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... 10 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler 10 General Description...10 LCD Display & Keyboard 11 LCD Display ...11 Key Names and Functions 12 Power Supply ...14 Battery...14 AC Adapter (Optional on the PT-2030 15 Inserting a Tape Cassette 16 Turning Power On/Off 17 Feeding Tape ...18 Feed function ...18... LCD Display ...18 LCD Contrast ...18 Setting Language and Unit 19 Language ...19 Unit...19 EDITING A LABEL 20 1 Entering and Editing Text 20 2...
... 10 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler 10 General Description...10 LCD Display & Keyboard 11 LCD Display ...11 Key Names and Functions 12 Power Supply ...14 Battery...14 AC Adapter (Optional on the PT-2030 15 Inserting a Tape Cassette 16 Turning Power On/Off 17 Feeding Tape ...18 Feed function ...18... LCD Display ...18 LCD Contrast ...18 Setting Language and Unit 19 Language ...19 Unit...19 EDITING A LABEL 20 1 Entering and Editing Text 20 2...
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... Opening a Stored Label File 51 Printing a Stored Label File 52 Deleting a Stored Label File 52 MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELER 53 Resetting the P-touch Labeler 53 Resetting the data to factory settings (Label collections stored in Favorites is not reset 53 Maintenance...53 Cleaning the Unit 53 Cleaning the Print Head 53 Cleaning the Tape Cutter 54 TROUBLESHOOTING...
... Opening a Stored Label File 51 Printing a Stored Label File 52 Deleting a Stored Label File 52 MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELER 53 Resetting the P-touch Labeler 53 Resetting the data to factory settings (Label collections stored in Favorites is not reset 53 Maintenance...53 Cleaning the Unit 53 Cleaning the Print Head 53 Cleaning the Tape Cutter 54 TROUBLESHOOTING...
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... risk of the cutter unit. 6 Safety Precautions Do not use a damaged adapter cord or power plug. Tape Cutter DO NOT touch the blade of electric shock from not using the Ptouch labeler during an electrical storm. DO NOT drop, hit or otherwise damage the AC adapter. AC adapter Follow these...adapter cord to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of high humidity such as bathrooms. DO NOT use an outlet that the plug is loose. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from lightning. DO NOT throw into fire, heat up, short-circuit, recharge, or...
... risk of the cutter unit. 6 Safety Precautions Do not use a damaged adapter cord or power plug. Tape Cutter DO NOT touch the blade of electric shock from not using the Ptouch labeler during an electrical storm. DO NOT drop, hit or otherwise damage the AC adapter. AC adapter Follow these...adapter cord to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of high humidity such as bathrooms. DO NOT use an outlet that the plug is loose. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from lightning. DO NOT throw into fire, heat up, short-circuit, recharge, or...
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Remove the batteries if you do not intend to the P-touch labeler. DO NOT leave the P-touch labeler within reach of children with other type batteries. To prevent injuries, be careful not to the cutter unit. Tape Cutter Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage ...liquid leakage, heat or rupture of the P-touch labeler. DO NOT apply excessive pressure to 1 put your fingers in the areas shown in the wrong position. DO NOT mix alkaline batteries with the tape compartment cover open the tape compartment cover when operating the cutter unit. DO ...
Remove the batteries if you do not intend to the P-touch labeler. DO NOT leave the P-touch labeler within reach of children with other type batteries. To prevent injuries, be careful not to the cutter unit. Tape Cutter Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage ...liquid leakage, heat or rupture of the P-touch labeler. DO NOT apply excessive pressure to 1 put your fingers in the areas shown in the wrong position. DO NOT mix alkaline batteries with the tape compartment cover open the tape compartment cover when operating the cutter unit. DO ...
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...other organic solvents. Before applying the label, check the environmental condition and the material. • DO NOT expose the tape cassettes to follow the precautions listed. 8 General Precautions Otherwise the tape cassette or printer may be cleared. • Note that Brother Industries, Ltd does not assume ... optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4), the self-cleaning function of the label may change or be visible through a label affixed over them. Use the tape cassettes soon after opening the tape cassette package. • Markings made with oil-based or water-based ink may...
