HP DeskJet 920C Printer Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been using a Canon BJC-250 for the past 5 years. I go Windows XP and the Canon doesn't work anymore. I was forced to buy a new printer. I saw the DPI resolution on this printer, which is the same as any other printer costing much more than this one. This was a tremendous change for me! I have never seen a better image come out of a printer in my life! Very detailed, very flowing. There are some exceptions to the printing. Buildings that are smaller can actually look blotchy on the photo paper, while water turns out perfect. Also, when printing out multiple pages, I've had the printer actually jam quite a few times. I've used maybe 20 pieces of paper, and 4 have jammed, two of them in a row. Other than these incidents, it does turn out to be a very worthy printer for the price. It is XP compatible and can be hooked up with the computer still on.You are not forced to buy the USB cable.If you already have a cable for your LPT Printer port, it will work also.I am using the LPT port.The printer is also quite large for what I'm used to (see dimensions).Make sure you'll have enough room for it on your desk.Paper loads from the bottom, not the top like my old printer, and can hold up to 100 sheets.This makes it easier than having to constantly reload the darn thing.After a few weeks, the jamming has stopped.Maybe the printer just needed to be broke in.You must install both ink cartridges with this printer (black and color).This is also new to me, with the Canon I had to constantly change cartridges; another perk from HP.The printer also takes quite a while to "warm up."Instead of just hitting the print button and watching it print, it takes maybe 1-2 minutes (depending on how long it has sat idle) to warm up before printing.It is quite loud when warming up and loading the first sheet of paper.After the first sheet is loaded, it's *amazingly* quiet.(Remember, I used to have a 1998 Canon!This is super cool by my standards!)The speed is something to be proud of, as well.Although warm up time can take a little bit longer, after it gets going, it's running very well!A nice high DPI photograph can take up to 1 minute to print at about 800dpi.I haven't tried it any higher yet.Black pages...maybe 10 seconds, if even that!!I changed my rating from 4 stars (on March 17) to 5 stars (on March 21) because the paper jams have stopped.Don't think you need a new printer?For this price, you deserve one anyways!Order one now!

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The HP DeskJet 920C is a compact desktop printer designed to deliver brilliantly clear graphics at a family-affordable price. Offering high resolution, rated print speeds up to 9 ppm in black and 7.5 ppm in color, and a space-saving foldup paper tray, the 920C is ideally suited for both general-purpose and photographic printing. Despite the value price, HP includes its exclusive PhotoREt III color technology, usually found in more expensive models, to support the drop-on-demand thermal inkjet printing process.
Turn out photos with clean and true colors in 2,400 x 1,200 resolution when using photo paper (monochrome resolution is up to 600 dpi). The 920C also supports a wide variety of media, including plain paper, transparencies, labels, envelopes, index cards, and invitations. The 100-sheet paper input tray saves on reloading, and the 50-page output tray handles most medium-size jobs.
Additional features include a print cancel button, dual cartridge design (one cyan-magenta-yellow and one black), a low-ink indicator, eight built-in fonts, and a monthly volume capacity of 1,000 pages. The printer supports Mac and PC systems with built-in USB and parallel ports. It measures approximately 17 by 16 by 8 inches and weights just 13 pounds. Hewlett Packard backs the 920C with a 90 day warranty and HP customer care.

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P-Touch PT-9500PC Industrial Labeling System for PC or Mac Review

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(More customer reviews)I received my Brother PT-9500PC Label Printer about 9 months ago and I've used it regularly. Setup was very easy on my Macintosh. Rather than using the software on the provided disk, I downloaded the latest software and drivers from the Brother website and was up and running in minutes. I did have problems getting it to work when attached to a USB hub, but that could have been a problem with the hub rather than the printer. Once I plugged it directly into the computer, all was well. [edit: That hub has since been found to be defective]

Full version info, for those interested:
* Mac OS X 10.6.2 (Build 10C540)
* P-touch Editor 5.0 (Version 5.0.031)
* PT-9500PC Driver (Version 3.0.1)

The print quality of the labels is excellent. This is a 360 DPI printer, so it has a resolution similar to the early laser printers. Curves and edges appear rounded and smooth. You can see the pixels if you look really close, but print quality looks fine for most purposes. This means that you can use interesting fonts, including fonts with fairly thin lines if you want. Print speed is very good, and the printer can cut the tape completely between each label, or just score the label and leave the backing paper connected - this makes it easy to peel off the next sticker when printing a string of labels.

