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Product Features
Technical Overview
This label tape utilizes thermal transfer printing technology, which creates permanent, smudge-resistant labels that withstand environmental exposure. The 12mm width provides optimal space for text, barcodes, and small graphics while maintaining compatibility with Brother's extensive range of label printers.
The tape construction ensures smooth feeding through printer mechanisms without jamming or misalignment. The black on red color combination offers high visibility for organizational systems, safety labels, inventory management, and asset tracking applications.
This section brings together practical product details such as Label Width, Print Technology, Product Color, Weight (Approximate), so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
The Premium Tape AZ431 delivers reliable performance with consistent adhesion and print quality. The 1-year limited warranty provides assurance of manufacturing quality and durability for professional labeling applications.
Broad Compatibility
Designed as an alternative to Brother TZe-431 cartridges, this tape works with over 100 Brother label printer models including PT, GL, ST, and PT-D series devices. This extensive compatibility makes it suitable for users with multiple printer models across different departments or locations.
Professional Quality
The thermal transfer technology produces labels with sharp, durable impressions that resist fading, moisture, and abrasion. The black on red color scheme provides excellent readability in various lighting conditions and environments.
Deployment / Use Cases
This label tape serves retail environments for price labeling, product identification, and promotional signage. The 12mm width accommodates standard barcode formats while leaving room for descriptive text.
Educational institutions utilize this tape for classroom organization, library systems, and laboratory equipment labeling. The single-pack configuration provides sufficient tape for departmental needs without excess inventory.
Office Organization
Ideal for file folder labels, shelf markers, cable identification, and equipment tagging in office environments. The black on red color stands out against most backgrounds for quick visual identification.
Industrial Applications
Suitable for warehouse labeling, inventory management, safety warnings, and equipment identification in manufacturing and logistics settings. The durable thermal transfer printing withstands handling and environmental exposure.
Physical Profile
The tape cartridge features compact dimensions designed to fit Brother label printer mechanisms precisely. The approximate weight of 1.76 ounces (49.90 grams) ensures stable operation without excessive mechanical strain on printer components.
The black on red color extends across the entire tape surface, providing consistent appearance throughout the 26-foot length. The OEM packaging protects the tape from dust, moisture, and damage during storage and transportation.
- Width
- 15/32" (12 mm)
- Weight
- 1.76 oz (49.90 g)
Highlights
- Direct alternative to Brother TZe-431 label tape cartridges
- Black on red color scheme for high visibility and contrast
- Thermal transfer technology for durable, smudge-resistant labels
- 12mm width (15/32") suitable for text, barcodes, and graphics
- 26-foot (8-meter) length provides extended labeling capacity
- Compatible with over 100 Brother label printer models
- OEM packaging ensures factory-fresh quality
- 1-year limited warranty for quality assurance
- Ideal for office, industrial, retail, and educational applications
- Single-pack configuration for immediate use without excess inventory
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nu-Tone & Co. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AZ431 |
| Brand Name | Premium Tape |
| Product Name | Label Tape - Alternative for Brother TZe-431 |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 Pack |
| Package Type | OEM |
| Product Type | Label Tape |
| Product Information | |
| Label Width | 15/32" (12 mm) |
| Print Technology | Thermal Transfer |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Product Color | Black on Red |
| Weight (Approximate) | 1.76 oz (49.90 g) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 1 Year |
FAQ
What Brother printers are compatible with this label tape?
This Premium Tape AZ431 is compatible with numerous Brother label printer models including the PT series (PT-1000 through PT-9800PCN), PT-D series, GL-100, ST-1150, ST-1150DX, ST-5, and many others. The tape is designed as a direct alternative to Brother TZe-431 cartridges and works with thermal transfer Brother printers that accept this tape size and type.
What are the dimensions of this label tape?
The tape measures 15/32 inches (12 millimeters) in width and 26 feet (8 meters) in length. This 1/2'' x 26' size provides substantial labeling capacity for extended projects while maintaining compatibility with Brother printers designed for TZe-431 cartridges. The approximate weight is 1.76 ounces (49.90 grams).
What printing technology does this tape use?
This label tape utilizes thermal transfer printing technology. This method creates permanent, durable labels by transferring ink from a ribbon to the tape surface using heat. The resulting labels are smudge-resistant, water-resistant, and suitable for applications requiring long-lasting identification in various environmental conditions.
What color is the label tape and how does it appear when printed?
The tape features a black on red color scheme. The tape itself is red, and when printed using thermal transfer technology, the text and graphics appear in black. This high-contrast combination provides excellent visibility and readability for organizational systems, safety labels, inventory management, and asset tracking applications.
How many tapes come in one package?
This product is sold as a single pack containing one label tape cartridge. The OEM packaging ensures the tape arrives in factory-sealed condition, protected from dust, moisture, and damage. The single-pack configuration is ideal for immediate use without maintaining excess inventory of multiple tapes.
What warranty coverage does this label tape include?
The Premium Tape AZ431 comes with a 1-year limited warranty. This warranty covers manufacturing defects and ensures the tape meets quality standards for reliable performance in compatible Brother label printers. The warranty provides assurance of durability and proper function for professional labeling applications.