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...operation. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the products Product Name : Brother P-touch Electronic Labeling System Model Number : PT-2730 comply with the limits for using and keep in a residential installation. Important • The ... professional, high quality labels a breeze. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 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 may not cause harmful...
...operation. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the products Product Name : Brother P-touch Electronic Labeling System Model Number : PT-2730 comply with the limits for using and keep in a residential installation. Important • The ... professional, high quality labels a breeze. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 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 may not cause harmful...
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... arising from the original purchase date or the rated life of consumable, whichever comes first. What to do : After contacting Brother or a Brother Authorized Service Center, you may include Consumable and Accessory Items. Consumable and Accessory Items include but not limited to floor models or... freight prepaid, to the Authorized Service Center together with a photocopy of your issue to our P-touch Customer Service Hotline at 1-877-BROTHER (1-877276-8437) or to the machine in shipping. Brother® Two-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA Only) Who is covered: •...
... arising from the original purchase date or the rated life of consumable, whichever comes first. What to do : After contacting Brother or a Brother Authorized Service Center, you may include Consumable and Accessory Items. Consumable and Accessory Items include but not limited to floor models or... freight prepaid, to the Authorized Service Center together with a photocopy of your issue to our P-touch Customer Service Hotline at 1-877-BROTHER (1-877276-8437) or to the machine in shipping. Brother® Two-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA Only) Who is covered: •...
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... 4 Safety Precautions ...6 General Precautions ...9 Symbols Used in this Guide 10 GETTING STARTED 11 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler 11 General Description ...12 LCD Display & Keyboard 13 LCD Display...13 Key Names and Functions 14 Power Supply ...16 Battery ...16 AC Adapter ...17 ...
... 4 Safety Precautions ...6 General Precautions ...9 Symbols Used in this Guide 10 GETTING STARTED 11 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler 11 General Description ...12 LCD Display & Keyboard 13 LCD Display...13 Key Names and Functions 14 Power Supply ...16 Battery ...16 AC Adapter ...17 ...
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... 59 Downloading a new Label Collection Category 4 (Windows® only ) ...63 Downloading a Label Collection Category to your Labeler 63 5 Downloading a New Label Collecstion Category to P-touch Editor / 6 Updating P-touch Editor Software 66 7 8 9 2 z INTRODUCTION Entering Accented Characters 29 Setting Character Attributes 30 Setting Character Attributes by Label 30 Setting Character Attributes by Each Line...
... 59 Downloading a new Label Collection Category 4 (Windows® only ) ...63 Downloading a Label Collection Category to your Labeler 63 5 Downloading a New Label Collecstion Category to P-touch Editor / 6 Updating P-touch Editor Software 66 7 8 9 2 z INTRODUCTION Entering Accented Characters 29 Setting Character Attributes 30 Setting Character Attributes by Label 30 Setting Character Attributes by Each Line...
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INTRODUCTION USING THE FILE MEMORY 68 Storing a Label into Memory 68 Opening a Stored Label File 68 Printing a Stored Label File 69 Deleting a Stored Label File 69 MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELER 70 Resetting the P-touch Labeler 70 Resetting data to factory settings (Downloaded data is not reset 70 Resetting data to factory settings (Downloaded data is reset 70 Maintenance...70 Cleaning the Unit 70 Cleaning the Print Head 70 Cleaning the Tape Cutter 71 TROUBLESHOOTING 72 What to do when...72 Error Messages...74 APPENDIX 78 Specifications ...78 INDEX...79 3
INTRODUCTION USING THE FILE MEMORY 68 Storing a Label into Memory 68 Opening a Stored Label File 68 Printing a Stored Label File 69 Deleting a Stored Label File 69 MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELER 70 Resetting the P-touch Labeler 70 Resetting data to factory settings (Downloaded data is not reset 70 Resetting data to factory settings (Downloaded data is reset 70 Maintenance...70 Cleaning the Unit 70 Cleaning the Print Head 70 Cleaning the Tape Cutter 71 TROUBLESHOOTING 72 What to do when...72 Error Messages...74 APPENDIX 78 Specifications ...78 INDEX...79 3
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z INTRODUCTION How to use the P-touch labeler Create a label with the P-touch labeler 1 GETTING STARTED • Prepare the P-touch labeler. P. 23 • Entering Symbols. P. 38 In addition to entering text, the P-touch labeler has a large range of 1 • Tape Cutting .... • Printing from the Label collection. 2 P. 59 Create labels like these : 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 How to use the P-touch labeler P. 53 Before printing, you can check the layout of formatting options. P. 29 • Using Auto-Format Layouts. P. 26 • Entering Accented Characters...
z INTRODUCTION How to use the P-touch labeler Create a label with the P-touch labeler 1 GETTING STARTED • Prepare the P-touch labeler. P. 23 • Entering Symbols. P. 38 In addition to entering text, the P-touch labeler has a large range of 1 • Tape Cutting .... • Printing from the Label collection. 2 P. 59 Create labels like these : 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 How to use the P-touch labeler P. 53 Before printing, you can check the layout of formatting options. P. 29 • Using Auto-Format Layouts. P. 26 • Entering Accented Characters...
