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... (For USA Only) Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL : (908) 704-1700 declares that the product Product Name Model Number : Brother Label Printer P-touch : PT-1600/1650 complies with the instructions, may not... cause harmful interference, and (2) this device may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the following measures: - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is subject to the following two...
... (For USA Only) Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL : (908) 704-1700 declares that the product Product Name Model Number : Brother Label Printer P-touch : PT-1600/1650 complies with the instructions, may not... cause harmful interference, and (2) this device may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the following measures: - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is subject to the following two...
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CONTENTS Brother® 90 Days/One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (For USA Only iv Important Information vi 1. Label Type Modes 10 Selecting a Label Type Mode ... & Tape Cassettes 5 Installing batteries and a tape cassette 5 Cleaning 8 Cleaning the print head, rollers and tape cutter 8 Optional AC Adapter 9 Connecting the AC adapter 9 Turning the P-touch On/Off 9 2.
CONTENTS Brother® 90 Days/One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (For USA Only iv Important Information vi 1. Label Type Modes 10 Selecting a Label Type Mode ... & Tape Cassettes 5 Installing batteries and a tape cassette 5 Cleaning 8 Cleaning the print head, rollers and tape cutter 8 Optional AC Adapter 9 Connecting the AC adapter 9 Turning the P-touch On/Off 9 2.
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... 5. Using P-touch With a Computer (for PT-1650 only) ...41 Installing the Software & Printer Driver 42 Before installation 42 Installing the P-touch Editor 3.2 software 43 Installing the USB printer driver 44 Reading the User's Guide 46 Using P-touch Editor 3.2 47 Starting up P-touch Editor 3.2 48 Displaying the Properties 48 Entering text 49 Notes on usage 49 Transferring Data To...
... 5. Using P-touch With a Computer (for PT-1650 only) ...41 Installing the Software & Printer Driver 42 Before installation 42 Installing the P-touch Editor 3.2 software 43 Installing the USB printer driver 44 Reading the User's Guide 46 Using P-touch Editor 3.2 47 Starting up P-touch Editor 3.2 48 Displaying the Properties 48 Entering text 49 Notes on usage 49 Transferring Data To...
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Appendix 58 Troubleshooting 58 Error Message List 59 Machine Specifications 63 Hardware ...63 Software ...63 Accessories (For USA Only 64 Index 67 Contact Information (For USA Only 70 iii Entering Transfer mode 50 Downloading data to the P-touch 51 Adding a user-defined character image to the text 52 Using template data 52 Using downloaded database data 54 Backing up/restoring P-touch data 57 6.
Appendix 58 Troubleshooting 58 Error Message List 59 Machine Specifications 63 Hardware ...63 Software ...63 Accessories (For USA Only 64 Index 67 Contact Information (For USA Only 70 iii Entering Transfer mode 50 Downloading data to the P-touch 51 Adding a user-defined character image to the text 52 Using template data 52 Using downloaded database data 54 Backing up/restoring P-touch data 57 6.
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... of registered trademarks of their respective companies (for PT-1650 only). ● All other organic solvents. in the back of Microsoft Corp. General Precautions ● Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Only use the USB cable supplied with the P-touch. Do not use tapes that you use a soft...Never try to extremely high temperatures or high humidity. Use of any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period of International Business Machines, Inc (for PT-1650 only). ● Microsoft® and Windows® are based in part on the dashboard or in the US and ...
... of registered trademarks of their respective companies (for PT-1650 only). ● All other organic solvents. in the back of Microsoft Corp. General Precautions ● Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Only use the USB cable supplied with the P-touch. Do not use tapes that you use a soft...Never try to extremely high temperatures or high humidity. Use of any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period of International Business Machines, Inc (for PT-1650 only). ● Microsoft® and Windows® are based in part on the dashboard or in the US and ...
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... occur. • Manganese batteries • A combination of recharged and uncharged batteries 5 With batteries installed, this machine in the P-touch with them in a wide variety of batteries used. Getting Started Batteries & Tape Cassettes This machine has been designed to allow you to make...instructions provided with the AC adapter connected. For more details on batteries ☞ This P-touch requires six AA-size batteries. TZ tape cassettes are available for the type of types, colors and sizes, enabling you to change the batteries and tape cassettes quickly and easily.
... occur. • Manganese batteries • A combination of recharged and uncharged batteries 5 With batteries installed, this machine in the P-touch with them in a wide variety of batteries used. Getting Started Batteries & Tape Cassettes This machine has been designed to allow you to make...instructions provided with the AC adapter connected. For more details on batteries ☞ This P-touch requires six AA-size batteries. TZ tape cassettes are available for the type of types, colors and sizes, enabling you to change the batteries and tape cassettes quickly and easily.
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... off the tape before removing it from the factory, their poles point in some operating conditions. ☞ Before replacing the batteries, make sure that the P-touch is detected, the low battery indicator ()) comes on. If the tape cassette to cut off the excess tape. ☞ Always cut off . End of ... in the memory will be sure to use this occurs, be lost . ☞ If you do not intend to replace the batteries. When this P-touch for an extended period of the tape feeds under the tape guides. In addition, when replacing the batteries, insert the new ones within five minutes...
