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Brother Mobile PTE500 Handheld Labeling Tool, USB Interface, Li-ion, Auto Cut, Carrycase
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Brand | Brother |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Printing Technology | Thermal |
Special Feature | Auto Power Off, Label Length Setting, Portable, Print Preview, Auto-cutter |
Color | Orange |
Model Name | PTE500 |
Printer Output | Monochrome |
Maximum Print Speed (Color) | 1 ppm |
Max Printspeed Monochrome | 1 |
Item Weight | 2 Pounds |
About this item
- Feature: USB interface
- Feature: Li-ion
- Feature: Auto cut
- Country of origin: United States
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Important information
On-mode power consumption
49 watts
From the manufacturer
Handheld Industrial Label Printer with PC Connectivity and Auto-Cutter
The EDGE PT-E500 lets you create custom labels up to 24mm using the QWERTY keyboard and large LCD screen. 5 industrial quick application keys, barcodes, serialization, and an automatic cutter bring more efficiency to your labeling jobs. Plus, PC connectivity lets you print from stored templates on your computer or import a database. And the included P-touch Editor software gives you what you need to create custom label designs that leave a professional impression.
Label Large Industrial Jobs
Label large industrial jobs with 6 label sizes from 3.5mm to 24mm
Increase Efficiency
Increase efficiency with 5 quick application keys for cable wrap, cable flag, patch panel, punch block and faceplate labels
Improve Productivity
Increase productivity with advanced alpha and numeric serialization and an automatic cutter
Design Custom Labels
Design your own custom labels including barcodes and QR codes with the included P-touch Editor software and PC connectivity
What's In the Box
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Meet the Brother PT-E500 Handheld Labeler
Small enough to carry, yet powerful enough for your large industrial jobs.
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Brother P-touch Tapes
Choose the Right Tape for Your Industrial Labeling Job
Choosing the right tape for your specific labeling application is incredibly important to ensure the longevity of your labels.
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Create a Barcode Label
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Cable Wrap Feature
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Serialization Feature
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Customer Reviews
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Power
| AC Adapter (12VDC, 2A) | Optional AC Adapter(9VDC,1.6A) | AC Adapter (12VDC, 2A) | AC Adapter (12VDC, 2A) |
Battery
| Li-ion, 6AA (optional) | 6 AAA (optional) | Li-ion, 6AA (optional) | Li-ion, 6AA (optional) |
Battery Yield
| 16 tapes on one charge | 12 tapes on one charge | 12 tapes on one charge | 16 tapes on one charge |
Resolution
| 180dpi | 180dpi | 180dpi | 180dpi |
Max Print Speed
| Up to 1.2ips | Up to 0.78ips | Up to 0.78ips | Up to 1.2ips |
Max Print Width
| 0.71in (18mm) | 0.35in (8.9mm) | 0.62in (15.8mm) | 0.71in (18mm) |
Print Technology
| Laminating thermal transfer | Laminating thermal transfer | Laminating thermal transfer | Laminating thermal transfer |
Compatible Brother Tapes
| HGe, TZe, HSe, STe | HGe, TZe | HGe, TZe, HSe, STe | HGe, TZe, HSe, STe |
Cutter
| Automatic dual blade cutter | Manual | Manual with cut / pause | Automatic dual blade cutter |
Memory
| Up to 99 label designs | Up to 9 label designs | Up to 50 label designs | Up to 99 label designs |
Wi-Fi
| ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
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Print Quality | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.5 |
Adhesion | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.6 |
Easy to use | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | 4.2 |
Easy to read | 4.7 | 4.8 | — | — | — | 4.5 |
User interface | — | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | 4.3 |
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printer output | Monochrome | Color, Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome |
printer technology | Thermal | Thermal | Thermal | Dot Matrix | Solid Ink | Thermal |
paper size | 24 | 12, 9, 6, 3.5 | 3 | 12 | 24 x 18 | 12mm |
print media type | labels | labels | labels | labels | labels | labels |
max input sheets | — | — | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB | wired | USB | — |
What's in the box
Product information
Product Dimensions | 9.84 x 4.95 x 3.7 inches |
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Item Weight | 2 pounds |
ASIN | B00KHVE28S |
Item model number | PTE500 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #13,758 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #50 in Label Makers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 22, 2014 |
Manufacturer | Brother Industries, Ltd |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item Weight | 2 Pounds |
Sheet Size | 24 Millimeters |
Wattage | 49 watts |
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Product Description
Brother Mobile PTE500 Handheld Labelling Tool, USB Interface, Li-ion, Auto Cut, Carrycase
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Customers like the quality, label selection, ease of use, and value of the printer. For example, they mention it's an excellent machine that makes good, usable labels, it'll continue to function well, and it'd be easy to use with WiFi. Some appreciate the battery life. That said, opinions are mixed on the tape replacement, size, and auto cut.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the label printer. They mention that it is an excellent machine that makes good, usable labels. The software works great and is easy to use. The printer is a wonderful tool for an IT professional or office, and the tape has performed well.
