Brother P-touch D400 label maker User's Guide
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the P-touch D400.
Your new P-touch is an easy to operate, feature packed labelling system that makes creating professional, high quality labels a breeze.
This manual contains various precautions and basic procedures for using this labeller. Read this manual carefully before using and keep in a handy place for future reference.
For Australia Only:
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(see below) to find an answer to FAQs/Troubleshooting.
Alternatively, please contact the Product Support Centre for any customer care/ technical support enquiry.
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Please see the details listed below:
Product Support Centre: Australia
Brother International (Aust) Pty Ltd
Phone:
Fax:
02 8875 6000
02 9870 7223
Solutions Site: http://support.brother.com
Web Site:
Email:
www.brother.com.au
To submit an e-mail enquiry, visit www.brother.com.au, go to
Service and Support area and follow the prompts to contact technical support.
Our Technical Support Consultants are available 5 days a week by phone during the hours of 8.30am to 5.00pm (EST/EDST) Monday to Friday.
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Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product’s descriptions and specifications.
The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
If new versions of the D400 software become available, this manual may not reflect the updated features. Therefore, you may find that the software and the contents in this manual are different.
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Ltd.
INTRODUCTION
Contents
GETTING STARTED.................................................................6
EDITING A LABEL ..................................................................10
Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function ............................................. 10
Setting Character Attributes ([Font]/[Size]/[Width]/[Style]/[Line]/[Align]) .............. 13
Setting Character Attributes by Label........................................................... 13
Setting Character Attributes by Each Line.................................................... 13
Setting Label Attributes ([Length]/[Margin]/[Tab Length]) .................................... 17
Setting Barcode Parameters and Entering Barcode Data ............................ 17
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INTRODUCTION
LABEL PRINTING ...................................................................20
USING THE FILE MEMORY ...................................................25
RESETTING & MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH ...................26
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................28
When an error message appears on the display ................................................. 29
APPENDIX ..............................................................................30
INTRODUCTION
Safety Precautions
To prevent injury and damage, important notes are explained using various symbols. The symbols and their meanings are as follows:
WARNING
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injuries.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injuries.
The symbols used in this manual are as follows:
Action NOT allowed
DO NOT touch a given portion of the product.
Mandatory action
DO NOT disassemble the product.
Unplugging is required
Alerts to the possibility of electrical shock
WARNING
Follow these guidelines to avoid the risk of fire, burns, injury, electric shocks, rupture, overheating, abnormal odours or smoke.
Always use the specified voltage and the suggested AC adapter
(AD-E001) for the P-touch to prevent any damage or failure.
Do not touch the AC adapter and
P-touch during a thunder storm.
Do not use the P-touch/AC adapter in places of high humidity such as bathrooms.
Do not place heavy objects on, or damage the power cord or plug. Do not forcibly bend or pull the power cord. Always hold the AC adapter when disconnecting from the power outlet.
Make sure that the plug is fully inserted to the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that is loose.
Do not allow the P-touch/AC adapter/power plug/batteries to get wet, for example, by handling them with wet hands or spilling beverages on to them.
Since loss of eyesight may result when leaked fluid from batteries gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with a large amount of clean water, and then seek medical attention.
Do not disassemble or modify the
P-touch/AC adapter/batteries.
Do not allow a metal object to contact both the plus and minus ends of a battery.
Do not use sharp objects, such as tweezers or a metallic pen, to change the batteries.
Do not throw the batteries into fire or expose to heat.
Disconnect the AC adapter and remove batteries immediately and stop using the P-touch if you notice abnormal odour, heat, discolouration, deformation or anything unusual while using or storing it.
Safety Precautions
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INTRODUCTION
Do not use a damaged or leaking battery as the fluid may get on your hands.
Do not use a deformed or leaking battery or one whose label is damaged. There is a possibility of generating heat.
Do not touch metal parts around the print head immediately after printing.
When the P-touch is not being used, store it out of the reach of children. In addition, do not allow children to put the P-touch parts or labels in their mouths. If any object has been swallowed, seek medical attention.
WARNING
Do not use a damaged adapter cord or power plug.
Do not use the P-touch when a foreign object enters the P-touch. If any foreign object enters the
P-touch, disconnect the AC adapter and remove the batteries, and contact Brother customer service.
