Brother PT-1280 P-touch Electronic Labeling System | 
| Brand: Brother
List Price: $41.99
Buy New: $9.99
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Rating:  38 reviews
Sales Rank: 7
Format: Cd
Platforms: Windows Xp Professional, Windows Xp Home Edition, Windows 2000
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Operating System: N/A
Modem: None
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 10.6 x 9.2 x 5.3
MPN: PT-1280
Model: PT-1280
UPC: 012502613220
EAN: 0012502613220
ASIN: B000ALGKEO
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Electronic label system prints laminated labels up to 1/2 inch wide | | • | Easy-to-read 15-character display | | • | 6 auto formats, 5 framing options, and 9 type styles | | • | Comes with one .5-inch x 16 feet black on white starter tape | | • | Dimensions: 6.28 x 5.94 x 2.36 in. (WxHxD); weighs 1.04 pounds; 1-year limited warranty |
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Product Description
The PT-1280 is an affordable, feature-packed home & office labeler that can print laminated labels up to 1/2 inch wide. This unit features an easy-view 15 character display and can print up to 2 lines. This unit has 6 auto formats, 5 framing options and 9 type styles. Also, 3 type sizes, which automatically adjusts the text size according to the tape width. This unit features 3 Favorite Keys which allow you to save and print your favorite labels in seconds. The PT-1280 also uses the new super narrow (3.5mm) black on white non-laminated tape for labeling CD spines. 6 Auto Formats and 5 Framing Options 3 Type Sizes - Automatically adjusts the text size according to tape width Operates on 6 AAA batteries or AC adapter (not included) Housing Color - Light Blue Metallic / Dark Blue Key Board - QWERTY Cutter - Manual Tape Technology - Thermal Transfer Tape Material - Laminated Tape Family - TZ Tape Sizes - 9/64 inch, 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch, 1/2 inch Tape Length - 26.2' Print Resolution - 180 dpi Print Speed - 10 mm / sec Font Styles - Helsinki Types of Styles - Normal, Bold, Outline, Shadow, Italic, Italic Bold, Italic Outline, Italic Shadow, Vertical Built-in Symbols - 63 Max. Print Height - 9.0 mm Point Sizes - Small, Medium, Large Label Length Setting - Auto / 1.2 inch - 12.0 inch 2 Maximum Print Lines 3 Favorite Keys Memory Text Framing Multi-copy Print - Up to 9 copies L Horizontal Alignment Mirror Printing Text Insert Vertical Printing Auto Incrementation - Alpha / numeric Auto Templates Dimensions - 6.28 x 5.94 x 2.36 inches Weight - 1.04 pounds Manufacturer's One year limited warranty
Amazon.com Product Description
Compact and easy to use, the PT-1280 from Brother is an electronic labeling system that's great for home or office use. This unit features an easy-to-read 15-character display, and is able to print up to two lines and laminated labels up to 1/2-inch wide. Extremely versatile, the PT-1280 offers six auto formats, five framing options, and nine type styles. Three different type sizes automatically adjust the text size according to the tape width. It also works quickly, at print speeds of up to 10 millimeters per second. Additionally, you can use the PT-1280 to save and print your three favorite labels in seconds, with just a touch of the keys. The PT-1280 uses narrow, 3.5-millimeter, black-on-white nonlaminated tape for labeling CD spines. It comes with one 1/2-inch-by-16-foot black-on-white starter tape, a user's guide, and a 1-year limited warranty. What's in the Box
Label system, 1/2-inch x 16 foot black-on-white starter tape, and user's guide.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 33 more reviews...
 Wastes Two Inches per Label August 5, 2006
approach
92 out of 100 found this review helpful
I kid you not: every label has an inch of air on the left and the right, for a total of two inches wasted per label.
You can tweak the Margin setting to reduce one of the margins to about 1/4 inch, leaving you with 1 1/4 inches of waste.
Even ignoring the waste, you still need to trim each label with a pair of scissors--not very convenient, and isn't that why you bought a labeler?
I sent mine back to Amazon, even though I had to pay return shipping.
warning!!! November 27, 2006
G. Wallace
85 out of 88 found this review helpful
After owning a P-touch labeler for years,I found the need for a more duable label than my "M" tape was providing. I opted for this "TZ" tape labeler. Good price,looks good. What a mistake!!! The only thing well designed about this unit is it's abilty to waste more tape than it uses!! If you print a label of any size,count on it costing you two full inches of tape to do it!!! At $20.00 a roll,prepare to be screwed each time you push the print button.Then go find the scissors and cut the excess off,so the label does not look as stupid as the person who designed this pile of junk!!! But cheer up you can push six buttons,every time,to reduce the margin to "narrow". This will reduce the waste to a half inch on ONE side of the label,and print two small dots on the other side,this will show you where to cut it with your scissors,to match the "narrow" side. Also you must do ALL settings for EVERY label EVERY time!!Another "great feature,it will use the same amount of tape regaurdless of print size,so you will only print large print.What a joke!!! What a hassle!! Now the good news. I used to make lots of labels,and now I only make labels for VERY important items. And only when I am up to getting mad for doing so. I really wish amazon would allow us to give items a negative five stars! You have been warned!
 Almost a super * September 26, 2006
R. Amezquita (Bay Area, CA)
59 out of 63 found this review helpful
I took this device out of its package and printed the label I wanted without having to read the instructions. It gets high marks for an intuitive UI, and quality. The only thing that brings this from being a 5 * product is the waste of _very_ expensive tape and the lack of an AC adapter which I knew before getting it. Two reels of tape equal the price of this machine btw.
 Very pleased - recommended January 9, 2006
Mr. A. C. Martin (Novi, MI, USA)
23 out of 25 found this review helpful
Just got this device this afternoon from Staples (...). (...). So far very pleased with it. The labels are really clear and professional looking. There are some nice functions to change the text style, add frames and symbols. Also looked at the Dymo QX50, but it looks really cheap by comparison. The PT-1280 looks really high class and executive.
Only complaint is that while it will accept a mains adaptor, there is not one included. Also it takes 6 AAA batteries, which are also not included, which is a bit tight. There is a short run of label tape in the box though, and the instructions are reasonable given the price.
Useful and well designed January 20, 2007
Paul G. Ryan (San Jose, CA USA)
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
We bought this tool to label a large collection of spices in bottles, and I'm really very happy with it. It's very easy to use, and the labels it produces have clear text and stick well.
My only criticism is a bit of wasted tape at both the beginning and end of the label. I suppose you could cut it off if you don't like how it looks, but I always feel a little unfrugal wasting the tape.
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