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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BRTPT9500PCCreating professional looking laminated labels is as easy as 1-2-3 pre-design your labels with your company logo or other graphics, import your database and print! Connects to your PC or Macand 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 TrueTypefonts. Automatic tape cutter. Compatible with Windows2000 Professional, 95, Me, XP and MacOS 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. Manufacturer's one-year limited warranty. Global Product Type: Label Makers-Dual Operation (Stand Alone/PC Connectable) Thermal Transfer; Label Maker Type: Dual Operation (Stand Alone/PC Connectable) Thermal Transfer; Number of Printed Lines: 16.000; Tape Size: 1/4'' - 1 1/2''.PRODUCT DETAILS: -Number of Font Styles: Computer Dependant. -Operating System Compatibility: MacOS 8.6 to 9.x, MacOS X10.1 to 10.2.6, Windows2000 Professional, Windows95, WindowsMe, WindowsXP. -Number of Printed Lines : 16.000. -Machine Depth : 5 in. -Post-Consumer Recycled Content Percent : 0 pct. -Tape Type: Laminated. -Connectivity: USB. -Pre-Consumer Recycled Content Percent : 0 pct. -Number of Fonts: Computer Dependant. -Label Maker Type: Dual Operation (Stand Alone/PC Connectable) Thermal Transfer. -Memory: Computer Dependant. -Machine Height : 7 1/2 in. -Power Source(s): AC Adapter (Included). -Global Product Type: Label Makers-Dual Operation (Stand Alone/PC Connectable) Thermal Transfer. -Tape Size: 1/4'' - 1 1/2''. -Machine Width : 5 in. -Total Recycled Content Percent : 0 pct. Package: Includes label maker, 1 1/2'' black-on-white TZ tape,

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