Brother Printer 1850 User manual

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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 1850!
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 colours allow you to print personalised labels, useful for colour-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 1850 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.
1-1-1, Kawagishi, Mizuho-ku,
Nagoya 467-8562, Japan
declare that the Labelling System PT-1850 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 adaptor also conforms with EN 60950
and follows the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
Issued by: BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
P & H company
Development DIV.
Use only the adaptor designed exclusively for this machine. See GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
on page 3.
CONTENTS
Getting Started
GENERAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................... 1
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS................................................................................... 3
BATTERIES .......................................................................................................... 3
AC ADAPTOR ..................................................................................................... 4
TAPE CASSETTE .................................................................................................. 5
ATTACHING LABELS .......................................................................................... 6
PRINT HEAD & ROLLERS.................................................................................. 10
For Your Information
POWER KEY...................................................................................................... 11
CURSOR KEYS .................................................................................................. 11
NAVIGATION DIAL .......................................................................................... 13
CODE, ALT & SHIFT KEYS ................................................................................ 13
SPACE KEY ........................................................................................................ 16
RETURN KEY..................................................................................................... 16
TAB FUNCTION ............................................................................................... 17
DELETE KEY ...................................................................................................... 19
LINE OUT FUNCTION...................................................................................... 20
CLEAR FUNCTION ........................................................................................... 21
COMPOSITE CHARACTER KEYS....................................................................... 23
ACCENT FUNCTION ........................................................................................ 24
SYMBOL FUNCTION........................................................................................ 26
AUTO FORMAT FUNCTION ............................................................................ 27
FONT FUNCTION ............................................................................................ 29
SIZE & WIDE FUNCTIONS................................................................................ 30
STYLE FUNCTION ............................................................................................ 33
UNDERLINE FUNCTION .................................................................................. 35
FRAME FUNCTION........................................................................................... 36
TAPE MARGIN FUNCTION .............................................................................. 38
HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT FUNCTION ......................................................... 39
MIRROR PRINTING FUNCTION....................................................................... 40
LENGTH FUNCTION ........................................................................................ 42
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PRINT KEY ........................................................................................................ 43
FEED FUNCTION.............................................................................................. 44
NUMBERING FUNCTION ................................................................................ 44
REPEAT PRINTING FUNCTION ........................................................................ 46
CURRENCY CONVERSION FUNCTION ........................................................... 47
MEMORY FUNCTIONS..................................................................................... 51
TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................... 56
ERROR MESSAGE LIST ...................................................................................... 57
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................. 60
ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................... 61
INDEX ............................................................................................................... 64
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Getting Started
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
TOP VIEW
Tape cutter lever
Tape compartment
cover
AC adaptor
connector
Navigation dial
Keyboard
LCD display
BOTTOM VIEW
Tape exit slot
Battery compartment cover
1
KEYBOARD & LCD DISPLAY
Delete key
Cursor keys
Return key
2
Power 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 H or J) designed exclusively for this machine. Use of any
other adaptor may void the warranty.
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 alkaline batteries in this machine.
BATTERIES
This portable machine can be used anywhere by installing six (6) AA alkaline 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 the back of the machine.
2 If batteries are already installed, remove them.
3 Insert six new AA alkaline batteries, making sure that their poles point in the correct
direction.
4 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).
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.
If the batteries are not installed with their positive and negative poles pointing in
the correct direction, the batteries may leak, overheat or explode, or the print head
may overheat.
AC ADAPTOR
The AC adaptor (model H or J) allows you to use this machine wherever there is an electrical
outlet.
To connect the AC adaptor:
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Insert the plug on the adaptor cord into the connector marked DC IN 9.5V on the right
side of the machine.
Insert the plug on the adaptor into the nearest standard electrical outlet.
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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.
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.
TAPE CASSETTE
Two TZ tape cassettes are supplied with this unit. However, since TZ tape cassettes are available for this machine in a wide variety of colours and sizes, it is possible to make distinctive
colour-coded and stylised labels.
In addition, this machine has been designed to allow you to change the tape cassettes quickly
and easily.
To change the tape cassette:
Lift open the tape compartment cover. The installed cassette is also released.
If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by pulling it straight up.
If the ink ribbon in the tape cassette to be installed 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.
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If you are using a new tape cassette provided with a stopper, be sure to remove the
stopper.
4 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
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the corner of the metal guide.
5 Close the compartment cover, then turn on the machine if it is off.
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Hold down c and press _ once to remove any slack in the tape, and then press
the tape cutter lever to cut off the excess tape.
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ATTACHING LABELS
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.
2 Pass the tape halfway through the long narrow hole in the stick.
3 Turn the stick three-quarters of a turn towards you and pull the stick away from you as
shown below.
4 Peel off the label backing.
EF
GH
D
BC
A
EF
CD
AB
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.
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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 with its non-printed side facing up on a sheet of paper. By simply rubbing the instant lettering tape’s non-printed side with
the enclosed 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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IRON-ON TRANSFER TAPE
Iron-on transfer tape is used to transfer your text onto garments using an iron.
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Insert an iron-on transfer tape cassette, press p to print the text, and then hold down
c and press _ to feed out more tape. Next, push down on the tape cutter lever
to cut off the label.
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Iron the garment to flatten it before transferring the text.
Place the label on the garment at the location where you wish the text to be transferred.
Set the iron to cotton (150 to 180 ˚C), and then press down on the label with the iron for
about 15 seconds.
Allow the iron-on transfer to cool (for about 60 seconds), and then carefully remove the
backing paper.
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White garments made from 100% cotton with a plain (smooth) surface are best for ironon transfers.
You can also make transfers to garments made from 100% linen or cotton/polyester
blends as long as they have a plain (smooth) surface.
The label will not adhere properly to any cloth with a rough surface, such as pile or
denim, or with a waterproof surface. Heat-sensitive materials, such as nylon, acetate or
other similar fibres, are also unsuitable as they may be damaged when pressed with an
iron at a high temperature.
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Do not move the iron while pressing, otherwise the label may move out of the desired
position. Press the iron straight down onto the cloth.
After the backing tape has been removed, the transferred label may appear glossy. In
addition, some white spots may have appeared on the label if it was touched while the
backing tape was peeled off. These can be removed by ironing over the label with a
piece of cloth placed between the label and the iron.
Since the transferred label cannot be removed once it is applied, make all transfers with
care.
Washing:
Garments with transfer labels can be washed over 20 times if the label has been transferred
correctly. Normal biological and non-biological household detergents may be used.
The label may become discoloured if the garment is placed in bleach for an extended length
of time.
Be careful that hard objects such as buckles or buttons do not come into contact with the label
during the wash.
Do not dry clean garments which have had transfer labels applied.
Drying:
Garments with transfer labels may be dried either inside or outside out.
