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Electronic Labeller Tape Information

Brother P-touch electonic labellers uses unique and advanced laminated tape technology.

P-touch TZ tapes are the only tapes available that have a unique lamination, which makes the labels heat, cold, water, chemical and fade resistant (perfect for use outdoors, cold environments and near food). The labels are extremely durable, have a professional finish and will outlast other labels.

With over 100 tape colours and widths to choose from, getting organised is now easy.

There is a variety of P-touch tape types, colours and sizes to choose from to suit the P-touch electronic labeller you are using.

1. Tape Types
2. Tape Widths
3. Tape Colours
4. P-touch product information and labelling solutions for various applications

1. Tape types
There are the following tape types:

• Laminated tape (TZ tape)
– Resistant to water, sunlight, chemicals, heat and cold
- Can stick to virtually any surface
- Are durable as they won’t fade or tear
- Can be used indoors (such as microwaves and freezers) as well as outdoors
- Labels do not leave a sticky residue when they are removed, leaving a smooth, clean surface

• Non-laminated tape (M tape)
– Perfect for general indoor use
- Available in a range of colours

The diagram below illustrates the composition of a laminated tape.
• Fluorescent tape
- Tapes are brighter, which stands out more than standard colour tape
- Useful for signs and notices

• Iron on Fabric tape
- Tape is made from cloth and allows users to produce iron-on labels for clothing
- Clothing with Iron-On Fabric tape can be dry-cleaned

• Iron on Transfer tape
– Characters are transferred when ironed onto clothing

- The label will have a white background if ironed onto coloured cloth

• Tamper Evident tape (laminated)
- Has a special adhesive so if the label is removed, a checkerboard pattern is left behind on the surface
- Ideal for use on company equipment

• Instant Lettering tape
– Used for documents, this tape transfers only the letters that have been printed, onto paper, by rubbing the backing paper

• Flexible Identification tape (laminated)
– Made with special materials designed for labelling around sharp bends and around cylindrical surfaces
- Label will not lift up by the edges, ensuring a complete adhesion to the surface
- Ideal for flagging cables

• Strong Adhesive tape (laminated)
- Has twice the adhesive strength than regular P-touch tape
- Can be used on a wide range of industrial materials
- Ideal for harsh environments & textured surfaces

• Cleaning tape
– Cleans print heads after heavy usage for continuos optimum performance
- Good for up to 100 cleanings

2. Tape widths

Tapes come in 6 sizes below:
6mm
9mm
12mm
18mm
24mm
36mm

3. Tape Colours
This matrix allows users to select tape widths and colours at a glance .

To download the Brother P-touch tape matrix click here:

Tape matrix

4. P-touch product information and labelling solutions for various applications

If you would like more information on the P-touch electronic labellers and tapes or specific labelling applications, click on the link below:

> P-touch product information – Information on the Brother range of P-touch labeling Machines.