Brother PT-18R User Manual

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

Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation

declares that the product Product Name : Brother P-touch Electronic Labeling System Model Number : PT-18R

complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

• The enclosed interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device.

• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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

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

• IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines, Inc.

• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, USA.

• The names of other software or products used in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies that developed them.

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

(For USA Only)

Who is covered:

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

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

What is covered:

• This Product includes a Machine and Consumable and Accessory Items. Consumable and Accessory Items include but ar e not limited t o label ca ssettes, 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 onestage 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 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).

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 Brother Authorized Service Center

applicable warranty period

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 de sire). You are also responsible for loss or damage to this Pr oduct in s hipping.

-brand parts and

. Supply Brother

or a

within the

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

(For USA Only)

What Brother will do:

First 90 Days: If the problem reported concerning your Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) is covered by this warranty and 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 discretion. 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.

91st day to 1 year:

If the problem reported concerning your Machine is covered by this warranty and first reported the 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.

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

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 I tem(s) are not covered by t his warranty (either stage), you will be charged for shipping the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) back to you.

After 90 days from

if you

You will be

The foregoing are your sole (i .e., only) and

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 af ter 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 Brother in

accordance with the instructions provided by

Brother. 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 cha rged up to the cost o f a new Prod uct

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

cover ed by the l imited war ranty; ( iii) the prop er

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.

accessory items and a copy of the return

air bill, signed by the courier.

Retain your original

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

(For USA Only)

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.

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

• This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have other rights that may vary from state to state.

• This Limited Warranty (and BrotherÅfs 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.

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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

World Wide Web www.brother.com

Supplies / Accessories www.brothermall.com or 888-879-3232

BROTHER I NTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD. BRIDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY 08807-0911

Please record your model and serial number and your date and location of Purchase below for your records. Keep this information with your proof of purchase (bill of sale) in case your Product requires service.

Model # __________________________________________________

Serial # ___________________________________________________

Date of purchase:___________________________________________

Store where purchased: ______________________________________

Location of store: ___________________________________________

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

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Your product will immediately be registered in our database and you can be on your way!

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www.registermybrother.com

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the P-touch PT-18R. Your new P-touch is an easy to operate, feature packed labeling system that makes creating professional, high quality labels a breeze. In addition to easy label creation via pre-formatted label layouts, the P-touch editing software features advanced label formatting, block formats, bar codes and auto-numbering functions.

• Carry your compact,

rechargeable P-touch with you anywhere without worrying about power supply.

• The battery charger

also serves as a convenient storage stand, so the P-touch is always at hand and ready for use.

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• You can quickly

increase your labeling power, and design and print complex labels from your computer using the software provided.

Refer to the Software Installation Guide for more details and installation directions.

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Creating Your First Label

This section introduces you to the methods used to create simple labels with your P-touch. By creating a simple label, you will become familiar with the procedure for creating general label layouts.

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Creating a label with the P-touch

Prepare the P-touch.

Install and charge the battery.

P. 16 P. 19 P. 21

To create a label if the battery is not charged, connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch machine. Refer to “AC Adapter” on page 19.

Enter the label text.

Enter the label text from the keyboard.

Set a tape cassette. Turn the P-touch on.

In addition to entering text, the P-touch has a large range of editing functions.

"Create labels like these"

Creating Your First Label

P. 24

Print the label.

Print the label you have created.

P. 43

You can check the layout of your label before printing. Checking the label preview before printing prevents wasting tape on incomplete labels.

"Preview function"

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Creating a label with your personal computer

Prepare the P-touch. (Refer to step 1 in the previous section.)

Prepare the personal computer.

Install the software. Connect the USB

cable.

Turn the P-touch on.

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Software Installation Guide

Enter the label text using P-touch Quick Editor.

Start P-touch Quick Editor.

Software Help

Print the label.

Click on the "Print" button.

Software Help Software Help

Software Installation Guide

Enter the label text in P-touch Quick Editor.

Click on the layout area and then type "Brother".

Software Help

The label is print ed.

P. 21

P-touch Quick Editor (simple label editing software) is ideal for creating simple labels. To create labels with more complex designs, use P-touch Editor (fully featured label editing software).

"P-touch Editor" "Create labels with complex designs like these"

Creating Your First Label

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Safety Precautions

Please read the following directions for safe use and handling before using your P-touch. These safety precautions are provided for your benefit to prevent unnecessary injury to you and those around you, and to prevent damage to the product. Please read and follow them carefully. The following symbols indicate the level of danger associated with not using the product within the specified guidelines.

WARNING

CAUTION

The following symbols indicate specific directions.

This symbol denotes that the action poses a risk of danger.

This symbol denotes that the action is prohibited.

This symbol denotes that the action is required.

Rechargeable battery

Failure to observe the following may result in fluid leaking, overheating, rupture, or fire, causing burns or other injuries.

• Do not throw the battery into a fire, or heat, solder or weld, disassemble or modify the battery.

• Do not allow metallic articles to short-circuit the terminals of the battery.

• Do not carry or store the battery together with metallic articles.

• Do not remove or damage the plastic cover on the battery, or use a battery with the plastic cover removed or damaged.

• Use only the battery charger designed exclusively for the rechargeable battery provided. Do not use any other battery charger.

• Do not charge the battery in high temperature locations.

• Do not use the battery with the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals connected incorrectly.

• If the battery leaks or emits an odor, it must be moved away from fire immediately.

• Do not let the battery get wet.

• If the battery leaks, be careful not to let battery fluid contact your eyes.

Battery fluid contacting your eyes may result in the loss of eyesight. If battery fluid comes into contact with your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water and seek medical attention immediately.

This symbol denotes that improper handling poses a risk of causing death or serious injury.

This symbol denotes that improper handling poses a risk of causing injury or damage to the product.

WARNING

Safety Precautions

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WARNING

• If the battery begins to emit an odor, overheat, discolor, deform, or any other change occurs during use, charging, or storage, remove the battery immediately and discontinue use.

Battery charger

Failure to observe the following may result in fire, overheating, or failure.

• Do not allow metallic articles to short-circuit the terminals of the charger.

• Do not let the charger get wet. If water or other liquids get in the charger, unplug the AC adapter immediately.

• Do not use the charger while the charger terminals are wet or have condensation on them.

• Do not use this charger with any product other than the P-touch.

• Use only the AC adapter provided with the P-touch.

• If the charger begins to emit an odor, overheat, discolor, deform, or any other change occurs during use, charging, or storage, remove the P-touch from the charger immediately, disconnect the AC adapter, and discontinue use.

AC adapter

Failure to observe the following may result in fire, electric shock, or failure.

• Always use the specified voltage (120V) and the AC adapter (AD-60) provided.

• Do not overload the power outlet.

• Do not place heavy objects on, damage or modify the power cord or plug. Do not forcibly bend or pull the power cord.

• Do not use a damaged power cord.

• Do not touch the AC adapter or power plug with wet hands.

• Make sure that the plug is fully inserted to the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that is loose.

P-touch

Failure to observe the following may result in fire, electric shock, or failure.

• Do not disassemble or modify the P-touch.

• Do not drop, hit or otherwise damage the P-touch.

• Do not spill drinks or other liquids on the P-touch, or otherwise let the P-touch become wet.

• Do not use the P-touch if any foreign object has entered the P-touch. If any foreign object has entered the P-touch, immediately turn the power off,

disconnect the AC adapter, remove the battery, and discontinue use.

• If the P-touch begins to emit an odor, overheat, discolor, deform, or any other change occurs during use, charging, or storage, remove the P-touch from the charger immediately, disconnect the AC adapter, remove the battery, and discontinue use.

• Do not let children play with the empty package that the P-touch came in when purchased. Store the empty package in location out of the reach of children, or dispose of it. Empty packaging can be a choking or suffocation hazard for children.

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Safety Precautions

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CAUTION

Rechargeable battery

Failure to observe the following may result in fluid leaking, overheating, rupture, or deteriorated performance and life span.

• Do not hit or throw the battery.

• Do not use or leave battery exposed in direct sunlight, near heaters or other hot appliances, or in any location exposed to extremely high temperatures.

• Remove the battery when not using the P-touch for any extended period of time.

• If battery fluid comes into contact with skin or clothes, wash the affected areas thoroughly with clean water. Battery fluid is harmful to skin.

Battery charger

Failure to observe the following may result in fire, electric shock, or short circuit.

• Do not use or place the battery charger in direct sunlight, near heaters or other hot appliances, in any location exposed to extremely high temperatures, high humidity, or dusty locations.

• Do not disassemble or modify the battery charger.

• Do not hit or throw the battery charger.

• Do not carry or store the battery charger together with metallic articles.

AC adapter

• Be sure to disconnect the AC adapter and battery charger from the power outlet and the P-touch when not using the P-touch for any extended period of time.

• Always hold the plug when disconnecting the power cord from the power outlet.

Tape cutter

• Do not touch the tape cutter with your hands. This may result in injury.

Usage/storage location

• Do not place the P-touch or battery charger in unsafe locations such as unstable platforms or high shelves, etc. It may fall down and cause an injury.

• Do not place heavy objects on the P-touch or battery charger. It may fall down and cause an injury.

Memory

• Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the P-touch, or if the battery expires.

Tape

• Depending on the environmental conditions and the material and condition of the affixing surface, the label may peel off or the color of the tape may change. When removing labels, adhesive may remain, the tape's color may be transferred to the surface, or the surface beneath the label may otherwise be damaged. Be sure to test the label on the intended surface and material before affixing the label.

Safety Precautions

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General Precautions

• Do not use the P-touch in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage the machine.

• Use only genuine TZ tapes, with the mark, in the P-touch.

• Do not pull or press on the tape in the cassette.

• Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot, AC adapter connector, or USB port, etc.

• Do not try to print labels using an empty tape cassette or without a tape cassette set in the P-touch. Doing so will damage the print head.

• Do not touch the print head with your fingers.

• Note that all data stored in memory will be lost if you disconnect BOTH the AC adapter AND the rechargeable battery.

• Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol or any other organic solvent to clean the P-touch.

• Do not place the P-touch in direct sunlight, near heaters or other hot appliances, in any location exposed to extremely high or low temperatures, high humidity, or dusty locations. Standard operating temperature range: 50

• Be careful not to scratch the CD-ROM. Do not place the CD-ROM in any location exposed to high or low temperatures. Do not place heavy objects on the CD-ROM or bend it.

• The software on the CD-ROM is intended for use with the P-touch and may be installed on more than one PC.

• We strongly recommend that you read this User’s Guide carefully before using your P-touch, and then keep it nearby for future reference.

F to 95°F.

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Symbols Used in this Guide

The following symbols are used throughout this guide to indicate additional information.

This symbol indicates information or directions that may result in damage or injury if

ignored, or operations that will result in errors.

This symbol indicat es information or directions that may help you understand and use

the P-touch more efficiently.

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A B C

Quick

Index

ABC

This section provides quick and easy access to information on tasks often needed by users.

Quick Index

Simply look for your task below and then go to the page indicated. If the task you are looking for is not shown here, try the Contents or Index pages.

auto-format

ABC

function

To enter text, symbols and accent characters...

text/symbols/accent

characters

12345678

To create and print bar code labels...

Bar code function

Quick Index

To format the label...

Entering

P. 24 P. 29 P. 47

Text/Label format

functions

To change the cutting and margin settings

Tape cutting options

To print multiple copies (with autonumbering)...

Multiple copy/auto-

numbering functions

P. 33 P. 44 P. 50

To save a label layout...

