INTRODUCTION
GETTING STARTED
EDITINGALABEL
LABEL PRINTING
USING THE FILE MEMORY
MAINTAINNING YOUR
P-TOUCH LABELER
TROUBLESHOOTING
APPENDIX
INDEX
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®
Brother Two-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service
(USA Only)
Who is covered:
• This limited warranty ("warranty") is given only to the original end-user/retail purchaser (referred
to in this warranty as "Original Purchaser") of the accompanying product, consumables and
accessories (collectively referred to in this warranty as "this Product").
• If you purchased a product from someone other than an authorized Brother reseller in
the United States or if the product was used (including but not limited to floor models
or refurbished product), prior to your purchase you are not the Original Purchaser and
the product that you purchased is not covered by this warranty.
What is covered:
• The machine includes a Machine and may include Consumable and Accessory Items.
Consumable and Accessory Items include but are not limited to label cassettes,
cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries.
• Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that the Machine and the
accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship, when used under normal conditions.
• This warranty applies only to products purchased and used in the United States. For
products purchased in, but used outside, the United States, this warranty covers only
warranty service within the United States (and does not include shipping outside the
United States).
What is the length of the Warranty Periods:
• Machines: two years from the original purchase date.
• Accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items: 90 days from the original purchase
date or the rated life of consumable, whichever comes first.
What is NOT covered:
This warranty does not cover:
(1) Physical damage to the machine;
(2) Damage caused by improper installation, improper or abnormal use, misuse, neglect or
accident (including but not limited to transporting the machine without the proper
preparation and/or packaging);
(3) Damage caused by another device or software used with the machine (including but not
limited to damage resulting from use of non Brother®-brand parts and Consumable and
Accessory Items);
(4) Consumable and Accessory Items that expired in accordance with a rated life; and,
(5) Problems arising from other than defects in materials or workmanship.
This limited warranty is VOID if the machine has been altered or modified in any way
(including but not limited to attempted warranty repair without authorization from
Brother and/or alteration/removal of the serial number).
What to do if you think your Product is eligible for warranty service:
Report your issue to our P-touch Customer Service Hotline at 1-877-BROTHER (1-
877-276-8437) or to a Brother Authorized Service Center within the applicable war-
ranty period. Supply Brother or the Brother Authorized Service Center with a copy of
your dated bill of sale showing that the machine was purchased within the U.S. For the
name of local Brother Authorized Service Center(s), call 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-
8437).
What Brother will ask you to do:
After contacting Brother or a Brother Authorized Service Center, you may be required
to deliver (by hand if you prefer) or send the Product properly packaged, freight pre-
paid, to the Authorized Service Center together with a photocopy of your bill of sale.
You are responsible for the cost of shipping, packing product, and insurance (if
you desire). You are also responsible for loss or damage to the machine in ship-
ping.
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What Brother will do:
If the problem reported concerning your Machine and/or accompanying Consumable
and Accessory Items is covered by this warranty and if you first reported the problem to
Brother or an Authorized Service Center within the applicable warranty period, Brother
or its Authorized Service Center will repair or replace the Machine and/or accompany-
ing Consumable and Accessory Items at no charge to you for parts or labor. The deci-
sion as to whether to repair or replace the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable
and Accessory Items is made by Brother in its sole discretion.
Brother reserves the right to supply a refurbished or remanufactured replacement
Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items and use refurbished
parts provided such replacement products conform to the manufacturer's specifications
for new product/parts.
The repaired or replacement Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Acces-
sory Items will be returned to you freight prepaid or made available for you to pick up at
a conveniently located Authorized Service Center.
If the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items are not cov-
ered by this warranty (either stage), you will be charged for shipping the Machine and/
or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items back to you and charged for any
service and/or replacement parts/products at Brother's then current published rates.
The foregoing are your sole (i.e., only) and exclusive remedies under this war-
ranty.
What happens when Brother elects to replace your Machine:
When a replacement Machine is authorized by Brother, and you have delivered the
Machine to an Authorized Service Center, the Authorized Service Center will provide
you with a replacement Machine after receiving one from Brother. If you are dealing
directly with Brother, Brother will send to you a replacement Machine with the under-
standing that you will, after receipt of the replacement Machine, supply the required
proof of purchase information, together with the Machine that Brother agreed to
replace. You are then expected to pack the Machine that Brother agreed to replace in
the package from the replacement Machine and return it to Brother using the pre-paid
freight bill supplied by Brother in accordance with the instructions provided by Brother.
Since you will be in possession of two machines, Brother will require that you provide a
valid major credit card number. Brother will issue a hold against the credit card account
number that you provide until Brother receives your original Product and determines
that your original Product is entitled to warranty coverage. Your credit card will be
charged up to the cost of a new Product only if: (i) you do not return your original Prod-
uct to Brother within five (5) business days; (ii) the problems with your original Product
are not covered by the limited warranty; (iii) the proper packaging instructions are not
followed and has caused damage to the product; or (iv) the warranty period on your
original Product has expired or has not been sufficiently validated with a copy of the
proof of purchase (bill of sale). The replacement Machine you receive (even if refur-
bished or remanufactured) will be covered by the balance of the limited warranty period
remaining on the original Product, plus an additional thirty (30) days. You will keep the
replacement Machine that is sent to you and your original Machine shall become the
property of Brother. Retain your original Accessory Items and a copy of the return
freight bill, signed by the courier.
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Limitations:
Brother is not responsible for damage to or loss of any equipment, media, programs or
data related to the use of the machine. Except for that repair or replacement as
described above, Brother shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or conse-
quential damages or specific relief. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to
you.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR
ORAL, WHETHER EXPRESSED BY AFFIRMATION, PROMISE, DESCRIPTION,
DRAWING, MODEL OR SAMPLE. ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THIS
ONE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY
DISCLAIMED.
• This Limited Warranty is the only warranty that Brother is giving for the machine. It is
the final expression and the exclusive and only statement of Brother's obligations to
you. It replaces all other agreements and understandings that you may have with
Brother or its representatives.
• This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have other rights that may
vary from state to state.
• This Limited Warranty (and Brother's obligation to you) may not be changed in any way
unless you and Brother sign the same piece of paper in which we (1) refer to the
machine and your bill of sale date, (2) describe the change to this warranty and (3)
agree to make that change.
Important:
We recommend that you keep all original packing materials, in the event that you ship
the machine.
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Important Information
Should you have questions, or need information about your Brother Product, we have a variety of
support options for you to choose from:
USA-Customer Service:
Customer Service
1-877-BROTHER (877-276-8437)
Customer Service
1-901-379-1210 (fax)
World Wide Web
Supplies / Accessories
or 1-877-552-MALL (6255)
BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD.
BRIDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY 08807-0911
Please record your model and serial number and your date and location of Purchase below for your
records. Keep this information with your proof of purchase (bill of sale) in case your Product
requires service.
Model # __________________________________________________
Serial #___________________________________________________
Date of purchase: __________________________________________
Store where purchased:______________________________________
Location of store: ___________________________________________
Important: We recommend that you keep all original packing materials, in the event you ship this
product.
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Contents
LCD Display.......................................................................................................... 11
Inserting a Tape Cassette........................................................................................... 16
Feeding Tape.............................................................................................................. 18
Language.............................................................................................................. 19
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Entering and Editing Text............................................................................................ 20
Entering Text from the Keyboard.......................................................................... 20
Inserting a Tab...................................................................................................... 20
Setting Character Attributes by Each Line............................................................ 25
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INTRODUCTION
Setting Label Attributes................................................................................................29
Setting Bar Code Parameters................................................................................37
Printing Multiple Copies.........................................................................................42
Setting Margin..............................................................................................................45
Resetting the data to factory settings
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INTRODUCTION
How to use the P-touch labeler
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Create a label with the P-touch labeler
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GETTING STARTED
• Prepare the P-touch labeler.
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CREATING A LABEL
• Entering and Editing text.
