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CONTENTS Getting Started GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 2 BATTERIES ...3 OPTIONAL AC ADAPTOR 4 TAPE CASSETTE 5 CONNECTING THE P-TOUCH TO A COMPUTER 6 INSTALLING P-TOUCH EDITOR 7 STARTING P-TOUCH EDITOR 20 ATTACHING LABELS 24 PRINT HEAD & ROLLERS 25 For Your Information POWER KEY ...26 CURSOR KEYS 26 CODE, ALT & SHIFT KEYS 27 SPACE KEY ...... FUNCTION 38 AUTO FORMAT FUNCTION 40 STAMP FUNCTION 41 FONT FUNCTION 44 SIZE & WIDTH FUNCTIONS 45 STYLE FUNCTION 47 UNDERLINE FUNCTION 49 FRAME FUNCTION 50 TAPE MARGIN FUNCTION 51 HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT FUNCTION 52 i
CONTENTS Getting Started GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 2 BATTERIES ...3 OPTIONAL AC ADAPTOR 4 TAPE CASSETTE 5 CONNECTING THE P-TOUCH TO A COMPUTER 6 INSTALLING P-TOUCH EDITOR 7 STARTING P-TOUCH EDITOR 20 ATTACHING LABELS 24 PRINT HEAD & ROLLERS 25 For Your Information POWER KEY ...26 CURSOR KEYS 26 CODE, ALT & SHIFT KEYS 27 SPACE KEY ...... FUNCTION 38 AUTO FORMAT FUNCTION 40 STAMP FUNCTION 41 FONT FUNCTION 44 SIZE & WIDTH FUNCTIONS 45 STYLE FUNCTION 47 UNDERLINE FUNCTION 49 FRAME FUNCTION 50 TAPE MARGIN FUNCTION 51 HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT FUNCTION 52 i
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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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q Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch. This may damage the tape cassette. KEYBOARD & LCD DISPLAY Cursor keys Return key Delete key Power key GENERAL PRECAUTIONS q Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. q Do not use tapes that do not have the mark. Do not use the machine in dusty places, and keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain. 2
q Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch. This may damage the tape cassette. KEYBOARD & LCD DISPLAY Cursor keys Return key Delete key Power key GENERAL PRECAUTIONS q Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. q Do not use tapes that do not have the mark. Do not use the machine in dusty places, and keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain. 2
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... on the adaptor cord into the connector marked DC IN 9.5V on the right side of the machine. 2 Insert the plug on 1" (24 mm)-wide tape since this operation can delete all text shown in the display and stored in the memory, even if batteries are installed. When the power is...
... on the adaptor cord into the connector marked DC IN 9.5V on the right side of the machine. 2 Insert the plug on 1" (24 mm)-wide tape since this operation can delete all text shown in the display and stored in the memory, even if batteries are installed. When the power is...
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Also, make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides. If you 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 arrow on the cassette until there is supplied with... a stopper, be sure to change the tape cassette: 1 Lift open the tape compartment cover. However, since TZ tape cassettes are using a new tape cassette provided with this machine in a ...
Also, make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides. If you 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 arrow on the cassette until there is supplied with... a stopper, be sure to change the tape cassette: 1 Lift open the tape compartment cover. However, since TZ tape cassettes are using a new tape cassette provided with this machine in a ...
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...only be used with English. By upgrading P-touch Editor Version 3.1 using the database functions of P-touch Editor Version 3.1. For general details, refer to the User's Guide supplied on the P-touch Editor Version 3.1 CD-ROM. • The database function of tape are compatible with Microsoft Access 97. With ... test the barcode reader to print barcodes. • Barcodes should be printed on white tape. If data in mind when using P-touch Editor Version 3.1 to make sure that are used with P-touch Editor. Notes on Usage Barcodes Keep the following points in mind when using a program ...
