Brother GL-H100 User Manual
User’s Guide
English
With your P-touch H100/H105/GL-H100/GL-H105, you can create
labels for multiple applications. Select from the many frames,
character sizes and styles to design beautiful custom labels. In
addition, the variety of tape cassettes available allows you to print
labels with different widths and exciting colours.
Read this manual carefully before you begin and keep the manual in
a handy place for future reference.
For PT-H105/GL-H105, it is possible to use an adaptor. The use of
an adaptor is optional and can be purchased if required. All
references in this manual to the adapter are for PT-H105/GL-H105
only.
Printed in China
LAD551001
Safety Precautions
Indicates a potentially hazardous
WARNING
Follow these guidelines to avoid the risk of fire, burns, injury,
electric shocks, rupture, overheating, abnormal odours or
smoke.
• Always use the specified voltage and the recommended AC adapter (AD-24ES) for
the P-touch to prevent any damage or failure.
• Do not touch the P-touch during a lightning storm.
• Do not use the P-touch/AC adapter in places of high humidity (such as bathrooms).
• Do not overload the power cord.
• Do not place heavy objects on, or damage the power cord or plug. Do not forcibly
bend or pull the power cord. Always hold the AC adapter carefully when
disconnecting from the power outlet.
• Make sure that the plug is fully inserted in the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that
is loose.
• Do not allow the P-touch/AC adapter/power plug/batteries to get wet, for example,
by handling them with wet hands or spilling beverages onto them.
• Since loss of eyesight may result when leaked fluid from batteries gets into your
eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with a large amount of clean water, and then
seek medical attention.
• Do not disassemble or modify the P-touch/AC adapter/batteries.
• Do not allow a metal object to contact both the plus and minus ends of a battery.
• Do not use sharp objects, such as tweezers or a metallic pen, to change the
batteries.
• Do not throw the batteries into fire or expose to heat.
• Disconnect the AC adapter, remove batteries immediately and stop using the Ptouch if you notice abnormal odour, heat, discolouration, deformation or anything
unusual while using or storing it.
• Do not use a damaged or leaking battery as the fluid may get on your hands.
• Do not use a deformed or leaking battery or one with a damaged label. There is a
possibility of generating heat.
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious
injuries.
Indicates a potentially hazardous
CAUTION
Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury, liquid
leakage, burns or heat.
• When the P-touch is not being used, store it out of the reach of children. In addition,
do not allow children to put P-touch parts or labels in their mouths. If any object has
been swallowed, seek medical attention.
• Do not touch metal parts near the print head immediately after printing.
• Do not touch the cutter blade.
• If leaked fluid from batteries gets onto your skin or clothes, immediately rinse them
with clean water.
• Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use
the P-touch.
• Do not use a battery other than that specified. Do not use combinations of old and
new batteries or combinations of different types, different charging levels, different
manufacturers or different models. Do not insert a battery with its plus and minus
ends reversed.
• Do not drop or hit the P-touch/AC adapter.
• Do not press on the LCD display.
• Do not put your finger inside the P-touch when you close the cassette cover.
• Before using Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, carefully read the instructions for the
batteries and battery charger, and be sure to use them correctly.
• When using Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries with a specialized
battery charger before using the batteries.
situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate
injuries.
General Precautions
• 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
conditions and the material.
• 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 to the P-touch.
• Use Brother TZe tapes with the P-touch.
• Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the P-touch; never use alcohol or other organic
solvents.
• Use a soft wipe to clean the print head; never touch the print head directly.
• Do not put any foreign objects into any part of the P-touch.
• Do not place the P-touch, batteries or AC adaptor in direct sunlight or rain, near
heaters or other appliances, or in any location exposed to extremely high or low
temperatures (e.g. on the dashboard or in the back of your car). Avoid high
humidity or dusty locations.
• Do not apply excessive pressure to the cutter lever.
• Do not try to print if the cassette is empty; it will damage the print head.
• Do not pull the tape while printing or feeding; it will damage the tape and P-touch.
• Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the P-touch, or if
the battery expires.
• The P-touch is not equipped with a charging feature for rechargeable batteries.
• The length of the printed label may differ from the displayed label length.
• A protective clear plastic sticker is placed over the display during manufacturing
and shipping. This sticker should be removed prior to use.
• When power is disconnected for more than three minutes, all text, format settings
and any text files stored in the memory will be cleared.
For PT-H100/GL-H100
We, Brother Industries, Ltd.
15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku,
Nagoya 467-8561 Japan
declare that this product is in conformity with the essential requir ements of all relevant directives
and regulations applied within the European Community.
The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) can be downloaded from our website.
Visit http://solutions.brother.com/ and:
• select “Europe”
• select your country
• select your model
• select “Manuals” and your language, then click “Search”
• select Declaration of Conformity
• click “Download”
Your Declaration will be downloaded as a PDF file.
For PT-H105/GL-H105
We, Brother Industries, Ltd.
15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku,
Nagoya 467-8561 Japan
declare that this product and AC adapter are in conformity with the essential requirements of all
relevant directives and regulations applied within the European Community.
The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) can be downloaded from our website.
Visit http://solutions.brother.com/ and:
• select “Europe”
• select your country
• select your model
• select “Manuals” and your language, then click “Search”
• select Declaration of Conformity
• click “Download”
Your Declaration will be downloaded as a PDF file.
Declaration of Conformity
(Europe only)
Declaration of Conformity
(Europe only)
Power Supply and Tape Cassette
Cassette
1
Open the cassette cover by pressing the
above indicated area at the top end of the
P-touch.
If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by
pulling it straight up. Also, if batteries are already
installed, remove them.
• Make sure that the power is turned off when
replacing batteries or tape cassettes.
cover
Tape cutter
lever
2
Insert six new AAA alkaline batteries
(LR03) or fully charged Ni-MH batteries
(HR03), making sure that their poles
point in the correct directions.
Users of alkaline batteries:
Always replace all six batteries at the
same time with brand new ones.
Users of Ni-MH batteries:
Always replace all six batteries at the
same time with fully charged ones.
NOTE
Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ for the latest
information about the recommended batteries.
Print head
3
End of tape
Tape guide
Insert a tape cassette, making sure that
it snaps into place.
• Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under
the tape guides.
• Use only Brother TZe tapes with P-touch.
Toothed
wheel
Cutter’s
edge
Tape
exit slot
4
AC adapter socket
Securely close the cassette cover, making
sure that it snaps into place.
NOTE
When using optional AC adapter (AD-24ES)
1. Connect the AC adapter into the AC adapter socket on
the bottom of the P-touch.
2. Insert the plug into the nearest standard electrical
outlet. For memory back up, we recommend using
AAA alkaline batteries (LR03) or Ni-MH batteries
(HR03) together with the AC adapter.
LCD Display & Keyboard
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2
3
4
9
10
11
12
13
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15
1. Size
2. Cursor
3. Caps
4. Underline/Frame
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6
7
8
18
19
20
21
22
5. Width
6. Style
7. Label Length
If a specific label length has been
selected, also appears.
8. Guidance (left, right)
9. Power key
10. Cursor key : Right
11. Cursor key : Left
12. Backspace key
13. Size key
14. Style key
15. Character keys
16. Caps key
17. Symbol key
18. Menu key
19. Clear key
20. Print key
21. Enter key
22. Auto Designs key
23. Frame key
24. Accent key
25. Space key
Specifications
Dimensions:
(W x D x H)
Weight: Approx. 390 g
Power supply: Six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03)
Tape cassette: Brother TZe tape (width)
*1Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ for the latest
information about the recommended batteries.
Approx. 110(W) × 208(D) × 59(H)mm
(without batteries and tape cassette)
Six AAA Ni-MH batteries (HR03)*
Optional AC adapter (AD-24ES)
3.5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm
NOTE
• The LCD shows one row of 12 characters; however, the text that
you enter can be up to 80 characters in length.
