Brother HL 1650, P-Touch 1600 User Manual

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USER’S GUIDE

GUÍA DE USUARIO

• Read this User’s Guide before you start using your P-touch.

• Keep this User’s Guide in a handy place for future reference.

• Antes de usar su equipo por primera vez, lea cuidadosamente esta guía de usuario.

• Guarde esta guía de usuario para futuras referencias.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this P-touch! With your new P-touch, select from a variety of character styles, sizes and frames to design practical custom labels for any need. In addition, the selection of pre-formatted label types allows you to quickly and easily label patch panels, cables, connectors and other components. With this P-touch, you can print legible, long-lasting labels in no time. The quality and performance of this P-touch make it an extremely practical machine in the plant or in the field. Although this P-touch is easy to use, we suggest that you read this User’s Guide carefully before starting, and then keep this manual nearby for future reference.

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

Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation

declares that the product Product Name : Brother Label Printer P-touch Model Number : PT-1600/1650

complies 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.

- 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.

Patent numbers and patent publication numbers which are related to this product are as below: USP4839742 USP4976558 USP5009530 USP5120147 USP4927278 USP4983058 USP5069557

100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL : (908) 704-1700

Brother® 90 Days/One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service

(For USA Only) ............................................................................. iv

Important Information ..................................................................vi

1. Getting Started ..............................................................1

General Description ......................................................................1

Top view & bottom view ............................................................................... 1

Keyboard & LCD display ............................................................................. 2

General Precautions ......................................................................4

Batteries & Tape Cassettes .............................................................5

Installing batteries and a tape cassette ......................................................... 5

Cleaning ........................................................................................8

Cleaning the print head, rollers and tape cutter .......................................... 8

Optional AC Adapter .....................................................................9

Connecting the AC adapter ...........................................................................9

Turning the P-touch On/Off ..........................................................9

2. Label Type Modes ........................................................10

Selecting a Label Type Mode .......................................................10

Normal and Vertical Modes .........................................................10

Rotate Mode and Rotate & Repeat Mode .....................................11

Flag Mode ....................................................................................12

Port & Panel Modes .....................................................................13

3. Basic Functions ............................................................15

Performing Basic Operations .......................................................15

Choosing functions, parameters, settings and groups ................................15

Choosing the default setting .......................................................................15

Confirming a choice ....................................................................................15

Cancelling a choice .................................................................................... 15

Inputting Label Data ....................................................................16

Entering and editing text ............................................................................. 16

Entering an accented character ..................................................................18

Entering a bar code .................................................................................... 19

Entering a symbol .......................................................................................21

Formatting the Label ....................................................................24

Specifying a label length ............................................................................. 24

Specifying a margin size .............................................................................24

Framing the text .......................................................................................... 25

Specifying the character size ...................................................................... 26

Specifying the character width ...................................................................27

Specifying the character style .....................................................................28

Using the pre-formatted Auto Format templates ........................................ 30

Printing Labels .............................................................................31

Previewing the label layout ........................................................................ 31

Feeding tape ............................................................................................... 31

Printing a label ........................................................................................... 31

Using special printing functions ................................................................. 32

Storing and Recalling Files ...........................................................36

Storing label text ......................................................................................... 36

Recalling text that has been stored ............................................................. 37

Deleting text that has been stored ............................................................... 37

4. Machine Adjustments ..................................................38

Selecting how tape is fed and cut ................................................................38

Adjusting the display contrast ..................................................................... 38

Setting the Auto Reduction function ............................................................39

Calibrating the label length ........................................................................ 39

Specifying if the PERSONAL symbol category is continually updated ...... 40

Changing the units of measure ...................................................................40

Changing the language ...............................................................................40

Displaying version information .................................................................. 40

5. Using P-touch With a Computer (for PT-1650 only) ...41

Installing the Software & Printer Driver ......................................42

Before installation .......................................................................................42

Installing the P-touch Editor 3.2 software .................................................. 43

Installing the USB printer driver ................................................................ 44

Reading the User’s Guide ............................................................46

Using P-touch Editor 3.2 ..............................................................47

Starting up P-touch Editor 3.2 ....................................................................48

Displaying the Properties ........................................................................... 48

Entering text ................................................................................................49

Notes on usage ............................................................................................ 49

Transferring Data To/From a Computer ......................................50

Entering Transfer mode ..............................................................................50

Downloading data to the P-touch ............................................................... 51

Adding a user-defined character image to the text ..................................... 52

Using template data .................................................................................... 52

Using downloaded database data ............................................................... 54

Backing up/restoring P-touch data ............................................................. 57

6. Appendix .....................................................................58

Troubleshooting ...........................................................................58

Error Message List ........................................................................59

Machine Specifications ................................................................63

Hardware .................................................................................................... 63

Software ...................................................................................................... 63

Accessories (For USA Only) .........................................................64

Index ...........................................................................................67

Contact Information (For USA Only) ...........................................70

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Brother® 90 Days/One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service

(For USA Only)

Who is covered:

• This limited warranty (“warranty”) is given only to the original end-use/retail purchaser (referred to in this warranty as “Original Purchaser”) of the accompanying product, consumables and accessories (collectively referred to in this warranty as “this Product”).

• If you purchased a product from someone other than an authorized Brother reseller in the United States or if the product was used (including but not limited to floor models or refurbished product), prior to your purchase you are not the Original Purchaser and the product that you purchased is not covered by this warranty.

What is covered:

• This Product includes a Machine and Consumable and Accessory Items. Consumable and Accessory Items include but are not limited to label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries.

• Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that the Machine and the accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, when used under normal conditions.

• This warranty applies only to products purchased and used in the United States. For products purchased in, but used outside, the United States, this warranty covers only warranty service within the United States (and does not include shipping outside the United States).

What is the length of the Warranty Period(s):

• Machines have a two-stage warranty: 90 days from the original purchase date and an additional warranty up to one year from the original purchase date.

• Consumable and Accessories Items accompanying the Machine have a one-stage warranty: 90 Days from the original purchase date.

What is NOT covered:

This warranty does not cover: (1) Physical damage to this Product; (2) Damage caused by improper installation, improper

or abnormal use, misuse, neglect or accident (including but not limited to transporting this Product without the proper preparation and/or packaging);

(3) Damage caused by another device or software

used with this Product (including but not limited to damage resulting from use of non Brother parts and Consumable and Accessory Items);

(4) Consumable and Accessory Items that expired in

accordance with a rated life; and,

(5) Problems arising from other than defects in

materials or workmanship.

This limited warranty is VOID if this Product has been altered or modified in any way (including but not limited to attempted warranty repair without authorization from Brother and/or alteration/removal of the serial number).

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What to do if you think your Product is eligible for warranty service:

Report your issue to either our Customer Service Hotline at 1-877-478-6824 Service Center within the applicable warranty

period

. Supply Brother or the Brother Authorized Service Center with a copy of your dated bill of sale showing that this Product was purchased within the U.S. For the name of local Brother Authorized Service Center(s), call 1-800-521-2846.

What Brother will ask you to do:

After contacting Brother or a Brother Authorized Service Center, you may be required to deliver (by hand if you prefer) or send the Product properly packaged, freight prepaid, to the Authorized Service Center together with a photocopy of your bill of sale.

You are responsible for the cost of shipping, packing product, and insurance (if you desire). You are also responsible for loss or damage to this Product in shipping.

What Brother will do:

First 90 Days Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) is covered by this warranty and you first reported the problem to Brother or an Authorized Service Center within 90 days from the date of original purchase, Brother or its Authorized Service Center will repair or replace the Machine and/ or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) at no charge to you for parts or labor. The decision as to whether to repair or replace the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) is made by Brother in its sole discreti on. Brother reserves the right to supply a refurbished or remanufactured replacement Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) and use refurbished parts provided such replacement products conform to the manufacturer’s specifications for new product/parts. The repaired or replacement Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) will be returned to you freight prepaid or made available for you to pick up at a conveniently located Authorized Service Center.

: If th e problem reported concerning your

or a Brother Authorized

Brother® 90 Days/One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service

(For USA Only)

91st day to 1 year:

If the problem reported concerning your Machine is covered by this warranty and problem after 90 days, but before 1 year from the date of original purchase, Brother will furnish, free of charge (excluding labor charges), replacement part(s) for those part(s) of the Machine determined by Brother or its Authorized Service Center to be defective. You

will be responsible for all labor charges associated with repairs made after the first 90 days from original purchase. After 90 days from the original

purchase date, accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items are no longer covered by this warranty. If the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) are not covered by this warranty (either stage), you will be charged for shipping the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) back to you

The foregoing are your sole (i.e., only) an d exclusive remedies under this warranty.

What happens when Brother elects to replace your Machine:

If you have delivered the Machine to an Authorized Service Center, the Authorized Service Center will provide you with a replacement Machine after receiving one from Brother. If you are dealing directly with Brother, Brother will send to you a replacement Machine with the understanding that you will, after receipt of the replacement Machine, supply the required proof of purchase information, together with the Machine that Brother agreed to replace. You are then expected to pack the Machine that Brother agreed to replace in the package from the replacement Machine and return it to Brother using the air bill supplied by Bro ther in accordance with the instru ctions provided by Bro ther. Since you will be in possession of two machines, Brother will require that you provide a valid major credit card number. Brother will issue a hold against the credit card account number that you provide until Brother receives your original Product and determines that your original Product is entitled to warranty coverage. Your credit card will be charged up to the cost of a new Product only if: (i) you do not return your original Product to Brother within five (5) business days; (ii) the problems of your original Product are not covered by the limited warranty; (iii) the proper packaging instructions are not followed and has caused damage to the product; or (iv) the warranty period on your original Product has expired or has not been sufficiently validated with a copy of the proof of purchase (bill of sale). The replacement Machine you receive (even if refurbished or remanufactured) will be covered by the balance of the limited warranty period remaining on the original Product, plus an additional thirty (30) days. You will keep the replacement Machine that is sent to you and your original Machine shall become the property of Brother. Retain your original acces sory i tems and a

copy of the return air bill, signed by the courier.

if you first reported the

Limitations:

Brother is not responsible for damage to or loss of any equipment, media, programs or data related to the use of this Product. Except for that repair or replacement as described above, Brother shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages or specific relief. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHETHER EXPRESSED BY AFFIRMATION, PROMISE, DESCRIPTION, DRAWING, MODEL OR SAMPLE. ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THIS ONE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.

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Brother is giving for this Product. It is the final expression and the exclusive and only statement of Brother’s obligations to you. It replaces all other agreements and understandings that you may have with Brother or its representatives.

• This warranty gives you certain rights and you

may also have other rights that may vary from state to state.

• This Limited Warranty (and Brother’s obligation

to you) may not be changed in any way unless you and Brother sign the same piece of paper in which we (1) refer to this Product and your bill of sale date, (2) describe the change to this warranty and (3) agree to make that change.

Important:

We recommend that you keep all original packing materials, in the event that you ship this product.

Important Information

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USA-Customer Service: Customer Service 877-478-6824 (voice)

Customer Service 901-379-1210 (fax)

Automated Faxback 800-521-2846

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Getting Started

General Description

Top view & bottom view

Top view

Tape cutter button

Keyboard

Getting Started

Displa y

Back cover

Battery compartment

Tape cassette compartment

USB port (for PT-1650 only)

AC adapter connector

Cassette release lever

Print head

Tape exit slot

Bottom view

Keyboard & LCD display

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1 Left text alignment (page 29) 2 Center text alignment (page 29) 3 Right text alignment (page 29) 4 Justified text alignment

(page 29)

5 Bold text style (page 28) 6 Outline text style (page 28) 7 Italic text style (page 28) 8 Frame (page 25) 9 Low battery (page 6) 0 Block number (page 17) A Label Type setting (page 10) B Width setting (page 27) C Size setting (pages 26 & 27) D Length setting (page 24)

E Caps mode (page 16) F Insert mode (page 17) G Shift mode (page 16) H Code mode (page 16) I Power key (page 9) J Backspace key

(pages 15 & 18)

K Arrow keys (page 15) L Return key (pages 15 & 17) M Global format key (pages 26) N Auto Format keys (page 30) O Feed key (page 31) P Print key (page 31) Q Label Type (page 10)

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PT-1650

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1 Left text alignment (page 29) 2 Center text alignment (page 29) 3 Right text alignment (page 29) 4 Justified text alignment

(page 29)

E Caps mode (page 16) F Insert mode (page 17) G Shift mode (page 16) H Code mode (page 16) I Power key (page 9) J Backspace key

(pages 15 & 18)

K Arrow keys (page 15) L Return key (pages 15 & 17) M Global format key (pages 26) N PF keys (page 30) O Feed key (page 31) P Print key (page 31) Q Label Type (page 10)

Getting Started

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General Precautions

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Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not

have the mark.

Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch, otherwise the tape cassette may

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be damaged. Avoid using the machine in extremely dusty places. Keep it out of both direct

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sunlight and rain. Do not expose the machine to extremely high temperatures or high humidity.

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Never leave it on the dashboard or in the back of your car. Do not store tape cassettes where they would be exposed to direct sunlight, high

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humidity or dust. Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period of time,

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otherwise the machine may be stained. Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Only use a soft, dry cloth.

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Do not put any foreign objects into or heavy objects on the machine.

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To avoid injuries, do not touch the cutter’s edge.

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Use only the AC adapter designed exclusively for this machine. Use of any other

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adapter will void the warranty. Do not try to disassemble the AC adapter.

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When the machine is not to be used for a long period of time, disconnect the AC adapter,

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and remove the batteries to prevent them from leaking and damaging the machine. Use six AA alkaline or rechargeable (Ni-Cd or Ni-MH) batteries.

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Never try to disassemble the P-touch.

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It is recommended that you use the USB cable supplied with the P-touch. Should another

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USB cable need to be used, ensure it is of high quality construction (for PT-1650 only). IBM® and PC-DOS® are trademarks of International Business Machines, Inc (for

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PT-1650 only). Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the US

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and other countries (for PT-1650 only). All other software and product names mentioned are trademarks of registered

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trademarks of their respective companies (for PT-1650 only). Portions of the graphics filter software are based in part on the work of the

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Independent JPEG group (for PT-1650 only).

Batteries & Tape Cassettes

This machine has been designed to allow you to change the batteries and tape cassettes quickly and easily. With batteries installed, this compact and portable machine can be used anywhere. TZ tape cassettes are available for this machine in a wide variety of types, colors and sizes, enabling you to make distinctive color-coded and stylized labels.

Installing batteries and a tape cassette

Getting Started

Notes on batteries

This P-touch requires six AA-size batteries. Rechargeable (Ni-Cd or

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Ni-MH) batteries can be used instead of six alkaline batteries.

The rechargeable batteries cannot be recharged by leaving them in the P-touch with the

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AC adapter connected. Instead, recharge the batteries by using a battery charger designed specifically for the type of batteries used. For more details on the rechargeable batteries, refer to the instructions provided with them. Do not use any of the following, otherwise battery leakage or damage may occur.

