User Manual Brother PT-D210 P-Touch, Easy-to-Use Label Maker, One-Touch Keys, Multiple Font Styles, 27 User-Friendly Templates

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Table of contents

• GETTING STARTED
• BASIC USAGE
• USING TEMPLATES
• FORMATTING KEYS
• HELPFUL HINTS
• Troubleshooting

Owner Guide ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM

GETTING STARTED

Power Supply and Tape Cassette

Open the cassette cover by pressing the above indicated area at the top end of the machine.

If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by pulling it straight up. Also, if batteries are already installed, remove them.

• Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing batteries or tape cassettes.

Insert six new AAA alkaline batteries (LR03) or fully charged Ni-MH batteries (HR03), making sure that their poles point in the correct directions.

Users of alkaline batteries:

Always replace all six batteries at the same time with brand new ones. Users of Ni-MH batteries:

Always replace all six batteries at the same time with fully charged ones.

Insert a tape cassette, making sure that it snaps into place.

• Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.
• Use only Brother TZe tapes with this machine.

Securely close the cassette cover, making sure that it snaps into place.

NOTE: When using optional AC adapter

1. Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the AC adapter jack on the top end of the machine.
2. Insert the plug into the nearest standard electrical outlet.
   For memory back up, we recommend using AAA alkaline batteries (LR03) or NiMH batteries (HR03) together when using the AC adapter.

LCD Display & Keyboard

1. Size
2. Cursor
3. Underline/Frame
4. Width
5. Style
6. Caps
7. Label Length
   If a specific label length has been selected, also appears.
8. OK key
9. Cursor key : Right (Use with Shift key to go to end of the text.)
10. Cursor key : Left (Use with Shift key to go to top of the text.)
11. Escape key
12. Power key
13. Menu key
14. Label key
15. Font key
16. Character key
17. Tab key
18. Caps key
19. Shift key
20. File key
21. Tape cutter lever
22. Print key
23. Preview key
24. Frame key
25. Symbol key
26. Template Library key
27. Backspace key
28. Enter key
29. Accent key
30. Space key

NOTE

• The LCD shows one row of 15 characters; however, the text that you enter can be up to 80 characters in length.
• While selecting the settings, press to go back to the default item.
• Pressing the Preview key displays a generated image of the label, and may differ from the actual label when printed.
• Label length shown on LCD may differ slightly from the actual label length when printed.

Initial Settings

1. Turn on your machine.
   Supply power by using six AAA batteries or the optional AC adapter and then press .
2. Set the language.
   The default setting is [English].
3. Set the unit of measurement.
   The default setting is [inch].

NOTE

• The machine automatically turns off if no keys are pressed within five minutes.
• To cancel any operation, press .
• After pressing , "Accepted" will be displayed for approximately 1 second.

Contrast

This function allows you to set the brightness of the LCD display. You can select from five levels of brightness.

The default setting is [0].

• To change back to default setting, press .
• After pressing , "Accepted" will be displayed for approximately 1 second.

BASIC USAGE

Entering Text

Switching Upper Case/Lower Case

Upper case ( ON)

See other models: HL-1670N RJ-2150 INNOV-IS 85E SB1000T INNOV-IS NQ700PRW / INNOV-IS NQ700

Lower case ( OFF)

Creating Two-Line Labels

Move the cursor to where you want to start the next line and press . Use either 0.35" (9mm) or 0.47" (12mm) wide tape for two line printing.

NOTE: The return symbol ( ) will be displayed when the Enter key is pressed.

Entering Tabs

• You can also set a tab by pressing .
• A will appear on the screen when a tab is inserted into the text.
• The maximum number of tabs for a label is 80 without text. If you enter 1 letter, you can set 79 tabs.

Changing Tab Length

• To change setting back to default, press . The default setting is [Auto].
• After pressing , "Accepted" will be displayed for approximately 1 second.

Entering Accented Characters

• Refer to the table of accented characters included in this insertion sheet.
• To cancel operations, press .
• The order of accented characters differs by the selected LCD language.

