Brother PT-18R User's Guide
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User’s Guide
Guía del usuario
ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM
PT-18RKT
Read this User's Guide before you start using your P-touch.
Keep this User's Guide in a handy place for future reference.
Lea esta Guía de usuario antes de utilizar la rotuladora P-touch.
Guarde esta Guía de usuario en un lugar accesible para futuras consultas.
Thank you for purchasing the PT-18RKT.
The PT-18RKT (hereafter, referred to as “printer”) is a label printer that enables you to easily print custom labels after it is connected to a computer.
This manual contains various precautions and basic procedures for using this printer.
Read this manual carefully before starting and keep the manual in a handy place for future reference.
If new versions of the PT-18RKT 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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TEL: (908) 704-1700 declares, that the products
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PT-18R comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Important
• The enclosed interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device.
• A shielded interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Compilation and Publication Notice
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 PT-18RKT 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.
Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.
The screen images in this manual may differ depending on your OS or printer.
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Brother
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One-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service
(USA Only)
Who is covered:
• This limited warranty (“warranty”) is given only to the original end-use/retail purchaser (referred to in this warranty as “Original Purchaser”) of the accompanying product, consumables and accessories (collectively referred to in this warranty as “this Product”).
• If you purchased a product from someone other than an authorized Brother reseller in the United
States or if the product was used (including but not limited to floor models or refurbished product by someone other than Brother), prior to your purchase you are not the Original Purchaser and the product that you purchased is not covered by this warranty.
What is covered:
• This Product includes a Machine and Consumable and Accessory Items. Consumable and
Accessory Items may include but are not limited to label and tape rolls/cassettes, cutters, adaptor, carrying cases, batteries and print servers. Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that the Machine and the accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, when used under normal conditions.
• This warranty applies only to products purchased and used in the United States. For products purchased in, but used outside, the United States, this warranty covers only warranty service within the United States (and does not include shipping outside the United States).
What is the length of the Warranty Periods:
• Machines: One year from the original purchase date.
• Accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items: 90 days from the original purchase date or the rated life of consumable, whichever comes first.
What is NOT covered:
This warranty does not cover:
(1) Physical damage to this Product;
(2) Damage caused by improper installation, improper or abnormal use, misuse, neglect or accident (including but not limited to transporting this Product without the proper preparation and/or packaging);
(3) Damage caused by another device or software used with this Product (including but not limited to damage resulting from use of non Brother™-brand parts and Consumable and Accessory
Items);
(4) Consumable and Accessory Items that expired in accordance with a rated life; and,
(5) Problems arising from other than defects in materials or workmanship.
This limited warranty is VOID if this Product has been altered or modified in any way (including but not limited to attempted warranty repair without authorization from Brother and/or alteration/ removal of the serial number).
What to do if you think your Product is eligible for warranty service:
Report your issue to our Customer Service Hotline at 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) or to a
Brother Authorized Service Center within the applicable warranty period. Supply Brother or the
Brother Authorized Service Center with a copy of your dated bill of sale showing that this Product was purchased within the U.S. For the name of local Brother Authorized Service Center(s), call 1-
877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) or visit www.brother-usa.com.
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After contacting Brother or a Brother Authorized Service Center, you may be required to deliver (by hand if you prefer) or send the Product properly packaged, freight prepaid, to the Authorized
Service Center together with a photocopy of your bill of sale. You are responsible for the cost of shipping, packing product, and insurance (if you desire). You are also responsible for loss or damage to this Product in shipping.
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If the problem reported concerning your Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and
Accessory Items is covered by this warranty and if you first reported the problem to Brother or an
Authorized Service Center within the applicable warranty period, Brother or its Authorized Service
Center will repair or replace the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items at no charge to you for parts or labor. The decision as to whether to repair or replace the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items is made by Brother in its sole discretion.
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Authorized Service Center.
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Consumable and Accessory Items back to you and charged for any service and/or replacement parts/products at Brother’s then current published rates.
The foregoing are your sole (i.e., only) and exclusive remedies under this warranty.
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Limitations:
Brother is not responsible for damage to or loss of any equipment, media, programs or data related to the use of this Product. Except for that repair or replacement as described above, Brother shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages or specific relief. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the P-touch PT-18RKT.
Your new P-touch is an easy to operate, feature packed labeling system that makes creating professional, high quality labels a breeze. In addition to easy label creation via pre-formatted label layouts, the P-touch editing software features advanced label formatting, block formats, bar codes and auto-numbering functions.
• Carry your compact, rechargeable P-touch with you anywhere without worrying about power supply.
• The battery charger also serves as a convenient storage stand, so the P-touch is always at hand and ready for use.
• You can quickly increase your labeling power, and design and print complex labels from your computer using the software provided.
Refer to the Software Installation Guide for more details and installation directions.
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Creating Your First Label
This section introduces you to the methods used to create simple labels with your P-touch.
By creating a simple label, you will become familiar with the procedure for creating general label layouts.
Creating a label with the P-touch
1 Prepare the P-touch.
Install and charge the battery.
Set a tape cassette.
Turn the P-touch on.
To create a label if the battery is not charged, connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch
machine. Refer to “AC Adapter” on page 19.
2 Enter the label text.
Enter the label text from the keyboard.
In addition to entering text, the P-touch has a large range of editing functions.
"Create labels like these"
3 Print the label.
Print the label you have created.
You can check the layout of your label before printing.
Checking the label preview before printing prevents wasting tape on incomplete labels.
"Preview function"
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Create a label with your personal computer
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Prepare the P-touch labeler. (Refer to step 1 in the previous section.)
Prepare the personal computer.
Install the software.
Connect the USB cable.
Turn the P-touch labeler on.
Software Installation Guide Software Installation Guide
3 Enter the label text using P-touch Editor.
Software Help "Create labels with complex designs like these"
4 Print the label.
Software Help
Creating Your First Label
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To use the machine safely
Please read the following directions for safe use and handling before using your
P-touch. These safety precautions are provided for your benefit to prevent unnecessary injury to you and those around you, and to prevent damage to the product. Please read and follow them carefully.
The following symbols indicate the level of danger associated with not using the product within the specified guidelines.
WARNING
CAUTION
This symbol denotes that improper handling poses a risk of causing death or serious injury.
This symbol denotes that improper handling poses a risk of causing injury or damage to the product.
The following symbols indicate specific directions.
: This symbol denotes that the action poses a risk of danger.
: This symbol denotes that the action is prohibited.
: This symbol denotes that the action is required.
WARNING
Rechargeable battery
Failure to observe the following may result in fluid leaking, overheating, rupture, or fire, causing burns or other injuries.
• Do not throw the battery into a fire, or heat, solder or weld, disassemble or modify the battery.
• Do not allow metallic articles to short-circuit the terminals of the battery.
• Do not carry or store the battery together with metallic articles.
• Do not remove or damage the plastic cover on the battery, or use a battery with the plastic cover removed or damaged.
• Use only the battery charger designed exclusively for the rechargeable battery provided. Do not use any other battery charger.
• Do not charge the battery in high temperature locations.
• Do not use the battery with the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals connected incorrectly.
• If the battery leaks or emits an odor, it must be moved away from fire immediately.
• Do not let the battery get wet.
• If the battery leaks, be careful not to let battery fluid contact your eyes.
Battery fluid contacting your eyes may result in the loss of eyesight. If battery fluid comes into contact with your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water and seek medical attention immediately.
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WARNING
• If the battery begins to emit an odor, overheat, discolor, deform, or any other change occurs during use, charging, or storage, remove the battery immediately and discontinue use.
