Compatible Labels for Brother PT-E500

The Brother PT-E500 supports several Brother tape families and can print labels up to 24mm wide.

Colorty's current PT-E500-compatible selection includes:

• TZe tape: 9mm, 12mm, 18mm, and 24mm
• HSe heat-shrink tubing: 9mm and 12mm
• HGe: not currently offered
• STe: not currently offered

This collection focuses on the tape formats currently available from Colorty, so you can choose between standard laminated identification tape and heat-shrink tubing depending on the job.

Always check the individual product listing for the exact tape family, width, color, and compatibility before ordering.

What Is the Brother PT-E500?

The Brother PT-E500 P-touch EDGE is a professional handheld industrial label printer designed for more complex labeling projects.

Compared with compact models such as the PT-E110, the PT-E500 provides a larger set of industrial labeling functions and can work with labels up to 24mm wide.

It is particularly useful for:

• Cable and wire identification
• Patch panel labeling
• Electrical labeling
• Faceplate identification
• Network infrastructure
• Data center labeling
• AV installations
• Security systems
• Equipment identification
• Industrial maintenance
• Structured cabling projects

The PT-E500 can also connect to a computer, allowing users to design labels, transfer data, and work with larger projects more efficiently.

Why Is the PT-E500 Different From a Standard P-touch Label Maker?

The PT-E500 was designed for professional labeling workflows rather than occasional household or office labeling.

Instead of simply typing a short piece of text and printing it, the PT-E500 provides dedicated functions for common industrial labeling applications.

Smart Label Application Keys

The PT-E500 includes dedicated application functions for jobs such as:

• Cable wrap
• Patch panels
• Faceplates
• General industrial identification

These preformatted applications can reduce the amount of manual formatting required when producing professional labels.

Large Backlit LCD Display

The large backlit LCD makes it easier to review the label layout before printing.

You can see settings such as the selected application and label design without relying on a small basic display.

QWERTY Keyboard

The PT-E500 uses a QWERTY keyboard, allowing technicians to enter text and identification information directly from the handheld machine.

This is particularly useful when working at a job site without a computer nearby.

Automatic Cutter

The PT-E500 includes a fully automatic cutter, making it easier to produce multiple labels without manually cutting each one.

Advanced Serialization

For large installations, manually entering every cable or port number can be time-consuming.

The PT-E500 supports advanced alpha and numeric serialization, allowing sequences to be generated automatically.

For example:

A01 → A02 → A03 → A04

or:

PORT-01 → PORT-02 → PORT-03

This can be particularly useful for patch panels, network ports, electrical equipment, and cable identification.

Barcode Printing

The PT-E500 supports barcode printing both from the machine and through computer-connected workflows.

This makes it useful for equipment identification, asset tracking, inventory, and other applications where labels need machine-readable information.

Computer Connectivity

One of the major differences between the PT-E500 and entry-level EDGE models is its ability to connect to a computer.

Label designs, databases, templates, and other information can be transferred to the labeling system, making larger projects easier to manage.

This can be especially useful when producing large quantities of standardized labels.

PT-E500 Labels for Cable and Wire Identification

Cable identification is one of the most common applications for the PT-E500.

Depending on the installation, you can use standard TZe tape or HSe heat-shrink tubing.

TZe Tape for General Identification

TZe is Brother's laminated P-touch tape format and can be used for many industrial and general identification applications.

Compatible TZe tape can be used for:

• Electrical panels
• Equipment
• Cabinets
• Tools
• Patch panels
• Network equipment
• Faceplates
• Storage and maintenance areas
• General workplace identification

Colorty currently offers TZe-compatible PT-E500 tape in 9mm, 12mm, 18mm, and 24mm widths.

HSe Heat-Shrink Tubing for Wires and Cables

HSe is different from standard adhesive label tape.

It is a heat-shrink tube designed for wire and cable identification.

After printing, the tube is placed around the wire or cable and heated so that it shrinks around it.

Colorty currently offers compatible HSe products in 9mm and 12mm.

HSe can be useful for:

• Electrical wires
• Control-panel wiring
• Network cables
• Data cables
• Fiber-related applications
• Industrial equipment wiring

The PT-E500's ability to work with heat-shrink tubing makes it more suitable for professional cable-identification work than many standard P-touch label makers.

TZe vs. HSe for the Brother PT-E500

Choosing the right tape depends on what you are labeling.

TZe is applied directly to the surface.

HSe is placed around a wire or cable and shrinks when heated.

They are different consumable formats, so choose based on your labeling application rather than simply selecting the widest tape available.

PT-E500 Tape Sizes

The PT-E500 supports tape widths up to 24mm.

Colorty's current selection includes:

TZe

• 9mm
• 12mm
• 18mm
• 24mm

HSe

• 9mm
• 12mm

We currently do not offer HGe or STe products in this collection.

If you are replacing an existing Brother cartridge, check the tape family and width printed on your current cartridge before ordering.

Brother PT-E110 vs. PT-E300 vs. PT-E500 vs. PT-E550W

If you are comparing Brother P-touch EDGE models, the main differences involve tape width, connectivity, industrial features, and the size of labeling projects they are designed to handle.

PT-E110

The PT-E110 is the compact option in the group.

It is designed for straightforward industrial labeling and supports media up to 12mm. It is useful when you mainly need a portable machine for basic cable, wire, faceplate, and equipment identification.

PT-E300

The PT-E300 supports media up to 18mm and adds more advanced industrial functions, including barcode printing, advanced serialization, and support for HSe heat-shrink tubing.

It sits between the compact E110 and the more advanced E500 in terms of capabilities and maximum label width.

