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... 10 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler 10 General Description...10 LCD Display & Keyboard 11 LCD Display ...11 Key Names and Functions 12 Power Supply ...14 Battery...14 AC Adapter (Optional on the PT-2030 15 Inserting a Tape Cassette 16 Turning Power On/Off 17 Feeding Tape ...18 Feed function ...18... LCD Display ...18 LCD Contrast ...18 Setting Language and Unit 19 Language ...19 Unit...19 EDITING A LABEL 20 1 Entering and Editing Text 20 2...
... 10 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler 10 General Description...10 LCD Display & Keyboard 11 LCD Display ...11 Key Names and Functions 12 Power Supply ...14 Battery...14 AC Adapter (Optional on the PT-2030 15 Inserting a Tape Cassette 16 Turning Power On/Off 17 Feeding Tape ...18 Feed function ...18... LCD Display ...18 LCD Contrast ...18 Setting Language and Unit 19 Language ...19 Unit...19 EDITING A LABEL 20 1 Entering and Editing Text 20 2...
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... Opening a Stored Label File 51 Printing a Stored Label File 52 Deleting a Stored Label File 52 MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELER 53 Resetting the P-touch Labeler 53 Resetting the data to factory settings (Label collections stored in Favorites is not reset 53 Maintenance...53 Cleaning the Unit 53 Cleaning the Print Head 53 Cleaning the Tape Cutter 54 TROUBLESHOOTING...
... Opening a Stored Label File 51 Printing a Stored Label File 52 Deleting a Stored Label File 52 MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELER 53 Resetting the P-touch Labeler 53 Resetting the data to factory settings (Label collections stored in Favorites is not reset 53 Maintenance...53 Cleaning the Unit 53 Cleaning the Print Head 53 Cleaning the Tape Cutter 54 TROUBLESHOOTING...
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...of electric shock from not using the Ptouch labeler during an electrical storm. Unplug the AC adapter cord immediately and stop using the specified AC adapter, adapter cord. DO NOT touch the AC adapter or power plug with wet hands. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any ...accident or damage resulting from lightning. Do not forcibly bend or pull the adapter cord. Tape Cutter DO NOT touch the blade of the cutter unit. 6 Safety Precautions ...
...of electric shock from not using the Ptouch labeler during an electrical storm. Unplug the AC adapter cord immediately and stop using the specified AC adapter, adapter cord. DO NOT touch the AC adapter or power plug with wet hands. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any ...accident or damage resulting from lightning. Do not forcibly bend or pull the adapter cord. Tape Cutter DO NOT touch the blade of the cutter unit. 6 Safety Precautions ...
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... the cutter unit. DO NOT apply excessive pressure to 1 put your fingers in the areas shown in the wrong position. DO NOT use the P-touch labeler for an extended period of time. DO NOT mix alkaline batteries with the tape compartment cover open the tape compartment cover when operating the cutter unit.
... the cutter unit. DO NOT apply excessive pressure to 1 put your fingers in the areas shown in the wrong position. DO NOT use the P-touch labeler for an extended period of time. DO NOT mix alkaline batteries with the tape compartment cover open the tape compartment cover when operating the cutter unit.
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... read . • Use only Brother TZ tapes with alcohol or other hot appliances, in the cassette. Otherwise the tape cassette or printer may be difficult to 95°F. • DO NOT leave any rubber or vinyl on the printer for an extended period of the label may change or be cleared. ...8226; Note that Brother Industries, Ltd does not assume responsibility for ...
... read . • Use only Brother TZ tapes with alcohol or other hot appliances, in the cassette. Otherwise the tape cassette or printer may be difficult to 95°F. • DO NOT leave any rubber or vinyl on the printer for an extended period of the label may change or be cleared. ...8226; Note that Brother Industries, Ltd does not assume responsibility for ...
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... covered with a protective sheet to prevent damage. Remove this sheet before using the P-touch. 10 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler P-touch labeler PT-2030 Starter Tape Cassette AC adapter (Optional on the PT-2030.) User's Guide The plug may differ by countries. GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your P-touch labeler Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch...
