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... 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 interference will not occur in a handy place for purchasing the P-touch labeler PT-2730. This manual contains various precautions and basic procedures for a Class B digital...
... 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 interference will not occur in a handy place for purchasing the P-touch labeler PT-2730. This manual contains various precautions and basic procedures for a Class B digital...
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...warranty does not cover: (1) Physical damage to the machine; (2) Damage caused by improper installation, improper or abnormal use of non Brother®-brand parts and Consumable and Accessory Items); (4) Consumable and Accessory Items that the Machine and the accompanying Consumable and Accessory ...Product is eligible for warranty service: Report your issue to our P-touch Customer Service Hotline at 1-877-BROTHER (1-877276-8437) or to the machine in shipping. What to do : After contacting Brother or a Brother Authorized Service Center, you may include Consumable and Accessory Items. ...
...warranty does not cover: (1) Physical damage to the machine; (2) Damage caused by improper installation, improper or abnormal use of non Brother®-brand parts and Consumable and Accessory Items); (4) Consumable and Accessory Items that the Machine and the accompanying Consumable and Accessory ...Product is eligible for warranty service: Report your issue to our P-touch Customer Service Hotline at 1-877-BROTHER (1-877276-8437) or to the machine in shipping. What to do : After contacting Brother or a Brother Authorized Service Center, you may include Consumable and Accessory Items. ...
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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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... text. Create labels like these : 3 LABEL PRINTING • Printing a label. z INTRODUCTION How to use the P-touch labeler P. 38 In addition to use the P-touch labeler Create a label with the P-touch labeler 1 GETTING STARTED • Prepare the P-touch labeler. P. 57 your label using the preview function. • Printing from the Label collection. 2 P. 59 Create...
... text. Create labels like these : 3 LABEL PRINTING • Printing a label. z INTRODUCTION How to use the P-touch labeler P. 38 In addition to use the P-touch labeler Create a label with the P-touch labeler 1 GETTING STARTED • Prepare the P-touch labeler. P. 57 your label using the preview function. • Printing from the Label collection. 2 P. 59 Create...
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...function, labels can be connected to a PC/Mac and used as a stand alone desktop labeler or it can be used with the included P-touch Editor software to create more elaborate labels. INTRODUCTION Create a label by connecting your labeler 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. To use your labeler connected to a computer, attach your labeler to a PC 1 GETTING...
...function, labels can be connected to a PC/Mac and used as a stand alone desktop labeler or it can be used with the included P-touch Editor software to create more elaborate labels. INTRODUCTION Create a label by connecting your labeler 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. To use your labeler connected to a computer, attach your labeler to a PC 1 GETTING...
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..., the risk of your 9 local authorized service center. 6 Safety Precautions your hands. To prevent damage, do not drop or hit 7 the P-touch labeler. If water, metallic substance 8 or any way. The print head becomes very the printer, contact the retail outlet where 2 hot during use...NOT allowed DO NOT splash the product with a foreign object in death or serious injuries. Do not touch it directly with your local authorized service center. labeler. 1 DO NOT touch any metal parts near the For inspection, adjustment, and repair of the product. z INTRODUCTION Safety Precautions ...
..., the risk of your 9 local authorized service center. 6 Safety Precautions your hands. To prevent damage, do not drop or hit 7 the P-touch labeler. If water, metallic substance 8 or any way. The print head becomes very the printer, contact the retail outlet where 2 hot during use...NOT allowed DO NOT splash the product with a foreign object in death or serious injuries. Do not touch it directly with your local authorized service center. labeler. 1 DO NOT touch any metal parts near the For inspection, adjustment, and repair of the product. z INTRODUCTION Safety Precautions ...
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... as bathrooms. DO NOT use the specified voltage (120V) and the suggested AC adapter. DO NOT touch the AC adapter or power plug with wet hands. INTRODUCTION WARNING Battery Follow these guidelines to other products. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from lightning. Always use a damaged...
... as bathrooms. DO NOT use the specified voltage (120V) and the suggested AC adapter. DO NOT touch the AC adapter or power plug with wet hands. INTRODUCTION WARNING Battery Follow these guidelines to other products. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from lightning. Always use a damaged...
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...if you do not intend to use old and new batteries together. Always hold the AC adapter when disconnecting from the power outlet. P-touch Labeler Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the labeler printer. DO NOT place any heavy objects on a flat... CAUTION Battery Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat or rupture of time. DO NOT use the P-touch labeler for an extended period of the P-touch labeler. Place the P-touch labeler on top of time, please disconnect the AC adapter from the power outlet. DO NOT open . DO...
...if you do not intend to use old and new batteries together. Always hold the AC adapter when disconnecting from the power outlet. P-touch Labeler Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the labeler printer. DO NOT place any heavy objects on a flat... CAUTION Battery Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat or rupture of time. DO NOT use the P-touch labeler for an extended period of the P-touch labeler. Place the P-touch labeler on top of time, please disconnect the AC adapter from the power outlet. DO NOT open . DO...
