Brother P-Touch EDGE PT-E500 Industrial Handheld Thermal Transfer Label Maker Tool with Auto Cutter and Computer Connectivity, 180dpi, 30mm/sec Speed

SKU: BRPTE500

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2022-04-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Industrial label maker

Very nice label maker, beautiful case to keep all attachments. I love it

Harry C.

2020-11-24T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great features, would be better w/ half-cut option

Tried the PTE550W and found the chain/half-cut option very useful. Can this feature be enabled on the PTE500 please?

DonN

2018-02-10T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Label Hogger

I can't help but notice every time how much tape it wastes simply by the way it is designed. I suppose that's one way how Brother makes their money but really it's quite over the board and labels are definitely not cheap. Other than that, I like its features and the build. Battery life has been good so far.

NetEngr7

2017-03-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great labeling tool!

I bought this labeling tool primarily for labeling cables and also to print barcodes. I love it. I can connect it to my laptop using the supplied USB cable and then design labels using the Brother P-Touch software, or I can use it as a handheld labelmaker and type in the labels on the device itself. The battery is long lasting. The laminated tape is high quality. And I love the look and feel of the hard carrying case it came in. What a great product!

grcahiker

2016-01-26T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Better than expected

So far, so good for our PT-E500. The unit is larger and heavier than first expected, but it works well and seems like it will be durable. The best attribute is that it's pretty user friendly. The included software is easy to learn and we have been able to load 100's sku's for use at customer locations. The extra strength adhesive laminated tape is very good also.

VMIspecialist

2015-04-07T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

My Brother PT E500 labeling Printer

I got my brother PT E500 last March 28, 2015, straight from the box; I installed the lithium battery and the 6mm tape that came with it. I was able to make my first label the first time. It’s very straight forward, just press the labeling style button you need and follow the on-screen-instruction, and you get the label you need. The text looks great! One thing I’m not so happy about is, every time you print the machine will first cutout 24mm length of blank tape, almost an inch is wasted. When connected to a PC using USB cable, the printer will continuously spill out blank tape, to stop you need to press off button, this may be a problem on the PT editors’ software and driver. I’m hoping Brother will can come-up with software patch to solve this issue. Overall these brother printer works grate on job site.

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Brother PT-E500 Specifications

  • Ptouch: Software

    Includes P-touch Editor v5.1 Label Design & Print Software with Cable Labeling Wizard

  • Hardware: Model Type

    Industrial Handheld

  • Hardware: Tape Family

    HGe, TZe, HSe

  • Hardware: Tape Sizes

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

  • Hardware: Tape Length

    26.25' / 8m

  • Hardware: Tape Technology

    Laminating Thermal Transfer

  • Hardware: Tape Types

    Standard Adhesive
    Extra-Strength Adhesive
    Flexible ID Tape
    Heat Shrink Tube
    Tamper-Evident
    Iron-On Fabric
    Acid-Free

  • Hardware: LCD Display

    Large Backlit LCD (15 Characters x2 Lines)

  • Hardware: Backlight

    Yes

  • Hardware: Max.Print Resolution

    180dpi

  • Hardware: Maximum Print Speed

    Up to 30mm/sec (AC Adapter)
    Up to 20mm/sec (Battery)

  • Hardware: Keyboard

    QWERTY with Rubber Keys

  • Hardware: Cutter

    Fully Automatic

  • Hardware: Batteries

    Includes Long Life Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack (BA-E001)

  • Hardware: Operation Mode

    Standalone, Download Standalone, Print From Computer

  • Hardware: Printer Emulation

    Raster Graphics

  • Hardware: Power Switch

    Soft Rubber Key

  • Hardware: Power Supply

    External AC Adapter & Internal Li-ion Battery Standard, Internal AA Size Alkaline Battery (Optional)

  • Hardware: AC Adapter

    Included (AD-E001)

  • Hardware: Preview Key

    Yes, WYSIWYG Graphic Display

  • Hardware: Interface

    USB (Mini)

  • Software: Microsoft Word/Excel Add-ins

    Yes.

  • Software: Microsoft Word/Outlook

    Yes

  • Software: Auto Power Off

    Yes

  • Software: Number of Fonts

    14 (Helsinki, Brussels, US, Los Angeles, San Diego, Florida, Calgary, Belgium, Atlanta, Adams, Brunei, Sofia, Germany, Letter Gothic)

  • Software: Fonts

    10 (Normal, Bold, Outline,Shadow, Italic, Italic Bold, Italic Outline, Italic Shadow, Italic Solid)

  • Software: Font Sizes

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

  • Software: No. of Font Styles

    10 (Normal, Bold, Outline,Shadow, Italic, Italic Bold, Italic Outline, Italic Shadow, Italic Solid)

  • Software: Built-in Symbols

    384 Industrial Symbols

  • Software: Font Styles

    10 (Normal, Bold, Outline,Shadow, Italic, Italic Bold, Italic Outline, Italic Shadow, Italic Solid)

