Only wish it did not suck my batteries so quick

but no the batteries are dead

I got a few labels out of the thing with fresh batteries before it wanted six more, or is it eight?

It takes too many batteries as well, and the unit empties the battery juice in a very short time.

BUT when I ask it to print it says BATTERY DEAD

It eats batteries like nobodies business.

As the instructions recommend, I do not leave the batteries in when it is not in use and this conserves batteries

#1 is that EVERY time I pull it out, the batteries are dead

It will drain your batteries while it's in storage, as well

I replaced dead batteries with a fresh set, printed a couple small labels, put it awry for two or three weeks, come back to print another label and it only prints half the label because it wanted to interrupt the printing to tell me the batteries are low (printed same label just fine right after the low battery warning)

THe only downside is that the batteries seem to drain quickly, even if you turn it off after each use

this labeler works well and is easy to use, but drains batteries like you wouldn't believe.

It's all true, this thing eats batteries like no device you ever saw before

Horrible battery eater

Bought a plug, & batteries even died despite always plugging in after only 4 uses!

"DEAD BATTERY" error message.

It sucks down batteries ridiculously fast.

but I simply can't live with the poor battery life

I put the 6 triple A batteries in then it says battery dead

Pros:Prints quickly, much faster than my Brother Family Labeler (PT1090BK)Variety of stylesWorks with Eneloop-style rechargable AAAsCons:Chews through batteries quickly, whether Eneloop or alkalineWill completely kill rechargeable batteries if you're not carefulMenu system is a little unintuitiveNo Cable Label format optionNo built-in Time/Date function

For example, if you set up your labels to be created with narrow margins with a specified length of 3.4 inches so that it matches the tabs on 1/3 cut letter-size manilla folders, when you unplug the labeler from the adapter, you will lose those settings since there is no battery power available to maintain those settings.

Even when I turn it off after putting in a fresh set of batteries, the next time I go to turn it on, the batteries are DEAD

The battery on this thing dies very quickly.

This things eats batteries worse than and 80's style boombox.

Every other time we go to use this device, the batteries are dead.

One thing I hate about this labeler is how quickly it drains batteries

The p touch drains the batteries

Print a label with fresh batteries, put it away and a week later they are dead.

and you would go broke buying batteries for it.

If anyone has a trick to get this thing to work and not say 'Battery Dead' please let me know

and then I get the message that all the batteries are dead.

So every time I want to use it, I find the batteries are dead.

As noted by many others, gratuitously uses extra tape, and will drain 6 AAA batteries in 6-7 weeks WHILE TURNED OFF

I do not believe it is a weak battery issue

After using it once, the batteries died while not being used for a couple of weeks

I'm only using around the house, so I don't know much about the battery life or label waste, but for around the house the quality of the label tape and printing seems fine.

I used them both the first week to print file labels, turned them off, one month later went to use the one in my office and the batteries were dead

the A/C adapter is sold separate but my batteries are still going strong.

this labeler works well and is easy to use, but drains batteries like you wouldn't believe.

The display is quite dim, though (new batteries, of course), and for that reason, four stars.

It will drain your batteries while it's in storage, as well

It is now gone through three complete sets of fresh new batteries

Another issue is the very bad battery drain, if you don't take out at least one battery you end up having to replace them after only a few days.

I replaced dead batteries with a fresh set, printed a couple small labels, put it awry for two or three weeks, come back to print another label and it only prints half the label because it wanted to interrupt the printing to tell me the batteries are low (printed same label just fine right after the low battery warning)

I put fresh batteries in and they did not last more than two weeks.

Although it's nice that it runs an batteries as well.

batteries it came with lasted about 4 prints until they died

I highly recommend rechargeable batteries.

This thing runs out of charge quickly and is clearly draining the batteries while it sits unused on the shelf.- Doesn't work with standard 9 volt power supply.

The p touch has the worst battery life I have ever seen in a consumer product

A week later the batteries were dead again

So, I went home to use the other one and those batteries were dead as well

Maybe if I hadn't used it in several months the batteries would be dead.

The first one only lasted maybe a few uses before it keeps flashing 'Battery Dead'

Even if you don't use it the batteries still drain very quickly.

But I can use this once, put it in my trunk and the batteries will be dead in a week.

I bought the power adapter and it doesn't work unless there are fresh batteries

I went to use it and the batteries were dead

I changed the batteries (even though the set that was already in the label maker was just fine), I was able to print one label and then it flashed 'battery dead' again

Uses too much tape on the ends;- Drains batteries when off (don't leave them in the unit)

I have been using cheap batteries, but even if I got DOUBLE the life out of expensive batteries it would mean buying 6 batteries every month

Kills the batteries CONSTANTLY

The only reason it broke is I left the batteries in it and they leaked

If you leave batteries in this label maker, even when the label maker is off, the batteries will be dead a few weeks later if not sooner

All the other reviews are right about the battery life: even if you only printed one label, your batteries will be dead next time you try to use it, get ready with 6 AAA batteries

So, I went home to use the other one and those batteries were dead as well

The batteries die every time I go to use it

I used it maybe a dozen times in a few days and the batteries were dead

I replaced the batteries and it still doesn't work.

It sucks down batteries ridiculously fast.

However, there is a design flaw where it drains your batteries, even when the machine is off.

I get the ""Battery Dead

So I went out -- bought a new roll of tape even some brand new nice batteries

Works as we expected and does the job.

The preview mode doesn't give them justice, once printed they look as sharp as they do on the template reference sheet

If you follow this suggestion, you will need both an adapter AND batteries, however, I would imagine the batteries will last longer than they would if you used battery power to generate the labels as well as to maintain memory settings

Another waste, as they then drain after another week

A lot of label tape is wasted as it seems you must have a 2 inch margin on either side of the words.