Read this User’s Guide before you start using your P-touch.
Keep this User’s Guide in a handy place for future reference.
Please visit us at http://support.brother.com/ where you can get product support and
answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM
www.brother.com
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the P-touch labeler PT-D600.
Your new P-touch labeler is an easy to operate, feature packed labeling system
that makes creating professional, high quality labels a breeze.
This manual contains various precautions and basic procedures for using this
labeler. Read this manual carefully before using and keep in a handy place for
future reference.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity
(For USA Only)
Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation
200 Crossing Boulevard
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911, U.S.A.
TEL : (908) 704-1700
declares, that the products
Product Name : Brother P-touch Electronic Labeling System
Model Number : PT-D600
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Important
• The enclosed interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance
with the limits for a Class B digital device.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd.
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
International ENERGY STAR
®
Compliance Statement
The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR
®
Program is to
promote the development and popularization of energy-efficient
office equipment. As an ENERGY STAR
®
Partner, Brother
Industries, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Compilation and Publication Notice
Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd., this manual has been compiled
and published, covering the latest product’s descriptions and specifications.
The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to
change without notice.
If new versions of the PT-D600 software become available, this manual may not
reflect the updated features. Therefore, you may find that the software and the
contents in this manual are different.
Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Brother products,
related documents and any other materials are all trademarks or registered
trademarks of those respective companies.
BROTHER is either a trademark or a registered trademark of Brother Industries,
Ltd.
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Contents
General Description ...............................................................................................3
Safety Precautions................................................................................................. 4
General Precautions .............................................................................................. 6
GETTING STARTED.................................................................7
Unpacking Your P-touch labeler ............................................................................ 7
LCD Display & Keyboard ....................................................................................... 7
Power Supply and Tape cassette .......................................................................... 9
When using AC adapter (AD-E001) ...............................................................9
When using six new AA alkaline batteries (LR6) or fully charged Ni-MH
batteries (HR6) ............................................................................................... 9
Insert a Tape Cassette ................................................................................. 10
Turning Power On/Off .......................................................................................... 10
Setting Language and Unit .................................................................................. 11
Language...................................................................................................... 11
Unit ............................................................................................................... 11
Turning Tape Color Detection On/Off .................................................................. 11
Feeding Tape....................................................................................................... 11
Feed & Cut ................................................................................................... 11
Feed only...................................................................................................... 12
How to use the P-touch labeler............................................................................ 12
Create a label with the P-touch labeler......................................................... 12
Create a label by connecting your labeler to a PC ....................................... 13
Setting Input Mode............................................................................................... 15
Label View Mode .......................................................................................... 15
Print Preview Mode ...................................................................................... 15
EDITING A LABEL ..................................................................16
Entering and Editing Text .................................................................................... 16
Entering Text from the Keyboard..................................................................16
Adding a New Line ....................................................................................... 16
Adding a New Block ..................................................................................... 16
Deleting Text ................................................................................................ 16
Inserting a Tab.............................................................................................. 17
Using Text Reminder.................................................................................... 17
Deleting Text Reminder Memory..................................................................18
Changing Text Reminder Setting ................................................................. 18
Entering Accented Characters............................................................................. 18
Setting Character Attributes ([Font]/[Size]/[Width]/[Style]/[Line]/[Align]) .............. 19
Setting Character Attributes by Label...........................................................19
Setting Character Attributes by Each Line.................................................... 19
Setting Auto Fit Style .................................................................................... 21
Setting Frames .................................................................................................... 21
Entering Symbols................................................................................................. 23
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Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function ............................................. 23
Setting Symbol History ................................................................................. 23
Setting Label Attributes ([Length]/[Cut Option]/[Tab Length])..............................24
Using Auto-Format Layouts ................................................................................. 25
Using Templates........................................................................................... 25
Using Block Layouts ..................................................................................... 29
Using Table Format ...................................................................................... 32
Printing Transferred Labels (For Windows
®
