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... FCC Rules. These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies that the product Product Name : Brother P-touch labeler Electronic Labeling System Model Number : PT-2100/2110 This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate the equipment. •... operation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration 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 developed them.
... FCC Rules. These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies that the product Product Name : Brother P-touch labeler Electronic Labeling System Model Number : PT-2100/2110 This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate the equipment. •... operation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration 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 developed them.
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GETTING STARTED 12 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler 12 General Description...13 LCD Display & Keyboard 14 LCD Display ...14 Key Names and Functions 15 Power Supply ...17 Battery...17 AC Adapter ...18 Inserting a ... Feeding Tape ...22 Feed & Cut...22 Feed Only ...22 LCD Display ...23 LCD Contrast ...23 Setting Language and Unit 24 1 Language ...24 Unit...24 2 3. EDITING A LABEL 25 3 Entering and Editing Text 25 4 Entering Text from the Keyboard 25 Adding a New Line 25 5 Adding a New Block 25 Moving the Cursor 25 6 Inserting...
GETTING STARTED 12 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler 12 General Description...13 LCD Display & Keyboard 14 LCD Display ...14 Key Names and Functions 15 Power Supply ...17 Battery...17 AC Adapter ...18 Inserting a ... Feeding Tape ...22 Feed & Cut...22 Feed Only ...22 LCD Display ...23 LCD Contrast ...23 Setting Language and Unit 24 1 Language ...24 Unit...24 2 3. EDITING A LABEL 25 3 Entering and Editing Text 25 4 Entering Text from the Keyboard 25 Adding a New Line 25 5 Adding a New Block 25 Moving the Cursor 25 6 Inserting...
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MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch Labeler 60 Resetting the P-touch Labeler 60 Maintenance...60 Cleaning the exterior of the P-touch labeler 60 Cleaning the Print Head 60 Cleaning the Tape Cutter 61 2 LABEL PRINTING 49 Label Preview...49 Printing a Label ...49 Printing a Single Copy 50 Printing Multiple Copies 50 Auto-numbering Labels 51 Mirror Printing ...52 Tape Cutting Options 53 Adjusting the Label Length...
MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch Labeler 60 Resetting the P-touch Labeler 60 Maintenance...60 Cleaning the exterior of the P-touch labeler 60 Cleaning the Print Head 60 Cleaning the Tape Cutter 61 2 LABEL PRINTING 49 Label Preview...49 Printing a Label ...49 Printing a Single Copy 50 Printing Multiple Copies 50 Auto-numbering Labels 51 Mirror Printing ...52 Tape Cutting Options 53 Adjusting the Label Length...
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... and/or connect the AC adapter. "Preview function" 4 What You Can Do Set a tape cassette. In addition to entering text, the P-touch labeler has a large range of your label before printing prevents wasting tape on . Enter the label text from the keyboard. Checking the label preview before printing. Print the label you for purchasing the P-touch labeler PT-2100/2110.
... and/or connect the AC adapter. "Preview function" 4 What You Can Do Set a tape cassette. In addition to entering text, the P-touch labeler has a large range of your label before printing prevents wasting tape on . Enter the label text from the keyboard. Checking the label preview before printing. Print the label you for purchasing the P-touch labeler PT-2100/2110.
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... P. 21 3 Enter the label text using P-touch Quick Editor. Than there is two types of PT-2100.) Install the software. *Connect the USB cable. Click on the layout area and then type "Brother". z INTRODUCTION Create a label with your personal computer 1 Prepare the P-touch labeler. (Refer to step 1 in P-touch Quick Editor. Enter the label text in the previous...
... P. 21 3 Enter the label text using P-touch Quick Editor. Than there is two types of PT-2100.) Install the software. *Connect the USB cable. Click on the layout area and then type "Brother". z INTRODUCTION Create a label with your personal computer 1 Prepare the P-touch labeler. (Refer to step 1 in P-touch Quick Editor. Enter the label text in the previous...
