Brother P-Touch PT- D610BT Business Professional Connected Label Maker | Connect and Create via Bluetooth® on TZe Label Tapes up to ~1 inch, White

HIGHLY recommended labeler! I've owned a non-discontinued P-Touch PT-6100 for years and years. Still works great, but only takes a max of 12mm wide tapes. Time for wider! I'm pretty good with mechanical stuff and was EASILY able to get this running, no manual required (although one is packed and will make good bathroom reading at some later date for the details, lol). Here is a quick-start guide:)* Take the unit out of the plastic bag and peel off the protective film on the top over the display window and one behind it that will show the tape cartridge label.* Flip the unit over, setting it on a towel or it's box to protect the screen, and take off that battery cover. Insert 6 AA batteries like in the photo here, but - pro tip, lol - there two kinds of AA these days. Either will work, but the ones labeled "Max", or in this case "EDGE" from a big box tool store, have low internal resistance, meaning the voltage will stay constant longer. They cost a bit more, but you get what u pay for! Put the battery cover back on. Pro-tip #2: rotate the batteries so that a word printed on them faces up, like I've done with EDGE here. That lets you easily see if you have them all in the correct direction.* Flip the unit back over and NOTE, the tape cartridge bay cover is the back 1/3 of the top plastic with the display window. You can see the two hinges in the back. There are finger holes on the left and right side where the words "Brother" and "P Touch" are at. Stick ur fingers in those and gently pull the top up to expose the tape bay.* A TRICK! That white lever must be pulled up to get the cartridge in, and it STAYS UP when you close the lid. The level pushes the tape against a roller. Closing the lid will do that for you. The lever on mine was down and needed to be pulled up initially.* Open up the 24 mm (1") tape cartridge the unit comes with. NOTE! It says SAMPLE which usually means it is only partially filled as a demo. Don't be surprised if it runs out quickly. Time to get an order for more tapes in here at Amazon.* Orient the cartridge as shown on the plastic in the bay. The tape will go out of that hole in the case on the left. Then just gently press it down.* Close the lid (with lever up).* Press the red "on/off" button on the left for one second or so. The unit starts up and asks for your language. THAT IS IT! You are ready to label! Start typing in what you want. Press the "caps" key if you want all caps, like I did in the photo here.* When done, hit the green "print" button on the right. It will come up asking how many to print, which is pretty cool! It defaults to 1, so if you just want one all you need to do is press print again. No need to enter anything.* And away it goes! This unit has an electric cutter which is so nice. The old PT-6100 was manual cut, had to press a lever.* SUPER IMPORTANT PRO-TIP: IF YOU ARE STORING THE UNIT FOR MORE THAN A YEAR, TAKE THE BATTERIES OUT AND PUT THEM IN A SMALL ZIP BAG YOU CAN KEEP WITH THE UNIT. ALL BATTERIES LEAK CORROSIVE GOOD STUFF AFTER A FEW YEARS. DON'T TAKE THE CHANCE!Happy Labeling!

My last Brother P-touch lasted over 10 years, but the display finally started going bonkers, so it was time for a new one. I also wanted one that could use 1" tape, so this model is really the only choice. The automatic cutter is nice too.I had no problem connecting via bluetooth to my laptop or downloading and installing the Windows software. I didn't bother with the mobile app. It's easy enough to create commonly used label types right on the printer, but the software on a PC (or Mac) allows you to do a lot more if need be. I had no problems at all using the latest software.This labeler comes with a power supply which is nice; it was an extra-cost option on my old one. Being able to use batteries or AC power is convenient. Mine will mostly sit on my workbench, but it's nice to be able to take it elsewhere without having to find some place to plug it in.I agree with another reviewer that if you can afford it, go with this model. It's the only one that can print on 1" labels and even if you don't need that now, you might someday. It's not a huge investment and you will probably find yourself using it more than you thought you would.I also have a Brother all in 1 laser printer/copier/scanner. I've had good experiences with Brother products so far.

I bought this over a year ago. I like that it came with a hard case. Though carrying it brings some memories of the old typewriter case back in the day. It’s great for protection though. I bought a separate carrying case when I have to bring it at work (reviewed separately). Until now I am still figuring out how to best use this machine and still exploring its features. I downloaded the app because it can connect thru bluetooth. I forgot if I bought the power cord or it came with it. It runs on batteries as well, so no problem. Just like my other kind of printer at home, for sure this will stay for years. Unless they stop manufacturing the supplies. needed to run this machine. And I hope they create more features on the app compatible with this specific model. It maybe pricy but I think of long term durability. It has not disappointed me yet. I just get disappointed with myself using its technology. There is actually a review that gave “how to” especially on cutting saving tips.Just any other gadget out there, proper use will always make it last.

Works very well, and wastes far less tape than other models of printer I've used, but still wastes an unnecessarily large amount of tape. The apps, both mobile and for my Macintosh, are well enough designed that I don't hate using them, and the Bluetooth range is extremely long.The only thing that I wish were more easily done was queuing up multiple labels rather than having to dispatch them one by one in chain mode.

I've been impressed with this labeling machine. User friendly. Like the easy-to-read color display. Using batteries since I already have an old labeler attached to my computer and like the portability. I've had problems with the old one. Nice to have 1" tape in the new labeler, and 1/2" tape in the old machine, although it would be easy to switch tapes with one labeler. New machine came with good instructions. Case is solid plastic with different compartments and plenty of room for everything. Print speed is fine for home use. Print quality is very good. I trust the Brother brand. It's been around a long time. Also have an address labeler and laser printer made by Brother.

I like it! It has more features to make labels more attractive and fun plus more tape sizes, auto cutting, and most importantly, it uses the same cartridges as my old one.

Love this thing. The best enhancement over my previous PT is the Andoid App and BT connection. Spend the extra few bucks here on this kit. High quality case with AC/DC power supply. Stores (3) extra 24mm cassettes as well.

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