Indicates a potentially hazardous
which, if not avoided, may
CAUTION situation
result in minor or moderate injuries.
Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury, liquid leakage,
burns or heat.
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Thank you for purchasing PT-D201CS!
With your PT-D201CS, you can create labels for
multiple applications. Select from the many frames,
character sizes and styles to design beautiful custom
labels. In addition, the variety of tape cartridges
available allows you to print labels with different widths
and exciting colors.
For a complete list of tapes compatible with your label
maker, visit us at: www.brother.com.
Please read this guide, including all Precautions,
before using this label maker. After reading this guide,
keep it in a safe place.
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Safety Precautions
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious
injuries.
Follow these guidelines to avoid the risk of fire, burns, injury,
electric shocks, rupture, overheating, abnormal odours or smoke.
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"#$# bathrooms.
'
5
' bend or pull the power cord. Always hold the AC Adapter when disconnecting from
the power outlet.
+ ' is loose.
' "#$# "' " '
example, by handling them with wet hands or spilling beverages on to them.
^ ' eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with a large amount of clean water, and then seek
medical attention.
"#$# " ' 5 5 '4 batteries.
' = #$# tteries immediately and stop using the
label maker if you notice abnormal odor, heat, discoloration, deformation or
anything unusual while using or storing it.
' 7
a possibility of generating heat.
addition, do not allow children to put the label maker parts or labels in their mouths.
If any object has been swallowed, seek medical attention.
n or clothes, immediately rinse them with
clean water.
"#$# %
intend to use the label maker.
new batteries or combinations of different types, different charging levels, different
manufacturers or different models. Do not insert a battery with its plus and minus
ends reversed.
"#$# &$ ' ()*+/ batteries and battery charger, and be sure to use them correctly.
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battery charger before using the batteries.
General Precautions
unpeel or become irremovable, the color of the label may change or be transferred
5( the material.
' Doing so may result in accidents or damage the label maker.
6 (78 ' the
mark.
9 maker; never use alcohol or other organic
solvents.
6 ' < 5 = #$# battery compartment, etc.
" "#$# heaters or other hot appliances, in any location exposed to extremely high or low
% in dusty locations.
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# ' if the battery expires.
7 ' 7= = &$
7 # ed over the display during manufacturing and
shipping. This sticker should be removed prior to use.
' = and any text files stored in the memory will be cleared.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Compliance Notice (For USA Only)
7 ' $ ( L ?@H$$ These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
7 accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
/' ' interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
interference by one or more of the following measures:
' $ which the receiver is connected.
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& 1 GETTING STARTED
Installing Power Supply and Tape Cassette
1
Cassette
Cover
Print
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Tape
Tape
Cassette
Toothed
Wheel
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Tape
Cutter
&
7 With the LCD facing down, open the Cassette
Cover by pressing the grooved tab and
pushing in the direction of the arrow, as
illustrated.
If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it
by pulling it straight up.
7 >=^ Insert the Tape Cassette following the
drawing marked inside the case. Gently
press the Cassette into the label maker until
it clicks into place.
+ 7 Cassette is marked
.
6 '_@ Y ] ?M 78 ' sure to remove the plastic before inserting the tape
cassette.
6 (78 ' + >7 7 AC Adapter
When replacing batteries or tape cassettes,
make sure the power is turned off.
This label maker requires six (6) AAA
alkaline batteries (included) or six (6) fully
charged Ni-MH batteries (not included).
Close the Cassette Cover and gently press
until it clicks into place.
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If you prefer to use the optional AC Adapter
instead of using batteries:
1. Insert the AC Adapter cord into the AC
# 2. Insert the AC Adapter into a grounded AC
electrical outlet.
For backup memory, we recommend using both
batteries AND the optional AC Adapter, in the event
that one or the other power method fails.
LCD and Keyboard
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Size
Cursor
6 "H Width
Style
Caps
& &
If a specific label length
has been selected, also
appears.
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with Shift key to go to end
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9. 9K 10. > 11. $ J&6'
Shift key to go to top of the
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12. Power key
13. + 14. Font key
15. Character keys
16. Tab key
17. Caps key
18. Shift key
19. File key
20. Print key
21. Preview key
22. Frame key
23. Symbol key
24. Decomode key
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25. ( 26. > 27. Accent key
28. Space key
Specifications
Dimensions:
(W x D x H)
Approx. 6.49" × 6.10" × 2.67"
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Weight:
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Power supply:
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however, there is a maximum of 80 characters and
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return to the default item.
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actual label when printed.
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1
Visit this model's FAQs at support.brother.com for the
)+/
batteries.
For FAQs, Troubleshooting, and to download
manuals, visit support.brother.com.
Initial Settings
1
Accessories
Turn your label maker on.
Supply power by using six AAA batteries or the
optional AC Adapter and then press
2
"
"
3
}Language]
(Select language)
.
Set the unit of measurement.
The default setting is [inch].
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"
}Unit]
}inch / mm]
(78 AC Adapter:
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Set the language.
The default setting is [English].
Tape Cassettes:
Cutter Unit:
7$*\ %
9 $( from repetitive use. If the Cutter does not cut tape
$6$ 4( 7$*\$6
X Replacing the Cutter Unit
1. '$6
%n of the arrows as
illustrated below.
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The label maker automatically turns off if no keys
are pressed within five minutes.
7 #
}Accepted] appears for
approximately one second.
2. '$6L it snaps into place.
WARNING
Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your
fingers.
To order the optional AC Adapter or other
supplies, visit www.brothermall.com or call us
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2 BASIC USAGE
Entering Text
X Entering Accented Characters
You can enter a maximum of 80 characters and
= @E spaces if using templates.
To cancel any operation, press
.
-
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X Creating Two-Line Tapes
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% '* &
"
"
%
% '
}Label Length]
}Auto / 1.2"-12.0"
# J%
with scissors so the label length matches what is
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7 ' specific label length.
7 = %
}Auto]
&$
To delete all text:
X Entering Tabs
"
}Tab]
7 ' tab in the text.
"
}Text Only]
To delete all text and settings :
"
}Text&Format]
X Changing Tab Length
"
"
X Clearing Text and Settings
To delete individual letters and spaces, press
.
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7
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"
(30-300 mm)]
Caps
&?
X Changing Label Length
Caps
Accented Characters table in this
guide.
7 on the language you selected.
X Switching Upper Case / Lower Case
6 9)%
X Cursor Keys
To move to the end of your text:
}Tab Length]
}Auto / 0.0"-4.0" (0-100 mm)]
+
7 To move to the beginning of your text:
+
Printing Labels
X Preview
X Using Print Options
LL' preview of the label, and may differ from the
actual one when printed.
&$ = press
"
L
=
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+
[1XPEHULQJ]
You can print a series of up to nine labels using
* 6this feature to
automatically increase a selected number by 1
after each one is printed.
Ex: Print copies of a label containing a serial
E?M_E?M\ E?M@%
(Enter numbers)
by moving the cursor to
the number you wish to increment using
mode.
"
X Feeding (Tape Feed)
"
"
+
7 = ?`M@
%
of blank tape.
as this may damage the
Tape Cassette.
X Printing
[Copies:
"
after you press
*
}Numbering]
^ '
when setting the number.
[0LUURU]
Ex: 7+L`^+7/` '
instructions below after entering
`^+7/`
.
L copies you wish to print.
9)977 $&' the message [Printing...] or
[Feeding... &$
7 $
&
7 ''= ' %
expose the inside edges that run down the
center of the tape backing. Peel and apply.
(Enter text or characters)
+
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[Mirror
}Mirror]
6 '
labels can be read correctly from the opposite
side when attached on glass, windows, or
other transparent surfaces.
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Printing Labels (cont)
X Setting Margins
"
"
}Margin]
[Full / Half / Narrow / Chain Print]
+ pressing
Saving Label Files
[)XOO] / [+DOI] / [1DUURZ]
6 4 length before and after your text.
