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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.
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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
!
1@2#3$4%57*8(9)0
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
¨
:
;
`´
’’
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.
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ON
OFF
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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
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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.
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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.
●
Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Use only a
soft, dry cloth.
●
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.)
●
Do not put anything onto or into the machine.
●
Do not expose the machine to high temperatures or high humidity. Never
leave it on the dashboard or in the back of your car.
●
Do not use the machine in dusty places. Keep it out of both direct sunlight
and rain.
●
Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period of
time. Doing so may cause staining.
●
After inserting a new tape cassette, advance the tape by holding down the
CODE
key and pressing the
●
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.
●
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
●
not get caught on the corner of the metal securing stand.
The white lever (release lever) automatically locks when the cover is
●
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.
●
●
An optional AC adaptor is available. (Model AD-30:7V, 1.2A)
Note:
When replacing batteries, do so in three minutes or less. Otherwise,
●
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
●
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
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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
.
?
‘
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
●
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-
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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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Example First, make sure that the cursor is located at the place where you want to
add a symbol. To add a telephone symbol ( ) to the message, changing
the message to “Mr. J Smith ”:
●
Enter Symbol Mode by pressing + .
●
The following message will be displayed:
A
CODE ALT
A
A
SYMBOL
A
A
A -J?
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
●
Press the A key, as its group includes the telephone symbol.
A
A
A
A
A
Æ æ §
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
●
Press to move the cursor under .
A
A
Æ æ §
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
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A
A
A
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●
The message should now look like this:
SET
Push to input a .
A
A
A
A
A
Mr.J Sm
After a non-keyboard symbol has been entered, the machine automatically exits
from Symbol Mode. If you wish to enter another symbol, you must re-enter Symbol Mode by holding down the
i t h
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
CODE
key and pressing the
SYMBOL
key.
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EDITING A MESSAGE
DELETING
The DELETE key allows you to remove characters from your message.
To delete a character:
(1) Using the and keys, position the cursor one space to the right of the
character you want to delete.
(2) Press the DELETE ( ) key.
Example To delete the from the message:
● Make sure the cursor is positioned to the right of the telephone symbol.
CLEAR
DEL
A
A
A
A
A
Mr.J Sm
CLEAR
● Press to remove the .
DEL
Mr.J S
i t h
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
A
m i t h
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
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A
A
A
A
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Now we will delete the blank space between the “J” and “S”:
● Press until the cursor is positioned to the right of the blank space
● Press to remove the blank space.
● Press to adjust the display in order to check that the blank space
TOP
(under the “S”).
Mr.J
CLEAR
DEL
Mr.J
TOP
has been deleted.
A
A
A
A
A
S mit
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
A
A
A
A
S mit
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
h
A
h
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WORD OUT
A
A
This function allows you to erase one word at a time, simplifying the editing of
long messages.
To use the WORD OUT function:
(1) Position the cursor to the right of the word you want to delete.
(2) Hold down the CODE key and press the WORD OUT key.
A number or word located before the cursor and after the nearest preceeding
space will be deleted.
Example To delete the word “Mr.” from the message:
● Press to position the cursor under “J”.
● Press + to delete “Mr.”.
TOP
CODE
A
A
A
A
A
M r.J
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
WORD OUT
)
0
A
A
A
J Smi
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
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Smith
th
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OVER TYPING
The machine normally operates in Overtype Mode. In Overtype Mode, you can
change a character simply by typing a new one in its place.
To type over a character:
(1) Move the cursor to the character you want to change.
(2) Press the character or symbol you want.
The new character replaces the old one in the message.
Example To replace the lower-case letters “mith” with capital letters:
● Position the cursor under the “m”.
A
A
A
A
A
J Smi
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
● Switch to CAPS Mode by pressing + .
The CAPS indicator will light.
● Press the M key.
A
A
A
A
J SMi
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
● Complete the process by typing the letters “ITH”.
