Brother PT-1400 User Manual

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.

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• 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-1400

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

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Important Information ...................................................................v

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

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

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

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

General Precautions ......................................................................3

Batteries & Tape Cassettes .............................................................4

Installing batteries and a tape cassette ......................................................... 4

Cleaning ........................................................................................7

Cleaning the print head, rollers and tape cutter .......................................... 7

Optional AC Adapter .....................................................................8

Connecting the AC adapter ...........................................................................8

Turning the P-touch On/Off ..........................................................8

2. Label Type Modes ..........................................................9

Selecting a Label Type Mode .........................................................9

Normal and Vertical Modes ...........................................................9

Rotate Mode and Rotate & Repeat Mode .....................................10

Flag Mode ....................................................................................11

Port & Panel Modes .....................................................................12

3. Basic Functions ............................................................14

Performing Basic Operations .......................................................14

Choosing functions, parameters, settings and groups ................................14

Choosing the default setting .......................................................................14

Confirming a choice ....................................................................................14

Cancelling a choice .................................................................................... 14

Inputting Label Data ....................................................................15

Entering and editing text ............................................................................. 15

Entering an accented character ..................................................................17

Entering a bar code .................................................................................... 18

Entering a symbol .......................................................................................20

Formatting the Label ....................................................................23

Specifying a label length ............................................................................. 23

Specifying a margin size .............................................................................23

Framing the text .......................................................................................... 24

Specifying the character size ...................................................................... 25

Specifying the character width ...................................................................26

Specifying the character style .....................................................................27

Using the pre-formatted Auto Format templates ........................................ 29

Printing Labels .............................................................................30

Previewing the label layout ........................................................................ 30

Feeding tape ............................................................................................... 30

Printing a label ........................................................................................... 30

Using special printing functions ................................................................. 31

Storing and Recalling Files ...........................................................35

Storing label text .........................................................................................35

Recalling text that has been stored ............................................................. 36

Deleting text that has been stored ............................................................... 36

4. Machine Adjustments ..................................................37

Selecting how tape is fed and cut ................................................................37

Adjusting the display contrast ..................................................................... 37

Setting the Auto Reduction function ............................................................ 38

Calibrating the label length ........................................................................ 38

Specifying if the PERSONAL symbol category is continually updated ...... 39

Changing the units of measure ...................................................................39

Changing the language ...............................................................................39

Displaying version information ..................................................................39

5. Appendix .....................................................................40

Troubleshooting ...........................................................................40

Error Message List ........................................................................41

Machine Specifications ................................................................45

Hardware .................................................................................................... 45

Software ...................................................................................................... 45

Accessories (For USA Only) .........................................................46

Index ...........................................................................................49

Contact Information (For USA Only) ...........................................52

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

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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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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

Should you have questions, or need information about your Brother Product, we have a variety of support options for you to choose from:

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

Back cover

Getting Started

Displa y

AC adapter connector

Battery compartment

Tape cassette compartment

Cassette release lever

Print head

Tape exit slot

Bottom view

Keyboard & LCD display

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1 Left text alignment (page 28) 2 Center text alignment (page 28) 3 Right text alignment (page 28) 4 Justified text alignment

(page 28)

5 Bold text style (page 27) 6 Outline text style (page 27) 7 Italic text style (page 27) 8 Frame (page 24) 9 Low battery (page 5) 0 Block number (page 16) A Label Type setting (page 9) B Width setting (page 26) C Size setting (pages 25 & 26) D Length setting (page 23)

E Caps mode (page 15) F Insert mode (page 16) G Shift mode (page 15) H Code mode (page 15) I Power key (page 8) J Backspace key

(pages 14 & 17)

K Arrow keys (page 14) L Return key (pages 14 & 16) M Global format key (pages 25) N Auto Format keys (page 29) O Feed key (page 30) P Print key (page 30) Q Label Type (page 9)

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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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Getting Started

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

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.

Getting Started

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

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

Getting Started

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

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 31.)

Label Type Modes

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

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).

Label Type Modes

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.

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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 31.)

Label Type Modes

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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Confirming a choice

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Cancelling a choice

” 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.

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

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

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to answer “no”, press b.

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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Basic Functions

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.

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.

Basic Functions

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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

Basic Functions

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

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.

Brother PT-1400 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