PT-D600
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david l. poremba on Amazon
8 years ago
01/07/2015, 10:47 AM
great product
We have owned Brother label mkers before but this one surpasses them all. It is a stand alone or can be connected to a computer to create all kinds of labels. As a stand alone, it makes wonderful labels in different size fonts. A great product.
Dani Arteri on Amazon
8 years ago
01/07/2015, 05:50 AM
You can make labels to your heart's content!
The main reason I gave this label maker 4 stars instead of 5 is because it is GIANT. It reminds me of a mini-typewriter! Despite that, it's quite the neat little machine.
For starters, it is in intuitive. I put in the printer tape without reading the instructions. I was able to figure out how to print right off the bat and was impressed by the variety of designs, symbols, and fun things you can pick from to print on your labels.
When you connect the label maker to the computer, it's a little less intuitive. Plugging in the USB and turning on the machine will install some basic drivers, but you need to go to the Brother website to get the P-touch software. This allows you to design custom labels and print them while your machine is connected to the computer....I love that! I just played around with the software a little bit, but it seems to have many neat features!
Overall, an EXCELLENT machine. Nice labels, has an automatic cutter, the display is easy to read/crisp, the keys are easy to access and in QWERTY format (some smaller label makers can be difficult for big fingers), and you can use batteries (6 AA's) OR a cord in the wall. Just wish it were a little smaller!
TheCatsMeow on Amazon
8 years ago
01/03/2015, 06:54 AM
Professional Labels in Seconds!
The Brother Printer PTD600 PC Connectible Label Maker with Color Display is impressive device. I've successfully been labeling all sorts of things. The label machine is easy to set up and changing out the cartridges for specific sized and colored label tapes is simple. Lift the top half of the machine, push the cartridge into the loading area, and close the top! You're good to start creating labels in only a few minutes time.
The device comes with cords to hook it up to a computer as well as plug it into the wall. If for whatever reason, you want to go plug free, the maker can run with 6 double A batteries. The machine also comes with a starter tape and many other varieties are available to purchase separately.
I downloaded the additional P-touch software from the Brother website to update the machine and the computer label editor software. You can make all sorts of labels straight from the machine without a computer. However it's nice to have it on hand for even more customization, especially if you want to have your company logo or any other personal image printed on your label. I printed out a label with my husband's Podcast logo on it and the label was of superb quality! Crisp, readable, and not cheap feeling in the least bit. Print time is extremely quick.
The LCD screen is very easy to read when creating labels. The screen adjusts to the color background of your label such as green, yellow, or any other! The navigation between categories, menus, and other features is quite agreeable. The keyboard keys are kinda like buttons you would find on a nice calculator. I didn't have any issues with typing. The label machine has some weight to it and I like that it appears to be durable and sturdy.
Overall, I am impressed and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this label maker. It's great for home, business, or school use. I've been labeling everything in my home and it's really gotten me excited about getting more organized! The capabilities of this label maker has provided a more manageable and stress-free environment for my family.
Michael on Amazon
8 years ago
01/02/2015, 08:23 AM
Great, sturdy label maker. Lots of choices. Easy to use. Computer interface makes it even easier.
I have another Brother label printer and have enjoyed using it. This one if far superior. It is a very sturdy machine, compact and does an excellent job. It is heavier than the other one I have, but I like that since it won't move around as I am typing the text for my label. I very much like the display, that if you have a colored tape in shows you how the label will look in that color. Very nice. I printed out some various size labels, color ones (laminated) and they were well done. The label cassettes are easy to change out. Flip the top off, take the one that's in out and insert the new one. Close the top and you're done. And you can see what type is in the printer through a little window.
The keyboard is easy to use and you have keys to move to where you want during the label creation process.
The nice thing about this is that you can hook it up to your computer and create your labels on the computer. Very easy to do. This was a joy to use and I got creative with ideas. I labeled the brick ac adapter so I could easily identify it among my many plugs. :)
You will not go wrong with this and the cassettes come in all kinds of sizes and colors.
Michelle on Amazon
8 years ago
01/01/2015, 10:38 AM
Brother PC connectable label maker
The PC connectable label maker by Brother is a great product. Can be used to create a variety of labels and a few label cartridges (starter tape) comes with the package. The label maker has a color display which makes the text easy to read (a variety of fonts) and the labels print quickly and easily. Comes with the usb cable and a power cord.
4/5 stars! I recommend for those that like to be organized & creative!
InfoFish on Amazon
8 years ago
01/01/2015, 09:40 AM
Every seriously organized person needs one of these. And THIS is the one to get!
AWESOME label maker! This is the perfect gift for that compulsive somebody - OR - yourself if you live the organized life. Where to begin?
Okay, Brother includes the electric cord, aka AC Adapter, so you don't have to go get 6 double A batteries - HUGE plus - great job, Brother! And the USB cord is tucked into the package as well for simple PC connecting and Mac, too.
