Brother P-Touch 1290DT Label Tapes

The compact Brother P-Touch 1290DT label printer is the ideal lettering system to label equipment, files, CDs, archives and more in any office. The printer makes use of thermal technology for printing. This eliminates the need for toners, ribbons or ink cartridges.

The compact printer measures 159 x 62 x 157 mm. It has a weight of only 500g that makes it a very easily portable labeler. This labeler machine comes with a desktop stand for easy functioning. It makes use of QWERTY keyboard for easy typing and editing of text. There is a wide and clear LCD display for easy viewing. The printer supports the selection of two fonts and is able to print up to two lines. It can print on different Brother P-Touch 1290DT label tapes of widths between 3.5 and 12mm. This printer makes use of power adaptor or 6 AAA batteries for its operation.

The print resolution is up to 180 dpi. So the labels generated are of fine quality. The print speeds can reach up to 10 mm/sec. The printer supports 80 built-in symbols, two fonts and eight different print styles. It allows designing stylish labels with the Deco Mode. One can personalize the labels as per the requirement with the 2 fonts and 8 letter styles. The printer is capable to print on 3.5mm, 6mm, 9mm & 12mm Brother P-Touch 1290DT label tapes.

• Design stylish labels with the Deco Mode
• Personalize the labels with the 2 fonts and 8 letter styles
• Print on 3.5 / 6/9 & 12mm TZ tape
• Print speed 10 mm / sec
• Supports 2 line printing
• QWERTY keyboard

• Uses 6 AAA batteries
• One line small screen display

• Brother TZE-135 White on Clear Label Tapes
• Brother TZE231 Black on white Label Tapes
• Brother TZe-131 Black on clear Label Tapes
• Brother TZe-221 Black on white Label Tapes
• Brother TZe-211 Black on white Label Tapes
• Brother TZe-121 Black on clear Label Tapes

The Brother P-Touch 1290DT printer comes with a convenient desk holder, power adapter, and a 12 mm starter tape. The printer is compact, offers 2 line printing supports different styles and font types. This makes it an ideal handheld solution to suit any office needs.

Q. What are the different label tape widths supported by the Brother P-Touch 1290DT printer?
A. The printer is capable to print on 3.5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm & 12 mm Brother P-Touch 1290DT label tapes.

Q. What are the dimensions of the Brother P-Touch 1290DT printer?
A. The printer has dimensions of 29 x 23 x 10.6 cm.

Q. Hi. I am a home user. I want to print stylish labels that can be used on food storage containers. Can I create such labels with the use of the Brother P-Touch 1290DT printer?
A. Yes, you can definitely create stylish labels with the Brother P-Touch 1290DT printer. The printer features a dedicated "Deco Mode" key. This key gives one easy access to 15, unique pre-designed label formats for creating decorative labels.

Q. Are the TZ tapes compatible with the Brother P-Touch 1290DT printer?
A. Yes. The Brother P-Touch 1290DT is a home and office labeler that is able to print labels up to 12mm wide on durable, "TZ" laminated tapes. These Brother P-Touch 1290DT label tapes are perfect to use for both indoor and outdoor purpose.

Q. Are the Brother P-Touch 1290DT label tapes used by this printer durable? Can I use these tapes in the outdoor environments?
A. Yes, definitely. The Brother P-Touch 1290DT label tapes can withstand in different exposure conditions such as grease, water, abrasion and fading. These can also be used in the hot and cold environments. The text on the Brother P-Touch 1290DT label tape is protected by a thin, clear film. One can select from a large range of TZe tapes according to the requirements for different applications such as wires, cables and photos for scrapbooking.

Q. What is auto tape detection feature of the Brother P-Touch 1290DT printer?
A. With the auto tape detection feature, the Brother P-Touch 1290DT printer is able to recognise the size of the label one has inserted.

Q. What are the benefits of using the Brother P-Touch 1290DT printer?
A. The Brother P-Touch 1290DT printer is a compact and easy-to-use labelling machine. It is an ideal tool to create an efficient and systematic workplace through clear identification of the office items. It has a neat and stylish design. It also has the flexibility to use batteries. That means it can be easily used whenever and wherever needed.

Q. I have heard that Brother P-Touch 1290DT printer uses thermal printing technology for printing? What are the benefits of this?
A. The printer makes use of thermal technology for printing on the Brother P-Touch 1290DT label tapes. This eliminates the need for toners, ribbons or ink cartridges. This also makes it economical to use. The technology ensures that ink is embedded deep into the material with heat. So that one get the clear and high quality labels.

Q. Can I print text in colour using the Brother P-Touch 1290DT printer?
A. Yes, you can print text in colour with the help of the Brother P-Touch 1290DT printer.

Q. During printing from the Brother P-Touch 1290DT printer, the ink ribbon got caught in between the Brother P-Touch 1290DT label tape layers and came out of the machine. What should I do to solve this?
A. This problem can arise when the installation of the tape cassette is done leaving the ink ribbon free, or the printed label is pulled out by hand. Please refer the user manual of this printer for detailed instructions.

Q. Does the Brother P-Touch 1290DT printer provides preview option for the labels I am creating?
A. Yes, the Brother P-Touch 1290DT printer does provide preview option before printing. This helps to minimize chances of erroneous texts on the labels.