In addition to entering text, the P-touch labeler
has a large range of formatting options.
• Entering Symbols.
Create labels like these :
• Entering Accented Characters.
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Using Auto-Format Layouts.
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LABEL PRINTING
• Printing a label.
Before printing, you can check the layout of
your label using the preview function.
• Printing from the Label collection.
Create labels like these :
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Printing from the Label Collection
Using the Label Collection function, labels can be created easily by selecting and
then printing designs already built into the machine.
How to use the P-touch labeler
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Safety Precautions
To prevent injury and damage, important notes are explained using various symbols.
The symbols and their meanings are as follows:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
WARNING could result in death or serious injuries.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
CAUTION
may result in minor or moderate injuries.
The symbols used in this manual are as follows:
DO NOT disassemble the
Action NOT allowed
product.
DO NOT splash the product with or
immerse the product in water.
DO NOT touch a given portion
of the product.
Mandatory action
Safety alert
Unplugging
Alerts to the possibility of
electrical shock
WARNING
P-touch Labeler
Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, electric shock, the risk of injury and/or damage.
DO NOT disassemble the P-touch labeler.
For inspection, adjustment, and repair of
the printer, contact the retail outlet where
the P-touch labeler was purchased or your
local authorized service center.
Plastic bags are used in the packaging
of your printer. To avoid danger of
suffocation, keep these bags away from
babies and children.
Disconnect the AC adapter and remove
batteries immediately and stop using
when you notice abnormal odor, heat,
discoloration deformation or anything
unusual while using or storing it.
To prevent damage, do not drop or hit
the P-touch labeler.
DO NOT allow the printer to get wet in
any way.
DO NOT touch any metal parts near the
print head. The print head becomes very
hot during use and remains very hot
immediately after use. Do not touch it
directly with your hands.
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DO NOT use the P-touch labeler with a foreign object in it. If water, metallic substance or any
foreign object enters the P-touch labeler, disconnect the AC adapter and remove batteries,
and contact the retail outlet where the P-touch labeler was purchased or your local authorized
service center.
Safety Precautions
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INTRODUCTION
Battery
WARNING
Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of the battery and cause
personal injury.
DO NOT throw into fire, heat up, short-circuit, recharge, or disassemble the
battery.
AC adapter
Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, damage, electric shock, failure or the risk of injury.
Always use the specified voltage
(120V) and the suggested AC adapter.
Failure to observe this may result in an
accident or damage. Brother shall not
assume any responsibility for any
accident or damage resulting from not
using the specified AC adapter,
adapter cord.
DO NOT touch the AC adapter or
power plug with wet hands.
DO NOT use the AC adapter in places
of high humidity such as bathrooms.
DO NOT use a damaged adapter cord
or power plug.
DO NOT place heavy objects on,
damage or modify the adapter cord or
plug. Do not forcibly bend or pull the
adapter cord.
DO NOT drop, hit or otherwise
damage the AC adapter.
DO NOT connect the enclosed AC
adapter , adapter cord to other
products.
Unplug the AC adapter cord
immediately and stop using the P-
touch labeler during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning.
Make sure that the plug is fully
inserted in the power outlet. Do not
use an outlet that is loose.
Tape Cutter
DO NOT touch the blade of the cutter
unit.
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CAUTION
Battery
Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat or rupture of the battery .
DO NOT use old and new batteries
together.
DO NOT set the positive and negative
end in the wrong position.
DO NOT mix alkaline batteries with
other type batteries.
Remove the batteries if you do not
intend to use the P-touch labeler for an
extended period of time.
AC adapter
If you do not intend using the P-touch
labeler for an extended period of time,
please disconnect the AC adapter
from the power outlet.
Always hold the AC adapter when
disconnecting from the power outlet.
Tape Cutter
Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the labeler
printer.
DO NOT open the tape compartment
cover when operating the cutter unit.
DO NOT apply excessive pressure to
the cutter unit.
P-touch Labeler
Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the P-touch
labeler.
Place the P-touch labeler on a flat,
stable surface such as a desk.
DO NOT leave the P-touch labeler
within reach of children with the tape
compartment cover open.
DO NOT place any heavy objects on
top of the P-touch labeler.
To prevent injuries, be careful not to
put your fingers in the areas shown in
the illustrations.
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General Precautions
• DO NOT install this machine near any device that will cause electromagnetic
interference.This machine may malfunction if left near a television, radio, etc.
• DO NOT use the P-touch labeler in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide.
Doing so may result in accidents or damage the machine.
•
DO NOT put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot, or AC adapter connector , etc.
• DO NOT touch the print head with your fingers.Use the optional print head cleaning
cassette (TZ-CL4), the self-cleaning function of the printer or a soft wipe (e.g. a cotton
•
DO NOT clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Only use a soft, dry cloth.
• DO NOT place the P-touch labeler in direct sunlight, near heaters or other hot appliances,
in any location exposed to extremely high or low temperatures, high humidity, or dusty
locations. Standard operating temperature range: 50°F to 95°F.
• DO NOT leave any rubber or vinyl on the printer for an extended period of time, otherwise
the printer may be stained.
• Depending on the environmental conditions and the applied settings, some characters or
symbols may be difficult to read.
•
Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the
mark.
• DO NOT pull or apply pressure to the tape in the cassette. Otherwise the tape cassette or
printer may be damaged.
• DO NOT try to print labels using an empty tape cassette or without a tape cassette set in
the P-touch labeler. Doing so will damage the print head.
• DO NOT attempt to cut the tape while printing or feeding since this will damage the tape.
• We strongly recommend that you read this User’s Guide carefully before using your
P-touch labeler, and then keep it nearby for future reference.
• Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, the label may unpeel
or become irremovable, the color of the label may change or be transferred to other
objects. Before applying the label, check the environmental condition and the material.
• DO NOT expose the tape cassettes to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity,
or dust. Store tape cassettes in a cool, dark place. Use the tape cassettes soon after
opening the tape cassette package.
• Markings made with oil-based or water-based ink may be visible through a label affixed
over them. To hide the markings, use two labels layered on top of each other or use a dark-
colored label.
• Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the P-touch labeler
,
or if the battery expires.
• When power is disconnected for more than two minutes, all text and format settings
will be cleared. Any text files stored in the memory will also be cleared.
• Note that Brother Industries, Ltd does not assume responsibility for any damage, etc.
arising from failure to follow the precautions listed.
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Symbols Used in this Guide
The following symbols are used throughout this guide to indicate additional information.
This symbol indicates information or directions that may result in damage or
injury if ignored, or operations that will result in errors.
:
This symbol indicates information or directions that may help you understand
and use the P-touch labeler more efficiently.
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GETTING STARTED
Unpacking Your P-touch labeler
Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch labeler.
P-touch labeler PT-2030
Starter Tape Cassette
AC adapter
User’s Guide
(Optional on the PT-2030.)
The plug may differ by countries.
General Description
Tape cassette compartment
Tape compartment cover
LCD display
Tape viewer
Tape exit slot
Print head
Tape cutter
Keyboard
Release lever
When shipped from the factory, the LCD display is covered with a protective sheet to
prevent damage. Remove this sheet before using the P-touch.
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Battery compartment
cover
Battery case
AC adaptor connector
LCD Display & Keyboard
LCD Display
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1. Line number
5.~8. Style guidance
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Indicates line number within the label
layout.
Indicates the current font (5), character
size (6), character style (7) and frame
(8) settings.
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2. Cursor
Characters are entered to the left of the 9. Tape length
cursor. Indicates the current data input
position.
Indicates the tape length for the text
entered.
3. Return mark
10.Cursor selection
Indicates the end of a line of text.
Use the
and
keys to select menu
items and the and keys to change
the settings.
4. Caps mode
Indicates that the Caps mode is on.
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GETTING STARTED
Key Names and Functions
The default language is "English".
6. Print
1. Power
Turns the P-touch labeler on and off.
2. Cursor (
• Prints the current label design onto
the tape.