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• Manganese batteries

• A combination of new and used batteries

• A combination of batteries of different types (alkaline, Ni-Cd and Ni-MH), different manufacturers or different models

• A combination of recharged and uncharged batteries

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Make sure that the batteries are inserted so that their poles point in the correct direction. With batteries installed, the P-touch determines the remaining battery charge during printing and feeding. If a low battery charge is detected, the low battery indicator ()) comes on. When this occurs, be sure to replace the batteries. The low battery indicator may not come on in some operating conditions.

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Before replacing the batteries, make sure that the P-touch is turned off. In addition, when replacing the batteries, insert the new ones within five minutes of removing the old ones, otherwise the text shown in the display and any text stored in the memory will be lost.

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If you do not intend to use this P-touch for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. When the power is disconnected, all text shown in the display and stored in the memory will be lost.

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Since the enclosed batteries begin discharging from the time that the unit is shipped from the factory, their life span may not meet specifications, depending on when the unit is put into use.

Notes on tape cassettes

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Before installing the tape cassette, make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides. If the tape cassette to be installed has an ink ribbon and the ink ribbon is loose, use your finger to wind the toothed wheel in the direction of the arrow on the cassette until there is no slack in the ribbon.

End of the tape Tape guides

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When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the inner ribbon does not catch on the corner of the metal guide.

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After installing a tape cassette, press f once to remove any slack in the tape, and then press in on the tape cutter button to cut off the excess tape.

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Always cut off the tape before removing it from the machine. If the tape is pulled on before being cut off, the tape cassette may be damaged.

Extra Strength Adhesive Tape

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For textured, rough, or slippery surface, we recommend using Extra Strength Adhesive Tape.

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Although the instruction sheet included with the Extra Strength Adhesive Tape cassette recommends cutting the tape with scissors, the tape cutter that this P-touch is equipped with is able to cut Extra Strength Adhesive Tape.

Flexible ID Tape

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For applications that require more flexible labels, such as around sharp bends and cylindrical objects, we recommend using Flexible ID Tape.

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Labels made with Flexible ID Tape are not designed for use as electrical insulation.

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When wrapping labels around cylindrical objects, the diameter of the object should be at least 1/8 Type mode should be used. In addition, the overlapping ends of the label or the label flag should be at least 3/16

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The label may peel off cylindrical objects if the object is bent after the label is affixed.

(3 mm), otherwise the label should be wrapped as a flag and the FLAG Label

(5 mm).

Overlap > 5 mm

Diameter > 3 mm

Overlap > 5 mm

Diameter > 3 mm

Getting Started

Flag > 5 mm

Cleaning

Occasionally, certain parts of the P-touch may need to be cleaned. Dust or dirt may become attached to the P-touch’s print head and rollers, particularly when the unit is used outdoors or in a very dusty environment. With use, the tape cutter may become covered with adhesive, making it difficult to cut the tape.

Cleaning the print head, rollers and tape cutter

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Before cleaning the print head and rollers, press o to turn off the P-touch, and then remove the batteries and disconnect the optional AC adapter.

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Be extremely careful not to touch the cutter blades with your fingers.

Print head

Dry Cotton swab

Tape cutter blades

Dry cotton swab

Notes on cleaning the print head & rollers

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If a blank horizontal streak appears through the label text, clean the machine’s print head.

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The print head can be cleaned more easily if the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4) is used.

Notes on cleaning the tape cutter

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If the tape cannot be cut correctly, clean the tape cutter blades.

Optional AC Adapter

When printing a large number of labels or labels that contain a large amount of text, it may be useful to connect the P-touch to a standard electrical outlet using the optional AC adapter.

Connecting the AC adapter

DC IN 9.5V

Notes on the AC adapter

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Only use the AC adapter designed exclusively for this machine.

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Disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use this P-touch for an extended period of time. When the power is disconnected, all text shown in the display and stored in the memory will be lost.

Turning the P-touch On/Off

Getting Started

Press o to turn on or turn off the P-touch. If batteries are installed or the P-touch has remained plugged in using the AC adapter,

the previous session’s text is displayed when the P-touch is turned on again. This feature allows you to stop work on a label, turn off the machine, and return to it later without having to re-enter the text.

Regardless of whether the P-touch is being operated from batteries or the AC adapter, the machine will automatically turn off if no key is pressed or no operation is performed for 5 minutes.

Label Type Modes

Selecting a Label Type Mode

Pressing a allows you to select one of the two regular modes for designing and printing your own custom labels, or any of the six special modes available for printing labels preformatted for identifying patch panels, cables, connectors and other components.

Press a.

Press u or d (or continue pressing a) until the desired mode is

displayed. (For details on each Label Type mode, refer to the sections below.) Press n to apply the selected Label Type mode.

•If NORMAL or VERTICAL was selected, continue entering the label text as

described in chapter 3, Basic Functions.

•If ROTATE, ROT-REP, PORT, PANEL, or FLAG was selected, continue

with the following steps.

Press l or r until the desired parameter is displayed.

Press u or d until the desired setting is displayed (or use the number keys

to type in the desired setting). Press n to apply the selected settings.

Type the text for each label in a separate text block.

Print the labels.

• To print a single copy of each label, press p.

• To print multiple copies or several copies while increasing certain characters, or to

print using any other special printing function, press your options. (For details, refer to

Using special printing functions

, then a and choose

on page 32.)

Normal and Vertical Modes

Labels printed using the Normal and Vertical Label Type modes can be formatted and printed to fit any need.

NORMAL

ABCDE

VERTICAL

After selecting the Label Type mode NORMAL or VERTICAL, the label text can be entered, formatted, printed and cut as usual. With the Normal Label Type mode, the entered text is printed horizontally along the label. With the Vertical Label Type mode, the entered text is printed vertically along the label.

Rotate Mode and Rotate & Repeat Mode

Labels printed using these Label Type modes can be wrapped around cables and wires to mark them. With both of these modes, the text is rotated 90° counterclockwise and each text block printed on a separate label as shown below. With the Rotate & Repeat mode, the text is printed repeatedly along the length of the label so that it can easily be read from any angle.

Rotate

Label Type Modes

Rotate

Repeat

Block length

Block lengthBlock length

After selecting the ROTATE or ROT-REP Label Type mode, specify the length of each label and a frame style if desired.

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BLK LEN. (block length): 0.80" to 8.00" (20 to 200 mm)

Default: 1.20" (30 mm)

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FRAME: OFF, , , ,

1 2

3 4

Default: OFF

A single block of text can contain a maximum of 7 text lines, and with the ROT-REP

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Label Type mode, only the text lines that fit within the label are printed. For labels to be attached to cables and wires, we recommend using Flexible ID Tape.

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When wrapping Flexible ID Tape around cylindrical objects, the diameter of the object should be at least 1/8" (3 mm), otherwise the FLAG Label Type mode should be used. In addition, the overlapping ends of the label or the flag length should be at least 3/16" (5 mm).

Flag Mode

Labels printed using this Label Type mode can be wrapped around cable or wire with the ends stuck together to form a flag. With the FLAG Label Type mode, each block of text is printed at both ends of separate labels. The length of the unprinted part of this label is equal to the circumference of the cable or wire. In addition, the text can be printed horizontally or rotated 90°.

ROTATE set to

OFF

Flag length

Flag diameter

Flag length

ROTATE set to

Flag length

Flag diameter

Flag length

After selecting the FLAG Label Type mode, specify the length and diameter of the flag, a frame style if desired, and whether or not to rotate the text.

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FLAG (flag diameter): 0.00" to 4.00" (0 to 100 mm)

Default: 0.25" (7 mm)

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FLAG LEN (flag length): 0.40" to 8.00" (10 to 200 mm)

Default: 1.20" (30 mm)

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FRAME: OFF, , , ,

1 2

3 4

Default: OFF

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ROTATE: OFF, ON

Default: OFF

A single block of text can contain a maximum of 7 text lines.

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For labels to be attached to cables and wires, we recommend using Flexible ID Tape.

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To wrap Flexible ID Tape around cylindrical objects, use the FLAG Label Type mode when the diameter of the object is less than 1/8" (3 mm). In addition, the flag length should be at least 3/16" (5 mm).

Port & Panel Modes

Labels printed using these Label Type modes can be used to identify various components or panels.

With the Port Label Type mode, each block of the text is printed on a separate label, making these labels useful for identifying different components or ports that are not equally spaced.

With the

Label Type mode, all blocks of

Panel

the text are evenly spaced on a single label, making this label useful for a row of equally spaced switches, fuses or connectors on a patch panel. In addition, the text blocks can be printed in the order that they were typed in or in the

FRONT REVERSE

opposite order.

Port

Block length

Panel (PRINT set to FRONT)

Panel (PRINT set

to REVERSE)

Block length Block length

Block length Block lengthBlock length

After selecting the PORT or PANEL Label Type mode, specify the length of each text block or label, and select a frame style if desired. For the PANEL Label Type mode, select whether the text blocks are printed in the order that they were typed in or in the reverse order.

Label Type Modes

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BLK LEN. (block length): * For the PORT Label Type mode:

0.80" to 8.00" (20 to 200 mm) Default: 1.20" (30 mm) * For the PANEL Label Type mode:

0.25" to 8.00" (6 to 200 mm) Default: 1.20" (30 mm)

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FRAME: * For the PORT Label Type mode:

OFF, 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 Default: OFF * For the PANEL Label Type mode: OFF, 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 Default: OFF

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PRINT (print order): FRONT, REVERSE

Default: FRONT

For these types of labels, we recommend using Extra Strength Adhesive Tape.

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The PRINT parameter is only available with the PANEL Label Type mode.

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By using the Numbering function with the PANEL Label Type mode, a single label

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containing multiple blocks of ascending characters can easily be created, for example, to label patch panels as shown above. (For details on the Numbering function, refer to Printing multiple copies with incremental characters on page 32.)

Basic Functions

Performing Basic Operations

Choosing functions, parameters, settings and groups

If “WX” appears, press l to select the previous item or r to select the next

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item.

If “

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Choosing the default setting

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” appears, press u to select the previous item or d to select the next

item.

To select the default setting of a function or parameter, press e.

Confirming a choice

To select an item from a list, to apply a selected setting, or to answer “yes”, press

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Cancelling a choice

To quit a function and return to the previous display without changing the text, or

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to answer “no”, press b.

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Inputting Label Data

Entering and editing text

Entering characters

To type a lowercase letter, a number, a comma or a period, simply press the key for

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that character. To type an uppercase letter, press h to enter Shift mode, and then press the

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applicable letter. To type uppercase letters continuously, press g, then h to enter Caps mode,

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and then type.

To exit Shift mode without typing a letter, press h.

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To exit Caps mode, press g, then h.

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To type a lowercase letter in Caps mode, press h, then the applicable letter.

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Entering spaces

To add a blank space to the text, press e.

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Moving the cursor

Move the cursor in order to review and edit the text, or you can select the various functions and settings.

To move the cursor left, right, up or down, press l, r, u or d.

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To move the cursor to the beginning of the current line of text, press g, then

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l. To move the cursor to the end of the current line of text, press g, then r.

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To move the cursor to the beginning of the entered text, press g, then u.

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To move the cursor to the end of the entered text, press g, then d.

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To move the cursor several characters or lines at once, hold down l, r, u or

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Adding a new line of text

To end the current line of text and start a new one, press n. “ ” appears at the

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end of the line.

The number of text lines that can be printed depends on the width of the tape.

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Tape Width

1/4" (6 mm) 2 3/8" (9 mm) 2 1/2" (12 mm) 3 3/4" (18 mm) 5 1" (24 mm) 7

The line number on the display indicates the line number of the text block.

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Maximum Number of

Lines That Can Be Printed

Adding a new text block

To create a new text block so that one section of the text can have a different

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number of lines than another, press g, then n. “ ” appears at the end of the block.

For example, text entered as shown below, will be printed as follows.

2:456

1:ABC_

---- -- 1 NORMAL 2

A single label can only contain a maximum of fifty text blocks.

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The number of the block that the cursor is in is indicated at the bottom of the display.

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All texts blocks have the same formatting features.

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While trying to print a large amount of data at one time, some outputted labels may be

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blank. For example, when printing 50 records, the maximum number of characters that can be printed at one time is limited to approximately 200.

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Inserting text

To insert the text that you type at the cursor’s current position, make sure that the

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Insert indicator is displayed. Otherwise, press i to enter Insert mode. To replace the text at the cursor’s current position instead of inserting it, press i

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to exit Insert mode.

Deleting text

To remove characters to the left of the cursor’s current position, press b until

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all of the characters that you wish to delete are removed. To delete all of the text:

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Press g, then b.

Press u or d to select either TEXT ONLY (to erase just the text) or

TEXT&FORMAT (to erase all of the text and return all formatting functions to their default settings).

Press n.

Entering an accented character

There are various accented characters available with the Accent function. The following accented characters are available.

Letter

Accented Characters

0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5

Letter

Accented Characters

A АБДВГЖ a а б д в г ж

CÇ c ç

E ÈÉËÊ e èéëê

I ÍÏÎ i íï î NÑ n ñ O ÓÖÔÕ o ó ö ô õ U ÙÚÜÛ u ù ú ü û

Press g, then s. The message “ACCENT a-u/A-U?” appears.

Press the key of the letter in the desired accented character until the desired

character is selected.

Add the accented character(s) to the text.

• To add a single accented character or the last one in a series, skip to step

• To add a series of accented characters to the text, press g, then n.

For each additional accented character, repeat steps 2 and 3.

Press n.

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To type in an uppercase accented character, press h (or press g, then h to enter Caps mode) before pressing the letter key.

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An accented character can also be selected by typing in the corresponding code from

” to the text.

the table above. For example, typing “A2”, then pressing n adds “

Entering a bar code

The Bar Code function allows bar codes to be printed as part of labels.

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Since this machine is not specifically designed for special bar code label-making, some bar code readers may not be able to read the labels.

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Bar code readers may not be able to read bar codes printed with certain ink colors on certain label tape colors. For best results, print barcode labels in black on white tape.

In addition, the various bar code parameters enable you to create more customized bar codes.

Parameter Settings

PROTOCOL

WIDTH

(bar width)

(numbers printed below bar code)

UNDER#

CHECK DIGIT OFF, ON

CODE 39, I-2/5, EAN13, EAN8, UPC-A,

UPC-E, CODABAR, EAN128, CODE128

MEDIUM, SMALL, LARGE

ON, OFF

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The CHECK DIGIT parameter is only available with the CODE 39, I-2/5 and CODABAR protocols.

Setting bar code parameters

Press g, then c.

Press l or r until the parameter that you wish to change is displayed.

Press u or d until the desired setting is displayed.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all parameters are set as you wish.

Press n.

Entering bar code data

Press c.

Type in the new bar code data or edit the old data.

Press n to add the bar code to the text.

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To add special characters to the bar code data (only with protocols CODE39, CODABAR, EAN128 or CODE128), position the cursor below the character

immediately to the right of where you wish to add the special character, and then press s. Press u or d until the desired special character is displayed, and then press n to add the character to the data. (Refer to the tables below for a list of the special characters that are available.)

