Brother P-touch 2450 Label Maker USER’S GUIDE
Below you will find brief information for Label Maker P-touch 2450. The P-touch 2450 enables you to create labels for any need. Its versatility enables you to design custom labels by choosing from a variety of frame designs and from many characters sizes and styles. In addition, the five tape widths (6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm and 24 mm) and variety of tape colours allow you to print personalised labels, useful for colour-coded filing. You no longer have to worry about urgent tasks that require professional printing. In the office, the factory, the lab and the home, the quality and performance of the P-touch 2450 makes it an extremely practical machine.
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2450
USER’S GUIDE
• Read this User’s Guide before you start using your P-touch.
• Keep this User’s Guide in a handy place for future reference.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the P-touch 2450!
Your new P-touch will allow you to create labels for any need. Its versatility enables you to design custom labels by choosing from a variety of frame designs and from many characters sizes and styles. In addition, the five tape widths (6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm and 24 mm) and variety of tape colours allow you to print personalised labels, useful for colour-coded filing.
You no longer have to worry about urgent tasks that require professional printing. In the office, the factory, the lab and the home, the quality and performance of the P-touch 2450 makes it an extremely practical machine.
Finally, as you may want to refer to this User’s Guide occasionally, we suggest that you keep it in a handy place.
Declaration of Conformity
We BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
1-1-1, Kawagishi, Mizuho-ku,
Nagoya 467-8562, Japan declare that the Labelling System PT-2450 conforms with the following normative documents:
EMC: EN 55022:1998 Class B
EN 55024:1998
EN 61000-3-2:1995
EN 61000-3-3:1995 and follows the provisions of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC (as amended by 91/263/EEC and 92/31/EEC). The optional AC adapter also conforms with EN
60950 and follows the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
Issued by: BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
P & H company
Development DIV.
Use only the adapter designed exclusively for this machine. See GENERAL PRECAUTIONS on page 2.
CONTENTS
Getting Started
For Your Information
COMPOSITE CHARACTER KEYS....................................................................... 24
AUTO FORMAT FUNCTION ............................................................................ 28
LOCAL FORMAT FUNCTION ........................................................................... 36
HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT FUNCTION ......................................................... 47
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MIRROR PRINTING FUNCTION....................................................................... 48
REPEAT PRINTING FUNCTION ........................................................................ 59
EURO CONVERSION FUNCTION .................................................................... 60
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Getting Started
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
TOP VIEW
Tape compartment cover
AC adapter connector
Navigation dial
LCD display
Keyboard
BOTTOM VIEW
Tape exit slot
Battery compartment cover
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KEYBOARD & LCD DISPLAY
Cursor keys
Return key Power key
Delete key
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
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Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark.
Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch. This may damage the tape cassette.
Do not use the machine in dusty places, and keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain.
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Do not expose the machine to high temperatures or high humidity. Never leave it on the dashboard or in the back of your car.
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Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period of time. Doing so may cause staining.
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Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Use a soft, dry cloth only.
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Do not put any foreign objects into or anything on the machine.
To avoid injuries, do not touch the cutter’s edge.
Use only the AC adapter (model H) designed exclusively for this machine. Use of any other adapter will void the warranty.
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Do not try to disassemble the AC adapter.
When the machine is not being used for a long period of time and it is not necessary to keep the text files stored in the memory, disconnect the AC adapter, and remove the batteries to prevent them from leaking and damaging the machine.
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When the AC adapter is connected, unplugging the adapter from the electrical outlet before unplugging it from the machine can delete all text files in the memory, even if batteries are installed.
• Use eight AA alkaline batteries in this machine.
BATTERIES
1
2
3
This portable machine can be used anywhere by installing eight (8)
AA alkaline batteries
.
When you change the batteries, always replace all eight at the same time.
To change the batteries:
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Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the machine.
If batteries are already installed, remove them.
Insert eight new AA alkaline batteries, making sure that their poles point in the correct direction.
Attach the battery compartment cover.
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Be sure to insert the new batteries within five minutes of removing the old ones, otherwise the text shown in the display and any text files stored in the memory will be lost (unless the machine is plugged into an AC outlet with the AC adapter).
Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use this machine for an extended period of time. When the power is disconnected, all text shown in the display and stored in the memory will be lost.
If the batteries are not installed with their positive and negative poles pointing in the correct direction, the batteries may leak, overheat or explode, or the print head may overheat.
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4
OPTIONAL AC ADAPTER
The AC adapter (model H) allows you to use this machine wherever there is an electrical outlet.
To connect the optional AC adapter:
1
2
Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the connector marked DC IN 9.5V on the right side of the machine.
Insert the plug on the adapter into the nearest standard electrical outlet.
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Only use the AC adapter designed exclusively for this machine.
Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use this machine for an extended period of time. When the power is disconnected, all text shown in the display and stored in the memory will be lost.
When the AC adapter is connected, unplugging the adapter from the electrical outlet before unplugging it from the machine can delete all text files in the memory, even if batteries are installed.
It is recommended that you use the AC adapter when printing large fonts or barcodes on 24-mm-wide tape since these operations can quickly drain the batteries.
TAPE CASSETTE
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2
3
A single TZ tape cassette is supplied with this unit. However, since TZ tape cassettes are available for this machine in a wide variety of colours and sizes, it is possible to make distinctive colour-coded and stylised labels.
In addition, this machine has been designed to allow you to change the tape cassettes quickly and easily.
To change the tape cassette:
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5
Lift open the tape compartment cover. The installed cassette is also released.
If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by pulling it straight up.
If the ink ribbon in the other tape cassette is loose, use your finger to wind the toothed wheel in the direction of the arrow on the cassette until there is no slack in the ribbon.
Also, make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.
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If you are using a new tape cassette provided with a stopper, be sure to remove the stopper.
Insert the tape cassette firmly into the tape compartment, making sure that the entire back of the cassette touches the bottom of the compartment.
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When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the inner ribbon does not catch on the corner of the metal guide.
Close the compartment cover, then turn on the machine if it is off.
6 Hold down c
and press
_
once to remove any slack in the tape and cut off the excess.
5
ATTACHING LABELS
LAMINATED TAPE
The enclosed stick enables you to easily remove the backing from labels printed on laminated tapes.
1 Hold the tape in your left hand, with the printed surface facing up, and hold the stick in your right hand.
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3
4
Pass the tape halfway through the long narrow hole in the stick.
Turn the stick three-quarters of a turn towards you and pull the stick away from you as shown below.
Peel off the label backing.
ABCDEF
GH
ABCDEF
NON-LAMINATED TAPE
Labels printed on non-laminated tapes can be folded in half so that the inside edges of the two backing pieces come off the label, enabling the backing to easily be peeled off.
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INSTANT-LETTERING TAPE (RUB-ON TRANSFERS)
Instant-lettering tape is used to transfer your text onto paper. After printing the text onto instant-lettering tape and cutting off the label, position the label with its non-printed side facing up on a sheet of paper. By simply rubbing the instant lettering tape’s non-printed side with the enclosed stick, you can transfer the text directly onto the paper.
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Hold the tape very firmly and do not move it while rubbing the tape.
A
B
C
2
3
4
IRON-ON TRANSFER TAPE
Iron-on transfer tape is used to transfer your text onto garments using an iron.
1 Insert an iron-on transfer tape cassette, press p
to print the text, then hold down c
and press
_
to cut off the label.
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Iron the garment to flatten it before transferring the text.
Place the label on the garment at the location where you wish the text to be transferred.
Set the iron to cotton (150 to 180 ˚C), and then press down on the label with the iron for about 15 seconds.
Allow the iron-on transfer to cool (for about 60 seconds), and then carefully remove the backing paper.
P
-TO
U
C
H
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White garments made from 100% cotton with a plain (smooth) surface are best for iron-on transfers.
You can also make transfers to garments made from 100% linen or cotton/polyester blends as long as they have a plain (smooth) surface.
The label will not adhere properly to any cloth with a rough surface, such as pile or denim, or with a waterproof surface. Heat-sensitive materials, such as nylon, acetate or other similar fibres, are also unsuitable as they may be damaged when pressing with an
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iron at a high temperature.
Do not move the iron while pressing, otherwise the label may move out of the desired position. Press the iron straight down onto the cloth.
After the backing tape has been removed, the transferred label may appear glossy. In addition, some white spots may have appeared on the label if it was touched while the backing tape was peeled off. These can be removed by ironing over the label with a piece of cloth placed between the label and the iron.
Since the transferred label cannot be removed once it is applied, make all transfers with care.
Washing:
Garments with transfer labels can be washed over 20 times if the label has been transferred correctly. Normal biological and non-biological household detergents may be used.
The label may become discoloured if the garment is placed in bleach for an extended length of time.
Be careful that hard objects such as buckles or buttons do not come into contact with the label during the wash.
Do not dry clean garments which have had transfer labels applied.
Drying:
Garments with transfer labels may be dried either inside or outside out.
Do not tumble dry. The transfers will come off and may stick to other items of clothing.
Ironing:
Iron garments with transfers using normal temperature settings.
Be sure to place a piece of cloth between the iron and the label when you iron over it to prevent the label from sticking to the iron.
P-TOUCH
The labels are non-toxic, however, please maintain the usual precautions, such as not placing them in your mouth, etc.
Do not store the tape cassette in areas exposed to direct sunlight, high humidity or dust.
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FABRIC TAPE
Fabric tape is used to attach a piece of fabric printed with your text onto garments using an iron. After printing the text onto fabric tape and cutting off the label using scissors, place the label on an ironed garment at the location where you wish to attach it in such a way that the printed text can be read correctly. Cover the label with another piece of cloth and use an iron set to a medium-high temperature (160 to 180 ˚C) to press down firmly for 10 to 15 seconds.
For more details, refer to the instructions included with the fabric tape cassette.
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PRINT HEAD & ROLLERS
Occasionally, specks of dust or dirt become attached to the machine’s print head and rollers.
This is particularly likely when you are using the unit outdoors or in a very dusty environment.
If a section of the print head is covered with dust, a blank horizontal streak may appear through the label text. Therefore, as with a tape recorder, the machine’s head may need to be cleaned from time to time.
To clean the print head and rollers:
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2
Turn off the machine.
Open the tape compartment cover, then remove the tape cassette if one is installed. The print head and rollers are located in the tape compartment.
3
Print head: Use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the print head with an up-and-down motion.
Rollers: Use a dry cotton swab to wipe each roller with an up-and-down motion while rotating them with your finger.
4
Install a tape cassette, close the tape compartment cover, and then try printing again.
