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... sizes and styles to radio communications. This product is covered by one or more of tape and ink colors available allow you to operate the equipment. USP4839742 USP4983058 EP315369 GB2223740 USP4922063 ... to design beautiful custom labels and stamps. The enclosed interface cable should be determined by Brother Industries, Ltd. FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the...installation. These limits are designed to 15 of the P-touch 530/550 makes it in a residential installation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician ...
... sizes and styles to radio communications. This product is covered by one or more of tape and ink colors available allow you to operate the equipment. USP4839742 USP4983058 EP315369 GB2223740 USP4922063 ... to design beautiful custom labels and stamps. The enclosed interface cable should be determined by Brother Industries, Ltd. FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the...installation. These limits are designed to 15 of the P-touch 530/550 makes it in a residential installation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician ...
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL 1 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE BEFORE YOU START MACHINE DIAGRAM 8 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 10 BATTERIES 11 OPTIONAL AC ADAPTOR 12 TAPE CASSETTE 13 ATTACHING LABELS 16 PRINT HEAD AND ROLLERS 19 LEARNING THE ROPES INTRODUCTION 22 NAME TAG EXAMPLE 23 EQUIPMENT LABEL EXAMPLE 30 ADDRESS LABEL ...
ABOUT THIS MANUAL 1 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE BEFORE YOU START MACHINE DIAGRAM 8 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 10 BATTERIES 11 OPTIONAL AC ADAPTOR 12 TAPE CASSETTE 13 ATTACHING LABELS 16 PRINT HEAD AND ROLLERS 19 LEARNING THE ROPES INTRODUCTION 22 NAME TAG EXAMPLE 23 EQUIPMENT LABEL EXAMPLE 30 ADDRESS LABEL ...
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.../FRAME) KEY 107 Color KEY 109 Format KEY 110 GLOBAL FRAME FUNCTION 112 FRAME COLOR FUNCTION 113 STYLE COLOR FUNCTION 114 LENGTH FUNCTION 116 FEED (TAPE FEED) FUNCTION 117 H.ALI (HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT) FUNCTION 118 VERT (VERTICAL PRINTING) FUNCTION 119 MIRROR (MIRROR PRINTING) FUNCTION 120 UNIT FUNCTION 121 Print KEY AND...
.../FRAME) KEY 107 Color KEY 109 Format KEY 110 GLOBAL FRAME FUNCTION 112 FRAME COLOR FUNCTION 113 STYLE COLOR FUNCTION 114 LENGTH FUNCTION 116 FEED (TAPE FEED) FUNCTION 117 H.ALI (HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT) FUNCTION 118 VERT (VERTICAL PRINTING) FUNCTION 119 MIRROR (MIRROR PRINTING) FUNCTION 120 UNIT FUNCTION 121 Print KEY AND...
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...detailed questions about specific features, the For Your Information chapter will provide you with the machine's operations. Although the P-touch 530/550 is your P-touch 530/550. 1 Please read this machine for more details on the setup and care of the machine. We hope you enjoy ...using the machine. This chapter provides basic information concerning the tape cassettes, power supplies, and labels. This handy reference chapter contains detailed ...
...detailed questions about specific features, the For Your Information chapter will provide you with the machine's operations. Although the P-touch 530/550 is your P-touch 530/550. 1 Please read this machine for more details on the setup and care of the machine. We hope you enjoy ...using the machine. This chapter provides basic information concerning the tape cassettes, power supplies, and labels. This handy reference chapter contains detailed ...
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* Use only Brother TZ tapes with the AC adapter). * Use only the AC adapter (model AD-60) designed exclusively for a long ...removing the old ones, otherwise all text files will void the warranty. * When the machine is properly fed through tape guidelines before unplugging in from the machine, the text files in the memory will not be an indication that do...prevent them from leaking and damaging the machine. * If the adapter is removed from the AC outlet before installing a tape into an AC outlet with this machine. 10 Use of any foreign objects onto or into the machine. * To avoid...
* Use only Brother TZ tapes with the AC adapter). * Use only the AC adapter (model AD-60) designed exclusively for a long ...removing the old ones, otherwise all text files will void the warranty. * When the machine is properly fed through tape guidelines before unplugging in from the machine, the text files in the memory will not be an indication that do...prevent them from leaking and damaging the machine. * If the adapter is removed from the AC outlet before installing a tape into an AC outlet with this machine. 10 Use of any foreign objects onto or into the machine. * To avoid...
