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... battery. P. 16 P. 19 P. 21 To create a label if the battery is not charged, connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch machine. Set a tape cassette. Print the label you will become familiar with the procedure for creating general label layouts. "Create labels like these" P. 24 3 Print... the label. "Preview function" 2 Creating Your First Label Turn the P-touch on page 19. 2 Enter the label text. P. 43 You can ...
... battery. P. 16 P. 19 P. 21 To create a label if the battery is not charged, connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch machine. Set a tape cassette. Print the label you will become familiar with the procedure for creating general label layouts. "Create labels like these" P. 24 3 Print... the label. "Preview function" 2 Creating Your First Label Turn the P-touch on page 19. 2 Enter the label text. P. 43 You can ...
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... Do not hit or throw the battery charger. • Do not carry or store the battery charger together with metallic articles. Tape cutter • Do not touch the tape cutter with clean water. It may fall down and cause an injury. • Do not place heavy objects on the environmental ...and condition of the affixing surface, the label may peel off or the color of the P-touch, or if the battery expires. When removing labels, adhesive may remain, the tape's color may be transferred to test the label on the intended surface and material before affixing the label. 6 Safety Precautions...
... Do not hit or throw the battery charger. • Do not carry or store the battery charger together with metallic articles. Tape cutter • Do not touch the tape cutter with clean water. It may fall down and cause an injury. • Do not place heavy objects on the environmental ...and condition of the affixing surface, the label may peel off or the color of the P-touch, or if the battery expires. When removing labels, adhesive may remain, the tape's color may be transferred to test the label on the intended surface and material before affixing the label. 6 Safety Precautions...
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... the CD-ROM is intended for use with the mark, in the P-touch. • Do not pull or press on more efficiently. Doing so may result in accidents or damage the machine. • Use only genuine TZ tapes, with the P-touch and may help you read this User's Guide carefully before using an... empty tape cassette or without a tape cassette set in the P-touch. Do not place heavy objects on the CD-ROM or bend it nearby for...
... the CD-ROM is intended for use with the mark, in the P-touch. • Do not pull or press on more efficiently. Doing so may result in accidents or damage the machine. • Use only genuine TZ tapes, with the P-touch and may help you read this User's Guide carefully before using an... empty tape cassette or without a tape cassette set in the P-touch. Do not place heavy objects on the CD-ROM or bend it nearby for...
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... the page indicated. ABC A B C auto-format function To enter text, symbols and accent characters... Text/Label format functions To change the cutting and margin settings Tape cutting options P. 24 P. 29 P. 47 12345678 12345678 To create and print bar code labels... If the task you are looking for your task below and...
... the page indicated. ABC A B C auto-format function To enter text, symbols and accent characters... Text/Label format functions To change the cutting and margin settings Tape cutting options P. 24 P. 29 P. 47 12345678 12345678 To create and print bar code labels... If the task you are looking for your task below and...
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... 7 Quick Index ...8 Contents ...9 GETTING STARTED 11 Unpacking Your P-touch 11 General Description...12 LCD Display & Keyboard 13 LCD Display ...13 Key Names and Functions 14 Power Supply ...16 Rechargeable Battery 16 AC Adapter ...19 Inserting a Tape Cassette 19 Turning Power On/Off 21 Feeding Tape ...22 LCD Display ...22 LCD Contrast ...22 Language...
... 7 Quick Index ...8 Contents ...9 GETTING STARTED 11 Unpacking Your P-touch 11 General Description...12 LCD Display & Keyboard 13 LCD Display ...13 Key Names and Functions 14 Power Supply ...16 Rechargeable Battery 16 AC Adapter ...19 Inserting a Tape Cassette 19 Turning Power On/Off 21 Feeding Tape ...22 LCD Display ...22 LCD Contrast ...22 Language...
