Brother PT-1230PC Thermal Label Printer

Make great looking labels right from your PC - Effortlessly!

Innovative, PC-Connectable label maker requires no software installation. Easy to use and share, the PT-1230PC is great for labeling file folders, storage containers, and much more. Conveniently design durable, laminated labels up to ½” wide using your PC keyboard and monitor. Print exactly what you see on your screen! When finished, simply turn your labeler off. No software is left behind on your PC. Perfect for home or home office labeling needs.

• No software installation required - Just attach via USB to your PC to start
• Use your keyboard and PC monitor to create labels - Print exactly what you see on screen!
• Prints on four different label widths, up to ½” wide (laminated)
• Prints multiple lines of text and graphics
• Compact, with built-in manual cutter
• Supports PC USB Connectivity (cable included)
• Secure operation – When finished, simply turn it off and unplug. No software is left behind!
• Uses 6 "AAA" batteries or AD-24 adapter (not included)
• Barcoding and database printing available with download of full version of P-touch Editor Software at Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com).
• Great for labeling file folders, boxes, CD spines and much more

Hardware Features

• Model Type: PC Connectable
• Tape Family:  TZ
• Tape Sizes:  9/64", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2"
• Tape Length‡:  26.2'
• Tape Technology:  Thermal Transfer
• Tape Types‡: Standard Laminated, Flexible ID, Extra Strength Adhesive, Tamper-Evident, Non-Laminated, Iron-on Fabric, Acid Free
• LCD:  N/A
• Print Resolution:  180 dpi
• Print Speed:  up to 10 mm / sec
• Keyboard:  N/A
• Cutter:  Manual
• Batteries:  6 x AAA batteries (not included)
• AC Adapter:  AD-24 (not included)
• Interface:  USB

Software Features

• Number of Fonts: Uses All TrueType Fonts
• Font Styles: Uses All TrueType Fonts
• Point Sizes: Scalable
• Built-in Symbols: 694
• Max. Print Height:  8.9 mm
• Maximum Print Lines:  Unlimited
• Label Length Setting: Yes
• Auto Incrementation:  Alpha / Numeric
• Auto Numbering:  1-5,000 / A - Z / a - z ‡
• Horizontal Alignment: Left, Center, Right, Justified
• Vertical Printing:  No
• Mirror Printing: Yes
• Text Insert:  Yes
• Text Framing/Fill Pattern:  Yes/Yes ‡
• Multi-copy Print:  up to 200
• Memory: N/A
• Date/Time Stamp: No
• Download data to unit:  No
• Auto Templates: Yes ‡
• Database Printing: Yes ‡
• Barcodes (Stand-alone mode): No
• Barcodes (connected to computer): Yes ‡
• (PC) Connectivity: USB
• (Mac) Connectivity:  N/A

Model Details

• Dimensions: 2.1" x 6.2" x 4.4"
• Weight: 0.9 lbs (without batteries)
• Color:  White / Gray
• Warranty: 1 year limited Manufacturer's Warranty

• Brother P-touch PT-1230PC PC-Connectable Label Maker
• One 1/2" black on white "TZ" Starter Tape
• USB Interface Cable
• P-touch Editor Lite/Printer driver for PCs (built-in)

• Compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Vista
• Requires 6 'AAA' Batteries or AD-24 Adapter (Not Included)