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... 7 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler 7 LCD Display & Keyboard 7 Power Supply and Tape cassette 9 When using AC adapter (AD-E001 9 When using six new AA alkaline batteries (LR6) or fully charged Ni-MH batteries (HR6 9 Insert a Tape Cassette 10 Turning Power On/Off 11 Setting Language and Unit 11 Language...11... Unit ...11 Feeding Tape...11 Setting LCD Display 11 LCD Contrast 11 Back Light...12 How to use the P-touch ...
... 7 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler 7 LCD Display & Keyboard 7 Power Supply and Tape cassette 9 When using AC adapter (AD-E001 9 When using six new AA alkaline batteries (LR6) or fully charged Ni-MH batteries (HR6 9 Insert a Tape Cassette 10 Turning Power On/Off 11 Setting Language and Unit 11 Language...11... Unit ...11 Feeding Tape...11 Setting LCD Display 11 LCD Contrast 11 Back Light...12 How to use the P-touch ...
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... Previewing Labels 33 Printing Labels ...33 Single and Multiple Copy Printing 33 Numbering Printing 34 Mirror Printing 34 Setting Tape Cutting Options 34 [Large Margin]/[Small Margin]/[Chain]/[No Cut]/[Special tape 34 Adjusting the Label Length 36 Printing from the Label Collection 37 Printing a label from the label collection stored...the Data to Factory Settings Using the P-touch Labeler Keyboard ...40 Maintenance ...41 Cleaning the Unit 41 Cleaning the Print Head 42 Cleaning the Tape Cutter 42 TROUBLESHOOTING 43 What to do when 43 When an error message appears on the display 44 2
... Previewing Labels 33 Printing Labels ...33 Single and Multiple Copy Printing 33 Numbering Printing 34 Mirror Printing 34 Setting Tape Cutting Options 34 [Large Margin]/[Small Margin]/[Chain]/[No Cut]/[Special tape 34 Adjusting the Label Length 36 Printing from the Label Collection 37 Printing a label from the label collection stored...the Data to Factory Settings Using the P-touch Labeler Keyboard ...40 Maintenance ...41 Cleaning the Unit 41 Cleaning the Print Head 42 Cleaning the Tape Cutter 42 TROUBLESHOOTING 43 What to do when 43 When an error message appears on the display 44 2
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...immediately after printing. If any foreign object enters the P-touch labeler, disconnect the AC adapter and remove the batteries, and contact Brother customer service. Do not use a battery other than that specified. CAUTION Follow these guidelines to put your finger inside the P-... types, different charging levels, different manufacturers or different models. Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you close the tape cassette compartment cover or battery compartment cover. If any object has been swallowed, seek medical attention. There is a possibility of children...
...immediately after printing. If any foreign object enters the P-touch labeler, disconnect the AC adapter and remove the batteries, and contact Brother customer service. Do not use a battery other than that specified. CAUTION Follow these guidelines to put your finger inside the P-... types, different charging levels, different manufacturers or different models. Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you close the tape cassette compartment cover or battery compartment cover. If any object has been swallowed, seek medical attention. There is a possibility of children...
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...displayed label length. • When power is empty; Doing so may result in accidents or damage the P-touch labeler. • Use only Brother TZe tapes with a charging feature for rechargeable batteries. • The printed text may differ from the text that appears in this model. it will ...be cleared. • You can also use the USB cable supplied with Fabric Iron-On Tapes, Extra Strength Adhesive Tapes or other hot appliances, in any location exposed to extremely high or low temperatures (e.g., on the location, material, and environmental conditions...
...displayed label length. • When power is empty; Doing so may result in accidents or damage the P-touch labeler. • Use only Brother TZe tapes with a charging feature for rechargeable batteries. • The printed text may differ from the text that appears in this model. it will ...be cleared. • You can also use the USB cable supplied with Fabric Iron-On Tapes, Extra Strength Adhesive Tapes or other hot appliances, in any location exposed to extremely high or low temperatures (e.g., on the location, material, and environmental conditions...