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To change the data or WID TH or UNDER# parameter settings of a bar code that has already been added to the text, position the cursor below the bar code mark ( ), and then press g, then c.

The following special characters can only be added to bar codes created using protocol

CODE39 or CODABAR.

CODE39 CODABAR

Symbol

Character

1.5+ 1$4. 2(SPACE)6 % 2 : 5 + 3$

Symbol

–

Character

4/ 0

Symbol

Character

Symbol

–

Character

The following special characters can only be added to bar codes created using protocols

EAN128 and CODE128.

Symbol

Character

Symbol

Character

Symbol

Character

Symbol

Character

0 (SPACE) 18 < 36 BEL 54 EM 1!19=37BS55SUB

2”20>38HT56ESC 3#21?39LF57{ 4$22@40VT58FS

5%23[41FF59| 6&24\42CR60GS 7’25]43SO61}

8(26^44SI62RS

9 )27_45DLE63 10 * 28 NUL 46 DC1 64 US

11 + 29 47 DC2 65 DEL 12 , 30 SOH 48 DC3 66 FNC3

13 – 31 STX 49 DC4 67 FNC2 14 . 32 ETX 50 NAK 68 FNC4 15 / 33 EOT 51 SYN 69 FNC1

16 : 34 ENQ 52 ETB 17 ; 35 ACK 53 CAN

Entering a symbol

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There are 147 symbols and pictures available with the Symbol function.

Press s. The last category used is displayed.

Press u or d to select the desired category.

Press l or r until the desired symbol is selected.

Add the symbol(s) to the text.

• To add a single symbol or the last one in a series, skip to step

• To add a series of symbols to the text, press g, then n.

For each additional symbol, repeat steps 2 through 4.

Press n.

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A symbol can also be selected by typing in the corresponding code from the table below. For example, typing “A02”, then pressing n adds “?” to the text.

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Some symbols are printed in color on the keypad. To use a symbol on a key, press g to enter Code mode, and then press the key for the symbol.

The following symbols are available.

Formatting the Label

Specifying a label length

The length of the label can be specified as follows.

Press g, then A.

Press l or r until LENGTH is displayed.

Press u or d until the desired label length is

displayed (or use the number keys to type in the desired setting).

Press n.

Specifying a margin size

The size of the margins for the left and right sides of the text can be specified.

Press g, then A.

Press l or r until MARGIN is displayed.

0.30" to 39.00" (6 to 999 mm)

Press u or d until the desired margin

setting is displayed (or use the number keys to margine type in the desired setting).

Press n.

0.10" to 4.00" (2 to 99 mm)

Framing the text

Press g, then B.

Press u or d until the desired frame setting is displayed.

Press n. The selected setting is applied to the entire text.

The following frame styles are available.

Frame

Setting

310

411

512

613

714

Sample

Frame

Setting

Sample

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Specifying the character size

The character size can be specified for all text in the label or only for the text in the line that the cursor is in.

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With the default character size setting AUTO, the largest possible text size is automatically selected depending on the width of the installed tape and the number of lines in the text.

Formatting the character size of all text

Press t.

Press l or r until GLB SIZE is displayed.

Press u or d until the desired character size setting is displayed.

Press n. The selected setting is applied to the entire text.

Formatting the character size of a line

Move the cursor to the line of text whose size you wish to change.

Press g, then E.

Press u or d until the desired character size setting is displayed.

Press n. The selected setting is only applied to the text line that the cursor is

positioned in.

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Since the text sizes that can be printed depends on the width of the tape, the following table shows the maximum text size that can be used with each tape width.

Tape Width Maximum Text Size

1/4" (6 mm) 12 points (3 mm) 3/8" (9 mm) 18 points (4 mm) 1/2" (12 mm) 24 points (6 mm) 3/4" (18 mm) 36 points (9 mm) 1" (24 mm) 48 points (12 mm)

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With the AUTO setting selected and the text in a block consisting of just one line of only uppercase letters (and no accented letters), the text is printed slightly larger than the maximum possible for the tape width.

Specifying the character width

Formatting the width of all text

Press t.

Press l or r until GLB WIDE is displayed.

Press u or d until the desired character width setting is displayed.

Press n. The selected setting is applied to the entire text.

Formatting the width of a line

Move the cursor to the line of text whose character width you wish to change.

Press g, then E.

Press l or r until WIDTH is displayed.

Press u or d until the desired character width setting is displayed.

Press n. The selected setting is only applied to the text line that the cursor is

positioned in.

The following width sizes are available for each text size as shown.

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Widt h

Size

12 mm (48 points)

9 mm (36 points)

6 mm (24 points)

4 mm (18 points)

3 mm (12 points)

2 mm (9 points)

1 mm (6 points)

NORMAL NARROW MINIMUM WIDE

Specifying the character style

Formatting the character style of all text

Press t.

Press l or r until GLB STYL is displayed.

Press u or d until the desired character style setting is displayed.

Press n. The selected setting is applied to the entire text.

Formatting the character style of a line

Move the cursor to the line of text whose character style you wish to change.

Press g, then D.

Press u or d until the desired character style setting is displayed.

Press n. The selected setting is only applied to the text line that the cursor is

positioned in.

The following text styles are available.

Style

Setting

Sample

Style

Setting

NORMAL ITALIC

BOLD

OUTLINE

I+BOLD

(italic &

bold)

I+OUTL

(italic &

outline)

Sample

Specifying the alignment for all lines in the text

Press t.

Press l or r until ALIGN is displayed.

Press u or d until the desired setting is displayed.

Press n. The selected setting is applied to the entire text.

The following alignment settings are available.

LEFT CENTER RIGHT JUSTIFY

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Using the pre-formatted Auto Format templates

Various pre-formatted label templates are available, enabling you to quickly and easily create labels for a variety of applications—from identifying the contents of boxes and file folders to labelling equipment and making name badges and ID tags. After simply selecting one of the ten label templates, type text into each of its fields, and then the label is ready to be printed.

The following label templates are available.

Key

Template

Name

BIN BOX

ASSET1

ASSET2

ASSET3

ASSET4

ID LABEL

SIGN

BADGE

FILING

IC CHIP

Tape Width

Label Length

2.75"

3/4"

(18 mm

3.30"

(24 mm

3.15"

(24 mm

1.60"

(24 mm

2.20"

(24 mm

2.75"

(24 mm

4.00"

(24 mm

4.00"

3/4"

(18 mm

3.50"

1/2"

(12 mm

1.00"

3/8"

25 mm)

(9 mm

69 mm)

83 mm)

79 mm)

41 mm)

55 mm)

69 mm)

101 mm)

88 mm)

Template Fields Sample

1 SYMBOL? 2 TEXT1? 3 TEXT2 ? 4 BAR CODE?

1 TEXT1 ? 2 TEXT2? 3 BAR CODE?

1 TEXT? 2 BAR CODE?

1 TEXT1 ? 2 TEXT2? 3 TEXT3 ? 4 TEXT4? 5 TEXT5 ?

1 TEXT1 ? 2 TEXT2? 3 TEXT3 ?

1 SYMBOL? 2 TEXT1? 3 TEXT2 ?

1 NAME? 2 COMPANY?

1 TITLE? 2 SUBTITLE?

1 TEXT1 ? 2 TEXT2?

Press g, then the number key where the template that you wish to use is

assigned. Press n. The first field for the selected template is displayed.

Press u or d to display each field, and then type in the text.

To print a single copy, press p.

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To print multiple copies, several copies while increasing certain characters, or a

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mirror image of the text, press g, then a. (For details, refer to Using special printing functions on page 32.)

Accented characters (page 18), symbols (page 21) and bar codes (page 19) can be

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entered in the template fields. To quit using the template, display the last field, and then press n . The Auto

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Format menu appears. Press u or d until EXIT appears, and then press n .

Printing Labels

Previewing the label layout

The Preview function allows you to see a sample of the layout of the text.

To use the print preview, press g, then p. The length of the current label is

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indicated in the lower-left corner of the display.

To scroll the print preview left or right, press l or r.

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To return to the text, press n or b.

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Feeding tape

Basic Functio ns

To feed out 1" (23 mm) of tape, press f. The message “FEED” is displayed.

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Press f to feed out any leftover printed tape after pressing o to quit printing.

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Printing a label

To print out a label, press p. The message “WORKING”, then “COPIES”

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followed by the number of the label being printed is displayed.

To quit printing, press o to turn off the P-touch.

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Using special printing functions

Various special printing functions are available that enable you to print multiple copies of labels, print several copies while incrementing the values of certain characters, print specific sections of label text, or print label text as a mirror image.

Printing multiple copies of a label

The Repeat Printing function allows you to print up to 99 copies of the same text.

ABC

Press g, then a.

ABC

Press l or r until COPIES is displayed.

Press u or d until the desired number of copies

is displayed (or use the number keys to type in the desired setting).

Press n (or p). START appears in the Print Option menu.

Press n (or p) to begin printing the specified number of copies. The

number of each copy is displayed while it is being printed.

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If the Cut function is set to 1 or 3, the message “CUT TAPE TO CONTINUE” appears after each label is printed. Press the tape cutter button to cut off the label and continue printing.

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Be sure to cut the tape within 5 minutes from the time that the message appears.

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For the different options available for cutting the tape, refer to Selecting how tape is fed and cut on page 38.

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To specify settings for additional Print Option functions, instead of continuing with

, press u or d until CONTINUE is displayed in the Print Option

step menu, and then press n.

ABC

Printing multiple copies with incremental characters

The Numbering function can be used to print several copies of the same text while incrementing the values of certain characters (letters, numbers or bar code data) after each label is printed. This type of automatic incrementation is very useful when printing serial number labels, production control labels or other labels requiring ascending codes.

Press g, then a.

2A-C16

ABC

2A-C15

2A-C14

Press l or r until NUMBER is displayed.

Press u or d until the desired number of copies is displayed (or use the

number keys to type in the desired setting). Press n. The message “START?” appears. (To specify only the character at

the cursor’s current position as the numbering field, press p, and then skip to step

Press u, d, l or r until the first character that you wish to include in

the numbering field is flashing. Press n. The message “END?” appears.

Press u, d, l or r until the last character that you wish to include in

the numbering field is flashing. Press n. START appears in the Print Option menu.

Press n (or p) to begin printing the specified number of labels. The

number of each copy is displayed while it is being printed.

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If the Cut function is set to 1 or 3, the message “CUT TAPE TO CONTINUE” appears after each label is printed. Press the tape cutter button to cut off the label and continue printing.

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Be sure to cut the tape within 5 minutes from the time that the message appears.

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For the different options available for cutting the tape, refer to Selecting how tape is fed and cut on page 38.

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Letters and numbers increase as shown below.

Î1Î

ÎBÎ

ÎbÎ

ÎA1Î

...9Î0 ...ZÎA ...zÎa ...A9ÎB0Î...

Î Î Î

... ... ...

Spaces (shown as underlines “_” in the examples below) can be used to adjust the space between characters or to control the number of digits that are printed.

ÎAAÎ

Î10Î

1_9

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Only one numbering field can be selected from any text.

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A numbering field must be located entirely within one line of text of a single block.

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A maximum of five characters can be selected for the numbering field.

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If you include a non-alphanumeric character such as a symbol in the numbering field,

...ZZÎAAÎ... ...99Î00Î...

2_0Î...9_9Î0_0Î...

only the letters and numbers in the numbering field will be increased when the labels are printed, or just one label will be printed if the field only contains a nonalphanumeric character.

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To specify settings for additional Print Option functions, instead of continuing with

, press u or d until CONTINUE is displayed in the Print Option

step menu, and then press n.

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If a bar code is selected as the numbering field in step 5, skip steps 6 and 7,

and continue with step

Printing a range of text blocks

The Block Printing function enables you to select the range of text blocks to print.

Press g, then a.

Press l or r until the first number in the range

displayed below BLOCK NO. is flashing. Press u or d until the desired block number is

displayed (or use the number keys to type in the desired setting). Press r so that the second number in the range displayed below BLOCK NO.

is flashing. Press u or d until the desired block number is displayed (or use the

number keys to type in the desired setting). Press n (or p). START appears in the Print Option menu.

Press n (or p) to begin printing the specified number of labels. The

number of each copy is displayed while it is being printed.

NOP QR

ST UVWX

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To specify settings for additional Print Option functions, instead of continuing with

, press u or d until CONTINUE is displayed in the Print Option

step menu, and then press n.

Printing mirrored labels

This function prints your label so that the text can be read from the adhesive side of the tape. If mirror-printed labels are attached to glass or some other transparent material, they can be read correctly from the opposite side.

Press g, then a.

Press l or r until MIRROR is displayed.

ABC ABC

OFF

Press u or d until ON is displayed.

Press n (or p). START appears in the Print Option menu.

Press n (or p) to begin printing the specified number of labels. The

number of each copy is displayed while it is being printed.

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When using the Mirror Printing function, the text should be printed on clear tape.

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To specify settings for additional Print Option functions, instead of continuing with

, press u or d until CONTINUE is displayed in the Print Option

step menu, and then press n.

Combining special printing functions

Many of the special printing functions can be combined, depending on various conditions, such as which Label Type mode is selected or whether a template is being used. For example, by combining the operations for the Repeat Printing function and the Numbering function to print two copies of a label with “1” selected as the numbering field and three increments, the labels shown above will be printed.

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For details on the various special printing functions, refer to the corresponding section above.

A-1

A-2

A-3

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Storing and Recalling Files

Frequently used label text along with its formatting can be stored in the memory and easily recalled so that it can be edited and quickly printed. When each text file is stored, it is given a number to make recalling it easier. Up to 10 text files or approximately 2,000 characters can be stored in the memory.

Since a copy of the stored text file is recalled when the Recall function is used, the text can be edited or printed without changing the originally stored file. When a file is no longer needed or more space is necessary, the Clear function can be used to delete text files.

Storing label text

Press m.

Press u or d until STORE is displayed.

Press n.

Press u or d until the file number where you wish to store the text is

displayed. Press n.

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If the maximum number of characters has already been stored, the error message “MEMORY FULL!” appears in the display. If this occurs, an existing text file must be deleted before the new one can be stored.

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If a file is already stored under the selected file number, the message “OVERWRITE?” appears in the display. To overwrite the stored file with the new one, press n. To go back and choose another file number without overwriting the text file, press b, and then select a different file number.

Recalling text that has been stored

Press m.

Press u or d until RECALL is displayed.

Press n.

Press u or d until the file number containing the text that you wish to

recall is displayed. Press n. Any text previously entered in the display is erased and the text

stored under the selected file number is recalled into the display.

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To view other parts of the selected text file, press l or r.

Deleting text that has been stored

Press m.

Press u or d until CLEAR is displayed.

Press n.

Press u or d until the file number containing the text that you wish to

delete is displayed.

Select the file(s) to be deleted.

• To delete a single file, skip to step

• To select multiple files, press e. The current file number is highlighted.

Continue selecting text files by repeating step files that you wish to delete are selected.

• To delete all files, press g, then e.

, then pressing e until all

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Press n. The message “OK TO CLEAR?” (or “CLEAR ALL?” if all files

were selected) appears. Press n. The text stored in the selected files is deleted.

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If you do not wish to delete the selected text file(s), press b instead of n in

step

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To view other parts of the selected text file, press l or r.

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To remove a text file from those that are to be deleted, display the text file, and then press e so that the file number is no longer highlighted.

Machine Adjustments

Various functions are available for changing and adjusting the operation of the P-touch.

Selecting how tape is fed and cut

The Cut function enables you to specify how the tape is fed out after it is printed. The settings of the Cut function consist of combinations of two different cut methods: cut-pause (where the machine stops printing so the label can be cut) and chain printing (where the last copy is not fed out to be cut, reducing the amount of tape that is wasted).

Chain printing is an economical function designed to help eliminate “wasted tape” at the beginning of labels. Without chain printing, the excess from the previous printing

session is cut before the first label in the current session is printed. However, if a setting using chain printing is selected, the last label in the previous session remains in the machine (is not fed out), so that the next label can be printed without wasting tape. When the last label is printed, press f to feed the chain of labels, and then press the tape cutter button to cut it.

The following settings are available: (The default setting is 1.)

(cut-pause: no chain printing)

(no cut-pause; no chain printing)

Press g, then Z.

Press l or r until CUT is displayed.

Press u or d until the desired setting is displayed, and then press n.

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After printing with the Cut function set to 3 or 4, press f to feed the tape, and then press the tape cutter button to cut it.

(cut-pause; chain printing)

(no cut-pause; chain printing)

Adjusting the display contrast

The display can be made lighter or darker by selecting a setting between -2 and +2. (The default setting is 0.) Select a higher value to increase the contrast (make the display darker). Select a lower value to decrease the contrast (make the display lighter).

Press g, then Z.

Press l or r until CONTRAST is displayed.

Press u or d until the desired setting is displayed, and then press n.

Setting the Auto Reduction function

With the Auto Reduction function, you can select whether the text width (TEXT WIDTH) or the text size (TEXT SIZE) will be reduced if text that is set to the AUTO Size setting is too large for the specified label length. (The default setting is TEXT SIZE.)

Press g, then Z.

Press l or r until AUTO REDUCTION is displayed.

Press u or d until the desired setting is displayed, and then press n.

If TEXT SIZE is selected and more text is added, the character size is reduced so the text fits within the specified label length.

If TEXT WIDTH is selected and more text is added, the character width is reduced so the text fits within the specified label length. However, after the character width is reduced to MINIMUM, the character size will be reduced so the text fits within the specified label length.

Calibrating the label length

If the length of the printed label does not correspond to the length specified with the Length function, the printed label length can be recalibrated with the Length Adjust function by selecting a setting between -1 and +3. (The default setting is 0.)

Press g, then Z.

Press l or r until LENGTH ADJUST is displayed.

Press u or d until the desired setting is displayed, and then press n.

Machine Adjustments

Specifying if the PERSONAL symbol category is continually updated

You can specify whether symbols continue to be added to the (with the older symbols deleted) when the category becomes full ( added after the

1 2 3

PERSONAL

Press g, then Z. Press l or r until SYMBOL SAVE is displayed. Press u or d until the desired setting is displayed, and then press n.

symbol category becomes full (

PERSONAL

). (The default setting is ON.)

OFF

symbol category

) or symbols are no longer

Changing the units of measure

The units used for displaying measurements can be set to millimeters (mm) or inches (inch). (The default setting is inch.)

Press g, then Z.

Press l or r until UNITS is displayed.

Press u or d until the desired setting is displayed, and then press n.

Changing the language

The language of the menus, settings and messages can be changed by selecting ENGLISH or FRANÇAIS. (The default setting is ENGLISH.)

Press g, then Z.

Press l or r until LANGUAGE is displayed.

Press u or d until the desired setting is displayed, and then press n.

Displaying version information

This function can be used to display the version information for the P-touch software and built-in symbol set.

Press g, then Z.

Press l or r until VERSION INFO is displayed.

Press u or d until the desired version information is displayed.

Press n to exit Setup mode.

Using P-touch With a Computer

(for PT-1650 only)

This P-touch is equipped with a USB port, allowing you to connect it to a computer running Microsoft which is installed together with the printer driver, Transfer Manager and Backup Manager.

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P-touch Editor 3.2 is a label-designing software that provides additional illustration and layout features enabling you to design more elaborate label templates and create databases. Once these label templates and databases have been created, they can be downloaded to the P-touch, where they can be used to print labels.

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Transfer Manager is used to download data created on the computer to this portable P-touch, so that it can be used anywhere you go to create labels. The following types of data can be downloaded to the P-touch.

• Label templates created with P-touch Editor allow you to expand the P-touch’s capabilities to create customized labels.

• Databases created with P-touch Editor or in the *.csv format provide you with convenient access to large amounts of data (for example, customer lists and inventory), which can be used to print labels.

• User-defined character images in the *.bmp format can be used to enhance labels with characters that are not available on the P-touch.

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Backup Manager allows you to back up the following types of data from the P-touch onto the computer, and restore this data to the P-touch in case the P-touch data is lost.

• Label templates

• Database

• User-defined character images

• Label files stored in the P-touch memory

Windows®. The enclosed CD-ROM contains P-touch Editor 3.2,

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The P-touch Editor software and the printer driver must be installed before the P-touch is connected to the computer or turned on.

Only use the enclosed USB interface cable to connect the P-touch to the computer.

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A single computer cannot be connected to multiple P-touch machines at the same time.

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Although the P-touch can be connected to the computer through a USB connection, label layouts created in P-touch Editor cannot be printed directly from the application.

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Installing the Software & Printer Driver

The P-touch Editor 3.2 software, provided on the enclosed CD-ROM, includes a variety of more complex functions for printing bar codes and images, enabling you to design just about any label that you can imagine. With this application, the printer driver must also be installed in order for the application to communicate with the P-touch.

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Although the P-touch can be connected to the computer through a USB connection, label layouts created in P-touch Editor cannot be printed directly from the application.

Before installation

Check that your system configuration meets the following requirements.

Computer IBM PC/AT or compatible

Operating system

Processor

Memo ry

Hard disk free space At least 20 MB (100 MB for a full installation)

Monitor 800 x 600 dpi (SVGA)/High Color or higher

USB port Available

CD-ROM drive Avail able

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For installation on Windows® 2000, administrator privileges are required. In addition, transferring data requires power user or administrator privileges. This software cannot be operated in Users groups. In addition, this software is not compatible with the Windows

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With Windows® XP, transferring data and installation is only possible from an account with administrator privileges.

Microsoft® Windows® 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional, XP Professional or XP Home Edition

Pentium 166 MHz or higher (XP Professional and XP Home Edition: Pentium 300 MHz or higher)

At least 64 MB (XP Professional and XP Home Edition: 128 MB or higher)

2000 Server operating system.

Installing the P-touch Editor 3.2 software

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Do not connect the P-touch to the computer until you are instructed to.

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We strongly recommend closing all Windows applications before installing this software.

Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. The InstallShield® Wizard

for installing the P-touch Editor software starts up, and then the “Welcome” dialog box appears.

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If the InstallShield® Wizard does not automatically start up: First, double-click “My Computer” on the desktop, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive containing the CD-ROM. (For Windows menu, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive containing the CD-ROM.) Then, double-click “Setup.exe” to display the dialog box.

Carefully read the contents of the “Welcome” dialog box, and then click “Next ”

to continue. The “User Information” dialog box appears.

Type the necessary information into the appropriate boxes, and then click “Next”.

A dialog box appears, asking for confirmation of the entered information.

Click “Yes” to register the entered information. The “Setup Type” dialog box appears.

Select the installation method, and then click “Next”.

If “Custom” is selected, clicking “Next” will display a dialog box that allows you to select which options to install. After P-touch Editor is installed, a dialog box appears, allowing you to select whether or not to install the printer driver.

XP, click “My Computer” in the Start

Click “Yes”. The first Driver Setup dialog box appears, informing you that the

P-touch printer driver will be installed.

Continue with the procedure in Installing the USB printer driver on page 44.

When installation of P-touch Editor is finished, a dialog box appears, allowing

you to upgrade P-touch Editor 3.2 so that it will be compatible with Access 2000. To upgrade P-touch Editor 3.2 for Access 2000, click “Yes”, and then follow the instructions that appear.

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If a dialog box appears, indicating that the installation is finished and suggesting that the computer be restarted, select the option for restarting the computer, click “Finish” to restart the computer, and then remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.

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To uninstall the P-touch Editor 3.2 software, double-click “Add/Remove Programs” (“Add or Remove Programs” in Windows

XP) in the Control Panel window, and

then follow the instructions that appear.

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Installing the USB printer driver

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Do not connect the P-touch to the computer until you are instructed to do so, otherwise the printer driver may not be installed correctly.

With Windows® 98, 98 SE, Me or 2000:

When the dialog box appears, informing you that the P-touch printer driver will

be installed, click “Next”. A dialog box appears, instructing you to connect the P-touch to the computer.

Connect the P-touch to the computer

using the enclosed USB interface cable, and then hold down g and press

o to turn on the P-touch in Transfer mode. A dialog box appears,

indicating that the printer driver has been installed.

Click “Finish”.

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With Windows

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A message appears, informing you that the printer driver has passed Brother’s own

XP:

compatibility tests and that “Continue Anyway” should be pressed if a warning message appears. Click “OK”

USB interface cable

When the dialog box appears, informing you that the P-touch printer driver will

be installed, click “Next”. A dialog box appears, instructing you to connect the P-touch to the computer.

Connect the P-touch to the computer

USB interface cable

using the enclosed USB interface cable, and then hold down g and press

o to turn on the P-touch in Transfer mode. The first “Found New

Hardware Wizard” dialog box appears.

Select “Install the software

automatically (Recommended)”, and then click “Next”. A dialog box appears, warning that the software has not passed Windows

Click “Continue Anyway” to continue

Logo testing.

with the installation. A “Found New Hardware Wizard” dialog box appears, indicating that the Found New Hardware Wizard has finished installing the printer driver for the P-touch.

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If a “Driver Setup” dialog box appears, indicating that the printer driver has been installed, click “Finish”.

Click “Finish”. A dialog box appears, indicating that the installation is finished.

Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” (or “Yes, restart immediately”

if the printer driver was installed separately), click “Finish” to restart the computer, and then remove the CD-ROM from the computer.

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To uninstall the printer driver, start up the installer on the CD-ROM, click the Driver button in the dialog box that appeared, and then select the desired option and follow the instructions that appear.

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Reading the User’s Guide

The P-touch Editor User’s Guide can be viewed either by inserting the CD-ROM into the drive each time you wish to refer to it or by installing it onto your computer so that it is quickly available at any time. Since the User’s Guide is an HTML document, a browser is needed to read it.

To view the User’s Guide from the CD-ROM:

Start up Windows® Explorer.

Select the CD-ROM drive.

Double-click the Ptouch folder

Double-click the Manual folder

Double-click “Main.htm”.

To view the User’s Guide installed on the hard disk:

Click “Start” in the taskbar to display the Start menu.

Point to “Programs”.

Point to “P-touch Editor 3.2”.

Click “The User’s Guide P-touch Editor 3.2”.

Using P-touch Editor 3.2

P-touch Editor 3.2 makes it easy for anyone to design and print more complex labels for almost any need imaginable.

Notes on creating templates

Since some P-touch Editor 3.2 functions are not available with the P-touch machine, keep the following points in mind when using P-touch Editor 3.2 to create templates.

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Since only the Helsinki font is available on the P-touch machine, the font used to print the text may be different from the font selected for the template in P-touch Editor. In addition, since the size of all text on the P-touch machine is set to AUTO, the text size may automatically be reduced.

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Although character styles can be applied to individual characters with P-touch Editor, styles can only be applied to a line of text with the P-touch machine. In addition, some character styles are not available on the P-touch machine.

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Defferently from P-touch Editor, the P-touch machine cannot print underline or strikeout.

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Only the first 999 lines of a database linked to a template is read by the P-touch machine.

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Only the first line of text typed into a database field is read by the P-touch machine. Therefore, if you wish to print from a database with more than one line of text, create the template and database with separate fields for each line of text.

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Some characters available with P-touch Editor are not available with the P-touch machine.

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Bar codes specified with settings not compatible with the P-touch bar codes settings will not print correctly.

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A template created with P-touch Editor should have a fixed length with a maximum of 39" (1 m).

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The template and database should be created so that no more than approximately 500 characters per label will be printed.

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Fields that extend out of the print area may not print completely.

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A numbering field specified with P-touch Editor will not transfer and is not compatible with the Numbering function on the P-touch machine.

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Backgrounds specified with P-touch Editor are not compatible with the P-touch machine.

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Time and date objects using the “At Printing” setting on P-touch Editor will not be printed.

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The printed label may differ from the image that appears in the Preview area of Transfer Manager.

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If the number or order of fields in a database are changed and only the database (*.csv file) is transferred to update it, the database may not link correctly with the template. In addition, the first line of data in the transferred file must be recognized by the P-touch machine as “field names”, otherwise the database cannot be used to print.

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A P-touch Editor layout that uses the split printing function (enlarging the label and printing it on 2 or more labels) cannot be transferred.

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The length of the label set with P-touch Editor and the label length setting on the P-touch may be slightly different as a result of the P-touch’s computational margin of error.

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Starting up P-touch Editor 3.2

Click “Start” in the taskbar to display the Start menu.

Point to “Programs”.

Point to “P-touch Editor 3.2”.

Click “P-touch Editor 3.2”.

When P-touch Editor is started, the following window is displayed.

Menu bar

Standard toolbar

Property dock

Layout ar ea

Print area

Draw toolbar

Object dock

Status bar

Displaying the Properties

Title bar

Rulers

Cursor

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Although the screens shown in the following explanations are for Windows SE and Me, the operations for Windows

2000 and XP are the same unless

specifically mentioned.

The desired Properties can be displayed by clicking the icon in the property dock.

Page Properties icon

Font Properties icon

Layout Properties icon

Text Properties icon

Database Properties icon

Page Properties ( )

When the P-touch is selected as the printer:

Click this button to hide the Propert ies.

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Entering text

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Although the screens shown in the following explanations are for Windows SE and Me, the operations for Windows

2000 and XP are the same unless

specifically mentioned.

Click (Text button) on the draw toolbar.

Text can be typed in, and the pointer changes from (selection pointer) to (I-beam pointer).

Move the I-beam pointer to the position in the layout area where you wish to type

in text, and then click the left mouse button. The cursor flashes in the layout area to indicate that you can now type in text.

Use the computer keyboard to type in the text.

To create a new line of text, press the keyboard’s Enter key.

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With P-touch Editor 3.2, text is always typed in using the insert mode. The overwrite mode cannot be used to type in text.

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To change the font and text size, click the appropriate icon in the property dock, and then select the desired settings from the Properties that appear.

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For details, refer to Reading the User’s Guide on page 46.

Notes on usage

Bar codes

Keep the following points in mind when using P-touch Editor 3.2 to print bar codes.