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... times if the iron-on has been transferred correctly. The iron-on will have appeared on the label if it was touched while the backing tape was peeled off and may stick to the iron. 18 sensitive materials, such as nylon, acetate or other items of time. Since the transferred... iron-on cannot be used. After the backing tape has been removed, the transferred iron-on may move the iron while pressing, otherwise the label may appear glossy. Washing Garments with transfers using normal...
... times if the iron-on has been transferred correctly. The iron-on will have appeared on the label if it was touched while the backing tape was peeled off and may stick to the iron. 18 sensitive materials, such as nylon, acetate or other items of time. Since the transferred... iron-on cannot be used. After the backing tape has been removed, the transferred iron-on may move the iron while pressing, otherwise the label may appear glossy. Washing Garments with transfers using normal...
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...one is particularly likely when you are located in isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. The print head and rollers are using a cotton swab dipped in the tape compartment. Ì Print head: Use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the print head with an up -and-down motion. If none of...a dry cotton swab to wipe each roller with an up -and - down motion while rotating them with your service representative. 19 Therefore, as with a tape recorder, the machine's head may appear through the text in a very dusty environment. Occasionally, specks of the print head is covered with dust, a blank...
...one is particularly likely when you are located in isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. The print head and rollers are using a cotton swab dipped in the tape compartment. Ì Print head: Use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the print head with an up -and-down motion. If none of...a dry cotton swab to wipe each roller with an up -and - down motion while rotating them with your service representative. 19 Therefore, as with a tape recorder, the machine's head may appear through the text in a very dusty environment. Occasionally, specks of the print head is covered with dust, a blank...
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... function, which appear at the top and bottom of the display. The WYSIWYG (what -you-get) mode allows you to 120 of your P-touch 530/550. The flashing bracket that appears on the display is also equipped with certain fonts, styles and other layout settings. With this function, refer to.... Its is like a pointer which are indicated by turning on the power to 96. 23 Your P-touch 530/550 is called the "cursor". After you have inserted the batteries and the enclosed tape cassette as explained in your own label to have been pre-programmed into the machine and represent the...
... function, which appear at the top and bottom of the display. The WYSIWYG (what -you-get) mode allows you to 120 of your P-touch 530/550. The flashing bracket that appears on the display is also equipped with certain fonts, styles and other layout settings. With this function, refer to.... Its is like a pointer which are indicated by turning on the power to 96. 23 Your P-touch 530/550 is called the "cursor". After you have inserted the batteries and the enclosed tape cassette as explained in your own label to have been pre-programmed into the machine and represent the...
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... the display lights up when the machine is just like typing on the P-touch is in this example was made using a ½" (12-mm)-wide tape cassette. Typing on a typewriter or a computer. The Caps indication in the top left-hand corner of your P-touch to print simple name tag shown below...
... the display lights up when the machine is just like typing on the P-touch is in this example was made using a ½" (12-mm)-wide tape cassette. Typing on a typewriter or a computer. The Caps indication in the top left-hand corner of your P-touch to print simple name tag shown below...
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... we know how to enter, edit and print text, we must first erase the text that the machine was made using a ½" (12-mm)-wide tape cassette. CLEARING THE DISPLAY Before entering our new text, we can practice creating a multi-line label.
... we know how to enter, edit and print text, we must first erase the text that the machine was made using a ½" (12-mm)-wide tape cassette. CLEARING THE DISPLAY Before entering our new text, we can practice creating a multi-line label.
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... the other text format keys to emphasize part of the text. + The label in this example can recall it to type it . or 1-1/2" (36mm)-wide tape. When we would be printed on 3/4"(18-mm)-, 1"(24-mm)- RECALLING TEXT Since we saved the name tag text in the memory, we can be...
... the other text format keys to emphasize part of the text. + The label in this example can recall it to type it . or 1-1/2" (36mm)-wide tape. When we would be printed on 3/4"(18-mm)-, 1"(24-mm)- RECALLING TEXT Since we saved the name tag text in the memory, we can be...
