A guide to Brother label makers

Did you know that Brother has over 15 models of label maker? Did you also know each has its own unique set of functions and uses? Now that you do, we collected some information from Brother and put it into this easy to read blog, so that when you need to purchase your next labeller you can do so armed with all the information required to ensure you get the right one for your specific needs.

Label Makers for Home Use
There are many reasons you may want a labeller at home – pantry organisation, kids school and sports gear, maybe you even have old school videotapes you want to label! Follow this handy guide to find the ideal labeller for your home.

PTM95
A hand-held label maker, supporting up to 12mm wide M tape. This label maker is ideal for labelling stationery, files and folders, pantry items and other household items such as keys or scrapbooks. It’s also easy for kids to use!

Key features: 210 symbols, multi-line print of 2 lines, 9 frames and 8 deco mode designs, maximum print speed 7.5mm/sec.

Specifications
Tape type	M non-laminated tape
Tape cutter	Manual
Tape widths (mm)	9, 12mm
Keyboard	QWERTY
Power source	4x AAA Batteries*, AC adaptor*
Interface	N/A
Comes with	12mm white on black M-tape (4m), user guide
	*Requires additional purchase

PTH110
A hand-held label maker, supporting up to 12mm wide TZe tape. This label maker is ideal for clothing, food-related items (e.g. condiments, freezer food, bakeware), sports equipment, boating gear, garden, office, tools, children’s toys and other household items such as CDs, makeup and medication. This is a great label maker for getting kids ready at Back to School time.

Key features: 253 symbols, 17 deco mode designs, 14 frames, save up to 15 labels to memory and multi-line print of 2 lines, maximum print speed 20mm/sec.

Specifications
Tape type	TZe laminated, fabric and ribbon tapes, use both indoors and outdoors
Tape cutter	Manual
Tape widths (mm)	6, 9, 12mm
Keyboard	QWERTY
Power source	6x AAA batteries*, AC adapter*
Interface	N/A
Comes with	12mm white on black laminated TZe tape (4m), user guide
	* Requires additional purchase

PTP300BT
A Bluetooth label maker for home, supporting up to 12mm wide TZE tape. Ideal for clothing, food-related items, sports equipment, boating gear, garden, office, tools, children’s toys, Back to School for kids, and other household items.

Key features: Print directly from phone or tablet via Brother app, customise an endless array of your own labels, using your existing fonts and images, 1000 symbols and emojis, 23 fonts and 61 frames, maximum print speed 20mm/sec.

Specifications
Tape type	TZE laminated, fabric and ribbon tapes - use both indoors and outdoors
Tape cutter	Manual
Tape widths	6, 9, 12mm
Keyboard	N/A (use computer/phone keyboard)
Power source	6x AAA batteries*, AC adaptor*
Interface	Bluetooth
Comes with	12mm black on white laminated TZe tape (4m), user guide
	* Requires additional purchase

Label Makers for Office Use
There are many uses for label makers in an office, from filing and document keeping, to shipping address labels - they're even good for reminding people to turn off the lights, or put their dishes in the dishwasher! This guide will help you select the right one for your needs.

PTD210
A desktop label maker, supporting up to 12mm wide TZe tape. Applications include file folders, USB sticks, stationery, data back-up discs, shelving and barcodes.

Key features: Pre-loaded editable sample labels, barcode printing, 617 symbols, multi-line print of 5 lines, 14 fonts, 180dpi print resolution, 99 frames, print preview and maximum print speed 20mm/sec.

Specifications
Tape type	TZe laminated and non-laminated
Tape cutter	Manual
Tape widths (mm)	6, 9, 12mm
Keyboard	QWERTY and numeric
Power source	6x AAA batteries*, AC Adaptor*
Interface	N/A
Comes with	12mm black on white laminated TZe tape (4m), user guide
	*Requires additional purchase

QL700
The QL700 is a desktop label maker, supporting up to 62mm wide labels. Applications include address labels, shipping labels, visitor or event name badges, packaging labels, inventory labels, temporary or indoor signage, banners, shelving, office files and folders, barcode printing.

