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... TEL : (908) 704-1700 declares that the product Product Name : Brother P-touch labeler Electronic Labeling System Model Number : PT-2100/2110 This device complies with 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is a trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. • The Brother and P-touch logos are registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. • Microsoft and Windows are designed to correct the...
... TEL : (908) 704-1700 declares that the product Product Name : Brother P-touch labeler Electronic Labeling System Model Number : PT-2100/2110 This device complies with 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is a trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. • The Brother and P-touch logos are registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. • Microsoft and Windows are designed to correct the...
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EDITING A LABEL 25 3 Entering and Editing Text 25 4 Entering Text from the Keyboard 25 Adding a New Line 25 5 Adding a New Block 25 Moving the Cursor 25 6 Inserting ... Text...26 Entering Symbols ...27 8 Entering Symbols Using Key 27 Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function 27 9 Symbol List ...28 1 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...
EDITING A LABEL 25 3 Entering and Editing Text 25 4 Entering Text from the Keyboard 25 Adding a New Line 25 5 Adding a New Block 25 Moving the Cursor 25 6 Inserting ... Text...26 Entering Symbols ...27 8 Entering Symbols Using Key 27 Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function 27 9 Symbol List ...28 1 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...
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MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch Labeler 60 Resetting the P-touch Labeler 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 Entering Bar Code Data 46 Editing and Deleting...
MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch Labeler 60 Resetting the P-touch Labeler 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 Entering Bar Code Data 46 Editing and Deleting...
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.... INTRODUCTION Thank you have created. Print the label you for purchasing the P-touch labeler PT-2100/2110. In addition to easy label creation via pre-formatted label layouts, the P-touch labeler editing software features advanced label formatting, block formats, bar codes and auto-numbering functions. "Create labels like these" P. 25 3 Print the label. Checking the label preview before printing. Install the batteries and...
.... INTRODUCTION Thank you have created. Print the label you for purchasing the P-touch labeler PT-2100/2110. In addition to easy label creation via pre-formatted label layouts, the P-touch labeler editing software features advanced label formatting, block formats, bar codes and auto-numbering functions. "Create labels like these" P. 25 3 Print the label. Checking the label preview before printing. Install the batteries and...
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Turn the P-touch labeler on the layout area and then type "Brother". Enter the label text in the previous section.) 2 Prepare the personal computer. *(USB cable not included with the purchase of Editing software provided with this product. The label is printed. 1 2 Software Help Software Help 3 4 There is ideal for creating simple labels. Software Help Software Help...
Turn the P-touch labeler on the layout area and then type "Brother". Enter the label text in the previous section.) 2 Prepare the personal computer. *(USB cable not included with the purchase of Editing software provided with this product. The label is printed. 1 2 Software Help Software Help 3 4 There is ideal for creating simple labels. Software Help Software Help...
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... any location exposed to high or low temperatures. Doing so may result in accidents or damage the machine. • Use only Brother TZ tapes with the P-touch labeler and may be used throughout this guide to indicate additional information. : This symbol indicates information or directions injury if ignored, or operations... quality construction. • Be careful not to scratch the CD-ROM. Symbols Used in the P-touch labeler. Do not place heavy objects on the CD-ROM or bend it is of PT-2100.) Should another USB cable need to be installed on the CD-ROM is recommended that may ...
... any location exposed to high or low temperatures. Doing so may result in accidents or damage the machine. • Use only Brother TZ tapes with the P-touch labeler and may be used throughout this guide to indicate additional information. : This symbol indicates information or directions injury if ignored, or operations... quality construction. • Be careful not to scratch the CD-ROM. Symbols Used in the P-touch labeler. Do not place heavy objects on the CD-ROM or bend it is of PT-2100.) Should another USB cable need to be installed on the CD-ROM is recommended that may ...
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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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...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. Moves the cursor in the direction of the label. label attributes in the function menus. • Feeds 0.92" (23 mm) of blank tape and 3 3. : then... characters, and when setting • Displays a preview of the • Opens the Print Options menu when arrow when entering or editing used labels in the function 7. : menus, or when entering symbols or Opens the File menu, where you can 5 accented characters.
...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. Moves the cursor in the direction of the label. label attributes in the function menus. • Feeds 0.92" (23 mm) of blank tape and 3 3. : then... characters, and when setting • Displays a preview of the • Opens the Print Options menu when arrow when entering or editing used labels in the function 7. : menus, or when entering symbols or Opens the File menu, where you can 5 accented characters.