  • Software: Max. Print Height

    18mm

  • Software: Maximum Print Lines

    Up to 7 Lines Standalone, Download Templates with Multiple Lines

  • Software: Multi-Block

    Up to 99 Blocks

  • Software: Label Length Setting

    Auto, 25mm to 999mm (Label Type Setting)

  • Software: Auto Incrementation

    Standard & Advanced Serialization Methods

  • Software: Auto Numbering

    Yes

  • Software: Horizontal Alignment

    Center, Left, Right, Justified

  • Software: Vertical Printing

    Yes

  • Software: Mirror Printing

    No

  • Software: Rotate Printing

    Input & Rotate Line by Line, Rotate & Repeat

  • Software: Text Insert

    Yes

  • Software: Text Framing

    6 Frames

  • Software: Fill Patterns

    No Fill Patterns

  • Software: Multi-copy Print

    Up to 99 Copies

  • Software: Memory

    Up to 99 Files or Up to 18297 Characters, Up to 6MB Downloadable Templates/Databases/Images

  • Software: Memory for Transferred Data

    Up to 6MB Downloadable Templates/Databases/Images (Number)

  • Software: Favorite Key

    No

  • Software: Date/Time Stamp

    No

  • Software: Snapper

    Yes

  • Software: Download data to unit

    Download Templates, Databases & Images

  • Software: Built-in Designs/Templates

    Download Custom Designs/Templates & Built-In (General, Faceplates, Cable Wrap, Cable Flag, Heat Shrink, Patch Panel, Punch Block)

  • Software: Download templates

    Yes (from Brother Cloud)

  • Software: Auto Formats

    General
    Faceplates
    Cable Wrap
    Cable Flag
    Heat Shrink
    Patch Panel
    Punch Block

  • Software: Database Printing

    Print From Database On Computer or Download Database & Print Standalone

  • Software: Database File Compatibility

    MSDE/SQL Server, MS Access (*.accdb, *.mdb), MS Excel (*.xlsx, *.xls), Text (*.csv, *.txt)

  • Software: Internal Fonts

    14 (Helsinki, Brussels, US, Los Angeles, San Diego, Florida, Calgary, Belgium, Atlanta, Adams, Brunei, Sofia, Germany, Letter Gothic)

  • Software: Internal Font Sizes

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

  • Software: Internal Font Styles

    10 (Normal, Bold, Outline,Shadow, Italic, Italic Bold, Italic Outline, Italic Shadow, Italic Solid)

  • Software: Barcoding

    Standalone Barcode System & Print From Computer

  • Software: Barcodes

    Stand-alone mode:
    9 (Code39
    Code128
    ITF (I-2of5)
    GS1-128 (UCC/EAN128)
    Codabar (NW-7)
    UPC-A
    UPC-E
    EAN8
    EAN13)

    Connected to computer:
    21 (Code39
    Code128
    ITF (I-2of5)
    GS1-128 (UCC/EAN128)
    GS1 DataBar (RSS)
    GS-1 Composite
    Codabar (NW-7)
    UPC-A
    UPC-E
    EAN8
    EAN13
    ISBN-2
    ISBN-5
    Postnet
    Laser Barcode
    PDF-417
    QR Code
    Micro QR Code
    Data Matrix
    MaxiCode
    Aztec)

  • Software: (PC) Connectivity

    USB (Mini) For Downloading & Printing

  • Software: (Mac) Connectivity

    USB (Mini) For Printing Only

  • Software: Operating System

    Windows 8/7, Windows Vista, Mac OS X 10.6 & later

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    4.9 x 3.7 x 9.8" / 124.46 x 93.98 x 248.92mm(Housing )

  • Weight

    Housing: 2lbs / 0.91kg (without tape & batteries)

  • UPC Code

    0012502635987

About Brother PT-E500

FEATURED REVIEWS

Industrial label maker

By Harry C.

Very nice label maker, beautiful case to keep all attachments. I love it

Great labeling tool!

By grcahiker

I bought this labeling tool primarily for labeling cables and also to print barcodes. I love it. I can connect it to my laptop using the supplied USB cable and then design labels using the Brother P-Touch software, or I can use it as a handheld labelmaker and type in the labels on the device itself. The battery is long lasting. The laminated tape is high quality. And I love the look and feel of the hard carrying case it came in. What a great product!

Large backlit LCD display provides at-a-glance view of label design settings, including application icons and allows you to preview and edit label markings prior to printing.
Automatic smart font-sizing technology enables printing of clearly formed, readable characters on durable laminated labels up to 24mm wide - perfect for conforming to the short and long ANSI/EIA/TIA 606x identifier format.
Built-in automatic cutter can be set to cut labels to specified lengths, whether they are for labeling faceplates, patch panels, punch blocks or general cable runs.
PC connectivity and built-in software allow you to download and store data from common databases, as well as custom or pre-formatted label templates, which can be saved and downloaded in the office to generate labels with text, symbols and barcodes in the field. This can save time on the job and help to minimize human error.
Faster label printing speeds , coupled with automated label cutting, speeds up onsite workflow and increases installation efficiency and productivity.
Durable laminated labels encapsulate the print between two protective layers to ensure long-term integrity and readability. P-touch EDGE industrial thermal printers use UL-recognized labels and the PT-E500 is compatible with HGe and TZe tapes that offer adhesive and color choices for virtually any labeling application.
Heat Shrink Tube (HSe) in convenient drop in cartridges designed for the PT-E500 make switching between laminated labels and heat shrink tube easier than ever. Just swap the cartridge! Perfect when you need a smooth, lasting heat shrink identifier for narrow gage or bundled wire and cable.
Advanced Alpha and Numeric Serializing allows installers to quickly pre-print labels for a project by automatically incrementing a number and/or letter individually or simultaneously

