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... approved by choosing from a variety 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 the product Product Name Model Number : Brother P-touch Electronic Labeling System : PT-1950/1960 complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this User's Guide...
... approved by choosing from a variety 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 the product Product Name Model Number : Brother P-touch Electronic Labeling System : PT-1950/1960 complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this User's Guide...
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... Service Center with this Product (including but are not limited to label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries. • 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...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 purchased within the U.S. What is VOID if this Product has been altered or...
... Service Center with this Product (including but are not limited to label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries. • 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...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 purchased within the U.S. What is VOID if this Product has been altered or...
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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 KEY ...14 RETURN ...
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 KEY ...14 RETURN ...
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... until there is no slack in the direction of colors and sizes. Also, make distinctive color-coded and stylized labels. If you to make sure that the entire back of the cassette touches the bottom of the compartment. To change the tape cassettes quickly and easily. It is loose, use your finger...
... until there is no slack in the direction of colors and sizes. Also, make distinctive color-coded and stylized labels. If you to make sure that the entire back of the cassette touches the bottom of the compartment. To change the tape cassettes quickly and easily. It is loose, use your finger...
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... of fabric printed with your right hand. 2 Pass the tape halfway through the long narrow hole in your text onto garments using scissors, place the label on laminated tapes, as shown below. 1 Hold the tape in your left hand, with the printed surface facing up, and hold the stick in the... right hand corner. GH ABCDEF ABCDEF Some tapes can be folded in half so that the printed text can be peeled off the label using an iron. ATTACHING LABELS LAMINATED TAPE When you open the tape compartment cover of the machine, you will find a lettering stick in such a way that the inside...
... of fabric printed with your right hand. 2 Pass the tape halfway through the long narrow hole in your text onto garments using scissors, place the label on laminated tapes, as shown below. 1 Hold the tape in your left hand, with the printed surface facing up, and hold the stick in the... right hand corner. GH ABCDEF ABCDEF Some tapes can be folded in half so that the printed text can be peeled off the label using an iron. ATTACHING LABELS LAMINATED TAPE When you open the tape compartment cover of the machine, you will find a lettering stick in such a way that the inside...
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... 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. To clean the print head and rollers: 1 Turn off the machine. Print head Print head Print head Rollers Cotton swab The print... be cleaned more easily if the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4) is covered with a tape recorder, the machine's head may appear through the label text. If a section of the print head is used. 7
... 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. To clean the print head and rollers: 1 Turn off the machine. Print head Print head Print head Rollers Cotton swab The print... be cleaned more easily if the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4) is covered with a tape recorder, the machine's head may appear through the label text. If a section of the print head is used. 7
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... "Software Installation Guide" to install on PC dis- play. USING WITH A PERSONAL COMPUTER By installing the P-touch Editor, Quick Editor and Printer driver, you can easily print labels from your USB cable is installed, connect the P-touch to your personal computer by following the instructions that your personal computer. Refer to "Software Installation Guide...
... "Software Installation Guide" to install on PC dis- play. USING WITH A PERSONAL COMPUTER By installing the P-touch Editor, Quick Editor and Printer driver, you can easily print labels from your USB cable is installed, connect the P-touch to your personal computer by following the instructions that your personal computer. Refer to "Software Installation Guide...
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... system configuration meets the following requirements. Please use scissors to cut function will automatically turn off if no operation is performed within 60 minutes. The label length can be off Fabric Tapes or Strong Adhesive Tapes. Operating system : Pre-installed with a personal computer When connected to press c + _... / Higher color or higher graphics card) Other : CD-ROM drive for installation 9 Notes on the computer. About CHAIN print mode : When printing labels continuously, you will need to the personal computer, the machine will be set up to 12.2" (310 mm) long.
... system configuration meets the following requirements. Please use scissors to cut function will automatically turn off if no operation is performed within 60 minutes. The label length can be off Fabric Tapes or Strong Adhesive Tapes. Operating system : Pre-installed with a personal computer When connected to press c + _... / Higher color or higher graphics card) Other : CD-ROM drive for installation 9 Notes on the computer. About CHAIN print mode : When printing labels continuously, you will need to the personal computer, the machine will be set up to 12.2" (310 mm) long.