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... a new block when used in combination with the key. 19. (Auto-Format): Opens the Auto-Format menu, where you can set label attributes for the P-touch labeler. 11. : Clears all text, text entered and current label settings. 12. ~ : • Use these keys to type letters or numbers. • Uppercase letters and symbols can create...
... a new block when used in combination with the key. 19. (Auto-Format): Opens the Auto-Format menu, where you can set label attributes for the P-touch labeler. 11. : Clears all text, text entered and current label settings. 12. ~ : • Use these keys to type letters or numbers. • Uppercase letters and symbols can create...
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z GETTING STARTED Power Supply Battery 1 Turn the P-touch labeler over and remove the battery compartment cover. If the batteries are replacing the batteries please ensure that the labeler is turned off prior to opening the battery compartment. 2 Insert six new AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6), making sure that ...slots on the machine, then pushing down firmly until it snaps into place. 1 2 3 CAUTION 4 If you do not intend to use the P-touch labeler for an extended period of time it is recommended that the batteries be removed. 5 6 7 8 9 17 Power Supply If you are already in ...
z GETTING STARTED Power Supply Battery 1 Turn the P-touch labeler over and remove the battery compartment cover. If the batteries are replacing the batteries please ensure that the labeler is turned off prior to opening the battery compartment. 2 Insert six new AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6), making sure that ...slots on the machine, then pushing down firmly until it snaps into place. 1 2 3 CAUTION 4 If you do not intend to use the P-touch labeler for an extended period of time it is recommended that the batteries be removed. 5 6 7 8 9 17 Power Supply If you are already in ...
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... not using the specified AC adapter. • Do not connect the AC adapter to a non-standard electrical outlet. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for an extended period of time. • Turn the P-touch labeler off before disconnecting the AC adapter. • Do not pull or bend the AC adapter cord. Remove the...
... not using the specified AC adapter. • Do not connect the AC adapter to a non-standard electrical outlet. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for an extended period of time. • Turn the P-touch labeler off before disconnecting the AC adapter. • Do not pull or bend the AC adapter cord. Remove the...
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...tape is not passed through, pass it by lifting the tape cassette straight up. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 19 Inserting a Tape Cassette 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... in the direction of the arrow as shown on the tape cassette. 1 Check that the end of tape Tape guide 1 2 Ensure that the P-touch labeler is 2 already a tape cassette installed in the machine, remove it through the tape guide.
...tape is not passed through, pass it by lifting the tape cassette straight up. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 19 Inserting a Tape Cassette 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... in the direction of the arrow as shown on the tape cassette. 1 Check that the end of tape Tape guide 1 2 Ensure that the P-touch labeler is 2 already a tape cassette installed in the machine, remove it through the tape guide.
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With AC adapter / With battery zAuto Power-Off Timez P-touch labeler only Connected to turn the P-touch labeler on . z GETTING STARTED Press the Press the Turning Power On/Off key to turn the P-touch labeler off. • Your P-touch labeler has a power saving function that automatically turns itself off if there is ... on . Refer to the Auto Power-Off Time table below for details. • If the batteries are installed or the P-touch labeler is connected to an electrical outlet by the AC adapter, the previous session's information is maintained and will displayed when the power ...
With AC adapter / With battery zAuto Power-Off Timez P-touch labeler only Connected to turn the P-touch labeler on . z GETTING STARTED Press the Press the Turning Power On/Off key to turn the P-touch labeler off. • Your P-touch labeler has a power saving function that automatically turns itself off if there is ... on . Refer to the Auto Power-Off Time table below for details. • If the batteries are installed or the P-touch labeler is connected to an electrical outlet by the AC adapter, the previous session's information is maintained and will displayed when the power ...
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... mode, and then press the desired keys. • To exit Caps mode, press the key again. • To enter a lowercase letter while in one label. 4 Moving the Cursor • To move the cursor to using a typewriter, word processor, or personal computer. A maximum of 5 lines can be entered ...keys. 8 9 25 Entering and Editing Text Adding a New Block 1 • To create a new block of text/lines to the right of your P-touch labeler is displayed. • To change the character attribute of each tape width. key and then press the Adding a New Line • To end the current...
... mode, and then press the desired keys. • To exit Caps mode, press the key again. • To enter a lowercase letter while in one label. 4 Moving the Cursor • To move the cursor to using a typewriter, word processor, or personal computer. A maximum of 5 lines can be entered ...keys. 8 9 25 Entering and Editing Text Adding a New Block 1 • To create a new block of text/lines to the right of your P-touch labeler is displayed. • To change the character attribute of each tape width. key and then press the Adding a New Line • To end the current...
