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Brother P-Touch PT-18R Label Printer

Brother P-Touch PT-18R Label Printer
alaScore 87

68 reviews

Jun, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 68 reviews from magazines and websites. Comments about the design and size are generally positive. The performance and build quality are also mentioned favorably, but there are some critical comments about the value for money.

usability, build quality, performance, size, design

value for money

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Printers the Brother P-Touch PT-18R Label Printer is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Brother P-Touch PT-18R Label Printer

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 39 user reviews of the Brother P-Touch PT-18R Label Printer from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other Printers on Amazon.com.

usability, performance, size

value for money

92% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Great label maker

 

I was pleased by the small size and the number of features in the unit. The menus are easy to follow and it prints quickly and cuts automatically. For remote use their should be a battery option to use standard AAA batteries, but the rechargeable...

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Ultimate Label Maker

 

The PT-18R is the ultimate in label making and convenience. While tethered via USB cord to a computer, any of your computer's fonts can be used via the enclosed Brother print software. The printer stays conveniently located - and charging - ready to be...

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Bummer!!

 

One notch above impossible to read display. Needs back light.

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Nice printer

 

Labels are too expensive for this machine ... But it does work well. We use this in our production wood shop

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Great investment

 

This label maker is everything and more of what I was looking for. I highly recommend this label maker, it does all jobs small and large. I love how easy it is to use with my computer.

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Simple needs. Nice product.

 

Now - I admit - I'm not doing anything too complex with this label maker. Just printing out informational labels where needed. But setup was easy and the product seems to work very well. I consider it a good value - even for my meager uses.

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It worked for a while...

 

With my new iMac updates I can no longer print from iPad or iPhone. Support site not very helpful. Probably should avoid product until the Mac issues are worked out. Too bad. I really liked it when it did work.

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Teriffic product ... the wireless feature is excellent

 

The initial set up for the wireless part of this was a little complicated ...but once set up, this worked great. Being able to print labels from the iPad is outstanding and very simple.

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I am in Love :)

 

I have been going through many different label makers of late, mostly ones that print small labels. What I love so much about this one is that it prints straight from your computer, and I can make all kinds of labels, and they can be quite large as the...

Product Specifications

Brother P-Touch 18R is the get up and go rechargeable desktop labeler with handheld convenience. Serving as an office group's single labeling machine, any user can simply remove this machine from the sleek charger base and take it to their labeling site, wherever it might be - at an office desk or in the field. Or simply use this labeler while connected to a workgroup PC, in a common work area to create professional looking labels. This single machine can be used by asset managers needing to label companies assets wherever they are in the office, or by an administrative assistant who needs to create labels for a file folder, presentation or a visitor name badge. Simply place the labeler back on the cradle to recharge the battery and make it available for the next user. This model features easy-swap tape cassettes, one key operation via an easy to use keyboard, bar code templates, and the ability to connect via a USB to a PC for more detailed labeling. This machines easy view graphic display and print preview capability allows users to create and preview label layouts before printing.

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:2in
Height:4.8in
Weight:1.3lbs
Width:5.9in

Header

Compatibility:PC
Country Kits:Austria / Eastern Europe/Denmark
Manufacturer:Brother
Model:18R
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Brother P-Touch

Miscellaneous

Microsoft Certification:Works with Windows Vista
Vista Certification:Works with Windows Vista

Modem

Type: None

Networking

Type: None

Printer

Connectivity Technology:Wired
Interface:USB
Max H-Resolution B/W:180dpi
Max Media Size (Standard):Roll (0.7 in)
Max Printing Speed:23.6inch/min
Media Type:Fabric tape / Flexible tape / Laminated tape
Output Type:Monochrome
Technology:Thermal transfer
Total Media Capacity:1rolls
Type:Labelmaker

Scanner

Type: None

System Requirements

OS Required:Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
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