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...Label Data 15 Entering and editing text 15 Entering an accented character 17 Entering a bar code 18 Entering a symbol 20 i CONTENTS Brother...® 90 Days/One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (For USA Only iii Important Information v 1. Getting Started 1 General Description 1 Top view & bottom view 1 Keyboard & LCD display 2 General Precautions 3 Batteries & Tape Cassettes 4 Installing batteries and a tape... cassette 4 Cleaning 7 Cleaning the print head, rollers and tape cutter 7 Optional AC Adapter ...
...Label Data 15 Entering and editing text 15 Entering an accented character 17 Entering a bar code 18 Entering a symbol 20 i CONTENTS Brother...® 90 Days/One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (For USA Only iii Important Information v 1. Getting Started 1 General Description 1 Top view & bottom view 1 Keyboard & LCD display 2 General Precautions 3 Batteries & Tape Cassettes 4 Installing batteries and a tape... cassette 4 Cleaning 7 Cleaning the print head, rollers and tape cutter 7 Optional AC Adapter ...
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... style 27 Using the pre-formatted Auto Format templates 29 Printing Labels 30 Previewing the label layout 30 Feeding tape 30 Printing a label 30 Using special printing functions 31 Storing and Recalling Files 35 Storing label text 35 Recalling text that has been stored 36 Deleting text ...that has been stored 36 4. Machine Adjustments 37 Selecting how tape is fed and cut 37 Adjusting the display contrast 37 Setting the Auto Reduction function 38 Calibrating the label length 38 Specifying if the PERSONAL symbol category is continually updated ......39 Changing...
... style 27 Using the pre-formatted Auto Format templates 29 Printing Labels 30 Previewing the label layout 30 Feeding tape 30 Printing a label 30 Using special printing functions 31 Storing and Recalling Files 35 Storing label text 35 Recalling text that has been stored 36 Deleting text ...that has been stored 36 4. Machine Adjustments 37 Selecting how tape is fed and cut 37 Adjusting the display contrast 37 Setting the Auto Reduction function 38 Calibrating the label length 38 Specifying if the PERSONAL symbol category is continually updated ......39 Changing...
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... designed specifically for this compact and portable machine can be used anywhere. For more details on batteries ☞ This P-touch requires six AA-size batteries. Installing batteries and a tape cassette 1 2 Notes on the rechargeable batteries, refer to the instructions provided with the AC adapter connected. TZ... of different types (alkaline, Ni-Cd and Ni-MH), different manufacturers or different models • A combination of batteries used. Batteries & Tape Cassettes This machine has been designed to allow you to make distinctive color-coded and stylized labels.
... designed specifically for this compact and portable machine can be used anywhere. For more details on batteries ☞ This P-touch requires six AA-size batteries. Installing batteries and a tape cassette 1 2 Notes on the rechargeable batteries, refer to the instructions provided with the AC adapter connected. TZ... of different types (alkaline, Ni-Cd and Ni-MH), different manufacturers or different models • A combination of batteries used. Batteries & Tape Cassettes This machine has been designed to allow you to make distinctive color-coded and stylized labels.
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...object is bent after the label is able to cut Extra Strength Adhesive Tape. Diameter > 3 mm Diameter > 3 mm Overlap > 5 mm Overlap > 5 mm Flag > 5 mm 6 Flexible ID Tape ☞ For applications that this P-touch is equipped with Flexible ID Tape are not designed for use ...as electrical insulation. ☞ When wrapping labels around cylindrical objects, the diameter of the label or the label flag should be at least 1/8" (3 mm), otherwise the label should be ...
...object is bent after the label is able to cut Extra Strength Adhesive Tape. Diameter > 3 mm Diameter > 3 mm Overlap > 5 mm Overlap > 5 mm Flag > 5 mm 6 Flexible ID Tape ☞ For applications that this P-touch is equipped with Flexible ID Tape are not designed for use ...as electrical insulation. ☞ When wrapping labels around cylindrical objects, the diameter of the label or the label flag should be at least 1/8" (3 mm), otherwise the label should be ...
