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... and patent publication numbers which are related to which can print legible, long-lasting labels in no guarantee that the product Product Name Model Number : Brother Label Printer P-touch : PT-1400 complies with the limits for a Class B digital device. - Although this manual ...) Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL : (908) 704-1700 declares that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of the following two conditions: (1) this...
... and patent publication numbers which are related to which can print legible, long-lasting labels in no guarantee that the product Product Name Model Number : Brother Label Printer P-touch : PT-1400 complies with the limits for a Class B digital device. - Although this manual ...) Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL : (908) 704-1700 declares that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of the following two conditions: (1) this...
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...4 Cleaning 7 Cleaning the print head, rollers and tape cutter 7 Optional AC Adapter 8 Connecting the AC adapter 8 Turning the P-touch On/Off 8 2. Label Type Modes 9 Selecting a Label Type Mode 9 Normal and Vertical Modes 9 Rotate Mode and Rotate & Repeat Mode 10 Flag Mode 11 Port & Panel Modes 12...default setting 14 Confirming a choice 14 Cancelling a choice 14 Inputting 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...
...4 Cleaning 7 Cleaning the print head, rollers and tape cutter 7 Optional AC Adapter 8 Connecting the AC adapter 8 Turning the P-touch On/Off 8 2. Label Type Modes 9 Selecting a Label Type Mode 9 Normal and Vertical Modes 9 Rotate Mode and Rotate & Repeat Mode 10 Flag Mode 11 Port & Panel Modes 12...default setting 14 Confirming a choice 14 Cancelling a choice 14 Inputting 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...
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... 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 the units of measure 39 Changing the language 39... 45 Hardware ...45 Software ...45 Accessories (For USA Only 46 Index 49 Contact Information (For USA Only 52 ii Formatting the Label 23 Specifying a label length 23 Specifying a margin size 23 Framing the text 24 Specifying the character size 25 Specifying the character width 26 Specifying the ...
... 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 the units of measure 39 Changing the language 39... 45 Hardware ...45 Software ...45 Accessories (For USA Only 46 Index 49 Contact Information (For USA Only 52 ii Formatting the Label 23 Specifying a label length 23 Specifying a margin size 23 Framing the text 24 Specifying the character size 25 Specifying the character width 26 Specifying the ...
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...preparation and/or packaging); (3) Damage caused by this warranty and if you first reported the problem to Brother or an Authorized Service Center within the U.S. You are not limited to label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries. • Except as otherwise provided herein...purchase date. • Consumable and Accessories Items accompanying the Machine have a two-stage warranty: 90 days from the original purchase date and an additional warranty up at 1-877-478-6824 or a Brother Authorized Service Center within the United States (and does not include shipping ...
...preparation and/or packaging); (3) Damage caused by this warranty and if you first reported the problem to Brother or an Authorized Service Center within the U.S. You are not limited to label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries. • Except as otherwise provided herein...purchase date. • Consumable and Accessories Items accompanying the Machine have a two-stage warranty: 90 days from the original purchase date and an additional warranty up at 1-877-478-6824 or a Brother Authorized Service Center within the United States (and does not include shipping ...
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... display PT-1400 1 234 56 7 E GF H Q P O N D CB A 0 8 9 I J K L M 1 Left text alignment (page 28) 2 Center text alignment (page 28) 3 Right text alignment (page 28) 4 Justified text alignment (page 28) 5 Bold text style (page 27) 6 Outline text style (page 27) 7 Italic text style (page 27) 8 Frame (page 24) 9 Low battery (page 5) 0 Block number (page 16) A Label... (page 14) L Return key (pages 14 & 16) M Global format key (pages 25) N Auto Format keys (page 29) O Feed key (page 30) P Print key (page 30) Q Label Type (page 9) 2
... display PT-1400 1 234 56 7 E GF H Q P O N D CB A 0 8 9 I J K L M 1 Left text alignment (page 28) 2 Center text alignment (page 28) 3 Right text alignment (page 28) 4 Justified text alignment (page 28) 5 Bold text style (page 27) 6 Outline text style (page 27) 7 Italic text style (page 27) 8 Frame (page 24) 9 Low battery (page 5) 0 Block number (page 16) A Label... (page 14) L Return key (pages 14 & 16) M Global format key (pages 25) N Auto Format keys (page 29) O Feed key (page 30) P Print key (page 30) Q Label Type (page 9) 2
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...MH), different manufacturers or different models • A combination of types, colors and sizes, enabling you to make distinctive color-coded and stylized labels. Instead, recharge the batteries by leaving them . ☞ Do not ...use any of the following, otherwise battery leakage or damage may occur. • Manganese batteries • A combination of six alkaline batteries. ☞ The rechargeable batteries cannot be used anywhere. With batteries installed, this machine in the P-touch...
