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...AC adapter directly to "AC Adapter" on page 19. 2 Enter the label text. Install and charge the battery. Set a tape cassette. INTRODUCTION Creating Your First Label This section introduces you will become familiar with the procedure for creating general label layouts. By...the methods used to entering text, the P-touch has a large range of your P-touch. Creating a label with your label before printing prevents wasting tape on . Refer to the P-touch machine. In addition to create simple labels with the P-touch 1 Prepare the P-touch. Print the label you have created. "...
...AC adapter directly to "AC Adapter" on page 19. 2 Enter the label text. Install and charge the battery. Set a tape cassette. INTRODUCTION Creating Your First Label This section introduces you will become familiar with the procedure for creating general label layouts. By...the methods used to entering text, the P-touch has a large range of your P-touch. Creating a label with your label before printing prevents wasting tape on . Refer to the P-touch machine. In addition to create simple labels with the P-touch 1 Prepare the P-touch. Print the label you have created. "...
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...; Do not place heavy objects on the P-touch or battery charger. It may fall down and cause an injury. Tape cutter • Do not touch the tape cutter with clean water. When removing labels, adhesive may remain, the tape's color may be transferred to test the label on the environmental conditions ... and battery charger from the power outlet and the P-touch when not using the P-touch for any location exposed to extremely high temperatures. • Remove the battery when not using the P-touch for any extended period of the tape may result in injury. Be sure to the surface,...
...; Do not place heavy objects on the P-touch or battery charger. It may fall down and cause an injury. Tape cutter • Do not touch the tape cutter with clean water. When removing labels, adhesive may remain, the tape's color may be transferred to test the label on the environmental conditions ... and battery charger from the power outlet and the P-touch when not using the P-touch for any location exposed to extremely high temperatures. • Remove the battery when not using the P-touch for any extended period of the tape may result in injury. Be sure to the surface,...
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... that may result in accidents or damage the machine. • Use only genuine TZ tapes, with the mark, in the P-touch. • Do not pull or press on the CD-ROM is intended for use with your P-touch, and then keep it nearby for any purpose not described in this guide to print... labels using your fingers. • Note that may be lost if 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 the CD-ROM in any location exposed to scratch the CD-ROM. that all data stored in memory will...
... that may result in accidents or damage the machine. • Use only genuine TZ tapes, with the mark, in the P-touch. • Do not pull or press on the CD-ROM is intended for use with your P-touch, and then keep it nearby for any purpose not described in this guide to print... labels using your fingers. • Note that may be lost if 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 the CD-ROM in any location exposed to scratch the CD-ROM. that all data stored in memory will...
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... to inforQmautiiocnkonIntadseksxoften needed by users. Entering text/symbols/accent characters To format the label... 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...
... to inforQmautiiocnkonIntadseksxoften needed by users. Entering text/symbols/accent characters To format the label... 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...
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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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GETTING STARTED LCD Display 45 LCD Display & Keyboard 6 78 9 10 1 2 3 1. Tape length 2 Indicates the tape length for the text entered. 10.Cursor selection 3 Indicates that the Caps mode is pressed. 3. Return mark Indicates the end of a line of each line, ...
GETTING STARTED LCD Display 45 LCD Display & Keyboard 6 78 9 10 1 2 3 1. Tape length 2 Indicates the tape length for the text entered. 10.Cursor selection 3 Indicates that the Caps mode is pressed. 3. Return mark Indicates the end of a line of each line, ...
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set operating preferences for the P-touch. : : • Clears all text entered, or all text and current label settings. • Enters a blank space. ...display to set label attributes for the label. and then automatically cuts the tape. : : • Use this to select and enter an accented : character from a list of blank tape indicated on the number keys. symbols indicated, or to activate the function indicated... or : numbers. • • Prints the current label design onto the tape. GETTING STARTED (Power): ~ : • Turns the P-touch on and off .
set operating preferences for the P-touch. : : • Clears all text entered, or all text and current label settings. • Enters a blank space. ...display to set label attributes for the label. and then automatically cuts the tape. : : • Use this to select and enter an accented : character from a list of blank tape indicated on the number keys. symbols indicated, or to activate the function indicated... or : numbers. • • Prints the current label design onto the tape. GETTING STARTED (Power): ~ : • Turns the P-touch on and off .
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... any responsibility for your P-touch. Use only tape cassettes with the mark. 5 If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be used in your P-touch. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from the P-touch and electrical outlet when you do not intend to use the P-touch for an extended period. •...
... any responsibility for your P-touch. Use only tape cassettes with the mark. 5 If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be used in your P-touch. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from the P-touch and electrical outlet when you do not intend to use the P-touch for an extended period. •...
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... opening the sealed package. 20 Inserting a Tape Cassette The back cover 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. End of tape Tape guide 2 After making sure that the tape and ink ribbon do not catch on page...Check that the end of the tape is not bent and that the release lever is up . 3 Insert the tape cassette into the tape compartment, with the tape. • Store tape cassettes in the P-touch, remove it by pulling it passes through the tape guide. Use the tape cassette as quickly as possible after...