Battery charger
Failure to observe the following may result in fire, overheating, or failure.
• Do not allow metallic articles to short-circuit the terminals of the charger.
• Do not let the charger get wet. If water or other liquids get in the charger, unplug the AC adapter immediately.
• Do not use the charger while the charger terminals are wet or have condensation on them.
• Do not use this charger with any product other than the P-touch.
• Use only the AC adapter provided with the P-touch.
• If the charger begins to emit an odor, overheat, discolor, deform, or any other change occurs during use, charging, or storage, remove the P-touch from the charger immediately, disconnect the AC adapter, and discontinue use.
AC adapter
Failure to observe the following may result in fire, electric shock, or failure.
• Always use the specified voltage (120V) and the AC adapter (AD-18) provided.
• Do not overload the power outlet.
• Do not place heavy objects on, damage or modify the power cord or plug. Do not forcibly bend or pull the power cord.
• Do not use a damaged power cord.
• Do not touch the AC adapter or power plug with wet hands.
• Make sure that the plug is fully inserted to the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that is loose.
P-touch
Failure to observe the following may result in fire, electric shock, or failure.
• Do not disassemble or modify the P-touch.
• Do not drop, hit or otherwise damage the P-touch.
• Do not spill drinks or other liquids on the P-touch, or otherwise let the P-touch become wet.
• Do not use the P-touch if any foreign object has entered the P-touch.
If any foreign object has entered the P-touch, immediately turn the power off, disconnect the AC adapter, remove the battery, and discontinue use.
• If the P-touch begins to emit an odor, overheat, discolor, deform, or any other change occurs during use, charging, or storage, remove the P-touch from the charger immediately, disconnect the AC adapter, remove the battery, and discontinue use.
• Do not let children play with the empty package that the P-touch came in when purchased. Store the empty package in location out of the reach of children, or dispose of it. Empty packaging can be a choking or suffocation hazard for children.
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CAUTION
Rechargeable battery
Failure to observe the following may result in fluid leaking, overheating, rupture, or deteriorated performance and life span.
• Do not hit or throw the battery.
• Do not use or leave battery exposed in direct sunlight, near heaters or other hot appliances, or in any location exposed to extremely high temperatures.
• Remove the battery when not using the P-touch for any extended period of time.
• If battery fluid comes into contact with skin or clothes, wash the affected areas thoroughly with clean water. Battery fluid is harmful to skin.
Battery charger
Failure to observe the following may result in fire, electric shock, or short circuit.
• Do not use or place the battery charger in direct sunlight, near heaters or other hot appliances, in any location exposed to extremely high temperatures, high humidity, or dusty locations.
• Do not disassemble or modify the battery charger.
• Do not hit or throw the battery charger.
• Do not carry or store the battery charger together with metallic articles.
AC adapter
• Be sure to disconnect the AC adapter and battery charger from the power outlet and the P-touch when not using the P-touch for any extended period of time.
• Always hold the plug when disconnecting the power cord from the power outlet.
Tape cutter
• Do not touch the tape cutter with your hands. This may result in injury.
Usage/storage location
Memory
• Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the P-touch, or if the battery expires.
Tape
• Do not place the P-touch or battery charger in unsafe locations such as unstable platforms or high shelves, etc. It may fall down and cause an injury.
• Do not place heavy objects on the P-touch or battery charger. It may fall down and cause an injury.
• Depending on the environmental conditions and the material and condition of the affixing surface, the label may peel off or the color of the tape may change.
When removing labels, adhesive may remain, the tape's color may be transferred to the surface, or the surface beneath the label may otherwise be damaged. Be sure to test the label on the intended surface and material before affixing the label.
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General Precautions
• 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 machine.
• Use only genuine TZe/HGe tapes, with the
• Do not pull or press on the tape in the cassette.
/ mark, in the P-touch.
• Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot, AC adapter connector, or USB port, etc.
• Do not try to print labels using an empty tape cassette or without a tape cassette set in the
P-touch. Doing so will damage the print head.
• Do not touch the print head with your fingers.
• Note that all data stored in memory will be lost if you disconnect BOTH the AC adapter
AND the rechargeable battery.
• Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol or any other organic solvent to clean the
P-touch.
• Do not place the P-touch in direct sunlight, near heaters or other hot appliances, in any location exposed to extremely high or low temperatures, high humidity, or dusty locations.
Standard operating temperature range: 50
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• Be careful not to scratch the CD-ROM. Do not place the CD-ROM in any location exposed to high or low temperatures. Do not place heavy objects on the CD-ROM or bend it.
• The software on the CD-ROM is intended for use with the P-touch and may be installed on more than one PC.
• We strongly recommend that you read this User’s Guide carefully before using your
P-touch, and then keep it nearby for future reference.
Symbols Used in this Guide
The following symbols are used throughout this guide to indicate additional information.
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This symbol indicates information or directions that may result in damage or injury if ignored, or operations that will result in errors.
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This symbol indicates information or directions that may help you understand and use the P-touch more efficiently.
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This section provides quick and easy access to
Quick Index
Simply look for your task below and then go to the page indicated.
If the task you are looking for is not shown here, try the Contents or Index pages.
ABC
To enter text, symbols and accent characters...
Entering text/symbols/accent characters
auto-format function
To format the label...
Text/Label format functions
To change the cutting and margin settings
Tape cutting options
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To create and print bar code labels...
Bar code function
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To print multiple copies (with autonumbering)...
Multiple copy/autonumbering functions
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To save a label layout...
Memory function
Contents
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 1
GETTING STARTED ............................................................................. 11
EDITING A LABEL................................................................................. 24
Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function...................................................... 26
Entering Accented Characters Using Key ....................................................... 27
Entering Accented Characters Using the Accent Function ................................... 27
Contents
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Using Templates - Example creating an Asset Tag...............................................36
LABEL PRINTING ................................................................................. 43
USING THE FILE MEMORY ................................................................. 50
MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch .............................................................. 53
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................... 55
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GETTING STARTED
Unpacking Your P-touch
Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch.
P-touch PT-18RKT Tape cassette
CD-ROM USB cable
AC adapter Rechargeable battery
The plug may differ by countries.
Battery charger User’s Guide
Software Installation Guide Carrying case
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General Description
LCD display
Keyboard AC adapter connector
USB port
When shipped from the factory, the
LCD display is covered with a protective sheet to prevent damage.
Remove this sheet before using the
P-touch.
Charging terminals
Back cover
Tape viewer
Tape exit slot
Charging indicator
Back cover opening grip
Rechargeable battery
Release lever
Tape cutter
Print head
Rechargeable battery case cover
Tape cassette case
Battery charger
AC adapter connector
Charging terminals
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LCD Display & Keyboard
LCD Display
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1. Line number
Displayed at the beginning of each line, this mark indicates the line number within the label layout.
2. Cursor
Indicates the current position of the cursor. New characters are entered to the left of the cursor, and the character to the left of the cursor is deleted when the key is pressed.
3. Return mark
Indicates the end of a line of text.
4. Caps mode
Indicates that the Caps mode is on.
5.~8. Style guidance
Indicates the current font (5), character size (6), character style (7) and frame (8) settings.
9. Tape length
Indicates the tape length for the text entered.
10.Cursor selection
Indicates that you can use the cursor keys to select the items on the screen. Use the and keys to select a menu item, and the and keys to change the setting.
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Key Names and Functions
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(Power):
• Turns the P-touch on and off.
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• Prints the current label design onto the tape.
• Opens the Print Options menu when used in combination with the key.
(Preview):
• Displays a preview of the label.
(Feed & Cut):
• Feeds 0.89" (22.5 mm) of blank tape and then automatically cuts the tape.
