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The Brother PT-P700 is a versatile, PC-connectable desktop label printer designed for efficient organization in home or office environments. Weighing just 1.6 lbs without batteries and featuring a compact 6 x 5.6 x 3.1-inch footprint, this black printer offers both AC adapter and optional AA battery power for flexible placement. It connects via Micro-USB to Windows and macOS devices, printing at up to 1.2 inches per second with a 180 dpi resolution on Brother TZe tapes ranging from 3.5mm to 24mm. With an automatic cutter, support for various barcodes, and special functions like auto-formatting and database printing, the ENERGY STAR certified PT-P700 is ideal for creating custom labels for files, assets, and more.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink. Available from $94.99.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
Common Failure Modes
Inkjet printers almost always fail due to dried and clogged printheads from infrequent use. Laser printers are much more robust but may eventually require fuser or drum replacements after thousands of pages.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink.
Printers suffer from mechanical wear on gears and rollers. Cheaper inkjets may last a few years, while robust laser printers can last over a decade.
The Brother PT-P700 PC-Connectable Label Printer is available at bhphoto, cdw, bestbuy, starting at $94.99.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
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