CAUTION
Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury, liquid leakage, burns or heat.
Do not touch the cutter blade.
If leaked fluid from batteries gets on your skin or clothes, immediately rinse them with clean water.
Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use the P-touch.
Do not use a battery other than that specified. Do not use combinations of old and new batteries or combinations of different types, different charging levels, different manufacturers or different models.
Do not insert a battery with the polarity (+ and -) reversed.
Do not drop or hit the P-touch/AC adapter.
Do not press on the LCD display.
Do not put your finger inside the
P-touch when you close the tape compartment cover or battery compartment cover.
Before using Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, carefully read the instructions for the batteries and battery charger, and be sure to use them correctly.
When using Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries with a specialised battery charger before using the batteries.
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Safety Precautions
INTRODUCTION
General Precautions
• Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, the label may unpeel or become irremovable, the colour of the label may change or be transferred to other objects. Before applying the label, check the environmental conditions and the material.
• Do not use the P-touch in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide.
Doing so may result in accidents or damage the P-touch.
• Use only Brother TZe tapes with the P-touch. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark.
• Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the labeller; never use alcohol or other organic solvents.
• Use a soft wipe to clean the print head; never touch the print head.
• Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot or AC adapter connector or battery compartment, etc.
• Do not place the P-touch/batteries/AC adapter in direct sunlight or rain, near heaters or other hot appliances, in any location exposed to extremely high or low temperatures (e.g., on the dashboard or in the back of your car) or high humidity, or in dusty locations.
• Do not apply excessive pressure to the cutter lever.
• Do not try to print if the cassette is empty; it will damage the print head.
• Do not pull the tape while printing or feeding; it will damage the tape and the
P-touch.
• Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the P-touch, or if the battery expires.
• The P-touch is not equipped with a charging feature for rechargeable batteries.
• The printed text may differ from the text that appears in the LCD.
• The length of the printed label may differ from the displayed label length.
• When power is disconnected for two minutes, all text, format settings and any text files stored in the memory will be cleared.
• You can also use Heat Shrink Tube in this model. Check the Brother website
(http://www.brother.com/) for further information. You cannot print frames, pre-set P-touch templates, or use certain font settings when using Heat Shrink
Tube. Printed characters may also be smaller than when using TZe tape.
• A protective clear plastic sticker is placed over the display during
manufacturing and shipping. This sticker should be removed prior to use.
General Precautions
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GETTING STARTED
Unpacking Your P-touch
Carton Contents
P-touch
Starter Tape Cassette
AC adapter (optional on the D400)
User’s Guide
LCD Display & Keyboard
1 2 3 4 5 6
12
7
8 10 9 11
15 16 17 18 19 20
14
13
35
34
33
32
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Unpacking Your P-touch
31 30 29 28 27 26 25
21
22
23
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GETTING STARTED
1.
Caps mode
2-5. Style guidance
6.
Tape length
7.
Line number
8.
Start Line
9.
End Line
10. Cursor
11. Return mark
12. Cursor selection
13. Power
14. Menu
NOTE
15. Font
16. Label
17. Frame
18. Symbol
19. Sample Labels
20. Preview
21. Print
22. Clear
23. Backspace
24. Cursor
25. OK
26. Escape
27. Enter
28. Accent
29. Space
30. Barcode
31. File
32. Shift
33. Caps
34. Tab
35. Letter
• The text that you enter can be up to 80 characters in length.
• Use ( ) in combination with the letter and number keys to type uppercase letters or the symbols indicated on the upper-right corner of the keys.
• Use with ( end of the text.
) to go to top of the text. Use with (
• While selecting the settings, press ( item.
) to go to
) to go back to the default
• To cancel any operation, press ( ).
• Label length shown on LCD may slightly differ from the actual label length when printed.
Power Supply and Tape cassette
Insert six new AA alkaline batteries (LR6) or fully charged Ni-MH batteries
(HR6), making sure that their poles point in the correct directions.
To remove the batteries, reverse the installation procedure.
Battery compartment cover
Battery case AC adapter socket
Power Supply and Tape cassette
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GETTING STARTED
NOTE
• When using AC adapter (AD-E001): x Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the AC adapter socket on the side of the machine.
x Insert the plug into the nearest standard electrical outlet. For memory back up, we recommend using AA alkaline batteries (LR6) or Ni-MH batteries (HR6) together when using the AC adapter.