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...43 Label Preview...43 Printing a Label ...43 Printing a Single Copy 43 Printing Multiple Copies 44 Auto-numbering Labels 45 Mirror Printing ...46 Tape Cutting Options 47 Attaching Labels...49 USING THE FILE MEMORY 50 Storing a Label into Memory 50 Opening a Stored Label File 51 Deleting a... Stored Label File 52 MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch 53 Resetting the P-touch 53 Maintenance...53 Cleaning the Main Unit 53 Cleaning the Print Head 53 Cleaning the Tape Cutter 54 Cleaning the Charging Terminals 54 TROUBLESHOOTING 55 What to do when...55 Error...
...43 Label Preview...43 Printing a Label ...43 Printing a Single Copy 43 Printing Multiple Copies 44 Auto-numbering Labels 45 Mirror Printing ...46 Tape Cutting Options 47 Attaching Labels...49 USING THE FILE MEMORY 50 Storing a Label into Memory 50 Opening a Stored Label File 51 Deleting a... Stored Label File 52 MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch 53 Resetting the P-touch 53 Maintenance...53 Cleaning the Main Unit 53 Cleaning the Print Head 53 Cleaning the Tape Cutter 54 Cleaning the Charging Terminals 54 TROUBLESHOOTING 55 What to do when...55 Error...
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P-touch PT-18R TZ tape cassette CD-ROM USB cable AC adapter Rechargeable battery Battery charger Software Installation Guide User's Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 Unpacking Your P-touch GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your P-touch Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch.
P-touch PT-18R TZ tape cassette CD-ROM USB cable AC adapter Rechargeable battery Battery charger Software Installation Guide User's Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 Unpacking Your P-touch GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your P-touch Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch.
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Remove this sheet before using the P-touch. Charging terminals Back cover Tape viewer Tape exit slot AC power lamp Back cover opening grip Battery charger Rechargeable battery Release lever Tape cutter Print head Rechargeable battery Tape cassette case cover case AC adapter connector Charging terminals 12 General Description GETTING STARTED General Description Keyboard LCD display AC adapter connector USB port When shipped from the factory, the LCD display is covered with a protective sheet to prevent damage.
Remove this sheet before using the P-touch. Charging terminals Back cover Tape viewer Tape exit slot AC power lamp Back cover opening grip Battery charger Rechargeable battery Release lever Tape cutter Print head Rechargeable battery Tape cassette case cover case AC adapter connector Charging terminals 12 General Description GETTING STARTED General Description Keyboard LCD display AC adapter connector USB port When shipped from the factory, the LCD display is covered with a protective sheet to prevent damage.
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... the left of the cursor, and the character to the left of each line, this mark indicates the line number within the label layout. 2. Tape length 2 Indicates the tape length for the text entered. 10.Cursor selection 3 Indicates that the Caps mode is pressed. 3. Caps mode Indicates that you can use the...
... the left of the cursor, and the character to the left of each line, this mark indicates the line number within the label layout. 2. Tape length 2 Indicates the tape length for the text entered. 10.Cursor selection 3 Indicates that the Caps mode is pressed. 3. Caps mode Indicates that you can use the...
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...in combination with the key. • Uppercase letters, symbols or accent characters can set label attributes for the label. and then automatically cuts the tape. : : • Use this to select and enter a symbol • Opens the Auto-Format menu, where from the list of available ...8226; Opens the Tools menu, where you can that have blue characters above them to set operating preferences for the P-touch. : : • Clears all text entered, or all text and current label settings. • Enters a blank space. • Returns a setting to ...
...in combination with the key. • Uppercase letters, symbols or accent characters can set label attributes for the label. and then automatically cuts the tape. : : • Use this to select and enter a symbol • Opens the Auto-Format menu, where from the list of available ...8226; Opens the Tools menu, where you can that have blue characters above them to set operating preferences for the P-touch. : : • Clears all text entered, or all text and current label settings. • Enters a blank space. • Returns a setting to ...
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... 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" or 3/4" (6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, or 18 mm) width can be sure to observe this may 1 result in your P-touch. WATNLATION 7 8 9 19 Inserting a Tape Cassette Brother shall not assume any responsibility for your P-touch. Failure to a non-standard electrical outlet. Failure to remove 6 the stopper before disconnecting the AC adapter. • Disconnect the AC...
