Question 1

Other Brother models are known to "wast a inch of paper". Does this waste paper on each label printed?

Accepted Answer

YES......IT WASTES EXPENSIVE LABEL PAPER.  There is no way around it, however.  By its design, it cannot begin printing any nearer than about an inch from the edge of the label ribbon.  And yes........ YOU CAN SET IT TO SHORT MARGINS.....and that will produce a short-margin label, but only after AUTOMATICALLY CHOPPING OFF ABOUT A 1" PIECE of label ribbon as it begins to print.  It would be nice if they could design the label ribbon to be retracted into the printer that same 1" before it prints, so that there is no waste.  But since wasting label rolls sends you to the reorder store more frequently, they are not in a hurry to make that modification.

I also have a P-touch D400, and I am finding that is still my "go-to" label printer when I just need a quick label.  It is not near as complicated.  In fairness, I may learn to love the capabilities of this D600 PC, but I have not explored all of that yet.

Question 2

How many tapes can you store in the case?

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I've received my printer & case. The tape storage area is small, only 3.6" in depth.  Call that your 'budget'.  The thickness of the individual cartridges appears to be a tenth of an inch bigger than the tape size, with a minimum cartridge thickness of 0.65".  So, the 1" tape is 1.1" thick, the 3/4" tape is 0.85" thick, and the 1/2" & 1/4" tapes are the minimum thickness of 0.65" (I assume the 3/8" is too).  Add up your selections until you run out of budget to see how many tapes you can store.  Using that method, you can store three 1" tapes, four 3/4" tapes, or 5 of the minimum-size tapes.  Or whatever mix you choose that fills the budget, like one of each (the 1", 3/4", 1/2", and 1/4" cartridges add up to 3.25").

Question 3

Does it work with mac

Accepted Answer

It may work with MAC, but it does NOT work with iPhone 14 or latest iOS 16. I called Brother tech and they haven't updated the bluetooth since iPhone 11!

Question 4

What size/type of tapes can be used with this machine? of the tze tapes on sale at amazon, i can't find any listed as for use with the ptd 600.

Accepted Answer

The present P-Touch printer I have is PT-530. Will this PTD-600 be able to use "TZ Tape" (not "TZe" tape)?

ASIN	B0B1KZJXPG
Additional Printer Functions	Print Only
B&W Pages per Minute	20
Best Sellers Rank	#2,516 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #19 in Desktop Label Printers
Brand	Brother
Built-In Media	PTD610BT Label Maker
Color	Black
Color Depth	24 bpp
Compatible Devices	Smartphones
Control Method	App
Controller Type	iOS
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,154)
Display Type	LCD
Dual-sided printing	No
Duplex	Simplex
Global Trade Identification Number	00012502668794
Hardware Interface	Bluetooth, USB
Ink Color	Black
Item Dimensions D x W x H	12.6"D x 7.95"W x 10.2"H
Item Type Name	Inkjet Printer
Item Weight	2.13 Pounds
Manufacturer	Brother Printer
Maximum Copy Resolution Black and White	180 x 360 dpi
Maximum Copy Speed Black and White	20 ppm
Maximum Media Size	24 x 18
Maximum Print Resolution Black and White	180 dpi
Maximum Sheet Capacity	1
Maximum print Resolution Color	High
Model Name	PTD610BT
Model Number	PTD610BT
Model Series	PTD
Number of Drivers	2
Number of Licenses	1
Number of Trays	1
Other Special Features of the Product	175 pre-set label templates, Brother P-touch goes mobile with free Brother iPrint and Label software, Connect and Create with free P-touch Editor Software, Display Screen, Uses durable Brother Genuine TZe Label Tapes
Output sheet capacity	1
Paper Size	24 x 18 Millimeters
Print media	Labels
Printer Connectivity Type	USB, wireless
Printer Output Type	Monochrome
Printer Type	Thermal
Processor Count	1
Resolution	180 x 360 dpi
Specific Uses For Product	Merchandise labeling, Asset tracking, Inventory organization, Security seals, Customized label creation
Total Usb Ports	1
UPC	012502668794
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Description	2-year limited
Warranty Type	Limited Warranty

Brother P-Touch PT-D610BT Business Professional Connected Label Maker with Bluetooth® | Prints Brother Tze Tapes Up to 24mm, 180x360 Dpi, Built-in Cutter, P-Touch Editor and Iprint and Label

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