H111 8VHU·V*XLGH (QJOLVK Thank you for purchasing a Brother P-touch Pro label maker! Use your new Brother P-touch Pro label maker to create a wide variety of custom, self-adhesive labels. This P-touch Pro label maker uses Brother TZe tapes. TZe tape cassettes are available in many colors and sizes. For a complete list of tapes compatible with your P-touch Pro label maker, visit us at: support.brother.com. Please read this guide, and the included Product Safety Guide, before using this P-touch Pro label maker. After reading this guide, keep it in a safe place. 1 GETTING STARTED Installing Power Supply and Tape Cassette 2 1 Print Head Cassette Cover Tape Cutter Lever With the LCD facing down, open the Cassette Cover by pressing the grooved tab and pushing in the direction of the arrow, as illustrated. When replacing batteries or Tape Cassettes, make sure the power is turned off. NOTE This P-touch Pro label maker requires one of the following (not included): - six (6) AAA alkaline batteries - six (6) fully-charged Ni-MH batteries - AC Adapter (AD-24, optional) 3 Tape Exit Slot 4 Tape Cutter Lever Cutter Edge Strap Tape Guides Toothed Wheel AC Adapter Jack End of Tape Insert the Tape Cassette following the drawing marked inside the case. Gently press the Tape Cassette into the P-touch Pro label maker until it locks into place. • Make sure your Tape Cassette is marked . • Use Brother TZe tapes with this machine. • Use only tape widths of 0.13" (3.5 mm), 0.23" (6 mm), 0.35" (9 mm), or 0.47" (12 mm). • Remove any protective plastic from the Tape Cassette before inserting it. Close the Cassette Cover and gently press until it locks into place. NOTE If you prefer to use the optional AC Adapter (AD-24) instead of using batteries: 1. Insert the Power Adapter cord into the AC Adapter Jack on the side of the P-touch Pro label maker. 2. Insert the Power Adapter into an AC electrical outlet. LCD 5 6 1 7 2 3 4 1. 2. 3. 4. Size Cursor Shift Caps 8 5. Cable Wrap 6. Cable Flag 7. Faceplate 8. Label Length If you have selected a specific label length, appears. NOTE • The LCD displays one row of 15 characters; however, you can enter up to 80 characters in length. • Label length displayed on the LCD may differ slightly from the actual label length when printed. Keyboard 1. Menu key 9. Shift key 17. Cable Flag key 2. Power key 10. Caps key 18. Faceplate key 3. Cursor key : Left (Use with Shift 11. Accent key 19. Serialize key 12. Tape Cutter lever 20. Backspace key 4. Escape key 13. Clear key 21. Enter key 5. OK key 14. Print key 22. Symbols key 6. Cable Wrap key 15. Preview key 23. Space key 7. Text key 16. Cursor key : Right (Use with key to go to top of the text.) 8. Character keys Shift key to go to end of the text.) NOTE • When selecting settings or lengths, press the Space key to return to the default value. • Pressing the Preview key displays a generated image of the label, and may differ from the actual label when printed. Initial Settings 1 2 Turn on your P-touch Pro label maker. Supply power using six AAA batteries or the optional AC Adapter (AD-24), and then press on the power. Set the language. The default setting is [English]. / 3 to turn [Language] 6HOHFWODQJXDJH / . Set the unit of measurement. The default setting is [inch]. / [Unit] [inch/mm] / . NOTE • The P-touch Pro label maker automatically turns off if it is inactive for five minutes. • To cancel any operation, press . • To return to the default setting, press the Space key. Contrast Use this function to set the LCD brightness. There are five levels from [-2] (darkest) to [+2] (brightest). The default setting is [0]. / [LCD contrast] NOTE • To return to the default setting, press the Space key. / [-2 / -1 / 0 / +1 / +2] Supplies and Accessories Tape Cassettes: Visit support.brother.com for a list of available Brother P-touch tapes. AC Adapter: Cutter Unit: AD-24 (optional) TC-4 (replacement) If the cutter blade becomes blunt after repetitive use and the tape cannot be cut cleanly, turn the cutter board as shown in the illustration 1. If you still have difficulties, replace with a new Cutter Unit (stock no. TC-4) from an authorized Brother reseller. X Replacing the Cutter Unit 1. Remove the two sections of the Cutter Unit (green) in the direction of the arrows as illustrated below 2. 2. Install a new Cutter Unit. Push it in gently until it locks into place. Cutter Board WARNING Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your fingers. Specifications Dimensions: (W x D x H) 4.3" X 8.0" X 2.2" (Approx. 