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scissors.
&$
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ABC
Full
1"
2.7"
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%# ?*ME% edit or overwrite stored files as needed.
X Saving a new file
(Enter text)
"
1"
ABC
Half
}Chain Print], feed the tape
%
otherwise part of the text may be cut off.
Tape Cassette.
1.6"
0.47"
0.47"
"
"
1.0"
0.16" 0.16"
}Save]
X Printing a saved file
ABC
Narrow
"
}Print]
[Copies:
"
*
X Opening a saved file
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To print more than 1 copy of a label with
minimum margin, set the margin to [Narrow].
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1. >=
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2. Press
. [Copies: &$
3. Press the number keys to enter the number
of copies you want of this text.
4. Press
to start printing.
5. When [OK to Feed? &$
press
to change the text.
6. Clear the text, enter the text you want on
the next label, and then press
.
7. After your last label prints, when [OK to
Feed? &$
When saving a file, if you reuse a number that is
already assigned to another file, [Overwrite?]
&$7' saved file, press
. To cancel without saving,
press
.
3 USING TEMPLATES
Name Label
Deco Mode
6) & your labels using one of our predesigned formats.
Name Label Templates table in this
guide.
6+ =
Deco Mode Formats
table in this guide.
Ex:
Ex:
[Select Layout]
"
(Select layout)
"
}Name Label]
"
Enter text:#($>H
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1.2"-7.8"(30-200mm)]
[Input Text]
Enter text:( #
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[Print]
Enter text:#($
$ "
[Auto / 1.2" - 7.8" (30 -200mm)]
[Print]
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entire contents of your text may not be printed.
H= =& & = message [Text Limit!] will appear.
7 9 Basic Symbols"Pictograph Symbols table in
+
7 =
[Clear?] appears, press
to clear. Press
to cancel.
s, your most recent
label created with a template opens
automatically.
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7= =
screen, do one of following:
% L
% L
"
}Cancel], and
then press
when "Print" appears on the
&$
7 9)&'E\q`?M
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tape cassettes.
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using templates.
}Auto] is selected for [Label Length],
the label will automatically adjust to the correct
length and print the text one time.
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}Auto] setting for
[Label Length].
7 6 J
" 4 FORMATTING KEYS
Font Key
1
Press
2
to change the font settings.
"
Width
Normal
(Select an item)
ZM
Press
/
to select the settings
you want, and then press
.
Font
Helsinki
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Style
Normal
Brussels
Bold
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Outline
Florida
Shadow
Belgium
Solid
San Diego
Italic
Los Angeles
Calgary
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Large
Medium
Small
Vertical
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label uses both fonts.H= }/>&#lanta], the font for characters,
including accented characters, will be
Helsinki, and the font for numbers and
symbols will be Atlanta. Other combined fonts
will be formatted in the same way.
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7 Font Samples table in this guide.
7 4
tape width, number of characters, and number of
input lines. Once characters reach a minimum
size, the selected font will default to a custom
font, based on the Helsinki style. This allows
= narrow or multi-line labels.
5 HELPFUL HINTS
Shortcuts (Symbol)
Frame Key
L
the Frame Designs table section in this guide.
"
(Select a frame)
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the Basic Symbols and Pictograph Symbols
table sections in this guide.
Pictograph
category)
symbol)
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"
[Basic / Pictograph]
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)
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( )
\
Arrows
Basic Shape
6
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"
(Select
(Choose a
&
Pictograph
Fun
Food
Family
Flower
Fashion
Messaging
Vehicle
Signs
^
#"
Hobby
Nature
Animal
Others
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7 ( ^ L ^ @%Helpful Hints, Shortcuts.
Basic
+ Symbol Key
Symbol
>
Shortcuts
Language
L7*ME?$^ Label Length
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of time.
collection point, not in the general waste
( federal, state, and local regulations.
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6
Helpful Tips
Clear
2
Feed
L9
Resetting the PT-D201CS
Reset your label maker when you want to initialize
' = stored files.
1. Turn off the label maker, hold down
and
, and then press
to turn the label maker
back on.
