Brother P-touch 1750 label printer User's Guide

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User’s Guide
• Read this User’s Guide before you start using your P-touch.
• Keep this User’s Guide in a handy place for future reference.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the P-touch 1750!
Your new P-touch will allow you to create labels for any need. Its versatility enables you to
design custom labels by choosing from a variety of frame designs and from many characters
sizes and styles. In addition, the four tape widths (6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, and 18 mm) and
variety of tape colors allow you to print personalized labels, useful for color-coded filing.
You no longer have to worry about urgent tasks that require professional printing. In the
office, the factory, the lab and the home, the quality and performance of the P-touch 1750
makes it an extremely practical machine.
Finally, as you may want to refer to this User’s Guide occasionally, we suggest that you keep
it in a handy place
Declaration of Conformity
We,
Brother Industries Ltd.
15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku,
Nagoya 467-8561, Japan
declare that this product conforms with the following normative documents:
EMC:
EN 55022 1998 Class B
EN 55024 1998
EN 61000-3-2 1995
EN 61000-3-3 1995
and follows the provisions of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC (as
amended by 91/263/EEC and 92/31/EEC). The AC adapter, as supplied with this system,
also conforms with EN 60950 and follows the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 73/
23/EEC.
Issued by:
Brother Industries Ltd.
CONTENTS
Getting Started
GENERAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................... 2
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS................................................................................... 3
BATTERIES .......................................................................................................... 4
OPTIONAL AC ADAPTOR .................................................................................. 5
TAPE CASSETTE .................................................................................................. 5
ATTACHING LABELS .......................................................................................... 6
PRINT HEAD & ROLLERS.................................................................................... 8
For Your Information
POWER KEY........................................................................................................ 9
CURSOR KEYS .................................................................................................... 9
CODE & SHIFT KEYS......................................................................................... 10
SPACE KEY ........................................................................................................ 11
RETURN KEY..................................................................................................... 12
DELETE KEY ...................................................................................................... 13
CLEAR FUNCTION ........................................................................................... 13
ACCENT FUNCTION ........................................................................................ 14
SYMBOL FUNCTION........................................................................................ 15
SIZE FUNCTION ............................................................................................... 17
STYLE FUNCTION ............................................................................................ 18
UNDERLINE FUNCTION .................................................................................. 19
FRAME FUNCTION........................................................................................... 20
BIG SIZE FUNCTION ........................................................................................ 21
TAPE MARGIN FUNCTION .............................................................................. 23
MIRROR PRINTING FUNCTION....................................................................... 24
PRINT KEY & FEED FUNCTION ........................................................................ 25
NUMBERING FUNCTION ................................................................................ 25
REPEAT PRINTING FUNCTION ........................................................................ 27
MEMORY FUNCTIONS..................................................................................... 28
TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................... 31
ERROR MESSAGE LIST ...................................................................................... 32
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................. 34
ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................... 35
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Getting Started
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
TOP VIEW
Tape cutter lever
Keyboard
Tape compartment
cover
AC adaptor
connector
LCD display
BOTTOM VIEW
Tape exit slot
Battery compartment cover
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KEYBOARD & LCD DISPLAY
Power key
Return key
Cursor keys
Delete key
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
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Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the
mark.
Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch. This may damage the tape cassette.
Do not use the machine in dusty places, and keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain.
Do not expose the machine to high temperatures or high humidity. Never leave it on the
dashboard or in the back of your car.
Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period of time. Doing
so may cause staining.
Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Use a soft, dry cloth
only.
Do not put any foreign objects into or anything on the machine.
To avoid injuries, do not touch the cutter’s edge.
Use only the AC adaptor (model-G) designed exclusively for this machine. Use of any
other adaptor will void the warranty.
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Do not try to disassemble the AC adaptor.
When the machine is not being used for a long period of time and it is not necessary to
keep the text files stored in the memory, disconnect the AC adaptor, and remove the batteries to prevent them from leaking and damaging the machine.
When the AC adaptor is connected, unplugging the adaptor from the electrical outlet
before unplugging it from the machine can delete all text files in the memory, even if batteries are installed.
Use six AA batteries in this machine.
To prevent damage during shipment, a clear protective sheet is placed over the LCD
panel. Remove this clear protective sheet before beginning use.
BATTERIES
This lightweight and portable machine can be used anywhere by installing six (6) AA batteries. When you change the batteries, always replace all six at the same time.
To change the batteries:
1 Remove the battery compartment cover on
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the back of the machine.
If batteries are already installed, remove
them.
Insert six new AA batteries, making sure
that they face the correct direction.
Attach the battery compartment cover.
