Users Manual - English
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... product Product Name Model Number : Brother Label Printer P-touch : PT-1400 complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. In addition, the selection of this product are designed to ensure compliance with the limits for help. - Changes or modifications not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from a variety of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation 100...
... product Product Name Model Number : Brother Label Printer P-touch : PT-1400 complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. In addition, the selection of this product are designed to ensure compliance with the limits for help. - Changes or modifications not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from a variety of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation 100...
Users Manual - English
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... Installing batteries and a tape cassette 4 Cleaning 7 Cleaning the print head, rollers and tape cutter 7 Optional AC Adapter 8 Connecting the AC adapter 8 Turning the P-touch On/Off 8 2. Label Type Modes 9 Selecting a Label Type Mode 9 Normal and Vertical Modes 9 Rotate Mode and Rotate & Repeat Mode 10 Flag Mode 11 Port & Panel Modes 12 3. Basic Functions 14 Performing Basic Operations 14 Choosing functions, parameters, settings and groups 14 Choosing the default setting 14 Confirming a choice 14 Cancelling a choice 14 Inputting Label Data 15 Entering and editing text...
... Installing batteries and a tape cassette 4 Cleaning 7 Cleaning the print head, rollers and tape cutter 7 Optional AC Adapter 8 Connecting the AC adapter 8 Turning the P-touch On/Off 8 2. Label Type Modes 9 Selecting a Label Type Mode 9 Normal and Vertical Modes 9 Rotate Mode and Rotate & Repeat Mode 10 Flag Mode 11 Port & Panel Modes 12 3. Basic Functions 14 Performing Basic Operations 14 Choosing functions, parameters, settings and groups 14 Choosing the default setting 14 Confirming a choice 14 Cancelling a choice 14 Inputting Label Data 15 Entering and editing text...
Users Manual - English
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Machine Adjustments 37 Selecting how tape is fed and cut 37 Adjusting the display contrast 37 Setting the Auto Reduction function 38 Calibrating the label length 38 Specifying if the PERSONAL symbol category is continually updated ......39 Changing the units of measure 39 Changing the language 39 Displaying version information 39 5. Formatting the Label 23 Specifying a label length 23 Specifying a margin size 23 Framing the text 24 Specifying the character size 25 Specifying the character width 26...
Machine Adjustments 37 Selecting how tape is fed and cut 37 Adjusting the display contrast 37 Setting the Auto Reduction function 38 Calibrating the label length 38 Specifying if the PERSONAL symbol category is continually updated ......39 Changing the units of measure 39 Changing the language 39 Displaying version information 39 5. Formatting the Label 23 Specifying a label length 23 Specifying a margin size 23 Framing the text 24 Specifying the character size 25 Specifying the character width 26...
Users Manual - English
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... Item(s) and use refurbished parts provided such replacement products conform to this Product in shipping. You are not limited to label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries. • Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that expired in accordance with a photocopy of your Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) is covered by another device or software used in the United...
... Item(s) and use refurbished parts provided such replacement products conform to this Product in shipping. You are not limited to label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries. • Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that expired in accordance with a photocopy of your Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) is covered by another device or software used in the United...
Users Manual - English
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... display and stored in the correct direction. With batteries installed, the P-touch determines the remaining battery charge during printing and feeding. If the tape cassette to be installed has an ink ribbon and the ink ribbon is loose, use this P-touch for an extended period of removing the old ones, otherwise the text shown in the display and any slack in the tape, and then press in on the tape cutter button...
... display and stored in the correct direction. With batteries installed, the P-touch determines the remaining battery charge during printing and feeding. If the tape cassette to be installed has an ink ribbon and the ink ribbon is loose, use this P-touch for an extended period of removing the old ones, otherwise the text shown in the display and any slack in the tape, and then press in on the tape cutter button...