5 If a blank streak still appears in the label, repeat steps 3 and 4 using a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol.
If none of the above works, contact your service representative.
Print head
Print head
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The print head can be cleaned more easily if the optional print head cleaning cassette
(TZ-CL4) is used.
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For Your Information
POWER KEY
The power key ( o ) is located in the lower-right corner of the keyboard. If batteries have been installed or the machine has been plugged in using the optional AC adapter, the previous session’s information is displayed when the machine is turned on. This feature allows you to stop work on a label, turn off the machine, and return to it later without having to re-enter the text.
The machine will automatically turn off if no key is pressed within 5 minutes. The machine’s internal memory stores the current session’s information and displays it when you turn on the machine again.
To turn on the machine:
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Press o. The previous session’s information appears in the LCD display.
To turn off the machine:
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Press o. The current session’s information is stored in the internal memory.
CURSOR KEYS
The machine’s LCD display shows two rows of 9 characters; however, the text that you create can be up to 255 characters long. You can review and edit your text by using the cursor keys to move the cursor so that different parts are shown in the display.
LEFT CURSOR KEY
To move the cursor one character to the left:
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Press f once.
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If the cursor is at the beginning of a line when this key is pressed, the cursor moves to the end of the previous line.
To move the cursor several characters to the left:
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Hold down f until the cursor moves to the desired position.
To move the cursor to the beginning of the current line:
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Hold down c and press f.
To move the cursor to the beginning of the current text block:
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Hold down s and press f.
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If the cursor is already at the beginning of a text block when these keys are pressed, the cursor moves to the beginning of the previous block.
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RIGHT CURSOR KEY
To move the cursor one character to the right:
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Press w once.
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If the cursor is at the end of a line when this key is pressed, the cursor moves to the beginning of the next line.
To move the cursor several characters to the right:
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Hold down w until the cursor moves to the desired position.
To move the cursor to the end of the current line:
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Hold down c and press w.
To move the cursor to the beginning of the next text block:
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Hold down s and press w.
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If the cursor is already at the beginning of the last text block when these keys are pressed, the cursor moves to the end of the text.
UP CURSOR KEY
To move the cursor up to the previous line:
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Press h once.
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If the cursor is in the first line of text, it will move to the beginning of the line.
To move the cursor up several lines:
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Hold down h until the cursor moves to the desired position.
To move the cursor to the beginning of the entire text:
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Hold down c and press h.
DOWN CURSOR KEY
To move the cursor down to the following line:
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Press e once.
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If the cursor is in the last line of text, it will move to the end of the line.
To move the cursor down several lines:
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Hold down e until the cursor moves to the desired position.
To move the cursor to the end of the entire text:
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Hold down c and press e.
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NAVIGATION DIAL
The navigation dial in the upper-right corner of the keyboard provides a quick way to access many of the P-touch functions and to select from the various settings. Refer to the description of each function for a detailed explanation on how to use the navigation dial.
To select a function or setting:
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Rotate
+ either clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired function or setting is displayed.
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To return to the text without making a selection, press
*.
To apply the selection:
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Press
+. If a function was selected, the current setting is displayed. If a setting was selected, it is applied to the text.
CODE, ALT & SHIFT KEYS
Most characters can be entered simply by pressing their keys. However, to use special functions or to enter uppercase letters, accented characters and some symbols, the following special keys are necessary.
CODE KEY
To use a function printed above a key:
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Hold down c and press the key immediately below the desired function.
EXAMPLE
To start the Symbol function:
Alt
Caps
1: D A N G E R _
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Hold down c
and press s
once.
Alt
Caps
±
÷ × \ [
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ALT KEY
To type in characters printed in color on the right-hand side of the keys:
1 Press a once to enter Alt mode. The Alt indicator on the left side of the display comes on.
2 To type in a character written in colour in the lower-right corner of the key, press the key of the desired character.
To type in a character written in colour in the upper-right corner of the key, hold down s and press the key of the desired character.
3 To exit Alt mode, press a again. The Alt indicator goes off.
EXAMPLE
To type in “+”:
1
Press a
once. The Alt indicator comes on.
Alt
Caps
1: 1 2 3 _
2
Hold down s
and press
P
.
Alt
Caps
1: 1 2 3 + _
3
Press a
again.
Caps
1: 1 2 3 + _
SHIFT KEY
To type in a uppercase letter or a symbol printed in the top left-hand corner of a key:
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Hold down s and press the key of the desired letter or symbol.
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EXAMPLE
To type in “%”:
Alt
Caps
1: 5 _
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Hold down s and press
5
.
Alt
Caps
1: 5 % _
The Caps mode is similar to holding down s
. It allows you to type uppercase letters continuously.
To type in many uppercase letters:
1
Hold down c and press a
. The Caps indicator on the left side of the display comes on.
Alt
Caps
1: _
2
Press the keys of the desired letters or symbols.
3
To exit Caps mode, hold down c and press a
. The Caps indicator goes off.
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SPACE KEY
The Space key (
_ ) lets you add blank spaces between characters in your text. It is different from the right cursor key ( w ), which just moves the cursor without adding blank spaces.
To add a space:
●
Press
_.
EXAMPLE
To add a space:
Alt
Caps
1: J . _
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Press
_
.
Alt
Caps
1: J . _
RETURN KEY
Like on a typewriter or word processor, this machine’s return key ( r ) is used to end a line of text and start another one. When you have finished entering one line, press the return key to make a new line and move the cursor to it.
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A single block can only contain a maximum of seven text lines. If you press
r
when seven lines already exist, the error message “7 LINE LIMIT!” will appear.
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Tape widths
6 mm
9 mm
12 mm
18 mm
24 mm
Maximum number of lines that can be printed
2
2
3
5
7
The return key can also be used to select an item from a list (e.g., add a symbol or accented character to the text) or to apply a selected setting.
Some questions asking you to confirm a command may appear on the LCD display, especially when the function that you have chosen will delete or affect files. In these cases, pressing r is like answering “yes”.
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To answer “no”, press
*. Refer to DELETE KEY on page 20.
To add a new line:
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Press r. The return mark ( ) appears to indicate the end of the line.
To select an item from a list:
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Press r.
To answer “yes”:
●
Press r.
NEW BLOCK FUNCTION
Whenever the number of lines in a section of the text changes, a new block must be created.
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A single label can only contain a maximum of five blocks. If five text blocks already exist when
c is held down and r is pressed, the error message “5 BLOCK
LIMIT!” appears.
If the cursor is positioned in the middle of a text block when
c is held down and r is pressed, the block splits into two and the character to the right of the cursor’s
current position becomes the beginning of a new block.
To add a new block:
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Hold down c and press r once. The new block mark (
) appears in the text to indicate the end of the block.
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EXAMPLE
To add a new block:
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Hold down c
and press r
once.
Alt
Caps
1: P a r t N o .
2: M B 0 3 0 2 0 1 _
Alt
Caps
2: M B 0 3 0 2 0 1
1: _
TAB FUNCTION
This function allows you to separate sections of a line of text by adding tabs. This enables you to create perfectly aligned columns without having to type in several spaces. All tabs have the same length and are measured from either the beginning of the line or the previous tab if there is more than one. The tab length can be set between 0.0 and 30.0 cm.
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The text can contain no more than 50 tabs. If 50 tabs have already been added to the text when
Q is pressed, the error message “TAB LIMIT!” appears.
To set the tab length:
1 Rotate
+ until 09/21 TAB LENGTH is displayed, and then press + (OR hold down c and press W once). The current tab length is displayed.
2 Rotate
+ (OR press h or e) until the desired length is displayed, or use the number keys to type in the length.
3 Press
+ (OR press r).
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To add a tab to the text:
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Hold down c and press Q once. The tab mark (
) appears in the text to indicate the position of the tab.
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If the text in front of a tab extends past the point where the next section of text should start, the text will instead start at the following tab position.
For example, if the tab length is set to 3.0 cm and the following text is typed in:
1: A B C D E F G H I
2: J K L M N O P Q R S T U
the label shown below will be printed.
Margin Tab (3.0 cm) Tab (3.0 cm) Margin
EXAMPLE
To set the tab length to 2.0 cm:
1
Rotate
+
until 09/21 TAB LENGTH is displayed, and then press
+
(OR hold down c
and press
W
once).
Alt
Caps
T A B L E N G T H
5 . O c m
2
Rotate
+
(OR press e
) until 2.0cm is displayed.
Alt
Caps
T A B L E N G T H
2 . O c m
3
Press
+
(OR press r
).
To add a tab to the text:
●
Hold down c
and press
Q
once.
Alt
Caps
1: a r t N O . _
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DELETE KEY
The delete key (
* ) allows you to remove characters to the left of the cursor’s current position. It differs from the left cursor key ( f ), which only moves the cursor without deleting any characters.
The delete key can also be used to quit most functions and return to the previous display without changing the text.
Some questions asking you to confirm a command may appear on the LCD display, especially when the function that you have chosen will delete or affect files. In these cases, pressing
* is like answering “no”.
☞
To answer “yes”, press
r. Refer to RETURN KEY on page 16.
To delete one character:
1
Press f, w, h or e to position the cursor below the character immediately to the right of the character that you wish to delete.
2
Press
* once.
To delete a sequence of characters:
1
Press f, w, h or e to position the cursor below the character immediately to the right of the last character that you wish to delete.
2
Hold down
* until all of the characters that you wish to delete are deleted.
To quit a function without changing your text:
●
Press
* to return to your text.
To answer “no”:
●
Press
*.
LINE OUT FUNCTION
With the Line Out function, you can easily remove an entire line of text.
To delete a line of text:
1 Press f, w, h or e to position the cursor within the line of text that you wish to delete.
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2 Hold down c and press 0 once.
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Each time
0 is pressed while c is held down, one line of text is deleted.
EXAMPLE
To delete “012-345-6789”:
Alt
Caps
1: G a r d e n
2: 3 4 5 – 6 7 8 9 _
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Hold down c
and press
0
once.
Alt
Caps
1: K ’ s G a r d e
2: _
CLEAR FUNCTION
When clearing the display before entering new text, the Clear function can be used to choose whether all of the text is erased and all format functions (Font, Size, Width, Style, Underline,
Frame, Tape margin, Alignment, Tab length, Mirror printing, and Length) are returned to their default settings, or whether just the text is erased.
To delete all of the text and return all formats to their default settings:
1 Hold down c and press *.
2 Rotate
+ (OR press h or e) until TXT&FORMAT is selected (flashing).