• Bar code readers may not be able to read bar codes printed with certain ink colors on certain label tape colors.

• Be sure to test the bar code reader to make sure that it can read printed bar codes in the environment where you plan to use them.

• The bar codes protocols that can be used are limited to those available with the P-touch. Refer to page 19 for a list of the available bar code protocols.

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Databases

Keep the following points in mind when using the database functions of P-touch Editor 3.2.

For general details, refer to the User’s Guide supplied on the P-touch Editor 3.2

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CD-ROM.

• The database function of P-touch Editor 3.2 uses database files that are compatible with Microsoft Access 97. By upgrading P-touch Editor 3.2 using a program available on the CD-ROM, P-touch Editor will become compatible with Access 2000. If P-touch Editor 3.2 has not been updated to Access 2000 during installation, refer to the Readme file located at Ptouch\Editor\Ac2k on the CD-ROM, and start up the program.

• P-touch Editor 3.2 can import files other than .mdb files, such as .csv files. Files saved as .csv files with an application such as Microsoft Excel can be used with P-touch Editor. Refer to the User’s Guide supplied on the P-touch Editor 3.2 CD-ROM for more details.

• Using a function available with Microsoft Access 97, Excel files can be linked to .mdb files. With this function, data changed in Excel is automatically updated with P-touch Editor.

Transferring Data To/From a Computer

A template, database or a user-defined character image (character not available on the P-touch) can be transferred from the computer and assigned to a PF key on the P-touch.

Entering Transfer mode

Hold down g and press o to turn on

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the P-touch in Transfer mode.

To exit Transfer mode, press o to turn off the P-touch.

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Be sure not to turn off the P-touch while data is being set to it, otherwise the data

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will be lost.

Regardless of whether the P-touch is being operated from batteries or the AC

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adapter, the machine will automatically turn off if no key is pressed or no operation is performed for 5 minutes.

Downloading data to the P-touch

Although the P-touch can be connected to the computer through a USB

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connection, label layouts created in P-touch Editor cannot be printed directly from the application.

Make sure that the P-touch is in Transfer mode. (For more details, refer to

Entering Transfer mode on page 50.)

• For downloading a template or database to the P-touch, start P-touch Editor

3.2. and open the template (and database) file.

• Click [Transfer Template] command on the [File] menu to convert the layout file to a P-touch template format and start up Transfer Manager.

For a user-defined character image,

point to “Programs” on the Start menu, point to “P-touch Editor 3.2”, and then click “Transfer Manager”.

From the File List, select the data that

you wish to transfer.

If the desired data is not listed in the File List, click “Modify Folder”. In the “Browse

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For Folder” dialog box that appears, select the folder containing the desired data, and then click “OK”.

For each template or a user-defined character image that you want transferred,

click “Change PF Key Mapping”, and then select the PF key where you wish to assign the data.

Click “Start” to begin transferring the data. A dialog box appears, indicating that

the data is being transferred.

When the message “The transfer was completed successfully.” appears, click

“OK”. On the P-touch, press o to exit Transfer mode and turn off the P-touch.

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The P-touch can only contain one database at a time. However, the database can be

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replaced or updated. When data is downloaded to a PF key, it replaces the preset template initially

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available on the P-touch. To restore the initial templates, use Transfer Manager to download the *. pd3. files from the folder located at \etc\Transfer in the P-touch Editor folder. Only one character image or template can be assigned to a PF key. If a character

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image or template is already assigned to a PF key, the previous data is erased when a different character image or template is transferred. Only the files that are selected will be transferred. To transfer more than one file at

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the same time, hold down the keyboard’s Ctrl key, and then click the name of each file that you wish to transfer. To stop transferring the data, click “Cancel” in the dialog box that appears during

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transfer.

Adding a user-defined character image to the text

If a user-defined character image (a bitmap character not usually available on the P-touch) is assigned to a PF key, that character can be added to any label that you create on the P-touch.

Press g, then the applicable PF key.

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The character is added to the text at the cursor’s position.

Only a monochrome bitmap (*.bmp) file can be transferred to the P-touch.

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A high-resolution file can be cut from a file with the specifications described above.

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The downloaded image is automatically resized to the width of the tape being used.

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Using template data

A label layout created with P-touch Editor (*.lbl file) can be downloaded to the P-touch, where it can be used as a template for printing labels. The templates can be printed using text either from a database or text directly typed in.

When a database (*.mdb file created with P-touch Editor 3.2 or *.csv file) is downloaded to the P-touch, data from selected records can be added to labels either using a template linked to the database or using a new template. In addition, the database data can be searched to find specific records.

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The P-touch can only contain one database at a time. However, the database can be replaced or updated.

Using a template not linked to a database

Using a template not linked to a database is the same as using any of the preset Auto Format templates. For details on using Auto Format templates, refer to Using the pre- formatted Auto Format templates on page 30.

Using a template linked to a database

A single record or a range of records in the database linked to the template can be printed.

Press g, then the PF key where the template that you wish to use is assigned.

Press n. The database data is displayed.

To select a single database record to be printed in the template:

Press u or d to highlight the

desired record, and then press n.

To edit any text in the record, press

u or d to display the text, and then type in the new text.

Press p.

To select a range of database records to be printed in the template:

Press u or d to highlight a record, and then press n.

NO.:[Part Nam]

AC adapter

Press g, then a. The message “CLEAR TEXT & PRINT DATABASE?”

appears. Press n.

Press l or r until RECORD NO. is displayed, and then specify the desired

range of records. Press n (or p). START appears in the Print Option menu.

Press n (or p) to begin printing the labels using the specified range of

records.

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If the Cut function is set to 1 or 3, the message “CUT TAPE TO CONTINUE” appears after each label is printed. Press the tape cutter button to cut off the label and continue printing.

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Be sure to cut the tape within 5 minutes from the time that the message appears.

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For the different options available for cutting the tape, refer to Selecting how tape is fed and cut on page 38.

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To search for a specific record while the database data is displayed (in step 2 above), refer to Searching the database on page 56.

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To view other fields in the record selected in step 3, press l or r.

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When editing data as described in step 4 of the procedure for printing a single database record, the database remains unchanged. When printing a range of database records, the text cannot be edited.

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To specify settings for additional Print Option functions, instead of continuing with

, press u or d until CONTINUE is displayed in the Print Option

step menu, and then press n. (Refer to Printing multiple copies of a label on page 32 and Printing mirrored labels on page 34.)

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To quit using the template, display the last field, and then press n . The template menu appears. Press u or d until EXIT appears, and then press n .

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While trying to print a large amount of data at one time, some outputted labels may be blank. For example, when printing 50 records, the maximum number of characters that can be printed at one time is limited to approximately 200.

Using downloaded database data

Either an *.mdb database, created with P-touch Editor 3.2, or a database converted to a *.csv file can be transferred to the P-touch. The database data can be used either with a template or added to a label created on the P-touch without using a template.

Adding database data to a label

Move the cursor to place in the text where you wish to add the database data.

Press g , then i.

Press u or d until the record containing the desired data is flashing.

Press l or r until the desired data is flashing.

Press n. The selected data is added to the label text.

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To search for a specific record, refer to Searching the database on page 56.

Using database data in a Label Type mode

This function enables you to select the range of database fields to print.

Press a, and then select the Label Type mode as described in chapter 2.

Press g, then a. The message “CLEAR TEXT & PRINT DATABASE?”

appears. Press n.

Press l or r until RECORD NO. is displayed, and then specify the desired

range of records. Press l or r until FIELD NO. is displayed, and then specify the desired

range of record fields. Press n (or p). START appears in the Print Option menu.

Press n (or p) to begin printing the labels using the specified range of

records.

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If label text has been typed in, you will be asked to choose either TEXT PRINT or DATA PRINT when g, then a is pressed. At this time, select DATA PRINT. If TEXT PRINT is selected, the special printing functions for printing

multiple copies of labels (refer to page 32), printing multiple copies with incremental characters (refer to page 32), printing a range of text blocks (refer to page 34), or printing the label text as a mirror image (refer to page 34) are available.

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To specify settings for additional Print Option functions, instead of continuing with

, press u or d until CONTINUE is displayed in the Print Option

step menu, and then press n. (Refer to Printing multiple copies of a label on page 32 and Printing mirrored labels on page 34.)

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Searching the database

While selecting a database record to be used in a template or while selecting a database record whose data is to be added to a label, the database can be searched for records containing specific characters or records with a specific number.

To search the database for a record containing specific characters:

Press g and e until the search

screen is displayed.

Type in the characters that you wish to

search for. Press n. The first record after the currently selected one that contains the

entered characters appears.

To display a record with a specific number:

Press g and e until the jump

screen is displayed. Press u or d until the desired

record number is displayed, or use the number keys to type in the desired number.

Press n. The record with the specified record number appears.

SEARCH CHARA. [ ]

JUMP RECORD NO.

Backing up/restoring P-touch data

Backup Manager, which was installed with P-touch Editor 3.2, enables you to save the following types of data from the P-touch onto the computer as a backup in case the P-touch data is lost. In addition, the data backed up onto the computer can be restored onto the P-touch

• Label templates

• Database

• User-defined character images

• Label files stored in the P-touch memory

Make sure that the P-touch is in Transfer mode. (For more details, refer to

Entering Transfer mode on page 50.)

On the Start menu, point to “Programs”,

point to “P-touch Editor 3.2”, and then click “Backup Manager”.

To back up P-touch data onto the

computer, click the Printer and then click “Update List”. To restore P-touch data backed up on the computer, click the PC tab.

From the File List, select the data that you wish to back up or restore.

Click “Start”. A dialog box appears, indicating that the data is being transferred.

When the message “The transfer was completed successfully.” appears, click

“OK”.

→ PC tab,

→ Printer

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Only the selected data will be backed up or restored. To select more than one file, hold down the keyboard’s Ctrl key, and then click the names of the desired files.

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To select all data, click “Select All”.

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To stop transferring the data, click “Cancel” in the dialog box that appears during transfer.

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To restore data to a different PF key, click “Change PF Key Mapping” on the PC → Printer tab, and then select the PF key where you wish to assign the data.

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Only one character image or template can be restored to a PF key. If a character image or template is already assigned to a PF key, the previous data is erased when a different character image or template is transferred.

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Appendix

Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

The display stays blank after you

have turned on the machine.

The machine does not print or the

printed characters are blurred.

The text files that you stored in

the memory are no longer there.

The printed characters are not

formed properly.

A blank horizontal line appears

through the printed label.

Striped tape appears.

The P-touch has “locked up” (i.e.,

nothing happens when a key is pressed).

• Check that the AC adapter (model AD-60) is connected correctly.

• If you are using batteries, check that they are correctly inserted.

• If the batteries are low, replace them with new ones.

• Check that the back cover has been properly attached.

• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it with a new one.

• If the batteries are low, replace them with new ones.

• If you are using batteries, they may have a low charge. Try using the AC adapter or replace the batteries with new ones.

• Clean the print head as explained on Cleaning the print head, rollers and tape cutter on page 8.

• You have reached the end of the tape. Replace the tape cassette with a new one.

• Turn off the P-touch, and then while holding down g and R, turn the machine back on. The machine will restore, but the text and formats shown in the display and all text files stored in the memory are erased.

Error Message List

Error Message Caus e Solution

• Cancel the Numbering

• Limit the number of text

• Limit the number of lines in

• Adjust the number of lines

• Limit the number of text

• Type in some text before

• Delete some existing text

• Change the tape cassette

• Replace the batteries with

• If rechargeable batteries are

1 BLOCK LIMIT!

7 LINE LIMIT!

50 LINE LIMIT

REACHED!

BUFFER EMPTY!

BUFFER FULL!

CASSETTE

CHANGED!

CHECK

BATTERIES!

• This message appears if you try to use the Numbering function when multiple blocks of text have been entered with the PANEL Label Type mode selected.

• This message appears if 7 lines have already been entered in a text block when you press

• This message appears if you delete , causing the number of lines in a block to exceed the 7-line limit.

• This message appears if 50 text blocks have already been entered when you press

g, then n.

• This message appears if no text has been typed in when you try to print or Preview function.

• This message appears if you try to add a character, a space, a new line, a new block, a symbol, an accented character or a bar code after the maximum numbe r of characters has already been entered.

• This message appears if the tape cassette was changed while the P-touch paused for the tape to be cut.

• This message appears if a combination of new and used batteries, a combination of batteries of different types (alkaline, Ni-Cd and NiMH), manufacturers or models, or a combination of recharged and uncharged batteries have been installed.

function.

blocks to 1.

a text block to 7.

so that the block will not have more than 7 lines.

blocks to 50.

trying to perform any of these operations.

before trying to add any more.

back again.

six new AA batteries of the same type.

installed, recharge all batteries.

Appendix

Error Message Caus e Solution

CHECK SETTING IN LABEL TYPE MODE!

On 3/4" (18 mm) tape:

CHECK THE NUMBER

OF LINES! 5 MAX

On 1/2" (12 mm) tape:

CHECK THE NUMBER

OF LINES! 3 MAX

On 3/3" (9 mm) and 1/4" (6

mm) tape:

• This message appears if you try to change the settings for the Length function or Frame function after a Label Type mode with a preset label length or frame has already been selected.

• This message appears if you try to print or use the Preview function when the number of lines in the text is greater than the maximum possible for the installed tape.

• Select a different Label Type mode.

• Reduce the number of lines or install a wider tape.

CHECK THE NUMBER

OF LINES! 2 MAX

• Select less than 1000 copies.

• Release the tape cutter button. If press printed tape.

• If the problem cannot be corrected, contact your service representative.

• Change the Label Type mode or use a tall userdefined character image.

• Input the correct number of digit s or change the bar code protocol.

CHOOSE COPIES

LESS THAN 1000!

CUTTER ERROR!

IMAGE CHARACTER

SIZE ERROR!

(for PT-1650 only)

INPUT WHOLE

CODE!

• This message appears if more than 1000 copies were selected with the Print Option functions.

• Note the number of copies plus the number of sequential labels cannot exceed 1000.

• This message appears if the tape cutter button was pressed in when pressed or the tape was being fed.

• This message appears if a wide user-defined character image is entered when the Vertical Label Type mode is selected.

• This message appears if the required number of digits is not entered in the bar code data.

p was

p was pressed,

f to feed out any

Error Message Caus e Solution

INPUT ABCD AT

BEGIN & END!

INSERT 1" TAPE

INSERT 24mm TAPE

INSERT 3/4" TAPE

INSERT 18mm TAPE

INSERT 1/2" TAPE

INSERT 12mm TAPE

INSERT 3/8" TAPE

INSERT 9mm TAPE

INSERT 1/4" TAPE

INSERT 6mm TAPE

LENGTH LIMIT!

MEMORY FULL!

• This message appears if a letter between A and D has not been entered at the beginning and end of the bar code data when the

CODABAR

protocol is selected.

• This message appears if a 1" (24-mm)-wide tape cassette is not installed when printing an Auto Format template created for 1" (24-mm)-wide tape.