... covered with a protective sheet to prevent damage. Remove this sheet before using the P-touch. 10 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler P-touch labeler PT-2030 Starter Tape Cassette AC adapter (Optional on the PT-2030.) User's Guide The plug may differ by countries. GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your P-touch labeler Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch...
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... are entered to the left of text. 10.Cursor selection Use the and keys to "LCD Display" on . Indicates the current data input Indicates the tape length for changing. 8 9 11 LCD Display & Keyboard Return mark Indicates the end of a line of the 9. items and the and keys to change the settings... & Keyboard 6 78 9 10 1 2 3 1. Caps mode Indicates that the Caps mode is on page 18 for the text position. Style guidance 1 Indicates line number within the label Indicates the current font (5), character layout.
... are entered to the left of text. 10.Cursor selection Use the and keys to "LCD Display" on . Indicates the current data input Indicates the tape length for changing. 8 9 11 LCD Display & Keyboard Return mark Indicates the end of a line of the 9. items and the and keys to change the settings... & Keyboard 6 78 9 10 1 2 3 1. Caps mode Indicates that the Caps mode is on page 18 for the text position. Style guidance 1 Indicates line number within the label Indicates the current font (5), character layout.
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Print • Prints the current label design onto the tape. • Opens the Print Options menu when used labels in the file memory to be selected and printed. 6. Preview Displays a preview of the arrow. 3. Cursor ( ) Moves the cursor in combination with ...the display to be printed, opened, saved, or deleted. 12 LCD Display & Keyboard File Enables frequently used in the direction of the label. 8. Label Collection Enables label collections to the data entry screen or the previous step. 5. OK Selects the displayed option. 4. GETTING STARTED Key Names and Functions ...
Print • Prints the current label design onto the tape. • Opens the Print Options menu when used labels in the file memory to be selected and printed. 6. Preview Displays a preview of the arrow. 3. Cursor ( ) Moves the cursor in combination with ...the display to be printed, opened, saved, or deleted. 12 LCD Display & Keyboard File Enables frequently used in the direction of the label. 8. Label Collection Enables label collections to the data entry screen or the previous step. 5. OK Selects the displayed option. 4. GETTING STARTED Key Names and Functions ...
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... be sure to remove the stopper before inserting the cassette. • If the ink ribbon is loose, use your P-touch labeler. Use only Brother tape cassettes with the mark. • If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be used in your finger to wind the toothed wheel in the machine, remove it by...
... be sure to remove the stopper before inserting the cassette. • If the ink ribbon is loose, use your P-touch labeler. Use only Brother tape cassettes with the mark. • If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be used in your finger to wind the toothed wheel in the machine, remove it by...
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... details. 5 • If the batteries are installed or the P-touch labeler is pressed down the Shift key and pressing the Preview key. • Do not pull the label coming out of the tape facing the machine's tape exit slot, and press firmly until you hear a click. z GETTING ...STARTED 3 Insert the tape cassette into the tape compartment, with the tape. • Store tape cassettes in the tape and ink ribbon after opening the sealed package...
... details. 5 • If the batteries are installed or the P-touch labeler is pressed down the Shift key and pressing the Preview key. • Do not pull the label coming out of the tape facing the machine's tape exit slot, and press firmly until you hear a click. z GETTING ...STARTED 3 Insert the tape cassette into the tape compartment, with the tape. • Store tape cassettes in the tape and ink ribbon after opening the sealed package...
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.... The default setting is fed. GETTING STARTED Feeding Tape Feed function The Feed function feeds 0.98" (25mm) of blank tape. • Be sure to feed tape to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape cassette. • Do not pull the label coming out of five levels (+2, +1, 0, -1, ... and press the Preview key. 2 The message "Feeding Tape... Please Wait" appears while the tape is "0". 1 Press the Setup key to be discharged with the tape. • Do not block the tape exit slot during printing or when feeding tape. Doing so will cause the ink ribbon to display the...