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• Opens the Text menu, where you can set character attributes for the label.
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• Opens the Label menu, where you can set label attributes for the label.
(Auto-Format):
• Opens the Auto-Format menu, where you can create labels using pre-defined templates or block formats.
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• Opens the Tools menu, where you can set operating preferences for the P-touch.
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• Clears all text entered, or all text and current label settings.
(Backspace):
• Deletes the character to the left of the cursor.
• Cancels the current command and returns the display to the data entry screen or the previous step.
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• Turns the Caps mode on and off. When the Caps mode is on, uppercase letters can be entered by simply pressing a character key.
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• Use these keys to type letters or numbers.
• Uppercase letters, symbols or accent characters can be entered using these keys in combination with the , ,
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• Use this key in combination with the letter and number keys to type uppercase letters or the symbols indicated on the number keys.
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• Use this key in combination with keys that have blue characters above them to type the accented characters or symbols indicated, or to activate the function indicated.
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• Use this to select and enter a symbol from a list of available symbols.
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• Use this to select and enter an accented character from the list of available characters.
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• Enters a blank space.
• Returns a setting to the default value.
(Return):
• Enters a new line when entering text.
• Selects the option displayed when setting label attributes in the function menus, or when entering symbols or accent characters.
(Escape):
• Cancels the current command and returns the display to the data entry screen or the previous step.
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• Moves the cursor in the direction of the arrow when entering or editing characters, entering symbols or accented characters, and when setting label attributes in the function menus.
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Power Supply
Your P-touch has a rechargeable battery that allows you to use it anywhere when charged, and an AC adapter that allows you to use it while connected to an electrical outlet when the battery’s charge becomes low.
Rechargeable Battery
The battery can be recharged by placing the P-touch on the battery charger stand.
Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch to use it immediately after purchase or when the battery’s charge becomes low.
Installing the rechargeable battery
• Disconnect power to the P-touch when installing or removing the rechargeable battery.
• Use only the battery charger designed exclusively for the rechargeable battery provided with your P-touch.
• Do not remove or damage the plastic cover on the rechargeable battery, or use a battery with the plastic cover removed or damaged.
1 Press on the back cover opening grip and open the back cover.
2 Slide the battery case cover in the direction of the arrow and open the case.
3 Connect the battery as shown in the figure. Make sure that the wires to the connector match the black and red stickers on the case.
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4 Insert the battery into the battery case and push the wires into the compartment so that they do not get damaged by the battery case cover.
5 Attach the battery case cover and close the back cover.
Release lever
Make sure that the release lever is up when closing the back cover. The back cover cannot be closed if the release lever is pressed down.
Charging the battery
1 Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the connector on the battery charger and insert the AC adapter plug into a standard electrical outlet.
2 Place the P-touch on the battery charger.
While the battery is charging, the charging indicator remains lit.
Charging time approx. 2 hours Charging indicator
The P-touch can be placed in the battery charger in either direction.
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• Be sure to charge the battery before using the P-touch.
• Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch to use it when the battery’s charge becomes low.
• Return the P-touch to the battery charger after use. Even when not used the battery will run down if the P-touch is not placed on the battery charger.
• Leaving the P-touch on the charger even when the battery is fully charged will not damage it.
• The battery may not be charged sufficiently when the power supply is less than the rated voltage.
• Even if there is no rechargeable battery inserted in the P-touch, the charging indicator may remain lit for approximately 10 minutes when set in the battery charger with the AC adapter connected.
Replacing the rechargeable battery
Replace the battery when the P-touch can only be used for a short time even after recharging. The battery may not be charged sufficiently when the power supply is less than the rated voltage. While the replacement period varies depending on the conditions of use, the battery will generally need to be replaced after approximately one year. Be sure to replace it with the specified rechargeable battery (BA-18R).
Be sure to charge the new battery for 2 hours after replacement.
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Press on the back cover opening grip and open the back cover.
Slide the battery case cover in the direction of the arrow and open the case.
Remove the expired battery and disconnect the connector.
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Connect the connector on the battery wires and insert the new battery into the
case. Refer to “Installing the rechargeable battery” on page 16.
Attach the battery case cover and close the back cover.
• Be sure to dispose of the expired battery as directed by local regulations for the disposal of nickel metal hydride batteries.
• Do not remove or damage the plastic cover on the expired battery, or attempt to disassemble the expired battery.
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Power Supply
AC Adapter
Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch.
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Insert the AC adapter plug into a standard electrical outlet.
• Turn the P-touch off before disconnecting the AC adapter.
• Disconnect the AC adapter from the P-touch and electrical outlet when you do not intend to use the P-touch for an extended period.
• Do not pull or bend the AC adapter cord.
• Use only the AC adapter (AD-18) designed exclusively for your P-touch. Failure to observe this may result in an accident or damage. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from not using the specified AC adapter.
• Do not connect the AC adapter to a non-standard electrical outlet. Failure to observe this may result in an accident or damage. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from not using a standard electrical outlet.
Inserting a Tape Cassette
Tape cassettes of 0.23", 0.35", 0.47" or 0.70" (6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, or 18 mm) width can be used in your P-touch. Use only tape cassettes with the / mark.
If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be sure to remove the stopper before inserting the cassette.
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GETTING STARTED
1 Check that the end of the tape is not bent and that it passes through the tape guide.
End of tape
Tape guide
2 After making sure that the power is off, press on the back cover opening grip and open the back cover.
If there is already a tape cassette in the P-touch, remove it by pulling it straight up.
3 Insert the tape cassette into the tape compartment, with the end of the tape facing the P-touch’s tape exit slot, and press firmly until you hear a click.
When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the tape and ink ribbon do not catch on the print head.
4 Close the back cover.
Tape exit slot
• Make sure that the release lever is up when closing the back cover. The back cover cannot be closed if the release lever is pressed down.
• Be sure to feed tape to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape
cassette. Refer to “Feeding Tape” on page 22.
• 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.
• Store tape cassettes in a cool dark location, away from direct sunlight and high temperature, high humidity, or dusty locations. Use the tape cassette as quickly as possible after opening the sealed package.
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Inserting a Tape Cassette
Turning Power On/Off
Press the key to turn the P-touch on.
Press the key again to turn the P-touch off.
• 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 the Auto Power-Off
Time table below for details.
• If the battery is still charged or the P-touch is connected to an electrical outlet by the AC adapter, the previous session’s information is displayed when the power is turned on.
With AC adapter
With battery z
Auto Power-Off Time
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P-touch only Connected to PC
1 hour 1 hour
5 minutes
5 minutes with no operation.
1 hour after printing from PC.
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GETTING STARTED
Feeding Tape
The Feed & Cut function feeds 0.89" (22.5 mm) of blank tape then cuts the tape.
• Be sure to feed tape to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape cassette.
• 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.
• Do not block the tape exit slot during printing or when feeding tape. Doing so will cause the tape to jam.
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“Feed & Cut?” appears on the display.
Press the key to feed tape.
The message “Feeding Tape... Please Wait” appears while the tape is fed, and then the tape is cut.
Press while “Feed & Cut?” is displayed to cancel tape feeding.
LCD Display
LCD Contrast
You can change the contrast setting of the LCD display to one of five levels (+2, +1, 0,
-1, -2) to make the screen easier to read. The default setting is “0”.
1 Press the key to display the Tools menu, select
“LCD Contrast” using the or key, and then press the key.
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Select a contrast level using the or key.
The screen contrast changes each time you press the
or key, allowing you to set the most suitable contrast.
Press the key.
• Press the key to return to the previous step.
