MEB
2025-08-26 18:56:11
I had an older model that broke, replaced with this updated model. It operated the same, so no learning curve, although easy to master. I only wish I had noticed it is battery operated, by other used batteries and had a plug in cord as well.
Sandi
2025-07-27 18:52:51
From Brother.com - here is what I found out about the screen.Adjust the LCD contrast!To adjust the LCD contrast:1. Adjust the contrast setting:a. Press Menu.b. Press â—„ or â–º to select LCD Contrast.c. Press OK and the current setting is displayed.d. Press â—„ or â–º to select the contrast setting. There are five settings: -2, -1, 0, +1, +2.e. Press OK to set the contrast.- If the LCD is difficult to read, go to the next step.2. Since the label printer does not have a backlight, the angle of the label printer and the lighting conditions can affect how well the display can be viewed. For optimum viewing, place the label printer on a flat surface and view the display at a 45-degree angle.3. New out of the box label printers have a protective film on the display that needs to be removed. Removing the film slightly improves the display's contrast and brightness.a. Using your fingertips or fingernails, separate the protective film from the LCD display from the top right or left corner.b. Pull the Mylar protective film completely away from the display to expose the smooth finished surface. Discard the protective film.3. If the contrast was better but now it is harder to read, try printing a label to test if the batteries are low. The LCD can be difficult to read when the batteries are low.4. If the LCD is still difficult to read with brand new batteries, you may wish to purchase a label printer with a backlight LCD.So, for me it was first, remove the mylar tape on the screen. I did not notice that there was something on the screen itself. Then I followed up with the LCD contrast and it made a big difference. I wish I had purchased one with a backlight screen but did not realize that was an option. All in all, I will say that this is a nice label printer.
Marion
2025-07-25 11:29:49
I love this label more. I’ve owned other brands and this is by far my favorite. It’s user friendly, works well, is an affordable price point, refills can easily be ordered online, and it’s durable. I splurged and bought the carrying case and my toddler has tossed it around more than once with no damage being caused. Highly recommend.
BusyMom
2025-07-24 17:11:04
Great little label maker! Different fonts and sizes and super easy to use. Pro tip on the label paper, there’s a seam on the paper backing that makes it super easy to remove if you just fold it horizontally.
Dan Calgaro
2025-07-21 15:36:16
The unit arrived quickly and in good condition. It works well and is easy to operate but the screen is so darn hard to read! I've been getting better at sizing the labels more accurately to save on tape. That said the tape is "fussy" to peel off and expose the adhesive and the labels curl up immediately after pulling off the backing and gets stuck together. It works fine for my purposes making only a few labels at a time but if you need to make lots of labels this is not the unit for you.
DeAnna
2025-06-26 14:53:51
This is a nice little lightweight machine. It operates on 6 AA batteries or a power cord but the AC adapter power cord is note included/must be purchased separately.
Corey
2025-04-25 13:45:00
All around it’s a pretty great label maker. The tape is easy to come by and is sold in bulk at a good price.The screen can be a little hard to read in really bright environments but otherwise very good.It takes 6 AAA batteries. Yes, 6. Or your can use a 9v power cord, but it’s not included and needs to be bought separately. If you power it by battery (what I’m doing) the batteries do last a long time in the printer. I’ve gone through 3 tape cassettes all on one set of batteries and no sign to change them soon.There’s tons on fonts and boarders you can do to the labels all with the same regular tape. Personally I use only the standard font but there are many options to choose.For the environmentally conscious:Now, this might be a 50/50 for you. The tape need to be printed on is plastic. Packaged in a special plastic cassette. After you print you need to peel the paper-plastic off the adhesive backing. Also inside that tape cassette, each time you print the tape has an ink side that does the printing and rolls up on the other end of the cassette like a VHS. So about 10-30% of the ink is used to print, the rest is unusable waste neatly rolled on the inside of the cassette. Very sneaky way to get us to buy more tape.
JT60423
2025-04-24 16:44:37
This item rocks! So much nicer than the older generations! You have selectable font faces, font sizes, and even stored formats. This makes for complete flexibility in labeling; and my office is turning into a "batcave" where all of my containers are labeled. I wish that it came with a power supply. It has a jack but you have to pay extra to get one.
Big B
2025-04-08 14:29:01
Works exactly as described. Easy peasy. Didn’t even have to read any instructions it just works as I thought it would.
Mauricio Bejarano
2025-04-05 18:24:42
Genial
Meena Nagarajan
2025-03-29 15:18:34
Perfect for Home and office use
jayjaysews
2025-03-28 12:00:13
Purchased through Amazon from USA. Unfortunately the refill tapes for model 220 are not available in Australia. Locked and country specific apparently.!!!!! NOT HAPPY!
Zuki
2024-11-30 14:53:16
C'est. ce donc j'avais de besoin.belle finition solide un peu cher mais elle est très bien . Oups petit bémol aucun mots français donc...faut se débrouiller autrement.merci