Brother PT-P300T User Manual

ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM

User’s Guide (English)

ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM

WARNING

User’s Guide (English)

Thank you for purchasing model PT-P300BT, the P-TOUCH CUBE!

Please read this guide, including all Precautions, before using this machine. After reading this
guide, keep it in a safe place.

NOTE

• The information provided in this document is subject to change without notice.

• Unauthorized duplication or reproduction of any or all content of this document is prohibited.

• Although this document has been written with extreme care, if you notice something
questionable or incorrect, please contact Brother.

• Please note that we cannot assume any responsibility for any damage or lost profit arising
from the use of this label printer or the label created with this label printer or the
disappearance or change of data due to failure, repair or consumables using battery, or any
claim from a third party.

For FAQs, Troubleshooting, and to download software and manuals, visit
support.brother.com

Safety Precautions

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injuries.

Follow these guidelines to avoid the risk of fire, burns, injury, electric shocks, rupture,
overheating, abnormal odors or smoke.

• Always use the specified voltage and the AC Adapter (AD-24ESA or AD-24ESAW) for the label
printer to prevent any damage or failure.

• Do not touch the label printer during a lightning storm.

• Do not use the label printer or AC Adapter in places of high humidity such as bathrooms.

• Do not overload the power cord.

• Do not place heavy objects on, or damage the label printer, power cord or plug.
Do not forcibly bend or pull the power cord. Always hold the AC Adapter when disconnecting
from the power outlet.

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

• Do not allow the label printer, AC Adapter, power plug, or batteries to get wet, for example, by
handling them with wet hands or spilling beverages on them.

• Do not disassemble or modify the label printer, AC Adapter, or batteries.

• Do not allow a metal object to contact both the plus and minus ends of a battery.

• Do not use sharp objects, such as tweezers or a metallic pen, to change the batteries.

• Do not throw the batteries into fire or expose to heat.

• Disconnect the AC Adapter, remove batteries immediately and stop using the label printer if you
notice abnormal odor, heat, discoloration, deformation or anything unusual while using or storing it.

• Do not use a damaged or leaking battery as the fluid.

• Do not use a deformed or leaking battery or one whose label is damaged. There is a possibility
of damaging the label printer.

• Since loss of eyesight may result if leaked fluid from batteries gets into your eyes, immediately
rinse your eyes with a large amount of clean water, and then seek medical attention.

CAUTION

Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury, liquid leakage, burns, or heat.

• When the label printer is not being used, store it out of the reach of children. In addition, do not
allow children to put any label printer parts or labels in their mouths. If any object has been
swallowed, seek medical attention.

• Do not touch metal parts around the Print Head immediately after printing.

• Do not touch the cutter blade.

• If leaked fluid from batteries gets on your skin or clothes, immediately rinse them with clean water.

• Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC Adapter if you do not intend to use the label printer.

• Do not use any batteries other than those specified. Do not use combinations of old and new
batteries or combinations of different types, different charging levels, different manufacturers, or
different models. Do not insert a battery with its plus and minus ends reversed.

• Do not drop or hit the label printer or AC Adapter.

• Do not put your finger inside the label printer when you close the Cassette Cover and the Battery
Cover.

• Before using Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, carefully read the instructions for the batteries and
battery charger, and be sure to use them correctly.

• When using Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries with a specialized battery
charger before using the batteries.

• Do not put your finger inside the Tape Exit Slot. You could be injured by the cutter blade.

• Make sure that use only 6×AAA Alkaline Batteries or chargeable 6×AAA Ni-MH batteries.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injuries.

General Precautions

• 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 conditions and the material.

• Do not use the label printer in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide. Doing
so may result in accidents or damage to the label printer.

• Use only Brother TZe Tape Cassettes with the label printer. Do not use tapes that do not
have the mark.

• Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the label printer; never use alcohol or other organic solvents.

• Use a soft wipe to clean the Print Head; never touch the Print Head with your fingers.

• Do not put any foreign objects into the Tape Exit Slot, the AC Adapter connector or battery
compartment, etc.

• Do not place the label printer, AC Adapter, or batteries 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 in dusty locations.

• Do not try to print if the cassette is empty; it will damage the Print Head.

• Do not pull the tape while printing or feeding; it will damage the tape and the label printer.

• The label printer is not equipped with a charging feature for rechargeable batteries.

• The length of the printed label may differ from the displayed label length on the smartphone
or tablet.

• When printing multiple copies of a label, the label printer will not detect the end of the tape
cassette and will continue operating.

• Printed characters may look different than previewed on your device, as your device's
screen may have a higher resolution than the label printer.

• Printed small text may not be as clear as it is displayed on your device.

• White and Gold text may not print clearly if you use thin characters.

Trademarks and Copyrights

BROTHER is either a trademark or a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
P-TOUCH is a trademark or registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
© 2016 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.
Google Play is a registered trademark of Google Inc.
Android is registered trademarks of Google Inc.
Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, iPhone, iPad and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered
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.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by Brother Industries, Ltd. under license.
Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License
Agreement specific to its proprietary programs.
Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Brother products, related
documents and any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those
respective companies.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity

Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation

200 Crossing Boulevard
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911, U.S.A.
TEL : [phone]

Product Name : Brother Label Printer Electronic Labeling System
Model Number : PT-P300BT

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

Label printer 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. Label printer 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 label printer
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the label printer off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

(For USA Only)

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the label printer and receiver.

• Connect the label printer 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.

• This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.

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 label printer.

CAUTION: To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only the
supplied antenna. Unauthorize antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the
transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.

This label printer complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the
IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This label printer has very low levels of RF energy that
are deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption rate (SAR).

Performing Routine Maintenance

WARNING

Cutter Board

Cutter's Edge

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NOTE

Before performing any maintenance, power off the label printer. if you use batteries,
remove the batteries and if you use AC Adapter, unplug the AC Adapter.

Cleaning the label printer case

Wipe the case with a soft, dry cloth to remove dirt or dust. If the case is heavily soiled, wipe
it with a cloth dampened with some water.

NOTE

Do not use solvents or agents such as benzene, paint thinner, or alcohol, which may
damage the label printer’s surface.

Cleaning the Print Head

Dirt on the Print Head may cause blank lines, faint type, or missing characters.
Use an optional dedicated head cleaning cassette (TZe-CL3) or use a cotton swab to gently

wipe dirt from the Print Head.

WARNING

DO NOT TOUCH the Print Head. It is very hot and you may get burned.