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Wireless, industrial label printing up to 24 mm wide
^Pricing is VAT Inclusive and indicative only
R6,200.00 - R6,900.00
- Prints up to 24 mm on TZe tapes and HSe heat shrink tubes
- USB, Wi-Fi and Wireless Direct connectivity
- Label creation with Ptouch Editor and Brother mobile apps
- 384 Electrical and AV specific symbols
- Manual Cutter
- Store up to 99 label designs
Information
Overview
Sophisticated keypad with dedicated functions
300+ symbols including common electrical, datacom, AV, security and safety symbols.
Preview before printing
Using the large, backlit graphic display, you can ensure your labels are exactly how you want them before you print.
Label electrical components with ease
Easily create general, faceplate, cable flag/wrap, patch panel and punch down block labels.
Multiple connectivity options
Upload data from your PC to print labels on-site, or print wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet using Wi-Fi and iLink&Label.
Handy accessories to get you started
With the availability of the starter cassette, AC adapter and electricians guide, the PT-E550WVP is ready to work straight out of the box.
High speed printing
Fast thermal label printing with 30mm/sec print speeds.
Professional Label Design
From built-in templates and design elements to more
advanced label design using P-touch Editor or a free Brother mobile labelling app.
Brother offers a suite of free mobile apps that work seamlessly
with selected Brother label printers to support mobile printing and label creation.
Brother genuine tapes and labels
Our labels have been tested against the effects of water, abrasion, temperature, chemicals and sunlight. Brother laminated labels stay legible and stay stuck and have been designed to last.
Brother Genuine tapes and labels have been developed to work reliably with Brother label printers to provide high-quality, consistent output. For the best results, we recommend using only Brother Genuine supplies.
Peace of Mind. Guaranteed.
When you purchase a Brother label printer and our genuine tapes or labels, we’ll support you every step of the way with our FREE 3-year warranty commitment. YOU DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT. To keep your Brother machine in optimal condition we recommend using only Brother Genuine Consumables.
*Effective 1 June 2020 for products sold in South Africa only.
Key Features
- USB, Wi-Fi and Wireless Direct connectivity
- Prints up to 24mm tapes and heat shrink tubes
- 384 Electrical and AV specific symbols
- 99 Templates
- 15 Character, 3 line graphic display
- Fast print speed of 30mm/sec
- 18mm Max print height
- 180 dpi Print resolution
- Automatic cutter
- QWERTY keyboard
- 25 – 1m Label length
- Max 7 lines on 24mm label
- 9 Barcodes supported
What’s in the Box?
- AC Adapter
- Li-ion Battery
- 12mm Black on white flexible tape (8m)
- User Guide
- USB cable
- Carry case and Wrist strap
The PT-E550WVP Label Printer ships with the following:
Specifications
Basic Specs
Keyboard
QWERTY
Display Type
15 characters x 2 lines and guidance area
(128 dots x 64 dots)
Media Type
TZe Tape, HSe Tape
Available Tape Widths
6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm, 24 mm
Product Dimensions (Width X Depth X Height)
125.8 mm × 94.1 mm × 249.9 mm
Weight
0.92 kg
Print Speed
30 mm/sec
Warranty
3 Year Carry-in Warranty
What's in The Box
PT-E550WVP Label Printer, AC Adapter, Li-ion Battery, 12mm Black on white flexible tape (8m), User Guide, USB cable, Carry case and Wrist strap
Resolution
180 dpi
No. Of Printable Lines
24 mm tape: 1 - 7 lines;
18 mm tape: 1 - 5 lines;
12 mm tape: 1 - 3 lines;
9 mm tape: 1 - 2 lines;
6 mm tape: 1 - 2 lines;
3.5 mm tape: 1 line
Number of Characters
591
Number of Symbols
384
Barcode
1. CODE39
2. ITF 2/5
3. EAN13
4. EAN8
5. UPC-A
6. UPC-E
7. CODABAR
8. GS1-128 (UCC/EAN128)
9. CODE128
Numbering
Yes
Connectivity
Connectivity
USB, Wireless LAN
Media
Maximum Tape Width
24mm to 50mm
Functions
Cutter
Auto (half and full)
Multi Block Printing
Yes
Copy Printing
Yes
Mirror Printing
Yes
Preview
Yes
Memory
File Storage
Maximum 99 files (local)
Maximum 99 templates, databases, and images each (total of 6MB)
Memory Buffer Size
Maximum 18,297 characters
Power
Power Source
6 x AA alkaline batteries (LR6), 6 AA Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries (HR6), Li-ion Battery (BA-E001), or AC
adapter (AD-E001)
Auto Power-Off
6 AA alkaline batteries (LR6)/6 AA Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries (HR6): 20 min;
Li-ion battery (BA-E001): 30 min;
AC adapter (AD-E001): 60 min
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