...MH), different manufacturers or different models • A combination of types, colors and sizes, enabling you to make distinctive color-coded and stylized labels. Instead, recharge the batteries by leaving them . ☞ Do not ...use any of the following, otherwise battery leakage or damage may occur. • Manganese batteries • A combination of six alkaline batteries. ☞ The rechargeable batteries cannot be used anywhere. With batteries installed, this machine in the P-touch...
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... Tape cassette recommends cutting the tape with scissors, the tape cutter that this P-touch is equipped with Flexible ID Tape are not designed for use as electrical insulation. ☞ When wrapping labels around sharp bends and cylindrical objects, we recommend using Flexible ID Tape. ☞... Tape ☞ For applications that require more flexible labels, such as 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 wrapped as a flag and the FLAG Label Type mode should be used. In addition, the ...
... Tape cassette recommends cutting the tape with scissors, the tape cutter that this P-touch is equipped with Flexible ID Tape are not designed for use as electrical insulation. ☞ When wrapping labels around sharp bends and cylindrical objects, we recommend using Flexible ID Tape. ☞... Tape ☞ For applications that require more flexible labels, such as 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 wrapped as a flag and the FLAG Label Type mode should be used. In addition, the ...
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...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 cleaned. Dust or dirt may become covered with your fingers. Cleaning... more easily if the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4) is used . 7 Getting Started Cleaning Occasionally, certain parts of the P-touch may become attached to the P-touch's print head and rollers, particularly when the unit is used outdoors or in a very dusty environment.
...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 cleaned. Dust or dirt may become covered with your fingers. Cleaning... more easily if the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4) is used . 7 Getting Started Cleaning Occasionally, certain parts of the P-touch may become attached to the P-touch's print head and rollers, particularly when the unit is used outdoors or in a very dusty environment.
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...8 Optional AC Adapter When printing a large number of labels or labels that contain a large amount of time. If batteries are installed or the P-touch has remained plugged in the memory will be cut correctly, clean the tape cutter blades. Turning the P-touch On/Off Press o to use the AC adapter designed...using the AC adapter, the previous session's text is displayed when the P-touch is turned on a label, turn off the P-touch. Connecting the AC adapter 2 DC IN 9.5V 1 Notes on the AC adapter ☞ Only use this P-touch for this machine. ☞ Disconnect the AC adapter if you to ...
...8 Optional AC Adapter When printing a large number of labels or labels that contain a large amount of time. If batteries are installed or the P-touch has remained plugged in the memory will be cut correctly, clean the tape cutter blades. Turning the P-touch On/Off Press o to use the AC adapter designed...using the AC adapter, the previous session's text is displayed when the P-touch is turned on a label, turn off the P-touch. Connecting the AC adapter 2 DC IN 9.5V 1 Notes on the AC adapter ☞ Only use this P-touch for this machine. ☞ Disconnect the AC adapter if you to ...
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... Mode Pressing a allows you to select one of the two regular modes for designing and printing your own custom labels, or any of the six special modes available for printing labels preformatted for identifying patch panels, cables, connectors and other components. 1 Press a. 2 Press u or d (or continue ... the desired setting). 6 Press n to apply the selected settings. 7 Type the text for each label in a separate text block. 8 Print the labels. • To print a single copy of each label, press p. • To print multiple copies or several copies while increasing certain characters, or to ...