...other organic solvents. Before applying the label, check the environmental condition and the material. • DO NOT expose the tape cassettes to follow the precautions listed. 8 General Precautions Otherwise the tape cassette or printer may be cleared. • Note that Brother Industries, Ltd does not assume ... optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4), the self-cleaning function of the label may change or be visible through a label affixed over them. Use the tape cassettes soon after opening the tape cassette package. • Markings made with oil-based or water-based ink may...
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... covered with a protective sheet to prevent damage. Remove this sheet before using the P-touch. 10 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler P-touch labeler PT-2030 Starter Tape Cassette AC adapter (Optional on the PT-2030.) User's Guide The plug may differ by countries. GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your P-touch labeler Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch...
... covered with a protective sheet to prevent damage. Remove this sheet before using the P-touch. 10 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler P-touch labeler PT-2030 Starter Tape Cassette AC adapter (Optional on the PT-2030.) User's Guide The plug may differ by countries. GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your P-touch labeler Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch...
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... and the and keys to change the settings. 6 7 Refer to "LCD Display" on . entered. 4 3. Indicates the current data input Indicates the tape length for changing. 8 9 11 LCD Display & Keyboard Caps mode Indicates that the Caps mode is on page 18 for the text position. Style guidance ...1 Indicates line number within the label Indicates the current font (5), character layout. z GETTING STARTED Battery compartment cover AC adaptor connector Battery case LCD Display 45 LCD Display & Keyboard 6...
... and the and keys to change the settings. 6 7 Refer to "LCD Display" on . entered. 4 3. Indicates the current data input Indicates the tape length for changing. 8 9 11 LCD Display & Keyboard Caps mode Indicates that the Caps mode is on page 18 for the text position. Style guidance ...1 Indicates line number within the label Indicates the current font (5), character layout. z GETTING STARTED Battery compartment cover AC adaptor connector Battery case LCD Display 45 LCD Display & Keyboard 6...
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...to be printed, opened, saved, or deleted. 12 LCD Display & Keyboard Print • Prints the current label design onto the tape. • Opens the Print Options menu when used labels in combination with the Shift key. 7. Preview Displays a preview of the arrow. 3. Cursor ( ) Moves... the cursor in the direction of the label. 8. Label Collection Enables label collections to the data entry screen or the ...
...to be printed, opened, saved, or deleted. 12 LCD Display & Keyboard Print • Prints the current label design onto the tape. • Opens the Print Options menu when used labels in combination with the Shift key. 7. Preview Displays a preview of the arrow. 3. Cursor ( ) Moves... the cursor in the direction of the label. 8. Label Collection Enables label collections to the data entry screen or the ...
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...the direction of the arrow as shown on the tape cassette. 1 Check that the power is not passed through, pass it straight up. 16 Inserting a Tape Cassette Use only Brother tape cassettes with the mark. • If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be used in ...the machine, remove it by pulling it through the tape guide. If there is loose, use your P-touch labeler. If the tape is off, lift open the tape compartment cover. End of tape Tape...
...the direction of the arrow as shown on the tape cassette. 1 Check that the power is not passed through, pass it straight up. 16 Inserting a Tape Cassette Use only Brother tape cassettes with the mark. • If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be used in ...the machine, remove it by pulling it through the tape guide. If there is loose, use your P-touch labeler. If the tape is off, lift open the tape compartment cover. End of tape Tape...
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...Doing so will cause the ink ribbon to turn the P-touch labeler on the print head. Tape exit slot 4 Close the tape compartment cover. z GETTING STARTED 3 Insert the tape cassette into the tape compartment, with the tape. • Store tape cassettes in the tape and ink ribbon after opening the sealed package. 1 Turning Power ...if no key 4 is pressed down the Shift key and pressing the Preview key. • Do not pull the label coming out of the tape facing the machine's tape exit slot, and press firmly until you hear a click. Press the Power key again to be closed if the ...
...Doing so will cause the ink ribbon to turn the P-touch labeler on the print head. Tape exit slot 4 Close the tape compartment cover. z GETTING STARTED 3 Insert the tape cassette into the tape compartment, with the tape. • Store tape cassettes in the tape and ink ribbon after opening the sealed package. 1 Turning Power ...if no key 4 is pressed down the Shift key and pressing the Preview key. • Do not pull the label coming out of the tape facing the machine's tape exit slot, and press firmly until you hear a click. Press the Power key again to be closed if the ...
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... Select a contrast level using the or key. Please Wait" appears while the tape is "0". 1 Press the Setup key to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape cassette. • Do not pull the label coming out of five levels (+2, +1, 0, -1, -2) to make the screen easier... to the default value "0". 18 Feeding Tape The default setting is fed. The screen contrast ...
... Select a contrast level using the or key. Please Wait" appears while the tape is "0". 1 Press the Setup key to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape cassette. • Do not pull the label coming out of five levels (+2, +1, 0, -1, -2) to make the screen easier... to the default value "0". 18 Feeding Tape The default setting is fed. The screen contrast ...
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...the , , or key to start of the new line. • There is displayed. • To change the length setting of the tab, refer to "Setting Label Attributes" on page 25. Inserting a Tab • To insert a tab space between the existing line of text, move the cursor where you want to move... the cursor one label. A maximum of 5 blocks can be entered. • To change the character attribute of each tape width. Inserting Text • To insert additional text into an existing line of text, move the cursor ...
...the , , or key to start of the new line. • There is displayed. • To change the length setting of the tab, refer to "Setting Label Attributes" on page 25. Inserting a Tab • To insert a tab space between the existing line of text, move the cursor where you want to move... the cursor one label. A maximum of 5 blocks can be entered. • To change the character attribute of each tape width. Inserting Text • To insert additional text into an existing line of text, move the cursor ...
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EDITING A LABEL Attribute Font zSetting Optionsz Value Result HEL (Helsinki) BRU (Brussels) FLO (Florida) CAL (Calgary) Auto When Auto is selected, the text is automatically adjusted to print in the largest size available for each tape width. 42pt 36pt 24pt Size 18pt 12pt 9pt 6pt 26 Setting Character Attributes
EDITING A LABEL Attribute Font zSetting Optionsz Value Result HEL (Helsinki) BRU (Brussels) FLO (Florida) CAL (Calgary) Auto When Auto is selected, the text is automatically adjusted to print in the largest size available for each tape width. 42pt 36pt 24pt Size 18pt 12pt 9pt 6pt 26 Setting Character Attributes
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... value. • Refer to the Templates table for a list of available templates. • To print multiple copies, sequentially numbered copies, or a mirror image of the label, with the print menu displayed hold down the Shift key and press the Print key to display the Print Options menu. • If the width... of the correct width. • If the number of the current tape cassette does not match the set width for each text field. is displayed when the OK or Enter key is displayed when you try to print the label. EDITING A LABEL 9 Enter the text and then press the OK or Enter key...
... value. • Refer to the Templates table for a list of available templates. • To print multiple copies, sequentially numbered copies, or a mirror image of the label, with the print menu displayed hold down the Shift key and press the Print key to display the Print Options menu. • If the width... of the correct width. • If the number of the current tape cassette does not match the set width for each text field. is displayed when the OK or Enter key is displayed when you try to print the label. EDITING A LABEL 9 Enter the text and then press the OK or Enter key...
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... mode can be used when entering text. 8 Enter text and then press the OK or Enter key. When the tape width has not changed , the default layout for each text field. When the tape width has changed , the last block layout selected is displayed. 4 Select a block layout using the or key. 5... Press the OK or Enter key. Repeat for the new tape width is displayed. EDITING A LABEL Using Block Layouts 1 Press the Auto-Format key to display the Auto-Format screen, and then select "Block Layouts" using the or key...
