Brother PT-D210 Label Maker Review
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- Brother P-Touch PT-D210 Label Maker review
Brother P-Touch PT-D210 Label Maker: amzn.to/1XyQ5RX
Brother PT-D210 Replacement Tapes: amzn.to/25JzLSU
Dymo LabelManager 160: amzn.to/2RYGN6I
Dymo Rhino 4200: amzn.to/3ogMmJD
Today I’m reviewing the Brother PT-D210 Label Maker. This one of the most popular label makers on the market and one of Brother’s newest household label makers.
The D210 adopts a wide format keyboard layout with a monochrome LCD screen on top. The power and print buttons are on either side of the screen and there are two rows of options buttons arranged below the screen. The body is made from a white plastic and has the label cut off lever on the right hand edge. The unit is powered by 6 triple A batteries, which is somewhat annoying, as most people don’t usually have triple AAA batteries lying around. Nevertheless, this is very common in most entry-level label makers. Now if you’re not a big fan of batteries or plan on using the machine very often, brother does sell an optional ac power supply, so you can plug it into a wall outlet. The tape cartridge clicks into place right next to where the batteries are installed. The base kit comes with a sample cartridge, which is a black on white, 12mm wide tape that is 13 feet long. You can however buy tape cartridges ranging from 3.5mm to 12mm in width. They are also available in a whole host of colors and finishes, depending on whether you plan to use the labels indoors or outdoors. The replacement tape cartridges are priced rather inexpensively and the prices are very similar to Dymo tapes. And replacements are 26ft long, versus the 13foot starter tape that comes with the machine. I’ll leave links to some popular tape colors and sizes below. And as with a lot of other label makers on the market, it has a little window on the bottom cover, which allows you to see which cartridge is currently loaded.
At around 600g, I wouldn’t say the d210 is a light machine, but its still very comfy to use with two hands. And in fact I prefer the wide keyboard layout to the compact keyboard that you might find on something like the Dymo LabelManager 160. Its actually much easier to type on a wide format keyboard like this one. All the keys have a rubberized soft touch feel to them and are all very responsive. The LCD screen is decent enough for indoor use in a well-lit room. It isn’t backlit, but no label maker in this price range has a backlit screen. And for most uses around the home and home office, you most likely won’t ever need a backlit screen.
In terms of label design options, the D210 is packed with features. It has 14 different fonts with the option to adjust size, width, style and alignment. It has 99 pre-set decorative and functional frame options, which add a touch of style to your labels. You can also choose from dozens of pre-loaded label templates. It also has the option to add an almost endless number of symbols, which include all the popular, basic symbols and even a huge selection of basic emojis. And once you’re done setting up your label exactly the way you want, you can even save it for future use.
The print quality is probably its best feature. The prints were surprisingly crisp and very clear. I’d say the print quality was a little better than the Dymo LabelManager 160. Now they both produce usable labels, but the Brother definitely has better print quality. The label adhesive also seems to work really well and there was no lifting or wrinkles on the edges and labels stuck to most surfaces without any serious issues. So should you buy the Brother Pt-D210. Well, if you’re just looking for a barebones basic label maker for occasional use, we still highly recommend the Dymo Labelmanager 160, feel free to check out our review of that unit. However, if you want a label maker that gives you a lot more functionality and better print quality, the D210 is definitely worth the upgrade. The D210 is packed with a ton of features, is easy to use and produces very professional looking labels with a bit of artistic flair. I highly recommend this unit for home and home office use. Now if you’re looking for a more commercial, rugged label maker, our recommendation is to get the Dymo Rhino 4200. I’ll leave links to all 3 label makers below. Hope this review was useful, if it was, please give us a big thumbs up and subscribe for more reviews. Thanks for watching and see you next time. - Věda a technologie
Great Review - I have just bought this Label Maker and after watching this review - very glad I did. Thank you.
Thanks, Suzanne!
What's the Dymo competitor to this one?