• Pressing the key on the contrast setting screen sets the contrast to the default value
“0”.
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Feeding Tape
Language
Select the language ("English" or "Français") for menu commands and messages shown on the LCD display.
The default setting is "English".
1 Press the key to display the Tools menu, select
"Language" using the or key, and then press
2 Select a language using the or key.
3 Press the key.
Press the key to return to the previous step.
Unit
Select the units ("inch" or "mm") for dimensions shown on the LCD display.
The default setting is "inch".
1 Press the key to display the Tools menu, select
"Unit" using the or key, and then press the key.
2 Select a unit using the or key.
3 Press the key.
Press the key to return to the previous step.
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EDITING A LABEL
Entering and Editing Text
Using the keyboard of your P-touch is very similar to using a typewriter or word processor.
Entering Text from the Keyboard
• To enter a lowercase letter or a number, simply press the desired key.
• To enter a blank space in the text, press the key.
• To enter an uppercase letter or one of the symbols on the number keys, hold down the key and then press the desired key.
• To enter uppercase letters continuously, press the key to enter Caps mode, and then press the desired keys.
• To exit Caps mode, press the key again.
• To enter a lowercase letter while in Caps mode, hold down the desired key.
key and then press the
Adding a New Line
• To end the current line of text and start a new line, press the key. A return mark appears at the end of the line and the cursor moves to the start of the new line.
• There is a maximum number of lines of text that can be entered for each tape width. A maximum of 5 lines can be entered for 0.70"(18 mm) tape, 3 lines for 0.47" (12 mm) tape, and
2 lines for 0.35" (9 mm) and 0.23" (6 mm) tape.
• If you press the key when five lines already exist, an error message is displayed.
Moving the Cursor
• To move the cursor left, right, up or down, press the , or keys. Each press of the key moves the cursor one space or line.
• To move the cursor to the beginning or end of the current line, hold down the key and then press the or keys.
• To move the cursor to the very beginning or end of the text, hold down the key and then press the or keys.
Inserting Text
• To insert additional text into an existing line of text, move the cursor to the character to the right of the position where you want to start inserting text and then enter the additional text. The new text is inserted to the left of the cursor.
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Entering and Editing Text
Deleting Text
Deleting one character at a time
• To delete a character from an existing line of text, move the cursor to the character to the right of the position you want to start deleting text and then press the key.
The character to the left of the cursor is deleted each time the key is pressed.
If you hold down the key, the characters left to the cursor are deleted continuously.
Deleting all text at once
• Use the key to delete all text at once.
1 Press the key.
The Clear options are displayed.
2 Using the or keys, select “Text Only” to delete all text while retaining the current format settings, or select “Text & Format” to delete all text and format settings.
Press the key to return to the text entry screen.
3 Press the key.
All text is deleted. All format settings are also deleted if Text & Format was selected.
Entering Symbols
Including the symbols available on the keyboard, there are a total of 103 symbols
(including international and extended ASCII characters) available with the Symbol function.
There are two methods of entering symbols:
• Using the key.
• Using the Symbol function.
Entering Symbols Using Key
Symbols printed in blue above the keys on the keyboard can be entered using the key.
• To enter one of these symbols, hold down the key and then press the desired key.
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Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function
The Symbol function offers a total of 103 symbols.
1 Press the key.
A list of symbols is displayed.
The last symbol entered is selected in the list displayed.
2 Select a group using the or keys, and then select a symbol using the or keys.
3 Press the key.
The selected symbol is inserted into the line of text.
• Press the key to return to the previous step.
• Refer to the Symbol List table for a complete list of all groups and symbols available.
Group
(A) Punctuation
(B) Business
(C) Mathematics
(D) Bracket
(E) Arrow
(F) Unit
(G) International
(H) Number
(I) Pictograph
(J) Electrical
(K) Others z
Symbol List
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Symbols
The use of the CE mark is strictly governed by one or more European Council directives. Ensure that any labels you produce which use this mark conform with the relevant directives.
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Entering Symbols
Entering Accented Characters
The P-touch can display and print a set of accented characters such as other language specific characters.
There are two methods of entering accented characters:
• Using the key.
• Using the Accent function.
Entering Accented Characters Using Key
Accented characters printed in blue above the keys on the keyboard can be entered using the key.
• To enter one of these accented characters, hold down the key and then press the desired key.
Entering Accented Characters Using the Accent Function
The Accent function offers a total of 119 accented characters.
1 Press the key.
The accent group screen is displayed.
Caps mode can be used with the Accent function.
2 Type the letter for the desired composite character, or press the keys.
key and select it using the or
3 Keep typing the same letter until the desired composite character is selected, or select it using the
or keys.
4 Press the key.
The selected composite character is inserted into the line of text.
• Press the key to return to the previous step.
• Refer to the Accented Character List table for a complete list of all accented characters available.
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Character a
A c
C
E g
G d
D e
I i l
L n
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Accented Character List
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Accented Characters Character
N o
O r t
T u
R s
S
U y
Y z
Z
Accented Characters
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Setting Character Attributes
Using the key, you can select a font and apply size, width and style attributes.
1 Press the key.
The current settings are displayed.
2 Select an attribute using the or keys, and then set a value for that attribute using the or keys.
3 Press the key to apply the settings.
New settings are NOT applied if you do not press the
key.
• Press the key to return to the previous step.
• Press the key to set the selected attribute to the default value.
• Refer to the Setting Options table for a list of all available settings.
• Small characters may be difficult to read when certain styles are applied (e.g. Shadow + Italic).
• When selecting "S", "M" and "L" in the text size attributes, the actual size when printed will differ depending on the tape cassette width installed, and the number of lines on the label.
Attribute
Font z
Setting Options
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Value
HEL
(Helsinki)
BRU
(Brussels)
FLO
(Florida)
BEL
(Belgium)
Result
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Attribute
Size
Value
L
M
S
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Result
Width
1
2/3
1/2
Style1
OFF
BLD
(Bold)
OUT
(Outline)
SHD
(Shadow)
OFF
Style2
ITL
(Italic)
VRT
(Vertical)
By combining the “Style1” and “Style2” settings you can create Italic Bold, Italic Outline, Italic
Shadow, Vertical Bold, Vertical Outline and Vertical Shadow styles.
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Setting Label Attributes
Using the key, you can create a label with a frame around the text and specify the label length. The text can be aligned within the label in one of three ways.
1 Press the key.
The current settings are displayed.
2 Select an attribute using the or keys, and then set a value for that attribute using the or keys.
When “Length” is set to “Fixed” press the key again and set the label length using the or keys or the number keys.
When setting the label length, hold down the or keys to change the value in increments of 10.
3 Press the key to apply the settings.
New settings are NOT applied if you do not press the
key.
• Press the key to return to the previous step.
• Press the key to set the selected attribute to the default value.
• Refer to the Setting Options table for a list of all available settings.
Attribute z
Setting Options
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Value
OFF
Result
Frame
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Attribute
Frame
Align
Length
Value
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12
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L
(Left)
C
(Centre)
R
(Right)
Auto
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10
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Fixed
Result
The length of the label is automatically adjusted based on the amount of text entered.
The length of the label can be set within the range 1.6" (40 mm) - 11.8" (300 mm).
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Creating a Bar Code Label
Using the Bar Code function you can create labels with bar codes for use with cash registers, stock control systems or other bar code reader systems, or even asset control tags used in an asset management system.
• The P-touch is not designed exclusively for creating bar code labels. Always check that bar code labels can be read by the bar code reader.
• For best results, print bar code labels in black ink on white tape. Some bar code readers may not be able to read bar code labels created using colored tape or ink.
