Brother PC-Connectable Simply Professional Desktop Labeling System, 26.2' (8m) Tape Length, 10mm/sec Print Speed, 180 dpi Print Resolution

SKU: BRPT2730

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2022-03-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

P-touch

It's been a long time since I had this unit and I have never had any problem with it. It has done everything that I need

EDavison

2015-05-30T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The right tool for the job

I first learned of the PT-2730 when it was strongly recommended by David Allen, author of Getting Things Done, for the job of labelling file folders clearly and efficiently. Two years later, it has been getting the job done flawlessly and easily ever since. My only gripe is a small problem changing between tape cutting modes, apparently due to software design. All in all, this is a great device!

DaveMc

2015-03-31T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent utility

This really did the job when I undertook to reorganize and label my garage and toolboxes. Flexible, fast and reliable.

VLAD2286

2015-03-28T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Equipment

This unit does everything I was looking for in a label system. The price was right and the quality is perfect. The verity of tapes available is everything you can need. The computer interface works very well and simplifies the making of labels. It also adds graphics for all your needs.

HomeOffice77

2015-02-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The PT-2730 labeler is very easy and fun to use. I would like to see more templates to choose from, but it is quite easy to create my own. The assortment of tape widths and colors is great.

MinnesotaMidget

2015-01-25T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this labeler

I've owned other Brother labelers, but this is my favorite. It's easy to use with lots of options. Love it!

grobb53

2014-08-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great label printer

Excellent long lasting labels from a very efficient and easy to use printer.

rjpdj

2014-07-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good

It does what it is suppose to do. Easy and reliable, so far. I had it only 3 months.

rhfjr

2013-07-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I Like

I like it. But have not found out what all it will do yet.

billL

2013-07-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

BROTHER PRODUCTS ARE GREAT!!

ANYTHING I EVER PURCHASED FROM BROTHER HAS BEEN GREAT!! I'M NOT ABLE TO USE MY PRODUCT UNTIL I CAN AFFORD TO BUY SOME MORE TAPE!! I THINK SOME OF THE TAPS ARE A LITTLE PRICEY, BESIDES THAT, I'M HAPPY WITH MY PRODUCT!!

BLESSED

2013-07-16T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Fun toy

I was able to add a picture of myself to a label, that was using the computer interface. It has a lot of potential, the iterface could use a little twicking. I do get a little concerned about how much tape I might use playing with it. Beware it put batteries in it for memory reasons, read the directions for this concern. You will be showing off coffee mugs you have put labels on.

ACheshireCat

2013-06-16T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Waste of tape

We like our P-Touch and its many features including the ability to use it with or without our computer. Wish your software was more user friendly and would work with my Linux operating system. P-Touch's most costly and annoying feature is the waste of the expensive tape when printing a single label.

CJLM

2013-04-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Purchase

I have used PT machines for a number of years. I like this unit because it is the easiest to use that I have owned. Cartridges are easily changed and the product is consist.

MikeTheTeacher

2013-03-30T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Desktop labeling: best office machine ever!

This machine is very easy to use and makes your office so much neater! Every office should have one.

Feeo7

2013-02-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Well pleased

I have had the Brother PT-2730 since July 2012 and make occasional use of it. It is easy to use both when disconnected from my PC and when connected. I found a variety of uses from labeling tool chest drawers, parts holders, file folders, cables, electrical plugs, and various items. My experience previously had been with other Brother labelers used at work in the IT department to label network cables and various hardware items.

dcartwr

2013-02-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product but......

Great product and I use it a lot. However it is an irritation that it wastes so much tape. Either the machine cuts a section off before printing or I must cut it off before applying the label. Wastes too much of the over priced tape. Should be adjustable. But I continue to use it a lot so I doubt anything will change. I recommend it frequently with that caveat.

FromanAbe

2013-02-20T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent Machine

This is and ecellent printer and i really like the PC connectability . The software is also very good. The only dislike is the wasted tape at the beginning of the tape printout. Apparently many other people have the same complaint. One work around is to do chain printing.