"This is a very solid labeler, if you do a lot of IT labeling it's amazing with a zillion patch panel features and cabling options...." Read more
"This device is built very well, seems very solid construction...." Read more
"...It just works, and once you label all your audio, video, computer, and network cables and never again have to guess what you're unplugging later,..." Read more
"...Panel boards, patch panels, faceplates - it does them all and it does them well. Tape is easy to find, relatively inexpensive, and easy to use...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the label selection of the printer. They mention that it is a great labeler, it makes good, usable labels, and is very good for just standard labels. It makes labeling everything easy and looks very professional. Customers also appreciate the choices of label types and the many different options for printing labels.
"...It can also be used to print labels from a database program and print out large labeling projects for structured wiring...." Read more
"...clean the PTE500 yet after a month of using it, and all the labels have looked perfect...." Read more
"I like the built in functions for cable labeling as well as panels. The rechargeable battery is nice as well...." Read more
"...Hook it up to the software with a USB cable and the thing prints custom labels you design. Also the serialize function is awesome." Read more
Customers find the printer very easy to use, with a fairly easy menu to set up for the various types of labels they use. They say it's easy to start, and pretty straightforward to make labels using a spreadsheet and the computer software. They also appreciate the convenient features, such as the pre-programmed options and the ability to format the correct label for their job. Overall, customers find the product to be fun to use and recommend it to others.
"...It's also pretty straightforward to make labels using a spreadsheet and the computer software...." Read more
"...The use by itself, is easy, and I was printing LAN identifier stickers in minutes. Thought it was great...." Read more
"...It prints superbly. It’s easy to use. Panel boards, patch panels, faceplates - it does them all and it does them well...." Read more
"Decent ergonomics and functionality. Be sure to go into the "Advanced" menu section and turn off Cut Control...." Read more
Customers like the value of the printer. They say that it's worth the price, the labels are clearer, and the tape is better value. Some mention that the rechargeable lithium battery saves money.
"...printers for 10 years and while they certainly do the job, and are inexpensive and portable, there are things...... Like how difficult it is to get..." Read more
"...Tape is easy to find, relatively inexpensive, and easy to use...." Read more
"...Labels are affordable, and they have a great selection of labels. Tze is the best type to use, the flexible ones stick amazing...." Read more
"...Worth the money indeed to have especially if your company already uses brother label tapes you don’t have to spend a dime on new cassettes." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the printer. They say the rechargeable battery is nice, and the lithium battery holds its charge very well. Some customers also mention that the printer comes with a rechargable pack, but you can also use alkaline batteries.
"...There is a beefy long lasting battery that frankly has never really gone done for me yet. It seems to last forever...." Read more
"...This took hours, and it didn't run out of battery, or give me any headaches...." Read more
"...Includes a custom-sized lithium pack, but ALSO can work with standard AA-size NiMH rechargeables...." Read more
"...The rechargeable battery is nice as well. The keyboard leaves a lot to be desired but in this form factor that is about all you can expect...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the tape replacement. Some mention that the tape is readily available, easy to handle, and reduces wasted tape. However, others say that the printer wastes so much tape if you are printing, the dymo tape is weird, and the tapes did not stick well to everything they needed to label.
