Brother PT-2700, PT-2710 User Manual

			LABELING		SYSTEM
ELECTRONIC

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Product Name :	Brother P-touch labeler Electronic Labeling System
Model Number :	PT-2700/2710

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.

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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®-brand parts and Consumable and Accessory Items);

(4)Consumable and Accessory Items that expired in accordance with a rated life; and,

(5)Problems arising from other than defects in materials or workmanship.

This limited warranty is VOID if 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 or to a 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.

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.

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.

Important Information

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

USA-Customer Service: Customer Service 877-478-6824 (voice)

Customer Service 901-379-1210 (fax)

Automated Faxback 800-521-2846

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	Contents
INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................	4
What You Can Do .........................................................................................................	4
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................	6
General Precautions......................................................................................................	9
Symbols Used in this Guide ..........................................................................................	9
Quick Index .................................................................................................................	10

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	GETTING STARTED .............................................................................	11
	Unpacking Your P-touch labeler	11
	General Description.....................................................................................................	12
	LCD Display & Keyboard.............................................................................................	13
	LCD Display ..........................................................................................................	13
	Key Names and Functions....................................................................................	14
	Power Supply ..............................................................................................................	16
	Battery...................................................................................................................	16
	AC Adapter ...........................................................................................................	17
	Inserting a Tape Cassette ...........................................................................................	18
	Turning Power On/Off .................................................................................................	20
	Feeding Tape ..............................................................................................................	21
	LCD Display ................................................................................................................	21
	LCD Contrast ........................................................................................................	21
	Display Mode ........................................................................................................	22
	Back Light .............................................................................................................	22
	Setting Language and Unit..........................................................................................	23		1
	Language..............................................................................................................	23
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	Unit........................................................................................................................	23
	EDITING A LABEL	24
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	Entering and Editing Text	24
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	Entering Text from the Keyboard	24
	................................................................................................Adding a New Line	24		5
	Adding a New Block..............................................................................................	24
	Moving the Cursor.................................................................................................	24		6
	Inserting Text ........................................................................................................	25
	Inserting a Tab ......................................................................................................	25		7
	Deleting Text.........................................................................................................	25
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	Entering Symbols ........................................................................................................	26
	Entering Symbols Using Key	26
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	Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function......................................................	26
	Using Symbol Update Function	27

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Entering Accented Characters .....................................................................................	29
Setting Character Attributes .........................................................................................	31
Setting Character Attributes by Label ....................................................................	31
Setting Character Attributes by Each Line.............................................................	31
Setting Auto Fit Style .............................................................................................	35
Setting Label Attributes ................................................................................................	36
Using Auto-Format Layouts .........................................................................................	38
Using Templates - Example creating an Asset Tag...............................................	38
Using Block Layouts ..............................................................................................	43
Using Time & Date Function ........................................................................................	48
Clock Setting..........................................................................................................	48
Time & Date Format Setting ..................................................................................	49
Time Stamp Setting ...............................................................................................	51
[Timing] ...........................................................................................................	51
[Time Stamp Format] ......................................................................................	52
[Forward] ........................................................................................................	53
Creating a Bar Code Label...........................................................................................	54
Setting Bar Code Parameters................................................................................	54
Entering Bar Code Data.........................................................................................	55
Editing and Deleting a Bar Code ...........................................................................	57
LABEL PRINTING .................................................................................	58
Label Preview...............................................................................................................	58
Printing a Label ............................................................................................................	58
Printing a Single Copy ...........................................................................................	59
Printing Multiple Copies .........................................................................................	59
Auto-numbering Labels..........................................................................................	60
Mirror Printing ........................................................................................................	61
Tape Cutting Options ...................................................................................................	62
Manual Cutting .............................................................................................................	64
Adjusting the Label Length...........................................................................................	64
Attaching Labels...........................................................................................................	65
USING THE FILE MEMORY .................................................................	66
Storing a Label into Memory ........................................................................................	66
Opening a Stored Label File ........................................................................................	67
Printing a Stored Label File..........................................................................................	68
Deleting a Stored Label File.........................................................................................	69
MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch Labeler .................................................	70
Resetting the P-touch labeler.......................................................................................	70
Maintenance.................................................................................................................	70
Cleaning the Main Unit ..........................................................................................	70

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Cleaning the Print Head........................................................................................	70
Cleaning the Tape Cutter......................................................................................	71
TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................................	72
What to do when... ......................................................................................................	72
Error Messages...........................................................................................................	75
APPENDIX.............................................................................................	79
Specifications ..............................................................................................................	79
INDEX....................................................................................................	82

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the P-touch labeler PT-2700/2710.