... off the tape before removing it from the factory, their poles point in some operating conditions. ☞ Before replacing the batteries, make sure that the P-touch is detected, the low battery indicator ()) comes on. If the tape cassette to cut off the excess tape. ☞ Always cut off . End of ... in the memory will be sure to use this occurs, be lost . ☞ If you do not intend to replace the batteries. When this P-touch for an extended period of the tape feeds under the tape guides. In addition, when replacing the batteries, insert the new ones within five minutes...
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... 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 is equipped with Flexible ID Tape are not designed for use as electrical insulation. ☞ When wrapping labels around cylindrical objects, the diameter of the...
... 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 is equipped with Flexible ID Tape are not designed for use as electrical insulation. ☞ When wrapping labels around cylindrical objects, the diameter of the...
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...) is used . 8 Cleaning the print head, rollers and tape cutter ☞ Before cleaning the print head and rollers, press o to turn off the P-touch, and then remove the batteries and disconnect the optional AC adapter. ☞ Be extremely careful not to cut the tape. Dust or dirt may become... covered with adhesive, making it difficult to touch the cutter blades with your fingers. Cleaning Occasionally, certain parts of the P-touch may need to the P-touch's print head and rollers, particularly when the unit is used outdoors or in a very dusty ...
...) is used . 8 Cleaning the print head, rollers and tape cutter ☞ Before cleaning the print head and rollers, press o to turn off the P-touch, and then remove the batteries and disconnect the optional AC adapter. ☞ Be extremely careful not to cut the tape. Dust or dirt may become... covered with adhesive, making it difficult to touch the cutter blades with your fingers. Cleaning Occasionally, certain parts of the P-touch may need to the P-touch's print head and rollers, particularly when the unit is used outdoors or in a very dusty ...
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... shown in the display and stored in using the optional AC adapter. Regardless of text, it later without having to turn on again. Turning the P-touch On/Off Press o to re-enter the text. Optional AC Adapter When printing a large number of labels or labels that contain a large amount of ...whether the P-touch is being operated from batteries or the AC adapter, the machine will be cut correctly, clean the tape cutter blades. This feature allows you to...
... shown in the display and stored in using the optional AC adapter. Regardless of text, it later without having to turn on again. Turning the P-touch On/Off Press o to re-enter the text. Optional AC Adapter When printing a large number of labels or labels that contain a large amount of ...whether the P-touch is being operated from batteries or the AC adapter, the machine will be cut correctly, clean the tape cutter blades. This feature allows you to...
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... a. (For details, refer to the text, press n or b. The length of the current label is displayed. ☞ To quit printing, press o to turn off the P-touch. 31 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 indicated...
... a. (For details, refer to the text, press n or b. The length of the current label is displayed. ☞ To quit printing, press o to turn off the P-touch. 31 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 indicated...
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...the contrast (make the display lighter). 38 chain printing) 2 (no cut -pause; 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, reducing the amount of labels, and then ...press the tape cutter button to help eliminate "wasted tape" at the beginning of the P-touch. no chain printing) 4 (no cut -pause; Chain printing is an economical function designed to cut it. 4 Machine Adjustments Various functions are available...
...the contrast (make the display lighter). 38 chain printing) 2 (no cut -pause; 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, reducing the amount of labels, and then ...press the tape cutter button to help eliminate "wasted tape" at the beginning of the P-touch. no chain printing) 4 (no cut -pause; Chain printing is an economical function designed to cut it. 4 Machine Adjustments Various functions are available...
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.... 3 Press u or d until the desired setting is displayed, and then press n. Changing the units of the menus, settings and messages can be used for the P-touch software and built-in symbol 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. Changing the units of the menus, settings and messages can be used for the P-touch software and built-in symbol 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...
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... connected to the computer or turned on the P-touch. ● Backup Manager allows you to back up the following types of data from the application. 41 Using P-touch With a Computer (for PT-1650 only) This P-touch is equipped with the printer driver, Transfer Manager and Backup Manager. ● P-touch Editor 3.2 is used anywhere you to design more...
... connected to the computer or turned on the P-touch. ● Backup Manager allows you to back up the following types of data from the application. 41 Using P-touch With a Computer (for PT-1650 only) This P-touch is equipped with the printer driver, Transfer Manager and Backup Manager. ● P-touch Editor 3.2 is used anywhere you to design more...
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... operated in Users groups. In addition, transferring data requires power user or administrator privileges. In addition, this application, the printer driver must also be installed in order ... any label that your system configuration meets the following requirements. Installing the Software & Printer Driver The P-touch Editor 3.2 software, provided on Windows® 2000, administrator privileges are required. Before... 20 MB (100 MB for a full installation) 800 x 600 dpi (SVGA)/High Color or higher Available Available ☞ For installation on the enclosed CD-ROM, includes a variety...