☞
To return to the text without erasing anything, press
*.
3 Press
+ (OR press r).
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EXAMPLE
To clear the text and formats:
Alt
Caps
1: G a r d e n
2: 3 4 5 – 6 7 8 9 _
1
Hold down c
and press
*
.
Alt
Caps
T X T & F O R M A T
T E X T O N L Y
2
Rotate
+
(OR press h
) until TXT&FOR-
MAT is flashing.
Alt
Caps
T X T & F O R M A T
T E X T O N L Y
3
Press
+
(OR press r
).
Alt
Caps
1: _
To delete just the text:
1 Hold down c and press *.
2 Rotate
+ (OR press h or e) until TEXT ONLY is selected (flashing).
☞
To return to the text without erasing anything, press
*.
3 Press
+ (OR press r).
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EXAMPLE
To clear just the text:
Alt
Caps
1: G a r d e n
2: 3 4 5 – 6 7 8 9 _
1
Hold down c
and press
*
.
2
Rotate
+
(OR press e
) until TEXT ONLY is flashing.
Alt
Caps
T X T & F O R M A T
T E X T O N L Y
Alt
Caps
T X T & F O R M A T
T E X T O N L Y
3
Press
+
(OR press r
).
Alt
Caps
1: _
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COMPOSITE CHARACTER KEYS
This machine can display and print composite characters, which consist of a letter and a diacritical mark. The diacritical marks available are ˆ, ¨, ´, ` and
~
.
Several composite characters can be found on the key tops. Characters such as ü, ç, and ñ can be entered using a. Before inputting a composite character as described below, check whether it is already available as a keytop character.
The following diacritical mark and letter combinations are available:
Diacritical Marks Letters Which Can Be Combined
¨
ˆ a e i o u A E I O U a e i o u y A E I O U
`
´
~ a e i o u A E I O U a e i o u A E I O U a n o A N O
To type in a composite character:
1
To type in a diacritical mark written in colour on the key, press a once. The Alt indicator comes on.
To type in a diacritical mark written in the top half of the key, hold down s.
2
Press the key (
:
or
?) of the desired diacritical mark. The diacritical mark is added to the text.
3
Press the key of the letter that you wish to combine with the diacritical mark. The letter is combined with the diacritical mark and added to the text.
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If the letter of the key that you pressed cannot be combined with the diacritical mark (see the above table), only the letter is added to the text.
EXAMPLE
To add the composite character “ë” to the text:
1
Hold down s
and press
: once.
Alt
Caps
1: N o ¨ _
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2
Press
E.
Alt
Caps
1: N o ë _
ACCENT FUNCTION
The Accent function can also be used to add accented characters to your text. Many of these characters can also be found on the keys and typed in using
can be entered using the composite character keys (refer to page 24).
The accented characters are grouped according to the uppercase or lowercase letter that they are combined with. The following accented characters are available:
Letters
A a
C e
I c
E i
Accented characters
Ä Á À Â Ã Å Æ
ä á à â ã å æ
Ç
ç
Ë É È Ê
ë é è ê
Ï Í Ì Î
ï í ì î
Letters
N n
O u y o
U
Accented characters
Ñ
ñ
Ö Ó Ò Ô Õ Ø Œ
ö ó ò ô õ ø œ
Ü Ú Ù Û
ü ú ù û
ÿ
To type in an accented character:
1 Rotate
+ until 20/21 ACCENT is displayed, and then press + (OR hold down c and press Z). The message “ACCENT a – u / A – U?” appears on the display.
2 Rotate
+ (OR press the key of the letter in the desired accented character, and then press f or w) until the desired accented character appears enlarged within the frame in the middle of the display.
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☞
To type an uppercase letter, hold down
s (OR hold down c and press a
to turn on Caps mode) before pressing the letter key.
3 Press
+ (OR press r). The accented character is added to the text.
☞
To type in a series of accented characters, hold down
c before pressing +
(OR
r). Then, continue adding accented characters by selecting them as
explained in step 2, and holding down c while pressing + (OR r).
Press just
+ (OR r) after selecting the last character in the series.
EXAMPLE
To add the accented character “É”:
1
Rotate
+
until 20/21 ACCENT is displayed, and then press
+
(OR hold down c
and press
Z
).
Alt
Caps
A C C E N T a – y / A – U ?
2
Rotate
+
(OR hold down s
and press
E
, and then press w
) until É appears in the frame.
Alt
Caps
É
3
Press
+
(OR press r
).
Alt
Caps
1: R E S U M É _
SYMBOL FUNCTION
In addition to the letters, symbols and numerals on the key tops, there are 57 additional marks available with the Symbol function.
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The following symbols are available:
Group
1
2
3
Symbol
± ÷ ×
\ [ ] < > i
# § β ª
º
D
° $ DM Fr
ƒ
★
µ
← → ↑ ↓
¿
4
5
~
_
To type in a symbol:
1 Rotate
+ until 19/21 SYMBOL is displayed, and then press + (OR hold down c and press s). A row of symbols appear in the display.
2 Rotate
+ (OR press h or e to select the desired row of symbols and press f or w to select the different symbols) until the desired symbol appears enlarged within the frame in the middle of the display.
3 Press
+ (OR press r). The symbol is added to the text.
☞
To type in a series of symbols, hold down
c before pressing + (OR r).
Then, continue adding symbols by selecting them as explained in step 2, and
holding down
c while pressing + (OR r). Press just + (OR r)
after selecting the last symbol in the series.
EXAMPLE
To add the symbol “ ”:
1
Rotate
+
until 19/21 SYMBOL is displayed, and then press
+
(OR hold down c
and press s
).
Alt
Caps
±
÷ × \ [
2
Rotate
+
(OR press h
or e
until the row containing “ ” appears, and then press f
or w
) until “ ” appears in the frame.
Alt
Caps
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3
Press
+
(OR press r
).
Alt
Caps
1: D A N G E R _
AUTO FORMAT FUNCTION
The Auto format function makes creating labels quick and easy. After simply selecting one of the various pre-formatted layouts and typing text into each of its fields, the overall style of the label can easily be changed by selecting one of the 7 available style formats, and then the label is ready to be printed. The many layouts available allow you to create labels for a variety of needs—from addressing envelopes to identifying floppy disks or audio and video cassettes.
Refer to Reference at the end of this section for a list and samples of the available layouts.
To select a pre-formatted layout:
1 Rotate
+ until 13/21 A.FORMAT is displayed, and then press + (OR hold down c and press Y). The A/F indicator comes on.
2 Rotate
+ (OR press h or e) to select the desired layout.
☞
The default setting (VCR VHS-1) can be selected by pressing
_.
The number of the layout that was last used appears underlined. Selecting this layout displays the text that was entered in it at that time.
3 Press
+ (OR press r). The first field for the selected layout is displayed.
To enter text in the layout:
4 For each field, type in the text, and then press
+ (OR press r). When + (OR r) is pressed after typing in the text for the last field, the MENU appears in the display.
☞
Accented characters (page 25), symbols (page 26), and barcodes (page 51) can be
entered in the fields.
To change the style of the text:
5 Rotate
+ (OR press h or e) until CHNGE STL? appears below MENU.
6 Press
+ (OR press r).
7 Rotate
+ (OR press h or e) until the desired character style is displayed.
☞
The default setting (ORIGINAL) can be selected by pressing
_.
8 Press
+ (OR press r). The MENU appears in the display.
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To print a label using the selected layout:
9 Rotate
+ (OR press h or e) until PRINT appears below MENU.
0 Press
+ (OR press r) to print the label, then automatically cut it off. The message
“COPIES 1/ 1” appears in the display while the label is being printed.
To change the text entered in the layout:
A Rotate
+ (OR press h or e) until CONTINUE appears below MENU.
B Press
+ (OR press r). The first field for the selected layout appears in the display.
C Repeat step 4 until the text is edited as you wish. The MENU appears again when
+
(OR r) is pressed after editing the last field in the layout.
To finish using the Auto format function:
D Rotate
+ (OR press h or e) until FINISH appears below MENU.
E Press
+ (OR press r).The message “EXIT AUTO FORMAT?” appears in the display.
F Press
+ (OR press r). Any text displayed before the Auto format function was used reappears in the display.
☞
The text entered in the selected layout is stored and is available if the same layout is selected the next time that the Auto format function is used.
EXAMPLE
To create a short label for a file folder:
1
Rotate
+
until 13/21 A.FORMAT is displayed, and then press
+
(OR hold down c
and press
Y
).
Alt
Caps
1 : 1 8
× 1 4 0
V C R V H S - 1
2
Rotate
+
(OR press h
or e
) until layout 35 (FILE SHORT) is displayed.
Alt
Caps
3 5 : 1 2
× 7 4
F I L E S H O R T
3
Press
+
(OR press r
).
Alt
Caps
1 T I T L E ?
_
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4
Type in “2001 Sales Report”, and then press
+
(OR press r
).
Alt
Caps
M E N U
P R I N T
To change the character style of the label:
5
Rotate
+
(OR press h
or e
) until
CHNGE STL? is displayed.
Alt
Caps
M E N U
C H N G E ST L ?
6
Press
+
(OR press r
).
Alt
Caps
C H A R . S T Y L E
O R I G I N A L
7
Rotate
+
(OR press h
or e
) until ELE-
GANT is displayed.
Alt
Caps
C H A R • S T Y L E
E L E G A N T
8
Press
+
(OR press r
).
Alt
Caps
M E N U
P R I N T
To print the label:
9
Press
+
(OR press r
).
Alt
Caps
C O P I E S
1 / 1
30
6
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
10
11
12
7
8
9
13
14
4
5
2
3
No.
1
Layout name
VCR VHS-1
VCR VHS-2
VCR 8mm-1
VCR 8mm-2
VCR VHSC-1
VCR VHSC-2
AUDIO-1
AUDIO-2
AUDIO-3
DAT-1
DAT-2
MINI DISK1
MINI DISK2
NAME PLATE
ADDRESS
EQUIPMENT
SLIDE
PRICE
SALE PRICE
Tape width
×
label length
Layout fields
18 mm
24 mm
× 140 mm
× 77 mm
1 1
SYMBOL?
4 4
DURATION?
2 2 TITLE?
5 5 REC.MODE?
3 3
SUB-TITLE
6 6
DATE?
1 1 TITLE?
2 2
SUB-TITLE
3 3 DATE?
9 mm
× 73 mm
1 1 SYMBOL?
4 4 DATE?
2 2
TITLE?
5 5
REC.MODE?
3 3 SUB-TITLE
12 mm
× 92 mm
1 1
SYMBOL?
4 4
DURATION?
2 2 TITLE?
5 5 REC.MODE?
3 3
SUB-TITLE
6 6
DATE?
12 mm
× 42 mm
1 1 TITLE?
2 2 SUB-TITLE
18 mm
× 81 mm
1 1
SYMBOL?
4 4
DURATION?
2 2 TITLE?
5 5 REC.MODE?
3 3
SUB-TITLE
6 6
DATE?
6 mm
× 80 mm
12 mm
× 89 mm
9 mm
× 89 mm
1
2
1
2
SYMBOL?
TITLE?
3 3
SUB-TITLE
12 mm
× 89 mm
9 mm
× 89 mm
1 1
SYMBOL?
6 mm
× 56 mm
1 1
TITLE?
2
2
2
2
TITLE?
SUB-TITLE
9 mm
× 85 mm
1 1 SYMBOL?
3 3 SUB-TITLE
2 2
TITLE?
6 mm
× 59 mm
1 1 TITLE?
2 2 SUB-TITLE
24 mm
× 52 mm
1 1
TITLE?
3 3
DURATION?
2 2 SUB-TITLE 4 4 DATE?
24 mm
× 76 mm
18 mm
× 76 mm
1 1
NAME?
2 2
COMPANY?
24 mm
× 80 mm
1 1 NAME?
18 mm
× 80 mm
2 2
ADDRESS1?
3
4
3
4
ADDRESS2?
ADD.3/TEL
24 mm
× 79 mm
1 1 TITLE?
18 mm
× 79 mm
2 2
NAME?
3 3 NUMBER?
3 3
SUB-TITLE
12 mm
× 42 mm
1 1
TITLE?
2 2 DATE?
24 mm
× 57 mm
18 mm
× 57 mm
1 1
NAME?
24 mm
× 92 mm
1 1 NAME?
18 mm
× 92 mm
2 2
OLD PRICE
2
3
2
3
PRICE?
NEW PRICE
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No.
27
28
33
34
35
36
29
30
31
32
37
38
39
Layout name
ORGANISER1
ORGANISER2
FILE LONG
FILE LONGV
FILE SHORT
DISK3.5
miniDV1
”
40
44
45
46
47
48
41
42
43
1 VCR VHS-1
miniDV2
FREE FORM1
FREE FORM1
FREE FORM1
FREE FORM1
FREE FORM2
FREE FORM2
FREE FORM2
FREE FORM2
Tape width
×
label length
Layout fields
24 mm
× 82 mm
1 1 NAME?
24 mm
× 65 mm
3 3 ADDRESS1?
4 4 ADDRESS2?
2 2
COMPANY?
5 5
ADD.3/TEL
24 mm
× 183 mm
18 mm
× 183 mm
24 mm
× 183 mm
18 mm
× 183 mm
24 mm
× 94 mm
1 1
TITLE?
18 mm
× 94 mm
12 mm
× 74 mm
9 mm
× 74 mm
24 mm
× 69 mm
1 1 TITLE?
18 mm
× 69 mm
2 2
SUB-TITLE
3 3 NAME?
9 mm
× 43 mm
1 1
TITLE?
3 3
DATE?
2 2 SUB-TITLE 4 4 REC.MODE?
12 mm
× 55 mm
1 1
TITLE?
4 4
REC.MODE?
2 2 SUB-TITLE 5 5 DATE?
3 3
DURATION?
24 mm
18 mm
12 mm
9 mm
1 1 1 LINE?
1 1
1 LINE?
1 1 1 LINE?
1 1
1 LINE?
2 2 2 LINE
2 2
2 LINE
2 2 2 LINE
2 2
2 LINE
24 mm
18 mm
12 mm
9 mm
1 1 1 LINE?
1 1
1 LINE?
1 1 1 LINE?
1 1
1 LINE?
2 2 2 LINE
2 2
2 LINE
2 2 2 LINE
2 2
2 LINE
2 VCR VHS-2 3 VCR 8mm-1
4 VCR 8mm-2
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5 VCR VHSC-1
6 VCR VHSC-2
8 AUDIO-2
10 AUDIO-3
12 DAT-1
14 MINI DISK1
16 NAME PLATE
18 ADDRESS
20 EQUIPMENT
22 SLIDE
25 SALE PRICE
7 AUDIO-1
9 AUDIO-2
11 AUDIO-3
13 DAT-2
15 MINI DISK2
17 NAME PLATE
19 ADDRESS
23 PRICE
21 EQUIPMENT
24 PRICE
26 SALE PRICE
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27 ORGANISER1
29 FILE LONG
30 FILE LONG
31 FILE LONGV
32 FILE LONGV
33 FILE SHORT
35 FILE SHORT
37 DISK3.5”
39 miniDV1
41 FREE FORM1
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28 ORGANISER2
34 FILE SHORT
36 FILE SHORT
38 DISK3.5”
40 miniDV2
42 FREE FORM1
43 FREE FORM1
45 FREE FORM2
47 FREE FORM2
CHAR.STYLE setting
ORIGINAL
ITALIC
DYNAMIC
ARTISTIC
FORMAL
ELEGANT
44 FREE FORM1
46 FREE FORM2
48 FREE FORM2
Sample Font setting Style setting
Layout default
Layout default
ITALIC
FONT 8 SOLID
FONT 4 OUTLINE
FONT 2 ITALIC
FONT 3 NORMAL
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CHAR.STYLE setting
NATURAL
Sample Font setting Style setting
FONT 6 NORMAL
LOCAL FORMAT FUNCTION
The Local format function allows you to emphasise a block of the text by printing it with a font, size, width, style, underline or frame setting that is different from the rest of the text.
To use the Local format function:
1 Press f, w, h
or e to position the cursor in the block that will be given a different format.
2 Do either of the following:
• Rotate
+ until 07/21 BLOCK FORM is displayed, and then press +.
OR
• Hold down c and press
A
once. BLOCK FORM appears in the top row of the display to indicate that the current text block will have the new local format.
3
Select the desired font, size, width, style, underline or frame setting as described on pages 37
to 46. The selected setting will only be applied to the text block containing the cursor.
☞
Only the square and round frame settings can be selected for local formatting.
Only one setting at a time can be applied to the text block. To apply several local format settings, repeat the above procedure for each setting.
EXAMPLE
To select the I+SHAD style setting for part of the text:
1
Press f
, w
, h
or e
to position the cursor in the desired text block.
2
Rotate
+
until 07/21 BLOCK FORM is displayed
.
Alt
Caps
0 7 / 2 1
B L O C K F O R M
3
Press
+
, and then rotate
+
until 04/06
STYLE is displayed
.
Alt
Caps
0 4 / 0 6
S T Y L E
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4
Press
+
, rotate
+
until I+SHAD is displayed.
Alt
Caps
S T Y L E
I + S H A D
5
Press
+
FONT FUNCTION
With the Font function, you can choose one of eight fonts for your text.
The following font settings are available:
(HELSINKI) (BRUSSELS)
(US)
(FLORIDA)
(BELGIUM)
(SAN DIEGO)
(LOS ANGELES)
(ISTANBUL)
The default font setting is FONT 1.
To change the font setting:
1 Rotate
+ until 01/21 FONT (or 01/06 FONT for local formatting) is displayed, and then press
+ to display the current font setting.
2 Rotate
+ until the desired font setting is displayed, and then press + to apply it to the text.
OR
1 While holding down c, press 1 once, and keep c held down to display the current font setting.
2 While still holding down c, continue pressing 1 until the desired font setting is displayed.
3 Release c to apply the selected font setting to the text.
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EXAMPLE
To select the FONT 2 font setting:
1
While holding down c
, press
1
once, and keep c
held down.
Alt
Caps
F O N T
1
2
While still holding down c
, continue pressing
1
until FONT 2 is displayed.
Alt
Caps
F O N T
2
3
Release c
.
A
SIZE & WIDTH FUNCTIONS
The character size can be adjusted using both the Size and Width functions. Since the character size that can be used depends on the width of the tape, the following table shows the character sizes that can be used with each tape width.
Tape widths
6 mm
9 mm
12 mm
18 mm
24 mm
Sizes (in points)
6, 9, 12
6, 9, 12, 18
6, 9, 12, 18, 24
6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36
6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48
The default size setting is AUTO and the default width setting is MEDIUM. The currently selected size setting is always shown by the indicators above the display. In addition, when a width setting other than MEDIUM is selected, the Width indicator comes on.
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With the AUTO size setting, the machine compares your text with the width of the installed tape and automatically adjusts the characters to the largest possible size. However, seven other point sizes are also available, and each can be printed with any of the three width settings.
Size setting
(in points)
Width setting
NARROW
Width setting
MEDIUM
Width setting WIDE
6
9
12
18
24
36
48
To change the size setting:
1 Rotate
+ until 02/21 SIZE (or 02/06 SIZE for local formatting) is displayed, and then press
+ to display the current size setting.
2 Rotate
+ until the desired size setting is displayed, and then press + to apply it to the text.
OR
1 While holding down c, press 2 once, and keep c held down to display the current size setting.
2 While still holding down c, continue pressing 2 until the desired size setting is displayed.
3 Release c to apply the selected size setting to the text.
☞
The current size setting is shown by the size indicators at the top of the display.
If the selected character size is too large for the installed tape cassette, the message
“CHR SIZE AUTO?” appears when
p is pressed. Pressing p(or r) changes the
character size to the maximum possible for the installed tape and continues printing. To stop the character size from being changed and stop printing, press
*.
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With the AUTO setting selected and 12-mm-, 18-mm- or 24-mm-wide tape installed, text consisting of just one line of only uppercase letters (and no accented characters) will be printed with a character size slightly larger than the maximum possible (29 points for 12-mm-wide tape, 48 points for 18-mm-wide tape, and 62 points for 24-mmwide tape).
EXAMPLE
To select the 24 point size setting:
1
While holding down c
, press
2
once, and keep c
held down.
Alt
Caps
S I Z E
A U T O
2
While still holding down c
, continue pressing
2
until 24 is displayed.
Alt
Caps
S I Z E
2 4
3
Release c
.
To change the width setting:
1 Rotate
+ until 03/21 WIDTH (or 03/06 WIDTH for local formatting) is displayed, and then press
+ to display the current width setting.
2 Rotate
+ until the desired width setting is displayed, and then press + to apply it to the text.