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... as the Barcode and Seq. With the WYSIWYG mode, making complex multi-block labels is easier since you can be created. or 1-1/2" (36-mm)-wide tape. In this example can see exactly how the label would appear if it were printed. 45
... as the Barcode and Seq. With the WYSIWYG mode, making complex multi-block labels is easier since you can be created. or 1-1/2" (36-mm)-wide tape. In this example can see exactly how the label would appear if it were printed. 45
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... Format key 110 Label Formats: GROBAL FRAME function 112 FRAME COLOR function 113 STYLE COLOR function 114 LENGTH function 116 FEED (tape feed) function 117 H.ALI (horizontal alignment) function 118 VERT (vertical printing) function 119 MIRROR (mirror printing) function 120... UNIT function 121 PRINTING Print key and Feed & (tape cut) key COLOR PRINT function 123 Stamp function 125 Special Print function 128 Seq. This For Your Information chapter gives detailed explanations...
... Format key 110 Label Formats: GROBAL FRAME function 112 FRAME COLOR function 113 STYLE COLOR function 114 LENGTH function 116 FEED (tape feed) function 117 H.ALI (horizontal alignment) function 118 VERT (vertical printing) function 119 MIRROR (mirror printing) function 120... UNIT function 121 PRINTING Print key and Feed & (tape cut) key COLOR PRINT function 123 Stamp function 125 Special Print function 128 Seq. This For Your Information chapter gives detailed explanations...
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..., 36 6, 9, 12, 18, 24 6, 9, 12, 18 6, 9, 12 102 Refer to 129 for samples of the available settings. + When the SPLIT parameter of the display. Tape width 1 1/2" (36 mm) 1" (24 mm) 3/4" (18 mm) 1/2" (12 mm) 3/8" (9 mm) 1/4" (6 mm) Sizes (in narrow, medium or wide characters. However..., seven other point sizes are available and each tape width. When the AUTO size setting is selected, "AUTO" appears in a larger character size. The default size setting is AUTO and the default width setting...
..., 36 6, 9, 12, 18, 24 6, 9, 12, 18 6, 9, 12 102 Refer to 129 for samples of the available settings. + When the SPLIT parameter of the display. Tape width 1 1/2" (36 mm) 1" (24 mm) 3/4" (18 mm) 1/2" (12 mm) 3/8" (9 mm) 1/4" (6 mm) Sizes (in narrow, medium or wide characters. However..., seven other point sizes are available and each tape width. When the AUTO size setting is selected, "AUTO" appears in a larger character size. The default size setting is AUTO and the default width setting...
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...to the entire text; however, three other settings are also available. The FEED function allows you to select the size of the margins on transfer tape cassette is FULL; it cannot be printed with the FULL setting (1" (25 mm)-margins), even if a different setting was selected. 117 Since reducing ...the tape feed may decrease bar code readability, the FULL tape feed setting is recommended when the text contains bar codes If an instant-lettering (rub-on transfer) or an iron-on...
...to the entire text; however, three other settings are also available. The FEED function allows you to select the size of the margins on transfer tape cassette is FULL; it cannot be printed with the FULL setting (1" (25 mm)-margins), even if a different setting was selected. 117 Since reducing ...the tape feed may decrease bar code readability, the FULL tape feed setting is recommended when the text contains bar codes If an instant-lettering (rub-on transfer) or an iron-on...
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The P-touch 530/550 features the following: • WYSIWYG display • Color printing • Stamp creating • Pre-formatted label templates • Multi-line printing (up to 7 lines) ... 5 blocks) • 7 sizes & 14 styles • Text and label framing • Text underling • Vertical printing • Mirror printing • Horizontal alignment adjustment • Adjustable tape feed • Label length setting • Repeat printing • Split printing • Numbering function • Bar code generation • Zooming in and out 148
The P-touch 530/550 features the following: • WYSIWYG display • Color printing • Stamp creating • Pre-formatted label templates • Multi-line printing (up to 7 lines) ... 5 blocks) • 7 sizes & 14 styles • Text and label framing • Text underling • Vertical printing • Mirror printing • Horizontal alignment adjustment • Adjustable tape feed • Label length setting • Repeat printing • Split printing • Numbering function • Bar code generation • Zooming in and out 148
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... CODE 39 symbols 82 Code key 59 CODE 128 symbols 81 Color key 109 COLOR PRINT function 42,123 Color printing Frame 113 Ink and tape cassette 14-15 Shading 113 Style 114 Colored characters 114 Colored frame/shading 113 Combination character styles...........104 Continuing 63 Contrast function 86 COPIES parameter... 72 Displaying Final layout 85 Label length 87 E EAN 128 symbols 81 END key 58 Error messages 139-145 F Failure to print 146 Features 9 Feed & Tape Cut key 117 FEED (tape feed) function 117 149 A A.
