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brother PT-1290 Home & Office "Simply Stylish" Thermal Transfer Labeler Printer

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Thermal Transfer
10 mm / sec.
180 dpi

The PT-1290 features an easy-view 15-character LCD display, typewriter style keyboard and Auto Tape Detection that automatically recognizes the size of the installed tape cassette and adjusts the text to fit the label width. A dedicated "Deco Mode" key gives you easy access to 15, unique pre-designed label formats for creating decorative labels – including professional layouts that accommodate 2 rows of text. Easily switch between 2 fonts - with the touch of a button. Use the built-in memory to store up to 9 of your most frequently used labels.

It prints labels up to 12mm wide on durable, “TZ” laminated tape – perfect for both indoor and outdoor use. And, it operates on 6 “AAA” batteries or optional AC adapter (neither included). With its great-looking design and array of features, the PT-1290 is a perfect handheld solution for virtually any home office.

Stylish, yet powerful This “Simply Stylish” labeler features a sleek and stylish design that compliments any home or office decor. It features an easy-view, 15-character LCD display, prints labels up to 12mm wide on laminated indoor/outdoor “TZ” series tapes in 2 professional fonts, and automatically adjusts text size based on tape width.
Versatile Labeler Printer Professional Deco Mode layouts accommodate two rows of text. 15 Deco Mode Patterns create extra-stylish and decorative labels. The PT-1290 includes 6 Auto Formats and 7 Framing Options, and can print 1 or 2 lines of crisp text.
Built-in Memory The built-in memory saves up to 9 of your favorite labels.

Learn more about the Brother PT-1290

General

Brand: brother

Model: PT-1290

Printer

Print Technology: Thermal Transfer

Print Speed: 10 mm / sec.

Max Resolution(B&W): 180 dpi

Memory: 9 labels

Fonts Included: Helsinki & Bohemia

Media Handling

Media sizes supported: Tape Sizes: 9/64", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2"
Tape Length: 26.2'

Features

Features: supplies: TZ tape series, TZ231, TZ131, TZ241, TZ251, etc.

Number of Fonts: 2

Point Sizes: Small, Medium, Large

Number of Styles: 9

Built-in Symbols: 80

Types of Styles: Normal, Bold, Outline, Shadow, Italic, Italic Bold, Italic Outline, Italic Shadow, Vertical

Max. Print Height: 9.0 mm

Maximum Print Lines: 2

Multi-Block: No

Label Length Setting: Auto / 1.2" - 12.0"

Auto Incrementation: Alpha / numeric

Auto Numbering: Yes (1-9)

Horizontal Alignment: Left

Vertical Printing: Yes

Mirror Printing: Yes

Rotate Printing: No

Text Insert: Yes

Text Framing/Fill Pattern: Yes/No

Multi-copy Print: Up to 9 copies

Memory: Yes (9 labels)

Built-in Designs/Templates: 15 Deco Mode Patterns

Auto Templates: Yes (6 kinds)

Dimensions & Weight

Dimensions: 6.3" x 6.2" x 2.4"

Weight: 1.1 lbs.

Manufacturer Warranty

Parts: 1 year limited

Labor: 1 year limited

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Warranty

Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year

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N/A 8/28/2012 2:29:45 PM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 3/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Wife Loves it Pros: quick easy battery powered Cons: no ac cord included (costs almost as much as the unit) Other Thoughts: we use rechargable batteries so we aren't worried but an ac option would be nice, side note: she hasn't become more organized she just started labling her mess... Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
neilfay 6/3/2012 5:08:17 PM Tech Level: 3/5 Ownership: 1/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 1/5Died on first label Pros: Nice size and options. Cons: All was well until I pressed "Print" for my first label. LCD display went out, and that was it. No label and nothing else. Followed the troubleshooting "Reset" procedure a few times, but no change. Pulled the batteries and tape cartridge; re-installed; but nothing. Other Thoughts: Good looking unit with full keyboard; too bad. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 2/25/2012 10:08:03 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Great Pros: We use one of these at work all the time and I just picked one up on sale for $5.99 for personal use. Makes great labels and very easy to use. Cool framing and design options. Cons: Cartridge prices aren't friendly at around $13-$17, but they do last and there's a good selection of sizes and colors online. Uses 6 AAA batteries, but you can buy 8-packs at the dollar store so no big deal. Other Thoughts: Highly recommended! Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
MPL0309 10/1/2011 10:45:17 AM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Great for the price Pros: Ease of use, battery efficient Cons: Came with little tape Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
procupine14 9/28/2011 11:33:50 AM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 4/5Pleased Pros: I'm really pleased with this product. I use a much fancier one at the office but really wanted something simple and portable for home use. Cons: The cartridges are pretty expensive so I'm glad that I can combine orders with my business and home use and save money on a volume purchase. Really peeved that it doesn't come with the power adapter and requires 6 AAA batteries to operate. I feel like it could have been designed to use a lesser amount of AA's but that is just me. Other Thoughts: You can buy the power adapters separately if you like but I suppose that depends on where you use it (on the go etc.) Just remember that it doesn't come with the batteries so be prepared to buy a package. I haven't used it long enough to give an accurate description on battery life but I'm hoping that it is decent with the amount of batteries that it takes Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Marine 1 8/24/2011 6:16:13 AM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 3/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 4/5Simply Perfect Pros: Does what I need it to do. Prints out great labels any size I need, or color. Great to know that I can just switch out ribbon cartridges anytime I want to. No need to finish one color and size, before going to another one. Simple process and design. Batteries last a pretty good amount of time. And if you use it like I do, the power adapter is needed. YES, you can get a power adapter for it. Search for a Brother AD24 Power Adapter ($ 15-20). Cons: Probably would say it doesn't come with a power adapter. But then again, that is fine, read the other thoughts. Other Thoughts: The batteries have lasted a couple weeks with alot of daily label printing. Now that I have the power adapter, everything is simply perfect. I see why they didn't package the power adapter with it. Overall cost. For those that will use it only a couple times a week or month, battery cost is OK. For those that would use it like I do, the added $$ for the power adapter is very affordable, and well, needed. This is a great item, and does the job perfectly. 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
ErebusMaligan 8/21/2011 5:28:50 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 2/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Got it for a steal Pros: Lots of options i'll never even use. Got it on sale for 15 bucks. Works as advertised. Cons: Little complicated with the advanced options, and somewhat difficult to tell which ones are selected at any given time. The 6 batteries is crazy, but it was clearly listed before i bought it, so no surprise. Other Thoughts: Tape is beyond expensive if you are going to get multiple ones, especially the wider 1 inch kind. Almost cheaper to keep buying the labeler for the free tape. 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 8/17/2011 9:56:54 AM Tech Level: 3/5 Ownership: 1/5	Rating: 3/5BPA Pros: Useful as any label printer Cons: Only hope people are buying thermal paper that do not contain Bisphenol A 2 out of 6 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Bman 7/21/2011 1:31:08 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 3/5It works Pros: Brother Label Maker - the standard of all label makers. Nice keyboard Cons: 6 AAA batteries?! Really?! That is irresponsible 6 out of 10 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Adiuxx 6/1/2011 5:34:01 PM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Very Happy Pros: works great, the best I've used so far! it has a ton of options for font, style etc. Cons: buying new tape for it can get REALLY expensive especially considering that most of them cost as much as the unit itself. 7 out of 7 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
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