A
A
A
A
JS
M ITH
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
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CODE
A
th
SHIFT
CAPS
th
A
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INSERTING
Sometimes you may want to insert a character into the middle of your message.
To do so, you must change from Overtype Mode to Insert Mode.
To insert characters:
(1) Hold down the CODE key and press the INSERT key until display shows
“I : ”.
(2) Move the cursor to the position where you want to insert.
(3) Press the keyboard character or symbol you want to add (see SYMBOLS).
All characters following the insertion will move one space to the right.
Example To insert a period into the message, changing it to “J. SMITH”:
● Position the cursor under the “S”.
A
A
A
A
A
J
S MIT
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
● Enter Insert Mode by pressing + .
● The following display appears.
A
CODE
A
A
A
H
INSERT
¢
6
A
I : ×
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
INSERT
● Pressing the key while holding down the key toggles
between insert and overwrite mode.
¢
6
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(OVERWRITE MODE)
A
A
A
A
A
(INSERT MODE)
A
A
A
A
A
I : ×
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
● Release the key when the display shows “I: ”.
● Press the key.
To leave INSERT Mode:
Holding down the CODE key press the INSERT key again.
CODE
?
.
‘
A
A
A
J
. SMI
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
I :
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
A
A
TH
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SETTING THE FORMAT
You can print your completed message using a variety of different character
sizes, styles, fonts, underline/frames and tape feed settings.
Choose character size, style, underline/box and tape feed before printing the
label.
Note:
The type of character you choose will be used for all the characters in
your message. It is not possible to have two different character sizes or
styles within one message.
SIZE
There are five different character sizes you can select for your label:
1 - Standard Size
W2 - Double Width
H2 - Double Height
4 - Double Width & Double Height
8 - 4 x Width & Double Height
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To choose a character size:
SIZE
!
1
(1) Holding down the CODE key, press the SIZE key to change the character
size. The size indicator on the display advances in the order shown.
1W2H24
A
A
A
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
(2) Stop pressing the SIZE key when your desired character size is indicated.
Example To use Double Width and Double Height (4) characters:
● Hold down and press until the size indicator is
aligned with the
When the BIG font is selected, the size is fixed to the BIG size
Note:
whatever the SIZE setting.
CODE
A.
A
A
J
. SMI
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
8
A
A
A
A
A
TH
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Note:
The size of the characters that can be printed are limited by the width
of the tape.
Tape width Possible character sizes
18 mm 1, W2, H2, 4, 8, BIG
12 mm 1, W2, H2, 4, 8
9 mm 1, W2, H2, 4, 8
6 mm 1, W2
If a character size is set which is not shown in the above table for the tape width
being used and the PRINT key is pressed, an error message will be displayed and
the label cannot be printed.
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BIG SIZE FONT
M
M
This machine has a BIG size font in addition to the normal font. The normal size
font can be set at the standard size, W2 (double width), H2 (double height), 4
(double width & double height) and 8 (4 × width & double height). If the BIG size
font is chosen, all other settings are cancelled.
To choose the BIG size font:
(1) Holding down the CODE key, press the BIG key. The display shows
“NORM” or “BIG”, whichever is the currently selected font size.
(2) Pressing the BIG key while holding down the CODE key toggles the displays.
(3) Release the CODE key when a desirable font size is selected on the display.
It will change as follows:
A
A
A
A
STL 1 W2 H2 4
STL 1 W2 H2 4
D:NOR
D:NOR
NORM
CAPS UNDL/FRM
CAPS UNDL/FRM
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
A
A
A
A
A
A
BIG
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
Note:
●
When the BIG size font is selected, all lower case characters are
printed in upper case, and the settings for SIZE, STYLE and UNDL/
BOX are ignored.
●
The BIG size font can only be set when tape with a 18 mm width is
used.
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STYLE
There are also nine different print styles:
Normal (NORM) Italic + Outline (IT+O)
Outline (OUTL) Italic + Bold (IT+B)
Bold (BOLD) Italic + Shadow (IT+S)
Shadow (SHAD) Vertical (VERT)
Italic (ITAL)
To choose a print style for your label:
(1) Holding down the CODE key, press the STYLE key once. The display will
show the current print style.