Memory function

ABC

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INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 1

Creating Your First Label .............................................................................................. 2

Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................ 4

General Precautions...................................................................................................... 7

Symbols Used in this Guide .......................................................................................... 7

Quick Index ................................................................................................................... 8

Contents ........................................................................................................................9

GETTING STARTED ............................................................................. 11

Unpacking Your P-touch ............................................................................................. 11

General Description..................................................................................................... 12

LCD Display & Keyboard............................................................................................. 13

LCD Display.......................................................................................................... 13

Key Names and Functions.................................................................................... 14

Power Supply .............................................................................................................. 16

Rechargeable Battery ........................................................................................... 16

AC Adapter ........................................................................................................... 19

Inserting a Tape Cassette ........................................................................................... 19

Turning Power On/Off ................................................................................................. 21

Feeding Tape .............................................................................................................. 22

LCD Display ................................................................................................................ 22

LCD Contrast ........................................................................................................ 22

Language.............................................................................................................. 23

Unit........................................................................................................................ 23

EDITING A LABEL................................................................................. 24

Entering and Editing Text ............................................................................................ 24

Entering Text from the Keyboard .......................................................................... 24

Adding a New Line................................................................................................ 24

Moving the Cursor................................................................................................. 24

Inserting Text ........................................................................................................ 24

Deleting Text......................................................................................................... 25

Entering Symbols ........................................................................................................ 25

Entering Symbols Using Key........................................................................... 25

Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function...................................................... 26

Entering Accented Characters .................................................................................... 27

Entering Accented Characters Using Key ....................................................... 27

Entering Accented Characters Using the Accent Function ................................... 27

Setting Character Attributes ........................................................................................ 29

Setting Label Attributes ............................................................................................... 31

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Creating a Bar Code Label...........................................................................................33

Setting Bar Code Parameters ................................................................................33

Entering Bar Code Data.........................................................................................34

Editing and Deleting a Bar Code ...........................................................................36

Using Auto-Format Layouts .........................................................................................36

Using Templates - Example creating an Asset Tag...............................................36

Using Block Layouts ..............................................................................................39

LABEL PRINTING ................................................................................. 43

Label Preview...............................................................................................................43

Printing a Label ............................................................................................................43

Printing a Single Copy ...........................................................................................43

Printing Multiple Copies .........................................................................................44

Auto-numbering Labels ..........................................................................................45

Mirror Printing ........................................................................................................46

Tape Cutting Options ...................................................................................................47

Attaching Labels...........................................................................................................49

USING THE FILE MEMORY ................................................................. 50

Storing a Label into Memory ........................................................................................50

Opening a Stored Label File ........................................................................................51

Deleting a Stored Label File.........................................................................................52

MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch .............................................................. 53

Resetting the P-touch...................................................................................................53

Maintenance.................................................................................................................53

Cleaning the Main Unit ..........................................................................................53

Cleaning the Print Head.........................................................................................53

Cleaning the Tape Cutter.......................................................................................54

Cleaning the Charging Terminals ..........................................................................54

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................... 55

What to do when... .......................................................................................................55

Error Messages............................................................................................................58

APPENDIX ............................................................................................ 61

Specifications ...............................................................................................................61

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

INDEX.................................................................................................... 68

Contents

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GETTING STARTED

Unpacking Your P-touch

Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch.

P-touch PT-18R TZ tape cassette

CD-ROM USB cabl e

AC adapter Rechargeable battery

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Battery charger User’s Guide

Software Installation Guide

Unpacking You r P-touch

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LCD display

Keyboard

Charging terminals

General Description

AC adapter connector

USB port

When shipped from the factory, the LCD display is covered with a protective sheet to prevent damage. Remove this sheet before using the P-touch.

Back cover

Battery charger

General D escripti on

Tape viewer

Tape exit slot

Back cover opening grip

AC adapter connector

AC power lamp

Rechargeable battery

Rechargeable battery case cover

Charging terminals

Release lever

Tape cutter

Print head

Tape cassette case

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LCD Display & Keyboard

LCD Display

456789 10

1. Line number

Displayed at the beginning of each line, this mark indicates the line number within the label layout.

2. Cursor

Indicates the current position of the cursor. New characters are entered to the left of the cursor, and the character to the left of the cursor is deleted when the is pressed.

3. Return mark

Indicates the end of a line of text.

4. Caps mode

Indicates that the Caps mode is on.

5.~8. Style guidance

Indicates the current font (5), character size (6), character style (7) and frame (8) settings.

9. Tape length

Indicates the tape length for the text entered.

10.Cursor selection

Indicates that you can use the cursor keys to select the items on the screen. Use the and keys to select a menu item, and the and keys to change the setting.

key

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LCD Display & Keyboard

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Key Names and Functions

LCD Display & Keyboard

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(Power):

• Turns the P-touch on and off.

• Prints the current label design onto the tape.

• Opens the Print Options menu when used in combination with the key.

(Preview):

• Displays a preview of the label.

(Feed & Cut):

• Feeds 0.89" (22.5 mm) of blank tape and then automatically cuts the tape.

• Opens the Text menu, where you can set character attributes for the label.

• Opens the Label menu, where you can set label attributes for the label.

(Auto-Format):

• Opens the Auto-Format menu, where you can create labels using pre-defined templates or block formats.

• Opens the Tools menu, where you can set operating preferences for the P-touch.

• Clears all text entered, or all text and current label settings.

(Backspace):

• Deletes the character to the left of the cursor.

• Cancels the current command and returns the display to the data entry screen or the previous step.

• Turns the Caps mode on and off. When the Caps mode is on, uppercase letters can be entered by simply pressing a character key.

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• Use these keys to type letters or numbers.

• Uppercase letters, symbols or accent characters can be entered using these keys in combination with the , , or keys.

• Use this key in combination with the letter and number keys to type uppercase letters or the symbols indicated on the number keys.

• Use this key in combination with keys that have blue characters above them to type the accented characters or symbols indicated, or to activate the function indicated.

• Use this to select and enter a symbol from a list of available symbols.

• Use this to select and enter an accented character from the list of available characters.

• Enters a blank space.

• Returns a setting to the default value.

• Enters a new line when entering text.

• Selects the option displayed when

• Cancels the current command and

• Moves the cursor in the direction of the

(Return):

setting label attributes in the function menus, or when entering symbols or accent characters.

(Escape):

returns the display to the data entry screen or the previous step.

arrow when entering or editing characters, entering symbols or accented characters, and when setting label attributes in the function menus.

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LCD Display & Keyboard

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Power Supply

Your P-touch has a rechargeable battery that allows you to use it anywhere when charged, and an AC adapter that allows you to use it while connected to an electrical outlet when the battery’s charge becomes low.

Rechargeable Battery

The battery can be recharged by placing the P-touch on the battery charger stand.

Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch to use it immediately after purchase or when the battery’s charge becomes low.

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Installing the rechargeable battery

• Disconnect power to the P-touch when installing or removing the rechargeable battery.

• Use only the battery charger designed exclusively for the rechargeable battery provided with your P-touch.

• Do not remove or damage the plastic cover on the rechargeable battery, or use a battery with the plastic cover removed or damaged.

Press on the back cover opening grip and open the

back cover.

Slide the battery case cover in the direction of the

arrow and open the case.

Connect the battery as shown in the figure. Make

sure that the wires to the connector match the black and red stickers on the case.

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Insert the battery into the battery case and push the

wires into the compartment so that they do not get damaged by the battery case cover.

Attach the battery case cover and close the back cover.

Release lever

Make sure that the release lever is up when closing the back cover. The back cover cannot be closed if the release lever is pressed down.

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Charging the battery

Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord into

the connector on the battery charger and insert the AC adapter plug into a standard electrical outlet.

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Place the P-touch on the battery charger.

When it is sitting on the battery charger correctly, the AC power lamp on the P-touch lights.

Charging time approx. 12 hours

The P-touch can be placed in the battery charger in either direction.

AC power lamp

Power Sup ply

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GETTING STARTED

• The AC power lamp lights when the P-touch is set in the battery charger and the AC adapter is connected to the battery charger, or when the AC adapter is connected directly to the P-touch, regardless of whether a battery is fitted or charging is complete.

• Be sure to charge the battery before using the P-touch.

• Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch to use it when the battery’s charge becomes low.

• Return the P-touch to the battery charger after use. Even when not used the battery will run down if the P-touch is not placed on the battery charger.

• Leaving the P-touch on the charger even when the battery is fully charged will not damage it.

• The battery may not be charged sufficiently when the power supply is less than the rated voltage.

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Replacing the rechargeable battery

Replace the battery when the P-touch can only be used for a short time even after recharging. The battery may not be charged sufficiently when the power supply is less than the rated voltage. While the replacement period varies depending on the conditions of use, the battery will generally need to be replaced after approximately one year. Be sure to replace it with the specified rechargeable battery (BA-18R).

Be sure to charge the new battery for 12 hours after replacement.

Press on the back cover opening grip and open the back cover.

Slide the battery case cover in the direction of the arrow and open the case.

Remove the expired battery and disconnect the

connector.

Connect the connector on the battery wires and insert the new battery into the

case. Refer to “Installing the rechargeable battery” on page 16.

Attach the battery case cover and close the back cover.

• Be sure to dispose of the expired battery as directed by local regulations for the disposal of nickel metal hydride batteries.

• Do not remove or damage the plastic cover on the expired battery, or attempt to disassemble the expired battery.

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AC Adapter

Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch.

Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the connector marked DC IN 9.5V on

the P-touch.

Insert the AC adapter plug into a standard electrical outlet.

• Turn the P-touch off before disconnecting the AC adapter.

• Disconnect the AC adapter from the P-touch and electrical outlet when you do not intend to use the P-touch for an extended period.

• Do not pull or bend the AC adapter cord.

• Use only the AC adapter (AD-60) designed exclusively for your P-touch. Failure to observe this may result in an accident or damage. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from not using the specified AC adapter.

• Do not connect the AC adapter to a non-standard electrical outlet. Failure to observe this may result in an accident or damage. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from not using a standard electrical outlet.

Inserting a Tape Cassette

Tape cassettes of 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" or 3/4" (6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, or 18 mm) width can be used in your P-touch. Use only tape cassettes with the mark.

If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be sure to remove the stopper before inserting the cassette.

WATNLATION

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GETTING STARTED

Inserting a Tape Cassette

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GETTING STARTED

Check that the end of the tape is not bent and

that it passes through the tape guide.

After making sure that the power is off, press on the

back cover opening grip and open the back cover. If there is already a tape cassette in the P-touch, remove it by pulling it straight up.

Insert the tape cassette into the tape compartment,

with the end of the tape facing the P-touch’s tape exit slot, and press firmly until you hear a click.

When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the tape and ink ribbon do not catch on the print head.

Close the back cover.

End of tape

Tape guide

Tape exit slot

• Make sure that the release lever is up when closing the back cover. The back cover cannot be

• Be sure to feed tape to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape

• Do not pull the label coming out of the tape exit slot. Doing so will cause the ink ribbon

• Store tape cassettes in a cool dark location, away from direct sunlight and high temperature,

Inserting a Tape Cassette

closed if the release lever is pressed down.

cassette. Refer to “Feeding Tape” on page 22.

to be discharged with the tape.

high humidity, or dusty locations. Use the tape cassette as quickly as possible after opening the sealed package.

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Turning Power On/Off

Press the key to turn the P-touch on. Press the key again to turn the P-touch off.

• Your P-touch has a power saving function that automatically turns itself off if no key is pressed within a certain time under certain operating conditions. Refer to the Auto Power-Off Time table below for details.

• If the battery is still charged or the P-touch is connected to an electrical outlet by the AC adapter, the previous session’s information is displayed when the power is turned on.

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With AC adapter

With battery

Auto Power-Off Time

P-touch only Connected to PC

1 hour 1 hour

5 minutes

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5 minutes with no operation.

1 hour after printing from PC.

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Turning Power On/Off

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GETTING STARTED

Feeding Tape

The Feed & Cut function feeds 0.89" (22.5 mm) of blank tape then cuts the tape.

• Be sure to feed tape to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape cassette.

• Do not pull the label coming out of the tape exit slot. Doing so will cause the ink ribbon to be discharged with the tape.

• Do not block the tape exit slot during printing or when feeding tape. Doing so will cause the tape to jam.

Press the key.

“Feed & Cut?” appears on the display.

Press the key to feed tape.

The message “Feeding Tape... Please Wait” appears while the tape is fed, and then the tape is cut.

Press while “Feed & Cut?” is displayed to cancel tape feeding.

LCD Display

LCD Contrast

You can change the contrast setting of the LCD display to one of five levels (+2, +1, 0,

-1, -2) to make the screen easier to read. The default setting is “0”.

Press the key to display the Tools menu, select

“LCD Contrast” using the or key, and then press the key.

Select a contrast level using the or key.

The screen contrast changes each time you press the

or key, allowing you to set the most suitable

contrast.

Press the key.

• Press the key to return to the previous step.

• Pressing the key on the contrast setting screen sets the contrast to the default value “0”.

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Language

Select the language ("English" or "Français") for menu commands and messages shown on the LCD display. The default setting is "English".

Press the key to display the Tools menu, select

"Language" using the or key, and then press the key.

Select a language using the or key.

Press the key.

Press the key to return to the previous step.

Unit

Select the units ("inch" or "mm") for dimensions shown on the LCD display. The default setting is "inch".

Press the key to display the Tools menu, select

"Unit" using the or key, and then press the key.

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GETTING STARTED

Select a unit using the or key.

Press the key.

Press the key to return to the previous step.

LCD Display

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EDITING A LABEL

Entering and Editing Text

Using the keyboard of your P-touch is very similar to using a typewriter or word processor.

Entering Text from the Keyboard

• To enter a lowercase letter or a number, simply press the desired key.

• To enter a blank space in the text, press the key.

• To enter an uppercase letter or one of the symbols on the number keys, hold down the key and then press the desired key.

• To enter uppercase letters continuously, press the key to enter Caps mode, and then press the desired keys.

