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... Can Do ...4 Safety Precautions ...6 General Precautions...10 Symbols Used in this Guide 10 Quick Index ...11 2. GETTING STARTED 12 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler 12 General Description...13 LCD Display & Keyboard 14 LCD Display ...14 Key Names and Functions 15 Power Supply ...17 Battery...17 AC Adapter ...18... Inserting a Tape Cassette 19 Turning Power On/Off 21 Feeding Tape ...22 Feed & Cut...22 Feed Only ...22 LCD Display ...23 LCD Contrast ...23 Setting Language and Unit 24 1...
... Can Do ...4 Safety Precautions ...6 General Precautions...10 Symbols Used in this Guide 10 Quick Index ...11 2. GETTING STARTED 12 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler 12 General Description...13 LCD Display & Keyboard 14 LCD Display ...14 Key Names and Functions 15 Power Supply ...17 Battery...17 AC Adapter ...18... Inserting a Tape Cassette 19 Turning Power On/Off 21 Feeding Tape ...22 Feed & Cut...22 Feed Only ...22 LCD Display ...23 LCD Contrast ...23 Setting Language and Unit 24 1...
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... 60 Maintenance...60 Cleaning the exterior of the P-touch labeler 60 Cleaning the Print Head 60 Cleaning the Tape Cutter 61 2 Example creating an Asset Tag 37 Using Block Layouts 41 Creating a Bar Code Label 45 Setting Bar Code Parameters 45...PRINTING 49 Label Preview...49 Printing a Label ...49 Printing a Single Copy 50 Printing Multiple Copies 50 Auto-numbering Labels 51 Mirror Printing ...52 Tape Cutting Options 53 Adjusting the Label Length 55 Attaching Labels...55 5. INTRODUCTION Entering Accented Characters 29 Accented Character List 30 Setting Character Attributes 31 ...
... 60 Maintenance...60 Cleaning the exterior of the P-touch labeler 60 Cleaning the Print Head 60 Cleaning the Tape Cutter 61 2 Example creating an Asset Tag 37 Using Block Layouts 41 Creating a Bar Code Label 45 Setting Bar Code Parameters 45...PRINTING 49 Label Preview...49 Printing a Label ...49 Printing a Single Copy 50 Printing Multiple Copies 50 Auto-numbering Labels 51 Mirror Printing ...52 Tape Cutting Options 53 Adjusting the Label Length 55 Attaching Labels...55 5. INTRODUCTION Entering Accented Characters 29 Accented Character List 30 Setting Character Attributes 31 ...
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... range of your label before printing prevents wasting tape on . "Preview function" 4 What You Can Do P. 17 P. 19 P. 21 2 Enter the label text. Print the label you for purchasing the P-touch labeler PT-2100/2110. Install the batteries and/or connect the AC adapter. Turn the P-touch labeler on incomplete labels. Enter the label text...
... range of your label before printing prevents wasting tape on . "Preview function" 4 What You Can Do P. 17 P. 19 P. 21 2 Enter the label text. Print the label you for purchasing the P-touch labeler PT-2100/2110. Install the batteries and/or connect the AC adapter. Turn the P-touch labeler on incomplete labels. Enter the label text...
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.... of the cutter unit. Memory 7 Any data stored in the wrong position. Do not open the tape compartment cover when operating the cutter unit. Do not use the P-touch for more than two minutes, all text and format 9 settings will also be lost due to failure ...set the positive and negative together. Any text files stored in the memory will be transferred to the cutter unit. Do not touch the blade of the P-touch. Tape 4 Depending on the 3 LCD display. z INTRODUCTION CAUTION Tape Cutter Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of the battery. ...
.... of the cutter unit. Memory 7 Any data stored in the wrong position. Do not open the tape compartment cover when operating the cutter unit. Do not use the P-touch for more than two minutes, all text and format 9 settings will also be lost due to failure ...set the positive and negative together. Any text files stored in the memory will be transferred to the cutter unit. Do not touch the blade of the P-touch. Tape 4 Depending on the 3 LCD display. z INTRODUCTION CAUTION Tape Cutter Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of the battery. ...