OR
1 While holding down c, press 3 once, and keep c held down to display the current width setting.
2 While still holding down c, continue pressing 3 until the desired width setting is displayed.
3 Release c to apply the selected width setting to the text.
☞
The Width indicator comes on when a setting other than MEDIUM is selected.
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EXAMPLE
To select the WIDE width setting:
1
While holding down c
, press
3
once, and keep c
held down.
Alt
Caps
W I D T H
M E D I U M
2
While still holding down c
, continue pressing
3
until WIDE is displayed.
Alt
Caps
W I D T H
W I D E
3
Release c
.
STYLE FUNCTION
You can choose from eleven different character styles to apply to your text.
☞
Characters printed using the smaller sizes may be difficult to read if certain style settings
(e.g., I+SHAD) are selected.
The following style settings are available:
NORMAL, BOLD, OUTLINE, SOLID, SHADOW, ITALIC, I+BOLD (italic & bold), I+OUTL
(italic & outline), I+SOLID (italic & solid), I+SHAD (italic & shadow), VERT (vertical)
The default style setting is NORMAL. The style indicator at the bottom of the display shows the current style setting when any setting other than NORMAL is selected.
Refer to Reference at the end of this section for samples of the available settings.
To change the style setting:
1 Rotate
+ until 04/21 STYLE (or 04/06 STYLE for local formatting) is displayed, and then press
+ to display the current style setting.
2 Rotate
+ until the desired style setting is displayed, and then press + to apply it to the text.
OR
1 While holding down c, press 4 once, and keep c held down to display the current style setting.
2 While still holding down c, continue pressing 4 until the desired style setting is displayed.
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3 Release c to apply the selected style setting to the text.
☞
The current style setting is shown by the style indicator at the bottom of the display.
EXAMPLE
To select the I+SHAD style setting:
1
While holding down c
, press
4
once, and keep c
held down.
Alt
Caps
S T Y L E
N O R M A L
2
While still holding down c
, continue pressing
4
until I+SHAD is displayed.
Alt
Caps
S T Y L E
I + S H A D
3
Release c
.
Font setting
NORMAL
FONT 1
FONT 2
FONT 3
FONT 4
FONT 5
FONT 6
BOLD
Style setting
OUTLINE SOLID SHADOW ITALIC
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Font setting
NORMAL
FONT 7
FONT 8
BOLD
Style setting
OUTLINE SOLID SHADOW ITALIC
Font setting
FONT 1
I+BOLD
FONT 2
FONT 3
FONT 4
FONT 5
FONT 6
FONT 7
FONT 8
I+OUTL
Style setting
I+SOLID I+SHAD VERT
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UNDERLINE FUNCTION
You can emphasise your text by underlining it or striking it out.
The default underline setting is OFF. When the Underline function is set to any setting other than OFF, the ABC/
ABC
indicator on the right side of the display comes on.
UNDL
ON1
UNDL
ON2
To change the underline setting:
1 Rotate
+ until 05/21 UNDERLINE (or 05/06 UNDERLINE for local formatting) is displayed, and then press
+ to display the current underline setting.
2 Rotate
+ until the desired underline setting is displayed, and then press + to apply it to the text.
OR
1 While holding down c, press 5 once, and keep c held down to display the current underline setting.
2 While still holding down c, continue pressing 5 until the desired underline setting is displayed.
3 Release c to apply the selected underline setting to the text.
☞
The ABC/
ABC
indicator comes on when a setting other than OFF is selected.
EXAMPLE
To select the ON1 underline setting:
1
While holding down c
, press
5
once, and keep c
held down.
Alt
Caps
U N D L
O F F
2
While still holding down c
, continue pressing
5
until ON1 is displayed.
Alt
Caps
U N D L
O N 1
3
Release c
.
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FRAME FUNCTION
With the Frame function, you can choose from various frames and highlights to design a more decorative or emphasised label.
The default setting is FRAME OFF; however, 15 other settings are also available. Refer to Ref-
erence at the end of this section for samples of the available settings.
When any setting other than FRAME OFF is selected, the ABC/ of the display comes on.
ABC
indicator on the right side
To change the frame setting:
1
Rotate
+ until 06/21 FRAME (or 06/06 FRAME for local formatting) is displayed, and then press
+ to display the current frame setting.
2
Rotate
+ until the desired frame setting is displayed, and then press + to apply it to the text.
OR
1 While holding down c, press 6 once, and keep c held down to display the current frame setting.
2 While still holding down c, continue pressing 6 until the desired frame setting is displayed.
3 Release c to apply the selected frame setting to the text.
☞
The ABC/
ABC
indicator comes on when a setting other than FRAME OFF is selected.
EXAMPLE
To select the candy frame setting:
1
While holding down c
, press
6
once, and keep c
held down.
Alt
Caps
F R A M E
O F F
2
While still holding down c
, continue pressing
6
until the candy frame is displayed.
Alt
Caps
3
Release c
.
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TAPE MARGIN FUNCTION
The Tape margin function allows you to adjust the size of the margins on the left and right sides of your text.
The default tape margin setting is FULL; however, three other settings are also available.
FULL (24 mm margins) NARROW (8 mm margins)
NONE (4 mm margins) HALF (12 mm margins)
☞
When a setting other than FULL is selected, extra tape is fed out before printing starts.
The extra tape is cut off if the Auto cut function is set to ON, so that the left and right margins are equal.
To change the tape margin setting:
1 Rotate
+ until 10/21 TAPE is displayed, and then press + to display the current tape margin setting.
2 Rotate
+ until the desired tape margin setting is displayed, and then press + to apply it to the entire text.
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OR
1 While holding down c, press E once, and keep c held down to display the current tape margin setting.
2 While still holding down c, continue pressing E until the desired tape margin setting is displayed.
3 Release c to apply the selected tape margin setting to the entire text.
EXAMPLE
To select the HALF tape margin setting:
1
While holding down c
, press
E
once, and keep c
held down.
Alt
Caps
T A P E
F U L L
2
While still holding down c
, continue pressing
E
until HALF is displayed.
Alt
Caps
T A P E
H A L F
3
Release c
.
HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT FUNCTION
You can choose to align the text in one of three ways. In addition, if the Length function was used to set the length of the label, the text will align within the label according to the selected horizontal alignment setting.
The default horizontal alignment setting is LEFT; however, two other settings are also available.
LEFT RIGHT
CENTER
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To change the horizontal alignment setting:
1 Rotate
+ until 11/21 ALIGNMENT is displayed, and then press + to display the current horizontal alignment setting.
2 Rotate
+ until the desired horizontal alignment setting is displayed, and then press
+ to apply it to the entire text.
OR
1 While holding down c, press R once, and keep c held down to display the current horizontal alignment setting.
2 While still holding down c, continue pressing R until the desired horizontal alignment setting is displayed.
3 Release c to apply the selected horizontal alignment setting to the entire text.
EXAMPLE
To select the RIGHT horizontal alignment setting:
1
While holding down c
, press
R
once, and keep c
held down.
Alt
Caps
A L I G N
L E F T
2
While still holding down c
, continue pressing
R
until RIGHT is displayed.
Alt
Caps
A L I G N
R I G H T
3
Release c
.
MIRROR PRINTING FUNCTION
With this function, you can print your text so that the characters can be read from the tape side of the tape. If mirror-printed labels are attached to glass or some other clear material, they can be read correctly from the opposite side.
☞
When using the Mirror printing function, the text should be printed on clear tape.
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The default mirror printing setting is OFF.
ON
To turn on or off the mirror printing setting:
1 Rotate
+ until 17/21 MIRROR is displayed, and then press + to display the current mirror printing setting.
2 Rotate
+ until the desired mirror printing setting is displayed, and then press + to apply it to the entire text.
OR
1 While holding down c, press p once, and keep c held down to display the current mirror printing setting.
2 While still holding down c, continue pressing p until the desired mirror printing setting is displayed.
3 Release c to apply the selected mirror printing setting to the entire text.
EXAMPLE
To select the ON mirror printing setting:
1
While holding down c
, press p
once, and keep c
held down.
Alt
Caps
M I R R O R
O F F
A B C
2
While still holding down c
, continue pressing p
until ON is displayed.
Alt
Caps
M I R R O R
O N
3
Release c
.
BC A
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LENGTH FUNCTION
Although the length of the printed label automatically adjusts to fit the length of the entered text, there may be times when you will want to make a label with a specific length. The
Length function allows you to set the label length between 4.0 cm and 30.0 cm.
The default length setting is OFF. When the Length function is set to ON, the Length indicator on the right side of the display comes on.
To change the length setting:
1
Rotate
+ until 12/21 LENGTH is displayed, and then press + (OR while holding down c, press T once, and keep c held down) to display the current length of the label (the text and both margins) briefly, then display the current label length setting
(ON or OFF).
2
Rotate
+ (OR while still holding down c, continue pressing T) until the desired label length setting is displayed.
☞
The Length indicator comes on when ON is selected.
3
Press
+ (OR release c). If ON was selected, the current label length setting is displayed.
4
Rotate
+ (OR press h or e) until the desired length is displayed, or use the number keys to type in the length.
☞
To change the length in 1.0-cm-steps, hold down either h or e, and then
release the key when the desired setting is displayed.
5 Press
+ (OR press r).
EXAMPLE
To select a label length of 12 cm:
1
While holding down c
, press
T
once, and keep c
held down.
Alt
Caps
L E N G T H
8 . 3 c m
Alt
Caps
L E N G T H
O F F
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2
While still holding down c
, continue pressing
T
until ON is displayed.
Alt
Caps
L E N G T H
O N
3
Release c
.
Alt
Caps
L E N G T H
1 0 . 0 c m
4
Press h
until 12.0cm is displayed.
Alt
Caps
L E N G T H
1 2 . 0 c m
5
Press r
.
BARCODE FUNCTION
The Barcode function, which enables barcodes to be printed as part of labels, is one of this machine’s most advanced features.
☞
This section will explain how to enter a barcode into your text. It is not intended as a comprehensive introduction to the concept of barcoding. For more detailed information, please consult one of the many reference books available.
Since this machine is not specifically designed for special barcode label-making, some barcode readers may not be able to read the labels.
Print barcodes with black ink on a white background.
Four different parameters enable you to create custom barcodes.
PARAMETER
TYPE
SETTINGS
CODE 39, I-2/5, EAN13, EAN8,
UPC-A, UPC-E, CODABAR, EAN128,
CODE128
WIDTH (barcode width)
UNDER# (characters printed below barcode)
LARGE, SMALL
ON, OFF
CH.DIG. (check digit) OFF, ON
The default settings are TYPE CODE 39, WIDTH set to LARGE, UNDER# set to ON, and
CH.DIG. set to OFF.