• Opens the Print Options menu when
used in combination with the Shift
key.
)
Moves the cursor in the direction of the
arrow.
3. OK
Selects the displayed option.
4. Escape
7. Preview
Displays a preview of the label.
8. File
Cancels the current command and
returns the display to the data entry
screen or the previous step.
Enables frequently used labels in the
file memory to be printed, opened,
saved, or deleted.
5. Label Collection
Enables label collections to be
selected and printed.
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9. Text
• Enables character attributes for the
16. Shift
Use this key in combination with the
label to be set.
letter and number keys to type
uppercase letters or the symbols
indicated on the number keys.
• Character attributes can be set for
each line of the label when the Text
menu is opened in combination with
the Shift key.
17. Symbol
Use this to select and enter a symbol
from a list of available symbols.
10. Label
Enables label attributes for the label to
be set.
18. Backspace
Deletes the character to the left of the
cursor.
11. Setup
Enables operating preferences (Bar
Code, LCD Contrast, etc.) for the P-
touch labeler to be set.
19. Enter
• Enters a new line when entering text.
• Enters a new block when used in
combination with the Shift key.
12. Clear
Clears all text entered, or all text and
current label settings.
20. Auto-Format
Enables labels to be created using pre-
defined templates or block formats.
13. Letter
• Use these keys to type letters or
numbers.
• Uppercase letters and symbols can
be entered using these keys in
combination with the Caps or Shift
key.
21. Space
• Enters a blank space.
• Returns a setting to the default value.
22. Bar Code
• Opens Bar Code Input screen.
• Opens Bar Code Setup screen when
used with the Shift key.
14.Tab
Inserts a tab to the position of the
cursor in the text entry screen.
23. Accent
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Use this to select and enter an
accented character.
15. Caps
Turns Caps mode on and off.
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GETTING STARTED
Power Supply
Battery
After making sure that the power is off, remove the
battery compartment cover on the back of the
machine. If the batteries are already in the
machine, remove them.
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Make sure that the power is turned off when
replacing batteries.
Insert six new AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6),
making sure that the positive (+) and negative (-)
ends of the batteries match the positive (+) and
negative (-) marks inside the battery compartment.
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Always replace all six batteries at the same
time using brand new ones.
Attach the battery compartment cover by inserting
the three hooks at the bottom into the slots on the
machine, then pushing down firmly until it snaps
into place.
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• Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the P-touch labeler for an extended period of
time.
Power Supply
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AC Adapter (Optional on the PT-2030.)
Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch labeler.
Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the connector marked DC IN 9-9.5V
on the P-touch labeler.
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Insert the AC adapter plug into a standard electrical outlet.
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• Turn the P-touch labeler off before disconnecting the AC adapter.
• Do not pull or bend the AC adapter cord.
To safe guard and backup the labeler's memory, when the AC adapter is unplugged it is
recommended to have AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6) installed into the machine.
WARNING
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• Use only the adapter, which is designed exclusively for your P-touch. Failure to observe
this may result in an accident or damage. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for
any accident or damage resulting from not using the specified AC adapter.
• Do not connect the AC adapter to a non-standard electrical outlet. Failure to observe this
may result in an accident or damage. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any
accident or damage resulting from not using a standard electrical outlet.
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CAUTION
• Disconnect the AC adapter from the P-touch and electrical outlet when you do not intend
to use the P-touch for an extended period.
• When power is disconnected for more than two minutes, all text and format settings will
be cleared. Any text files stored in the memory will also be cleared.
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Power Supply
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GETTING STARTED
Inserting a Tape Cassette
Tape cassettes of 0.13", 0.23", 0.35", 0.47" or 0.70" (3.5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm or 18mm)
width can be used in your P-touch labeler. Use only Brother tape cassettes with the
mark.
• If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be sure to
remove the stopper before inserting the cassette.
• If the ink ribbon is loose, use your finger to wind the toothed
wheel in the direction of the arrow as shown on the tape cassette.
Check that the end of the tape is not bent and
that it passes through the tape guide. If the
tape is not passed through, pass it through
the tape guide referring to the illustration.
End of tape
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Tape guide
After making sure that the power is off, lift open the
tape compartment cover. If there is already a tape
cassette in the machine, remove it by pulling it
straight up.
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Insert the tape cassette into the tape
compartment, with the end of the tape
facing the machine's tape exit slot, and
press firmly until you hear a click.
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When inserting the tape cassette,
make sure that the tape and ink
ribbon do not catch on the print head.
Tape exit slot
Close the tape compartment cover.
Make sure that the release lever is up when closing the
tape compartment cover. The tape compartment cover
cannot be closed if the release lever is pressed down.
• Be sure to feed tape to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape
cassette, by holding down the Shift key and pressing the Preview key.
• Do not pull the label coming out of the tape exit slot. Doing so will cause the ink ribbon
to be discharged with the tape.
• Store tape cassettes in a cool dark location, away from direct sunlight and high temperature,
high humidity, or dusty locations. Use the tape cassette as quickly as possible after opening
the sealed package.
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Turning Power On/Off
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Press the Power key to turn the P-touch labeler on.
Press the Power key again to turn the P-touch labeler off.
• Your P-touch labeler has a power saving function that automatically turns itself off if no key
is pressed within a certain time under certain operating conditions. Refer to the Auto Power-
Off Time table below for details.
• If the batteries are installed or the P-touch labeler is connected to an electrical outlet by the
AC adapter, the previous session’s information is displayed when the power is turned on.
zAuto Power-Off Timez
With AC adapter
With battery
5 minutes
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Turning Power On/Off
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GETTING STARTED
Feeding Tape
Feed function
The Feed function feeds 0.98" (25mm) of blank tape.
• Be sure to feed tape to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape
cassette.
• Do not pull the label coming out of the tape exit slot. Doing so will cause the ink ribbon
to be discharged with the tape.
• Do not block the tape exit slot during printing or when feeding tape. Doing so will cause the
tape to jam.
Hold down the Shift key and press the Preview key.
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The message "Feeding Tape... Please Wait" appears while the tape is fed.
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To exit or cancel this function press Escape
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LCD Display
LCD Contrast
You can change the contrast setting of the LCD display to one of five levels (+2, +1, 0,
-1, -2) to make the screen easier to read. The default setting is “0”.
Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu, select “LCD Contrast” using the
1
or
key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
Select a contrast level using the
The screen contrast changes each time you press the
to set the most suitable contrast.
or key.
2
3
or
key, allowing you
Press the OK or Enter key.
• Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.
• Pressing the Space key on the contrast setting screen sets the contrast to the default value “0”.
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Setting Language and Unit
Language
Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu, select "Language" using the
or key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
1
2
Select a language for menu commands and messages shown on the LCD display
by using the or key.
The language can be selected from "Český", "Dansk", "Deutsch", "English",
"Español", "Français", "Hrvatski", "Italiano", "Magyar", "Nederlands", "Norsk",
"Polski", "Português", "Română", "Slovenski", "Slovenský", "Suomi", "Svenska"
or "Türkçe".
Press the OK or Enter key.
3
Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.
Unit
Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu, select "Unit" using the
key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
or
1
Select a unit for dimensions shown on the LCD display by using the
Either "inch" or "mm" can be selected.
or
key.
2
3
1
Press the OK or Enter key.
2
3
4
5
6
7
The default setting is "inch".
Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.
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EDITING A LABEL
Entering and Editing Text
Entering Text from the Keyboard
• The keyboard of your P-touch labeler can be used in the same way as a standard
computer keyboard.
Adding a New Line
• To end the current line of text and start a new line, press the Enter key. A return mark
appears at the end of the line and the cursor moves to the start of the new line.
• There is a maximum number of lines of text that can be entered for each tape width. A
maximum of 5 lines for 0.70" (18mm) tape, 3 lines for 0.47" (12mm) tape, 2 lines for 0.35"
(9mm) and 0.23" (6 mm) tape, and 1 line for 0.13" (3.5mm) tape.
