Brother P-Touch EDGE 720BT Portable Industrial Label Printer is a compact, Bluetooth-enabled labelling solution designed specifically for data, voice, and electrical installers who need fast, accurate labelling on site. With support for labels up to ~1 inch wide and a built-in auto-cutter, this handheld printer delivers durable, professional-grade results wherever you are. The PT-E720BT pairs with your mobile device via Bluetooth®, allowing you to design, preview, and print labels directly from the Pro Label Tool app. Create labels from templates, import data from Excel or databases, and send jobs to the printer instantly while keeping your hands free.
Designed for tight spaces and on-the-go workflows, this industrial printer can be clipped to belts, ladders, or racks using optional accessories. The long-lasting rechargeable Li-ion battery comes preinstalled, and the unit charges through a standard micro-USB power source. For desktop-based label design, simply connect to a PC and use P-touch Editor for full control over layouts, symbols, barcodes, and formatting. Whether you’re marking patch panels, cables, faceplates, terminal blocks, or assets, the PT-E720BT provides dependable output that stays legible over time.
Key Features & Benefits
- Portable industrial label printer with Bluetooth® connectivity
- Prints durable laminated labels up to ~1 inch wide
- Ideal for data cabling, voice installations, patch panels, electrical marking, and general site labelling
- Design labels on your phone using the Pro Label Tool app
- Supports templates, imported Excel/database data, and downloadable label formats
- Auto-cutter for clean, professional results
- Attach to belts, ladders, or racks for hands-free operation (optional accessories)
- Rechargeable Li-ion battery with simple USB charging
- Connect to PC for advanced label creation using P-touch Editor
- Produces long-lasting laminated labels that resist wear in tough environments
General Specifications
The PT-E720BT includes a built-in Li-ion battery pack, 24mm flexible ID tape (8m), 9mm extra-strength adhesive tape (8m), micro-USB cable, downloadable software and mobile apps, quick start guide, patch panel ruler, and personal safety guide. The compact frame measures 128mm x 67mm x 128mm and weighs just 0.6kg with the battery installed. Designed for job sites and field engineers, the printer operates between 10°C and 35°C with storage capability down to -20°C.
Power & Printing Performance
The unit uses a rechargeable Li-ion battery (PA-BT-005) offering up to five tapes per charge, and it can be powered from a compatible USB adapter up to 100W. It uses laminated thermal transfer technology to produce crisp, long-lasting labels with a resolution of 180dpi. Print speeds reach up to 0.78ips whether powered by USB or battery. Maximum print width is 18mm, with label lengths up to 1m supported.
Connectivity & Compatibility
With USB v2.0 (micro-B) and Bluetooth® Classic (SPP/MFi), the PT-E720BT works seamlessly with Windows®, Android™, and iOS®. It also supports a full range of Brother software tools, including Windows® drivers, P-touch Editor for both Windows® and Mac®, Printer Setting Tool, firmware update utilities, and mobile SDKs for app integration. The Pro Label Tool app enables convenient on-site label creation using templates and data imports.
Print Operations
This printer supports raster and Mobile SDK languages, linear barcodes such as Code39, EAN-13 and Code128, and 2D barcodes including QR Code and Data Matrix. A wide selection of fonts allows versatile formatting, while features such as real-print preview, vertical or inverted text, up to seven lines per label, and repeat printing up to 99 copies provide complete design flexibility. Users can import graphics, work with databases, and access thousands of P-touch symbols and auto-format templates.
Media
The automatic cutter ensures clean edges on every label. The PT-E720BT supports HGe, TZe, and STe tapes loaded via a simple drop-in cartridge system. Compatible tape widths include 24mm, 18mm, 12mm, 9mm, 6mm, and 3.5mm, with a maximum print height of 18mm. Smart Identification technology helps the printer automatically detect the correct media type.
SKU: PT-E720BT
Q: What tape sizes and types are compatible with the PT-E720BT?
A: The PT-E720BT supports HGe, TZe and STe laminated tapes in widths of 24mm, 18mm, 12mm, 9mm, 6mm and 3.5mm. The printer uses a simple cartridge loading system and Smart Identification automatically detects the tape type for correct printing and lamination.
Q: How long does the battery last and how do I charge it?
A: The PT-E720BT ships with a preinstalled rechargeable Li-ion battery (PA-BT-005) and typically yields around five tapes per full charge depending on usage. Charging is done via a standard micro-USB connection from a compatible USB power source; a full charge usually takes about three hours.
Q: Can I design labels on my phone and print directly from the device?
A: Yes. Use the Pro Label Tool app for Android and iOS to design labels, choose templates, import Excel or database data and send jobs wirelessly via Bluetooth®. For fuller desktop design options you can connect via USB and use Brother’s P-touch Editor on Windows or Mac.
Q: What types of barcodes, fonts and graphics does the printer support?
A: The PT-E720BT supports common linear barcodes (Code39, Code128, EAN-13, GS1-128) and 2D codes (QR Code, Data Matrix). It offers a wide selection of fonts and P-touch symbols, supports image import (BMP, JPG, PNG, TIFF, GIF, etc.) and can pull data from CSV, XLS and XLSX files for mass label printing.
Q: What warranty and support options are available?
A: The PT-E720BT is backed by a 2-year limited exchange warranty. Brother also provides driver and firmware updates, desktop software (P-touch Editor), mobile apps, SDKs for integration and an online support page with compatibility details and downloads.
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