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...Brother P-touch Electronic Labeling System Model Number : PT-2730 comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in accordance with Part 15 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 makes creating professional, high quality labels a breeze. INTRODUCTION Thank ...
...Brother P-touch Electronic Labeling System Model Number : PT-2730 comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in accordance with Part 15 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 makes creating professional, high quality labels a breeze. INTRODUCTION Thank ...
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... are also responsible for the cost of the serial number). 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 label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries. • Except as "this warranty. For the...
... are also responsible for the cost of the serial number). 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 label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries. • Except as "this warranty. For the...
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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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... Cutting Options. 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. 29 • Using Auto-Format Layouts. Create labels like these : 3 LABEL PRINTING • Printing a label. P. 23 • Entering Symbols. P. 26 • Entering Accented Characters. P. 57 your label using the preview function. • Printing from the...
... Cutting Options. 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. 29 • Using Auto-Format Layouts. Create labels like these : 3 LABEL PRINTING • Printing a label. P. 23 • Entering Symbols. P. 26 • Entering Accented Characters. P. 57 your label using the preview function. • Printing from the...
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... 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. INTRODUCTION Create a label by selecting and then printing designs already built into the ...machine. 5 How to use your labeler connected to a computer, attach your labeler to a PC 1 GETTING STARTED This labeler can be used as a stand alone desktop labeler or it can be connected to a PC/Mac and used with the ...
... 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. INTRODUCTION Create a label by selecting and then printing designs already built into the ...machine. 5 How to use your labeler connected to a computer, attach your labeler to a PC 1 GETTING STARTED This labeler can be used as a stand alone desktop labeler or it can be connected to a PC/Mac and used with the ...
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... and children. your hands. The print head becomes very the printer, contact the retail outlet where 2 hot during use the P-touch labeler with your local authorized service center. z INTRODUCTION Safety Precautions To prevent injury and damage, important notes are used in this manual are as...death or serious injuries. The symbols used in the packaging 3 of your printer. DO NOT use and remains very hot the P-touch labeler was purchased or your 9 local authorized service center. 6 Safety Precautions Disconnect the AC adapter and remove 5 batteries immediately and stop ...
... and children. your hands. The print head becomes very the printer, contact the retail outlet where 2 hot during use the P-touch labeler with your local authorized service center. z INTRODUCTION Safety Precautions To prevent injury and damage, important notes are used in this manual are as...death or serious injuries. The symbols used in the packaging 3 of your printer. DO NOT use and remains very hot the P-touch labeler was purchased or your 9 local authorized service center. 6 Safety Precautions Disconnect the AC adapter and remove 5 batteries immediately and stop ...
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... avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of the cutter unit. 7 Safety Precautions Failure to observe this may be a remote risk of injury. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from lightning. Do not use an outlet that the plug is loose. INTRODUCTION... Battery Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, damage, electric shock, failure or the risk of electric shock from not using the Ptouch labeler during an electrical storm. Unplug the AC adapter cord immediately and stop using the specified AC adapter,adapter cord and USB cable. Do...
... avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of the cutter unit. 7 Safety Precautions Failure to observe this may be a remote risk of injury. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from lightning. Do not use an outlet that the plug is loose. INTRODUCTION... Battery Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, damage, electric shock, failure or the risk of electric shock from not using the Ptouch labeler during an electrical storm. Unplug the AC adapter cord immediately and stop using the specified AC adapter,adapter cord and USB cable. Do...
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...guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat or rupture of the battery . Place the P-touch labeler on top of children with other type batteries. DO NOT leave the P-touch labeler within reach of the P-touch labeler. To prevent injuries, be careful not to the cutter unit. DO NOT set the... to 1 put your fingers in the areas shown in the wrong position. Remove the batteries if you do not intend to the P-touch labeler. DO NOT mix alkaline batteries with the tape compartment cover open the tape compartment cover when operating the cutter unit. DO NOT open . ...
...guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat or rupture of the battery . Place the P-touch labeler on top of children with other type batteries. DO NOT leave the P-touch labeler within reach of the P-touch labeler. To prevent injuries, be careful not to the cutter unit. DO NOT set the... to 1 put your fingers in the areas shown in the wrong position. Remove the batteries if you do not intend to the P-touch labeler. DO NOT mix alkaline batteries with the tape compartment cover open the tape compartment cover when operating the cutter unit. DO NOT open . ...
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...Guide carefully before using your fingers.Use the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4), the self-cleaning function of the label may be cleared. • Note that Brother Industries, Ltd does not assume responsibility for more than two minutes, all text and format settings will be visible through... head (refer to "Cleaning the Unit" on more than one PC. • We strongly recommend that you read . • Use only Brother TZ tapes with your P-touch labeler, and then keep it is of high quality construction. • Be careful not to failure or repair of the P-touch...
...Guide carefully before using your fingers.Use the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4), the self-cleaning function of the label may be cleared. • Note that Brother Industries, Ltd does not assume responsibility for more than two minutes, all text and format settings will be visible through... head (refer to "Cleaning the Unit" on more than one PC. • We strongly recommend that you read . • Use only Brother TZ tapes with your P-touch labeler, and then keep it is of high quality construction. • Be careful not to failure or repair of the P-touch...
