Brother PT-2710 Desktop Labeling System

by Brother

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 3 inches ; 1.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000FHFKH6
• Item model number: PT-2710
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,727 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products)
  • #65 in Office Products > Office Electronics > Other Office Equipment > Label Makers
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 13, 2007

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Brother PT-2710 Desktop Labeling System is a deluxe, desktop labeling system that's ideal for business use because it lets you organize and manage all sorts of different data, objects, and files. In fact, it's specially designed for professional users in administrative, commercial and industrial fields. Because it addresses many key demands from labeler users, the PT-2710 offers convenience and reliability in a sophisticated, compact unit. Users in areas such as corporate administrations, medical offices, retail and other environments demand a machine that can deliver high quality, clear labels in a variety of formats. The careful organization of materials is key to the success of any business, and the PT-2710 makes it a snap to identify and categorize essential objects, documents, files, and cabinets.

Organize and manage all your business data, objects and files with the Brother PT-2710. View details.

Special Features
This unit has a huge three-line, 16-character LCD panel with a bright back light for easy viewing. The PT-2710 prints on laminated tapes up to one inch wide for both indoor and outdoor use. This featured packed model is convenient and versatile; it can be used as a portable labeler, or connect it to a PC.

Available Labeling Options
The PT-2710 lets you personalize each and every label you print so it perfectly addresses the task at hand. Able to print up to seven lines, in eight distinct font sizes and 12 type styles, this unit gives you a wide variety of style options. You can also display and print the time and date in order to easily flag time sensitive material, or keep a log of incoming documents. The PT-2710 also offers over 100 different symbols and 19 frame styles to jazz up your labels. Let your imagination run wild; this is one system that can turn your creative labeling ideas into an eye-catching reality. Once you come up with the perfect design, you can store up to 99 labels to memory.

Easy Operation
There's no special operating instructions with this convenient system: the PT-2710 operates on the AC adaptor, or you can insert two "AA" alkaline batteries (not included). The raised keys ensure quick, accurate typing while the slit-back tape lets you "crack and peel" the back of each label for easy liner removal. The tape also comes in a variety of sizes, including .25 inches, .5 inches, .75 inches, and one inch. The print resolution is 180 dpi, so your labels always look sharp. For optimum personalization options, the PT-2710 provides 121 built-in symbols at your disposal and a 2,800 character memory.

The PT-2710 Desktop Labeling System comes with a three year warranty.

What's in the Box
PT-2710 label printer, 1/2-inch black on white tape, AC adapter, USB interface cable, PT-Editor Software, and user's manual.

Product Description

Thermal Transfer - 180 dpi - Cutter - USB

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

54 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly, Brother's Flagship Labeler, December 7, 2008

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This review is from: Brother PT-2710 Desktop Labeling System (Office Product)

The Brother PT-2700 Desktop Labeler produces professional-looking labels. It can be linked up with a computer so you're able to design your label on the computer and send it to the labeler for printing via a USB cable.

A quick word about the PT-2710 (this model) vs. the PT-2700 -- the only difference between the PT 2710 and the PT-2700 is that the PT-2710 (this model) comes with a plastic case for holding the power cable and other accessories; the PT-2700 does not.

Pros
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- Keyboard
The keyboard has a QWERTY layout. Although it is not a full-sized keyboard, you can type on it almost as comfortably as you do on a regular keyboard. There's enough room between the keys so you can place your fingers in the "home position" (i.e. the asdf jkl; keys). The keys are rubberized, so they make absolutely no noise when you're typing.

- Backlight
The backlight is very bright, which makes it very easy to read what's on the screen.

- Professional Printing
The text produced on the tape is sharp and professional-looking.

- Print Preview
Some reviewers say the print preview looks nothing like the actual label being printed - and I must agree - the low resolution LCD screen can only go so far in rendering the print preview. However, I personally found the preview very helpful because it does in fact provide an accurately scaled representation of the label so you have pretty good idea how big the text is relative to the label, how much margin is around the text, etc.