The software is much better than I was expecting - labeling software is often fairly lame. P-touch Editor 5.0 is a well put-together and professional looking software package. I haven't yet used all the features, such as auto-increment and bar-codes, but just from experimentation, those features appear to be easy to get to and use.

A few software deficiencies: I haven't found a way to rotate text to arbitrary angles (I was trying to place text diagonally).Also, exact positioning of items on the label can be tedious, which is an issue if you are trying to make labels for connectors on electronic devices as I am.Lastly, the font size controls are a bit weird, in that if you enlarge a font beyond what the bounding box can contain, the text stops getting bigger but the numerical font size keeps going up.This is an issue because I often want to use the largest text I can on small labels, but making all the text sizes match exactly can be difficult.One thing I just noticed recently is that it does not have a way to create cable labels (flags) like the hand-held P-Touch labelers do.

The only reason I gave the product 4 stars instead of 5: The maximum print width is 27.1mm (just over 1"). This means that on the 1.5" labels, you get about 0.2" margins at the edges of the tape whether you want them or not. With smaller tape sizes, you can print to within 0.04" of the edge. This may or may not be an issue for you, but it is a fact that is buried in the tech specs. While it is true that it can print on all the listed tape sizes up to 1.5", it can't print near the edges of the 1.5" tape like it can on the narrower tapes.

All in all, I'm very happy with this product and I expect it to provide a long useful life just like my hand-held Brother P-touch labeler.

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Product Description:
Creating professional looking laminated labels is as easy as 1-2-3pre-design your labels with your company logo or other graphics, import your database and print! Connects to your PC or Mac and uses Standard and Extra-Strength laminated TZ tapes in multiple sizes so you can make labels in a variety of fonts and styles. PT-Editor software includes 16 industry-standard bar codes and pre-designed templates; also saves and recalls frequently used label designs, imports graphics and databases; provides auto-incrementing and repeat printing features. High-resolution 360 dpi printhead prints in 64 styles and TrueType fonts. Automatic tape cutter. Compatible with Windows 2000 Professional, 95, Me, XP and Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x, OS X10.1 to 10.2.6. Includes 1 1/2 black-on-white TZ tape, AC adapter, software, USB and serial cables. Tape Size: 1/4 - 1 1/2; Number of Printed Lines: 16.000; Display Characters x Display Lines: N/A; Memory: Computer Dependant.

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Epson Artisan 835 Color Inkjet All-In-One (C11CA73201) Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this printer because my HP OfficeJet 6310 couldn't scan in the Lifetouch pictures from our son's school.The OfficeJet scanned them and it looked like someone has spread water over the picture.
The Epson Artisan 835 scanned the pictures in perfectly.We are very pleased with the result, and now we can see our pictures on our desktop.
Printing: Good, Scanning: Excellent.Copying: excellent.
It prints very well, and has an automatic photo tray.
One con for the printer is that it cannot handle 3-hole punch paper, for use in a loose-leaf notebook.When the printer reaches the first hole in the paper, it spits out the entire sheet.You can print on the back side but then the holes are on the wrong side for the notebook.The printer does indicate that it can print on ruled paper, but I'd have to see if that means standard college ruled paper, or what, since we had problems with the 3-hole punched paper.
Another con is that the Epson scanning software doesn't seem to auto-clip scanned in pictures, although that may be pilot error.

