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Brand | Brother |
Connectivity Technology | wired |
Printing Technology | Thermal |
Special Feature | compact |
Color | White |
Model Name | PTD220 |
Printer Output | Monochrome |
Max Printspeed Monochrome | 20 |
Item Weight | 1.08 Pounds |
Product Dimensions | 5.9"D x 6.2"W x 2.7"H |
About this item
- Ideal For Small Office, Home Office, and Home Organization: a mobile label maker to keep homes, small offices, and workspaces tidy and organized. Powered by 6 AAA batteries or optional AC adapter (each sold separately)
- Prints on Brother Genuine TZe Label Tapes: Create labels that are approximately 1/2 inch (12mm) wide. Easy to peel, durable and laminated labels are ideal for a variety of applications in multiple finishes and colors and can print 1 or 2 lines of text on labels
- Personalize Your Labels: Choose from 14 different fonts, 11 font styles, 99 designer frames, and over 600 symbols and use the familiar QWERTY style keyboard for ease of use
- Built-in Memory: Save up to 30 frequently used labels Create them, save them, find them, and reprint them as many times as needed
- Create and Print Quickly and Easily: Use the 25 pre-set label templates to create and print professional-looking labels in an instant with a variety of templates for home and workplace organization, and more
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This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.Safer chemicalsMade with chemicals safer for human health and the environment.As certified byGreen Seal
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This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.Forestry practicesMade with materials from well-managed forests, recycled materials, and/or other controlled wood sources.As certified byThe Forest Stewardship Council
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Creating labels is practically foolproof!
One-touch formatting for easy access to frames, fonts and store up to 30 frequently used labels
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Crush the chaos of clutter!
Mastering your organizational to-do list just couldn’t be any easier or more satisfying.
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We have tapes for that!
Select from an incredible range of Brother Genuine TZe label tapes for just about any project!
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Home and home office organization solution
This portable label maker will keep your home and office orderly, organized, and operating smoothly.
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There’s room for customization!
Go ahead and show off your unique style by choosing from 14 different fonts, 11 font styles, 99 frames, and over 600 symbols.
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Sticks to a variety of surfaces
25 pre-set label templates to choose from, for fast and easy home and office labels. Also, store up to 30 labels for quick re-printing.
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4.6 out of 5 stars 3,832
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4.7 out of 5 stars 455
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4.6 out of 5 stars 212
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4.6 out of 5 stars 978
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Price
| $39.99$39.99 | $59.99$59.99 | $79.99$79.99 | $84.99$84.99 |
Maximum Tape width
| 1/2" (12mm) | 3/4" (18mm) | 3/4" (18mm) | 1" (24mm) |
Connectivity
| No | USB | USB, Bluetooth | USB, Bluetooth |
Display
| Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome, backlit | Full color, backlit |
Memory
| 30 labels | 50 labels | 70 labels | 99 labels |
Print speed
| 20mm/sec | 20mm/sec | 30mm/sec | 30mm/sec |
Tape cutter
| Manual | Manual | Manual | Auto |
Print height
| 9mm | 15.8mm | 15.8mm | 18mm |
Print resolution
| 180dpi | 180dpi | 180dpi | 180x360dpi |
Number of lines
| 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
Fonts/Font sizes/ Font Styles
| 14 / 5 / 11 | 15 / 7 / 13 | 16 / 7 / 15 | 17 / 8 / 17 |
Frames / Symbols /Auto Formats
| 99 / 650 / 25 | 120 / 700 / 30 | 140 / 800 / 40 | 160 / 900 /155 |
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Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Phomemo | NIIMBOT HK |
printer output | Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome |
printer technology | Thermal | Thermal | Thermal | Thermal | Thermal | Thermal |
paper size | 12 x 9 | 12 | 24 x 18 | 3 | 20-75mm | 50X30mm, 40X30mm, 50x50mm, 50X80mm, 34x34mm |
print media type | labels | labels | labels | labels | labels | labels |
max input sheets | 30 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
connectivity tech | wired | wired | USB, wireless | USB | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
compatible devices | PC | — | Smartphones, PC | PC | PCs, Smartphones | Android, IOS, PC, Incompatible with Pad |