• To exit Caps mode, press the key again.

• To enter a lowercase letter while in Caps mode, hold down the key and then press the desired key.

Adding a New Line

• To end the current line of text and start a new line, press the key. A return mark appears at the end of the line and the cursor moves to the start of the new line.

• There is a maximum number of lines of text that can be entered for each tape width. A maximum of 5 lines can be entered for 3/4"(18 mm) tape, 3 lines for 1/2" (12 mm) tape, and 2 lines for 3/8" (9 mm) and 1/4" (6 mm) tape.

• If you press the key when five lines already exist, an error message is displayed.

Moving the Cursor

• To move the cursor left, right, up or down, press the , or keys. Each press of the key moves the cursor one space or line.

• To move the cursor to the beginning or end of the current line, hold down the key and then press the or keys.

• To move the cursor to the very beginning or end of the text, hold down the key and then press the or keys.

Inserting Text

• To insert additional text into an existing line of text, move the cursor to the character to the right of the position where you want to start inserting text and then enter the additional text. The new text is inserted to the left of the cursor.

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Deleting Text

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Deleting one character at a time

• To delete a character from an existing line of text, move the cursor to the character to the right of the position you want to start deleting text and then press the key. The character to the left of the cursor is deleted each time the key is pressed.

If you hold down the key, the characters left to the cursor are deleted continuously.

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Deleting all text at once

• Use the key to delete all text at once.

Press the key.

The Clear options are displayed.

Using the or keys, select “Text Only” to delete

all text while retaining the current format settings, or select “Text & Format” to delete all text and format settings.

Press the key to return to the text entry screen.

Press the key.

All text is deleted. All format settings are also deleted if Text & Format was selected.

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Entering Symbols

Including the symbols available on the keyboard, there are a total of 103 symbols (including international and extended ASCII characters) available with the Symbol function. There are two methods of entering symbols:

• Using the key.

• Using the Symbol function.

Entering Symbols Using Key

Symbols printed in blue above the keys on the keyboard can be entered using the key.

• To enter one of these symbols, hold down the key and then press the desired key.

Entering Symbols

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EDITING A LABEL

Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function

The Symbol function offers a total of 103 symbols.

Press the key.

A list of symbols is displayed.

The last symbol entered is selected in the list displayed.

Select a group using the or keys, and then

select a symbol using the or keys.

Press the key.

The selected symbol is inserted into the line of text.

• Press the key to return to the previous step.

• Refer to the Symbol List table for a complete list of all groups and symbols available.

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Symbol List

Group Symbols

(A) Punctuation (B) Business (C) Mathematics (D) Bracket (E) Arrow (F) Unit (G) International (H) Number (I) Pictograph (J) Electrical (K) Others

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The use of the CE mark is strictly governed by one or more European Council directives. Ensure that any labels you produce which use this mark conform with the relevant directives.

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Entering Accented Characters

The P-touch can display and print a set of accented characters such as other language specific characters. There are two methods of entering accented characters:

• Using the key.

• Using the Accent function.

Entering Accented Characters Using Key

Accented characters printed in blue above the keys on the keyboard can be entered using the key.

• To enter one of these accented characters, hold down the key and then press the desired key.

Entering Accented Characters Using the Accent Function

The Accent function offers a total of 119 accented characters.

Press the key.

The accent group screen is displayed.

Caps mode can be used with the Accent function.

Type the letter for the desired composite character, or

press the key and select it using the or keys.

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EDITING A LABEL

Keep typing the same letter until the desired

composite character is selected, or select it using the

or keys.

Press the key.

The selected composite character is inserted into the line of text.

• Press the key to return to the previous step.

• Refer to the Accented Character List table for a complete list of all accented characters available.

Entering Accented Characters

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EDITING A LABEL

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Accented Character List

Character Accented Characters Character Accented Characters

a N A o c O C r d R D s e S E t g T

G u

i U I y

l Y L z n Z

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Setting Character Attributes

Using the key, you can select a font and apply size, width and style attributes.

Press the key.

The current settings are displayed.

Select an attribute using the or keys, and then

set a value for that attribute using the or keys.

Press the key to apply the settings.

New settings are NOT applied if you do not press the

key.

• Press the key to return to the previous step.

• Press the key to set the selected attribute to the default value.

• Refer to the Setting Options table for a list of all available settings.

• Small characters may be difficult to read when certain styles are applied (e.g. Shadow + Italic).

• When selecting "S", "M" and "L" in the text size attributes, the actual size when printed will differ depending on the tape cassette width installed, and the number of lines on the label.

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Setting Options

Attribute Value Result

HEL

(Helsinki)

BRU

(Brussels)

Font

FLO

(Florida)

BEL

(Belgium)

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Setting Character Attributes

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EDITING A LABEL

Attribute Value Result

Size

Width

Style1

2/3

1/2

OFF

BLD

(Bold)

OUT

(Outline)

SHD

(Shadow)

OFF

By combining the “Style1” and “Style2” settings you can create Italic Bold, Italic Outline, Italic Shadow, Vertical Bold, Vertical Outline and Vertical Shadow styles.

Setting Character Attributes

Style2

ITL

(Italic)

VRT

(Vertical)

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Setting Label Attributes

Using the key, you can create a label with a frame around the text and specify the label length. The text can be aligned within the label in one of three ways.

Press the key.

The current settings are displayed.

Select an attribute using the or keys, and then

set a value for that attribute using the or keys. When “Length” is set to “Fixed” press the key again and set the label length using the or keys or the number keys.

When setting the label length, hold down the or keys to change the value in increments of 10.

Press the key to apply the settings.

New settings are NOT applied if you do not press the

key.

• Press the key to return to the previous step.

• Press the key to set the selected attribute to the default value.

• Refer to the Setting Options table for a list of all available settings.

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Setting Options

Attribute Value Result

OFF

Frame

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Setting Lab el Attributes

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EDITING A LABEL

Attribute Value Result

Frame

(Left)

Align

(Centre)

(Right)

The length of the label is automatically

Auto

Length

Fixed

adjusted based on the amount of text entered.

The length of the label can be set within the range 1.6" (40 mm) - 11.8" (300 mm).

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Creating a Bar Code Label

Using the Bar Code function you can create labels with bar codes for use with cash registers, stock control systems or other bar code reader systems, or even asset control tags used in an asset management system.

• The P-touch is not designed exclusively for creating bar code labels. Always check that bar code labels can be read by the bar code reader.

• For best results, print bar code labels in black ink on white tape. Some bar code readers may not be able to read bar code labels created using colored tape or ink.

• Use the “Large” setting for “Width” whenever possible. Some bar code readers may not be able to read bar code labels created using the “Small” setting.

• Continuously printing a large number of labels with bar codes can overheat the print head, which may effect printing quality.

Setting Bar Code Parameters

Press the key to display the Tools menu, select

“Bar Code Setup” using the or keys, and then press the key. The Bar Code Setup screen is displayed.

Select an attribute using the or keys, and then

set a value for that attribute using the or keys.

The "C-Digit" attribute is only available for the CODE39, I-2/5 and CODABAR protocols.

Characters may not appear below the bar code even when "ON" is selected for "Under #", depending on the tape width being used, the number of lines entered, or the current character style settings.

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EDITING A LABEL

Press the key to apply the settings.

New settings are NOT applied if you do not press the

key.

• Press the key to return to the previous step.

• Press the key to set the selected attribute to the default value.

• Refer to the Bar Code Settings table for a list of all available settings.

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Bar Code Settings

Attribute Value

Protocol

CODE39

, CODE128, EAN8, EAN13, EAN128,

UPC-A, UPC-E, I-2/5 (ITF), CODABAR

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EDITING A LABEL

Attribute Value

Width

Under#

(characters printed

below bar code)

C.Digit

(check digit)

(only available for the CODE39, I-2/5

and CODABAR protocols)

Entering Bar Code Data

Press the key to display the Tools menu, select

“Bar Code Input” using the or keys, and then press the key. The Bar Code Input screen is displayed.

Only one bar code can be entered in a label.

Type in the bar code data.

Special characters can be entered in the bar code when using the CODE39, CODABAR, CODE128 or EAN128 protocols. When not using special characters, go to step 5.

Press the key.

A list of characters available for the current protocol is displayed.

Large

Small

OFF

• Press the key to return to the previous step.

• Refer to the Special Characters List table for a list of all available settings.

Creating a Bar Code Label

Select a character using the or keys, then press the key to insert the character in the bar code data.

Press the key to insert the bar code in the label. Two bar code marks are displayed in the text.

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Special Character List

CODE39 CODABAR

Code Special Character Code Special Character

0 0 1 1 2 (SPACE) 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6

CODE128, EAN128

Code Special Character Code Special Character Code Special Character

0 (SPACE) 24 48 DC3 1 25 49 DC4 2 26 50 NAK 3 27 51 SYN 4 28 NUL 52 ETB 5 29 53 CAN 6 30 SHO 54 EM 7 31 STX 55 SUB 8 32 ETX 56 ESC

9 33 EOT 57 10 34 ENQ 58 FS 11 35 ACK 59 12 36 BEL 60 GS 13 37 BS 61 14 38 HT 62 RS 15 39 LF 63 16 40 VT 64 US 17 41 FF 65 DEL 18 42 CR 66 FNC3 19 43 SO 67 FNC2 20 44 SI 68 FNC4 21 45 DLE 69 FNC1 22 46 DC1 23 47 DC2

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Creating a Bar Code Label

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EDITING A LABEL

Editing and Deleting a Bar Code

• To edit the bar code data in a bar code already placed in a label, position the cursor beneath either of the bar code marks on the data entry screen and then open the Bar Code Input screen. Refer to “Entering Bar Code Data” on page 34.

• To edit the “Width” and “Under#” settings for a bar code already placed in a label, position the cursor beneath either of the bar code marks on the data entry screen and then open the Bar Code Setup screen. Refer to “Setting Bar Code Parameters” on page 33.

• To delete a bar code from a label, position the cursor to right of the bar code marks on the data entry screen and press the key.

Using Auto-Format Layouts

Using the Auto-Format function you can quickly and easily create labels for a variety of purposes, such as file tabs, equipment labels, name badges, etc. Simply select a layout from one of the ten templates or sixteen block layouts, enter the text and apply formatting as desired.

• Symbols and accented characters can also be used in auto-format layouts.

• Bar codes can be used in the Asset Tag and Bin Box templates.

Using Templates - Example creating an Asset Tag

Press the key to display the Auto-Format screen,

and then select “Templates” using the or keys.

Press the key.

The last template used is displayed.

Select a template using the or keys.

Press the key.

The Style screen is displayed.

Select an attribute using the or keys, and then

set a value for that attribute using the or keys.

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Press the key.

The Bar Code Setup screen is displayed.

Select an attribute using the or keys, and then

set a value for that attribute using the or keys.

The "C-Digit" attribute is only available for the CODE39, I-2/5 and CODABAR protocols.

Press the key.

The template text entry screen is displayed.

Caps mode can be used when entering text.

Enter the text and then press the key.

Repeat this for each text field. After all text fields are entered, the print menu is displayed when the key is pressed.

Select "Print" using the or keys and then press the key to print the label.

• Select "Edit" to change the text data or style settings.

• Select "Quit" to exit the Auto-Format function.

• Press the key to return to the previous step.

• On the Style and Bar Code Setup screens, press the key to change the selected attribute to the default value.

• Refer to the Templates table for a list of available templates.

• If the width of the current tape cassette does not match the set width for the selected layout, an error message is displayed when you try to print or preview the label. Press the key or any other key to clear the error message, and insert a tape cassette of the correct width.

• If the number of characters entered exceeds the limit, an error message is displayed when the

key is pressed. Press the key or any other key to clear the error message, and edit the

text using fewer characters.

• When using the Auto-Format function the label is cut with a margin on the left and right ends regardless of the current Tape Cutting Option setting (refer to page 47).

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Preview and print options for templates

• When the print menu is displayed, press the key to preview the label layout.

• To print the label directly from the Preview screen, press the key.

• To print multiple copies, sequentially numbered copies, or a mirror image of the label, with the print menu displayed hold down the key and press the key to display the Print Options menu.

Using Auto-Format Layout s

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EDITING A LABEL

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EDITING A LABEL

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Templates

Attribute Value Details

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Template Name

Binder Spine

(3/4" x 10.0" [18 mm x 254 mm])

File Tab

(1/2" x 3.5" [12 mm x 89 mm])

Hanging Folder

(1/2" x 1.7" [12 mm x 45 mm])

Asset Tag

(3/4" x 2.7" [18 mm x 70 mm])

Bin Box

(3/4" x 3.0" [18 mm x 76 mm])

Equipment Label

(3/4" x 2.2" [18 mm x 58 mm])

Faceplate (VRT)

(1/2" x 2.7" [12 mm x 70 mm])

Cable Wrap

(3/4" x 1.5" [18 mm x 39 mm])

Using Auto-Format Layouts

Name Badge 1

(3/4" x 2.2" [18 mm x 58 mm])

Name Badge 2

(1/2" x 2.7" [12 mm x 70 mm])

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Using Block Layouts

Press the key to display the Auto-Format screen,

and then select “Block Layouts” using the or keys.

