Brother PT-2110 User Manual

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ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM

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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 labeler Electronic Labeling System Model Number : PT-2100/2110

This device complies with 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.

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

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

• The Brother and P-touch logos are registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.

• 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® One-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service

(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 "the machine").

• 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:

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

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

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

What is the length of the Warranty Periods:

• Machines: one year from the original purchase date.

• Accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items: 90 days from the original purchase date or the rated life of consumable, whichever comes first.

What is NOT covered:

This warranty does not cover: (1) Physical damage to the machine; (2) Damage caused by improper installation, improper or abnormal use, misuse, neglect or

accident (including but not limited to transporting the machine without the proper preparation and/or packaging);

(3) Damage caused by another device or software used with the machine (including but not

limited to damage resulting from use of non Brother

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 the machine 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 our P-touch Customer Service Hotline at 1-877-478-6824 Brother Authorized Service Center within the applicable warranty period. Supply Brother or the Brother Authorized Service Center with a copy of your dated bill of sale showing that the machine was purchased within the U.S. For the name of local Brother Authorized Service Center(s), call 1-800-521-2846.

What Brother will ask you to do:

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

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

-brand parts and Consumable and

or to a

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What Brother will do:

If the problem reported concerning your Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items is covered by this warranty and if you first reported the problem to Brother or an Authorized Service Center within the applicable warranty period, Brother or its Authorized Service Center will repair or replace the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items 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 Items 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 Items 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 Items will be returned to you freight prepaid or made available for you to pick up at a conveniently located Authorized Service Center. If the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items are not covered by this warranty (either stage), you will be charged for shipping the Machine and/ or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items back to you and charged for any service and/or replacement parts/products at Brother's then current published rates.

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

What happens when Brother elects to replace your Machine:

When a replacement Machine is authorized by Brother, and you have delivered the Machine to an Authorized Service Center, the Authorized Service Center will provide you with a replacement Machine after receiving one from Brother. If you are dealing directly with Brother, Brother will send to you a replacement Machine with the understanding that you will, after receipt of the replacement Machine, supply the required proof of purchase information, together with the Machine that Brother agreed to replace. You are then expected to pack the Machine that Brother agreed to replace in the package from the replacement Machine and return it to Brother using the pre-paid freight 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 charged up to the cost of a new Product only if: (i) you do not return your original Product to Brother within five (5) business days; (ii) the problems with your original Product are not covered by the limited warranty; (iii) the proper packaging instructions are not followed and has caused damage to the product; or (iv) the warranty period on your original Product has expired or has not been sufficiently validated with a copy of the proof of purchase (bill of sale). The replacement Machine you receive (even if refurbished or remanufactured) will be covered by the balance of the limited warranty period remaining on the original Product, plus an additional thirty (30) days. You will keep the replacement Machine that is sent to you and your original Machine shall become the property of Brother. Retain your original Accessory Items and a copy of the return

freight bill, signed by the courier.

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Limitations:

Brother is not responsible for damage to or loss of any equipment, media, programs or data related to the use of the machine. 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 the machine. It is

the final expression and the exclusive and only statement of Brother's obligations to you. It replaces all other agreements and understandings that you may have with Brother or its representatives.

• This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have other rights that may

vary from state to state.

• This Limited Warranty (and Brother's obligation to you) may not be changed in any way

unless you and Brother sign the same piece of paper in which we (1) refer to the machine 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 the machine.

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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 877-4-PTouch (voice)

Customer Service 901-379-1210 (fax)

Customer Service custsrv@brother.com (Email)

Automated Faxback 800-521-2846

World Wide Web www.brother.com

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

BROTHER INTERNATIONAL 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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Contents

1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................. 4

What You Can Do ......................................................................................................... 4

Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................ 6

General Precautions.................................................................................................... 10

Symbols Used in this Guide ........................................................................................ 10

Quick Index ................................................................................................................. 11

2. GETTING STARTED ......................................................................... 12

Unpacking Your P-touch labeler.................................................................................. 12

General Description..................................................................................................... 13

LCD Display & Keyboard............................................................................................. 14

LCD Display .......................................................................................................... 14

Key Names and Functions.................................................................................... 15

Power Supply .............................................................................................................. 17

Battery................................................................................................................... 17

AC Adapter ........................................................................................................... 18

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

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

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

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

Feed Only ............................................................................................................. 22

LCD Display ................................................................................................................ 23

LCD Contrast ........................................................................................................ 23

Setting Language and Unit.......................................................................................... 24

Language .............................................................................................................. 24

Unit........................................................................................................................ 24

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3. EDITING A LABEL............................................................................. 25

Entering and Editing Text ............................................................................................ 25

Entering Text from the Keyboard .......................................................................... 25

Adding a New Line................................................................................................ 25

Adding a New Block.............................................................................................. 25

Moving the Cursor................................................................................................. 25

Inserting Text ........................................................................................................ 26

Inserting a Tab ...................................................................................................... 26

Deleting Text......................................................................................................... 26

Entering Symbols ........................................................................................................ 27

Entering Symbols Using Key ............................................................................... 27

Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function...................................................... 27

Symbol List .................................................................................................... 28

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INTRODUCTION

Entering Accented Characters .....................................................................................29

Accented Character List .................................................................................30

Setting Character Attributes .........................................................................................31

Setting Character Attributes by Label ....................................................................31

Setting Character Attributes by Each Line.............................................................31

Font & Size Options .......................................................................................32

Width & Style Options ....................................................................................33

Setting Auto Fit Style .............................................................................................34

Setting Label Attributes ................................................................................................35

Framing Options .............................................................................................36

Using Auto-Format Layouts .........................................................................................37

Using Templates - Example creating an Asset Tag...............................................37

Using Block Layouts ..............................................................................................41

Creating a Bar Code Label...........................................................................................45

Setting Bar Code Parameters................................................................................45

Entering Bar Code Data.........................................................................................46

Editing and Deleting a Bar Code ...........................................................................48

4. LABEL PRINTING ............................................................................. 49

Label Preview...............................................................................................................49

Printing a Label ............................................................................................................49

Printing a Single Copy ...........................................................................................50

Printing Multiple Copies .........................................................................................50

Auto-numbering Labels..........................................................................................51

Mirror Printing ........................................................................................................52

Tape Cutting Options ...................................................................................................53

Adjusting the Label Length...........................................................................................55

Attaching Labels...........................................................................................................55

5. USING THE FILE MEMORY ............................................................. 56

Storing a Label into Memory ........................................................................................56

Opening a Stored Label File ........................................................................................57

Printing a Stored Label File..........................................................................................58

Deleting a Stored Label File.........................................................................................59

6. MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch Labeler ............................................. 60

Resetting the P-touch Labeler......................................................................................60

Maintenance.................................................................................................................60

Cleaning the exterior of the P-touch labeler ..........................................................60

Cleaning the Print Head.........................................................................................60

Cleaning the Tape Cutter.......................................................................................61

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7. TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................62

What to do when... ...................................................................................................... 62

Error Messages ........................................................................................................... 65

8. APPENDIX......................................................................................... 68

Specifications .............................................................................................................. 68

9. INDEX................................................................................................ 71

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the P-touch labeler PT-2100/2110. Your new P-touch labeler 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 labeler editing software features advanced label formatting, block formats, bar codes and auto-numbering functions.

What You Can Do

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Create a label with the P-touch labeler

Prepare the P-touch labeler.

Install the batteries and/or connect the AC adapter.

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Enter the label text.

Enter the label text from the keyboard.

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Set a tape cassette.

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

Turn the P-touch labeler on.

"Create labels like these"

What You Can Do

Print the label.

Print the label you have created.

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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Create a label with your personal computer

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

Prepare the personal computer.

Install the software.

*(USB cable not included with the purchase of PT-2100.)

*Connect the USB

cable.

Turn the P-touch labeler on.

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Software Installation Guide

Enter the label text using P-touch Quick Editor.

Start P-touch Quick Editor.

Software Help 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".

The label is printed.

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There is two types of Editing software provided with this product. First there is the P-touch Quick Editor (simple label editing software) is ideal for creating simple labels. Than there is the P-touch Editor (full featured label editing software) that can create labels with more complex designs.

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

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INTRODUCTION

Safety Precautions

To prevent injury and damage, important notes are explained using various symbols. The symbols and their meanings are as follows:

WARNING

CAUTION

The symbols used in this manual are as follows:

Action NOT allowed to do

DO NOT splash the product with or immerse the product in water.

Mandatory action Unplugging

Tells you what to do to avoid the risk of injury.

Tells you about procedures you must follow to prevent damage to the P-touch.

DO NOT disassemble the product.

DO NOT touch a given portion of the product.

Safety Precautions

Safety alert

Alerts to the possibility of electrical shock

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WARNING

AC adapter

Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, damage, electric shock, or failure.

Use only the AC adapter (AD-24) 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. Unplug the power cord immediately and stop using the machine during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

Do not touch the AC adapter or power

plug with wet hands.

Battery

Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of the battery.

Do not use metallic articles, such as tweezers or a metallic pen, when exchanging the batteries.

Do not use the AC adapter in places of high humidity such as bathrooms. Do not use a damaged power cord.

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 drop, hit or otherwise damage the AC adapter. Make sure that the plug is fully inserted to the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that is loose.

Do not throw into fire, heat up, or disassemble the battery.

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WARNING

P-touch

Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, damage, electric shock, and choking.

Do not allow the P-touch to get wet in any way. Do not touch any metal parts near the print head. The print head becomes very hot during use and remains very hot immediately after use. Do not touch it directly with your hands.

Print head

Do not use the P-touch with a foreign object in it. If water, metallic substance or any foreign object enters the P-touch, disconnect the AC adapter and remove batteries, and contact the retail outlet where the P-touch was purchased or your local authorized service center.

Do not disassemble the P-touch. For inspection, adjustment, and repair of the P-touch, contact the retail outlet where the P-touch was purchased or your local authorized service center. Dispose of plastic bags correctly and keep away from babies and children. Do not wear or play with plastic bags. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove batteries immediately and stop using when you notice abnormal odor, heat, discoloration, deformation or anything unusual while using or storing it. Do not drop, hit or otherwise bang the P-touch.

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CAUTION

Tape Cutter

Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury and damage of the P-touch.

Do not touch the blade of the cutter unit. Do not open the tape compartment cover when operating the cutter unit. Do not apply excessive pressure to the cutter unit.

AC adapter

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

Battery

Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of the battery.

Do not use old and new batteries together. Do not mix alkaline batteries with other type batteries.

P-touch

Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury and damage of the P-touch.

Place the P-touch on a flat, stable surface such as a desk.

Tape

Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, the label may unpeel or become irremovable, the color of the label may change or be transferred to other objects. Before applying the label, check the environmental condition and the material.

Memory

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

When power is disconnected for more than two minutes, all text and format

settings will be cleared. Any text files stored in the memory will also be cleared.

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

Do not set the positive and negative end in the wrong position. Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the P-touch for an extended period of time.

Do not place any heavy objects on top of the P-touch. Do not press on the LCD display.

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Safety Precautions

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General Precautions

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

• Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark.

• 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 labeler. Doing so will damage the print head.

• Do not touch the print head with your fingers.

• Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Only use a soft, dry cloth.

• Do not place the P-touch labeler 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

• It is recommended that you use the USB cable supplied with the P-touch labeler. (USB cable not included with the purchase of PT-2100.) Should another USB cable need to be used, ensure it is of high quality construction.

• 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 labeler 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 labeler, and then keep it nearby for future reference.

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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 indicates information or directions that may help you understand

and use the P-touch labeler more efficiently.

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ABC

Quick

Index

ABC

This section provides quick and easy access to

Quick Index

information on tasks often needed by users. 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.

ABC

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To enter text, symbols and accent characters...

Entering

text/symbols/accent

characters

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auto-format function

To change the label format...

Text/Label format

functions

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To make formatted label easily...

Auto-Format function

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To print multiple copies (with autonumbering)...

Multiple copy/auto-

numbering functions

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To change the cutting and margin settings

Tape cutting options

ABC

To save a label layout...

File memory function

Quick Index

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GETTING STARTED

Unpacking Your P-touch labeler

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

P-touch labeler PT-2100 TZ tape cassette

CD-ROM (Drivers, Labeling Editing Software packages)

AD-24 User’s Guide

Software Installation Guide

(Starter Cassette)

USB cable (USB cable not included with the purchase of PT-2100.)

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Tape viewer

Tape exit slot

LCD display

Tape compartment cover

Keyboard

Tape cassette compartment

Tape cutter

Print head

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

Battery compartment

AC adapter connector

USB port

cover

Battery case

Release lever

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LCD Display & Keyboard

LCD Display

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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 key 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 approximate length of the label with the text entered presently in the machine.

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.

LCD Display & Keyboard

Refer to “LCD Display” on page 23 to adjust the LCD's contrast.

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Key Names and Functions

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1. (Power): Turns the P-touch labeler on and off.

2. ( ): Moves the cursor in the direction of the arrow when entering or editing

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

3. : Selects the option displayed when setting label attributes in the function

menus, or when entering symbols or accented characters.

4. (Escape): Cancels the current command and

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

5. :

• Prints the current label design onto the tape.

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

6. :

• Displays a preview of the label.

• Feeds 0.92" (23 mm) of blank tape and then automatically cuts the tape when used in combination with the key.

7. :

Opens the File menu, where you can Print, Save, Open, or Delete the frequently used labels in the file memory.

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8. :

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

• Character attributes can be set to each line of the label when the Text menu is opened in combination with the key.

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

10.

: Opens the Setup menu, where you can set operating preferences for the

P-touch labeler.

11. Clears all text, text entered and current

label settings.

12.

• Use these keys to type letters or numbers.

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

13. : Inserts a tab to the position of the cursor

in the text entry screen.

14.

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

15.

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

16.

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

17. (Backspace):

• Deletes the character to the left of the cursor.

• Clears all text entered, or all text and current label settings when used in combination with the key.

18.

• Enters a new line when entering text.

• Enters a new block when used in combination with the key.

19. (Auto-Format): Opens the Auto-Format menu, where you can create labels using pre-defined

templates or block formats.

20.

• Enters a blank space.

• Returns a setting to the default value.

21.

• Opens the Bar code Input screen for entering the bar code data.

• Opens the Bar code Setup screen for setting bar code parameters when used in combination with the key.

22.

Use this to select and enter an accented character.

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Power Supply

Battery

Turn the P-touch labeler over and remove the

battery compartment cover. If the batteries are already in the machine, remove them.

If you are replacing the batteries please ensure that the labeler is turned off prior to opening the battery compartment.

Insert six new AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6),

making sure that the positive (+) and negative (-) ends of the batteries match the positive (+) and negative (-) marks inside the battery compartment.

Always replace all six batteries at the same time using brand new ones.

Attach the battery compartment cover by inserting the three hooks at the bottom into the slots on the machine, then pushing down firmly until it snaps into place.

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CAUTION

If you do not intend to use the P-touch labeler for an extended period of time it is recommended that the batteries be removed.

Power Supply

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GETTING STARTED

AC Adapter

Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch labeler.

Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the connector marked DC IN 9-9.5V

on the P-touch labeler.

Insert the AC adapter plug into a standard electrical outlet.

Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the P-touch for an extended period of time.

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

• Do not pull or bend the AC adapter cord.

To safe guard and backup the labeler's memory, when the AC adapter is unplugged it is recommended to have AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6) installed into the machine.

WARNING

• Use only the adapter (AD-24), which is 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.

CAUTION

• 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.

• When power is disconnected for more than two minutes, all text and format settings will be cleared. Any text files stored in the memory will also be cleared.

Power Supply

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Inserting a Tape Cassette

This P-touch labeler accepts tape cassettes of 9/64", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" or 3/4" (3.5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, or 18mm) width.

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

• If the ink ribbon is loose, use your finger to wind the toothed wheel in the direction of the arrow as shown on the tape cassette.

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Check that the end of the tape is not bent and

that it passes through the tape guide. If the tape is not passed through, pass it through the tape guide referring to the illustration.

Ensure that the P-touch labeler is powered off, then

lift open the tape compartment cover. If there is already a tape cassette installed in the machine, remove it by lifting the tape cassette straight up.

End of tape

Tape guide

Inserting a Tape Cassette

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Insert the tape cassette by lowering it

into the tape compartment, with the end of the tape facing the machine's tape exit slot. Press firmly down on the tape cassette 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 tape compartment cover.

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

• Be sure to feed tape to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape cassette. Refer to “Feeding Tape” on page 22.

• 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.

• Store tape cassettes in a cool dark location, away from direct sunlight and high temperature, high humidity, or dusty locations. Use the tape cassette as quickly as possible after opening the sealed package.

Tape exit slot

Release lever

Inserting a Tape Cassette

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Turning Power On/Off

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

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

• If the batteries are installed or the P-touch labeler is connected to an electrical outlet by the AC adapter, the previous session’s information is maintained and will displayed when the power is turned on.

zAuto Power-Off Timez

P-touch labeler only Connected to PC

With AC adapter / With battery

5 minutes 60 minutes

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Feeding Tape

Feed & Cut

This function will advance the tape approximately 0.92" (23 mm) and then cut the tape, resulting in a blank label. This action maybe needed when installing a new tape cassette to remove a bend in the tape and or ensure correct feeding of the tape.

Hold down the key and press the key.

"Feed & Cut?" will appear on the LCD display.

Using the or select the "Feed & Cut" option and then press either or .

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

To exit or cancel this function press .

Feed Only

This function will advance the tape approximately 0.92" (23 mm) resulting in a blank label sticking out the tape cassette. This action is recommended when using Fabric and Extra Strength Adhesive tapes, which should be cut using scissors.

Hold down the key and press the key.

"Feed & Cut?" will appear on the LCD display.

Using the or select the "Feed Only" option and then press either or .

The message "Feeding Tape... Please Wait" appears while the tape is fed.

To exit or cancel this function press .

Feeding Tape

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LCD Display

LCD Contrast

This function allows the user to adjust the contrast setting of the LCD display to make the screen easier to read. There are five levels from Dark (+2) to Light (-2) the factory default setting is “0”.

Press the key to display the Setup menu, select

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

• Press the key to return to the previous step.

• Pressing the while in the contrast function will return the setting to the default of “0”.

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LCD Display

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Setting Language and Unit

Language

Select the language ("English", "Español", "Français", "Italiano", "Magyar", "Nederlands", "Norsk", "Poliski", "Português", "Suomi", "Svenska", " ","Dansk" or "Deutsch") for menu commands and messages shown on the LCD display. The default setting is "English".

Press the key to display the Setup menu, select

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

or key.

Select a language using the or key.

Press the or 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 Setup menu, select

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

Press the key to return to the previous step.

Setting Language and Unit

Select a unit using the or key.

Press the or key.

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EDITING A LABEL

Entering and Editing Text

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

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" (18mm) tape, 3 lines for 1/2" (12mm) tape, 2 lines for 3/8" (9mm) and 1/4" (6 mm) tape, and 1 line for 9/64" (3.5mm) tape.

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

• To change the character attribute of each line, refer to “Setting Character Attributes by Each Line” on page 31.

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Adding a New Block

• To create a new block of text/lines to the right of your current text, press the key while holding down the key. A mark will appear at the end of the block and the cursor moves to the start of the new block.

A maximum of 5 blocks can be entered in one label.

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.

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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.

Inserting a Tab

• To insert a tab space between the existing line of text, move the cursor where you wish to add a tab and press the key. A mark appears to indicate the position which the tab space will be entered.

• To change the length setting of the tab, refer to “Setting Label Attributes” on page 35.

• The tab space can also be entered by pressing the key to open the Setup menu and selecting "Tab" by using or keys, and then pressing the or key.

Deleting Text



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.



Deleting all text at once

• Use the key to delete all text at once.

Press the key.

The Clear options are displayed.

Entering and Editing Text

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, without erasing (or clearing) text or format.

Press the or key. All text is deleted. All format settings are also deleted if Text & Format was selected.

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Entering Symbols

In addition to the symbols available on the keyboard, there are various 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 upper-right corner of 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 Using the Symbol Function

Press the key.

A list of symbol categories and symbols in that category is displayed.

The last symbol entered is selected in the list displayed.

Select a symbol category (Punctuation, Business,

Mathematics, etc.) using the or key or by pressing the key repeatedly, and then select a symbol using the or keys.

Press the or key.

The selected symbol is inserted into the line of text.

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• Press the key to return to the previous step.

• Refer to the Symbol List table on page 28 for a complete list of symbols and symbol categories.

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zSymbol Listz

Category Symbols

Punctuation

Business

Mathematics

Bracket

Arrow

Unit

International

Number

Pictograph

Electrical

Others

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 labeler can display and print a set of accented characters such as other language specific characters.

Enter the character you wish to change to composite

character.

Caps mode can be used with the Accent function.

Press the key.

The character you entered will change to an accented character.

Press the key repeatedly until the desired

accented character is selected, or select it by using the or keys.

The order of composite characters which appear on display differ by the selected LCD language.

Press the or key.

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

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• Press the key to return to the previous step.

• Refer to the Accented Character List table on page 30 for a complete list of all accented characters available.

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zAccented Character Listz

Character Accented Characters

Entering Accented Characters

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Setting Character Attributes

Setting Character Attributes by Label

Using the key, you can select a font and apply size, width, style, line, and alignment 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 or 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).

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Setting Character Attributes by Each Line

When a label consists two or more lines of text, you can set different value of character attributes (font, size, width, style, line and alignment) for each line.

Move the cursor to the line you wish to change the character attribute by using the or keys. Next, press the key while holding down key to display the attributes. ( on the screen indicates that you are now applying the attribute for that specific line only.)

When different value of attribute is set for each line, the value will be displayed as **** when you press the key. When you change the setting on this screen by using the or keys, the same change will be applied to all lines of the label.

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zFont & Size Optionsz

Attribute Value Result

HEL

(Helsinki)

BRU

Font

Size

(Brussels)

FLO

(Florida)

CAL

(Calgary)

Auto

42pt

36pt

24pt

18pt

When Auto is selected, the text is automatically adjusted to print in the largest size available for each tape width.

Setting Character Attribut es

12pt

9pt

6pt

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zWidth & Style Optionsz

Attribute Value Result

Width

x2/3

x1/2

Off

BLD

(Bold)

OUT

(Outline)

SHD

(Shadow)

SLD

(Solid)

Style

ITL

(Italic)

I+BLD

(Italic Bold)

I+OUT

(Italic Outline)

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I+SHD

(Italic Shadow)

I+SLD

(Italic Solid)

VRT

(Vertical)

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Attribute Value Result

Off

Line

Align

(Alignment)

UND

(Underline)

STR

(Strikeout)

Left

Center

Right

Just

(Justify)

Setting Auto Fit Style

When "Size" is set to "Auto" and "Length" is set to a specific length, you can select the way of reducing the text size to fit within the label length. When "Text Size" is selected, the total text size is modified to fit within the label. When "Text Width" is selected, the text width will be reduced to the size of x1/2 setting. (If further size reduction is required to fit the text into the selected label length, the total text size will be modified after reducing the text width to x1/2 setting.)

Press the key to display the Setup menu, Select

"Auto Fit Style" using the or keys, and then press the or key. The Auto Fit Style screen is displayed.

Select the style using the or keys.

Press the or key to apply the setting.

• Press the key to return to the previous step.

• Press the key to set the style to the default setting ("Text Size").

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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 and tab length. (Cut Options which may be needed when printing a label can also be set by using the key. Refer to “Tape Cutting Options” on page 53 and

54.)

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 setting the tab length, hold down the or keys to change the value faster.

• When setting the label length, refer to “Adjusting the Label Length” on page 55

Press the or key to apply the settings.

New settings are NOT applied if you do not press the

or 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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zFraming Optionsz

Attribute Value Result

Off

Setting Label Attributes

Frame

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Attribute Value Result

Frame

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Length

Tab Length

The length of the label can be set within the range 1.2" (30mm) -

12.0" (300mm). When automatically adjusted based on the amount of text entered.

The length of the tab can be set within the range 0.0" (0mm) -

4.0"(100mm). The default setting is

Auto

is selected, the length of the label is

2.0" (50mm)

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 the templates or block layouts, enter the text and apply formatting as desired.

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

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 or

The last template used is displayed.

Select a template using the or keys.

key

1 2

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Press the or

The Style screen is displayed.

key

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EDITING A LABEL

Select an attribute using the or keys, and then

set a value for that attribute using the or keys.

Press the

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" (Check Digit) attribute is only available for the CODE39, I-2/5 and CODABAR protocols.

Press the or

The template text entry screen is displayed.

Caps mode can be used when entering text.

Enter the text and then press the

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

Select "Print" using

label.

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

• Select "Save" to store the label in a file memory.

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

or key

key

the or

key

is pressed.

keys and then press

or key

the or

key

to print the

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• 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 on page 40 for a list of available templates.

• The "Clear All Text?" message is displayed when the key is pressed. Press the key to delete all text, or press the key to not delete the file.

• 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.

• 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 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

edit the text using fewer characters.

• Except as "No cut" is set, 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 53).

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

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zTemplatesz

Attribute Value Details

Template Name

Binder Spine

File Folder Tab

Divider Tab

(Hanging Folder)

Asset Tag

Bin Box

Equipment Label

Faceplate (VRT)

Cable Wrap

(3/4" x 8.6" [18mm x 219mm])

(1/2" x 3.2" [12 mm x 82 mm])

(1/2" x 1.6" [12 mm x 42 mm])

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

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

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

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

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

Using Auto-Format Layouts

Name Badge 1

(3/4" x 2.8" [18 mm x 72 mm])

Name Badge 2

(1/2" x 2.8" [12 mm x 72 mm])

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Attribute Value Details

CD Case Spine 1

(1/4" x 4.4" [6 mm x 113 mm])

CD Case Spine 2

Template Name

VHS Spine

MiniDV Spine

(9/64" x 4.4" [3.5 mm x 113 mm])

(3/4" x 5.5" [18 mm x 140 mm])

(3/8" x 1.6" [9 mm x 42 mm])

Using Block Layouts

Press the key to display the Auto-Format screen,

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

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Press the

screen, and then select a tape width using the or

keys.

Press the

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

The Style screen is displayed.

key to display the Tape Width

key.

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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

The block layout text entry screen is displayed.

Caps mode can be used when entering text.

Enter text and then press the

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

Select "Print" using the or keys and then press the

label.

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

• Select "Save" to store the label in a file memory.

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

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

• Press the key to return to the previous step.

• Refer to the Block Layouts table on page 43 for a list of all available layouts.

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

• 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.

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

or 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 53).

key.

to print the

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zBlock Layoutsz

Attribute Value Details

2LineA

2LineB

3Line

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Block layout

(3/4" [18 mm]

tape)

Block layout

(1/2" [12 mm]

tape)

1+2LineA

1+2LineB

1+3Line

1+4Line

1+5Line

2LineA

2LineB

3Line

1+2Line

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Attribute Value Details

2LineA

Block layout (3/8" [9 mm]

tape)

Block layout (1/4" [6 mm]

tape)

2LineB

1+2Line

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Creating a Bar Code Label

Using the Bar Code function you can create labels with one dimensional 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 labeler 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 Setup menu, select

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

Pressing key while holding down key will also allow you to go to "Bar Code Setup".

Select an attribute using the or keys, and then

set a value for that attribute using the or keys.

The "C-Digit" (Check 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.

Press the or key to apply the settings.

New settings are NOT applied if you do not press the

or key.

key

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• 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 on page 46 for a list of all available settings.

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zBar Code Settingsz

Attribute Value

Protocol

Width

Under#

(characters printed

below bar code)

C.Digit

(check digit)

CODE39

Entering Bar Code Data

Press the key.

The Bar Code Input screen is displayed.

Up to five bar codes can be entered on 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.

, CODE128, EAN8, EAN13, EAN128,

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

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

and CODABAR protocols)

Large

Small

Off

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Select a character using the or data.

key to insert the character in the bar code

the or

keys, then press

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Press the or

label. Two bar code marks are displayed on the text entry screen.

• Press the key to return to the previous step.

• Refer to the Special Characters List table on page 47 for a list of all available settings.

key

to insert the bar code in the

zSpecial Character Listz

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 SOH 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

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Code Special Character Code Special Character Code Special Character

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

Editing and Deleting a Bar Code

• To edit the bar code data 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 46.

• To edit the “Width” and “Under#” settings on a bar code already placed on the screen, 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 45.

• 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.

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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.

• Press the key to return to the text entry screen. (You can also return to the text entry screen by pressing , or key.)

• 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 options screen 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.

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 labeler 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 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.

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

• Striped tape indicates the end of the tape cassette. If this appears during printing, press the key to turn the P-touch labeler off. Attempting to print with an empty tape cassette may damage the machine.

key and press the or

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5 6 7 8

Label Preview

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LABEL PRINTING

Printing a Single Copy

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

There are several other messages that may appear when you press the key. Refer to “Error Messages” on page 65 for further information about error messages.

Printing Multiple Copies

Using this function you can print up to 9 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 or 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 faster.

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

Press the or 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 53 to change this setting.

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

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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 "Numbering" using the or keys.

Press the or 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 or 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 or 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 faster.

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

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Press the or key.

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

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 53 to change this setting.

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

• 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:

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

B ...Z

b ...z

A1 ...A9ÎB0Î...

10 ...99Î00Î...

AA ...ZZÎAAÎ...

2_0 ...9_9Î0_0Î...

Î0Î ÎAÎ ÎaÎ

... ... ...

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 or key.

The message “Mirror Print?” is displayed

Press the or key.

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

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• 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 Label menu.

Select "Cut Option" using the or keys, and then

set the value by using the or keys.

Press the or key to apply the settings.

New settings are NOT applied if you do not press the

or key.

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• Press the key to return to the previous step.

• Refer to the Tape Cutting table on page 54 for a list of all available settings.

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Setting Description Example

Large

Margin

Small

Margin

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

ABC ABC

0.94"

0.94" (24 mm)

(24 mm)

0.92" (23 mm)

ABC ABC

0.16"

(4 mm)

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.

Chain

• 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

0.92" (23 mm)

ABC ABC

0.16"

(4 mm)

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 Cut

no cuts in between.

• Pressing the while holding down

key will feed and cut the last label

printed.

1.06" (27 mm)

ABCABC

0.31" (8 mm)

• When using Fabric Iron-On Tapes or Extra Strength Adhesive Tapes, set “No Cut” and refer to “Feeding Tape” on page 22 to apply the appropriate setting.

• The tape is not cut after the last label is printed when “Chain” or “No Cut” is set. Hold down the key and press the key, and select “Feed & Out” (refer to “Feeding Tape” on page 22 ) to feed and cut tape automatically, or cut the tape manually if you are using Fabric Iron-on Tapes or Extra Strength Adhesive Tapes.

• 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 except as “No Cut” is set.

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Adjusting the Label Length

You can adjust the length of the printed label in levels of -5 to +5.

Press the key to display the setup menu, select

"Adjust Length" using the or key, and then press the or key.

Select "Adjust Length" by using the or key, and

then set the value by using the or key.

Press the or key to apply the setting.

• Press the key to return to the previous step.

• Press the key to set the value to default setting.

• Approximately 1% of the total label length will be adjusted by 1 level.

Attaching Labels

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

etc.

Peel the backing from the label.

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

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

attach the label.

• 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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USING THE FILE MEMORY

You can store up to 9 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.

• You will lose your stored files if the AC adapter is disconnected and the batteries are removed for more than two minutes.

Storing a Label into Memory

After entering the text and formatting the label, press

the key to display the File screen.

Select "Save" using the or keys.

Press the or key.

A file number is displayed. A label text is also displayed if a label is already stored in that file number.

Select a file number using the or key, and then

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

When there is already a stored file in the selected number, the data will be overwritten by the file you try to save.

• Press the key to return to the previous step.

• Up to 200 characters can be saved in one file, depending on the number of lines. However, there is a maximum of 1800 characters for the total number of characters saved in up to 9 files. Text and layout formatting data is also saved in the file.

• To store a label created by using the Auto-Format Layouts, refer to “Using Auto-Format Layouts” on page 37.

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Opening a Stored Label File

Press the key to display the File screen.

Select "Open" using the or keys.

Press the or key.

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

Select a file number using the or key, and then

press the or 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.

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USING THE FILE MEMORY

Printing a Stored Label File

Press the key to display the File screen.

Select "Print" using the or keys.

Press the or key.

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

Select a file number using the or key, and then

press the , or key to print the selected label. The label is printed from the machine.

• Press the key to return to the previous step.

• The message "No Text!" is displayed when you try to print a file with no text.

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Deleting a Stored Label File

Press the key to display the File screen.

Select "Delete" using the or keys.

Press the or key.

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

Select a file number using the or key, and then

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

Press the or 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.

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MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch Labeler

Resetting the P-touch Labeler

You can reset the P-touch labeler internal memory to clear all saved label files and revert the machine back to factory settings.

Turn off the machine. Press and hold the and . Continue to hold the

and , press and release the . Now, release the and . The P-touch labeler's internal memory is now 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 labeler. Language and unit settings will also be cleared.

Maintenance

Your P-touch labeler should be cleaned on a regular basis to maintain its performance.

Always remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter prior to cleaning the P-touch labeler.

Cleaning the exterior of the P-touch labeler

Wipe any dust and marks from the main unit using a soft, dry cloth. Use a slightly dampened cloth with water 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 labeler.

Cleaning the Print Head

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

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

WARNING

Do not touch the print head directly with your bare hands. The print head maybe hot.

Resetting the P-touch Labeler

Print head

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Cleaning the Tape Cutter

About once every year, wipe the cutter blades using a cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol). 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.

CAUTION

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

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Maintenance

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TROUBLESHOOTING

What to do when...

Problem Possible Cause Recommendation

The screen locks-up freezes, or the P-touch labeler does not respond normally.

The display remains blank after turning on the power.

The label is not printed after pressing the key.

Refer to “Resetting the P-touch Labeler” on page 60 and reset the internal memory to the initial settings. If resetting the P-touch labeler does not solve the problem, disconnect the AC adapter and remove the batteries for more than 10 minutes.

Is the AC adapter connected correctly?

Are you using the correct AC adapter?

Are the batteries installed correctly?

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

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

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

Is the tape jammed? If jammed, remove the tape

Does the tape compartment cover open?

Check that the AC adapter designed exclusively for your P-touch labeler is connected correctly.

Check that the label on the AC adapter indicates it is a Brother AD-24 adapter. Using a wrong adapter can damage the machine.

Remove and re-install the batteries.

there is no text entered.

Check that the tape cassette is installed correctly, and that there is enough tape remaining.

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

cassette, carefully pull out the jammed tape, and then cut the tape with scissors. Check that the end of the tape passes through the tape guide, and reinstall the tape cassette.

If so, close the tape compartment cover correctly.

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Problem Possible Cause Recommendation

The LCD messages are displayed in a foreign language.

The label is not printed correctly.

The ink ribbon is separated from the ink roller.

Is the language set properly?

Is the tape cassette installed correctly?

Is the print head clean? If not, clean the print head

Is Cut Option set to Chain or No Cut?

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

Refer to “Setting Language and Unit” on page 24 and select the desired language for the LCD messages.

When installing a cassette, press firmly until it clicks into place.

using a cotton swab or optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4).

When these options are set, the tape is not fed after printing the label. Check the Cut Option setting, or hold down the key and press the key to feed and cut the tape.

If the ink ribbon is broken replace the tape cassette. If not, leave the tape uncut and remove the tape cassette, then wind the loose ink ribbon onto the spool as shown in the figure.

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Spool

Ink ribbon

What to do when...

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Recommendation

The P-touch labeler stops while printing a label.

Is there enough tape remaining in the tape cassette?

The striped tape indicates you have reached the end of the tape. Replace the tape cassette when the striped tape appears.

The label is not cut automatically.

Are the batteries weak and the AC adapter not connected or is the AC adapter the Brother AD-24?

Is Cut Option set to Chain or No Cut?

Replace all batteries or connect the AC adapter (Brother AD-24) directly to the P-touch labeler.

When these options are set, the tape is not fed after printing the label. Check the Cut Option setting, or hold down the key and press the key to feed and cut the tape.

Is Manual Cutting set to ON? When using Fabric Iron-On

Tapes or Extra Strength Adhesive Tapes, please use scissors to cut the tape after printing.

Does the tape compartment cover open?

If so, close the tape compartment cover correctly.

Label files saved previously are now empty.

Have the batteries and AC adapter been disconnected?

All files stored in the internal memory is lost if the batteries and AC adapter are disconnected for longer than two minutes.

Is there enough power remaining in the batteries?

All data stored in the internal memory is lost if the batteries become empty.

Have you used the Reset function?

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

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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 installed batteries are getting weak.

The installed batteries are about to run out of power. Replace with new batteries or connect the AC adapter before continuing.

An incompatible AC adapter is connected. Use only the AC adapter (Brother AD-24) designed exclusively for your P-touch labeler.

The tape cutter is closed when you try to print or feed tape with the cover closed and the tape cassette inserted. Turn the P-touch labeler 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.

z TROUBLESHOOTING

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 more than three lines of text when you press the

or key while using 1/2" (12 mm) tape. Limit the number of lines to three, or replace with tape cassette of larger tape width.

Error Messages

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Message Cause/Remedy

There are more than 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, or replace with tape cassette of larger tape width.

There is more than one line of text when you press the or key while using 9/64" (3.5mm) tape. Limit the number of lines to one, or replace with tape cassette of larger tape width.

There are already five blocks of text. Limit the number of blocks to five.

The maximum number of characters have already been entered. Edit the text and use fewer characters.

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.

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Message Cause/Remedy

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.

A 9/64" (3.5mm) tape cassette is not installed when an AutoFormat for 9/64" (3.5mm) tape is selected. Install an 9/64" (3.5mm) tape cassette.

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 setting the tape length, tab length, multiple copies, or numbering function is invalid. Enter a valid value for the setting.

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

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.

The text size is too large. Select a different size option.

z TROUBLESHOOTING

1 2 3

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 are already 5 bar codes entered in the text data when you try to enter a new bar code. You can only use up to five bar codes in each label.

Error Messages

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APPENDIX

Specifications

Main Unit

Item Specification

Input Device (Keyboard) 65-key, QWERTY layout keyboard

Display

Display device Dot matrix LCD

Character display 16 characters x 1 guidance and 2 lines (128 dot x 48 dot)

Back light display No

Printing

Print method Thermal printer

Print head 128 dot / 180 dpi

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 (9/64", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4" [3.5, 6, 9,

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 ~ 9 labels

Print preview Yes

Cut and feed Large Margin, Small Margin, Chain, No Cut

Characters

Internal character set:

Text buffer 200 characters max.

Fonts Helsinki, Brussels, Florida, Calgary

Character size Auto, 42pt, 36pt, 24pt, 18pt, 12pt, 9pt, 6pt

Character style Off, Bold, Outline, Shadow, Solid, Italic, Italic Bold, Italic

Character width 2, 1, 2/3, 1/2

Text alignment Left, Center, Right, Justify

12, 18 mm] widths)

3/8" (9 mm) tape: 1 - 2 lines; 1/4" (6 mm) tape: 1 - 2 lines; 9/64" (3.5 mm) tape: 1 line

Total of 301 characters (62 alphanumeric, 92 symbols, 147 accented characters.)

Outline, Italic Shadow, Italic Solid, Vertical

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Item Specification

Memory

Memory size Maximum 1800 characters

File storage Maximum 9 files

Other Features

Frame Total of 16 frame patterns (including shaded pattern)

Auto-Format Templates: 14

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

Power Supply

Power supply AC adapter (AD-24), Six AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6).

Auto Power-off P-touch only: 5 minutes

Size

Dimensions 6.98"(W) x 9.14" (D) x 2.68" (H)

Weight 1.72lb (780g) (without tape cassette and batteries)

Other

Operating temperature / humidity

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

Connected PC: 60 minutes

[177.2 mm (W) x 232.1 mm (D) x 68.0 mm (H)]

50 ~ 95

F / 20 ~ 80% humidity (without condensation)

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APPENDIX

Operating Environment: Windows

Item Specification

Memory

Hard disk

Monitor

Interface

Other

Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional/XP/ Windows Vista

Windows Windows Vista

70MB or more required

SVGA High Color graphics support or higher

USB Port (USB specification 1.1 or later protocol)

CD-ROM drive for installation

2000 Pro, XP: 128MB or more required

: 512MB or more

Specifications

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INDEX

z INDEX

AC adapter ....................................... 18

Accented Character List ................... 30

accented characters ......................... 29

alignment .......................................... 31

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

Caps mode ................................. 14, 25

contrast ............................................. 23

cursor keys ....................................... 25

deleting

text and formatting ................... 26

text only .................................... 26

entering

symbols .................................... 27

text ........................................... 25

uppercase letter ....................... 25

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

font ................................................... 31

Font Options ..................................... 32

formatting

character attributes .................. 31

label attributes .......................... 35

Keyboard .......................................... 14

Power Supply ....................................17

Return mark ......................................14

size ....................................................31

Size Options ......................................32

style ...................................................31

Style Options .....................................33

Symbol List ........................................28

symbols .............................................27

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

Tape length .......................................14

text

entering and editing ...................25

lines ...........................................25

uppercase letter ................................25

width ..................................................31

Width Options ....................................33

1 2 3 4

length ............................................... 35

line .................................................... 31

Line number ..................................... 14

new line ............................................ 25

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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".

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

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

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

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

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

Operational Assistance

Voice 1-877-4-PTouch or 1-877-478-6824 Fax 1-901-379-1210 Email custsrv@brother.com

Assistance on the Internet

For product information: http://www.brother.com

For downloading the latest drivers: http://solutions.brother.com

Accessories and Supplies

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

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

with payment to:

Brother International Corporation

Attn: Consumer Accessory Division

P.O. Box 341332

Bartlett, TN 38133-1332

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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ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM

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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 etiquetado electrónico P-touch de Brother Número de modelo: PT-2100/2110

Este dispositivo 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 las 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 recomienda al usuario 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

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

• Los logotipos Brother y P-touch son marcas registradas de Brother Industries, Ltd.

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

• Los nombres de otros 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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Garantía limitada de un año y Servicio de sustitución de Brother®

(sólo en Estados Unidos)

Cobertura:

• Esta garantía limitada (“garantía”) sólo se concede al comprador original final (en adelante el “Comprador original”) del producto al que acompaña, consumibles y accesorios (denominados colectivamente en esta garantía “la máquina”).

•

Si ha adquirido este producto a alguien que no es un distribuidor autorizado de Brother en los Estados Unidos, o si el producto ha sido utilizado (incluyendo, pero sin limitarse a modelos de exposición o productos reacondicionados) antes de que el usuario lo comprara, entonces dicho usuario no es el Comprador original y el producto adquirido no estará cubierto por esta garantía.

Alcance de la cobertura:

• Este producto incluye una máquina y artículos consumibles y accesorios. Los artículos consumibles y accesorios incluyen, pero no se limitan a casetes de etiquetas, cortadores, estampas, adaptadores eléctricos, cajas y pilas.

• A excepción de lo dispuesto en este documento, Brother garantiza que la máquina y los artículos consumibles y accesorios que la acompañan no presentarán ningún defecto en sus materiales ni de mano de obra, si se utilizan en condiciones normales.

• Esta garantía se aplica exclusivamente a los productos adquiridos y utilizados en los Estados Unidos. En el caso de aquellos productos que se hayan comprado dentro de los Estados Unidos, pero se han utilizado fuera de sus fronteras, esta garantía sólo cubre el servicio de garantía dentro de los Estados Unidos (es decir, no incluye los gastos de transporte fuera de los Estados Unidos).

Duración del periodo de garantía:

• Máquinas: un año a partir de la fecha de compra original.

• Consumibles y accesorios incluidos: 90 días a partir de la fecha de compra original o la duración prevista del consumible, lo que suceda antes.

Aspectos NO CUBIERTOS:

Esta garantía no cubre: (1) Daños físicos a la máquina; (2) Daños provocados por una instalación incorrecta, uso anormal o incorrecto, abuso,

negligencia o accidente (incluyendo pero sin limitarse al transporte de esta máquina sin la preparación o embalaje adecuados);

(3) Daños provocados por otro dispositivo o software utilizado con esta máquina (incluyendo

pero sin limitarse a daños como consecuencia del uso de piezas, artículos consumibles y accesorios que no sean de la marca Brother

(4) Los artículos consumibles y accesorios que caducaron de acuerdo con la duración

establecida para los mismos, y, (5) Problemas resultantes de otras causas que no son defectos en los materiales o mano de obra. Esta garantía limitada quedará ANULADA si esta máquina se altera o modifica de alguna forma (incluyendo pero sin limitarse al intento de una reparación en garantía sin la autorización de Brother o la alteración/eliminación del número de serie).

Procedimiento que debe seguir si su Producto cumple con los requisitos del servicio en garantía:

Informe del problema a nuestra Línea directa de atención al cliente de P-touch llamando al número 1-877-478-6824 periodo de garantía aplicable. Presente a Brother, o al centro de servicio autorizado de Brother, una copia de la factura de venta fechada donde se pueda comprobar que la máquina se adquirió en los Estados Unidos. Si desea conocer el nombre de un Centro de servicio autorizado Brother en su localidad, llame al 1-800-521-2846.

Brother le pedirá que realice lo siguiente:

Tras ponerse en contacto con Brother o con un Centro de servicio autorizado de Brother, es posible que tenga que entregar (personalmente si lo prefiere) o enviar el producto debidamente empaquetado, con el transporte ya abonado, al Centro de servicio autorizado junto con una fotocopia de la factura de compra.

El usuario será el responsable de sufragar los gastos de transporte, empaquetado del producto y seguro (si lo desea). El usuario también será responsable de la pérdida o los daños que pueda sufrir el producto durante su transporte.

o a un Centro de servicio autorizado de Brother dentro del

);

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Brother, por su parte, actuará de la siguiente forma:

Si el problema del que se informa con relación a la máquina o artículos consumibles y accesorios está cubierto por esta garantía y si usted ya informó del mismo problema a Brother o a un Centro de servicio autorizado dentro del plazo de garantía aplicable, Brother o su Centro de servicio autorizado reparará o sustituirá la máquina o los artículos consumibles y accesorios sin cobrarle las piezas ni la mano de obra. Brother, bajo su propio criterio, decidirá si va a reparar o a sustituir la máquina o los artículos consumibles y accesorios. Brother se reserva el derecho a proporcionar una máquina reacondicionada o los artículos consumibles y los accesorios que la acompañan, y utilizar piezas reacondicionadas siempre y cuando los productos reacondicionados cumplan con las especificaciones del fabricante respecto a productos o piezas nuevas. La máquina reparada o sustituida, o los artículos consumibles y accesorios que la acompañan se devolverán al usuario por transporte pagado o se pondrán a su disposición para que los recoja personalmente en un Centro de servicio autorizado situado en un lugar conveniente. Si la máquina o los artículos consumibles y accesorios no están cubiertos por esta garantía (ninguna de sus dos fases), se cobrarán al usuario los gastos de transporte en los que se incurra para devolverle el equipo y los artículos consumibles y accesorios, así como por cualquier servicio o pieza/producto de repuesto, a las tarifas publicadas actuales de Brother.

Lo anteriormente descrito constituye los únicos recursos que tiene el usuario bajo esta garantía.

Qué sucede cuando Brother decide sustituir la máquina:

Si Brother ha autorizado una Máquina de sustitución y usted lleva la máquina a un Centro de servicio autorizado, éste le proporcionará una máquina de sustitución tras recibirla de Brother. Si está tratando directamente con Brother, Brother le enviará un equipo de sustitución con el entendimiento de que el usuario, tras recibir el mencionado equipo de sustitución, proporcionará la prueba requerida de la compra, junto con el equipo que Brother se comprometió a sustituir. Se espera entonces que el usuario empaquete la máquina que Brother se ha comprometido a sustituir en el paquete donde se ha entregado la máquina de sustitución y que lo devuelva a Brother utilizando el documento de envío prepagado suministrado por Brother de acuerdo con las instrucciones indicadas por Brother. El usuario dispondrá de dos equipos, por ello, Brother exigirá que le proporcione el número de una tarjeta de crédito válida. Brother emitirá un cargo contra ese número de cuenta de la tarjeta de crédito hasta que reciba el producto original y determine que dicho producto original cumple con los requisitos de la cobertura de la garantía. Sólo se cargará en su tarjeta de crédito el importe de un producto nuevo si: (i) no devuelve el producto original a Brother en un plazo de cinco (5) días hábiles; (ii) los problemas del producto original no están cubiertos por la garantía limitada; (iii) no se siguen las instrucciones correctas para empaquetar el producto y éste ha sufrido algún daño como consecuencia de ello; o (iv) el periodo de garantía del producto original ha vencido o usted no ha presentado una copia de la prueba de compra válida (factura de compra). La máquina de sustitución que recibe el usuario (incluso si se trata de un equipo reacondicionado) quedará cubierta durante el resto del periodo de garantía limitada que le quedaba al producto original, más treinta (30) días adicionales. El usuario conservará la máquina de sustitución que se le envía y el equipo original pasará a ser propiedad de Brother. Conserve los artículos de accesorio originales y

una copia del documento de envío de devolución, firmada por el servicio de transporte.

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Limitaciones:

Brother no se responsabiliza de los daños o pérdida de un equipo, soporte, programas o datos relacionados con el uso de esta máquina. Excepto en el caso de las reparaciones o sustituciones descritas anteriormente, Brother no será responsable de ningún daño directo, indirecto, accidental o consecuente, ni de desagravio específico. Algunos estados no autorizan esta exclusión o limitación de los daños consecuentes o accidentales, por tanto, es posible que la limitación anterior no se aplique en su caso. ESTA GARANTÍA INVALIDA CUALQUIER OTRA GARANTÍA, ESCRITA U ORAL, YA SEA EXPRESADA MEDIANTE UNA AFIRMACIÓN, PROMESA, DESCRIPCIÓN, DIBUJO, MODELO O PRUEBA. TODAS Y CADA UNA DE LAS GARANTÍAS DISTINTAS DE ESTA, SEAN EXPLÍCITAS O IMPLÍCITAS, INCLUIDAS LAS GARANTÍAS DE COMERCIABILIDAD Y ADECUACIÓN A UN PROPÓSITO DETERMINADO, QUEDAN POR EL PRESENTE RECHAZADAS.

• Esta garantía limitada es la única garantía que Brother ofrece para esta máquina. Se

trata de la expresión última y la declaración única y exclusiva de las obligaciones de Brother para con el usuario. Sustituye todos los acuerdos o negociaciones que se puedan haber establecido con Brother o sus representantes.

• Esta garantía le otorga ciertos derechos y usted también puede gozar de derechos

adicionales en función del estado donde se encuentre.

• Esta garantía limitada (y la obligación de Brother para con el usuario) no puede

modificarse de ninguna forma a menos que el usuario y Brother firmen el mismo documento en el que (1) se haga referencia a esta máquina y la factura con la fecha de compra, (2) se describa la modificación de esta garantía y (3) se esté de acuerdo en la aplicación de esa modificación.

Importante:

Le recomendamos que conserve todo el material de empaque original por si tuviera que transportar la máquina.

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Información importante

Si usted tiene alguna pregunta o necesita información acerca de su producto Brother, le ofrecemos una variedad de opciones entre las cuales puede elegir:

Servicio al cliente en Estados Unidos: Customer Service 877-478-6824 (voz)

Customer Service 877-4-PTouch (voz)

Customer Service 901-379-1210 (fax)

Customer Service custsrv@brother.com (correo electrónico)

Respuesta automática por fax 800-521-2846

Web www.brother.com

Suministros / Accesorios www.brothermall.com u 888-879-3232

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

Por favor anote su modelo y el número de serie y la fecha y el lugar de compra indicados abajo para sus archivos. Conserve esta información junto con su comprobante de compra (factura de venta) en caso de que su producto requiera servicio técnico.

Modelo Nº _____________________________________________

Serie Nº_______________________________________________

Fecha de compra: _______________________________________

Nombre de la tienda donde lo compró:_______________________

Dirección de la tienda: ___________________________________

Importante: le recomendamos conservar todos los materiales originales de embalaje, en caso de que tenga que devolvernos este producto.

No haga cola en la oficina de correos ni se preocupe por cartas perdidas. Visite nuestra página

¡Su producto quedará registrado inmediatamente en nuestra base de datos sin que usted tenga

De igual modo, mientras visite esta página web, busque en ella anuncios sobre concursos y otra

Ahorre tiempo: ¡registre su producto en línea!

web en línea en:

www.registermybrother.com

que hacer nada más!

información de interés.

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ÍNDICE

1. INTRODUCCIÓN................................................................................. 4

Lo que puede hacer ...................................................................................................... 4

Precauciones de seguridad........................................................................................... 6

Precauciones generales.............................................................................................. 10

Símbolos utilizados en esta guía................................................................................. 10

Guía rápida.................................................................................................................. 11

2. PARA EMPEZAR............................................................................... 12

Desembalaje de la etiquetadora P-touch .................................................................... 12

Descripción general..................................................................................................... 13

Pantalla LCD y teclado................................................................................................ 14

Pantalla LCD......................................................................................................... 14

Funciones y nombre de las teclas ........................................................................ 15

Alimentación eléctrica ................................................................................................. 17

Baterías................................................................................................................. 17

Adaptador de CA .................................................................................................. 18

Instalación de un cartucho de cinta............................................................................. 19

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

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

Avanzar y cortar.................................................................................................... 22

Solo avanzar......................................................................................................... 22

Pantalla LCD ............................................................................................................... 23

Contraste de la pantalla LCD................................................................................ 23

Ajuste del idioma y las unidades................................................................................. 24

Idioma ................................................................................................................... 24

Unidad................................................................................................................... 24

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3. EDICIÓN DE ETIQUETAS................................................................. 25

Introducción y edición de texto.................................................................................... 25

Introducción de texto mediante el teclado ............................................................ 25

Adición de una nueva línea................................................................................... 25

Adición de un nuevo bloque.................................................................................. 25

Desplazamiento del cursor ................................................................................... 25

Inserción de texto.................................................................................................. 26

Para insertar una tabulación................................................................................. 26

Eliminación de texto.............................................................................................. 26

Introducción de símbolos ............................................................................................ 27

Introducción de símbolos con la tecla .................................................................. 27

Introducción de símbolos con la función de símbolos .......................................... 27

Lista de símbolos ........................................................................................... 28

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Introducción de caracteres acentuados .......................................................................29

Lista de caracteres acentuados .....................................................................30

Configuración de los atributos de caracteres...............................................................31

Ajuste de los atributos de caracteres por etiqueta.................................................31

Ajuste de los atributos de caracteres por cada línea.............................................31

Opciones de fuente y tamaño ........................................................................32

Opciones de anchura y estilo .........................................................................33

Ajuste del estilo de encaje automático ..................................................................35

Configuración de los atributos de etiqueta...................................................................36

Opciones de recuadro ....................................................................................37

Utilización de diseños de formato automático..............................................................38

Utilización de plantillas; ejemplo de creación de una Etiqueta de activos.............38

Utilización de diseños de bloque ...........................................................................43

Creación de una etiqueta de código de barras ............................................................47

Configuración de los parámetros de códigos de barras ........................................47

Introducción de datos del código de barras...........................................................48

Edición y eliminación de códigos de barras...........................................................50

4. IMPRESIÓN DE ETIQUETAS ........................................................... 51

Vista previa de la etiqueta............................................................................................51

Impresión de etiquetas.................................................................................................51

Impresión de una sola copia..................................................................................52

Impresión de múltiples copias ...............................................................................52

Numeración automática de etiquetas ....................................................................53

Impresión en modo espejo ....................................................................................54

Opciones de corte de cinta ..........................................................................................55

Ajuste de la longitud de la etiqueta ..............................................................................57

Colocación de etiquetas...............................................................................................57

5. UTILIZACIÓN DE LA MEMORIA DE ARCHIVOS............................. 58

Almacenamiento de etiquetas en la memoria ..............................................................58

Apertura de un archivo de etiqueta almacenado .........................................................59

Impresión de un archivo de etiqueta almacenado .......................................................60

Eliminación de un archivo de etiqueta almacenado.....................................................61

6. MANTENIMIENTO DE SU Etiquetadora P-touch.............................. 62

Restablecimiento de la etiquetadora P-touch ..............................................................62

Mantenimiento..............................................................................................................62

Limpieza del exterior del etiquetador P-touch .......................................................62

Limpieza del cabezal de impresión........................................................................63

Limpieza de la cortadora de cinta..........................................................................63

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7. SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS........................................................... 64

Qué hay que hacer cuando......................................................................................... 64

Mensajes de error ....................................................................................................... 68

8. APÉNDICE......................................................................................... 72

Especificaciones.......................................................................................................... 72

9. ÍNDICE............................................................................................... 75

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¡Muchas gracias por adquirir la etiquetadora P-touch PT-2100/2110. Su nueva etiquetadora 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 etiquetadora P-touch incluye funciones de software de edición como formato avanzado de etiquetas, formatos de bloque, códigos de barras y funciones de numeración automática.

Lo que puede hacer



Creación de etiquetas con la etiquetadora P-touch

Prepare su etiquetadora P-touch.

Instale las baterías y/o conecte el adaptador de corriente alterna.

P. 17 P. 19 P. 21

Introduzca el texto de la etiqueta.

Introduzca el texto de la etiqueta utilizando el teclado.

Instale un cartucho de cinta..

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

"Cree etiquetas como éstas"

Encienda la etiquetadora P-touch.

Lo que puede hacer

P. 25

Imprima la etiqueta.

Imprima la etiqueta que acaba de crear.

P. 51

Puede comprobar el diseño de la etiqueta antes de proceder a su impresión. La vista previa de la etiqueta permite revisarla antes de imprimirla con el fin de evitar que se desperdicie cinta en et iquetas incompletas.

"Función Vista previa"

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 Creación de etiquetas con su computadora personal

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

Prepare su computadora personal.

Instale el software.

*(El cable USB no se incluye con la compra del PT-2100.)

* Conecte el cable

USB.

Encienda la P-touch.

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Guía de instalación del software

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

Inicie P-touch Quick Editor.

Ayuda del software

Imprima la etiqueta.

Haga clic en el botón "Imprimir".

Ayuda del software Ayuda del software

Existen dos tipos de software de edición incluidos en este producto: P-touch Quick Editor (software de edición de etiquetas sencillas) ideal para crear etiquetas sencillas y para crear etiquetas con diseños más complejos, P-touch Editor (software de edición de etiquetas con numerosas funciones).

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

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".

Ayuda del software

La etiqueta se imprimirá.

P. 21

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Precauciones de seguridad

Para prevenir lesiones y daños incluimos notas importantes utilizando diversos símbolos. Los símbolos y sus significados son los siguientes:

ADVERTENCIA

PRECAUCIÓN

Los símbolos que se utilizan en este manual son los siguientes:

Le informa sobre lo que debe hacer para evitar el riesgo de lesiones.

Le informa sobre los procedimientos que debe seguir para evitar daños en la P-touch.

Acción NO permitida NO desmontar el producto.

NO salpicar ni sumergir en agua.

NO tocar una parte concreta del producto.

Acción obligatoria Desenchufar

Alerta de seguridad

Alerta de la posibilidad de electrocución

Precauciones de seguridad

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Adaptador de CA

Respete estas pautas para evitar incendios, descargas eléctricas o fallas.

Utilice sólo el adaptador de CA (AD-24) diseñado exclusivamente para este equipo. Si no se siguen estas indicaciones, se podrían producir un accidente o daños. Brother no asume responsabilidad alguna respecto a los accidentes o daños causados por no utilizar el adaptador de CA especificado. En caso de tormenta eléctrica, deje de utilizar la máquina y desenchufe el cable de alimentación inmediatamente. Puede existir un riesgo remoto de electrocución a causa de un rayo.

No toque el adaptador de CA ni el

enchufe de alimentación con las manos mojadas.

Baterías

Siga estas pautas para evitar derrames de líquido, calor excesivo o la rotura de la batería.

No utilice artículos metálicos, como pinzas o bolígrafos metálicos, al cambiar las batteries.

No utilice el adaptador de CA en lugares sumamente húmedos como, por ejemplo, en baños. No utilice un cable de alimentación dañado. No sobrecargue la toma de alimentación. No coloque objetos pesados sobre el enchufe o el cable de alimentación, ni dañe ni modifique el enchufe o el cable de alimentación. No doble excesivamente ni tire del cable de alimentación. No permita que el adaptador de CA se caiga, reciba golpes o resulte dañado de alguna otra forma. Asegúrese de que el enchufe está completamente insertado en la toma de alimentación. No utilice una toma eléctrica que esté suelte.

No la arroje al fuego ni la caliente ni intente desarmar la batería.

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ADVERTENCIA

P-touch

Siga estas instrucciones para evitar incendios, daños, electrocución y asfixia.

No permita que la P-touch se moje de ningua manera. No toque las piezas metálicas cerca del cabezal de impresión. El cabezal de impresión se calienta mucho durante su uso y sigue muy caliente inmediatamente después de usarlo. No lo toque directamente con sus manos.

Cabezal de impresión

No utilice la P-touch si cae algún objeto extraño en su interior. Si cae agua, alguna sustancia metálica o algún objeto extraño en el interior de la P-touch, desconecte el adaptador de corriente alterna y saque las baterías; seguidamente comuníquese con la tienda donde adquirió la Ptouch o con el centro de servicio autorizado de su localidad.

No desarme la P-touch. Para revisar, ajustar y reparar la P en contacto con la tienda donde la adquirió o con el centro de servicio autorizado de su localidad. Deseche correctamente las bolsas de plástico y manténgalas fuera del alcance de bebés y niños. Prohibido ponerse las bolsas de plástico encima o jugar con ellas. Desconecte el adaptador de corriente alterna y retire las baterías inmediatamente y deje de usar esta unidad si nota algún olor o calor extraños, decoloración, deformación o cualquier cosa fuera de lo común durante el uso o el almacenamiento de esta unidad. No deje caer ni golpee la P-touch, ni permita que sufra otro tipo de impactos.

touch, póngase

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Cortadora de cinta

Respete estas pautas para evitar lesiones corporales y daños a la P-touch.

No toque la hoja de la cortadora.

No abrir la tapa del compartimiento de la cinta al trabajar con la unidad cortadora.

No aplique una presión excesiva

sobre la cortadora.

Adaptador de CA

Asegúrese de desconectar el adaptador de CA de la toma de alimentación y la P-touch si no va autilizar esta última durante un período prolongado de tiempo.

Baterías

Siga estas pautas para evitar derrames de líquido, calor excesivo o la rotura de la batería.

No use baterías viejas y nuevas al mismo tiempo. No mezcle baterías alcalinas con baterías de otro tipo.

P-touch

Respete estas pautas para evitar lesiones corporales y daños a la P-touch.

Coloque la P-touch en una superficie plana

y estable, como por ejemplo, un escritorio.

Cinta

En función de la ubicación, material y condiciones ambientales, la etiqueta podría despegarse o no poder eliminarse, y el color de la etiqueta podría cambiar o transferirse a otros objetos. Antes de pegar la etiqueta, compruebe la condición ambiental y el material.

Memoria

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

Si se desconecta el suministro eléctrico durante más de 2 minutos, se borrarán

todos los ajustes de texto y formato. También se borrarán todos los archivos de texto guardados en la memoria.

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

No coloque los polos positivo y negativo en la posición incorrecta. Retire las baterías si no piensa usar la P-touch durante un período prolongado de tiempo.

No coloque objetos pesados encima de la P-touch. No presione la pantalla LCD.

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Precauciones generales

• No utilice la etiquetadora P-touch de manera o para fines distintos a los descritos en esta

guía. Si lo hace, podrían producirse accidentes o dañar el equipo.

• Utilice únicamente cintas Brother TZ con esta máquina. No utilice cintas que no tengan la

marca .

• No tire ni empuje la cinta en el cartucho.

• No coloque ningún objeto extraño en la ranura de salida de la cinta, el conector del

adaptador de CA, el puerto USB, etc.

• No intente imprimir etiquetas con un cartucho vacío o sin un cartucho de cinta en la

etiquetadora P-touch. Si lo hace, el cabezal de impresión podría resultar dañado.

• No toque el cabezal de impresión con los dedos.

• No limpie la máquina con alcohol u otros disolventes orgánicos. Use únicamente un paño

suave y seco.

• No coloque la etiquetadora P-touch de forma que quede expuesta a la luz solar directa,

cerca de calentadores u otras fuentes de calor, ni en ningún lugar donde quede expuesta a temperaturas extremadamente altas o bajas, a una humedad elevada o a mucho polvo. Rango de temperatura de funcionamiento estándar: 50

• Se recomienda utilizar el cable USB que viene con la P-touch. (El cable USB no se incluye

con la compra del PT-2100.) Si se debe utilizar otro cable USB, asegúrese de que sea un cable de alta calidad.

• Tenga cuidado de no rayar el CD-ROM. No coloque el CD-ROM en un lugar donde quede

expuesto a temperaturas muy elevadas o muy bajas. No coloque objetos pesados sobre el CD-ROM ni lo doble.

• El software incluido en el CD-ROM está diseñado para utilizarlo con la etiquetadora P-

touch y se puede instalar en más de una PC.

• Recomendamos enfáticamente que usted lea esta Guía del usuario con detenimiento

antes de usar su etiquetadora P-touch y conserve esta guía a mano para que le sirva de referencia en el futuro.

F a 95°F (10° C a 35 °C).

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, u operaciones que pueden provocar un funcionamiento incorrecto.

Este símbolo proporciona información o instrucciones que podrían ayudarle a

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

Precauciones generales

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ABC

Esta sección le permite acceder de forma rápida y

Guía rápida

sencilla a la información acerca de las tareas 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.

ABC

Para introducir texto, símbolos y caracteres acentuados...

Introducción de

texto/símbolos/caracteres

acentuados

P. 25 P. 31 P. 55

Para cambiar el formato de la etiqueta...

Funciones de formato

de texto/etiqueta

Para cambiar la configuración de corte y márgenes

Opciones de corte de cinta

z INTRODUCCIÓN

auto-format

auto-format function

function

12345678

Dar formato a las etiquetas fácilmente...

Función de autoformato

P. 38 P. 52 P. 58

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

Funciones de varias

copias/numeración automática

2 3

ABC

Para guardar un diseño de etiqueta...

Función de memoria

de archivo

Guía rápida

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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Desembalaje de la etiquetadora P-touch

Compruebe que el paquete contiene los siguientes elementos antes de utilizar la etiquetadora P-touch.

Etiquetadora P-touch PT-2100 Cartucho de cinta TZ

CD-ROM (Controladores, paquete de software de edición de etiquetas)

AD-24 Guía de usuario

Guía de instalación del software

(Cartucho de arranque)

Cable USB (El cable USB no se incluye con la compra del PT-2100.)

Desembalaje de la etiquetadora P-touch

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Descripción general

Tapa del compartimiento

Visor de cinta

Ranura de salida de la cinta

Pantalla LCD

de la cinta

Teclado

Cuando se recibe de fábrica, la tapa del compartimento de cinta y la pantalla

LCD están cubiertas por una lámina para evitar daños. Quite dicha lámina

antes de utilizar la etiquetadora P-touch.

Tapa del compartimiento Conector del adaptador de CA

de baterías

Compartimiento del cartucho

Cortadora de cinta

Cabezal de impresión

Palanca de liberación

z PARA EMPEZAR

Puerto USB

Compartimiento de baterías

Descripción general

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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Pantalla LCD y teclado

Pantalla LCD

456789 10

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 nuevos caracteres se introducen a la izquierda del cursor, y el caracter a la izquierda del cursor se borra cuando se oprime la tecla .

3. Marca de retorno

Indica el final de una 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) del caracter, el estilo (7) del caracter y el marco (8).

9. Longitud de la cinta

Indica la longitud aproximada de la etiqueta con el texto introducido en la máquina.

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.

Pantalla LCD y teclado

Consulte la sección “Pantalla LCD” en la página 23 donde se explica cómo ajustar el contraste de la pantalla LCD.

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Funciones y nombre de las teclas

6 12 13 14 15

19 20 2116 22

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91011

1 2

4 3

17 18 15

1. (Encendido): Enciende y apaga la etiquetadora P-touch.

2. ( ): Desplaza el cursor en la dirección de la flecha cuando se introducen o editan

caracteres, cuando se introducen símbolos o caracteres acentuados, y cuando se configuran los atributos de la etiqueta en los menús de funciones.

3. : Selecciona la opción mostrada cuando

se configuran los atributos de la etiqueta en los menús de funciones, o cuando se introducen símbolos o caracteres acentuados.

4. (Escape): Cancela el comando actual y regresa a

la pantalla de introducción de datos o al paso anterior.

5. :

• Imprime el diseño de etiqueta actual en la cinta.

• Abre el menú "Print Options" (Opciones de impresión) cuando se utiliza junto con la tecla .

6. :

• Muestra una vista previa de la etiqueta.

• Hace avanzar 0.92" (23 mm) de cinta en blanco y, a continuación, la corta automáticamente, si se usa en combinación con la tecla .

7. :

Abre el menú Archivo donde podrá imprimir, guardar, abrir o borrar las etiquetas que utilice frecuentemente en la memoria de archivos.

Pantalla LCD y teclado

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8. :

• Abre el menú "Text" (Texto), en el que se pueden establecer los atributos de los caracteres que se utilizan en la etiqueta.

• Los atributos de caracteres pueden ajustarse para cada línea de la etiqueta, si se abre el menú de Texto en combinación con la tecla .

Abre el menú "Label" (Etiqueta), en el que se pueden establecer los atributos de etiqueta para la etiqueta en cuestión.

10. : Abre el menú "Setup" (Configuración), en

el que se pueden establecer las preferencias de funcionamiento para la etiquetadora P-touch.

11. : Borra todo el texto introducido, o todo el

texto y los ajustes actuales de etiquetas.

12.

• Utilice estas teclas para escribir letras o números.

• Las letras en mayúsculas y los símbolos se pueden introducir usando estas teclas en combinación con la tecla o la tecla .

13. : Inserta una tabulación en la posición

del cursor en la pantalla de introducción de texto.

14.

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.

15. : Utilice esta tecla junto con las teclas de

letras o de números deseadas para escribir las letras en mayúsculas o los símbolos indicados en las teclas numéricas.

16.

Utilice esta función para seleccionar e introducir un símbolo de la lista de símbolos disponibles.

17. (Retroceso):

• Borra el caracter situado a la izquierda del cursor.

• Borra todo el texto introducido o todos los ajustes de texto y etiqueta actual si se usa en combinación con la tecla .

18. :

• Introduce una línea nueva durante la introducción de texto.

• Introduce un nuevo bloque si se utiliza en combinación con la tecla .

19. (Formato automático): Abre el menú "Auto-Format" (Formato

automático), en el que puede crear etiquetas mediante las plantillas predefinidas o los formatos de bloque.

20.

• Introduce un espacio en blanco.

• Recupera el valor por defecto de la configuración.

21.

• Abre la pantalla de Ajustr códig de barras para introducir los datos de código de barras.

• Abre la pantalla de configuración de código de barras para establecer los parámetros de código de barras si se utiliza en combinación con la tecla

22.

Utilice esta opción para seleccionar e introducir un caracter acentuado.

Pantalla LCD y teclado

Brother PT-2110 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

INTRODUCTION

What You Can Do

Safety Precautions

General Precautions

Symbols Used in this Guide

Quick Index

GETTING STARTED

Unpacking Your P-touch labeler

General Description

LCD Display & Keyboard

LCD Display

Key Names and Functions

Power Supply

Battery

AC Adapter

Inserting a Tape Cassette

Turning Power On/Off

Feeding Tape

Feed & Cut

Feed Only

LCD Display

LCD Contrast

Setting Language and Unit

Language

Unit

EDITING A LABEL

Entering and Editing Text

Entering Text from the Keyboard

Adding a New Line

Adding a New Block

Moving the Cursor

Inserting Text

Inserting a Tab

Deleting Text

Entering Symbols

Entering Symbols Using Key

Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function

zSymbol Listz

Entering Accented Characters

zAccented Character Listz

Setting Character Attributes

Setting Character Attributes by Label

Setting Character Attributes by Each Line

zFont & Size Optionsz

zWidth & Style Optionsz

Setting Auto Fit Style

Setting Label Attributes

zFraming Optionsz

Using Auto-Format Layouts

Using Templates - Example creating an Asset Tag

Using Block Layouts

Creating a Bar Code Label

Setting Bar Code Parameters

Entering Bar Code Data

Editing and Deleting a Bar Code

LABEL PRINTING

Label Preview

Printing a Label

Printing a Single Copy

Printing Multiple Copies

Auto-numbering Labels

Mirror Printing

Tape Cutting Options

Adjusting the Label Length

Attaching Labels

USING THE FILE MEMORY

Storing a Label into Memory

Opening a Stored Label File

Printing a Stored Label File

Deleting a Stored Label File

MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch Labeler

Resetting the P-touch Labeler

Maintenance

Cleaning the exterior of the P-touch labeler

Cleaning the Print Head

Cleaning the Tape Cutter