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Brother P-Touch PTD220 Home/Office Everyday Label Maker | Prints TZe Label Tapes
Highlights
- Ideal For Small Office, Home Office, and Home Organization: a mobile label maker to keep homes, small offices, and workspaces tidy and organized. Powered by 6 AAA batteries or optional AC adapter (each sold separately)
- Prints on Brother Genuine TZe Label Tapes: Create labels that are approximately 1/2 inch (12mm) wide. Easy to peel, durable and laminated labels are ideal for a variety of applications in multiple finishes and colors and can print 1 or 2 lines of text on labels
- Personalize Your Labels: Choose from 14 different fonts, 11 font styles, 99 designer frames, and over 600 symbols and use the familiar QWERTY style keyboard for ease of use
- Built-in Memory: Save up to 30 frequently used labels Create them, save them, find them, and reprint them as many times as needed
- Create and Print Quickly and Easily: Use the 25 pre-set label templates to create and print professional-looking labels in an instant with a variety of templates for home and workplace organization, and more
Why You'll Love It
- Prints one or two lines of text on durable laminated TZe tapes up to 1/2 inch wide
- Familiar QWERTY keyboard layout makes typing and editing quick for everyday tasks
- Extensive styling options with 14 fonts, 11 styles, 99 frames, and over 600 symbols
- Saves up to 30 custom labels in internal memory for fast reprinting whenever needed
- Includes 25 ready-made templates designed for home and workspace organization projects
Pros
- +Familiar QWERTY keyboard layout
- +Stores up to 30 custom designs
- +Over 600 symbols and 99 frames
- +Prints single or double lines
Cons
- -Batteries and AC adapter sold separately
- -Limited to 1/2 inch maximum tape width
Detailed Review
The Brother P-Touch PTD220 is a portable label maker designed for sorting files, bins, and everyday items around home offices and small workspaces. It helps clear clutter by generating clean, legible tags quickly, making it a reliable option for anyone setting up a home organization system or keeping office supplies in order.
Daily operation centers around a standard QWERTY keyboard, which allows you to type out labels naturally without hunting through unfamiliar layouts. The unit prints on Brother Genuine TZe laminated tapes up to approximately 1/2 inch (12mm) wide. You can print one or two lines of text and choose from 14 fonts, 11 font styles, 99 designer frames, and more than 600 symbols. For routine tasks, 25 pre-set templates help generate clean designs instantly.
If you regularly label identical bins or file folders, the internal memory stores up to 30 frequently used labels for repeat printing. The easy-to-peel laminated tapes come in multiple finishes and colors, letting you adapt labels for specific storage bins, drawers, or office shelving.
A key limitation is that power accessories are not included in the box. You will need to supply 6 AAA batteries for portable operation or purchase a compatible AC adapter separately. Additionally, the machine is limited to tape widths up to roughly 1/2 inch, so it cannot produce extra-wide industrial signs.
Verdict: The Brother PTD220 is a practical, customizable labeling tool for anyone managing home storage or office files. It is an ideal pick if you want standard 1/2-inch laminated labels with plenty of formatting options and quick-print memory.
Who Should Buy It
A great fit if you:
- Need to organize home storage, craft bins, or office files with 1/2-inch laminated labels.
- Prefer typing on a standard QWERTY keyboard layout rather than an alphabetical pad.
- Want to save repeat label designs to memory for quick reprints.
Consider something else if you:
- Require a label maker that comes with batteries or a power cord included in the box.
- Need wide-format labels larger than 12mm (1/2 inch).
FAQ
How is the label maker powered?
It can run on 6 AAA batteries for mobile use or on an optional AC adapter, both of which are sold separately.
What tape sizes and types does it support?
It prints on Brother Genuine TZe laminated tapes measuring approximately 1/2 inch (12mm) wide, available in various colors and finishes.
Can I print multiple lines of text on one label?
Yes, the device can print either 1 or 2 lines of text per label.
How many labels can I save in the memory?
The built-in memory stores up to 30 frequently used label designs for quick reprinting.
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Product Details
| Brand | Brother |
| ASIN | B0B1L3BL1G |