• This message appears if a 3/4" (18-mm)-wide tape cassette is not installed when printing an Auto Format template created for 3/4" (18-mm)-wide tape.

• This message appears if a 1/2" (12-mm)-wide tape cassette is not installed when printing an Auto Format template created for 1/2" (12-mm)-wide tape.

• This message appears if a 3/8" (9-mm)-wide tape cassette is not installed when printing an Auto Format template created for 3/8" (9-mm)-wide tape.

• This message appears if a 1/4" (6-mm)-wide tape cassette is not installed when printing an Auto Format template created for 1/4" (6-mm)-wide tape.

• This message appears if you try to print or use the Preview function when the length of the text is greater than the 3' 1/3" (1 m) limit.

• This message appears if you try to store a text file after approximately 2000 characters have already been stored in the memory.

• Enter a letter between A and D at the beginning and end of the bar code data.

• Install a 1" (24-mm)-wide tape cassette.

• Install a 3/4" (18-mm)-wide tape cassette.

• Install a 1/2" (12-mm)-wide tape cassette.

• Install a 3/8" (9-mm)-wide tape cassette.

• Install a 1/4" (6-mm)-wide tape cassette.

• Delete some of the text.

• Delete an unwanted file to make space for the new one.

Appendix

Error Message Caus e Solution

MIN 4 DIGITS!

NO FILES!

NO DATABASE OR

INCORRECT FORMAT

(for PT-1650 only)

NO TAPE!

RECORD NOT

FOUND!

(for PT-1650 only)

TEXT TOO HIGH!

XX BLOCK

TEXT TOO LONG!

XX BLOCK

VALUE OUT OF

RANGE!

• This message appears if less than the minimum four digits are entered as the bar code data.

• This message appears if no files are stored in the memory when you try to recall or delete one.

• This message appears if no database has been downloaded to the P-touch when you press

• This message appears if no tape cassette is installed when you try to feed the tape, print or use the Preview function.

• This message appears when the specified text or record number cannot be found in the database.

• This message appears if the size of the text is larger than the width of the installed tape.

• This message appears if the length of the text is longer than the label length that has been set with the Length function.

• This message appears if you try to print a label that is longer than the specified block length.

• This message appears if the value entered while setting the

Margin, Length

Block Length

within the allowable range.

• This message appears if the specified characters cannot be found in the database.

• This message appears if the values for the blocks, records or fields to be printed is not within the allowable range.

, then

, and

function is not

• Enter a minimum of four digits before pressing

• Store a text file before trying to recall or delete one.

• Download a database.

• Install a tape cassette and try again.

• Try searching for different text or a different record number.

• Reduce the size of the characters, install a tape with a greater width, or select the

AUTO

•Press longer label length.

• Select a longer block length.

• Type in a value that is within the allowable range.

text size setting.

A, and then select a

Machine Specifications

Hardware

Power supply: Six AA alkaline batteries or

Input device: Keyboard (56 keys) LCD: 48

Print tape: TZ tape is available in the following five widths:

Print head: 18.1 mm (height)/180 dpi (resolution) Tape cutter: Manual cutter Dimensions: With tape cutter button: 5 1/4" (W)

Weight: 1.36 lb. (615 g)

Six AA rechargeable batteries or AC adapter (model AD-60)

132 dots

+ Caps and other indicators

1/4" (6 mm) 3/8" (9 mm) 1/2" (12 mm) 3/4" (18 mm) 1" (24 mm)

(133 mm (W) × 239 mm (D) × 87 mm (H)) Without tape cutter button: 4 1/2" (W) × 9 7/16" (D) × 3 7/16" (H) (116 mm (W)

239 mm (D) × 87 mm (H))

× 9 7/16" (D) × 3 7/16" (H)

Appendix

Software

Character fonts:

Character sizes:

Character styles:

Buffer size: Maximum 512 characters

Memory size: Approximately 2000 characters

1 built-in font (Helsinki)

AUTO plus 7 point sizes (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9 and 12 mm (6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36 and 48 points))

Normal, Bold, Outline, Italic, Italic + Bold, and Italic + Outline

Maximum 7 lines Maximum 50 blocks

Accessories

(For USA Only)

The following supplies and accessories are available for your P-touch machine and can be ordered directly from Brother should your retailer not stock them.

StockNo. Description Price

Extra Strength Adh esive Tapes:

Super Adhesive Strength: laminated tapes with twice the adhesive strength ideal for textured surfaces and harsh environments

TZ-S111 Black on Clear 1/4" (6mm) $15.99 TZ-S121 Black on Clear 3/8" (9mm) $17.99 TZ-S131 Black on Clear 1/2" (12mm) $18.99 TZ-S135 White on Clear 1/2" (12mm) $18.99 TZ-S141 Black on Clear 3/4" (18mm) $21.99 TZ-S145 White on Clear 3/4" (18mm) $21.99 TZ-S151 Black on Clear 1" (24mm) $25.99 TZ-S155 White on Clear 1" (24mm) $25.99 TZ-S211 Black on White 1/4" (6mm) $15.99 TZ-S221 Black on White 3/8" (9mm) $17.99 TZ-S231 Black on White 1/2" (12mm) $18.99 TZ-S241 Black on White 3/4" (18mm) $21.99 TZ-S251 Black on White 1" (24mm) $25.99 TZ-S611 Black on Yellow 1/4" (6mm) $15.99 TZ-S621 Black on Yellow 3/8" (9mm) $17.99 TZ-S631 Black on Yellow 1/2" (12mm) $18.99 TZ-S641 Black on Yellow 3/4" (18mm) $21.99 TZ-S651 Black on Yellow 1" (24mm) $25.99 TZ-S941 Black on Matte Silver 3/4" (18mm) $25.99 TZ-S951 Black on Matte Silver 1" (24mm) $27.99

Flexible ID Tapes:

Special Adhesive for Ben ding, Wrapping & Flagging

TZ-FX231 Black on White 1/2" (12mm) $18.99 TZ-FX241 Black on White 3/4" (18mm) $21.99 TZ-FX251 Black on White 1" (24mm) $25.99

Tamper Evident Tapes:

Security Pattern Appears If Removed

TZ-SE4 3/4" (18mm) Black on White Security (tamper-evident)

Fabric Iron-On Tapes:

TZ-FA3 1/2" (12mm) Navy Blue on White Fabric Iron-on Tape-9.8ft. tape

Print Head Cleaning Cassette:

TZ-CL4 3/4" (18mm) Print head cassette- approx. 100uses $20.99

Tape - leaves a checkerboard pattern when removed

length

$29.99

$24.99

Standard Laminated Tapes (cont.)

StockNo. Description Price

1" (24mm)-wide laminated tapes

TZ-151 Black on Clear $22.99 TZ-251 Black on White $23.99 TZ-252 Red on White $23.99 TZ-354 Gold on Black $26.99 TZ-355 White on Black $26.99 TZ-451 Black on Red $23.99 TZ-651 Black on Yellow $23.99 TZ-B51 Black on Fluorescent Orange - 16.4ft. tape length $28.99

3/4" (18mm)-wide laminated tapes

TZ-141 Black on Clear $18.99 TZ-145 White on Clear $20.99 TZ-241 Black on White $20.99 TZ-242 Red on White $20.99 TZ-243 Blue on White $20.99 TZ-344 Gold on Black $23.99 TZ-345 White on Black $23.99 TZ-441 Black on Red $20.99 TZ-541 Black on Blue $20.99 TZ-545 White on Blue $23.99 TZ-641 Black on Yellow $20.99 TZ-741 Black on Green $20.99 TZ-B41 Black on Fluorescent Orange - 16.4ft. tape length $24.99 TZ-M41 Black on Clear Matte Finish $20.99 TZ-WB41 Black on Bugs Bunny Pattern $23.99 TZ-WS41 Black on Sylvester & Tweety Pattern $23.99 TZ-WT41 Black on Tazmanian Devil Pattern $23.99

1/2" (12mm)-wide laminated tapes

TZ-131 Black on Clear $16.99 TZ-135 White on Clear $17.99 TZ-231 Black on White $17.99 TZ-232 Red on White $17.99 TZ-334 Gold on Black $20.99 TZ-335 White on Black $20.99 TZ-631 Black on Yellow $17.99

3/8" (9mm)-wide laminated tapes

TZ-121 Black on Clear $14.99 TZ-221 Black on White $16.99 TZ-325 White on Black $18.99 TZ-421 Black on Red $16.99

1/4" (6mm)-wide laminated tapes

TZ-111 Black on Clear $12.99 TZ-211 Black on White $14.99 TZ-315 White on Black $17.99

Appendix

*all tapes are 26.2' long unless otherwise noted

StockNo. Description Price

Options

XXXXX Carrying Case XXXX

There are 4 easy ways

to order

directly from Brother.

1. Call us Toll Free

2. Visit us on line at www.brothermall.com and use a major credit card.

3. Complete the order form (on the reverse side) and fax it to us 1-800-947-1445

4. Complete the order form (on the reverse side) and mail it to us directed.

If you haven’t already returned your machine warranty card, take a few

at 1-888-879-3232 and use a major credit card.

minutes to register at www.registermybrother.com

Index

AC adapter ...................................... 9

Accent function............................. 18

alignment ...................................... 29

arrow keys....................... 2, 3, 15, 16

Auto Format function .................... 30

Auto Format keys ............................ 2

Auto Reduction function ............... 39

backspace key................. 2, 3, 15, 18

Backup Manager ........................... 57

bar code

special characters ...................... 20

Bar Code function ......................... 19

batteries .......................................... 5

block number.............................. 2, 3

block range ................................... 34

bold text style ................................ 28

indicator .................................. 2, 3

cancelling ..................................... 15

Caps indicator ............................. 2, 3

Caps mode .................................... 16

center text alignment ..................... 29

indicator .................................. 2, 3

chain printing................................ 38

character

size............................................ 26

style........................................... 28

width ......................................... 27

choosing ....................................... 15

default setting ............................ 15

cleaning

print head .................................... 8

rollers .......................................... 8

tape cutter ................................... 8

Clear function ............................... 18

Code indicator ............................ 2, 3

confirming..................................... 15

Contrast function ........................... 38

copies ........................................... 32

cursor ............................................ 16

Cut function .................................. 38

cut-pause ...................................... 38

database record range ................... 53

databases ................................ 53, 54

Label Type mode....................... 55

searching................................... 56

default setting................................ 15

deleting

memory files.............................. 37

text ............................................ 18

display ............................................ 2

contrast ..................................... 38

error messages............................... 59

Extra Strength Adhesive Tape .......... 7

Feed key................................ 2, 3, 31

Flag mode ..................................... 12

Flexible ID Tape.............................. 7

Format key ........................ 26, 27, 28

formatting.......................... 26, 27, 28

Frame function .............................. 25

frame indicator............................ 2, 3

global format key ........................ 2, 3

global formatting

character size ............................ 26

character style ........................... 28

character width ......................... 27

indicators ........................................ 2

block number .......................... 2, 3

bold text style .......................... 2, 3

Caps ........................................ 2, 3

center text alignment ............... 2, 3

Code ....................................... 2, 3

frame ....................................... 2, 3

Insert ....................................... 2, 3

italic text style ......................... 2, 3

justified text alignment ............ 2, 3

Label Type setting.................... 2, 3

left text alignment.................... 2, 3

length ...................................... 2, 3

low battery .............................. 2, 3

outline text style ...................... 2, 3

right text alignment.................. 2, 3

Shift ......................................... 2, 3

size.......................................... 2, 3

width ....................................... 2, 3

Insert indicator ............................ 2, 3

Insert key....................................... 17

installing

printer driver ............................. 44

P-touch Editor............................ 42

italic text style ............................... 28

indicator .................................. 2, 3

justified text alignment .................. 29

indicator .................................. 2, 3

keyboard ......................................... 2

label margins................................. 24

Label Type key ............................ 2, 3

Label Type mode........................... 10

databases................................... 55

Label Type setting indicator......... 2, 3

language ....................................... 40

LCD display .................................... 2

left text alignment.......................... 29

indicator.................................. 2, 3

length adjustment .......................... 39

Length function ............................. 24

length indicator ........................... 2, 3

local formatting

character size ............................ 26

character style ........................... 28

character width ......................... 27

locked up ...................................... 58

low battery indicator ................... 2, 3

lowercase letters............................ 16

Margin function............................. 24

measurements ............................... 40

Memory key .................................. 36

mirror printing ............................... 34

New Block function ...................... 17

Normal mode................................ 10

Numbering function ...................... 32

numbers ........................................ 16

outline text style ............................ 28

indicator.................................. 2, 3

Panel mode ................................... 13

PERSONAL symbol category ......... 23

setup ......................................... 40

PF keys............................................ 3

Port Block mode............................ 13

Port mode ..................................... 13

power key ............................... 2, 3, 9

preview ......................................... 31

print head........................................ 8

Print key ................................ 2, 3, 31

printer driver

installing.................................... 44

printing

database record range ............... 53

text block range ......................... 34

problems ....................................... 58

P-touch Editor

installing.................................... 42

starting ...................................... 47

template .................................... 52

User’s Guide ............................. 46

recalling ........................................ 37

Repeat Printing function ................ 32

restoring ........................................ 57

return key........................ 2, 3, 15, 17

right text alignment ....................... 29

indicator .................................. 2, 3

rollers.............................................. 8

Rotate & Repeat mode................... 11

Rotate mode .................................. 11

cutter........................................... 8

templates

Auto Format .............................. 30

P-touch Editor............................ 52

text

alignment .................................. 29

size............................................ 26

size adjustment.......................... 39

style........................................... 28

width......................................... 27

width adjustment....................... 39

Transfer Manager .......................... 51

Transfer mode ............................... 50

troubleshooting ............................. 58

units .............................................. 40

uppercase letters ........................... 16

USB connection ............................ 44

user-defined character image ........ 52

version .......................................... 40

Vertical mode................................ 10

searching....................................... 56

selecting.................................. 15, 16

default setting ............................ 15

Setup key ...................................... 38

Shift indicator .............................. 2, 3

Shift mode..................................... 16

size ............................................... 26

indicator .................................. 2, 3

Space key................................ 15, 16

storing ........................................... 36

style .............................................. 28

Symbol key ................................... 21

tape

cassettes ...................................... 5

width............................................. 27

indicator.................................. 2, 3

Contact Information

(For USA Only)

Service Center Locations

If you need a local service center, please call 1-800-284-HELP (4357)

to locate the authorized service center closest to you.

Service centers do not provide operational assistance. See “Operational Assistance”.

Note: Be sure to call the Service Center before your visit.

Operational Assistance

For technical and operational assistance you may call Brother Customer Service at:

Voice 1-877-4-PTouch, or Fax 1-901-379-1210

Assistance on the Internet

For product information and downloading the latest drivers: http://www.brother.com

For purchasing accessories and certain Brother products: http://www.brothermall.com

Accessories and Supplies

To order Brother accessories or supplies by Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express,

you may call toll tree 1-888-879-3232, or complete the order form in your user’s guide and

For purchasing accessories on the Internet: http://www.brothermall.com

To order by mail or pay by check, please complete the accessory order form and mail it along

fax both sides of the form to 1-800-947-1445.

with payment to:

Brother International Corporation

Attn: Consumer Accessory Division

P.O. Box 341332

Bartlett, TN 38184-1332

Fax-Back System

Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use Fax-Back System so you can get

instant answers to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products.