(In terms of preview capabilities and font choice)
I just bought the dymo label maker both the handheld and tabletop version. After watching this, I think I need to head out again tomorrow and get this due to more customization features lol
Dear Reviewlamp, can you tell me if you are using the 1/2 wide tape can our print two lines of text with the 210?
I bought this great machine. But how do you make the letters in bold print ?
Can u please guide me how to print transparent labels?
How do you remove the damm arrow that makes the font small even if you put the caps please help me
Thanks for informative and helpful review of the label maker. Among the fonts and styles, is cursive available?
Do you notice that some of the fonts look the same? Am I doing something wrong or do the Atlanta, Adams, Brunei, Istanbul, Sofia, Germany, and Helinski fonts look pretty much the same?
Could you please do a video on how to use the brother P-Touch PT-D210?
I severaly used this label maker and its fantistic... I can't wait to buy my own
How do you get a white font?
Great review! Can't wait to get this label maker.
+AnitaCooks Thanks for the comment!
Nuts! I was hoping to learn to use the blinking thing.
I want to buy one advance how to get it
Any on have any suggestions?
Thank you for the review
how to delete the wasted inch of tape on every label ?????
Through and useful review thank you so much.
Thanks! Glad it helped. Please subscribe
thank you-helped me make a decision!
+Kerry B. Thanks for the comment!
Is this a label maker for clothes label?
Very good video but I don't know how to avoid the first part in blank of the label. This model haven't an easy way to avoid this because you know: more paper... more buy paper. Thanks.
Excellent review. I'm buying it today! Thank you!
+tainagal I'm happy it helped. Please subscribe
U can't see the screen
What is this label for?
Great review but don't you think that too much white space is used at the beginning and end of the printed label?
+Terry Morris It depends on the font and format you choose. Most labelers at this price point do the same exact thing. Thanks for the compliment and for such a thoughtful comment
Terry Morris I read some reviews online that many people find the extra spaces to be wasteful. These margins can be changed to solve this issue.
I'm just wondering where my symbols would be as mine doesn't have a symbol button
I got this from a second-hand store for $1.99 plus Hawaii tax. I went to a stationary store and found the price there for $47.xx, plus tax. : - )
thank u so much. u r awesome
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Can you make a video for brother label maker ptd400?
Sure
On Amazon this is cheaper than the Dymo, so should I just get this one? Lol
Nice review! Very good video my friend
Thanks!
Is there a video that explains the features and how to achieve them ? I am overwhelmed right now.
Same. I just bought it and find the instructions quite confusing.
Great review,thankyou!
Thanks!
ReviewLamp no Thankyou!
Thank you for the video. Made sure to leave a like.
Thanks
I have the same typewriter!
just wandering if it can print Barcode for scan.
Not on this unit
Does this label maker have to make CLEAR labels ??? Let me know please! Thanks
No, it can be different depending on the tape you buy.
If I want to chain print 1 word like RED, not typing RED 9 or 10 times and have it automatically print. Is that possible? Thanks
Yes. Simply hit the print button to print each time
Hi can you control how much lead tape is used?
You can't. It's a waste. No settings will eliminate it. It's so consumers will continue buying tape in short amount of use. GREEDY company! 😬
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*Ugh yawn* STFU U Fool. Dam troll. U prob- work 4this shitty aSs ripoff company. Ur wasting my time. U must not have ntn bttr 2do w/ur sry life than 2be on here trolling my ass & talkN crap! I Dnt waste time w/FOOLS. I'm done w/U. Idiot.
When I press on button it switch on and off when I realese the button ,if have changed the battery 🔋 but still please help
Release the on, off button very quickly.
Could I use in electrical or telecon application?
Yes you can
Can be used with fabric satin ribbon??
You can use tapes like these:
amzn.to/33lXrCF
Can you please inform me on - How do you replace the ink?
