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Brother® P-touch PT-90 Personal Label Maker

Brother® P-touch® PT-90 Personal Label Maker

Item: 812523    Model: PT90

Brother® P-touch® PT-90 Personal Label Maker
4.0stars
( 392 reviews)
  • 3 interchangeable face plates for personalizing your machine’s look
  • 8 Deco Mode Patterns for extra-stylish labels
  • Uses non-laminated “M” series tapes in 3/8" and 1/2" widths
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3 interchangeable face plates for personalizing your machine’s look8 Deco Mode Patterns for extra-stylish labelsUses non-laminated “M” series tapes in 3/8" and 1/2" widthsPT-90 Personal Label Maker3 interchangeable face plates for personalizing your machine’s look8 Deco Mode Patterns for extra-stylish labelsUses non-laminated “M” series tapes in 3/8" and 1/2" widthsBrother® P-touch® PT-90 Personal Label Makerhttp://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0341515_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0341514_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0341515_sc7?$thb$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0341514_sc7?$thb$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0341515http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0341514http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0341513_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0341513_sc7?$thb$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0341513/Brother-P-touch-PT-90-Personal-Label-Maker/product_812523Brother® P-touch® PT-90 Personal Label Maker4.0392
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Brother� P-touch® PT-90 Personal Label Maker
 
4.0

(based on 392 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (140)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (170)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (43)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (21)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (18)

87%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Works quickly (156)
  • Quiet (136)
  • Simple controls (135)
  • Easy to use (118)
  • Strong labels (103)

Cons

  • Difficult to peel (79)
  • Complicated controls (32)
  • Hard to use (17)
  • Difficult to set up (11)
  • Flimsy construction (9)

Best Uses

  • Filing (158)
  • Electronics (98)
  • Kitchen (81)
  • Everyday use (65)
  • Organization (52)
    • Occupation::
    • Work from home (51), Business owner (21), Office manager (21), Assistant (17), Executive (11)
    • Occupation:
    • Work from home (11), Business owner (7), Executive (4), IT professional (4), Office manager (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Budget shopper (172), Quality oriented (70), Casual user (64), Midrange shopper (63), Enthusiast (11)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (280), Business (106)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (163), Yes (14)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Does what it's made for

Affordable, and does what it needs to. I use it for basic labeling, so some of the frilly borders and such don't impress me, but I won't complain about more features for the ...Read complete review

Affordable, and does what it needs to. I use it for basic labeling, so some of the frilly borders and such don't impress me, but I won't complain about more features for the money, maybe I'll use them someday. My only complaint, and it's the same with every labelmaker of this type I've used, is wasted label material from large borders. I was hopeful that the selectable label length would remedy this, but it still has a large section of label material at the beginning of each label that I end up just cutting off. It would be nice to find a labeler that doesn't waste so much tape.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Pros and Cons of the P90

Brother makes a good product. This is an easy to use label maker with some nice features-very user-friendly, qwerty keyboard, lots of variety with types, fonts, borders, etc. It is well worth...Read complete review

Brother makes a good product. This is an easy to use label maker with some nice features-very user-friendly, qwerty keyboard, lots of variety with types, fonts, borders, etc. It is well worth the price-but keep these things in mind...

If there is an AC adapter out there for this product, I have yet to find it. This labeler seems to be very touchy on batteries that are not at the peak of charge. Brother needs to offer an AC adapter-until they do, I recommend using rechargeable batteries.

Tape cartridges are a bit pricy, averaging around the cost of this labeler for 2 cartridges.

The label peeler was of no use to me. I was able to peel the labels by hand faster.

If it wasn't for the battery/adapter issue and the cost of tape cartridges, I would give this a 5 star rating. The product is very stylish and easy to use.

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(13 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

 
3.0

Pros and Cons of the P90

By gpl

from Farmington NH

About Me Quality Oriented

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Neat Settings
  • Quiet
  • Works Quickly

Cons

  • Abbreviated battery life
  • Difficult to Peel
  • No ac adapter

Best Uses

  • Craft Organization
  • Electronics
  • Filing

Comments about Brother� P-touch® PT-90 Personal Label Maker:

Brother makes a good product. This is an easy to use label maker with some nice features-very user-friendly, qwerty keyboard, lots of variety with types, fonts, borders, etc. It is well worth the price-but keep these things in mind...