This system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use the system to send the

information to any fax machine, not just the one you are calling from.

Please call 1-800-521-2846 and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions on how

to use the system and an index of Fax-Back subjects.

P-TOUCH ACCESSORY ORDER FORM

(For USA Only)

Dear Customer: This order form is provided for your convenience should your retailer not stock the item(s)

needed. To order by mail, send this completed form along with proper payment to the address below OR credit card holders: call toll-free 1-888-879-3232, fax completed order form to 1-800-947-1445, or visit our web site at http://www

.brothermall.com. Please refer to the

Accessories listing in your User’s Guide for stock no. and price.

Stock # Description Quantity Price

To complete the Order Form:

1. Review the reverse side of this form and select the desired items.

2. Complete the form above, indicating the quantity of each item.

3. Total the columns and enter the total on the “Supply/Accessory Subtotal” line.

4. Add the appropriate Sales Tax and Shipping/ Handling Charge.

5. Clearly print your name and address in the space below.

6. Place your order a. Call toll free anytime 1-888-879-3232 b. Order on line at www.brothermall.com c. Fax completed form to 1-800-947-1445 d. Mail completed form along with proper

payment to BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORP. Attn: Consumer Accessory Div. P.O.Box 341332 Bartlett, TN 38184-1332

Name: Address: ( ) Check/Money Order ( ) American Express City: State: Account Number Zip: Expiration Date Daytime Phone #: Signature Daytime Fax #: Email: Your Model Number:

Prices subject to change without notice.All prices quoted in US Dollars.

Supply / Accessory Subtotal: $

AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI residents add applicable sales tax: $

Shipping and Handling Options $ Please choose one:

•Standard Freight:

•Continental U.S. ($5.75) Alaska and Hawaii ($8.75) GU, PR, VI ($15.75)

•2nd Day Air Freight (Continental U.S. only): $8.75

•Overnight Delivery (Continental U.S. only): $14.75

TOTAL DUE $ No C.O.D. orders

Method of Payment (check one)

( ) Visa ( ) Master Card ( ) Discover

Billing Address (if different from shipping address at left)

P-TOUCH ACCESSORY ORDER FORM

(For USA Only)

Dear Customer: This order form is provided for your convenience should your retailer not stock the item(s)

.brothermall.com. Please refer to the

Accessories listing in your User’s Guide for stock no. and price.

Stock # Description Quantity Price

To complete the Order Form:

1. Review the reverse side of this form and select the desired items.

2. Complete the form above, indicating the quantity of each item.

3. Total the columns and enter the total on the “Supply/Accessory Subtotal” line.

4. Add the appropriate Sales Tax and Shipping/ Handling Charge.

5. Clearly print your name and address in the space below.

6. Place your order a. Call toll free anytime 1-888-879-3232 b. Order on line at www.brothermall.com c. Fax completed form to 1-800-947-1445 d. Mail completed form along with proper

payment to BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORP. Attn: Consumer Accessory Div. P.O.Box 341332 Bartlett, TN 38184-1332

Name: Address: ( ) Check/Money Order ( ) American Express City: State: Account Number Zip: Expiration Date Daytime Phone #: Signature Daytime Fax #: Email: Your Model Number:

Prices subject to change without notice.All prices quoted in US Dollars.

Supply / Accessory Subtotal: $

AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI residents add applicable sales tax: $

Shipping and Handling Options $ Please choose one:

•Standard Freight:

•Continental U.S. ($5.75) Alaska and Hawaii ($8.75) GU, PR, VI ($15.75)

•2nd Day Air Freight (Continental U.S. only): $8.75

•Overnight Delivery (Continental U.S. only): $14.75

TOTAL DUE $ No C.O.D. orders

Method of Payment (check one)

( ) Visa ( ) Master Card ( ) Discover

Billing Address (if different from shipping address at left)

GUÍA DE USUARIO

Introducción

Gracias por adquirir esta P-touch. Con ella podrá elegir entre una serie de estilos de caracteres, tamaños y marcos para diseñar prácticas etiquetas personalizadas que responden a cualquier necesidad. Además, seleccionando tipos de etiquetas preformateadas podrá etiquetar, con rapidez y facilidad, paneles de conexiones, cables, conectores y otros componentes. Con esta P-touch puede imprimir etiquetas legibles y duraderas en un instante. Su calidad y rendimiento hacen de ella un aparato muy práctico para usar en planta o en la calle. Aunque es muy sencilla, le sugerimos que antes de empezar a usarla lea esta Guía del usuario con detenimiento, y que la tenga siempre a mano para futuras consultas.

Declaración de cumplimiento con la Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones (FCC) (sólo para EE.UU.)

Parte responsable : Brother International Corporation

declara que el producto Nombre del producto : Impresora de etiquetas P-touch de Brother Número de modelo : PT-1600/1650

cumple la Parte 15 de las Normas FCC. El funcionamiento está sujeto a las dos condiciones siguientes: (1) este dispositivo no puede causar interferencias perjudiciales y (2) este dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia que reciba, incluso interferencias que puedan dar lugar a un funcionamiento no deseado.

Este equipo ha sido probado y se ha determinado que cumple los límites correspondientes a un dispositivo digital de Clase B, conforme a la Parte 15 de las Normas FCC. Dichos límites están diseñados para ofrecer una protección razonable contra interferencias perjudiciales en una instalación residencial. Este equipo genera, usa y puede radiar energía de radiofrecuencia; si no se instala y se usa de acuerdo con las instrucciones, puede causar interferencias perjudiciales a las comunicaciones por radio. Sin embargo, no existe ninguna garantía de que no puedan producirse interferencias en una determinada instalación. En el caso de que este equipo cause interferencias perjudiciales a la recepción de emisiones de radio o televisión, cosa que puede determinar apagando y encendiendo el equipo, el usuario puede intentar corregir dichas interferencias recurriendo a una o más de las medidas siguientes:

- Reorientar o reubicar la antena receptora.

- Aumentar la separación entre el equipo y el receptor.

- Conectar el equipo a una toma de corriente que se encuentre en un circuito distinto de aquél al que está conectado el receptor.

- Consultar al distribuidor o a un técnico de radiotelevisión con experiencia.

- Debe usarse el cable de interfaz incluido a fin de asegurarse de que se cumplen los límites correspondientes a un dispositivo digital de Clase B.

- Cualquier cambio o modificación que no cuente con la aprobación expresa de Brother Industries, Ltd. podría anular la autorización del usuario para manejar el equipo.

Estos son los números de patente y de publicación de patente relacionados con este producto: USP4839742 USP4976558 USP5009530 USP5120147 USP4927278 USP4983058 USP5069557

100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 EE.UU. TEL : (908) 704-1700

ÍNDICE

1. Para empezar ................................................................1

Descripción general .......................................................................1

Vista superior y vista inferior ....................................................................... 1

Teclado y visualizador de LCD .................................................................... 2

Precauciones generales ..................................................................4

Pilas y casetes de cinta .................................................................. 5

Instalación de las pilas y el casete de cinta .................................................. 5

Limpieza ........................................................................................8

Limpieza del cabezal de impresión, rodillos y cortador de la cinta .............8

Adaptador de CA opcional ............................................................9

Conexión del adaptador de CA .....................................................................9

Conexión/desconexión de la P-touch ............................................ 9

2. Modos de tipo de etiqueta ...........................................10

Selección de un modo de tipo de etiqueta ................................... 10

Modos Normal y Vertical ............................................................10

Modos Girar (ROTATE) y Girar y repetir (ROT-REP) ................... 11

Modo Bandera (FLAG) .................................................................12

Modos Puerto (PORT) y Panel (PANEL) .......................................13

3. Funciones básicas ........................................................15

Cómo realizar las operaciones básicas ........................................15

Elección de funciones, parámetros, ajustes y grupos ................................. 15

Elección del ajuste predeterminado ........................................................... 15

Confirmación de una elección .................................................................... 15

Cancelación de una elección ...................................................................... 15

Introducción de los datos de la etiqueta ......................................16

Introducción y modificación de texto .......................................................... 16

Introducción de un carácter acentuado ......................................................18

Introducción de un código de barras .......................................................... 19

Introducción de un símbolo ........................................................................ 21

Cómo formatear la etiqueta .........................................................24

Definición de la longitud de la etiqueta ......................................................24

Definición de un tamaño de margen ........................................................... 24

Cómo enmarcar el texto .............................................................................. 25

Definición del tamaño de los caracteres .................................................... 26

Definición de la anchura de los caracteres ................................................ 27

Definición del estilo de los caracteres ........................................................ 28

Uso de las plantillas de formato automático .............................................. 30

Impresión de etiquetas ................................................................31

Vista preliminar de la maquetación de la etiqueta .....................................31

Avance de la cinta ....................................................................................... 31

Impresión de una etiqueta ...........................................................................31

Uso de funciones de impresión especiales .................................................. 32

Almacenamiento e invocación de archivos ..................................36

Almacenamiento de texto de etiquetas ........................................................36

Invocación de texto previamente almacenado ............................................37

Borrado de texto almacenado .....................................................................37

4. Ajustes de la máquina ..................................................38

Selección de la forma de avance y corte de la cinta ...................................38

Ajuste del contraste del visualizador .......................................................... 38

Ajuste de la función de reducción automática ............................................ 39

Calibración de la longitud de la etiqueta ................................................... 39

Definición de la actualización continua de la categoría de símbolos

PERSONAL .................................................................................................40

Cambio de las unidades de medida ............................................................ 40

Cambio del idioma ...................................................................................... 40

Visualización de información sobre la versión ...........................................40

5. Uso de la P-touch con un PC(sólo para PT-1650) ........41

Instalación de los programas y del controlador de impresión ......42

Antes de la instalación ................................................................................ 42

Instalación del programa P-touch Editor 3.2 .............................................43

Instalación del controlador de impresión USB .......................................... 44

Para leer la Guía del usuario ....................................................... 46

Uso de P-touch Editor 3.2 ............................................................47

Para iniciar P-touch Editor 3.2 .................................................................. 48

Para ver las propiedades ............................................................................ 48

Introducción de texto .................................................................................. 49

Observaciones acerca del uso ....................................................................49

Transferencia de datos a/desde un PC .........................................50

Para entrar en el modo Transfer ................................................................ 50

Descarga de datos a la P-touch .................................................................. 51

Para agregar al texto una imagen de carácter definida por el usuario .....52

Uso de los datos de plantilla .......................................................................52

Uso de los datos de la base de datos descargada .......................................54

Cómo hacer una copia de seguridad de los datos de la P-touch y

restaurarlos .................................................................................................57

6. Apéndice .....................................................................58

Solución de problemas ................................................................58

Lista de mensajes de error ...........................................................59

Características técnicas de la máquina ........................................ 63

Hardware .................................................................................................... 63

Software ...................................................................................................... 63

Accesorios (sólo para EE.UU.) .....................................................64

Índice alfabético ..........................................................................67

Información de contacto (sólo para EE.UU.) ...............................70

iii

Para empezar

Descripción general

Vista superior y vista inferior

Vista

Botón del cortador

de la cinta

Teclado

Puerto USB (sólo para PT-1650)

Cubierta posterior

Compartimento de las pilas

Para empezar

Visualizador

Conector del adaptador de CA

Palanca de liberación del casete

Compartimento del casete de cinta

Cabezal de impresión

Ranura de salida de la cinta

Vista inferior

Teclado y visualizador de LCD

PT-1600

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G H

Q P O

1 Alineación del texto a la izquierda

(página 29)

2 Alineación del texto centrada

(página 29)

3 Alineación del texto a la derecha

(página 29)

4 Alineación del texto justificada

(página 29)

5 Estilo de texto negrilla (página 28) 6 Estilo de texto perfilado (página 28) 7 Estilo de texto cursiva (página 28) 8 Marco (página 25) 9 Pilas gastadas (página 6) 0 Número de bloque (página 17) A Ajuste de tipo de etiqueta (página 10) B Ajuste de anchura (página 27) C Ajuste de tamaño (páginas 26 y 27)

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D Ajuste de longitud (página 24) E Modo de mayúsculas continuas

(página 16)

F Modo de inserción (página 17) G Modo de mayúscula individual

(página 16)

H Modo de código (página 16) I Tecla de alimentación (página 9) J Tecla de retroceso (páginas 15 y 18) K Teclas de flechas (página 15) L Tecla de retorno (páginas 15 y 17) M Tecla de formato global (página 26) N Teclas de formato automático

(página 30)

O Tecla de avance (página 31) P Tecla de impresión (página 31) Q Tipo de etiqueta (página 10)

8 9

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PT-1650

162

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E F

G H

Q P O

1 Alineación del texto a la izquierda

(página 29)

2 Alineación del texto centrada

(página 29)

3 Alineación del texto a la derecha

(página 29)

4 Alineación del texto justificada

(página 29)

D Ajuste de longitud (página 24) E Modo de mayúsculas continuas

(página 16)

F Modo de inserción (página 17) G Modo de mayúscula individual

(página 16)

Para empezar

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Precauciones generales

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Emplee sólo cintas TZ Brother con esta máquina. No emplee cintas que no

tengan la marca .

No tire de la cinta que avanza desde la P-touch. Podría dañar el casete.

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No utilice la máquina en lugares muy polvorientos. Manténgala alejada de la luz

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solar directa y de la lluvia. No exponga la máquina a temperaturas o humedad muy altas. No la deje nunca

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sobre el tablero de instrumentos ni en la parte trasera del automóvil. No guarde los casetes de cinta en lugares expuestos a la luz solar directa, a una

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humedad elevada o al polvo. No deje nada que sea de goma o vinilo encima de la máquina durante períodos

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prolongados. Podría producir manchas. No limpie la máquina con alcohol ni con otros disolventes orgánicos. Emplee

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solamente un paño suave y seco. No ponga ningún objeto extraño dentro de la máquina, ni ningún objeto pesado encima.

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Para evitar daños, no toque el borde de la cuchilla.

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Emplee sólo el adaptador de CA diseñado exclusivamente para esta máquina. El

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empleo de otro cancelaría la garantía. No intente desmontar el adaptador de CA.

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Cuando la máquina no se vaya a utilizar durante períodos prolongados, desenchufe

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el adaptador de CA y saque las pilas para evitar fugas que puedan dañar la máquina. Emplee seis pilas alcalinas o recargables (Ni-Cd o Ni-MH) de tamaño AA.

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Nunca intente desmontar la P-touch.

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Es recomendable utilizar el cable USB que se entrega con la unidad P-touch. Si

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tiene que utilizar otro cable USB, asegúrese de que es de buena calidad (sólo para PT-1650).