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Epson Artisan 835 Color Ink Jet All-in-One |Print|Copy|Scan|Fax|Photo|Wi-Fi

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HP LaserJet 1320 Laser Printer Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this printer to make double-sided printouts of order forms, and I am very pleased with its performance. The print quality is clear and even, the machine is very reliable even though I printed over 25,000 sheets on it the first week.

Cons: the paper sometimes gets jammed as it feeds from the tray, and even when you fix the problem and hit the green "okay" button to continue printing, it continues to register a problem until you cancel the job and shut down the printer. Also, the initial toner cartridge does not last very long, it's only good for about 1,000 sheets. The extended life toner cartridges are much better but are pricey at $130 each.

Overall a good machine and worth the money, the double-sided printing feature is a very nice bonus.

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The HP LaserJet 1320 printer Q5927A is a personal, small office monochrome laser printer that specializes in producing letters and papers with ample speed. It's ideal for the home-office or for a small dental, medical, or law practice. HP uses a reliable, sealed single ink cartridge mechanism which requires virtually no maintenance. After all, you should be busy focusing on your own needs without concern about your printer. For over 20 years the Laserjet has been synonymous with dependability, reliability, and durability. Truly economical, this is the workhorse that you've been looking for.Full-Speed USB 2.0 port, IEEE 1284-B compliant parallel port 16MB Memory expandable to 144MB Compatible operating systems Microsoft Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0 (print driver only), 2000, XP 32-bit, XP 64-bit (print driver only); Macintosh OS 9, OS X 10.1, 10.2, 10.3HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, Postscript Level 2 emulation HP USA 3 Years Limited Warranty (Return to HP - Standard Bench Repair) May be upgraded for use with a LAN ethernet network or, if you're looking for a network-ready compatible version, please refer to HP Q5928A LaserJet 1320n

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HP LaserJet 1320n Monochrome Network Printer Review

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(More customer reviews)As always, here's my honest review with some background.

I've been looking for a good laser printer that I could have on my network for a while now.I have a small office and am an aspiring teacher (currently student teaching).When I can't get to the copy machine at school, I wanted something I could use to do some "mass printouts" for my students.I had an old NEC Superscript, but it frequently paused between pages for a breather and was generally slow.

If you don't need the network card (print server) built into this printer, then the 1320 (not 1320n) would be an amazing value!For me, I wanted the networking, so I was willing to spend the extra money.Setup was relatively simple, changing the IP address was easy, and I was up and running, printing from my Windows XP machines AND my MacOS X (10.3.7) machines.

Now for the printer itself.I'm very impressed with the build quality.Printers have been turning into plastic junk lately, but this one still has metal guts, metal supports holding the paper in the bottom tray, etc.Certain parts seem like generic plastic, but overall it has a nice fit and finish.

Print speeds are amazingly swift!The first thing I put this little print-monster through was a 70-copy worksheet for my students.It took sheet after sheet without a pause!It might grab paper just when the previous sheet is half way through because they seem to keep flying out!Duplex printing was a bonus with this unit - handy in a pinch, but it slows the print speed by about 2-3 times - because it pulls the paper back inside and reprints on the other side...Either way, I dare you to find a quality printer like this, with a duplexer for this price!

Instant on fuser sends paper printing within 8 seconds.Overall, I'm very pleased!I was tempted to get the next model up (2420) but the price difference with no standard duplexer killed that deal.

Wish list?An tiny LCD display telling me whats going on would be nice - but it has lights which do the job just fine.Also - and I'm just dreaming here, it would be nice to see an option for this printer to staple printouts...I know, I've been around pricey copy machines too much!

So, pick yourself up this printer!You won't be sorry.The print quality is very crisp - your well-known HP laser quality, and even graphics are suitable!Its B&W (no color printing), but the money saved on just one toner from time to time as apposed to inkjet cartridges every other month is mind boggling!...and how often do you need color printing?Some may, but for the bulk of what I print, B&W is fine.

High recommended! ...feel free to contact me if you have any questions that I might be able to help you with.

