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... Operation is no guarantee that makes creating 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 the products Product Name : Brother P-touch Electronic Labeling System Model Number : PT-2730 comply with the limits for purchasing the P-touch labeler PT-2730...
... Operation is no guarantee that makes creating 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 the products Product Name : Brother P-touch Electronic Labeling System Model Number : PT-2730 comply with the limits for purchasing the P-touch labeler PT-2730...
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.... For products purchased in, but used outside the United States). 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 are not limited to label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries. • Except as "this Product"). •...
.... For products purchased in, but used outside the United States). 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 are not limited to label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries. • Except as "this Product"). •...
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... 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 Inserting a ... Feed Only ...20 LCD Display ...21 LCD Contrast ...21 Display Mode ...21 Back Light ...22 Setting Language and Unit 22 Language ...22 Unit ...22 EDITING A LABEL 23 Entering and Editing Text 23 Entering Text from the Keyboard 23 Using Text Reminder 23 Adding a New Line 24 Adding a New Block 24 Moving...
... 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 Inserting a ... Feed Only ...20 LCD Display ...21 LCD Contrast ...21 Display Mode ...21 Back Light ...22 Setting Language and Unit 22 Language ...22 Unit ...22 EDITING A LABEL 23 Entering and Editing Text 23 Entering Text from the Keyboard 23 Using Text Reminder 23 Adding a New Line 24 Adding a New Block 24 Moving...
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... Printing ...56 1 Tape Cutting Options 57 Adjusting the Label Length 58 2 Attaching Labels...59 Printing from the Label Collection 59 3 Printing a label from the Label Collection Stored in the Machine 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...
... Printing ...56 1 Tape Cutting Options 57 Adjusting the Label Length 58 2 Attaching Labels...59 Printing from the Label Collection 59 3 Printing a label from the Label Collection Stored in the Machine 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...
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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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P. 29 • Using Auto-Format Layouts. P. 11 2 CREATING A LABEL • Entering and Editing text. Create labels like these : 3 LABEL PRINTING • Printing a label. P. 57 your label using the preview function. • 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. z INTRODUCTION...
P. 29 • Using Auto-Format Layouts. P. 11 2 CREATING A LABEL • Entering and Editing text. Create labels like these : 3 LABEL PRINTING • Printing a label. P. 57 your label using the preview function. • 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. z INTRODUCTION...
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... the PC. Software Help Software Installation Guide Create labels like these: 3 LABEL PRINTING • Print the label Software Help Software Installation Guide Printing from the Label Collection Using the Label Collection function, labels can be created easily by connecting your labeler to create more elaborate labels. Software Installation Guide 2 CREATING A LABEL • Launch the P-touch Editor Software. •...
... the PC. Software Help Software Installation Guide Create labels like these: 3 LABEL PRINTING • Print the label Software Help Software Installation Guide Printing from the Label Collection Using the Label Collection function, labels can be created easily by connecting your labeler to create more elaborate labels. Software Installation Guide 2 CREATING A LABEL • Launch the P-touch Editor Software. •...
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... the product in water. DO NOT allow the printer to avoid fire, electric shock, the risk of electrical shock WARNING P-touch Labeler Follow these bags away 4 from babies and children. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove 5 batteries immediately and stop using when you.... DO NOT disassemble the product. The print head becomes very the printer, contact the retail outlet where 2 hot during use the P-touch labeler with your 9 local authorized service center. 6 Safety Precautions Plastic bags are as follows: WARNING CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , ...
... the product in water. DO NOT allow the printer to avoid fire, electric shock, the risk of electrical shock WARNING P-touch Labeler Follow these bags away 4 from babies and children. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove 5 batteries immediately and stop using when you.... DO NOT disassemble the product. The print head becomes very the printer, contact the retail outlet where 2 hot during use the P-touch labeler with your 9 local authorized service center. 6 Safety Precautions Plastic bags are as follows: WARNING CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , ...
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...power plug. Always use an outlet that the plug is loose. Do not use the specified voltage (120V) and the suggested AC adapter. 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... AC adapter, adapter cord, power plug and USB cable to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of electric shock from not using the Ptouch labeler during an electrical storm. DO NOT throw into fire, heat up, short-circuit, recharge, or disassemble the battery AC adapter Follow these guidelines...
...power plug. Always use an outlet that the plug is loose. Do not use the specified voltage (120V) and the suggested AC adapter. 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... AC adapter, adapter cord, power plug and USB cable to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of electric shock from not using the Ptouch labeler during an electrical storm. DO NOT throw into fire, heat up, short-circuit, recharge, or disassemble the battery AC adapter Follow these guidelines...
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... on a flat, stable surface such as a desk. Remove the batteries if you do not intend to the P-touch labeler. AC adapter If you do not intend using the P-touch labeler for an extended period of time. DO NOT apply excessive pressure to 1 put your fingers in the areas shown in.... Tape Cutter Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to use old and new batteries together. DO NOT use the P-touch labeler for an extended period of children with other type batteries. To prevent injuries, be careful not to the cutter unit. DO NOT set the ...
... on a flat, stable surface such as a desk. Remove the batteries if you do not intend to the P-touch labeler. AC adapter If you do not intend using the P-touch labeler for an extended period of time. DO NOT apply excessive pressure to 1 put your fingers in the areas shown in.... Tape Cutter Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to use old and new batteries together. DO NOT use the P-touch labeler for an extended period of children with other type batteries. To prevent injuries, be careful not to the cutter unit. DO NOT set the ...