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Be sure to insert the new batteries
within five minutes of removing the old ones, otherwise the text shown in the
display and any text files stored in the memory will be lost (unless the machine
is plugged into an AC outlet with the AC adaptor).
OPTIONAL AC ADAPTOR
The AC adaptor (model-G) allows you to use this machine wherever there is an electrical
outlet.
To connect the optional AC adaptor:
1 Insert the plug on the adaptor cord into the
connector marked DC IN 7.0V on the right
side of the machine.
2 Insert the plug on the adaptor into the nearest standard electrical outlet.
☞ Only use the AC adaptor designed
exclusively for this machine.
Remove the batteries and disconnect
the AC adaptor if you do not intend
to use this machine for an extended
period of time. When the power is
disconnected, all text shown in the
display and stored in the memory will be lost.
It is recommended that you use the AC adaptor when printing large fonts on
18 mm-wide tape since this operation can quickly drain the batteries.
TAPE CASSETTE
A single TZ tape cassette is supplied with this unit. However, since TZ tape cassettes are
available for this machine in a wide variety of colors and sizes, it is possible to make distinctive color-coded and stylized labels.
In addition, this machine has been designed to allow you to change the tape cassettes
quickly and easily.
To change the tape cassette:
1 Lift open the tape compartment cover. The installed cassette is also released.
2 If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by pulling it straight up.
3 If the ink ribbon in the other tape cassette is loose, use your finger to wind the toothed
wheel in the direction of the arrow on the cassette until there is no slack in the ribbon.
Also, make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.
☞ If you are using a new tape cassette provided with a stopper, be sure to remove
the stopper.
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Insert the tape cassette firmly into the tape
compartment, making sure that the entire
back of the cassette touches the bottom of the
compartment.
☞ When inserting the tape cassette, make
sure that the inner ribbon does not
catch on the corner of the metal guide.
Close the compartment cover, then turn on
the machine if it is off.
Hold down f and press g once to
advance the tape and remove any slack.
Push down on the tape cutter lever to cut off
any excess tape.
ATTACHING LABELS
STICK
A stick is enclosed in the right side of the tape compartment cover of the P-touch. Use this
stick when pasting laminated tape to an object.
1 Open the tape compartment cover.
2 Pull the tip of the stick towards you with your finger.
3 Hold the tip of the stick and pull up to remove it.
LAMINATED TAPE
The enclosed stick enables you to easily remove the backing from labels printed on laminated tapes.
1 Hold the tape in your left hand, with the printed surface facing up, and hold the stick in
your right hand.
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Pass the tape halfway through the long narrow hole in the stick.
Turn the stick three-quarters of a turn towards you and pull the stick away from you as
shown below.
Peel off the label backing.
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CD
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NON-LAMINATED TAPE
Labels printed on non-laminated tapes can be folded
in half so that the inside edges of the two backing
pieces come off the label, enabling the backing to
easily be peeled off.
INSTANT-LETTERING TAPE (RUB-ON TRANSFERS)
Instant-lettering tape is used to transfer your text onto
paper. After printing the text onto instant-lettering tape and
cutting off the label, position the label on a sheet of paper.
By simply rubbing the instant lettering tape’s non-printed
side with a stick, you can transfer the text directly onto the
paper.
☞ Hold the tape very firmly and do not move it while
rubbing the tape.
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FABRIC TAPE
Fabric tape is used to attach a piece of fabric printed with your text onto garments using an
iron. After printing the text onto fabric tape and cutting off the label using scissors, place the
label on an ironed garment at the location where you wish to attach it in such a way that the
printed text can be read correctly. Cover the label with another piece of cloth and use an
iron set to a medium-high temperature (160 to 180 ˚C) to press down firmly for 10 to 15 seconds. For more details, refer to the instructions included with the fabric tape cassette.
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PRINT HEAD & ROLLERS
Occasionally, specks of dust or dirt become attached to the machine’s print head and rollers.
This is particularly likely when you are using the unit outdoors or in a very dusty environment. If a section of the print head is covered with dust, a blank horizontal streak may
appear through the label text. Therefore, as with a tape recorder, the machine’s head may
need to be cleaned from time to time.
To clean the print head and rollers:
1 Turn off the machine.
2 Open the tape compartment cover, then remove the tape cassette if one is installed.
The print head and rollers are located in the tape compartment.
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Print head: Use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the print head with an up-and-down
motion.
Rollers: Use a dry cotton swab to wipe each roller with an up-and-down motion while
rotating them with your finger.
4 Install a tape cassette, close the tape compartment cover, and then try printing again.
5 If dust still remains, repeat steps 3 and 4 using a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl
(rubbing) alcohol.
If none of the above works, contact your service representative.
Print head
Print head
Rollers
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Cotton swab
Cleaning can also be done by using the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZCL4).