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HP LaserJet 1320n printer Q5928A is a personal, small office monochrome laser printer that specializes in producing letters and papers with ample speed. It's ideal for the home-office or for a small dental, medical, or law practice. HP uses a reliable, sealed single ink cartridge mechanism which requires virtually no maintenance. The 1320n includes an HP Jet Direct 10/100 Ethernet LAN connectivity port for simple hook-up to a wired network environment. After all, you should be busy focusing on your own needs without concern about your printer. For over 20 years the Laserjet has been synonymous with dependability, reliability, and durability. Truly economical, this is the workhorse that you've been looking for.Full-Speed USB 2.0 port, IEEE 1284-B compliant parallel port 16MB Memory expandable to 144MB Compatible operating systems Microsoft Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0 (print driver only), 2000, XP 32-bit, XP 64-bit (print driver only); Macintosh OS 9, OS X 10.1, 10.2, 10.3HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, Postscript Level 2 emulation HP USA 3 Years Limited Warranty (Return to HP - Standard Bench Repair) If the network connectivity isn't an important feature for you, please refer to HP Q5927A LaserJet 1320 that doesn't include the ethernet port (but can be optionally upgraded)

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Samsung Sleek Slim Simple Silent 17 ppm Personal Laser Printer (ML-1630) Review

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(More customer reviews)If you're tired of beige or gray cheap-looking plastic printers, you'll love this shiny new offering from Samsung.

Very low profile and paper comes out the front so you can stack items on top of it during use.

Samsung doesn't offer a higher capacity toner cartridge but you can get one from checksnet that prints more pages and can be used for making checks.

Excellent print quality & quietest printer I've ever owned.

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The easy-to-use Samsung ML-1630 monochrome laser printer delivers high-quality professional print jobs in as little as 15 seconds. Compact, quiet, and portable, this sleek printer is perfect for handling business or personal projects. The ML-1630 features a fast page per minute print time, low noise emission, and an award-winning, energy-saving design.
The Samsung ML-1630 Monochrome Laser Printer offers:

Low noise emission (45 dB).
Slim, chic desktop footprint.
Simple, one-button functionality.
Award-winning, Energy Star-compliant design.

100-sheet, semi-automatic paper tray opens with the press of a button.

The ML-1630 gets the job done fast at 16-17 ppm. View larger.
View dimensions. Get the Job Done--Fast
With the push of a button, the sophisticated ML-1630 monochrome laser printer goes from Sleep Mode to printing in less than 15 seconds. Printing at 16 to 17 pages per minute means you won't waste valuable time waiting for lengthy printing jobs again. The printer also prints at a crisp 1200 X 600 dpi resolution and has 8 MB of memory. And weighing in at a mere 14.1 pounds, the ML-1630 is not only sleek and functional, but highly portable as well.
Conserve Valuable Desktop Space
Easy on the eyes with its chic black finish and cool sapphire LED lights, the ML-1630 is a polished centerpiece for any desktop. It measures a compact 13.1-by-14.8-by-4.7-inches, so it frees up valuable desk space without sacrificing efficiency. The highly evolved design of this Samsung laser printer turns on to full functionality with the gentle touch of the printer's touch-sensor buttons, and the printer features a 100-sheet, semi-automatic paper tray and an easy-to-access toner compartment.
This monochrome laser printer operates at less than 45 decibels of sound while printing. To put this in perspective, an average library operates at 40 decibels. In other words, this people-friendly printer was designed to serve you with pleasure, not annoy you with noise. With the ML-1630, your work space just got a lot more productive and a lot quieter.
Award-Winning and Energy Star Compliant
For added peace of mind this machine is Energy Star compliant, which means it helps save the environment while saving you money. (Energy Star is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy promoting energy efficiency).
In addition, the Innovations Design and Engineering Awards honored the Samsung ML-1630 in 2007 for its innovative and efficient design. Innovations Design and Engineering Awards recognize the most innovative consumer electronics products in the industry's hottest product categories, and has become a hallmark for the best designed products in consumer technology.