109 (W) X 202 (D) X 55 (H) mm) Weight: Approx. 0.9 lb. (Approx. 400 g) (without batteries and tape cassette) Power supply: Six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03) Six AAA Ni-MH batteries (HR03)*1 Optional AC Adapter (AD-24) Tape cassette: Brother P-touch TZe tape widths: 0.13" (3.5 mm), 0.23" (6 mm), 0.35" (9 mm), and 0.47" (12 mm) *1 Visit support.brother.com for the latest information about the recommended batteries. For FAQs, Troubleshooting, and manuals, visit: support.brother.com. 2 BASIC USAGE Entering Text You can enter a maximum of 80 characters and spaces for a text label. To cancel any operation, press . X Switching Upper Case / Lower Case X Entering Tabs / The tab symbol in the text. [Tab] appears when you insert a tab X Changing Tab Length Upper case Lower case ( ( ON) / OFF) / [Tab Length] [Auto / 0.0"-4.0" (0-100mm)] Caps Caps X Creating Two-Line Tapes Move the cursor to where you want to start the next line and press . Use either 0.35" (9 mm) or 0.47" (12 mm) tape for two-line printing. Line 1 The image • To return to the default tab length, press the Space key. • Please note: the default length varies based on your tape size. X Cursor Keys To move to the end of your text: + To move to the beginning of your text: Line 2 + X Entering Accented Characters NOTE The return symbol ( ) appears when you press . - / / • Refer to the Accented Characters table in this guide. • The order of accented characters varies based on the language you selected. Saving Label Files X Changing Label Length / / You can save and reuse the text and settings for up to nine different labels. Each label holds up to 80 characters (including spaces). Assign a number (1-9) to each saved file so you can reuse it, and edit or overwrite stored files as needed. [Label Length] [Auto / 1.2"-12.0" X Saving a new file (30-300mm)] NOTE (QWHUWH[W • The lock symbol appears when you set a specific tape length. • To return to the default length (Automatic, based on text length), press the Space key. X Clearing Text and Settings To delete individual letters and spaces, press To delete all text : / [Text Only] To delete all text and settings: / [Text&Format] / . / [File] [Save] / NOTE • When saving a file, if you reuse a number that is already assigned to another file, [Overwrite OK?] appears on the LCD. To overwrite the previously-saved file, press without saving, press . To cancel . X Printing a saved file / / [File] / [Print] X Opening a saved file / / [Open] [File] / Text Key Symbols Key X Changing Text Settings [Font / Size / Style / / Width] Font (6HOHFWDVHWWLQJ) / Los Angeles Atlanta (6HOHFWD / Pictograph] / (6HOHFWD V\PERO) Large • Refer to the Symbols table in this guide. Medium • To cancel any operation, press . • You can also select from Basic and Pictograph categories by pressing the shortcut keys, as shown in the following tables. Small Style [History*1 / Basic / / FDWHJRU\) Helsinki Size X Entering Symbols Normal X Basic Bold Outline Punctuation Shadow Italic Space key Mathematics Brackets Arrows Bullets Currency Super/ Subscrpt Greek I+Bold I+Outline I+Shadow Vertical V+Bold Width X Pictograph Normal ×2 Electrical × 1/2 Underline and Frame Space key Signs Datacom Tools AV/Security Garden Safety Sports Emphasize text using underlines or a frame. / / [Undl/Frame] (6HOHFWDIUDPHW\SH) Underline Frame *1 Select History to view up to seven recentlyused symbols. Printing Labels X Setting Margins X Preview / • Pressing the Preview key displays a preview of the label, and may differ from the actual label when printed. • If the LCD cannot display all the text at once, press / to display the hidden text. • Press / / to exit Preview mode. / [Margin] [Full / Half / Narrow / Chain Print] [Full] / [Half] / [Narrow] Use one of these options to customize margin length before and after your text. The printed dots (:) indicate the end of the label. Cut along the printed dots (:) with scissors. LCD X Feeding (Tape Feed) Printout ABC Full • This function feeds approximately 1" (25 mm) of blank tape. • Do not pull uncut tape from the Tape Cassette, as this may damage the Tape Cassette. Press the Print key to print the text displayed on the LCD. X Printing Multiple Copies [Copies:] Half 1.6" 0.47" 0.47" ABC / • You can print up to nine copies of each label. • DO NOT touch the Tape Cutter Lever while the message [Please Wait] appears on the LCD. • To cut tape: When printing ends, push the Tape Cutter Lever after the message [Please Cut] appears. • To remove tape backing, fold the tape lengthwise (with the text facing inward), to expose the inside edges that run down the center of the tape backing. Peel and apply the label. 