• Use the “Large” setting for “Width” whenever possible. Some bar code readers may not be able to read bar code labels created using the “Small” setting.
• Continuously printing a large number of labels with bar codes can overheat the print head, which may effect printing quality.
Setting Bar Code Parameters
1 Press the key to display the Tools menu, select
“Bar Code Setup” using the or keys, and then press the key.
The Bar Code Setup screen is displayed.
2 Select an attribute using the or keys, and then set a value for that attribute using the or keys.
The "C-Digit" attribute is only available for the
CODE39, I-2/5 and CODABAR protocols.
Characters may not appear below the bar code even when "ON" is selected for "Under #", depending on the tape width being used, the number of lines entered, or the current character style settings.
3 Press the key to apply the settings.
New settings are NOT applied if you do not press the
key.
• Press the key to return to the previous step.
• Press the key to set the selected attribute to the default value.
• Refer to the Bar Code Settings table for a list of all available settings.
Attribute
Protocol z
Bar Code Settings
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Value
CODE39, CODE128, EAN8, EAN13, EAN128,
UPC-A, UPC-E, I-2/5 (ITF), CODABAR
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Attribute
Width
Under#
(characters printed below bar code)
C.Digit
(check digit)
Value
Large
Small
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
(only available for the CODE39, I-2/5 and CODABAR protocols)
Entering Bar Code Data
1 Press the key to display the Tools menu, select
“Bar Code Input” using the or keys, and then press the key.
The Bar Code Input screen is displayed.
Only one bar code can be entered in a label.
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Type in the bar code data.
Special characters can be entered in the bar code when using the CODE39, CODABAR, CODE128 or
EAN128 protocols. When not using special characters, go to step 5.
Press the key.
A list of characters available for the current protocol is displayed.
4 Select a character using the or keys, then press the key to insert the character in the bar code data.
5 Press the key to insert the bar code in the label.
Two bar code marks are displayed in the text.
• Press the key to return to the previous step.
• Refer to the Special Characters List table for a list of all available settings.
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CODE39
Code
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6 z
Special Character List
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CODABAR
Special Character
(SPACE)
Code
0
1
2
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Special Character
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13
14
15
21
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CODE128, EAN128
Code Special Character Code Special Character Code Special Character
(SPACE)
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49
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DC4
NAK
SYN
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NUL
SHO
STX
ETX
EOT
ENQ
ACK
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ETB
CAN
EM
SUB
ESC
FS
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BEL
BS
HT
LF
VT
FF
CR
SO
SI
DLE
DC1
DC2
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GS
RS
US
DEL
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FNC2
FNC4
FNC1
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EDITING A LABEL
Editing and Deleting a Bar Code
• To edit the bar code data in a bar code already placed in a label, position the cursor beneath either of the bar code marks on the data entry screen and then open the Bar
Code Input screen. Refer to “Entering Bar Code Data” on page 34.
• To edit the “Width” and “Under#” settings for a bar code already placed in a label, position the cursor beneath either of the bar code marks on the data entry screen and then open
the Bar Code Setup screen. Refer to “Setting Bar Code Parameters” on page 33.
• To delete a bar code from a label, position the cursor to right of the bar code marks on the data entry screen and press the key.
Using Auto-Format Layouts
Using the Auto-Format function you can quickly and easily create labels for a variety of purposes, such as file tabs, equipment labels, name badges, etc. Simply select a layout from one of the ten templates or sixteen block layouts, enter the text and apply formatting as desired.
• Symbols and accented characters can also be used in auto-format layouts.
• Bar codes can be used in the Asset Tag and Bin Box templates.
Using Templates - Example creating an Asset Tag
1 Press the key to display the Auto-Format screen, and then select “Templates” using the or keys.
2 Press the key.
The last template used is displayed.
3 Select a template using the or keys.
4 Press the key.
The Style screen is displayed.
5 Select an attribute using the or keys, and then set a value for that attribute using the or keys.
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6 Press the key.
The Bar Code Setup screen is displayed.
7 Select an attribute using the or keys, and then set a value for that attribute using the or keys.
The "C-Digit" attribute is only available for the
CODE39, I-2/5 and CODABAR protocols.
8 Press the key.
The template text entry screen is displayed.
Caps mode can be used when entering text.
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Enter the text and then press the key.
Repeat this for each text field.
After all text fields are entered, the print menu is displayed when the key is pressed.
Select "Print" using the or keys and then press the
• Select "Edit" to change the text data or style settings.
• Select "Quit" to exit the Auto-Format function.
key to print the label.
• Press the key to return to the previous step.
• On the Style and Bar Code Setup screens, press the attribute to the default value.
• Refer to the Templates table for a list of available templates.
key to change the selected
• If the width of the current tape cassette does not match the set width for the selected layout, an error message is displayed when you try to print or preview the label. Press the key or any other key to clear the error message, and insert a tape cassette of the correct width.
• If the number of characters entered exceeds the limit, an error message is displayed when the
key is pressed. Press the key or any other key to clear the error message, and edit the text using fewer characters.
• When using the Auto-Format function the label is cut with a margin on the left and right ends regardless of the current Tape Cutting Option setting (refer to page 47).
Preview and print options for templates
• When the print menu is displayed, press the key to preview the label layout.
• To print the label directly from the Preview screen, press the key.
• To print multiple copies, sequentially numbered copies, or a mirror image of the label, with the print menu displayed hold down the key and press the key to display the Print Options menu.
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Attribute
Template Name
Value z
Templates
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Binder Spine
Details
(0.70" x 10.0" [18 mm x 254 mm])
File Tab
(0.47" x 3.5" [12 mm x 89 mm])
Hanging Folder
(0.47" x 1.7" [12 mm x 45 mm])
Asset Tag
(0.70" x 2.7" [18 mm x 70 mm])
Bin Box
(0.70" x 3.0" [18 mm x 76 mm])
Equipment Label
(0.70" x 2.2" [18 mm x 58 mm])
Faceplate (VRT)
(0.47" x 2.7" [12 mm x 70 mm])
Cable Wrap
(0.70" x 1.5" [18 mm x 39 mm])
Name Badge 1
(0.70" x 2.2" [18 mm x 58 mm])
Name Badge 2
(0.47" x 2.7" [12 mm x 70 mm])
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Using Auto-Format Layouts
Using Block Layouts
1 Press the key to display the Auto-Format screen, and then select “Block Layouts” using the or keys.
2 Press the key to display the Tape Width screen, and then select a tape width using the or keys.
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Press the key.
When the tape width has not changed, the last block layout selected is displayed. When the tape width has changed, the default layout for the new tape width is displayed.
Select a block layout using the or keys.
5 Press the key.
The Style screen is displayed.
6 Select an attribute using the or keys, and then set a value for that attribute using the or keys.
Press the the default value.
key to set the selected attribute to
7 Press the key.
The block layout text entry screen is displayed.
Caps mode can be used when entering text.
8 Enter text and then press the
Repeat for each text field.
key.
After all text fields are completed, press the to display the print menu.
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EDITING A LABEL
9 Select Print using the or keys and then press the
• Select "Edit" to change the text data or style settings.
• Select "Change Layout" to use a different layout.
• Select "Quit" to exit the Auto-Format function.
key to print the label.
• Press the key to return to the previous step.
• Refer to the Block Layouts table for a list of available block layouts.
• The “Clear All Text?” message is displayed when the key is pressed while entering text.
Press the key to delete all text, or press the key to not delete the text.
• If the width of the current tape cassette does not match the set width for the selected layout, an error message is displayed when you try to print or preview the label. Press the key or any other key to clear the error message, and insert a tape cassette of the correct width.
