Brother PT-1700 User Manual
PT-1700
USER’S GUIDE
•Read this User’s Guide before you start using your P-Touch.
•Keep this User’s Guide in a handy place for future reference.
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
OVERVIEW
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
BEFORE YOU START
CREATING A MESSAGE
EDITING A MESSAGE
SETTING THE FORMAT
PRINTING A LABEL
PHRASE MEMORY OPERATION
MESSAGE LIST
TROUBLESHOOTING
SPECIFICATIONS
ACCESSORIES.................................................................................................
ACCESSORY ORDER FORM
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INSERTING A TAPE CASSETTE................................................................. 6
INSERTING BATTERIES ............................................................................ 7
CHANGING THE CUTTER UNIT............................................................. 8
STARTING................................................................................................ 9
DISPLAY................................................................................................... 10
MOVING THE CURSOR.......................................................................... 10
CLEARING THE DISPLAY......................................................................... 11
KEY OPERATIONS ................................................................................... 12
INPUT...................................................................................................... 13
SPACE KEY............................................................................................... 14
COMPOSITE CHARACTERS..................................................................... 15
SYMBOLS ................................................................................................ 16
DELETING ............................................................................................... 19
WORD OUT............................................................................................ 21
OVER TYPING......................................................................................... 22
INSERTING.............................................................................................. 23
SIZE ......................................................................................................... 25
BIG SIZE FONT........................................................................................ 28
STYLE....................................................................................................... 29
UNDERLINE/FRAME................................................................................ 31
PRINTING & CUTTING ........................................................................... 33
HOW TO REMOVE LABEL BACKING (OPTIONAL)................................. 34
REPEAT PRINTING................................................................................... 35
NUMBERING........................................................................................... 36
MIRROR PRINTING................................................................................. 39
TAPE FEED............................................................................................... 40
PHRASE MEMORY................................................................................... 43
MEMORY SIZE......................................................................................... 43
STORING THE MESSAGE......................................................................... 43
RECALLING FROM PHRASE MEMORY.................................................... 45
DELETING THE PHRASE MEMORY ......................................................... 47
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the P-Touch 1700!
Your new P-Touch will allow you to design and print labels for any application.
Since it is extremely versatile, you will be able to create characters of many sizes
and styles. In addition, by using the variety of tape cassettes available, you can
print labels with different widths and exciting colors.
Y ou no longer have to worry about urgent tasks that require professional printing.
In the office, the factory, the lab and the home, the quality and performance of
the P-Touch 1700 makes it a very versatile machine.
Finally, as you may want to refer to this manual occasionally, we suggest that you
keep it in a handy place.
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing
equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.
OVERVIEW
Cover lift
Tape exit slot
Tape cartridge cover
A
A
A
A
A
STLCAPS UNDL/FRM
AC adaptor slot
UNDL/FRM
STYLE BIG RECALL M. DEL
SIZE
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NUMBER REPEAT
ALT
ASDFGHJKL
SYMBOL
SHIFT
CAPS
PRINT
MIRROR
CODE
TAPE INSERT STORE
¢
6
çÇ
SPACE
SET
FEED
&
MEMORY
MNBVCXZ
TOP
RELOC
CODE key SET key ON/OFF keyPRINT key
To use functions written in pink,
you must press and hold down the CODE key,
then press the desired function key.
LCD display
Tape cutter lever
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WORD OUT
ˆ
/
,
–
CLEAR
DEL
POIUYTREWQ
¨
:
;
`´
’’
?
.
´
ON
OFF
Print head
Tape cutter unit
Tape release lever
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Tape exit slotBattery compartment latch
Battery compartment
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Tape cutter lever
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
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Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not
have the mark.
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Four different tape widths are available: 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm and 18 mm.
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Do not pull the tape. This may damage the tape cassettes.
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Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Use only a
soft, dry cloth.
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Remove the batteries and/or disconnect the AC adaptor if you do not intend
to use your machine for an extended period of time.
(Note: When power is disconnected, any messages in the working area or the
Message Memory area will be lost.)
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Do not put anything onto or into the machine.
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Do not expose the machine to high temperatures or high humidity. Never
leave it on the dashboard or in the back of your car.
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Do not use the machine in dusty places. Keep it out of both direct sunlight
and rain.
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Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period of
time. Doing so may cause staining.