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... when the unit is used outdoors or in a very dusty environment. With use, the tape cutter may become covered with your fingers. Getting Started Cleaning Occasionally, certain parts of the P-touch may need to be cleaned more easily if the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4...) is used . 7 Print head Dry Cotton swab Dry Cotton swab Tape cutter blades Tape cutter blades Dry cotton swab Notes on cleaning the print head & rollers ☞ If a blank horizontal streak appears through the label text, clean the machine's print head. ☞ The print head can be...
... when the unit is used outdoors or in a very dusty environment. With use, the tape cutter may become covered with your fingers. Getting Started Cleaning Occasionally, certain parts of the P-touch may need to be cleaned more easily if the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4...) is used . 7 Print head Dry Cotton swab Dry Cotton swab Tape cutter blades Tape cutter blades Dry cotton swab Notes on cleaning the print head & rollers ☞ If a blank horizontal streak appears through the label text, clean the machine's print head. ☞ The print head can be...
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...for an extended period of whether the P-touch is being operated from batteries or the AC adapter, the machine will be lost. Notes on cleaning the tape cutter ☞ If the tape cannot be useful to connect the P-touch to turn on or turn off the P-touch. When the power is turned on ...again. Optional AC Adapter When printing a large number of labels or labels that contain a large amount of text, it ...
...for an extended period of whether the P-touch is being operated from batteries or the AC adapter, the machine will be lost. Notes on cleaning the tape cutter ☞ If the tape cannot be useful to connect the P-touch to turn on or turn off the P-touch. When the power is turned on ...again. Optional AC Adapter When printing a large number of labels or labels that contain a large amount of text, it ...
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Rotate Mode and Rotate & Repeat Mode Labels printed using Flexible ID Tape. With the Normal Label Type mode, the entered text is printed repeatedly along the length of the label or the flag length should be at least 1/8" (3 mm), otherwise the FLAG Label Type mode should be entered, formatted, printed... from any angle. With both of the object should be attached to mark them. When wrapping Flexible ID Tape around cylindrical objects, the diameter of these Label Type modes can easily be wrapped around cables and wires to cables and wires, we recommend using these modes...
Rotate Mode and Rotate & Repeat Mode Labels printed using Flexible ID Tape. With the Normal Label Type mode, the entered text is printed repeatedly along the length of the label or the flag length should be at least 1/8" (3 mm), otherwise the FLAG Label Type mode should be entered, formatted, printed... from any angle. With both of the object should be attached to mark them. When wrapping Flexible ID Tape around cylindrical objects, the diameter of these Label Type modes can easily be wrapped around cables and wires to cables and wires, we recommend using these modes...
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To wrap Flexible ID Tape around cable or wire with the ends stuck together to the circumference of the cable or wire. The length of the unprinted part of this Label Type mode can contain a maximum of 7 text lines. ☞ For labels to 200 mm) Default: ...labels. In addition, the flag length should be wrapped around cylindrical objects, use the FLAG Label Type mode when the diameter of text is less than 1/8" (3 mm). With the FLAG Label Type mode, each block of the object is printed at least 3/16" (5 mm). 11 Label Type Modes Flag Mode Labels printed using Flexible ID Tape...
To wrap Flexible ID Tape around cable or wire with the ends stuck together to the circumference of the cable or wire. The length of the unprinted part of this Label Type mode can contain a maximum of 7 text lines. ☞ For labels to 200 mm) Default: ...labels. In addition, the flag length should be wrapped around cylindrical objects, use the FLAG Label Type mode when the diameter of text is less than 1/8" (3 mm). With the FLAG Label Type mode, each block of the object is printed at least 3/16" (5 mm). 11 Label Type Modes Flag Mode Labels printed using Flexible ID Tape...