• If the number of characters entered exceeds the limit, an error message is displayed when the
key is pressed. Press the key or any other key to clear the error message, and edit the text using fewer characters.
• When using the Auto-Format function the label is cut with a margin on the left and right ends regardless of the current Tape Cutting Option setting (refer to page 47).
Preview and print options in block layouts
• When the print menu is displayed, press the key to preview the label layout.
• To print the label directly from the Preview screen, press the key.
• To print multiple copies, sequentially numbered copies, or a mirror image of the label, with the print menu displayed hold down the key and press the key to display the Print Options menu.
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Attribute
Block layout
(0.70" [18 mm] tape)
Block layout
(0.47" [12 mm] tape) z
Block Layouts
z
Value
2 Line A
2 Line B
3 Line
1+2 Line A
1+2 Line B
1+3 Line
1+4 Line
1+5 Line
2 Line A
2 Line B
3 Line
1+2 Line
Details
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Attribute
Block layout
(0.35" [9 mm] tape)
Block layout
(0.23" [6 mm] tape)
Value
2 Line A
2 Line B
1+2 Line
1+2 Line
Details
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LABEL PRINTING
Label Preview
Using the Preview function you can check the layout of the label before printing it onto the label.
1 Press the key.
An image of the label is displayed on the screen.
The length of the label is shown in the lower-right corner of the screen.
Press the or keys to scroll the preview to the left or right.
Press the or keys to change the magnification of the preview.
• Press the key to return to the text entry screen.
• To scroll the preview to the left or right end, hold down the key and press the or keys.
• To print the label directly from the preview screen, press the key or open the Print menu and select a print option. Refer to "Printing a Label" below for details.
• The print preview is a generated image of the label, and may differ from the actual label when printed.
Printing a Label
After entering the text and formatting the label, you are ready to print your label. In addition to printing a single copy of a label, your P-touch has several printing features that allow you to print multiple copies of a label, sequentially numbered labels and mirror-printed labels.
• 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.
• Do not block the tape exit slot during printing or when feeding tape. Doing so will cause the tape to jam.
• Be sure to check that there is enough tape remaining when printing several labels continuously. If tape is running low, set fewer copies or print labels one at a time.
• Striped tape indicates the end of the tape cassette. If this appears during printing, press the key to turn the P-touch off. Continuing printing may cause damage.
Printing a Single Copy
1 Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing.
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LABEL PRINTING
2 Press the key.
The message shown on the right is displayed while the label is being printed.
To stop printing, press the key to turn off the P-touch.
• When the battery is low the message “Recharge Battery!” appears after printing. Recharge the battery before continuing printing, or connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch to continue printing.
• There are several other messages that may appear when you press the
Messages” on page 58 and check the meaning of any messages that appear.
Printing Multiple Copies
Using this function you can print up to 99 copies of the same label.
1 Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing.
2 Hold down the key and press the key to display the print options screen, and then select
“Copies” using the or keys.
3 Press the key to display the Copies screen, and then select the number of copies to be printed using the or keys, or type the number using the number keys.
Hold down the or keys to change the number of copies in increments of 5.
4 Press the key.
The message shown on the right is displayed while the labels are being printed.
• Press the key to return to the previous step.
• Unless set otherwise, the tape is automatically cut after each copy is printed. Refer to “Tape
Cutting Options” on page 47 to change this setting.
• The figures shown on the screen during printing indicate the “count / number of copies set”.
• Pressing the key when setting the number of copies resets the value to 1, the default.
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Auto-numbering Labels
Using the numbering function you can create a set of sequentially numbered labels from a single label format.
1 Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing.
2 Hold down the key and press the key to display the print options screen, and then select
“Number” using the or keys.
3 Press the key.
The numbering start point screen is displayed.
To apply auto-numbering to a bar code, select the bar code here. After selecting the bar code you will be prompted to enter the number of labels to be printed (step 6).
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Move the cursor to the first character to be incremented in the numbering sequence and press
The numbering end point screen is displayed.
Move the cursor to the last character to be incremented in the numbering sequence and press
The number of labels to be printed is displayed.
Select the number of labels to be printed using the or keys, or type the number using the number keys.
Hold down the or keys to change the number of labels in increments of 5.
7 Press the key.
The labels are printed.
As each label is printed the number of copies printed is shown.
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LABEL PRINTING
• Press the key to return to the previous step.
• Unless set otherwise, the tape is automatically cut after each copy is printed. Refer to “Tape
Cutting Options” on page 47 to change this setting.
• The figures shown on the screen during printing indicate the “count / number of copies”.
• Pressing the default.
key when selecting the number of copies resets the value to 1, the
• Auto-numbering can also be applied to bar codes. When a bar code contains an autonumbering sequence, no other fields in the label can contain an auto-numbering sequence.
• The auto-number portion of the label is incremented after each label is printed.
• Only one auto-numbering sequence can be used in a label.
• Any symbols or other non-alphanumeric characters in the auto-numbering sequence are ignored.
• An auto-numbering sequence can only contain a maximum of five characters.
• Letters and numbers increase as shown below:
0 Î 1
A Î B ...Z Î A Î ...
a Î b
...9 Î 0 Î ...
...z Î a Î ...
A0 Î A1 ...A9 Î B0 Î ...
Spaces (shown as underlines “_” in the example below) can be used to adjust the spacing between characters or to control the number of digits that are printed.
_9 Î 10 ...99 Î 00 Î ...
_Z Î AA ...ZZ Î AA Î ...
1_9 Î 2_0 ...9_9Î 0_0 Î ...
Mirror Printing
Using the mirror printing function you can create labels with the text printed in reverse so that they can be read from the opposite side when attached to glass or other transparent material.
1 Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing.
2 Hold down the key and press the key to display the print options screen, and then select
“Mirror” using the or key.
3 Press the key.
The message “Mirror Print?” is displayed
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4 Press the key.
The message shown on the right is displayed while the label is being printed.
• Press the key to return to the previous step.
• Text should be printed on clear tape when using the mirror printing function.
• The copy and auto-numbering functions cannot be used together with the mirror printing function.
Tape Cutting Options
The tape cutting options allow you to specify how the tape is fed and cut when printing labels. In particular, the “Chain” and “No Cut” options greatly reduce the amount of wasted tape by using smaller margins and eliminating blank sections cut between labels.
1 Press the key to display the Tools menu, and then select “Cut Option” using the or keys.
2 Press the key to display the Cut Option menu, and then select an option using the or keys.
3 Press the key to apply the settings.
New settings are NOT applied if you do not press the
key.
• Press the key to return to the previous step.
• Refer to the Tape Cutting table for a list of all available settings.
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Setting z
Tape Cutting
z
Description Example
Margin L
Margin S
Chain
No Cut
Automatically cuts the tape after each label is printed. The labels have a 0.94" (24 mm) margin on the left and right ends.
ABC ABC
0.94"
(24 mm)
0.94"
(24 mm)
• When printing labels one at a time:
Automatically cuts a piece of blank tape before printing the label, and then cuts the tape after the label is printed.
• When printing several labels continuously:
Automatically cuts a piece of blank tape before printing the first label, and then cuts the tape after each label is printed.
• The labels have a 0.16" (4 mm) margin on the left and right ends.
• When printing labels one at a time:
Automatically cuts a piece of blank tape before printing the label, and then does not cut the tape after the label is printed.
• When printing several labels continuously:
Automatically cuts a piece of blank tape before printing the first label, and then cuts the tape after each label is printed.
• The labels have a 0.16" (4 mm) margin on the left and right ends.