... CODE 39 symbols 82 Code key 59 CODE 128 symbols 81 Color key 109 COLOR PRINT function 42,123 Color printing Frame 113 Ink and tape cassette 14-15 Shading 113 Style 114 Colored characters 114 Colored frame/shading 113 Combination character styles...........104 Continuing 63 Contrast function 86 COPIES parameter... 72 Displaying Final layout 85 Label length 87 E EAN 128 symbols 81 END key 58 Error messages 139-145 F Failure to print 146 Features 9 Feed & Tape Cut key 117 FEED (tape feed) function 117 149 A A.
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... Auto Formats 88 Caps 24,31,61 Color 109 Font 100 Stamp 125 Style 104 Zoom 85 Indicators 23 Ink cassettes 13-15 Instant lettering tape 17 Iron-on transfers 17 Italic character style 104 J Justifying text 118 K Keyboard 8 L Label backing 16 Label format functions 110-121 Label length Displaying 87...
... Auto Formats 88 Caps 24,31,61 Color 109 Font 100 Stamp 125 Style 104 Zoom 85 Indicators 23 Ink cassettes 13-15 Instant lettering tape 17 Iron-on transfers 17 Italic character style 104 J Justifying text 118 K Keyboard 8 L Label backing 16 Label format functions 110-121 Label length Displaying 87...
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...,112 Horizontal alignment 118 Italics 104 Label formats 110-121 Label length 116 Mirror printing 120 Numbering field 130 Shading color 113 Shading 107,112 Tape feed width 117 Text colors 109 Text formats 97-109 Underlines 107 Vertical printing 119 Seq. Numbering (sequential numbering) function 50 Shading 107,112... Space key 25,62 Special Print function 35,128 SPLIT parameter 128 Stamp function 125 Store function 28,134 Striped character style 104 Striped tape 146 STYLE COLOR function 41,114 Style key 104 Symbol function 38,75 Symbols 77 Bar codes 81-82 Numbering 130...
...,112 Horizontal alignment 118 Italics 104 Label formats 110-121 Label length 116 Mirror printing 120 Numbering field 130 Shading color 113 Shading 107,112 Tape feed width 117 Text colors 109 Text formats 97-109 Underlines 107 Vertical printing 119 Seq. Numbering (sequential numbering) function 50 Shading 107,112... Space key 25,62 Special Print function 35,128 SPLIT parameter 128 Stamp function 125 Store function 28,134 Striped character style 104 Striped tape 146 STYLE COLOR function 41,114 Style key 104 Symbol function 38,75 Symbols 77 Bar codes 81-82 Numbering 130...
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...Bunny Adhesive TZ-WT41 Black Characters on Taz Adhesive TZ-WS41 Black Characters on Tweety & Sylvester Adhesive 1/2" (12 mm) laminated tapes TZ-131 Black Characters on Clear Adhesive TZ-231 Black Characters on White Adhesive TZ-232 Red Characters on White Adhesive TZ-335...1 $20.99 1 $14.99 1 $16.99 1 $18.99 1 $16.99 152 • Supplies Obtain tape cassettes, AC adapters, and tape cutters from you nearest authorized dealer. Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use of unauthorized supplies. Brother cannot be held responsible for trouble caused by the use...
...Bunny Adhesive TZ-WT41 Black Characters on Taz Adhesive TZ-WS41 Black Characters on Tweety & Sylvester Adhesive 1/2" (12 mm) laminated tapes TZ-131 Black Characters on Clear Adhesive TZ-231 Black Characters on White Adhesive TZ-232 Red Characters on White Adhesive TZ-335...1 $20.99 1 $14.99 1 $16.99 1 $18.99 1 $16.99 152 • Supplies Obtain tape cassettes, AC adapters, and tape cutters from you nearest authorized dealer. Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use of unauthorized supplies. Brother cannot be held responsible for trouble caused by the use...