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Brother PT-1230PC
PC-Connectable Label Maker
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Customer Reviews for PT-1230PC
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Easy
Date:December 5, 2012
By beer
Had trouble with the software install but the webb site helped cure this.A little frustrated at first because the first half dozen labels were streaked,but now it does a good job.Label cartridge cost is kind of high.
Expertise: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Use: Home (Personal Use)
Brother products owned: 2
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Review 2 for PT-1230PC
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PT-1230PC
Date:December 4, 2012
By shipbuilder
from Coast of Maine
Machine was purchased to provide miniature year & mint mark labels for labeling those extra spaces found in coin books. Using the pc connected version, I have been able to create labels suited to my purpose with any font in my computer. My tape preference for this purpose is black on clear backing
Expertise: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Use: Home (Personal Use)
Brother products owned: 3
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Review 3 for PT-1230PC
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I can't live without my label maker
Date:December 4, 2012
By Bevi
from Tucson, AZ
I love my label maker. There is no end to the creative possibilities for this label maker. You name it, you can put a label on it. I made some labels for my husband, he put them in his shirt pocket, the shirt and labels went through the laundry/dryer and the labels were still good to use. Difficult to get off the item you put them on, you don't have to worry about the label falling off. I couldn't ask for anything better.
Expertise: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Use: Home (Personal Use)
Brother products owned: 1
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Review 4 for PT-1230PC
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Nice little label-maker
Date:December 4, 2012
By RVRoamer
from Silver Springs, FL
I bought this for convenience so I could make labels at my computer/desk rather than getting out my Brother 1400 portable. The software for the 1230C plus the computer keyboard are an easier interface than on the portable.
The 1230 is very simple to install and use - I didn't even bother downloading the full software package - the self-installing app included right in the 1230 is plenty for everyday use.
Expertise: Casual User
Use: Home (Personal Use)
Brother products owned: 3
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Review 5 for PT-1230PC
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Good Value
Date:December 3, 2012
By lakepaul
from San Diego, CA
Nice unit and works as advertised. It does waste a little bit of label on each printing.
Expertise: Advanced Amateur
Use: Home (Personal Use)
Brother products owned: 1
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Review 6 for PT-1230PC
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Very nice product
Date:December 3, 2012
By MGHB
from Glen Burnie MD
I have found this to be a great little gem. Sadly it is not not Mac compatible, I should have read the box better, but when using PC I use it all the time!!
Expertise: Advanced Amateur
Use: Small Business (Up to 25 Employees)
Brother products owned: More than 5
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Review 7 for PT-1230PC
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PC Connectable Label Maker 1230PC
Date:December 3, 2012
By TheSavvyDog
from Longview WA
The print quality is fabulous. It is very easy to use. There are two drawbacks to this product:
1) Since it is a continuous tape, there shouldn't be a cutoff as to how long the label can/should be. I use it for making pricing labels - with a lot of repetition. If I want to make an entire cartridge of the same label, I should be able to do so.
2) There is too much wasted tape...the same wasted space at the end of the label as the regular hand-held label maker. ESPECIALLY if you are reprinting the same label.
I would give the product FIVE STARS if the above were corrected in the software.
Expertise: Advanced Amateur
Use: Small Business (Up to 25 Employees)
Brother products owned: More than 5
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Review 8 for PT-1230PC
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Low price made this a VERY good buy
Date:December 3, 2012
By wvuguy
from West Chester OH
I purchased the unit off the closeout shelf at Office Depot, making it a borderline screaming bargain. So while I personally find the software kind-of clunky to use.....though others might disagree....I still give this printer a solid 4-stars. Compact, flexible, and significantly more print options than a typical P-touch label maker.
Expertise: Casual User
Use: Home Office (Business Use)
Brother products owned: 2
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Review 9 for PT-1230PC
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Best thing since sliced breat.
Date:December 3, 2012
By NJCharlie
from NJ, Fl and PA seasonally
Works great. easy to set up for quick usage.
The only complaint is that I would like to see less "wasted" tape on each side of the wording.
The only complaint is that I would like to see less "wasted" tape on each side of the wording.
Expertise: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Use: Home (Personal Use)
Brother products owned: 3
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Review 10 for PT-1230PC
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love it
Date:November 26, 2012
By bob8258
from waterford, CT
does all and more. Bought all colors of lables and the on board program as well as the downloadable program works 110% as expected
Thanks
Thanks
Expertise: Advanced Amateur
Use: Small Business (Up to 25 Employees)
Brother products owned: 4
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Review 11 for PT-1230PC
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Critical Omission
Date:November 25, 2012
By Mahalo
My PT-1230PC was a big disappointment when I discovered it could not print vertically. That is important to me.