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... order): FRONT, REVERSE Default: FRONT ☞ For these types of labels, we recommend using Extra Strength Adhesive Tape. ☞ The PRINT parameter is only available with the PANEL Label Type mode. ☞ By using the Numbering function with the PANEL Label Type mode, a single label containing multiple blocks of ascending characters can easily be created...
... order): FRONT, REVERSE Default: FRONT ☞ For these types of labels, we recommend using Extra Strength Adhesive Tape. ☞ The PRINT parameter is only available with the PANEL Label Type mode. ☞ By using the Numbering function with the PANEL Label Type mode, a single label containing multiple blocks of ascending characters can easily be created...
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... Insert indicator is limited to approximately 200. " " appears at one , press n. R R2:456 R1:ABC_ ---- -- 1 NORMAL 2 ☞ A single label can have the same formatting features. ☞ While trying to exit Insert mode. 16 Adding a new line of text ● To end the current line... display. ☞ All texts blocks have a different number of lines than another, press g, then n. For example, when printing 50 records, the maximum number of the tape. Tape Width 1/4" (6 mm) 3/8" (9 mm) 1/2" (12 mm) 3/4" (18 mm) 1" (24 mm) Maximum Number of Lines That Can Be Printed 2 2 3 5 7 ☞...
... Insert indicator is limited to approximately 200. " " appears at one , press n. R R2:456 R1:ABC_ ---- -- 1 NORMAL 2 ☞ A single label can have the same formatting features. ☞ While trying to exit Insert mode. 16 Adding a new line of text ● To end the current line... display. ☞ All texts blocks have a different number of lines than another, press g, then n. For example, when printing 50 records, the maximum number of the tape. Tape Width 1/4" (6 mm) 3/8" (9 mm) 1/2" (12 mm) 3/4" (18 mm) 1" (24 mm) Maximum Number of Lines That Can Be Printed 2 2 3 5 7 ☞...
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.... ☞ An accented character can also be able to read the labels. ☞ Bar code readers may not be selected by typing in the corresponding code from the table above. In addition, the various bar code parameters enable you wish. 5 Press n. 18 For best results, print barcode labels in black on certain label tape colors.
.... ☞ An accented character can also be able to read the labels. ☞ Bar code readers may not be selected by typing in the corresponding code from the table above. In addition, the various bar code parameters enable you wish. 5 Press n. 18 For best results, print barcode labels in black on certain label tape colors.
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... wish to change. 2 Press g, then E. 3 Press u or d until the desired character size setting is automatically selected depending on the width of the tape, the following table shows the maximum text size that the cursor is in a block consisting of just one line of only uppercase letters (and no... possible for the text in the line that can be printed depends on the width of the installed tape and the number of all text in the label or only for the tape width. 25 Tape Width Maximum Text Size 1/4" (6 mm) 3/8" (9 mm) 1/2" (12 mm) 12 points (3 mm) 18 points (4 mm) 24 points (6 mm...
... wish to change. 2 Press g, then E. 3 Press u or d until the desired character size setting is automatically selected depending on the width of the tape, the following table shows the maximum text size that the cursor is in a block consisting of just one line of only uppercase letters (and no... possible for the text in the line that can be printed depends on the width of the installed tape and the number of all text in the label or only for the tape width. 25 Tape Width Maximum Text Size 1/4" (6 mm) 3/8" (9 mm) 1/2" (12 mm) 12 points (3 mm) 18 points (4 mm) 24 points (6 mm...
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...Template Name Tape Width Label Length 1 BIN BOX 3/4" × 2.75" (18 mm × 69 mm) Template Fields 1 SYMBOL? 2 TEXT1? 3 TEXT2? 4 BAR CODE? After simply selecting one of the ten label templates, type text into each of boxes and file folders to labelling equipment and ... 1.60" (24 mm × 41 mm) 1 TEXT? 2 BAR CODE? 5 ASSET4 1" × 2.20" (24 mm × 55 mm) 1 TEXT1? 3 TEXT3? 5 TEXT5? 2 TEXT2? 4 TEXT4? 6 ID LABEL 1" × 2.75" (24 mm × 69 mm) 1 TEXT1? 3 TEXT3? 2 TEXT2? 7 SIGN 1" × 4.00" 1 SYMBOL? 2 TEXT1? (24 mm × 101 mm) 3 TEXT2? 8 BADGE 3/4"...