Users Manual - English
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... Started Cleaning Occasionally, certain parts of the P-touch may need to be cleaned more easily if the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4) is used . 7 Cleaning the print head, rollers and tape cutter ☞ Before cleaning the print head and rollers, press o to turn off the P-touch, and then remove the batteries and disconnect the optional AC adapter. ☞ Be extremely careful not to touch the cutter blades with adhesive, making it difficult to cut the tape.
... Started Cleaning Occasionally, certain parts of the P-touch may need to be cleaned more easily if the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4) is used . 7 Cleaning the print head, rollers and tape cutter ☞ Before cleaning the print head and rollers, press o to turn off the P-touch, and then remove the batteries and disconnect the optional AC adapter. ☞ Be extremely careful not to touch the cutter blades with adhesive, making it difficult to cut the tape.
Users Manual - English
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After selecting the Label Type mode NORMAL or VERTICAL, the label text can be wrapped around cylindrical objects, the diameter of these Label Type modes can be used. With the Normal Label Type mode, the entered text is printed horizontally along the label. Rotate Mode and Rotate & Repeat Mode Labels printed using Flexible ID Tape. With the Vertical Label Type mode, the entered text is printed repeatedly along the length of 7 text lines, and with the ROT-REP Label Type mode, only the text lines that it can easily...
After selecting the Label Type mode NORMAL or VERTICAL, the label text can be wrapped around cylindrical objects, the diameter of these Label Type modes can be used. With the Normal Label Type mode, the entered text is printed horizontally along the label. Rotate Mode and Rotate & Repeat Mode Labels printed using Flexible ID Tape. With the Vertical Label Type mode, the entered text is printed repeatedly along the length of 7 text lines, and with the ROT-REP Label Type mode, only the text lines that it can easily...
Users Manual - English
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...# (numbers printed below bar code) CHECK DIGIT Settings CODE 39, I-2/5, EAN13, EAN8, UPC-A, UPC-E, CODABAR, EAN128, CODE128 MEDIUM, SMALL, LARGE ON, OFF OFF, ON ☞ The CHECK DIGIT parameter is not specifically designed for special bar code label-making, some bar code readers may not be able to enter Caps mode) before pressing the letter key. ☞ An accented character can also be able to read bar codes printed...
...# (numbers printed below bar code) CHECK DIGIT Settings CODE 39, I-2/5, EAN13, EAN8, UPC-A, UPC-E, CODABAR, EAN128, CODE128 MEDIUM, SMALL, LARGE ON, OFF OFF, ON ☞ The CHECK DIGIT parameter is not specifically designed for special bar code label-making, some bar code readers may not be able to enter Caps mode) before pressing the letter key. ☞ An accented character can also be able to read bar codes printed...
Users Manual - English
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... P-touch. 30 The Auto Format menu appears. Feeding tape ● To feed out 1" (23 mm) of the text. ● To use the print preview, press g, then p. Press uor d until EXIT appears, and then press n . Printing a label ● To print out a label, press p. 3 Press u or d to display each field, and then type in the text. 4 • To print a single copy, press p. • To print multiple copies, several copies while increasing certain characters...
... P-touch. 30 The Auto Format menu appears. Feeding tape ● To feed out 1" (23 mm) of the text. ● To use the print preview, press g, then p. Press uor d until EXIT appears, and then press n . Printing a label ● To print out a label, press p. 3 Press u or d to display each field, and then type in the text. 4 • To print a single copy, press p. • To print multiple copies, several copies while increasing certain characters...
Users Manual - English
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The following settings are available for changing and adjusting the operation of tape that the next label can be printed without wasting tape. Chain printing is an economical function designed to cut it. When the last label is printed, press f to feed the chain of labels, and then press the tape cutter button to help eliminate "wasted tape" at the beginning of labels. chain printing) 1 Press g, then Z. 2 Press l or r until CUT is displayed. 3 Press...