• While selecting the settings, press the Space key to go back to
the default item.
• The print preview is a generated image of the label, and may
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17
24
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differ from the actual label when printed.
• Label length shown on LCD may slightly differ from the actual
label length when printed.
Troubleshooting
X Error message X What to do when...
Message Cause/Remedy
The batteries are weak.
Low Battery!
Battery Dead
Invalid!
No Text!
Line Limit!
No Cassette!
Cutter Error
If using AAA alkaline batteries: Repl ace them with new
ones.
If using Ni-MH batteries: Charge them fully.
The installed batteries have expired.
An invalid number was entered as the label length.
(This is not displayed in Auto Designs).
• You tried to print a text file when there is no data
stored in the memory.
• is pressed when no text is entered.
• You tried to select Text Preview or Cable Label when
no text is entered.
• was pressed when no text was entered while
using the DECO MODE or Auto Designs.
• You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing .
• You tried to print or preview two lines of text while
3.5mm or 6 mm tape is installed. Install tape of a
larger size.
You tried to print a label when there is no cassette
installed.
The tape cutter lever was used during the printing
process.
Message Cause/Remedy
The maximum number of cha racters (80 characters for
Text Full!
Text Limit!
No Frame OK?
OK to Feed?
Insert 12mm
Wrong Tape!
regular text, 50 characters for Auto Designs and DECO
MODE) have already been entered.
With the DECO MODE function:
Since the number of entered characters exceeds the
label length, reduce the text.
All other functions:
Since the number of entered characters exceeds the
label length, reduce the text or select [Auto] as the label
length.
Printing on 3.5mm tape with invalid Frame setting ON.
(Select to print with no Frame, to
cancel).
Feeding tape after printing when [Chain Print] is
selected. Refer to “Setting Margin”.
Only 12mm tapes are available for use with DECO
MODE function.
Use a tape cassette with the mark.
Problem Solution
The display stays blank
after you have turned on
the P-touch.
When the label is printed
out, the margin(space) is
too large on both sides of
the text.
The P-touch does not
print, or the printed
characters are not formed
properly.
The setting has cleared
on its own.
A blank horizontal line
appears through the
printed label.
1
• Check that the batteries are correctly
inserted.
• If the batteries are weak, replace them.
• See “Setting Margin” in this users guide
and select [Half] or [Narrow] to have
smaller margins for your label.
• Check that the tape cassette has been
inserted correctly.
• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.
• Check the cassette cover is properly
closed.
• If the batteries are weak, replace them.
• When power is disconnected for more
than three minutes, all text & formats in
the display will be lost. Language and Unit
settings will also be cleared.
• There may be some dust on the print
head. Remove the tape cassette and use
a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the print
head with an up-and-down motion.
• The print head can be cleaned more
easily if the optional print head cleaning
cassette (TZe-CL3) is used.
Initial Settings
1 Start your P-touch.
Supply power by using six AAA batteries, and then press .
2 Set the language.
/ [Language] /
[English/Español/Français/Hrvatski/Italiano/Magyar/
Nederlands/Norsk/Polski/Português/Portug. (BR)/
Română/Slovenski/Slovenský/Suomi/Svenska/Türkçe/
Čeština/Dansk/Deutsch] .
3 Set the unit of measurement.
The default setting is [mm].
/ [Unit]
/ [inch/mm] .
NOTE
• The P-touch automa tically turns off if no keys are pressed within
five minutes.
• To cancel any operation, press .
Problem Solution
The P-touch has “locked
up” (i.e., nothing happens
when a key is pressed,
even though the P-touch
is on).
The power turns off when
you try to print.
The tape does not feed
properly or the tape gets
stuck inside the P-touch.
All text and format
settings need to be
cleared to create a new
label.
The LCD is set to an
incorrect language.
Contact may differ by country.
See the Website at http://www.brother.eu/
• Refer to “Resetting the P-touch”.
• The batteries may be weak. Replace
them.
• Check that the batteries are correctly
inserted.