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GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your P-touch labeler P-touch labeler Starter Tape Cassette AC adapter USB Cable User's Guide Carton Contents LCD Display & Keyboard 1 2 3 4567 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 20 14 13 21 22 35 23 34 33 24 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 The default language is [English]. 7 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler
GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your P-touch labeler P-touch labeler Starter Tape Cassette AC adapter USB Cable User's Guide Carton Contents LCD Display & Keyboard 1 2 3 4567 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 20 14 13 21 22 35 23 34 33 24 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 The default language is [English]. 7 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler
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... 32. Shift 33. Save 20. Escape 27. Accent 29. Home 15. Backspace 24. OK 26. Style guidance 8. Cursor 12. Power 14. Clear 23. Cursor 25. Tape width x Label length 9. Font 16. Letter NOTE • When the caps mode is on, all characters you type will be in uppercase letters. • The...
... 32. Shift 33. Save 20. Escape 27. Accent 29. Home 15. Backspace 24. OK 26. Style guidance 8. Cursor 12. Power 14. Clear 23. Cursor 25. Tape width x Label length 9. Font 16. Letter NOTE • When the caps mode is on, all characters you type will be in uppercase letters. • The...
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... (HR6) installed in the correct directions. Insert the plug into the AC adapter jack on the side of time. 9 Power Supply and Tape cassette GETTING STARTED Power Supply and Tape cassette When using AC adapter (AD-E001) Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the nearest standard electrical outlet. ...
... (HR6) installed in the correct directions. Insert the plug into the AC adapter jack on the side of time. 9 Power Supply and Tape cassette GETTING STARTED Power Supply and Tape cassette When using AC adapter (AD-E001) Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the nearest standard electrical outlet. ...
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... ALKALINE), MAY RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Insert a Tape Cassette NOTE • When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the tape and ink ribbon do not catch on the print head. • If you cannot close the cover. 10... it from short-circuiting. (Battery insulation example) 1. If not, lift the lever, and then close the tape cassette compartment cover, check to prevent it (for example with cellophane tape), to ensure the release lever is in the general waste stream. GETTING STARTED • Dispose of the battery...
... ALKALINE), MAY RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Insert a Tape Cassette NOTE • When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the tape and ink ribbon do not catch on the print head. • If you cannot close the cover. 10... it from short-circuiting. (Battery insulation example) 1. If not, lift the lever, and then close the tape cassette compartment cover, check to prevent it (for example with cellophane tape), to ensure the release lever is in the general waste stream. GETTING STARTED • Dispose of the battery...
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.... Setting LCD Display LCD Contrast The default setting is [inch]. ( ) Î / [Settings] Î ( ) or ( ) Î / [Unit] Î ( ) or ( ) Î / [inch/mm] Î ( ) or ( ). Feeding Tape To feed the tape, press the following keys: ( ) + ( ).
.... Setting LCD Display LCD Contrast The default setting is [inch]. ( ) Î / [Settings] Î ( ) or ( ) Î / [Unit] Î ( ) or ( ) Î / [inch/mm] Î ( ) or ( ). Feeding Tape To feed the tape, press the following keys: ( ) + ( ).
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GETTING STARTED [LABEL PRINTING] • Printing a label P. 33 • Setting Tape Cutting Options P. 34 • Printing from the Label Collection P. 37 NOTE Before printing, you print labels from the connected P-touch labeler when using P-touch Editor ... a PC [GETTING STARTED] This labeler can check the layout of custom labels in complex layouts by connecting your computer, visit our installer download website (www.brother.com/inst/). 13 How to use your labeler connected to a PC/Mac and used with this product. • To download and install printer drivers and...
GETTING STARTED [LABEL PRINTING] • Printing a label P. 33 • Setting Tape Cutting Options P. 34 • Printing from the Label Collection P. 37 NOTE Before printing, you print labels from the connected P-touch labeler when using P-touch Editor ... a PC [GETTING STARTED] This labeler can check the layout of custom labels in complex layouts by connecting your computer, visit our installer download website (www.brother.com/inst/). 13 How to use your labeler connected to a PC/Mac and used with this product. • To download and install printer drivers and...
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A maximum of 5 lines for 0.70" (18 mm) tape, 3 lines for 0.47" (12 mm) tape, 2 lines for 0.35" (9 mm) and 0.23" (6 mm) tape, and 1 line for each tape width. Press ( ) or any other key to clear the error message. Adding a New Block To create a new block of text/lines to... exist, [Too Many Lines!] is a maximum number of lines of the new block. NOTE • A maximum of 5 blocks can be entered for 0.13" (3.5 mm) tape. • If you press ( ) and ( ) when five blocks already exist, [Too Many Blocks!] is displayed. EDITING A LABEL Entering and Editing Text Entering ...