• To safeguard and backup the P-touch’s memory, when the AC adapter is unplugged it is recommended to have AA alkaline batteries
(LR6) or Ni-MH batteries (HR6) installed in the P-touch.
• When power is disconnected for more than two minutes, all text and format settings will be cleared. Any text files stored in the memory will also be cleared.
• Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the P-touch for an extended period of time.
• Dispose of the battery at an appropriate collection point, not in the general waste stream. In addition, be sure to observe all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• When storing or discarding the battery, wrap it (for example with cellophane tape), to prevent it from short-circuiting.
(Battery insulation example)
1. Cellophane tape
2. Alkaline or Ni-MH battery
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CAUTION
USING A COMBINATION OF DIFFERENT BATTERIES (SUCH AS Ni-MH AND
ALKALINE), MAY RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION. DISPOSE OF USED
BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Insert a Tape Cassette.
Tape cassette compartment
Release lever
Tape cutter
Print head
Tape cutter lever
Tape compartment cover
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Power Supply and Tape cassette
Tape exit slot Keyboard
LCD display
GETTING STARTED
NOTE
• When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the tape and ink ribbon do not catch on the print head.
• If you cannot close the tape compartment cover, check to ensure the release lever is in the up position. If not, lift the lever, and then close the cover.
Turning Power On/Off
Press ( ) to turn the P-touch on.
Press ( ) again to turn the P-touch off.
NOTE
Your P-touch has a power saving function that automatically turns itself off if no key is pressed within a certain time under certain operating
conditions. Refer to “Specifications” on page 30.
Feeding Tape
To feed the tape, press the following keys:
( ) + ( ).
Setting LCD Display
LCD Contrast
The default setting is [0].
( )
Î
/
/ [-2 - +2]
Î
( ) or (
Î
( ) or (
).
)
Î
/ [LCD Contrast]
Î
Setting Unit and Language
Unit
The default setting is [mm].
( )
Î
/ [Unit]
Î
( ) or ( )
Î
/
Î
( ) or ( ).
Language
The default setting is [English].
( )
Î
/
Î
( ) or ( )
Î
/
Français/Hrvatski/Italiano/Magyar/Nederlands/Norsk/Polski/Português/
Português(Brasil)/Română/Slovenski/Slovenský/Suomi/Svenska/Türkçe/
Čeština/Dansk/Deutsch]
Î
( ) or ( ).
Turning Power On/Off
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EDITING A LABEL
Entering and Editing Text
Adding a New Line
Move the cursor to end of the current line and press
(
Line 1 Line 2 Label image
).
NOTE
There is a maximum number of lines of text that can be entered for each tape width. A maximum of 5 lines for 18 mm tape, 3 lines for
12 mm tape, 2 lines for 9 mm and 6 mm tape, and 1 line for 3.5 mm tape.
Deleting Text
By pressing ( ), the letters will be deleted one by one.
To delete all text:
( )
Î
/
Î
( ) or ( ).
To delete all text and format settings:
( )
Î
/
Î
( ) or (
Inserting a Tab
( )
Î
/
Î
( ) or ( ).
).
NOTE
You can also set a tab by pressing ( ).
To change tab length:
( )
Î
/ [Tab Length]
Î
/
Î
( ) or ( ).
Entering Symbols
Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function
( )
Î
/ Select Category
Î
( ) or ( symbol
Î
( ) or ( ).
)
Î
/ / / Choose a
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Entering and Editing Text
EDITING A LABEL
Setting Symbol History
Up to 15 recently used symbols are added to [History]. The default setting is [On].
( ) or (
Î
/ [Symbol History]
Î
( ) or (
)
Î
( ).
)
Î
/
Î
( )
Category
Punctuation
Symbol List
Symbols
Bracket/Arrow
Mathematics
Currency/Unit
(Number)
[Number]
School/Office
-
-
Kitchen
DIY/Hobby
Season/Holiday
Appointment
Datacom/AV
Smiley
Animal
Sport
Entering Symbols
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EDITING A LABEL
Category
Vehicle
Sign
Electrical
Astrology
Pictograph
Symbols
Entering Accented Characters
(
Enter the character
Î
(
).