Victor

2013-02-12T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Waste of label tape even when you make the labels with short border. ( waste bland piece at start up . Can not view label very well before printing. Can not save and name label what you want it to be. ( Have to use no#1, no#2 ) I believe you could make it user friendly by using some computer language and standard computer functions. It prints a nice label

Butch21

2013-02-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

PT-2730 Labeling System

I got this before Christmas to help me get organized, and it is doing WAY more than I ever imagined! I have several different widths of the tapes, so am able to label just about anything! It is very easy to use, both stand alone and connected to my computer. If you want a nice labeling system, you can't go wrong with this one!!!

TexSuz

2013-02-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

PT-2730

Replaces my older Brother P-Touch which was not Windows 8 compatible...this is excellent, has a better label selection & is more "user friendly" as far as software is concerned. Highly recommended!

teepee

2013-01-29T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

exactly what i need

Easy to use..Exactly what i need for my project...A1+

carlcarln

2013-01-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

So easy

This label meker is so easy to use, we'll worth the money!

Irish

2012-12-07T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Quite Handy

This is a great label maker for the IT Professional. It comes in handy for keeping things neat and tidy. Easy enough to use as a stand alone unit, but even better when hooked up to your computer.

WJames

2012-12-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it

This is the best thing ever! I love that you can connect to your pc and type out your labels with the font and size you want!!!

Cookie108

2012-12-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Labeler

I've owned the labeler just a few weeks, but its been great so far.

JimHD

2012-12-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great product

have always wanted to get a label maker, finally broke down and did. Use it at home and work also. I'm an electrician and it comes in very handy for my line of work.

signman

2012-12-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic Labeling System

My PT-2730 has been most useful and practical for everything that needs a label. I have labelled all the remote controls that are in everyone's bedrooms as some controls have a different setting for turning on or off; then there are the usb cords for different electronics that needed labelling and identifying games as to which kid they belong to, etc. etc.

CynD

2012-12-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

It Was A Great Purchase For My Business

I really do love my Brother Labeling machine as I am very happy that I made a right decision to purchase this machine.

BGL1808

2012-12-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

EASY TO USE

Great product and straight forward software. Have used the P-Touch's for many years. Great addition.

RickyL

2012-12-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product works as well and is extremely easy to operate.

mpsi

Brother PC-Connectable Simply Professional Desktop Labeling System Specifications

  • Tape Sizes

    3.5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 18mm, 24mm

  • Tape Length

    26.2' (8m)

  • Tape Technology

    Thermal Transfer

  • Tape Types

    Standard Laminated, Flexible ID, Extra Strength Adhesive, Non-Laminated Iron-on Fabric, Acid Free

  • LCD Display

    16-char. x 3 line Graphical Display with Backlight

  • Backlight

    Yes

  • Maximum Print Resolution

    180 dpi

  • Maximum Print Speed

    10 mm/sec

  • Keyboard

    QWERTY

  • Cutter

    Auto

  • Batteries

    8 AA Alkaline (optional)

  • AC Adapter

    AD-24 (included)

  • Interface

    USB (Version 2.0 Full Speed)

  • Number of Fonts

    8

  • Font Styles

    Helsinki, Brussels, US, Florida, Belgium, San Diego, Los Angeles, Calgary

  • Point Sizes

    8 (Auto, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 42 and 48 pt.)

  • Number of Styles

    10

  • Built-in Symbols

    253

  • Types of Styles

    Normal, Bold, Outline, Shadow, Solid, Italic, Italic Bold, Italic Outline, Italic Shadow, Italic Solid, plus Vertical

  • Max. Print Height

    18.0 mm

  • Maximum Print Lines

    7

  • Multi-Block

    Yes (Max. 5 blocks)

  • Label Length Setting

    Auto / 30mm - 300mm

  • Auto Incrementation

    Alpha / numeric

  • Horizontal Alignment

    Left, Center, Right, Justified

  • Vertical Printing

    Yes

  • Mirror Printing

    Yes

  • Text Framing/Fill Pattern

    17 Frames / 3 Fill Patterns

  • Multi-copy Print

    Up to 99 copies

  • Memory

    2,800 characters (99 areas)

