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... interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Brother P-touch Electronic Labeling System Model Number : PT-18R complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate the equipment. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA...
... interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Brother P-touch Electronic Labeling System Model Number : PT-18R complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate the equipment. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA...
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Your new P-touch is always at hand and ready for use. 1 2 • You can quickly .... In addition to easy label creation via pre-formatted label layouts, the P-touch editing software features advanced label formatting, block formats, bar codes and auto-numbering functions. • Carry your compact, rechargeable... P-touch with you for more details and installation directions. 9 1 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Thank you anywhere without worrying about power supply. • The battery charger also serves as a convenient storage stand, so the P-touch is an easy to...
Your new P-touch is always at hand and ready for use. 1 2 • You can quickly .... In addition to easy label creation via pre-formatted label layouts, the P-touch editing software features advanced label formatting, block formats, bar codes and auto-numbering functions. • Carry your compact, rechargeable... P-touch with you for more details and installation directions. 9 1 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Thank you anywhere without worrying about power supply. • The battery charger also serves as a convenient storage stand, so the P-touch is an easy to...
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By creating a simple label, you will become familiar with the P-touch 1 Prepare the P-touch. Turn the P-touch on incomplete labels. Enter the label text from the keyboard. "Preview function" 2 Creating Your First Label Creating a label with the procedure...a tape cassette. Print the label you have created. Install and charge the battery. Refer to the P-touch machine. In addition to entering text, the P-touch has a large range of your P-touch. INTRODUCTION Creating Your First Label This section introduces you to the methods used to create simple labels with ...
By creating a simple label, you will become familiar with the P-touch 1 Prepare the P-touch. Turn the P-touch on incomplete labels. Enter the label text from the keyboard. "Preview function" 2 Creating Your First Label Creating a label with the procedure...a tape cassette. Print the label you have created. Install and charge the battery. Refer to the P-touch machine. In addition to entering text, the P-touch has a large range of your P-touch. INTRODUCTION Creating Your First Label This section introduces you to the methods used to create simple labels with ...
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... creating simple labels. INTRODUCTION Creating a label with more complex designs, use P-touch Editor (fully featured label editing 5 software). Click on the layout area and then type "Brother". Software Help Software Help 4 Print the label. Connect the USB cable. Install the software. "P-touch Editor" "Create labels with complex designs like these" 6 7 8 9 3 Creating Your First...
... creating simple labels. INTRODUCTION Creating a label with more complex designs, use P-touch Editor (fully featured label editing 5 software). Click on the layout area and then type "Brother". Software Help Software Help 4 Print the label. Connect the USB cable. Install the software. "P-touch Editor" "Create labels with complex designs like these" 6 7 8 9 3 Creating Your First...
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... comes into a fire, or heat, solder or weld, disassemble or modify the battery. • Do not allow metallic articles to let battery fluid contact your P-touch. Please read the following directions for safe use and handling before using the product within the specified guidelines.
... comes into a fire, or heat, solder or weld, disassemble or modify the battery. • Do not allow metallic articles to let battery fluid contact your P-touch. Please read the following directions for safe use and handling before using the product within the specified guidelines.
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...charger begins to emit an odor, overheat, discolor, deform, or any other change occurs during use, charging, or storage, remove the P-touch from the 6 charger immediately, disconnect the AC adapter, remove the battery, and discontinue use. 7 • Do not let children ...or storage, remove the battery immediately and discontinue use. Empty packaging can be a choking or suffocation hazard for children. 9 5 Safety Precautions P-touch 1 Failure to observe the following may result in fire, overheating, or failure. • Do not allow metallic articles to short-circuit the...
...charger begins to emit an odor, overheat, discolor, deform, or any other change occurs during use, charging, or storage, remove the P-touch from the 6 charger immediately, disconnect the AC adapter, remove the battery, and discontinue use. 7 • Do not let children ...or storage, remove the battery immediately and discontinue use. Empty packaging can be a choking or suffocation hazard for children. 9 5 Safety Precautions P-touch 1 Failure to observe the following may result in fire, overheating, or failure. • Do not allow metallic articles to short-circuit the...
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... any extended period of time. • Always hold the plug when disconnecting the power cord from the power outlet and the P-touch when not using the P-touch for any extended period of the tape may be damaged. Battery fluid is harmful to the surface, or the surface beneath the ...label may otherwise be transferred to skin. Usage/storage location • Do not place the P-touch or battery charger in injury. It may fall down and cause an injury. When removing labels, adhesive may remain...