)
Î
/ Select accented character
Î
( ) or
NOTE
Caps mode can be used with the Accent function.
g
G i e
E d
D
I
Accented Character List
Character Accented Characters Character Accented Characters
a n
A c
C
N o
O t
T u s
S r
R
U
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Entering Accented Characters
EDITING A LABEL
Character Accented Characters Character Accented Characters
k y
K l
Y z
L Z
Setting Character Attributes ([Font]/[Size]/[Width]/
[Style]/[Line]/[Align])
You can set character attributes by label or by each line both before and after entering text.
Setting Character Attributes by Label
( or (
)
Î
/ Select an attribute
Î
/ Set a value for that attribute
Î
( )
).
NOTE
You can view an example of the selected character attribute on the
LCD display.
Setting Character Attributes by Each Line
1. Using / , move the cursor to the line you wish to change the character attribute.
2. Press ( ) and ( ) to display the attributes.
NOTE
• ( ) on the screen indicates that you are now applying the attribute for that specific line only.
• When different value of attribute is set for each line, the value will be displayed as ***** when you press ( ). When you change the setting on this screen by using or , the same change will be applied to all lines of the label.
• When different value of attribute is set for each line, the line numbers on the text entry screen will be displayed as white text on a black background.
Setting Character Attributes ([Font]/[Size]/[Width]/[Style]/[Line]/[Align])
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EDITING A LABEL
• The actual printed font size depends on the 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 which is based on the Helsinki style. This allows labels to print using the smallest text possible on narrow or multi-line labels.
• The 6 point font only prints in Helsinki, no other font type.
• When [Size] is set to [Auto] and all the text is entered in uppercase, the text is automatically adjusted to print in the largest font size possible for each tape width. This font size is larger than the largest font size available in the font settings for each tape width.
Setting Options
Result Attribute
Font
Result Attribute
Font
Value
Helsinki
Brussels
US
Los
Angeles
San Diego
Florida
Calgary
Size
Auto
Value
Belgium
Atlanta
Adams
Brunei
Sofia
Germany
Letter
Gothic
18 pt When Auto is selected, the text is automatically adjusted to print in the largest size available in the font settings for each tape width.
Size
6 pt
9 pt
24 pt
36 pt
12 pt 42 pt
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Setting Character Attributes ([Font]/[Size]/[Width]/[Style]/[Line]/[Align])
Attribute
Width
Style
Line
Align
Shadow
Solid
Italic
Off
Underline
Left
Center
Value x 1
x 3/2 x 2
Normal
Bold
Outline
Result Attribute
Width
Style
Line
Value
x 1/2 x 2/3
EDITING A LABEL
Result
Italic Bold
Italic
Outline
Italic
Shadow
Italic Solid
Vertical
Strikeout
Align Right
Justify
Setting Auto Fit Style
When [Size] is set to [Auto] and [Length] is set to a specific length, you can select the way of reducing the text size to fit within the label length.
When [Text Size] is selected, the total text size is modified to fit within the label. When [Text Width] is selected, the text width will be reduced to the size of x1/2 setting.
( )
Î
/ [Auto Fit Style]
Î
( ) or (
Width]
Î
( ) or ( ).
)
Î
/
Setting Frames
( )
Î
/ frame
Î
( ) or ( ).
Î
( ) or ( )
Î
/ / / Select a
Setting Frames
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EDITING A LABEL
Category
Basic 1
Basic 2
Home
School/Office
Appointment
DIY/Hobby
Season/Holiday
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Setting Frames
Frames
Frames
EDITING A LABEL
Setting Label Attributes ([Length]/[Margin]/[Tab Length])
(Refer to “Adjusting the Label Length” on page 23, “Setting Margin” on
page 21 and “To change tab length:” on page 10.)
( or (
)
Î
/ Select an attribute
Î
/ Set a value for that attribute
Î
( )
).
NOTE
[Length] can be set within the range 30 mm - 300 mm. When [Auto] is selected, the length of the label is automatically adjusted based on the amount of text entered.
Creating a Barcode Label
NOTE
• The P-touch is not designed exclusively for creating barcode labels.
Always check that barcode labels can be read by the barcode reader.
• For best results, print barcode labels in black ink on white tape. Some barcode readers may not be able to read barcode labels created using coloured tape or ink.