Press the key to display the Tape Width screen,

and then select a tape width using the or keys.

Press the key.

When the tape width has not changed, the last block layout selected is displayed. When the tape width has changed, the default layout for the new tape width is displayed.

Select a block layout using the or keys.

Press the key.

The Style screen is displayed.

Select an attribute using the or keys, and then

set a value for that attribute using the or keys.

Press the key to set the selected attribute to the default value.

Press the key.

The block layout text entry screen is displayed.

Caps mode can be used when entering text.

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EDITING A LABEL

Enter text and then press the key.

Repeat for each text field. After all text fields are completed, press the key to display the print menu.

Using Auto-Format Layout s

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EDITING A LABEL

Select Print using the or keys and then press the key to print the label.

• Select "Edit" to change the text data or style settings.

• Select "Change Layout" to use a different layout.

• Select "Quit" to exit the Auto-Format function.

• Press the key to return to the previous step.

• Refer to the Block Layouts table for a list of available block layouts.

• The “Clear All Text?” message is displayed when the key is pressed while entering text. Press the key to delete all text, or press the key to not delete the text.

• If the number of characters entered exceeds the limit, an error message is displayed when the

key is pressed. Press the key or any other key to clear the error message, and edit the

text using fewer characters.

• When using the Auto-Format function the label is cut with a margin on the left and right ends regardless of the current Tape Cutting Option setting (refer to page 47).

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Preview and print options in block layouts

• When the print menu is displayed, press the key to preview the label layout.

• To print the label directly from the Preview screen, press the key.

• To print multiple copies, sequentially numbered copies, or a mirror image of the label, with the print menu displayed hold down the key and press the key to display the Print Options menu.

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Block Layouts

Attribute Value Details

2 Line A

2 Line B

3 Line

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Block layout

(3/4" [18 mm]

tape)

Block layout

(1/2" [12 mm]

tape)

1+2 Line A

1+2 Line B

1+3 Line

1+4 Line

1+5 Line

2 Line A

2 Line B

3 Line

1+2 Line

Using Auto-Format Layout s

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EDITING A LABEL

Attribute Value Details

2 Line A

Block layout (3/8" [9 mm]

tape)

Block layout (1/4" [6 mm]

tape)

2 Line B

1+2 Line

Using Auto-Format Layouts

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LABEL PRINTING

Label Preview

Using the Preview function you can check the layout of the label before printing it onto the label.

Press the key.

An image of the label is displayed on the screen. The length of the label is shown in the lower-right corner of the screen. Press the or keys to scroll the preview to the left or right. Press the or keys to change the magnification of the preview.

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LABEL PRINTING

• Press the key to return to the text entry screen.

• To scroll the preview to the left or right end, hold down the keys.

• To print the label directly from the preview screen, press the key or open the Print menu and select a print option. Refer to "Printing a Label" below for details.

• The print preview is a generated image of the label, and may differ from the actual label when printed.

key and press the or

Printing a Label

After entering the text and formatting the label, you are ready to print your label. In addition to printing a single copy of a label, your P-touch has several printing features that allow you to print multiple copies of a label, sequentially numbered labels and mirror-printed labels.

• Do not pull the label coming out of the tape exit slot. Doing so will cause the ink ribbon to be discharge d with the tape.

• Do not block the tape exit slot during printing or when feeding tape. Doing so will cause the tape to jam.

• Be sure to check that there is enough tape remaining when printing several labels continuously. If tape is running low, set fewer copies or print labels one at a time.

• Striped tape indicates the end of the tape cassette. If this appears during printing, press the key to turn the P-touch off. Continuing printing may cause damage.

Printing a Single Copy

Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing.

Label Preview

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LABEL PRINTING

Press the key.

The message shown on the right is displayed while the label is being printed.

To stop printing, press the key to turn off the P-touch.

• When the battery is low the message “Recharge Battery!” appears after printing. Recharge the battery before continuing printing, or connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch to continue printing.

• There are several other messages that may appear when you press the key. Refer to “Error Messages” on page 58 and check the meaning of any messages that appear.

Printing Multiple Copies

Using this function you can print up to 99 copies of the same label.

Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing.

Hold down the key and press the key to

display the print options screen, and then select “Copies” using the or keys.

Press the key to display the Copies screen, and

then select the number of copies to be printed using the or keys, or type the number using the number keys.

Hold down the or keys to change the number of copies in increments of 5.

Press the key.

The message shown on the right is displayed while the labels are being printed.

• Press the key to return to the previous step.

• Unless set otherwise, the tape is automatically cut after each copy is printed. Refer to “Tape Cutting Options” on page 47 to change this setting.

• The figures shown on the screen during printing indicate the “count / number of copies set”.

• Pressing the key when setting the number of copies resets the value to 1, the default.

Printi ng a Label

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Auto-numbering Labels

Using the numbering function you can create a set of sequentially numbered labels from a single label format.

Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing.

Hold down the key and press the key to

display the print options screen, and then select “Number” using the or keys.

Press the key.

The numbering start point screen is displayed.

To apply auto- numbering to a bar code, select the bar code here. After selecting the bar code you will be prompted to enter the number of labels to be printed (step 6).

Move the cursor to the first character to be

incremented in the numbering sequence and press the key. The numbering end point screen is displayed.

Move the cursor to the last character to be

incremented in the numbering sequence and press the key. The number of labels to be printed is displayed.

Select the number of labels to be printed using the

or keys, or type the number using the number keys.

Hold down the or keys to change the number of labels in increments of 5.

Press the key.

The labels are printed. As each label is printed the number of copies printed is shown.

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Printing a Label

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LABEL PRINTING

• Press the key to return to the previous step.

• Unless set otherwise, the tape is automatically cut after each copy is printed. Refer to “Tape Cutting Options” on page 47 to change this setting.

• The figures shown on the screen during printing indicate the “count / number of copies”.

• Pressing the key when selecting the number of copies resets the value to 1, the default.

• Auto-numbering can also be applied to bar codes. When a bar code contains an autonumbering sequence, no other fields in the label can contain an auto-numbering sequence.

• The auto-number portion of the label is incremented after each label is printed.

• Only one auto-numbering sequence can be used in a label.

• Any symbols or other non-alphanumeric characters in the auto-numbering sequence are ignored.

• An auto-numbering sequence can only contain a maximum of five characters.

• Letters and numbers increase as shown below:

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0 A a

A0 Spaces (shown as underlines “_” in the example below) can be used to adjust the spacing between characters or to control the number of digits that are printed.

1_9

1...90

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B...ZA

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b...za

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A1 ...A9B0...

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10 ...9900

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AA ...ZZAA...

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2_0 ...9_90_0...

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... ... ...

...

Mirror Printing

Using the mirror printing function you can create labels with the text printed in reverse so that they can be read from the opposite side when attached to glass or other transparent material.

Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing.

Hold down the key and press the key to

display the print options screen, and then select “Mirror” using the or key.

Press the key.

The message “Mirror Print?” is displayed

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Press the key.

The message shown on the right is displayed while the label is being printed.

• Press the key to return to the previous step.

• Text should be printed on clear tape when using the mirror printing function.

• The copy and auto-numbering functions cannot be used together with the mirror printing function.

Tape Cutting Options

The tape cutting options allow you to specify how the tape is fed and cut when printing labels. In particular, the “Chain” and “No Cut” options greatly reduce the amount of wasted tape by using smaller margins and eliminating blank sections cut between labels.

Press the key to display the Tools menu, and then

select “Cut Option” using the or keys.

Press the key to display the Cut Option menu,

and then select an option using the or keys.

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Press the key to apply the settings.

New settings are NOT applied if you do not press the

key.

• Press the key to return to the previous step.

• Refer to the Tape Cutting table for a list of all available settings.

Tape Cutting Options

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LABEL PRINTING

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Tape Cutting

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Setting Description Example

Margin L

Margin S

Chain

No Cut

Automatically cuts the tape after each label is printed. The labels have a 0.94" (24 mm) margin on the left and right ends.

• When printing labels one at a time: Automatically cuts a piece of blank tape before printing the label, and then cuts the tape after the label is printed.

• When printing several labels continuously: Automatically cuts a piece of blank tape before printing the first label, and then cuts the tape after each label is printed.

• The labels have a 0.16" (4 mm) margin on the left and right ends.

• When printing labels one at a time: Automatically cuts a piece of blank tape before printing the label, and then does not cut the tape after the label is printed.

• When printing several labels continuously: Automatically cuts a piece of blank tape before printing the first label, and then cuts the tape after each label is printed.

• The labels have a 0.16" (4 mm) margin on the left and right ends.

• The tape is not fed and cut after the last label is printed.

• Use this setting to print a strip of labels with no cuts in between.

• Using the "Cut" key will feed and cut the last label printed.

ABC ABC

0.94"

0.94" (24 mm)

(24 mm)

0.89" (22.5 mm)

ABC ABC

0.16"

(4 mm)

0.89" (22.5 mm)

ABC ABC

0.16" (4 mm)

ABC ABC

1.04" (26.5 mm)

0.16" (4 mm)

0.31" (8 mm)

Tape Cutt ing Options

• When using Fabric Iron-On Tapes, Extra Strength Adhesive Tapes or any other special tapes, set "No Cut" to prevent the cutter from cutting the tape. Leave adequate space between labels when creating and printing them, and then use scissors to cut the tape in the space between the labels.

• The tape is not cut after the last label is printed when “Chain” or “No Cut” is set. Press the key to feed and cut tape automatically, or cut the tape manually if you are using tape that cannot be cut by the cutter.

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Attaching Labels

If necessary, trim the printed label to the desired shape and length using scissors,

etc.

Peel the backing from the label.

Position the label and then press firmly from top to bottom with your finger to

attach the label.

• The backing of some types of tapes may be pre-cut to make it easier to peel the backing.

• Labels may be difficult to attach to surfaces that are wet, dirty, or uneven. The labels may peel off easily from these surfaces.

• Be sure to read the instructions provided with Fabric Iron-On Tapes, Extra Strength Adhesive Tapes or other special tapes and observe all precautions noted in the instructions.

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Attaching Labels

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USING THE FILE MEMORY

You can store up to ten of your most frequently used labels in the file memory. Each label is stored as a file, allowing you to quickly and easily recall your label when needed again.

• When the file memory is full, each time you save a file you will need to overwrite one of your stored files.

• Labels created using the Auto-Format function cannot be stored in the memory.

• You will lose your stored files if the AC adapter is disconnected and the battery charge runs out.

Storing a Label into Memory

After entering the text and formatting the label, press

the key to display the Tools menu, and then select “File” using the or keys.

Press the key to display the File screen, and the

select “Save” using the or keys.

Press the key.

A file number is displayed.

Select a file number using the or key, and then

press the key to save the label under the selected file number. The file is saved and the screen returns to the text entry screen.

• Press the key to return to the previous step.

• Up to 153 characters can be saved in one file, depending on the number of lines. However, there is a maximum of 459 characters for the total number of characters saved in up to 10 files. Text and layout formatting data is also saved in the file.

Storing a Label into Memory

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Opening a Stored Label File

Press the key to display the Tools menu, and then

select “File” using the or keys.

Press the key to display the File screen, and

then select “Open” using the or keys.

Press the key.

The file number of a stored label is displayed. The label text is also displayed to identify the label.

Only file numbers of files with label data stored are displayed.

Select a file number using the or key, and then

press the key to open the selected file. The file is opened and displayed on the text entry screen.

• Press the key to return to the previous step.

• The message “No Files!” is displayed when there are no files stored in memory.

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USING THE FILE MEMORY

Opening a Stored Label File

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USING THE FILE MEMORY

Deleting a Stored Label File

Press the key to display the Tools menu, and then

select “File” using the or keys.

Press the key to display the File screen, and

then select “Delete” using the or keys.

Press the key.

The file number of a stored label is displayed. The label text is also displayed to identify the label.

Only file numbers of files with label data stored are displayed.

Select a file number using the or key, and then

press the key. The message “Delete?” is displayed.

Press the key to delete the file.

The file is deleted and the screen returns to the text entry screen.

• Press the key to cancel deleting the file and return to the previous screen.

• The message "No Files!" is displayed when there are no files stored in memory.

Deleting a Stored Label File

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MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch

Resetting the P-touch

You can reset the internal memory of your P-touch when you want to clear all saved label files, or in the event the P-touch is not behaving normally.

With the power turned off, hold down the and keys and press the key.

The P-touch turns on with the internal memory reset.

Release the key before releasing the other keys.

All text, format settings, option settings and stored label files are cleared when you reset the P-touch.

Maintenance

Your P-touch should be cleaned on a regular basis to maintain its performance and life span. We recommend that you clean it at least once every month.

Always turn the P-touch off before cleaning.

Cleaning the Main Unit

Wipe any dust and marks from the main unit using a soft, dry cloth. Use a slightly dampened cloth on difficult to remove marks.

Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol or any other organic solvent. These may deform the case or damage the appearance of your P-touch.

Cleaning the Print Head

Streaks or poor quality characters in printed labels generally indicates that the print head is dirty. Clean the print head using a cotton swab or optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4).

• Do not touch the print head directly with your bare hands.

• Refer to the instructions provided with the print head cleaning cassette for directions on how to use it.

Print head

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Resetting the P-touch

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MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch

Cleaning the Tape Cutter

Tape adhesive can build up on the cutter blade after repeated use, taking the edge off the blade which may result in the tape jamming in the cutter.

• About once every year, wipe the cutter blade using a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.

• Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your bare hands.

Cleaning the Charging Terminals

Wipe the charging terminals using a soft, dry cloth or cotton swab.

Charging terminals

• Clean terminals at least once every month.

• Always unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet before cleaning the terminals.

Maintenance

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TROUBLESHOOTING

What to do when...

Problem Cause Solution

The screen ‘locks’, or the P-touch does not respond normally.

The display remains blank after turning on the power.

The battery cannot be charged.

Refer to “Resetting the P-touch” on page 53 and reset the internal memory to the initial settings. If resetting the P-touch does not solve the problem, disconnect the AC adapter and remove the rechargeable battery for more than 5 minutes.

Is the AC adapter connected correctly?

Are you using the correct AC adapter?

Is the rechargeable battery fitted correctly?

Is the rechargeable battery charged sufficiently?

Is the AC adapter connected to the battery charger correctly?

Are the charging terminals clean?

Check that the AC adapter designed excl usively for your P-touch is connected correctly.

Make sure tha t you are using the AC adapter designed exclusivel y for you r P -tou ch (included in package).

Remove and re -fi t th e recharge abl e bat tery.

The battery ’s charge may be low. Charge the b a tter y . (The battery’s charge may run low even when you are not using th e P-t ouch.)

Check that the AC adapter is connected to the battery charger co rrectly.

If they ar e not clean, tur n off the P-touch and wipe the charging ter minals with a dry cloth or cott on sw ab.

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What to d o when...

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Solution

The label is not printed after pressing the key.

Has text been entered? A label will not be printed if

there is no text ente r ed.

Is the tape cassette installed correctly, and is there enough tape remaining?

Check that th e tape casse tte is installed corr ect ly, and that there is en ough tape remaining.

Is the end of the tape bent? If bent, cut the bent section

of tape with scissors and thread the tape through the tape exit slot correctly.

Is the tape jammed? If jammed, remove the tape

cassette, carefu ll y pul l ou t the jammed tape, and then cut the tape with sci ssors . Check that the en d of t he tape passes through the tape guide, and reinstall the tape cassette.

The label is not printed correctly.

Is the tape cassette installed correctly?

When instal ling a cassette, press firmly u ntil it cl icks int o place.

Is the print head clean? If not, clean the pr in t he ad

using a cott on swab or optional pri nt head cl eaning cassette (TZ-C L4) .

Is Cut Option set to Chain or No Cut?

When these options ar e set, the tape is not fe d after printing the label. Chec k t he Cut Option se ttin g, or press the key to feed and cut the tape.

Is the rechargeable battery charged sufficiently?

If the message “Recharge Battery!” is displ ayed, charge the ba tter y.

What to do when...

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Problem Cause Solution

The ink ribbon is separated from the ink roller.

Is the ink ribbon in the tape cassette loose, or did you pull on the label coming out of the tape exit slot?

If the ink ribbon i s br oken replace the tape cassette. If not, leav e the tape uncut and remove the t ape cassette, then wind the l oose ink ribbon onto th e spool as shown in the figure.

Spool

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TROUBLESHOOTING

The P-touch stops while printing a label.

The label is not cut automatically.

Label files saved previously are now empty.

Is there enough tape remaining in the tape cassette?

Is the battery low and the AC adapter not connected?

Is Cut Option set to Chain or No Cut?

Have the battery and AC adapter been disconnected?

Is the battery charged? All data stored i n the internal

Have you used the Reset function?

The striped t ape i ndicates you have reache d the end of the tape. Replace th e tape cassette when the striped tape appear s.

Load the battery or connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch.

When t hese options are set, the tape is not fed after printing the label. Che ck t he Cut Option setti ng, or pre ss the key to feed and cut the tape.

All data stored i n the internal memory is lost if the ba tter y and AC adapt er ar e disconnect ed for long er than five minutes.

memory is lost if the ba tter y runs down.

The reset function clears all data stored in the internal memory, including label files.

What to d o when...

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Error Messages

When an error message appears on the display, follow the directions provided below.

Press any key to clear the error message.

Message Cause/Remedy

The rechargeable battery is running low. Charge the battery or connect the AC adapter before continuing.

An incompatible AC adapter is connected. Use only the AC adapter designed exclusively for the rechargeable battery provided with your P-touch.

The tape cutter is closed when you try to print or feed tape. Turn the P-touch off and then on again before continuing. When tape is tangled in the cutter, remove the tape.

There is no text, symbols or bar code data entered when you try to print or preview a label. Enter data before continuing.

There is no tape cassette installed when you try to print or preview a label, or feed tape. Install a tape cassette before continuing.

The tape cassette is changed while printing, etc. Make sure the correct tape cassette is inserted before printing.

There are already five lines of text when you press the key. Limit the number of lines to five.

There are already three lines of text when you press the or key while using 1/2" (12 mm) tape. Limit the number of lines to three.

There are already two lines of text when you press the or

key while using 3/8" or 1/4" (9 mm or 6 mm) tape. Limit the

number of lines to two. The maximum number of characters have already been

entered. Edit the text and use fewer characters.

Error Messages

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Message Cause/Remedy

The length of the label to be printed using the text entered is longer than 39.37" (1 m). Edit the text so that the length of the label is less than 39.37" (1 m).

An 3/4" (18 mm) tape cassette is not installed when an AutoFormat for 3/4" (18 mm) tape is selected. Install an 3/4" (18 mm) tape cassette.

A 1/2" (12 mm) tape cassette is not installed when an AutoFormat for 1/2" (12 mm) tape is selected. Install a 1/2" (12 mm) tape cassette.

A 3/8" (9 mm) tape cassette is not installed when an AutoFormat for 3/8" (9 mm) tape is selected. Install a 3/8" (9 mm) tape cassette.

A 1/4" (6 mm) tape cassette is not installed when an AutoFormat for 1/4" (6 mm) tape is selected. Install a 1/4" (6 mm) tape cassette.

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The maximum number of characters for the selected layout have already been entered. Edit the text to use fewer characters or use a different layout.

The value entered for the tape length is invalid. Enter a valid value for the tape length.

The tape length set using the "Fixed" tape length setting is shorter than the total length of the left and right margins applied for the "Margin L" cutting option. Select a different cutting option.

Error Messages

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Message Cause/Remedy

The length of the label to be printed using the text entered is longer than the length setting. Edit the text to fit within the set length or change the length setting.

There are no files stored in the internal memory when you try to open or delete a file. Save a label file first.

There is not enough internal memory available when you try to save a label file. Delete any unnecessary files to make more memory available for the new label file.

The result of the currency conversion exceeds 10 digits. Enter a smaller value for conversion.

There is no exchange rate entered for the currency conversion. Enter an exchange rate.

The bar code data entered is less than the minimum four digits. Enter a minimum of four digits for the bar code data.

The number of digits entered in the bar code data does not match the number of digits set in the bar code parameters. Enter the correct number of digits.

The bar code data entered does not have the required start/ stop code (A, B, C, or D required at the beginning and end of the bar code data for the CODABAR protocol). Enter the bar code data correctly.

There is already a bar code entered in the text data when you try to enter a new bar code. You can only use one bar code in each label.

Error Messages

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APPENDIX

Specifications

Main Unit

Item Specification

Input Device (Keyboard) 58-key, QWERTY layout keyboard Display

Display device Dot matrix LCD Character display 15 characters x 2 lines (48 dot x 128 dot)

Printing

Print method Thermal printer Print head 128 dot / 180 dpi (112 dots used) Print height 0.62" (15.8 mm) max. (when using 3/4" (18 mm) tape) Print speed Approx. 0.39" (10 mm) / sec. Tape cassette Standard TZ tape cassette (1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4" [6, 9, 12,

Tape cutter Built-in automatic cutter No. of lines 3/4" (18 mm) tape : 1 - 5 lines; 1/2" (12 mm) tape : 1 - 3 lines

Print direction Horizontal, Vertical Continuous printing 1 ~ 99 labels Print preview Yes Cut and feed Margin L, Margin S, Chain, No Cut

Characters

Internal character set:

Text buffer 153 characters max. Fonts Helsinki, Brussels, Florida, Belgium Character size L, M, S (Auto selection from 7 font sizes: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24,

Character style Normal, Bold, Outline, Shadow, Italic, Vertical, Italic Bold,

Character width 2, 1, 2/3, 1/2 Text alignment Left, Centre, Right

18 mm] widths)

3/8" (9 mm) tape : 1 - 2 lines; 1/4" (6 mm) tape : 1 - 2 lines

Total of 283 characters (62 alphanumeric, 103 symbols, 119 accented characters, note that one character appears in both symbols and accented characters)

36, 42 points)

Italic Outline, Italic Shadow, Vertical Bold, Vertical Outline, Vertical Shadow

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Specificati ons

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Item Specification

Memory

Memory size Maximum 459 characters File storage Maximum 10 files

Other Features

Frame Total of 14 frame patterns (Including Underline) Auto-Format Templates: 10

Block layouts: 3/4" (18 mm): 8, 1/2" (12 mm) : 4, 3/8" (9 mm) : 3, 1/4" (6 mm) : 1

Screen contrast 5 levels (+2, +1, 0, -1, -2)

Power Supply

Power supply AC adapter (AD-60), rechargeable battery pack (BA-18R) Auto Power-off Battery: 5 min.*, AC adapter: 1 hour

*When using P-touch only. When connected to a PC, 5 min. with no operation, 1 hour after printing from PC.

Size

Dimensions 5.87" (W) x 2.05" (D) x 4.82" (H)

[149 mm (W) x 52 mm (D) x 122.5 mm (H)]

Weight 1.28lb (580g) (without a tape cassette and battery

installed)

Other

Operating temperature /

50 ~ 95

F / 20 ~ 80% humidity (without condensation)

Maximum wet bulb temperature: 80.6

humidity

Rechargeable battery

Item Specification

Type Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) Dimensions 3.58" (W) x 0.81" (D) x 0.81" (H)

[90.9 mm (W) x 20.7 mm (D) x 20.7 mm (H)] Weight Approx. 0.2lb (90g) Voltage 8.4 V, 500 mAh Power consumption Approx. 4 W (when charging) Charging time Approx. 12 hours

Specifi cations

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PC Operating Environment

Item Specification

CPU

Memory Hard disk Monitor

Interface Other

Pre-installed Microsoft 2000 Professional, XP Home Edition or XP Professional

Pentium® 266MHz or higher required

Intel (700MHz or higher recommended)

64M bytes or more required 50M bytes or more required 800 x 600 (SVGA) / High Color or higher graphics

card USB 1.1 or later specification CD-ROM drive for installation

Windows® 98, 98SE, Me,

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Accessories

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

(For USA Only)

Tape Cassettes (Industrial Series)

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Extra Strength Adhesive Tapes:

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

Stock No. Description Price

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

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Flexible ID Tapes:

Special Adhesive for Bending, Wrapping & Flagging

Stock No. Description Price

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

Accessories (For USA Only)

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Tamper Evident Tapes:

Security Pattern Appears If Removed

Stock No. Description Price

TZ-SE4

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Fabric Iron-On Tapes:

Stock No. Description Price

TZ-FA3

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Print Head Cleaning Cassette:

Stock No. Description Price

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

3/4" (18mm) Black on White Security (tamper-evident) Tape - leaves a checkerboard pattern when removed

1/2" (12mm) Navy Blue on White Fabric Iron-on Tape-

9.8ft. tape length

$29.99

$24.99

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Tape Cassettes (Standard Laminated Tapes (cont.))