• If you press the Enter key when five lines already exist, an error message is displayed.
• To change the character attribute of each line, refer to “Setting Character Attributes by Each
Adding a New Block
• To create a new block of text/lines to the right of your current text, press the Enter
key while holding down the Shift key. A
mark will appear at the end of the block
and the cursor moves to the start of the new block.
A maximum of 5 blocks can be entered in one label.
Moving the Cursor
• Press the
• To move the cursor to the beginning or end of the current line, hold down the Shift
key and then press the or key.
• To move the cursor to the very beginning or end of the text, hold down the Shift key
,
,
or
key to move the cursor one space or line.
and then press the
or
key.
Inserting Text
• To insert additional text into an existing line of text, move the cursor to the character
to the right of the position where you want to start inserting text and then enter the
additional text. The new text is inserted to the left of the cursor.
Inserting a Tab
• To insert a tab space between the existing line of text, move the cursor where you
wish to add a tab and press the Tab key. A mark appears to indicate the position
which the tab space will be entered.
• The tab space can also be entered by pressing the Setup key to open the Setup menu and
selecting "Tab" by using
or
key, and then pressing the OK or Enter key.
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Deleting Text
„
Deleting one character at a time
• To delete a character from an existing line of text, move the cursor to the character
to the right of the position you want to start deleting text and then press the
Backspace key. The character to the left of the cursor is deleted each time the
Backspace key is pressed.
If you hold down the Backspace key, the characters left of the cursor are deleted continuously.
„
Deleting all text at once
Use the Clear key to delete all text at once.
Press the Clear key.
The Clear options are displayed.
1
Using the
or
key, select “Text Only” to delete all
2
text while retaining the current format settings, or
select “Text & Format” to delete all text and format
settings.
Press the Escape key to return to the text entry screen,
without erasing (or clearing) text or format.
Press the OK or Enter key.
All text is deleted. All format settings are also deleted
if Text & Format was selected.
3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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EDITING A LABEL
Entering Symbols
In addition to the symbols available on the keyboard, there are various symbols
(including international and extended ASCII characters) available with the symbol
function.
To enter a symbol, use the Symbol function (see below).
Alternatively, hold down the Shift key and then press a key on the keyboard to enter
the symbol printed on the selected key's upper-right corner.
Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function
Press the Symbol key.
A list of symbol categories and symbols in that category is displayed.
1
The last symbol entered is selected in the displayed list.
Select a symbol category (Punctuation, Business, Mathematics, etc.) using the
2
or
key or by pressing the Symbol key repeatedly, and then select a symbol
using the
or key.
Press the OK or Enter key.
The selected symbol is inserted into the line of text.
3
• Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.
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zSymbol Listz
Category
Punctuation
Business
Mathematics
Brackets
Symbols
Arrows
Unit
International
Number
Pictograph
Electrical
Audio_Visual
Signs
Communication
Vehicle
Sports
Nature
Others
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
The use of the CE mark is strictly governed by one or more European Council directives. Ensure
that any labels you produce which use this mark conform with the relevant directives.
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Entering Accented Characters
The P-touch labeler can display and print a set of accented characters such as other
language specific characters.
Enter the character you wish to change to an accented character.
1
Caps mode can be used with the Accent function.
Press the Accent key.
The character you entered will change to an accented character.
2
Press the Accent key repeatedly until the desired accented character is selected,
3
or select it by using the
or
key.
The order of accented characters displayed will differ depending on the selected
LCD language.
Press the OK or Enter key.
The selected accented character is inserted into the line of text.
4
• Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.
• Refer to the Accented Character List table for a complete list of all accented characters
available.
zAccented Character Listz
Character
Accented Characters
Character
Accented Characters
a
A
c
n
N
o
O
r
R
s
S
t
T
u
U
y
C
d
D
e
E
g
G
i
I
k
K
l
Y
z
L
Z
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Setting Character Attributes
Setting Character Attributes by Label
Using the Text key, you can select a font and apply size, width, style, line, and
alignment attributes.
Press the Text key.
The current settings are displayed.
1
Select an attribute using the
using the or key.
or
key, and then set a value for that attribute
2
3
Press the OK or Enter key to apply the settings.
New settings are NOT applied if you do not press the OK or Enter key.
• Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.
• Press the Space key to set the selected attribute to the default value.
• Refer to the Setting Options table for a list of all available settings.
• Small characters may be difficult to read when certain styles are applied (e.g. Shadow + Italic).
Setting Character Attributes by Each Line
When a label consists two or more lines of text, you can set different value of
character attributes (font, size, width, style, line and alignment) for each line.
Move the cursor to the line you wish to change the
1
character attribute by using the
the Text key while holding down Shift key to display the
attributes. ( on the screen indicates that you are now
or
key. Next, press
2
3
4
5
6
7
applying the attribute for that specific line only.)
When different value of attribute is set for each line, the value
will be displayed as **** when you press the Text key. When
you change the setting on this screen by using the
or
key,
the same change will be applied to all lines of the label.
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Attribute
zSetting Optionsz
Value
Result
HEL
(Helsinki)
BRU
(Brussels)
Font
FLO
(Florida)
CAL
(Calgary)
When Auto is selected, the text is
Auto
42pt
36pt
24pt
18pt
12pt
9pt
automatically adjusted to print in the largest
size available for each tape width.
Size
6pt
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Attribute
Value
Result
x2
x1
x2/3
Width
x1/2
Normal
BLD
(Bold)
OUT
(Outline)
SHD
(Shadow)
SLD
(Solid)
ITL
(Italic)
1
Style
2
3
4
5
6
7
I+BLD
(Italic Bold)
I+OUT
(Italic Outline)
I+SHD
(Italic Shadow)
I+SLD
(Italic Solid)
8
9
VRT
(Vertical)
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Attribute
Value
Off
Result
UND
(Underline)
Line
STR
(Strikeout)
Left
Center
Right
Align
(Alignment)
Just
(Justify)
Setting Auto Fit Style
When "Size" is set to "Auto" and "Length" is set to a specific length, you can select
the way of reducing the text size to fit within the label length.
When "Text Size" is selected, the total text size is modified to fit within the label.
When "Text Width" is selected, the text width will be reduced to the size of x1/2
setting. (If further size reduction is required to fit the text into the selected label
length, the total text size will be modified after reducing the text width to x1/2 setting.)
Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu, Select "Auto Fit Style" using the
1
or
key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
The Auto Fit Style screen is displayed.
Select the style using the or key.
2
3
Press the OK or Enter key to apply the setting.
• Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.
• Press the Space key to set the style to the default setting ("Text Size").
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Setting Label Attributes
Using the Label key, you can create a label with a frame around the text and specify
Press the Label key.
The current settings are displayed.
1
Select an attribute using the or key, and then set
2
a value for that attribute using the
or
key.
• When setting the tab length, hold down the or key
to change the value faster.
• When setting the label length, refer to “Adjusting the
Press the OK or Enter key to apply the settings.
3
New settings are NOT applied if you do not press the OK
or Enter key.
• Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.
• Press the Space key to set the selected attribute to the default value.
• Refer to the Setting Options table for a list of all available settings.
1
zFramesz
Attribute
Value
Off
Result
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
Frame
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Attribute
Value
Result
4
5
6
7
8
9
Frame
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
The length of the label can be set within the range 1.2" (30mm) -
12.0" (300mm). When Auto is selected, the length of the label is
automatically adjusted based on the amount of text entered.
Length
The length of the tab can be set within the range 0.0" (0mm) -
Tab Length
4.0"(100mm). The default setting is 2.0" (50mm)
.
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Using Auto-Format Layouts
Using the Auto-Format function you can quickly and easily create labels for a variety of
purposes, such as file tabs, equipment labels, name badges, etc. Simply select a layout
from the templates or block layouts, enter the text and apply formatting as desired.
Symbols and accented characters can also be used in auto-format layouts.