...only be used with English. By upgrading P-touch Editor Version 3.1 using the database functions of P-touch Editor Version 3.1. For general details, refer to the User's Guide supplied on the P-touch Editor Version 3.1 CD-ROM. • The database function of tape are compatible with Microsoft Access 97. With ... test the barcode reader to print barcodes. • Barcodes should be printed on white tape. If data in mind when using P-touch Editor Version 3.1 to make sure that are used with P-touch Editor. Notes on Usage Barcodes Keep the following points in mind when using a program ...
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... for 10 to 15 seconds. Cover the label with another piece of a turn towards you and pull the stick away from labels printed on laminated tapes. 1 Hold the tape in your left hand, with the printed surface facing up, and hold the stick in your text onto garments using the stamp... to pages 41 through the long narrow hole in such a way that the printed text can be read correctly. ATTACHING LABELS LAMINATED TAPE The enclosed stick enables you to easily remove the backing from you as shown below. 4 Peel off the label using scissors, place the label on ...
... for 10 to 15 seconds. Cover the label with another piece of a turn towards you and pull the stick away from labels printed on laminated tapes. 1 Hold the tape in your left hand, with the printed surface facing up, and hold the stick in your text onto garments using the stamp... to pages 41 through the long narrow hole in such a way that the printed text can be read correctly. ATTACHING LABELS LAMINATED TAPE The enclosed stick enables you to easily remove the backing from you as shown below. 4 Peel off the label using scissors, place the label on ...
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...head and rollers are using a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. If none of the above works, contact your finger. 4 Install a tape cassette, close the tape compartment cover, and then try printing again. 5 If a blank streak still appears in the label, repeat steps 3 and 4 using the unit outdoors...print head with dust, a blank horizontal streak may need to wipe each roller with an up -and-down motion while rotating them with a tape recorder, the machine's head may appear through the label text. Print head Print head The print head can be cleaned from time to ...
...head and rollers are using a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. If none of the above works, contact your finger. 4 Install a tape cassette, close the tape compartment cover, and then try printing again. 5 If a blank streak still appears in the label, repeat steps 3 and 4 using the unit outdoors...print head with dust, a blank horizontal streak may need to wipe each roller with an up -and-down motion while rotating them with a tape recorder, the machine's head may appear through the label text. Print head Print head The print head can be cleaned from time to ...
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... ", press *. All tabs have chosen will delete or affect files. In these cases, pressing r is like answering "yes". To answer "no more than 50 tabs. Tape widths 1/4" (6 mm) 3/8" (9 mm) 1/2" (12 mm) 3/4" (18 mm) 1" (24 mm) Stamp 3/4" (18 mm) Stamp 1" (24 mm) Maximum number of lines that you have the same length...
... ", press *. All tabs have chosen will delete or affect files. In these cases, pressing r is like answering "yes". To answer "no more than 50 tabs. Tape widths 1/4" (6 mm) 3/8" (9 mm) 1/2" (12 mm) 3/4" (18 mm) 1" (24 mm) Stamp 3/4" (18 mm) Stamp 1" (24 mm) Maximum number of lines that you have the same length...
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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 *. Alt T X T & F O R M A T T E X T Caps O N L Y Alt 1: _ Caps 35 To delete...
... 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 *. Alt T X T & F O R M A T T E X T Caps O N L Y Alt 1: _ Caps 35 To delete...
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The following preset formats are available: Auto Format setting Label length setting Tape margin setting Horizontal alignment setting DEFAULT 3.5"FLOPPY miniDV OFF 2.8" (7.0 cm) 1.7" (4.3 cm) FULL NONE NONE LEFT CENTER CENTER VHS SPINE VHS VCR8mm CASE 5.5" ... cm) 7.2" (18.3 cm) NONE NONE NONE CENTER CENTER CENTER FILE SHORT 3.7" (9.4 cm) NONE CENTER 40 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 your specific...