PT-E500

The PT-E500 supports media up to 24mm and is designed for larger and more complex labeling projects.

Its combination of:

• 24mm maximum width
• Computer connectivity
• Database support
• Barcode printing
• Advanced serialization
• Industrial symbols
• Application-specific templates
• HSe support

makes it particularly suitable for professional installation and infrastructure labeling.

PT-E550W

The PT-E550W is another 24mm industrial model and adds wireless connectivity to the workflow.

It is particularly useful when labels need to be designed or managed from a computer or mobile device rather than created entirely from the handheld keyboard.

Why Use 24mm Labels With the PT-E500?

The ability to print on 24mm tape gives the PT-E500 more room for longer identification information.

This can be useful when labels need to include:

• Longer cable identifiers
• Equipment names
• Multiple pieces of information
• Larger characters
• Patch panel information
• Structured cabling identifiers
• Industrial equipment information

For smaller labels, 9mm or 12mm can provide a more compact result.

For longer identifiers or labels that need greater readability, 18mm or 24mm can provide more printable space.

Frequently Asked Questions About Brother PT-E500 Labels

What labels does the Brother PT-E500 use?

The PT-E500 supports multiple Brother tape families, including TZe, HGe, and HSe. Colorty's current selection includes TZe tape from 9mm to 24mm and HSe heat-shrink tubing from 9mm to 12mm.

Does the Brother PT-E500 use TZe tape?

Yes. The PT-E500 is compatible with TZe tape, including widths up to 24mm. Colorty offers compatible TZe replacement tape in 9mm, 12mm, 18mm, and 24mm.

Does the Brother PT-E500 use HSe heat-shrink tubing?

Yes. The PT-E500 supports HSe heat-shrink tubing for identifying wires and cables. Colorty's current HSe selection for this machine includes 9mm and 12mm products.

Does the PT-E500 use HGe tape?

Yes. HGe is one of the tape families supported by the PT-E500.

However, Colorty does not currently offer HGe products in this collection. If you specifically need HGe, check the individual product availability before ordering.

Does the PT-E500 use STe tape?

The PT-E500 can support specialty Brother media depending on the specific cartridge and application, but Colorty currently does not offer STe products in this collection.

Always check the compatibility information for the specific product before ordering.

What size tape can the PT-E500 use?

The PT-E500 supports tape widths up to 24mm.

Colorty's current compatible selection includes:

• TZe: 9mm, 12mm, 18mm, 24mm
• HSe: 9mm, 12mm

Can the PT-E500 print 24mm labels?

Yes. The PT-E500 is designed to print labels up to 24mm wide. This larger format is particularly useful for longer identifiers, patch panels, equipment labels, and other industrial applications.

Is the PT-E500 good for cable labeling?

Yes. Cable labeling is one of the PT-E500's primary industrial applications.

It provides dedicated cable-labeling functions and supports both adhesive TZe tape and HSe heat-shrink tubing for different types of cable and wire identification.

Can the PT-E500 print heat-shrink labels?

Yes. The PT-E500 is compatible with HSe heat-shrink tubing, which is designed for wire and cable identification.

Can the PT-E500 print barcodes?

Yes. The PT-E500 supports barcode printing and can also work with computer-based barcode and database workflows. This makes it useful for asset identification, equipment labeling, and inventory applications.

Can the PT-E500 connect to a computer?

Yes. Computer connectivity is one of the major advantages of the PT-E500.

You can design labels on a computer and transfer information to the labeling system, which can make larger labeling projects more efficient.

What is the difference between PT-E500 and PT-E300?

The PT-E500 supports a larger maximum tape width of 24mm, compared with 18mm for the PT-E300.

The E500 also provides stronger computer/database workflow capabilities and is better suited to larger labeling projects. The E300 is more compact and focuses more heavily on handheld industrial labeling.

What is the difference between PT-E500 and PT-E110?

The PT-E110 is a smaller entry-level industrial label maker with a maximum tape width of 12mm.

The PT-E500 supports up to 24mm, adds computer connectivity, barcode functions, database workflows, more advanced serialization, and a broader range of industrial labeling functions.

If you mainly need simple handheld labeling, the E110 is a smaller solution. If you work on larger projects requiring wider labels and more data, the E500 provides substantially more functionality.

What is the difference between PT-E500 and PT-E550W?

Both models support labels up to 24mm and are designed for advanced industrial labeling.

The major distinction is connectivity: the PT-E550W adds wireless connectivity, while the PT-E500 is designed around its wired computer connection and standalone workflow.

Are Colorty PT-E500 labels original Brother labels?

No. Colorty products are compatible third-party replacement supplies. They are not manufactured, sponsored, or endorsed by Brother.

How do I choose the right PT-E500 tape?

Start with the application.

For equipment, panels, cabinets, patch panels, tools, and general identification, choose the appropriate TZe adhesive tape.

For wires and cables where a heat-shrink identification tube is preferred, choose HSe heat-shrink tubing.

Then select the width:

• 9mm – compact identification
• 12mm – common general-purpose size
• 18mm – more room for text and identifiers
• 24mm – larger industrial labels and longer identification information

Always verify the tape family and width on the individual product page before ordering.

Find Compatible Brother PT-E500 Labels

Whether you searched for Brother PT-E500 labels, Brother PTE500 tape, Brother P-touch E500 labels, PT-E500 replacement tape, P-touch EDGE tape, industrial label tape, cable labels, or wire identification supplies, this collection provides compatible options for the PT-E500.

Choose from TZe tape in 9–24mm or HSe heat-shrink tubing in 9–12mm, depending on your labeling application.

Colorty products are compatible replacement supplies designed to provide a practical alternative to original Brother consumables.