(2) Still holding down the CODE key, press the STYLE key again. The available
print styles will appear in order as you press the STYLE key.
(3) When the style you want is displayed, release the CODE key.
If you select a style other than Normal, the style indicator will be visible on the
display.
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Note:
●
Only Normal style characters can be printed vertically.
●
Vertical printing can not be used with some tape width and character size combinations.
Example To use Outline print:
● Hold down .
● Press until the display reads “OUTL”.
The style indicator turns on.
STYLE
@
2
CODE
A
A
A
A
A
O UTL
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
● Release .
CODE
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UNDERLINE/FRAME
You can add an underline or frame text when you wish to emphasize it.
To add Underline or Box around the text.
UNDL/FRM
(1) Holding down the CODE key, press UNDERLINE/FRAME ( ) key.
#
3
(2) The current style will be shown on the display.
(3) Still holding down the CODE key, press UNDL/FRM key to change the style.
It will change as follows:
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
Note:
A
A
A
A
A
T EXT
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
A
A
A
A
A
U NDL
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
A
A
A
A
A
B OX1
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
●
Underline & Box are not available simultaneously.
●
The underline or box will not be printed when the Vertical style or
B OX4
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
A
A
B OX3
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
A
A
B OX2
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
the BIG size font is selected.
●
Printing of the underline or frame are limited by the tape width and
character size setting.
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Tape width Possible character sizes
18 mm 1, W2, H2, 4, 8,
12 mm 1, W2, H2, 4, 8
9 mm 1, W2, H2, 4, 8
6 mm
A triangle indicator on the display appears whether Underline or Frame is set on.
Box 1
Box 2 Box 4
1, W2
Box 3
BIG
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PRINTING A LABEL
PRINTING & CUTTING
After you have chosen the character size, print style and tape feed style, you are
ready to print the label.
To print a label:
Press the PRINT key.
The printed label comes out of the tape exit slot on the side of the machine.
Press the CODE + FEED key before cutting the tape if TAPE FEED mode is set to
“_”, “#”, “##” or “###”. (Please refer to page 40.)
Example To print the message onto a label:
PRINT
● Press .
Note:
●
Do not pull on the tape. This may damage the tape cassette.
●
Do not attempt to cut the tape during printing or feeding.
To cut the tape:
Pull out the tape cutter lever on the side of the machine.
Example To cut the label:
● Pull out the tape cutter lever.
MIRROR
A label reading “J. SMITH” written in Double Width & Double Height
Outline characters will be printed.
M
I
T
H
J.SMITH
Note:
●
If you pull out the tape cutter lever too far, it may break.
To attach the label:
Remove the label backing and attach the label at the desired position.
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HOW TO REMOVE LABEL BACKING (OPTIONAL)
The lettering stick enables the label backing of the tape to be removed easily.
This stick is an optional accessory.
(1) Hold the tape in the left hand with printed surface up, and hold the stick in
the right hand.
(2) Pass the tape halfway through the long narrow hole of the stick.
(3) After turning the stick half a turn inward, pull the stick to the right.
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REPEAT PRINTING
The Repeat function allows you to repeatedly print the same label up to nine
times.
To use the REPEAT PRINTING function:
It is recommended to set the TAPE FEED mode to “#”, “##” or “###”. (Please refer
to page 40.)
(1) Hold down the CODE key and press the REPEAT ( ) key.
W
REPEAT
(2) The following message appears on the display:
A
A
A
A
A
1 -9?
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
(3) Select the number of labels you want. For example, if you want nine labels to
be printed, type 9.
(4) Press PRINT.
Press the CODE + FEED keys before cutting the tape if the TAPE FEED mode
is set to “-”, “#”, “##” or “###”.
Note:
●
●
●
●
●
●
CLEAR
DEL
Press
before printing; the previous screen reappears.
A maximum of nine copies can be printed.
