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Brother Mobile PTE500 Handheld Labeling Tool, USB Interface, Li-ion, Auto Cut, Carrycase

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  • Feature: USB interface
  • Feature: Li-ion
  • Feature: Auto cut
  • Country of origin: United States

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On-mode power consumption

49 watts


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pte500
P-TOUCH EDGE 500

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.

cable label printed from pte500
man holding pt-e500 labeler in front of cables

Label Large Industrial Jobs

Label large industrial jobs with 6 label sizes from 3.5mm to 24mm

man using a pt-e500 labeler

Increase Efficiency

Increase efficiency with 5 quick application keys for cable wrap, cable flag, patch panel, punch block and faceplate labels

person holding serialized labels

Improve Productivity

Increase productivity with advanced alpha and numeric serialization and an automatic cutter

ptouch editor software

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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Customer Reviews
4.7 out of 5 stars
617
4.6 out of 5 stars
344
4.6 out of 5 stars
344
4.7 out of 5 stars
617
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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Delivery
Get it as soon as Tuesday, Mar 26
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Customer Ratings
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

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  • Hard carry case, AC adapter, and USB cable included
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    Product Description

    Brother Mobile PTE500 Handheld Labelling Tool, USB Interface, Li-ion, Auto Cut, Carrycase

    Customer reviews

    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
    617 global ratings

    Customers say

    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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    58 customers mention58 positive0 negative

    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

    38 customers mention35 positive3 negative

    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

    30 customers mention27 positive3 negative

    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

    20 customers mention17 positive3 negative

    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

    16 customers mention12 positive4 negative

    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

    17 customers mention10 positive7 negative

    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

    10 customers mention5 positive5 negative

    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

    9 customers mention6 positive3 negative

    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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    5 Stars
    excelente y fácil de usar
    fácil para imprimir en secuencia, impresión de buena calidad, fácil de conectar ap PC para usar desde el software, la aplicación no es tan intuitiva pero permite más opciones, los cartuchos son económicos
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Bon produit
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