A maximum of 5 lines for 0.70" (18 mm) tape, 3 lines for 0.47" (12 mm) tape, 2 lines for 0.35" (9 mm) and 0.23" (6 mm) tape, and 1 line for each tape width. Press ( ) or any other key to clear the error message. Adding a New Block To create a new block of text/lines to... exist, [Too Many Lines!] is a maximum number of lines of the new block. NOTE • A maximum of 5 blocks can be entered for 0.13" (3.5 mm) tape. • If you press ( ) and ( ) when five blocks already exist, [Too Many Blocks!] is displayed. EDITING A LABEL Entering and Editing Text Entering ...
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...entry screen. Setting Character Attributes by Label ( ) Î / Select an attribute Î ( ) or ( ) Î / Set a value for each tape width. 20 Setting Character Attributes ([Font]/[Size]/[Width]/[Style]/[Line]/[Align]) This font size is based on this screen by using or , pressing ( ) or ( ), and...size depends on narrow or multi-line labels. • The 6 point font only prints in uppercase, the text is set for each tape width. EDITING A LABEL Setting Character Attributes ([Font]/[Size]/[Width]/ [Style]/[Line]/[Align]) You can set character attributes by label or by ...
...entry screen. Setting Character Attributes by Label ( ) Î / Select an attribute Î ( ) or ( ) Î / Set a value for each tape width. 20 Setting Character Attributes ([Font]/[Size]/[Width]/[Style]/[Line]/[Align]) This font size is based on this screen by using or , pressing ( ) or ( ), and...size depends on narrow or multi-line labels. • The 6 point font only prints in uppercase, the text is set for each tape width. EDITING A LABEL Setting Character Attributes ([Font]/[Size]/[Width]/ [Style]/[Line]/[Align]) You can set character attributes by label or by ...
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EDITING A LABEL Attribute Value Font Helsinki Setting Options Result Attribute Font Value Belgium Brussels Atlanta US Adams Los Angeles San Diego Brunei Sofia Florida Germany Calgary Size Auto When Auto is Size selected, the text is automatically adjusted to print in the largest size available in the font settings for each tape width. 6 pt Letter Gothic 18 pt 24 pt 9 pt 36 pt 12 pt 42 pt Result Width x 1 x 3/2 x 2 Width x 1/2 x 2/3 21 Setting Character Attributes ([Font]/[Size]/[Width]/[Style]/[Line]/[Align])
EDITING A LABEL Attribute Value Font Helsinki Setting Options Result Attribute Font Value Belgium Brussels Atlanta US Adams Los Angeles San Diego Brunei Sofia Florida Germany Calgary Size Auto When Auto is Size selected, the text is automatically adjusted to print in the largest size available in the font settings for each tape width. 6 pt Letter Gothic 18 pt 24 pt 9 pt 36 pt 12 pt 42 pt Result Width x 1 x 3/2 x 2 Width x 1/2 x 2/3 21 Setting Character Attributes ([Font]/[Size]/[Width]/[Style]/[Line]/[Align])
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... Label Attributes ([Length]/[Cut Option]/ [Tab Length]) Length : [Length] can also set within the range 1.2" (30 mm) - 12.0" (300 mm). Cut Option : Refer to "Setting Tape Cutting Options" on the amount of labels to the text entry screen. Using Auto-Format Layouts Using Templates Simply select a layout from the templates...
... Label Attributes ([Length]/[Cut Option]/ [Tab Length]) Length : [Length] can also set within the range 1.2" (30 mm) - 12.0" (300 mm). Cut Option : Refer to "Setting Tape Cutting Options" on the amount of labels to the text entry screen. Using Auto-Format Layouts Using Templates Simply select a layout from the templates...
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... text data or the bar code setup. Press ( ) or any other key to clear the error message, and insert a tape cassette of the correct width. • If the number of the current tape cassette does not match the set the print settings. Category Templates Value Details Asset Management Asset Tag Bin Box...
... text data or the bar code setup. Press ( ) or any other key to clear the error message, and insert a tape cassette of the correct width. • If the number of the current tape cassette does not match the set the print settings. Category Templates Value Details Asset Management Asset Tag Bin Box...
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... a layout from the block layouts, enter the text and apply formatting as desired. ( ) Î / [Auto Format] Î ( ) or ( ) Î / [Block Layouts] Î ( ) or ( ) Î / Select a tape width Î ( ) or ( ) Î / Select a block layout Î ( ) or ( ) Î Enter the text Î ( ) or ( ) Î Repeat for each text field Î ( ) or ( ) to display...