Changing Label Length

NOTE:

• After the label is printed, cut along the printed dots (:) with scissors so that the label length matches what is shown on the LCD.
• If a specific label length has been selected, also appears in the LCD.
• By pressing , [Auto] will be displayed.
• To change setting back to default, press .
• After pressing , "Accepted" will be displayed for approximately 1 second.

To Clear

By pressing , the letters will be deleted one by one.

To delete all text and settings :

To delete text only :

NOTE:

• You can also delete all text and settings or text only by pressing
• After pressing , "Accepted" will be displayed for approximately 1 second.

Printing Labels

Preview

You can preview the text before printing.

• Pressing the Preview key displays a generated image of the label, and may differ from the actual label when printed.
• When the LCD cannot display all the text at once, press to display the hidden text.
• Press to leave the preview mode.

Feeding (Tape Feed)

• This function will feed approximately 1" (25mm) of blank tape.

Printing

• If you need only 1 copy of the label, press without selecting the number of copies.
• You can print up to 9 copies of each label.
• The number of copies can also be specified by pressing a number key.
• To cut the label, push in the tape cutter lever on the upper-right corner of the machine after the message "Please Cut" is displayed. "Please Cut" is displayed on the screen for 2 seconds.
• To prevent damage to the tape, do not touch the cutter lever while the message "Please Wait" is displayed.
• To remove the backing, fold the label lengthwise with the text facing inward, to expose the inside edges of the backing. Peel off the backing one piece at a time and apply.

Using Print Options ( )

[Numbering]
You can print a series of up to 9 labels at a time using auto-numbering. Using this feature you can automatically increase a selected number by 1 after each label is printed. The numbers of labels you can print at one time are dependant upon the initial number.

Example: To print copies of a label containing a serial number (0123, 0124 and 0125)

• Select the highest number you wish to be printed when setting the number.

[Mirror]

Example: If you want to Mirror Print "J.SMITH", follow the instructions below after entering "J.SMITH".

• Use clear tape in [Mirror], so the labels can be read correctly from the opposite side when attached on glass, windows or other transparent surfaces.

Setting Margin ( )

[Full]/[Half]/[Narrow]
For leaving equal margins on both sides of the text.

[Chain Print] Use this setting when printing several labels with minimum margins.

1. Enter text.
2. Press , then [Copies: ] appears.
3. Press or enter number with number keys to select the number of copies.
4. Press . Printing will start, and then the message "Feed OK?" appears.
5. Press to enter more text.
6. Clear the text, enter the text for the next label, and then press .
7. When the message "Feed OK?" appears after the last label is printed, press .
8. After the tape is fed, press the cutter lever to cut off the chain of labels.

NOTE

• When [Chain Print] is set, feed the tape before using the cutter otherwise a part of the text may be cut off.
• When [Half] or [Narrow] is set, displayed label length is the length from the printed dots ( ) to the end of the label. Cut along the printed dots (:) with scissors.
  
• To print more than 1 copy of a label with minimum margin, set the margin to [Narrow].
• Do not pull the tape since this may damage the tape cassette.
• After pressing , "Accepted" will be displayed for approximately 1 second.

Saving Label Files

You can save up to 30 labels and recall them for printing at a later date. A maximum of 80 characters can be saved per file, a maximum of 2400 characters can be saved in total memory. You can also edit and overwrite the stored labels.

Save

Print

Open

NOTE

• You can also enter the File menu by pressing .
• If you try to store a label when there is already a label stored to that number, a message “Overwrite OK?” will appear. Press to save your new label. Press to cancel.
• You must type text before starting the save function.
• After pressing , "Accepted" will be displayed for approximately 1 second.

USING TEMPLATES

Text Label

This function allows you to create various labels using the built-in templates. Refer to the Text Label templates table included in this insertion sheet.

Example 1: [Template that includes one repeated graphic]

• There are three additional Text Label templates that allow you to use two different fonts on one label. The procedure is similar to the steps in Example 1; however, you will be prompted to enter [Input Text 2].