Using Templates - Example creating an Asset Tag
Press the Auto-Format key to display the Auto-Format screen, and then select
1
"Templates" using the
or
key.
Press the OK or Enter key
The last template used is displayed.
.
2
Select a template using the or
key.
3
4
Press the OK or Enter key
.
The Style screen is displayed.
Select an attribute using the or key, and then set
a value for that attribute using the or key.
5
6
Press the OK or Enter key
.
1
The Bar Code Setup screen is displayed.
2
3
4
5
6
7
The Bar Code Setup screen is displayed only when a
layout containing a bar code is selected.
Select an attribute using the or key, and then set
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8
a value for that attribute using the
or
key.
The "C-Digit" (Check Digit) attribute is only available
for the CODE39, I-2/5 and CODABAR protocols.
Press the OK or Enter key
.
The template text entry screen is displayed.
• Caps mode can be used when entering text.
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Enter the text and then press the OK or Enter key
Repeat this for each text field.
.
9
After all text fields are entered, the print menu is
displayed when the OK or Enter key is pressed.
Select "Print" using the
the label.
or
key and then press the OK or Enter key to print
10
• Select "Edit" to change the text data or style settings.
• Select "Save" to store the label in a file memory.
• Select "Cancel" to exit the Auto-Format function.
• Select “Print Options” to set the print settings.
• Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.
• On the Style and Bar Code Setup screens, press the Space key to change the selected attribute
to the default value.
• Refer to the Templates table for a list of available templates.
• To print multiple copies, sequentially numbered copies, or a mirror image of the label, with
the print menu displayed hold down the Shift key and press the Print key to display the Print
Options menu.
• If the width of the current tape cassette does not match the set width for the selected layout,
an error message is displayed when you try to print the label. Press the Escape key or any other
key to clear the error message, and insert a tape cassette of the correct width.
• If the number of characters entered exceeds the limit, “Text Too Long!” is displayed when the
OK or Enter key is pressed. Press the Escape key or any other key to clear the error message,
and edit the text using fewer characters.
zTemplatesz
Attribute
Value
Details
Binder Spine
(0.70" x 8.6" [18mm x 219mm])
(0.47" x 3.2" [12 mm x 82 mm])
File Folder Tab
Template Name
Divider Tab
(Hanging Folder)
(0.47" x 1.6" [12 mm x 42 mm])
Asset Tag
(0.70” x 2.7” [18 mm x 70 mm])
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Attribute
Value
Details
Bin Box
(0.70" x 3.0" [18 mm x 76 mm])
Equipment Label
Faceplate (VRT)
Cable Wrap
(0.70" x 2.2" [18 mm x 58 mm])
(0.47" x 2.7" [12 mm x 70 mm])
(0.70" x 1.5" [18 mm x 39 mm])
(0.70" x 2.7" [18 mm x 70 mm])
Address Label
Name Badge 1
Template Name
(0.70" x 2.8" [18 mm x 72 mm])
(0.47" x 2.8" [12 mm x 72 mm])
(0.23" x 4.4" [6 mm x 113 mm])
(0.13" x 4.4" [3.5 mm x 113 mm])
1
Name Badge 2
CD Case Spine 1
CD Case Spine 2
VHS Spine
2
3
4
5
6
7
(0.70" x 5.5" [18 mm x 140 mm])
(0.35" x 1.6" [9 mm x 42 mm])
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9
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Using Block Layouts
Press the Auto-Format key to display the Auto-Format screen, and then select
1
“Block Layouts” using the
or
key.
Press the OK or Enter key to display the Tape Width screen, and then select a
tape width using the or key.
2
3
Press the OK or Enter key.
When the tape width has not changed, the last block layout selected is displayed.
When the tape width has changed, the default layout for the new tape width is
displayed.
Select a block layout using the
or
key.
4
5
Press the OK or Enter key.
The Style screen is displayed.
Select an attribute using the or key, and then set
a value for that attribute using the or key.
6
7
Press the Space key to set the selected attribute to the
default value.
Press the OK or Enter key.
The block layout text entry screen is displayed.
Caps mode can be used when entering text.
Enter text and then press the OK or Enter key.
Repeat for each text field.
After all text fields are completed, press the OK or
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Enter key to display the print menu.
Select "Print" using the
or
key and then press the OK or Enter to print the label.
• Select "Edit" to change the text data or style settings.
• Select "Save" to store the label in a file memory.
• Select "Cancel" to exit the Auto-Format function.
• Select "Change Layout" to use a different layout.
• Select “Print Options” to set the print settings.
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• Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.
• Refer to the Block Layouts table for a list of available block layouts.
• To print multiple copies, sequentially numbered copies, or a mirror image of the label, with
the print menu displayed hold down the Shift key and press the Print key to display the Print
Options menu.
• If the width of the current tape cassette does not match the set width for the selected layout,
an error message is displayed when you try to print the label. Press the Escape key or any other
key to clear the error message, and insert a tape cassette of the correct width.
• If the number of characters entered exceeds the limit, “Text Too Long!” is displayed when the
OK or Enter key is pressed. Press the Escape key or any other key to clear the error message,
and edit the text using fewer characters.
zBlock Layoutsz
Attribute
Value
Details
2LineA
2LineB
3Line
1
1+2LineA
1+2LineB
1+3Line
1+4Line
1+5Line
Block layout
(0.70" [18 mm]
tape)
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Attribute
Value
Details
2LineA
2LineB
3Line
Block layout
(0.47" [12 mm]
tape)
1+2Line
2LineA
2LineB
1+2Line
1+2Line
Block layout
(0.35" [9 mm]
tape)
Block layout
(0.23" [6 mm]
tape)
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Creating a Bar Code Label
Using the Bar Code function you can create labels with one dimensional bar codes for
use with cash registers, stock control systems or other bar code reader systems, or
even asset control tags used in an asset management system.
• The P-touch labeler is not designed exclusively for creating bar code labels. Always
check that bar code labels can be read by the bar code reader.
• For best results, print bar code labels in black ink on white tape. Some bar code readers
may not be able to read bar code labels created using colored tape or ink.
• Use the “Large” setting for “Width” whenever possible. Some bar code readers may not
be able to read bar code labels created using the “Small” setting.
• Continuously printing a large number of labels with bar codes can overheat the print
head, which may affect printing quality.
Setting Bar Code Parameters
Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu, select “Bar Code Setup” using
1
the
or
key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
The Bar Code Setup screen is displayed.
Pressing Bar Code key while holding down the Shift key will also allow you to go
to "Bar Code Setup".
Select an attribute using the
using the or key.
or
key, and then set a value for that attribute
2
3
Characters may not appear below the bar code even when "On" is selected for "Under #",
depending on the tape width being used, the number of lines entered, or the current
character style settings.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Press the OK or Enter key to apply the settings.
• New settings are NOT applied if you do not press the OK or Enter key.
• The "C-Digit" (Check Digit) attribute is only available for the CODE39, I-2/5 and CODABAR
protocols
• Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.
• Press the Space key to set the selected attribute to the default value.
• Refer to the Bar Code Settings table for a list of all available settings.
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zBar Code Settingsz
Attribute
Value
CODE39, CODE128, EAN-8, EAN-13,
Protocol
GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128), UPC-A, UPC-E, I-2/5 (ITF),
CODABAR
Small
Large
On
Width
Under#
(characters printed
below bar code)
Off
Off
C.Digit
(check digit)
On
(only available for the CODE39, I-2/5
and CODABAR protocols)
Entering Bar Code Data
Press the Bar Code key.
The Bar Code Input screen is displayed.
1
Up to five bar codes can be entered on a label.
Type in the bar code data.
2
Special characters can be entered in the bar code
when using the CODE39, CODABAR, CODE128 or
GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128) protocols. When not using
special characters, go to step 5.
Press the Symbol key.
A list of characters available for the current protocol is displayed.
3
4
Select a character using the
the OK or Enter key to insert the character in the bar
or
key, then press
code data.