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Canon i860 Photo Printer Review

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(More customer reviews)If you are looking for a printer that can print photo-store quality prints quickly, quietly...AND print high-quality text...then look no further...The low cost, separate (and relatively inexpensive) ink tanks, and separate black ink for text are just an added bonus!
I spent months looking and shopping around, and finally settled on the i860 after going to a store and testing the printers side-by-side.True, at the highest photo quality, a lot of these printers will look alike...but after "looking under the hood," I decided the Canon was the way to go...Here is the skinny:
"Top Ten Reasons To Buy This Printer"
(1) Great photo quality prints in a jiffy (some say like 43 seconds, but it seems faster);
(2) Quiet (it almost whispers);
(3) Good print quality on regular text/regular paper;
(4) Easy to set-up, and the documentation is excellent (took me less than 10 minutes);
(5) Fantastic software package that comes with the unit...try the "Easy Web Print" and I guarantee that you won't be disappointed;
(6) Ink tanks are separate (meaning you don't have to replace a whole 3, 4 or 5 color tank when one color runs out) and relatively inexpensive;
(7) The paper that works best with the printer is made by Canon, which is also relatively inexpensive;
(8) Their customer support is phenominal (I had one small issue that turned out to have nothing to do with the printer itself), and their support staff not only knew what they were doing, but I didn't have to hold for an hour;
(9) It's very moderately priced; and
(10) True borderless printing (no perforated paper).
"Top Six Reasons Not To Buy This Printer" (can't think of 10!)
(1) Maximum print size is 8 1/2 x 11.If you like to print posters, find another printer;
(2) No LCD screen, so the printer needs to be controlled from the computer (or Camera if you have PhotoBridge on your camera) and you cannot review pictures on the printer before you print;
(3) No USB or Parallel cable in the box (why not, I ask?);
(4) Photo quality prints do not look great on other papers besides Canon;
(5) It's really big;
(6) The 4x6 paper try is a tad bit awkward;
I hope this helps!

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Product Description:
Note: The Canon i860 is no longer being manufactured. You may want to consider purchasing the newer Canon Pixma iP4000 instead.
If you're a serious photo hobbyist who seeks a single printer that combines home office needs with top-notch color capability, look no further than the Canon i860. Its laser-quality black printing churns out 600 x 600 dpi sheets. And it's fast, with speeds of up to 23 pages per minute. The pigment-based black ink delivers exceptional clarity and legibility, whether you're printing a holiday newsletter or a detailed spreadsheet.


Individual ink tanks save money, reduce waste.
This printer can connect directly to select digital cameras.Learn moreabout PictBridge. Photo printing is where the i860 really comes in to its own, offering an exceptional 4,800 x 1,200 dpi resolution. With speeds of up to 16 pages per minute, or just 50 seconds for a borderless 4-by-6-inch print. Your images will be strikingly smooth, with clean, vivid tones, thanks to five photo ink tanks that spray ultra fine two-picoliter droplets.


A light beam can "see" the ink level. A direct print port, combined with PictBridge and Direct Bubble Jet technology allows you to print images directly from your digital camera or camcorder. Built to handle photo papers of a variety of weights and finishes, the i860 can also handle transparencies, plain or high-resolution paper, and envelopes. Canon includes a one-year warranty with Instant Exchange service.

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Brother PT9500PC P-touch Desktop Label Maker Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had numerous P-Touch models over the years, and I think the output they produce is superb. The software for the Mac, on the other hand, has lagged far behind its Windows counterpart. Older versions of the software, in particular, had problems with anything except TrueType fonts.

Now I see that Brother finally released version 5 of the software for OS X. I downloaded it and was pleasantly surprised to see that it had an entirely different, more Mac-like interface, and it handled all of my fonts just fine. I was quite pleased until I tried to use some of my OTHER programs.

It seems that if you uninstall the older version of the software before installing this one--something Brother tells you to do in the instructions--IT WILL WIPE OUT FILES USED BY OTHER PROGRAMS! So far the uninstaller has trashed Office 2008, Acrobat Pro, Adobe Reader, iWork '08, Adobe Creative Suite CS3 and OmniOutliner. It's hard to tell what others might be affected as well. I ended up having to do a clean reinstall of my system, which was NOT a small task.

