Review of the Brother P Touch 7600 Label Printer

For professional tradesmen, time is indeed money; moving from site to site and diagnosing faults certainly eats away at a day, which is why Brother have developed the PT-7600. This rugged and robust electronic labeller is packed with time-saving features, particularly the Smart technology, a layout function which allows the installer to quickly lay out and print labels for a variety of applications, including:

Cable marking
Datacomms
Distribution boards
Racking & shelving
Tools & equipment
Signage
Barcoding

The intelligence in the Smart technology also automatically determines font size, data positioning, label size and other attributes, depending on the type of application. To save even more time, data only needs to be saved once as it is treated like a database which can be used on any future layout.

The design of the PT-7600 could not be more durable, the protective rubber grip not only protects it from any potential 'wear or tear', but is also less likely to fall from your grasp in harsh environments. Furthermore, it is supplied in a sturdy carry case to store additional labels or accessories. To ensure you never run out of power in the middle of an important task, included is a rechargeable battery pack (unlike its sister printer, the PT-7500). The USB cable that is also provided eliminates the need for a computer on site; simply transfer the templates you require to the PT-7600's memory. It is also possible to import Microsoft Excel & Access files, edit them on the printer's ABCD layout keyboard then print when the need arises.

The P-Touch 7600 also use Brother's flagship range of labels, the TZ tape. In rigorous tests performed by Brother, the labels were found to be extremely abrasion, chemical, fade and temperature resistant; thus making them ideal for industrial applications. They will adhere to almost any shape or type of surface too. It uses 6mm tapes, all the way up to 24mm.

The only disadvantage however, is the fact it doesn't use 36mm tapes. These would be extremely useful in large warehouses when performing palette racking. In conclusion, the PT-7600 goes to show that industrial labelling on the move needn't cost a fortune, as this very sturdy piece of kit continually proves.