Stock No. Description Price

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

TZ-141 Black on Clear $18.99 TZ-145 White on Clear $20.99 TZ-241 Black on White $20.99 TZ-242 Red on White $20.99 TZ-243 Blue on White $20.99 TZ-344 Gold on Black $23.99 TZ-345 White on Black $23.99 TZ-441 Black on Red $20.99 TZ-541 Black on Blue $20.99 TZ-545 White on Blue $20.99 TZ-641 Black on Yellow $23.99 TZ-741 Black on Green $20.99

TZ-B41 Black on Fluorescent Orange - 16.4ft. tape length $24.99

TZ-M41 Black on Clear Matte Finish $20.99 TZ-WB41 Black on Bugs Bunny Pattern $23.99 TZ-WS41 Black on Sylvester & Tweety Pattern $23.99 TZ-WT41 Black on Tazmanian Devil Pattern $23.99

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

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

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

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

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

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

*all tapes are 26.2' long unless otherwise noted

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AC Adapter

Stock No. Description Price

AD-60 $24.99

Rechargeable Battery

Stock No. Description Price

BA-18R $49.95

There are 4 easy ways

to order

directly from Brother.

1. Call us Toll Free at 1-888-879-3232 and use a major credit card.

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

3. Complete the order form (on the last page of this manual) and fax it to us 800-947-1445

4. Complete the order form (on the last page of this manual) and mail it to us as directed.

If you havenft already returned your machine warranty card, take a few minutes to register at www.registermybrother.com

at 1-

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INDEX

AC adapter ..................................16, 19

Accented Character List ....................28

accented characters ..........................27

aligned ...............................................31

Auto power-off time ...........................21

Battery charger ..................................12

Caps mode ..................................13, 24

Contact Information ...........................70

contrast .............................................22

cursor keys ........................................24

deleting

text and formatting ....................25

text only .....................................25

entering

accented characters ..................27

symbols .....................................25

text ............................................24

uppercase letter ........................24

Feed & Cut function ..........................22

fonts ..................................................29

formatting

character attributes ...................29

label attributes ...........................31

new line .............................................24

Power Supply ....................................16

rechargeable battery

charging ....................................17

installing ....................................16

replacing ...................................18

Return mark ......................................13

size ....................................................29

style ...................................................29

Symbol List ........................................26

symbols .............................................25

tape cassettes ...................................19

tape length ........................................13

text

entering and editing ..................24

lines ...........................................24

uppercase letter ................................24

width ..................................................29

Keyboard ...........................................13

length ................................................31

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Contact Information (For USA Only)

Service Center Locations

If you need a local service center, please call 1-800-284-HELP (4357)

to locate the authorized service center closest to you.

Service centers do not provide operational assistance. See "Operational Assistance".

Note: Be sure to call the Service Center before your visit.

Operational Assistance

For technical and operational assistance you may call Brother Customer Service at:

Voice 1-877-4-PTouch, or Fax 1-901-379-1210

Assistance on the Internet

For product information and downloading the latest drivers: http://www.brother.com

For purchasing accessories and certain Brother products: http://www.brothermall.com

Accessories and Supplies

To order Brother accessories or supplies by Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express,

you may call toll tree 1-888-879-3232, or complete the order form in your user's guide and

For purchasing accessories on the Internet: http://www.brothermall.com

To order by mail or pay by check, please complete the accessory order form and mail it along

fax both sides of the form to 1-800-947-1445.

with payment to:

Brother International Corporation

Attn: Consumer Accessory Division

P.O. Box 341332

Bartlett, TN 38184-1332

Fax-Back System

Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use Fax-Back System so you can get

instant answers to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products.

This system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use the system to send the

information to any fax machine, not just the one you are calling from.

Please call 1-800-521-2846 and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions on how

Don't stand in line at the post office or worry about lost mail. Visit us on-line at

Your product will immediately be registered in our database and you can be on your way!

to use the system and an index of Fax-Back subjects.

Save Time - Register On-Line!

www.registermybrother.com

Also, while you're there, look for contests and other exciting information!

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P-TOUCH ACCESSORY ORDER FORM

(For USA Only)

Dear Customer: This order form is provided for your convenience should your retailer not stock the item(s)

needed. To order by mail, send this completed form along with proper payment to the address below OR credit card holders: call toll-free 1-888-879-3232, fax completed order form to 1-800-947-1445, or visit our web site at http://www.brothermall.com. Please refer to the Accessories listing in your User's Guide for stock no. and price.

Stock #

Description Quantity Price

To complete the Order Form:

1. Select the desired items. (See ACCESSORIES.)

2. Complete the form above, indicating the

quantity of each item.

3. Total the columns and enter the total on the

"Supply/Accessory Subtotal" line.

4. Add the appropriate Sales Tax and Shipping/

Handling Charge.

5. Clearly print your name and address in the

space below.

6. Place your order

a. Call toll free anytime 1-888-879-3232 b. Order on line at www.brot c. Fax completed form to 1-800-947-1445 d. Mail completed

payment to BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORP. Attn: Consumer Accessory Div. P.O.Box 341332 Bartlett, TN 38184-1332

Name: Address: City: State: Account Number Zip: Expiration Date Daytime Phone #: Signature Daytime Fax #: Email: Your Model Number:

Prices subject to change without notice.All prices quoted in US Dollars.

leted form along with proper

Supply / Accessory Subtotal: $

AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI residents add applicable sales tax: $

Shipping and Handling Options $ Please choose one:

Standard Freight: Continental U.S. ($5.75)

Alaska and Hawaii ($8.75) GU, PR, VI ($15.75)

2nd Day Air Freight (Continental U.S. only): $8.75

Overnight Delivery (Continental U.S. only): $14.75

TOTAL DUE $ No C.O.D. orders

Method of Payment (check one)

( ) Visa ( ) Master Card ( ) Discover ( ) Check/Money Order ( ) American Express

Billing Address (if different from shipping address at left)

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P-TOUCH ACCESSORY ORDER FORM

(For USA Only)

Dear Customer: This order form is provided for your convenience should your retailer not stock the item(s)

Stock #

Description Quantity Price

To complete the Order Form:

1. Select the desired items. (See ACCESSORIES.)

2. Complete the form above, indicating the

quantity of each item.

3. Total the columns and enter the total on the

"Supply/Accessory Subtotal" line.

4. Add the appropriate Sales Tax and Shipping/

Handling Charge.

5. Clearly print your name and address in the

space below.

6. Place your order

a. Call toll free anytime 1-888-879-3232 b. Order on line at www.brot c. Fax completed form to 1-800-947-1445 d. Mail completed

payment to BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORP. Attn: Consumer Accessory Div. P.O.Box 341332 Bartlett, TN 38184-1332

Name: Address: City: State: Account Number Zip: Expiration Date Daytime Phone #: Signature Daytime Fax #: Email: Your Model Number:

Prices subject to change without notice.All prices quoted in US Dollars.

leted form along with proper

Supply / Accessory Subtotal: $

AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI residents add applicable sales tax: $

Shipping and Handling Options $ Please choose one:

Standard Freight: Continental U.S. ($5.75)

Alaska and Hawaii ($8.75) GU, PR, VI ($15.75)

2nd Day Air Freight (Continental U.S. only): $8.75

Overnight Delivery (Continental U.S. only): $14.75

TOTAL DUE $ No C.O.D. orders

Method of Payment (check one)

( ) Visa ( ) Master Card ( ) Discover ( ) Check/Money Order ( ) American Express

Billing Address (if different from shipping address at left)

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Declaración de conformidad de la Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones (FCC) (sólo para EE.UU.)

Parte responsable: Brother International Corporation

declara que el producto Nombre del producto: : Sistema de Rotulador Electrónico Brother P-touch Número de modelo: PT-18R

cumple con la Parte 15 de la normativa de la FCC. El funcionamiento está sujeto a las dos condiciones siguientes: (1) este dispositivo no puede causar interferencias nocivas, y (2) este dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia que reciba, incluidas la interferencias que puedan provocar un funcionamiento no deseado.

Este equipo ha sido sometido a diversas pruebas y se ha comprobado que cumple con los límites establecidos para los dispositivos digitales de Clase B, de acuerdo con la Parte 15 de la normativa de la FCC. Dichos límites están diseñados para proporcionar una protección razonable contra las interferencias nocivas en las instalaciones residenciales. Este equipo genera, utiliza y puede irradiar energía de radiofrecuencias y, si no se instala y utiliza siguiendo las instrucciones suministradas, podría provocar interferencias nocivas en las comunicaciones de radio. No obstante, no existe garantía alguna de que no se produzcan dichas interferencias en una instalación determinada. Si este equipo causara interferencias nocivas en la recepción de radio o televisión, lo cual se puede determinar apagando y encendiendo el equipo, se anima al usuario a intentar corregir la interferencia mediante una o más de las siguientes medidas:

• Cambie la orientación o la ubicación de la antena de recepción.

• Aumente la separación entre el equipo y el receptor.

• Conecte el equipo a la salida de un circuito distinto al que está conectado el receptor.

• Consulte a su distribuidor o a un técnico experto en radio/TV para obtener ayuda.

• El cable de conexión incluido se debe utilizar para garantizar el cumplimiento con los límites establecidos para los dispositivos digitales de Clase B.

• Si se realizan cambios o modificaciones no aprobadas expresamente por Brother Industries, Ltd. se podría anular la autoridad del usuario para utilizar el equipo.

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

Los números de patente y de publicación de patente relacionados con este producto son los siguientes: USP4839742 USP4976558 USP5009530 USP5120147 USP4927278 USP4983058 USP5069557

• IBM es una marca comercial de International Business Machines, Inc.

• Microsoft y Windows son marcas comerciales registradas de Microsoft Corporation, EE UU.

• Los nombres de otro productos y del software mencionados en este documento son marcas comerciales o marcas comerciales registradas de las empresas que los desarrollaron.

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Gracias por adquirir la P-Touch PT-18R. Su nueva P-touch es un sistema de etiquetado fácil de utilizar y con numerosas funciones que simplifica al máximo la creación de etiquetas profesionales de gran calidad. Además de la sencilla creación de etiquetas mediante diseños previamente establecidos, la Ptouch incluye funciones de software de edición como formato avanzado de etiquetas, formatos de bloque, códigos de barra y funciones de numeración automática.

• Lleve consigo su compacta P-touch recargable, a dónde quiera que vaya y sin preocuparse por la fuente de alimentación.

• Un cargador de batería también sirve como un cómodo soporte de almacenamiento para que la P-touch esté siempre a mano y lista para su utilización.

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• Puede aumentar rápidamente su capacidad de etiquetado, así como diseñar e imprimir complejas etiquetas en su computadora con el software incluido.

Consulte la Software Installation Guide (Guía de instalación del software) para obtener información más detallada e instrucciones de instalación.

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Creación de su primera etiqueta

En esta sección le presentamos los diversos métodos utilizados para crear sencillas etiquetas con su P-touch. Así, creando etiquetas sencillas, podrá familiarizarse con el procedimiento de creación general para los diseños de etiquetas.

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Creación de etiquetas con P-touch

Prepare su P-touch.

Instale y cargue la batería.

Instale el cartucho de cinta.

Encienda la P-touch.

Para crear una etiqueta si la batería no está cargada, conecte el adaptador directamente a la P-touch. Consulte “Adaptador de CA (ca)” en la página 19.

Introduzca el texto de la etiqueta.

Introduzca el texto de la etiqueta utilizando el teclado.

Imprima la etiqueta.

Se ha imprimido la etiqueta que acaba de crear.

Creación de su primera etiqueta

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P. 24

P. 45

P. 20

Además de permitir la introducción de texto, su P-touch tiene otras muchas funcionas de edición.

"Cree etiquetas como esta"

Puede comprobar el diseño de la etiqueta antes de proceder a su impresión. La realización de una vista previa de la etiqueta para comprobarla antes de imprimirla evita que se desperdicie cinta en etiquetas incompletas.

"Función Vista previa"

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Creación de etiquetas con su computadora personal

Prepare su P-touch. (Consulte el paso 1 de la sección anterior.)

Prepare su computadora personal.

Instale el software.

Conecte el cable USB.

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Encienda la P-touch.

Guía de instalación del

software

Introduzca el texto de la etiqueta mediante P-touch Quick Editor.

Inicie P-touch Quick Editor

Ayuda del software Ayuda del software

Imprima la etiqueta.

Haga clic en el botón "Print" (Imprimir).

Ayuda del software

Guía de instalación del

software

Introduzca el texto de la etiqueta en P-touch Quick Editor.

Haga clic en el área de creación de diseño y escriba "Brother".

La etiqueta se imprimirá.

Ayuda del software

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P-touch Quick Editor (software de edición de etiquetas sencillas) es ideal para crear etiquetas sencillas. Para crear etiquetas con diseños más complejos, utilice P-touch Editor (software de edición de etiquetas con numerosas funciones).