For Your Information
POWER KEY
The power key ( b ) is located in the top right-hand corner of the keyboard. If batteries
have been installed or the machine has been plugged in using the optional AC adaptor, the
previous session’s information is displayed when the machine is turned on. This feature
allows you to stop work on a label, turn off the machine, and return to it later without having
to re-enter the text.
☞ If you press any key during the opening message, you can skip the message.
The machine will automatically turn off if no key is pressed within 5 minutes. The machine’s
internal memory stores the current session’s information and displays it when you turn on
the machine again.
To turn on the machine:
● Press b. The previous session’s information appears in the LCD display.
To turn off the machine:
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Press b. The current session’s information is stored in the internal memory.
CURSOR KEYS
The machine’s LCD display shows one row of 15 characters; however, the text that you create can be up to 60 characters long. You can review and edit your text by using the cursor
keys to move the cursor so that different parts are shown in the display.
LEFT CURSOR KEY
To move the cursor one character to the left:
● Press < once.
To move the cursor several characters to the left:
● Hold down < until the cursor moves to the desired position.
To move the cursor to the beginning of the text line:
● Hold down f and press <.
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RIGHT CURSOR KEY
To move the cursor one character to the right:
● Press > once.
To move the cursor several characters to the right:
● Hold down > until the cursor moves to the desired position.
To move the cursor to the end of the text line:
● Hold down f and press >.
CODE & SHIFT KEYS
Most characters can be entered simply by pressing their keys. However, to use special functions or to enter capital letters, accented characters and some symbols, the following special
keys are necessary.
CODE KEY
To use a function printed above a key:
● Hold down f and press the key immediately below the desired function.
EXAMPLE
To start the Feed function:
● Hold down f and press g once.
FEED
SHIFT KEY
To type in a capital letter or a symbol printed in the top left-hand corner of a key:
● Hold down e and press the key of the desired letter or symbol.
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EXAMPLE
To type in “%”:
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● Hold down e and press 5.
5%
The Caps mode is similar to holding down e. It allows you to type capital letters continuously.
To type in many capital letters:
1 Hold down f and press e. The Caps indicator on the left side of the display lights
up.
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Press the keys of the desired letters or symbols.
To exit Caps mode, hold down f and press e. The Caps indicator goes off.
SPACE KEY
The Space key ( g ) lets you add blank spaces between characters in your text. It is different from the right cursor key ( > ), which just moves the cursor without adding blank
spaces.
To add a space:
● Press g.
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EXAMPLE
To add a space:
J.
● Press g.
J.
RETURN KEY
Like on a typewriter or word processor, this machine’s return key ( h ) is used to end a
line of text and start another one. When you have finished entering one line, press the return
key to make a new line and move the cursor to it.
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A label can only contain a maximum of two text lines. If you press h when the cursor is located in the second line, the error message “2 LINE LIMIT!” will appear.
Maximum number of lines
that can be printed
Tape widths
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6 mm
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9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm
The return key can also be used to select an item from a list (e.g., add a symbol or accented
character to the text) or to apply a selected setting.
Some questions asking you to confirm a command may appear on the LCD display, especially when the function that you have chosen will delete or affect files. In these cases, pressing h is like answering “yes”.
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To answer “no”, press c. Refer to “DELETE KEY” on page 13.
To add a new line:
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Press h. The return mark (
) appears to indicate the end of the line.
To select an item from a list:
● Press h.
To answer “yes”:
● Press h.
DELETE KEY
The delete key ( c ) allows you to remove characters to the left of the cursor’s current position. It differs from the left cursor key ( < ), which only moves the cursor without deleting
any characters.
The delete key can also be used to quit most functions and return to the previous display
without changing the text.
Some questions asking you to confirm a command may appear on the LCD display, especially when the function that you have chosen will delete or affect files. In these cases, pressing c is like answering “no”.
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To answer “yes”, press h. Refer to “RETURN KEY” on page 12.
To delete one character:
Press < or > to position the cursor below the character immediately to the right of
the character that you wish to delete.
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Press c once.
To quit a function without changing your text:
● Press c to return to your text.
To answer “no”:
● Press c.
CLEAR FUNCTION
When clearing the display before entering new text, the Clear function can be used to
choose whether all of the text is erased.
☞ The Clear function only deletes the text. The format functions (Size, Style, Underline,
Frame, Big size, Tape margin, and Mirror printing) do not return to the default settings, but stay as they are.
To delete all of the text:
1 Hold down f and press c.
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All of the text will be deleted.
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EXAMPLE
To clear the text:
Reynolds Tel:(5
1 Hold down f and press c.
ACCENT FUNCTION
The Accent function can also be used to add accented characters to your text.