• If the batteries are weak, replace them.
• Check that the end of the tape feeds
under the tape guides.
• The cutter lever is used while printing. Do
not touch the cutter lever during printing.
• Press and select [Text&Format].
• Refer to “Initial Settings”.
Contact Information
BASIC USAGE
USING TEMPLATES
Entering Text
X Switching Upper Case/Lower Case
Upper case ( ON) Lower case ( OFF)
X Making Two Lines of Text
To make two lines of text, do one of following:
a)
Enter the text for the first line and then press for the
second line.
b)
Move the cursor to where the second line starts and press
.
Use either 9mm or 12mm wide tape for two line text.
LCD display Label image
NOTE
Do not press after the second line; otherwise the “Line Limit!”
error message will appear.
X To Clear
By pressing , the letters will be deleted one by one.
To delete all text and settings :
/ [Text&Format]
To delete text only :
/ [Text Only]
X Entering Accented Characters
- / /
Aa
CDc d
Ee
GIg i
KLk l
NRn r
Oo
STs t
Uu
YZy z
• To cancel the current operation, press .
• The order of accented characters differs depending on the
selected LCD language.
X Changing Label Length
/ [Label Length]
/ [Auto/30-300 mm]
NOTE
• After the label is printed, cut along the printed dots (:) with
scissors so that the label length matches the P-touch setting.
• If a specific label length has been selected, also appears in
the LCD.
Auto Designs
The P-touch comes installed with preset label designs. You can
easily create labels using these designs.
Example:
[★Category★] / [Pets]
[★Input text★] Rusty's Food [Print]
Congrats Sports
People Fashion
Pets Flower
Kitchen Space
Business Surprise!
If [Surprise!] is selected, a frame, style and graphics are selected randomly.
NOTE
• Depending on the format you have selected, the entire contents of your text may
not be printed. For example, if you selected a fixed Label Length and the text is too
long, the “Text Limit!” error message will appear. (Only for DECO MODE function)
• The template designs cannot be edited.
• Only the highlighted symbols in “Symbol Key” can be used in DECO MODE.
• To clear all text, press , and “Clear?” appears. Press to clear. Press
to cancel.
• When you access DECO MODE or Auto Designs, your most recently printed
DECO MODE or Auto Designs text and label length will be recalled.
• Press to return to the previous step.
DECO MODE
This function allows you to create unique labels by using built-in templates.
Example:
/ [Deco mode]
[Design X] (X:1-12) [Input Text] ABCDEF
[Label Length] / [Auto/30-200mm] [Print]
17
28
39
410
511
612
• To exit DECO MODE or Auto Designs and return to the text input screen, press
/ to select [Cancel], and then press when [Print] is displayed.
• The DECO MODE features are only available when using 12mm tape cassettes.
• The maximum label length is 200mm for the DECO MODE.
• When [Surprise!] is selected in Auto Designs, label length will not be displayed in
the text input screen.
• When [Auto] is selected for “Label Length”, the label will automatically adjust to the
correct length for the text.
• Press to return to the [Auto] setting for “Label Length” mode.
Printing Labels
X Preview
You can preview the text before printing.
/ [Preview]
Only the text can be previewed, not the size, font or any
additional features.
X Feeding (Tape Feed)
/ [Feed]
X Printing
[Copies: 1] / / -
• If you need only 1 copy of the label, press without
selecting the number of copies.
• The number of copies can also be specified by pressing a
number key.
• To prevent damage to the tape, do not touch the cutter lever
while the message “Printing...” or “Feeding...” is displayed.
• To cut off the label, push in the tape cutter lever on th e upperright corner of the P-touch.
• Peel the printed label from the backing and apply the label.
• You can print up to 9 copies of each label.
X Setting Margin
/ [Margin]
/ [Full/Half/Narrow/Chain Print]
[Full]/[Half]/[Narrow]
For leaving equal margins on both sides of the text.
Full
ABC ABC
25 mm
[Chain Print]
For creating a label containing text in various styles.