1.0" 0.16" 0.16" [Chain Print] (tape-saving option) Use this option to print multiple different labels with narrow margins. This option saves tape. 1. Enter your text. 2. Press / 1" ABC Narrow X Printing + 2.7" 1" + . 3. When [Feed OK?] appears on the LCD, press to change the text. 4. Clear the text, enter the text you want on the next label, and then press . 5. After your last label prints, when [Feed OK?] appears on the LCD, press . NOTE • When you use [Chain Print], feed the tape before pressing the Tape Cutter Lever ( + ), otherwise part of the text may be cut off. • Do not pull the tape, as this may damage the Tape Cassette. • The printed dots (:) indicate the end of the label. Cut along the printed dots (:) with scissors. 3 LABEL APPLICATION KEYS Cable Wrap Cable Flag Use this function to create a label that can be wrapped around a cable or wire. Use this function to create a label that can be wrapped around a cable or wire with its ends pressedtogether to form a flag. Turn on the Cable Rotate/Repeat function to print text repeatedly along the length of the label so that it can easily be read from any angle. To activate the Text Repeat function, press and then select [CableRot/Rpt]. [Txt Rpt: Off] Specify the length you want, or select [Auto] to automatically adjust the flag length according to the text length. [Txt Rpt: On] (6HOHFWDIODJOHQJWK) / / ((QWHUWH[W) (6HOHFWDFDEOHGLDPHWHU) Cable diameter: 0.2" to 3.6" (3 mm to 90 mm) Default: 0.3" (6 mm) ((QWHUWH[W) • Flag length: 0.4" to 8.0" (10 mm to 200 mm), Auto Default: Auto • Use the Cable Flag function when the diameter of the object is more than 0.2" (3 mm). • Text cannot be rotated when using the Cable Flag function. NOTE • We recommend using Brother Flexible ID Tape for labels attached to cables and wires. • To cancel the Cable Wrap/Cable Flag/Faceplate functions during operation, press / or accordingly. • Depending on the format you select, the entire contents of your text may not be printed. For example, if the text is too long to fit into the format, the [Text Limit!] error message will appear. Faceplate Serialize Use this function to create a label that can be used to identify various components on panels. Use this function to create multiple labels with a number or letter automatically incremented on each label. Using the Faceplate function ensures that each block of text is evenly spaced on a single label. (6HOHFWDIDFHSODWHOHQJWK) / ((QWHUWH[W) This serializing function can also be used with the Cable Wrap, Cable Flag, or Faceplate templates to save time entering and printing a series of labels. • Faceplate length: 1.2" to 12.0" (30 mm to 300 mm) Default: 2.0" (50 mm) ((QWHUWH[W) / (6HOHFWDFKDUDFWHUWREHLQFUHPHQWHG) [Serialize:] NOTE • Faceplate and Serialize functions can be combined after entering text and following the Serialize steps. / / - • You can Serialize numbers from 01 - 50. DATA 1 DATA 2 4 HELPFUL HINTS Shortcuts Language If you have questions or need information about your Brother product, please visit us online or call. Space key For FAQs, Troubleshooting, and Manuals, visit support.brother.com. Undl/Frame To order supplies and accessories, visit support.brother.com or call 1-877-552-6255. Label Length Margin For USA Customer Service, call 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) Fax: 1-901-379-1210 CableRot/Rpt CAUTION File USING A COMBINATION OF DIFFERENT BATTERIES (SUCH AS ALKALINE WITH Ni-MH) , MAY RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Tab Tab Length NOTE Unit LCD contrast Resetting the P-touch Pro Label Maker Reset your P-touch Pro label maker when you want to initialize the settings, or in the event it is not working properly. Resetting clears all the text, settings, and stored files. 