The following settings are available for changing and adjusting the operation of tape that the next label can be printed without wasting tape. Chain printing is an economical function designed to cut it. When the last label is printed, press f to feed the chain of labels, and then press the tape cutter button to help eliminate "wasted tape" at the beginning of labels. chain printing) 1 Press g, then Z. 2 Press l or r until CUT is displayed. 3 Press...
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... the tape cutter button was pressed in the bar code data. • Select less than the maximum possible for the Length function or Frame function after a Label Type mode with a preset label length or frame has already been selected. • This message appears if you try to feed out any printed tape. • If the problem cannot be corrected, contact your service representative. • Input the correct number of digits or change the settings...
... the tape cutter button was pressed in the bar code data. • Select less than the maximum possible for the Length function or Frame function after a Label Type mode with a preset label length or frame has already been selected. • This message appears if you try to feed out any printed tape. • If the problem cannot be corrected, contact your service representative. • Input the correct number of digits or change the settings...
Users Manual - English
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... for the blocks to print a label that is longer than the label length that has been set with a greater width, or select the AUTO text size setting. • Press A, and then select a longer label length. • Select a longer block length. • Type in a value that is not within the allowable range. 44 XX BLOCK VALUE OUT OF RANGE! Error Message MIN 4 DIGITS! NO TAPE! TEXT TOO HIGH! TEXT TOO LONG! Solution •...
... for the blocks to print a label that is longer than the label length that has been set with a greater width, or select the AUTO text size setting. • Press A, and then select a longer label length. • Select a longer block length. • Type in a value that is not within the allowable range. 44 XX BLOCK VALUE OUT OF RANGE! Error Message MIN 4 DIGITS! NO TAPE! TEXT TOO HIGH! TEXT TOO LONG! Solution •...
Users Manual - Spanish
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... from Brother and/or alteration/removal of the serial number). and, (5) Problems arising from other than defects in materials or workmanship. What Brother will repair or replace the Machine and/ or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) at no charge to you for loss or damage to this Product in shipping. You are also responsible for parts or labor. The repaired or replacement Machine and...
... from Brother and/or alteration/removal of the serial number). and, (5) Problems arising from other than defects in materials or workmanship. What Brother will repair or replace the Machine and/ or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) at no charge to you for loss or damage to this Product in shipping. You are also responsible for parts or labor. The repaired or replacement Machine and...
Users Manual - Spanish
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... turn off the P-touch, and then remove the batteries and disconnect the optional AC adapter. ☞ Be extremely careful not to be cleaned more easily if the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4) is used . 7 Print head Dry Cotton swab Dry Cotton swab Tape cutter blades Tape cutter blades Dry cotton swab Notes on cleaning the print head & rollers ☞ If a blank horizontal streak appears through the label text, clean the machine's print head. ☞ The print head can be cleaned. Getting...
... turn off the P-touch, and then remove the batteries and disconnect the optional AC adapter. ☞ Be extremely careful not to be cleaned more easily if the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4) is used . 7 Print head Dry Cotton swab Dry Cotton swab Tape cutter blades Tape cutter blades Dry cotton swab Notes on cleaning the print head & rollers ☞ If a blank horizontal streak appears through the label text, clean the machine's print head. ☞ The print head can be cleaned. Getting...
Users Manual - Spanish
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... used. With both of each text block printed on a separate label as usual. With the Normal Label Type mode, the entered text is printed vertically along the label. Rotate Rotate & Repeat Block length Block length Block length Block length Block length Block length After selecting the ROTATE or ROT-REP Label Type mode, specify the length of these Label Type modes can easily be entered, formatted, printed and cut as shown below. With the Vertical Label Type mode, the entered text is printed horizontally...
... used. With both of each text block printed on a separate label as usual. With the Normal Label Type mode, the entered text is printed vertically along the label. Rotate Rotate & Repeat Block length Block length Block length Block length Block length Block length After selecting the ROTATE or ROT-REP Label Type mode, specify the length of these Label Type modes can easily be entered, formatted, printed and cut as shown below. With the Vertical Label Type mode, the entered text is printed horizontally...