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...dry cloth. • Do not place the P-touch labeler in direct sunlight, near heaters or other organic solvents. that may be used throughout this Guide The following symbols are used , ensure it . • The software on the CD-ROM is of PT-2100.) Should another USB cable need to be installed... carefully before using an empty tape cassette or without a tape cassette set in the P-touch labeler. Do not use tapes that may result in accidents or damage the machine. • Use only Brother TZ tapes with alcohol or other hot appliances, in any foreign objects into the tape ...
...dry cloth. • Do not place the P-touch labeler in direct sunlight, near heaters or other organic solvents. that may be used throughout this Guide The following symbols are used , ensure it . • The software on the CD-ROM is of PT-2100.) Should another USB cable need to be installed... carefully before using an empty tape cassette or without a tape cassette set in the P-touch labeler. Do not use tapes that may result in accidents or damage the machine. • Use only Brother TZ tapes with alcohol or other hot appliances, in any foreign objects into the tape ...
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GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your P-touch labeler Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch labeler. P-touch labeler PT-2100 TZ tape cassette (Starter Cassette) CD-ROM (Drivers, Labeling Editing Software packages) USB cable (USB cable not included with the purchase of PT-2100.) AD-24 User's Guide Software Installation Guide 12 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler
GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your P-touch labeler Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch labeler. P-touch labeler PT-2100 TZ tape cassette (Starter Cassette) CD-ROM (Drivers, Labeling Editing Software packages) USB cable (USB cable not included with the purchase of PT-2100.) AD-24 User's Guide Software Installation Guide 12 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler
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...6. : 2 accented characters, and when setting • Displays a preview of the • Opens the Print Options menu when arrow when entering or editing used labels in the function 7. : menus, or when entering symbols or Opens the File menu, where you can 5 accented characters. Print, Save, Open, or Delete...STARTED Key Names and Functions 7 8 9 10 11 1 5 2 4 6 3 12 17 13 18 14 15 15 16 19 20 21 22 1. (Power): 5. : Turns the P-touch labeler on and off. • Prints the current label design onto the 2. ( ): tape. Moves the cursor in the direction of the...
...6. : 2 accented characters, and when setting • Displays a preview of the • Opens the Print Options menu when arrow when entering or editing used labels in the function 7. : menus, or when entering symbols or Opens the File menu, where you can 5 accented characters. Print, Save, Open, or Delete...STARTED Key Names and Functions 7 8 9 10 11 1 5 2 4 6 3 12 17 13 18 14 15 15 16 19 20 21 22 1. (Power): 5. : Turns the P-touch labeler on and off. • Prints the current label design onto the 2. ( ): tape. Moves the cursor in the direction of the...
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...STARTED 8. : • Opens the Text menu, where you can set character attributes for the label. • Character attributes can be set operating preferences for the P-touch labeler. 11. : Clears all text, text entered and current label settings. 12. ~ : • Use these keys in the text entry screen. 14. :... 17. (Backspace): • Deletes the character to the left of the cursor. • Clears all text entered, or all text and current label settings when used in combination with the key. 18. : • Enters a new line when entering text. • Enters a new block when...
...STARTED 8. : • Opens the Text menu, where you can set character attributes for the label. • Character attributes can be set operating preferences for the P-touch labeler. 11. : Clears all text, text entered and current label settings. 12. ~ : • Use these keys in the text entry screen. 14. :... 17. (Backspace): • Deletes the character to the left of the cursor. • Clears all text entered, or all text and current label settings when used in combination with the key. 18. : • Enters a new line when entering text. • Enters a new block when...
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If you do not intend to use the P-touch labeler for an extended period of time it is turned off prior to opening the battery compartment. 2 Insert six new AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6), making ... it snaps into place. 1 2 3 CAUTION 4 If you are already in the machine, remove them. If the batteries are replacing the batteries please ensure that the labeler is recommended that the batteries be removed. 5 6 7 8 9 17 Power Supply z GETTING STARTED Power Supply Battery 1 Turn the P-touch labeler over and remove the battery compartment cover.
