Brother PT-2730, QWERTY, Thermal transfer, 180 x 180 DPI, 10 mm/sec, Color, Wired Brother PT-2730. Print technology: Thermal transfer, Maximum resolution: 180 x 180 DPI, Print speed: 10 mm/sec, Color. Connectivity technology: Wired, USB port. Keyboard layout: QWERTY. Tape type: TZ. Product color: Black, White Intuitive from the start. M. David Stone at PCMag.com says whether you use the PT-2730 as a stand-alone label maker or hook it up to your computer, there's essentially no learning curve to overcome. Peter Piazza at About.com largely agrees, although he ne... Easy to use, Loaded with features, Lots of label options Wide label margins waste expensive tape, Some find label backing hard to peel off, Doesn't print magnetic labels The Brother P-touch PT-2730 label maker comes loaded with tons of features. It works as a stand-alone label maker, with a QWERTY keyboard and backlit three-line display, or you can connect it to a PC or Mac for full access to the computer's own fonts and ... The Brother PT-2730 Electronic Labeling System is a portable label maker that can work independently or be connected to a PC for advanced functionality. The machine can work on batteries or with the (included) AC power cord. Users can choose from eight... Allinone unit with keyboard, No computer needed, but additional functions available when connected to a PC, Labels of various colors and sizes available separately, AC or battery power (AC power cable included) Lacking documentation on how to use the Microsoft addins, Stiff keyboard https://www.pcmag.com/review/262848/brother-p-touch-pt-2730 Like the DYMO LabelManager 420P ($110, 4 stars) that I recently reviewed, the Brother P-touch PT-2730 falls in one of the least common categories of label printers. It prints the sort of laminated labels you can use indoors or outdoors; on computer cab... Prints both from a computer and as a standalone labeler. Automatic cutter. Comes with library of common labels in memory. Keys require a heavy touch, which discourages touch typing despite the QWERTY layout. The Brother P-touch PT-2730 can print plastic or fabric labels with or without a computer, and it offers a built-in library of common labels to make printing labels even easier. Buy it now...