... any extended period of time. • Always hold the plug when disconnecting the power cord from the power outlet and the P-touch when not using the P-touch for any extended period of the tape may be damaged. Battery fluid is harmful to the surface, or the surface beneath the ...label may otherwise be transferred to skin. Usage/storage location • Do not place the P-touch or battery charger in injury. It may fall down and cause an injury. When removing labels, adhesive may remain...
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... ignored, or operations that may result in errors. that all data stored in memory will damage the print head. • Do not touch the print head with your P-touch, and then keep it . • The software on the CD-ROM is intended for use with the mark, in the...adapter AND the rechargeable battery. • Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol or any other organic solvent to clean the P-touch. • Do not place the P-touch in direct sunlight, near heaters or other hot appliances, in any location exposed to scratch the CD-ROM. INTRODUCTION General Precautions •...
... ignored, or operations that may result in errors. that all data stored in memory will damage the print head. • Do not touch the print head with your P-touch, and then keep it . • The software on the CD-ROM is intended for use with the mark, in the...adapter AND the rechargeable battery. • Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol or any other organic solvent to clean the P-touch. • Do not place the P-touch in direct sunlight, near heaters or other hot appliances, in any location exposed to scratch the CD-ROM. INTRODUCTION General Precautions •...
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INTRODUCTION Contents INTRODUCTION 1 Creating Your First Label 2 Safety Precautions ...4 General Precautions...7 Symbols Used in this Guide 7 Quick Index ...8 Contents ...9 GETTING STARTED 11 Unpacking Your P-touch 11 General Description...12 LCD Display & Keyboard 13 LCD Display ...13 Key Names and Functions 14 Power Supply ...16 Rechargeable Battery 16 AC Adapter ...19 ...
INTRODUCTION Contents INTRODUCTION 1 Creating Your First Label 2 Safety Precautions ...4 General Precautions...7 Symbols Used in this Guide 7 Quick Index ...8 Contents ...9 GETTING STARTED 11 Unpacking Your P-touch 11 General Description...12 LCD Display & Keyboard 13 LCD Display ...13 Key Names and Functions 14 Power Supply ...16 Rechargeable Battery 16 AC Adapter ...19 ...
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......49 USING THE FILE MEMORY 50 Storing a Label into Memory 50 Opening a Stored Label File 51 Deleting a Stored Label File 52 MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch 53 Resetting the P-touch 53 Maintenance...53 Cleaning the Main Unit 53 Cleaning the Print Head 53 Cleaning the Tape Cutter 54 Cleaning the Charging Terminals 54 TROUBLESHOOTING...
......49 USING THE FILE MEMORY 50 Storing a Label into Memory 50 Opening a Stored Label File 51 Deleting a Stored Label File 52 MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch 53 Resetting the P-touch 53 Maintenance...53 Cleaning the Main Unit 53 Cleaning the Print Head 53 Cleaning the Tape Cutter 54 Cleaning the Charging Terminals 54 TROUBLESHOOTING...
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GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your P-touch Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch. P-touch PT-18R TZ tape cassette CD-ROM USB cable AC adapter Rechargeable battery Battery charger Software Installation Guide User's Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 Unpacking Your P-touch
GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your P-touch Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch. P-touch PT-18R TZ tape cassette CD-ROM USB cable AC adapter Rechargeable battery Battery charger Software Installation Guide User's Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 Unpacking Your P-touch
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GETTING STARTED General Description Keyboard LCD display AC adapter connector USB port 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. Charging terminals Back cover Tape viewer Tape exit slot AC power lamp Back cover opening grip Battery charger Rechargeable battery Release lever Tape cutter Print head Rechargeable battery Tape cassette case cover case AC adapter connector Charging terminals 12 General Description
GETTING STARTED General Description Keyboard LCD display AC adapter connector USB port 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. Charging terminals Back cover Tape viewer Tape exit slot AC power lamp Back cover opening grip Battery charger Rechargeable battery Release lever Tape cutter Print head Rechargeable battery Tape cassette case cover case AC adapter connector Charging terminals 12 General Description
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... the key. • Uppercase letters, symbols or accent characters can characters. you can that have blue characters above them to set character attributes for the P-touch. : : • Clears all text entered, or all text and current label settings. • Enters a blank space. • Returns a setting to the default value. (Return): (Backspace... • Opens the Text menu, where you can create labels using these keys to the left of available symbols. GETTING STARTED (Power): ~ : • Turns the P-touch on and off .
... the key. • Uppercase letters, symbols or accent characters can characters. you can that have blue characters above them to set character attributes for the P-touch. : : • Clears all text entered, or all text and current label settings. • Enters a blank space. • Returns a setting to the default value. (Return): (Backspace... • Opens the Text menu, where you can create labels using these keys to the left of available symbols. GETTING STARTED (Power): ~ : • Turns the P-touch on and off .