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... ensure it nearby for future reference. INTRODUCTION General Precautions • Do not use the P-touch labeler in any way or for any purpose not described in any location exposed to high ...the CD-ROM is of PT-2100.) Should another USB cable need to be installed on the tape in the cassette. • Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot, AC adapter ...This symbol indicates information and use tapes that you understand 10 General Precautions Doing so will result in accidents or damage the machine. • Use only Brother TZ tapes with the purchase of high quality...
... ensure it nearby for future reference. INTRODUCTION General Precautions • Do not use the P-touch labeler in any way or for any purpose not described in any location exposed to high ...the CD-ROM is of PT-2100.) Should another USB cable need to be installed on the tape in the cassette. • Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot, AC adapter ...This symbol indicates information and use tapes that you understand 10 General Precautions Doing so will result in accidents or damage the machine. • Use only Brother TZ tapes with the purchase of high quality...
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ABC ABC To enter text, symbols and accent characters... Entering text/symbols/accent characters P. 25 To change the cutting and margin settings Tape cutting options P. 53 1 ABC 2 3 4 5 To save a label layout... 6 7 File memory function 8 P. 56 9 Quick Index 11 Auto-Format function P. 37 1 2 3 To print multiple copies (with autonumbering)... ...
ABC ABC To enter text, symbols and accent characters... Entering text/symbols/accent characters P. 25 To change the cutting and margin settings Tape cutting options P. 53 1 ABC 2 3 4 5 To save a label layout... 6 7 File memory function 8 P. 56 9 Quick Index 11 Auto-Format function P. 37 1 2 3 To print multiple copies (with autonumbering)... ...
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P-touch labeler PT-2100 TZ tape cassette (Starter Cassette) CD-ROM (Drivers, Labeling Editing Software packages) USB cable (USB cable not included with the purchase of PT-2100.) AD-24 User's Guide Software Installation Guide 12 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your P-touch labeler Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch labeler.
P-touch labeler PT-2100 TZ tape cassette (Starter Cassette) CD-ROM (Drivers, Labeling Editing Software packages) USB cable (USB cable not included with the purchase of PT-2100.) AD-24 User's Guide Software Installation Guide 12 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your P-touch labeler Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch labeler.
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z GETTING STARTED General Description Tape viewer Tape compartment cover Tape cassette compartment Tape exit slot LCD display Keyboard Tape cutter Print head Release lever When shipped from the factory, the Tape compartment cover and the LCD display are covered with a protective sheet to prevent damage. AC adapter connector Battery compartment cover USB port 1 2 3 4 Battery case 5 6 7 8 9 13 General Description Remove this sheet before using the P-touch.
z GETTING STARTED General Description Tape viewer Tape compartment cover Tape cassette compartment Tape exit slot LCD display Keyboard Tape cutter Print head Release lever When shipped from the factory, the Tape compartment cover and the LCD display are covered with a protective sheet to prevent damage. AC adapter connector Battery compartment cover USB port 1 2 3 4 Battery case 5 6 7 8 9 13 General Description Remove this sheet before using the P-touch.
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Refer to "LCD Display" on page 23 to change the setting. GETTING STARTED LCD Display 45 LCD Display & Keyboard 6 78 9 10 1 2 3 1. Tape length Indicates the approximate length of the label with the text entered presently in the machine. 10.Cursor selection Indicates that the Caps mode is ...
Refer to "LCD Display" on page 23 to change the setting. GETTING STARTED LCD Display 45 LCD Display & Keyboard 6 78 9 10 1 2 3 1. Tape length Indicates the approximate length of the label with the text entered presently in the machine. 10.Cursor selection Indicates that the Caps mode is ...
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...4 6 3 12 17 13 18 14 15 15 16 19 20 21 22 1. (Power): 5. : Turns the P-touch labeler on and off. • Prints the current label design onto the 2. ( ): tape. Print, Save, Open, or Delete the 4. (Escape): frequently used in combination with the key. 1 characters, entering symbols... or 6. : 2 accented characters, and when setting • Displays a preview of blank tape and 3 3. : then automatically cuts the tape when Selects the option displayed when used labels in the function 7. : menus, or when entering symbols or Opens ...