The accented characters are grouped according to the capital or small letter that they are
combined with. The following accented characters are available:
Letters
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Accented characters
Letters
Accented characters
ÍÏÎ
a
àáäâãæ
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A
ÀÁÄÂÃÆ
n
ñ
c
ç
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Ñ
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óöôõ
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è é ë ê ẽ
È É Ë Ê E˜
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ÓÖÔÕ
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ùúüû
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ÙÚÜÛ
To type in an accented character:
1 Hold down f and press d. The message “A – U?” appears on the display.
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Press the key of the letter in the desired accented character.
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To type a capital letter, hold down e (or hold down f and press e to turn
on Caps mode) before pressing the letter key.
Press < or > until the cursor is under desired accented character.
Press h. The accented letter is added to the text.
EXAMPLE
To add the accented character “É”:
1 Hold down f and press d.
A-U?
2 Hold down d and press E.
ÈÉËÊE
3 Press > until the cursor is under É.
ÈÉËÊE
4 Press h.
RESUMÉ
SYMBOL FUNCTION
In addition to the letters, symbols and numerals on the key tops, there are 48 additional
marks available with the Symbol function.
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The following symbols are available:
Group
Symbol
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Æ
æ
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§
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°
+
×
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÷
=
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˜
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To type in a symbol:
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Press d. The message “1-4?” appears on the display.
Press a key 1 to 4 to choose the set that contains the desired symbol.
Press < or > until the cursor is under the desired symbol.
Press h. The symbol appears in the text.
EXAMPLE
To add the symbol “
”:
1 Press d.
1-4?
2 Press 3.
3 Press > until the cursor is under
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4 Press h.
DANGER
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SIZE FUNCTION
The character size can be adjusted using the Size function. The following table shows the
character sizes.
Size
Character
SIZE 1
Standard Size
SIZE 2
Double Width
SIZE 3
Double Height
SIZE 4
Double Width & Double Height
SIZE 5
4 × Width & Double Height
AUTO
6 mm tape: SIZE 1
9 mm to 18 mm tape: SIZE 4
The default size setting is AUTO. The currently selected size setting is always shown by the
indicator above the display.
SIZE 1
SIZE 2
SIZE 3
SIZE 4
SIZE 5
Sample
When 6 mm tape is installed and SIZE 3, 4 and 5 is set for horizontal printing or SIZE 2, 4
and 5 is set for vertical printing, the “CHR_SIZE:AUTO?” message will display. Press h to
print in the AUTO size.
To change the size setting:
1 While holding down f, press 1 once, and keep f held down to display the
current size setting.
2
While still holding down f, continue pressing 1 until the desired size setting is
displayed and is shown by the size indicator.
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The current character size setting is also shown by the size indicator above the
display.
Release f to apply the selected size setting to the entire text.
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EXAMPLE
To select SIZE3:
1 While holding down f, press 1
once, and keep f held down.
AUTO
2 While still holding down f, continue
pressing 1 until SIZE3 is displayed.
SIZE3
3 Release f.
STYLE FUNCTION
You can choose from nine different character styles to apply to your text.
☞ Characters printed using the smaller sizes may be difficult to read if certain style settings (e.g., ITALIC+SHADOW) are selected.
The following style settings are available:
NORMAL, OUTLINE, BOLD, SHADOW, ITALIC,
ITALIC+OUTLINE, ITALIC+BOLD, ITALIC+SHADOW, VERTICAL
The default style setting is NORMAL. The style indicator at the bottom left of the display
shows the current style setting when any setting other than NORMAL is selected.
Refer to Reference at the end of this section for samples of the available settings.
To change the style setting:
1 While holding down f, press 2 once, and keep f held down to display the
current style setting.
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While still holding down f, continue pressing 2 until the desired style setting is
displayed.
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Release f to apply the selected style setting to the entire text.
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If there are two lines of text, they are printed in the NORMAL style, regardless of
the selected style setting.
EXAMPLE
To select the ITALIC+SHADOW style setting:
1 While holding down f, press 2
once, and keep f held down.
NORMAL
2 While still holding down f, continue
pressing 2 until ITALIC+SHADOW is
displayed.
ITALIC+SHADOW
REFERENCE
Style
Sample
Style
NORMAL
ITALIC +
OUTLINE
OUTLINE
ITALIC +
BOLD
BOLD
ITALIC +
SHADOW
SHADOW
VERTICAL
Sample
ITALIC
UNDERLINE FUNCTION
You can emphasize your text by underlining it.
The default underline setting is OFF. In this case, “TEXT” will show on the display. When the
Underline function is set to UNDERLINE, the Underline indicator on the bottom of the display lights up.