Do not tumble dry. The transfers will come off and may stick to other items of clothing.
Ironing:
Iron garments with transfers using normal temperature settings.
Be sure to place a piece of cloth between the iron and the label when you iron over it to prevent the label from sticking to the iron.
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P-TOU
The labels are non-toxic, however, please maintain the usual precautions, such as not placing
them in your mouth, etc.
Do not store the tape cassette in areas exposed to direct sunlight, high humidity or dust.
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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 15 to 30 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 print head may need
to be cleaned from time to time.
To clean the print head and rollers:
Turn off the machine.
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.
3 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 a blank streak still appears in the label, repeat steps 3 and 4 using a cotton swab
dipped in isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol.
If none of the above works, contact your service representative.
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Print head
Print head
Print head
Rollers
Cotton swab
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The print head can be cleaned more easily if the optional print head cleaning cassette
(TZ-CL4) is used.
For Your Information
POWER KEY
The power key ( o ) is located in the lower-right corner of the keyboard. If batteries have
been installed or the machine has been plugged in using the 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.
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 o. The previous session’s information appears in the LCD display.
To turn off the machine:
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Press o. The current session’s information is stored in the internal memory.
CURSOR KEYS
The machine’s LCD display shows two rows of 9 characters; however, the text that you create
can be up to 99 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:
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Press f once.
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If this key is pressed when the cursor is at the beginning of a line following another
line, the cursor moves to the end of the previous line.
To move the cursor several characters to the left:
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Hold down f until the cursor moves to the desired position.
To move the cursor to the beginning of the current line:
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Hold down c and press f.
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RIGHT CURSOR KEY
To move the cursor one character to the right:
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Press w once.
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If this key is pressed when the cursor is at the end of a line followed by another
line, the cursor moves to the beginning of the next line.
To move the cursor several characters to the right:
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Hold down w until the cursor moves to the desired position.
To move the cursor to the end of the current line:
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Hold down c and press w.
UP CURSOR KEY
To move the cursor up to the previous line:
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Press h once.
☞ If the cursor is in the first line of text, it will move to the beginning of the line.
To move the cursor up several lines:
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Hold down h until the cursor moves to the desired line.
To move the cursor to the beginning of the entire text:
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Hold down c and press h.
DOWN CURSOR KEY
To move the cursor down to the following line:
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Press e once.
☞ If the cursor is in the last line of text, it will move to the end of the line.
To move the cursor down several lines:
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Hold down e until the cursor moves to the desired line.
To move the cursor to the end of the entire text:
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Hold down c and press e.
NAVIGATION DIAL
The navigation dial in the upper-right corner of the keyboard provides a quick way to access
many of the P-touch functions and to select from the various settings. Refer to the description
of each function for a detailed explanation on how to use the navigation dial.
To select a function or setting:
Rotate + either clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired function or setting is
displayed.
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To return to the text without making a selection, press *.
To apply the selection:
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Press +. If a function was selected, the current setting is displayed. If a setting was
selected, it is applied to the text.
CODE, ALT & SHIFT KEYS
Most characters can be entered simply by pressing their keys. However, to use special functions or to enter uppercase letters, accented characters and some symbols, the following special keys are necessary.
CODE KEY
To use a function printed above a key:
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Hold down c and press the key immediately below the desired function.
EXAMPLE
To start the Symbol function:
1: D A N G E R _
● Hold down
c and press s once.
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÷×\[
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ALT KEY
To type in characters printed in color on the right-hand side of the keys:
1
Press a once to enter Alt mode. The Alt indicator on the left side of the display comes
on.
2
To type in a character written in colour in the lower-right corner of the key, press the key
of the desired character.
To type in a character written in colour in the upper-right corner of the key, hold down
s and press the key of the desired character.
3
To exit Alt mode, press a again. The Alt indicator goes off.
EXAMPLE
To type in “+”:
1 Press a once. The Alt indicator comes on.
Alt
1: 1 2 3 _
2 Hold down s and press P.
Alt
1: 1 2 3 + _
3 Press a again.
1: 1 2 3 + _
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SHIFT KEY
To type in an uppercase letter or a symbol printed in the top left-hand corner of a key:
Hold down s and press the key of the desired letter or symbol.
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EXAMPLE
To type in “%”:
1: 5 _
● Hold down s and press
5.
1: 5 % _
The Caps mode is similar to holding down s. It allows you to type uppercase letters continuously.
To type in many uppercase letters:
1
Hold down c and press a. The Caps indicator on the left side of the display
comes on.
Caps
1: _
2
Press the keys of the desired letters or symbols.
3
To exit Caps mode, hold down c and press a. The Caps indicator goes off.
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SPACE KEY
The Space key ( _ ) lets you add blank spaces between characters in your text. It is different from the right cursor key ( w ), which just moves the cursor without adding blank
spaces.
To add a space:
Press _.
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EXAMPLE
To add a space:
1: J . _
● Press
_.
1: J .
_
RETURN KEY
Like on a typewriter or word processor, this machine’s return key ( r ) 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 five text lines. If you press r when five
lines already exist, the error message “5 LINE LIMIT!” will appear.
Tape widths
Maximum number of lines that can be printed
6 mm
2
9 mm
2
12 mm
3
18 mm
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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
r is like answering “yes”.
☞
To answer “no”, press *. Refer to DELETE KEY on page 19.
To add a new line:
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Press r. The return mark (
) appears to indicate the end of the line.
To select an item from a list:
Press r.
To answer “yes”:
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Press r.
TAB FUNCTION
This function allows you to separate sections of a line of text by adding tabs. This enables you
to create perfectly aligned columns without having to type in several spaces. All tabs have the
same length and are measured from either the beginning of the line or the previous tab if there
is more than one. The tab length can be set between 0.0 and 30.0 cm.
☞ The text can contain no more than 50 tabs. If the maximum number of tabs has already
been added to the text when c is held down and Q is pressed, the error message
“TAB LIMIT!” appears.
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To set the tab length:
1
Rotate + until 08/18 TAB LENGTH is displayed, and then press + (OR hold down
c and press W once). The current tab length is displayed.
2 Rotate + (OR press h or e) until the desired length is displayed, or use the
number keys to type in the length.
3
Press + (OR press r).
To add a tab to the text:
Hold down c and press Q once. The tab mark (
) appears in the text to indicate the position of the tab.
☞ If the text in front of a tab extends past the point where the next section of text
should start, the text will instead start at the following tab position.
For example, if the tab length is set to 3.0 cm and the following text is typed in:
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1: A B C D E F G H I
2: J K L M N O P Q R S T U
the label shown below will be printed.
Margin
Tab (3.0 cm)
Tab (3.0 cm)
Margin
EXAMPLE
To set the tab length to 2.0 cm:
1 Rotate + until 08/18 TAB LENGTH is displayed, and then press + (OR hold down
c and press W once).