memory capacity | 512 MB | 1 GB | 1 GB | — | — | — |
scanner type | Portable | Portable | — | Portable | — | Portable |
hardware interface | usb | usb | bluetooth | ethernet | — | usb, bluetooth |
model name | PTD220 | Brother PTD210 | New Model: PTD610BT | New Model: PTH110 | M260 label maker | B21 |
Product information
Controller Type | iOS |
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Printer Media Size Maximum | 12 x 9 mm |
Included Components | 1 Black on White Laminated TZe Sample Label Tape, PTD220 Label Maker, Documentation |
Print media | Labels |
Scanner Type | Portable |
Max Input Sheet Capacity | 30 |
Max Copy Speed (Black & White) | 2E+1 ppm |
Compatible Devices | PC |
Sheet Size | 12 x 9 |
Maximum Black and White Print Resolution | 180 |
Dual-sided printing | No |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Additional Printer functions | Print Only |
Control Method | Touch |
Output sheet capacity | 30 |
Processor Count | 1 |
Series Number | 220 |
Number of USB 2 Ports | 1 |
Total USB Ports | 1 |
UPC | 012502668862 |
Memory Storage Capacity | 512 MB |
Product Dimensions | 5.9 x 6.2 x 2.7 inches |
Item Weight | 1.08 pounds |
ASIN | B0B1L3BL1G |
Item model number | PTD220 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #391 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #3 in Label Makers |
Date First Available | July 2, 2022 |
Manufacturer | Brother Printer |
Country of Origin | Philippines |
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Product Description
Chaos? Meet organization. The Brother P-touch PT-D220 Home / Office Everyday Label Maker is versatile, easy-to-use, and the efficient way to clear out clutter in any home or office area. What can be organized with a Brother P-touch Label Maker? Almost anything! Featuring a QWERTY keyboard and one-touch formatting keys, this portable label maker makes you a hero of organization. Create calm in cupboards and easily restore order in your home office by identifying your files, sorting the contents of your desk, and organizing cabinets and bookshelves to perfection. Creating labels is practically foolproof! Preview before you print thanks to the 15-character display screen. Have a favorite label you’d like to re-print repeatedly? No problem! You can store up to 30 frequently used label layouts for quick reprinting. Go ahead and show off your unique style by choosing from 14 different fonts, 11 font styles, 99 frames, and over 600 symbols. For use with Brother Genuine TZe label tapes. Available in a wide assortment of options including laminated tapes, waterproof tapes, premium tapes with glitter, extra-strong adhesive for uneven surfaces, tamperproof security tapes, and more. Mastering your organizational to-do list just couldn’t be any easier or more satisfying. Want to design and print labels on your PC and print on label tapes up to 3/4" (18mm)? Check out the Brother P-touch Home / Office Advanced Connected Label Maker PT-D410.
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Customers find the printer easy to use and have no issues with its performance. They find the labels simple to create and apply. The print quality is excellent, though some customers have issues with the power cord. There are mixed opinions on the display quality.
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Customers find the printer easy to use and create labels with its many features. They also mention it's simple to apply stickers and theme items themselves.
"...don’t understand 😅 I like that this one is white and it’s easy to apply cute stickers to theme it ourselves...." Read 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..." Read more
"...It works well and is easy to operate but the screen is so darn hard to read!..." Read more
"...backing as it is split horizontal on the tape.. makes it VERY easy to peel and apply." Read more
Customers are pleased with the product's performance. They say it works well, prints clear labels, and has yet to have any malfunctions. The printer prints quickly but isn't loud. It prints all types of labels, from 47 inches to.25 inches.
"...Sent it back and got another. This one worked well. I think the product works well and it’s made organization and labeling much easier...." Read more
"...It’s user friendly, works well, is an affordable price point, refills can easily be ordered online, and it’s durable...." Read more
"This item rocks! So much nicer than the older generations! You have selectable font faces, font sizes, and even stored formats...." Read more
"...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." Read more
Customers like the label quality of the printer. They say it's a handy device for labeling all sorts of things, especially cables, wires, and tubes. It's easy to use and makes for complete flexibility in labeling. Many find it useful for organizing books, files, containers, and cables.