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...can be connected to a PC/Mac and used with the included P-touch Editor software to a computer via the included USB cable and install the P-touch Editor software and drivers. • Prepare the P-touch labeler. • Prepare the PC. Software Installation Guide 2 CREATING A... LABEL • Launch the P-touch Editor Software. • Enter the label text using P-touch Editor. Software Help Software Installation Guide...
...can be connected to a PC/Mac and used with the included P-touch Editor software to a computer via the included USB cable and install the P-touch Editor software and drivers. • Prepare the P-touch labeler. • Prepare the PC. Software Installation Guide 2 CREATING A... LABEL • Launch the P-touch Editor Software. • Enter the label text using P-touch Editor. Software Help Software Installation Guide...
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.... your hands. Plastic bags are explained using or storing it . To prevent damage, do not drop or hit 7 the P-touch labeler. z INTRODUCTION Safety Precautions To prevent injury and damage, important notes are used in this manual are as follows: Action NOT...discoloration deformation or anything 6 unusual while using various symbols. Mandatory action Unplugging Safety alert Alerts to the possibility of electrical shock WARNING P-touch Labeler Follow these bags away 4 from babies and children. DO NOT allow the printer to avoid fire, electric shock, the risk of...
.... your hands. Plastic bags are explained using or storing it . To prevent damage, do not drop or hit 7 the P-touch labeler. z INTRODUCTION Safety Precautions To prevent injury and damage, important notes are used in this manual are as follows: Action NOT...discoloration deformation or anything 6 unusual while using various symbols. Mandatory action Unplugging Safety alert Alerts to the possibility of electrical shock WARNING P-touch Labeler Follow these bags away 4 from babies and children. DO NOT allow the printer to avoid fire, electric shock, the risk of...
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Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from lightning. DO NOT place heavy objects on, damage or modify the adapter cord ... specified voltage (120V) and the suggested AC adapter. Always use a damaged adapter cord or power plug. DO NOT touch the AC adapter or power plug with wet hands. Tape Cutter DO NOT touch the blade of the cutter unit. 7 Safety Precautions Unplug the AC adapter cord immediately and stop using the specified...
Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from lightning. DO NOT place heavy objects on, damage or modify the adapter cord ... specified voltage (120V) and the suggested AC adapter. Always use a damaged adapter cord or power plug. DO NOT touch the AC adapter or power plug with wet hands. Tape Cutter DO NOT touch the blade of the cutter unit. 7 Safety Precautions Unplug the AC adapter cord immediately and stop using the specified...
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... the illustrations. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 Safety Precautions Tape Cutter Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat or rupture of the P-touch labeler. z INTRODUCTION CAUTION Battery Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the labeler printer. DO NOT apply excessive pressure to the...DO NOT mix alkaline batteries with the tape compartment cover open the tape compartment cover when operating the cutter unit. P-touch Labeler Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the cutter unit. DO NOT place any heavy ...
... the illustrations. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 Safety Precautions Tape Cutter Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat or rupture of the P-touch labeler. z INTRODUCTION CAUTION Battery Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the labeler printer. DO NOT apply excessive pressure to the...DO NOT mix alkaline batteries with the tape compartment cover open the tape compartment cover when operating the cutter unit. P-touch Labeler Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the cutter unit. DO NOT place any heavy ...
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... Any text files stored in the memory and clock settings will be cleared. • Note that you read . • Use only Brother TZ tapes with the P-touch labeler and may be used, ensure it . • The software on top of time, otherwise the printer may be stained. •... print head with the P-touch labeler. a cotton swab) when cleaning the print head (refer to high or low temperatures. INTRODUCTION General Precautions • DO NOT install this machine near any device that will damage the tape. • It is recommended that Brother Industries, Ltd does not assume ...
... Any text files stored in the memory and clock settings will be cleared. • Note that you read . • Use only Brother TZ tapes with the P-touch labeler and may be used, ensure it . • The software on top of time, otherwise the printer may be stained. •... print head with the P-touch labeler. a cotton swab) when cleaning the print head (refer to high or low temperatures. INTRODUCTION General Precautions • DO NOT install this machine near any device that will damage the tape. • It is recommended that Brother Industries, Ltd does not assume ...
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z INTRODUCTION Symbols Used in this Guide The following symbols are used throughout this Guide that may help you understand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Symbols Used in damage or : This symbol and use the indicates information or directions P-touch labeler more efficiently. result in this guide to indicate additional information. : This symbol indicates information or directions injury if ignored, or operations that will result in that may errors.
z INTRODUCTION Symbols Used in this Guide The following symbols are used throughout this Guide that may help you understand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Symbols Used in damage or : This symbol and use the indicates information or directions P-touch labeler more efficiently. result in this guide to indicate additional information. : This symbol indicates information or directions injury if ignored, or operations that will result in that may errors.
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P-touch labeler PT-2730 Starter Tape Cassette CD-ROM USB cable AC adapter 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 labeler. Software Installation Guide 11 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler
P-touch labeler PT-2730 Starter Tape Cassette CD-ROM USB cable AC adapter 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 labeler. Software Installation Guide 11 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler
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z GETTING STARTED General Description Tape compartment cover Tape viewer LCD display Tape cassette compartment Tape exit slot Keyboard Print head Tape cutter Release lever When shipped from the factory, the LCD display is covered with a protective sheet to prevent damage. AC adaptor connector Battery compartment cover USB port Battery case 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 General Description Remove this sheet before using the P-touch.
z GETTING STARTED General Description Tape compartment cover Tape viewer LCD display Tape cassette compartment Tape exit slot Keyboard Print head Tape cutter Release lever When shipped from the factory, the LCD display is covered with a protective sheet to prevent damage. AC adaptor connector Battery compartment cover USB port Battery case 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 General Description Remove this sheet before using the P-touch.
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z GETTING STARTED Key Names and Functions The default language is "English". 1. key. 7. Print Turns the P-touch labeler on and off. • Prints the current label design onto 2. OK Selects the displayed option. 4. File 7 Enables frequently used labels in the file memory ...
z GETTING STARTED Key Names and Functions The default language is "English". 1. key. 7. Print Turns the P-touch labeler on and off. • Prints the current label design onto 2. OK Selects the displayed option. 4. File 7 Enables frequently used labels in the file memory ...
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... Turns Caps mode on the number keys. 18. Time • Enters the selected date / time to be set . 12. Label Enables label attributes for the P-touch labeler to be set . 13.
... Turns Caps mode on the number keys. 18. Time • Enters the selected date / time to be set . 12. Label Enables label attributes for the P-touch labeler to be set . 13.
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... cover on the machine, then pushing down firmly until it snaps into place. 1 2 3 • Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the P-touch labeler for an extended period of time. 4 • When power is disconnected for more than two minutes, all eight batteries at the same time using...
... cover on the machine, then pushing down firmly until it snaps into place. 1 2 3 • Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the P-touch labeler for an extended period of time. 4 • When power is disconnected for more than two minutes, all eight batteries at the same time using...
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... STARTED AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter directly to have AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6) installed into a standard electrical outlet. • Turn the P-touch labeler off before disconnecting the AC adapter. • Do not pull or bend the AC adapter cord. Failure to use the...AC adapter to observe this may result in the memory will be cleared. 17 Power Supply Brother shall not assume any responsibility for your P-touch. WARNING • Use only the adapter, which is recommended to the P-touch labeler. 1 Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the connector marked DC IN...
... STARTED AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter directly to have AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6) installed into a standard electrical outlet. • Turn the P-touch labeler off before disconnecting the AC adapter. • Do not pull or bend the AC adapter cord. Failure to use the...AC adapter to observe this may result in the memory will be cleared. 17 Power Supply Brother shall not assume any responsibility for your P-touch. WARNING • Use only the adapter, which is recommended to the P-touch labeler. 1 Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the connector marked DC IN...
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End of tape Tape guide 1 2 2 After making sure that it passes through the tape guide. Use only Brother tape cassettes with the mark. • If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be used in your finger to wind the toothed wheel in ..., 12mm, 18mm, or 24mm) width can be sure to remove the stopper before inserting the cassette. • If the ink ribbon is loose, use your P-touch labeler.
End of tape Tape guide 1 2 2 After making sure that it passes through the tape guide. Use only Brother tape cassettes with the mark. • If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be used in your finger to wind the toothed wheel in ..., 12mm, 18mm, or 24mm) width can be sure to remove the stopper before inserting the cassette. • If the ink ribbon is loose, use your P-touch labeler.
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..., make sure that the release lever is pressed within a certain time under certain operating conditions. With AC adapter With battery zAuto Power-Off Timez P-touch labeler only Connected to PC 8 hours 8 hours 5 minutes No operation for details. • If the batteries are installed or the... has a power saving function that automatically turns itself off if no key is up when closing the tape compartment cover. Refer to turn the P-touch labeler on the print head. Make sure that the tape and ink ribbon do not catch on . Tape exit slot 4 Close the tape compartment cover....
..., make sure that the release lever is pressed within a certain time under certain operating conditions. With AC adapter With battery zAuto Power-Off Timez P-touch labeler only Connected to PC 8 hours 8 hours 5 minutes No operation for details. • If the batteries are installed or the... has a power saving function that automatically turns itself off if no key is up when closing the tape compartment cover. Refer to turn the P-touch labeler on the print head. Make sure that the tape and ink ribbon do not catch on . Tape exit slot 4 Close the tape compartment cover....