Brother PT-7600 User Manual

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ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM

PT-7500/7600

USER´S GUIDE

GUÍA DE USUARIO

• Read this User’s Guide before you start using your P-touch labeler.

• Keep this User’s Guide in a handy place for future reference.

• Lea este manual de instrucciones antes de emplear la etiquetadora P-touch.

• Guarde esta guía de usuario para futuras referencias.

If you encounter any problems with your product, visit our Web site:

http://solutions.brother.com/

Si tiene algún problema con su producto, visite nuestro sitio web:

http://solutions.brother.com/

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

PT-7600

Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation

declares that the product

Product Name : Brother P-touch Electronic Labeling System

Model Number : PT-7600

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

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

Important

• 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

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FCC NOTICE

PT-7500

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to 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.

Important

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

Compilation and Publication Notice

Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product’s descriptions and specifications.

The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.

Trademarks

The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.

● Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and other countries.

● 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® Two-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 “this Product”).

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

What is covered:

• This Product includes a Machine and Consumable and Accessory Items. Consumable and Accessory Items include but are not limited to label and tape rolls/cassettes, cutters, adaptor, carrying cases, batteries and print servers. 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: two years 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 this Product; (2) Damage caused by improper installation, improper or abnormal use, misuse, neglect or accident

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

(3) Damage caused by another device or software used with this Product (including but not limited

to damage resulting from use of non Brother

Items); (4) Consumable and Accessory Items that expired in accordance with a rated life; and, (5) Problems arising from other than defects in materials or workmanship.

This limited warranty is VOID if this Product has been altered or modified in any way (including but not limited to attempted warranty repair without authorization from Brother and/or alteration/ removal of the serial number).

What to do if you think your Product is eligible for warranty service:

Report your issue to our Customer Service Hotline at 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) Brother Authorized Service Center within the applicable warranty period Brother Authorized Service Center with a copy of your dated bill of sale showing that this Product was purchased within the U.S. For the name of local Brother Authorized Service Center(s), call 1877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) or visit www.brother-usa.com.

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 this Product in shipping.

-brand parts and Consumable and Accessory

or to a

. Supply Brother or the

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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 this Product. Except for that repair or replacement as described above, Brother shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages or specific relief. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHETHER EXPRESSED BY AFFIRMATION, PROMISE, DESCRIPTION, DRAWING, MODEL OR SAMPLE. ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THIS ONE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.

• This Limited Warranty is the only warranty that Brother is giving for this Product. It is the final

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

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

to state.

• This Limited Warranty (and 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 this Product and your bill of sale date, (2) describe the change to this warranty and (3) agree to make that change.

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

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Important Information

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

Customer Service 1-877-BROTHER (877-276-8437)

Customer Service 1-901-379-1210 (fax)

World Wide Web www.brother-usa.com

Supplies/Accessories www.brothermall.com or 1-877-552-MALL (6255)

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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Before Using Your P-touch Labeler

Thank you for purchasing the PT-7500/7600. 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.

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. DO NOT disassemble the product.

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 labeler.

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

Mandatory action Unplugging

Safety alert

DO NOT touch a given portion of the product.

Alerts to the possibility of electrical shock

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WARNING

Rechargeable battery pack (for PT-7600 only)

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

Do not use this P-touch labeler with any rechargeable battery pack other than that specified. To recharge the rechargeable battery pack, insert the rechargeable battery pack into the P-touch labeler, and then use AD-18 designed specifically for this P-touch labeler. Do not insert or use the rechargeable battery pack in any equipment other than the Ptouch labeler. Do not directly connect it to a power supply, car cigarette lighter or electrical outlet. Do not expose the rechargeable battery pack or the P-touch labeler with the rechargeable battery pack installed to pressure, heat, electric charge or microwaves. Do not place the rechargeable battery pack or the P-touch labeler with the rechargeable battery pack installed near a fire or in a location exposed to heat or high temperatures (for example, near a flame or stove, in the sun, or in a location where the temperature is 140 °F or more, such as in a hot car).

AC adapter

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

Use only the AC adapter (AD-18) 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. 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.

Do not allow the rechargeable battery pack to get wet. Do not short-circuit the terminals of the rechargeable battery pack or the P-touch labeler with the rechargeable battery pack installed, such as with a metal object. Do not pierce the external casing of the rechargeable battery pack in any way. Take care to prevent damage to the rechargeable battery pack, or the P-touch labeler with the rechargeable battery pack installed. Do not disassemble or alter the rechargeable battery pack or the P-touch labeler with the rechargeable battery pack installed. Do not use a damaged or deformed rechargeable battery pack. Do not use in a corrosive environment (for example, exposed to salty air or salt water, or acidic, alkaline or corrosive gas). Do not insert or remove the rechargeable battery pack when the AC adapter is connected.

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 in the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that is loose.

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WARNING

Print head

Batteries (Alkaline/Rechargeable)

Follow these guidelines to avoid leakage, or damage to the batteries.

Do not use metallic articles, such as tweezers or a metallic pen, when exchanging the batteries. Do not charge the batteries in high temperature locations. Do not throw into fire, heat up, or disassemble the battery. If battery fluid comes into contact with skin or clothes, wash the affected areas thoroughly with clean water. Battery fluid is harmful to skin.

P-touch labeler

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

Do not allow the P-touch labeler 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.

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 battery, and contact the retail outlet where the P-touch labeler was purchased or your local authorized service center.

Do not touch the blade of the cutter unit.

If the batteries leak, make sure the fluid does not come into contact with your eyes, as this may result in loss of eyesight. If contact does occur, flush eyes with clean water and seek medical attention urgently. If the batteries begin to emit an odor, overheat, discolor, deform, or any other change occurs during use, charging, or storage, remove the batteries immediately and discontinue use.

Do not disassemble the P-touch labeler. For inspection, adjustment, and repair of the Ptouch labeler, contact the retail outlet where the P-touch labeler was purchased or your local authorized service center. Plastic bags are used in the packaging of your machine. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep these bags away from babies and children. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove battery immediately and stop using when you notice abnormal odour, heat, discoloration, deformation or anything unusual while using or storing it. To prevent damage, do not drop or hit the machine.

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CAUTION

Tape Cutter

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

Do not open the tape compartment cover when operating the cutter unit.

AC adapter

If you do not intend using the P-touch labeler for an extended period of time, please disconnect the AC adapter from the power outlet and the P-touch labeler to avoid battery leakage or loss of charge.

Batteries

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

Do not use old and new batteries together.

Do not mix alkaline batteries with other type batteries. Do not let the batteries get wet.

P-touch labeler

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

Place the P-touch labeler on a flat, stable surface such as a desk. Do not leave the P-touch labeler within reach of children with the back cover open.

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 labeler, or when the batteries expires and the power is disconnected. 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.

Do not apply excessive pressure to the cutter unit.

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

Check that the batteries are correctly inserted. If you do not intend using the P-touch labeler for an extended period of time, please remove the battery to avoid battery leakage or loss of charge.

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

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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 to the machine.

● Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot, AC adapter connector, or

USB port (for PT-7600 only), etc.

● Do not touch the print head with your fingers. Use a soft wipe (e.g. a cotton swab)

when cleaning the print head or the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4) when cleaning the print head.

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

dry cloth.

● Do not place the P-touch labeler/battery in direct sunlight or rain, near heaters or

other hot appliances, in any location exposed to extremely high or low temperatures (e.g. on the dashboard or in the back of your car), high humidity, or dusty locations. Standard operating temperature range: (50 °F to 95 °F).

● Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period of time,

otherwise the machine may be stained.

● Depending on the environmental conditions and the applied settings, some

characters or symbols may be difficult to read.

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

mark.

● Do not pull or apply pressure to the tape in the cassette. Otherwise the tape cassette

or P-touch labeler may be damaged.

● Make sure that the release lever is up when closing the back cover. The back cover

cannot be closed if the release lever is pressed down.

● 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 attempt to cut tape while printing or feeding since this will damage the tape.

● 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 (for PT-7600 only).

● 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 (for PT-7600 only).

● The software on the CD-ROM is intended for use with the P-touch labeler and may

be installed on more than one PC (for PT-7600 only).

● 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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Contents

Before Using Your P-touch Labeler ................................................ i

Safety precautions ..........................................................................................i

General Precautions ...................................................................... v

Contents ....................................................................................... vi

1. Getting Started ..............................................................1

Unpacking Your P-touch Labeler ................................................... 1

General Description ...................................................................... 3

Top view & bottom view ...............................................................................3

Keyboard & LCD screen ..............................................................................4

Back light ......................................................................................................5

Power Supply ................................................................................. 5

AC Adapter ...................................................................................................5

Batteries ........................................................................................................6

Rechargeable battery pack (for PT-7600 only) ............................................7

Tape Cassettes ............................................................................... 9

Installing a tape cassette ...............................................................................9

Turning the P-touch Labeler On/Off ............................................ 12

Changing the Language ................................................................ 12

2. Label Type Modes ........................................................13

Selecting a Label Type Mode .......................................................13

Normal and Vertical Modes .........................................................13

Rotate and Rotate & Repeat Modes .............................................14

Flag Mode .................................................................................... 15

Port and Panel1 Modes ................................................................16

Panel2 Mode ................................................................................ 17

3. Basic Functions ............................................................19

Performing Basic Operations .......................................................19

Choosing functions, parameters, settings and groups ................................19

Choosing the default setting .......................................................................19

Confirming a choice ....................................................................................19

Cancelling a choice ....................................................................................19

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Inputting Label Data .................................................................... 20

Entering and editing text .............................................................................20

Entering an accented character ..................................................................22

Entering a bar code ....................................................................................23

Entering a symbol .......................................................................................25

Formatting the Label ....................................................................28

Specifying a label length .............................................................................28

Specifying a margin size .............................................................................28

Framing the text ..........................................................................................29

Specifying the character size ......................................................................30

Specifying the character width ...................................................................31

Specifying the character style .....................................................................32

Using the pre-formatted Auto Format templates ........................................33

Printing Labels .............................................................................34

Previewing the label layout ........................................................................34

Feeding tape ...............................................................................................35

Printing a label ...........................................................................................35

Using special printing functions .................................................................35

Storing and Recalling Files ...........................................................39

Storing label text .........................................................................................39

Recalling text that has been stored .............................................................40

Deleting text that has been stored ...............................................................40

4. Machine Adjustments ..................................................42

Selecting how tape is fed and cut ................................................................42

Adjusting the display contrast .....................................................................43

Using the Auto Reduction function .............................................................43

Calibrating the label length ........................................................................43

Specifying if the PERSONAL symbol category is continually updated .....44

Changing the units of measure ...................................................................44

Displaying version information ..................................................................44

Cleaning ...................................................................................... 45

Cleaning the print head, rollers and tape cutter ........................................45

Using P-touch Labeler With a Computer (for PT-7600 only)

System requirements ...................................................................................48

Installing the P-touch Editor 5.0 and Printer driver ..................................48

Uninstalling the P-touch Editor 5.0 ............................................................52

Uninstalling / Replacing the printer driver ................................................53

...47

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Using P-touch Editor 5.0 ..............................................................54

Starting P-touch Editor ...............................................................................56

Layout window ............................................................................................57

Starting P-touch Editor Help ......................................................................59

Transferring Data To/From a Computer ...................................... 61

Entering Transfer mode ..............................................................................61

How to use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library ...........62

Starting up P-touch Transfer Manager ......................................................62

Transferring label templates from the PC ..................................................64

Adding a user-defined character image to the text .....................................66

Using template data ....................................................................................66

Using downloaded database data ...............................................................68

Backing up label templates .........................................................................70

Starting up the P-touch Library ..................................................................72

Searching labels ..........................................................................................72

6. Appendix .....................................................................74

Resetting the P-touch Labeler ......................................................74

Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 74

Error Message List ........................................................................76

Machine Specifications ................................................................ 81

Main Unit ....................................................................................................81

Operating Environment: Windows® (for PT-7600 only) ...........................83

Index ........................................................................................... 84

Contact Information (For USA Only) ...........................................87

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Getting Started

Unpacking Your P-touch Labeler

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

PT-7600

P-touch labeler Rechargeable battery pack (BA-7000)

TZ tape cassette Strap belt

CD-ROM User's Guide

Getting Started

USB cable

AC adapter (AD-18)

(The design of the adapter may differ by country.)

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PT-7500

P-touch labeler Strap belt

TZ tape cassette User's Guide

AC adapter (AD-18)

(The design of the adapter may differ by country.)

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General Description

Tape cutter button

USB port (for PT-7600 only)

Keyboard

AC adapter connector

Display

Back cover

Release lever

Print head

Tape exit slot

Tape cassette compartment

Battery compartment

Top view

Bottom view

Top view & bottom view

Getting Started

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Keyboard & LCD screen

1 Left text alignment (page 33) 2 Center text alignment (page 33) 3 Right text alignment (page 33) 4 Justified text alignment

(page 33)

5 Bold text style (page 32) 6 Outline text style (page 32) 7 Italic text style (page 32) 8 Frame (page 29) 9 Low battery indicator (page 7) 0 Block number (page 21) A Label Type setting (page 13) B Width setting (page 31) C Size setting (pages 30 & 31) D Length setting (page 28) E Caps mode (page 20)

F Insert mode (page 21) G Shift mode (page 20) H Code mode (page 20) I Charging indicator light (page 8)

(PT-7600)

J Power key (page 12) K Backspace key

(pages 19 & 22)

L Arrow keys (page 19) M Return key (pages 19 & 21) N Global format key (page 30) O PF keys (page 33) (PT-7600)

Auto Format keys (page 33) (PT-7500)

P Feed key (page 35) Q Print key (page 35) R Label Type (page 13)

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8 9

E F

PT-7600 is shown here.

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Back light

Press g and f to turn on or turn off the back light. The back light can be used when you wish to see the display more clearly. The default setting is ON.

☞ Power can be saved when the back light is turned off. ☞ When the back light is turned off, the back light will flash on for about a second when

first powering on the machine as a reminder you can use this feature if the display is too hard to see.

Power Supply

The P-touch labeler can be supplied with power in two or three ways.

AC adapter (page 5) Batteries (page 6) Rechargeable battery pack (page 7) PT-7500 ●● PT-7600 ●● ●

* The rechargeable battery pack is a consumable product. Therefore, there is no guarantee

available for the deterioration of the products.

Use the power supply best suited to your needs. For details on each power supply, refer to the following.

AC Adapter

Connecting the AC adapter

When printing a large number of labels or labels that contain a large amount of text, it may be useful to connect the P-touch labeler to a standard electrical outlet using the AC adapter.

Getting Started

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Notes on the AC adapter

☞ Only use the AC adapter designed exclusively for this machine. ☞ Disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use this P-touch labeler for an

extended period of time. When the power is disconnected and without battery power, all text shown in the display and stored in the memory will be lost.

Batteries

Installing the batteries

This machine has been designed to allow you to change the batteries quickly and easily. With batteries installed, this compact and portable machine can be used anywhere.

Notes on batteries

☞ This P-touch labeler requires six AA-size (LR6) batteries. Rechargeable

AA-size (Ni-MH) batteries can be used instead of the six alkaline batteries.

☞ The AA-size (Ni-MH) batteries cannot be recharged by leaving them in the P-touch

labeler with the AC adapter connected. Instead, recharge these rechargeable batteries by using a battery charger designed specifically for the type or rechargeable batteries used. For more details on the rechargeable batteries, refer to the instructions provided with them.

☞ Do not use any of the following, otherwise battery leakage or damage may occur.

• Manganese batteries

• A combination of new and used batteries

• A combination of batteries of different types (alkaline and Ni-MH), different manufacturers or different models

• A combination of recharged and uncharged batteries

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☞ Make sure that the batteries are inserted so that their poles point in the correct direction.

With batteries installed, the P-touch labeler determines the remaining battery charge during printing and feeding. If a low battery charge is detected, the low battery indicator ()) comes on. When this occurs, be sure to replace the batteries. The low battery indicator may not come on in some operating conditions.

☞ Before replacing the batteries, make sure that the P-touch labeler is turned off. In

addition, when replacing the batteries, insert the new ones within two minutes of removing the old ones, otherwise the text shown in the display and any text stored in the memory will be lost.

☞ If you do not intend to use this P-touch labeler for an extended period of time, remove

the batteries. When the power is disconnected, all text shown in the display and stored in the memory will be lost.

Rechargeable battery pack (for PT-7600 only)

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

☞ To increase the life of the rechargeable battery pack, it is required to charge every six

months.

Installing the rechargeable battery pack

Getting Started

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Charging the rechargeable battery pack

Charging indicator light

Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the connector on the machine and insert the AC adapter plug into a standard electrical outlet. While the rechargeable battery pack is charging, the charging indicator light lights up. Charging time is approx. 3 hours. The charging indicator light turns off when charging is completed.

Replacing the rechargeable battery pack

Replace the rechargeable battery pack when the P-touch labeler can only be used for a short time even after recharging. A fully charged battery pack will continually print one full tape cassette at 77 °F. While the replacement period varies depending on the conditions of use, the rechargeable battery pack will generally need to be replaced after approximately one year. Be sure to replace it with the specified rechargeable battery pack (BA-7000).

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Notes on the rechargeable battery pack

☞ Be sure to use the suggested AC adapter (AD-18) ☞ Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch labeler to use it immediately after

purchase or when the rechargeable battery pack’s charge becomes low.

☞ Disconnect the AC adapter from the P-touch labeler when installing or removing the

rechargeable battery pack.

☞ Be sure to charge the rechargeable battery pack before using the P-touch labeler. ☞ The rechargeable battery pack may not be charged sufficiently when the power supply is

less than the rated voltage.

☞ Be sure to charge the new rechargeable battery pack for 3 hours after replacement. ☞ Be sure to dispose of the expired rechargeable battery pack as directed by local

regulations for the disposal of nickel metal hydride batteries.

Tape Cassettes

Installing a tape cassette

This machine has been designed to allow you to change the tape cassettes quickly and easily. TZ tape cassettes are available for this machine in a wide variety of types, colors and sizes, enabling you to make distinctive color-coded and stylized labels.

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Notes on tape cassettes

End of the tape Tape guide

Toothed wheel

☞ Before installing the tape cassette, make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape

guides.

☞ If the tape cassette to be installed has an ink ribbon and the ink ribbon is loose, use your

finger to wind the toothed wheel in the direction of the arrow on the cassette until there is no slack in the ribbon.

☞ When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the inner ribbon does not catch on the

corner of the metal guide.

☞ After installing a tape cassette and installing the back cover, press

any slack in the tape, and then press the tape cutter button to cut off the excess tape.

☞ Always cut off the tape before removing it from the machine. If the tape is pulled on

before being cut off, the tape cassette may be damaged.

f once to remove

Extra Strength Adhesive Tape

☞ For textured, rough, or slipping surface, we recommend using Extra Strength Adhesive

Tape.

☞ Although the instruction sheet included with the Extra Strength Adhesive

Tape cassette recommends cutting the tape with scissors, the tape cutter that this P-touch labeler is equipped with is able to cut Extra Strength Adhesive Tape.

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Flexible ID Tape

Diameter > 1/8"

(3 mm)

Diameter > 1/8"

(3 mm)

Overlap > 3/16"

(5 mm)

Overlap > 3/16"

(5 mm)

Flag > 3/16"

(5 mm)

☞ For applications that require more flexible labels, such as around sharp bends and

cylindrical objects, we recommend using Flexible ID Tape.

☞ Labels made with Flexible ID Tape are not designed for use as electrical insulation. ☞ When wrapping labels around cylindrical objects, the diameter of the object should be at

least 1/8" (3 mm), otherwise the label should be wrapped as a flag and the FLAG Label Type mode should be used. In addition, the overlapping ends of the label or the label flag should be at least 3/16" (5 mm).

☞ The label may peel off cylindrical objects if the object is bent after the label is affixed.

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Turning the P-touch Labeler On/Off

Press o to turn on or turn off the P-touch labeler. If the P-touch labeler is powered by the AC adapter or batteries, the previous session’s

text is displayed when the P-touch labeler is turned on again. This feature allows you to stop work on a label, turn off the machine, and return to it later without having to reenter the text.

Regardless of whether the P-touch labeler is being operated from battery or the AC adapter, the machine will automatically turn off if no key is pressed or no operation is performed for 5 minutes.

Changing the Language

The language of the menus, settings and messages can be changed by selecting

ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS, ESPAÑOL, PORTUGUÊS, DEUTSCH, NEDERLANDS, ITALIANO, DANSK, SVENSKA, NORSK, or SUOMI. (The default setting is ENGLISH.)

1 Press g, then Z. 2 Press l or r until LANGUAGE is displayed. 3 Press u or d until the desired setting is displayed, and then press n.

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Label Type Modes

ABCDE

NORMAL

VERTICAL

Selecting a Label Type Mode

Pressing printing your own custom labels, or any of the six special modes available for printing labels pre-formatted for identifying patch panels, cables, connectors and other components.

allows you to select one of the two regular modes for designing and

1 Press a. 2 Press u or d (or continue pressing a) until the desired mode is

displayed. (For details on each Label Type mode, refer to the sections below.)

3 Press n to apply the selected Label Type mode.

• If NORMAL or VERTICAL was selected, continue entering the label text as

described in chapter 3, Basic Functions.

• If ROTATE, ROT-REP, PORT, PANEL1, PANEL2 or FLAG was

selected, continue with the following steps.

4 Press l or r until the desired parameter is displayed. 5 Press u or d until the desired setting is displayed (or use the number keys

to type in the desired setting).

6 Press n to apply the selected settings. 7 Type the text for each label in a separate text block. 8 Print the labels.

• To print a single copy of each label, press p.

• To print multiple copies or several copies while increasing certain characters, or to

print using any other special printing function, press your options. (For details, refer to

Using special printing functions

, then

on page 35.)

and choose

Normal and Vertical Modes

Label Type Modes

Labels printed using the Normal and Vertical Label Type modes can be formatted and printed to fit any need.

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After selecting the Label Type mode NORMAL or VERTICAL, the label text can be

Rotate

Repeat

Block length

Block lengthBlock length

entered, formatted, printed and cut as usual. With the Normal Label Type mode, the entered text is printed horizontally along the label. With the Vertical Label Type mode, the entered text is printed vertically along the label.

Rotate and Rotate & Repeat Modes

Labels printed using these Label Type modes can be wrapped around cables and wires to mark them. With both of these modes, the text is rotated 90° counterclockwise and each text block printed on a separate label as shown below. With the Rotate & Repeat mode, the text is printed repeatedly along the length of the label so that it can easily be read from any angle.

After selecting the ROTATE or ROT- REP Label Type mode, specify the length of each label and a frame style if desired.

● BLK LEN. (block length): 0.80" to 8.00" (20.0 to 200.0 mm)

Default: 1.20" (30.0 mm)

● FRAME: OFF, , , ,

Default: OFF

☞ A single block of text can contain a maximum of 7 text lines, and with the ROT-REP

Label Type mode, only the text lines that fit within the label are printed.

☞ For labels to be attached to cables and wires, we recommend using Flexible ID Tape.

When wrapping Flexible ID Tape around cylindrical objects, the diameter of the object should be at least 1/8" (3 mm), otherwise the FLAG Label Type mode should be used. In addition, the overlapping ends of the label or the flag length should be at least 3/16" (5 mm).

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Flag Mode

ROTATE set to

OFF

ROTATE

set to

Flag length

Flag diameter

Flag length

Flag diameter

Flag length

Labels printed using this Label Type mode can be wrapped around cable or wire with the ends stuck together to form a flag. With the FLAG Label Type mode, each block of text is printed at both ends of separate labels. The length of the unprinted part of this label is equal to the circumference of the cable or wire. In addition, the text can be printed horizontally or rotated 90°.

After selecting the FLAG Label Type mode, specify the length and diameter of the flag, a frame style if desired, and whether or not to rotate the text.

● FLAG (flag diameter): 0.00" to 4.00" (0.0 to 100.0 mm)

Default: 0.25" (7.0 mm)

● FLAG LEN (flag length): 0.40" to 8.00" (10.0 to 200.0 mm)

Default: 1.20" (30.0 mm)

● FRAME: OFF, , , ,

Default: OFF

● ROTATE: OFF, ON

Default: OFF

Label Type Modes

☞ A single block of text can contain a maximum of 7 text lines. ☞ For labels to be attached to cables and wires, we recommend using Flexible ID Tape.

