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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
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Eats Batteries - get one with a power cord
I wanted to reiterate that this thing *EATS* batteries. I thought I could combat this flaw with rechargeable batteries, but in the end it didn't work out. You end up getting stuck with a dead device while you wait for 6 hours for your batteries to recharge (Rechargeable batteries still loose their charge when they are not being used). I'm not saying you can't manage your battery usage and make this device work for you, but I will say that I don't have the time to worry if the batteries in my labeler are up to the task.
Eventually I had an engineering buddy solder a power cord to the device so I wouldn't have to worry about the batteries anymore. Yes it's a hack, but it was cheaper than buying another labeler. If you're already looking to buy a $20/30 dollar labeler, I'd recommend getting one with an optional power cord.
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cheap up front, expensive in the long run
I bought this labeling device to organize my laboratory, because it was on sale, inexpensive, and looked straightforward to use. I've since had to buy 15 refill label tape cartridges which have wound up costing me an additional >$225. The machine has an enticingly low price; the company makes up the difference with the expensive tape. Also, the machine automatically puts a buffer of ~1/2 inch of tape on either side of each label that you print, which means that you are automatically wasting a ton of tape for each label - I haven't found any way to change the default settings so that I use less tape per label.
Like other customers, I've encountered the short battery life problem. However, this is less of an issue for me because I have just dedicated four rechargeables to the task of running the Brother.
In summary, I would love to give this device a higher rating because of its ease of use. But if you plan to do a lot of labeling, I think that in the long run you might find a cheaper solution if you buy a more expensive labeler at the outset - one that charges less for replacement tape cartridges.
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Nice little labeler
Nothing fancy, but it seems to work really well thus far. I haven't tried doing anything extraordinary with it, but it does create nice little labels. =:)
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Great Basic Labeler, But Power Hungry
The "Brother PT-80 P-touch Electronic Labeling System " is a very inexpensive and easy to use labeler. We bought this when it was in the "Lightning Deals", so got it for a very a good price indeed.
Pros:
Solid construction
Easy to use
Easy to get consumables (label cartridges)
Cons:
Eats batteries
No AC adapter
Over all, highly recommend for household/light usage.
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great gift
we have just loved having this for scrapbooking and also for putting our names in all our summer reading.