...Template Name Tape Width Label Length 1 BIN BOX 3/4" × 2.75" (18 mm × 69 mm) Template Fields 1 SYMBOL? 2 TEXT1? 3 TEXT2? 4 BAR CODE? After simply selecting one of the ten label templates, type text into each of boxes and file folders to labelling equipment and ... 1.60" (24 mm × 41 mm) 1 TEXT? 2 BAR CODE? 5 ASSET4 1" × 2.20" (24 mm × 55 mm) 1 TEXT1? 3 TEXT3? 5 TEXT5? 2 TEXT2? 4 TEXT4? 6 ID LABEL 1" × 2.75" (24 mm × 69 mm) 1 TEXT1? 3 TEXT3? 2 TEXT2? 7 SIGN 1" × 4.00" 1 SYMBOL? 2 TEXT1? (24 mm × 101 mm) 3 TEXT2? 8 BADGE 3/4"...
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... label ● To print out a label, press p. Printing Labels Previewing the label layout The Preview function allows you to see a sample of the layout of tape, press f. The message "WORKING", then "COPIES" followed by the number of the label being... . The message "FEED" is displayed. ☞ Press f to feed out any leftover printed tape after pressing o to quit printing. Feeding tape ● To feed out 1" (23 mm) of the text. ● To use the ...while increasing certain characters, or a mirror image of the current label is displayed. ☞ To quit printing, press o to turn off the...
... label ● To print out a label, press p. Printing Labels Previewing the label layout The Preview function allows you to see a sample of the layout of tape, press f. The message "WORKING", then "COPIES" followed by the number of the label being... . The message "FEED" is displayed. ☞ Press f to feed out any leftover printed tape after pressing o to quit printing. Feeding tape ● To feed out 1" (23 mm) of the text. ● To use the ...while increasing certain characters, or a mirror image of the current label is displayed. ☞ To quit printing, press o to turn off the...
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... copies of the same text. 1 Press g, then a. 2 Press l or r until COPIES is displayed. 3 Press u or d until CONTINUE is printed. Press the tape cutter button to cut off the label and continue printing. ☞ Be sure to cut on page 37. ☞ To specify settings for cutting the... tape, refer to 1 or 3, the message "CUT TAPE TO CONTINUE" appears after each label is displayed in the desired setting). Basic Functions Printing multiple copies with step 5, press u or d until the desired ...
... copies of the same text. 1 Press g, then a. 2 Press l or r until COPIES is displayed. 3 Press u or d until CONTINUE is printed. Press the tape cutter button to cut off the label and continue printing. ☞ Be sure to cut on page 37. ☞ To specify settings for cutting the... tape, refer to 1 or 3, the message "CUT TAPE TO CONTINUE" appears after each label is displayed in the desired setting). Basic Functions Printing multiple copies with step 5, press u or d until the desired ...
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... to begin printing the specified number of five characters can be printed if the field only contains a nonalphanumeric character. 32 Press the tape cutter button to cut off the label and continue printing. ☞ Be sure to cut on page 37. ☞ Letters and numbers increase as a symbol in the ...the number keys to type in the numbering field will be selected for cutting the tape, refer to Selecting how tape is fed and cut the tape within one line of text of a single block. ☞ A maximum of labels. appears. (To specify only the character at the cursor's current position as ...
... to begin printing the specified number of five characters can be printed if the field only contains a nonalphanumeric character. 32 Press the tape cutter button to cut off the label and continue printing. ☞ Be sure to cut on page 37. ☞ Letters and numbers increase as a symbol in the ...the number keys to type in the numbering field will be selected for cutting the tape, refer to Selecting how tape is fed and cut the tape within one line of text of a single block. ☞ A maximum of labels. appears. (To specify only the character at the cursor's current position as ...