To wrap Flexible ID Tape around cylindrical objects, use the FLAG Label Type mode when the diameter of the object is less than 1/8"(3 mm). In addition, the flag length should be at least 3/16" (5 mm).

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Port and Panel1 Modes

FRONT REVERSE

Port

Panel1 (PRINT set to FRONT)

Block length

Panel1 (PRINT set

to REVERSE)

Block length Block length

Block length Block lengthBlock length

Labels printed using these Label Type modes can be used to identify various components or panels.

With the Port Label Type mode, each block of the text is printed on a separate label, making these labels useful for identifying different components or ports that are not equally spaced.

With the

Panel1

Label Type mode, all blocks of the text are evenly spaced on a single label, making this label useful for a row of equally spaced switches, fuses or connectors on a patch panel. In addition, the text blocks can be printed in the order that they were typed in or in the opposite order.

After selecting the PORT or PANEL1 Label Type mode, specify the length of each text block or label, and select a frame style if desired. For the PANEL1 Label Type mode, select whether the text blocks are printed in the order that they were typed in or in the reverse order.

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● BLK LEN. (block length): * For the PORT Label Type mode:

123

Panel2

Block lengthBlock length Block length

Block 2Block 1 Block 3

(Length × Multiple) (Length × Multiple) (Length × Multiple)

0.80" to 8.00" (20.0 to 200.0 mm) Default: 1.20" (30.0 mm) * For the PANEL1 Label Type mode:

0.25" to 8.00" (6.0 to 200.0 mm) Default: 1.20" (30.0 mm)

● FRAME: * For the PORT Label Type mode:

OFF, , , , Default: OFF

* For the PANEL1 Label Type mode: OFF, 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 Default: OFF

● PRINT (print order): FRONT, REVERSE

Default: FRONT

☞ For these types of labels, we recommend using Extra Strength Adhesive Tape. ☞ The PRINT parameter is only available with the PANEL1 Label Type mode. ☞ By using the Numbering function with the PANEL1 Label Type mode, a single label

containing multiple blocks of ascending characters can easily be created, for example, to label patch panels as shown above. (For details on the Numbering function, refer to

Printing multiple copies with incremental characters on page 36.)

Panel2 Mode

Label Type Modes

Specifying a fixed length for each block makes this label useful for a row of switches (for example, in a switchboard) or a patch panel. In addition, the text blocks can be printed in the order that they were typed in or in the opposite order, or the text can be printed rotated 90°.

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● BLOCK: 1 to 50 blocks

Default: 1

LENGTH: 0.25" to 8.00" (6.0 to 200.0 mm)

Default: 0.70" (17.5mm)

MULTIPLE: x1 to x9

Default: 1

● FRAME: OFF, 1 , 2 , 3 ,

4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 Default: OFF

● PRINT: FRONT, REVERSE

Default: FRONT

● ROTATE: OFF, ON

Default: OFF

☞ The number of blocks can be specified or changed only with the BLOCK parameter.

Text blocks cannot be added or deleted in any other way.

☞ If the number of blocks specified in the PANEL2 Label Type mode is less than the

number of text blocks that have already been entered, entered text blocks are deleted. If the specified number of blocks is greater than the number of entered text blocks, text blocks are added.

☞ For these types of labels, we recommend using Extra Strength Adhesive Tape.

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Basic Functions

Performing Basic Operations

Choosing functions, parameters, settings and groups

● If “WX” appears, press l to select the previous item or r to select the next

item.

● If “

Choosing the default setting

● To select the default setting of a function or parameter, press e.

” appears, press u to select the previous item or d to select the next

item.

Confirming a choice

● To select an item from a list, to apply a selected setting, or to answer “yes”, press

Cancelling a choice

● To quit a function and return to the previous display without changing the text, or

to answer “no”, press b.

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Inputting Label Data

Entering and editing text

Entering characters

● To type a lowercase letter, a number, a comma or a period, simply press the key for

that character.

● To type an uppercase letter, press h to enter Shift mode, and then press the

applicable letter.

● To type uppercase letters continuously, press g, then h to enter Caps mode,

and then type.

☞ To exit Shift mode without typing a letter, press h. ☞ To exit Caps mode, press ☞ To type a lowercase letter in Caps mode, press

Entering spaces

● To add a blank space to the text, press e.

Moving the cursor

Move the cursor in order to review and edit the text, or you can select the various functions and settings.

● To move the cursor left, right, up or down, press l, r, u or d.

● To move the cursor to the beginning of the current line of text, press g, then l.

g, then h.

h, then the applicable letter.

● To move the cursor to the end of the current line of text, press g, then r.

● To move the cursor to the beginning of the entered text, press g, then u.

● To move the cursor to the end of the entered text, press g, then d.

☞ To move the cursor several characters or lines at once, hold down l, r, u or

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Adding a new line of text

Tape Width

Maximum Number of

Lines That Can Be Printed

1/4" (6 mm) 2

3/8" (9 mm) 2

1/2" (12 mm) 3

3/4" (18 mm) 5

1" (24 mm) 7

2:456 1:ABC_

R R

---- -- 1 NORMAL 2

● To end the current line of text and start a new one, press n. “ ” appears at

the end of the line.

☞ The number of text lines that can be printed depends on the width of the tape.

☞ The line number on the display indicates the line number of the text block.

Adding a new text block

● To create a new text block so that one section of the text can have a different

number of lines than another, press g, then n. “ ” appears at the end of the block.

For example, text entered as shown below, will be printed as follows.

Basic Functions

☞ A single label can only contain a maximum of fifty text blocks. ☞ The number of the block that the cursor is in is indicated at the bottom of the display. ☞ All text blocks have the same formatting features. ☞ While trying to print a large amount of data at one time, some outputted labels may be

blank. For example, when printing 50 records, the maximum number of characters that can be printed at one time is limited to approximately 200.

Inserting text

● To insert the text that you type at the cursor’s current position, make sure that the

● To replace the text at the cursor’s current position instead of inserting it, press i

Insert indicator is displayed. Otherwise, press i to enter Insert mode.

to exit Insert mode.

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Deleting text

● To remove characters to the left of the cursor’s current position, press b until

all of the characters that you wish to delete are removed.

● To delete all of the text:

1 Press g, then b. 2 Press u or d to select either TEXT ONLY (to erase just the text) or

TEXT&FORMAT (to erase all of the text and return all formatting functions to their default settings).

3 Press n.

Entering an accented character

There are various accented characters available with the Accent function. The following accented characters are available.

Character Accented Characters Character Accented Characters

es ES gt

IU ky

lz LZ

1 Press g, then s. The message “ACCENT a-z/A-Z?” appears. 2 Press the key corresponding with the desired accented character repeatedly, until

the correct character is displayed.

3 Add the accented character(s) to the text.

• To add a single accented character or the last one in a series, skip to step

• To add a series of accented characters to the text, press g, then n.

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4 For each additional accented character, repeat steps 2 and 3. 5 Press n.

☞ To type in an uppercase accented character, press h (or press g, then h to enter

Caps mode) before pressing the letter key.

Entering a bar code

The Bar Code function allows bar codes to be printed as part of labels.

☞ Since this machine is not specifically designed for special bar code label-making,

some bar code readers may not be able to read the labels.

☞ Bar code readers may not be able to read bar codes printed with certain ink colors on

certain label tape colors. For best results, print bar code labels using black on white tape.

In addition, the various bar code parameters enable you to create more customized bar codes.

Parameter Settings

PROTOCOL

WIDTH

(bar width)

(numbers printed below bar code)

UNDER#

CHECK DIGIT OFF, ON

CODE 39, I-2/5, EAN13, EAN8, UPC-A,

UPC-E, CODABAR, EAN128, CODE128

SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE

ON, OFF

Basic Functions

☞ The CHECK DIGIT parameter is only available with the CODE 39, I-2/5 and

CODABAR protocols.

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Setting bar code parameters

1 Press g, then c. 2 Press l or r until the parameter that you wish to change is displayed. 3 Press u or d until the desired setting is displayed. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all parameters are set as you wish. 5 Press n.

Entering bar code data

1 Press c. 2 Type in the new bar code data or edit the old data. 3 Press n to add the bar code to the text.

☞ To add special characters to the bar code data (only with protocols CODE39,

CODABAR, EAN128 or CODE128), position the cursor below the character

immediately to the right of where you wish to add the special character, and then press s. Press u or d until the desired control character is displayed, and then press n to add the character to the data. (Refer to the tables below for a list of the special characters that are available.)

☞ To change the data or WIDTH or UNDER# parameter settings of a bar code that has

already been added to the text, position the cursor below the bar code mark ( ), and then press

g, then c.

The following control characters can only be added to bar codes created using protocol

CODE39 or CODABAR.

CODE39 CODABAR

Symbol

Character

1. 5+ 1$4.

2 (SPACE) 6 % 2 : 5 +

Symbol

Character

Symbol

Character

Symbol

Character

– 4/ 0– 3/

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The following special characters can only be added to bar codes created using protocols

EAN128 and CODE128.

Symbol Character Symbol Character Symbol Character

0(SPACE)10 20 11121 21222 31323 41424 51525 61626 71727 818 919

Symbol Control Character Symbol Control Character Symbol Control Character

28 NUL 42 CR 56 ESC 29 43 SO 57 30 SOH 44 SI 58 FS 31 STX 45 DLE 59 32 ETX 46 DC1 60 GS 33 EOT 47 DC2 61 34 ENQ 48 DC3 62 RS 35 ACK 49 DC4 63 36 BEL 50 NAK 64 US 37 BS 51 SYN 65 DEL 38 HT 52 ETB 66 FNC3 39 LF 53 CAN 67 FNC2 40 VT 54 EM 68 FNC4 41 FF 55 SUB 69 FNC1

Basic Functions

Entering a symbol

There are 164 symbols and pictures available with the Symbol function.

1 Press s. The last category used is displayed. 2 Press u or d to select the desired category. 3 Press l or r until the desired symbol is selected. 4 Add the symbol(s) to the text.

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• To add a single symbol or the last one in a series, skip to step 6.

®©

™

INTERNATIONAL

CHARACTERS

00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

00 01 02 03 04 05

00 01 02 03 04 05 06

00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07

00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09

00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07

00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09

10 11 12 13 14

Category

Symbols

OTHERS

PERSONAL CATEGORY

*A maximum of 16 most recently selected symbols are automatically saved in the PERSONAL symbol category for quick and easy symbol use.

0.30" to 39.00"

(6.0 to 999.9 mm)

0.10" to 4.00" (2.0 to 99.9 mm)

overwrite older ones unless the Symbol Save function is set to OFF

Specifying if the PERSONAL symbol category is continually updated on page 44.)

Formatting the Label

Specifying a label length

The length of the label can be specified as follows.

1 Press g, then A. 2 Press l or r until LENGTH is displayed. 3 Press u or d until the desired label length is

displayed (or use the number keys to type in the desired setting).

4 Press n.

Specifying a margin size

The size of the margins for the left and right sides of the text can be specified.

1 Press g, then A. 2 Press l or r until MARGIN is displayed. 3 Press u or d until the desired margin

setting is displayed (or use the number keys to type in the desired margin setting).

4 Press n.

. (Refer to

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Framing the text

1 Press g, then B. 2 Press u or d until the desired frame setting is displayed. 3 Press n. The selected setting is applied to the entire text.

The following frame styles are available.

Frame Setting

310

411

512

613

714

Sample

Frame

Setting

Sample

Basic Functions

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Specifying the character size

Tape Width Maximum Text Size

1/4" (6 mm) 12 points

3/8" (9 mm) 18 points

1/2" (12 mm) 24 points

3/4" (18 mm) 36 points

1" (24 mm) 48 points

The character size can be specified for all text in the label or only for the text in the line that the cursor is in.

☞ With the default character size setting AUTO, the largest possible text size is

automatically selected depending on the width of the installed tape and the number of lines in the text.

Formatting the Global character size of all text

1 Press t. 2 Press l or r until GLB SIZE is displayed. 3 Press u or d until the desired character size setting is displayed. 4 Press n. The selected setting is applied to the entire text.