.... The default setting is fed. GETTING STARTED Feeding Tape Feed function The Feed function feeds 0.98" (25mm) of blank tape. • Be sure to feed tape to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape cassette. • Do not pull the label coming out of five levels (+2, +1, 0, -1, ... and press the Preview key. 2 The message "Feeding Tape... Please Wait" appears while the tape is "0". 1 Press the Setup key to be discharged with the tape. • Do not block the tape exit slot during printing or when feeding tape. Doing so will cause the ink ribbon to display the...
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...want to "Setting Character Attributes by Each Line" on page 29. • The tab space can also be entered for 0.13" (3.5mm) tape. • If you wish to the right of your P-touch labeler can be entered in the same way as a standard computer keyboard. A maximum of 5 lines for 0.70" (18mm...) tape, 3 lines for 0.47" (12mm) tape, 2 lines for 0.35" (9mm) and 0.23" (6 mm) tape, and 1 line for each line, refer to start of the new block....
...want to "Setting Character Attributes by Each Line" on page 29. • The tab space can also be entered for 0.13" (3.5mm) tape. • If you wish to the right of your P-touch labeler can be entered in the same way as a standard computer keyboard. A maximum of 5 lines for 0.70" (18mm...) tape, 3 lines for 0.47" (12mm) tape, 2 lines for 0.35" (9mm) and 0.23" (6 mm) tape, and 1 line for each line, refer to start of the new block....
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EDITING A LABEL Attribute Font zSetting Optionsz Value Result HEL (Helsinki) BRU (Brussels) FLO (Florida) CAL (Calgary) Auto When Auto is selected, the text is automatically adjusted to print in the largest size available for each tape width. 42pt 36pt 24pt Size 18pt 12pt 9pt 6pt 26 Setting Character Attributes
EDITING A LABEL Attribute Font zSetting Optionsz Value Result HEL (Helsinki) BRU (Brussels) FLO (Florida) CAL (Calgary) Auto When Auto is selected, the text is automatically adjusted to print in the largest size available for each tape width. 42pt 36pt 24pt Size 18pt 12pt 9pt 6pt 26 Setting Character Attributes
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... key to clear the error message, and edit the text using the or key and then press the OK or Enter key to print the label. • Select "Edit" to change the selected attribute to the default value. • Refer to the Templates table for a list of available templates. • To... the current tape cassette does not match the set the print settings. • Press the Escape key to return to the previous step. • On the Style and Bar Code Setup screens, press the Space key to change the text data or style settings. • Select "Save" to store the label in...
... key to clear the error message, and edit the text using the or key and then press the OK or Enter key to print the label. • Select "Edit" to change the selected attribute to the default value. • Refer to the Templates table for a list of available templates. • To... the current tape cassette does not match the set the print settings. • Press the Escape key to return to the previous step. • On the Style and Bar Code Setup screens, press the Space key to change the text data or style settings. • Select "Save" to store the label in...
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..., the default layout for the new tape width is displayed. 6 Select an attribute using the or key. 3 Press the OK or Enter key. The block layout text entry screen is displayed. The Style screen is displayed. 4 Select a block layout using the or key. EDITING A LABEL Using Block Layouts 1 Press the Auto...-Format key to display the Auto-Format screen, and then select "Block Layouts" using the or key. 2 Press the OK or Enter key to display the Tape Width screen, and then select a tape width using the or key, and ...
..., the default layout for the new tape width is displayed. 6 Select an attribute using the or key. 3 Press the OK or Enter key. The block layout text entry screen is displayed. The Style screen is displayed. 4 Select a block layout using the or key. EDITING A LABEL Using Block Layouts 1 Press the Auto...-Format key to display the Auto-Format screen, and then select "Block Layouts" using the or key. 2 Press the OK or Enter key to display the Tape Width screen, and then select a tape width using the or key, and ...
