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P-TOUCH EDGE 500
Handheld Industrial Label Printer with PC Connectivity and Auto-Cutter (up to 24mm labels)
SKU: PT-E500
Small enough to carry, yet powerful enough for your large industrial jobs. The EDGE PT-E500 lets you create custom labels up to 24mm using the QWERTY keyboard and large LCD screen. 5 industrial quick application keys, barcodes, serialization, and an automatic cutter bring more efficiency to your labeling jobs. Plus, PC connectivity lets you print from stored templates on your computer or import a database. And the included P-touch Editor software gives you what you need to create custom label designs that leave a professional impression.
Real Features
- Label large industrial jobs with 6 label sizes from 3.5mm to 24mm
- Increase efficiency with 5 quick application keys for cable wrap, cable flag, patch panel, punch block and faceplate labels
- Increase productivity with advanced alpha and numeric serialization and an automatic cutter
- Design your own custom labels including barcodes and QR codes with the included P-touch Editor software and PC connectivity
- Hard carry case, AC adapter, and USB cable included
| In the box | Handheld label printer, Li-ion battery pack, AC adapter, 12mm flexible ID tape (8m), mini USB cable (3ft), CD (software, printer driver, utility), wrist strap, deluxe carrying case, user manual, patch panel ruler card |
| Dimensions | 4.8in x 3.6in x 9.8in (121.9mm x 91.4mm x 248.9mm) |
| Weight | Without tape and battery: 2.1lbs (1.0kg) |
| Memory | Up to 99 label designs (18,297 characters) |
| Control panel | 70 keys (QWERTY) 15 characters x 2 rows LCD and backlight |
| Operating temperature / humidity | 50° F to 95° F (10° C to 35° C), 20% to 80% non-condensing |
| Storage temperature / humidity | -4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C), 20% to 80% non-condensing |
| Warranty | 2 Year Limited Exchange Warranty |
| Power | AC adapter (12VDC, 2A) |
| Battery | Rechargeable Li-ion battery, Alkaline 6 AA (optional), Ni-MH 6 AA (optional) |
| Battery yield | 16 tapes on one charge |
| Battery charging options | AC adapter |
| Battery charging time | 6 hours |
| Energy conservation certifications | Energy Star |
| Print technology | Laminating thermal transfer |
| Resolution | 180dpi |
| Max print speed | Up to 1.2ips via AC adapter, up to 0.78ips via battery |
| Max print width | 0.71in (18mm) |
| Max print length | 39.37in (1m) |
| Communications interfaces | USB v2.0 (mini-B) |
| OS compatibility | Windows®, MacOS® For the most up-to-date compatibility, visit our Support Page |
| Print driver compatibility | Windows®, Mac® For the most up-to-date compatibility, visit our Support Page |
| Support software | Printer Driver, P-touch Editor v5.1 (with Cable Labeling Wizard), Transfer Manager v2.2, Transfer Express, Update Software, Driver Deployment Wizard, Firmware Update Tool |
| Printer languages | Raster, ESC P, P-touch |
| Linear barcodes | Code39, Code128, I-2/5 (ITF), UPC-A/E, EAN-8/13, GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128), Codabar (NW-7) |
| Fonts | Helsinki, Brussels, US, Los Angeles, San Diego, Florida, Calgary, Belgium, Atlanta, Adams, Brunei, Sofia, Germany, Letter Gothic |
| Function keys | General, faceplate, cable wrap, cable flag, patch panel, punch block, file, symbol, barcode, standard serialize, advanced serialize, database |
| Keyboard | QWERTY, mini size rubber (70 keys) |
| Print capabilities | Up to 25 alpha-numeric characters, up to 99 alpha-numeric character increments (individual or simultaneous), auto formats (faceplate, cable crap, cable flag, patch panel, punch block), 386 symbols, text insert, multi-block up to 99, 20 languages, up to 99 graphic images (6MB) |
| Print layout | Print preview, up to 7 lines per label, 10 type styles, 9 type sizes, 5 type widths, vertical printing, repeat printing up to 99 copies |
| Cutter | Automatic dual blade cutter (full and easy to peel strip cutting) |
| Media sensors | Smart Identification |
| Media type | HGe, TZe, HSe, STe |
| Media loading | Cartridge |
| Media sizes | 24mm, 18mm, 12mm, 9mm, 6mm, 3.5mm |
| Media width | 24mm (0.94in) max |
| Max print height | 0.71in (18mm) |
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