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...Office Use This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL : (908) 704-1700 declares that you may...tape widths (1/4" (6 mm), 3/8" (9 mm), 1/2" (12 mm) and 3/4" (18 mm)) and variety of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following measures: - This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in this User's Guide, we suggest that the product Product Name Model Number : Brother P-touch Electronic Labeling System : PT-1950...
...Office Use This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL : (908) 704-1700 declares that you may...tape widths (1/4" (6 mm), 3/8" (9 mm), 1/2" (12 mm) and 3/4" (18 mm)) and variety of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following measures: - This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in this User's Guide, we suggest that the product Product Name Model Number : Brother P-touch Electronic Labeling System : PT-1950...
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CONTENTS Getting Started GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 3 BATTERIES ...3 AC ADAPTOR ...4 TAPE CASSETTE 5 ATTACHING LABELS 6 PRINT HEAD & ROLLERS 7 USING WITH A PERSONAL COMPUTER 8 For Your Information POWER KEY...10 CURSOR KEYS 10 CODE, ALT & SHIFT KEYS 11 SPACE ... FUNCTION 21 SYMBOL FUNCTION 22 AUTO FORMAT FUNCTION 24 FONT FUNCTION 26 SIZE & WIDTH FUNCTIONS 27 STYLE FUNCTION 29 UNDERLINE FUNCTION 31 FRAME FUNCTION 32 TAPE MARGIN FUNCTION 33 HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT FUNCTION 34 MIRROR PRINTING FUNCTION 35 LENGTH FUNCTION 36 AUTO CUT FUNCTION 38 iv
CONTENTS Getting Started GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 3 BATTERIES ...3 AC ADAPTOR ...4 TAPE CASSETTE 5 ATTACHING LABELS 6 PRINT HEAD & ROLLERS 7 USING WITH A PERSONAL COMPUTER 8 For Your Information POWER KEY...10 CURSOR KEYS 10 CODE, ALT & SHIFT KEYS 11 SPACE ... FUNCTION 21 SYMBOL FUNCTION 22 AUTO FORMAT FUNCTION 24 FONT FUNCTION 26 SIZE & WIDTH FUNCTIONS 27 STYLE FUNCTION 29 UNDERLINE FUNCTION 31 FRAME FUNCTION 32 TAPE MARGIN FUNCTION 33 HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT FUNCTION 34 MIRROR PRINTING FUNCTION 35 LENGTH FUNCTION 36 AUTO CUT FUNCTION 38 iv
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Getting Started TOP VIEW GENERAL DESCRIPTION Tape compartment cover Keyboard AC adaptor connector USB port LCD display BOTTOM VIEW Tape exit slot Battery compartment cover 1
Getting Started TOP VIEW GENERAL DESCRIPTION Tape compartment cover Keyboard AC adaptor connector USB port LCD display BOTTOM VIEW Tape exit slot Battery compartment cover 1
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...When the AC adaptor is not necessary to prevent them . 3 Insert six new AA alkaline batteries, making sure that do not touch the cutter's edge. Brother cannot be used for a long period of time and it is connected, unplugging the adaptor from the electrical outlet before unplugging it ...on the tape being used anywhere by the use of the machine. 2 If batteries are already installed, remove them from the P-touch. Do not ...
...When the AC adaptor is not necessary to prevent them . 3 Insert six new AA alkaline batteries, making sure that do not touch the cutter's edge. Brother cannot be used for a long period of time and it is connected, unplugging the adaptor from the electrical outlet before unplugging it ...on the tape being used anywhere by the use of the machine. 2 If batteries are already installed, remove them from the P-touch. Do not ...
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... pulling it is off. 6 Hold down c and press _ once to remove the stopper. 4 Insert the tape cassette firmly into the tape compartment, making sure that the entire back of the cassette touches the bottom of the metal guide. 5 Close the compartment cover, and then turn on the cassette until there... is possible to make distinctive color-coded and stylized labels. To change the tape cassettes quickly and easily. When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that...
... pulling it is off. 6 Hold down c and press _ once to remove the stopper. 4 Insert the tape cassette firmly into the tape compartment, making sure that the entire back of the cassette touches the bottom of the metal guide. 5 Close the compartment cover, and then turn on the cassette until there... is possible to make distinctive color-coded and stylized labels. To change the tape cassettes quickly and easily. When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that...
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...-high temperature (320 to 356 ˚F (160 to 180 ˚C)) and press down firmly for 15 to 30 seconds. Cover the label with the fabric tape cassette. 6 This stick enables you to easily remove the backing from you wish to attach a piece of the two backing pieces come off the label... backing. GH ABCDEF ABCDEF Some tapes can be folded in such a way that the inside edges of fabric printed with your text onto garments using scissors, place the label on laminated...
...-high temperature (320 to 356 ˚F (160 to 180 ˚C)) and press down firmly for 15 to 30 seconds. Cover the label with the fabric tape cassette. 6 This stick enables you to easily remove the backing from you wish to attach a piece of the two backing pieces come off the label... backing. GH ABCDEF ABCDEF Some tapes can be folded in such a way that the inside edges of fabric printed with your text onto garments using scissors, place the label on laminated...
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...clean the print head and rollers: 1 Turn off the machine. Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adaptor. 2 Open the tape compartment cover, and then remove the tape cassette if one is particularly likely when you are located in the label, repeat steps 3 and 4. The print head and rollers ...roller with an up -and-down motion while rotating them with dust, a black horizontal streak may need to gently wipe the print head with a tape recorder, the machine's head may appear through the label text. PRINT HEAD & ROLLERS Occasionally, specks of the print head is covered with your ...
...clean the print head and rollers: 1 Turn off the machine. Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adaptor. 2 Open the tape compartment cover, and then remove the tape cassette if one is particularly likely when you are located in the label, repeat steps 3 and 4. The print head and rollers ...roller with an up -and-down motion while rotating them with dust, a black horizontal streak may need to gently wipe the print head with a tape recorder, the machine's head may appear through the label text. PRINT HEAD & ROLLERS Occasionally, specks of the print head is covered with your ...
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... : Check that your system configuration meets the following requirements. Please use scissors to cut function will be set up to press c + _ when finally cutting the tape. Operating system : Pre-installed with a personal computer When connected to the personal computer, the machine will need to 12.2" (310 mm) long. About CHAIN print... will automatically turn off if no operation is performed within 60 minutes. The Auto cut off in Chain printing, so you can be off Fabric Tapes or Strong Adhesive...
... : Check that your system configuration meets the following requirements. Please use scissors to cut function will be set up to press c + _ when finally cutting the tape. Operating system : Pre-installed with a personal computer When connected to the personal computer, the machine will need to 12.2" (310 mm) long. About CHAIN print... will automatically turn off if no operation is performed within 60 minutes. The Auto cut off in Chain printing, so you can be off Fabric Tapes or Strong Adhesive...
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... tabs. The return mark ( To select an item from a list (e.g., add a symbol or accented character to the text) or to apply a selected setting. appears. 15 Tape widths 1/4" (6 mm) 3/8" (9 mm) 1/2" (12 mm) 3/4" (18 mm) Maximum number of lines that you have the same length and are measured from either the beginning of...
... tabs. The return mark ( To select an item from a list (e.g., add a symbol or accented character to the text) or to apply a selected setting. appears. 15 Tape widths 1/4" (6 mm) 3/8" (9 mm) 1/2" (12 mm) 3/4" (18 mm) Maximum number of lines that you have the same length and are measured from either the beginning of...
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... text, the Clear function can be used to choose whether all of the text and return all format functions (Font, Size, Width, Style, Underline, Frame, Tape margin, Alignment, Tab length, Mirror printing, and Length) are returned to their default settings: 1 Hold down c and press *. 2 Press h until TXT&FORMAT is selected (flashing...
... text, the Clear function can be used to choose whether all of the text and return all format functions (Font, Size, Width, Style, Underline, Frame, Tape margin, Alignment, Tab length, Mirror printing, and Length) are returned to their default settings: 1 Hold down c and press *. 2 Press h until TXT&FORMAT is selected (flashing...
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... create labels faster and easier. The following preset formats are available: Auto Format Setting DEFAULT 3.5" FLOPPY Label Length Setting OFF 2.8" (7.0 cm) Tape Margin Setting FULL NARROW Horizontal Alignment Setting LEFT CENTER miniDV VHS SPINE VHS 1.7" (4.3 cm) 5.5" (14.0 cm) 3.0" (7.7 cm) NARROW ...LONG FILE SHORT 7.2" (18.3 cm) 3.7" (9.4 cm) NARROW NARROW CENTER CENTER 24 This function automatically adjusts the label length, tape margins and horizontal alignment without changing the text or any other formats, allowing you can select from a variety of preset formats perfect...