"...Tape is easy to find, relatively inexpensive, and easy to use...." Read more
"...better than my Dymo Lettratag as it was slow and the tapes did not stick well to everything I needed to label...." Read more
"...Sequence # feature saves on tape." Read more
"...this printer is that when you print the labels, there is a short amount of waste of tape that is ejected in front of the finished label...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the printer. For example some mention it's very powerful, small size, and portable, while others say it'd be better suited for larger labels and smaller fonts.
"...10 years and while they certainly do the job, and are inexpensive and portable, there are things...... Like how difficult it is to get the backing..." Read more
"...The cons are just a few. The device is pretty large. I do wish it was a little smaller...." Read more
"...The PTE500 can be set to a size that fits, auto cleave, and be printed in a series within set parameters...." Read more
"...The preview button helps a lot but the smaller fonts can be hard to proof read with this option.I have used:..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the auto cut feature of the printer. Some like the pre-cut function, while others say it doesn't half-cut.
"...The best feature is after it prints it cuts the tape automatically, and it doesn't print and waste 1/2" on both sides of the text when it prints..." Read more
"...Which in low light can be a bit of a bother.It will cut a 1 inch extra chunk if you print a single label. IT HAS TO!..." Read more
"...wins is when printing bulk quantities of labels: It has an auto-cut feature, so unlike other labelers, it can spit out tons of pre-cut labels..." Read more
"...The dual cut option so you can print a string of labels with only the label tape sliced and leave the backing intact is fantastic...." Read more
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It's also pretty straightforward to make labels using a spreadsheet and the computer software. The nice part of this is this acts like a totally wireless printer that roams around with you. It prints over wifi after you get it connected as a printer. When you boot it up you can see it connect to your wireless. Then you can do some nice chain printing and the labels just come out by where you're working.
There is a beefy long lasting battery that frankly has never really gone done for me yet. It seems to last forever. You can also put in regular batteries if you ever get in a pinch.
I've been using non-brother labels which have been working fine. Though off-brand doesn't do the "half-cut" feature as well but that is no fault of the labeler.
Tip: Make sure to setup the printer drivers on your computer before trying to setup wifi. That's the only way I found to configure the IP address to work on my network. I plugged it into the usb port temporarily to set the right ID and give it a static IP. It took awhile to figure that out. They have software (BRAdmin Light) that helped.
One slight downside is that the 36mm tape (very wide) doesn't fit in it.
Other than that, it's a real pro tool.
Enter this monster. It's industrial strength build quality makes it feel like one of those things UPS drivers carry with them. Feels solid. Comes in a case you could happily throw from a moving vehicle without worry.
The use by itself, is easy, and I was printing LAN identifier stickers in minutes. Thought it was great. Then I tried USB and the software, and that was even better. How could it get any better? Then I tried the IOS app and wifi mode, and carried it around the house with me, and printed a ton of lan and cable identifier stickers, labeled my smart home switches so people can tell the ceiling fan switch from the light switch. Labeled a bunch of parts boxes and stuff with text and barcodes for figuring out where my stuff in in my over crowded storage boxes.
This took hours, and it didn't run out of battery, or give me any headaches. You get used to stuff not worknig, or not working in the way you hope it will work, because things are never easy, but this thing basically does what it says it does, and it does it without fuss or troubleshooting being required. It just works, and once you label all your audio, video, computer, and network cables and never again have to guess what you're unplugging later, you will beam with joy.
I still haven't had time to learn how to use the more advanced features like printing out a series or off of a spreadsheet but it will pay for itself with the time saved next time I'm on a big job. I recently did a huge install at Arrowhead Stadium (where the Chiefs play) where I spent three 10-hour days just making labels and tags. If I had this label maker with me at the time I probably would have gotten it done in a day or less. The Dymo needs constant cleaning, manual cleaving, having to cut margins to fit on the tags, and manually typing in each label. The PTE500 can be set to a size that fits, auto cleave, and be printed in a series within set parameters. You will save your company thousands of dollars in needless labor costs over it's life span by buying one of these.