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Brother PT-H500LI Handheld Label Printer

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Brother PT-H500LI Handheld Label Printer
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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
Hardware Features
Type
Stand-alone, handheld
Tape Family
TZe
Media
Tape Sizes
0.14, 0.24, 0.35, 0.47, 0.70, 0.94" (3.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24 mm)
Tape Length
26.2' (8 m)
Tape Technology
Thermal transfer
Printer
Printing Technology
Dye Sublimation / Thermal Transfer
Tape Types
Standard laminated, flexible ID, extra strength adhesive, non-laminated iron-on fabric, acid free
Color Type
Black
LCD Display
Graphical: 16 characters x 3 lines with Brother Vivid Bright Display backlight
Print Resolution
180 dpi
Print Speed
0.8" (20 mm) per second with Li-ion battery
1.2" (30 mm) per second with AC adapter
Keyboard
QWERTY
Cutter
Auto
Batteries
Rechargeable BA-E001 Li-ion battery (included)
6 x Alkaline AA batteries (optional)
AC Adapter
AD-E001 (included)
Interface
USB
Print Resolution
180 dpi
Software Features
Auto Power Off
Yes
Fonts
14
Font Styles
Helsinki, Brussels, US, Florida, Belgium, San Diego, Los Angeles, Calgary, Letter Gothic, Adams, Atlanta, Brunei, Germany, Sofia
Point Sizes
Auto, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 42, 48
Number of Styles
10
Built-in Symbols
617
Types of Styles
Normal, Bold, Outline, Shadow, Solid, Italic, Italic Bold, Italic Outline, Italic Shadow, and Italic Solid
Maximum Print Height
0.7" (18 mm)
Maximum Print Lines
7
Label Length Setting
Auto, 1.2-11.8" (30-300 mm)
Auto Numbering
1-99, A-Z, a-z
Horizontal Alignment
Left, Center, Right, Justified
Print Speed
0.8" / 20 mm per Second (Battery)
1.2" / 30 mm per Second (Power Adapter)
Vertical Printing
Yes
Mirror Printing
Yes
Special Functions
Auto Formats, Auto Numbering, Auto Power Off, Database Printing, Mirror Printing, Text Insert, Vertical Printing
Text Insert
Yes
Text Framing/Fill Pattern
99 frames
Multi-Copy Print
Up to 99 copies
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
Memory
50 labels
Supported Matrix Barcodes
Aztec Code, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, PDF417, QR Code
Printer Media Handling
Date/Time Stamp
No
Built-In Designs/Templates
25 Label Collection designs
Auto Formats
26, including Block layouts
Media Handling
Media Cutter (Automatic), Tape Cartridge Holder
Database Printing
Yes, with P-touch Editor
Supported Tape Family
TZe
Barcodes (Stand-Alone Mode)
CODE39, ITF 2/5, EAN13, EAN8, UPC-A, UPC-E, CODABAR, GS1-128 (UCC/EAN128), CODE128
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), Micro QR Code, MaxiCode, GS-1 Composite, AztecCode
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
PC Connectivity
Windows 8, 7, & Vista
Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8
Physical
Dimensions
4.8 x 9.7 x 3.5" (12.2 x 24.6 x 8.9 cm)
Weight
1.8 lb (0.8 kg), without batteries
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)

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