... 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" or 3/4" (6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, or 18 mm) width can be sure to observe this may 1 result in your P-touch. WATNLATION 7 8 9 19 Inserting a Tape Cassette Brother shall not assume any responsibility for your P-touch. Failure to a non-standard electrical outlet. Failure to remove 6 the stopper before disconnecting the AC adapter. • Disconnect the AC...
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... on the back cover opening the sealed package. 20 Inserting a Tape Cassette If there is already a tape cassette in the P-touch, remove it by pulling it passes through the tape guide. Refer to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after opening grip and open the back cover. End... cannot be discharged with the end of the tape facing the P-touch's tape exit slot, and press firmly until you hear a click. Use the tape cassette as quickly as possible after inserting the tape cassette. When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the tape and ink ribbon do not catch on page ...
... on the back cover opening the sealed package. 20 Inserting a Tape Cassette If there is already a tape cassette in the P-touch, remove it by pulling it passes through the tape guide. Refer to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after opening grip and open the back cover. End... cannot be discharged with the end of the tape facing the P-touch's tape exit slot, and press firmly until you hear a click. Use the tape cassette as quickly as possible after inserting the tape cassette. When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the tape and ink ribbon do not catch on page ...
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... "Feed & Cut?" is cut. GETTING STARTED Feeding Tape The Feed & Cut function feeds 0.89" (22.5 mm) of blank tape then cuts the tape. • Be sure to feed tape to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape cassette. • Do not pull the label coming ...display to the default value "0". 22 Feeding Tape The message "Feeding Tape... appears on the contrast setting screen sets the contrast to one of the tape exit slot. Please Wait" appears while the tape is fed, and then the tape is displayed to feed tape. The screen contrast changes each time you ...
... "Feed & Cut?" is cut. GETTING STARTED Feeding Tape The Feed & Cut function feeds 0.89" (22.5 mm) of blank tape then cuts the tape. • Be sure to feed tape to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape cassette. • Do not pull the label coming ...display to the default value "0". 22 Feeding Tape The message "Feeding Tape... appears on the contrast setting screen sets the contrast to one of the tape exit slot. Please Wait" appears while the tape is fed, and then the tape is displayed to feed tape. The screen contrast changes each time you ...
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A maximum of your P-touch is very similar to the start inserting text and then enter the additional text. A return mark appears at the end of text that can be entered for 3/8" (9 mm) and 1/4" (6 mm) tape. • If you want to start of the new line. • There is a maximum ...is displayed. EDITING A LABEL Entering and Editing Text Using the keyboard of 5 lines can be entered for 3/4"(18 mm) tape, 3 lines for 1/2" (12 mm) tape, and 2 lines for each tape width. key and then press the Adding a New Line • To end the current line of the cursor. 24 Entering...
A maximum of your P-touch is very similar to the start inserting text and then enter the additional text. A return mark appears at the end of text that can be entered for 3/8" (9 mm) and 1/4" (6 mm) tape. • If you want to start of the new line. • There is a maximum ...is displayed. EDITING A LABEL Entering and Editing Text Using the keyboard of 5 lines can be entered for 3/4"(18 mm) tape, 3 lines for 1/2" (12 mm) tape, and 2 lines for each tape width. key and then press the Adding a New Line • To end the current line of the cursor. 24 Entering...
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...) 7 8 9 29 Setting Character Attributes Shadow + Italic). • When selecting "S", "M" and "L" in the text size attributes, the actual size when printed will differ depending on the tape cassette width installed, and the number of all available settings. • Small characters may be difficult to apply the settings. EDITING A LABEL Setting Character Attributes...
...) 7 8 9 29 Setting Character Attributes Shadow + Italic). • When selecting "S", "M" and "L" in the text size attributes, the actual size when printed will differ depending on the tape cassette width installed, and the number of all available settings. • Small characters may be difficult to apply the settings. EDITING A LABEL Setting Character Attributes...
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...CODABAR protocols. The "C-Digit" attribute is selected for "Under #", depending on the 1 tape width being used in black ink on white tape. Setting Bar Code Parameters 1 Press the key to read bar code labels created using colored tape or ink. • Use the "Large" setting for "Width" whenever possible. EDITING ...read by the bar code reader. • For best results, print bar code labels in an asset management system. • The P-touch is displayed. 2 Select an attribute using the or keys. Always check that attribute using the or keys, and then set the selected attribute...
...CODABAR protocols. The "C-Digit" attribute is selected for "Under #", depending on the 1 tape width being used in black ink on white tape. Setting Bar Code Parameters 1 Press the key to read bar code labels created using colored tape or ink. • Use the "Large" setting for "Width" whenever possible. EDITING ...read by the bar code reader. • For best results, print bar code labels in an asset management system. • The P-touch is displayed. 2 Select an attribute using the or keys. Always check that attribute using the or keys, and then set the selected attribute...
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.... 9 Enter the text and then press the key. Press the key or 3 any other key to clear the error message, and insert a tape cassette of the correct width. • If the number of characters entered exceeds the limit, an error message is displayed when the 4 key is...label directly from the Preview screen, press the key. 8 • To print multiple copies, sequentially numbered copies, or a mirror image of the current tape cassette does not match the set a value for the CODE39, I-2/5 and CODABAR protocols. 8 Press the key. The template text entry screen is only ...
.... 9 Enter the text and then press the key. Press the key or 3 any other key to clear the error message, and insert a tape cassette of the correct width. • If the number of characters entered exceeds the limit, an error message is displayed when the 4 key is...label directly from the Preview screen, press the key. 8 • To print multiple copies, sequentially numbered copies, or a mirror image of the current tape cassette does not match the set a value for the CODE39, I-2/5 and CODABAR protocols. 8 Press the key. The template text entry screen is only ...
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...and then press the key. After all text fields are completed, press the key to display the Tape Width screen, and then select a tape width using the or keys. 3 Press the key. Repeat for the new tape width is displayed. 6 Select an attribute using the or keys, and then set the selected ... print menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 39 Using Auto-Format Layouts The Style screen is displayed. 4 Select a block layout using the or keys. 5 Press the key. When the tape width has changed , the last block layout selected is displayed. The block layout text entry screen is displayed. When the...
...and then press the key. After all text fields are completed, press the key to display the Tape Width screen, and then select a tape width using the or keys. 3 Press the key. Repeat for the new tape width is displayed. 6 Select an attribute using the or keys, and then set the selected ... print menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 39 Using Auto-Format Layouts The Style screen is displayed. 4 Select a block layout using the or keys. 5 Press the key. When the tape width has changed , the last block layout selected is displayed. The block layout text entry screen is displayed. When the...
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... entering text. Press the key to delete all text, or press the key to not delete the text. • If the width of the current tape cassette does not match the set width for a list of available block layouts. • The "Clear All Text?" message is displayed when the key is... print or preview the label. Press the key 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 Cutting Option setting (refer to page 47). Preview and print options in block layouts • When the print menu...
... entering text. Press the key to delete all text, or press the key to not delete the text. • If the width of the current tape cassette does not match the set width for a list of available block layouts. • The "Clear All Text?" message is displayed when the key is... print or preview the label. Press the key 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 Cutting Option setting (refer to page 47). Preview and print options in block layouts • When the print menu...
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Attribute Block layout (3/4" [18 mm] tape) Block layout (1/2" [12 mm] tape) Block Layouts Value 2 Line A 2 Line B 3 Line 1+2 Line A 1+2 Line B 1+3 Line 1+4 Line 1+5 Line 2 Line A 2 Line B 3 Line 1+2 Line Details 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 41 Using Auto-Format Layouts EDITING A LABEL
Attribute Block layout (3/4" [18 mm] tape) Block layout (1/2" [12 mm] tape) Block Layouts Value 2 Line A 2 Line B 3 Line 1+2 Line A 1+2 Line B 1+3 Line 1+4 Line 1+5 Line 2 Line A 2 Line B 3 Line 1+2 Line Details 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 41 Using Auto-Format Layouts EDITING A LABEL