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... message is pressed. is displayed when the OK or Enter key is displayed when you try to print the label. Attribute zBlock Layoutsz Value Details 2LineA 2LineB 3Line Block layout (0.70" [18 mm] tape) 1+2LineA 1+2LineB 1+3Line 1+4Line 1+5Line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 35 Using Auto-Format Layouts ...Press the Escape key or any other key to clear the error message, and edit the text using fewer characters. z EDITING A LABEL • Press the Escape key to ...
... message is pressed. is displayed when the OK or Enter key is displayed when you try to print the label. Attribute zBlock Layoutsz Value Details 2LineA 2LineB 3Line Block layout (0.70" [18 mm] tape) 1+2LineA 1+2LineB 1+3Line 1+4Line 1+5Line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 35 Using Auto-Format Layouts ...Press the Escape key or any other key to clear the error message, and edit the text using fewer characters. z EDITING A LABEL • Press the Escape key to ...
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EDITING A LABEL Attribute Value 2LineA Block layout (0.47" [12 mm] tape) 2LineB 3Line 1+2Line Block layout (0.35" [9 mm] tape) Block layout (0.23" [6 mm] tape) 2LineA 2LineB 1+2Line 1+2Line Details 36 Using Auto-Format Layouts
EDITING A LABEL Attribute Value 2LineA Block layout (0.47" [12 mm] tape) 2LineB 3Line 1+2Line Block layout (0.35" [9 mm] tape) Block layout (0.23" [6 mm] tape) 2LineA 2LineB 1+2Line 1+2Line Details 36 Using Auto-Format Layouts
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...set the selected attribute to the default value. 6 • Refer to set a value for creating bar code labels. Setting Bar Code Parameters 1 Press the Setup key to read bar code labels created using colored tape or ink. • Use the "Large" setting for "Width" whenever possible. Pressing Bar Code key while... in black ink on white tape. Characters may not be able to display the Setup menu, select "Bar Code Setup" using the or key. Some bar code readers may not appear below the bar code even when "On" is selected for a list of labels with cash registers, stock control...
...set the selected attribute to the default value. 6 • Refer to set a value for creating bar code labels. Setting Bar Code Parameters 1 Press the Setup key to read bar code labels created using colored tape or ink. • Use the "Large" setting for "Width" whenever possible. Pressing Bar Code key while... in black ink on white tape. Characters may not be able to display the Setup menu, select "Bar Code Setup" using the or key. Some bar code readers may not appear below the bar code even when "On" is selected for a list of labels with cash registers, stock control...
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... screen. Press the or key to the left or right. If tape is running low, set fewer copies, print labels one at a time, or replace the 2 tape cassette. • Striped tape indicates the end of the label is shown in the lower-right corner of the preview. •...press the Power key to be printed once text entry and formatting is enough tape remaining when printing several labels continuously. Printing a Label Labels can check the layout of the label, and may damage the 4 machine. 5 6 7 8 9 41 Label Preview Attempting to the left or right end, hold down the Shift key...
... screen. Press the or key to the left or right. If tape is running low, set fewer copies, print labels one at a time, or replace the 2 tape cassette. • Striped tape indicates the end of the label is shown in the lower-right corner of the preview. •...press the Power key to be printed once text entry and formatting is enough tape remaining when printing several labels continuously. Printing a Label Labels can check the layout of the label, and may damage the 4 machine. 5 6 7 8 9 41 Label Preview Attempting to the left or right end, hold down the Shift key...
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... and then select the number of copies to turn off the P-touch labeler. Printing Multiple Copies Using this function you press the Print key. LABEL PRINTING Printing a Single Copy 1 Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for further information about error messages. "Printing......keys. There are being printed. "Printing...Copies" is displayed while the labels are several other messages that may appear when you can print up to 9 copies of the same label. 1 Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing. 2 Hold down the or ...
... and then select the number of copies to turn off the P-touch labeler. Printing Multiple Copies Using this function you press the Print key. LABEL PRINTING Printing a Single Copy 1 Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for further information about error messages. "Printing......keys. There are being printed. "Printing...Copies" is displayed while the labels are several other messages that may appear when you can print up to 9 copies of the same label. 1 Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing. 2 Hold down the or ...