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☞
It is recommended that barcodes be printed with the Tape margin function set to FULL and the barcode WIDTH parameter set to LARGE; otherwise, the barcodes may be difficult to read.
To use the Barcode function:
1 Rotate
+ until 14/21 BARCODE is displayed, and then press + (OR hold down c and press U once).
☞
To change the data or parameters of a barcode that has already been created, position the cursor below either half of the barcode mark ( ) before rotating
+
to select
14/
21 BARCODE and pressing
+ (OR holding down c and pressing U).
A block can only contain one barcode. If a barcode has already been entered in the block when
+ is rotated to select 14/21 BARCODE and +
is pressed (OR
c is held down and U is pressed), the error message “1 BARCODE PER
BLOCK!” appears.
To quit the Barcode function without making any changes, hold down
c and
press
U.
2 Type in the new barcode data or edit the old data.
To change the barcode parameter settings:
3 Press h.
☞
To return to the barcode data without changing any parameter settings, press
*.
4 Press f or w until the parameter that you wish to change appears.
5 Rotate
+ (OR press h or e) until the desired setting is displayed.
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all parameters are set as you wish.
7 Press
+ (OR press r).
To add a special character to the barcode data:
8 Press f or w until the cursor is below the character immediately to the right of where you wish to add the special character.
9 Hold down c and press s.
0 Rotate
+ (OR press h or e) until the desired special character is displayed.
☞
The following special characters can only be entered when entering barcode types
CODE 39 or CODABAR.
Symbol Special character
1 +
2 $
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The following special characters can only be entered when entering barcode types
EAN 128 or CODE 128.
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64
64
65
59
60
61
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Value Special character Value Special character Value Special character
3 # 69 ENQ 87 ETB
4
11
$
+
70
71
ACK
BEL
88
89
CAN
EM
28
29
30
32
<
=
>
@
72
73
74
75
BS
HT
LF
VT
90
91
91
92
SUB
ESC
{
FS
66
67
68
]
\
[
^
_
NUL
`
SOH
STX
ETX
EOT
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
FF
CR
SO
SI
DLE
DC1
DC2
DC3
DC4
NAK
SYN
92
93
93
94
94
95
95
96
97
100
102
|
GS
}
RS
~
US
DEL
FNC3
FNC2
FNC4
FNC1
A Press
+ (OR press r) to add the selected special character to the barcode data.
To add the barcode to your text:
B Press
+ (OR press r).
EXAMPLE
To add a barcode to the label:
1
Hold down c
and press
U
once.
Alt
Caps
C O D E 3 9
_
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2
Press h
.
Alt
Caps
T Y P E
C O D E 3 9
3
Press f
or w
until the CH.DIG. parameter is displayed.
Alt
Caps
C H . D I G .
O F F
4
Press h
or e
until ON is displayed.
Alt
Caps
C H . D I G .
O N
5
Press r
.
Alt
Caps
C O D E 3 9
_
6
Press
1
,
2
,
3
then
4
.
Alt
C O D E 3 9
Caps
7
Press r
.
AUTO CUT FUNCTION
The Auto cut function allows you to set whether or not the machine will automatically cut off each label after it is printed. Turn on the Auto cut function before starting to print in order to cut off the labels automatically after printing them.
To turn on or off the Auto cut function:
☞
After printing a label with the Auto cut function set to OFF, hold down
c and press
_ once to feed the tape, then cut it.
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1 Rotate
+until 18/21 AUTO CUT is displayed, and then press + to display the current auto cut setting.
2 Rotate
+ until the desired auto cut setting is displayed, and then press + to apply it.
OR
1 While holding down c, press X once, and keep c held down to display the current auto cut setting.
2 While still holding down c, continue pressing X until the desired auto cut setting is displayed.
3 Release c to apply the selected auto cut setting.
EXAMPLE
To turn on the Auto cut function:
1
While holding down c
, press
X
once, and keep c
held down.
Alt
Caps
A U T O C U T
O F F
2
While still holding down c
, continue pressing
X
until ON is displayed.
Alt
Caps
A U T O C U T
O N
3
Release c.
PRINT KEY
After you have entered your text and chosen the desired format settings, you are ready to print.
☞
If the Auto cut function is set to ON, the label will automatically be cut off after it is printed.
To print a label:
●
Press p once. The message “COPIES” followed by the number of the label being printed is displayed.
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EXAMPLE
To print a label and cut it off:
●
Press p
once
.
Alt
Caps
C O P I E S
1 / 1
FEED & CUT FUNCTION
The Feed & Cut function is used to feed out 24 mm of tape and automatically cut it off, for example after printing with the Auto cut function set to OFF or when printing has been interrupted.
To feed and cut off 24 mm of tape:
●
Hold down c and press _ once. 24 mm of tape is fed out and cut off.
NUMBERING FUNCTION
This function can be used to print many copies of the same text while increasing certain characters (letters, numbers or barcode data) after each label is printed. This type of automatic incrementation is very useful when printing serial number labels, production control labels or other labels requiring ascending codes.
Letters and numbers increase as shown below:
0
➔
1
➔
...9
➔
0
➔
...
A
➔
B
➔
...Z
➔
A
➔
...
a
➔ b
➔
...z
➔ a
➔
...
A0
➔
A1
➔
...A9
➔
B0
➔
...
Spaces (shown as underlines “_” in the examples below) can be used to adjust the spacing between characters or to control the number of digits that are printed:
_9
➔
10
➔
...99
➔
_0
➔
...
_Z
➔
AA
➔
...ZZ
➔
_A
➔
...
1_9
➔
2_0
➔
...9_9
➔
__0
➔
...
☞
Only one numbering field can be selected from any text.
If you include a non-alphanumeric character such as a symbol in the numbering field, only the letters and numbers in the numbering field will be increased when the labels are printed, or just one label will be printed if the field only contains a non-alphanumeric character.
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To use the Numbering function:
1 Rotate
+ until 16/21 NUMBER is displayed, and then press + (OR hold down c and press O once). The message “START?” appears in the display.
☞
To cancel the Numbering function at any time, hold down
c and press O
(or press just
* ).
2 Rotate
+ (OR press f, w, h or e) until the first character that you wish to select for the number field is flashing.
3 Press
+ (OR press r). The message “END?” appears in the display.
☞
If a barcode was selected, “NUMBER” appears in the display instead. Skip to step
6
to continue printing with the Numbering function.
4 Rotate
+ (OR press f, w, h or e) until all of the characters that you wish to select for the number field are flashing.
☞
A barcode cannot be selected in addition to other characters.
5 Press
+ (OR press r). The message “NUMBER” appears in the display.
6 Rotate
+ (OR press h or e) until the desired number of copies is displayed, or use the number keys to type in the number.
7 Press
+ (OR press p or r) to begin printing the labels. The number of each copy is displayed while it is being printed.
☞
If the Auto cut function is set to ON, each label is automatically cut off after it is printed.
EXAMPLE
To print three labels with numbers 1, 2 and 3:
1
Rotate
+
until 16/21 NUMBER is displayed, and then press
+
(OR hold down c
and press
O
.)
Alt
S T A R T ?
Caps
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2
Rotate
+
(OR press w
) until “1” is flashing, and then press
+
(OR press r
).
Alt
Caps
E N D ?
S T U D I O
3
Press
+
(OR press r
).
Alt
Caps
N U M B E R
1
4
Rotate
+
(OR press h
) until 3 is displayed.
Alt
Caps
N U M B E R
3
5
Press
+
(OR press p
or r
).
Alt
Caps
C O P I E S
1 / 3
Alt
Caps
C O P I E S
2 / 3
Alt
Caps
C O P I E S
3 / 3
REPEAT PRINTING FUNCTION
This function allows you to print up to 99 copies of the same text.
To use the Repeat printing function:
1
Rotate
+ until 15/21 REPEAT is displayed, and then press + (OR hold down c and press
I). The message “COPIES” appears in the display.
☞
To cancel the Repeat printing function, hold down
c and press I (or press
just
* ).
2
Rotate
+ (OR press h or e) until the desired number of copies is displayed, or use the number keys to type in the number.
3
Press
+ (OR press p or r) to begin printing the labels. The number of each copy is displayed while it is being printed.
☞
If the Auto cut function is set to ON, each label is automatically cut off after it is printed.
EXAMPLE
To print three copies of a label:
1
Rotate
+
until 15/21 REPEAT is displayed, and then press
+
(OR hold down c
and press
I
).
Alt
Caps
C O P I E S
1
2
Rotate
+
(OR press h
) until 3 is displayed.
Alt
Caps
C O P I E S
3
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3
Press
+
(OR press p
or r
).
Alt
Caps
C O P I E S
1 / 3
Alt
Caps
C O P I E S
2 / 3
Alt
Caps
C O P I E S
3 / 3
EURO CONVERSION FUNCTION
With the easy-to-use Euro conversion function, euros are automatically converted to or from any currency that you select, and the two prices are added to your text. Simply set up the function by selecting which currency you wish to convert and how you want the prices to appear, and then you can quickly create labels containing prices in both euros and one other currency.
To set up the Euro conversion function:
1 Rotate
+ until 21/21
SETUP is displayed, and then press
+ (OR hold down c and press / once). The message “CURRENCY” appears with the currently selected setting.
☞
To return to the text without changing any settings for the Euro conversion function, hold down
c and press /.
2 Rotate
+ (OR press h or e) until the setting for the desired currency is displayed.
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☞
The following currency settings are available:
ATS (Austrian schilling), BEF (Belgian franc), DEM (German deutschemark), ESP
(Spanish peseta), FIM (Finnish markka), FRF (French franc), IEP (Irish pound), ITL
(Italian lira), LUF (Luxembourg franc), NLG (Netherlands guilder), PTE (Portuguese escudo), ANY1 (in the format X.XXX,XX), ANY2 (in the format X,XXX.XX)
3 Press
+ (OR press r).
If a currency setting other than ANY1 or ANY2 was selected, the message “SEPARATOR” appears with the currently selected setting for the character that separates the two currencies. In this case, skip to step 5.
If ANY1 or ANY2 was selected, the message “RATE” appears. In this case, continue with step 4.
4 Type in the exchange rate for converting a euro into the desired currency, and then press r.
☞
A number with a maximum of 9 digits (excluding the decimal point) can be entered.
Pressing either
? or / inserts the decimal point into the number.
5 Rotate
+ (OR press h or e) until the setting for the desired separator is displayed.