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After inserting a new tape cassette, advance the tape by holding down the
CODE
key and pressing the
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Do not touch the print head mechanism. If the head is touched, clean it
immediately with a soft wipe (e.g.cotton swab) to avoid permanent damage.
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Use only the AC adaptor, MODEL AD-30 designed exclusively for this
machine. Use of any adaptor will void warranty.
FEED
key once.
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BEFORE YOU START
INSERTING A TAPE CASSETTE
Brother TZ tapes are only available in the following widths for this machine:
6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm and 18 mm.
To insert a new tape cassette:
(1) Lift the cassette cover so that you can reach the tape cassette easily. This will
also release the installed cassette.
(2) If there is a tape cassette already in the compartment, remove it by pulling it
straight up.
(3) Remove the stopper from a new tape cassette and if the tape is loose, use
your finger to wind it in the direction of the arrow on the tape cassette until it
is taut. If you are using a previous tape, ensure the tape is taut prior to inserting it into the unit.
Note:
Some tape cassettes are not provided with a stopper.
(4) Insert the tape cassette firmly into the compartment.
(5) Shut the compartment cover.
(6) Advance the tape by holding down the
once, then cut the tape.
Note:
When inserting a tape cassette, make sure that the inner ribbon does
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not get caught on the corner of the metal securing stand.
The white lever (release lever) automatically locks when the cover is
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closed. If the white lever is manually operated, the cover can not be
closed.
CODE
key and pressing the
FEED
key
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INSERTING BATTERIES
The machine uses six “AA” size (AM3, LR6, SUM-3, R6) batteries.
To insert batteries:
(1) Turn the machine over. Remove the battery compartment cover by pinching
the latch and lifting.
(2) Follow the diagrams on the back of the compartment to insert the batteries in
the proper direction.
(3) After inserting the batteries, re-fit the battery compartment cover.
When “BATT” (Batteries Weak) is displayed, replace the six batteries.
Alkaline batteries are recommended.
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An optional AC adaptor is available. (Model AD-30:7V, 1.2A)
Note:
When replacing batteries, do so in three minutes or less. Otherwise,
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unless an optional AC adaptor is attached, any message in the working area or Phrase Memory will be lost.
Note the following details when 1.2 V rechargeable NiCd batteries
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are used in this machine.
(1) “BATT” will not appear on the display when the rechargeable
batteries are weak or empty. Instead, the power will turn off.
(2) Even after the batteries are recharged, the characters may not be
printed clearly as a result of a low recharging efficiency or the
operating conditions.
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CHANGING THE CUTTER UNIT
When the cutter is not cutting well, replace it with a new one.
To replace a cutter with a dull or broken blade:
(1) Open the tape cassette compartment cover and carefully remove the tape
cassette if it is installed.
(2) Grasp the cutter with your fingers and pull it out.
(3) Grasp the new cutter with the tab on the protective film and insert the cutter
into the machine.
(4) Remove the cutter’s protective film.
(5) Insert the tape cassette, then close the tape cassette compartment cover.
WARNING: Be very careful not to cut yourself when replacing the cutter.
Note:
The expected life of the unit’s cutter is approximately 2000 cuts.
CAUTION
• When changing the cutter unit, be sure not to touch the cutter blade.
• Make sure that small children do not try to put the cutter unit in their mouths.
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STARTING
To start the machine:
Press the ON/OFF key.
The machine’s internal memory retains the last message created, and displays it
when you turn on the machine. This feature allows you to stop work on a message, turn off the machine, and return to it later without having to re-enter the
message.
The machine has an automatic power down feature. If the machine is on, but is
not used for five minutes, it will automatically shut off. The message will be
retained in memory until the machine is turned on again.
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CREATING A MESSAGE
DISPLAY
You are now ready to create a message on the machine.
The machine’s LCD display is four characters wide. Actually though, you can
create messages up to 55 characters in length. The four-character display is like a
window which moves across your message.
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MOVING THE CURSOR
You can review and edit different parts of your message by moving the cursor
backward and forward.
To move the cursor through your message:
Press the and keys to move the cursor one space at a time.
Note:
Hold down the
●
CODE
key and press the
sor to the beginning of the message.
Hold down the
●
CODE
key and press the
cursor to the end of a message.