Users Manual - Spanish
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... printing with the Cut function set to 3 or 4, press f to feed the tape, and then press the tape cutter button to specify how the tape is fed out after it . Select a lower value to increase the contrast (make the display lighter). 37 no chain printing) 4 (no cut-pause; The settings of the Cut function consist of combinations of two different cut methods: cut-pause (where the machine stops printing so the label...
... printing with the Cut function set to 3 or 4, press f to feed the tape, and then press the tape cutter button to specify how the tape is fed out after it . Select a lower value to increase the contrast (make the display lighter). 37 no chain printing) 4 (no cut-pause; The settings of the Cut function consist of combinations of two different cut methods: cut-pause (where the machine stops printing so the label...
Users Manual - Spanish
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... bar code data. • Select less than 1000 copies were selected with a preset label length or frame has already been selected. • This message appears if you try to change the bar code protocol. 42 Solution • Select a different Label Type mode. • Reduce the number of lines or install a wider tape. • This message appears if more than 1000 copies. • Release the tape cutter button. On 3/4" (18 mm) tape: CHECK THE NUMBER OF LINES! 5 MAX...
... bar code data. • Select less than 1000 copies were selected with a preset label length or frame has already been selected. • This message appears if you try to change the bar code protocol. 42 Solution • Select a different Label Type mode. • Reduce the number of lines or install a wider tape. • This message appears if more than 1000 copies. • Release the tape cutter button. On 3/4" (18 mm) tape: CHECK THE NUMBER OF LINES! 5 MAX...
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... bar code data. • This message appears if no tape cassette is installed when you try to feed the tape, print or use the Preview function. • This message appears if the size of the text is larger than the width of the installed tape. • This message appears if the length of the text is longer than the label length that has been set with a greater width, or select the AUTO text size setting. •...
... bar code data. • This message appears if no tape cassette is installed when you try to feed the tape, print or use the Preview function. • This message appears if the size of the text is larger than the width of the installed tape. • This message appears if the length of the text is longer than the label length that has been set with a greater width, or select the AUTO text size setting. •...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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... will change based on label length. All trademarks and registered trademarks referenced herein are the property of label printed. Bar Code Type in reverse order) Off On Format (Label) Frame (Label) Clear 1. Small Medium Large C. Block No. Choose the block numbers (start new label. Left Justify Right Center 1. Text & Format Text Only Label Type 1. Label Type Specify type of their respective companies. Units Set unit for menus, settings and messages. Language Set language for measurement. English Français 8. Style Set font...
... will change based on label length. All trademarks and registered trademarks referenced herein are the property of label printed. Bar Code Type in reverse order) Off On Format (Label) Frame (Label) Clear 1. Small Medium Large C. Block No. Choose the block numbers (start new label. Left Justify Right Center 1. Text & Format Text Only Label Type 1. Label Type Specify type of their respective companies. Units Set unit for menus, settings and messages. Language Set language for measurement. English Français 8. Style Set font...
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... Type Text. Use - to end. 4. Creating & Printing Commonly Used Labels 1. to select. to specify different font sizes. to choose. Set label length - To change text style or size per specific line, use to place cursor on line to be changed . to specify different font sizes. Choose frame (FRAME ) option - To change text style or size per specific line, use to place cursor on line to choose. To change text style or size per specific line, use to place cursor on line to be changed . to select. to specify different font types. Choose frame (FRAME...
... Type Text. Use - to end. 4. Creating & Printing Commonly Used Labels 1. to select. to specify different font sizes. to choose. Set label length - To change text style or size per specific line, use to place cursor on line to be changed . to specify different font sizes. Choose frame (FRAME ) option - To change text style or size per specific line, use to place cursor on line to choose. To change text style or size per specific line, use to place cursor on line to be changed . to select. to specify different font types. Choose frame (FRAME...