• Use the [Large] setting for [Width] whenever possible. Some barcode readers may not be able to read barcode labels created using the
[Small] setting.
• Continuously printing a large number of labels with barcodes can overheat the print head, which may affect printing quality.
Setting Barcode Parameters and Entering Barcode Data
( )
( ) or (
Î
/ Select an attribute
Î
/ Set a value for that attribute
Î character
)
Î
Type in the barcode data
Î
(
Î
( ) or ( )
Î
( ) or ( ).
)
Î
/ Select a
NOTE
• Symbols are only available for the CODE39, CODE128, CODABAR or GS1-128 protocols. When not using symbols, after typing in the barcode data, press ( ) or ( ) to insert the barcode in the label.
• The "C.Digit" (Check Digit) attribute is only available for the CODE39,
I-2/5 and CODABAR protocols.
• Only one barcode can be printed on a label.
Setting Label Attributes ([Length]/[Margin]/[Tab Length])
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EDITING A LABEL
Attribute
Protocol
Width
Under#
(characters printed below barcode)
C.Digit
(check digit)
Barcode Settings
Value
CODE39, CODE128, EAN-8, EAN-13,
GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128), UPC-A, UPC-E, I-2/5 (ITF),
CODABAR
Small
Large
On
Off
Off
On
(only available for the CODE39, I-2/5 and CODABAR protocols)
Special Character List
CODE39
Special Character
CODABAR
Special Character
(SPACE)
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Creating a Barcode Label
CODE128, GS1-128 (UCC / EAN-128)
Special Character
(SPACE)
EDITING A LABEL
NUL
ETX
BEL
VT
SI
DC3
ETB
ESC
GS
US
FNC4
EOT
BS
FF
DLE
DC4
CAN
SOH
ENQ
HT
CR
DC1
NAK
EM
FS
RS
FNC3
STX
ACK
LF
SO
DC2
SYN
SUB
DEL
FNC1
FNC2
Editing and Deleting a Barcode
To edit barcode parameters and barcode data, position the cursor beneath the barcode mark on the data entry screen and then open the
Barcode Setup screen by pressing ( selecting [Bar Code Setup] with / .
) or by pressing ( ) and
To delete a barcode from a label, position the cursor to the right of the barcode mark on the data entry screen and press ( ).
Creating a Barcode Label
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LABEL PRINTING
Label Preview
You can preview the text before printing.
( ).
Press or to scroll the preview to the left or right.
Press or to change the magnification of the preview.
Printing Labels
To cut off the label, press the tape cutter lever on the upper left corner of the machine.
NOTE
• To prevent damage to the tape, do not touch the cutter lever while the message [Printing...Copies] or [Feeding Tape...Please Wait] is displayed.
• Do not pull the label coming out of the tape exit slot. Doing so will cause the ink ribbon to be discharged with the tape, making the tape no longer usable.
• Do not block the tape exit slot during printing or when feeding tape.
Doing so will cause the tape to jam.
Single and Multiple Copy Printing
( )
Î
/ Change the number of copies
Î
( ), ( ) or ( ).
NOTE
• If you need only 1 copy of the label, press ( without selecting the number of copies.
), ( ) or ( )
• The number of copies can also be specified by pressing a number key.
(
(
Cable Flag Printing
) + ( )
), ( ) or (
Î
/
).
Î
( ) or ( )
Î
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Label Preview
LABEL PRINTING
Numbering Printing
( point
) + ( )
Î
Î
( ) or (
/
)
Î
/
Î
( ) or (
Select end point
Î
(
)
Î
/ Select start
) or ( )
Î
/
Select the number of labels to be printed
Î
( ), ( ) or ( ).
Select the highest number you wish to be printed when setting the number.
Mirror Printing
Use clear tape in [Mirror], so the labels can be read correctly from the opposite side when attached on glass, windows or other transparent surfaces.
( ) + ( )
Î
/
Î
( ) or ( )
Î
( ), ( ) or ( ).
Setting Margin
(
(
[Full]/[Half]/[Narrow]
)
Î
/
Î
/
)
Î
/ Select the number of copies
Î
(
Full
23.9 mm
ABC
23.9 mm
Half
: ABC
12 mm 12 mm
Î
( ) or (
), ( ) or (
Narrow
: ABC
4 mm 4 mm
).