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... sure that allows you to use it anywhere when charged, and an AC adapter that the wires to use it while connected to the P-touch when installing or removing the rechargeable battery. • Use only the battery charger designed exclusively for the rechargeable battery provided with your... P-touch. • Do not remove or damage the plastic cover on the rechargeable battery, or use it immediately after purchase or when the battery's ...
... sure that allows you to use it anywhere when charged, and an AC adapter that the wires to use it while connected to the P-touch when installing or removing the rechargeable battery. • Use only the battery charger designed exclusively for the rechargeable battery provided with your... P-touch. • Do not remove or damage the plastic cover on the rechargeable battery, or use it immediately after purchase or when the battery's ...
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... the battery case and push the wires into a standard electrical outlet. 1 2 2 Place the P-touch on the battery charger. 3 When it is pressed down. AC power lamp 5 Charging time approx. 12 hours 6 The P-touch can be closed if the release lever is sitting on the battery charger correctly, the AC... power lamp on the 4 P-touch lights. Release lever Make sure that they do not get damaged by the battery case...
... the battery case and push the wires into a standard electrical outlet. 1 2 2 Place the P-touch on the battery charger. 3 When it is pressed down. AC power lamp 5 Charging time approx. 12 hours 6 The P-touch can be closed if the release lever is sitting on the battery charger correctly, the AC... power lamp on the 4 P-touch lights. Release lever Make sure that they do not get damaged by the battery case...
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... replacement period varies depending on the battery wires and insert the new battery into the case. Replacing the rechargeable battery Replace the battery when the P-touch can only be replaced after replacement. 1 Press on the back cover opening grip and open the case. 3 Remove the expired battery and disconnect the ...to "Installing the rechargeable battery" on the charger even when the battery is fully charged will not damage it with the specified rechargeable battery (BA-18R). The battery may not be charged sufficiently when the power supply is less than the rated voltage.
... replacement period varies depending on the battery wires and insert the new battery into the case. Replacing the rechargeable battery Replace the battery when the P-touch can only be replaced after replacement. 1 Press on the back cover opening grip and open the case. 3 Remove the expired battery and disconnect the ...to "Installing the rechargeable battery" on the charger even when the battery is fully charged will not damage it with the specified rechargeable battery (BA-18R). The battery may not be charged sufficiently when the power supply is less than the rated voltage.
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...If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be used in your P-touch. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for your P-touch. GETTING STARTED AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch. 1 Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the connector marked...standard electrical outlet. • Turn the P-touch off before inserting the cassette. Failure to observe this may result in an accident or damage. WATNLATION 7 8 9 19 Inserting a Tape Cassette Failure to a non-standard electrical outlet. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any ...
...If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be used in your P-touch. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for your P-touch. GETTING STARTED AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch. 1 Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the connector marked...standard electrical outlet. • Turn the P-touch off before inserting the cassette. Failure to observe this may result in an accident or damage. WATNLATION 7 8 9 19 Inserting a Tape Cassette Failure to a non-standard electrical outlet. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any ...
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... sunlight and high temperature, high humidity, or dusty locations. The back cover cannot be closed if the release lever is already a tape cassette in the P-touch, remove it by pulling it passes through the tape guide. Use the tape cassette as quickly as possible after inserting the tape cassette. End of...
... sunlight and high temperature, high humidity, or dusty locations. The back cover cannot be closed if the release lever is already a tape cassette in the P-touch, remove it by pulling it passes through the tape guide. Use the tape cassette as quickly as possible after inserting the tape cassette. End of...
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... turned on . Refer to the Auto Power-Off Time table below for details. • If the battery is still charged or the P-touch is connected to an electrical outlet by the AC adapter, the previous session's information is displayed when the power is pressed within a certain ...time under certain operating conditions. GETTING STARTED Turning Power On/Off Press the key to turn the P-touch off. • Your P-touch has a power saving function that automatically turns itself off if no operation. 1 hour after printing from PC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 21 ...
... turned on . Refer to the Auto Power-Off Time table below for details. • If the battery is still charged or the P-touch is connected to an electrical outlet by the AC adapter, the previous session's information is displayed when the power is pressed within a certain ...time under certain operating conditions. GETTING STARTED Turning Power On/Off Press the key to turn the P-touch off. • Your P-touch has a power saving function that automatically turns itself off if no operation. 1 hour after printing from PC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 21 ...
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... • To move the cursor to the character to using a typewriter or word processor. Each press of the key moves the cursor one of your P-touch is very similar to the right of the text, hold down , press the , or keys.
... • To move the cursor to the character to using a typewriter or word processor. Each press of the key moves the cursor one of your P-touch is very similar to the right of the text, hold down , press the , or keys.