• The tape is not fed and cut after the last label is printed.
• Use this setting to print a strip of labels with no cuts in between.
• Using the "Cut" key will feed and cut the last label printed.
0.89" (22.5 mm)
ABC ABC
0.16"
(4 mm)
0.16"
(4 mm)
0.89" (22.5 mm)
ABC
0.16"
(4 mm)
ABC
0.16"
(4 mm)
ABC ABC
1.04"
(26.5 mm)
0.31"
(8 mm)
• When using Fabric Iron-On Tapes, Extra Strength Adhesive Tapes or any other special tapes, set "No Cut" to prevent the cutter from cutting the tape. Leave adequate space between labels when creating and printing them, and then use scissors to cut the tape in the space between the labels.
• The tape is not cut after the last label is printed when “Chain” or “No Cut” is set. Press the key to feed and cut tape automatically, or cut the tape manually if you are using tape that cannot be cut by the cutter.
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Attaching Labels
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If necessary, trim the printed label to the desired shape and length using scissors, etc.
Peel the backing from the label.
3 Position the label and then press firmly from top to bottom with your finger to attach the label.
• The backing of some types of tapes may be pre-cut to make it easier to peel the backing.
• Labels may be difficult to attach to surfaces that are wet, dirty, or uneven. The labels may peel off easily from these surfaces.
• Be sure to read the instructions provided with Fabric Iron-On Tapes, Extra Strength Adhesive
Tapes or other special tapes and observe all precautions noted in the instructions.
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USING THE FILE MEMORY
You can store up to ten of your most frequently used labels in the file memory. Each label is stored as a file, allowing you to quickly and easily recall your label when needed again.
• When the file memory is full, each time you save a file you will need to overwrite one of your stored files.
• Labels created using the Auto-Format function cannot be stored in the memory.
• You will lose your stored files if the AC adapter is disconnected and the battery charge runs out.
Storing a Label into Memory
1 After entering the text and formatting the label, press the key to display the Tools menu, and then select
“File” using the or keys.
2 Press the key to display the File screen, and the select “Save” using the or keys.
3 Press the key.
A file number is displayed.
4 Select a file number using the or key, and then press the key to save the label under the selected file number.
The file is saved and the screen returns to the text entry screen.
• Press the key to return to the previous step.
• Up to 153 characters can be saved in one file, depending on the number of lines. However, there is a maximum of 459 characters for the total number of characters saved in up to 10 files.
Text and layout formatting data is also saved in the file.
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Opening a Stored Label File
1 Press the key to display the Tools menu, and then select “File” using the or keys.
2 Press the key to display the File screen, and then select “Open” using the or keys.
3 Press the key.
The file number of a stored label is displayed.
The label text is also displayed to identify the label.
Only file numbers of files with label data stored are displayed.
4 Select a file number using the or key, and then press the key to open the selected file.
The file is opened and displayed on the text entry screen.
• Press the key to return to the previous step.
• The message “No Files!” is displayed when there are no files stored in memory.
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Deleting a Stored Label File
1 Press the key to display the Tools menu, and then select “File” using the or keys.
2 Press the key to display the File screen, and then select “Delete” using the or keys.
3 Press the key.
The file number of a stored label is displayed.
The label text is also displayed to identify the label.
Only file numbers of files with label data stored are displayed.
4 Select a file number using the or key, and then press the key.
The message “Delete?” is displayed.
5 Press the key to delete the file.
The file is deleted and the screen returns to the text entry screen.
• Press the key to cancel deleting the file and return to the previous screen.
• The message "No Files!" is displayed when there are no files stored in memory.
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Deleting a Stored Label File
MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch
Resetting the P-touch
You can reset the internal memory of your P-touch when you want to clear all saved label files, or in the event the P-touch is not behaving normally.
1 With the power turned off, hold down the and keys and press the key.
The P-touch turns on with the internal memory reset.
Release the key before releasing the other keys.
All text, format settings, option settings and stored label files are cleared when you reset the
P-touch.
Maintenance
Your P-touch should be cleaned on a regular basis to maintain its performance and life span. We recommend that you clean it at least once every month.
Always turn the P-touch off before cleaning.
Cleaning the Main 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.
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 in printed labels generally indicates that the print head is dirty. Clean the print head using a cotton swab or optional print head cleaning cassette (TZe-CL4).
• 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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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.
• About once every year, wipe the cutter blade using a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.
• Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your bare hands.
Cleaning the Charging Terminals
Wipe the charging terminals using a soft, dry cloth or cotton swab.
Charging terminals
• Clean terminals at least once every month.
• Always unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet before cleaning the terminals.
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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 battery cannot be charged.
Cause Solution
Refer to “Resetting the P-touch” on page 53 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 rechargeable battery for more than 5 minutes.
Is the AC adapter connected correctly?
Are you using the correct AC adapter?
Check that the AC adapter designed exclusively for your P-touch is connected correctly.
Make sure that you are using the AC adapter designed exclusively for your P-touch
(included in package).
Is the rechargeable battery fitted correctly?
Is the rechargeable battery charged sufficiently?
Is the AC adapter connected to the battery charger correctly?
Are the charging terminals clean?
Remove and re-fit the rechargeable battery.
The battery’s charge may be low. Charge the battery.
(The battery’s charge may run low even when you are not using the P-touch.)
Check that the AC adapter is connected to the battery charger correctly.
If they are not clean, turn off the P-touch and wipe the charging terminals with a dry cloth or cotton swab.
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Problem
The label is not printed after pressing
The label is not printed correctly.
Cause
Has text been entered?
Solution
A label will not be printed if there is no text entered.
Is the tape cassette installed correctly, and is there enough tape remaining?
Is the end of the tape bent? If bent, cut the bent section of tape with scissors and thread the tape through the tape exit slot correctly.
Is the tape jammed?
If jammed, remove the tape cassette, carefully pull out the jammed tape, and then cut the tape with scissors.
Check that the end of the tape passes through the tape guide, and reinstall the tape cassette.
Is the tape cassette installed correctly?
Check that the tape cassette is installed correctly, and that there is enough tape remaining.
Is the print head clean?
When installing a cassette, press firmly until it clicks into place.
If not, clean the print head using a cotton swab or optional print head cleaning cassette (TZe-CL4).
Is Cut Option set to Chain or
No Cut?
Is the rechargeable battery charged sufficiently?
When these options are set, the tape is not fed after printing the label. Check the
Cut Option setting, or press the key to feed and cut the tape.
If the message “Recharge
Battery!” is displayed, charge the battery.
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What to do when...
Problem
The ink ribbon is separated from the ink roller.
Cause
Is the ink ribbon in the tape cassette loose, or did you pull on the label coming out of the tape exit slot?
Solution
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.
The label is not cut automatically.
Label files saved previously are now empty.
Is there enough tape remaining in the tape cassette?
Is the battery low and the AC adapter not connected?
Is Cut Option set to Chain or
No Cut?
Have the battery and AC adapter been disconnected?
Is the battery charged?
Have you used the Reset function?
The striped tape indicates you have reached the end of the tape. Replace the tape cassette when the striped tape appears.
Load the battery or connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch.
When these options are set, the tape is not fed after printing the label. Check the
Cut Option setting, or press the key to feed and cut the tape.
All data stored in the internal memory is lost if the battery and AC adapter are disconnected for longer than five minutes.
All data stored in the internal memory is lost if the battery runs down.
The reset function clears all data stored in the internal memory, including label files.
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Error Messages
When an error message appears on the display, follow the directions provided below.
Press any key to clear the error message.
Message Cause/Remedy
The rechargeable battery is running low. Charge the battery or connect the AC adapter before continuing.