- Computer Hookup
You can have many more fonts or designs to choose from if you elect to design your label on your computer with the software provided. You can embellish your text by incorporating text framing or a fill Pattern. It is also capable of producing a variety of bar codes formats. To print, simply link up the label to your computer with a USB cable. Another advantage to designing your label with the computer is that the software provides a highly detailed and accurate preview of a label to be printed.

- Many types of labels to choose from
The labels come in 9/64", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", and 1" sizes. You can also choose from white, colored (a variety of colors), clear, and matte labels. You can fit up to 7 lines on the 1" label. Select the right kind of label for your needs -- the labeler can be used to label jars, cannisters, bottles, boxes, binders, folders, envelops (e.g. address labels), storage drawers, electrical cables/wires, switches, etc. The labels can be used both indoors and outdoors because they are designed to withstand weathering.

- "crack and peel" Tape
Brother's ""crack and peel" tape makes it very easy to remove the liner to expose the adhesive surface.

Cons
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- Stiff Keys
The keys on the keyboard are a little stiff, so you have to push down a little harder than you do on a regular keyboard.

- Waste of Tape
By default, the labeler snips off about an inch tape before printing a label. You can adjust the settings and bring it down to about 1/2 inch but there's no way to disable this "feature." According to Brother, the length of leader tape that's been out of the cartridge for long periods have a tendency to curl up and thus has to be snipped off before printing begins. But if I'm printing say 10 labels, I need only to snip off the leader tape in front of my first label -- not so with the labeler, it wastes tape by snipping off the leader tape before _each_ of the 10 labels.

- No File Names
You can't use filenames to save your work on the labeler. The files can only be saved as numbers (01 - 99).

- Expensive Tape Cartridges
Some of the tapes the labeler uses are: TZ251, TZ231, and TZ131, for 1" Black on White Tape, 1/2" Black on White Tape, and 1/2" Black on Clear Tape, respectively. If you check out their prices, you can see that while they're not prohibitively expensive, they're definitely not cheap!


Conclusion
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The bottom line is the Brother PT-2700 is one of the best Desktop Labelers, and it does a fine job of producing professional looking labels. The computer connectivity is useful for giving you a wide selection of fonts and symbols. In addition, there are different colors, sizes, and types of label cartridges to choose from to suit your labelling needs. My only real gripe is the cost of the label cartridges and the wasting of tape -- apart from that, I really don't have anything significant to complain about it. If you need a labeler for a wide variety of labeling projects, I would definitely recommend this one.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Happy with Product, November 8, 2008

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Eric J. Eidle "Egon-Look-Alike" (Boyertown, Pennsylvania United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brother PT-2710 Desktop Labeling System (Office Product)

This is a labeler. There's not much to say, haha. It works pretty well--there aren't many limitations. It prints all Brother TZ tapes from 9/64" to 1." I order all of my tapes from ECOM Office Supplies (http://www.ecomofficesupplies.com/ProductInfo~productid~BRT-PT2710.html). ECOM is the cheapest I found after an extensive search. They provide decent service, too, including a Rolodex card with my shipment.

It has a few different display modes for the screen. It maintains a particular mode even after being turned off then on. Since I have it hooked up to my computer, I always leave it on the time & date. It does have an automatic shutoff function, whether plugged in or on batteries.

Last, something to note is that it does have printer margins just like a regular printer. This will not print borderless labels.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PT-2710, January 7, 2009

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Lars (Churchville, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brother PT-2710 Desktop Labeling System (Office Product)

I've had this same model Brother label maker for the past couple of years at work. I use it to label one-of-a-kind electronics we use in a university lab. Depending on how creative you are you can make some very nice looking projects. If and when we make more of the same, I simply call up the saved labels for that project and print them again. Always wanted one for home but couldn't justify the price. Then I noticed the before Christmas price of $59.99 with free shipping WOW! New, not refurbished. As someone else stated, the software is a bit clunky, but once you get accustomed to it it's alright.