If you do not intend to use the P-touch labeler for an extended period of time it is turned off prior to opening the battery compartment. 2 Insert six new AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6), making ... it snaps into place. 1 2 3 CAUTION 4 If you are already in the machine, remove them. If the batteries are replacing the batteries please ensure that the labeler is recommended that the batteries be removed. 5 6 7 8 9 17 Power Supply z GETTING STARTED Power Supply Battery 1 Turn the P-touch labeler over and remove the battery compartment cover.
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...; Use only the adapter (AD-24), which is recommended to use the P-touch for any accident or damage resulting from not using a standard electrical outlet. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for an extended period of time. • Turn the P-touch labeler off before disconnecting the AC adapter. • Do not pull or bend...
...; Use only the adapter (AD-24), which is recommended to use the P-touch for any accident or damage resulting from not using a standard electrical outlet. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for an extended period of time. • Turn the P-touch labeler off before disconnecting the AC adapter. • Do not pull or bend...
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... a tape cassette installed in the direction of the tape is powered off, then lift open the tape compartment cover. z GETTING STARTED Inserting a Tape Cassette This P-touch labeler accepts tape cassettes of 9/64", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" or 3/4" (3.5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, or 18mm) width. • If the new tape cassette has a cardboard... • If the ink ribbon is loose, use your finger to the illustration. End of tape Tape guide 1 2 Ensure that the P-touch labeler is not bent and that the end of the arrow as shown on the tape cassette. 1 Check that it passes through the tape guide ...
... a tape cassette installed in the direction of the tape is powered off, then lift open the tape compartment cover. z GETTING STARTED Inserting a Tape Cassette This P-touch labeler accepts tape cassettes of 9/64", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" or 3/4" (3.5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, or 18mm) width. • If the new tape cassette has a cardboard... • If the ink ribbon is loose, use your finger to the illustration. End of tape Tape guide 1 2 Ensure that the P-touch labeler is not bent and that the end of the arrow as shown on the tape cassette. 1 Check that it passes through the tape guide ...
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... Refer to the Auto Power-Off Time table below for details. • If the batteries are installed or the P-touch labeler is connected to an electrical outlet by the AC adapter, the previous session's information is maintained and will displayed when ... no keys pressed within a certain time under certain operating conditions. z GETTING STARTED Press the Press the Turning Power On/Off key to turn the P-touch labeler off. • Your P-touch labeler has a power saving function that automatically turns itself off if there is turned on . key again to PC 5 minutes 60 minutes 1 2 3 4 5 ...
... Refer to the Auto Power-Off Time table below for details. • If the batteries are installed or the P-touch labeler is connected to an electrical outlet by the AC adapter, the previous session's information is maintained and will displayed when ... no keys pressed within a certain time under certain operating conditions. z GETTING STARTED Press the Press the Turning Power On/Off key to turn the P-touch labeler off. • Your P-touch labeler has a power saving function that automatically turns itself off if there is turned on . key again to PC 5 minutes 60 minutes 1 2 3 4 5 ...
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...then press the or keys. • To move the cursor left, right, up or down the desired key. EDITING A LABEL z EDITING A LABEL Entering and Editing Text Using the keyboard of your P-touch labeler is displayed. • To change the character attribute of each tape width. key and then press the Adding a New ..., simply press the desired key. • To enter a blank space in the text, press the key. • To enter an uppercase letter or one label. 4 Moving the Cursor • To move the cursor to enter Caps mode, and then press the desired keys. • To exit Caps mode, press ...
...then press the or keys. • To move the cursor left, right, up or down the desired key. EDITING A LABEL z EDITING A LABEL Entering and Editing Text Using the keyboard of your P-touch labeler is displayed. • To change the character attribute of each tape width. key and then press the Adding a New ..., simply press the desired key. • To enter a blank space in the text, press the key. • To enter an uppercase letter or one label. 4 Moving the Cursor • To move the cursor to enter Caps mode, and then press the desired keys. • To exit Caps mode, press ...