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The underline and frame settings can not be made at the same time.
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To turn on or off the Underline function:
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While holding down f, press 3 once, and keep f held down to display the
current underline setting.
2
While still holding down f, continue pressing 3 until the desired underline setting
is displayed.
☞ The Underline indicator lights up when the UNDERLINE setting is selected.
3
Release f to apply the selected underline setting to the entire text.
EXAMPLE
To select the UNDERLINE setting:
1 While holding down f, press 3
once, and keep f held down.
TEXT
2 While still holding down f, continue
pressing 3 until UNDERLINE is displayed.
UNDERLINE
3 Release f.
FRAME FUNCTION
With the Frame function, you can choose from various frames and highlights to design a
more decorative or emphasized label.
The following Frame settings are available:
TEXT, ROUND, WOODEN, POINTING, CANDY
The default frame setting is TEXT; however, other settings are also available. When any setting other than TEXT is selected, the Frame indicator on the bottom of the display lights up.
☞ The underline and frame settings can not be made at the same time.
Refer to Reference at the end of this section for samples of the available settings.
To change the frame setting:
1 While holding down f, press 4 once, and keep f held down to display the
current frame setting.
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2
While still holding down f, continue pressing 4 until the desired frame setting is
displayed.
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The Frame indicator lights up when any setting other than TEXT is selected.
Release f to apply the selected frame setting to the entire text.
EXAMPLE
To select the CANDY frame setting:
1 While holding down f, press 4
once, and keep f held down.
TEXT
2 While still holding down f, continue
pressing 4 until CANDY is displayed.
CANDY
3 Release f.
REFERENCE
Frame
setting
Frame sample
Frame
setting
TEXT
POINTING
ROUND
CANDY
Frame sample
WOODEN
BIG SIZE FUNCTION
The Big Size function can be used when 18 mm tape is inserted and one row of text is
entered. When printing with the Big Size function turned on, letters entered in lowercase will
be printed as uppercase letters.
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OFF
ON
The default setting is OFF. When you turn the Big Size function ON, the Big indicator will
light up in the bottom right of the display.
☞ If you change any of the Size, Style, Underline, or Frame settings after making the Big
Size setting, the Big Size font will automatically return to the default value and Size,
Style, Underline, or Frame settings will take precedence.
If the Big Size setting is made when tape other than 18 mm is inserted, the message
“CHR_SIZE:AUTO?” will display. Press h to print in the AUTO size.
To change the Big Size setting:
1 Insert the 18 mm tape cassette and enter one row of text.
2 While holding down f, press 5 once, and keep f held down to display the
current setting.
3 While still holding down f, press 5 to make the ON setting.
☞ The Big indicator lights up when the ON setting is made.
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Release f to apply the selected setting to the entered text.
EXAMPLE
To select the Big Size ON setting:
1 While holding down f, press 5
once, and keep f held down.
BIG:OFF
2 While still holding down f, continue
pressing 5 until ON is displayed.
3 Release f.
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BIG:ON
TAPE MARGIN FUNCTION
The Tape margin function allows you to adjust the size of the margins on the left and right
sides of your text.
The default tape margin setting is FULL; however, three other settings are also available.
FULL
(25 mm margins)
NONE
(2 mm margins)
NARROW
(4 mm margins)
HALF
(12 mm margins)
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After printing using the NARROW and HALF tape margin settings, push down on the
tape cutter lever to cut off the label, then use scissors to cut along the printed dots (:)
to center the text within the label.
To change the tape margin setting:
1 While holding down f, press 6 once, and keep f held down to display the
current tape margin setting.
2
While still holding down f, continue pressing 6 until the desired tape margin setting is displayed.
3
Release f to apply the selected tape margin setting to the entire text.
EXAMPLE
To select the HALF tape margin setting:
1 While holding down f, press 6
once, and keep f held down.
FEED:FULL
2 While still holding down f, continue
pressing 6 until HALF is displayed.
FEED:HALF
3 Release f.
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MIRROR PRINTING FUNCTION
With this function, you can print your text so that the characters can be read from the tape
side of the tape. If mirror-printed labels are attached to glass or some other clear material,
they can be read correctly from the opposite side.
☞ When using the Mirror printing function, the text should be printed on clear tape.
The default mirror printing setting is OFF.
MIRROR : ON
To turn on or off the mirror printing setting:
1
While holding down f, press a once, and keep f held down to display the
current mirror printing setting.
2
While still holding down f, continue pressing a until the desired mirror printing
setting is displayed.
3
Release f to apply the selected mirror printing setting to the entire text.
EXAMPLE
To select the ON mirror printing setting:
1 While holding down f, press a
once, and keep f held down.