The following preset formats are available: Auto Format setting Label length setting Tape margin setting Horizontal alignment setting DEFAULT 3.5"FLOPPY miniDV OFF 2.8" (7.0 cm) 1.7" (4.3 cm) FULL NONE NONE LEFT CENTER CENTER VHS SPINE VHS VCR8mm CASE 5.5" ... cm) 7.2" (18.3 cm) NONE NONE NONE CENTER CENTER CENTER FILE SHORT 3.7" (9.4 cm) NONE CENTER 40 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 your specific...
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... stencil films for the pre-inked stamp film holders. After inserting a stamp film cassette, select this function to automatically center the text and adjust the tape length and margins to apply the selected setting. The Length indicator comes on if any setting other than DEFAULT is selected. The message "STAMP FORMAT...
... stencil films for the pre-inked stamp film holders. After inserting a stamp film cassette, select this function to automatically center the text and adjust the tape length and margins to apply the selected setting. The Length indicator comes on if any setting other than DEFAULT is selected. The message "STAMP FORMAT...
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... slit on the side of a stamp film holder. After setting the stamp format for the installed stamp: centered within the preset message area with the tape length and margins automatically adjusted. 4 Press p to their default settings (TXT&FORMAT) before creating the next label. 3 Press... r. Tape end Glossy side Slit 42 Alt C O P I E S Caps 1/1 To affix a stamp: 5 Remove the stamp frame from around the stamp film holder ink pad, one side ...
... slit on the side of a stamp film holder. After setting the stamp format for the installed stamp: centered within the preset message area with the tape length and margins automatically adjusted. 4 Press p to their default settings (TXT&FORMAT) before creating the next label. 3 Press... r. Tape end Glossy side Slit 42 Alt C O P I E S Caps 1/1 To affix a stamp: 5 Remove the stamp frame from around the stamp film holder ink pad, one side ...
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7 Hold the end of the stamp film holder and hold it in order to prevent ink spills. 43 Fold over 9 Fit the stamp frame over the other end of the stamp stencil film over the stamp stencil film and push it tight. Guides 8 Fold the other side of the stamp stencil film in place with your thumb, then pass the tape through the guides while pulling it into place. 0 Insert the stamp film holder straight into its cap. Be sure that the stamp is correctly covered in place with your finger.
7 Hold the end of the stamp film holder and hold it in order to prevent ink spills. 43 Fold over 9 Fit the stamp frame over the other end of the stamp stencil film over the stamp stencil film and push it tight. Guides 8 Fold the other side of the stamp stencil film in place with your thumb, then pass the tape through the guides while pulling it into place. 0 Insert the stamp film holder straight into its cap. Be sure that the stamp is correctly covered in place with your finger.
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... each can be adjusted using both the Size and Width functions. However, seven other than MEDIUM is always shown by the indicators above the display. Tape widths 1/4" (6 mm) 3/8" (9 mm) 1/2" (12 mm) 3/4" (18 mm) 1" (24 mm) Sizes (in points) NARROW Width setting MEDIUM Width setting WIDE 6 9 ...12 18 24 36 42 45 With the AUTO size setting, the machine compares your text with the width of the tape, the following table shows the character sizes that can be used depends on . Size Width setting setting (in points) 6, 9, 12 6, 9, 12, 18...
... each can be adjusted using both the Size and Width functions. However, seven other than MEDIUM is always shown by the indicators above the display. Tape widths 1/4" (6 mm) 3/8" (9 mm) 1/2" (12 mm) 3/4" (18 mm) 1" (24 mm) Sizes (in points) NARROW Width setting MEDIUM Width setting WIDE 6 9 ...12 18 24 36 42 45 With the AUTO size setting, the machine compares your text with the width of the tape, the following table shows the character sizes that can be used depends on . Size Width setting setting (in points) 6, 9, 12 6, 9, 12, 18...