)
Î
NOTE
Cut along the printed dots ( ) with scissors so the text is centred in the label.
Setting Margin
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LABEL PRINTING
[Chain]
Use this setting when printing several labels with minimum margins.
(
(
Enter text (ABC)
)
Î
( )
Î
( )
Î
/
Î
/ [Chain]
Î
( ) or
Î
/ Select the number of copies
Î
( ), ( ) or
)
Î
The message [OK to Feed?] appears
Î
( )
Î
Clear the text and
( enter text for the next label (DEF)
Î
( ), ( ) or (
) to feed the tape.
)
Î
( )
Î
/ Select the number of copies
Î
The message [OK to Feed?] appears
Î
( ) or
ABC DEF
9.5 mm
NOTE
• When [Chain] is set, feed the tape before using the cutter otherwise
a part of the text may be cut off. Refer to “Feeding Tape” on page 9.
• The value XX displayed on the upper right corner of the LCD display indicates the label length XX shown on the Label images below.
LCD display
Full
Label image
ABC
XX mm
Half
ABC
XX mm
Narrow
ABC
XX mm
• Do not pull the tape since this may damage the tape cassette.
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Setting Margin
LABEL PRINTING
Adjusting the Label Length
( )
Î
/
/ [-5 - +5]
Î
( ) or (
Î
( ) or (
).
)
Î
/ [Label Length]
Î
NOTE
Approximately 1% of the total label length will be adjusted by 1 level.
Using Sample Labels: To create and print labels from pre-designed templates.
Example:
( )
Î
/ cursor to the first line and edit the text
Î second line and edit the text of copies
Î
(
Î
( ) or (
Î
), ( ) or ( ).
Î
(
)
Î Î
Move the
Î
Move the cursor to the
)
Î
/ Select the number
NOTE
• When a sample label consists of two lines of text, removing the second line also removes the character attributes of the second line.
• To recover the original character attributes of the deleted second line, cancel the currently selected sample label by pressing ( select the same sample label again.
) and
• To delete all text at once on a line only, move the cursor to the line you wish to delete all text, and then press ( ) and ( ).
Category
Sample Label List
Sample Label
File
Storage Box
Adjusting the Label Length
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LABEL PRINTING
Category
Kitchen
Name Badge
Garage
Scrapbooking
Gardening
Address
Gift
Caution
Sample Label
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Using Sample Labels: To create and print labels from pre-designed templates.
USING THE FILE MEMORY
Saving Label Files
You can save up to 50 labels and recall them for printing at a later date.
A maximum of 80 characters can be saved per file. You can also edit and overwrite the stored label.
Save
Type text and format label
Î
( )
Î
/
Î
( ) or ( )
Î
/
Î
( ) or ( ).
(
(
( or (
)
Î
/ [Print]
Î
( ) or ( )
Î
/
)
Î
/ Select the number of copies
Î
(
Open
Î
( ) or ( )
Î
/
(
( )
Î
/
).
Delete
)
Î
/
Î
( ) or (
)
Î
[Delete?]
Î
( ) or ( ).
)
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Saving Label Files
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RESETTING & MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH
Resetting the P-touch
Resetting the data to factory settings
Turn off the machine. Press and hold down ( down (
) and ( ). While holding
) and ( ), press ( ) once and then release ( ) and ( ).
NOTE
• Release ( ) before releasing the other key.
• All text, format settings, option settings and stored label files are cleared when you reset the P-touch. Language and unit settings will also be cleared.
Maintenance
NOTE
Always remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter before cleaning the P-touch.
Cleaning the Unit
Wipe any dust and marks from the main unit using a soft, dry cloth.
Use a slightly dampened cloth on difficult to remove marks.
NOTE
Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol or any other organic solvent. These may deform the case or damage the appearance of your P-touch.
Cleaning the Print Head
Streaks or poor quality characters on printed labels generally indicates that the print head is dirty.
Clean the print head using a cotton swab or the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZe-CL4).
NOTE
• Do not touch the print head directly with your bare hands.
• Refer to the instructions provided with the print head cleaning cassette for directions on how to use it.