IBM® y PC-DOS® son marcas comerciales de International Business Machines,

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Inc(sólo para PT-1650). Microsoft® y Windows® son marcas registradas de Microsoft Corp. en EE.UU. y

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en otros países (sólo para PT-1650). Todos los demás nombres de software y productos mencionados son marcas

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comerciales o marcas registradas de sus respectivas compañías (sólo para PT-1650). Algunos fragmentos del software de filtro de gráficos están basados parcialmente

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en el trabajo del Grupo Independiente JPEG (sólo para PT-1650).

Pilas y casetes de cinta

Esta máquina ha sido diseñada para permitirle cambiar las pilas y los casetes de cinta con rapidez y facilidad. Con pilas instaladas, esta máquina compacta y portátil puede utilizarse en cualquier lugar. Existen para esta máquina una amplia gama de casetes de cinta TZ de distintos tipos, colores y tamaños, que permiten crear etiquetas diferentes codificadas por colores o tamaños.

Instalación de las pilas y el casete de cinta

Para empezar

Observaciones acerca de las pilas

Esta P-touch requiere seis pilas de tamaño AA. Pueden usarse pilas

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recargables (Ni-Cd o Ni-MH) en lugar de 6 pilas alcalinas.

Las pilas recargables no se pueden cargar dejándolas en la P-touch con el adaptador de

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CA conectado. Cárguelas con un cargador diseñado específicamente para el tipo de pilas utilizado. Para más detalles acerca de las pilas recargables, consulte las instrucciones suministradas con ellas. A fin de evitar fugas o daños a la máquina, absténgase de utilizar estos tipos de pilas:

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• Pilas de manganeso

• Una combinación de pilas nuevas y usadas

• Una combinación de pilas de diferentes tipos (alcalinas, Ni-Cd y Ni-MH), de diferentes fabricantes o de diferentes modelos

• Una combinación de pilas recargadas y sin recargar

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Asegúrese de insertar las pilas de forma que sus polos queden orientados en la dirección correcta.Con las pilas instaladas, la P-touch determina cuánta carga queda durante la impresión y el avance de la cinta. Si detecta que queda poca, se encenderá el indicador de pilas gastadas ()). Cuando esto suceda, cambie las pilas. En determinadas condiciones de funcionamiento, es posible que el indicador de pilas gastadas no se encienda.

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Antes de cambiar las pilas, compruebe que la unidad P-touch está apagada. Además, al cambiar las pilas, inserte las nuevas antes de que transcurran cinco minutos de haber extraído las viejas; de lo contrario, el texto visualizado en la pantalla y cualquier texto almacenado en la memoria se perderán.

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Si prevé que no va a utilizar la P-touch durante un período prolongado, extraiga las pilas. Cuando se desconecta la máquina, se pierden el texto que se muestra en la pantalla y el que está almacenado en la memoria.

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Dado que las pilas que se incluyen empiezan a descargarse desde el mismo momento en que la unidad sale de fábrica, es posible que su duración no cumpla las especificaciones, dependiendo de cuándo se empiece a usar la unidad.

Observaciones acerca de los casetes de cinta

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Antes de instalar el casete de cinta, cerciórese de que el extremo de la cinta avanza por debajo de las guías. Si el casete de cinta que va a instalar tiene una cinta entintadora y que está floja, haga girar la rueda dentada con el dedo, en el sentido de la flecha del casete, hasta tensarla.

Extremo de la cinta Guías de la cinta

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Cuando inserte el casete de cinta, asegúrese de que la cinta interior no se enganche en el ángulo de la guía metálica.

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Después de instalar un casete de cinta, pulse f una vez para tensarla y, a continuación, pulse el botón del cortador para cortar la que sobre.

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Corte siempre la cinta antes de sacarla de la máquina. Si tira de la cinta antes de cortarla, puede dañar el casete.

Cinta con fuerza adhesiva extra

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Para superficies con textura, rugosas o resbaladizas, se recomienda usar cinta con fuerza adhesiva extra.

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Aunque en la hoja de instrucciones que acompaña al casete de cinta con fuerza adhesiva extra se recomienda cortarla con tijeras, el cortador de esta P-touch es capaz de cortar este tipo de cinta.

Cinta de identificación flexible

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Para aquellas aplicaciones que requieran etiquetas más flexibles (por ejemplo, para pegarlas sobre curvas pronunciadas o en torno a objetos cilíndricos), se recomienda usar cinta de identificación flexible.

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Las etiquetas creadas con cinta de identificación flexible no están diseñadas para servir como aislante eléctrico.

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Cuando pegue etiquetas en torno a objetos cilíndricos, el diámetro del objeto debe ser, como mínimo, de 1/8 utilice el modo de tipo de etiqueta FLAG. Además, los extremos solapados de la etiqueta o la bandera deben tener un mínimo de 3/16

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Si se curva el objeto cilíndrico después de pegar la etiqueta, es posible que esta se despegue.

Diámetro > 3 mm

" (3 mm); si es menor, pegue la etiqueta en forma de bandera y

" (5 mm).

Solapamiento > 5 mm

Para empezar

Diámetro > 3 mm

Bandera > 5 mm

Solapamiento > 5 mm

Limpieza

Es posible que, de vez en cuando, haya que limpiar ciertas partes de la P-touch. Puede que se adhiera polvo o suciedad al cabezal de impresión y a los rodillos de la P-touch, especialmente si se emplea la unidad en exteriores o en lugares con mucho polvo. Con el uso, el cortador puede recubrirse de adhesivo, haciendo difícil cortar la cinta.

Limpieza del cabezal de impresión, rodillos y cortador de la cinta

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Antes de limpiar el cabezal de impresión y los rodillos, pulse o para desconectar la P-touch y, a continuación, extraiga las pilas y desenchufe el adaptador de CA opcional.

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Tenga mucho cuidado de no tocar las cuchillas del cortador con los dedos.

Cabezal de impresión

Palillo c on punta

de algodón seco

Palillo con punta de algodón seco

Cuchillas del c ortador

de la cinta

Cuchillas del cortador

de la cinta

Palillo con punta d

algodón seco

Observaciones acerca de la limpieza del cabezal de impresión y de los rodillos

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Si aparece una franja horizontal en blanco en el texto de la etiqueta, limpie el cabezal de impresión de la máquina.

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Será más fácil limpiar el cabezal de impresión si se emplea el casete de limpieza opcional (TZ-CL4).

Observaciones acerca de la limpieza del cortador de la cinta

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Si observa que la cinta no se corta bien, limpie las cuchillas del cortador.

Adaptador de CA opcional

Cuando vaya a imprimir muchas etiquetas, o bien etiquetas que contengan gran cantidad de texto, puede ser conveniente conectar la P-touch a una toma eléctrica normal mediante el adaptador de CA opcional.

Conexión del adaptador de CA

DC IN 9.5V

Observaciones acerca del adaptador de CA

☞

Emplee sólo el adaptador de CA diseñado exclusivamente para esta máquina.

☞

Si prevé que no va a utilizar la P-touch durante un período prolongado, desconecte el adaptador de CA. Cuando se desconecta la máquina, se pierden el texto que se muestra en la pantalla y el que está almacenado en la memoria.

Conexión/desconexión de la P-touch

Para empezar

Pulse o para encender o apagar la P-touch. Si la P-touch tiene pilas instaladas o ha estado enchufada mediante el adaptador de CA,

cuando se vuelva a encender se visualizará el texto de la sesión anterior. Esta característica le permite interrumpir la creación de una etiqueta, desconectar la máquina y posteriormente reanudar el trabajo en la misma etiqueta sin tener que volver a introducir el texto.

Tanto si la P-touch está funcionando a pilas como si está conectada al adaptador de CA, se apagará automáticamente cuando transcurran 5 minutos sin que se pulse ninguna tecla ni se realice ninguna operación.

Modos de tipo de etiqueta

Selección de un modo de tipo de etiqueta

Presionando a, podrá seleccionar uno de los dos modos normales de diseño e impresión de etiquetas personalizadas, o cualquiera de los seis modos especiales disponibles para imprimir etiquetas preformateadas para la identificación de paneles de conexiones, cables, conectores y otros componentes.

Pulse a.

Pulse u o d (o siga pulsando a) hasta que se visualice el modo

deseado. (Para obtener más información sobre cada modo de tipo de etiqueta, consulte las secciones siguientes.)

Pulse n para aplicar el modo de tipo de etiqueta seleccionado.

• Si ha seleccionado NORMAL o VERTICAL, siga escribiendo el texto de la

etiqueta como se describe en capítulo 3, Funciones básicas.

• Si ha seleccionado Pulse l o r hasta que se visualice el parámetro deseado.

Pulse u o d hasta que se visualice el ajuste deseado (o utilice las teclas

numéricas para escribirlo). Pulse n para aplicar los ajustes seleccionados.

Escriba el texto de cada etiqueta en un bloque de texto diferente.

Imprima las etiquetas.

• Para imprimir una sola copia de cada etiqueta, presione p.

• Para imprimir múltiples copias o varias copias con ciertos caracteres que se

incrementan, o bien para imprimir usando cualquier otra función de impresión especial, presione información, consulte

ROTATE, ROT-REP, PORT, PANEL

y luego a y elija sus opciones. (Para obtener más

Uso de funciones de impresión especiales

, siga estos pasos.

FLAG

en la página 32.)

Modos Normal y Vertical

Con los modos Normal y Vertical se pueden formatear e imprimir etiquetas para todas las necesidades.

NORMAL

ABCDE

VERTICAL

Después de seleccionar el modo de tipo de etiqueta NORMAL o VERTICAL, el texto de la etiqueta puede escribirse, formatearse, imprimirse y cortarse de la manera habitual. Con el modo de tipo de etiqueta Normal, el texto introducido se imprime horizontalmente a lo largo de la etiqueta. Con el modo de tipo de etiqueta Vertical, el texto introducido se imprime verticalmente a lo largo de la etiqueta.

Modos Girar (ROTATE) y Girar y repetir (ROT-REP)

Las etiquetas impresas usando estos modos de tipo de etiqueta se pueden enrollar en torno a hilos y cables para identificarlos. Con estos dos modelos el texto gira 90° hacia la izquierda y cada bloque de texto se imprime en una etiqueta diferente, como se muestra a continuación. Con el modo Girar y repetir, el texto se imprime repetidamente a lo largo de la etiqueta, a fin de que se pueda leer fácilmente desde cualquier ángulo.

Girar

Longitud de bloqueLongitud de bloque Longitud de bloque

Girar

repetir

Modos de tipo de etiqueta

Longitud de bloque

Después de seleccionar el modo de tipo de etiqueta

Longitud de bloque

ROTATE

ROT-REP

longitud de cada etiqueta y, si lo desea, un estilo de marco.

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BLK LEN. (longitud del bloque): 0,80" a 8,00" (20 a 200 mm)

Valor predeterminado: 1,20" (30 mm)

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FRAME (marco): OFF, , , ,

1 2

3 4

Valor predeterminado: OFF

Un bloque puede contener 7 líneas de texto como máximo y, con el modo de tipo de

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etiqueta

ROT-REP

Para aquellas etiquetas que vayan a pegarse a hilos o cables, se recomienda usar cinta de

☞

, sólo se imprimirán las líneas de texto que quepan en la etiqueta.

identificación flexible. Cuando enrolle cinta de identificación flexible en torno a objetos cilíndricos, el diámetro del objeto debe ser, como mínimo, de 1/8" (3 mm); si es menor, utilice el modo de tipo de etiqueta

(bandera). Además, los extremos solapados de

FLAG

la etiqueta o la longitud de la bandera deben tener un mínimo de 3/16" (5 mm).

, defina la

Modo Bandera (FLAG)

Las etiquetas impresas usando este modo de tipo de etiqueta se pueden enrollar en torno a hilos o cables pegando los extremos entre sí para formar una bandera. Con el modo bloque de texto se imprime en ambos extremos de etiquetas diferentes. La longitud de la parte no impresa de esta etiqueta es igual a la circunferencia del hilo o cable. Además, el texto se puede imprimir horizontalmente o con un giro de 90°.

FLAG

, cada

ROTATE

ajustado a

OFF

Longitud

Diámetro bandera

Longitud bandera

bandera

Después de seleccionar el modo de tipo de etiqueta

ROTATE

ajustado a

Longitud

Diámetro bandera

Longitud bandera

bandera

, defina la longitud y el diámetro

FLAG

de la bandera, un estilo de marco si lo desea, y si el texto debe girarse o no.

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FLAG (diámetro de la bandera): 0,00" a 4,00" (0 a 100 mm)

Valor predeterminado: 0,25" (7 mm)

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FLAG LEN (longitud de la bandera): 0,40" a 8,00" (10 a 200 mm)

Valor predeterminado: 1,20" (30 mm)

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FRAME (marco): OFF, , , ,

1 2

3 4

Valor predeterminado: OFF

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ROTATE (girar): OFF, ON

Valor predeterminado: OFF

Un bloque puede contener 7 líneas de texto como máximo.

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Para aquellas etiquetas que vayan a pegarse a hilos o cables, se recomienda usar cinta

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de identificación flexible. Para enrollar cinta de identificación flexible en torno a objetos cilíndricos, utilice el modo de tipo de etiqueta FLAG (bandera) si el diámetro del objeto es inferior a 1/8" (3 mm). Además, la longitud de la bandera debe tener un mínimo de 3/16" (5 mm).

Brother HL 1650, P-Touch 1600 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

CONTENTS

Important Information

Getting Started

General Description

Top view & bottom view

Keyboard & LCD display

General Precautions

Batteries & Tape Cassettes

Installing batteries and a tape cassette

Cleaning

Cleaning the print head, rollers and tape cutter

Optional AC Adapter

Connecting the AC adapter

Turning the P-touch On/Off

Label Type Modes

Selecting a Label Type Mode

Normal and Vertical Modes

Rotate Mode and Rotate & Repeat Mode

Flag Mode

Port & Panel Modes

Basic Functions

Performing Basic Operations

Choosing functions, parameters, settings and groups

Choosing the default setting

Confirming a choice

Cancelling a choice

Inputting Label Data

Entering and editing text

Entering an accented character

Entering a bar code

Entering a symbol

Formatting the Label

Specifying a label length

Specifying a margin size

Framing the text

Specifying the character size

Specifying the character width

Specifying the character style

Using the pre-formatted Auto Format templates

Printing Labels

Previewing the label layout

Feeding tape

Printing a label

Using special printing functions

Storing and Recalling Files

Storing label text

Recalling text that has been stored

Deleting text that has been stored

Machine Adjustments

Selecting how tape is fed and cut

Adjusting the display contrast

Setting the Auto Reduction function

Calibrating the label length

Specifying if the PERSONAL symbol category is continually updated

Changing the units of measure

Changing the language

Displaying version information

Installing the Software & Printer Driver

Before installation

Installing the USB printer driver

Reading the User’s Guide

Displaying the Properties

Entering text

Notes on usage

Transferring Data To/From a Computer

Entering Transfer mode

Adding a user-defined character image to the text

Using template data

Using downloaded database data

Backing up/restoring P-touch data

Appendix

Troubleshooting

Error Message List

Machine Specifications

Hardware