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... LCD Display & Keyboard 13 LCD Display...13 Key Names and Functions 14 Power Supply ...16 Battery ...16 AC Adapter ...17 Inserting a Tape Cassette 18 Turning Power On/Off 19 Feeding Tape ...20 Feed & Cut...20 Feed Only ...20 LCD Display ...21 LCD Contrast ...21 Display Mode ...21 Back Light ...22 Setting Language...
... LCD Display & Keyboard 13 LCD Display...13 Key Names and Functions 14 Power Supply ...16 Battery ...16 AC Adapter ...17 Inserting a Tape Cassette 18 Turning Power On/Off 19 Feeding Tape ...20 Feed & Cut...20 Feed Only ...20 LCD Display ...21 LCD Contrast ...21 Display Mode ...21 Back Light ...22 Setting Language...
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... 52 LABEL PRINTING 53 Label Preview...53 Printing a Label ...53 Printing a Single Copy 54 Printing Multiple Copies 54 Auto-numbering Labels 55 Mirror 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...
... 52 LABEL PRINTING 53 Label Preview...53 Printing a Label ...53 Printing a Single Copy 54 Printing Multiple Copies 54 Auto-numbering Labels 55 Mirror 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...
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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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... preview function. • Printing from the Label collection. 2 P. 59 Create labels like these : 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 How to entering text, the P-touch labeler has a large range of 1 • Tape Cutting Options.
... preview function. • Printing from the Label collection. 2 P. 59 Create labels like these : 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 How to entering text, the P-touch labeler has a large range of 1 • Tape Cutting Options.
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Always use an outlet that the plug is loose. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from lightning. DO NOT touch the AC adapter or power plug with wet hands. ... not use the specified voltage (120V) and the suggested AC adapter. DO NOT use the AC adapter in places of the cutter unit. 7 Safety Precautions Tape Cutter DO NOT touch the blade of high humidity such as bathrooms. DO NOT use a damaged adapter cord or power plug. There may result in...
Always use an outlet that the plug is loose. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from lightning. DO NOT touch the AC adapter or power plug with wet hands. ... not use the specified voltage (120V) and the suggested AC adapter. DO NOT use the AC adapter in places of the cutter unit. 7 Safety Precautions Tape Cutter DO NOT touch the blade of high humidity such as bathrooms. DO NOT use a damaged adapter cord or power plug. There may result in...
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...to the cutter unit. DO NOT leave the P-touch labeler within reach of time, please disconnect the AC adapter from the power outlet. Tape Cutter Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the P-touch labeler. To prevent injuries, be careful not to 1... put your fingers in the areas shown in the wrong position. DO NOT mix alkaline batteries with the tape compartment cover open the tape compartment cover when operating the cutter unit. z INTRODUCTION CAUTION Battery Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat or rupture of...
...to the cutter unit. DO NOT leave the P-touch labeler within reach of time, please disconnect the AC adapter from the power outlet. Tape Cutter Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the P-touch labeler. To prevent injuries, be careful not to 1... put your fingers in the areas shown in the wrong position. DO NOT mix alkaline batteries with the tape compartment cover open the tape compartment cover when operating the cutter unit. z INTRODUCTION CAUTION Battery Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat or rupture of...
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...touch labeler and may be installed on more than one PC. • We strongly recommend that you read . • Use only Brother TZ tapes with the P-touch labeler. To hide the markings, use two labels layered on the environmental conditions and the applied settings, some characters ...or symbols may be cleared. Otherwise the tape cassette or printer may be cleared. • Note that Brother Industries, Ltd does not assume responsibility for any damage, etc. Only use a soft, dry cloth. •...
...touch labeler and may be installed on more than one PC. • We strongly recommend that you read . • Use only Brother TZ tapes with the P-touch labeler. To hide the markings, use two labels layered on the environmental conditions and the applied settings, some characters ...or symbols may be cleared. Otherwise the tape cassette or printer may be cleared. • Note that Brother Industries, Ltd does not assume responsibility for any damage, etc. Only use a soft, dry cloth. •...
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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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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. Remove this sheet before using the P-touch.
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... and keys to select menu items and the and keys to the left of text. 4. Line number Indicates line number within the label layout. 2. Tape length Indicates the tape length for turning the back light on . 5.~8. Style guidance Indicates the current font (5), character size (6), character style (7) and frame (8) settings. 9. Indicates the current...