An incompatible AC adapter is connected. Use only the AC adapter designed exclusively for the rechargeable battery provided with your P-touch.
The tape cutter is closed when you try 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.
There is no text, symbols or bar code data entered when you try to print or preview a label. Enter data before continuing.
There is no tape cassette installed when you try to print or preview a label, or feed tape. Install a tape cassette before continuing.
The tape cassette is changed while printing, etc. Make sure the correct tape cassette is inserted before printing.
There are already five lines of text when you press the key. Limit the number of lines to five.
There are already three lines of text when you press the or key while using 0.47" (12 mm) tape. Limit the number of lines to three.
There are already two lines of text when you press the or
key while using 0.35" or 0.23" (9 mm or 6 mm) tape. Limit the number of lines to two.
The maximum number of characters have already been entered. Edit the text and use fewer characters.
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Error Messages
Message Cause/Remedy
The length of the label to be printed using the text entered is longer than 39.37" (1 m). Edit the text so that the length of the label is less than 39.37" (1 m).
An 0.70" (18 mm) tape cassette is not installed when an Auto-
Format for 0.70" (18 mm) tape is selected. Install an 0.70"
(18 mm) tape cassette.
A 0.47" (12 mm) tape cassette is not installed when an Auto-
Format for 0.47" (12 mm) tape is selected. Install a 0.47"
(12 mm) tape cassette.
A 0.35" (9 mm) tape cassette is not installed when an Auto-
Format for 0.35" (9 mm) tape is selected. Install a 0.35"
(9 mm) tape cassette.
A 0.23" (6 mm) tape cassette is not installed when an Auto-
Format for 0.23" (6 mm) tape is selected. Install a 0.23"
(6 mm) tape cassette.
The maximum number of characters for the selected layout have already been entered. Edit the text to use fewer characters or use a different layout.
The value entered for the tape length is invalid. Enter a valid value for the tape length.
The tape length set using the "Fixed" tape length setting is shorter than the total length of the left and right margins applied for the "Margin L" cutting option. Select a different cutting option.
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Message Cause/Remedy
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.
There are no files stored in the internal memory when you try to open or delete a file. Save a label file first.
There is not enough internal memory available when you try to save a label file. Delete any unnecessary files to make more memory available for the new label file.
The result of the currency conversion exceeds 10 digits.
Enter a smaller value for conversion.
There is no exchange rate entered for the currency conversion. Enter an exchange rate.
The bar code data entered is less than the minimum four digits. Enter a minimum of four digits for the bar code data.
The number of digits entered in the bar code data does not match the number of digits set in the bar code parameters.
Enter the correct number of digits.
The bar code data entered does not have the required start/ stop code (A, B, C, or D required at the beginning and end of the bar code data for the CODABAR protocol). Enter the bar code data correctly.
There is already a bar code entered in the text data when you try to enter a new bar code. You can only use one bar code in each label.
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APPENDIX
Specifications
Main Unit
Item Specification
Input Device (Keyboard) 58-key, QWERTY layout keyboard
Display
Display device
Character display
Dot matrix LCD
15 characters x 2 lines (48 dot x 128 dot)
Printing
Print method
Print head
Print height
Print speed
Tape cassette
Thermal printer
128 dot / 180 dpi (112 dots used)
0.62" (15.8 mm) max. (when using 0.70" (18 mm) tape)
Approx. 0.39" (10 mm) / sec.
Standard TZe tape cassette (0.23", 0.35", 0.47", 0.70"
[6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm] widths), HGe tape cassette
(0.35", 0.47", 0.70" [9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm] widths)
Tape cutter
No. of lines
Built-in automatic cutter
0.70" (18 mm) tape : 1 - 5 lines; 0.47" (12 mm) tape : 1 - 3 lines
0.35" (9 mm) tape : 1 - 2 lines; 0.23" (6 mm) tape : 1 - 2 lines
Print direction Horizontal, Vertical
Continuous printing 1 ~ 99 labels
Print preview
Cut and feed
Characters
Internal character set:
Yes
Margin L, Margin S, Chain, No Cut
Text buffer
Fonts
Character size
Total of 283 characters (62 alphanumeric, 103 symbols,
119 accented characters, note that one character appears in both symbols and accented characters)
153 characters max.
Helsinki, Brussels, Florida, Belgium
L, M, S (Auto selection from 7 font sizes: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24,
36, 42 points)
Character style
Character width
Text alignment
Normal, Bold, Outline, Shadow, Italic, Vertical, Italic Bold,
Italic Outline, Italic Shadow, Vertical Bold, Vertical Outline,
Vertical Shadow
2, 1, 2/3, 1/2
Left, Centre, Right
Specifications
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Item
Memory
Memory size
File storage
Other Features
Frame
Auto-Format
Screen contrast
Power Supply
Power supply
Auto Power-off
Size
Dimensions
Weight
Other
Operating temperature / humidity v
Rechargeable battery
Item
Type
Dimensions
Weight
Voltage
Power consumption
Charging time
Specification
Maximum 459 characters
Maximum 10 files
Total of 14 frame patterns (Including Underline)
Templates: 10
Block layouts: 0.70" (18 mm): 8, 0.47" (12 mm) : 4,
0.35" (9 mm) : 3, 0.23" (6 mm) : 1
5 levels (+2, +1, 0, -1, -2)
AC adapter (AD-18), rechargeable battery pack (BA-18R)
Battery: 5 min.*, AC adapter: 1 hour
*When using P-touch only. When connected to a PC, 5 min. with no operation, 1 hour after printing from PC.
5.87" (W) x 2.05" (D) x 4.82" (H)
[149 mm (W) x 52 mm (D) x 122.5 mm (H)]
1.28lb (580g) (without a tape cassette and battery installed)
50 ~ 95
° F / 20 ~ 80% humidity (without condensation)
Maximum wet bulb temperature: 80.6
°
F
Specification
Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH)
3.58" (W) x 0.81" (D) x 0.81" (H)
[90.9 mm (W) x 20.7 mm (D) x 20.7 mm (H)]
Approx. 0.2lb (90g)
8.4 V, 500 mAh
Approx. 4 W (when charging)
Approx. 2 hours
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INDEX
A
AC adapter ................................. 16, 19
Accented Character List ................... 28
accented characters ......................... 27
aligned .............................................. 31
Auto power-off time .......................... 21
B
Battery charger ................................. 12
C
Caps mode ................................. 13, 24
contrast ............................................. 22
cursor keys ....................................... 24
D deleting
text and formatting ................... 25 text only .................................... 25
E entering
accented characters ................. 27
symbols .................................... 25
text ........................................... 24 uppercase letter ....................... 24
F
Feed & Cut function .......................... 22
fonts ................................................. 29
formatting
character attributes .................. 29
label attributes .......................... 31
K
Keyboard .......................................... 13
L
length ............................................... 31
Line number ..................................... 13
N
new line .............................................24
P
Power Supply ....................................16
R rechargeable battery
charging ....................................17
installing ....................................16
replacing ....................................18
Return mark ......................................13
S
size ....................................................29
style ...................................................29
Symbol List ........................................26
symbols .............................................25
T
tape cassettes ...................................19
tape length ........................................13
text
entering and editing ...................24
lines ...........................................24
U
uppercase letter ................................24
W
width ..................................................29
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Thermal transfer
180 x 180 DPI
Printing colours: Black
Maximum printing width: 1.8 cm Print speed: 10 mm/sec
Built-in barcodes: CODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN128, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, PDF417, POSTNET, QR Code, UPC-A, UPC-E
Connectivity technology: Wired
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