Brother P-touch PT-65 Home and Hobby Labeler
- Nonlaminated M tapes, 9 or 12 mm
- 200 dpi printing, up to two lines
- Up to 9 copies of a label
- 1 tape included
- Six AA batteries (not included)
- QWERTY keyboard, 8-character LCD
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A simple, portable home labeler for organizing shelves, boxes and kids' gear. It uses nonlaminated tape, which is less durable than laminated labels.
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ASIN: B00004VVIXModel: PT-65Category: Label Makers
Overview
Thermal printing onto nonlaminated M tape is how this Brother labeler turns typed text into adhesive labels. A QWERTY keyboard and small LCD make entry easy, and it prints one or two lines in several styles.
Easy typing and portability make it well suited to quick home organizing jobs. Nonlaminated labels can fade or smudge where they see water or heavy handling.
Who it's for
Home organizers, crafters and parents labeling kids' items suit it. Offices labeling equipment that gets handled often should choose a laminated-tape model.
Pros and cons
- Portable on batteries
- Multiple copies at once
- Several type styles and frames
- Starter tape included
- Nonlaminated tape only
- Batteries not included
- Small eight-character display
Performance notes
Thermal printing at the listed resolution gives crisp text, but nonlaminated tape has no protective layer, so labels wear faster. Narrow tapes limit print height, which caps how large text can get.
Specifications
| Brand | Brother |
|---|---|
| Model | PT-65 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Maximum print height | 6.8 millimeters |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power source | Six AA batteries, not included |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Parts 1 year, labor 90 days |
| Other details | |
| Resolution | 200 dpi |
| Printer Type | Thermal |
| Print media | Nonlaminated M tape, 9 or 12 mm |
| Display Type | LCD, 8 characters |
| Lines | Up to two |
| BuiltIn Media | 1 tape included |
| Maximum copies | 9 |
| Keyboard | QWERTY |
Frequently asked questions
What tape sizes does the Brother PT-65 use?
Nonlaminated M tape in 9 or 12 millimeter widths.
Does the Brother PT-65 use laminated TZ tape?
No. It uses nonlaminated M tapes.
Are batteries included?
No. It runs on six AA batteries, not included.