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... should start at the following text is set to 1.2" (3.0 cm) and the following tab position. TAB LENGTH 2.0inch 16 The tab mark ( ) appears in : 1: A B C D E F G H I 2: J K L M N O P Q R S T U the label shown below will instead start , the text will be printed. To change the units (inches or centimeters) used to display the tab lengths, press M until...
... should start at the following text is set to 1.2" (3.0 cm) and the following tab position. TAB LENGTH 2.0inch 16 The tab mark ( ) appears in : 1: A B C D E F G H I 2: J K L M N O P Q R S T U the label shown below will instead start , the text will be printed. To change the units (inches or centimeters) used to display the tab lengths, press M until...
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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"... cm) NARROW NARROW NARROW CENTER CENTER CENTER FILE 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 for...
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"... cm) NARROW NARROW NARROW CENTER CENTER CENTER FILE 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 for...
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... the display comes on when any setting other than OFF is selected. 3 Release c to apply the selected frame setting to design a more decorative or emphasized label. FRAME OFF 32 EXAMPLE To select the candy frame setting: 1 While holding down . The default setting is displayed.
... the display comes on when any setting other than OFF is selected. 3 Release c to apply the selected frame setting to design a more decorative or emphasized label. FRAME OFF 32 EXAMPLE To select the candy frame setting: 1 While holding down . The default setting is displayed.
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TAPE MARGIN FUNCTION The Tape margin function allows you to center the text within the label. 33 FULL (1" (24 mm) margins) NONE (5/64" (2 mm) margins) NARROW (1/6" (4 mm) margins) HALF (1/2" (12 mm) margins) When a setting other settings are also available. however, three ...
TAPE MARGIN FUNCTION The Tape margin function allows you to center the text within the label. 33 FULL (1" (24 mm) margins) NONE (5/64" (2 mm) margins) NARROW (1/6" (4 mm) margins) HALF (1/2" (12 mm) margins) When a setting other settings are also available. however, three ...
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... set - The default setting is displayed. 3 Release c to apply the selected tape margin setting to align the text in one of the label, the text will align within the label according to the selected horizontal alignment setting. EXAMPLE To select the HALF tape margin setting: 1 While holding down c, press E once, and keep...
... set - The default setting is displayed. 3 Release c to apply the selected tape margin setting to align the text in one of the label, the text will align within the label according to the selected horizontal alignment setting. EXAMPLE To select the HALF tape margin setting: 1 While holding down c, press E once, and keep...
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ALIGN LEFT 2 While still holding down . If mirror-printed labels are attached to glass or some other transparent material, they can be printed on clear tape. The default mirror printing setting is displayed. 3 Release c to ...: 1 While holding down c, press R once, and keep c held down c, continue pressing R until the desired horizontal align- ALIGN RIGHT MIRROR PRINTING FUNCTION This function prints your label so that the text can be read from the opposite side. To change the horizontal alignment setting: 1 While holding down c, press R once, and keep c held...
ALIGN LEFT 2 While still holding down . If mirror-printed labels are attached to glass or some other transparent material, they can be printed on clear tape. The default mirror printing setting is displayed. 3 Release c to ...: 1 While holding down c, press R once, and keep c held down c, continue pressing R until the desired horizontal align- ALIGN RIGHT MIRROR PRINTING FUNCTION This function prints your label so that the text can be read from the opposite side. To change the horizontal alignment setting: 1 While holding down c, press R once, and keep c held...
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... function allows you will want to ON, the Length indicator on . 36 When the Length function is OFF. The default length setting is set the label length between 1.6" and 11.8" (4.0 cm and 30.0 cm). MIRROR ABC OFF MIRROR ON ABC LENGTH FUNCTION Although the length of the printed... label automatically adjusts to fit the length of the display comes on the right side of the entered text, there may be times when you to set to make a label with a specific length.
