've been looking for an electronic labeler for quite some time, and I'm happy I got a chance to review this labeler from Brother. In short, it's quite impressive but might be a bit overkill for home use but would be amazing in the workplace.
Setup and install was a snap. All ou have to do is drop in the starter cartridge and drop the CD into the CD drive. The CD walks you through the install and the device plugs directly into a USB port. It's powered by an AC adapter or 8 AA batteries. Total install time was around 5 minutes.
The P-touch Editor software is pretty straight forward in use. It has a number of built-in templates for addresses, cables, asset management, albums, IDs and more. One of the cool things is that there are templates by "purpose", for example, labeling camera memory cards (CF, SD, etc.) Click the dropdown, and it automatically brings up a template. Even without opening the manual, I was able to start cranking out labels for my camera gear (for starters.) You can add clipart, photos, do text manipulation and make pretty neat labels. I threw in my corporate logo into a label and was able to print out very nice looking and non-smearing labels.
The labeler supports multiple tape widths. The device comes with 24mm/0.94" tape. If you're not sure what tape is in the labeler, the P-touch Editor can check the device and tell you what size tape is in the labeler - that is, if you don't look through the transparent lid on the device that tells you what size you have. Pretty nice.
The software also comes with a fairly good software updater, that not only downloads the latest templates and desktop software, but also updates the firmware for the unit itself.
I've spent a good two hours with the labeler thus far, and have been on a labeling spree around the house. The labeler might be a bit of an overkill for a home user, but for a small office or workplace, it's pretty slick. The device is easy to use - almost foolproof. This labelmaker looks and feels like it means business.

Just about the perfect thing. Battery powered, AC adapter powered, computer attached, or stand-alone; this machine is versatile. You are limited in that you must buy their tapes, but since "P-Touch" seems to be a market leader in labelers, tapes are readily available and encompass a wide variety including weather proof, temporary, etc.
Although there is a learning curve to many of the more advanced features, you can get started making labels right away. I was able to create a template for a number of things we needed put into storage so that with each new label, I could include the template of our identifying information and date, and then customize each item with names and descriptions. Nice.