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

Create a label with the P-touch labeler

1	Prepare the P-touch labeler.
	Install the batteries	Set a tape cassette.		Turn the P-touch
	and/or connect the AC			labeler on.
	adapter.
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2	Enter the label text.		In addition to entering text, the P-touch
	Enter the label text from the keyboard.
			labeler has a large range of editing
			functions.
			"Create labels like these"
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3	Print the label.		You can check the layout of your label
	Print the label you have created.
			before printing.
			Checking the label preview before

printing prevents wasting tape on incomplete labels.

"Preview function"

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4	What You Can Do

Create a label with your personal computer

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

2Prepare the personal computer.

Install the software.	Connect the USB	Turn the P-touch
	cable.
		labeler on.

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3			Enter the label text using P-touch Quick Editor.
			Start P-touch Quick	Enter the label text in P-touch Quick Editor.
			Editor.
				Click on the layout
				area and then type
				"Brother".
			Software Help		Software Help
4			Print the label.
			Click on the "Print"	The label is printed.
			button.

Software Help

Software Help

P-touch Quick Editor (simple label editing software) is ideal for creating simple labels.

To create labels with more complex designs, use P-touch Editor (fully featured label editing software).

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

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Safety Precautions

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

	WARNING	This indicates the possibility of death or serious injury if
		instructions are ignored.
	CAUTION	This indicates the possibility of personal injury or property damage
		if instructions are ignored.

The symbols used in this manual are as follows:

symbol indicates prohibition. Detailed prohibited matters are shown in the figure (e.g. the left figure shows the prohibition against disassembly).

symbol indicates special instructions. Detailed instructions are shown in the figure (e.g. the left figure shows the method for pulling the power plug out of the outlet).

WARNING

P-touch Labeler

Please note the following to avoid fire, damage, electric shock, and choke.

Do not disassemble the P-touch labeler.

For inspection, adjustment, and repair of the P-touch labeler, contact the retail outlet where the P-touch labeler was purchased or your local authorized service center. (If the damage is made by the disassembly or modify by the customer, the Brother will provide fare-paying service whether the duration of the warranty is still valid or not.)

Do not drop, hit or otherwise bang the P-touch labeler.

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.

Do not wet the P-touch labeler by touching with wet hands, spilling drinks such as coffee and juice, or by pouring the water of a flower base on to the P-touch labeler.

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

Do not put plastic packing bag near face, mouth or nose as bag may present the choking hazard. Dispose of keep the plastic bag out of reach of children. The plastic packing bag is not a toy. 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.

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WARNING

Battery

Please note the following to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of the battery.

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

AC adapter

Please note the following to avoid fire, electric shock, or failure.

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

Do not overload the power outlet.

Do not drop, hit or otherwise damage the AC adapter.

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

Do not use a damaged power cord.

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

Do not use the AC adapter in places of high humidity such as bathrooms. Make sure that the plug is fully inserted to the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that is loose.

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CAUTION

Battery

Please note the following 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.

AC adapter

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 labeler for an extended period of time.

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

Tape Cutter

Please note the following to avoid personal injury and damage of the P-touch labeler.

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

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CAUTION

Usage/Storage

Please note the following to avoid personal injury and damage of the P-touch labeler.

When using the P-touch labeler, do not place it on a unstable environment, such as dilapidated table or top of the shelf.

Memory

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

Tape

Do not place any heavy objects on top of the P-touch labeler.

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

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

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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°F to 95°F.

•It is recommended that you use the USB cable supplied with the P-touch labeler. 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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Quicki

Index

ABC

Quick Index

This section provides quick and easy access to 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 auto-format function

To enter text, symbols			To format the label...		To change the cutting
and accent characters...					and margin settings
Entering			Text/Label format
text/symbols/accent						Tape cutting options
			functions
characters

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12345678

To add time and

date to your labels...

Time&Date function

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To print multiple copies (with autonumbering)...

Multiple copy/autonumbering functions

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ABC

To save a label

layout...

File memory function

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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-2700

TZ tape cassette

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CD-ROM

USB cable

AC adapter

User’s Guide

Software Installation Guide

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General Description

Tape viewer Tape compartment cover

Tape cassette compartment

Tape exit slot

LCD display

Keyboard

Print head
Tape cutter	Release lever

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

	AC adaptor connector	Battery compartment
		cover

USB port	Battery case

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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 tape length for the text entered.

10.Cursor selection

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

Refer to “LCD Display” on page 21 for changing the contrast and display mode, and for turning the back light on/off.

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Key Names and Functions

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.

• When setting the date and time for the clock setting, use and key to increase/decrease the numbers.

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.

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5. :

•	Prints the current label design onto the
	tape.
•	Opens the Print Options menu when
	used in combination with the		key.
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•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. :

Use this to change the display patterns of text entry screen and clock display.

8. :

Turns the back light of the LCD display on and off.

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Opens the File menu, where you can print, open, save, or delete the frequently used labels in the file memory.

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•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.

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

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Opens the Setup menu, where you can set operating preferences for the P- touch labeler.

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•Use these keys to type letters or numbers.

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

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Inserts a tab to the position of the cursor in the text entry screen.

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

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

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

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	• Deletes the character to the left of the
	cursor.
	• Clears all text entered, or all text and				STARTED
	current label settings when used in
	combination with the		key.
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• Enters a new line when entering text.

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

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•Enters the selected date / time to the position of the cursor in the text entry screen.

•Clock display appears when used in

combination with the key. 21. (Auto-Format):

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

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•Enters a blank space.

•Returns a setting to the default value.

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	• Opens the Barcode Input screen for
	entering the bar code data.
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	setting bar code parameters when used
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					Power Supply
Battery
1			After making sure that the power is off, remove the
			battery compartment cover on the back of the
			machine. If the batteries are already in the
			machine, remove them.
					Make sure that the power is turned off when
					replacing batteries.
2			Insert eight 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 eight batteries at the same time using brand new ones.

3Attach 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.

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

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

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AC Adapter

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

1Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the connector marked DC IN 9-9.5V on the P-touch labeler.

2Insert the AC adapter plug into a standard electrical outlet.

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

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

•Do not pull or bend the AC adapter cord.

•Use only the AC adapter (AD-60) designed exclusively for your P-touch labeler. 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.

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

For backup of memory and clock setting, when the AC adapter is unplugged, please use AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6).

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Inserting a Tape Cassette

Tape cassettes of 9/64", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", or 1" (3.5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 18mm, or 24mm) width can be used in your P-touch labeler. Use only Brother tape cassettes with the mark.

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

1	Check that the end of the tape is not bent and	End of tape
	that it passes through the tape guide.

Tape guide

2After making sure that the power is off, lift open the tape compartment cover. If there is already a tape

cassette in the machine, remove it by pulling it straight up.

3 Insert the tape cassette into the tape compartment, with the end of the tape facing the machine's tape exit slot, and press firmly until you hear a click.

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

Tape exit slot

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4 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 21.

•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.

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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 no key is pressed within a certain time under certain operating conditions. Refer to the Auto PowerOff 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 displayed when the power is turned on.

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		P-touch labeler only	Connected to PC
	With AC adapter	8 hours	8 hours
	With battery	5 minutes	5 minutes with no operation.
			1 hour after printing from PC.

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Feeding Tape

The Feed & Cut function feeds 0.92" (23mm) of blank tape then cuts the tape.

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

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

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

1Hold down the key and press the key. “Feed & Cut?” appears on the display.

2Press the or key to feed tape.

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

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

LCD Display

LCD Contrast

You can change the contrast setting of the LCD display to one of five levels (+2, +1, 0, -1, -2) to make the screen easier to read. The default setting is “0”.

1Press the key to display the Mode menu, select “LCD Contrast” using the or key, and then press the or key.

2Select 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.

3 Press the	or	key.
• Press the	key to return to the previous step.
• Pressing the		key on the contrast setting screen sets the contrast to the default value
“0”.

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