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... of character styles, sizes and frames to design practical custom labels for any interference received,including interference that the product Product Name Model Number : Brother Label Printer P-touch : PT-1600/1650 complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant...harmful interference, and (2) this P-touch make it an extremely practical machine in the plant or in a residential installation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater...
... of character styles, sizes and frames to design practical custom labels for any interference received,including interference that the product Product Name Model Number : Brother Label Printer P-touch : PT-1600/1650 complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant...harmful interference, and (2) this P-touch make it an extremely practical machine in the plant or in a residential installation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater...
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... and groups 15 Choosing the default setting 15 Confirming a choice 15 Cancelling a choice 15 Inputting Label Data 16 Entering and editing text 16 Entering an accented character 18 Entering a bar code 19 Entering a symbol 21 i CONTENTS Brother® 90 Days/One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (For USA Only iv Important... & Tape Cassettes 5 Installing batteries and a tape cassette 5 Cleaning 8 Cleaning the print head, rollers and tape cutter 8 Optional AC Adapter 9 Connecting the AC adapter 9 Turning the P-touch On/Off 9 2.
... and groups 15 Choosing the default setting 15 Confirming a choice 15 Cancelling a choice 15 Inputting Label Data 16 Entering and editing text 16 Entering an accented character 18 Entering a bar code 19 Entering a symbol 21 i CONTENTS Brother® 90 Days/One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (For USA Only iv Important... & Tape Cassettes 5 Installing batteries and a tape cassette 5 Cleaning 8 Cleaning the print head, rollers and tape cutter 8 Optional AC Adapter 9 Connecting the AC adapter 9 Turning the P-touch On/Off 9 2.
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...touch With a Computer (for PT-1650 only) ...41 Installing the Software & Printer Driver 42 Before installation 42 Installing the P-touch Editor 3.2 software 43 Installing the USB printer driver 44 Reading the User's Guide 46 Using P-touch Editor 3.2 47 Starting up P-touch Editor 3.2 48 Displaying the Properties 48 Entering text 49 Notes on usage 49 Transferring...the units of measure 40 Changing the language 40 Displaying version information 40 5. Formatting the Label 24 Specifying a label length 24 Specifying a margin size 24 Framing the text 25 Specifying the character size 26...
...touch With a Computer (for PT-1650 only) ...41 Installing the Software & Printer Driver 42 Before installation 42 Installing the P-touch Editor 3.2 software 43 Installing the USB printer driver 44 Reading the User's Guide 46 Using P-touch Editor 3.2 47 Starting up P-touch Editor 3.2 48 Displaying the Properties 48 Entering text 49 Notes on usage 49 Transferring...the units of measure 40 Changing the language 40 Displaying version information 40 5. Formatting the Label 24 Specifying a label length 24 Specifying a margin size 24 Framing the text 25 Specifying the character size 26...
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...reported concerning your Product is made available for warranty service: Report your issue to the Authorized Service Center together with a rated life; Brother reserves the right to supply a refurbished or remanufactured replacement Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) and use , misuse, ... insurance (if you desire). You are not the Original Purchaser and the product that this warranty. iv 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...