MIRROR:OFF
2 While still holding down f, continue
pressing a until ON is displayed.
3 Release f.
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MIRROR:ON
PRINT KEY & FEED FUNCTION
After you have entered your text and chosen the desired format settings, you are ready to
print.
To print a label:
● Press a once. The message “PRINTING” is displayed.
To feed the tape:
● Hold down f and press g once. 25 mm of tape is fed out.
To cut the tape:
● Push down on the tape cutter lever.
☞ In order to prevent damaging the tape, do not try to cut it while printing or feeding. Pushing down on the tape cutter lever too far may break it.
EXAMPLE
To make a label using the NONE tape margin setting:
1 Press a once.
PRINTING
2 Hold down f and press g once.
3 Push down on the tape cutter lever.
NUMBERING FUNCTION
This function can be used to print many copies of the same text while increasing a certain
number in the text by 1 after each label is printed.
To use the Numbering function:
1 Press < or > to position the cursor below the number that you wish to increase.
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3
Hold down f and press A. The message “NUMBER:1–9?” appears in the display.
Press the number key ( 1 to 9 ) of the last number that is to be printed.
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To cancel the Numbering, hold down f and press A (or press just c ).
Press a (or h) to begin printing the labels.
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5
Press down on the tape cutter lever to cut the tape, and then use scissors to cut along
the printed dots to separate the labels.
EXAMPLE
To print three labels with numbers 1, 2 and 3:
1 Position the cursor below “1”.
STUDIO 1
2 Hold down f and press A.
NUMBER:1-9?
1
NUMBER:1-9?
3
3 Press 3.
4 Press a (or h ).
PRINTING
5 Press in the tape cutter lever to cut the tape, then use scissors to cut along the
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cutting guide to separate the labels.
REPEAT PRINTING FUNCTION
This function allows you to print up to 9 copies of the same text.
To use the Repeat printing function:
1 Hold down f and press S. The message “REPEAT:1-9?” appears in the display.
2
Press the number key ( 1 to 9 ) of the number of labels that you want.
☞
3
4
To cancel the Repeat printing, hold down f and press S (or press just c).
Press a (or h ) to begin printing the labels.
Press down on the tape cutter lever to cut the tape, and then use scissors to cut along
the printed dots to separate the labels.
EXAMPLE
To print three copies of a label:
1 Hold down f and press S.
REPEAT:1-9?
1
REPEAT:1-9?
3
2 Press 3.
3 Press a (or h ).
PRINTING
4 Press in the tape cutter lever to cut the tape, then use scissors to cut along the
✂
✂
✂
cutting guide to separate the labels.
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MEMORY FUNCTIONS
You can use the memory to store your most frequently used text files. The text remains in the
memory, even after all characters are removed from the display using the Clear function
(holding down f and pressing c ).
When each file is stored, it is given a number to make recalling it easier. Up to 9 text files or
about 300 characters can be stored in the memory. Each stored text file can have a maximum of 60 characters.
Since a copy of the stored text file is recalled when the Recall function is used, the text can
be edited or printed without changing the originally stored file. When a file is no longer
needed or more space is necessary, the Memory delete function can be used to delete it.
☞ When inserting new batteries, be sure to insert the new ones within five minutes of
removing the old ones, otherwise any text files stored in the memory will be lost
(unless the machine is plugged into an electrical outlet with the AC adaptor).
STORING TEXT
To store a text file:
1 Hold down f and press 8. The message “STORE:1–9?” appears on the display.
☞
2
If 300 characters have already been stored, the error message “MEMORY FULL!”
appears in the display. If this occurs, an existing text file must be deleted before
the new one can be stored.
Press the key ( 1 to 9 ) of the file number where you wish to store the text. The text
is stored under the selected file number and the text previously shown in the display
reappears.
☞
If a file is already stored under the selected file number, the message “OVERWRITE?” appears in the display and you must decide whether or not to overwrite it (delete it from the memory and store the new one).
To quit the Store function without storing the text, hold down f and press
8 (or press just c ).
To overwrite the stored file with the new one:
● Press h to delete the previously stored file and store the new one under the selected
number.
☞
To go back and choose another file number without overwriting the text file,
press c, and then press the key of a different file number.
RECALLING TEXT
To recall a text file:
1 Hold down f and press 9. The message “RECALL:1–9?” appears on the display.
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2
Press the key ( 1 to 9 ) of the file number containing the text that you wish to recall.
The text stored under the selected file number is shown.
☞
3
To quit the Recall function without recalling text, hold down f and press 9
(or press just c ).
Press h. Any text previously entered in the display is erased and the text stored
under the selected file number is recalled into the display.