Cutting is not done automatically.
Before starting a repeat print, check that there is sufficient tape in the
cartridge.
Never try to cut the tape during printing.
Press the ON/OFF key immediately if the tape runs out before all the
printing is finished. (striped tape will appear.)
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Q
NUMBER
NUMBERING
The NUMBERING function can be used to automatically increment numbers
included in otherwise identical texts. For example, when printing text with a
series of dates (“JULY 4, 1962”; “JULY 5, 1962”; and “JULY 6, 1962”), the auto
count function will enable printing of all three texts in a single print operation.
To use the AUTO COUNT function when printing:
It is recommend to set the TAPE FEED mode to “#”, “##” or “###”. (Please refer
to page 40.)
(1) Type in message to be printed.
(2) Position the cursor beneath the number in the text to be incremented. Then
hold down the CODE key and press the NUMBER key. The display
changes as follows:
A
A
A
A
A
JU
L Y4
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
A
A
A
A
, 1962
A
1 -9?
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
(3) The screen will prompt the selection of the last number to be printed. (In the
example described above, the last number would be 6.)
(4) Press PRINT and the text will be printed out. Printing will be repeated, with
the number specified incremented to the next number. This operation will
continue until the last number is reached.
Press the CODE + FEED keys before cutting the tape if the TAPE FEED mode
is set to “-”, “#”, “##” or “###”.
Note:
●
Before printing, you can press the DELETE key to erase the number
you have entered. Pressing DELETE again will exit the NUMBERING
mode.
●
The last number to be printed must be selected from within the
range 1-9.
●
If you enter a number that is lower than the one originally entered in
the text, printing will be disabled, and an “ERR” (ERROR) message
will appear on the display if you press the PRINT key.
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●
Q
NUMBER
Numbers are always incremented one at a time.
●
If the battery becomes weak during a NUMBERING operation, the
Example To use the NUMBERING function:
operation will be interrupted.
● Position the cursor beneath the number in the text to be incremented.
A
A
A
A
A
JU
● Hold down the key and press the key. The display
changes as follows:
L Y4
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
CODE
A
A
A
A
A
1 -9?
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
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● Press numeric key “6”.
A
A
A
A
A
6
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
PRINT
● Press . Your text will be printed out.
● The number will automatically be incremented by one, and the text
● The printing operation will be repeated until the number you selected
MIRROR
will be printed out again.
as the last number has been printed out.
the following display appears.
A
A
A
A
When printing has completed,
A
JU
L Y6
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
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MIRROR PRINTING
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
M :
For this application, tape with a clear adhesive must be used.
When the Mirror Printing function is used, characters are printed so as to be legible from the adhesive side of the tape. If the labels are then attached to glass or
some other transparent material, they can be read correctly from the opposite
side. This type of label is particularly useful for attachment to the inside of shop
windows or clear notebooks, so that it can be read from the outside. For this
application, transparent tape must be used.
N
NOW O
S
A
L
E
Mirror-printed labels attached inside the window can be read from the street.
To use Mirror Printing:
(1) Holding down the CODE key, press the MIRROR ( ) key.
(2) The current print mode (M: or M:
(3) Still holding down the CODE key, press the MIRROR key again. The display
changes between the following two messages:
A
A
A
A
A
×) appears on the display.
NOW ON SALE
PRINT
MIRROR
(MIRROR PRINTING)
A
A
A
A
A
M : ×
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
(4) If you want to use Mirror Printing, release the CODE key when “M: ” is
displayed. To use regular printing, release the CODE key when “M: ×” is dis-
played.
Note:
The Mirror Printing function automatically turns off when the machine
is turned off. If you want to use Mirror Printing again after the power
has been turned off, you must turn on the Mirror Printing function
again.
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TAPE FEED
The tape feed function can be used to leave equal margins on the left and right
sides of the label. The margins can be set to any of the following four widths:
4 mm, 8 mm, 12 mm or 24 mm. When continuously printing labels, the labels
can be printed without extra margins. In addition, this function is very convenient when printing more than one label with multiple styles while changing the
styles each time a label is printed.