If there is an AC adapter out there for this product, I have yet to find it. This labeler seems to be very touchy on batteries that are not at the peak of charge. Brother needs to offer an AC adapter-until they do, I recommend using rechargeable batteries.

Tape cartridges are a bit pricy, averaging around the cost of this labeler for 2 cartridges.

The label peeler was of no use to me. I was able to peel the labels by hand faster.

If it wasn't for the battery/adapter issue and the cost of tape cartridges, I would give this a 5 star rating. The product is very stylish and easy to use.

  • Occupation::
  • Assistant
  • Primary use:
  • Business

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(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Does what it's made for

By PurdueGuy

from Blackfoot, ID

About Me Value Oriented

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Durable
  • Neat Settings
  • Simple Controls
  • Strong Labels
  • Works Quickly

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Filing
    • In The Kitchen
    • Organizing
    • Toys

    Comments about Brother� P-touch® PT-90 Personal Label Maker:

    Affordable, and does what it needs to. I use it for basic labeling, so some of the frilly borders and such don't impress me, but I won't complain about more features for the money, maybe I'll use them someday. My only complaint, and it's the same with every labelmaker of this type I've used, is wasted label material from large borders. I was hopeful that the selectable label length would remedy this, but it still has a large section of label material at the beginning of each label that I end up just cutting off. It would be nice to find a labeler that doesn't waste so much tape.

    • Occupation::
    • Office Manager
    • Primary use:
    • Business

    Comment on this review(earn points)

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    10 Star Frustration Level

    By Bootsie

    from 45202

    About Me Value Oriented

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

      Cons

      • Poor operating directions

      Best Uses

        Comments about Brother� P-touch® PT-90 Personal Label Maker:

        I returned the product, because I couldn't get it to print one line 1/2" lettering. I emailed the manufacturer and never received a response. I ended up using clear labels and used my computer to create the labels.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal

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        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        complicated

        By Cher

        from Az

        About Me Midrange Shopper

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

          Cons

          • Complicated Controls

          Best Uses

            Comments about Brother� P-touch® PT-90 Personal Label Maker:

            This is my 5th Brother's labeler and my least favorite!

            • Occupation:
            • Business Owner
            • Primary use:
            • Business

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            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            2.0

            Hard to handle.

            By Helen

            from Long Island City, NY

            About Me Budget Shopper

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

              Cons

              • Difficult to Peel

              Best Uses

              • Filing

              Comments about Brother� P-touch® PT-90 Personal Label Maker:

              The peeling off the back tape is the most fustrating part.

              • Primary use:
              • Personal

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              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              1.0

              Impossible to open front cover!

              By G-Ma

              from highland park, illinois

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

                Cons

                • Complicated Controls

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Brother� P-touch® PT-90 Personal Label Maker:

                  Unable, with the help of others, to open front cover. Back cover opened but seemed loose.

                  • Primary use:
                  • Personal

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                  12 Questions | 24 Answers
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                  • Q:

                    Are the labels "Washable" ? I need to Label garments for my mom in assisted living.
                    Asked on 12/6/2012 by Petra from CT

                    1 answer

                    • A:

                      The tape used by the PT-90 is not intended for use on washable garments.

                      Answered on 12/7/2012 by Community Answer from None
                  • Q:

                    How does one go about changing the point size and font type the Brother Label Maker Model PT-90 prints?
                    Asked on 7/18/2012 by Laura from Portland, Oregon

                    1 answer

                    • A:

                      Press the function button and use the arrows to scroll through the options to change size and font.

                      Answered on 7/18/2012 by Community Answer from None
                  • Q:

                    Is an AC adapter available to eliminate batteries?
                    Asked on 1/6/2012 by Anonymous

                    1 answer

                    • CUSTOMER CARE

                      A:

                      This unit runs on batteries only, An ac adapter is not available.

                      Answered on 1/20/2012 by Darlene S from Staples
                  • Q:

                    What is non laminated tape?
                    Asked on 3/14/2011 by Anonymous from Scarsdale, NY

                    1 answer

                    • CUSTOMER CARE

                      A:

                      It is formed of or set in thin layers or laminae. If you would like to place an order, please call us at 800-333-3330. You also have the option to order online.