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... press n. ☞ If a bar code is flashing. Basic Functions Printing mirrored labels This function prints your label so that the second number in the Print Option menu. 7 Press n (or p) to select the range of the tape. ABC OFF ABC ON 33 ☞ To specify settings for additional Print Option functions..., instead of labels. is selected as the numbering field in the range NOP displayed below BLOCK NO. LM NOP ST...
... press n. ☞ If a bar code is flashing. Basic Functions Printing mirrored labels This function prints your label so that the second number in the Print Option menu. 7 Press n (or p) to select the range of the tape. ABC OFF ABC ON 33 ☞ To specify settings for additional Print Option functions..., instead of labels. is selected as the numbering field in the range NOP displayed below BLOCK NO. LM NOP ST...
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... A-2 A-3 A-3 ☞ For details on the various special printing functions, refer to print two copies of labels. Combining special printing functions Many of the special printing functions can be combined, depending on clear tape. ☞ To specify settings for additional Print Option functions, instead of continuing with step 5,...function to the corresponding section above will be printed on various conditions, such as the numbering field and three increments, the labels shown above . 34 3 Press u or d until CONTINUE is displayed in the Print Option menu. 5 Press n (or p)...
... A-2 A-3 A-3 ☞ For details on the various special printing functions, refer to print two copies of labels. Combining special printing functions Many of the special printing functions can be combined, depending on clear tape. ☞ To specify settings for additional Print Option functions, instead of continuing with step 5,...function to the corresponding section above will be printed on various conditions, such as the numbering field and three increments, the labels shown above . 34 3 Press u or d until CONTINUE is displayed in the Print Option menu. 5 Press n (or p)...
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...2 (no chain printing) 3 (cut , reducing the amount of tape that is wasted). Select a lower value to decrease the contrast (make the display darker). The following settings are available for changing and adjusting the operation of two different cut methods: cut ) and chain printing (where the last ... tape" at the beginning of labels, and then press the tape cutter button to cut -pause; Selecting how tape is fed and cut it . Without chain printing, the excess from the previous printing session is cut -pause; The settings of the Cut function consist of combinations of the P-touch....
...2 (no chain printing) 3 (cut , reducing the amount of tape that is wasted). Select a lower value to decrease the contrast (make the display darker). The following settings are available for changing and adjusting the operation of two different cut methods: cut ) and chain printing (where the last ... tape" at the beginning of labels, and then press the tape cutter button to cut -pause; Selecting how tape is fed and cut it . Without chain printing, the excess from the previous printing session is cut -pause; The settings of the Cut function consist of combinations of the P-touch....
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For best results, print barcode labels in black on certain label tape colors. Parameter PROTOCOL WIDTH (bar width) UNDER# (numbers printed below bar code) CHECK DIGIT Settings CODE 39, I -2/5 and CODABAR protocols. Setting bar code parameters 1 Press g, then c. 2 ... to read the labels. ☞ Bar code readers may not be able to read bar codes printed with the CODE 39, I -2/5, EAN13, EAN8, UPC-A, UPC-E, CODABAR, EAN128, CODE128 MEDIUM, SMALL, LARGE ON, OFF OFF, ON ☞ The CHECK DIGIT parameter is only available with certain ink colors on white tape. In addition, the...
For best results, print barcode labels in black on certain label tape colors. Parameter PROTOCOL WIDTH (bar width) UNDER# (numbers printed below bar code) CHECK DIGIT Settings CODE 39, I -2/5 and CODABAR protocols. Setting bar code parameters 1 Press g, then c. 2 ... to read the labels. ☞ Bar code readers may not be able to read bar codes printed with the CODE 39, I -2/5, EAN13, EAN8, UPC-A, UPC-E, CODABAR, EAN128, CODE128 MEDIUM, SMALL, LARGE ON, OFF OFF, ON ☞ The CHECK DIGIT parameter is only available with certain ink colors on white tape. In addition, the...