"...I think the product works well and it’s made organization and labeling much easier. What I dislike is the lack of cute ones available for the USA...." Read more
"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...." Read more
"...This makes for complete flexibility in labeling; and my office is turning into a "batcave" where all of my containers are labeled...." Read more
"...Very easy to use. Label my books at the office, files at home, containers I take to picnics so I get them back...." Read more
Customers like the print quality of the printer. They find it simple and easy to use, with crisp, clear prints and lots of font options. The unit is solid and heavy, with a well-designed keypad and clear display. However, some customers report issues with the screen being difficult to read.
"...price point, refills can easily be ordered online, and it’s durable...." Read more
"...Great quality and they are pretty solid, and if you wait for the sale price it's always a buy..." Read more
"...What I dislike is the lack of cute ones available for the USA. They had one that is hello kitty themed but it’s in Japanese...." Read more
"...The interface is user-friendly, with a well-designed keypad and a clear display that makes it easy to navigate through different fonts, styles, and..." Read more
Customers have different views on the display quality of the printer. Some appreciate the variety of letter sizes and fonts, as well as the ability to change the print size. Others find the display difficult to read in poor lighting or dim conditions.
"...The screen can be a little hard to read in really bright environments but otherwise very good. It takes 6 AAA batteries. Yes, 6...." Read more
"...that it has cute symbols to make your labels less boring and different fonts/sizing...." Read more
"...It works well and is easy to operate but the screen is so darn hard to read!..." Read more
"...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...." Read more
Customers are unhappy that the printer doesn't come with a power cord or AC adapter. They need to purchase these separately.
"...It operates on 6 AA batteries or a power cord but the AC adapter power cord is note included/must be purchased separately." Read more
"No power cord for it.Why doesn't it come with a powered cord that's dumb" Read more
"...it in the mail today and when I opened the box, there was no power cord cable...." Read more
"...Downside is that the power cord is not included with the item and you have to order one..." Read more
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Comes with 1 Sample Cartridge of TZe Tape - Requires 3 AAA Batteries
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2024Style: New PTD220Verified PurchaseFirst one I got wasn’t good. Sent it back and got another. This one worked well. I think the product works well and it’s made organization and labeling much easier. What I dislike is the lack of cute ones available for the USA. They had one that is hello kitty themed but it’s in Japanese. You can choose English but honestly it seems like a hassle if you press the wrong button and suddenly have a bunch of characters you don’t understand 😅 I like that this one is white and it’s easy to apply cute stickers to theme it ourselves. But it still doesn’t beat the cute hello kitty themed ones out there 😔 I mean why have basic when you can choose cute? Or other themes. It makes it more fun and pretty to lay around.
Other than that it has cute symbols to make your labels less boring and different fonts/sizing.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2025Style: New PTD220Verified PurchaseI 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.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024Style: New PTD220Verified PurchaseAll 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.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2025Style: New PTD220Verified PurchaseThis 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.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2024Style: New PTD220Verified PurchaseThe 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.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2025Style: New PTD220Verified PurchaseLove the variety of letter sizes and fonts. Very easy to use. Label my books at the office, files at home, containers I take to picnics so I get them back. I like the peel off backing as it is split horizontal on the tape.. makes it VERY easy to peel and apply.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024Style: New PTD220Verified PurchaseFrom 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 ◄ or ► to select LCD Contrast.
c. Press OK and the current setting is displayed.
d. Press ◄ or ► 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.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2025Style: New PTD220Verified PurchaseThis 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.
Top reviews from other countries
- Big BReviewed in Canada on December 15, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
Style: New PTD220Verified PurchaseWorks exactly as described. Easy peasy. Didn’t even have to read any instructions it just works as I thought it would.
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Mauricio BejaranoReviewed in Mexico on January 31, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buena calidad
Style: New PTD220Verified PurchaseGenial
- Meena NagarajanReviewed in the United Arab Emirates on September 16, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Good product
Style: New PTD220Verified PurchasePerfect for Home and office use
- jayjaysewsReviewed in Australia on February 10, 2024
1.0 out of 5 stars Perhaps this information would be advantageous to know in advance
Style: New PTD220Verified PurchasePurchased through Amazon from USA. Unfortunately the refill tapes for model 220 are not available in Australia. Locked and country specific apparently.!!!!! NOT HAPPY!
- DFSReviewed in Canada on June 22, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Works perfectly
Style: New PTD220Verified PurchaseBit of a learning curve but works well.