Print head
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Resetting the P-touch
RESETTING & MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH
Cleaning the Tape Cutter
Tape adhesive can build up on the cutter blade after repeated use, taking the edge off the blade which may result in the tape jamming in the cutter.
NOTE
• About once every year, wipe the cutter blade using a cotton swab moistened with Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol).
• Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your bare hands.
Maintenance
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TROUBLESHOOTING
What to do when...
Problem
The screen ‘locks’, or the P-touch does not respond normally.
The display remains blank after turning on the power.
The LCD messages are displayed in a foreign language.
The label is not printed after pressing the Print key.
Solution
• Refer to “Resetting the P-touch” on page 26 and reset
the internal memory to the initial settings. If resetting the
P-touch does not solve the problem, disconnect the AC adapter and remove the batteries for more than 10 minutes.
• Check that the batteries are correctly installed and that the AC adapter designed exclusively for your P-touch is correctly connected. Check that the rechargeable battery is fully charged.
• Refer to “Setting Unit and Language” on page 9 to
select your desired language.
The label is not printed correctly.
The ink ribbon is separated from the ink roller.
• Check that text has been entered and that the tape cassette is installed correctly with sufficient tape remaining.
• If the tape is bent, cut off the bent section and thread the tape through the tape exit slot.
• If the tape is jammed, remove the tape cassette and then pull out the jammed tape and cut it. Check that the end of the tape passes through the tape guide before reinstalling the tape cassette.
• Remove the tape cassette and reinstall it, pressing it firmly until it clicks into place.
• If the print head is dirty, clean it with a cotton swab or optional print head cleaning cassette (TZe-CL4).
• If the ink ribbon is broken, replace the tape cassette. If not, leave the tape uncut and remove the tape cassette, then wind the loose ink ribbon onto the spool as shown in the figure.
Spool
The P-touch stops while printing a label.
Label files saved previously are now empty.
A tape jam which cannot be cleared keeps occurring.
• Replace the tape cassette if striped tape is visible, as this indicates that you have reached the end of the tape.
• Replace all batteries or connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch.
• All files stored in the internal memory are deleted if the batteries are weak or the AC adapter was disconnected.
• Please contact Brother customer service.
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What to do when...
TROUBLESHOOTING
When an error message appears on the display
When an error message appears on the display, follow the directions provided below.
Message
Check # of Digits
Entered!
Cutter Error!
Length Limit!
Text Too High!
Text
Too Long!
System Error XX
Cause/Remedy
The number of digits entered in the barcode data does not match the number of digits set in the barcode parameters.
Enter the correct number of digits.
The tape cutter has been closed when you tried to print or feed tape. Turn the P-touch off and then on again before continuing. When tape is tangled in the cutter, remove the tape.
The length of the label to be printed using the text entered is longer than 1 m. Edit the text so that the length of the label is less than 1 m.
The text size is too large.
The length of the label to be printed using the text entered is longer than the length setting. Edit the text to fit within the set length or change the length setting.
Please contact Brother customer service.
When an error message appears on the display
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APPENDIX
Specifications
Item
Dimensions
Weight
Power supply
Specification
Approx. 189 (W) x 177.5 (D) x 70.5 (H) mm
Approx. 730 g
(without batteries and tape cassette)
Six AA alkaline batteries (LR6), Six AA Ni-MH batteries
, AC adapter (AD-E001)
Character display
Print height
Print speed
Tape cassette
16 characters x 1 guidance and 2 lines text
(128 dot x 48 dot)
15.8 mm max. (when using 18 mm tape)
Approx. 20 mm/sec.
Standard TZe tape cassette (3.5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm,
12 mm, 18 mm widths)
No. of lines 18 mm tape : 1 - 5 lines;
12 mm tape : 1 - 3 lines;
9 mm tape : 1 - 2 lines;
6 mm tape : 1 - 2 lines;
3.5 mm tape : 1 line
Memory buffer size Maximum 1,100 characters
File storage
Auto Power-off
Maximum 50 files
5 minutes
Operation temperature/ humidity
10 °C - 35 °C / 20% - 80% humidity (without condensation)
Maximum wet bulb temperature: 27 °C
*1 Visit us at http://support.brother.com/ for the latest information about the recommended batteries.
*2 Actual character size may be smaller than maximum print height.
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Specifications
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