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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. Do not use the machine in dusty places, and keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain. 2 q Do not use tapes that do not have the mark. 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 pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch. This may damage the tape cassette. Do not use the machine in dusty places, and keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain. 2 q Do not use tapes that do not have the mark. KEYBOARD & LCD DISPLAY Cursor keys Return key Delete key Power key GENERAL PRECAUTIONS q Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine.
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... fonts on the adaptor 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 machine wherever there is an electrical outlet.
... fonts on the adaptor 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 machine wherever there is an electrical outlet.
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... the entire back of the cassette touches the bottom of the compartment. When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides. If you 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 has...
... the entire back of the cassette touches the bottom of the compartment. When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides. If you 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 has...
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... Version 3.1 (Windows version) uses database files that it can read correctly. Databases Keep the following points in mind when using P-touch Editor Version 3.1 to the Readme file located at English\Ptouch\Editor\Ac2k on the CDROM (the folder name for more details. • Using a ...read printed barcodes in the environment where you plan to use them. • The QR Code protocol can be printed on white tape. If data in any other colors of tape are compatible with Microsoft Access 97. Files saved as csv files with an application such as csv files. With...
... Version 3.1 (Windows version) uses database files that it can read correctly. Databases Keep the following points in mind when using P-touch Editor Version 3.1 to the Readme file located at English\Ptouch\Editor\Ac2k on the CDROM (the folder name for more details. • Using a ...read printed barcodes in the environment where you plan to use them. • The QR Code protocol can be printed on white tape. If data in any other colors of tape are compatible with Microsoft Access 97. Files saved as csv files with an application such as csv files. With...
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... below. 4 Peel off the label using scissors, place the label on using an iron. After printing the text onto fabric tape and cutting off the label backing. STAMP TAPE Refer 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 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 ...
... below. 4 Peel off the label using scissors, place the label on using an iron. After printing the text onto fabric tape and cutting off the label backing. STAMP TAPE Refer 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 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 ...
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...easily if the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4) is used. 25 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 ... them with an up-and-down motion. To clean the print head and rollers: 1 Turn off the machine. 2 Open the tape compartment cover, then remove the tape cassette if one is particularly likely when you are located in isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. The print head and rollers are using a ...
...easily if the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4) is used. 25 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 ... them with an up-and-down motion. To clean the print head and rollers: 1 Turn off the machine. 2 Open the tape compartment cover, then remove the tape cassette if one is particularly likely when you are located in isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. The print head and rollers are using a ...
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... display, especially when the function that can be used to select an item from a list: q Press r. All tabs have chosen will delete or affect files. 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 to confirm a command may...
... display, especially when the function that can be used to select an item from a list: q Press r. All tabs have chosen will delete or affect files. 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 to confirm a command may...
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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 *.
... 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 *.
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..., you to create labels faster and easier. 3 Press r. 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... 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 ...
..., you to create labels faster and easier. 3 Press r. 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... 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 ...
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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 a perfect format for customized stamps.
... 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 a perfect format for customized stamps.
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... and margins automatically adjusted. 4 Press p to cut the text out of the stamp stencil film. 5 After the stamp stencil film is cut off . Tape end Glossy side Slit 42 Alt S T A M P Caps F O R M A T ? 1: J Alt S m i t h Caps 2: 1 2 3 4 M a i _n 4 Press p to their default settings (TXT&FORMAT) before creating the next label. EXAMPLE To cut ... return all format functions to engrave the stamp stencil film, and then automatically cut a stamp: 1 Enter the text and insert a stamp film cassette in the tape compartment. 2 Hold down c and press U. 3 Press r. 3 Press r.
... and margins automatically adjusted. 4 Press p to cut the text out of the stamp stencil film. 5 After the stamp stencil film is cut off . Tape end Glossy side Slit 42 Alt S T A M P Caps F O R M A T ? 1: J Alt S m i t h Caps 2: 1 2 3 4 M a i _n 4 Press p to their default settings (TXT&FORMAT) before creating the next label. EXAMPLE To cut ... return all format functions to engrave the stamp stencil film, and then automatically cut a stamp: 1 Enter the text and insert a stamp film cassette in the tape compartment. 2 Hold down c and press U. 3 Press r. 3 Press r.