There is no ink. You only have to replace the label cartridges: amzn.to/3hyblVV
@@Reviewlamp Oh Awesome!! thanks for the reply! :)
Do u answer everyone comment? That's nice of u and I will subscribe right now
I try to answer every comment I can. Thanks for subscribing.
cheater lol
Great video :D Maybe buying it :D
Thanks, Filip!
Can you use the satin ribbon tapes in this model?
+Patricia DelMercado It has to be a Brother TZE tape
ReviewLamp.com Yes, but can the Brother TZe satin ribbon tape be used on this model? The satin tape is advertised to be used with the Embellish model, but someone pointed out that it is identical to this older model, except for a few extra art features. Thanks.
+Patricia DelMercado Well, if it is a TZE tape, you should be able to use it.
ReviewLamp.com Thank you. I was kind of hoping that someone had actually tried it before I buy the Labeler and tape, to find out the hard way.
ReviewLamp.com I asked Brother directly. Here is their answer. "Response By Email (Ana) (06/26/2017 05:08 PM)
Dear Patricia,
Thank you for your response. Model PT-D210 is not compatible with the satin ribbon tapes.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact us toll free at 1-877-552-6255 available Monday - Friday (9:00 am to 6:00 pm ET).
At Your Side,
Ana
Brother"
Hi, thank you for the review, I don't know if someone asked this already but will this model print bar codes?
It doesn’t print bar codes
ReviewLamp thanks for your reply!
is it durable label maker?
+Rinkal Haria Yes, it's pretty durable
how do I get the new cartridge in
Page 1 of the Manual explains it in detail. Here is the manual: download.brother.com/welcome/docp100136/ptd210_use_usr_lah202001.pdf
Can you use different tape
Meaning black tape
Yes, you’ll find links to different tape below the video
do you think this is the best?
+deanne fausto Depends on what it is used for?
great for the price
will this also stick to fabrics?
I don’t think the regular tape will work for fabrics
Where are the promised links to the other label makers?
The links are right below the video.
@@Reviewlamp But... I only see links related to the Brother P-Touch PT-D210 :).
Oh, wait, now the other two show up too. That is weird. Thanks!
BEWARE. The instruction manual is in small print.
Don't know if I can use it because of this?
You can use the pdf version found here: download.brother.com/welcome/docp100136/ptd210_use_ug_d0123w001_02.pdf
I have it
I m Buying it
+Jimmy a Geek The link to the unit on Amazon is below. Thanks for your comment.
I’ve been wanting to get a label printer for my small business for the longest time and finally pulled the trigger. I’m glad I did ! This machine is great czcams.com/users/postUgkxw55tQTywUAAOsbrlwxONZULry77sFF1Q and the blue/green color matches the rest of the accents in my office. My favorite part is how small the footprint is. It’s less than 1/4 the size of my regular printer.Set up was fairly easy. Seller will email you a link with video instructions Which I found to be more helpful than the written instructions. I use a Mac and had no issues. They even included an adaptor for USB to USB-c which is great because I’m always losing mine! I had a few issues getting the labels to print properly and wasted quite a few sheets. You need to play around with the settings to get everything adjusted just right. If you have the wrong settings, it’ll crop off the edges or feed through blank labels. These aren’t issues with the machine though, just user error.
my brother is a label maker. lol
...
I wasted so much tape figuring out the features!!!
I don’t understand when you print it does it have like a tape in the back of the little paper
No "+" sign? big limitation!
There is a + sign in the symbols menu
he ain't heavy he's my brother
Hm
Printer )))
Why did you lie to us????😢 You only include since link, not for all three equipment.
A very useful device but sorry we want it in Arabic
omanmol It doesn’t print Arabic labels?
I have one and it is excellent EXCEPT....I needed to print the tilde symbol "~". You guessed it, nowhere to be found. Called tech support and they could not find it either.
I want to buy one advance how to get it
Could I use in electrical or telecon application?
Yes
I want to buy one advance how to get it