☞
The following separator settings are available:
6 Press
+ (OR press r).
To convert a currency to or from euros and add the two values to the text:
1 Hold down c and press ? once. The current currency conversion setup appears.
2 Rotate
+ (OR press f or w) until the arrow points in the desired conversion direction.
3 Type in the value that you wish to convert.
☞
A number with a maximum of 9 digits (excluding the decimal point and limited to 2 decimal digits) can be entered.
Pressing either
? or / inserts the decimal point into the number. However, a deci-
mal point cannot be added for currencies with a format where a decimal point is not used.
4 Press r
. The value is converted and values in both currencies are added to the text at the cursor’s current position.
☞
The currency values are converted at the following rates, and added to the text using the formats shown.
Exchange rate for 1
Currency Format Euro format
ATS
BEF
DEM
ESP
13.7603
40.3399
1.95583
166.386
öS X.XXX,XX
X.XXXBEF
DM X.XXX,XX
X.XXXpta
X.XXX,XX
X.XXX,XX
X.XXX,XX
X.XXX,XX
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Currency
FIM
FRF
IEP
ITL
LUF
NLG
PTE
ANY1
ANY2
EXAMPLE
Exchange rate for 1
5.94573
6.55957
0.787564
1936.27
40.3399
2.20371
200.482
–
–
Format
X.XXX,XX mk
X.XXX,XX FF
IEPX,XXX.XX
L.
X.XXX
X.XXXLUF
fl X.XXX,XX
X.XXXEsc
X.XXX,XX
X,XXX.XX
Euro format
X.XXX,XX
X.XXX,XX
X,XXX.XX
X.XXX,XX
X.XXX,XX
X.XXX,XX
X.XXX,XX
X.XXX,XX
X,XXX.XX
To set up the Euro conversion function to convert between euros and Irish pounds:
1
Rotate
+
until
21/21 SETUP
is displayed, and then press
+
(OR hold down c
and press
/
once).
Alt
Caps
C U R R E N C Y
A T S
2
Rotate
+
(OR press h
or e
) until IEP is displayed.
Alt
Caps
C U R R E N C Y
I E P
3
Press
+
(OR press r
).
Alt
Caps
S E P A R A T O R
/
4
Rotate
+
(OR press h
or e
) until is displayed.
Alt
S E P A R A T O R
Caps
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5
Press
+
(OR press r
).
Alt
Caps
1 : P R I N T E R
2 : _
To convert a price in Irish pounds to euros and add the two prices to the text:
1
Hold down c
and press
?
once.
Alt
Caps
E U R O
→ I E P
0 .
2
Press f
so that the arrow points to the left.
Alt
Caps
E U R O
← I E P
0 .
3
Type “94.90”.
Alt
Caps
E U R O
← I E P
9 4 . 9 0
4
Press
+
(OR press r
).
Alt
Caps
2 : 1 2 0 . 5 0
3 : I E P 9 4 . 9 0 _
MEMORY FUNCTIONS
You can use the memory to store your most frequently used text files. The text remains in the memory, along with its formatting, even after all characters are removed from the display using the Clear function (holding down c and pressing * ).
When each file is stored, it is given a number to make recalling it easier. Up to 100 text files or as much as 2500 characters can be stored in the memory.
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Since a copy of the stored text file is recalled when the Recall function is used, the text can be edited or printed without changing the originally stored file. When a file is no longer needed or more space is necessary, the Memory delete function can be used to delete it.
☞
When inserting new batteries, be sure to insert the new ones within five minutes of removing the old ones, otherwise any text files stored in the memory will be lost (unless the machine is plugged into an electrical outlet with the AC adapter).
STORING TEXT
To store a text file:
1 Do either of the following:
• Rotate
+ until 08/21
MEMORY
is displayed, and then press
+. Then, rotate + until STORE is displayed, and then press
+.
OR
• Hold down c and press 7.
The message “STORE” appears in the display with the currently selected file number.
☞
If 2500 characters have already been stored, the error message “MEMORY FULL!” appears in the display. If this occurs, an existing text file must be deleted before the new one can be stored.
To quit the Store function without storing the text, hold down
c and press
7 (or press just * ).
2 Rotate
+ (OR press h or e) until the desired file number where you wish to store the text is displayed.
3 Press
+ (OR press r). The text is stored under the selected file number and the text previously shown in the display reappears.
☞
If a file is already stored under the selected file number, the message “OVER-
WRITE?” appears in the display and you must decide whether or not to overwrite it
(delete it from the memory and store the new one).
To overwrite the stored file with the new one:
●
Press
+ (OR press r) to delete the previously stored file and store the new one under the selected number.
☞
To go back and choose another file number without overwriting the text file, press
*, and then select a different file number.
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RECALLING TEXT
To recall a text file:
1 Do either of the following:
• Rotate
+ until 08/21
MEMORY
is displayed, and then press
+. Then, rotate + until RECALL is displayed, and then press
+.
OR
• Hold down c and press 8.
The message “RECALL” appears in the display with the file number and beginning of the most recently stored or recalled text.
☞
To quit the Recall function without recalling text, hold down
c and press 8
(or press just
* ).
2 Rotate
+(OR press h or e) until the file number containing the text that you wish to recall is displayed. The text stored under the selected file number is shown.
☞
To see other parts of the selected text file, press f or w.
To display the text stored under other file numbers, rotate
+ (OR press h or e).
3 Press
+ (OR press r). Any text previously entered in the display is erased and the text stored under the selected file number is recalled into the display.
DELETING A FILE
To delete a text file:
1 Do either of the following:
• Rotate
+ until 08/21
MEMORY
is displayed, and then press
+. Then, rotate + until CLEAR is displayed, and then press
+.
OR
• Hold down c and press 9.
The message “CLEAR” appears in the display with the file number and beginning of the most recently stored or recalled text.
☞
To cancel the Memory delete function without deleting the text file, hold down
c and press 9 (or press just * ).
2 Rotate
+ (OR press h or e) until the file number containing the text that you wish to delete is displayed. The text stored under the selected file number is shown.
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☞
To see other parts of the selected text file, press f or w.
To display the text stored under other file numbers, rotate
+ (OR press h or e).
3 Press
+ (OR press r). The message “OK TO CLEAR?” appears.
☞
To go back and select a different text file, press
*.
4 Press
+ (OR press r) to delete the text file that was selected.
EXAMPLE
To store text under file number 4:
1
Hold down c
and press
7
.
Alt
Caps
S T O R E
0 :
2
Rotate
+
(OR press h
or e
) until file number 4 is displayed.
Alt
Caps
S T O R E
4 :
3
Press r
.
Alt
Caps
1: J . S m i t h _
To recall the text from file number 1:
1
Hold down c
and press
8
.
Alt
Caps
R E C A L L
4 : J . S m i t
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2
Rotate
+
(OR press h
or e
) until file number 1 is displayed.
Alt
Caps
R E C A L L
1 : B i l l R e
3
Press r
.
Alt
Caps
To delete the text stored under file number 4:
1
Hold down c
and press
9
.
Alt
Caps
C L E A R
1 : B i l l R e
2
Rotate
+
(OR press h
or e
) until file number 4 is displayed.
Alt
Caps
C L E A R
4 : J . S m i t
3
Press r
.
Alt
Caps
O K T O
C L E A R ?
4
Press r
.
Alt
Caps
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
1. The display stays blank after you have turned on the machine.
2. The machine does not print or the printed characters are blurred.
3. The text files that you stored in the memory are no longer there.
4. The printed characters are not formed properly.
5. A blank horizontal line appears through the printed label.
6. Striped tape appears.
7. The machine has “locked up” (i.e., nothing happens when a key is pressed).
Remedy
• Check that the AC adapter is connected correctly.
• If you are using alkaline batteries, check that they are correctly inserted.
• If the batteries are low, replace them with new ones.
• Check that the tape cassette has been inserted properly.
• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it with a new one.
• Make sure that the tape compartment cover has been fully closed.
• If the batteries are low, replace them with new ones.
• If you are using alkaline batteries, they may be low. Try using the AC adapter or replace the batteries with new ones.
• Clean the print head as explained on
• You have reached the end of the tape.
Replace the tape cassette with a new one.
• Turn off the machine, and then while holding down c and R, turn the machine back on. The text and formats in the display and all text files stored in the memory are erased.
ERROR MESSAGE LIST
Error Message
1 BARCODE
PER BLOCK!
4 DIGIT
MIN.!
5 BLOCK
LIMIT!
7 LINE
LIMIT!
BATTERIES
WEAK!
BUFFER
EMPTY!
BUFFER
FULL!
COOLING
DOWN
Cause
This message appears if a barcode has already been added to the block when you try to use the Barcode function.
This message appears when less than the minimum four digits are entered as barcode data.
This message appears if five blocks already exist when you hold down c and press r.
This message appears if seven lines already exist when you press r.
This message appears when the installed alkaline batteries become weak.
• This message appears if you hold down c and press T, but no text has been entered in the display.
• This message appears if you try to print or store a text file in the memory, but no text has been entered in the display.
This message appears if you try to enter a character, symbol, return or space after 255 characters have already been entered.
This message appears when the print head is used extensively (for example, when printing multiple copies of a large amount of text).
Remedy
Limit the number of barcodes in a block to one.
Enter a minimum of four digits before pressing r.
Limit the number of blocks in the text to five.
Limit the number of lines to seven.
Replace the batteries or use the
AC adapter.
• Enter some text before starting the function.
• Enter text before printing or storing.
Delete some existing text so that more text can be entered.
Wait until printing continues.
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Error Message
CUTTER
ERROR!
DIVIDE BY
ZERO ERROR
FORMAT BAD
INPUT ABCD
INPUT
WHOLE CODE
LENGTH
LIMIT!
LINE
LIMIT!
MEMORY
FULL!
NO
FILES!
Cause
This message appears if the tape cutter is closed when you try to print or feed the tape.
This message appears if a Euro conversion rate of 0 is set.
This message appears if a letter between A and D has not been entered or a letter other than those between A and D has been entered at the beginning and end of the barcode data when the CODABAR type is selected.
This message appears if the set number of digits is not entered in the barcode data.
• This message appears if the text is longer than 1 metre when you try to print.
• This message appears if the Length function is used to set a label length that is less than 4.0 cm or more than 30.0 cm.
• This message appears if the Tab
Length function is used to set a tab length that is more than 30.0 cm.
This message appears if the number of lines in the text is greater than the maximum number of lines possible for the installed tape.
This message appears if you try to store a text file after 2500 characters have already been stored in the memory.