Formatting the character size of a line

1 Move the cursor to the line of text whose size you wish to change. 2 Press g, then E. 3 Press u or d until the desired character size setting is displayed. 4 Press n. The selected setting is only applied to the text line that the cursor is

positioned in.

☞ Since the text sizes that can be printed depends on the width of the tape, the following

table shows the maximum text size that can be used with each tape width.

☞ With the AUTO setting selected and the text in a block consisting of just one line of

only uppercase letters (and no accented letters), the text is printed slightly larger than the maximum possible for the tape width. For example, the maximum text size that can be printed on 1" (24mm) tape is 62 point.

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Specifying the character width

Formatting the Global width of all text

1 Press t. 2 Press l or r until GLB WIDTH is displayed. 3 Press u or d until the desired character width setting is displayed. 4 Press n. The selected setting is applied to the entire text.

Formatting the width of a line

1 Move the cursor to the line of text whose character width you wish to change. 2 Press g, then E. 3 Press l or r until WIDTH is displayed. 4 Press u or d until the desired character width setting is displayed. 5 Press n. The selected setting is only applied to the text line that the cursor is

positioned in.

The following width sizes are available for each text size as shown.

Basic Functions

Width

Size

48 points

36 points

24 points

18 points

12 points

9 points

NORMAL NARROW MINIMUM WIDE

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Width

Size

NORMAL NARROW MINIMUM WIDE

6 points

Specifying the character style

Formatting the Global character style of all text

1 Press t. 2 Press l or r until GLB STYL is displayed. 3 Press u or d until the desired character style setting is displayed. 4 Press n. The selected setting is applied to the entire text.

Formatting the character style of a line

1 Move the cursor to the line of text whose character style you wish to change. 2 Press g, then D. 3 Press u or d until the desired character style setting is displayed. 4 Press n. The selected setting is only applied to the text line that the cursor is

positioned in.

The following text styles are available.

Style

Setting

Sample

Style

Setting

NORMAL ITALIC

BOLD

OUTLINE

I+BOLD

(italic &

bold)

I+OUTL

(italic &

outline)

Sample

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Specifying the alignment for all lines in the text

1 Press t. 2 Press l or r until ALIGN is displayed. 3 Press u or d until the desired setting is displayed. 4 Press n. The selected setting is applied to the entire text.

The following alignment settings are available.

LEFT CENTER RIGHT JUSTIFY

Using the pre-formatted Auto Format templates

Various pre-formatted label templates are available, enabling you to quickly and easily create labels for a variety of applications—from identifying the contents of boxes and file folders to labeling equipment and making name badges and ID tags. After simply selecting one of the ten label templates, type text into each of its fields, and then the label is ready to be printed.

The following label templates are available.

Key

Template

Name

BIN BOX

Tape Width

Label Length

3/4" × 2.80" (18 mm × 70 mm)

Template Fields Sample

1 SYMBOL? 2 TEXT1? 3 TEXT2? 4 BAR CODE?

Basic Functions

ASSET1

ASSET2

ASSET3

ASSET4

ID LABEL

1" × 3.35" (24 mm × 84 mm)

1" × 3.15" 24 mm × 80 mm

1" × 1.65" (24 mm × 41 mm)

1" × 2.25" (24 mm × 56 mm)

1" × 2.80" (24 mm × 70 mm)

1 TEXT1? 2 TEXT2? 3 BAR CODE?

1 TEXT? 2 BAR CODE?

1 TEXT1? 2 TEXT2? 3 TEXT3? 4 TEXT4? 5 TEXT5?

1 TEXT1? 2 TEXT2? 3 TEXT3?

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Key

Template

Name

Tape Width

Label Length

Template Fields Sample

SIGN

BADGE

FILING

IC CHIP

1 Press g, then the number key where the template that you wish to use is

1" × 4.05" (24 mm × 102 mm)

3/4" × 4.05" (18 mm × 102 mm)

1/2" × 3.55" (12 mm × 89 mm)

3/8" × 1.05" (9 mm × 26 mm)

1 SYMBOL? 2 TEXT1? 3 TEXT2?

1 NAME? 2 COMPANY?

1 TITLE? 2 SUBTITLE?

1 TEXT1? 2 TEXT2?

assigned.

2 Press n. The first field for the selected template is displayed. 3 Press u or d to display each field, and then type in the text. 4 • To print a single copy, press p.

• To print multiple copies, several copies while increasing certain characters, or a

mirror image of the text, press g, then a. (For details, refer to Using special printing functions on page 35.)

☞ TZ tapes have not been tested for electrostatic discharge. ☞ Accented characters (page 22), symbols (page 25) and bar codes (page 23) can be

entered in the template fields.

☞

To quit using the template, display the last field, and then press

Format menu appears. Press

or d until

EXIT

appears, and then press

. The Auto

Printing Labels

Previewing the label layout

The Preview function allows you to see a sample of the layout of the text.

● To use the print preview, press g, then p. The length of the current label is

indicated in the lower-left corner of the display.

☞ To scroll the print preview left or right, press l or r. ☞ To return to the text, press

n or b.

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Feeding tape

ABC

● To feed out 1" (23 mm) of tape, press f. The message “FEED” is displayed.

☞ Press f to feed out any leftover printed tape after pressing o to quit printing.

Printing a label

● To print out a label, press p. The message “WORKING”, then “COPIES”

followed by the number of the label being printed is displayed.

☞ To quit printing, press o to turn off the P-touch labeler. ☞ When setting 3 (cut pause; chain printing) or 4 (no cut pause; chain printing) is

selected in the Cut function (page 42), “OK TO FEED?” will appear. Press n to feed. Or press

b to return the entering text mode.

Using special printing functions

Various special printing functions are available that enable you to print multiple copies of labels, print several copies while incrementing the values of certain characters, print specific sections of label text, or print label text as a mirror image.

Printing multiple copies of a label

The Repeat Printing function allows you to print up to 99 copies of the same text.

Basic Functions

1 Press g, then a. 2 Press l or r until COPIES is displayed. 3 Press u or d until the desired number of copies

is displayed (or use the number keys to type in the desired setting).

4 Press n (or p). START appears in the Print Option menu. 5 Press n (or p) to begin printing the specified number of copies. The

number of each copy is displayed while it is being printed.

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☞ If the Cut function is set to 1 or 3, the message “CUT TAPE TO CONTINUE”

2A-C16

ABC

2A-C15

2A-C14

appears after each label is printed. Press the tape cutter button to cut off the label and continue printing.

☞ Be sure to cut the tape within 5 minutes from the time that the message appears. ☞ For the different options available for cutting the tape, refer to Selecting how tape is

fed and cut

on page 42.

☞ To specify settings for additional Print Option functions, instead of continuing with

5, press u or d until CONTINUE is displayed in the Print Option

step menu, and then press

Printing multiple copies with incremental characters

The Numbering function can be used to print several copies of the same text while incrementing the values of certain characters (letters, numbers or bar code data) after each label is printed. This type of automatic incrementation is very useful when printing serial number labels, production control labels or other labels requiring ascending codes.

1 Press g, then a. 2 Press l or r until NUMBER is displayed. 3 Press u or d until the desired number of copies is displayed (or use the

number keys to type in the desired setting).

4 Press n. The message “START?” appears. (To specify only the character at

the cursor’s current position as the numbering field, press p, and then skip to step

9.)

5 Press u, d, l or r until the first character that you wish to include in

the numbering field is flashing.

6 Press n. The message “END?” appears. 7 Press u, d, l or r until the last character that you wish to include in

the numbering field is flashing.

8 Press n. START appears in the Print Option menu. 9 Press n (or p) to begin printing the specified number of labels. The

number of each copy is displayed while it is being printed.

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☞ If the Cut function is set to 1 or 3, the message “CUT TAPE TO CONTINUE”

NOP QR

ST UVWX

appears after each label is printed. Press the tape cutter button to cut off the label and continue printing.

☞ Be sure to cut the tape within 5 minutes from the time that the message appears. ☞ For the different options available for cutting the tape, refer to Selecting how tape is

fed and cut on page 42.

☞ Letters and numbers increase as shown below.

0 Î 1 Î ...9 Î 0 Î ... A Î B Î ...Z Î A Î ... a Î b Î ...z Î a Î ... A0Î A1 Î ...A9Î B0 Î ... Spaces (shown as underlines “_” in the examples below) can be used to adjust the space between characters or to control the number of digits that are printed. _Z Î AA Î ...ZZÎ AA Î ... _9 Î 10 Î ...99Î 00 Î ... 1_9Î 2_0 Î ...9_9Î0_0 Î ...

☞ Only one numbering field can be selected from any text. ☞ A numbering field must be located entirely within one line of text of a single block. ☞ A maximum of five characters can be selected for the numbering field. ☞ If you include a non-alphanumeric character such as a symbol in the numbering field,

only the letters and numbers in the numbering field will be increased when the labels are printed, or just one label will be printed if the field only contains a nonalphanumeric character.

☞ To specify settings for additional Print Option functions, instead of continuing with

step

9, press u or d until CONTINUE is displayed in the Print Option

menu, and then press

☞ If a bar code is selected as the numbering field in step

and continue with step

5, skip steps 6 and 7,

Basic Functions

Printing a range of text blocks

The Block Printing function enables you to select the range of text blocks to print.

1 Press g, then a. 2 Press l or r until the first number in the range

displayed below BLOCK NO. is flashing.

3 Press u or d until the desired block number is

displayed (or use the number keys to type in the desired setting).

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4 Press r so that the second number in the range displayed below BLOCK NO.

ABC

OFF

is flashing.

5 Press u or d until the desired block number is displayed (or use the

number keys to type in the desired setting).

6 Press n (or p). START appears in the Print Option menu. 7 Press n (or p) to begin printing the specified number of labels. The

number of each copy is displayed while it is being printed.

☞ To specify settings for additional Print Option functions, instead of continuing with

7, press u or d until CONTINUE is displayed in the Print Option

step menu, and then press

Printing mirrored labels

This function prints your label so that the text can be read from the adhesive side of the tape. If mirror-printed labels are attached to glass or some other transparent material, they can be read correctly from the opposite side.

1 Press g, then a. 2 Press l or r until MIRROR is displayed. 3 Press u or d until ON is displayed. 4 Press n (or p). START appears in the Print Option menu. 5 Press n (or p) to begin printing the specified number of labels. The

number of each copy is displayed while it is being printed.

☞ When using the Mirror Printing function, the text should be printed on clear tape. ☞ To specify settings for additional Print Option functions, instead of continuing with

5, press u or d until CONTINUE is displayed in the Print Option

step menu, and then press

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Combining special printing functions

A-1

A-2

A-3

Many of the special printing functions can be combined, depending on various conditions, such as which Label Type mode is selected or whether a template is being used. For example, by combining the operations for the Repeat Printing function and the Numbering function to print two copies of a label with “1” selected as the numbering field and three increments, the labels shown above will be printed.

☞ For details on the various special printing functions, refer to the corresponding

section above.

Storing and Recalling Files

Frequently used label text along with its formatting can be stored in the memory and easily recalled so that it can be edited and quickly printed. When each text file is stored, it is given a number to make recalling it easier. Up to 10 text files or approximately 2,000 characters can be stored in the memory.

Since a copy of the stored text file is recalled when the Recall function is used, the text can be edited or printed without changing the originally stored file. When a file is no longer needed or more space is necessary, the Clear function can be used to delete text files.

Storing label text

Basic Functions

1 Press m. 2 Press u or d until STORE is displayed. 3 Press n. 4 Press u or d until the file number where you wish to store the text is

displayed.

5 Press n.

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☞ If the maximum number of characters has already been stored, the error message

“MEMORY FULL!” appears in the display. If this occurs, an existing text file must be deleted before the new one can be stored.

☞ If a file is already stored under the selected file number, the message

“OVERWRITE?” appears in the display. To overwrite the stored file with the new one, press the text file, press

n. To go back and choose another file number without overwriting

b, and then select a different file number.

Recalling text that has been stored

1 Press m. 2 Press u or d until RECALL is displayed. 3 Press n. 4 Press u or d until the file number containing the text that you wish to

recall is displayed.

5 Press n. Any text previously entered in the display is erased and the text

stored under the selected file number is recalled into the display.

