Brother P-touch PT-D610BT Business Label Maker product image

Brother P-touch PT-D610BT Business Label Maker

Nerd Approved:
(4/5)
Review by Joshua Morris on
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Review

I put the PT-D610BT through another round of labeling projects this fall and it remains my go-to desktop labeler. Bluetooth to the Design & Print 2 app stays rock solid, so I can pull saved templates on my phone, while the USB connection to my workstation lets me import asset logos and Code 128 barcodes from P-touch Editor without hiccups. Brother still ships 17 fonts, 17 styles, 160 frames, and 900 symbols, and the onboard memory retains 90 favorites—my rack, patch panel, and storage bin labels are two button presses away even when the PC is off. The auto cutter keeps 24mm laminated TZe tape cleanly trimmed, and the labels I applied last winter in a warm network closet and on outdoor junction boxes still look fresh after chemical wipe-downs. TZe refills at wider widths remain the spendy consumable, and without the optional Li-ion base you need AC power, but for a shared workspace that needs durable labels on demand this unit continues to earn its keep in 2025.

✓ Pros

  • ✓Bluetooth and USB connections let multiple devices send jobs seamlessly
  • ✓Stores up to 90 label favorites plus 175 templates for quick recall
  • ✓Auto cutter and laminated TZe tapes up to 24mm keep labels consistent and durable
  • ✓Large color LCD previews layouts before you waste tape
  • ✓Works with P-Touch Editor for barcodes, graphics, and asset tags

✗ Cons

  • ✗TZe tape refills are expensive, especially at 24mm widths
  • ✗Needs wall power unless you add the optional rechargeable battery base

Specifications

ConnectivityUSB and Bluetooth
InterfaceQWERTY keyboard + color LCD
Label TypeTZe laminated tape (laminated, flexible, extra-strength)
Label Width3.5mm to 24mm (up to 1 in)
PowerAC adapter (optional battery base)
Date First AvailableJuly 7, 2022

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