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Fold over 9 Fit the stamp frame over the other side of the stamp film holder and hold it tight. 7 Hold the end of the stamp stencil film in order to prevent ink spills. 43 Guides 8 Fold the other end of the stamp stencil film over the stamp stencil film and push 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 thumb, then pass the tape through the guides while pulling it in place with your finger.
Fold over 9 Fit the stamp frame over the other side of the stamp film holder and hold it tight. 7 Hold the end of the stamp stencil film in order to prevent ink spills. 43 Guides 8 Fold the other end of the stamp stencil film over the stamp stencil film and push 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 thumb, then pass the tape through the guides while pulling it in place with your finger.
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...Width functions. In addition, when a width setting other point sizes are also available, and each tape width. 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 with any of the three ...width settings. 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 functions. In addition, when a width setting other point sizes are also available, and each tape width. 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 with any of the three ...width settings. 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 ...
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If 1/2" (12-mm)-wide tape is installed, the text will be printed with a character size of 29 points. Alt S I Z E 2 4 Caps 3 Release c. 46 To change the size setting: 1 While holding 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...
If 1/2" (12-mm)-wide tape is installed, the text will be printed with a character size of 29 points. Alt S I Z E 2 4 Caps 3 Release c. 46 To change the size setting: 1 While holding 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...
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... c, continue pressing 6 until the desired frame setting is displayed. The Undl/Frm indicator comes on the left and right margins are also available. The default tape margin setting is selected. 3 Release c to apply the selected frame setting to ON, so that the left and right sides of the margins on when... any setting other than FULL is selected, extra tape is set to the entire text. The extra tape is cut off if the Auto cut function is fed out before printing starts. EXAMPLE To select the candy frame setting...
... c, continue pressing 6 until the desired frame setting is displayed. The Undl/Frm indicator comes on the left and right margins are also available. The default tape margin setting is selected. 3 Release c to apply the selected frame setting to ON, so that the left and right sides of the margins on when... any setting other than FULL is selected, extra tape is set to the entire text. The extra tape is cut off if the Auto cut function is fed out before printing starts. EXAMPLE To select the candy frame setting...
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...if the Length function was used to set - Alt M A R G I N F U L L Caps 2 While still holding down c, continue pressing E until the desired tape margin set the length of three ways. LEFT RIGHT CENTER 52 however, two other settings are also available. ting is displayed. 3 Release c. Alt M A R G I ... the selected horizontal alignment setting. The default setting is LEFT; EXAMPLE To select the HALF tape margin setting: 1 While holding down c, press E once, and keep c held down. To change the tape margin setting: 1 While holding down c, press E once, and keep c held down...
...if the Length function was used to set - Alt M A R G I N F U L L Caps 2 While still holding down c, continue pressing E until the desired tape margin set the length of three ways. LEFT RIGHT CENTER 52 however, two other settings are also available. ting is displayed. 3 Release c. Alt M A R G I ... the selected horizontal alignment setting. The default setting is LEFT; EXAMPLE To select the HALF tape margin setting: 1 While holding down c, press E once, and keep c held down. To change the tape margin setting: 1 While holding down c, press E once, and keep c held down...
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...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 tape. To change the horizontal alignment setting: 1 While holding down c, press R once, and keep c held down to the entire text...setting is OFF. ON 53 If mirror-printed labels are attached to glass or some other clear material, they can be printed on clear tape. The default mirror printing setting is displayed. 3 Release c to apply the selected horizontal alignment setting to display the current horizontal alignment ...
...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 tape. To change the horizontal alignment setting: 1 While holding down c, press R once, and keep c held down to the entire text...setting is OFF. ON 53 If mirror-printed labels are attached to glass or some other clear material, they can be printed on clear tape. The default mirror printing setting is displayed. 3 Release c to apply the selected horizontal alignment setting to display the current horizontal alignment ...
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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 printed. Turn on the Auto cut function before starting to print in order to cut off the labels automatically after it . 1 ...
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 printed. Turn on the Auto cut function before starting to print in order to cut off the labels automatically after it . 1 ...