Key features: Supports barcode printing, connect to Microsoft Outlook, Word or Excel, PC connectivity means you can create your own labels using existing fonts, images and graphics, Plug and Play – no need to install a driver or software, High resolution 300x600dpi printing, maximum print speed 150mm/sec or 93 standard address labels/min.

Specifications
Tape type	DK Rolls (DK die-cut labels, DK continuous length tape)
Tape cutter	Durable auto cutter
Tape roll widths (mm)	up to 62mm
Keyboard	N/A (use computer keyboard)
Interface	USB, PC and Mac compatible
Power source	AC adaptor
Comes with	29mm x 90mm standard address labels (100 labels), 62mm continuous length paper tape (8m), user guide, USB and AC power cable, P-touch editor software

QL800
The QL800 is a desktop label maker, supporting up to 62mm wide labels. Applications include address labels, shipping labels, visitor or event name badges, packaging labels, inventory labels, temporary or indoor signage, banners, shelving, office files and folders, barcode printing.

Key features: Print in both black and red with DK22251 labels, supports barcode printing, connect to Microsoft Outlook, Word or Excel, PC connectivity means you can create your own labels using existing fonts, images and graphics, Plug and Play – no need to install a driver or software, maximum print speed 150mm/sec or 93 standard address labels/min.

Specifications
Tape type	DK Rolls (DK die-cut labels, DK continuous length tape)
Tape cutter	Auto full cutter
Tape roll widths (mm)	Up to 62mm
Keyboard	N/A (use computer keyboard)
Interface	USB, PC and Mac compatible
Power source	AC adaptor: internal power supply
Comes with	29mm x 90mm standard address labels (100 labels), 62mm continuous length paper tape (8m), user guide, USB and AC power cable, P-touch editor software

PTD400
The PTD400 has all the same applications and key features at the PTD210, plus: Pre-loaded editable sample labels, barcode printing, multi-line print of 5 lines, 617 symbols, 180dpi print resolution, 14 fonts, Print preview and 99 frames. Maximum print speed 20mm/sec, supporting up to 18mm wide TZe tape.

Specifications
Tape type	TZe laminated and non-laminated
Tape cutter	Manual
Tape widths	6, 9, 12, 18mm
Keyboard	QWERTY and numeric
Power source	6x AA batteries*, AC Adaptor*
Interface	N/A
Comes with	18mm black on white laminated TZe tape (4m), user guide
	*Requires additional purchase

PTP750W
The PTP750W has the same applications and key features as the PTP700 plus: Wi-Fi Direct – print labels wirelessly, NFC – simply touch an NFC capable device such as phone or tablet to print labels, iPrint&Label App, Airprint, optional Lithium-ion rechargeable battery, supporting up to 24mm wide TZe tape, maximum print speed 30mm/sec.

Specifications
Tape type	TZe laminated and non-laminated
Tape cutter	Auto half and full cutter
Tape widths (mm)	6, 9, 12, 18, 24mm
Keyboard	N/A (use computer keyboard)
Interface	USB, PC and Mac compatible and Wi-Fi direct
Power source	6x AA batteries*, AC adaptor, Lithium-ion rechargeable battery*
Comes with	24mm black on white laminated TZe tape (4m), user guide, USB cable, AC adaptor, P-touch editor software
	*Requires additional purchase

PTD600
The PTD400 has all the same applications and key features at the PTD400, plus: PC Connectable to create more complicated, more customised labels, multi-line print of 7 lines, high quality 180x360dpi print resolution and an easy to read colour back lit display. Maximum print speed 30mm/sec, supporting up to 24mm wide TZe tape.

Specifications
Tape type	TZe laminated and non-laminated
Tape cutter	Auto
Tape widths (mm)	3.5, 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24mm
Keyboard	QWERTY and numeric
Power source	6x AA batteries*, AC Adaptor
Interface	UBS, PC and Mac compatible
Comes with	24mm black on white laminated TZe tape (4m), user guide, AC adaptor, P-Touch editor software
	*Requires additional purchase

QL820NWB
The QL820NWB is a wireless network ready desktop label maker, supporting 62mm wide labels. It has the same applications and key features as he QL800, plus: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, optional rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, Built-in networking, Airprint and Brother iPrint&Label, stand alone label printing – with stored label templates. Maximum print speed 150mm/sec or 93 standard address labels/min.

