Brother PT-70 User Manual

[GETTING STARTED]

ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEMELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM

USER'S GUIDE

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INTRODUCTION

With your PT-70, you can create labels for virtually any application. Select from the many frames, character sizes and styles to design beautiful custom labels. In addition, the variety of tape cartridges available allows you to print labels in different widths and exciting colors. Read this manual carefully before using your machine and keep in a handy place for future reference.

Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada Only)

Avis de conformité aux normes d’Industrie Canada (Canada seulement)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

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

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

• Do not touch the print head mechanism. Use a soft wipe (e.g. a cotton swab) when cleaning the print head.

• To avoid injuries, do not touch the cutter's edge.

• To prevent damage or breakage of the LCD glass, do not press on the display.

• Do not put any foreign objects into or heavy objects on the machine.

• Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period of time, otherwise the machine may be stained.

• Do not get the machine wet, such as by handling the machine with wet hands or spilling beverages onto the machine.

• Do not expose the machine to extremely high temperatures or high humidity. Never leave it on the dashboard, in the back of your car, near heaters or other hot appliances. Keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain.

• Avoid using the machine in extremely dusty places.

• Depending on the environmental conditions and the applied settings, some characters or symbols may be difficult to read.

• Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch labeler, otherwise the tape cassette or P-touch labeler may be damaged.

• Do not attempt to cut the tape while printing or feeding since this will damage the tape.

• Do not try to print labels using an empty tape cassette set in the P-touch labeler. Doing so will damage the print head.

• Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the machine for an extended period of time. (Note: When power is disconnected for more than two minutes, all text and format settings will be cleared. Language, unit and clock settings will also be cleared.)

• Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing batteries or tape cassette.

• Do not use old and new batteries together or mix alkaline batteries with other type batteries, or set the positive and negative end in the wrong position. Otherwise, the batteries may leak or be damaged.

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PREPARATION OPERATION REFERENCE

Unpacking Your P-touch Labeler

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

PT- 70

Included items may differ by distribution.

M tape cassette

User's Guide

Warranty Card

Power Supply & Tape Cassettes

Remove the back cover by pressing in the rough area at the top end of the machine.

If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by pulling it straight up. Also, if batteries are already installed, remove them.

• Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing batteries or tape cassette.

Print head

Insert four new AAA-size alkaline batteries (LR03), making sure that their poles point in the correct directions. Always replace all four batteries at the same time using brand new ones.

Insert a tape cassette, making sure that it snaps into place.

Tape guide

Cutter's edge

End of tape

Tape exit slot

• Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.

• Use only Brother M tapes with this machine.

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

• After you have installed the tape, feed

the tape (

then push in the tape cutter lever to cut the tape.

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Keyboard & LCD

Size

Cursor

Num Lock

Power key

Preview key

Character keys

Num Lock key

Symbol key

Caps

Print key

Caps key

Shift key

• The LCD shows one row of 8 characters; however, the text that you enter can be up to 80 characters in length, which will scroll across the display.

• Use Cursor key while holding down Shift key to go to beginning / end of the text.

Initial Setting

Turn on your machine.

Supply power by using four AAA batteries, and then press .

Set the language (English/Spanish/French/Portuguese).

Choose a language with and press .

Set the unit (inch/mm).

Choose a unit with and press .

Set Date (MM/DD/YY) and Time (hh:mm).

Example: setting the clock to March 20th 2006, 10:30AM

Date (MM/DD/YY)

input “03” input “20” input “06”

Time (hh:mm)

input “10” input “30”

Select AM/PM with and press .

You can also confirm the figure and move to the next setting by using right cursor key.

• The machine automatically turns off if no key is pressed within 5 minutes.

• To cancel operations, press .

• To initialize the P-touch labeler back to factory settings, turn off the

machine and then while holding down and , press to

turn the machine back on. Finally, release and .

Width Style

Underline/Frame

Label Length

Time/Date key

Function key

Backspace key

Cursor key

Shift key

Enter key

Accent key

Space key

Troubleshooting

Error message

Message Cause/Remedy

Battery The batteries are weak.

Invalid Invalid number is selected for Label Length setting.

No Text • The Print key or Preview key is pressed when no text is

Line Lmt Line Limit. You can have up to 2 printable lines.

Full The maximum number of characters (80 characters) has

Text Lmt Text Limit. The text length exceeds the selected label length

Replace them with new ones.

entered.

• You tried to set Copies (copy printing) when no text is entered.

You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing Enter key.

already been entered.

or the selected Auto Format setting length.

What to do when...

Problem Solution

The display stays blank after you have turned on the machine.

Language setting of the machine is incorrect.

The machine does not print, or the printed characters are not formed properly.

The setting has cleared on its own.

A blank horizontal line appears through the printed label.

The machine has "locked up" (i.e., nothing happens when a key is pressed, even though the machine is on).

The power turns off when you try to print.

The tape does not feed properly or the tape gets stuck inside the machine.

All text and format settings need to be cleared to create a new label.

• Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.

• If the batteries are weak, replace them.

• Turn off the machine and then while holding

down and , press to turn the machine

back on. Finally, release and .

• Note: The text and formats in the display are erased. Also, the language, unit and clock settings will be cleared.

• Check that the tape cassette has been inserted correctly.

• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.

• Check that the back cover is properly closed.

• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.

• When power is disconnected for more than two minutes, all text & formats in the display will be lost. Language, unit and clock settings will also be cleared.

• There may be some dust on the print head. Remove the tape cassette and use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the print head with an up-and-down motion.

• Turn off the machine, and then while holding

down and , press to turn the machine

back on. Finally, release and .

• Note: The text and formats in the display are erased. Also, the language, unit and clock settings will be cleared.

• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.

• Check that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.

• The cutter lever is used while printing. Do not touch the cutter lever during printing.

• Press Backspace key while holding down Shift key, or go

into Function mode and select .

Specifications

Item Specification

Dimensions 6.7" (W) × 4.4" (D) × 2.3" (H)

Weight 0.5 lbs. (240 g) (without batteries and tape cassette)

Power supply Four AAA-size alkaline batteries (LR03)

Tape cassette Brother M tape (width) :

(167 mm (W) × 110 mm (D) × 58 mm (H))

3/8" (9 mm), 1/2" (12 mm)

MAKING TEXT

Switching Upper Case/Lower Case

Upper case ( ON)

Caps

Lower case ( OFF)

Entering Numbers

Num Lock ON Num Lock OFF

Num

Entering Symbols

Group

410

511

• To go to the next group, press .

• To cancel operations, press .

Symbols

Group

Symbols

Entering Accented Characters

>>/ >

Accented Characters Accented Characters

• To cancel operations, press .

• The order of accented characters differ by the selected LCD language.

Making Two Line Text

Move the cursor to where the second line starts and press .

Display Label image

Tape cutter lever

Setting [Size]

[Large] [Small]

Setting [Width]

[Normal] [

Setting [Style] (Vertical)

[Normal] [Bold] [Outline]

[Shadow] [Italic] [I+Bold] (Italic Bold)

[I+Outl](Italic Outline)

Setting [Undl/Frm] (Underline/Frame)

[Off] [Undl] (Underline) [Round] [Candy]

[Callout] [Banner] [Wooden]

DESIGNING LABELS

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> [Size] > [Large]

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> [Width] > [×2]

×2] [×1/2]

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> [Style] > [Vertical]

[I+Shadow](Italic Shadow)

> [Undl/Frm] > [Undl]

[Vertical]

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Setting [Length] (Label Length)

> [Length] >

• You can also select the length by entering the length with .

• To return to [Auto], press .

Setting [A/F](Auto Format)

You can choose label length from five formats to create labels for various applications.

> [A/F] > [VCR VHS]

LCD Application Length

VCR VHS Cassette spine 5.5"

MiniDV Cassette spine 1.6"

Audio Cassette case spine 3.5"

File Tab File tab 3.2"

Divider Divider Tab 1.6"

(Auto / 1.2" - 12.0"

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To Clear

By pressing the backspace key you will delete a character. (To delete a whole line of text, keep pressing the Backspace key)

To Clear All Text and Settings

• This will not affect Time & Date or language settings.

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PRINTING LABELS

Text Preview

You can preview the text before printing.

• The LCD shows the whole text and the label length (inch/mm), then returns to the original text.

• Only the text can be previewed, not the font, style, size, underline/frame or any additional features.

Feeding (Tape Feed)

• The machine will feed 1.0” of tape, which may be needed when installing a new tape cassette.

Printing/Cutting

• To cut off the label, push in the tape cutter lever on the upper-left corner of the machine.

• To prevent damage to the tape, do not try to cut while the message "Print" or "Feed" is displayed.

Copies

You can print up to 9 copies of each label.

> [Copies] >

You can also select the number of copies by entering with .

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COMPLETED LABELS

Peel the printed label from backing and apply the label.

Removing the Label Backing

This machine is equipped with a peeler that allows you to easily remove the backing from labels.

Insert the label, with the printed surface facing down, as far as possible into the built-in peeler.

Fold back the label to the right and quickly pull out the label. The end of the backing is separated from the label.

[CREATING LABELS]

USEFUL FUNCTIONS

Time & Date Function

You can add the desired time and date to your text at the touch of a button. 8 Formats are available for printing time and date. You can change the number of time/date by changing the clock setting.

To add Time & Date to your text:

The cursor should be positioned where you wish to insert the time & date.

To select the format of Time & Date:

Format Description

M/D/Y Month/ Date/ Year 03/20/06

M/D/Y hm Month/ Date/ Year time 03/20/06 03:30PM

D/M/Y Date/ Month/ Year 20/03/06

D/M/Y hm Date/ Month/ Year time 20/03/06 03:30PM

D.M.Y Date.Month.Year 20.03.06

D.M.Y hm Date.Month.Year time 20.03.06 03:30PM

Y-M-D Year- Month- Date 06-03-20

Y-M-D hm Year- Month- Date time 06-03-20 03:30PM

(March 20th 2006, 3:30PM)

To change the Clock Setting:

Example: setting the clock to March 20th 2006, 10:30AM

Setting Month (MM), Date (DD), Year (YY)

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input “03” input “20” input “06”

Setting Hour (hh) and Minute (mm)

input “10” input “30”

Select AM/PM with and press .

You can also confirm the figure and move to the next setting by using right cursor key.

Function Shortcuts

In addition to the basic steps to search for a function, PT-70 provides you with function shortcuts so you can easily jump to a frequently used function just by pressing and the shortcut key shown in the table below. To confirm, press .

Key Function Key Function

Size Auto Format

Width Copies

Style Time & Date

Underline/Frame All Clear

Label Length

Thank you for purchasing this Brother Product. We hope that you will enjoy using it. We suggest that you keep all packing and other materials.

SHOULD YOU ENCOUNTER ANY PROBLEMS WITH YOUR PRODUCT,

After referring to the instruction manual, if you still need assistance, call Brother Customer Service at: Canada: 1-877-brother (276-8437) In Montreal: 514-685-6464 To Find a service Center Please Call 1-877-brother.

IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR

PRODUCT TO THE STORE!

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