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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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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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... changing the contrast and display mode, and for turning the back light on . 5.~8. Refer to change the settings. Line number Indicates line number within the label layout. 2. Indicates the current data input position. 3. GETTING STARTED LCD Display 45 LCD Display & Keyboard 6 78 9 10 1 2 3 1. Caps mode Indicates that the Caps mode is...
... changing the contrast and display mode, and for turning the back light on . 5.~8. Refer to change the settings. Line number Indicates line number within the label layout. 2. Indicates the current data input position. 3. GETTING STARTED LCD Display 45 LCD Display & Keyboard 6 78 9 10 1 2 3 1. Caps mode Indicates that the Caps mode is...
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... patterns 6 of blank tape and then automatically cuts the tape 4 when used labels in combination with the Shift 1 • Use the and keys to the data entry screen or the previous step. 5. Label Collection Enables label collections to be printed, opened, 8 saved, or deleted. 9 14 LCD... 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. 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 ...
... patterns 6 of blank tape and then automatically cuts the tape 4 when used labels in combination with the Shift 1 • Use the and keys to the data entry screen or the previous step. 5. Label Collection Enables label collections to be printed, opened, 8 saved, or deleted. 9 14 LCD... 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. 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 ...
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...a setting to select and enter a symbol from a list of available symbols. 19. GETTING STARTED 10.Text • Enables character attributes for the label to be set. • Character attributes can be created using these keys to the position of the cursor. 20. Letter • Use these keys...Caps Turns Caps mode on the number keys. 18. Setup Enables operating preferences (Bar Code, Time & Date,LCD Contrast, etc.) for the P-touch labeler to select and enter an accented character. 15 LCD Display & Keyboard Time • Enters the selected date / time to type letters or numbers. ...
...a setting to select and enter a symbol from a list of available symbols. 19. GETTING STARTED 10.Text • Enables character attributes for the label to be set. • Character attributes can be created using these keys to the position of the cursor. 20. Letter • Use these keys...Caps Turns Caps mode on the number keys. 18. Setup Enables operating preferences (Bar Code, Time & Date,LCD Contrast, etc.) for the P-touch labeler to select and enter an accented character. 15 LCD Display & Keyboard Time • Enters the selected date / time to type letters or numbers. ...
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... compartment cover by inserting the three hooks at the bottom 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. If the batteries are already in the memory and clock settings...
... compartment cover by inserting the three hooks at the bottom 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. If the batteries are already in the memory and clock settings...
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...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. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from not using a standard ... into the connector marked DC IN 9-9.5V on the P-touch labeler. 2 Insert the AC adapter plug into the machine. Failure to observe this may result in the memory will be cleared. 17 Power Supply Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting...
...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. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from not using a standard ... into the connector marked DC IN 9-9.5V on the P-touch labeler. 2 Insert the AC adapter plug into the machine. Failure to observe this may result in the memory will be cleared. 17 Power Supply Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting...
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...wind the toothed wheel in the machine, remove it by pulling it straight up. 4 5 6 7 8 9 18 Inserting a Tape Cassette Use only Brother tape cassettes with the mark. • If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be used in your finger to remove the stopper before inserting... the cassette. • If the ink ribbon is loose, use your P-touch labeler. z GETTING STARTED Inserting a Tape Cassette Tape cassettes of tape Tape guide 1 2 2 After making sure that it through the tape guide. If ...
...wind the toothed wheel in the machine, remove it by pulling it straight up. 4 5 6 7 8 9 18 Inserting a Tape Cassette Use only Brother tape cassettes with the mark. • If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be used in your finger to remove the stopper before inserting... the cassette. • If the ink ribbon is loose, use your P-touch labeler. z GETTING STARTED Inserting a Tape Cassette Tape cassettes of tape Tape guide 1 2 2 After making sure that it through the tape guide. If ...
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... ink ribbon do not catch on . Refer to the Auto PowerOff Time table below for details. • If the batteries are installed or the P-touch labeler is connected to PC 8 hours 8 hours 5 minutes No operation for 1 hour after inserting the tape cassette, by the AC adapter, the previous session's information ...the tape and ink ribbon after connection to USB. 19 Turning Power On/Off Doing so will cause the ink ribbon to turn the P-touch labeler on. Use the tape cassette as quickly as possible after opening the sealed package. Press the Power key again to be closed if the release...
... ink ribbon do not catch on . Refer to the Auto PowerOff Time table below for details. • If the batteries are installed or the P-touch labeler is connected to PC 8 hours 8 hours 5 minutes No operation for 1 hour after inserting the tape cassette, by the AC adapter, the previous session's information ...the tape and ink ribbon after connection to USB. 19 Turning Power On/Off Doing so will cause the ink ribbon to turn the P-touch labeler on. Use the tape cassette as quickly as possible after opening the sealed package. Press the Power key again to be closed if the release...