... operated in Users groups. In addition, transferring data requires power user or administrator privileges. In addition, this application, the printer driver must also be installed in order ... any label that your system configuration meets the following requirements. Installing the Software & Printer Driver The P-touch Editor 3.2 software, provided on Windows® 2000, administrator privileges are required. Before... 20 MB (100 MB for a full installation) 800 x 600 dpi (SVGA)/High Color or higher Available Available ☞ For installation on the enclosed CD-ROM, includes a variety...
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...the computer's CD-ROM drive. The first Driver Setup dialog box appears, informing you that the P-touch printer driver will be installed. 7 Continue with the procedure in Installing the USB printer driver on the desktop, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive containing the CD-ROM. (...2000. If "Custom" is installed, a dialog box appears, allowing you to upgrade P-touch Editor 3.2 so that it will display a dialog box that appear. 43 Using P-touch With a Computer (for PT-1650 only) After P-touch Editor is selected, clicking "Next" will be restarted, select the option for confirmation of...
...the computer's CD-ROM drive. The first Driver Setup dialog box appears, informing you that the P-touch printer driver will be installed. 7 Continue with the procedure in Installing the USB printer driver on the desktop, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive containing the CD-ROM. (...2000. If "Custom" is installed, a dialog box appears, allowing you to upgrade P-touch Editor 3.2 so that it will display a dialog box that appear. 43 Using P-touch With a Computer (for PT-1650 only) After P-touch Editor is selected, clicking "Next" will be restarted, select the option for confirmation of...
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... that the printer driver has passed Brother's own compatibility tests and that the printer driver has been installed. A dialog box appears, instructing you to connect the P-touch to the computer. 2 Connect the P-touch to the computer using the enclosed USB interface cable, and then hold down g and press o to turn on the P-touch in Transfer mode. USB...
... that the printer driver has passed Brother's own compatibility tests and that the printer driver has been installed. A dialog box appears, instructing you to connect the P-touch to the computer. 2 Connect the P-touch to the computer using the enclosed USB interface cable, and then hold down g and press o to turn on the P-touch in Transfer mode. USB...
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...I want to restart my computer now." (or "Yes, restart immediately" if the printer driver was installed separately), click "Finish" to continue with the installation. A dialog... remove the CD-ROM from the computer. ☞ To uninstall the printer driver, start up the installer on the CD-ROM, click the Driver... that appeared, and then select the desired option and follow the instructions that the printer driver has been installed, click "Finish". 5 Click "Finish". 3 Select "Install... printer driver for the P-touch. ☞ If a "Driver Setup" dialog box appears, indicating that appear. 45...
...I want to restart my computer now." (or "Yes, restart immediately" if the printer driver was installed separately), click "Finish" to continue with the installation. A dialog... remove the CD-ROM from the computer. ☞ To uninstall the printer driver, start up the installer on the CD-ROM, click the Driver... that appeared, and then select the desired option and follow the instructions that the printer driver has been installed, click "Finish". 5 Click "Finish". 3 Select "Install... printer driver for the P-touch. ☞ If a "Driver Setup" dialog box appears, indicating that appear. 45...
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...; Explorer. 2 Select the CD-ROM drive. 3 Double-click the Ptouch folder 4 Double-click the Manual folder 5 Double-click "Main.htm". Reading the User's Guide The P-touch Editor User's Guide can be viewed either by inserting the CD-ROM into the drive each time you wish to refer to it or by... installing it onto your computer so that it is needed to "P-touch Editor 3.2". 4 Click "The User's Guide P-touch Editor 3.2". 46 To view the User's Guide installed on the hard disk: 1 Click "Start" in the taskbar to display the Start menu...
...; Explorer. 2 Select the CD-ROM drive. 3 Double-click the Ptouch folder 4 Double-click the Manual folder 5 Double-click "Main.htm". Reading the User's Guide The P-touch Editor User's Guide can be viewed either by inserting the CD-ROM into the drive each time you wish to refer to it or by... installing it onto your computer so that it is needed to "P-touch Editor 3.2". 4 Click "The User's Guide P-touch Editor 3.2". 46 To view the User's Guide installed on the hard disk: 1 Click "Start" in the taskbar to display the Start menu...
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...more than one line of text, create the template and database with separate fields for PT-1650 only) Notes on creating templates Since some character styles are not available on the P-touch machine. ☞ Defferently from the font selected for almost any need imaginable. In ... ☞ The printed label may differ from a database with more complex labels for the template in the transferred file must be recognized by the P-touch machine. Using P-touch Editor 3.2 P-touch Editor 3.2 makes it easy for anyone to design and print more than approximately 500 characters per label will ...
...more than one line of text, create the template and database with separate fields for PT-1650 only) Notes on creating templates Since some character styles are not available on the P-touch machine. ☞ Defferently from the font selected for almost any need imaginable. In ... ☞ The printed label may differ from a database with more complex labels for the template in the transferred file must be recognized by the P-touch machine. Using P-touch Editor 3.2 P-touch Editor 3.2 makes it easy for anyone to design and print more than approximately 500 characters per label will ...