Brother P-Touch PT1700 Electronic Labeling System

by Brother

Product Details

Product Manual [628kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 7.9 x 2 inches ; 1.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000K12Z
• Item model number: PT1700
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #42 in Electronics > Office Electronics > Other Office Equipment > Label Makers
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

If you need a little help organizing your life, the PT 1700 electronic labeling system is for you. This handy, full-featured labeler, measuring 6.85 by 7.87 by 2.36 inches, will allow you to label a variety of items in many ways. The special TZ tapes used in this machine are adhesive-backed, laminated, and durable. The tape's ability to withstand different temperatures enables the creation of labels that can go into the microwave or the freezer. Labels are also water-resistant and will stick to almost any surface. Be assured--these labels will not fall off! Choose from four tape widths for various applications. When it comes to printing, choose from eight type styles in six different sizes and from 57 built-in characters. Print your labels vertically or horizontally, it's up to you! And if you like, this labeling system will allow you to underline or frame text. This little unit has 49 keys (39 character keys and 10 function keys) and printing is fast. The Brother PT 1700 electronic labeling system comes with one black-on-clear TZ tape, a tape separator, and an easy-to-follow instruction book. It operates on six AA batteries. --Linda Anderson

Product Description

Perfect labeler for small office home office use. Uses 4 tale sizes: 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4". Prints 6 sizes, 8 types styles. Prints vertically and hortizontally. Prints 57 built-in symbols. Includes one 1/2" black on clear TZ tape.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

156 of 157 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fun, Works Well, but Beware!, September 8, 1999

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[e-mail] (California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brother P-Touch PT1700 Electronic Labeling System (Office Product)

Finally, a full-featured labeler at the right price. Brother brought the price way down (it's also 49.99 at Staples or OfficeMax) to where it belongs. Tons of whistles and bells and a lot of fun to use. Makes labeling anything a snap. BUT.....as usual, KEEP YOUR WALLET OPEN! The manufacturer designed this thing to nail you on the back end. The tapes to keep this thing running are expensive. In addition, another prime example of my biggest pet peeve, NO ADAPTOR!!!! Why Brother, and everyone else, tries to grossly overcharge for these things is an insult. That alone brings my rating to three stars instead of four.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Gardeners!, September 6, 2002

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Kmrsy "kmrsy" (Fort Wayne, IN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brother P-Touch PT1700 Electronic Labeling System (Office Product)

I bought the Brother P-Touch 1700 to make weather resistant labels to adhere to zinc markers to label plants in the garden. These laminated tz tapes resist sun-fade, peeling, you name it. This machine is less expensive than some other brother models because it only prints one line, but this suits my needs just fine. The trick to peeling off the backing is to do it with the backing facing you. This displays a small clear margin into which you insert your nail and peel apart. Easy, once you get the hang of it. Another hint is that you should change the default for tape feed so you don't waste valuable tape.

You can solve the battery problem by buying the A/C adapter. Brother insists that only theirs, which is designed for this use, can be used safely. Whether true or not, I purchased the adapter for ... and it makes using the unit easier. I also purchased the molded carrying case, which keeps everything securely together.

This system worked so well, that our Master Gardeners ordered 2 units and we use this machine exclusively to label all of our plants in our Display Gardens. The unit is very easy to use and provides permanent labels for any possible need.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Razors and razor blades, January 1, 2002

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Stephen Sarrica - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brother P-Touch PT1700 Electronic Labeling System (Office Product)

I have enjoyed using all of the Brother P-Touch label makers I have used. I bought the PT-1700 locally for much less than ...is currently ofering it for (mine was [amt]). One regret is that the PT-1700 doesn't do 2-line labels. The PT-1750 does this and higher models allow for additional lines of printing. I just bought my father a PT-1750 for the holidays (Brother is running a [amt] rebate on that model).

Be advised that the refill tape cartridges are where Brother is making the big bucks (just like razor blades and inkjet cartridges). The unit is also less than frugal when it comes to batteries.

Complaints aside, an easy to use product that works well.