To change the TAPE FEED Mode:
(1) Press and hold down the CODE key, then press the TAPE key.
(2) The current feed mode appears on the display.
(3) While still holding down the CODE key, press the TAPE key again. The dis-
play changes as shown below.
A
A
A
A
A
# ###
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
A
A
A
A
A
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
A
A
A
A
A
#
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
A
A
A
A
A
# #
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
A
A
A
A
A
# ##
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
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Note:
When “- ”, “# ”, “## ” or “### ” is set, press + to
CODE SPACE
feed the tape after the label is printed and before the tape is cut. If the
tape is not fed before being cut, some of the printed characters may be
cut off. (See the illustrations below.)
FEED
Example ● When “####” is set, the tape is automatically fed 24 mm after the label
is printed. If the tape is cut without being fed, a label like that shown in
the illustration below is produced.
24 mm 24 mm
● When “- ” is set, the tape is not automatically fed after the label is
printed. If + is pressed to feed the tape and the tape
CODE SPACE
FEED
is cut, a label like that shown in the illustration below is produced.
24 mm
● When “# ” is set, 4 mm of the tape is automatically fed after the label
is printed. If + is pressed to feed the tape and the
CODE SPACE
FEED
tape is cut, a label like that shown in the illustration below is produced.
Please cut the tape on the “:” mark with scissors.
24 mm 4 mm 4 mm
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If the tape is cut at the cutline, the text is centered in the middle of the
label. The tape is automatically fed 8 mm when “## ” is set, and 12
mm when “### ” is set.
● Continuous printing
When “# ” is set and three labels are printed continuously, the tape is
fed and a label like that shown in the illustration below is produced. If
“## ” or “### ” is set, the labels are printed with the appropriate margin widths. Please cut the tape on the “:” mark with scissors.
1. Repeat printing (See page 35.)
24 mm
4 mm 4 mm4 mm 4 mm 4 mm 4 mm
2. Numbering (See page 36.)
● Printing with different styles
When “- ” is set, different styles can be used to print one label since the
tape is not fed after a label is printed, different characters can be
entered and the style can be changed. If the new label is printed, it will
continue printing from the point where the first label stopped. After the
whole label is printed, feed and cut the tape.
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PHRASE MEMORY OPERATION
PHRASE MEMORY
Y ou can use the Phrase Memory function to store your most frequently used messages. Text stored in the Phrase Memory will not be deleted by the usual message
clear operation (CODE + CLEAR).
You can easily recall your message from this Phrase Memory any time you want
to work with it.
MEMORY SIZE
In the Message Phrase you can store up to a total of 300 characters. These 300
characters can be divided into as many as nine areas.
The maximum capacity for any single area is 55 characters.
Note:
When replacing batteries, do so in three minutes or less. Otherwise,
unless an optional AC Adaptor is attached, any message in the working
area or Phrase Memory will be lost.
STORING THE MESSAGE
To store the currently displayed message in the PHRASE MEMORY:
(1) Type message to be stored.
(2) Hold down the CODE key and press the STORE key.
(3) The display will read:
A
A
A
A
A
1 -9?
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
(4) Press a key from 1 to 9 to select a storage area.
(5) Your message is stored in the memory area you selected, and the display
clears.
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If the area you select is already being used, an error message will briefly appear,
and then the display will again ask you to choose an area. In that event, please
select a different number from 1 to 9.
If all nine areas are being used, you must clear one of them before you can store
your current message.
Also, when 300 characters are already stored in the Phrase Memory and you try
to store more, the message “FULL” will appear on the display. You must delete
one of the memory areas before you can store your current message.
See DELETING THE MESSAGE MEMORY.
Example To store the message “J. SMITH” in the Phrase Memory:
● Make sure the message is in the working area (on the display).
A
A
A
A
A
J .SM
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
STORE
● Press + . The following guidance message appears on
CODE
the display:
&
7
A
A
A
A
ITH
A
1 -9?