...reported concerning your Product is made available for warranty service: Report your issue to the Authorized Service Center together with a rated life; Brother reserves the right to supply a refurbished or remanufactured replacement Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) and use , misuse, ... insurance (if you desire). You are not the Original Purchaser and the product that this warranty. iv 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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... PT-1600 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 29) 2 Center text alignment (page 29) 3 Right text alignment (page 29) 4 Justified text alignment (page 29) 5 Bold text style (page 28) 6 Outline text style (page 28) 7 Italic text style (page 28) 8 Frame (page 25) 9 Low battery (page 6) 0 Block number (page 17) A Label... (page 15) L Return key (pages 15 & 17) M Global format key (pages 26) N Auto Format keys (page 30) O Feed key (page 31) P Print key (page 31) Q Label Type (page 10) 2
... PT-1600 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 29) 2 Center text alignment (page 29) 3 Right text alignment (page 29) 4 Justified text alignment (page 29) 5 Bold text style (page 28) 6 Outline text style (page 28) 7 Italic text style (page 28) 8 Frame (page 25) 9 Low battery (page 6) 0 Block number (page 17) A Label... (page 15) L Return key (pages 15 & 17) M Global format key (pages 26) N Auto Format keys (page 30) O Feed key (page 31) P Print key (page 31) Q Label Type (page 10) 2
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... Started PT-1650 E GF H Q P O N 1 234 56 7 D CB A 0 8 9 I J K L M 1 Left text alignment (page 29) 2 Center text alignment (page 29) 3 Right text alignment (page 29) 4 Justified text alignment (page 29) 5 Bold text style (page 28) 6 Outline text style (page 28) 7 Italic text style (page 28) 8 Frame (page 25) 9 Low battery (page 6) 0 Block number (page 17) A Label... keys (page 15) L Return key (pages 15 & 17) M Global format key (pages 26) N PF keys (page 30) O Feed key (page 31) P Print key (page 31) Q Label Type (page 10) 3
... Started PT-1650 E GF H Q P O N 1 234 56 7 D CB A 0 8 9 I J K L M 1 Left text alignment (page 29) 2 Center text alignment (page 29) 3 Right text alignment (page 29) 4 Justified text alignment (page 29) 5 Bold text style (page 28) 6 Outline text style (page 28) 7 Italic text style (page 28) 8 Frame (page 25) 9 Low battery (page 6) 0 Block number (page 17) A Label... keys (page 15) L Return key (pages 15 & 17) M Global format key (pages 26) N PF keys (page 30) O Feed key (page 31) P Print key (page 31) Q Label Type (page 10) 3
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With batteries installed, this machine in the P-touch with them in a wide variety of batteries used anywhere. Instead, recharge the batteries by leaving them . ☞ ...Ni-MH), different manufacturers or different models • A combination of recharged and uncharged batteries 5 For more details on batteries ☞ This P-touch requires six AA-size batteries. Rechargeable (Ni-Cd or Ni-MH) batteries can be used instead of six alkaline batteries. ☞ The ... & Tape Cassettes This machine has been designed to allow you to make distinctive color-coded and stylized labels.
With batteries installed, this machine in the P-touch with them in a wide variety of batteries used anywhere. Instead, recharge the batteries by leaving them . ☞ ...Ni-MH), different manufacturers or different models • A combination of recharged and uncharged batteries 5 For more details on batteries ☞ This P-touch requires six AA-size batteries. Rechargeable (Ni-Cd or Ni-MH) batteries can be used instead of six alkaline batteries. ☞ The ... & Tape Cassettes This machine has been designed to allow you to make distinctive color-coded and stylized labels.
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... object should be at least 1/8" (3 mm), otherwise the label should be wrapped as electrical insulation. ☞ When wrapping labels around sharp bends and cylindrical objects, we recommend using Flexible ID Tape. ☞ Labels made with is affixed. Flexible ID Tape ☞ For applications that this P-touch is equipped with Flexible ID Tape are not...
... object should be at least 1/8" (3 mm), otherwise the label should be wrapped as electrical insulation. ☞ When wrapping labels around sharp bends and cylindrical objects, we recommend using Flexible ID Tape. ☞ Labels made with is affixed. Flexible ID Tape ☞ For applications that this P-touch is equipped with Flexible ID Tape are not...
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... cutter blades with adhesive, making it difficult to cut the tape. With use, the tape cutter 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. Dust or dirt may become covered with your ... 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. 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 with adhesive, making it difficult to cut the tape. With use, the tape cutter 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. Dust or dirt may become covered with your ... 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. Cleaning Occasionally, certain parts of the P-touch may need to be cleaned more easily if the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4...
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When the power 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 ☞ ...Started Notes on or turn off the machine, and return to it may be useful to connect the P-touch to turn on cleaning the tape cutter ☞ If the tape cannot be lost. This feature allows you ...'s text is displayed when the P-touch is disconnected, all text shown in the display and stored in using the optional AC adapter. Regardless of time. Optional AC Adapter When printing a large number of labels or labels that contain a large amount of...