Specifications
Tape type	DK Rolls (DK die-cut labels, DK continuous length tape)
Tape cutter	Auto full cutter
Tape roll widths (mm)	up to 62mm
Keyboard	N/A (use computer keyboard)
Interface	UBS, PC and Mac compatible, Wi-Fi, Network, Bluetooth
Power source	AC adaptor; internal power supply, Lithium-ion battery*
Comes with	29mm x 90mm standard address labels (100 labels), 62mm continuous length paper tape (8m), user guide, USB and AC power cable, P-touch editor software
	*Requires additional purchase

Label Makers for Electrical Use
Electrical label makers are designed specifically for tradies, with all the things you need to get the job done - and because they're New Zealand's most durable labels they can withstand abrasion, water, heat, cold, humidity, chemicals and harsh light - so you know they will stay stuck!

PTE300VP
The PTE300VP is a hand held industrial heat shrink label maker, supporting up to 18mm ide TZe tape. The applications and key features include the same as the PTE100VP, plus: 384 symbols, barcode creation, heat shrink, serialised print 1-50, patch panel, 7 fonts, punch-down block, multi-line print of 5 lines, 5 hot keys, Lithium-ion rechargeable battery, maximum print speed 20mm/sec.

Specifications
Tape type	TZe laminated, HGe laminated, Flexi ID, Strong Adhesive tape, Heat Shrink Tube
Tape cutter	Manual
Tape roll widths (mm)	6, 9, 12, 18mm
Keyboard	QWERTY and numeric
Power source	AC adaptor, 6x AA batteries*, Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Interface	N/A
Comes with	18mm black on yellow, strong adhesive laminated. TZe tape (8m), user guide, AC adaptor, carry case, wrist strap, Lithium-ion battery
	*Requires additional purchase

PTE550WVP
The PTE550WVP is a handheld industrial heat shrink label maker, supporting up to 24mm wide TZe tape. The applications and key features include those of the PTE100VP and PTE300VP, plus: serialised print 1-99, mobile device compatibility, 10 hot keys, multi-line print of 7 lines, 10 fonts, high resolution printing 180x360dpi, PC connectable with UBS and wireless connectivity – create customised labels with the Brother app. Maximum print speed 30mm/sec.

Specifications
Tape type	TZe laminated, HGe laminated, Flexi ID, Strong Adhesive tape, Heat-shrink Tube
Tape cutter	Auto half cutter
Tape roll widths (mm)	6, 9,12, 18, 24mm
Keyboard	QWERTY and numeric
Power source	AC adaptor, 6x AA batteries*, Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Interface	USB, PC and Mac compatible, Wi-Fi direct
Comes with	12mm black on white flexible ID tape (8m), user guide, AC adaptor, carry case, Lithium-ion battery, wrist strap, USB cable, P-touch editor software

Brother is the creator of New Zealand’s most durable labels – proven to be:

Abrasion Resistant – when tested under a 1kg sand eraser device. After 50 tape ‘return’ passes, Brother tapes were only slightly scratched. Ideal for Industrial environments.

Temperature Resistant – results show that Brother labels can withstand temperatures of -80 degrees Celsius to 150 degrees Celsius. This means they are suitable for labelling everything from skiing equipment to bakeware.

Fade Resistant – tested while attached to coated metal plates and placed in a fade-inducing chamber, they were left for 100 hours to simulate a year in sunny surroundings. Ink remained basically unchanged; you can use labels outdoors, all year round.

Water and Chemical Resistant – tested while attached to glass and bathed in a variety of chemicals for 2 hours, the chemicals had no effect on the tapes. They are ideal for use in labs and hospitals.

Whether you’re looking for a labeller for home or work, OfficeMax has a solution to fit your needs. To find out more about any of our products or for general enquiries, please phone our helpful call centre on 0800 426 473.

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