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TAB LENGTH
5.Ocm
2 Rotate + (OR press e) until 2.0cm is displayed.
3 Press + (OR press r).
TAB LENGTH
2.Ocm
To add a tab to the text:
● Hold down
c and press Q once.
1: a r t
NO.
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DELETE KEY
The delete key ( * ) allows you to remove characters to the left of the cursor’s current position. It differs from the left cursor key ( f ), 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 *
is like answering “no”.
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To answer “yes”, press r. Refer to RETURN KEY on page 16.
To delete one character:
1
Press f, w, h or e to position the cursor below the character immediately to
the right of the character that you wish to delete.
2
Press * once.
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To delete a sequence of characters:
1
Press f, w, h or e to position the cursor below the character immediately to
the right of the last character that you wish to delete.
2
Hold down * until all of the characters that you wish to delete are deleted.
To quit a function without changing your text:
Press * to return to your text.
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To answer “no”:
Press *.
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LINE OUT FUNCTION
With the Line Out function, you can easily remove an entire line of text.
To delete a line of text:
1
Press f, w, h or e to position the cursor within the line of text that you wish
to delete.
2
Hold down c and press 0 once.
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Each time 0 is pressed while c is held down, one line of text is deleted.
EXAMPLE
To delete “012-345-6789”:
1: G a r d e n
2: 3 4 5 – 6 7 8 9 _
● Hold down
c and press 0 once.
1: K ’ s
2: _
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Garde
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 and all format functions (Font, Size, Wide, Style, Underline,
Frame, Tape margin, Alignment, Tab length, Mirror printing, and Length) are returned to their
default settings, or whether just the text is erased.
To delete all of the text and return all formats to their default settings:
1
Hold down c and press *.
2
Rotate + (OR press h or e) until TXT&FORMAT is selected (flashing).
☞
3
To return to the text without erasing anything, press *.
Press + (OR press r).
EXAMPLE
To clear the text and formats:
1: G a r d e n
2: 3 4 5 – 6 7 8 9 _
1 Hold down c and press *.
TXT&FORMAT
TEXT ONLY
2 Rotate + (OR press h) until TXT&FORMAT is flashing.
TXT&FORMAT
TEXT ONLY
3 Press + (OR press r).
1: _
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To delete just the text:
1
Hold down c and press *.
2
Rotate + (OR press h or e) until TEXT ONLY is selected (flashing).
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3
To return to the text without erasing anything, press *.
Press + (OR press r).
EXAMPLE
To clear just the text:
1: G a r d e n
2: 3 4 5 – 6 7 8 9 _
1 Hold down c and press *.
TXT&FORMAT
TEXT ONLY
2 Rotate + (OR press e) until TEXT ONLY is
flashing.
TXT&FORMAT
TEXT ONLY
3 Press + (OR press r).
1: _
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COMPOSITE CHARACTER KEYS
This machine can display and print composite characters, which consist of a letter and a diacritical mark. The diacritical marks available are ˆ, ¨, ´, ` and ~.
Several composite characters can be found on the key tops. Characters such as ü, ç, and ñ can
be entered using a. Before inputting a composite character as described below, check
whether it is already available as a keytop character.
The following diacritical mark and letter combinations are available:
Diacritical Marks
Letters Which Can Be Combined
ˆ
aeiouAEI OU
¨
aeiouyAE IOU
´
aeiouAEI OU
`
aeiouAEI OU
~
anoANO
To type in a composite character:
1 To type in a diacritical mark written in colour on the key, press a once. The Alt indicator comes on.
To type in a diacritical mark written in the top half of the key, hold down s.
Press the key (: or ?) of the desired diacritical mark. The diacritical mark is added
to the text.
3 Press the key of the letter that you wish to combine with the diacritical mark. The letter is
combined with the diacritical mark and added to the text.
☞ If the letter of the key that you pressed cannot be combined with the diacritical
mark (see the above table), only the letter is added to the text.
2
EXAMPLE
To add the composite character “ë” to the text:
1 Hold down s and press : once.
☞ Make sure that the Alt indicator is off.
1: N o ¨ _
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2 Press E.
1: N o ë _
ACCENT FUNCTION
The Accent function can also be used to add accented characters to your text. Many of these
characters can also be found on the keys and typed in using a (refer to page 13), or they
can be entered using the composite character keys (refer to page 23).
The accented characters are grouped according to the uppercase or lowercase letter that they
are combined with. The following accented characters are available:
Letters
Accented characters
Letters
Accented characters
A
ÄÁÀÂÃÅÆ
N
Ñ
a
äáàâãåæ
n
ñ
C
Ç
O
ÖÓÒÔÕØŒ
c
ç
o
öóòôõøœ
E
ËÉÈÊ
U
ÜÚÙÛ
e
ëéèê
u
üúùû
I
ÏÍÌÎ
y
ÿ
i
ïíìî
To type in an accented character:
1
Rotate + until 17/18 ACCENT is displayed, and then press + (OR hold down
c and press Z). The message “ACCENT a – y / A – U?” appears on the display.
2
Rotate + (OR press the key of the letter in the desired accented character, and then
press f or w) until the desired accented character appears enlarged within the
frame in the middle of the display.
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☞
To type an uppercase letter, hold down s (OR hold down c and press a
to turn on Caps mode) before pressing the letter key.
3
Press + (OR press r). The accented character is added to the text.
To type in a series of accented characters, hold down c before pressing +
☞
(OR r). Then, continue adding accented characters by selecting them as
explained in step 2, and holding down c while pressing + (OR r).
Press just + (OR r) after selecting the last character in the series.
EXAMPLE
To add the accented character “É”:
1 Rotate + until 17/18 ACCENT is displayed,
and then press + (OR hold down c and
press Z).
ACCENT
a–y/A–U?
2 Rotate + (OR hold down s and press
E, and then press w) until É appears in the
frame.
Ë
É
ÈÊ
3 Press + (OR press r).
1: R E S U M É _
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SYMBOL FUNCTION
In addition to the letters, symbols and numerals on the key tops, there are 57 additional marks
available with the Symbol function.
The following symbols are available:
Group
Symbol
±
÷
×
\
[
]
<
2
i
#
§
β
ª
º
D
3
°
$ DM Fr
ƒ
★
>
¿
µ
← → ↑
↓
✏
1
4
5
_
~
To type in a symbol:
1
Rotate + until 16/18 SYMBOL is displayed, and then press + (OR hold down
c and press s). A row of symbols appear in the display.
2
Rotate + (OR press h or e to select the desired row of symbols and press f
or w to select the different symbols) until the desired symbol appears enlarged within
the frame in the middle of the display.
3
Press + (OR press r). The symbol is added to the text.