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TOP
key to return the cur-
RELOC
key to advance the
CLEARING THE DISPLAY
Before entering a new message, you will often need to clear an old message.
To erase the previous message from the display:
Hold down the
Example
+ .
CODE
key and press the
●
Erase any message from the display by pressing
CODE
CLEAR
DEL
A
CLEAR
A
A
key.
A
A
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
In the following examples, we will work through a sample message, first creating
it, then editing it, next printing it, and finally storing it in the machine’s memory.
For the purpose of this example, suppose you are J. Smith, and you want to make
a label with your name on it.
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KEY OPERATIONS
CODE
KEY
By holding down the
the functions written in pink characters.
SHIFT
KEY
By using the
upper part of keys. To type a capital “A”, hold the
“A” key. To type a “percent” sign “%” (located above the “5”), hold the
key down and push the “5” key.
CAPS
By holding down the
into CAPS mode. When this mode is entered, the CAPS indicator on the display
turns on. In CAPS mode, capital letters can be typed simply by pressing the character keys. If number keys are pressed, numbers -- not the symbols above them -result. For this reason, CAPS mode is particularly useful for creating messages
containing many numerals and capital letters. To exit CAPS mode, hold down the
CODE
ALT
KEY
By using the
To type a symbol located on the right side of a key, hold down the
press the key on which the desired symbol is marked.
SHIFT
KEY
key and press the
ALT
CODE
key and pushing the appropriate key, you can use
key you can type capital letters, and symbols located on the
CODE
key and pressing the
CAPS
key.
key you can type various symbols marked on the keys in green.
SHIFT
key down and push the
CAPS
key, you set the machine
ALT
SHIFT
key and
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INPUT
.
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You can now use the keys to enter a message.
Example To input “Mr.”:
M
●
SHIFT
Press + to input a capital M.
CAPS
A
A
M
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
A
A
A
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Complete “Mr.” by pressing , then .
R
A
A
A
A
A
M r .
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
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SPACE KEY
A
A
A
A
As on a typewriter, this machine’s
SPACE
key lets you add a blank space into
your message.
Note:
The
SPACE
key and the key have different functions. The key
moves the cursor forward without adding blank spaces.
Example To complete the message “Mr. J Smith”:
Enter the initial “J”:
J
●
●
●
SHIFT
Press + to input a capital J.
CAPS
Add a blank space by pressing once.
A
A
M
Complete the message by entering “Smith”.
Mr.J S
r .J
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
A
A
m ith
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
SPACE
FEED
A
A
●
If you make any mistakes during this input do not worry.
Simply press to remove the last character, and input correctly.
CLEAR
DEL
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COMPOSITE CHARACTERS
You can create composite characters, consisting of a letter and an accent.
The accent available are ¨, ´, ` and ˆ.
To input a composite character:
(1) Press the appropriate keys to enter the accent you want.
(2) Type the letter you wish to combine with it. The entered mark and character
will flash alternately on the LCD display and will be printed together when
you print your label.
Note:
If the letter cannot be properly combined with the accent, the letter
●
will take the place of the accent.
If you press the key, key,
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ting the accent, the screen will display the ERROR message, then
return to the normal display. To continue inputting your message,
you must either choose a letter that can be combined with the
accent or delete the accent.
Accent Letters which can be used
¨ a e i o u A E I O U
´e E
` a e u A E U
ˆ a e i o u A E I O U
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SPACE
key, or
PRINT
key after input-
SYMBOLS
In addition to the letters, symbols, and numerals on the key tops, there are 39
symbols available in Symbol Mode. These 39 additional symbols are arranged
into 10 groups, corresponding to the numbers A to J on the keyboard.
Group No. SYMBOLS Group No. SYMBOLS
A Æ æ § F
B +
C •
D
E ° 2
[
]
1
_
2
× ÷ =
☞
I
☞
3
G
H
J
♥ ★
To input a symbol that is not on the key top:
(1) Hold down the
CODE
key and press the
SYMBOL
key to enter Symbol
Mode.
(2) The display will read: “A-J?”.
(3) Press the key of the number from A to J whose group contains the symbol
you want. That letter’s group of symbols will be displayed.
(4) Move the cursor to the symbol you want.
(5) Press the
Note:
SET
Press the
●
key.
DEL
key to exit Symbol Mode.
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