1 Turn off the P-touch Pro label maker, hold down and , and then press to turn the P-touch Pro label maker back on. 2 First release the power button, and then release and . The P-touch Pro label maker turns on with the internal memory reset. • Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the P-touch Pro label maker for an extended period of time. • Dispose of batteries at an appropriate collection point, not in the general waste stream. Be sure to observe all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. • When storing or discarding a battery, wrap it with cellophane tape to prevent it from short-circuiting. (see illustration) 1. Cellophane tape 2. Alkaline or Ni-MH battery 2 1 Replace all six batteries at the same time. Do not mix old and new batteries when you use the machine. 5 SYMBOLS Category Symbols Symbols（Basic） Punctuation Brackets Bullets Super/ Subscript Mathematics Arrows Currency Greek Category Symbols（Pictograph） Electrical Datacom AV/Security Safety Signs Tools Garden Sports Accented Characters 6 TROUBLESHOOTING X Error messages Message Battery Low! Cause / Remedy The batteries are weak. If using AAA alkaline batteries, replace them with new ones (do not use a combination of old and new batteries). If using Ni-MH batteries, charge them fully. Battery Empty! The batteries installed need to be replaced. Invalid! • An invalid number was entered as the label length, tab length, cable diameter, flag length, or faceplate length. • An invalid letter or number to be incremented was selected in the Serialize function. No Text! • You tried to print a text file when there is no data stored in the memory. • • is pressed when no text is entered. + is pressed when no text is entered. • is pressed when no text is entered. 2 Line Limit! / 1 Line Limit! • You tried to enter a third line by pressing . • You tried to print or preview two lines of text while 0.13" (3.5 mm) or 0.23" (6 mm) tape is installed. Install a larger tape size. No There is no Tape Cassette installed. Cassette! Install a Tape Cassette with the mark. Message Cause / Remedy Cutter Pressed The Tape Cutter Lever was pressed in the middle of the printing process. Text Full! The maximum number of characters (80 characters for text) has already been entered. Text Limit! Change Length You may have exceeded the set tape length. Reduce the text or select [Auto] as the tape length. Feed OK? Feeding tape after printing when [Chain Print] is selected. Refer to the Setting Margins section in this guide. Wrong Tape! Use TZe tape Use a Tape Cassette with the mark. X What to do when Problem Solution The display • Check that the batteries are remains correctly installed. Refer to the blank after Installing Power Supply and you have Tape Cassette section. turned on • The batteries may be weak. the P-touch Replace them. Pro label • Check that the AD-24 Adapter is maker. correctly connected. When the label is printed, there is too much margin (space) on both sides of the text. Refer to the Setting Margins section in this guide and select [Half] , [Narrow] or [Chain Print] to have smaller margins for your tape. The P-touch • Check that the Tape Cassette is Pro label maker does inserted correctly. not print, or • If the Tape Cassette is empty, the printed replace it. characters • Check that the Tape Cassette are not formed Cover is closed correctly. properly. The setting • The batteries may be weak. has cleared Replace them. on its own. • When power is disconnected for more than three minutes, all text and formats in the display settings are cleared. A blank horizontal line appears through the printed tape. There may be some dust on the Print Head. Remove the Tape Cassette and use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the Print Head with an up-anddown motion. Refer to the Installing Power Supply and Tape Cassette section in this guide for the Print Head location. Problem Solution The P-touch Pro label maker has “locked up” (i.e., nothing happens Refer to the Resetting the P-touch when a key Pro Label Maker section in this is pressed, guide. even though the P-touch Pro label maker is on.) The power turns off when you try to print. • The batteries may be weak. Replace them. • Check that the batteries are correctly inserted. • The wrong AC Adapter is used. We recommend using the AD-24 Adapter. The tape does not feed properly or the tape gets stuck inside the P-touch Pro label maker. • Check that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides. Refer to the Installing Power Supply and Tape Cassette section in this guide for an example. • The Cutter Lever is pressed while printing. Do not touch the Cutter Lever during printing. To change language setting. Refer to the Initial Settings section in this guide.
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