☞ To type in a series of symbols, hold down c before pressing + (OR r).
Then, continue adding symbols by selecting them as explained in step 2, and
holding down c while pressing + (OR r). Press just + (OR
r) after selecting the last symbol in the series.
EXAMPLE
To add the symbol “
”:
1 Rotate + until 16/18 SYMBOL is displayed,
and then press + (OR hold down c and
press s).
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±
÷×\[
2 Rotate + (OR press h or e until the
row containing “
” appears, and then press
f or w) until “
” appears in the frame.
3 Press + (OR press r).
1: D A N G E R
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AUTO FORMAT FUNCTION
With the Auto format function, you can select from a variety of preset formats, allowing you
to quickly and easily create the perfect label for your specific need. After simply selecting one
of the pre-formatted layouts, the label length, tape margin and horizontal alignment are automatically adjusted without changing the text or any other format settings.
The following preset formats are available:
Length
setting
Tape margin
setting
Horizontal
alignment
setting
OFF
FULL
LEFT
3.5" FLOPPY
7.0 cm
NARROW
CENTRE
miniDV
4.3 cm
NARROW
CENTRE
VCR-VHS B
14.0 cm
NARROW
CENTRE
VCR-VHS
7.7 cm
NARROW
CENTRE
VCR8mm CASE
9.2 cm
NARROW
CENTRE
VCR8mm
7.3 cm
NARROW
CENTRE
VCR-VHSC B
4.5 cm
NARROW
CENTRE
VCR-VHSC
5.8 cm
NARROW
CENTRE
Auto format
setting
DEFAULT
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Auto format
setting
Length
setting
Tape margin
setting
Horizontal
alignment
setting
AUDIO CASSETTE
8.9 cm
NARROW
CENTRE
DAT CASSETTE
5.6 cm
NARROW
CENTRE
MINI DISK
5.2 cm
NARROW
CENTRE
ORGANISER L
8.2 cm
NARROW
CENTRE
ORGANISER S
6.5 cm
NARROW
CENTRE
FILE LONG
18.3 cm
NARROW
CENTRE
FILE SHORT
9.4 cm
NARROW
CENTRE
To select a pre-formatted layout:
1
Rotate + until 12/18 A.FORMAT is displayed, and then press + (OR hold down
c and press Y).
2
Rotate + (OR press h or e) to select the desired format.
☞ The default setting (DEFAULT) can be selected by pressing _.
3 Press + (OR press r).
☞ The Length indicator comes on if any setting other than DEFAULT is selected.
EXAMPLE
To select the FILE SHORT setting:
1 Rotate + until 12/18 A.FORMAT is displayed,
and then press + (OR hold down c and
press Y).
DEFAULT
2 Rotate + (OR press h or e) until format FILE SHORT is displayed.
FILE
SHORT
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3 Press + (OR press r).
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FONT FUNCTION
With the Font function, you can choose one of two fonts for your text.
The following font settings are available:
(Helsinki)
(Brussels)
The default font setting is FONT 1. The font indicator at the bottom left of the display shows
the currently selected font setting.
To change the font setting:
1
Rotate + until 01/18 FONT is displayed, and then press + to display the current
font setting.
2
Rotate + until the desired font setting is displayed, and then press + to apply it to
the text.
OR
1 While holding down c, press 1 once, and keep c held down to display the
current font setting.
2
While still holding down c, continue pressing 1 until the desired font setting is
displayed.
3
☞
Release c to apply the selected font setting to the text.
The current font setting is shown by the font indicator at the bottom left of the display.
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EXAMPLE
To select the FONT 2 font setting:
1 While holding down c, press 1 once,
and keep c held down.
FONT
1
2 While still holding down c, continue pressing
1 until FONT 2 is displayed.
FONT
2
A
3 Release c.
SIZE & WIDE FUNCTIONS
The character size can be adjusted using both the Size and Wide functions. Since the character size that can be used depends on the width of the tape, the following table shows the character sizes that can be used with each tape width.
Tape widths
Sizes (in points)
6 mm
6, 9, 12
9 mm
6, 9, 12, 18
12 mm
6, 9, 12, 18, 24
18 mm
6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 42
The default size setting is AUTO and the default wide setting is OFF. The currently selected
size setting is always shown by the indicators above the display.
With the AUTO size setting, the machine compares your text with the width of the installed
tape and automatically adjusts the characters to the largest possible size. However, seven
other point sizes are also available, and each can be printed with either of the two width settings.
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☞
With the AUTO setting selected and 12-mm- or 18-mm-wide tape installed, text consisting of just one line of only uppercase letters (and no accented characters) will be printed
with a character size slightly larger than a similar sentence also containing lowercase
letters (i.e., 29 points for 12-mm-wide tape and 52 points for 18-mm-wide tape).
Size
setting
(in points)
Wide setting
OFF
Wide setting
ON
6
9
12
18
24
36
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To change the size setting:
1
Rotate + until 02/18 SIZE is displayed, and then press + to display the current size
setting.
2
Rotate + until the desired size setting is displayed, and then press + to apply it to the text.
OR
1 While holding down c, press 2 once, and keep c held down to display the
current size setting.
2 While still holding down c, continue pressing 2 until the desired size setting is
displayed.
3 Release c to apply the selected size setting to the text.
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☞
The current size setting is shown by the size indicators at the top of the display.
If the selected character size is too large for the installed tape cassette, the message
“CHR SIZE AUTO?” appears when p is pressed. Pressing p(or r) changes
the character size to the maximum possible for the installed tape and continues printing.
To stop the character size from being changed and stop printing, press *.
EXAMPLE
To select the 24 point size setting:
1 While holding down c, press 2 once,
and keep c held down.
SIZE
AUTO
2 While still holding down c, continue pressing
2 until 24 is displayed.
SIZE
24
3 Release c.
To change the wide setting:
1
Rotate + until 03/18 WIDE is displayed, and then press + to display the current
wide setting.
2
Rotate + until the desired wide setting is displayed, and then press + to apply it to
the text.
OR
1 While holding down c, press 3 once, and keep c held down to display the
current wide setting.
While still holding down c, continue pressing 3 until the desired wide setting is
displayed.
3 Release c to apply the selected wide setting to the text.
2
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EXAMPLE
To select the ON wide setting:
1 While holding down c, press 3 once,
and keep c held down.
WIDE
OFF
2 While still holding down c, continue pressing
3 until ON is displayed.
WIDE
ON
3 Release c.
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., I+SHAD) are selected.
The following style settings are available:
NORMAL, BOLD, OUTLINE, SHADOW, ITALIC, I+BOLD (italic & bold), I+OUTL (italic
& outline), I+SHAD (italic & shadow), VERT (vertical)
The default style setting is NORMAL. The style indicator at the bottom right 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
Rotate + until 04/18 STYLE is displayed, and then press + to display the current
style setting.
