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Brother P-Touch 1290

Brother P-Touch 1290
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alaScore 78

261 reviews

Feb, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 261 reviews of Brother P-Touch 1290. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and size. The durability and price are also appreciated, whereas there are some less positive views about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Brother P-Touch 1290 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by : Elizabeth Daugherty (the-gadgeteer.com)

Brother PT 1290 Label Maker Review

 

I had previously reviewed another label maker by Dymo which is plugged into the USB port of your computer. Using built-in software, you could create and print labels from your PC. I also made a snarky comment about handheld labelers and needing to be...

Lightweight ; Easy to use keyboard ; Versatile ; Portable ; Good price

Fancier labels and extra images, accents and icons can get a little tricky to produce ; Comes with instruction sheet that takes a little time to digest

Aug, 2011
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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Great for business

 

This is a great tool for a small business and helping to organize. It is easy to setup and use.

Dec, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Simply Perfect

 

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...

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...

Probably would say it doesn't come with a power adapter. But then again, that is fine, read the other thoughts

Aug, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Got it for a steal

 

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.

Lots of options i'll never even use. Got it on sale for 15 bucks. Works as advertised

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

Aug, 2011
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Consumer review (staples.com)

Does what it's supposed to.

 

Use it for labeling all our networking cables.

Easy To Setup,Easy to Use

Jan, 2012
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Consumer review (staples.com)

One thing I've always wanted....!

 

I'll keep reading the instructions to see if I can cut down the size of the borders, but extremely happy with it other wise.

Easy To Setup,Easy to Use,Efficient

Too much waste Borders

Dec, 2011
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Consumer review (staples.com)

I would buy this again

 

It's great

Adequate Capabilities,Attractive Design,Clear Display,Easy To Use,Long Battery Life

Dec, 2011
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Consumer review (staples.com)

Very hard to get started!!!!!

 

Very hard to get started and to much wasted tape before you can figure things out!!!

Adequate Capabilities,Compact Size

Difficult To Use

Dec, 2011
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Consumer review (staples.com)

GREAT LABELER !!!

 

I am very pleased with this purchase. I was able to use it with no problem at all right out of the package.

Adequate Capabilities,Compact Size,Easy To Use

None

Dec, 2011
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Consumer review (staples.com)

Great little Labeler for the price.

 

Good Unit

Adequate Capabilities,Compact Size,Quality Construction

Hard To See Display

Dec, 2011
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