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... characters. 1 Enter the character you entered will change to the Accented Character List table on display differ by using the or keys. z EDITING A LABEL Entering Accented Characters The P-touch labeler can be used with the Accent function. 2 Press the key. Caps mode can display and print a set of all accented characters available. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 29...
... characters. 1 Enter the character you entered will change to the Accented Character List table on display differ by using the or keys. z EDITING A LABEL Entering Accented Characters The P-touch labeler can be used with the Accent function. 2 Press the key. Caps mode can display and print a set of all accented characters available. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 29...
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..." is displayed. z EDITING A LABEL Creating a Bar Code Label Using the Bar Code function you can create labels with one dimensional bar codes for use with bar codes can be read by the bar code reader. • For best results, print bar code labels in an asset management system. • The P-touch labeler is not designed exclusively...
..." is displayed. z EDITING A LABEL Creating a Bar Code Label Using the Bar Code function you can create labels with one dimensional bar codes for use with bar codes can be read by the bar code reader. • For best results, print bar code labels in an asset management system. • The P-touch labeler is not designed exclusively...
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... • Be sure to check that there is enough tape remaining when printing several printing 1 features that allow you are ready to turn the P-touch labeler off. Attempting to print with the tape. 3 • Do not block the tape exit slot during printing, press the 6 key to print your... P-touch labeler has several labels continuously. The length of the screen. Press the or keys to scroll the preview to the text entry screen. (You can check the layout...
... • Be sure to check that there is enough tape remaining when printing several printing 1 features that allow you are ready to turn the P-touch labeler off. Attempting to print with the tape. 3 • Do not block the tape exit slot during printing, press the 6 key to print your... P-touch labeler has several labels continuously. The length of the screen. Press the or keys to scroll the preview to the text entry screen. (You can check the layout...
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... to "Tape Cutting Options" on page 53 to change the number of copies faster. • Pressing the key when setting the number of the same label. 1 Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for further information about error messages. To stop printing, press the key to display... press the key to display the print options screen, and then select "Copies" using the or keys. 3 Press the or key to turn off the P-touch labeler. LABEL PRINTING Printing a Single Copy 1 Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is printed.
... to "Tape Cutting Options" on page 53 to change the number of copies faster. • Pressing the key when setting the number of the same label. 1 Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for further information about error messages. To stop printing, press the key to display... press the key to display the print options screen, and then select "Copies" using the or keys. 3 Press the or key to turn off the P-touch labeler. LABEL PRINTING Printing a Single Copy 1 Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is printed.
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... head is now reset. Language and unit settings will also be cleaned on difficult to maintain its performance. MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch Labeler Resetting the P-touch Labeler You can reset the P-touch labeler internal memory to clear all saved label files and revert the machine back to hold the and . Press and hold the and , press and release the...
... head is now reset. Language and unit settings will also be cleaned on difficult to maintain its performance. MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch Labeler Resetting the P-touch Labeler You can reset the P-touch labeler internal memory to clear all saved label files and revert the machine back to hold the and . Press and hold the and , press and release the...
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z MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch Labeler Cleaning the Tape Cutter About once every year, wipe the cutter blades using a cotton swab moistened with your bare hands. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 61 Maintenance CAUTION Do not touch the cutter blade directly with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol). Tape adhesive can build up on the cutter blade after repeated use, taking the edge off the blade which may result in the tape jamming in the cutter.
z MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch Labeler Cleaning the Tape Cutter About once every year, wipe the cutter blades using a cotton swab moistened with your bare hands. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 61 Maintenance CAUTION Do not touch the cutter blade directly with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol). Tape adhesive can build up on the cutter blade after repeated use, taking the edge off the blade which may result in the tape jamming in the cutter.