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Brother PT-H500LI Handheld Label Printer

BH #BRPTH500LI • MFR #PT-H500LI
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Brother PT-H500LI Handheld Label Printer
Key Features
  • Standalone or PC-Connected Operation
  • Print Resolution: 180 dpi
  • Works with TZe Tape Family
  • Max Tape Size: 0.94" x 26.2'
The Brother PT-H500LI Handheld Label Printer is a handheld label maker that can run on either battery (included rechargeable Li-ion or optional AA) or AC power and can connect to a computer for increased functionality. The PT-H500LI has a printer resolution of 180 dpi, providing a good resolution for text printing. It works with the TZe tape family and can hold a max tape size of 0.94" x 26.2'.
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Brother PT-H500LI Overview

The Brother PT-H500LI Handheld Label Printer is a handheld label maker that can run on either battery (included rechargeable Li-ion or optional AA) or AC power and can connect to a computer for increased functionality. The PT-H500LI has a printer resolution of 180 dpi, providing a good resolution for text printing. It works with the TZe tape family and can hold a max tape size of 0.94" x 26.2'.

The printer features thermal printing technology so that you do not have to worry about ink levels while printing. There is even an automatic cutter for producing labels with the precise length needed for the job. This allows the PT-H500LI to print at speeds of up to 1.2" per second with AC power or 0.8" per second with the rechargeable Li-ion battery. Additionally, you check what you print with the 16-character by 3-line backlit LCD display and utilize the built-in QWERTY keyboard.

For additional features and capabilities, this printer can be plugged into a computer with a USB cable. You can then use the included P-touch Editor software for Mac or Windows to design more elaborate and exact labels. The PT-H500LI includes the AC adapter, battery, USB cable, CD-ROM, and a Black on White Standard Laminated TZe Starter Tape that measures 0.94" x 13.1'.

Uses tapes up to 0.94", or 24mm, wide
Auto power off to save battery power
Variety of built-in fonts, styles, and symbols
Prints labels from 1.2-11.8" long
Auto numbering from 1-99, A-Z, and a-z
Maximum print height of 0.7"
Can print up to 99 copies
Vertical and mirror printing options
Memory for 50 different labels
Built-in designs and the ability to download and use templates from Brother Cloud
Prints a wide range of barcodes with an even greater variety available when connected to a computer
UPC: 012502635970

Brother PT-H500LI Specs

Key Specs
Item Type
Portable Tape Label Printer with Keyboard
Printing Technology
Dye Sublimation / Thermal Transfer
Color Type
Black
Print Resolution
180 dpi
Power Source
AC Power (Cable Built-In/Included)
Battery (Included)
Item Type
Portable Tape Label Printer with Keyboard
Printer
Printing Technology
Dye Sublimation / Thermal Transfer
Color Type
Black
Print Resolution
180 dpi
Print Speed
0.79" / 20 mm per Second (Battery)
1.2" / 30 mm per Second (Power Adapter)
Special Functions
Auto Formats, Auto Numbering, Auto Power Off, Database Printing, Mirror Printing, Text Insert, Vertical Printing
Supported Linear Barcodes
Codabar, Code 128, Code 39, EAN-13, EAN-8, GS1 DataBar, GS1-128, Interleaved 2 of 5, Laser Barcode, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Supported Matrix Barcodes
Aztec Code, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, PDF417, QR Code
Printer Media Handling
Media Handling
Media Cutter (Automatic), Tape Cartridge Holder
Supported Tape Family
TZe
Supported Tape Sizes
0.14" / 3.5 mm, 0.24" / 6 mm, 0.35" / 9 mm, 0.47" / 12 mm, 0.71" / 18 mm, 0.94" / 24 mm
Maximum Tape Length
26.2' / 8 m
Copier
Number of Copies
Up to 99 Copies
Printer Formatting
Maximum Printable Height
0.7" / 18 mm
Maximum Printable Lines
7
Label Length Settings
1.2 to 11.8" / 30 to 300 mm
Horizontal Alignment Options
Left, Right, Center, Justified
Number of Fonts
14 (Adams, Atlanta, Belgium, Brunei, Brussels, Calgary, Florida, Germany, Helsinki, Letter Gothic, Los Angeles, San Diego, Sofia, US)
Number of Font Sizes
9
Number of Styles
Fonts: 10 (Bold, Italic, Italic Bold, Italic Outline, Italic Shadow, Italic Solid, Normal, Outline, Shadow, Solid)
Number of Frames
99
Built-In Symbols
617
Built-In Designs/Templates
25
Number of Labels Stored
50
Connectivity
Data I/O
1x Micro-USB 2.0 Input
OS Compatibility
Windows / macOS
General
Display Information Capacity
3-Line, 16 Characters
Power Source
AC Power (Cable Built-In/Included)
Battery (Included)
Battery
1x Rechargeable (Included)
 • Charges via Printer's AC Cable Port
6x AA (Not Included)
Dimensions
9.7 x 4.8 x 3.5" / 24.6 x 12.2 x 8.9 cm
Weight
1.8 lb / 0.8 kg (without Battery)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.9 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.1 x 12 x 5"

Brother PT-H500LI Reviews

Terrible user manual

By Kguy
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2022-01-21

Being new to a label maker, the user manual for this product is terrible. When opening the back cover to insert the tape the sticker that says not to move this lever by hand with an arrow pointing to it is very obvious. So, trying to install my first tape in the machine, I was unable to and subsequently ruined a cassette. After moving the lever by hand that you aren't supposed to, I was able to insert a tape. My initial try, the lever did not fully retract the print head. If the manual actually was user friendly with decent pictures and information, I wouldn't be out a brand new tape. Heaven forbid you provide better instructions. Not impressed at this point.

Great Product-Questionable Support

By newtobrother
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2015-04-23

I received my H500 li on 04-03-15, read the quick start guide and charged the battery. From the first time I turned it on I noticed that the LCD had a blank area across the top. This area (approx. .10 in wide) left most of the screens with letters missing the top section. It took 3 calls to tech support to talk to a person, I reset the unit as instructed, the display remained unchanged. I was told that my problem was going to be given to the next level of support and I would be contacted in 2 to 4 hours. Ten days and I have had no response. The printer works fine otherwise, and I am pleased with the quality of the labels and ease of the editing software, although it would be useful to be able to save items to the unit for use in the field.

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