Next, the printer comes preset and stocked with tons of premade templates - YAY! The only thing that kind of amazed me was that there was no folder or category for presets for HOME. You have one for the office, business, etc - but Brother should realize that a ton of these printers are going out to those of us who may be considered by some - ahem - a little OCD, in our home life, lol. Anyway, it's really a minor curiosity and not a complaint.
The tapes load very easily and you are up and running in about 60 seconds after you plug it in, including loading the tapes.
There is a pretty decent sized keyboard with individual keys, Tab, Caps, Scale, Symbol and Accent buttons. Total unit weight is about two pounds without the batteries.
Super easy to use, fast, and has a built in cutter which is just awesome.
I love this thing!
There is a huge selection of tapes. For these, I would exercise a bit of caution - if you get the white lettering ones on any of the paler color backgrounds, they are very hard to read. Other than that, they offer six different widths, extra strength adhesive tapes, iron on tapes and laminated tapes. Every one I tried was excellent quality. The cartridges are compact - and easy to organize and store - ha!
If you have any questions, write in the comments below and I will get back with you. Otherwise, I am off to label all those darn cords under my office desk! Woooohooooo!
William E. Liberatore on Amazon
8 years ago
01/01/2015, 05:48 AM
Pretty Neat
This is a pretty neat little device. You buy cartridges with different sizes or colors of tape and you can basically put just about whatever you want on them. It was pretty intuitive to figure out. I had no real difficulty using it straight out of the box. My only concern would be the cost of the cartridges. Most seem to run in the $30+ range. I haven't had the device long enough to know how long they last, but that is fairly pricey. If you buy it I hope you are happy with it and thanks for taking the time to read my review.
Goldengate on Amazon
8 years ago
12/28/2014, 00:03 AM
One star off for size and weight, but otherwise a very nice label printer, easy to use, comes with a/c adapter
I've owned several Epson Labelworks label printers and was interested in comparing this Brother model. Overall, it is very nice, though a bit larger than I expected -- but the advantage there is the keyboard is larger so a bit easier to actually type on. (And the shift key works just like a regular shift key, not like some that you hit shift and THEN the letter... in this case you hit shift and hold it down while pressing the letter to capitalize). All of the functions and keys are pretty easy to understand... I did read the manual but frankly don't need to do fancy things like borders and symbols. There is also the ability to save frequently printed labels to the label maker's internal memory. Epson seems to understand that we Americans haven't quite converted to the metric system and include inches on all their label descriptions. I had a hard time shopping for replacement labels as Brother seems to predominantly use millimeters instead of inches, so finding a 1/2 inch tape (most common) took some conversion. The enclosed pamphlet of the (seemingly) zillion different kinds of tape is in millimeters only, while the actual cartridges themselves list both.
I was up and running in just two minutes, and I like the auto-cut feature, and the fact that you can see exactly what your label will look like on the unit's bright, clear color screen. The number of different tapes is a bit overwhelming. I did find that they are cheaper on Amazon than the local office supply chain stores.
Overall this is a very nice label maker at a price to match. You might also want to check out the Epson LW-600P which as of this writing is about the same price as this unit... but I like that the Epson is smaller and much lighter, and uses your iPhone to enter the labels. So essentially it is just a printer with no keyboard, but works very well. Depends on your preference - if your unit is going to be used by several people you might want to purchase one with a keyboard.
Easy to use, great quality labels, highly recommended. Happy labeling!
FlowerGirl16 on Amazon
8 years ago
12/27/2014, 13:46 PM
Brother Printer PTD600 Lable Maker
The Brother PTD600 Label Maker is the first label maker I've owned and used, and so far I am quite happy with it. This label printer comes with one tape cassette containing basic white label tape. I was also given two colored tapes in other sizes (widths) for testing purposes.
Out of the box, the label maker is easy to set up and begin using with minimal time and effort. You install the tape, plug it in, type up a label, and hit print. Out pops your label and you are good to go. Or, you can connect the printer to your computer to create labels with a wide range of fonts, images, borders, and styles. Because the printer does not come with a CD of software to install, you do need to go online to visit the Brother website and download the software for this label maker. The download and installation do not take long at all. Once that's done, you can choose from many different templates to print as-is or customize.
Changing from one type of tape to another is quite easy. You just remove one cassette and pop another into place. When creating labels from your pc, you have the option of automatically detecting the label size in the printer. The sample tapes I was given didn't come with a size listing, so this feature allowed me to avoid wasting labels.
Once you've created your label, it prints quickly and is immediately ready for use. You can make your own address labels, label files, create borders for craft projects, and so many other uses. Brother sells a variety of labels for specific uses, even iron on, acid free, and security labels, so you can choose which type of label best suits your needs. The cost of replacement label cassettes ranges from about $16 up to $30 or more depending on the type of labels (with standard laminated being the least expensive). The cassettes hold about 26 feel of tape, so you can make lots of labels with each one.
So far I have created labels for files, homemade canned goods, and some home movies we recently converted to DVD. My husband has his own business and has asked me to help him create labels for filing and inventory. I like having the option of quickly typing up a simple label using just the printer or connecting it to my laptop to design something fancier. It's a really handy item to have around the home or office.