Editorial Review:Product Description:The PT-1280 is an affordable, feature-packed home & office labeler that can print laminated labels up to ?' wide. This unit features an easy-view 15-character display and can print up to 2 lines. This unit has 6 auto formats, 5 framing options and 9 type styles. Also, 3 type sizes, which automatically adjusts the text size according to the tape width.This unit features 3 'Favorite Keys' which allow you to save and print your favorite labels in seconds.The PT-1280 also uses the 'super narrow' (3.5mm) black on white non-laminated tape for labeling CD spines. Operates on 6 'AAA' batteries.
Amazon.com Product Description:Compact and easy to use, the PT-1280 from Brother is an electronic labeling system that's great for home or office use. This unit features an easy-to-read 15-character display, and is able to print up to two lines and laminated labels up to 1/2-inch wide. Extremely versatile, the PT-1280 offers six auto formats, five framing options, and nine type styles. Three different type sizes automatically adjust the text size according to the tape width. It also works quickly, at print speeds of up to 10 millimeters per second. Additionally, you can use the PT-1280 to save and print your three favorite labels in seconds, with just a touch of the keys.
The PT-1280 uses narrow, 3.5-millimeter, black-on-white nonlaminated tape for labeling CD spines. It comes with one 1/2-inch-by-16-foot black-on-white starter tape, a user's guide, and a 1-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box Label system, 1/2-inch x 16 foot black-on-white starter tape, and user's guide.
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AC Adaptor scam
I understand that I did not check out if this came with an AC adaptor. However, to price an adaptor [...] more than that of the product itself [...] does not seem correct. You are better off paying for a higher end model that comes with an adaptor. Atleast you get more features for your money.
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Terrible Product
This all started when I wanted to get a labeler to get more organized. I started with the Brother P-Touch PT-80 which worked as advertised, but ate batteries so fast that I couldn't keep up with it. I eventually had a friend take it apart and solder a plug so that it runs from the wall power (used a plug that you can change the voltage on it, like you find at Radio Shack).
When the time came to get another labeler for my office, I decided to try this model (PT-1280) since it came with the option for a wall plug.
This product is so terrible that I would rather buy another PT-80 and take that one apart to make it run off a wall plug. That is how bad this product is - I'd rather void the warranty of another device than use this out-of-the-box junk.
The main issue is that by default this device does not print labels correctly within the margins. All research seems to point that you need to reset your margins and text size every time you want to print. When a device can't seem to do even its basic function correctly, it's time to look for another device.
Brother should be embarrassed that this product is still being sold with their name on it. I've started using some tape and a marker instead of picking up this labeler.
If you are looking for an easy solution, this is not the product for you. Pick another company or at least a different Brother product.
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Do Not Waste Your Money!
If I could give this labeler negative stars, I would. It is a money waster. Every time you print a label, it wastes 2 inches of label tape on either side and you have to end up cutting the excess off. The label tape is very expensive and the labeler continously wastes it! Please consider another labeler because you will hate making labels with this one!
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Not bad for a labeler under $30.
Slightly annoyed by the amount of tape that it wastes but for under $30, not a bad purchase for someone who needs a labeler on occasion. If you are a bit OCD or like to label everything, perhaps you may want to look elsewhere?
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PT-1280 is a cheap machine to buy, expensive to keep in labels!
Agree with ALL of the reviews about the PT-1280 wasting label ribbon. I bought this machine about 4 months ago at a Staples while I was in store to fill an immediate need. Sadly, I didn't do my normal research & check how much it was on Amazon or, more importantly, read any reviews. The cost of the machine itself is cheap, but the label ribbons are so pricey you think twice about labelling. In addition to the narrow margin & chain print functions (which you have to set EVERY time), another way I've managed to get more out of the label ribbon is by using the carriage return/ENTER key. I stack titles on top of one another to make the ribbon last longer. But again, you have to use scissors to trim the 2 separate lines in 1/2 - which defeats the purpose of having a label maker... I wouldn't buy this again ever. But since I have it I buy labels from ptouchdirect to make the best of a bad situation.
