If you want a label maker that produces polished, professional-looking results instead of labels that feel homemade, the Brother P-touch Cube Plus is an excellent choice. This Bluetooth label maker supports Brother TZe laminated tape in widths from 6 mm to 24 mm, making it versatile enough for everything from spice jars and cables to storage bins and moving boxes.
The P-touch Cube Plus offers an extensive range of design options, including hundreds of fonts, borders, symbols, and graphics. You can create labels through three compatible platforms: the Brother Design&Print 2 app, iPrint&Label, and P-touch Editor software for desktop computers. The apps connect to the label maker through Bluetooth and are simple to use. While iPrint&Label’s templates are relatively basic, that simplicity makes it easy to produce professional labels without spending a lot of time customizing a design.
Because the P-touch Cube Plus does not include a built-in keyboard, you must create labels using one of the compatible apps or desktop software. After selecting your design and tapping “Print,” the label maker connects within seconds and automatically cuts the finished label.
However, the P-touch Cube Plus costs nearly three times as much as the Brother PT-n25bt, and its premium features continue to add expense after purchase. The printer uses Brother TZe laminated label tape, with replacement cartridges starting at $15 for black text on clear tape. Specialty options cost more, including $24 for black text on glitter gold tape.
The higher price delivers excellent durability. Brother’s laminated labels contain text sealed beneath seven protective layers, helping them resist heat, sunlight, microwave use, dishwashing, and everyday wear. During testing, the labels remained clear and intact in a variety of demanding conditions.
Despite the ongoing tape cost, the Brother P-touch Cube Plus makes label creation feel more enjoyable and creative. Its stylish labels are ideal for lunchboxes, containers, home offices, school supplies, and household storage. The printer also supports Brother TZe fabric label tape. Although fabric tape requires ironing, it provides a useful way to label clothing, towels, backpacks, and other items—especially for families with young children.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Printing technology | Thermal transfer |
| Power source | USB |
| Dimensions | 5 inches x 2.6 inches x 5 inches |
| App compatibility | Brother Design&Print 2, iPrint&Label, and P-touch Editor software for PC |
| Supported tape widths and cost | 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm, and 24 mm widths, with dozens of color combinations. $15 for a 26.2-foot tape cartridge |
| Warranty | 1 year limited warranty |
Source: www.wired.com