                      Answered on 3/24/2011 by Christina M from Staples
                  • Q:

                    Can this product print barcodes?
                    Asked on 5/27/2010 by jared121 from Interlochen, MI

                    1 answer

                    • CUSTOMER CARE

                      A:

                      No, this will not print bar codes. You will need a label printer, not a label maker.

                      Answered on 6/8/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
                  • Q:

                    is the tape included
                    Asked on 5/7/2010 by Anonymous

                    1 answer

                    • CUSTOMER CARE

                      A:

                      It does include a tape to get started.

                      Answered on 5/13/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
                  • Q:

                    After reading answers I still cannot find refill for PT90 in a clear w/black. Please let me know the number of this refill to order.
                    Asked on 5/3/2010 by Anonymous

                    1 answer

                    • CUSTOMER CARE

                      A:

                      Item number 662438 is the black on clear label.

                      Answered on 5/11/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
                  • Q:

                    The product says the tapes used are non-laminated. Does that mean they are not shiny. Will they fade or rub off?
                    Asked on 2/4/2010 by Anonymous from Florida

                    2 answers

                    • CUSTOMER CARE

                      A:

                      The thermal transfer will not rub off or fade.

                      Answered on 2/26/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
                    • A:

                      the labels that came with mine ARE shiny...the top layer pulls apart from the bottom layer. Do love mine!

                      Answered on 4/22/2010 by btapp from Chapel Hill, NC
                  • Q:

                    Does this machine come with tape of any kind?
                    Asked on 12/14/2009 by Anonymous

                    11 answers

                    • A:

                      Yes. A "starter" cartridge of about 10 feet, black print on standard non-laminated M-Series white tape. The retail packages of this type of tape are 26 feet long.

                      Answered on 12/15/2009 by MrWizzard from San Jose
                    • A:

                      It uses "M" tape which you can of course get from Staples:

                      http://www.staples.com/Brother-M-Series-1-2-Tape-Cartridges-Black-on-White/product_676701?cmArea=sku_pd_box2

                      Hope this helps

                      Answered on 12/15/2009 by countryrev from Mars Hill, NC
                    • A:

                      A correction and elaboration to my original response: the starter tape is designated M-Series "M-K231S" and is 13 feet long, not 10. They are available in retail packages as well and sell for between $7-10.

                      According to a Brother Customer Service Representative, the "S" designation may indicate "short" instead of "starter". This to distingish it from the full size 26 foot cartridge "M-K231"

                      Answered on 12/20/2009 by MrWizzard from San Jose
                    • VERIFIED BUYER

                      A:

                      yes

                      Answered on 1/19/2010 by Brian from Pawtucket RI
                    • VERIFIED BUYER

                      A:

                      Yes. It comes with one black on white tape. It appears to be a starter so you may wish to buy a back-up right away.

                      Answered on 12/29/2009 by Fred from Missouri
                    • VERIFIED BUYER

                      A:

                      Yes, it does.

                      Answered on 12/30/2009 by MLO from Rochester, MN
                    • VERIFIED BUYER

                      A:

                      Yes it does come with one cartridge of tape.

                      Answered on 12/31/2009 by GRAMA from Edmond ok
                    • VERIFIED BUYER

                      A:

                      yes, it comes with a roll of white tape.

                      Answered on 12/30/2009 by GT from LA
                    • VERIFIED BUYER

                      A:

                      yes

                      Answered on 1/6/2010 by Nancy from New Bedford,MA.
                    • VERIFIED BUYER

                      A:

                      yes comes with white tape with black printing

                      Answered on 1/6/2010 by fire14 from Columbus, oh
                    • VERIFIED BUYER

                      A:

                      Yes it does, the tape is 1/2 inch black on white (and it is a full roll not a "sample").

                      Answered on 1/27/2010 by Granola Breath from Mattoon, IL
                  • Q:

                    i would like to know if you have to buy the tape sepretly?
                    and is this product useful?
                    Asked on 12/5/2009 by cookie

                    2 answers

                    • A:

                      The first answer is incomplete. The product does include a starter cartridge of approximately 10 feet of tape. After that, the retail packages of tape are 26 feet long.

                      Answered on 12/15/2009 by MrWizzard from San Jose
                    • VERIFIED BUYER

                      A:

                      Yes you buy the tap seperately and the product is extremely useful.

                      Answered on 12/8/2009 by CaroleDogLover from South San Francisco, CA
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