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...by one or more of this P-touch, you can print legible, long-lasting labels in no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this P-touch! The quality and performance of the following two conditions: (1) this device may not... Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL : (908) 704-1700 declares that the product Product Name Model Number : Brother Label Printer P-touch : PT-1400 complies with the limits for a Class B digital device...
...by one or more of this P-touch, you can print legible, long-lasting labels in no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this P-touch! The quality and performance of the following two conditions: (1) this device may not... Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL : (908) 704-1700 declares that the product Product Name Model Number : Brother Label Printer P-touch : PT-1400 complies with the limits for a Class B digital device...
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... cassette 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. Basic Functions 14 Performing Basic Operations 14 Choosing functions, parameters, settings and groups 14 Choosing the default setting 14 Confirming... 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. Label Type Modes 9 Selecting a Label Type Mode 9 Normal and Vertical Modes 9 Rotate Mode and Rotate...
... cassette 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. Basic Functions 14 Performing Basic Operations 14 Choosing functions, parameters, settings and groups 14 Choosing the default setting 14 Confirming... 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. Label Type Modes 9 Selecting a Label Type Mode 9 Normal and Vertical Modes 9 Rotate Mode and Rotate...
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...character 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 ... 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...
...character 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 ... 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...
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Brother® 90 Days/One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (For USA Only) Who is covered: • This limited warranty ("warranty") is given only to the original end-use/retail purchaser (referred to in this warranty as "Original Purchaser") of the Warranty Period(s): • Machines have a two... responsible for you think your Product is covered by another device or software used outside the United States). You are not limited to label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries. • Except as to whether to repair or replace the Machine and/...
Brother® 90 Days/One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (For USA Only) Who is covered: • This limited warranty ("warranty") is given only to the original end-use/retail purchaser (referred to in this warranty as "Original Purchaser") of the Warranty Period(s): • Machines have a two... responsible for you think your Product is covered by another device or software used outside the United States). You are not limited to label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries. • Except as to whether to repair or replace the Machine and/...
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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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...of batteries used. 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 make distinctive color-coded and stylized labels. Instead, recharge the batteries by leaving them . ☞ ...alkaline batteries. ☞ The rechargeable batteries cannot be used anywhere. TZ tape cassettes are available for the type of types, colors and sizes, enabling you to change the batteries and tape cassettes quickly and easily. Batteries & Tape Cassettes This machine has been...
...of batteries used. 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 make distinctive color-coded and stylized labels. Instead, recharge the batteries by leaving them . ☞ ...alkaline batteries. ☞ The rechargeable batteries cannot be used anywhere. TZ tape cassettes are available for the type of types, colors and sizes, enabling you to change the batteries and tape cassettes quickly and easily. Batteries & Tape Cassettes This machine has been...
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... Strength Adhesive Tape. In addition, the overlapping ends of the object should be at least 3/16" (5 mm). ☞ The label may peel off cylindrical objects if the object is bent after the label is affixed. Diameter > 3 mm Diameter > 3 mm Overlap > 5 mm Overlap > 5 mm Flag > 5 mm 6 Extra ..., 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 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...
... Strength Adhesive Tape. In addition, the overlapping ends of the object should be at least 3/16" (5 mm). ☞ The label may peel off cylindrical objects if the object is bent after the label is affixed. Diameter > 3 mm Diameter > 3 mm Overlap > 5 mm Overlap > 5 mm Flag > 5 mm 6 Extra ..., 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 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...
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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...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. With use, the tape cutter may... cutter ☞ Before cleaning the print head and rollers, press o to turn off the P-touch, and then remove the batteries and disconnect the optional AC adapter. ☞ Be extremely careful not to...
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...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. With use, the tape cutter may... cutter ☞ Before cleaning the print head and rollers, press o to turn off the P-touch, and then remove the batteries and disconnect the optional AC adapter. ☞ Be extremely careful not to...
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.... ☞ Disconnect the AC adapter if you to a standard electrical outlet using the optional AC adapter. Optional AC Adapter When printing a large number of labels or labels that contain a large amount of whether the P-touch is performed for an extended period of time. If batteries are installed or the... Connecting the AC adapter 2 DC IN 9.5V 1 Notes on cleaning the tape cutter ☞ If the tape cannot be useful to connect the P-touch to stop work on a label, turn off if no key is pressed or no operation is being operated from batteries or the AC adapter, the machine will be...
.... ☞ Disconnect the AC adapter if you to a standard electrical outlet using the optional AC adapter. Optional AC Adapter When printing a large number of labels or labels that contain a large amount of whether the P-touch is performed for an extended period of time. If batteries are installed or the... Connecting the AC adapter 2 DC IN 9.5V 1 Notes on cleaning the tape cutter ☞ If the tape cannot be useful to connect the P-touch to stop work on a label, turn off if no key is pressed or no operation is being operated from batteries or the AC adapter, the machine will be...