"P-touch Editor" "Cree etiquetas con complejos diseños como éstos"

Creación de su primera etiqueta

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Precauciones de seguridad

Le rogamos lea las instrucciones siguientes para garantizar una utilización y manipulación seguras antes de trabajar con la P-touch. Estas precauciones de seguridad son en su propio interés, para evitar lesiones innecesarias al usuario y a los que están a su alrededor, y para evitar que el producto resulte dañado. Léalas con atención y sígalas con cuidado. Los siguientes símbolos indican el grado de peligro existente si el producto no se utiliza siguiendo las pautas especificadas.

ADVERTENCIA

PRECAUCIÓN

Los siguientes símbolos indican instrucciones específicas.

Este símbolo implica que la acción supone un riesgo de peligro.

Este símbolo implica que la acción está prohibida.

Este símbolo implica que la acción es necesaria.

Batería recargable

Si no se siguen las indicaciones siguientes podrían producirse fugas de líquido, recalentamiento, ruptura o fuego, que podrían provocar quemaduras u otras lesiones.

• No arroje la batería al fuego, focos de calor o soldadura; no desmonte ni modifique la batería.

• No permita que se produzcan cortocircuitos en los terminales de la batería mediante objetos metálicos.

• No transporte ni guarde la batería junto con objetos metálicos.

• No quite ni dañe la tapa de plástico de la batería, ni utilice la batería si la tapa de plástico no está puesta o está dañada.

• Utilice sólo el cargador de batería diseñado exclusivamente para la batería recargable suministrada. No utilice ningún otro cargador de baterías.

• No cargue la batería en lugares donde haya una temperatura elevada.

• No utilice la batería con los terminales positivo (+) y negativo (-) conectados incorrectamente.

• Si la batería tiene alguna fuga o desprende algún olor, aléjela inmediatamente del fuego.

• No deje que se moje la batería.

• Si la batería tiene alguna fuga, tenga cuidado de que el líquido de la misma no entre en contacto con sus ojos.

Si el líquido de la batería entra en contacto con los ojos podría provocar una pérdida de visión. Si el líquido de la batería entra en contacto con los ojos, láveselos con abundante agua limpia y consulte a un médico inmediatamente.

Este símbolo implica que la manipulación incorrecta supone un riesgo de lesiones graves e incluso la muerte.

Este símbolo implica que la manipulación incorrecta supone un riesgo de lesiones personales o de daños en el producto.

ADVERTENCIA

Precauciones de seguridad

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ADVERTENCIA

• Si la batería empieza a desprender olor, recalentarse, decolorarse, deformarse o cualquier otro tipo de cambio durante su utilización, carga o almacenamiento, retire la batería inmediatemente y deje de utilizarla.

Cargador de la batería

Si no se siguen las indicaciones siguientes se podría producir fuego, recalentamiento o algún otro fallo.

• No permita que se produzcan cortocircuitos en los terminales del cargador mediante objetos metálicos.

• No deje que se moje el cargador. Si entra agua o algún otro líquido en el cargador, desenchufe el adaptador de CA (ca) inmediatamente.

• No utilice el cargador si sus terminales están mojados o si presentan signos de condensación.

• No utilice este cargador con ningún producto que no sea la P-touch.

• Utilice únicamente el adaptador de CA (ca) suministrado con la P-Touch.

• Si el cargador empieza a desprender olor, recalentarse, decolorarse, deformarse o cualquier otro tipo de cambio durante su utilización, carga o almacenamiento, retire el cargador inmediatemente de la P-touch, desenchufe el adaptador de CA (ca) y deje de utilizarlo.

Adaptador de CA (ca)

Si no se siguen las indicaciones siguientes se podría producir fuego, descarga eléctrica o algún otro fallo.

• Utilice siempre la tensión especificada (120 V) y el adaptador de CA (ca) (AD-60) suministrado.

• No sobrecargue la toma de alimentación.

• No coloque encima objetos pesados, no dañe ni modifique el enchufe o cable de alimentación. No doble excesivamente ni tire del cable de alimentación.

• No utilice un cable de alimentación dañado.

• No toque el adaptador de CA (ca) ni el enchufe de alimentación con las manos mojadas.

• Asegúrese de que el enchufe está bien introducido en la toma de alimentación. No utilice una toma eléctrica que esté suelta.

P-touch

Si no se siguen las indicaciones siguientes se podría producir fuego, descarga eléctrica o algún otro fallo.

• No desmonte ni modifique la P-touch.

• No deje que la P-touch se caiga, reciba golpes o resulte dañada de alguna forma.

• No derrame bebidas ni otros líquidos sobre la P-touch, ni deje que se moje de ninguna otra forma.

• No utilice la P-touch si ha caído algún objeto extraño en su interior. Si cae algún objeto extraño en el interior de la P-touch, apáguela inmediatamente, desconecte el adaptador de CA (ca), retire la batería y no utilice el equipo.

• Si la P-touch empieza a desprender olor, recalentarse, decolorarse, deformarse o cualquier otro tipo de cambio durante su utilización, carga o almacenamiento, retire el cargador inmediatemente de la P-touch, desenchufe el adaptador de CA (ca), retire la batería y deje de utilizarla.

• No deje que los niños jueguen con el embalaje vacío de la P-touch. Guárdelo en un lugar fuera del alcance de los niños o deséchelo. Los embalajes vacíos pueden suponer un serio peligro de asfixia para los niños.

Precauciones de seguridad

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Batería recargable

Si no se siguen las indicaciones siguientes podrían producirse fugas de líquido, recalentamiento, ruptura o rendimiento y duración deficientes del producto.

• No golpee ni deje caer la batería.

• No utilice ni deje la batería expuesta a la luz solar directa, cerca de calentadores u otros focos de calor, ni en ningún lugar donde quede expuesta a temperaturas extremadamente altas.

• Retire la batería si no va a utilizar la P-touch durante un periodo prolongado de tiempo.

• Si el líquido de la batería entra en contacto con la piel o con la ropa, lave bien las zonas afectadas con agua limpia. El líquido de la batería es nocivo para la piel.

Cargador de la batería

Si no se siguen las indicaciones siguientes se podría producir fuego, descarga eléctrica o cortocircuito.

• No utilice ni coloque el cargador de la batería expuesto a la luz solar directa, cerca de calentadores u otros focos de calor, ni en ningún lugar donde quede expuesto a zonas con temperaturas extremadamente altas, con una humedad elevada o con mucho polvo.

• No desmonte ni modifique el cargador de la batería.

• No golpee ni deje caer el cargador de la batería.

• No transporte ni guarde el cargador de la batería junto con objetos metálicos.

Adaptador de CA (ca)

• Asegúrese de desenchufar el adaptador de CA (ca) y el cargador de la batería de la toma de alimentación y la P-touch si no va a utilizar la P-touch durante un periodo prolongado de tiempo.

• Para desenchufar el cable de alimentación de la toma eléctrica, tire siempre del enchufe.

Cortador de cinta

• No toque el cortador de cinta con las manos, podría herirse.

Ubicación de utilización o almacenamiento

• No coloque la P-touch ni el cargador de la batería en sitios poco seguros como plataformas inestables, estanterías elevadas, etc. Podría caerse y provocar un accidente.

• No coloque objetos pesados sobre la P-touch ni sobre el cargador de la batería. Podría caerse y provocar un accidente.

Memoria

• Los datos almacenados en la memoria se perderán si se produce una avería o si se repara la P-touch, o si vence la batería.

Cinta

• En función de las condiciones ambientales, del material y el estado de la superficie donde se va a fijar, es posible que la etiqueta se despegue o que el color de la cinta varíe. Cuando se quitan las etiquetas pueden quedar restos de adhesivo, el color de la cinta puede haberse transferido a la superficie, o la superficie de debajo de la etiqueta puede haberse dañado de alguna otra forma. Asegúrese de poner a prueba la etiqueta en la superficie y el material deseados antes de pegarla.

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Precauciones generales

• No utilice la P-touch de manera o para fines distintos de los descritos en esta guía. Si lo hace podrían producirse accidentes o dañar el equipo.

• Utilice sólo cartuchos TZ originales que lleven la marca , en la P-touch.

• No tire ni empuje el cartucho en su compartimiento.

• No coloque ningún objeto extraño en la ranura de salida de la cinta, el conector del adaptador de CA (ca), el puerto USB, etc.

• No intente imprimir etiquetas con un cartucho vacía o sin un cartucho en la P-touch. Si lo hace, el cabeza de impresión podría resultar dañado.

• No toque el cabeza de impresión con los dedos.

• Tenga en cuenta que todos los datos almacenados en la memoria se perderán si desconecta AMBOS, el adaptador de CA (ca) y la batería recargable.

• No utilice diluyente de pintura, gasolina, alcohol ni otros disolventes orgánicos para limpiar la P-touch.

• No coloque la P-touch de forma que quede expuesta a la luz solar directa, cerca de calentadores u otros focos de calor, ni en ningún lugar donde quede expuesto a temperaturas extremadamente altas o bajas, a una humedad elevada o con mucho polvo. Rango de temperatura de funcionamiento estándar: 50ºF a 95ºF(10ºC a 35ºC).

• Tenga cuidado de no rayar el CD-ROM. No coloque el CD-ROM en un lugar donde quede expuesto a temperaturas elevadas o bajas. No coloque objetos pesados sobre el CDROM ni lo doble.

• El software incluido en el CD-ROM es para su utilización con la P-touch y se puede instalar en más de una PC.

• Le recomendamos que lea esta Guía de usuario con atención antes de utilizar su P-touch y, a continuación, guárdela en un lugar próximo para tenerla de referencia.

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Símbolos utilizados en esta guía

Los siguientes símbolos se utilizan a lo largo de toda esta guía para ofrecer información adicional.

Este símbolo proporciona información o instrucciones que, si se ignoran, podrían provocar daños o lesiones personales, o acciones que pueden provocar un

funcionamiento incorrecto.

Este símbolo proporciona información o instrucciones que podrían ayudarle a

comprender mejor o a utilizar la P-touch con mayor eficiencia.

Precauciones generales

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A B C

ABC

Para introducir texto, símbolos y caracteres acentuados...

Introducción de

texto/símbolos/caracteres

acentuados

Esta sección le permite acceder de forma rápida y sencilla a la información acerca de las tareas

Guía rápida

que los usuarios suelen utilizar con más frecuencia. Sólo hay que buscar la tarea aquí debajo y, a continuación, ir a la página indicada. Si no encuentra aquí la tarea que está buscando, intente encontrarla en el índice o en el contenido de la guía.

auto-format

ABC

function

Para dar formato a la etiqueta...

Funciones de formato

de texto/etiqueta

Para cambiar la configuración de corte y márgenes

Opciones de corte de cinta

12345678

Para crear e imprimir etiquetas de código de barras...

Función de código de barras

Guía rápida

P. 24

P. 33

P. 29

Para imprimir varias copias (con numeración automática)...

Funciones de varias

copias/numeración automática

P. 46

P. 49

ABC

Para guardar un diseño de etiqueta...