When the power 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 ☞ ...Started Notes on or turn off the machine, and return to it may be useful to connect the P-touch to turn on cleaning the tape cutter ☞ If the tape cannot be lost. This feature allows you ...'s text is displayed when the P-touch is disconnected, all text shown in the display and stored in using the optional AC adapter. Regardless of time. Optional AC Adapter When printing a large number of labels or labels that contain a large amount of...
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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...in 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 print...
... 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...in 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 print...
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... style if desired. ● BLK LEN. (block length): 0.80" to 8.00" (20 to mark them. After selecting the Label Type mode NORMAL or VERTICAL, the label text can be entered, formatted, printed and cut as shown below. In addition, the overlapping ends of the object should be at... least 3/16" (5 mm). 11 With the Normal Label Type mode, the entered text is printed vertically along the label. When wrapping Flexible ID Tape around cables and wires to 200 mm) Default: 1.20" (30 mm) ● FRAME: OFF, 1 ...
... style if desired. ● BLK LEN. (block length): 0.80" to 8.00" (20 to mark them. After selecting the Label Type mode NORMAL or VERTICAL, the label text can be entered, formatted, printed and cut as shown below. In addition, the overlapping ends of the object should be at... least 3/16" (5 mm). 11 With the Normal Label Type mode, the entered text is printed vertically along the label. When wrapping Flexible ID Tape around cables and wires to 200 mm) Default: 1.20" (30 mm) ● FRAME: OFF, 1 ...
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... around cable or wire with the ends stuck together to form a flag. In addition, the text can contain a maximum of separate labels. The length of the unprinted part of this Label Type mode can be printed horizontally or rotated 90°. 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...
... around cable or wire with the ends stuck together to form a flag. In addition, the text can contain a maximum of separate labels. The length of the unprinted part of this Label Type mode can be printed horizontally or rotated 90°. 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...
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... text blocks can be printed in the order that they were typed in or in the reverse order. 13 Label Type Modes Port & Panel Modes Labels printed using these Label Type modes can be used to REVERSE) Block length Block length Block length Block length Block length Block length ...Block length After selecting the PORT or PANEL Label Type mode, specify the length of each block of equally spaced switches, fuses or connectors on a separate label, making this label useful for identifying different components or ports that are printed in the order ...
... text blocks can be printed in the order that they were typed in or in the reverse order. 13 Label Type Modes Port & Panel Modes Labels printed using these Label Type modes can be used to REVERSE) Block length Block length Block length Block length Block length Block length ...Block length After selecting the PORT or PANEL Label Type mode, specify the length of each block of equally spaced switches, fuses or connectors on a separate label, making this label useful for identifying different components or ports that are printed in the order ...
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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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Moving the cursor Move the cursor in Caps mode, press h, then the applicable letter. 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 ...
Moving the cursor Move the cursor in Caps mode, press h, then the applicable letter. 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 display. ☞ All texts blocks have a different number of lines than another, press g, then n. R R2:456 R1:ABC_ ---- -- 1 NORMAL 2 Basic Functions ☞ A single label can only contain a maximum of fifty text blocks. ☞ The number of the block that can have the same formatting features. ☞ While trying to...Otherwise, press i to approximately 200. 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. Inserting text ● To insert the text that you type at one , press n.
... 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 Basic Functions ☞ A single label can only contain a maximum of fifty text blocks. ☞ The number of the block that can have the same formatting features. ☞ While trying to...Otherwise, press i to approximately 200. 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. Inserting text ● To insert the text that you type at one , press n.
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... you wish to change is displayed. 3 Press 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 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 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 able to read bar codes printed with certain ink colors on white...
... you wish to change is displayed. 3 Press 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 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 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 able to read bar codes printed with certain ink colors on white...
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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 40.) 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 40.) 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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... the character size of lines in the text. The selected setting is only applied to the text line that the cursor is positioned in the label or only for the tape width. 26 The selected setting is automatically selected depending on the width of the tape, the following table shows the...
... the character size of lines in the text. The selected setting is only applied to the text line that the cursor is positioned in the label or only for the tape width. 26 The selected setting is automatically selected depending on the width of the tape, the following table shows the...