... create labels faster and easier. The following preset formats are available: Auto Format Setting DEFAULT 3.5" FLOPPY Label Length Setting OFF 2.8" (7.0 cm) Tape Margin Setting FULL NARROW Horizontal Alignment Setting LEFT CENTER miniDV VHS SPINE VHS 1.7" (4.3 cm) 5.5" (14.0 cm) 3.0" (7.7 cm) NARROW ...LONG FILE SHORT 7.2" (18.3 cm) 3.7" (9.4 cm) NARROW NARROW CENTER CENTER 24 This function automatically adjusts the label length, tape margins and horizontal alignment without changing the text or any other formats, allowing you can select from a variety of preset formats perfect...
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...the display. SIZE & WIDTH FUNCTIONS The character size can be printed with each can be used with either of the installed tape and automatically adjusts the characters to the largest possible size. The currently selected size setting is OFF. With the AUTO size...compares your text with a character size slightly larger than a similar sentence also containing lowercase letters (i.e., 29 points for 1/2" (12-mm) wide tape and 52 points for 3/4" (18-mm) wide tape). Tape Widths 1/4" (6 mm) 3/8" (9 mm) 1/2" (12 mm) 3/4" (18 mm) Sizes (in points) Width Setting Off Width Setting On...
...the display. SIZE & WIDTH FUNCTIONS The character size can be printed with each can be used with either of the installed tape and automatically adjusts the characters to the largest possible size. The currently selected size setting is OFF. With the AUTO size...compares your text with a character size slightly larger than a similar sentence also containing lowercase letters (i.e., 29 points for 1/2" (12-mm) wide tape and 52 points for 3/4" (18-mm) wide tape). Tape Widths 1/4" (6 mm) 3/8" (9 mm) 1/2" (12 mm) 3/4" (18 mm) Sizes (in points) Width Setting Off Width Setting On...
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... guide (:) to adjust the size of the margins on the left and right sides of your text. TAPE MARGIN FUNCTION The Tape margin function allows you to center the text within the label. 33 The default tape margin setting is displayed. 3 Release c. FULL (1" (24 mm) margins) NONE (5/64" (2 mm) margins) NARROW (1/6" (4 mm) margins... settings are also available. EXAMPLE 2 While still holding down c, continue pressing 6 until the candy frame is FULL; however, three other than FULL is selected, extra tape is fed out before printing starts.
... guide (:) to adjust the size of the margins on the left and right sides of your text. TAPE MARGIN FUNCTION The Tape margin function allows you to center the text within the label. 33 The default tape margin setting is displayed. 3 Release c. FULL (1" (24 mm) margins) NONE (5/64" (2 mm) margins) NARROW (1/6" (4 mm) margins... settings are also available. EXAMPLE 2 While still holding down c, continue pressing 6 until the candy frame is FULL; however, three other than FULL is selected, extra tape is fed out before printing starts.
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...other settings are also available. In addition, if the Length function was used to set - EXAMPLE To select the HALF tape margin setting: 1 While holding down c, press E once, and keep c held down. 2 While still holding down c, continue pressing E until the ...desired tape margin set the length of three ways. ting is displayed. 3 Release c to apply the selected tape margin setting to the selected horizontal alignment setting. MARGIN FULL MARGIN HALF HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT FUNCTION You can ...
...other settings are also available. In addition, if the Length function was used to set - EXAMPLE To select the HALF tape margin setting: 1 While holding down c, press E once, and keep c held down. 2 While still holding down c, continue pressing E until the ...desired tape margin set the length of three ways. ting is displayed. 3 Release c to apply the selected tape margin setting to the selected horizontal alignment setting. MARGIN FULL MARGIN HALF HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT FUNCTION You can ...
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... labels are attached to glass or some other transparent material, they can be printed on clear tape. When using the Mirror printing function, the text should be read correctly from the adhesive side of the tape. The default mirror printing setting is displayed. 3 Release c to apply the selected horizontal alignment setting to...
... labels are attached to glass or some other transparent material, they can be printed on clear tape. When using the Mirror printing function, the text should be read correctly from the adhesive side of the tape. The default mirror printing setting is displayed. 3 Release c to apply the selected horizontal alignment setting to...
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... cut setting. LENGTH 5.0inch AUTO CUT FUNCTION The Auto cut function allows you to set to OFF, hold down c and press _ once to feed the tape, then cut the labels automatically after it . Turn on the Auto cut function before starting to print in order to display the current auto cut... each label after printing them. EXAMPLE To turn the Auto cut function on or off Fabric Tapes or Strong Adhesive Tapes. To turn the Auto cut function on : 1 While holding down . AUTO CUT OFF 38 Please use scissors to cut off : 1 While holding down...
... cut setting. LENGTH 5.0inch AUTO CUT FUNCTION The Auto cut function allows you to set to OFF, hold down c and press _ once to feed the tape, then cut the labels automatically after it . Turn on the Auto cut function before starting to print in order to display the current auto cut... each label after printing them. EXAMPLE To turn the Auto cut function on or off Fabric Tapes or Strong Adhesive Tapes. To turn the Auto cut function on : 1 While holding down . AUTO CUT OFF 38 Please use scissors to cut off : 1 While holding down...
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The message "COPIES" followed by the number of the installed tape cassette, the message "CHR SIZE AUTO?" AUTO CUT ON PRINT KEY After you have entered your text and chosen the desired format settings, you are ...
The message "COPIES" followed by the number of the installed tape cassette, the message "CHR SIZE AUTO?" AUTO CUT ON PRINT KEY After you have entered your text and chosen the desired format settings, you are ...
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... 1 after printing with the current setting. A number lower than NONE, a cutting guide (:) is printed between each copy is displayed while it off Fabric Tapes or Strong Adhesive Tapes. If the Tape margin function is set to be printed can also be cut off . The number of each label so the... 3 Use the number keys to type in the last number to increase. 2 Hold down c and press _ once. 1" (24 mm) of tape is fed out and cut off 1" (24 mm) of tape and automatically cut off . FEED & CUT FUNCTION The Feed & Cut function is used to begin printing the labels. The message "NUMBER...
... 1 after printing with the current setting. A number lower than NONE, a cutting guide (:) is printed between each copy is displayed while it off Fabric Tapes or Strong Adhesive Tapes. If the Tape margin function is set to be printed can also be cut off . The number of each label so the... 3 Use the number keys to type in the last number to increase. 2 Hold down c and press _ once. 1" (24 mm) of tape is fed out and cut off 1" (24 mm) of tape and automatically cut off . FEED & CUT FUNCTION The Feed & Cut function is used to begin printing the labels. The message "NUMBER...
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EXAMPLE To print three labels with numbers 1, 2 and 3: 1 Position the cursor below "1". 2 Hold down c and press O. 3 Press 3. 4 Press p (or r ). COPIES 1/ 3 1: S T U D I O _1 NUMBER UNTIL 1 NUMBER UNTIL 3 COPIES 2/ 3 COPIES 3/ 3 If the Tape margin function is set to any setting other than NONE, a cutting guide (:) is printed between each label so the tape can be cut to the correct size. ✂ ✂ 41
EXAMPLE To print three labels with numbers 1, 2 and 3: 1 Position the cursor below "1". 2 Hold down c and press O. 3 Press 3. 4 Press p (or r ). COPIES 1/ 3 1: S T U D I O _1 NUMBER UNTIL 1 NUMBER UNTIL 3 COPIES 2/ 3 COPIES 3/ 3 If the Tape margin function is set to any setting other than NONE, a cutting guide (:) is printed between each label so the tape can be cut to the correct size. ✂ ✂ 41
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... appears in the number. 3 Press p (or r ) to any time, hold down c and press I . 2 Press 3. EXAMPLE To print three copies of each label so the tape can be changed, as necessary. To cancel the Repeat printing function at any setting other than NONE, a cutting guide (:) is displayed, or use the Repeat... printing function: 1 Hold down c and press I (or press just * ). 2 Press h or e until the desired number of the same text. If the Tape margin function is being printed. To use the number keys to type in the display with the default setting 1, which will need to be cut...
... appears in the number. 3 Press p (or r ) to any time, hold down c and press I . 2 Press 3. EXAMPLE To print three copies of each label so the tape can be changed, as necessary. To cancel the Repeat printing function at any setting other than NONE, a cutting guide (:) is displayed, or use the Repeat... printing function: 1 Hold down c and press I (or press just * ). 2 Press h or e until the desired number of the same text. If the Tape margin function is being printed. To use the number keys to type in the display with the default setting 1, which will need to be cut...