So, buy the printer if you like, but BEWARE the uninstaller!

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Product Description:

Product Name: P-Touch PT-9500PC Label Printer
Marketing Information:
With the 9500PC you can create a strip of labels from your desktop so you can be off and labeling user machines in no time flat. This labeler also has an auto-cutter and can print "crack and peel" labels for easy peeling. Pre-design your labels with your company logo or other graphics, import your database, and print,labeling has never been easier.Product Type: Label Printer
Technical Information

Print Technology: Thermal Transfer
Print Speed: 20 mm/sec
Print Resolution: 360 x 360 dpi
Interfaces/Ports

Interfaces/Ports: USB Standard
Interfaces/Ports: RS-232C Standard
Interfaces/Ports: RS-422 Standard
Media Types & Handling

Media Type: Laminated Tape
Media Size: 0.25" x 26.2ft
Media Size: 0.375" x 26.2ft
Media Size: 0.5" x 26.2ft
Media Size: 0.75" x 26.2ft
Media Size: 1" x 26.2ft
Media Size: 1.5" x 26.2ft
Physical Characteristics

Dimensions: 4.6" x 5.9" x 7.5"
Weight: 2.6 lb
Warranty

Standard Warranty: 1 Year(s) Limited

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Brother PC-Connectable Label Maker with Auto Cutter (PT-2430PC) Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this product to replace my current Brother P-Touch Labeler, because I wanted something that I could create laminated labels with, but also be able to make them a bit snazzier than my current labeler allows.This product fits the bill, and then some!

With this label maker, you can hook it up to any PC, and print laminated labels.Let me make this clear though---you have to have a computer to hook the labeler up to, or it will not work.Hooking up the label maker is very easy, you simply use the USB cord that comes in the box and hook it up to the USB port on your computer.Once hooked up, and powered on, a built in software called "P-Touch Editor Lite" automatically comes up.It is very user friendly, and allows you to create your labels from your computer, and print them without having to install any additional software.The great thing about this, is that with this label maker you have access to a wide range of fonts, clip arts, and editing that you do not have on a regular label maker. But, the best feature of using a computer to generate your labels, is that you get to see what the labels are actually going to look like BEFORE you print them! At last no more wasted TZ tape!

Now, if you want to take your label making up another level you can install the additional software from the CD-ROM that comes with the labeler.Installing this software is totally optional, and not necessary, but just provides some additional features that the built in software does not have. This is where things got a little tricky for me, and why I would give this product 4.5 stars if I could. Installing the software was not as easy as I expected it to be.But I am going to tell you what I did wrong so you won't make the same mistakes that I did!

The CD-ROM contains two applications that need to be installed--the editing software, and a driver for this editing software.After the editing software is installed, the CD-ROM will attempt to install the driver.This is where I got stuck--the driver would not install. But after browsing through the numerous pamphlets/manuals that come with this product I was able to figure out what I was doing wrong--but I wasted at least a half an hour trying to figure this out.Here is what you need to know:1. Make sure you do not have the label maker plugged in to your computer or turned on--wait until the installation software asks you to do so.2. Make sure that the "mode switch" on the bottom of the machine is turned to the "E" position.

As long as you follow those two bits of advice the driver will install properly, and you can be on your way to creating all kinds of labels.The reason I would take off half a star is because I wasted to much time trying to figure out what I was doing wrong--- there should be a label on the CD-ROM envelope that says "WHEN INSTALLING SOFTWARE SWITCH MODE TO 'E' & DO NOT PLUG IN/TURN ON MACHINE UNTIL ASKED".That would have saved me so much time!