☞ To view other parts of the selected text file, press l or r.

Deleting text that has been stored

1 Press m. 2 Press u or d until CLEAR is displayed. 3 Press n. 4 Press u or d until the file number containing the text that you wish to

delete is displayed.

5 Select the file(s) to be deleted.

• To delete a single file, skip to step

• To select multiple files, press e. The current file number is highlighted. Continue selecting text files by repeating step 4, then pressing e until all files that you wish to delete are selected.

• To delete all files, press g, then e.

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6 Press n. The message “OK TO CLEAR?” (or “CLEAR ALL?” if all files

were selected) appears.

7 Press n. The text stored in the selected files is deleted.

☞ If you do not wish to delete the selected text file(s), press b instead of n in

step

☞ To view other parts of the selected text file, press

l or r.

☞ To remove a text file from those that are to be deleted, display the text file, and then

press e so that the file number is no longer highlighted.

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Machine Adjustments

Various functions are available for changing and adjusting the operation of the P-touch labeler.

Selecting how tape is fed and cut

The Cut function enables you to specify how the tape is fed out after it is printed. The settings of the Cut function consist of combinations of two different cut methods: cut-pause (where the machine stops printing so the label can be cut) and chain printing (where the last copy is not fed out to be cut, reducing the amount of tape that is wasted).

Chain printing is an economical function designed to help eliminate “wasted tape” at the beginning of labels. Without chain printing, the excess from the previous printing

session is cut before the first label in the current session is printed. However, if a setting using chain printing is selected, the last label in the previous session remains in the machine (is not fed out), so that the next label can be printed without wasting tape. When the last label is printed, press f to feed the chain of labels, and then press the tape cutter button to cut it.

The following settings are available: (The default setting is 1.)

(cut-pause: no chain printing)

(no cut-pause; no chain printing)

1 Press g, then Z. 2 Press l or r until CUT is displayed. 3 Press u or d until the desired setting is displayed, and then press n.

☞ After printing with the Cut function set to 3 or 4, “OK TO FEED?” will appear. Press

n to feed. Press b to return the entering text mode.

(cut-pause; chain printing)

(no cut-pause; chain printing)

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Adjusting the display contrast

If TEXT SIZE is selected and more text is added, the character size is reduced so the text fits within the specified label length.

If TEXT WIDTH is selected and more text is added, the character width is reduced so the text fits within the specified label length. However, after the character width is reduced to MINIMUM, the character size will be reduced so the text fits within the specified label length.

The display can be made lighter or darker by selecting a setting between -2 and +2. (The default setting is 0.)

Select a higher value to increase the contrast (make the display darker).

Select a lower value to decrease the contrast (make the display lighter).

1 Press g, then Z. 2 Press l or r until CONTRAST is displayed. 3 Press u or d until the desired setting is displayed, and then press n.

Using the Auto Reduction function

With the Auto Reduction function, you can select whether the text width (TEXT WIDTH) or the text size (TEXT SIZE) will be reduced if text that is set to the AUTO Size setting is too large for the specified label length. (The default setting is TEXT SIZE.)

1 Press g, then Z. 2 Press l or r until AUTO REDUCTION is displayed. 3 Press u or d until the desired setting is displayed, and then press n.

Calibrating the label length

If the length of the printed label does not correspond to the length specified with the Length function, the printed label length can be recalibrated with the Length Adjust function by selecting a setting between -5 and +5. (The default setting is 0.)

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1 Press g, then Z. 2 Press l or r until LENGTH ADJUST is displayed. 3 Press u or d until the desired setting is displayed, and then press n.

Specifying if the PERSONAL symbol category is continually updated

You can specify whether symbols continue to be added to the (with the older symbols deleted) when the category becomes full ( added after the

1 Press g, then Z. 2 Press l or r until SYMBOL SAVE is displayed. 3 Press u or d until the desired setting is displayed, and then press n.

PERSONAL

symbol category becomes full (

PERSONAL

OFF

). (The default setting is ON.)

symbol category

) or symbols are no longer

Changing the units of measure

The units used for displaying measurements can be set to millimeters (mm) or inches (inch). (The default setting is inch.)

1 Press g, then Z. 2 Press l or r until UNITS is displayed. 3 Press u or d until the desired setting is displayed, and then press n.

Displaying version information

This function can be used to display the version information for the P-touch labeler software and built-in symbol set.

1 Press g, then Z. 2 Press l or r until VERSION INFO is displayed. 3 Press u or d until the desired version information is displayed. 4 Press n to exit Setup mode.

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Cleaning

Dry Cotton swab

Print head

Dry Cotton swab

Tape cutter blades

Dry cotton swab

Tape cutter blades

Occasionally, certain parts of the P-touch labeler may need to be cleaned. Dust or dirt may become attached to the P-touch labeler’s print head and rollers, particularly when the unit is used outdoors or in a very dusty environment. With use, the tape cutter may become covered with adhesive, making it difficult to cut the tape.

Cleaning the print head, rollers and tape cutter

☞ Before cleaning the print head, rollers and tape cutter, press o to turn off the P-

touch labeler, and then remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter.

☞ 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.

WARNING

• Do not touch the print head directly with your bare hands. The print head may be hot.

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

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Notes on cleaning the print head & rollers

☞ If a blank horizontal streak appears through the label text, clean the machine’s print

head.

☞ The print head can be cleaned more easily if the optional print head cleaning cassette

(TZ-CL4) is used.

Notes on cleaning the tape cutter

☞ If the tape cannot be cut correctly, clean the tape cutter blades.

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Using P-touch Labeler With a

Computer (for PT-7600 only)

This P-touch labeler is equipped with a USB port, allowing you to connect it to a computer running Microsoft use your printer with your computer. You will also need to install P-touch Editor label design software. The enclosed CD-ROM contains P-touch Editor 5.0, which is installed together with the printer driver and P-touch Transfer Manager.

● P-touch Editor 5.0 is a label-designing software that provides additional

illustration and layout features enabling you to design more elaborate label templates and create databases. Once these label templates and databases have been created, they can be downloaded to the P-touch labeler, where they can be used to print labels.

☞ The P-touch Editor software and the printer driver must be installed before the

P-touch labeler is connected to the computer or turned on.

☞ Only use the enclosed USB interface cable to connect the P-touch labeler to the

computer.

☞

Only one P-touch labeler model PT-7600 can be connected to a computer at a time.

☞ Although the P-touch labeler can be connected to the computer through a USB

connection, label layouts created in P-touch Editor cannot be printed directly from the application.

☞ If you encounter installation problems, try connecting the USB interface cable

directly to your computer USB port (and not to a USB hub), or try a different USB port on your computer.

Windows®. You will need to install the printer driver to

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CD-ROM Precautions

● Do not scratch the CD-ROM.

● Do not subject the CD-ROM to extremely high or extremely low temperatures.

● Do not put heavy objects on the CD-ROM or apply force to the CD-ROM.

● The software contained on the CD-ROM is meant for use with your purchased

machine only. It may be installed on multiple PCs for use at an office, etc.

System requirements

Before installation, check that your system configuration meets the following requirements.

Operating system

Memory

Hard disk free space 70MB or more

Interface USB Port (USB Specification 1.1 or 2.0 protocol)

Monitor SVGA High Color graphics support or higher

Other CD-ROM drive for installation

Microsoft

Windows Windows Vista Windows

Windows® XP / Windows Vista® / Windows® 7

XP: More than 128 MB

7: More than 1 GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)

: More than 512 MB

Installing the P-touch Editor 5.0 and Printer driver

☞ Do not connect the USB cable to your PC before installing the software.

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Installing the P-touch Editor 5.0

☞ The installation procedure may change depending on the Operating System on your

PC. Windows Vista® is shown here as an example.

1 Start your PC making sure to log on as a user with Administrator privileges. 2 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The P-touch Setup Screen will

appear.

☞ If the P-touch Setup Screen does not appear, from Windows Explorer double-click

the My Computer icon, and then double-click the PT-7600 icon. If you wish to cancel installation in the middle of the process, click [Exit].

3 Select the desired language, and double

click the type of setup you prefer. Standard: All features (P-touch Editor and Printer driver) will be installed (default). Custom: You can specify which features to install. Recommended for advanced users.

4 Read the license agreement carefully. If you agree with the terms and conditions

of the license agreement, click [Yes] to continue the installation.

5 Type in the User Name and Company Name (if needed), and then click [Next]. 6 Confirm the destination to install the software, and then click [Next].

☞ If you wish to modify or change the destination, click [Browse] to choose the

installation path.

7 Check on/off which shortcuts you wish to add, and then click [Next].

8 Review the settings, and then click [Next]. (To change the settings, click [Back]

to go back to the appropriate window(s) and correct.)

9 The selected features will be installed automatically.

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Installing the Printer driver

Connect to P-touch labeler

USB port.

Connect to PC

USB port.

☞ Read the contents of the “Before installing the printer driver” dialog box, and then

check [Yes, confirmed] and click [OK].

The installation procedure for the printer driver differs depending on the operating system being used.

- For Windows

- For Windows Vista

For Windows

1 Although a message warning that no digital

2 When prompted, connect your P-touch labeler to the PC by using a USB cable,

XP (page 50)

/ Windows® 7 (page 51)

signature was found appears soon after driver installation begins, click [Continue Anyway].

and then hold down g and press o to turn on the P-touch labeler in Transfer mode.

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3 The printer is detected, and then the “Found

New Hardware Wizard” starts up. Select [No, not this time], and then click [Next]. In the dialog box for selecting the installation method, select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)”, and then click [Next].

4 Again, a message appears warning that no

digital signature was found. Click [Continue Anyway] to install the printer driver. When a message appears, indicating that the printer has been added, click [OK] to close the message.

5 You will be prompted to register your P-touch labeler online, click [Yes] and

then click [Next]. If you have selected to register the product your default internet browser will be launched in a new window.

6 Click [Finish] to complete the installation. Restart your PC if you are instructed

to do so.

For Windows Vista

/ Windows® 7

1 When the message confirming installation of

software published by Brother appears, click [Install].

2 When prompted, connect your P-touch

labeler to the PC by using a USB cable, and then hold down g and press o to turn on the P-touch labeler in Transfer mode.

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3 The printer is detected, and then the driver is installed. 4 You will be prompted to register your P-touch labeler online, click [Yes] and

then click [Next]. If you have selected to register the product your default internet browser will be launched in a new window.

5 Click [Finish] to complete the installation. Restart your PC if you are instructed

to do so.

Uninstalling the P-touch Editor 5.0

The uninstall procedure for the P-touch Editor 5.0 differs depending on the operating system being used.

Uninstalling P-touch Editor

1 For Windows

From the “Control Panel”, go to “Add or Remove Programs”. The “Add or Remove Programs” window appears.

For Windows Vista

From the “Control Panel”, go to “Programs” and open “Programs and Features”. The “Uninstall or change a program” window appears.

2 For Windows

Choose “Brother P-touch Editor 5.0”, and click [Remove].

For Windows Vista

Choose “Brother P-touch Editor 5.0”, and click [Uninstall]. When the “User Account Control” dialog box appears, click [Continue]. If a password is requested, type in the password, and then click [OK].

3 Click [OK].

The uninstall operation starts. After the software is removed from your computer, the “Maintenance Complete” dialog box appears, and click [Finish].

4 Close the “Add or Remove Programs (XP)” / “Programs and Features”

(Windows Vista® / Windows® 7) window. The P-touch Editor has been uninstalled.

/ Windows® 7

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Uninstalling / Replacing the printer driver

In the following steps, you will see PT-XXXX. Read ”XXXX” as your printer name.

Uninstalling the printer driver

1 Turn off the printer. 2 For Windows

Click the ”Start” button, go to ”Printers and Faxes” window.

For Windows Vista

From the ”Control Panel”, go to ”Hardware and Sound” and open ”Printers”.

For Windows

Click ” ”, go to [Devices and Printers].

☞ For details, see Windows® Help.

3 For Windows

Choose ”Brother PT-XXXX”, and click ”File”-”Delete” or right click on the icon and then click [Delete].

For Windows Vista

Choose ”Brother PT-XXXX”, or right click on the icon and then click [Delete] (Windows Vista®) / [Remove device] (Windows® 7).

4 For Windows

Go to ”File”-”Server Properties”. The ”Print Server Properties” window appears.

For Windows Vista

In the ”Printers” window, right click and select ”Run as administrator”-”Server Properties...”. If the authorization confirmation dialog appears, click [Continue]. If the ”User Account Control” dialog appears, enter the password and click [OK]. The ”Print Server Properties” window appears.

For Windows

Choose ”Fax” or ”Microsoft XPS Document Writer” in the ”Devices and Printers” window, and then click ”Print server properties”, which appears in the menu bar. The ”Print Server Properties” window appears.

/ Windows® 7

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5 For Windows

Click the ”Drivers” tab and choose ”Brother PT-XXXX”. Then, click [Remove]. Go to step 7.

For Windows Vista

Click the ”Drivers” tab and choose ”Brother PT-XXXX”. Then, click [Remove...].

For Windows

Click the ”Drivers” tab, and then click ”Change Driver Settings”. If a User Account Contxtol message appears, type in the password, and then click [OK]. Choose ”Brother PT-XXXX”, and then click [Remove...].

6 For Windows Vista

/ Windows® 7

Choose ”Remove driver and driver package. ” and click [OK].

7 Close the ”Print Server Properties” window.

The printer driver has been uninstalled.

Using P-touch Editor 5.0

P-touch Editor 5.0 makes it easy for anyone to design and print more complex labels, for almost any needed imaginable. See the P-touch Editor Help for samples of various kinds of labels and details on creating, printing, and saving the labels. The following is the example for Windows

Vista

Notes on creating templates

Since some P-touch Editor 5.0 functions are not available with the P-touch labeler machine, keep the following points in mind when using P-touch Editor 5.0 to create templates.

☞ Since only the Helsinki font is available on the P-touch labeler machine, the font used to

print the text may be different from the font selected for the template in P-touch Editor. In addition, since the size of all text on the P-touch labeler machine is set to AUTO, the text size may automatically be reduced. We recommend using the Helsinki font installed with P-touch Editor for best results when creating labels.

☞ Although character styles can be applied to individual characters with P-touch Editor,

styles can only be applied to a line of text with the P-touch labeler machine. In addition, some character styles are not available on the P-touch labeler machine.

☞ Unlike from P-touch Editor, the P-touch labeler machine cannot print underline or

strikeout characters.

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☞ Only the first 999 rows of a database linked to a template are read by the P-touch labeler

machine.

☞ Only the first line of text typed into a database field is read by the P-touch labeler

machine. Therefore, if you wish to print from a database with more than one line of text, create the template and database with separate fields for each line of text.

☞ Some characters available with P-touch Editor are not available with the P-touch labeler

machine.

☞ Bar codes specified with settings not compatible with the P-touch labeler bar codes

settings will not print correctly.

☞ A template created with P-touch Editor should have a fixed length with a maximum of

40" (1 m).

☞ The template and database should be created so that no more than approximately 500

characters per label will be printed.

☞ Fields that extend out of the print area may not print completely. ☞ A numbering field specified with P-touch Editor will not transfer and is not compatible

with the Numbering function on the P-touch labeler machine.

☞ Backgrounds specified with P-touch Editor are not compatible with the P-touch labeler

machine.

☞ Time and date objects using the “At Printing” setting on P-touch Editor will not be

printed.

☞ The printed label may differ from the image that appears in the Preview area of Transfer

Manager.

☞ If the number or order of fields in a database are changed and only the database (*.csv

file) is transferred to update it, the database may not link correctly with the template. In addition, the first line of data in the transferred file must be recognized by the P-touch labeler machine as “field names”, otherwise the database cannot be used to print.

☞ A P-touch Editor layout that uses the split printing function (enlarging the label and

printing it on 2 or more labels) cannot be transferred.

☞ The label length settings in P-touch Editor and the P-touch labeler machine, may differ

slightly due to minor variations in mechanical operation.

☞ When mixing bitmap objects (TIFF, JPEG, BMP) with vector objects (other than

TrueType fonts), everything is combined into a single bitmap at the printer resolution (180 dpi) and only the TrueType font data can be edited from the PT-7600 keyboard.

☞ Grouped objects, including TrueType font data will be converted into a single bitmap

from which the data can not be edited from the PT-7600 keyboard.

☞ Downloading logos, symbols and graphics into the PT-7600 PF key will automatically

be scaled (to 8 sizes) like the resident font or any of the resident symbol in the library.

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Starting P-touch Editor

1 Click [Start]-[All Programs (Programs)]-

[Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 5.0].

☞ You can also start P-touch Editor using the

following methods (only if you created the shortcut during installation):

•Double-click the shortcut icon on the desktop.

•Click the shortcut icon in the Quick Launch bar.

When P-touch Editor is launched, the [New/Open] dialog box appears, allowing you to choose whether you want to create a new label layout or open an existing label.

☞ To specify how the P-touch Editor works when it starts, click [Tools]-[Options] to

display the [Options] dialog box. In the [General] tab, you can choose the setting in the [Operations] list box in the [Startup Settings]. Normally, choose [Display New/ Open Dialog Box].

2 Choose an option in the [New/Open] dialog

box and click [OK].

• You can choose the label printer and tape size.

• When you choose [Open File], the [Open] dialog box appears. You can choose and open the file you have created and stored previously.

• When you choose [View History], the [History] dialog appears. You can choose from recently created labels.

• When you choose [New], choose either vertical writing style or horizontal writing style.

• When you choose [Select by Use], you can choose by label applications.

• When you click [Help-How To], the P-touch Editor Help appears. The Help files allow you to learn step by step how to create a label layout.

• When you choose [Check for Updates] with a computer connected to the Internet, you will be taken to the Brother Solutions Center (http:// solutions.brother.com). Use the Brother Solutions Center to check for the latest software downloads and FAQs.

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Layout window

1 2

Express Mode

This mode provides easy label creation with text and images. The layout window consists of the following sections:

1Menu bar

Commands are categorized under each menu (File, Edit, View, and Insert, etc.) by function.

2Command bar

The command bar contains the New/Open, Paper, Text, Frame, Image, etc.

3Draw/Edit toolbar

Provides tools for choosing an object, entering text, drawing graphics, etc.

4Property bar

You can easily insert and format text, images, etc.

5Layout window

The layout window is used to display and edit objects.

6Database window

Displays a connected database.

☞ The [View] menu allows you to show/hide the toolbars and windows. ☞ See the P-touch Editor Help for details.

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Professional Mode

1 2

This mode provides full-scale label creation for creating the templates. The layout window consists of the following sections:

1Menu bar

Commands are categorized under each menu (File, Edit, View, and Insert, etc.) by function.

2Standard toolbar

A group of frequently used commands (New Layout, Open, Save, Print, etc.) are provided in this toolbar.

3Property palette

The property palette contains the Print, Paper, Text, and Layout property boxes. Click on the left side of each palette to show/hide the box.

4Draw/Edit toolbar

Provides tools for choosing an object, entering text, drawing graphics, etc.

5Layout window

The layout window is used to display and edit objects.

6Database window

Displays a connected database.

7Side bar

By selecting the tab, you can easily insert and format text, bar codes, frames, tables, figures and arrange objects.

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☞ The [View] menu allows you to show/hide the toolbars, palettes, and windows. ☞ See the P-touch Editor Help for details.

Snap Mode

With this mode, you can capture the screen, print it as image, and save it for future use. To start Snap Mode, follow the steps below.

1 When you click [Snap Mode], the Snap

Mode description dialog box appears. Click [OK].

☞ If you put a checkmark in [Do Not Display

This Dialog Again], you can go to Snap Mode directly from next time.

☞ You can also start from [Start]-[All

Programs (Programs)]-[Brother P-touch][P-touch Editor 5.0 (Snap mode)].

2 Snap Mode appears.

☞ See the P-touch Editor Help for details.

Starting P-touch Editor Help

This section explains how to start P-touch Editor Help for Windows. The following is the example for Windows Vista

Starting from Start button

1 Click [Start]-[All Programs (or Programs)]-

[Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 5.0].

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2 In the [New/Open] dialog, click [Help-How

Express Mode Professional Mode

To].

Starting from P-touch Editor

Click Help menu and choose P-touch Editor Help.

Starting from Snap Mode

Right click the mouse and choose P-touch Editor Help.

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Printing the Help description

The information given in P-touch Editor Help can be printed. Use your normal printer to print the P-touch Editor Help information.

1 In the [Contents] tab, choose any topic you want to print. 2 Click on the Toolbar. 3 Choose the range of topics to be printed, and

click [OK].

4 Specify the [Printer] and click [Print].

☞ Choose a normal printer that supports general paper sizes, such as A4 or Letter.

Transferring Data To/From a Computer

A template, database or a user-defined character image (character not available on the Ptouch labeler) can be transferred from the computer and assigned to a PF key on the Ptouch labeler.

Entering Transfer mode

● Hold down g and press o to turn on

the P-touch labeler in Transfer mode.

☞ To exit Transfer mode, press o to turn off the P-touch labeler. ☞ Be sure not to turn off the P-touch labeler while data is being sent to it, otherwise

the data will be lost.

☞ Regardless of whether the P-touch labeler is being operated from battery or the

AC adapter, the machine will automatically turn off if no key is pressed or no operation is performed for 5 minutes.

☞ If you have software problems with transferring data to or from the P-touch

labeler, try resetting the P-touch labeler as described on page 74.

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How to use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library

☞ Although the PT-7600 can be connected to the computer through a USB

connection, label layouts created in P-touch Editor cannot be printed directly from the application.

P-touch Transfer Manager: The PT-7600 can transfer templates created in P-touch Editor. Also, you can save the Label templates data from P-touch labeler onto the computer as a back up.

P-touch Library: This application allows you to manage P-touch labeler label templates and other data on the computer.

Starting up P-touch Transfer Manager

1 Click the [Start] button, then choose [All programs (Programs)] - [Brother P-

touch] - [P-touch Tools] - [P-touch Transfer Manager 2.1]. P-touch Transfer Manager starts up.

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Layout window

1 2

1Menu

Commands are categorized into each menu (File, Edit, View, Tool, and Help) by function.

2Toolbar

There are icons for frequently used commands. Click on one to access that command.

3Selecting the printer model (Only for P-touch Transfer Manager)

Select the printer model to send data to. When you select a printer, only the data that can be sent to the selected printer is displayed in the list view.

4Folder view

Displays a list of folders. When you select any folder, the data in the folder selected is displayed in the list view on the right.

5List view

The data in the selected folder is displayed.

6Preview

The label templates selected in the list view are displayed as a preview.

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Explanations of the Icons

Icon Button name Function

Transfer (Only for P-touch Transfer Manager)

Backup (Only for P-touch Transfer Manager)

Open Edits the selected data.

Search Searches the data managed with the P-touch Library.

Display Style Changes the file display format.

Transfers the label templates and other data on your PC to the P-touch labeler (when connecting USB interface cable).

Backs up the data you have transferred to the P-touch labeler using the P-touch Transfer Manager.

Transferring label templates from the PC

1 Select the P-touch labeler to transfer data to.

☞ Make sure that the P-touch labeler is in

Transfer mode. (For more details, refer to

Entering Transfer mode on page 61.)

2 Right click the [Configurations] folder, then

select [New] and create a new folder. Here, as an example, we create the folder “Transfer”.

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3 Drag the transfer data to the folder you

created. Drag the transfer data from All contents, Layouts or another folder under Filter. When transferring multiple sets of data, you can move all the transfer data to the folder you created.

4 Key Assign numbers are automatically

assigned to transferred data inside the folder you made in the previous step. To change a number, right click the data name in the list view, then select the Key Assign number.

☞ Key Assign is necessary for transfer of data

other than message texts.

☞ If you change the Key Assign number used

for data which has already been transferred to the P-touch labeler, the data will be overwritten. You can check the Key Assign number used for data already transferred to the P-touch labeler by backing up the data as explained in Backing up label

templates on page 70.

☞ You can click the data name for transfer

data and change to a new name. The character limit is 15 words.

5 Select the data or folder you want to

transfer, then click . The transfer confirmation message is displayed.

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6 Click [OK].

1: ABC IMPORT/EX

---- -- 1 NORMAL 1

The data in the folder selected in the folder view is transferred to the P-touch labeler.

☞ If you have selected specific data in the list

view, only that selected data is transferred to the P-touch labeler.

Adding a user-defined character image to the text

If a user-defined character image (a bitmap character not usually available on the Ptouch labeler) is assigned to a PF key, that character can be added to any label that you create on the P-touch labeler.

● Press g, then the applicable PF key.

The character is added to the text at the cursor’s position.

☞ Only a monochrome bitmap (*.bmp) file can be transferred to the P-touch labeler. ☞ The downloaded image is automatically resized to the width of the tape being used.

The maximum graphics size is 2048 × 2048 dot.

Using template data

A label layout created with P-touch Editor (*.lbx file) can be transferred to the P-touch labeler, where it can be used as a template for printing labels. Templates can be printed using text from either a database, or by directly typing text in.

When a database (Excel file, Access file, *.mdb file created with P-touch Editor 5.0 or *.csv file) is transferred to the P-touch labeler, data from the selected records can be added to multiple linked templates also transferred to the P-touch labeler, or to any new label created from the P-touch labeler keyboard. In addition, you can use the P-touch labeler keyboard to search the database to find specific records.

☞ The P-touch labeler can only contain one database at a time. However, the database

can be replaced or updated.

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Using a template not linked to a database

NO.:[Part Nam]

AC adapter

Using a template not linked to a database is the same as using any of the preset Auto Format templates. For details on using Auto Format templates, refer to Using the pre- formatted Auto Format templates on page 33.

☞ P-touch Editor 5.0 will convert grouped text objects into a graphic image and can not

be edited when transferred to the P-touch labeler.

Using a template linked to a database

A single record or a range of records in the database linked to the template can be printed.

1 Press g, then the PF key where the template that you wish to use is assigned. 2 Press n. The database data is displayed.

To select a single database record to be printed in the template:

3 Press u or d to highlight the

desired record, and then press n.

4 To edit any text in the record, press

u or d to display the text, and then type in the new text.

5 Press p.

To select a range of database records to be printed in the template:

3 Press u or d to highlight a record, and then press n. 4 Press g, then a. The message “CLEAR TEXT & PRINT DATABASE?”

appears.

5 Press n. 6 Press l or r until RECORD NO. is displayed, and then specify the desired

7 Press n (or p). START appears in the Print Option menu. 8 Press n (or p) to begin printing the labels using the specified range of

range of records.

records.

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☞ If the Cut function is set to 1 or 3, the message “CUT TAPE TO CONTINUE”

appears after each label is printed. Press the tape cutter button to cut off the label and continue printing.

☞ Be sure to cut the tape within 5 minutes from the time that the message appears. ☞ For the different options available for cutting the tape, refer to

Selecting how tape is

fed and cut on page 42.

☞ To search for a specific record while the database data is displayed (in step

above), refer to

☞ To view other fields in the record selected in step ☞ When editing data as described in step

Searching the database on page 70.

3, press l or r.

4 of the procedure for printing a single

database record, the database remains unchanged. When printing a range of database records, the text cannot be edited.

☞ To specify settings for additional Print Option functions, instead of continuing with

8, press u or d until CONTINUE is displayed in the Print Option

step menu, and then press page 35 and

Printing mirrored labels on page 38.)

☞ To quit using the template, display the last field, and then press n. The

n. (Refer to Printing multiple copies of a label on

template

menu appears. Press u or d until EXIT appears, and then press n.

☞ While trying to print a large amount of data at one time, some outputted labels may be

blank. For example, when printing 50 records, the maximum number of characters that can be printed at one time is limited to approximately 200.

Using downloaded database data

An Excel, Access, *.mdb database created with P-touch Editor 5.0, or a database converted to a *.csv file can be transferred to the P-touch labeler. The database data can be used either with a linked template transferred to the P-touch labeler, or added to a label created from the P-touch labeler keyboard.

Adding database data to a label

1 Move the cursor to place in the text where you wish to add the database data. 2 Press g, then i. 3 Press u or d until the record containing the desired data is flashing. 4 Press l or r until the desired data is flashing. 5 Press n. The selected data is added to the label text.

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☞ To search for a specific record, refer to Searching the database on page 70.

Using database data in a Label Type mode

This function enables you to select the range of database fields to print.

1 Press a, and then select the Label Type mode as described in chapter 2. 2 Press g, then a. The message “CLEAR TEXT & PRINT DATABASE?”

appears.

3 Press n. 4 Press l or r until RECORD NO. is displayed, and then specify the desired

range of records.

5 Press l or r until FIELD NO. is displayed, and then specify the desired

range of record fields.

6 Press n (or p). START appears in the Print Option menu. 7 Press n (or p) to begin printing the labels using the specified range of

records.

☞ If label text has been typed in, you will be asked to choose either TEXT PRINT or

DATA PRINT when PRINT. If TEXT PRINT is selected, the special printing functions for printing

multiple copies of labels (refer to page 35), printing multiple copies with incremental characters (refer to page 36), printing a range of text blocks (refer to page 37), or printing the label text as a mirror image (refer to page 38) are available.

☞ To specify settings for additional Print Option functions, instead of continuing with

7, press u or d until CONTINUE is displayed in the Print Option

step menu, and then press page 35 and

Printing mirrored labels on page 38.)

☞ While trying to print a large amount of data at one time, some outputted labels may be

blank. For example, when printing 50 records, the maximum number of characters that can be printed at one time is limited to approximately 200.

g, then a is pressed. At this time, select DATA

n. (Refer to Printing multiple copies of a label on

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Searching the database

SEARCH CHARA. [

]

JUMP RECORD NO.

L M

While selecting a database record to be used in a template or while selecting a database record whose data is to be added to a label, the database can be searched for records containing specific characters or records with a specific number.

To search the database for a record containing specific characters:

1 Press g and e until the search

screen is displayed.

2 Type in the characters that you wish to

search for.

3 Press n. The first record after the currently selected one that contains the

entered characters appears.

To display a record with a specific number:

1 When the search screen is displayed,

presses g and e until the jump screen is displayed.

2 Press u or d until the desired

record number is displayed, or use the number keys to type in the desired number.

3 Press n. The record with the specified record number appears.

Backing up label templates

This transfers label templates and other data in the P-touch labeler to the PC.

☞ Valid only when connecting USB cable. ☞ Backed up data cannot be edited on the PC. ☞ It may not be possible to transfer backed-up data to printers of a different

specification from one which the data was originally backed up from.

1 Connect the P-touch labeler to the PC with the USB cable, and hold down g

and press o to turn on the P-touch labeler in Transfer mode. The P-touch labeler model name is displayed in the folder view. If you select a P-touch labeler model in the folder view, the current data transferred to the PC is displayed.

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2 Select the P-touch labeler to back up from,

then click . The backup confirmation message is displayed.

3 Click [OK].

A new folder with a name containing the current date is created inside the P-touch labeler folder, and all the P-touch labeler’s data is transferred to that new folder.

Deleting all the P-touch labeler data

1 Connect the PC and the P-touch labeler by cable and turn on the machine’s

power. The P-touch labeler model name is displayed in the folder view.

2 Right click the P-touch labeler, then select

[All Delete]. The confirmation message is displayed.

3 Click [OK].

All P-touch labeler data is erased.

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Starting up the P-touch Library

You can use the P-touch Library to access labels you wish to edit.

1 Click the [Start] button, then choose [All programs (Programs)] - [Brother P-

touch] - [P-touch Tools] - [P-touch Library 2.1]. The P-touch Library starts up.

Opening and editing data

1 Choose the data you want to edit, then click

. The application associated with the data is opened and you can edit the data.

☞ The application that starts up depends on

the data. For example, for a P-touch labeler template, P-touch Editor starts up.

Searching labels

You can search label templates registered in the P-touch Library.

1 Click .

The [Search] dialog box is displayed.

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2 Check the items to be used as search conditions and set the search items.

The search items that can be set are as follows.

Settings Details

Multiple Parameters

Name Inputs the data name to search for.

Type Chooses the data type to search for.

Size Sets the data size to search for.

Date Sets the date and time at which the data to search for was last modified.

3 Click [Begin Search].

This sets the method for combining multiple search items. If you choose AND, files are searched for those that satisfy all the conditions. If you choose OR, files are searched for those that satisfy any one of the conditions.

The search is started and the search results are displayed.

☞ The search results can be checked in the Search Results folder view. ☞ You can register the data in the P-touch Library by dragging and dropping to the All

contents folder or its list view. To have label templates created with P-touch Editor automatically registered in the P-touch Library, use the following method.

1. From the P-touch Editor menu, choose [Tools] - [Options].

2. In the [Options] dialog box [General] tab, click [Registration Settings].

3. Choose the timing for registering label templates created with P-touch Editor, then click [OK].

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Appendix

Resetting the P-touch Labeler

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

1 Turn off the machine and then while holding down g and R, press o to

turn the machine back on.

2 Release g and R.

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

☞ Release o before releasing the other keys. ☞ All text, format settings, option settings and stored label files (except for the Auto

Format templates), are cleared when you reset the P-touch labeler. Language and unit settings will also be cleared.

Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Solution

Refer to

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

The display remains blank after turning on the power.

Resetting the P-touch Labeler above 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 battery for more than 10 minutes.

Is the AC adapter connected correctly?

Are you using the correct AC adapter?

Is the battery installed correctly? Remove and re-install the battery.

Is the rechargeable battery pack charged sufficiently? (for PT-7600 only)

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

Make sure that you are using the AD-18 designed exclusively for your P-touch labeler (included in package).

The rechargeable battery pack’s charge may be low. Charge the rechargeable battery pack. (The rechargeable battery pack’s charge may run low even when you are not using the P-touch labeler.)

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Problem Cause Solution

Spool

A label will not print if there is no text entered.

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

If bent, cut the bent section of tape with scissors and thread the tape through the tape exit slot correctly.

If jammed, remove the tape 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.

Refer to

Language on page 12 and select

the desired language for the LCD messages.

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

If not, clean the print head using a cotton swab or optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4).

If the battery indicator comes on, charge the rechargeable battery pack.

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.

The label is not printed after pressing p.

The LCD messages are displayed in a foreign language.

The label is not printed correctly.

The ink ribbon is separated from the ink roller.

Has text been entered?

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

Is the end of the tape bent?

Is the tape jammed?

Is the tape compartment cover open?

Is the language set properly?

Is the tape cassette installed correctly?

Is the print head clean?

Is the rechargeable battery pack charged sufficiently?

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

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Changing the

The P-touch labeler stops while printing a label.

Is there enough tape remaining in the tape cassette?

Are the batteries weak and is the AC adapter disconnected?

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

Replace all batteries or connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch labeler.

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Problem Cause Solution

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

All data stored in the internal memory is lost if the batteries become empty or the AC adapter is disconnected.

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

Label files saved previously are now empty.

Have the batteries and AC adapter been disconnected?

Is there enough power remaining in the batteries?

Have you used the Reset function?

Error Message List

Error Message Cause Solution

• This message appears if you try to use the Numbering

1 BLOCK LIMIT!

7 LINE LIMIT!

50 LINE LIMIT

REACHED!

BAR CODE

TOO LONG!

function when multiple blocks of text have been entered with the PANEL1 Label Type mode selected.

• This message appears if 7 lines have already been entered in a text block when

you press

• This message appears if you delete , causing the number of lines in a block to exceed the 7-line limit.

• This message appears if 50 lines have already been entered when you press

g, then n.

• The message appears if the length of the bar code is longer than 8.8" (22 cm) when pressing

• Cancel the Numbering function.

• Limit the number of text blocks to 1.

• Limit the number of lines in a text block to 7.

• Adjust the number of lines so that the block will not have more than 7 lines.

• Limit the number of lines to

50.

• Reduce the width of the bar code.

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Error Message Cause Solution

BLOCK NO. CHANGE

CLEAR TEXT?

BUFFER EMPTY!

BUFFER FULL!

CHECK # OF

DIGITS ENTERED!

CHECK

BATTERIES!

CHECK SETTING IN LABEL TYPE MODE!

• The message appears when changing from a different Label Type mode to the PANEL2 Label Type mode and the current block number is different from the previously used block number.

• This message appears if no text has been typed in when you try to print or Preview function.