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... the key repeatedly until the desired accented character is inserted into the line of all accented characters available. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 29 Entering Accented Characters z EDITING A LABEL Entering Accented Characters The P-touch labeler can be used with the Accent function. 2 Press the key. The selected composite character is selected, or select it by the selected LCD...
... the key repeatedly until the desired accented character is inserted into the line of all accented characters available. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 29 Entering Accented Characters z EDITING A LABEL Entering Accented Characters The P-touch labeler can be used with the Accent function. 2 Press the key. The selected composite character is selected, or select it by the selected LCD...
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...key. 6 • Press the key to return to the previous step. 7 • Press the key to set a value for that bar code labels can overheat the print head, which may not appear below the bar code even 2 when "On" is displayed. New settings are NOT applied if you...number of all available settings. 8 9 45 Creating a Bar Code Label Some bar code readers may not be able to read by the bar code reader. • For best results, print bar code labels in an asset management system. • The P-touch labeler is not designed exclusively for the CODE39, I-2/5 and CODABAR protocols....
...key. 6 • Press the key to return to the previous step. 7 • Press the key to set a value for that bar code labels can overheat the print head, which may not appear below the bar code even 2 when "On" is displayed. New settings are NOT applied if you...number of all available settings. 8 9 45 Creating a Bar Code Label Some bar code readers may not be able to read by the bar code reader. • For best results, print bar code labels in an asset management system. • The P-touch labeler is not designed exclusively for the CODE39, I-2/5 and CODABAR protocols....
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... will cause the tape to jam. 4 • Be sure to print your P-touch labeler has several labels continuously. LABEL PRINTING z LABEL PRINTING Label Preview Using the Preview function you to print multiple copies of a label, sequentially numbered labels and mirror-printed labels. 2 • Do not pull the label coming out of the preview. • Press the key to return to...
... will cause the tape to jam. 4 • Be sure to print your P-touch labeler has several labels continuously. LABEL PRINTING z LABEL PRINTING Label Preview Using the Preview function you to print multiple copies of a label, sequentially numbered labels and mirror-printed labels. 2 • Do not pull the label coming out of the preview. • Press the key to return to...
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... this function you press the Messages" on page 65 for further information about error messages. key. Refer to 1, the default. 4 Press the or key. LABEL PRINTING Printing a Single Copy 1 Make sure that may appear when you can print up to 9 copies of the same... message shown on the right is displayed while the labels are several other messages that the appropriate tape cassette is being printed. • Press the key to return to turn off the P-touch labeler. The message shown on the right is displayed while the label is inserted and ready for printing. 2 Press the ...
... this function you press the Messages" on page 65 for further information about error messages. key. Refer to 1, the default. 4 Press the or key. LABEL PRINTING Printing a Single Copy 1 Make sure that may appear when you can print up to 9 copies of the same... message shown on the right is displayed while the labels are several other messages that the appropriate tape cassette is being printed. • Press the key to return to turn off the P-touch labeler. The message shown on the right is displayed while the label is inserted and ready for printing. 2 Press the ...
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... the and , press and release the . The print head maybe hot. 60 Resetting the P-touch Labeler MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch Labeler Resetting the P-touch Labeler You can reset the P-touch labeler internal memory to clear all saved label files and revert the machine back to cleaning the P-touch labeler. Do not use it. Always remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter prior...
... the and , press and release the . The print head maybe hot. 60 Resetting the P-touch Labeler MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch Labeler Resetting the P-touch Labeler You can reset the P-touch labeler internal memory to clear all saved label files and revert the machine back to cleaning the P-touch labeler. Do not use it. Always remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter prior...
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Tape adhesive can build up on the cutter blade after repeated use, taking the edge off the blade which may result in the tape jamming in the cutter. z MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch Labeler Cleaning the Tape Cutter About once every year, wipe the cutter blades using a cotton swab moistened with your bare hands. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 61 Maintenance CAUTION Do not touch the cutter blade directly with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol).
Tape adhesive can build up on the cutter blade after repeated use, taking the edge off the blade which may result in the tape jamming in the cutter. z MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch Labeler Cleaning the Tape Cutter About once every year, wipe the cutter blades using a cotton swab moistened with your bare hands. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 61 Maintenance CAUTION Do not touch the cutter blade directly with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol).