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Brother P-Touch 1090

Brother P-Touch 1090

190 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Print quality (68)
Usability (66)
Build quality (13)
Performance (9)
Size (6)

Negative
Reliability (6)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 190 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the size and performance. The build quality and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are negative about the reliability.

print quality, usability, build quality, performance, size

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Printers the Brother P-Touch 1090 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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(Based on 190 reviews)

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Expert review by: (consumersearch.com)

Brother P-touch PT-1090 Family Labeler

The Brother P-touch PT-1090 Family Labeler is a battery-operated model designed for family use. It's powered by six AA alkaline batteries, though an optional power adapter (*Est. $18) is available. Label cartridges come in four sizes, from 3.5...

Inexpensive, can print iron-on labels, four label sizes, memory, frames, icons, symbols

Power adapter not included, wide label margins waste tape, label backing can be hard to peel, screen doesn't show exact label preview, some label media can be expensive

Apr, 2011

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Brother P-Touch 1090

alaTest has collected and analyzed 32 user reviews of the Brother P-Touch 1090 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other Printers on Amazon.com.

usability, performance

value for money

69% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review by: alwaysonlinebuyer (amazon.com)

Ergonomic. So pretty. 1 inch waste of label tape.

Every once in a while you buy a product you LOVE. This is great. I do have the same complaint as everyone else: What's up with the 1/2 inch waste of label tape on either side of any label you print out!? But b/c of all of our reviews, you're walking...

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: MR. R.M.TURNER (amazon.com)

Label printer

This was purchased for a very reasonable price and certainly out performs my expectations. So many functions - a great addition to household gadgetry!!

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: christine b. cissner (amazon.com)

Love it!

I am looking for things to label! It is user friendly and makes organizing so much easier. Very good item.

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: Susan Carson (amazon.com)

labeler

Extremely easy to use, prints quickly and cleanly. The instructions are overly complicated but the machine is not. Really good buy for the money.

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: ceaster30 (amazon.com)

Brother PT-1090 P-Touch Home & Family "Simply Stylish" Labeler

This is a wonderful product. It is very easy to use. The labels do work anywhere. I have labeled everything in my freezer. I like it so much that I have one for home and at the office.

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: Wavlin L. Pinnix (amazon.com)

Wavlin Pinnix

On the web page this did not state i had to buy Batteries and Ink for this item and it said indoors and outdoors but Ink will not stay on the name tage it will wash away.Thank you Wavlin Pinnix

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: SHN (amazon.com)

OK for the $

This item is as other reviewers described. Light weight and easy to use. Major problem is the excess tape before print starts and after it ends.

Sep, 2012

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Consumer review by: raceinggreen "raceinggreen" (amazon.com)

Perfect Labeler

Spent a bit of time learning to operate the Brother PT-1090 labeler. Off to the store to get batteries. And it works just great.

Sep, 2012

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Product Specifications

Part of the "Simply Stylish" line of P-touch products, the PT-1090 features 12 built-in "Deco Mode" patterns to create extra stylish labels.With its ABCD keyboard and convenient "Feature Dial", it's easy for the whole family to use. Add Time & Date to your labels for leftovers, smoke detector batteries, and other dated items. Use the convenient cable labeling feature to help keep your wires and cables organized. Create labels with 1 or 2 lines of crisp text, and use the built-in memory to save up to 9 of your favorites!The PT-1090 prints labels on durable, "TZ" laminated tape - perfect for both indoor and outdoor use.