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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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... using Flexible ID Tape. With the Rotate & Repeat mode, the text is printed vertically along the length of the label so that fit within the label are printed. ☞ For labels to be wrapped around cylindrical objects, the diameter of 7 text lines, and with the ROT-REP... easily be entered, formatted, printed and cut as shown below. Rotate Mode and Rotate & Repeat Mode Labels printed using these modes, the text is printed horizontally along the label. Rotate Rotate & Repeat Block length Block length Block length Block length Block length Block length After selecting...
... using Flexible ID Tape. With the Rotate & Repeat mode, the text is printed vertically along the length of the label so that fit within the label are printed. ☞ For labels to be wrapped around cylindrical objects, the diameter of 7 text lines, and with the ROT-REP... easily be entered, formatted, printed and cut as shown below. Rotate Mode and Rotate & Repeat Mode Labels printed using these modes, the text is printed horizontally along the label. Rotate Rotate & Repeat Block length Block length Block length Block length Block length Block length After selecting...
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ROTATE 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 ... to form a flag. To wrap Flexible ID Tape around cable or wire with the ends stuck together to cables and wires, we recommend using this label is less than 1/8" (3 mm). The length of the unprinted part of the cable or wire. In addition, the flag length should be printed horizontally or...
ROTATE 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 ... to form a flag. To wrap Flexible ID Tape around cable or wire with the ends stuck together to cables and wires, we recommend using this label is less than 1/8" (3 mm). The length of the unprinted part of the cable or wire. In addition, the flag length should be printed horizontally or...
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...length Block length Block length Block length Block length Block length After selecting the PORT or PANEL Label Type mode, specify the length of equally spaced switches, fuses or connectors on a single label, making this label useful for identifying different components or ports that are not equally spaced. In addition, the ...text blocks can be printed in the order that they were typed in or in the reverse order. 12 With the Panel Label Type mode, all blocks of the text are printed in the order that they were typed in or in the opposite order. Port FRONT ...
...length Block length Block length Block length Block length Block length After selecting the PORT or PANEL Label Type mode, specify the length of equally spaced switches, fuses or connectors on a single label, making this label useful for identifying different components or ports that are not equally spaced. In addition, the ...text blocks can be printed in the order that they were typed in or in the reverse order. 12 With the Panel Label Type mode, all blocks of the text are printed in the order that they were typed in or in the opposite order. Port FRONT ...
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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 move the cursor to the text, press e. Moving the cursor Move the cursor in Caps mode, press h, then the applicable letter. 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 move the cursor to the text, press e. Moving the cursor Move the cursor in Caps mode, press h, then the applicable letter. 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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...as shown below, will be printed depends on the display indicates the line number of the text block. R R2:456 R1:ABC_ ---- -- 1 NORMAL 2 ☞ A single label can only contain a maximum of fifty text blocks. ☞ The number of the block that the cursor is in is displayed. Otherwise, press i to print...can 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 printed at the end of the line. ☞ The number of text lines that can be blank. Adding a new text block ● To...
...as shown below, will be printed depends on the display indicates the line number of the text block. R R2:456 R1:ABC_ ---- -- 1 NORMAL 2 ☞ A single label can only contain a maximum of fifty text blocks. ☞ The number of the block that the cursor is in is displayed. Otherwise, press i to print...can 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 printed at the end of the line. ☞ The number of text lines that can be blank. Adding a new text block ● To...
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...adds "Ä" to read bar codes printed with certain ink colors on white tape. Entering a bar code The Bar Code function allows bar codes to be printed as you wish. 5 Press n. 18 For best results, print barcode labels in the corresponding code from the table above. Parameter PROTOCOL ... then h to enter Caps mode) before pressing the letter key. ☞ An accented character can also be selected by typing in black on certain label tape colors. Setting bar code parameters 1 Press g, then c. 2 Press l or r until the parameter that you to create more customized bar codes. In addition...
...adds "Ä" to read bar codes printed with certain ink colors on white tape. Entering a bar code The Bar Code function allows bar codes to be printed as you wish. 5 Press n. 18 For best results, print barcode labels in the corresponding code from the table above. Parameter PROTOCOL ... then h to enter Caps mode) before pressing the letter key. ☞ An accented character can also be selected by typing in black on certain label tape colors. Setting bar code parameters 1 Press g, then c. 2 Press l or r until the parameter that you to create more customized bar codes. In addition...
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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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... for the text in the line that the cursor is only applied to the entire text. Formatting the character size of all text in the label or only for the tape width. 25
... for the text in the line that the cursor is only applied to the entire text. Formatting the character size of all text in the label or only for the tape width. 25
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...-from identifying the contents of its fields, and then the label is displayed. 29 Basic Functions Using the pre-formatted Auto Format templates Various pre-formatted label templates are available. The following label templates are available, enabling you wish to be printed. Sample..." (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...
...-from identifying the contents of its fields, and then the label is displayed. 29 Basic Functions Using the pre-formatted Auto Format templates Various pre-formatted label templates are available. The following label templates are available, enabling you wish to be printed. Sample..." (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...