... function allows you will want to ON, the Length indicator on . 36 When the Length function is OFF. The default length setting is set the label length between 1.6" and 11.8" (4.0 cm and 30.0 cm). MIRROR ABC OFF MIRROR ON ABC LENGTH FUNCTION Although the length of the printed... label automatically adjusts to fit the length of the display comes on the right side of the entered text, there may be times when you to set to make a label with a specific length.
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... setting is displayed. To turn the Length function on when ON is selected. 3 Release c. If ON was selected, the current label length setting is displayed. 3 Release c. EXAMPLE To select a label length of 5": 1 While holding down c, press T once, and keep c held down. To change the units (inches or ...press M until ON is displayed. 4 Press h or e to select the desired length or use the number keys to display the current length of the label (the text and both margins). LENGTH ON LENGTH 4.0inch 37 The Length indicator comes on or off: 1 While holding down c, press T once, and...
... setting is displayed. To turn the Length function on when ON is selected. 3 Release c. If ON was selected, the current label length setting is displayed. 3 Release c. EXAMPLE To select a label length of 5": 1 While holding down c, press T once, and keep c held down. To change the units (inches or ...press M until ON is displayed. 4 Press h or e to select the desired length or use the number keys to display the current length of the label (the text and both margins). LENGTH ON LENGTH 4.0inch 37 The Length indicator comes on or off: 1 While holding down c, press T once, and...
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To turn the Auto cut the labels automatically after it . AUTO CUT OFF 38 4 Press h until the desired auto cut setting is displayed. 3 Release c to cut setting. Please use scissors to apply ... set to OFF, hold down . LENGTH 5.0inch AUTO CUT FUNCTION The Auto cut function allows you to feed the tape, then cut each label after printing them. After printing a label with the Auto cut function set whether or not the machine will automatically cut it is displayed. 5 Press r. EXAMPLE To turn the...
To turn the Auto cut the labels automatically after it . AUTO CUT OFF 38 4 Press h until the desired auto cut setting is displayed. 3 Release c to cut setting. Please use scissors to apply ... set to OFF, hold down . LENGTH 5.0inch AUTO CUT FUNCTION The Auto cut function allows you to feed the tape, then cut each label after printing them. After printing a label with the Auto cut function set whether or not the machine will automatically cut it is displayed. 5 Press r. EXAMPLE To turn the...
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... character size is displayed. COPIES 1/ 1 39 appears. To stop the text size from being printed is too large for the width of the label being changed, press *. The message "COPIES" followed by the number of the installed tape cassette, the message "CHR SIZE AUTO?" EXAMPLE To... print and cut function is set to ON, the label will automatically be adjusted, press p or r. To print a label: Press p once. To allow the text size to print. If the Auto cut a label: Press p once. 2 While still holding down c, continue pressing Z until ON is...
... character size is displayed. COPIES 1/ 1 39 appears. To stop the text size from being printed is too large for the width of the label being changed, press *. The message "COPIES" followed by the number of the installed tape cassette, the message "CHR SIZE AUTO?" EXAMPLE To... print and cut function is set to ON, the label will automatically be adjusted, press p or r. To print a label: Press p once. To allow the text size to print. If the Auto cut a label: Press p once. 2 While still holding down c, continue pressing Z until ON is...
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... tape: Hold down c and press _ once. 1" (24 mm) of tape is printed. NUMBERING FUNCTION This function can be entered. 4 Press p (or r) to begin printing the labels. The message "NUMBER UNTIL" appears in the text by pressing h or e. FEED & CUT FUNCTION The Feed & Cut function is being printed. The number of each... copy is displayed while it is used to any time, hold down c and press O. A number lower than NONE, a cutting guide (:) is printed between each label is fed out and cut to be selected by 1 after printing with the current setting. For example, after each...
... tape: Hold down c and press _ once. 1" (24 mm) of tape is printed. NUMBERING FUNCTION This function can be entered. 4 Press p (or r) to begin printing the labels. The message "NUMBER UNTIL" appears in the text by pressing h or e. FEED & CUT FUNCTION The Feed & Cut function is being printed. The number of each... copy is displayed while it is used to any time, hold down c and press O. A number lower than NONE, a cutting guide (:) is printed between each label is fed out and cut to be selected by 1 after printing with the current setting. For example, after each...
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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 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 ).