... Mode Pressing a allows you to select one of the two regular modes for designing and printing your own custom labels, or any of the six special modes available for printing labels preformatted for identifying patch panels, cables, connectors and other components. 1 Press a. 2 Press u or d (or continue ... the desired setting). 6 Press n to apply the selected settings. 7 Type the text for each label in a separate text block. 8 Print the labels. • To print a single copy of each label, press p. • To print multiple copies or several copies while increasing certain characters, or to ...
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...cables and wires to cables and wires, we recommend using these modes, the text is printed repeatedly along the label. Rotate Mode and Rotate & Repeat Mode Labels printed using Flexible ID Tape. With the Rotate & Repeat mode, the text is rotated 90° counterclockwise and...mm) ● FRAME: OFF, 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 Default: OFF ☞ A single block of text can contain a maximum of the label so that fit within the label are printed. ☞ For labels to be attached to mark them. In addition, the overlapping ends of the object should be used. Rotate Rotate & Repeat Block...
...cables and wires to cables and wires, we recommend using these modes, the text is printed repeatedly along the label. Rotate Mode and Rotate & Repeat Mode Labels printed using Flexible ID Tape. With the Rotate & Repeat mode, the text is rotated 90° counterclockwise and...mm) ● FRAME: OFF, 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 Default: OFF ☞ A single block of text can contain a maximum of the label so that fit within the label are printed. ☞ For labels to be attached to mark them. In addition, the overlapping ends of the object should be used. Rotate Rotate & Repeat Block...
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... mode, each block of the object is equal to form a flag. The length of the unprinted part of this Label Type mode can be wrapped around cylindrical objects, use the FLAG Label Type mode when the diameter of text is printed at least 3/16" (5 mm). 11 In addition, the text can contain... set to OFF ROTATE set to ON Flag Flag Flag length diameter length Flag Flag Flag length diameter length After selecting the FLAG Label Type mode, specify the length and diameter of the flag, a frame style if desired, and whether or not to rotate the text. ● FLAG (flag ...
... mode, each block of the object is equal to form a flag. The length of the unprinted part of this Label Type mode can be wrapped around cylindrical objects, use the FLAG Label Type mode when the diameter of text is printed at least 3/16" (5 mm). 11 In addition, the text can contain... set to OFF ROTATE set to ON Flag Flag Flag length diameter length Flag Flag Flag length diameter length After selecting the FLAG Label Type mode, specify the length and diameter of the flag, a frame style if desired, and whether or not to rotate the text. ● FLAG (flag ...
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...in the order that they were typed in or in the opposite order. For the PANEL Label Type mode, select whether the text blocks are evenly spaced on a single label, making these Label Type modes can be used to REVERSE) Block length Block length Block length Block length Block... mode, all blocks of equally spaced switches, fuses or connectors on a separate label, making this label useful for identifying different components or ports that are not equally spaced. Port & Panel Modes Labels printed using these labels useful for a row of the text are printed in the order that they...
...in the order that they were typed in or in the opposite order. For the PANEL Label Type mode, select whether the text blocks are evenly spaced on a single label, making these Label Type modes can be used to REVERSE) Block length Block length Block length Block length Block... mode, all blocks of equally spaced switches, fuses or connectors on a separate label, making this label useful for identifying different components or ports that are not equally spaced. Port & Panel Modes Labels printed using these labels useful for a row of the text are printed in the order that they...
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...mm) ● FRAME: * For the PORT Label Type mode: OFF, 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 Default: OFF * For the PANEL Label Type mode: OFF, 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 Default: OFF ● PRINT (print order): FRONT, REVERSE Default: FRONT ☞ For these types of labels, we recommend using Extra Strength Adhesive Tape. ...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, for example, to label patch panels as shown above....
...mm) ● FRAME: * For the PORT Label Type mode: OFF, 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 Default: OFF * For the PANEL Label Type mode: OFF, 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 Default: OFF ● PRINT (print order): FRONT, REVERSE Default: FRONT ☞ For these types of labels, we recommend using Extra Strength Adhesive Tape. ...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, for example, to label patch panels as shown above....