• This message appears if you try to add a character, a space, a new line, a new block, a symbol, an accented character or a bar code after the maximum number of characters has already been entered.

• This message appears if less than the minimum one digit are entered as the bar code data.

• This message appears if the required number of digits are not entered in the bar code data.

• This message appears if a combination of new and used batteries, a combination of batteries of different types (alkaline and Ni-MH), manufacturers or models, or a combination of recharged and uncharged batteries have been installed.

• This message appears if you try to change the settings for the Length function or Frame function after a Label Type mode with a preset label length or frame has already been selected.

• Press n to use the

PANEL2 Label Type mode. All text is cleared.

• Press b to select a

different Label Type mode.

• Type in some text before trying to perform any of these operations.

• Delete some existing text before trying to add any more.

• Enter a minimum of one digit before pressing

• Input the correct number of digits or change the bar code protocol.

• Replace the batteries with six new AA batteries of the same type.

• If rechargeable batteries are installed, recharge all batteries.

• Select a different Label Type mode.

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Error Message Cause Solution

On 3/4" (18 mm) tape:

CHECK THE NUMBER

OF LINES! 5 MAX

On 1/2" (12 mm) tape:

CHECK THE NUMBER

OF LINES! 3 MAX

On 3/8" (9 mm) and 1/4"

(6 mm) tape:

• This message appears if you try to print or use the Preview function when the number of lines in the text is greater than the maximum possible for the installed tape.

• Reduce the number of lines or install a wider tape.

CHECK THE NUMBER

OF LINES! 2 MAX

• Select less than 1000 copies.

• Release the tape cutter

button. If

press

printed tape.

• If the problem cannot be corrected, contact your service representative.

• Change the Label Type mode or use a tall userdefined character image.

• Enter a letter between A and D at the beginning and end of the bar code data.

• Install a 1" (24-mm)-wide tape cassette.

CHOOSE COPIES

LESS THAN 1000!

CUTTER ERROR!

IMAGE CHARACTER

SIZE ERROR!

INPUT ABCD AT

BEGIN & END!

INSERT 1" TAPE

INSERT 24mm TAPE

• This message appears if more than 1000 copies were selected with the Print Option functions.

• Note the number of copies plus the number of sequential labels cannot exceed 1000.

• This message appears if the tape cutter button was

pressed when pressed or the tape was being fed.

• This message appears if a wide user-defined character image is entered when the Vertical Label Type mode is selected.

• This message appears if a letter between A and D has not been entered at the beginning and end of the bar code data when the protocol is selected.

• This message appears if a 1" (24-mm)-wide tape cassette is not installed when printing an Auto Format template created for 1" (24mm)-wide tape.

p was

CODABAR

p was pressed,

f to feed out any

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Error Message Cause Solution

INSERT 3/4" TAPE

INSERT 18mm TAPE

INSERT 1/2" TAPE

INSERT 12mm TAPE

INSERT 3/8" TAPE

INSERT 9mm TAPE

INSERT 1/4" TAPE

INSERT 6mm TAPE

INSERT

TAPE CASSETTE!

LENGTH LIMIT!

MEMORY FULL!

NO DATABASE OR

INCORRECT FORMAT

• This message appears if a 3/4" (18-mm)-wide tape cassette is not installed when printing an Auto Format template created for 3/4" (18-mm)-wide tape.

• This message appears if a 1/2" (12-mm)-wide tape cassette is not installed when printing an Auto Format template created for 1/2" (12-mm)-wide tape.

• This message appears if a 3/8" (9-mm)-wide tape cassette is not installed when printing an Auto Format template created for 3/8" (9-mm)-wide tape.

• This message appears if a 1/4" (6-mm)-wide tape cassette is not installed when printing an Auto Format template created for 1/4" (6-mm)-wide tape.

• This message appears if no tape cassette is installed when you try to feed the tape, print or use the Preview function.

• This message appears if you try to print or use the Preview function when the length of the text is greater than the 40" (1 m) limit.

• This message appears if you try to store a text file after approximately 2000 characters have already been stored in the memory.

• This message appears if no database has been downloaded to the P-touch labeler when you press

then

• Install a 3/4" (18-mm)-wide tape cassette.

• Install a 1/2" (12-mm)-wide tape cassette.

• Install a 3/8" (9-mm)-wide tape cassette.

• Install a 1/4" (6-mm)-wide tape cassette.

• Install a tape cassette and try again.

• Delete some of the text.

• Delete an unwanted file to make space for the new one.

• Download a database.

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Error Message Cause Solution

• Store a text file before trying to recall or delete one.

• Press n to reduce. Press b to set the same or the more numbers of the blocks.

• Try searching for different text or a different record number.

• Change the tape cassette back again.

• Reduce the size of the characters, install a tape with a greater width, or select the AUTO text size setting.

• Press longer label length.

• Select a longer block length.

• Type in a value that is within the allowable range.

NO FILES!

OK TO REDUCE

THE BLOCK NO.?

RECORD NOT

FOUND!

TAPE CASSETTE

CHANGED!

TEXT TOO HIGH!

XX BLOCK

TEXT TOO LONG!

XX BLOCK

VALUE OUT OF

RANGE!

• This message appears if no files are stored in the memory when you try to recall or delete one.

• The message appears if you select the PANEL2 Label Type mode, and when the number of the desired blocks is less than that of the text mode, the number is reduced.

• This message appears when the specified text or record number cannot be found in the database.

• This message appears if the tape cassette was changed while the P-touch labeler paused for the tape to be cut.

• This message appears if the size of the text is larger than the width of the installed tape.

• This message appears if the length of the text is longer than the label length that has been set with the Length function.

• This message appears if you try to print a label that is longer than the specified block length.

• This message appears if the value entered while setting the

Margin, Length

Block Length

within the allowable range.

• This message appears if the specified characters cannot be found in the database.

• This message appears if the values for the blocks, records or fields to be printed is not within the allowable range.

, and

function is not

A, and then select a

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Machine Specifications

Main Unit

Item Specification

Input Device Keyboard (56 key) Display

LCD 16 characters x 2 lines (132 dot x 48 dot)

* Line indicator and 15 characters = 16 characters LCD Contrast 5 levels (+2, +1, 0, -1, -2) Back light Yes

Printing

Print method Thermal printer Print head 128 dot / 180 dpi Print height 0.71" (18.1 mm) max. (when using 1" (24 mm) tape) Print speed 0.39" (10 mm) / sec. Tape cassette Standard TZ tape cassette (1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1" [6,

9, 12, 18, 24 mm] widths) Tape cutter Manual No. of lines 1" (24 mm) tape: 1 - 7 lines; 3/4" (18 mm) tape: 1 - 5

lines; 1/2" (12 mm) tape: 1 - 3 lines; 3/8" (9 mm) tape:

1 - 2 lines; 1/4" (6 mm) tape: 1 - 2 lines Print direction Horizontal, Vertical Continuous printing 1 ~ 99 labels Numbering printing 1 ~ 99 labels Print preview Yes

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Item Specification

Characters

Internal character set Total of 373 characters (62 alphanumeric, 164 sym-

bols, 147 accented characters.) Text buffer Maximum 512 characters. Fonts Helsinki Character size Auto*, 48 pt, 36 pt, 24 pt, 18 pt, 12 pt, 9 pt, 6 pt

* 62 pt Maximum (one line of only uppercase text and numbers

on 1" (24mm) tape)

Character style Normal, Bold, Outline, Italic, Italic Bold, Italic Out-

line Character width Normal, Narrow, Minimum, Wide Text alignment Left, Center, Right, Justify

Memory

Memory size Maximum 2000 characters

Other Features

Frame 15 frame patterns Auto-Format Templates: 10 PC Interface

Yes (Transfer Only) (for PT-7600 only)

Transfer Function (for PT-7600 only)

Download Templates and Image Characters (Max.10)

Download Database x1 Label Type Normal, Vertical, Rotate, Rotate & Repeat, Port,

Panel1, Panel2, Flag

Power Supply

Power supply AC adapter (AD-18)

Six AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6)

Six AA-size rechargeable battery

Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (BA-7000) (for PT-

7600 only) Auto Power-off 5 minutes

Size

Dimensions 5.28" (W) x 9.25"(D) x 3.07" (H)

[134 mm (W) x 235 mm (D) x 78 mm (H)] Weight 1.40 lb. (635 g) (without tape cassette and battery)

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Item Specification

Other

Operating temperature / humidity

50 ~ 95

condensation)

°F / 20 ~ 80% humidity (without

Operating Environment: Windows® (for PT-7600 only)

Item Specification

OS Memory

Microsoft Windows® XP: More than 128 MB

Windows Vista®: More than 512 MB

Windows Hard disk 70MB or more required Monitor SVGA High color graphics support or higher Interface USB Port (USB specification 1.1 or 2.0 protocol) Other CD-ROM drive for installation

Windows® XP/

7: More than 1 GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)

Windows Vista® / Windows® 7

Appendix

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Index

AC adapter...................................... 5

Accent function............................. 22

alignment...................................... 33

arrow keys........................... 4, 19, 20

Auto Format function .................... 33

Auto Reduction function ............... 43

backspace key..................... 4, 19, 22

bar code

special characters...................... 24

Bar Code function ......................... 23

block number.................................. 4

block range ................................... 37

bold text style................................ 32

indicator...................................... 4

cancelling ..................................... 19

Caps indicator................................. 4

Caps mode.................................... 20

center text alignment..................... 33

indicator...................................... 4

chain printing................................ 42

character

size............................................ 30

style........................................... 32

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

choosing ....................................... 19

default setting............................ 19

cleaning

print head.................................. 45

rollers........................................ 45

tape cutter ................................. 45

Clear function ............................... 22

Code indicator ................................ 4

confirming..................................... 19

Contrast function........................... 43

copies ........................................... 35

cursor............................................ 20

Cut function .................................. 42

cut-pause ...................................... 42

database record range................... 67

databases ................................ 67, 68

Label Type mode....................... 69

searching................................... 70

default setting................................ 19

deleting

memory files.............................. 40

text............................................ 22

display ............................................ 4

contrast ..................................... 43

error messages............................... 76

Extra Strength Adhesive Tape ........ 10

Feed key.................................... 4, 35

Flag mode..................................... 15

flexible ID tape.............................. 11

Format key........................ 30, 31, 32

formatting.......................... 30, 31, 32

Frame function.............................. 29

frame indicator................................ 4

global format key ............................ 4

global formatting

character size............................ 30

character style........................... 32

character width ......................... 31

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indicators ........................................ 4

block number.............................. 4

bold text style.............................. 4

Caps............................................ 4

center text alignment ................... 4

Code ........................................... 4

frame........................................... 4

Insert ........................................... 4

italic text style ............................. 4

justified text alignment ................ 4

Label Type setting........................ 4

left text alignment........................ 4

length.......................................... 4

low battery .................................. 4

outline text style .......................... 4

right text alignment...................... 4

Shift............................................. 4

size.............................................. 4

width........................................... 4

Insert indicator ................................ 4

Insert key....................................... 21

italic text style............................... 32

indicator...................................... 4

length adjustment.......................... 43

Length function ............................. 28

length indicator............................... 4

local formatting

character size............................ 30

character style........................... 32

character width ......................... 31

low battery indicator....................... 4

lowercase letters............................ 20

Margin function............................. 28

Memory key.................................. 39

mirror printing............................... 38

New Block function ...................... 21

Normal mode................................ 13

Numbering function...................... 36

numbers........................................ 20

outline text style............................ 32

indicator...................................... 4

justified text alignment.................. 33

indicator...................................... 4

keyboard......................................... 4

label margins................................. 28

Label Type key................................ 4

Label Type mode........................... 13

databases................................... 69

Label Type setting indicator............. 4

LCD screen ..................................... 4

left text alignment.......................... 33

indicator...................................... 4

Panel1 mode................................. 16

Panel2 mode................................. 17

PERSONAL symbol category ......... 28

setup ......................................... 44

PF keys............................................ 4

Port Block mode............................ 16

Port mode ..................................... 16

power key ................................. 4, 12

preview......................................... 34

print head...................................... 45

Print key.................................... 4, 35

printing

database record range ............... 67

text block range......................... 37

problems....................................... 74

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