DELETING A FILE
To delete a text file:
1 Hold down f and press 0. The message “M.DEL:1-9?” appears on the display.
2
Press the key ( 1 to 9 ) of the file number containing the text that you wish to
delete. The text stored under the selected file number is shown.
☞ To cancel the Memory delete function without deleting the text file, hold down
f and press 9 (or press just c ).
3
Press h to delete the text file that was selected.
EXAMPLE
To store text under file number 4:
1 Hold down f and press 8.
STORE:1-9?
2 Press 4.
4?
3 Press h.
John Smith
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To recall the text from file number 4:
1 Hold down f and press 9.
RECALL:1-9?
2 Press 4.
4? John Smith
3 Press h.
John Smith
To delete the text stored under file number 4:
1 Hold down f and press 0.
M.DEL:1-9?
2 Press 4.
4? John Smith
3 Press h.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Remedy
1. The display stays blank after you have
turned on the machine.
• Check that the AC adaptor is connected
correctly.
• If you are using batteries, check that
they are correctly inserted.
• If the batteries are low, replace them
with new ones.
2. The machine does not print or the
printed characters are blurred.
• Check that the tape cassette has been
inserted properly.
• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it
with a new one.
• Make sure that the tape compartment
cover has been closed.
3. The text files that you stored in the
memory are no longer there.
If the batteries are low, replace them with
new ones.
4. The printed characters are not formed
properly.
If you are using batteries, they may be low.
Try using the AC adaptor or replace the
batteries with new ones.
5. A blank horizontal line appears
through the printed label.
Clean the print head as explained on page
8.
6. Striped tape appears.
You have reached the end of the tape.
Replace the tape cassette with a new one.
7. The machine has “locked up” (i.e.,
nothing happens when a key is
pressed, even though the machine is
on.)
Turn off the machine, and then while holding down f and R, press b to turn
the machine back on.
Finally, release f and R.
☞ The text and formats in the display
and all text files stored in the memory are erased.
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ERROR MESSAGE LIST
Error Message
Cause
Remedy
2 LINE LIMIT!
This message appears if two
lines already exist when you
press h.
Limit the number of lines to
two.
BATTERY WEAK!
This message appears when the
installed batteries become weak.
Replace the batteries or use
the AC adaptor.
BUFFER EMPTY!
• This message appears if you
try to print, but no text has
been entered.
• Enter text before printing.
• This message appears if you
hold down f and press
A, but no text has been
entered in the display.
• Enter some text before
starting the function.
• This message appears if you
hold down f and press
S, but no text has been
entered in the display.
• Enter some text before
starting the function.
• This message appears if you
hold down f and press
8, but no text has been
entered in the display.
• Enter some text before
starting the function.
BUFFER FULL!
This message appears if you try
to enter a character, symbol,
accent, return or space after 60
characters have already been
entered.
Delete some existing text so
that more text can be
entered.
CHANGE ADAPTOR
This message appears if a highvoltage adaptor is being used.
Remove the high-voltage
adaptor and connect the
adaptor designed exclusively
for this machine.
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Error Message
Cause
Remedy
CUTTER ERROR!
This message appears if the
tape cutter lever is pressed
down while a label is being
printed.
Release the tape cutter lever.
INVAL. CHRS!
This message appears if the
cursor is not below a number
when you hold down f and
press A.
Move the cursor below a
number before holding down
f and press A.
LINE LIMIT!
This message appears if the
number of lines in the text is
greater than the maximum
number of lines possible for
the installed tape.
Reduce the number of lines
or install a tape of greater
width.
MEMORY FULL!
This message appears if you try
to store a text file after 300
characters have already been
stored in the memory.
Delete an unwanted file to
make room for the new one.
NO FILES!
This message appears if you try
to recall or delete a text file
from the memory when none
are stored.
Store a text file first.
NO TAPE!
This message appears if you try
to print a label or feed the tape
when no tape cassette is
installed.
Install a tape cassette and try
again.
TOO SMALL!
This message appears if the
number that is set to be printed
using the Numbering function
is less than the number above
the cursor.
Press the key of a number
that is greater than the
number in the text.
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SPECIFICATIONS
HARDWARE
Input Device:
Keyboard - 49 keys
LCD:
7 × 5 dots
15 characters × 1 line
11 indicators
Print Tape:
Pressure-sensitive, Adhesive-based
8 m long
Four widths available:
6 mm
9 mm
12 mm
18 mm
Power Supply:
Six AA batteries (AA/SUM-3/AM3/R6/LR6) or optional AC adaptor
Auto power-off if no key is pressed for 5 minutes
Print Head:
64 dot / 180 dpi
Dimensions:
176 (W) × 201.5 (D) × 52 (H) mm
Weight:
650 g (without a tape cassette and batteries installed)
SOFTWARE
Buffer Size:
Maximum 60 characters
Maximum two lines
Memory Size:
300 characters
Character Size:
Six sizes (AUTO, SIZE1, SIZE2, SIZE3, SIZE4, SIZE5)
+ Big (only when 18 mm tape installed)
Print Styles:
Normal, Outline, Bold, Shadow
(each can be combined with Italic), and Vertical
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ACCESSORIES
●
Supplies
Obtain tape cassettes from your nearest authorized dealer.
Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Brother cannot be held responsible for
trouble caused by the use of unauthorized supplies. Do not use tapes that do not have
the
mark.
Stock No.
Description
18 mm laminated tapes
TZ-141 Black characters on clear adhesive
TZ-241 Black characters on white adhesive
TZ-242 Red characters on white adhesive
TZ-243 Blue characters on white adhesive
TZ-344 Gold characters on black adhesive
TZ-345 White characters on black adhesive
TZ-441 Black characters on red adhesive
TZ-541 Black characters on blue adhesive
TZ-641 Black characters on yellow adhesive
TZ-741 Black characters on green adhesive
12 mm laminated tapes
TZ-131 Black characters on clear adhesive
TZ-132 Red characters on clear adhesive
TZ-133 Blue characters on clear adhesive
TZ-135 White characters on clear adhesive
TZ-231 Black characters on white adhesive
TZ-232 Red characters on white adhesive
TZ-233 Blue characters on white adhesive
TZ-334 Gold characters on black adhesive
TZ-335 White characters on black adhesive
TZ-431 Black characters on red adhesive
TZ-435 White characters on red adhesive
TZ-531 Black characters on blue adhesive
TZ-535 White characters on blue adhesive
TZ-631 Black characters on yellow adhesive
TZ-635 White characters on orange adhesive
TZ-731 Black characters on green adhesive
TZ-735 White characters on green adhesive
TZ-B31 Black characters on fluorescent orange adhesive
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Stock No.
Description
TZ-C31 Black characters on fluorescent yellow adhesive
TZ-D31 Black characters on fluorescent green adhesive
TZ-M31 Black characters on clear (mat) adhesive
9 mm laminated tapes
TZ-121 Black characters on clear adhesive
TZ-122 Red characters on clear adhesive
TZ-123 Blue characters on clear adhesive
TZ-221 Black characters on white adhesive
TZ-222 Red characters on white adhesive
TZ-223 Blue characters on white adhesive
TZ-324 Gold characters on black adhesive
TZ-325 White characters on black adhesive
TZ-421 Black characters on red adhesive
TZ-521 Black characters on blue adhesive
TZ-621 Black characters on yellow adhesive
TZ-721 Black characters on green adhesive
TZ-A25 White characters on grey adhesive
TZ-M21 Black characters on clear (mat) adhesive
6 mm laminated tapes
TZ-111 Black characters on clear adhesive
TZ-211 Black characters on white adhesive
TZ-315 White characters on black adhesive
TZ-611 Black characters on yellow adhesive
18 mm non-laminated tapes
TZ-N241 Black characters on white adhesive
TZ-N242 Red characters on white adhesive
TZ-N243 Blue characters on white adhesive
TZ-N541 Black characters on blue adhesive
TZ-N641 Black characters on yellow adhesive
TZ-N741 Black characters on green adhesive
TZ-NF41 Black characters on purpul adhesive
TZ-PH41 Black characters on adhesive with a heart design
TZ-PF41 Black characters on adhesive with a fruit design
TZ-PM41 Black characters on adhesive with a marine design
TZ-N841 Black characters on gold adhesive
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Stock No.
Description
12 mm non-laminated tapes
TZ-N231 Black characters on white adhesive
TZ-N232 Red characters on white adhesive
TZ-N233 Blue characters on white adhesive
TZ-N531 Black characters on blue adhesive
TZ-N631 Black characters on yellow adhesive
TZ-N731 Black characters on green adhesive
TZ-NF31 Black characters on purple adhesive
9 mm non-laminated tapes
TZ-N221 Black characters on white adhesive
6 mm laminated tapes
TZ-N211 Black characters on white adhesive
Strong adhesive tapes
Stock No.
TZ-S241
TZ-S231
TZ-S221
TZ-S211
Description
18 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on white adhesive)
12 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on white adhesive)
9 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on white adhesive)
6 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on white adhesive)
Special tapes
Stock No.
TZ-SE4
TZ-FA4
TZ-FA3
Description
18 mm security tape (black characters on white adhesive)
18 mm fabric tape (blue characters on white fabric)
12 mm fabric tape (blue characters on white fabric)
Options
Stock No.
TZ-CL4
Description
Print head cleaning cassette
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