Funciones de la

memoria

P. 52

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ÍNDICE

INTRODUCCIÓN..................................................................................... 1

Creación de su primera etiqueta ................................................................................... 2

Precauciones de seguridad........................................................................................... 4

Precauciones generales................................................................................................ 7

Símbolos utilizados en esta guía................................................................................... 7

Guía rápida.................................................................................................................... 8

ÍNDICE ..........................................................................................................................9

PARA EMPEZAR................................................................................... 11

Desembalaje de la P-touch ......................................................................................... 11

Descripción general..................................................................................................... 12

Teclado y pantalla LCD............................................................................................... 13

Pantalla LCD......................................................................................................... 13

Funciones y nombre de las teclas ........................................................................ 14

Alimentación................................................................................................................ 16

Batería recargable ................................................................................................ 16

Adaptador de CA (ca) ........................................................................................... 19

Instalación de los cartuchos........................................................................................ 20

Encendido y apagado.................................................................................................. 21

Avance de la cinta....................................................................................................... 22

Pantalla LCD ............................................................................................................... 22

Contraste de la pantalla LCD................................................................................ 22

Idioma ................................................................................................................... 23

Unidad................................................................................................................... 23

EDICIÓN DE ETIQUETAS..................................................................... 24

Introducción y edición de texto.................................................................................... 24

Introducción de texto mediante el teclado ............................................................ 24

Adición de una línea nueva................................................................................... 24

Desplazamiento del cursor ................................................................................... 24

Inserción de texto.................................................................................................. 24

Eliminación de texto.............................................................................................. 25

Introducción de símbolos ............................................................................................ 25

Introducción de símbolos con la tecla .................................................................. 25

Introducción de símbolos con la función de símbolos .......................................... 26

Introducción de caracteres acentuados ...................................................................... 27

Introducción de caracteres acentuados con la tecla ............................................ 27

Introducción de caracteres acentuados con la función de acentos ...................... 27

Configuración de los atributos de los caracteres ........................................................ 29

Configuración de los atributos de etiqueta.................................................................. 31

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INTRODUCCIÓN

Creación de una etiqueta de código de barras ............................................................33

Configuración de los parámetros de códigos de barras ........................................33

Introducción de datos del código de barras...........................................................35

Edición y eliminación de códigos de barras...........................................................37

Utilización de diseños de formato automático..............................................................37

Utilización de plantillas; ejemplo de creación de una Etiqueta de activos.............37

Utilización de diseños de bloque ...........................................................................41

IMPRESIÓN DE ETIQUETAS ............................................................... 45

Vista previa de la etiqueta............................................................................................45

Impresión de etiquetas.................................................................................................45

Impresión de una sola copia..................................................................................46

Impresión de varias copias ....................................................................................46

Numeración automática de etiquetas ....................................................................47

Impresión en modo espejo ....................................................................................48

Opciones de corte de cinta ..........................................................................................49

Colocación de etiquetas...............................................................................................51

UTILIZACIÓN DE LA MEMORIA DE FICHEROS ................................. 52

Almacenamiento de etiquetas......................................................................................52

Apertura de un fichero de etiqueta almacenado ..........................................................53

Eliminación de un fichero de etiqueta almacenado......................................................54

MANTENIMIENTO DE P-touch ............................................................. 55

Restablecimiento de la P-touch ...................................................................................55

Mantenimiento..............................................................................................................55

Limpieza de la unidad principal .............................................................................55

Limpieza del cabeza de impresión ........................................................................56

Limpieza del cortador de cinta...............................................................................56

Limpieza de los terminales de carga .....................................................................56

SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS .............................................................. 57

Qué hay que hacer cuando..........................................................................................57

Mensajes de error ........................................................................................................61

APÉNDICE ............................................................................................ 64

Especificaciones ..........................................................................................................64

Accesorios (sólo en EE.UU.)........................................................................................67

ÍNDICE .................................................................................................. 71

ÍNDICE

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Desembalaje de la P-touch

Compruebe que el paquete contiene los siguientes elementos antes de utilizar la P-touch.

P-touch PT-18R Cartucho de Cinta TZ

CD-ROM Cable USB

Adaptador de CA (ca) Batería recargable

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Guía de instalación del software

Desembalaje de la P-touch

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Descripción general

Pantalla LCD

Teclado

Terminales de carga

Visor de cinta

Cubierta posterior

Cargador de la batería

Conector del adaptador de CA (ca)

Puerto USB

Ranura de salida de la cinta

Indicador luminoso de alimentación de CA (ca)

Apertura de la cubierta posterior

Cuando se recibe de fábrica, la pantalla LCD está cubierta por una lámina protectora para evitar que se dañe. Quite dicha lámina antes de utilizar la P-touch.

Batería recargable

Palanca de liberación

Cubierta del compartimiento de la batería recargable

Compartimiento del cartucho

Cortador de cinta

Cabeza de impresión

Descripción general

Terminales de carga

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Teclado y pantalla LCD

Pantalla LCD

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1. Número de línea

Aparece al principio de cada línea, esta marca indica el número de línea dentro del diseño de la etiqueta.

2. Cursor

Indica la posición actual del cursor. Los caracteres se introducen a la izquierda del cursor, y el carácter a la izquierda del cursor se borra cuando se oprime la tecla

3. Marca de retorno

Indica el final de la línea de texto.

4. Modo "Caps" (Bloqueo de mayúsculas)

Indica que el modo Caps está activado.

5.~8. Guía de estilo

Indica la configuración actual de la fuente (5), el tamaño (6), el estilo (7) y el marco (8).

9. Longitud de la cinta

Indica la longitud de cinta necesaria para el texto introducido.

10.Selección del cursor

Indica que puede utilizar las teclas de cursor para seleccionar los elementos de la pantalla. Utilice las teclas y para seleccionar una opción del menú, y las teclas y para cambiar la configuración.

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Funciones y nombre de las teclas

Teclado y pantalla LCD

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(Encendido):

• Enciende y apaga la P-touch.

• Imprime la etiqueta actual en la cinta.

• Abre el menú "Print Options" (Opciones de impresión) cuando se utiliza junto con la tecla Code (Código).

(Vista previa):

• Muestra una vista previa de la etiqueta.

(Avance y Corte):

• Hace avanzar 0.89" (22.5 mm) de cinta en blanco y, a continuación, la corta automáticamente.

• Abre el menú "Text" (Texto), en el que se pueden establecer los atributos de los caracteres que se utilizan en la etiqueta.

• Abre el menú "Label" (Etiqueta), en el que se pueden establecer los atributos de etiqueta para la etiqueta en cuestión.

(Formato automático):

• Abre el menú "Auto-Format" (Formato automático), en el que puede crear etiquetas mediante las plantillas predefinidas o los formatos de bloque.

• Abre el menú "Tools" (Herramientas), en el que puede establecer las preferencias de funcionamiento para la P-touch.

• Borra todo el texto introducido, o la configuración del texto y la etiqueta actual.

(Retroceso):

• Borra el carácter situado a la izquierda del cursor.

• Cancela el proceso de configuración actual y regresa a la pantalla de introducción de datos o al paso anterior.

• Activa y desactiva el modo Caps (Bloqueo de mayúsculas). Cuando este modo está activado, se pueden introducir letras en mayúsculas oprimiendo simplemente una tecla de letra.

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• Utilice estas teclas para escribir letras o números.

• Las letras en mayúsculas, los símbolos o los caracteres acentuados se pueden introducir cuando estas teclas se utilizan junto con las teclas , o

(Bloqueo de mayúsculas,

Mayúsculas y Código respectivamente).

• Utilice esta tecla junto con la tecla de letra o de número deseada para escribir las letras en mayúsculas o los símbolos indicados en las teclas numéricas.

• Utilice esta tecla junto con las teclas que tienen caracteres azules encima para escribir los caracteres acentuados o los símbolos indicados, o para activar la función especificada.

• Utilice esta tecla para seleccionar e introducir un símbolo de la lista de símbolos disponibles.

• Utilice esta tecla para seleccionar e introducir un carácter acentuado de la lista de caracteres disponibles.

• Introduce un espacio en blanco.

• Recupera el valor por defecto de

• Introduce una línea nueva durante la

• Selecciona la opción mostrada cuando

• Cancela el comando actual y regresa a

• Desplaza el cursor en la dirección de la

configuración.

(Retorno):

introducción de texto.

se configuran los atributos de la etiqueta en el menú de función, o cuando se introducen símbolos o caracteres acentuados.

(Escape):

la pantalla de introducción de datos o al paso anterior.

flecha cuando se introducen o editan caracteres, cuando se introducen símbolos o caracteres acentuados, y cuando se configuran los atributos de la etiqueta del menú de función.

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Alimentación

Su P-touch cuenta con una batería recargable que le permite utilizarla en cualquier lugar cuando está cargada, y un adaptador de CA (ca) que le permite utilizarla si la conecta a la red eléctrica cuando la batería está descargada.

Batería recargable

La batería se puede recargar colocando la P-touch en el soporte del cargador de la batería.

Conecte el adaptador de CA (ca) directamente a la P-touch para utilizarla justo después de comprarla o cuando la batería está descargada.

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Instalación de la batería recargable

• Cuando vaya a instalar o a extraer la batería recargable, desconecte la P-touch de la red eléctrica.

• Utilice sólo el cargador de la batería diseñado exclusivamente para la batería recargable suministrada con la P-touch.

• No quite ni dañe la tapa de plástico de la batería recargable, ni utilice la batería si la tapa de plástico no está puesta o está dañada.

Haga presión sobre la apertura de la cubierta

posterior y abra la cubierta.

Deslice la tapa del compartimiento de la batería en

la dirección que indica la flecha y abra el compartimiento.

Conecte la batería como se muestra en la

ilustración. Asegúrese de que los cables del conector coinciden con las pegatinas negra y roja del compartimiento.

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Conecte la batería como se muestra en la

ilustración. Asegúrese de que los cables del conector coinciden con las pegatinas negra y roja del compartimiento.

Coloque la tapa del compartimiento de la batería y cierre la cubierta posterior.

Palanca de liberación

Asegúrese de que la palanca de liberación está hacia arriba cuando cierre la cubierta posterior. La cubierta posterior no se puede cerrar si la palanca de liberación está hacia abajo.

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Carga de la batería

Inserte el enchufe del cable del adaptador

de CA (ca) en el conector del cargador de la batería e inserte el enchufe del adaptador de CA (ca) en una toma eléctrica estándar.

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Coloque la P-touch en el cargador de la

batería. Cuando está bien acoplada en el cargador de la batería, el indicador luminoso de alimentación de CA (ca) de la P-touch se ilumina.

Tiempo de carga 12 horas aprox.

La P-touch se puede colocar en el cargador de la batería en cualquier sentido.

Indicador luminoso de alimentación de CA (ca)

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El indicador luminoso de alimentación de CA (ca) se enciende cuando la P-touch se coloca en el cargador de la batería y el adaptador de CA (ca) se conecta a este último, o cuando se conecta directamente el adaptador de CA (ca) a la P-touch, independientemente de si la batería está instalada o si ha finalizado su carga.

• Asegúrese de que carga la batería antes de utilizar la P-touch.

• Conecte el adaptador de CA (ca) directamente a la P-touch para utilizarla cuando la batería está descargada.

• Vuelva a poner la P-touch en el cargador de la batería después de su utilización. Aunque no se utilice, la batería se descargará si la P-touch no se coloca en el cargador de la batería.

• No se preocupe por dejar la P-touch en el cargador aunque la batería esté totalmente cargada, no se dañará.

• Es posible que la batería no esté lo suficientemente cargada cuando la fuente de alimentación es inferior a la tensión nominal.

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Sustitución de la batería recargable

Sustituya la batería cuando la P-touch sólo se pueda utilizar durante un breve periodo de tiempo, incluso después de cargarla. Si bien el periodo de sustitución varía en función de las condiciones de utilización, la batería normalmente se tendrá que sustituir cuando haya transcurrido un año aproximadamente. Asegúrese de sustituirla por la batería recargable especificada (BA-18R).

Asegúrese de cargar la batería nueva durante 12 horas después de colocarla.

Haga presión sobre la apertura de la cubierta posterior y abra la cubierta.

Deslice la tapa del compartimiento de la batería en la dirección que indica la

flecha y abra el compartimiento.

Extraiga la batería descargada y desconecte el

conector.

Conecte el conector de los cables de la batería e introduzca la batería nueva en

el compartimiento. Consulte “Instalación de la batería recargable” en la página 16.

Coloque la tapa del compartimiento de la batería y cierre la cubierta posterior.

• Asegúrese de desechar la batería descargada de conformidad con la normativa local respecto a la eliminación de baterías de hidruro metálico de níquel.

• No retire ni dañe la tapa de plástico de la batería descargada, ni intente desmontar la batería descargada.

Alimentación

Brother PT-18R User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Creating Your First Label

Safety Precautions

General Precautions

Symbols Used in this Guide

Quick Index

Contents

GETTING STARTED

Unpacking Your P-touch

General Description

LCD Display & Keyboard

LCD Display

Key Names and Functions

Power Supply

Rechargeable Battery

AC Adapter

Inserting a Tape Cassette

Turning Power On/Off

Feeding Tape

LCD Display

LCD Contrast

Language

Unit

EDITING A LABEL

Entering and Editing Text

Entering Text from the Keyboard

Adding a New Line

Moving the Cursor

Inserting Text

Deleting Text

Entering Symbols

Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function

Entering Accented Characters

Entering Accented Characters Using the Accent Function

Setting Character Attributes

Setting Label Attributes

Creating a Bar Code Label

Setting Bar Code Parameters

Entering Bar Code Data

Editing and Deleting a Bar Code

Using Auto-Format Layouts

Using Templates - Example creating an Asset Tag

Using Block Layouts

LABEL PRINTING

Label Preview

Printing a Label

Printing a Single Copy

Printing Multiple Copies

Auto-numbering Labels

Mirror Printing

Tape Cutting Options

Attaching Labels

USING THE FILE MEMORY

Storing a Label into Memory

Opening a Stored Label File

Deleting a Stored Label File

MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch

Resetting the P-touch

Maintenance

Cleaning the Main Unit

Cleaning the Print Head

Cleaning the Tape Cutter

Cleaning the Charging Terminals

TROUBLESHOOTING

What to do when...

Error Messages

APPENDIX

Specifications

Accessories (For USA Only)

INDEX

INTRODUCCIÓN

Creación de su primera etiqueta

Precauciones de seguridad

Precauciones generales

Símbolos utilizados en esta guía

Guía rápida