2
Rotate + until the desired style setting is displayed, and then press + to apply it to
the text.
OR
1 While holding down c, press 4 once, and keep c held down to display the
current style setting.
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2
While still holding down c, continue pressing 4 until the desired style setting is
displayed.
3
☞
Release c to apply the selected style setting to the text.
The current style setting is shown by the style indicator at the bottom right of the display.
EXAMPLE
To select the I+SHAD style setting:
1 While holding down c, press 4 once,
and keep c held down.
STYLE
NORMAL
2 While still holding down c, continue pressing
4 until I+SHAD is displayed.
STYLE
I+SHAD
3 Release c.
REFERENCE
REFERENCE
Font
setting
FONT 1
FONT 2
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Style setting
NORMAL
BOLD
OUTLINE
SHADOW
ITALIC
Font
setting
Style setting
I+BOLD
I+OUTL
I+SHAD
VERT
FONT 1
FONT 2
UNDERLINE FUNCTION
You can emphasise your text by underlining it.
The default underline setting is OFF. When the Underline function is set to ON, the underline
indicator (ABC) on the right side of the display comes on.
UNDL
ON
(Sample)
To change the underline setting:
1
Rotate + until 05/18 UNDERLINE is displayed, and then press + to display the
current underline setting.
2
Rotate + until the desired underline setting is displayed, and then press + to apply
it to the text.
OR
1 While holding down c, press 5 once, and keep c held down to display the
current underline setting.
2
While still holding down c, continue pressing 5 until the desired underline setting is displayed.
3
☞
Release c to apply the selected underline setting to the text.
The underline indicator (ABC) comes on when the ON setting is selected.
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EXAMPLE
To select the ON underline setting:
1 While holding down c, press 5 once,
and keep c held down.
UNDL
OFF
2 While still holding down c, continue pressing
5 until ON is displayed.
UNDL
ON
3 Release c.
FRAME FUNCTION
With the Frame function, you can choose from various frames and highlights to design a more
decorative or emphasised label.
The default setting is OFF; however, 5 frame settings are also available. Refer to Reference at
the end of this section for samples of the available settings.
When any setting other than OFF is selected, the ABC indicator on the right side of the display
comes on.
To change the frame setting:
1
Rotate + until 06/18 FRAME is displayed, and then press + to display the current
frame setting.
2
Rotate + until the desired frame setting is displayed, and then press + to apply it to
the text.
OR
1 While holding down c, press 6 once, and keep c held down to display the
current frame setting.
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2
While still holding down c, continue pressing 6 until the desired frame setting is
displayed.
3
☞
Release c to apply the selected frame setting to the text.
The ABC indicator comes on when a setting other than OFF is selected.
EXAMPLE
To select the rounded frame setting:
1 While holding down c, press 6 once,
and keep c held down.
FRAME
OFF
2 While still holding down c, continue pressing 6 until the rounded frame is displayed.
3 Release c.
REFERENCE
REFERENCE
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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 (24 mm margins)
NONE (2 mm margins)
NARROW (4 mm margins)
HALF (12 mm margins)
☞
After printing using the NARROW and HALF tape margin settings, push down on the
tape cutter lever to cut off the label, and then use scissors to cut along the cutting guide
(:) to centre the text within the label.
To change the tape margin setting:
1
Rotate + until 09/18 TAPE is displayed, and then press + to display the current
tape margin setting.
2
Rotate + until the desired tape margin setting is displayed, and then press + to
apply it to the entire text.
OR
1 While holding down c, press E once, and keep c held down to display the
current tape margin setting.
2
While still holding down c, continue pressing E until the desired tape margin
setting is displayed.
3
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Release c to apply the selected tape margin setting to the entire text.
EXAMPLE
To select the HALF tape margin setting:
1 While holding down c, press E once,
and keep c held down.
TAPE
FULL
2 While still holding down c, continue pressing E until HALF is displayed.
TAPE
HALF
3 Release c.
HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT FUNCTION
You can choose to align the text in one of three ways. In addition, if the Length function was
used to set the length of the label, the text will align within the label according to the selected
horizontal alignment setting.
The default horizontal alignment setting is LEFT; however, two other settings are also available.
LEFT
RIGHT
CENTRE
To change the horizontal alignment setting:
1
Rotate + until 10/18 ALIGNMENT is displayed, and then press + to display the
current horizontal alignment setting.
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2
Rotate + until the desired horizontal alignment setting is displayed, and then press
+ to apply it to the entire text.
OR
1 While holding down c, press R once, and keep c held down to display the
current horizontal alignment setting.
2
While still holding down c, continue pressing R until the desired horizontal
alignment setting is displayed.
3
Release c to apply the selected horizontal alignment setting to the entire text.
EXAMPLE
To select the RIGHT horizontal alignment setting:
1 While holding down c, press R once,
and keep c held down.
ALIGN
LEFT
2 While still holding down c, continue pressing R until RIGHT is displayed.
ALIGN
RIGHT
3 Release c.
MIRROR PRINTING FUNCTION
With this function, you can print your text so that the characters can be read from the adhesive
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.
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The default mirror printing setting is OFF.
ON
To turn on or off the mirror printing setting:
1
Rotate + until 15/18 MIRROR is displayed, and then press + to display the current
mirror printing setting.
2
Rotate + until the desired mirror printing setting is displayed, and then press + to
apply it to the entire text.
OR
1 While holding down c, press p once, and keep c held down to display the
current mirror printing setting.
2
While still holding down c, continue pressing p until the desired mirror printing
setting is displayed.
3
Release c to apply the selected mirror printing setting to the entire text.
EXAMPLE
To select the ON mirror printing setting:
1 While holding down c, press p once,
and keep c held down.
MIRROR
OFF
ABC
MIRROR
ON
CBA
2 While still holding down c, continue pressing p until ON is displayed.
3 Release c.
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LENGTH FUNCTION
Although the length of the printed label automatically adjusts to fit the length of the entered
text, there may be times when you will want to make a label with a specific length. The
Length function allows you to set the label length between 4.0 cm and 30.0 cm.
The default length setting is OFF. When the Length function is set to ON, the Length indicator
on the right side of the display comes on.
To change the length setting:
1
Rotate + until 11/18 LENGTH is displayed, and then press + (OR while holding
down c, press T once, and keep c held down) to display the current length
of the label (the text and both margins) briefly, then display the current label length setting
(ON or OFF).
2
Rotate + (OR while still holding down c, continue pressing T) until the
desired label length setting is displayed.
☞
3
The Length indicator comes on when ON is selected.
Press + (OR release c). If ON was selected, the current label length setting is displayed.
4
Rotate + (OR press h or e) until the desired length is displayed, or use the
number keys to type in the length.