...4 6 3 12 17 13 18 14 15 15 16 19 20 21 22 1. (Power): 5. : Turns the P-touch labeler on and off. • Prints the current label design onto the 2. ( ): tape. Print, Save, Open, or Delete the 4. (Escape): frequently used in combination with the key. 1 characters, entering symbols... or 6. : 2 accented characters, and when setting • Displays a preview of blank tape and 3 3. : then automatically cuts the tape when Selects the option displayed when used labels in the function 7. : menus, or when entering symbols or Opens ...
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... referring to wind the toothed wheel in the machine, remove it passes through the tape guide. z GETTING STARTED Inserting a Tape Cassette This P-touch labeler accepts tape cassettes of 9/64", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" or 3/4" (3.5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, or 18mm) width. • If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be sure to remove the stopper before inserting the...
... referring to wind the toothed wheel in the machine, remove it passes through the tape guide. z GETTING STARTED Inserting a Tape Cassette This P-touch labeler accepts tape cassettes of 9/64", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" or 3/4" (3.5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, or 18mm) width. • If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be sure to remove the stopper before inserting the...
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... as quickly as possible after inserting the tape cassette. GETTING STARTED 3 Insert the tape cassette by lowering it into the tape compartment, with the tape. • Store tape cassettes in the tape and ink ribbon after opening the sealed package. 20 Inserting a Tape Cassette Tape exit slot 4 Close the tape compartment cover. Doing so will cause the ink ribbon...
... as quickly as possible after inserting the tape cassette. GETTING STARTED 3 Insert the tape cassette by lowering it into the tape compartment, with the tape. • Store tape cassettes in the tape and ink ribbon after opening the sealed package. 20 Inserting a Tape Cassette Tape exit slot 4 Close the tape compartment cover. Doing so will cause the ink ribbon...
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... (23 mm) resulting in a blank label sticking out the tape cassette. The message "Feeding Tape... Please Wait" appears while the tape is fed, and then the tape is cut the tape, resulting in the tape and or ensure correct feeding of the tape. 1 Hold down the key and press the key. Please Wait...and then press either or . "Feed & Cut?" Feed Only This function will advance the tape approximately 0.92" (23 mm) and then cut . "Feed & Cut?" To exit or cancel this function press . 22 Feeding Tape To exit or cancel this function press . will appear on the LCD display. 2 Using...
... (23 mm) resulting in a blank label sticking out the tape cassette. The message "Feeding Tape... Please Wait" appears while the tape is fed, and then the tape is cut the tape, resulting in the tape and or ensure correct feeding of the tape. 1 Hold down the key and press the key. Please Wait...and then press either or . "Feed & Cut?" Feed Only This function will advance the tape approximately 0.92" (23 mm) and then cut . "Feed & Cut?" To exit or cancel this function press . 22 Feeding Tape To exit or cancel this function press . will appear on the LCD display. 2 Using...
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... of the new line. • There is a maximum number of lines of text that can be entered for 3/4" (18mm) tape, 3 lines for 1/2" (12mm) tape, 2 lines for 3/8" (9mm) and 1/4" (6 mm) tape, and 1 line for each line, refer to the start a new line, press the key. A maximum of 5 lines can...to using a typewriter, word processor, or personal computer. EDITING A LABEL z EDITING A LABEL Entering and Editing Text Using the keyboard of your P-touch labeler is very similar to the right of your current text, press the key while holding down the key. Entering Text from the Keyboard •...
... of the new line. • There is a maximum number of lines of text that can be entered for 3/4" (18mm) tape, 3 lines for 1/2" (12mm) tape, 2 lines for 3/8" (9mm) and 1/4" (6 mm) tape, and 1 line for each line, refer to the start a new line, press the key. A maximum of 5 lines can...to using a typewriter, word processor, or personal computer. EDITING A LABEL z EDITING A LABEL Entering and Editing Text Using the keyboard of your P-touch labeler is very similar to the right of your current text, press the key while holding down the key. Entering Text from the Keyboard •...