Example 2: [Template that includes two fonts]

Example 3: [Template that includes two fonts and a frame]

• The procedure is similar to the steps in Example 2.
  Please see proceedure under Example 2.

Example 4: [Template that includes two fonts on two lines]

• The procedure is similar to the steps in Example 2.
  Please see proceedure under Example 2.

Pattern Label

This function allows you to create unique labels by using built-in templates. Refer to the Pattern Label templates table included in this insertion sheet.

You cannot enter text when using Pattern Label templates.

Example:

NOTE:

For Text Label Templates

• You cannot set label length when printing Text Label templates.
• To clear the text, move the cursor to the right side where you wish to clear and then press .
• To clear all text, press and , then “All Clear” appears. Press to clear. Press to cancel.
• You are able to preview labels by pressing the Preview key when [Print] is displayed on the LCD display.
• You cannot use the copy print function when using Text Label templates.

For Pattern Label Templates

• Press to return to the initial setting for “Label Length” mode. The initial setting is [3.9"(100 mm)].
• You cannot use preview feature when using Pattern Label templates.

For Text Label and Pattern Label Templates

• These templates are only available when using 0.47" (12mm) wide tape cassettes.
• The templates cannot be edited.
• To exit templates and return to the text input screen, do one of following:
  a) Press .
  b) Press to select [Quit], and then press when "Print" appears.
• You cannot save labels created using templates to memory.
• When you access Text Label or Pattern Label templates, your most recently printed Text Label or Pattern Label template label length will be recalled.
• "Please Cut" is displayed on the screen for 2 seconds after pressing when "Print" appears.

FORMATTING KEYS

Font Key

1. Press to change the font settings.
   
2. Press to select the settings and press .

NOTE:

• To cancel operations, press .
• Refer to the Font samples table included in this insertion sheet.
• The actual printed font size depends on the tape width, number of characters and number of input lines. Once characters reach a minimum size, the selected font will default to a custom font which is based on the Helsinki style. This allows labels to be printed using the smallest text possible on narrow or multi-line labels.
• After pressing , "Accepted" will be displayed for approximately 1 second.

Frame Key

Press to select the frame design. Refer to the Frame designs table included in this insertion sheet.

NOTE

• To cancel operations, press .
• If the message ( ) appears on the right side of the display when selecting a frame, it means that frame is only available when using 0.47" (12mm) wide tape cassettes.
• You can select the frame design by pressing a number key of the Frame designs table included in this insertion sheet.
• After pressing , "Accepted" will be displayed for approximately 1 second.

Symbol Key

Press to select various symbols. Refer to the table of symbols included in this insertion sheet.

NOTE

• To cancel operations, press .
• *1 Once you select symbols, up to 7 recently used symbols are added to History.
• If you choose History, you cannot select the category.
• You can also select from basic and pictograph categories by pressing the shortcut keys included in this insertion sheet.

Basic

Pictograph

HELPFUL HINTS

Short Cut

Helpful Tips

Resetting the P-touch

You can reset the P-touch labeler when you want to initialize the settings, or in the event it not working properly. All text, settings and stored files are cleared.

1. Turn off the P-touch labeler, hold down and and then press to turn the P-touch labeler back on.
2. First release the power button, and then release and .
   The P-touch labeler turns on with the internal memory reset.

CAUTION: USING A COMBINATION OF DIFFERENT BATTERIES (SUCH AS Ni-MH AND ALKALINE), MAY RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

NOTE: Battery Recommendations

• Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the P-touch labeler for an extended period of time.
• Dispose of the batteries at an appropriate collection point, not in the general waste stream. In addition, be sure to observe all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• When storing or discarding the batteries, wrap it (for example with cellophane tape), to prevent it from short-circuiting. (Refer to the picture on the lower right)

(Battery insulation example)

1. Cellophane tape
2. Alkaline or Ni-MH battery

Troubleshooting

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