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
● Press a number key from 1 to 9.
This time for example, press 1.
The message is stored in the Phrase Memory.
Before you enter an area number you can cancel storage by press-
Note:
CLEAR
DEL
ing .
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RECALLING FROM PHRASE MEMORY
To recall a message stored in one of the nine PHRASE MEMORY areas:
(1) Holding down the CODE key, press the RECALL key.
(2) The display will read:
A
A
A
A
A
1 -9?
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
(3) Select the number of the area you want to recall, and press it.
(4) The key number and the beginning of the message appear on the display.
If you selected the wrong number, you can now press a new number key
(1-9) to display the correct phrase.
(5) When your desired message is on the screen, press the SET key.
(6) The Phrase Memory you select is recalled into the working area for use.
Note:
●
The character size, print style, and underline/box that are recalled
are the same as those that were saved with the text.
●
When a message is recalled from the PHRASE MEMORY, any message currently on the display is cleared.
Example To recall “J. SMITH” from the Phrase Memory:
● Press + . The following guidance message appears on
CODE
the display:
RECALL
*
8
A
A
A
A
A
1 -9?
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
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● Press 1, since you stored your message in area 1.
The stored message appears on the display, along with its area number.
A
A
A
A
A
1 :J.
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
● Press . The message is moved to the working area and
● You can see the current printing information on the display for STL,
● You can check the style (UNDL/FRM) by pressing the +
● Now you can print or edit the message.
Note:
SET
remains on the display.
A
A
A
A
A
J .SM
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
UNDL/FRM and the SIZE and BIG size settings.
UNDL/FRM
#
(UNDL/FRM).
3
Before you press , you can cancel recall by pressing
CLEAR
DEL
.
SET
ITH
CODE
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DELETING THE PHRASE MEMORY
To delete an area of PHRASE MEMORY:
(1) Hold down the CODE key and press the M.DEL key. The following message
appears on the display:
A
A
A
A
A
1 -9?
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
(2) Select the number key (1-9) of the memory area you want to delete, and
press it.
The key number and the beginning of the message appear on the display.
If you accidentally selected the wrong number, you can press another num-
ber key (1-9) to display the correct phrase.
(3) When your desired message is on the screen, press the SET key.
(4) The Phrase Memory area is cleared and the message previously in the work-
ing area reappears on the display.
Example To delete “J. SMITH” from the Phrase Memory:
● Press + . The following guidance appears on the dis-
CODE
play:
M.DEL
(
9
A
A
A
A
A
1 -9?
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
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To delete Phrase Memory
● Press 1.
The stored message appears on the display.
A
A
A
1 :J.
CAPS STL UNDL/FRM
A
A
● Press . The message is deleted from the memory. The message
SET
previously in the working area (in this case, the same “J. SMITH”)
appears on the display.
Before you press you can cancel deletion by pressing
Note:
CLEAR
DEL
.
Now you can use the cleared memory area “1” to store another message.
SET
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MESSAGE LIST
ERR Input error. The selected tape type is incorrect.
BATT The batteries are weak.
BATT The batteries are empty
FULL
NORM
OUTL
BOLD
SHAD
ITAL
IT+O
IT+B
IT+S
VERT
A-J? See page 16.
1-9? See page 35, 36, 43, 45, 47.
BIG The BIG size font is selected.
####
–
#
##
###
M: Mirror printing.
× Cancels mirror printing.
M:
TEXT Prints without underline/frame.
UNDL Underlines characters.
BOX 1
BOX 2
BOX 3
BOX 4
I : Insert Mode is ON.
I : × Insert Mode is OFF.
The working area is full (max: 55 characters) or the
Phrase Memory is full (see page 43).
See page 29.
See page 40.
Frame characters.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem What to Do
1. The display stays blank after you
have turned on the machine.
2. The machine does not print, or the
printed characters are blurred.
3. The printed characters are not
formed properly.
4. The tape cannot be cut. ● The cutting blade is probably dull.
5. Striped tape appears. ● You have reached the end of the
6. The memory has cleared on its
own.
7. An unprinted line appears on a
label.
● Check the polarity of the batteries.
● If the batteries are low, replace
them.
● Check that the adaptor is working
properly.
● Check that the tape cassette has
been inserted properly.
● If the tape cassette is empty, re-
place it with a new one.
● Check that the character size is
appropriate for the width of the
tape that is used.
● The batteries are probably weak.
Replace them.
Replace the cutter unit.
tape. Replace it with a new tape.
● The batteries are probably weak.
Replace them.
● There may be some dust on the
print head. Wipe the print head
gently with a dry cotton swab.
● If dust still remains, dip the cotton
swab in isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol and wipe the print head again.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Input Device: 49 keys (39 character keys and 10 function keys)
Print Speed: 10 mm/sec.
Character Size: Standard Size (1)
Double Width (W2)
Double Height (H2)
Double Width & Double Height (4)
4 x Width & Double Height (8)
BIG SIZE (ALL INDICATORS ON, STYLE FIXED, NO
UNDERLINE/FRAME)
Internal Character: Font: HELSINKI
Print Tape: Pressure-sensitive adhesive-based (TZ TAPE ONLY)
18 mm (W) × 8 m (L)
12 mm (W) × 8 m (L)
9 mm (W) × 8 m (L)
6 mm (W) × 8 m (L)
LCD: 7 x 5 dots 1 line x 4 columns
Power Supply: Batteries (AA/SUM-3/AM3/R6/LR6) or optional AC Adap-
tor. (AD-30:7V 1.2A)
Alkaline batteries are recommended.
The power automatically turns off when no key is pushed
for five minutes.
Dimensions: 174 mm (W) × 200 mm (D) × 50 mm (H)
Weight: 0.65 kg (without batteries)
Memory Buffer Size: 55 characters
Phrase Memory Size: 300 characters maximum 9 available storage areas
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ACCESSORIES
Obtain tape cassettes from your nearest authorized dealer.
Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Brother cannot be held responsible
for trouble caused by the use of unauthorized supplies. Do not use tapes that do
not have the mark.
Stock No. Description
18 mm (3/4”)
TZ141 Black Characters on Clear Tape 1 $22.99
TZM41 Black Characters on Clear (Mat) Tape 1 $24.99
TZ241 Black Characters on White Tape 1 $24.99
TZ641 Black Characters on Yellow Tape 1 $24.99
TZB41 Black Characters on Flu. Orange Tape 1 $29.99
TZ242 Red Characters on White Tape 1 $24.99
TZ243 Blue Characters on White Tape 1 $24.99
TZ344 Gold Characters on Black Tape 1 $28.99
TZ345 White Characters on Black Tape 1 $28.99
TZ545 White Characters on Blue Tape 1 $28.99
12 mm (1/2”)
TZ131 Black Characters on Clear Tape 1 $19.99
TZ231 Black Characters on White Tape 1 $20.99
TZM31 Black Characters on Clear (Mat) Tape 1 $20.99
TZ431 Black Characters on Red Tape 1 $20.99
TZ531 Black Characters on Blue Tape 1 $20.99
TZ631 Black Characters on Yellow Tape 1 $20.99
TZ731 Black Characters on Green Tape 1 $20.99
TZ132 Red Characters on Clear Tape 1 $19.99
TZ232 Red Characters on White Tape 1 $20.99
TZ133 Blue Characters on Clear Tape 1 $19.99
TZ233 Blue Characters on White Tape 1 $20.99
TZ334 Gold Characters on Black Tape 1 $24.99
TZ335 White Characters on Black Tape 1 $24.99
TZ435 White Characters on Red Tape 1 $24.99
QTY/
PACKAGE
PRICE
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Stock No. Description
9 mm (3/8”)
TZ121 Black Characters on Clear Tape 1 $16.99
TZ221 Black Characters on White Tape 1 $19.99
TZ222 Red Characters on White Tape 1 $19.99
TZ223 Blue Characters on White Tape 1 $19.99
TZ325 White Characters on Black Tape 1 $22.99
6 mm (1/4”)
TZ111 Black Characters on Clear Tape 1 $14.99
TZ211 Black Characters on White Tape 1 $16.99
TZ315 White Characters on Black Tape 1 $20.99
Non-laminated tapes
QTY/
PACKAGE
PRICE
Stock No. Description
18 mm (3/4”)
TZN641 Black Characters on Yellow Tape 1 $21.99
TZN541 Black Characters on Blue Tape 1 $21.99
TZNF41 Black Characters on Purple Tape 1 $21.99
12 mm (1/2”)
TZN631 Black Characters on Yellow Tape 1 $17.99
TZN531 Black Characters on Blue Tape 1 $17.99
TZNF31 Black Characters on Purple Tape 1 $17.99
Instant lettering tape
Stock No. Description
18 mm (3/4”)
TZL041 Black Characters 1 $24.99
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QTY/
PACKAGE
QTY/
PACKAGE
PRICE
PRICE
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Iron on transfer tape
Stock No. Description
18 mm (3/4”)
TZIY41 Black Characters 1 $31.99
Security tape
Stock No. Description
18 mm (3/4”)
TZSE4 Black Characters on White Tape 1 $49.95
Fabric tape
Stock No. Description
12 mm (1/2”)
TZFA3 Blue Characters on White Tape 1 $34.95
Stamp kit/holder
Stock No. Description
18 mm (3/4”) Stamp Area -9 × 55 mm
SKMB
SHMB MEDIUM Stamp Holder 1 $24.95
MEDIUM Stamp Kit (Stamp holder + Tape
cassette)
QTY/
PACKAGE
QTY/
PACKAGE
QTY/
PACKAGE
QTY/
PACKAGE
1 $49.95
PRICE
PRICE
PRICE
PRICE
Option
Stock No. Description
AD-30 AC Adapter 1 $29.95
TR9 Lettering Stick 1 $2.99
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QTY/
PACKAGE
PRICE
Page 57
ACCESSORY ORDER FORM
This order form is provided for your convenience should your retailer not stock
the item(s) needed or if you prefer to order by telephone. To order by phone,
please call Brother International at 1-800-668-2768 and have your Visa or MasterCard available.
Stock No. Description Price Quantity Total
TOTAL
Prices subject to change without notice.
Before calling:
1.Review the reverse side of this form and select the desired items.
2.Complete the order form, indicating the quantity of each item (for your records).
3.Enter the total on the “Supply/Accessory Total” line below (for your records).
4.Add appropriate sales tax and shipping/handling costs (for your records).
5.Have your Visa or MasterCard number and expiration date available.
Supply/Accessory Total $
All Residents of Canada: Please add G.S.T $
applicable sales taxes (G.S.T. & P.S.T.) P.S.T. $
Shipping/Handling $5.00
TOTAL DUE $
G.S.T. # R100663764
P.S.T. # 100100117TQ0001
* Pricing subject to change without notice.
✂
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NOTE
*
*
• Please read this notice carefully before starting.
To insert a new tape cartridge Cutting tape
· REMOVE THE STOPPER.
· SOME TAPE CASSETTES ARE NOT
PROVIDED WITH A STOPPER.
· USE YOUR FINGER
TO TIGHTEN THE
RIBBON.
· INSTALL AND PRESS CODE+FEED.
· DO NOT PULL TAPE TO ADVANCE IT.
· TO CUT TAPE,
USE THE BUILT-IN
CUTTER LEVER.
UNDER NO
CIRCUM STANCES AT TEMPT TO CUT
THE TAPE
WHILE PRINTING
OR FEEDING.
AC adaptor connection
· USE THE AC ADAPTOR DESIGNED
EXCLUSIVELY FOR THIS MACHINE.
BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. 1999~
– + + –
– +
Printed in China
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