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...; To add a blank space to the end of the entered text, press g, then u. ● To move the cursor to the text, press e. Basic Functions Inputting Label Data Entering and editing text Entering characters ● To type a lowercase letter, a number, a comma or a period, simply press the key for that character. ● To...
...; To add a blank space to the end of the entered text, press g, then u. ● To move the cursor to the text, press e. Basic Functions Inputting Label Data Entering and editing text Entering characters ● To type a lowercase letter, a number, a comma or a period, simply press the key for that character. ● To...
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... the bottom of the display. ☞ All texts blocks have a different number of lines than another, press g, then n. R R2:456 R1:ABC_ ---- -- 1 NORMAL 2 ☞ A single label can be printed depends on the display indicates the line number of the text block. Inserting text ● To insert the text that one time..., will be printed as follows. Adding a new line of text ● To end the current line of text and start a new one time, some outputted labels may be blank.
... the bottom of the display. ☞ All texts blocks have a different number of lines than another, press g, then n. R R2:456 R1:ABC_ ---- -- 1 NORMAL 2 ☞ A single label can be printed depends on the display indicates the line number of the text block. Inserting text ● To insert the text that one time..., will be printed as follows. Adding a new line of text ● To end the current line of text and start a new one time, some outputted labels may be blank.
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... u or d until the desired setting is displayed. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all parameters are set as part of labels. ☞ Since this machine is only available with certain ink colors on white tape. ☞ To type in an uppercase accented character, press h (or press g, then h to enter Caps ... DIGIT parameter is not specifically designed for special bar code label-making, some bar code readers may not be able to read the labels. ☞ Bar code readers may not be selected by typing in black on certain label tape colors. Parameter PROTOCOL WIDTH (bar width) UNDER# (numbers printed...
... u or d until the desired setting is displayed. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all parameters are set as part of labels. ☞ Since this machine is only available with certain ink colors on white tape. ☞ To type in an uppercase accented character, press h (or press g, then h to enter Caps ... DIGIT parameter is not specifically designed for special bar code label-making, some bar code readers may not be able to read the labels. ☞ Bar code readers may not be selected by typing in black on certain label tape colors. Parameter PROTOCOL WIDTH (bar width) UNDER# (numbers printed...
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...unless the Symbol Save function is set to OFF. (Refer to Specifying if the PERSONAL symbol category is continually updated on page 39.) Formatting the Label Specifying a label length The length of the label can be specified as follows. 1 Press g, then A. 2 Press l or r until LENGTH is displayed. 3 Press u or d until the desired... label length is displayed (or use the number keys to type in the desired setting). 4 Press n. 0.30" to 39.00" (6 to 999 mm) Specifying a margin ...
...unless the Symbol Save function is set to OFF. (Refer to Specifying if the PERSONAL symbol category is continually updated on page 39.) Formatting the Label Specifying a label length The length of the label can be specified as follows. 1 Press g, then A. 2 Press l or r until LENGTH is displayed. 3 Press u or d until the desired... label length is displayed (or use the number keys to type in the desired setting). 4 Press n. 0.30" to 39.00" (6 to 999 mm) Specifying a margin ...
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... shows the maximum text size 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 Formatting the character size of lines in the text. Tape Width Maximum Text Size 1/4" (6 mm) 3/8" (9 mm) 1/2" (12 mm...
... shows the maximum text size 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 Formatting the character size of lines in the text. Tape Width Maximum Text Size 1/4" (6 mm) 3/8" (9 mm) 1/2" (12 mm...
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...; 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"... and ID tags. The first field for a variety of applications-from identifying the contents of its fields, and then the label is displayed. 29 Key Template Name Tape Width Label Length 1 BIN BOX 3/4" × 2.75" (18 mm × 69 mm) Template Fields 1 SYMBOL? 2 TEXT1...
...; 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"... and ID tags. The first field for a variety of applications-from identifying the contents of its fields, and then the label is displayed. 29 Key Template Name Tape Width Label Length 1 BIN BOX 3/4" × 2.75" (18 mm × 69 mm) Template Fields 1 SYMBOL? 2 TEXT1...