Otherwise it produces excellent labels.
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Review 12 for PT-1230PC
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Labeler
Date:November 25, 2012
By lrcole147
from East Texas
I really like the ease of use and the ability to modify layout and design on the fly.
Expertise: Advanced Amateur
Use: Home Office (Business Use)
Brother products owned: 4
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Review 13 for PT-1230PC
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PT-1230PC Printer
Date:November 25, 2012
By Webee
from Spirit Lake, Idaho
Its a good deal I like the fact that it is plug and play or you may load the full program and have meny options. I would buy this unit again. Happy ,Happy , Happy.
Expertise: Professional or Expert
Use: Small Business (Up to 25 Employees)
Brother products owned: 3
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Review 14 for PT-1230PC
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easy
Date:November 25, 2012
By Gira
from Colorado
Easy to use....intuitive...works as promised
I would recommend to others
I would recommend to others
Expertise: Casual User
Use: Home Office (Business Use)
Brother products owned: 3
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Review 15 for PT-1230PC
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Impressive labeler
Date:March 30, 2012
By Lobod80
Great compact labeler with easy to use software preloaded in the device, just plug in USB and ready to go on any computer - very portable. Labels print great, one line or two with clipart, if so desired. Got the unit at a great price, couldn't be happier. Yes, a bit excessive on the lead in/out, but chain printing (multiple labels in one printing) helps. I installed the higher featured standalone software too, but don't bother with it and just use the built-in software, which meets all my needs.
Expertise: Advanced Amateur
Use: Home (Personal Use)
Brother products owned: More than 5
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Review 16 for PT-1230PC
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Great Label Maker
Date:September 21, 2011
By KansasTom
from Wichita, Kansas
The PT 1230 PC I purchased was a refurbished one that I bought from a closeout firm. I love this thing. Not only did I get it for 25% of new cost but it is also better than the Dymo I have been using. I am so sold on this unit that if and when it ever does quit working I would buy a new one in a heartbeat.
The only downside is the battery drain. I put 6 new batteries in the unit and after 20 or so labels I had to replace the batteries. I solved that problem by purchasing an AC adapter.
Expertise: Advanced Amateur
Use: Home Office (Business Use)
Brother products owned: 1
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Review 17 for PT-1230PC
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So much easier
Date:September 18, 2011
By JBatDCA
from Washington, DC
Very handy, more convenient than the handheld units. Intuitive operation and the ability to save templates as PC files. Only drawback is the excessive tape leader and trailer.
Expertise: Professional or Expert
Use: Small Business (Up to 25 Employees)
Brother products owned: More than 5
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Review 18 for PT-1230PC
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So-Far-So-Good
Date:July 30, 2011
By BigEd
from TTown USA
Haven't used it that much so far, but like what I see. I love the quality of the product and the labels it can produce. The price was right. A couple of cons; 1- Tape is still quite expensive. And 2- The wasted 3/4" leader on single labels.
Expertise: Advanced Amateur
Use: Home Office (Business Use)
Brother products owned: More than 5
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Response from Brother:By BMG, September 22, 2011
Most TZ labels have a clear laminate top layer. This durable laminate helps the label withstand abrasion, fading, moisture and chemicals, providing a crisp, readable image. The process of adding this laminate layer results in a leading edge margin of blank space. Using "full" margins will result in a label with centered text, but with blank space on both sides. You may be able to reduce the total amount of blank tape by choosing a different margin setting, or by using the chain printing function.
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Review 19 for PT-1230PC
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PT-1230PC
Date:July 29, 2011
By groy
Small foot print. Easy to use w/provided s/w. Not all the bells and whistles as the more expensive models, but a good value and works well.
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Review 20 for PT-1230PC
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Amazing tool!!
Date:July 1, 2011
By Jabaleno
from Solvay, NY
I was given this by a friend who no longer needed it as he was retiring. As the Director of Operations for a small, volunteer EMS agency, I love the portability and range of this tool. I can carry it in my laptop bag and produce professional labels with it easily.
Thank you for a great product!
Expertise: Advanced Amateur
Use: Home Office (Business Use)
Brother products owned: 2
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