The Full-Featured Labeler With PC Connectivity To Handle Bigger Projects
When industry professionals design the labeler they really want ? The P-touch EDGE PT-E500 is the result.It has the powerful features they want to handle bigger, more complex projects. It can even connect to a PC and download and store data for use at the job site. But it's also remarkably easy to use by practically anyone, by design. Clearly and accurately marking your work is the sign of a professional. In today's increasingly complex data centers it's also a necessity. Specs on many projects now require extended ANSI/EIA/TIA 606x identifiers. As such, there's a lot more detailed information to manage and a lot more to accommodate on each label. The PT-E500 produces durable, laminated labels up to 24mm wide. It combines powerful technology with advanced features and intuitive operation that help make the labeling job faster, simpler and more efficient for your entire crew - without the need to read a manual.

A New Standard For Jobsite Accuracy And Efficiency
The PT-E500 raises the bar for jobsite accuracy and efficiency with its smart technology, PC connectivity and high performance features that minimize keystrokes and dramatically increase labeling speed and productivity in the field. With the PT-E500 practically anyone can create and print the labels they need in seconds, simply by using its clearly marked buttons, built-in preformatted templates and by following its onscreen prompts. They can populate those labels with data from downloaded databases to minimize keystrokes or enter the data manually using the comfortable QWERTY keyboard.

So even generating serialized labels that address ANSI/EIA/TIA- 606x standards can become easier. Producing properly spaced auto-incremented patch panel labels in a single strip can go faster. So can marking wires with heat-shrink tube. Or printing cable wrap labels with rotated text. Even making barcode labels is simple with the PT-E500. Practically every routine labeling task your crews now face - and the more challenging ones emerging - can be handled faster and more efficiently with the PT-E500.

Smart Label Application Keys Save Time
Smart label application keys offer preformatted templates for the types of labels electrical and datacom contractors and A/V and security system installers, use frequently. These can help almost anyone make the right label every time, quickly and easily.

Change Supplies Fast With Drop-In Tape Cassettes
The PT-E500 uses interchangeable, drop-in HGe and TZe tape cassettes that already contain all the materials required to produce durable laminated labels in the color, size or adhesive type you want. Changing label colors, sizes or adhesive types takes seconds. Just pop in the cassette you need and you're good to go. When you make a label with the PT-E500, your text, symbols and barcodes are printed on the underside of a clear protective laminate and then bonded to the adhesive and other substrates as the label is printed.

So the label that emerges is already laminated, includes an easy-peel backer and is ready to cut, peel and apply. The laminated labels you can produce with the PT-E500 have been engineered to stand up to harsh environments, indoors and outdoors. They can withstand temperatures from -30 degrees (C) to 100 degrees (C), moisture, harsh UV, abrasion, grease and industrial solvents like acetone and remain affixed and clearly readable for years.

Easy To Use. Powerful Features
Specifications The PT-E500 was clearly designed to help make projects go faster and more efficiently - from start to finish. Drop in an HGe or TZe tape cassette for the tape color, size and adhesive type you need. Choose the application you want. Enter the text into a preformatted template or one you've created and stored on the PT-E500 already. Add industrial symbols from the hundreds builtin and create and add industry-standard barcodes using the 9 built-in symbologies. Then print and cut your label. Peel and apply. that's how it's done.

Tapes For Practically Every Application
HGe and TZe tape cassettes are available in a wide range of colors, sizes and adhesive types to match your labeling application .

Flexible ID Tape
For wrapping and flagging wires and cables.

Extra-Strength Adhesive Tape
For rough, textured and powder-coated surfaces.

Standard Adhesive Tape
For flat, smooth surfaces.

And now, for the PT-E500, there's Heat Shrink Tube. All of these tapes are available on easy-swap, drop-in cassettes. So it only takes seconds to go from using Flexible ID Tape to wrap and flag cables and wires, to Extra-Strength Adhesive Tape to mark load centers and electrical panels, to Standard Adhesive Tape to mark outlet covers and faceplates.

What's in the box:

  • Brother P-Touch EDGE PT-E500 Industrial Handheld Thermal Transfer Labeling Tool
  • Protective Carrying Case- AD-E001 AC Adapter
  • BA-E001 Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack -TZeFX231 12mm x 8m (0.47 x 26.2') Black on White Flexible ID Tape- Wrist Strap-CD
  • Brother 2 Year Exchange Limited Warranty