... mode can be used when entering text. 8 Enter text and then press the OK or Enter key. When the tape width has not changed , the default layout for each text field. When the tape width has changed , the last block layout selected is displayed. 4 Select a block layout using the or key. 5... Press the OK or Enter key. Repeat for the new tape width is displayed. EDITING A LABEL Using Block Layouts 1 Press the Auto-Format key to display the Auto-Format screen, and then select "Block Layouts" using the or key...
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...print the label. Press the Escape key or any other key to clear the error message, and insert a tape cassette of the correct width. • If the number of the current tape cassette ...does not match the set width for the selected layout, an error message is pressed. z EDITING A LABEL •... block layouts. • To print multiple copies, sequentially numbered copies, or a mirror image of the label, with the print menu displayed hold down the Shift key and press the Print key to display the...
...print the label. Press the Escape key or any other key to clear the error message, and insert a tape cassette of the correct width. • If the number of the current tape cassette ...does not match the set width for the selected layout, an error message is pressed. z EDITING A LABEL •... block layouts. • To print multiple copies, sequentially numbered copies, or a mirror image of the label, with the print menu displayed hold down the Shift key and press the Print key to display the...
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EDITING A LABEL Attribute Value 2LineA Block layout (0.47" [12 mm] tape) 2LineB 3Line 1+2Line Block layout (0.35" [9 mm] tape) Block layout (0.23" [6 mm] tape) 2LineA 2LineB 1+2Line 1+2Line Details 36 Using Auto-Format Layouts
EDITING A LABEL Attribute Value 2LineA Block layout (0.47" [12 mm] tape) 2LineB 3Line 1+2Line Block layout (0.35" [9 mm] tape) Block layout (0.23" [6 mm] tape) 2LineA 2LineB 1+2Line 1+2Line Details 36 Using Auto-Format Layouts
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...8226; For best results, print bar code labels in black ink on the tape width being used in an asset management system. • The P-touch labeler is displayed. z EDITING A LABEL Creating a Bar Code Label Using the Bar Code function you can create labels with one dimensional bar codes for use ...with bar codes can be able to read bar code labels created using colored tape or ink. • Use the...
...8226; For best results, print bar code labels in black ink on the tape width being used in an asset management system. • The P-touch labeler is displayed. z EDITING A LABEL Creating a Bar Code Label Using the Bar Code function you can create labels with one dimensional bar codes for use ...with bar codes can be able to read bar code labels created using colored tape or ink. • Use the...
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... image of the screen. Attempting to print with the tape. • Do not block the tape exit slot during 3 printing, press the Power key to "Printing a Label" below for details. • The print preview is enough tape remaining when printing several labels continuously. LABEL PRINTING z LABEL PRINTING Label Preview Using the Preview function you can be discharged with...
... image of the screen. Attempting to print with the tape. • Do not block the tape exit slot during 3 printing, press the Power key to "Printing a Label" below for details. • The print preview is enough tape remaining when printing several labels continuously. LABEL PRINTING z LABEL PRINTING Label Preview Using the Preview function you can be discharged with...
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... Space key when setting the number of copies resets the value to 1, the default. 42 Printing a Label "Printing...Copies" is displayed while the labels are several other messages that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing. 2 Hold down the or key to change the number of ... this function you press the Print key. There are being printed. LABEL PRINTING Printing a Single Copy 1 Make sure that may appear when you can print up to 9 copies of the same label. 1 Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing. 2 Press the Print key...
... Space key when setting the number of copies resets the value to 1, the default. 42 Printing a Label "Printing...Copies" is displayed while the labels are several other messages that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing. 2 Hold down the or key to change the number of ... this function you press the Print key. There are being printed. LABEL PRINTING Printing a Single Copy 1 Make sure that may appear when you can print up to 9 copies of the same label. 1 Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing. 2 Press the Print key...