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... ink may malfunction if left near a television, radio, etc. • DO NOT use tapes that Brother Industries, Ltd does not assume responsibility for any purpose not described in the P-touch labeler. Before applying the label, check the environmental condition and the material. • DO NOT expose ... to "Cleaning the Unit" on more than one PC. • We strongly recommend that you read . • Use only Brother TZ tapes with the P-touch labeler. arising from failure to extremely high or low temperatures, high humidity, or dusty locations. Otherwise the tape cassette or printer may...
... ink may malfunction if left near a television, radio, etc. • DO NOT use tapes that Brother Industries, Ltd does not assume responsibility for any purpose not described in the P-touch labeler. Before applying the label, check the environmental condition and the material. • DO NOT expose ... to "Cleaning the Unit" on more than one PC. • We strongly recommend that you read . • Use only Brother TZ tapes with the P-touch labeler. arising from failure to extremely high or low temperatures, high humidity, or dusty locations. Otherwise the tape cassette or printer may...
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result in that will result 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 that may help you understand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Symbols Used in this guide to indicate additional information. : This symbol indicates information or directions injury if ignored, or operations that may errors.
result in that will result 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 that may help you understand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Symbols Used in this guide to indicate additional information. : This symbol indicates information or directions injury if ignored, or operations that may errors.
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Software Installation Guide 11 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-2730 Starter Tape Cassette CD-ROM USB cable AC adapter User's Guide The plug may differ by countries.
Software Installation Guide 11 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-2730 Starter Tape Cassette CD-ROM USB cable AC adapter User's Guide The plug may differ by countries.
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Remove this sheet before using the P-touch. AC adaptor connector Battery compartment cover USB port Battery case 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 General Description 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.
Remove this sheet before using the P-touch. AC adaptor connector Battery compartment cover USB port Battery case 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 General Description 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.
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... be selected and printed. • Displays a preview of the label. 3 • Feeds 0.92" (23 mm) of text entry screen and clock display. 9. Print Turns the P-touch labeler on and off. • Prints the current label design onto 2. Label Collection Enables label collections to the data entry screen or the previous step...
... be selected and printed. • Displays a preview of the label. 3 • Feeds 0.92" (23 mm) of text entry screen and clock display. 9. Print Turns the P-touch labeler on and off. • Prints the current label design onto 2. Label Collection Enables label collections to the data entry screen or the previous step...
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Setup Enables operating preferences (Bar Code, Time & Date,LCD Contrast, etc.) for the P-touch labeler to select and enter a symbol from a list of the cursor. 20. Clear Clears all text entered, or all text and current label settings. 14. ...
Setup Enables operating preferences (Bar Code, Time & Date,LCD Contrast, etc.) for the P-touch labeler to select and enter a symbol from a list of the cursor. 20. Clear Clears all text entered, or all text and current label settings. 14. ...
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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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...result in an accident or damage. Failure to use the P-touch for an extended period. • When power is disconnected for any responsibility for more than two minutes, all text and format settings will also be cleared. Brother shall not assume any accident or damage resulting from not ...using a standard electrical outlet. Failure to a non-standard electrical outlet. Any text files stored in an accident or damage. Brother shall not assume any accident or damage resulting from not using the specified AC adapter. • Do not connect the AC adapter to ...
...result in an accident or damage. Failure to use the P-touch for an extended period. • When power is disconnected for any responsibility for more than two minutes, all text and format settings will also be cleared. Brother shall not assume any accident or damage resulting from not ...using a standard electrical outlet. Failure to a non-standard electrical outlet. Any text files stored in an accident or damage. Brother shall not assume any accident or damage resulting from not using the specified AC adapter. • Do not connect the AC adapter to ...
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... the tape is not bent and that the power is off, lift open the tape compartment cover. If the tape 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 machine, remove it by pulling...
... the tape is not bent and that the power is off, lift open the tape compartment cover. If the tape 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 machine, remove it by pulling...
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... hear a click. Use the tape cassette as quickly as possible after opening the sealed package. 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...print head. Tape exit slot 4 Close the tape compartment cover. Refer to the Auto PowerOff Time table below for 1 hour after connection to turn the P-touch labeler on . Press the Power key again to USB. 19 Turning Power On/Off GETTING STARTED 3 Insert the tape cassette into the tape compartment, with...
... hear a click. Use the tape cassette as quickly as possible after opening the sealed package. 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...print head. Tape exit slot 4 Close the tape compartment cover. Refer to the Auto PowerOff Time table below for 1 hour after connection to turn the P-touch labeler on . Press the Power key again to USB. 19 Turning Power On/Off GETTING STARTED 3 Insert the tape cassette into the tape compartment, with...