1. Enter text.
2. Press , then [Copies: ] appears.
3. Press / or enter number with number keys to
select the number of copies.
4. Press . Printing will start, and then the message
“OK to Feed?” appears.
5. Press to enter more text.
6. Clear the text, enter the text for the next label, and then
press .
7. When the message “OK to Feed?” appears after the last
label is printed, press .
8. After the tape is fed, press the cutter lever to cut off the
chain of labels.
NOTE
• When [Half] or [Narrow] is set, the displayed label length is the
length from the printed dots ( ) to the end of the label.
LCD display Label image
Full
Half
Narrow
• To print more than 1 copy of a label with minimum margin, set
the margin to [Narrow].
• When [Chain Print] is set, feed the tape before using the cutter
otherwise a part of the text may be cut off. Also, cut along the
printed dots ( ) with scissors so the text is centred in the label.
*Feed the tape before using the cutter.
• Do not pull the tape since this may damage the tape cassette.
25 mm
Half
ABC
12 mm 12 mm
Narrow
ABC
67 mm
ABC
25 mm
4 mm
ABC
41 mm
4 mm
Saving Label Files
You can save up to 9 labels and recall them for printing at a later
date. A maximum of 80 characters can be saved per file. You can
also edit and overwrite the stored label.
X Print
/ [File] / [Print]
/
[Copies: ] / -
X Save
/ [File] / [Save]
/
X Open
/ [File] / [Open]
/
NOTE
If you try to store a label when there is already a label stored to that
number, a message “Overwrite?” will appear. Press to save
your new label. Press to cancel.
Accessories
Tape Cassettes: See the included “Tape catalog”.
Cutter Unit: TC-4 (replacement)
If the cutter blade becomes blunt after repetitive use and the tape
cannot be cut cleanly, replace with a new cutter unit (stock no. TC-4)
obtained from an authorised Brother reseller.
X Replacing the Cutter Unit
1. Pull out the two sections of the cutter unit (green) in the
direction of the arrows shown in the illustration.
2. Install a new cutter unit. Push it in until it snaps into place.
Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your fingers.
Resetting the P-touch
You can reset the P-touch when you want to initialise the settings,
or in the event the P-touch is not working properly.
1
Turn off the P-touch, hold down and and
then press to turn the P-touch back on.
2 Release and .
The P-touch turns on with the internal memory reset.
NOTE
All text, settings and stored files are cleared.
Frame Key
Press to select the frame design.
/ Select a frame
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47
58
NOTE
Frames cannot be printed on 3.5mm tape.
USEFUL FUNCTION KEYS
Text Keys / /
+
1 Press or or + to select the
settings to enter the text.
or or + / Select an item
2 Press / to select the settings.
Size
Style
Width
+
Short Cut Keys
Width
Label Length
Margin
File
Cable
Deco mode
Preview
Feed
Unit
Language
Large
Medium
Small
Normal
Bold
Outline
Shadow
Italic
I+Bold
I+Outline
I+Shadow
Vertical
Normal
× 2
× 1/2
Cable Label
This function allows you to create labels with 2
lines of text which can be wrapped around
cables. Always use Brother Flexible ID tape to
print these labels.
Refer to the insertion sheet supplied with the
Flexible ID tape for recommended usage
conditions.
ABC
159
[Input text] ABC 159 / [Cable]
[Print OK?] [Copies: 1] / / -
ABC
159
NOTE
With the Cable Label function, [Auto] is auto matically selected for
the label length and [Full] for the margins.
Symbol Key
Press to select various symbols.
To enter Basic symbols :
/ [Basic] / Choose a symbol
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Only the highlighted symbols can be used in DECO MODE.
To enter Pictograph symbols :
/ [Pictograph] / Select category
/ Choose a symbol
The selected symbol is displayed as “A1” in the text input screen.
For example, a car is displayed as in the screen.
123456789
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
To print all pictographs :
/ [Print List] [Print OK?]
NOTE
Press to return to the previous step.
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