  • Date/Time Stamp

    Yes

  • Built-in Designs/Templates

    55 Label Collection designs

  • Auto Formats

    42 (including Block Layouts)

  • Barcoding

    Yes

  • Barcodes (Stand-alone mode)

    CODE39, CODE128, EAN-8, EAN-13, GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128), UPC-A, UPC-E, I-2/5 (ITF), CODABAR

  • Barcodes (connected to computer)

    CODE39, UPC-A, UPC-E, ITF (1-2/5), EAN-8, EAN-13, GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128), CODE128, CODABAR, POSTNET, GS1 DataBar (RSS), QR Code, PDF417, Data Matrix, Laser Bar Code, ISBN-2 (EAN13 AddOn2), ISBN-5 (EAN13 AddOn5)

  • Operating System

    Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7; Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.8.x

  • PC Available hard disk space

    70MB

  • Mac Available hard disk space

    100MB

  • PC Minimum RAM memory

    Windows XP (128MB or more); Windows Vista (512MB or more); Windows 7 (1GB/32-bit) (2GB/64-bit)

  • Mac Minimum RAM memory

    Mac OS X 10.4.11 (256MB or more); Mac OS X 10.5.x. (512MB or more); Mac OS X 10.6 (1GB or more)

  • Dimensions

    Housing: 7.0 x 9.4 x 2.8" / 17.78 x 23.87 x 7.11cm

  • Weight

    Housing: 1.9 lbs / 0.86 kg (without batteries)

  • UPC Code

    012502626558

About Brother PC-Connectable Simply Professional Desktop Labeling System

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PT-2730 Label Printer

By PhilW100

This Printer is awesome. Software works very well both on Mac and PC. The only issue I have is the wasted 1/2 inch cut between each label. You can turn off if you print multiple labels at once, but I find my self doing one label at a time. Excel interface is very easy to setup and import a list of labels. I like it so much I bought a second one for home.

Major improvement

By ocd1

'Had been using a Brother PT-320 for about 15 years & saw this on sale at a local office supply store (while pricing replacement tapes. Considering that it included a 1" starter tape & an AC adapter (the 320 didn't), it was a great buy! The 320 worked fine, but with the various shift & function keys; fairly complicated setup each time; & small, unlit, difficult-to-read, one-line screen; it was cumbersome to use. Enter the 2370 with a large, bright screen; computer-like keyboard; & interconne...

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The Brother PC-Connectable Simply Professional Desktop Labeling System is designed for busy office professionals. This feature packed desktop labeler can be used "stand-alone" for desktop labeling or connected to a PC or Mac for added functionality. The included AC adapter ensures that your labeling can be done at a moment's notice.

It creates durable, laminated labels for indoor or outdoor use in a variety of colors and sizes - up to 24mm wide - using one of 8 fonts, 17 framing options, 10 type styles or an array of symbols.

This advanced PC-connectable desktop labeling system features a sleek, modern design with automatic tape cutter and a large, graphical display with vivid backlight for easy viewing. Print up to 7 lines of text on each label - even preview labels before printing. Store up to 99 labels to memory, or automatically print labels displaying the Time & Date.

Quickly access over 50 pre-formatted Label Collection designs for Files, Office Signage and Shipping Labels with the touch of a button - or use the convenient, Text Reminder feature to recall frequently printed words. Even use the new Download Feature to access additional Label Collection layouts.

Brother PC-Connectable Simply Professional Desktop Labeling System Features

  • 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
  • New Text Reminder feature recalls frequently printed words - making label creation quick and easy
  • Prints up to 7 lines of text on each label
  • Select from 8 fonts, 10 type styles and 17 frames
  • Save and print up to 99 of your favorite labels
  • Sleek, modern design with built-in automatic cutter

What's in the box:

  • Brother Label Maker
  • 0.94" (24 mm) x 13.1' (4m) Black on White Laminated "TZ" Starter Tape
  • AC Adapter
  • USB Cable
  • Software Bundle
  • User's Manual
  • Brother 2 Years Limited Warranty