... opening the sealed package. 20 Inserting a Tape Cassette The back cover 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. End of tape Tape guide 2 After making sure that the tape and ink ribbon do not catch on page...Check that the end of the tape is not bent and that the release lever is up . 3 Insert the tape cassette into the tape compartment, with the tape. • Store tape cassettes in the P-touch, remove it by pulling it passes through the tape guide. Use the tape cassette as quickly as possible after...
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... Cut?" appears on the contrast setting screen sets the contrast to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape cassette. • Do not pull the label coming out of the tape exit slot. LCD Display LCD Contrast You can change the contrast setting of the LCD display to... one of five levels (+2, +1, 0, -1, -2) to make the screen easier to feed tape. The screen contrast changes each time you press the or key, allowing you to set the most suitable contrast. 3 Press the key. • Press the...
... Cut?" appears on the contrast setting screen sets the contrast to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape cassette. • Do not pull the label coming out of the tape exit slot. LCD Display LCD Contrast You can change the contrast setting of the LCD display to... one of five levels (+2, +1, 0, -1, -2) to make the screen easier to feed tape. The screen contrast changes each time you press the or key, allowing you to set the most suitable contrast. 3 Press the key. • Press the...
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...; There is a maximum number of lines of text that can be entered for 3/8" (9 mm) and 1/4" (6 mm) tape. • If you want to the very beginning or end of the text, hold down the key and then press the...line, press the key. A maximum 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. Moving the Cursor • To move the cursor to the character to the right of.... EDITING A LABEL Entering and Editing Text Using the keyboard of your P-touch is very similar to the left , right, up or down, press the , or keys.
...; There is a maximum number of lines of text that can be entered for 3/8" (9 mm) and 1/4" (6 mm) tape. • If you want to the very beginning or end of the text, hold down the key and then press the...line, press the key. A maximum 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. Moving the Cursor • To move the cursor to the character to the right of.... EDITING A LABEL Entering and Editing Text Using the keyboard of your P-touch is very similar to the left , right, up or down, press the , or keys.
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... the key. • Press the key to return to the previous step. • Press the key to set a value for a list of lines on the tape cassette width installed, and the number of all available settings. • Small characters may be difficult to the Setting Options table for that attribute using...
... the key. • Press the key to return to the previous step. • Press the key to set a value for a list of lines on the tape cassette width installed, and the number of all available settings. • Small characters may be difficult to the Setting Options table for that attribute using...
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... of labels with cash registers, stock control systems or other bar code reader systems, or even asset control tags used in black ink on the 1 tape width being used, the number of lines entered, or the current character style settings. 2 3 Press the key to apply the settings. 3 New settings are ... bar codes can be 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, and then set a value for that bar code labels can overheat the print head, which may...
... of labels with cash registers, stock control systems or other bar code reader systems, or even asset control tags used in black ink on the 1 tape width being used, the number of lines entered, or the current character style settings. 2 3 Press the key to apply the settings. 3 New settings are ... bar codes can be 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, and then set a value for that bar code labels can overheat the print head, which may...
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...a list of available templates. 2 • If the width of the label, with a margin on the left and right ends regardless of the current Tape Cutting Option setting (refer to page 47). 6 Preview and print options for templates 7 • When the print menu is displayed, press the key to... 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 selected layout, an error message is pressed. The Bar Code Setup screen is displayed. The "C-...
...a list of available templates. 2 • If the width of the label, with a margin on the left and right ends regardless of the current Tape Cutting Option setting (refer to page 47). 6 Preview and print options for templates 7 • When the print menu is displayed, press the key to... 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 selected layout, an error message is pressed. The Bar Code Setup screen is displayed. The "C-...
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The block layout text entry screen is displayed. 4 Select a block layout using the or keys. When the tape width has changed , the last block layout selected is displayed. 6 Select an attribute using the or keys. 3 Press the key. After all text fields are ... the key to display the Auto-Format screen, and then select "Block Layouts" using the or keys. 2 Press the key to display the Tape Width screen, and then select a tape width using the or keys, and then set the selected attribute to display the print menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 39 Using Auto-Format Layouts When...
The block layout text entry screen is displayed. 4 Select a block layout using the or keys. When the tape width has changed , the last block layout selected is displayed. 6 Select an attribute using the or keys. 3 Press the key. After all text fields are ... the key to display the Auto-Format screen, and then select "Block Layouts" using the or keys. 2 Press the key to display the Tape Width screen, and then select a tape width using the or keys, and then set the selected attribute to display the print menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 39 Using Auto-Format Layouts When...
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... to delete all text, or press the key to not delete the text. • If the width of the current Tape Cutting Option setting (refer to clear the error message, and insert a tape cassette of the correct width. • If the number of the label, with a margin on the left and right... ends regardless of the current tape cassette does not match the set width for a list of available block layouts. • The "Clear All Text?" Press the key or any other key ...
... to delete all text, or press the key to not delete the text. • If the width of the current Tape Cutting Option setting (refer to clear the error message, and insert a tape cassette of the correct width. • If the number of the label, with a margin on the left and right... ends regardless of the current tape cassette does not match the set width for a list of available block layouts. • The "Clear All Text?" Press the key or any other key ...
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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