... a layout from the block layouts, enter the text and apply formatting as desired. ( ) Î / [Auto Format] Î ( ) or ( ) Î / [Block Layouts] Î ( ) or ( ) Î / Select a tape width Î ( ) or ( ) Î / Select a block layout Î ( ) or ( ) Î Enter the text Î ( ) or ( ) Î Repeat for each text field Î ( ) or ( ) to display...
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EDITING A LABEL • If the width of the correct width. Attribute Value Block Layouts Details 2LineA 2LineB 3Line 0.70"/18mm 1+2LineA 1+2LineB 1+3Line 1+4Line 1+5Line 28 Using Auto-Format Layouts Press ( ) or any other key to clear the error message, and insert a tape cassette of the current tape cassette does not match the set width for the selected layout, an error message is displayed when you try to print the label.
EDITING A LABEL • If the width of the correct width. Attribute Value Block Layouts Details 2LineA 2LineB 3Line 0.70"/18mm 1+2LineA 1+2LineB 1+3Line 1+4Line 1+5Line 28 Using Auto-Format Layouts Press ( ) or any other key to clear the error message, and insert a tape cassette of the current tape cassette does not match the set width for the selected layout, an error message is displayed when you try to print the label.
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... by the bar code reader. • For best results, print bar code labels in the label. 30 Creating a Bar Code Label When not using colored tape or ink. • Use the [Large] setting for that bar code labels can be read bar code labels created using the [Small] setting. • Continuously... CODE39, CODE128, CODABAR or GS1-128 protocols. Some bar code readers may not be able to insert the bar code in black ink on white tape.
... by the bar code reader. • For best results, print bar code labels in the label. 30 Creating a Bar Code Label When not using colored tape or ink. • Use the [Large] setting for that bar code labels can be read bar code labels created using the [Small] setting. • Continuously... CODE39, CODE128, CODABAR or GS1-128 protocols. Some bar code readers may not be able to insert the bar code in black ink on white tape.
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...NOTE • To prevent damage to change the magnification of copies or ( ). Press ( ) to the tape, do not touch the cutter lever while the message [Printing...Copies] or [Feeding Tape...Please Wait] is displayed. • Do not pull the label coming out of the machine. NOTE To scroll... the text before printing. ( ). LABEL PRINTING Previewing Labels You can also be discharged with the tape, making the tape no longer usable. • Do not block the tape exit slot during printing or when feeding tape. Press , , or to scroll the preview to the left , right, top or bottom. ...
...NOTE • To prevent damage to change the magnification of copies or ( ). Press ( ) to the tape, do not touch the cutter lever while the message [Printing...Copies] or [Feeding Tape...Please Wait] is displayed. • Do not pull the label coming out of the machine. NOTE To scroll... the text before printing. ( ). LABEL PRINTING Previewing Labels You can also be discharged with the tape, making the tape no longer usable. • Do not block the tape exit slot during printing or when feeding tape. Press , , or to scroll the preview to the left , right, top or bottom. ...
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...(4 mm) 34 Setting Tape Cutting Options Setting Tape Cutting Options [Large Margin]/[Small Margin]/[Chain]/[No Cut]/[Special tape] ( ) Î / [Cut Option] Î ( ) or ( ) Î / [Large Margin/Small Margin/Chain/No Cut/Special tape] Î ( ) or ( ) to apply the settings. Tape Cutting Options Setting Description ... mm) before and after the text. Select the highest number you wish to be printed when setting the number. Mirror Printing Use clear tape in [Mirror], so the labels can be printed or ( / Select start point ) Î / Select ). ABC 0.94" (23.9 mm...
...(4 mm) 34 Setting Tape Cutting Options Setting Tape Cutting Options [Large Margin]/[Small Margin]/[Chain]/[No Cut]/[Special tape] ( ) Î / [Cut Option] Î ( ) or ( ) Î / [Large Margin/Small Margin/Chain/No Cut/Special tape] Î ( ) or ( ) to apply the settings. Tape Cutting Options Setting Description ... mm) before and after the text. Select the highest number you wish to be printed when setting the number. Mirror Printing Use clear tape in [Mirror], so the labels can be printed or ( / Select start point ) Î / Select ). ABC 0.94" (23.9 mm...