With that being said, once I got the software installed (and as I mentioned earlier, the software is optional....it is just more advanced than the software that is already built into the labeler), I was very impressed.You can really do a lot with it--there are even two modes, "Express" and "Professional".There are just as many, and maybe even more, fonts as Microsoft Word, as well as many different symbols/clip arts/ frames that you can insert. You can also install add-ins for Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook that allow you to print your laminated labels from there. You can also insert photos that you have stored on your computer into the label!I especially love the ruler, which shows you precisely how long your label is going to be, so that you know how much tape you are using.There is also a neat feature called "Snap" which allows you to take screen clippings from your computer, and insert them into your label.

The label quality is excellent, and just what you would expect from Brother.As far as I can tell, this label maker accepts any type of labels that Brother makes (and they make A LOT of different kinds!)--even the 1" width labels.Fonts, and other symbols, etc, come out very clear.I inserted some photos and screen clippings to see how they would turn out, and they came out well---a bit grainy, but I was taking a large photo and fitting it onto a ?" label, so I did not expect that it would be the best quality. You can also have multiple lines of text, arrange the text direction, and do many other things with the installed software--you can even make barcodes! Other notable features--the product is actually more compact than I expected it to be from the picture, a clear window for viewing what type of tape that you have in the machine, accepts batteries AND has an AC adapter so you can plug it in ( a big plus!),is Energy Star rated,and seems to be made out of durable materials.

There is not much room for improvement with this labeler, but I would have a few minor suggestions for the manufacturer.First, I wish this product came with more than just one"sample" size TZ tape.It would be nice if there were more TZ tapesincluded and even possibly in various sizes or colors.Second, although this product is quite small, the portability of this product would be improved by adding a handle.Lastly---it would be nice if the labeler came with some type of pouch to store the label maker in, along with its AC adapter and USB Cord.

Otherwise though, great product for making quality, personalized, laminated labels! Definitely several steps up from what I had been using!

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The Brother P-Touch PT-2430PC PC-Connectable Label Printer with auto cutter features a simple plug-in design to make it easier than ever to print labels without the need to download any software. This compact, PC-compatible label printer has all of the required software built right in, which makes it a breeze to print labels from any PC quickly and easily.
The Brother P-Touch PT-2430PC:

Prints text and graphics on up to 1-inch-wide tape.
Features a built-in Automatic cutter.
Offers easy one-cable installation.
Includes built-in P-touch Editor Lite software.
Supports all True Type/Scalable fonts available on any PC.

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Print scannable barcodes. Create Professional-looking Labels Quickly
It's never been easier to print high-quality labels and barcodes than it is with the Brother PT-2430PC. The P-touch Editor Lite software is built directly into the printer, so there's no software to install on your computer. Print graphics and text exactly how it appears on your monitor, and the PT-2430PC supports all True Type/Scalable fonts available on your PC.
The printer is compatible with six different label widths up to one-inch wide, and it accepts TZ laminated tape for both indoor and outdoor applications. The built-in automatic cutter makes it easy to get perfect cuts each and every time.
Simple Installation
Installing the Brother PT-2430PC label printer is as simple as connecting the included USB cable to any Windows-based computer. The printer also requires 6 AAA batteries or the included AD-24ES adapter.
Easy Label Printing On-the-GO
Because of the PT-2430PC's compact stature and built-in software, it makes it easier than ever to print while on-the-go from anywhere there's access to a Windows-based computer. Keep sensitive prints secure while traveling since no software is left behind on the computer.
Upgradeable Software for Added Functionality
For added features and functionality, you can install the included full version P-touch Editor software and enjoy seamless integration with your PT-2430PC label printer. This added functionality allows for easy barcoding and database printing.
The Brother PT-2430PC label printer is compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista. It measures 2.6 x 7.4 x 4.4 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 1.4 pounds (without batteries). It's backed by a 1-year limited warranty and replacement service.
What's in the Box
Brother PT-2430PC label printer, 1/2 inch (12mm) x 16 foot (5m) black on white laminated TZ starter tape, user's manual, AC adapter (AD-24ES), USB cable, CD ROM: P-Touch Editor software and drivers, and Software Installation Guide.

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