2. First release the power button, and then
release
and
.
The label maker turns on with its internal
memory reset.
1. Cellophane tape
M # )*+/
battery
1
Do not mix old and new batteries. Replace all
six batteries at the same time.
To print a copy of this6 J
" Troubleshooting
X Error message
X What to do when...
Message
Cause / Remedy
Problem
Low
Battery!
The batteries are weak.
If using AAA alkaline batteries: Replace them
with new ones.
If using Ni-MH batteries, charge them fully.
Battery
Dead
The installed batteries are running low.
Invalid!
7= '
selected [Numbering].
is selected for [Numbering].
}Tab Length]
or [Label Length].
# ' length while using the Deco Mode or Name
Label function.
$ The display
inserted.
stays blank
' turned on the
$ # label maker.
connected.
= '
data stored in the memory.
No Text!
'=
}Numbering], [Mirror],
7=L''=
' '=' entered while using the Deco Mode or Name
Label function.
_ Line Limit! '' =
' E?_`_@
%EM_`Y
% installed. Install tape of a larger size.
No
Cassette!
There is no cassette installed.
Cutter
Error
77 $&' middle of the printing process.
Text Full!
7 = [E
@E +
) & % entered.
When using Deco Mode or Name Label
templates:
Since the number of entered characters
= =
Text Limit!
In general:
Since the number of entered characters
= =
select [Auto] as the label length.
No Frame OK?
LE?_`_@
% ' Frame setting ON.
^ 'H to cancel.
H '}Chain
OK to Feed?
Print] is selected. Refer to the Setting
Margin section in this guide.
Insert
0.47"
9 E\q`?M
% for Deco Mode or Name Label templates.
Wrong Tape! 6 '
Solution
When the label
is printed out,
Setting Margin section in this
there is too
guide and select [Half] or [Narrow much margin
smaller margins for your label.
% =
The label
maker does not $ inserted correctly.
print, or the
printed
characters are $ $ $ not formed
correctly.
properly.
7 ' The setting has ' cleared on its
= own.
& 6
settings will also be cleared.
A blank
horizontal line
appears
through the
printed label.
7 ' 'L/ '
an up-and-down motion.
The label
maker has
nothing
Resetting the PT-D201CS
happens when
section in this guide.
a key is
though the label
%
The power
turns off when
you try to print.
7 ' $ inserted.
7'#$# #*M\>^"#*M\>^#"#*M\>^#"
#*M\>^#*E?"#*M\>^#*E?#$# The tape does $ not feed properly the tape guides.
or the tape gets 77 $&' stuck inside the
7 $&
label maker.
during printing.
# = format settings
L
need to be
cleared to create [Text&Format].
a new label.
To change
language
setting.
Initial Settings section in this
guide.
Category
Punctuation
Business
Mathematics
Brackets
Arrows
Unit
Greek Letter
Number 1
Number 2
Number 3
Number 4
Basic Shape
Electrical
Fun
Family
Fashion
Vehicle
Sports
Basic Symbols / Pictograph Symbols
Category
Basic Symbols / Pictograph Symbols (cont)
Hobby
Animal
Event
Food
Flower
Messaging
Signs
Audio/Visual
Nature
Others
Accented Characters
a
A
C
D
E
c
d
e
G
I
g
i
K
L
k
l
N
R
n
r
O
S
o
T
t
u
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Y
s
Z
y
Deco Mode Formats
1
7
2
8
3
9
4
10
5
11
6
12
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Name Label Templates
1
4
2
5
3
6
Frame Designs
Off
21
41
2
22
42
3
23
43
4
24
44
5
25
45
6
26
46
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27
47
8
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48
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49
10
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50
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51
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15
35
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36
56
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59
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Frame Designs (cont)
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Font Samples
Helsinki
Calgary
Brussels
HEL + Atlanta
US
HEL + Adams
Florida
HEL + Brunei
Belgium
HEL + Istanbul
San Diego
HEL + Sofia
Los Angeles
HEL + Germany
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