... and keys to select menu items and the and keys to the left of text. 4. Line number Indicates line number within the label layout. 2. Tape length Indicates the tape length for turning the back light on . 5.~8. Style guidance Indicates the current font (5), character size (6), character style (7) and frame (8) settings. 9. Indicates the current...
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... the Print Options menu when used in combination with the Shift 1 • Use the and keys to change the display patterns 6 of blank tape and then automatically cuts the tape 4 when used labels in the file memory to be printed, opened, 8 saved, or deleted. 9 14 LCD Display & Keyboard Label Collection Enables label...
... the Print Options menu when used in combination with the Shift 1 • Use the and keys to change the display patterns 6 of blank tape and then automatically cuts the tape 4 when used labels in the file memory to be printed, opened, 8 saved, or deleted. 9 14 LCD Display & Keyboard Label Collection Enables label...
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... of the arrow as shown on the tape cassette. 1 Check that the end of the tape is not bent and that the power is off, lift open the tape compartment cover. If there is loose, use your P-touch labeler. z GETTING STARTED Inserting a Tape Cassette Tape cassettes of 0.13", 0.23", 0.35.... • If the ink ribbon is already a tape 3 cassette in the machine, remove it by pulling it through , pass 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 ...
... of the arrow as shown on the tape cassette. 1 Check that the end of the tape is not bent and that the power is off, lift open the tape compartment cover. If there is loose, use your P-touch labeler. z GETTING STARTED Inserting a Tape Cassette Tape cassettes of 0.13", 0.23", 0.35.... • If the ink ribbon is already a tape 3 cassette in the machine, remove it by pulling it through , pass 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 ...
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... P-touch labeler on the print head. Press the Power key again to an electrical outlet by holding down . • Be sure to feed tape to USB. 19 Turning Power On/Off Refer to the Auto PowerOff Time table below for 1 hour after connection to remove any slack in a... by the AC adapter, the previous session's information is displayed when the power is up when closing the tape compartment cover. The tape compartment cover cannot be discharged with the end of the tape exit slot. With AC adapter With battery zAuto Power-Off Timez P-touch labeler only Connected to PC 8 ...
... P-touch labeler on the print head. Press the Power key again to an electrical outlet by holding down . • Be sure to feed tape to USB. 19 Turning Power On/Off Refer to the Auto PowerOff Time table below for 1 hour after connection to remove any slack in a... by the AC adapter, the previous session's information is displayed when the power is up when closing the tape compartment cover. The tape compartment cover cannot be discharged with the end of the tape exit slot. With AC adapter With battery zAuto Power-Off Timez P-touch labeler only Connected to PC 8 ...
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...2 2 Using the or key to select the "Feed Only" option and then press either OK or Enter. The message "Feeding Tape... Please Wait" appears while the tape is fed. 4 To exit or cancel this function press Escape. Feed Only This function will appear on the LCD display. 2...either OK or Enter key. 3 The message "Feeding Tape... "Feed & Cut?" To exit or cancel this function press Escape. 5 6 7 8 9 20 Feeding Tape will advance the tape approximately 0.92" (23 mm) resulting in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape cassette. • Do not pull the label coming ...
...2 2 Using the or key to select the "Feed Only" option and then press either OK or Enter. The message "Feeding Tape... Please Wait" appears while the tape is fed. 4 To exit or cancel this function press Escape. Feed Only This function will appear on the LCD display. 2...either OK or Enter key. 3 The message "Feeding Tape... "Feed & Cut?" To exit or cancel this function press Escape. 5 6 7 8 9 20 Feeding Tape will advance the tape approximately 0.92" (23 mm) resulting in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape cassette. • Do not pull the label coming ...
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... "Setting Character Attributes by Each Line" on page 35. 5 • The tab space can be entered. 4 • To change the character attribute of each tape width. Moving the Cursor • Press the , , or key to move the cursor one label. Adding a New Block • To create a new block ...moves to the start of the new block. A maximum of 5 blocks can be entered for 0.94" (24mm) tape,5 lines for 0.70" (18mm) tape, 3 lines for 0.47" (12mm) tape, 2 lines for 0.35" (9mm) and 0.23" (6 mm) tape, and 1 line for each line, refer to start a new line, press the Enter key. A return mark...
... "Setting Character Attributes by Each Line" on page 35. 5 • The tab space can be entered. 4 • To change the character attribute of each tape width. Moving the Cursor • Press the , , or key to move the cursor one label. Adding a New Block • To create a new block ...moves to the start of the new block. A maximum of 5 blocks can be entered for 0.94" (24mm) tape,5 lines for 0.70" (18mm) tape, 3 lines for 0.47" (12mm) tape, 2 lines for 0.35" (9mm) and 0.23" (6 mm) tape, and 1 line for each line, refer to start a new line, press the Enter key. A return mark...
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Attribute Size Width Value Auto 48pt 42pt 36pt 24pt 18pt 12pt 9pt 6pt x2 x3/2 x1 x2/3 x1/2 Result When Auto is selected, the text is automatically adjusted to print in the largest size available for each tape width. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 32 Setting Character Attributes z EDITING A LABEL
Attribute Size Width Value Auto 48pt 42pt 36pt 24pt 18pt 12pt 9pt 6pt x2 x3/2 x1 x2/3 x1/2 Result When Auto is selected, the text is automatically adjusted to print in the largest size available for each tape width. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 32 Setting Character Attributes z EDITING A LABEL
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... the value faster. • When setting the label length, refer to "Adjusting the Label Length" on page 58 3 Press the OK or Enter key to "Tape Cutting Options" on page 57.) 1 Press the Label key. Refer to apply the settings. The current settings are NOT applied if you can create a label...
... the value faster. • When setting the label length, refer to "Adjusting the Label Length" on page 58 3 Press the OK or Enter key to "Tape Cutting Options" on page 57.) 1 Press the Label key. Refer to apply the settings. The current settings are NOT applied if you can create a label...
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..., sequentially numbered copies, or a mirror image of the label, with a margin on the left and right ends regardless of the current Tape Cutting Option setting (refer to Special Tape. 39 Using Auto-Format Layouts Repeat this for the selected layout, an error message is pressed. Press the Escape key or any... other key to clear the error message, and insert a tape cassette of the correct width. • If the number of the current tape cassette does not match the set to page 57). • Cutting is disabled when "Cut Option" is set ...
..., sequentially numbered copies, or a mirror image of the label, with a margin on the left and right ends regardless of the current Tape Cutting Option setting (refer to Special Tape. 39 Using Auto-Format Layouts Repeat this for the selected layout, an error message is pressed. Press the Escape key or any... other key to clear the error message, and insert a tape cassette of the correct width. • If the number of the current tape cassette does not match the set to page 57). • Cutting is disabled when "Cut Option" is set ...
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... display the Auto-Format screen, and then select "Block Layouts" using the or key. 2 Press the OK or Enter key to display the Tape Width screen, and then select a tape width using the or key and then press the OK or Enter to print the label. 6 • Select "Edit" to change the... for details on predictive text. 3 8 Enter text and then press the OK or Enter key. 4 Repeat for that attribute using the or key. When the tape width has changed , the last block layout selected is also 1 enabled when entering text with the Auto-Format function. The block layout text entry screen...
... display the Auto-Format screen, and then select "Block Layouts" using the or key. 2 Press the OK or Enter key to display the Tape Width screen, and then select a tape width using the or key and then press the OK or Enter to print the label. 6 • Select "Edit" to change the... for details on predictive text. 3 8 Enter text and then press the OK or Enter key. 4 Repeat for that attribute using the or key. When the tape width has changed , the last block layout selected is also 1 enabled when entering text with the Auto-Format function. The block layout text entry screen...
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... layout, an error message is displayed when you try to print the label. Attribute zBlock Layoutsz Value Details 2LineA 2LineB 3 Line Block layout (0.94" [24mm] tape) 1+2Line A 1+2Line B 1+3Line 1+4Line 43 Using Auto-Format Layouts 1+5Line is displayed when the OK or Enter key is set width for a list ... menu displayed hold down the Shift key and press the Print key to display the Print Options menu. • If the width of the current Tape Cutting Option setting (refer to page 57). • Cutting is disabled when "Cut Option" is pressed. Press the Escape key or any other...
... layout, an error message is displayed when you try to print the label. Attribute zBlock Layoutsz Value Details 2LineA 2LineB 3 Line Block layout (0.94" [24mm] tape) 1+2Line A 1+2Line B 1+3Line 1+4Line 43 Using Auto-Format Layouts 1+5Line is displayed when the OK or Enter key is set width for a list ... menu displayed hold down the Shift key and press the Print key to display the Print Options menu. • If the width of the current Tape Cutting Option setting (refer to page 57). • Cutting is disabled when "Cut Option" is pressed. Press the Escape key or any other...
