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...manual carefully before using this labeler. These limits are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in order to 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 the products Product Name : Brother P-touch Electronic Labeling System Model Number : PT-2730 comply with the instructions, may cause ...
...manual carefully before using this labeler. These limits are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in order to 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 the products Product Name : Brother P-touch Electronic Labeling System Model Number : PT-2730 comply with the instructions, may cause ...
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... but used outside, the United States, this warranty covers only warranty service within the U.S. 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 ...send the Product properly packaged, freight prepaid, to the Authorized Service Center together with a photocopy of your purchase you are not limited to label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries. • Except as "this Product"). • If you purchased a product ...
... but used outside, the United States, this warranty covers only warranty service within the U.S. 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 ...send the Product properly packaged, freight prepaid, to the Authorized Service Center together with a photocopy of your purchase you are not limited to label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries. • Except as "this Product"). • If you purchased a 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. 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 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. 11 2 CREATING A LABEL • Entering and Editing text.
.... P. 29 • Using Auto-Format Layouts. 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 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. 11 2 CREATING A LABEL • Entering and Editing text.
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... Help Software Installation Guide Printing from the Label Collection Using the Label Collection function, labels can be connected to a PC/Mac and used as a stand alone desktop labeler or it 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. • Enter...
... Help Software Installation Guide Printing from the Label Collection Using the Label Collection function, labels can be connected to a PC/Mac and used as a stand alone desktop labeler or it 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. • Enter...
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... deformation or anything 6 unusual while using various symbols. your printer. To prevent damage, do not drop or hit 7 the P-touch labeler. The symbols used in water. DO NOT touch a given portion of your local authorized service center. Plastic bags are used in this...authorized service center. 6 Safety Precautions The print head becomes very the printer, contact the retail outlet where 2 hot during use the P-touch labeler with a foreign object in death or serious injuries. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in it directly...
... deformation or anything 6 unusual while using various symbols. your printer. To prevent damage, do not drop or hit 7 the P-touch labeler. The symbols used in water. DO NOT touch a given portion of your local authorized service center. Plastic bags are used in this...authorized service center. 6 Safety Precautions The print head becomes very the printer, contact the retail outlet where 2 hot during use the P-touch labeler with a foreign object in death or serious injuries. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in it directly...
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... adapter. DO NOT place heavy objects on, damage or modify the adapter cord or plug. Do not use an outlet that the plug is loose. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from lightning. Unplug the AC adapter cord immediately and stop using the specified AC... adapter,adapter cord and USB cable. Tape Cutter DO NOT touch the blade of electric shock from not using the Ptouch labeler during an electrical storm. There may result in an accident or damage.
... adapter. DO NOT place heavy objects on, damage or modify the adapter cord or plug. Do not use an outlet that the plug is loose. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from lightning. Unplug the AC adapter cord immediately and stop using the specified AC... adapter,adapter cord and USB cable. Tape Cutter DO NOT touch the blade of electric shock from not using the Ptouch labeler during an electrical storm. There may result in an accident or damage.
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... the positive and negative end in the illustrations. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 Safety Precautions DO NOT apply excessive pressure to the P-touch labeler. Place the P-touch labeler on top of children with other type batteries. DO NOT open . Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use old and new... batteries together. To prevent injuries, be careful not to the labeler printer. Tape Cutter Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to 1 put your fingers in the areas shown in ...
... the positive and negative end in the illustrations. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 Safety Precautions DO NOT apply excessive pressure to the P-touch labeler. Place the P-touch labeler on top of children with other type batteries. DO NOT open . Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use old and new... batteries together. To prevent injuries, be careful not to the labeler printer. Tape Cutter Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to 1 put your fingers in the areas shown in ...
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... described in this will damage the tape. • It is recommended that you read . • Use only Brother TZ tapes with oil-based or water-based ink may result in the P-touch labeler. Store tape cassettes in any damage, etc. Only use the USB cable supplied with the P-touch... labeler and may be installed on the environmental conditions and the applied settings, some characters or symbols may be cleared. • Note that Brother Industries, Ltd does not assume responsibility for more than one PC. •...
... described in this will damage the tape. • It is recommended that you read . • Use only Brother TZ tapes with oil-based or water-based ink may result in the P-touch labeler. Store tape cassettes in any damage, etc. Only use the USB cable supplied with the P-touch... labeler and may be installed on the environmental conditions and the applied settings, some characters or symbols may be cleared. • Note that Brother Industries, Ltd does not assume responsibility for more than one PC. •...
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result in 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 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 errors.
result in 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 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 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. 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.
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... selection Use the 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. Cursor Characters are entered to change the settings. Style guidance Indicates the current font (5), character size (6), character style (7) and frame (8) settings. 9. Tape length Indicates...
... selection Use the 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. Cursor Characters are entered to change the settings. Style guidance Indicates the current font (5), character size (6), character style (7) and frame (8) settings. 9. Tape length Indicates...
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...Cancels the current command and returns the display to change the display patterns 6 of text entry screen and clock display. 9. Label Collection Enables label collections to change clock settings. Display Use this to be printed, opened, 8 saved, or deleted. 9 14 LCD Display ... STARTED Key Names and Functions The default language is "English". 1. Preview 2 3. Power 6. Print Turns the P-touch labeler on and off. • Prints the current label design onto 2. Cursor ( ) the tape. • Moves the cursor in the direction of blank tape and then ...
...Cancels the current command and returns the display to change the display patterns 6 of text entry screen and clock display. 9. Label Collection Enables label collections to change clock settings. Display Use this to be printed, opened, 8 saved, or deleted. 9 14 LCD Display ... STARTED Key Names and Functions The default language is "English". 1. Preview 2 3. Power 6. Print Turns the P-touch labeler on and off. • Prints the current label design onto 2. Cursor ( ) the tape. • Moves the cursor in the direction of blank tape and then ...
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... Input screen. • Opens Bar Code Setup screen when used with the Shift key. 21. Label Enables label attributes for the label to be set . 13. Clear Clears all text entered, or all text and current label settings. 14. Caps Turns Caps mode on the number keys. 18. Accent Use this to select.... 11. Enter • Enters a new line when entering text. • Enters a new block when used in the text entry screen. 16. Auto-Format Enables labels to be created using these keys to type letters or numbers. • Uppercase letters and symbols can be set for each line of the...
... Input screen. • Opens Bar Code Setup screen when used with the Shift key. 21. Label Enables label attributes for the label to be set . 13. Clear Clears all text entered, or all text and current label settings. 14. Caps Turns Caps mode on the number keys. 18. Accent Use this to select.... 11. Enter • Enters a new line when entering text. • Enters a new block when used in the text entry screen. 16. Auto-Format Enables labels to be created using these keys to type letters or numbers. • Uppercase letters and symbols can be set for each line of the...
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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. Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing batteries...
... 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. Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing batteries...
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... 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, ...for any accident or damage resulting 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 or damage resulting from not using a standard electrical outlet. GETTING STARTED AC Adapter Connect ...
... 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, ...for any accident or damage resulting 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 or damage resulting from not using a standard electrical outlet. GETTING STARTED AC Adapter Connect ...
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... cassette. 1 Check that the end of the tape is not bent and that the power is off, lift open the tape compartment cover. 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..., 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.
... cassette. 1 Check that the end of the tape is not bent and that the power is off, lift open the tape compartment cover. 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..., 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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... release lever is turned on. 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. Turning Power On/Off...previous 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. Tape exit slot 4 Close ...
... release lever is turned on. 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. Turning Power On/Off...previous 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. Tape exit slot 4 Close ...