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...since this will also be cleared. • Note that Brother Industries, Ltd does not assume responsibility for any damage, etc. Doing so will damage the print head. • DO NOT attempt to high or low temperatures. Before applying the label, check the environmental condition and the material. •... the tape cassettes soon after opening the tape cassette package. • Markings made with your P-touch labeler, and then keep it is recommended that you read . • Use only Brother TZ tapes with alcohol or other objects. Any text files stored in the memory and clock settings will...
...since this will also be cleared. • Note that Brother Industries, Ltd does not assume responsibility for any damage, etc. Doing so will damage the print head. • DO NOT attempt to high or low temperatures. Before applying the label, check the environmental condition and the material. •... the tape cassettes soon after opening the tape cassette package. • Markings made with your P-touch labeler, and then keep it is recommended that you read . • Use only Brother TZ tapes with alcohol or other objects. Any text files stored in the memory and clock settings will...
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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. 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. z INTRODUCTION Symbols Used in this Guide The following symbols are used throughout this Guide
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. 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. z INTRODUCTION Symbols Used in this Guide The following symbols are used throughout this Guide
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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 P-touch labeler PT-2730 Starter Tape Cassette CD-ROM USB cable AC adapter User's Guide The plug may differ by countries.
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... the left of text. 4. Caps mode Indicates that the Caps mode is on / off. 13 LCD Display & Keyboard Line number Indicates line number within the label layout. 2. Cursor Characters are entered to "LCD Display" on page 21 for changing the contrast and display mode, and for the text entered. 10.Cursor...
... the left of text. 4. Caps mode Indicates that the Caps mode is on / off. 13 LCD Display & Keyboard Line number Indicates line number within the label layout. 2. Cursor Characters are entered to "LCD Display" on page 21 for changing the contrast and display mode, and for the text entered. 10.Cursor...
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... and then automatically cuts the tape 4 when used in the file memory to be selected and printed. • Displays a preview of the label. 3 • Feeds 0.92" (23 mm) of text entry screen and clock display. 9. Power 6. Escape Cancels the current command and... combination with the Shift key. 5 8. OK Selects the displayed option. 4. Print Turns the P-touch labeler on and off. • Prints the current label design onto 2. Preview 2 3. Label Collection Enables label collections to the data entry screen or the previous step. 5. z GETTING STARTED Key Names and Functions ...
... and then automatically cuts the tape 4 when used in the file memory to be selected and printed. • Displays a preview of the label. 3 • Feeds 0.92" (23 mm) of text entry screen and clock display. 9. Power 6. Escape Cancels the current command and... combination with the Shift key. 5 8. OK Selects the displayed option. 4. Print Turns the P-touch labeler on and off. • Prints the current label design onto 2. Preview 2 3. Label Collection Enables label collections to the data entry screen or the previous step. 5. z GETTING STARTED Key Names and Functions ...
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...8226; Character attributes can be entered using predefined templates or block formats. 23. Backspace Deletes the character to the default value. 24. Label Enables label attributes for the label to select and enter a symbol from a list of the cursor. 20. Letter • Use these keys in combination with the Shift...• Enters the selected date / time to type letters or numbers. • Uppercase letters and symbols can be set for the P-touch labeler to be created using these keys to the position of the cursor in combination with the Shift key. 21. Bar Code • Opens Bar...
...8226; Character attributes can be entered using predefined templates or block formats. 23. Backspace Deletes the character to the default value. 24. Label Enables label attributes for the label to select and enter a symbol from a list of the cursor. 20. Letter • Use these keys in combination with the Shift...• Enters the selected date / time to type letters or numbers. • Uppercase letters and symbols can be set for the P-touch labeler to be created using these keys to the position of the cursor in combination with the Shift key. 21. Bar Code • Opens Bar...
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... 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 more than two minutes, all text and format settings will also be cleared. Any text files stored in the machine, remove them. Make sure...
... 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 more than two minutes, all text and format settings will also be cleared. Any text files stored in the machine, remove them. Make sure...
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... marked DC IN 9-9.5V on the P-touch labeler. 2 Insert the AC adapter plug into the machine. CAUTION • Disconnect the AC adapter from the P-touch and electrical outlet when you do not intend to a non-standard electrical outlet. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident ... settings will also be cleared. Failure 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. WARNING • Use only the adapter, which ...
... marked DC IN 9-9.5V on the P-touch labeler. 2 Insert the AC adapter plug into the machine. CAUTION • Disconnect the AC adapter from the P-touch and electrical outlet when you do not intend to a non-standard electrical outlet. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident ... settings will also be cleared. Failure 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. WARNING • Use only the adapter, which ...
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..., 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. Use only Brother tape cassettes with the mark. • If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be used in the direction of the arrow as shown...
..., 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. Use only Brother tape cassettes with the mark. • If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be used in the direction of the arrow as shown...
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...USB. 19 Turning Power On/Off Refer to the Auto PowerOff Time table below for 1 hour after connection to turn the P-touch labeler off. • Your P-touch labeler has a power saving function that the release lever is pressed within a certain time under certain operating conditions. GETTING STARTED 3 Insert ... session's information is displayed when the power 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. The tape compartment cover cannot...
...USB. 19 Turning Power On/Off Refer to the Auto PowerOff Time table below for 1 hour after connection to turn the P-touch labeler off. • Your P-touch labeler has a power saving function that the release lever is pressed within a certain time under certain operating conditions. GETTING STARTED 3 Insert ... session's information is displayed when the power 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. The tape compartment cover cannot...