Press the OK or Enter key to insert the bar code in the
label.
5
The bar code is displayed on the text entry screen.
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• Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.
• Refer to the Special Characters List table for a list of all available settings.
zSpecial Character Listz
CODE39
CODABAR
Code
Special Character
Code
Special Character
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0
1
2
3
4
5
(SPACE)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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CODE128, GS1-128 (UCC / EAN-128)
Code Special Character Code Special Character Code Special Character
0
1
(SPACE)
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
DC3
DC4
NAK
SYN
ETB
CAN
EM
2
3
4
NUL
5
6
SOH
STX
ETX
EOT
ENQ
ACK
BEL
BS
7
SUB
ESC
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
FS
GS
RS
HT
LF
VT
US
FF
DEL
CR
FNC3
FNC2
FNC4
FNC1
SO
SI
DLE
DC1
DC2
Editing and Deleting a Bar Code
• To edit the bar code data position the cursor beneath the bar code mark on the data
entry screen and then open the Bar Code Input screen. Refer to “Entering Bar Code
• To edit the “Width” and “Under#” settings on a bar code already placed on the screen,
position the cursor beneath the bar code mark on the data entry screen and then open
• To delete a bar code from a label, position the cursor to the right of the bar code mark
on the data entry screen and press the Backspace key.
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LABEL PRINTING
Label Preview
Using the Preview function you can check the layout of the label before printing.
Press the Preview key.
An image of the label is displayed on the screen.
1
The length of the label is shown in the lower-right corner of the screen.
Press the
or
key to scroll the preview to the left or right.
Press the
or
key to change the magnification of the preview.
• Press the Escape
,
OK or Enter key to return to the text entry screen.
• To scroll the preview to the left or right end, hold down the Shift key and press the or
key.
• To print the label directly from the preview screen, press the Print key or open the print
options screen and select a print option. Refer to "Printing a Label" below for details.
• The print preview is a generated image of the label, and may differ from the actual label when
printed.
Printing a Label
Labels can be printed once text entry and formatting is complete. Printing options
include single and multiple copies, sequential numbering and mirror-printing.
• Do not pull the label coming out of the tape exit slot. Doing so will cause the ink ribbon
to be discharged with the tape.
• Do not block the tape exit slot during printing or when feeding tape. Doing so will cause the
tape to jam.
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• Be sure to check that there is enough tape remaining when printing several labels
continuously. If tape is running low, set fewer copies, print labels one at a time, or replace the
tape cassette.
• Striped tape indicates the end of the tape cassette. If this appears during
printing, press the Power key to turn the P-touch labeler off.
Attempting to print with an empty tape cassette may damage the
machine.
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3
4
5
6
7
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9
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LABEL PRINTING
Printing a Single Copy
Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing.
1
Press the Print key. "Printing...Copies" is displayed
while the labels are being printed.
2
To stop printing, press the Power key to turn off the P-touch labeler.
Messages” on page 56 for further information about error messages.
Printing Multiple Copies
Using this function you can print up to 9 copies of the same label.
Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing.
1
Hold down the Shift key and press the Print key to display the print options
2
screen, and then select “Copies” using the
or
key.
Press the OK or Enter key to display the Copies screen, and then select the
3
number of copies to be printed using the
the number keys.
or
key, or type the number using
Hold down the
or
key to change the number of copies faster.
Press the OK or Enter key. "Printing...Copies" is
displayed while the labels are being printed.
4
• Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.
• The figures shown on the screen during printing indicate the “count / number of copies set”.
• Pressing the Space key when setting the number of copies resets the value to 1, the default.
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Auto-numbering Labels
Using the numbering function you can create a set of sequentially numbered labels
from a single label format.
Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing.
1
Hold down the Shift key and press the Print key to display the print options
2
screen, and then select "Numbering" using the
or
key.
Press the OK or Enter key.
The numbering start point screen is displayed.
3
To apply auto-numbering to a bar code, select the bar code
here. After selecting the bar code you will be prompted to
enter the number of labels to be printed (step 6).
Move the cursor to the first character to be
incremented in the numbering sequence and press
the OK or Enter key.
4
5
6
The numbering end point screen is displayed.
Move the cursor to the last character to be
incremented in the numbering sequence and press
the OK or Enter key.
The number of labels to be printed is displayed.
Select the number of labels to be printed using the
or
key, or type the number using the number key.
Hold down the
labels faster.
or
key to change the number of
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Press the OK or Enter key.
The labels are printed.
As each label is printed the number of copies printed is shown.
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• Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.
• The figures shown on the screen during printing indicate the “count / number of copies”.
• Pressing the Space key when selecting the number of copies resets the value to 1, the default.
• Auto-numbering can also be applied to bar codes. When a bar code contains an auto-
numbering sequence, no other fields in the label can contain an auto-numbering sequence.
• The auto-number portion of the label is incremented after each label is printed.
• Only one auto-numbering sequence can be used in a label.
• Any symbols or other non-alphanumeric characters in the auto-numbering sequence are
ignored.
• An auto-numbering sequence can only contain a maximum of five characters.
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LABEL PRINTING
• Letters and numbers increase as shown below:
0
A
a
Î
Î
Î
Î
1
B
b
...9
...Z
...z
Î
Î
Î
Î
0
A
a
Î
Î
Î
Î
...
...
...
...
A0
A1 ...A9
B0
Spaces (shown as underscores “_” in the example below) can be used to adjust the spacing
between characters or to control the number of digits that are printed.
_9
_Z
1_9
Î
Î
Î
10
...99
Î
Î
Î
00
AA
0_0
Î
Î
Î
...
...
...
AA ...ZZ
2_0 ...9_9
Mirror Printing
Using the mirror printing function you can create labels with the text printed in reverse
so that they can be read from the opposite side when attached to glass or other
transparent material.
Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing.
1
Hold down the Shift key and press the Print key to display the print options
2
screen, and then select “Mirror” using the
or
key.
Press the OK or Enter key.
The message “Mirror Print?” is displayed
3
4
Press the OK or Enter key. "Printing...Copies" is
displayed while the labels are being printed.
• Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.
• Text should be printed on clear tape when using the mirror printing function.
• The copy and auto-numbering functions cannot be used together with the mirror printing
function.
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Setting Margin
The tape cutting options allow you to specify how the tape is fed and cut when printing
labels. In particular, the “Chain” options greatly reduce the amount of wasted tape by
using smaller margins and eliminating blank sections cut between labels.
Press the Label key to display the Label menu.
1
Select "Margin" using the
key.
or
key, and then set the value by using the
or
2
Press the OK or Enter key to apply the settings.
3
New settings are NOT applied if you do not press the OK or Enter key.
• Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.
• Refer to the Tape Cutting table for a list of all available settings.
zTape Cutting Optionsz
Description
Setting
Example
0.98" (25 mm)
Each label is printed, leaving a margin of
0.98” (25 mm) on each end.
Full
ABC
0.98" (25 mm)
• A margin of 0.98” (25 mm) is printed first,
and then each label is printed, leaving a
margin of 0.47” (12 mm) before and after
the text.
• Dots (:) are printed in front of the text. Cut
along the printed dots (:) with scissors.
1
0.98" (25 mm)
2
3
4
5
6
7
:
ABC
0.47"
Half
0.47"
(12 mm)
(12 mm)
• A margin of 0.98” (25 mm) is printed first,
and then each label is printed, leaving a
margin of 0.16” (4 mm) before and after the
text.
• Dots (:) are printed in front of the text. Cut
along the printed dots (:) with scissors.
0.98" (25 mm)
:
ABC
Narrow
0.16"
(4 mm) (4 mm)
0.16"
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LABEL PRINTING
Setting
Description
Example
• Use this setting when printing several
labels with minimum margins.
*Feed the tape before
using the cutter.
• Feed the tape before using the cutter.
Otherwise a part of the text may be cut off.
Do not try to pull the tape since this may
damage the tape cassette.
ABC ABC
0.37"
(9.4 mm)
•
After pressing Print, “OK to Feed?”
Chain
appears.
Press the Escape key to enter more texts
or press the OK or Enter key to feed.
• The final label is printed with an 0.37" (9.4
mm) margin to the right of the characters.
Use scissors to cut off any part of this
margin that is not required.
Adjusting the Label Length
You can adjust the length of the printed label in levels of -5 to +5.
Press the Setup key to display the setup menu, select "Adjust Length" using the
or key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
1
2
Select "Adjust Length" by using the
then set the value by using the or
or
key.
key, and
Press the OK or Enter key to apply the setting.
3
• Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.
• Press the Space key to set the value to default setting.
• Approximately 1% of the total label length will be adjusted by 1 level.
Attaching Labels
If necessary, trim the printed label to the desired shape and length using scissors, etc.
Peel the backing from the label.
1
2
3
Position the label and then press firmly from top to bottom with your finger to
attach the label.
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• The backing of some types of tapes may be pre-cut to make it easier to peel the backing.To
remove the backing, simply fold the label lengthwise with the text facing inward, to expose
the inside edges of the backing. Next, peel off the backing one piece at a time.
• Labels may be difficult to attach to surfaces that are wet, dirty, or uneven. The labels may peel
off easily from these surfaces.
• Be sure to read the instructions provided with Fabric Iron-On Tapes, Extra Strength Adhesive
Tapes or other special tapes and observe all precautions noted in the instructions.
Printing from the Label Collection
Printing a label from the Label Collection Stored in the Machine
these pre-designed labels saves you time.
Press the Label Collection key.
1
Select the language of the label to be printed using the
press the OK or Enter key.
or
key, and then
2
The language can be selected from "English(United States)", "French(Canada)",
"Portuguese", "Spanish(United States)", or "Turkish".
Select the category using the
or
key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
3
4
Refer to the Label Collection List to view all of the available labels.
The first label image is displayed.
Select a label using the
or
key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
1
To add the label to your "Favorites", select "Add to Favorites" using the
or
key,
and then press the OK or Enter key to register the selected label image in the Favorites
category. Registering your most frequently used label images allows you to quickly and
easily display them when needed again.
2
3
4
5
6
7
Select "Print" using the
or
key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
5
Label Collection categories are pre-set for specific tape widths. Tape widths are
referenced after the name of the Label Collection category in parentheses. For example,
to create a Shipping Label, 0.70" (18 mm) tape must be loaded in the machine. If the
width of the current tape cassette does not match the set width for the selected layout, an
error message is displayed when you try to print the label. Press the Escape key or any
other key to clear the error message, and insert a tape cassette of the correct width.
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Category
Label
Caution
(0.70" [18 mm]
tape only)
Shipping
(0.70" [18 mm]
tape only)
ECO
(0.70" [18 mm]
1
tape only)
2
3
4
5
6
7
* Labels are for illustrative purposes only.
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9
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USING THE FILE MEMORY
You can store up to 9 of your most frequently used labels in the file memory. Each label is
stored as a file, allowing you to quickly and easily recall your label when needed again.
• When the file memory is full, each time you save a file you will need to overwrite one of your
stored files.
Storing a Label into Memory
After entering the text and formatting the label, press the File key to display the
File screen.
1
Select "Save" using the
or
key.
2
3
Press the OK or Enter key. A file number is displayed.
A label text is also displayed if a label is already stored in that file number.
Select a file number using the
to save the label under the selected file number.
or
key, and then press the OK or Enter key
4
The file is saved and the screen returns to the text entry screen.
When there is already a stored file in the selected number, the data will be overwritten by
the file you try to save.
• Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.
• Up to 200 characters can be saved in one file.However, the number of characters that can be
saved may differ, for example when entering symbols.Up to 9 files can be saved.
• To store a label created by using the Auto-Format Layouts, refer to “Using Auto-Format
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Opening a Stored Label File
Press the File key to display the File screen.
1
2
3
Select "Open" using the
or
key.
Press the OK or Enter key. The file number of a stored label is displayed.
The label text is also displayed to identify the label.
Select a file number using the
or
key, and then press the OK or Enter key
4
to open the selected file. The file is opened and displayed on the text entry screen.
8
9
Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.
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USING THE FILE MEMORY
Printing a Stored Label File
Press the File key to display the File screen.
Select "Print" using the or key.
Press the OK or Enter key.
1
2
3
The file number of a stored label is displayed.
The label text is also displayed to identify the label.
Select a file number using the
key to print the selected label. The label is printed from the machine.
or
key, and then press the Print, OK or Enter
4
• Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.
• The message "No Text!" is displayed when you try to print a file with no text.
Deleting a Stored Label File
Press the File key to display the File screen.
1
2
3
Select "Delete" using the
or
key.
Press the OK or Enter key.
The file number of a stored label is displayed.
The label text is also displayed to identify the label.
Select a file number using the
The message “Delete?” is displayed.
or
key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
4
5
Press the OK or Enter key to delete the file.
The file is deleted and the screen returns to the text entry screen.
Press the Escape key to cancel deleting the file and return to the previous screen.
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MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELER
Resetting the P-touch Labeler
You can reset the internal memory of your P-touch labeler when you want to clear all
saved label files, or in the event the P-touch labeler is not operating correctly.
Resetting the data to factory settings
(Label collections stored in Favorites is not reset.)
Turn off the machine. Press and hold down the Shift and
R
keys. While holding down the
Shift and keys, press the Power key once and then release the Shift and
R
R
keys.
• Release the Power key before releasing the other key.
• All text, format settings, option settings and stored label files are cleared when you reset the
P-touch labeler. Language and unit settings will also be cleared
Maintenance
Your P-touch labeler should be cleaned on a regular basis to maintain its performance
and life span.
Always remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter before cleaning the P-touch labeler.
Cleaning the Unit
Wipe any dust and marks from the main unit using a soft, dry cloth.
Use a slightly dampened cloth on difficult to remove marks.
1
Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol or any other organic solvent. These may deform the
case or damage the appearance of your P-touch labeler.
2
3
4
5
6
7
Cleaning the Print Head
Streaks or poor quality characters on printed
labels generally indicates that the print head is
dirty. Clean the print head using a cotton swab or
the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-
CL4).
Print head
• Do not touch the print head directly with your
bare hands.
• Refer to the instructions provided with the print
head cleaning cassette for directions on how to
use it.
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MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELER
Cleaning the Tape Cutter
Tape adhesive can build up on the cutter blade after
repeated use, taking the edge off the blade which may
result in the tape jamming in the cutter.
• About once every year, wipe the cutter blade
using a cotton swab moistened with Isopropyl
alcohol (rubbing alcohol).
• Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your
bare hands.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
What to do when...
Problem
Solution
the P-touch labeler
does not respond
normally.
reset the internal memory to the initial settings. If resetting
the P-touch labeler does not solve the problem, disconnect
the AC adapter and remove the batteries for more than 10
minutes.
The display remains
Check that the batteries are correctly installed and that the
blank after turning on AC adapter designed exclusively for your P-touch labeler
the power.
(provided) is correctly connected.
The LCD messages
are displayed in a
foreign language.
your desired language.
The label is not
printed after pressing
the Print key.
• Check that text has been entered and that the tape
cassette is installed correctly with sufficient tape
remaining.
• If the tape is bent, cut off the bent section and thread the
tape through the tape exit slot.
• If the tape is jammed, remove the tape cassette and then
pull out the jammed tape and cut it. Check that the end of
the tape passes through the tape guide before reinstalling
the tape cassette.
The label is not
printed correctly.
• Remove the tape cassette and reinstall it, pressing it firmly
until it clicks into place.
1
• If the print head is dirty, clean it with a cotton swab or
optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4).
2
3
4
5
6
7
The ink ribbon is
separated from the
ink roller.
If the ink ribbon is broken, replace
the tape cassette. If not, leave the
tape uncut and remove the tape
cassette, then wind the loose ink
ribbon onto the spool as shown in
the figure.
Spool
The P-touch labeler
stops while printing a
label.
• Replace the tape cassette if striped tape is visible, as this
indicates that you have reached the end of the tape.
• Replace all batteries or connect the AC adapter directly to
the P-touch labeler.
8
9
Label files saved
previously are now
empty.
All files stored in the internal memory are deleted if the
batteries are weak or the AC adapter was disconnected.
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Error Messages
When an error message appears on the display, follow the directions provided below.
Message
Cause/Remedy
The installed batteries are getting weak.
Battery Weak! *
The installed batteries are about to run out of power. Replace
with new batteries or connect the AC adapter before continuing.
Check
Battery!
An incompatible AC adapter is connected. After the power is
turned off automatically, use the AC adapter designed
Wrong Type
Of Adapter
Connected!
exclusively for your P-touch labeler
.
The tape cutter is closed when you try to print or feed tape. Turn
the P-touch labeler off and then on again before continuing.
When tape is tangled in the cutter, remove the tape.
Cutter Error! *
There is no text, symbols or bar code data entered when you try
to print or preview a label. Enter data before continuing.
No Text! *
There is no tape cassette installed when you try to print or
preview a label, or feed tape. Install a tape cassette before
continuing.
Insert Tape
Cassette! *
There are already five lines of text when you press the
Enter key. Limit the number of lines to five.
Line Limit!
Max 5 Lines *
There are more than three lines of text when you press the Print
or Preview key while using 0.47" (12 mm) tape. Limit the number
of lines to three, or replace with a larger width tape cassette.
Tape Width
Limit!
Max 3 Lines *
There are more than two lines of text when you press the Print
or Preview key while using 0.35" or 0.23" (9 mm or 6 mm) tape.
Limit the number of lines to two, or replace with a larger width
tape cassette.
Tape Width
Limit!
Max 2 Lines *
There is more than one line of text when you press the Print or
Preview key while using 0.13" (3.5mm) tape. Limit the number of
lines to one, or replace with a larger width tape cassette.
Tape Width
Limit!
Max 1 Line *
There are already five blocks of text. Limit the number of blocks
to five.
Block Limit!
Max 5 Blocks *
The maximum number of characters have already been entered.
Edit the text and use fewer characters.
Text Full! *
The length of the label to be printed using the text entered is
longer than 39.37" (1 m). Edit the text so that the length of the
label is less than 39.37" (1 m).
Length Limit! *
*Press any key to clear the error message.
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Message
Cause/Remedy
Insert
0.70" Tape
Cassette! *
An 0.70" (18 mm) tape cassette is not installed when an
Auto-Format for 0.70" (18 mm) tape is selected. Install an
0.70" (18 mm) tape cassette.
Insert
18mm Tape
Cassette! *
Insert
0.47" Tape
Cassette! *
An 0.47" (12 mm) tape cassette is not installed when an
Auto-Format for 0.47" (12 mm) tape is selected. Install a
0.47" (12 mm) tape cassette.
Insert
12mm Tape
Cassette! *
Insert
0.35" Tape
Cassette! *
An 0.35" (9 mm) tape cassette is not installed when an Auto-
Format for 0.35" (9 mm) tape is selected. Install a 0.35" (9
mm) tape cassette.
Insert
9mm Tape
Cassette! *
Insert
0.23" Tape
Cassette! *
An 0.23" (6 mm) tape cassette is not installed when an Auto-
Format for 0.23" (6 mm) tape is selected. Install a 0.23" (6
mm) tape cassette.
Insert
6mm Tape
Cassette! *
1
Insert
0.13" Tape
Cassette! *
An 0.13" (3.5mm) tape cassette is not installed when an
Auto-Format for 0.13" (3.5mm) tape is selected. Install an
0.13" (3.5mm) tape cassette.
2
3
4
5
6
7
Insert
3.5mm Tape
Cassette! *
Too Much Text
For This Layout! *
The maximum number of characters for the selected layout
have already been entered. Edit the text to use fewer
characters or use a different layout.
Incorrect
Value! *
The value entered for setting the tape length, tab length,
multiple copies or numbering function is invalid. Enter a valid
value for the setting.
8
9
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Message
Cause/Remedy
Select Other
Margin! *
The tape length set using the tape length setting is shorter
than the total length of the left and right margins applied for
the "Large Margin" setting. Select a different margin setting.
Text
Too Long! *
The length of the label to be printed using the text entered is
longer than the length setting. Edit the text to fit within the set
length or change the length setting.
Text
The text size is too large. Select a different size option.
Too High! *
Check # of
Digits
Entered! *
The number of digits entered in the bar code data does not
match the number of digits set in the bar code parameters.
Enter the correct number of digits.
Input A,B,C or D
At Start&End! *
The bar code data entered does not have the required start/
stop code (A, B, C, or D required at the beginning and end of
the bar code data for the CODABAR protocol). Enter the bar
code data correctly.
Maximum Of
5 Bar Codes
Per Label! *
There are already 5 bar codes entered in the text data when
you try to enter a new bar code. You can only use up to five
bar codes in each label.
Category Full! *
The memory available for categories is full. To make more
memory available, delete any unnecessary registered label
files by highlighting the label file and pressing the OK key.
Installed tape is
Tape that is incompatible with the machine has been
not compatible with installed. Use compatible tape.
this machine!
*
OK to Feed? *
Feeding tape after printing when [Chain print]
*Press any key to clear the error message.
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APPENDIX
Specifications
Main Unit
Item
Display
Specification
Character display
16 characters x 1 guidance and 2 lines text
(128 dot x 48 dot)
Screen contrast
Printing
5 levels (+2, +1, 0, -1, -2)
Print method
Print head
Thermal Transfer
112 dot / 180 dpi
Print height
Print speed
Tape cassette
0.62" (15.8mm) max. (when using 0.70" (18mm) tape)
Approx. 0.39" (10 mm)/ sec.
Standard TZ tape cassette (0.13", 0.23", 0.35", 0.47",
0.70" [3.5, 6, 9, 12, 18 mm] widths)
No. of lines
0.70" (18 mm) tape : 1 - 5 lines;
0.47" (12 mm) tape : 1 - 3 lines; 0.35" (9 mm) tape : 1 - 2 lines;
0.23" (6 mm) tape : 1 - 2 lines; 0.13" (3.5mm) tape : 1 line
Margin
Full, Half, Narrow, Chain
Memory
Memory buffer size Maximum 1800 characters
File storage
Other Features
Templates
Maximum 9 files
1
Label Collections, Auto-Format, Block Layouts
2
3
4
5
6
7
Power Supply
Power supply
AC adapter (AD-24ES), Six AA-size alkaline batteries
(LR6).
Auto Power-off
Size
Battery: 5 min.
Dimensions
Approx.6.5"(W) x 8.5"(D) 2.3"(H)
[164.0mm(W) x 215.6mm(D) x 57.5mm(H)]
Weight
Approx.1.24lb (565.5g) (without tape cassette and
batteries)
8
9
Other
Operating
temperature /
humidity
50 ~ 95°F / 20 ~ 80% humidity (without condensation)
Maximum wet bulb temperature: 80.6°F
Specifications
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Contact Information (For USA Only)
Service Center Locations
If you need a local service center, please call 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) to locate the
authorized service center closest to you.
Note: Be sure to call the Service Center before your visit.
Service centers do not provide operational assistance. See "Operational Assistance".
Operational Assistance
For technical and operational assistance you may call Brother Customer Service at:
Voice 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437), or Fax 1-901-379-1210
Assistance on the Internet
Accessories and Supplies
To order Brother accessories or supplies by Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express,
you may call toll tree 1-877-552-MALL (6255), or complete the order form and
fax both sides of the form to 1-800-947-1445.
To order by mail or pay by check, please complete the accessory order form and mail it along
with payment to:
Brother International Corporation
Attn: Consumer Accessory Division
P.O. Box 341332
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