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Brother

PT-2730

PC-Connectable "Simply Professional" Desktop Labeling System

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back to top Hardware Features
AC Adapter AD-24 (included)
Batteries 8 AA Alkaline (optional)
Cutter Auto
Interface USB (Version 2.0 Full Speed)
Keyboard QWERTY
LCD Display 16-char. x 3 line Graphical Display with Backlight
Maximum Print Resolution 180 dpi
Maximum Print Speed 10 mm⁄sec
Tape Family TZ / TZe
Tape Length‡ 26.2'
Tape Material Laminated
Tape Sizes‡ 3.5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 18mm, 24mm
Tape Technology Thermal Transfer
Backlight Yes

back to top Software Features
(Mac) Available hard disk space 100MB
(Mac) Minimum RAM memory Mac OS X 10.4.11 (256MB or more); Mac OS X 10.5.x. (512MB or more); Mac OS X 10.6 (1GB or more)
(PC) Available hard disk space 70MB
(PC) Minimum RAM memory Windows® XP (128MB or more); Windows Vista® (512MB or more); Windows® 7 (1GB/32-bit) (2GB/64-bit)
Auto Incrementation Alpha ⁄ numeric
Auto Formats 42 (including Block Layouts)
Barcoding Yes
Barcodes (connected to computer) CODE39, UPC-A, UPC-E, ITF (1-2/5), EAN-8, EAN-13, GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128), CODE128, CODABAR, POSTNET, GS1 DataBar (RSS), QR Code, PDF417, Data Matrix, Laser Bar Code, ISBN-2 (EAN13 AddOn2), ISBN-5 (EAN13 AddOn5)
Barcodes (Stand-alone mode) CODE39, CODE128, EAN-8, EAN-13, GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128), UPC-A, UPC-E, I-2/5 (ITF), CODABAR
Built-in Symbols 253
Built-in Designs/Templates 55 Label Collection designs
Date/Time Stamp Yes
Font Styles Helsinki, Brussels, US, Florida, Belgium, San Diego, Los Angeles, Calgary
Horizontal Alignment Left, Center, Right, Justified
Label Length Setting Auto / 30mm - 300mm
Max. Print Height 18.0 mm
Maximum Print Lines 7
Memory 2,800 characters (99 areas)
Mirror Printing Yes
Multi-Block Yes (Max. 5 blocks)
Multi-copy Print Up to 99 copies
Number of Fonts 8
Number of Styles 10
Operating System Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7; Windows® 8; Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.8.x
Point Sizes 8 (Auto, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 42 and 48 pt.)
Text Framing/Fill Pattern 17 Frames ⁄ 3 Fill Patterns
Types of Styles Normal, Bold, Outline, Shadow, Solid, Italic, Italic Bold, Italic Outline, Italic Shadow, Italic Solid, plus Vertical
Vertical Printing Yes

back to top Carton Contents
Included Items 0.94" (24 mm) x 13.1' (4m) Black on White laminated "TZ" starter tape; AC adapter, USB cable, P-touch Editor 5.0 for Windows®, P-touch Address Book 1.1 for Windows®, P-touch Editor 5.0 for Mac®, P-touch Update Software (Windows® & Mac®), User's Manual

back to top Accessories
Carrying Case CC-8500 (optional)

back to top Model Details
Housing Color Black / White
Housing Dimensions 7.0" x 9.4" x 2.8"
Housing Weight 1.9 lbs. (without batteries)
UPC Code 01250262655 8
Warranty 2-yr. Limited