☞
5
To change the length in 1.0-cm-steps, hold down either h or e, and then
release the key when the desired setting is displayed.
Press + (OR press r).
EXAMPLE
To select a label length of 12 cm:
1 While holding down c, press T once, and keep c held down.
LENGTH
8.3cm
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LENGTH
OFF
2 While still holding down c, continue pressing T until ON is displayed.
LENGTH
ON
3 Release c.
LENGTH
10.0cm
4 Press h until 12.0cm is displayed.
LENGTH
12.0cm
5 Press r.
PRINT KEY
After you have entered your text and chosen the desired format settings, you are ready to print
the label.
To print a label:
●
Press p once. The message “COPIES” followed by the number of the label being
printed is displayed.
EXAMPLE
To print a label:
● Press
p once.
COPIES
1/ 1
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FEED FUNCTION
The Feed function is used to feed out 24 mm of tape.
To feed out 24 mm of tape:
●
Hold down c and press _ once. 24 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.
NUMBERING FUNCTION
This function can be used to print many copies of the same text while increasing a certain
number after each label is printed. This type of automatic incrementation is very useful when
printing serial number labels, production control labels or other labels requiring ascending
numbers.
To use the Numbering function:
1
Press f, w, h or e until the cursor is positioned below the number that you
wish to increase.
2
Rotate + until 14/18 NUMBER is displayed, and then press + (OR hold down
c and press O once). The message “NUMBER UNTIL” and the selected number
appears in the display.
☞
To cancel the Numbering function at any time, hold down c and press O
(or press just * ).
3 Rotate + (OR press h or e) until the last number that is to be printed is flashing,
or use the number keys to type in the number.
☞
4
A number lower than the one that was selected cannot be entered.
Press + (OR press p or r) to begin printing the labels. The number of each
copy is displayed while it is being printed.
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EXAMPLE
To print three labels with numbers 1, 2 and 3:
1 Rotate + until 14/18 NUMBER is displayed,
and then press + (OR hold down c and
press O.)
1: S T U D I O
1
_
2 Rotate + (OR press h) until 3 is displayed.
NUMBER
UNTIL
3
3 Press + (OR press p or r ).
COPIES
1/ 3
COPIES
2/ 3
✂
✂
COPIES
3/ 3
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REPEAT PRINTING FUNCTION
This function allows you to print up to 9 copies of the same text.
To use the Repeat printing function:
1
Rotate + until 13/18 REPEAT is displayed, and then press + (OR hold down c
and press I). The message “COPIES” appears in the display.
☞
To cancel the Repeat printing function, hold down c and press I (or press
just * ).
2
Rotate + (OR press h or e) until the desired number of copies is displayed, or
use the number keys to type in the number.
3
Press + (OR press p or r) to begin printing the labels. The number of each
copy is displayed while it is being printed.
EXAMPLE
To print three copies of a label:
1 Rotate + until 13/18 REPEAT is displayed,
and then press + (OR hold down c and
press I).
COPIES
1
2 Rotate + (OR press h) until 3 is displayed.
COPIES
3
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3 Press + (OR press p or r ).
COPIES
1/ 3
COPIES
2/ 3
✂
✂
COPIES
3/ 3
CURRENCY CONVERSION FUNCTION
With the easy-to-use Currency conversion function, euros are automatically converted to or
from any currency that you select, and the two prices are added to your text. Simply set up the
function by selecting which currency you wish to convert and how you want the prices to
appear, and then you can quickly create labels containing prices in both euros and one other
currency.
To set up the Currency conversion function:
1
Rotate + until 18/18 CONV SETUP is displayed, and then press + (OR hold down
c and press / once). The message “CURRENCY” appears with the currently
selected setting.
☞
To return to the text without changing any settings for the Currency conversion
function, hold down c and press /.
2
Rotate + (OR press h or e) until the setting for the desired currency is displayed.
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☞
3
4
The following currency settings are available:
ATS (Austrian schilling), BEF (Belgian franc), DEM (German deutschemark), ESP
(Spanish peseta), FIM (Finnish markka), FRF (French franc), GRD (Greek drachma),
IEP (Irish pound), ITL (Italian lira), LUF (Luxembourg franc), NLG (Netherlands guilder), PTE (Portuguese escudo), CHF (Swiss franc), DKK (Danish krone), GBP (British
pound), NOK (Norwegian krone), SEK (Swedish krona), ANY1 (in the format
X.XXX,XX), ANY2 (in the format X,XXX.XX)
Press + (OR press r).
If a currency setting other than CHF, DKK, GBP, NOK, SEK, ANY1 or ANY2 was selected,
the message “SEPARATOR” appears with the currently selected setting for the character
that separates the two currencies. In this case, skip to step 5.
If CHF, DKK, GBP, NOK, SEK, ANY1 or ANY2 was selected, the message “RATE”
appears. In this case, continue with step 4.
Type in the exchange rate for converting a euro into the desired currency, and then press r.
☞ A number with a maximum of 9 digits (excluding the decimal point) can be entered.
Pressing either ? or / inserts the decimal point into the number.
5
Rotate + (OR press h or e) until the setting for the desired separator is displayed, and then press r.
☞
6
The following separator settings are available: / (slash), SPACE,
(return)
Rotate + (OR press h or e) until the desired setting for the printing order of the
euro price is displayed.
☞ The following settings for printing the euro price are available:
1ST (The euro price is printed before the price in the other currency.), 2ND (The
euro price is printed after the price in the other currency.)
7 Press + (OR press r).
To convert a currency to or from euros and add the two values to the text:
1
Hold down c and press ? once. The currency conversion arrangement that was
set up appears.
2
Rotate + (OR press f or w) until the arrow points in the desired conversion
direction.
3
Type in the value that you wish to convert.
A number with a maximum of 9 digits (excluding the decimal point and limited to 2
☞
decimal digits) can be entered. Pressing either ? or / inserts the decimal
point into the number. However, a decimal point cannot be added for currencies
with a format where a decimal point is not used.
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4
Press r. The value is converted and values in both currencies are added to the text
at the cursor’s current position.
☞ The currency values are converted at the following rates, and added to the text
using the formats shown.