This message appears if you try to recall or delete a text file from the memory when none are stored.
Remedy
Turn the P-touch off, then on again.
Set a conversion rate of more than 0.
Enter a letter between A and D at the beginning and end of the barcode data.
Input the correct number of digits or change the number of digits set in the barcode parameters.
• Shorten the text to less than 1 metre before trying to print.
• Set the label length between
4.0 cm and 30.0 cm.
• Set the tab length so that it is less than 30.0 cm.
Reduce the number of lines or install a tape of greater width.
Delete an unwanted file to make room for the new one.
Store a text file first.
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Error Message
OVERFLOW
REPLACE
BATTERIES!
ROM
PROBLEM!
SET 24mm!
SET 18mm!
SET 12mm!
SET 9mm!
SET 6mm!
TAB
LIMIT!
Cause
This message appears if the calculated Euro conversion result exceeds
10 digits.
This message appears if the installed alkaline batteries are about to run out.
This message appears if there is a problem with the machine’s read only memory.
Remedy
Enter a smaller value.
Replace the batteries or use the
AC adapter.
This message appears if a 24-mm-wide tape cassette is not installed when an
Auto Format layout for a 24-mm-wide tape is selected.
This message appears if an 18-mmwide tape cassette is not installed when an Auto Format layout for an 18-mmwide tape is selected.
This message appears if a 12-mm-wide tape cassette is not installed when an
Auto Format layout for a 12-mm-wide tape is selected.
This message appears if a 9-mm-wide tape cassette is not installed when an
Auto Format layout for a 9-mm-wide tape is selected.
This message appears if a 6-mm-wide tape cassette is not installed when an
Auto Format layout for a 6-mm-wide tape is selected.
This message appears if 50 tabs have already been added to the text when you press
Q.
Contact your service representative.
Turn off the machine, and then while holding down c and
R, turn the machine back on.
Install a 24-mm-wide tape cassette.
Install an 18-mm-wide tape cassette.
Install a 12-mm-wide tape cassette.
Install a 9-mm-wide tape cassette.
Install a 6-mm-wide tape cassette.
Limit the number of tabs in the text to 50.
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Error Message
TAPE
EMPTY!
TEXT TOO
HIGH!
TEXT TOO
LONG!
WRONG
ADAPTER!
Cause
This message appears if you try to print a label or feed the tape when no tape cassette is installed.
This message appears if the size of the text is larger than the width of the installed tape when the Length function is used.
This message appears if the length of the text is longer than the label length that has been set using the Length function.
This message appears if a high-voltage adapter is being used.
Remedy
Install a tape cassette and try again.
Reduce the size of the characters or install a wider tape.
Delete some of the text, reduce the character width or increase the set label length.
Remove the high-voltage adapter and connect the adapter designed exclusively for this machine.
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SPECIFICATIONS
HARDWARE
Input Device:
LCD:
Print Tape:
Power Supply:
Print Head:
Dimensions:
Weight:
SOFTWARE
Buffer Size:
Keyboard - 51 keys
10 characters
× 2 lines (semi-graphical)
20 indicators (including Alt and Caps)
Pressure-sensitive, Adhesive-based
8 metres long
Five widths available:
6 mm
9 mm
12 mm
18 mm
24 mm
Eight AA alkaline batteries (AM3, LR6) or optional AC adapter (model H)
Auto power-off if no key is pressed for 5 minutes
128 dot / 180 dpi
194 mm (W)
× 242 mm (D) × 65.5 mm (H)
900 g (without a tape cassette and batteries installed)
Memory Size:
Character Size:
Print Styles:
Maximum 255 characters
Maximum seven lines
Maximum five blocks
Approx. 2500 characters
Seven sizes (6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36 and 48 points) + 62 point (uppercase letters only on 24-mm-wide tape)
All are available in narrow, medium and wide widths
Normal, Outline, Bold, Solid, Shadow
(each can be combined with Italic), and Vertical
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ACCESSORIES
●
Supplies
Obtain tape cassettes from your nearest authorised dealer.
Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Brother cannot be held responsible for
trouble caused by the use of unauthorised supplies. Do not use tapes that do not have
Stock No.
Description
24-mm-wide laminated tapes
TZ-151 Black characters on clear adhesive
TZ-M51
TZ-251
Black characters on clear (mat) adhesive
Black characters on white adhesive
TZ-451
TZ-551
TZ-651
TZ-751
Black characters on red adhesive
Black characters on blue adhesive
Black characters on yellow adhesive
Black characters on green adhesive
TZ-A51
TZ-B51
TZ-C51
TZ-D51
TZ-951
TZ-M951
TZ-152
TZ-252
Black characters on grey adhesive
Black characters on fluorescent orange adhesive
Black characters on fluorescent yellow adhesive
Black characters on fluorescent green adhesive
Black characters on silver adhesive
Black characters on silver (mat) adhesive
Red characters on clear adhesive
Red characters on white adhesive
TZ-153
TZ-253
TZ-354
TZ-155
TZ-355
TZ-455
TZ-555
TZ-655
Blue characters on clear adhesive
Blue characters on white adhesive
Gold characters on black adhesive
White characters on clear adhesive
White characters on black adhesive
White characters on red adhesive
White characters on blue adhesive
White characters on orange adhesive
TZ-755 White characters on green adhesive
18-mm-wide laminated tapes
TZ-141
TZ-241
Black characters on clear adhesive
Black characters on white adhesive
TZ-242
TZ-243
TZ-344
TZ-145
TZ-345
Red characters on white adhesive
Blue characters on white adhesive
Gold characters on black adhesive
White characters on clear adhesive
White characters on black adhesive
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Stock No.
Description
TZ-441
TZ-541
TZ-641
TZ-741
Black characters on red adhesive
Black characters on blue adhesive
Black characters on yellow adhesive
Black characters on green adhesive
12-mm-wide laminated tapes
TZ-131 Black characters on clear adhesive
TZ-132
TZ-133
Red characters on clear adhesive
Blue characters on clear adhesive
TZ-135
TZ-231
TZ-232
TZ-233
TZ-334
TZ-335
TZ-431
TZ-435
White characters on clear adhesive
Black characters on white adhesive
Red characters on white adhesive
Blue characters on white adhesive
Gold characters on black adhesive
White characters on black adhesive
Black characters on red adhesive
White characters on red adhesive
TZ-531
TZ-535
TZ-631
TZ-635
TZ-731
TZ-735
TZ-931
TZ-M931
Black characters on blue adhesive
White characters on blue adhesive
Black characters on yellow adhesive
White characters on orange adhesive
Black characters on green adhesive
White characters on green adhesive
Black characters on silver adhesive
Black characters on silver (mat) adhesive
TZ-A31
TZ-B31
TZ-C31
TZ-D31
Black characters on grey adhesive
Black characters on fluorescent orange adhesive
Black characters on fluorescent yellow adhesive
Black characters on fluorescent green adhesive
TZ-M31 Black characters on clear (mat) adhesive
9-mm-wide laminated tapes
TZ-121
TZ-122
Black characters on clear adhesive
Red characters on clear adhesive
TZ-123
TZ-221
TZ-222
TZ-223
TZ-324
TZ-325
TZ-421
TZ-521
TZ-621
Blue characters on clear adhesive
Black characters on white adhesive
Red characters on white adhesive
Blue characters on white adhesive
Gold characters on black adhesive
White characters on black adhesive
Black characters on red adhesive
Black characters on blue adhesive
Black characters on yellow adhesive
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Stock No.
Description
TZ-721
TZ-A25
Black characters on green adhesive
Black characters on grey adhesive
TZ-M21 Black characters on clear (mat) adhesive
6-mm-wide laminated tapes
TZ-111
TZ-211
TZ-315
TZ-611
Black characters on clear adhesive
Black characters on white adhesive
White characters on black adhesive
Black characters on yellow adhesive
24-mm-wide non-laminated tapes
TZ-N251 Black characters on white adhesive
18-mm-wide non-laminated tapes
TZ-N241 Black characters on white adhesive
TZ-N242
TZ-N243
TZ-N541
TZ-N641
Red characters on white adhesive
Blue characters on white adhesive
Black characters on blue adhesive
Black characters on yellow adhesive
TZ-N741
TZ-NF41
TZ-PH41
TZ-PF41
Black characters on green adhesive
Black characters on purple adhesive
Black characters on adhesive with a heart design
Black characters on adhesive with a fruit design
TZ-PM41
TZ-N841
Black characters on adhesive with a marine design
Black characters on gold adhesive
12-mm-wide non-laminated tapes
TZ-N231 Black characters on white adhesive
TZ-N232
TZ-N233
TZ-N531
TZ-N631
Red characters on white adhesive
Blue characters on white adhesive
Black characters on blue adhesive
Black characters on yellow adhesive
TZ-N731
TZ-NF31
Black characters on green adhesive
Black characters on purple adhesive
9-mm-wide non-laminated tapes
TZ-N221 Black characters on white adhesive
6-mm-wide non-laminated tapes
TZ-N211 Black characters on white adhesive
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Strong adhesive tapes
Stock No.
TZ-S241
TZ-S231
TZ-S221
TZ-S211
TZ-S251
TZ-S151
TZ-S141
TZ-S131
TZ-S121
TZ-S111
TZ-S651
TZ-S641
TZ-S631
TZ-S621
TZ-S611
Description
18 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on white adhesive)
12 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on white adhesive)
9 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on white adhesive)
6 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on white adhesive)
24 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on white adhesive)
24 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on clear adhesive)
18 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on clear adhesive)
12 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on clear adhesive)
9 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on clear adhesive)
6 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on clear adhesive)
24 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on yellow adhesive)
18 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on yellow adhesive)
12 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on yellow adhesive)
9 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on yellow adhesive)
6 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on yellow adhesive)
Special tapes
Stock No.
TZ-CL4
TZ-IY41
TZ-SE4
TZ-FA3
Print head clening cassette
18 mm iron-on transfer tape
18 mm security tape
12 mm fabric tape
Description
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LA6072001
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Key features
Custom Label Design
Various Tape Widths & Colors
Professional Printing Quality
Portable & Compact
Easy to Use
Multiple Text Formatting Options
Barcode Printing
Internal Memory Storage
Auto Format Function
Optional AC Adapter
Frequently asked questions
You can use Brother TZ tapes, which are available in a variety of colors and sizes.
Simply lift open the tape compartment cover, remove the old cassette, insert the new one, and close the cover.
Use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the print head and rollers. If necessary, you can use a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol.