Brother P-Touch 2730 User Manual

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USER’S GUIDE

Read this User’s Guide before you start using your P-touch. Keep this User’s Guide in a handy place for future reference.

INTRODUCTION

GETTINGSTARTED

EDITINGALABEL

LABELPRINTING

USINGTHEFILEMEMORY

MAINTAINNINGYOURP-TOUCH

TROUBLESHOOTING

APPENDIX

INDEX

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the P-touch 2730.

Your new P-touch is an easy to operate, feature packed labelling system that makes creating professional, high quality labels a breeze. In addition to easy label creation via pre-formatted label layouts, the P-touch editing software features advanced label formatting, block formats, bar codes and auto-numbering functions.

This manual contains various precautions and basic procedures for using this. Read this manual carefully before using and keep in a handy place for future reference.

For Australia Only:

Warranty & Repair - For details about warranty on your Brother Product, the details are listed on the following link: www.brother.com.au under Service & Support > Warranty. For warranty service (repair) of your Brother product you will need to retain a copy of your sales docket and contact the Support Centre for location of the nearest Authorised Warranty Centre (AWC).

Support - For technical support for your Brother Product other than what you can resolve through the User’s Guide, please visit our website or our solutions website for FAQs/Troubleshooting, Drivers & Software, or contact the Product Support Centre for any technical or customer care/support enquiry.

Product Support Centre: Australia

Brother International (Aust) Pty Ltd Phone: 02 8875 6000

Fax: 02 9870 7223

Email: Please visit www.brother.com.au/ServiceSupport/EmailSupport.aspx and submit a email enquiry.

Web Site: www.brother.com.au

Solutions Site: http://solutions.brother.com

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)

Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation

100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard

Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA

TEL : (908) 704-1700

declares that the products

Product Name :

Brother P-touch Electronic Labeling System

Model Number :

PT-2730

comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Important

The enclosed interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement

The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR® Program is to promote the development and popularization of energy-efficient office equipment.As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

Compilation and Publication Notice

Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product’s descriptions and specifications.

The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

If new versions of the PT-2730 software become available, this manual may not reflect the updated features. Therefore, you may find that the software and the contents in this manual are different.

Trademarks and Copyrights

The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.

© 2010 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.

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The names of other software or products used in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies that developed them.

Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary programs.

Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Brother products, related documents and any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those respective companies.

 

Contents

How to use the P-touch.................................................................................................

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Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................

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General Precautions......................................................................................................

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Symbols Used in this Guide ........................................................................................

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GETTING STARTED .............................................................................

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Unpacking Your P-touch .............................................................................................

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General Description.....................................................................................................

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LCD Display & Keyboard.............................................................................................

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LCD Display ..........................................................................................................

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Key Names and Functions....................................................................................

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Power Supply ..............................................................................................................

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Battery...................................................................................................................

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AC Adapter ...........................................................................................................

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Inserting a Tape Cassette ...........................................................................................

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Turning Power On/Off .................................................................................................

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Feeding Tape ..............................................................................................................

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Feed & Cut............................................................................................................

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Feed Only .............................................................................................................

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LCD Display ................................................................................................................

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LCD Contrast ........................................................................................................

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Display Mode ........................................................................................................

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Back Light .............................................................................................................

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Setting Language and Unit..........................................................................................

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Language..............................................................................................................

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Unit........................................................................................................................

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EDITING A LABEL.................................................................................

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Entering and Editing Text............................................................................................

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Entering Text from the Keyboard ..........................................................................

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Using Text Reminder ............................................................................................

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Adding a New Line................................................................................................

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Adding a New Block..............................................................................................

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Moving the Cursor.................................................................................................

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Inserting Text ........................................................................................................

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Inserting a Tab ......................................................................................................

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Deleting Text.........................................................................................................

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Entering Symbols ........................................................................................................

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Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function......................................................

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Using Symbol Update Function ............................................................................

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Entering Accented Characters .....................................................................................

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Setting Character Attributes .........................................................................................

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Setting Character Attributes by Label ....................................................................

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Setting Character Attributes by Each Line.............................................................

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Setting Auto Fit Style .............................................................................................

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Setting Label Attributes ................................................................................................

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Using Auto-Format Layouts .........................................................................................

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Using Templates - Example creating an Asset Tag...............................................

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Using Block Layouts ..............................................................................................

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Using Time & Date Function ........................................................................................

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Clock Setting..........................................................................................................

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Time & Date Format Setting ..................................................................................

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Time Stamp Setting ...............................................................................................

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[Timing]............................................................................................................

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[Time Stamp Format].......................................................................................

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[Forward] .........................................................................................................

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Creating a Bar Code Label...........................................................................................

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Setting Bar Code Parameters................................................................................

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Entering Bar Code Data.........................................................................................

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Editing and Deleting a Bar Code ...........................................................................

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LABEL PRINTING .................................................................................

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Label Preview...............................................................................................................

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Printing a Label ............................................................................................................

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Printing a Single Copy ...........................................................................................

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Printing Multiple Copies .........................................................................................

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Auto-numbering Labels..........................................................................................

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Mirror Printing ........................................................................................................

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Tape Cutting Options ...................................................................................................

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Adjusting the Label Length...........................................................................................

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Attaching Labels...........................................................................................................

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Printing from the Label Collection ................................................................................

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Printing a label from the Label Collection Stored in the Machine ..........................

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Downloading a new Label Collection Category (Windows® only)...............................

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Downloading a Label Collection Category to your P-touch ...................................

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Downloading a New Label Collection Category to P-touch Editor /

 

Updating P-touch Editor Software .........................................................................

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USING THE FILE MEMORY .................................................................

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Storing a Label into Memory ........................................................................................

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Opening a Stored Label File ........................................................................................

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Printing a Stored Label File..........................................................................................

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Deleting a Stored Label File.........................................................................................

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MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH...........................................................

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Resetting the P-touch..................................................................................................

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Resetting data to factory settings (Downloaded data is not reset.).......................

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Resetting data to factory settings (Downloaded data is reset.).............................

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Maintenance................................................................................................................

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Cleaning the Unit ..................................................................................................

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Cleaning the Print Head........................................................................................

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Cleaning the Tape Cutter......................................................................................

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TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................................

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What to do when... ......................................................................................................

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Error Messages...........................................................................................................

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APPENDIX.............................................................................................

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Specifications ..............................................................................................................

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INDEX....................................................................................................

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How to use the P-touch

Create a label with the P-touch

1GETTING STARTED

Prepare the P-touch. P. 11

2CREATING A LABEL

Entering and Editing text.

P.23

Entering Symbols. P. 26

Entering Accented Characters.

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Using Auto-Format Layouts.

P.38

In addition to entering text, the P-touch has a large range of formatting options.

Create labels like these:

3LABEL PRINTING

Printing a label. P. 53

Tape Cutting Options. P. 57

Printing from the Label collection.

P. 60

Before printing, you can check the layout of your label using the preview function.

Create labels like these:

Feed & Cut

Preview

 

 

 

 

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Create a label by connecting your P-touch to a PC

1 GETTING STARTED

This P-touch can be used as a stand alone desktop P-touch or it can be connected to a PC/Mac and used with the included P-touch Editor software to create more elaborate labels.

To use your P-touch connected to a computer, attach your P-touch to a computer via the included USB cable and install the P-touch Editor software and drivers.

Prepare the P-touch.

Prepare the PC.

Software Installation Guide

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2 CREATING A LABEL

• Launch the P-touch Editor Software.

Create labels like these:

• Enter the label text using P-touch

 

Editor.

 

Software Help

 

Software Installation Guide

 

3 LABEL PRINTING

Print the label

Software Help

Software Installation Guide

Printing from the Label Collection

Using the Label Collection function, labels can be created easily by selecting and then printing designs already built into the machine.

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Safety Precautions

To prevent injury and damage, important notes are explained using various symbols. The symbols and their meanings are as follows:

 

 

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

 

 

 

could result in death or serious injuries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

 

 

 

 

may result in minor or moderate injuries.

 

 

 

 

The symbols used in this manual are as follows:

 

Action NOT allowed

 

DO NOT disassemble the

 

 

product.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DO NOT splash the product with or

 

DO NOT touch a given portion

 

immerse the product in water.

 

of the product.

 

 

 

 

 

Mandatory action

 

Unplugging

 

 

 

 

 

Safety alert

 

Alerts to the possibility of

 

 

electrical shock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING

P-touch

Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, electric shock, the risk of injury and/or damage.

DO NOT allow the P-touch to get wet in any way.

DO NOT touch any metal parts near the print head. The print head becomes very hot during use and remains very hot immediately after use. Do not touch it directly with your hands.

DO NOT disassemble the P-touch. For inspection, adjustment, and repair of the printer, contact the retail outlet where the P-touch was purchased or your local authorized service centre. Plastic bags are used in the packaging of your printer. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep these bags away from babies and children.

Disconnect the AC adapter and remove batteries immediately and stop using when you notice abnormal odour, heat, discolouration, deformation or anything unusual while using or storing it.

To prevent damage, do not drop or hit the P-touch.

DO NOT use the P-touch with a foreign object in it. If water, metallic substance or any foreign object enters the P-touch , disconnect the AC adapter and remove batteries, and contact the retail outlet where the P-touch was purchased or your local authorized service centre.

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Safety Precautions

WARNING

Battery

Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat, battery rupture or personal injury.

DO NOT throw into fire, heat up, short-circuit, recharge, or disassemble the batteries.

AC adapter

Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, damage, electric shock, failure or the risk of injury.

Always use the specified voltage (220240V) and the suggested AC adapter. Failure to observe this may result in an accident or damage. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from not using the specified AC adapter,adapter cord and USB cable. Don't connect the enclosed AC adapter, adapter cord, power plug and USB cable to other products.

Unplug the AC adapter cord immediately and stop using the P-touch during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

Tape Cutter

DO NOT touch the AC adapter or power plug with wet hands.

DO NOT use the AC adapter in places of high humidity such as bathrooms. DO NOT use a damaged adapter cord or power plug.

DO NOT place heavy objects on, damage or modify the adapter cord or plug. Do not forcibly bend or pull the adapter cord.

DO NOT drop, hit or otherwise damage the AC adapter. Make sure that the plug is fully

inserted in the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that is loose.

DO NOT touch the blade of the cutter unit.

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CAUTION

Battery

Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat or battery rupture.

DO NOT use old and new batteries together.

DO NOT mix alkaline batteries with other type batteries.

AC adapter

DO NOT set the positive and negative end in the wrong position.

Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the P-touch for an extended period of time.

If you do not intend using the P-touch for an extended period of time, please disconnect the AC adapter from the power outlet.

Tape Cutter

Always hold the AC adapter when disconnecting from the power outlet.

Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the printer.

DO NOT open the tape compartment cover when operating the cutter unit.

DO NOT apply excessive pressure to the cutter unit.

P-touch

Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the P-touch.

Place the P-touch on a flat, stable surface such as a desk.

DO NOT leave the P-touch within reach of children with the tape compartment cover open.

DO NOT place any heavy objects on top of the P-touch.

To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the areas shown in the illustrations.

 

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General Precautions

DO NOT install this machine near any device that will cause electromagnetic interference.This machine may malfunction if left near a television, radio, etc.

DO NOT use the P-touch in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage the machine.

DO NOT put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot, AC adapter connector or USB port, etc.

DO NOT touch the print head with your fingers.Use the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4), the self-cleaning function of the printer or a soft wipe (e.g. a cotton swab) when cleaning the print head (refer to “Cleaning the Unit” on page 71).

DO NOT clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Only use a soft, dry cloth.

DO NOT place the P-touch in direct sunlight, near heaters or other hot appliances, in any location exposed to extremely high or low temperatures, high humidity, or dusty locations. Standard operating temperature range: 50°F to 95°F.

DO NOT leave any rubber or vinyl on the printer for an extended period of time, otherwise the printer may be stained.

Depending on the environmental conditions and the applied settings, some characters or symbols may be difficult to read.

• Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark.

DO NOT pull or apply pressure to the tape in the cassette. Otherwise the tape cassette or printer may be damaged.

DO NOT try to print labels using an empty tape cassette or without a tape cassette set in the P-touch. Doing so will damage the print head.

DO NOT attempt to cut the tape while printing or feeding since this will damage the tape.

It is recommended that you use the USB cable supplied with the P-touch. Should another USB cable need to be used, ensure it is of high quality construction.

Be careful not to scratch the CD-ROM. Do not place the CD-ROM in any location exposed to high or low temperatures. Do not place heavy objects on the CD-ROM or bend it.

The software on the CD-ROM is intended for use with the P-touch and may be installed

on more than one PC.

We strongly recommend that you read this User’s Guide carefully before using your P-touch, and then keep it nearby for future reference.

Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, the label may unpeel or become irremovable, the colour of the label may change or be transferred to other objects. Before applying the label, check the environmental condition and the material.

DO NOT expose the tape cassettes to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, or dust. Store tape cassettes in a cool, dark place. Use the tape cassettes soon after opening the tape cassette package.

Markings made with oil-based or water-based ink may be visible through a label affixed over them. To hide the markings, use two labels layered on top of each other or use a darkcoloured label.

Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the P-touch, or if the batteries expire.

When power is disconnected for more than two minutes, all text and format settings will be cleared. Any text files stored in the memory and clock settings will also be cleared.

Note that Brother Industries, Ltd does not assume responsibility for any damage, etc. arising from failure to follow the precautions listed.

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Symbols Used in this Guide

The following symbols are used throughout this guide to indicate additional information.

: This symbol indicates information or directions that may result in damage or injury if ignored, or operations that will result in errors.

: This symbol indicates information or directions that may help you understand and use the P-touch more efficiently.

 

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GETTING STARTED

Unpacking Your P-touch

Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch.

P-touch PT-2730

Starter Tape Cassette

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CD-ROM

USB cable

AC adapter

User’s Guide

The adapter plug may differ by country.

Software Installation Guide

The Software Installation Guide may be provided on CD, not printed.

You can download the PDF version of the Software Installation Guide, please go to http://solutions.brother.com

The User's Guide may be provided on CD, not printed.

You can download the PDF version of the User's guide, please go to http://solutions.brother.com

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Brother P-Touch 2730 User Manual

GETTING STARTED

General Description

Tape compartment cover

LCD display

Tape cassette compartment

Tape viewer

 

 

Tape exit slot

Keyboard

Print head

Tape cutter Release lever

When shipped from the factory, the LCD display is covered with a protective sheet to prevent damage. Remove this sheet before using the P-touch.

AC adaptor connector

Battery compartment

 

cover

Battery case

USB port

 

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LCD Display & Keyboard

LCD Display

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1.Line number

Indicates line number within the label layout.

2.Cursor

Characters are entered to the left of the cursor. Indicates the current data input position.

3.Return mark

Indicates the end of a line of text.

4.Caps mode

Indicates that the Caps mode is on.

5.~8. Style guidance

Indicates the current font (5), character size (6), character style (7) and frame (8) settings.

9.Tape length

Indicates the tape length for the text entered.

10.Cursor selection

Use the and

keys to select menu

items and the

and keys to

change the settings.

Refer to “LCD Display” on page 21 for changing the contrast and display mode, and for turning the back light on / off.

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Key Names and Functions

The default language is "English".

1.Power

Turns the P-touch on and off.

2.Cursor ()

Moves the cursor in the direction of the arrow.

Use the and keys to change clock settings.

3.OK

Selects the displayed option.

4.Escape

Cancels the current command and returns the display to the data entry screen or the previous step.

5.Label Collection

Enables label collections to be selected and printed.

6.Print

Prints the current label design onto the tape.

Opens the Print Options menu when used in combination with the Shift key.

7.Preview

Displays a preview of the label.

Feeds 23 mm of blank tape and then automatically cuts the tape when used in combination with the Shift key.

8.Display

Use this to change the display patterns of text entry screen and clock display.

9.File

Enables frequently used labels in the file memory to be printed, opened, saved, or deleted.

 

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10.Text

Enables character attributes for the label to be set.

Character attributes can be set for each line of the label when the Text menu is opened in combination with the Shift key.

11.Label

Enables label attributes for the label to be set.

12.Setup

Enables operating preferences (Bar Code, Time & Date,LCD Contrast, etc.) for the P-touch to be set.

13.Clear

Clears all text entered, or all text and current label settings.

14.Letter

Use these keys to type letters or numbers.

Uppercase letters and symbols can be entered using these keys in combination with the Caps or Shift key.

15.Tab

Inserts a tab to the position of the cursor in the text entry screen.

16.Caps

Turns Caps mode on and off.

17.Shift

Use this key in combination with the letter and number keys to type uppercase letters or the symbols indicated on the number keys.

18.Symbol

Use this to select and enter a symbol from a list of available symbols.

19.Backspace

Deletes the character to the left of the cursor.

20.Enter

Enters a new line when entering text.

Enters a new block when used in combination with the Shift key.

21.Time

Enters the selected date / time to the position of the cursor in the text entry screen.

Clock display appears when used in combination with the Shift key.

22.Auto-Format

Enables labels to be created using pre-defined templates or block formats.

23.Space

Enters a blank space.

Returns a setting to the default value.

24.Bar Code

Opens Bar Code Input screen.

Opens Bar Code Setup screen when used with the Shift key.

25.Accent

Use this to select and enter an accented character.

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Power Supply

Battery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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After making sure that the power is off, remove the

 

 

 

 

battery compartment cover on the back of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

machine. If the batteries are already in the

 

 

 

machine, remove them.

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure that the power is turned off when

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

replacing batteries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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making sure that the positive (+) and negative (-)

 

 

 

 

 

 

ends of the batteries match the positive (+) and

 

 

 

negative (-) marks inside the battery compartment.

Always replace all eight batteries at the same time using brand new ones.

3 Attach the battery compartment cover by inserting the three hooks at the bottom into the slots on the machine, then pushing down firmly until it snaps into place.

• Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the P-touch for an extended period of time.

• When power is disconnected for more than two minutes, all text and format settings will be cleared. Any text files stored in the memory and clock settings will also be cleared.

 

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AC Adapter

Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch.

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1Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the connector marked DC IN 9-9.5V on the P-touch.

2Insert the AC adapter plug into a standard electrical outlet.

• Turn the P-touch off before disconnecting the AC adapter.

• Do not pull or bend the AC adapter cord.

To safeguard and backup the P-touch's memory and clock setting, when the AC adapter is unplugged it is recommended to have AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6) installed into the machine.

WARNING

Use only the adapter, which is designed exclusively for your P-touch. Failure to observe this may result in an accident or damage. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from not using the specified AC adapter.

Do not connect the AC adapter to a non-standard electrical outlet. Failure to observe this may result in an accident or damage. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from not using a standard electrical outlet.

CAUTION

Disconnect the AC adapter from the P-touch and electrical outlet when you do not intend to use the P-touch for an extended period.

When power is disconnected for more than two minutes, all text and format settings will be cleared. Any text files stored in the memory will also be cleared.

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Inserting a Tape Cassette

Tape cassettes of 3.5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 18mm, or 24mm width can be used in your P-touch. Use only Brother tape cassettes with the mark.

• If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be sure to remove the stopper before inserting the cassette.

If the ink ribbon is loose, use your finger to wind the toothed wheel in the direction of the arrow as shown on the tape cassette.

1Check that the end of the tape is not bent and that it passes through the tape guide. If the tape is not passed through, pass it through the tape guide referring to the illustration.

End of tape

Tape guide

2After making sure that the power is off, lift open the tape compartment cover. If there is already a tape cassette in the machine, remove it by pulling it straight up.

 

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Insert the tape cassette into the tape

 

compartment, with the end of the tape

 

facing the machine's tape exit slot, and

 

press firmly until you hear a click.

 

When inserting the tape cassette,

 

make sure that the tape and ink

 

ribbon do not catch on the print head.

 

Tape exit slot

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Close the tape compartment cover.

Make sure that the release lever is up when closing the tape compartment cover. The tape compartment cover cannot be closed if the release lever is pressed down.

Be sure to feed tape to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape cassette, by holding down the Shift key and pressing the Preview key.

Do not pull the label coming out of the tape exit slot. Doing so will cause the ink ribbon to be discharged with the tape.

Store tape cassettes in a cool dark location, away from direct sunlight and high temperature, high humidity, or dusty locations. Use the tape cassette as quickly as possible after opening the sealed package.

Turning Power On/Off

Press the Power key to turn the P-touch on.

Press the Power key again to turn the P-touch off.

• Your P-touch has a power saving function that automatically turns itself off if no key is pressed within a certain time under certain operating conditions. Refer to the Auto Power-Off Time table below for details.

If the batteries are installed or the P-touch is connected to an electrical outlet by the AC adapter, the previous session’s information is displayed when the power is turned on.

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P-touch only

Connected to PC

With AC adapter

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8 hours

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5 minutes

No operation for 1 hour after

connection to USB.

 

 

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Feeding Tape

Feed & Cut

The Feed & Cut function feeds 23mm of blank tape then cuts the tape.

• Be sure to feed tape to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape cassette.

Do not pull the label coming out of the tape exit slot. Doing so will cause the ink ribbon to be discharged with the tape.

Do not block the tape exit slot during printing or when feeding tape. Doing so will cause the tape to jam.

1Hold down the Shift key and press the Preview key. "Feed & Cut?" will appear on the LCD display.

2Using the or key to select the "Feed & Cut" option and then press either OK or

Enter.

The message "Feeding Tape... Please Wait" appears while the tape is fed, and then the tape is cut.

To exit or cancel this function press Escape.

Feed Only

This function will advance the tape approximately 23 mm resulting in a blank label sticking out of the tape cassette. This action is recommended when using Fabric and Extra Strength Adhesive tapes, which should be cut using scissors.

1Hold down the Shift key and press the Preview key. "Feed & Cut?" will appear on the LCD display.

2Using the or key to select the "Feed Only" option and then press either OK or

Enter key.

The message "Feeding Tape... Please Wait" appears while the tape is fed.

To exit or cancel this function press Escape.

 

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LCD Display

LCD Contrast

You can change the contrast setting of the LCD display to one of five levels (+2, +1, 0, -1, -2) to make the screen easier to read. The default setting is “0”.

1 Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu, select “LCD Contrast” using the or key, and then press the OK or Enter key.

2Select a contrast level using the or key.

The screen contrast changes each time you press the or key, allowing you to set the most suitable contrast.

3Press the OK or Enter key.

• Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.

• Pressing the Space key on the contrast setting screen sets the contrast to the default value “0”.

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Display Mode

You can change the display mode to your preferable style by pressing the Display key repeatedly. You can select from three text entry screens (guidance + 2 text lines, 3 text lines, guidance + 1 line) and clock display.

Text entry screen

Clock display

3 lines

guidance + 1 line

guidance + 2 lines

You can also change the clock display to the text entry screen (guidance + 2 text lines) by pressing any other key on the keyboard besides the Power key.

For adjusting the clock to current date and time, refer to “Clock Setting” on page 45.

For selecting a desired format for displaying the date and time, refer to “Time & Date Format Setting” on page 46.

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GETTING STARTED

Back Light

You can change the back light setting either to ON or OFF.

The display is easier to see with the back light ON. The default setting is "ON".

1Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu, select "Backlight" using the or key, and then press the OK or Enter key.

2Select "ON" or "OFF" using the or key.

3Press the OK or Enter key.

Power can be saved when the back light is turned off.

Setting Language and Unit

Language

1 Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu, select "Language" using the or key, and then press the OK or Enter key.

2Select a language for menu commands and messages shown on the LCD display by using the or key.

The language can be selected from "Český", "Dansk", "Deutsch", "English", "Español", "Français", "Hrvatski", "Italiano", "Magyar", "Nederlands", "Norsk", "Polski", "Português", "Română", "Slovenski", "Slovenský", "Suomi", "Svenska" or "Türkçe".

3Press the OK or Enter key.

Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.

Unit

1Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu, select "Unit" using the or key, and then press the OK or Enter key.

2Select a unit for dimensions shown on the LCD display by using the or key. Either "mm" or "inch" can be selected.

3Press the OK or Enter key.

The default setting is "mm". Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.

 

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