Currency
ATS
BEF
DEM
ESP
FIM
FRF
GRD
IEP
ITL
LUF
NLG
PTE
CHF
DKK
GBP
NOK
SEK
ANY1
ANY2
Exchange rate for 1
13.7603
40.3399
1.95583
166.386
5.94573
6.55957
340.750
0.787564
1936.27
40.3399
2.20371
200.482
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Format
öS X.XXX,XX
X.XXXBEF
DM X.XXX,XX
X.XXX PTA
X.XXX,XX mk
X.XXX,XX FF
Drx. X.XXX
IR£X,XXX.XX
L. X.XXX
X.XXXLUF
fl X.XXX,XX
X.XXXEsc
X’XXX.XX SwF
DKK X.XXX,XX
£X,XXX.XX
Nkr X.XXX,XX
SEK X.XXX,XX
X.XXX,XX
X,XXX.XX
Euro format
X.XXX,XX
X.XXX,XX
X.XXX,XX
X.XXX,XX
X.XXX,XX
X.XXX,XX
X.XXX,XX
X,XXX.XX
X.XXX,XX
X.XXX,XX
X.XXX,XX
X.XXX,XX
X’XXX.XX
X.XXX,XX
X,XXX.XX
X.XXX,XX
X.XXX,XX
X.XXX,XX
X,XXX.XX
EXAMPLE
To set up the Currency conversion function to convert between euros and Irish
pounds:
1 Rotate + until 18/18 CONV SETUP is displayed, and then press + (OR hold down
c and press / once).
CURRENCY
ATS
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2 Rotate + (OR press h or e) until IEP is
displayed.
CURRENCY
IEP
3 Press + (OR press r).
SEPARATOR
/
4 Rotate + (OR press h or e) until
is
displayed.
SEPARATOR
5 Press + (OR press r).
EURO
1ST
6 Since 1ST is already displayed in this example,
press + (OR press r).
1:P R I N T E R
2:_
To convert a price in Irish pounds to euros and add the two prices to the text:
1 Hold down c and press ? once.
E U R O →I E P
0.
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2 Press f so that the arrow points to the left.
E U R O ←I E P
0.
3 Type “94.90”.
E U R O ←I E P
94.90
4 Press + (OR press r).
2: 1 2 0 . 5 0
3:I R £ 9 4 . 9 0 _
MEMORY FUNCTIONS
You can use the memory to store your most frequently used text files. The text remains in the
memory, along with its formatting, even after all characters are removed from the display
using the Clear function (holding down c and pressing * ).
When each file is stored, it is given a number to make recalling it easier. Up to 10 text files or
approximately 300 characters can be stored in the memory. Each stored text file can have a
maximum of 91 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).
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STORING TEXT
To store a text file:
1
Do either of the following:
• Rotate + until 07/18 MEMORY is displayed, and then press +. Then, rotate +
until STORE is displayed, and then press +.
OR
• Hold down c and press 7.
The message “STORE” appears in the display with the first available file number.
☞
To quit the Store function without storing the text, hold down c and press
7 (or press just * ).
2
Rotate + (OR press h or e) until the desired file number where you wish to store
the text is displayed.
3
Press + (OR press r). 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).
☞
If the maximum number of characters has already been stored, the error message
“MEMORY FULL!” appears in the display.
To overwrite the stored file with the new one:
●
Press + (OR press r). The previously stored file is deleted and the new one is
stored under the selected number.
☞
To go back and choose another file number without overwriting the text file, press
*, and then select a different file number.
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RECALLING TEXT
To recall a text file:
1
Do either of the following:
• Rotate + until 07/18 MEMORY is displayed, and then press +. Then, rotate +
until RECALL is displayed, and then press +.
OR
• Hold down c and press 8.
The message “RECALL” appears in the display with the file number and beginning of the
most recently stored or recalled text.
☞
To quit the Recall function without recalling text, hold down c and press 8
(or press just * ).
2
Rotate +(OR press h or e) until the file number containing the text that you
wish to recall is displayed. The text stored under the selected file number is shown.
☞
To see other parts of the selected text file, press f or w.
To display the text stored under other file numbers, rotate + (OR press h or
e).
3
Press + (OR press r). 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
Do either of the following:
• Rotate + until 07/18 MEMORY is displayed, and then press +. Then, rotate +
until CLEAR is displayed, and then press +.
OR
• Hold down c and press 9.
The message “CLEAR” appears in the display with the file number and beginning of the
most recently stored or recalled text.
☞
To cancel the Memory delete function without deleting the text file, hold down
c and press 9 (or press just * ).
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2
Rotate + (OR press h or e) until the file number containing the text that you
wish to delete is displayed. The text stored under the selected file number is shown.
☞
To see other parts of the selected text file, press f or w.
To display the text stored under other file numbers, rotate + (OR press h or
e).
3
Press + (OR press r). The message “OK TO CLEAR?” appears.
☞
4
To go back and select a different text file, press *.
Press + (OR press r). The text file that was selected is deleted.
EXAMPLE
To store text under file number 4:
1 Hold down c and press 7.
STORE
[0]
2 Rotate + (OR press h or e) until file
number 4 is displayed.
STORE
[4]
3 Press r.
1: J .
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Smith_
To recall the text from file number 1:
1 Hold down c and press 8.
RECALL
[4]J. Smit
2 Rotate + (OR press h or e) until file
number 1 is displayed.
RECALL
[1]Bill
Re
3 Press r.
1: _
Bill
Reyn
To delete the text stored under file number 4:
1 Hold down c and press 9.
CLEAR
[1]Bill
Re
2 Rotate + (OR press h or e) until file
number 4 is displayed.
CLEAR
[4]J.
Smit
3 Press r.
OK TO
CLEAR?
4 Press r.
1: _
Bill
Reyn
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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 alkaline 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 fully 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 alkaline 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 10.
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).
• Turn off the machine, and then while
holding down c and R, turn the
machine back on.
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
5 LINE
LIMIT!
This message appears if five lines
Limit the number of lines to five.
BATTERIES
WEAK!
This message appears when the
installed alkaline batteries become
weak.
Replace the batteries or use the
AC adaptor.
BUFFER
EMPTY!
• This message appears if you hold
• Enter some text before starting
this function.
already exist when you press r.
down c and press T, but
no text has been entered in the display.
• This message appears if you try to
print, but no text has been entered
in the display.
• Enter text before printing.
BUFFER
FULL!
This message appears if you try to
enter a character, symbol, return or
space after the maximum number of
characters has already been entered.
Delete some existing text so that
more text can be entered.
COOLING
DOWN
This message appears when the print
head is used extensively (for example, when printing multiple copies of
a large amount of text).
Wait until printing continues.
CUTTER
ERROR!
This message appears if the tape cutter is closed when you try to print or
feed the tape.
Wait until printing continues.
DIVIDE BY
ZERO ERROR
This message appears if a currency
conversion rate of 0 is set.
Set a conversion rate of more
than 0.
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Error Message
Cause
Remedy
• This message appears if the text is
longer than 1 metre when you try to
print.
• Shorten the text to less than 1
metre before trying to print.
• This message appears if the Length
function is used to set a label
length that is less than 4.0 cm or
more than 30.0 cm.
• Set the label length between
4.0 cm and 30.0 cm.
• This message appears if the Tab
Length function is used to set a tab
length that is more than 30.0 cm.
• Set the tab length so that it is
less than 30.0 cm.
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 the maximum
number of characters has 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.
NOT
HERE!
This message appears if the cursor is
at the end of the text when you try to
use the Numbering function.
Move the cursor below a
number before trying to use the
Numbering function.
OVERFLOW
This message appears if the calculated currency conversion result
exceeds 10 digits.
Enter a smaller value.
REPLACE
BATTERIES!
This message appears if the installed
alkaline batteries are about to run
out.
Replace the batteries or use the
AC adaptor.
ROM
PROBLEM!
This message appears if there is a
problem with the machine’s read
only memory.
Turn off the machine, and then
LENGTH
LIMIT!
while holding down c and
R, turn the machine back on.
Contact your service representative.
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Error Message
TAB
LIMIT!
Cause
This message appears if the maximum number of tabs has already
been added to the text when you
Remedy
Limit the number of tabs in the
text to 50.
hold down c and press Q.
TAPE
EMPTY!
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.
TEXT TOO
HIGH!
This message appears if the size of
the text is larger than the width of the
installed tape when the Length function is used.
Reduce the size of the characters
or install a wider tape.
TEXT TOO
LONG!
This message appears if the length of
the text is longer than the label length
that has been set using the Length
function.
Delete some of the text, reduce
the character width or increase
the set label length.
WRONG
ADAPTER!
This message appears if a high-voltage adaptor is being used.
Remove the high-voltage adaptor and connect the adaptor
designed exclusively for this
machine.
WRONG
CHAR!
This message appears if the cursor is
not below a number when you try to
use the Numbering function.
Move the cursor below a
number before trying to use the
Numbering function.
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SPECIFICATIONS
HARDWARE
Input Device:
Keyboard - 51 keys
LCD:
10 characters × 2 lines
20 indicators (including Alt and Caps)
Print Tape:
Pressure-sensitive, Adhesive-based
8 metres long
Four widths available:
6 mm
9 mm
12 mm
18 mm
Power Supply:
Six AA alkaline batteries (AM3, LR6) or AC adaptor (model H or J)
Auto power-off if no key is pressed for 5 minutes
Print Head:
112 dot / 180 dpi
Dimensions:
181 mm (W) × 232.5 mm (D) × 61.4 mm (H)
Weight:
800 g (without a tape cassette and batteries installed)
SOFTWARE
Buffer Size:
Maximum 91 characters
Maximum five lines
Memory Size:
Approx. 300 characters
Character Size:
Seven sizes (6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36 and 42 points) + 52 point (uppercase letters only on 18-mm-wide tape)
All are available in normal and wide widths
Print Styles:
Normal, Bold, Outline, Shadow
(each can be combined with Italic), and Vertical
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ACCESSORIES
●
Supplies
Obtain tape cassettes from your nearest authorised dealer.
Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Brother cannot be held responsible for
trouble caused by the use of unauthorised supplies. Do not use tapes that do not have
the
mark.
Stock No.
Description
18-mm-wide 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-145
White characters on clear 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-wide 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-931
Black characters on silver adhesive
TZ-M931
Black characters on silver (mat) adhesive
TZ-A31
Black characters on grey adhesive
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Stock No.
Description
TZ-B31
Black characters on fluorescent orange adhesive
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-wide 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-wide 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-wide 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 purple 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
12-mm-wide 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
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Stock No.
Description
TZ-N631
Black characters on yellow adhesive
TZ-N731
Black characters on green adhesive
TZ-NF31
Black characters on purple adhesive
9-mm-wide non-laminated tapes
TZ-N221
Black characters on white adhesive
6-mm-wide non-laminated tapes
TZ-N211
Black characters on white adhesive
Strong adhesive tapes
Stock No.
TZ-S241
TZ-S231
TZ-S221
TZ-S211
TZ-S141
TZ-S131
TZ-S121
TZ-S111
TZ-S641
TZ-S631
TZ-S621
TZ-S611
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)
18 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on clear adhesive)
12 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on clear adhesive)
9 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on clear adhesive)
6 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on clear adhesive)
18 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on yellow adhesive)
12 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on yellow adhesive)
9 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on yellow adhesive)
6 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on yellow adhesive)
Special tapes
Stock No.
TZ-CL4
TZ-IY41
TZ-SE4
TZ-FA3
Description
Print head cleaning cassette
18 mm iron-on transfer tape
18 mm security tape
12 mm fabric tape
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INDEX
A
E
AC adaptor............................................... 4
accented characters ............................... 24
adding
new lines............................................ 16
spaces ................................................ 16
tabs .................................................... 17
aligning.................................................. 39
Alt key ................................................... 14
automatic formatting .............................. 27
entering
accented characters...................... 14, 24
composite characters.......................... 23
spaces ................................................ 16
symbols........................................ 14, 26
tabs .................................................... 17
uppercase letters ................................ 15
error messages ....................................... 57
B
fabric tape................................................ 9
Feed function ......................................... 44
fonts....................................................... 29
formatting .............................................. 27
frames .................................................... 36
functions ................................................ 13
backing label ........................................... 6
batteries ................................................... 3
C
Caps mode............................................. 15
cleaning
machine ............................................... 3
print head........................................... 10
rollers................................................. 10
clearing.................................................. 21
all text ................................................ 21
text and formats.................................. 21
Code key................................................ 13
composite characters ............................. 23
confirming ............................................. 17
currency conversion............................... 47
cursor keys............................................. 11
D
deleting..................................................
all text ................................................
characters...........................................
text lines.............................................
64
F
I
incrementing.......................................... 44
instant-lettering tape................................. 7
iron-on transfers ....................................... 7
K
keyboard.................................................. 2
L
laminated tape ......................................... 6
Length function ...................................... 42
M
53
21
19
20
margins ..................................................
memory .................................................
mirror printing........................................
multiple copies ......................................
38
51
40
46
N
T
navigation dial ....................................... 13
non-laminated tape .................................. 6
Numbering function............................... 44
tab length............................................... 18
tabs ........................................................ 17
tape cassette............................................. 5
tape cutter lever ....................................... 5
tape length ............................................. 42
text
alignment ........................................... 39
size .................................................... 30
style ................................................... 33
underlining......................................... 35
width.................................................. 30
text lines ................................................ 16
troubleshooting ...................................... 56
O
overwriting............................................. 52
P
power ....................................................
print head ..............................................
print head cleaning cassette ...................
printing ..................................................
11
10
10
43
R
recalling................................................. 53
Repeat printing function......................... 46
return key............................................... 16
rub-on transfers ........................................ 7
U
S
width ..................................................... 30
Shift key .................................................
size ........................................................
spaces ....................................................
specifications .........................................
storing....................................................
style .......................................................
symbols..................................................
underlining ............................................ 35
uppercase letters .................................... 15
W
15
30
16
60
52
33
26
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