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EDITING A LABEL Attribute Font zFont & Size 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 32 Setting Character Attributes
EDITING A LABEL Attribute Font zFont & Size 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 32 Setting Character Attributes
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... tab length. (Cut Options which may be needed when printing a label can also be set the selected attribute to the default value. • Refer to "Tape Cutting Options" on page 55 3 Press the or key to apply the settings. z EDITING A LABEL Setting Label Attributes Using the key, you do not press...
... tab length. (Cut Options which may be needed when printing a label can also be set the selected attribute to the default value. • Refer to "Tape Cutting Options" on page 55 3 Press the or key to apply the settings. z EDITING A LABEL Setting Label Attributes Using the key, you do not press...
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... Bar Code Setup screens, press the key to change the selected attribute to the default value. • Refer to clear the error message, and insert a tape cassette of the correct width. • If the number of characters entered exceeds the limit, an error message is displayed when the or key is... pressed. Press the key or any other key to the Templates table on the left and right ends regardless of the current Tape Cutting Option setting (refer to print the label. message is displayed when the key is displayed when you try to page 53). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 39 Using Auto...
... Bar Code Setup screens, press the key to change the selected attribute to the default value. • Refer to clear the error message, and insert a tape cassette of the correct width. • If the number of characters entered exceeds the limit, an error message is displayed when the or key is... pressed. Press the key or any other key to the Templates table on the left and right ends regardless of the current Tape Cutting Option setting (refer to print the label. message is displayed when the key is displayed when you try to page 53). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 39 Using Auto...
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... has changed , the last block 2 layout selected is displayed. When the tape width has not changed , the default layout for the new tape width is 3 displayed. 4 4 Select a block layout using the or keys. 1 3 Press the or key. z EDITING A LABEL Attribute Value Details CD Case Spine 1 (1/4" x 4.4" ...to display the Auto-Format screen, and then select "Block Layouts" using the or keys. 2 Press the or key to display the Tape Width screen, and then select a tape width using the or keys. 5 6 5 Press the or key. 7 The Style screen is displayed. 8 9 41 Using Auto-Format Layouts...
... has changed , the last block 2 layout selected is displayed. When the tape width has not changed , the default layout for the new tape width is 3 displayed. 4 4 Select a block layout using the or keys. 1 3 Press the or key. z EDITING A LABEL Attribute Value Details CD Case Spine 1 (1/4" x 4.4" ...to display the Auto-Format screen, and then select "Block Layouts" using the or keys. 2 Press the or key to display the Tape Width screen, and then select a tape width using the or keys. 5 6 5 Press the or key. 7 The Style screen is displayed. 8 9 41 Using Auto-Format Layouts...
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...and press the key to display the Print Options menu. • If the width of the current Tape Cutting Option setting (refer to page 53). 42 Using Auto-Format Layouts Press the key to set ... • Refer to the Block Layouts table on the left and right ends regardless of the current tape cassette does not match the set width for that attribute using the or keys. EDITING A LABEL 6 .... message is displayed when the key is displayed when you try to clear the error message, and insert a tape cassette of the correct width. • If the number of all text, or press the key to not ...
...and press the key to display the Print Options menu. • If the width of the current Tape Cutting Option setting (refer to page 53). 42 Using Auto-Format Layouts Press the key to set ... • Refer to the Block Layouts table on the left and right ends regardless of the current tape cassette does not match the set width for that attribute using the or keys. EDITING A LABEL 6 .... message is displayed when the key is displayed when you try to clear the error message, and insert a tape cassette of the correct width. • If the number of all text, or press the key to not ...
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Attribute Block layout (3/4" [18 mm] tape) Block layout (1/2" [12 mm] tape) zBlock Layoutsz Value Details 2LineA 2LineB 3Line 1+2LineA 1+2LineB 1+3Line 1+4Line 1+5Line 2LineA 2LineB 3Line 1+2Line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 43 Using Auto-Format Layouts z EDITING A LABEL
Attribute Block layout (3/4" [18 mm] tape) Block layout (1/2" [12 mm] tape) zBlock Layoutsz Value Details 2LineA 2LineB 3Line 1+2LineA 1+2LineB 1+3Line 1+4Line 1+5Line 2LineA 2LineB 3Line 1+2Line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 43 Using Auto-Format Layouts z EDITING A LABEL