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... down c, press 2 once, and keep c held down to the entire text. With the AUTO setting selected and 3/4" (18-mm) or 1" (24-mm)-wide tape installed, text consisting of just one line of only capital letters (and no accented characters) will be printed with a character size of 52 points. EXAMPLE... To select the 24 point size setting: 1 While holding down c, continue pressing 2 until 24 is displayed. If 1/2" (12-mm)-wide tape is shown by the size indicators at the top of the display. 3 Release c to apply the selected size setting to display the current size setting...
... down c, press 2 once, and keep c held down to the entire text. With the AUTO setting selected and 3/4" (18-mm) or 1" (24-mm)-wide tape installed, text consisting of just one line of only capital letters (and no accented characters) will be printed with a character size of 52 points. EXAMPLE... To select the 24 point size setting: 1 While holding down c, continue pressing 2 until 24 is displayed. If 1/2" (12-mm)-wide tape is shown by the size indicators at the top of the display. 3 Release c to apply the selected size setting to display the current size setting...
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2 While still holding down c, continue pressing 6 until the candy frame is displayed. TAPE MARGIN FUNCTION The Tape margin function allows you to adjust the size of your text. The extra tape is cut off if the Auto cut function is set to the entire text. FULL (1" (24 mm margins)) NARROW (1/3" (8 mm ... so that the left and right sides of the margins on when any setting other than FULL is selected, extra tape is FULL; Alt Caps 3 Release c. The default tape margin setting is fed out before printing starts. however, three other than FRAME OFF is displayed. The Undl/...
2 While still holding down c, continue pressing 6 until the candy frame is displayed. TAPE MARGIN FUNCTION The Tape margin function allows you to adjust the size of your text. The extra tape is cut off if the Auto cut function is set to the entire text. FULL (1" (24 mm margins)) NARROW (1/3" (8 mm ... so that the left and right sides of the margins on when any setting other than FULL is selected, extra tape is FULL; Alt Caps 3 Release c. The default tape margin setting is fed out before printing starts. however, three other than FRAME OFF is displayed. The Undl/...
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... to align the text in one of three ways. Alt M A R G I N F U L L Caps 2 While still holding down . To change the tape margin setting: 1 While holding down c, press E once, and keep c held down to the entire text. however, two other settings are also available. ting is ...displayed. 3 Release c to apply the selected tape margin setting to display the current tape margin setting. 2 While still holding down c, continue pressing E until HALF is LEFT; LEFT RIGHT CENTER 52 The default setting is...
... to align the text in one of three ways. Alt M A R G I N F U L L Caps 2 While still holding down . To change the tape margin setting: 1 While holding down c, press E once, and keep c held down to the entire text. however, two other settings are also available. ting is ...displayed. 3 Release c to apply the selected tape margin setting to display the current tape margin setting. 2 While still holding down c, continue pressing E until HALF is LEFT; LEFT RIGHT CENTER 52 The default setting is...
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... c, press R once, and keep c held down. If mirror-printed labels are attached to glass or some other clear material, they can be printed on clear tape. Alt A L I G N Caps R I G N L E F T Caps 2 While still holding down c, continue pressing R until the desired horizontal align- To change the horizontal alignment setting: 1 While holding down c, press R once... so that the characters can be read from the opposite side. When using the Mirror printing function, the text should be read correctly from the tape side of the...
... c, press R once, and keep c held down. If mirror-printed labels are attached to glass or some other clear material, they can be printed on clear tape. Alt A L I G N Caps R I G N L E F T Caps 2 While still holding down c, continue pressing R until the desired horizontal align- To change the horizontal alignment setting: 1 While holding down c, press R once... so that the characters can be read from the opposite side. When using the Mirror printing function, the text should be read correctly from the tape side of the...
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Alt L E N G T H Caps 5 . 0 i n c h 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 it is displayed. 5 Press r. Turn on or off each label after printing them. To turn on the Auto cut function: 1 While holding down c, ...
Alt L E N G T H Caps 5 . 0 i n c h 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 it is displayed. 5 Press r. Turn on or off each label after printing them. To turn on the Auto cut function: 1 While holding down c, ...