)................................................ 33
Creating a Bar Code Label .................................................................................. 34
Setting Bar Code Parameters and Entering Bar Code Data ........................34
Editing and Deleting a Bar Code .................................................................. 36
Using Time & Date Function................................................................................ 37
Clock Setting ................................................................................................ 37
Time & Date Format Setting ......................................................................... 37
Time Stamp Setting ...................................................................................... 38
Changing and Deleting the Time & Date Settings ........................................ 40
LABEL PRINTING ...................................................................41
Previewing Labels................................................................................................ 41
Printing Labels ..................................................................................................... 41
Single and Multiple Copy Printing................................................................. 41
Numbering Printing....................................................................................... 42
Mirror Printing ............................................................................................... 42
Setting Tape Cutting Options............................................................................... 42
[Large Margin]/[Small Margin]/[Chain]/[No Cut]/[Special tape] ..................... 42
Adjusting the Label Length .................................................................................. 44
Printing from the Label Collection........................................................................ 44
Printing a label from the label collection stored in the P-touch labeler......... 44
Downloading a new Label Collection Category............................................45
USING THE FILE MEMORY ...................................................46
Saving Label Files ............................................................................................... 46
Printing, Opening, Deleting, or Marking a Saved Label....................................... 46
[Print] ............................................................................................................ 46
[Open]........................................................................................................... 46
[Delete] ......................................................................................................... 46
[Marking]....................................................................................................... 47
RESETTING & MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELER..48
Resetting the P-touch Labeler ............................................................................. 48
Resetting the Data Using the home key ....................................................... 48
Resetting the Data to Factory Settings Using the P-touch Labeler
Keyboard ...................................................................................................... 48
Maintenance ........................................................................................................49
Cleaning the Unit .......................................................................................... 49
Cleaning the Print Head ............................................................................... 50
Cleaning the Tape Cutter ............................................................................. 50
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General Description
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................51
What to do when.................................................................................................. 51
When an error message appears on the display .................................................52
APPENDIX ..............................................................................53
Specifications....................................................................................................... 53
System Requirements ......................................................................................... 54
General Description
Tape cassette compartment cover
Tape viewer
LCD display
Tape exit slot
Print head
Keyboard
Tape cassette compartment
Tape cutter Release lever
Battery compartment cover
USB port
AC adapter jack
Battery compartment
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Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
To prevent injury and damage, important notes are explained using various
symbols. The symbols and their meanings are as follows:
The symbols used in this manual are as follows:
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injuries.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injuries.
Action NOT allowed
DO NOT touch a given portion of
the product.
Mandatory action Unplugging is required
DO NOT disassemble the product.
Alerts to the possibility of
electrical shock
WARNING
Follow these guidelines to avoid the risk of fire, burns, injury, electric shocks,
rupture, overheating, abnormal odors or smoke.
Always use the specified voltage
and the suggested AC adapter
(AD-E001) for the P-touch labeler
to prevent any damage or failure.
Do not touch the AC adapter and
P-touch labeler during a thunder
storm.
Do not use the P-touch labeler/AC
adapter in places of high humidity
such as bathrooms.
Do not place heavy objects on, or
damage the power cord or plug. Do
not forcibly bend or pull the power
cord. Always hold the AC adapter
when disconnecting from the
power outlet.
Make sure that the plug is fully
inserted to the power outlet. Do not
use an outlet that is loose.
Do not allow the P-touch labeler/
AC adapter/power plug/batteries to
get wet, for example, by handling
them with wet hands or spilling
beverages on to them.
Since loss of eyesight may result
when leaked fluid from batteries
gets into your eyes, immediately
rinse your eyes with a large amount
of clean water, and then seek
medical attention.
Do not disassemble or modify the
P-touch labeler/AC adapter/
batteries.
Do not allow a metal object to
contact both the plus and minus
ends of a battery.
Do not use sharp objects, such as
tweezers or a metallic pen, to
change the batteries.
Do not throw the batteries into fire
or expose to heat.
Disconnect the AC adapter and
remove batteries immediately and
stop using the P-touch labeler if
you notice abnormal odor, heat,
discoloration, deformation or
anything unusual while using or
storing it.
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Safety Precautions
Do not use a damaged or leaking
battery as the fluid may get on your
hands.
Do not use a deformed or leaking
battery or one whose label is
damaged. There is a possibility of
generating heat.
Do not touch metal parts around
the print head immediately after
printing.
When the P-touch labeler is not
being used, store it out of the reach
of children. In addition, do not allow
children to put the P-touch labeler
parts or labels in their mouths. If
any object has been swallowed,
seek medical attention.
Do not use a damaged adapter
cord or power plug.
Do not use the P-touch labeler
when a foreign object enters the
P-touch labeler. If any foreign
object enters the P-touch labeler,
disconnect the AC adapter and
remove the batteries, and contact
Brother customer service.
DO NOT touch the blade of the
cutter unit.
CAUTION
Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury, liquid leakage, burns or heat.
If leaked fluid from batteries gets on
your skin or clothes, immediately
rinse them with clean water.
Remove the batteries and
disconnect the AC adapter if you do
not intend to use the P-touch
labeler.
Do not use a battery other than that
specified. Do not use combinations
of old and new batteries or
combinations of different types,
different charging levels, different
manufacturers or different models.
Do not insert a battery with the
polarity (+ and -) reversed.
Do not drop or hit the P-touch
labeler/AC adapter.
Do not press on the LCD display.
Do not put your finger inside the
P-touch labeler when you close the
tape cassette compartment cover
or battery compartment cover.
Before using Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries, carefully read the
instructions for the batteries and
battery charger, and be sure to use
them correctly.
When using Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries, charge the batteries with
a specialized battery charger
before using the batteries.
DO NOT open the tape cassette
compartment cover when
operating the cutter unit.
DO NOT apply excessive pressure
to the cutter unit.
WARNING
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General Precautions
General Precautions
• 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
conditions and the material.
• 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 P-touch labeler.
• Use only Brother TZe tapes with the P-touch labeler. Do not use tapes that do not
have the mark.
• Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the labeler; never use alcohol or other organic
solvents.
• Use a soft wipe to clean the print head; never touch the print head.
• Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot, AC adapter connector or
USB port, etc.
• Do not place the P-touch labeler/batteries/AC adapter in direct sunlight or rain,
near heaters or other hot appliances, in any location exposed to extremely high
or low temperatures (e.g., on the dashboard or in the back of your car) or high
humidity, or in dusty locations.
• Do not try to print if the cassette is empty; it will damage the print head.
• Do not pull the tape while printing or feeding; it will damage the tape and the
P-touch labeler.
• It is recommended that you use the USB cable supplied with the P-touch labeler.
Should another USB cable need to be used, ensure it is of high quality
construction.
• Any data saved in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the P-touch
labeler, or if the battery expires.
• The P-touch labeler is not equipped with a charging feature for rechargeable
batteries.
• The printed text may differ from the text that appears in the LCD.
• The length of the printed label may differ from the displayed label length.
• When power is disconnected for two minutes, all text, format settings and any text
files saved in the memory will be cleared.
• You can also use Heat Shrink Tube in this model. Check the Brother website
(http://www.brother.com/) for further information. You cannot print frames,
pre-set P-touch templates, or use certain font settings when using Heat Shrink
Tube. Printed characters may also be smaller than when using TZe tape.
• 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.
• A protective clear plastic sticker is placed over the display during
manufacturing and shipping. This sticker should be removed prior to use.
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Unpacking Your P-touch labeler
GETTING STARTED
Unpacking Your P-touch labeler
LCD Display & Keyboard
Carton Contents
P-touch labeler
Starter Tape Cassette
AC adapter
USB Cable
User’s Guide
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11
9
87123456
11 12
10
Print Preview Mode Label View Mode
16 17 18 19 20 21
29 28 27 26 25
22
23
24
15
14
33
32
31
30
The default language is [English].
GETTING STARTED
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LCD Display & Keyboard
NOTE
• When the caps mode is on, all characters you type will be in
uppercase letters.
• Use ( ) in combination with the letter and number keys to type
uppercase letters or the symbols indicated on the upper-right corner
of the keys.
• Use or with ( ) to go to the beginning of the previous or next
block.
• Use or with ( ) to go to the beginning or end of the current
line.
• While selecting the settings, press ( ) to go back to the default
item.
• Unless otherwise mentioned, press ( ) to cancel any operation.
• Press ( ) to return to the home screen.
• Label length shown on LCD may slightly differ from the actual label
length when printed.
1. Caps mode
2-7. Style guidance
8. Tape width x Label length
9. Block number
10. Line number
11. Cursor
12. Return mark
13. Zoom
14. Power
15. Home
16. Clear
17. Escape
18. Cursor
19. OK
20. Function
21. Preview
22. Print
23. Backspace
24. Shift
25. Enter
26. Accent
27. Space
28. Symbol
29. Scale/Zoom
30. Shift
31. Caps
32. Tab
33. Letter
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Power Supply and Tape cassette
GETTING STARTED
Power Supply and Tape cassette
When using AC adapter (AD-E001)
Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the AC adapter jack on the side
of the machine. Insert the plug into the nearest standard electrical outlet.
When using six new AA alkaline batteries (LR6) or fully charged
Ni-MH batteries (HR6)
Make sure that their poles point in the correct directions.
To remove the batteries, reverse the installation procedure.
NOTE
• For memory back up, we recommend using AA alkaline batteries
(LR6) or Ni-MH batteries (HR6) together when using the AC adapter.
• To safeguard and backup the P-touch labeler’s memory, when the
AC adapter is unplugged it is recommended to have AA alkaline
batteries (LR6) or Ni-MH batteries (HR6) installed in the P-touch
labeler.
• When power is disconnected for more than two minutes, all text and
format settings will be cleared. Any text files saved in the memory will
also be cleared.
• Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the P-touch labeler
for an extended period of time.
• Dispose of the battery at an appropriate collection point, not in the
general waste stream. In addition, be sure to observe all applicable
federal, state, and local regulations.
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Turning Power On/Off
• When storing or discarding the battery, wrap it (for example with
cellophane tape), to prevent it from short-circuiting.
(Battery insulation example)
1. Cellophane tape
2. Alkaline or Ni-MH battery
Insert a Tape Cassette
NOTE
• When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the tape and ink
ribbon do not catch on the print head.
• If you cannot close the tape cassette compartment cover, check to
ensure the release lever is in the up position. If not, lift the lever, and
then close the cover.
Turning Power On/Off
Press ( ) to turn the P-touch labeler on.
Press ( ) again to turn the P-touch labeler off.
NOTE
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 “Specifications” on page 53.
1
2
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.
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Setting Language and Unit
GETTING STARTED
Setting Language and Unit
Language
When you turn on the P-touch labeler for the first time, you are asked to
set the default language. Select language using or , and then press
() or ( ).
Unit
The default setting is [inch].
Turning Tape Color Detection On/Off
When using the label view mode, if tape color detection is set to [On], the
P-touch labeler detects the color of the tape cassette and displays the
label image on the LCD screen according to the color of the tape
cassette. This enables you to display a more accurate preview of the
label that you are creating. The default setting is [On].
NOTE
Depending on the tape cassette you are using, the P-touch cannot
detect the color of the tape cassette. In this case, the label image on
the LCD screen is displayed as black text on a white background.
Feeding Tape
Feed & Cut
To feed and cut the tape, press the following keys:
() Î / [Settings] Î ( ) or ( ) Î / [ Language] Î () or
() Î / [English/Español/Français/Hrvatski/Italiano/Magyar/
Nederlands/Norsk/Polski/Português/Português(Brasil)/Română/Slovenski/
Slovenský/Suomi/Svenska/Türkçe/Čeština/Dansk/Deutsch] Î ( ) or ( ).
() Î / [Settings] Î () or ( ) Î / [Unit] Î ( ) or ( )
Î / [inch/mm] Î () or ( ).
() Î / [Settings] Î ( ) or ( ) Î / [Tape Color] Î () or
() Î / [On/Off] Î () or ( ).
() + () Î / [Feed & Cut] Î () or ( ).
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How to use the P-touch labeler
Feed only
To feed the tape, press the following keys:
NOTE
Feed Only function is recommended when using Fabric Iron-On
Tapes, which should be cut using scissors.
How to use the P-touch labeler
Create a label with the P-touch labeler
[GETTING STARTED]
[CREATING A LABEL]
NOTE
In addition to entering text, the P-touch labeler has a large range of
formatting options.
Examples of labels you can create using the P-touch labeler:
[LABEL PRINTING]
() + () Î / [Feed Only] Î () or ( ).
Preparing the P-touch labeler P. 7
• Entering and Editing text
• Entering Symbols
• Entering Accented Characters
• Using Auto-Format Layouts
P. 16
P. 23
P. 18
P. 25
• Printing a label
• Setting Tape Cutting Options
• Printing from the Label Collection
P. 41
P. 42
P. 44
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How to use the P-touch labeler
GETTING STARTED
NOTE
Before printing, you can check the layout of your label using the
preview function.
Refer to “Previewing Labels” on page 41.
Example of the preview screen:
Create a label by connecting your labeler to a PC
[GETTING STARTED]
This labeler can be connected to a PC/Mac and used with the P-touch
Editor software to create more elaborate labels. To use your labeler
connected to a computer, attach your labeler to a computer via the
included USB cable and install the P-touch Editor software and drivers.
Features
P-touch Editor Makes it easy for anyone to create a wide variety of
custom labels in complex layouts by using fonts,
templates, and clip art.
Printer Driver Lets you print labels from the connected P-touch
labeler when using P-touch Editor on your computer.
P-touch Update Software Label collections can be downloaded and new label
designs added to the P-touch labeler.
In addition, the software can be upgraded to the
latest version.
P-touch Transfer Manager
(Windows
®
only)
Allows you to transfer up to 9 label templates to the
P-touch labeler and save backups of your data on
the computer.
Installer download website
• A CD-ROM is not included with this product.
• To download and install printer drivers and software such as the P-touch Editor
5.1 on your computer, visit our installer download website
(www.brother.com/inst/).
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How to use the P-touch labeler
Printer drivers and software are also available to download individually
from the list of available printer drivers and software on our support
website below:
[CREATING A LABEL]
Brother support website
Please visit our support website at http://support.brother.com/.
You can find following information:
• Software downloads
• Manuals/Documents
• Frequently Asked Questions (Troubleshooting, Useful tips on using printer)
• Consumable information
• Latest OS compatibility information
The contents of this website are subject to change without notice.
• Connect the P-touch labeler to your computer with the included USB cable.
• Launch the P-touch Editor Software.
• Enter the label text using P-touch Editor.
• Print the label.
Examples of labels you can create using the P-touch Editor:
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Setting Input Mode
GETTING STARTED
Setting Input Mode
The default setting is [Label View].
Label View Mode
The character attributes and frames, etc. that you set are reflected on the
LCD screen while creating a label. This enables you to easily check what
the label will look like.
Example:
NOTE
You can press ( ) to change the magnification of the LCD
screen. This enables you to switch to a magnification that is
comfortable for creating labels.
Print Preview Mode
The character attributes and frames, etc. that you set are not reflected
on the LCD screen while creating a label. You can check what the label
will look like using the preview function. Refer to “Previewing Labels” on
page 41.
Example:
() Î / [Settings] Î ( ) or ( ) Î / [Input Mode] Î () or
() Î / [Label View] Î () or ( ).
() Î / [Settings] Î ( ) or ( ) Î / [Input Mode] Î () or
() Î / [Print Preview] Î () or ( ).
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Entering and Editing Text
EDITING A LABEL
Entering and Editing Text
Entering Text from the Keyboard
Adding a New Line
Move the cursor to end of the current line and press ( ).
NOTE
• There is a maximum number of lines of text that can be entered for
each tape width. A maximum of 7 lines for 0.94" (24 mm) tape, 5 lines
for 0.70" (18 mm) tape, 3 lines for 0.47" (12 mm) tape, 2 lines for 0.35"
(9 mm) and 0.23" (6 mm) tape, and 1 line for 0.13" (3.5 mm) tape.
• When [Input Mode] is set to [Label View], if you press ( ) to add
a new line and there is already a maximum number of lines of text that
can be entered for the tape you are using, [Too Many Lines!] is
displayed. When [Input Mode] is set to [Print Preview], if you press
( ) and seven lines already exist, [Too Many Lines!] is displayed.
Press ( ) or any other key to clear the error message.
Adding a New Block
To create a new block of text/lines to the right of your current text, press
( ) and ( ). The cursor moves to the start of the new block.
NOTE
• A maximum of 5 blocks can be entered in one label.
• If you press ( ) and ( ) when five blocks already exist, [Too
Many Blocks!] is displayed. Press ( ) or any other key to clear the
error message.
Deleting Text
By pressing ( ), the letters will be deleted one by one.
To delete all text:
() Î / [Create Label] Î ( ) or ( ) Î Enter the character.
Line 1 Line 2 Label image
() Î / [Text Only] Î ( ) or ( ).
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Entering and Editing Text
EDITING A LABEL
To delete all text and format settings:
Inserting a Tab
To insert a tab, press the following key.
When using the print preview mode, the symbol ( ) will then appear on
the screen.
NOTE
To delete a tab from a label, position the cursor to the right of the tab
mark on the text entry screen and press ( ).
To change tab length:
NOTE
You can also set the tab length by typing in the desired tab length. To
apply the setting, after typing in the tab length, press ( ) or ( )
and then ( ) or ( ) again.
Using Text Reminder
When a character is entered, the P-touch labeler remembers character
sequences beginning with the character entered from a history of all
printed character sequences to date, and displays a list of options from
which to select. The default setting is [On].
Example:
() Î / [Text&Format] Î () or ( ).
().
() Î / [Tab Length] Î ( ) or ( ) Î / [0.0" - 4.0"
(0 - 100 mm)] Î () or ( ) Î ( ) to return to the text entry screen.
Enter “B” Î () Î The P-touch labeler displays a list of words printed
beginning with the letter “B” such as “Brother” Î / Select the desired word
Î Press to display the entire word that is too long to display on the list of
words. To return to the list of words, press Î Press ( ) or ( ), the
selected character word will then appear on the text line.
EDITING A LABEL
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Entering Accented Characters
NOTE
To close the list of words and return to the text entry screen, press
().
Deleting Text Reminder Memory
Changing Text Reminder Setting
Entering Accented Characters
Accented Character List
() Î / [Settings] Î() or ( ) Î / [Text Reminder] Î ()
or ( ) Î / [Clear Memory] Î ( ) or ( ) Î The message [Clear
All Text Reminder Memory?] appears Î () or ( ).
() Î / [Settings] Î () or ( ) Î / [Text Reminder] Î ()
or ( ) Î / [ON/OFF] Î () or ( ) Î / [On/Off] Î ()
or ( ).
Enter the character Î () Î / Select accented character Î () or
().
Character Accented Characters Character Accented Characters
a n
A N
c o
C O
d r
D R
e s
E S
g t
G T
i u
I U
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Setting Character Attributes ([Font]/[Size]/[Width]/[Style]/[Line]/[Align])
EDITING A LABEL
Setting Character Attributes ([Font]/[Size]/[Width]/
[Style]/[Line]/[Align])
You can set character attributes by label or by each line both before and
after entering text.
Setting Character Attributes by Label
Setting Character Attributes by Each Line
NOTE
• ( ) displayed on the left side of the character
attribute that appears when you press ( )
and ( ) indicates that you are now applying
the attribute for that specific line only.
• When different attribute values are set for
each line, the value will be displayed as *****
when you press ( ), select an attribute using
or , and then press ( ) or ( ).
When you change the setting on this screen by using or ,
pressing ( ) or ( ), and then pressing ( ) to go back to the text
entry screen, the same change will be applied to all lines of the label.
• When [Size] is set to [Auto], the actual printed font size depends on
the tape width, number of characters and number of input lines. Once
characters reach a minimum size, the selected font will default to a
custom font which is based on the Helsinki style. This allows labels
to print using the smallest text possible on narrow or multi-line labels.
k y
K Y
l z
L Z
Character Accented Characters Character Accented Characters
() Î / Select an attribute Î () or ( ) Î / Set a value for
that attribute Î () or ( ) Î ( ) to return to the text entry screen.
1. Using / , move the cursor to the line you wish to change the character
attribute.
2. Press () and ( ) to display the attributes.
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Setting Character Attributes ([Font]/[Size]/[Width]/[Style]/[Line]/[Align])
• The 6 point font only prints in Helsinki, no other font type.
• When [Size] is set to [Auto] and all the text is entered in uppercase,
the text is automatically adjusted to print in the largest font size
possible for each tape width. This font size is larger than the largest
font size available in the font settings for each tape width.
Setting Options
Attribute Value Result Attribute Value Result
Font Helsinki Font Belgium
Brussels Atlanta
US Adams
Los
Angeles
Brunei
San Diego Sofia
Florida Germany
Calgary Letter
Gothic
Size Auto When Auto is
selected, the
text is
automatically
adjusted to
print in the
largest size
available in
the font
settings for
each tape
width.
Size 24 pt
6 pt 36 pt
9 pt 42 pt
12 pt 48 pt
18 pt
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Setting Frames
EDITING A LABEL
Setting Auto Fit Style
When [Size] is set to [Auto] and [Length] is set to a specific length, you
can reduce 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.
Setting Frames
Width x 1 Width x 1/2
x 3/2 x 2/3
x 2
Style Normal Style Italic Bold
Bold Italic
Outline
Outline Italic
Shadow
Shadow Italic Solid
Solid Vertical
Italic Vertical
Bold
Line Off Line Strikeout
Underline
Align Left Align Right
Center Justify
Attribute Value Result Attribute Value Result
() Î / [Settings] Î ( ) or ( ) Î / [Auto Fit Style] Î ()
or ( ) Î / [Text Size/Text Width] Î () or ( ).
() Î / [Frame] Î () or ( ) Î / / / Select a frame Î
() or ( ).
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Setting Frames
NOTE
You can also select a frame by typing in the frame number.
Frames
Frames
1234
5678
9101112
13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20
21 22 23 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 70 71 72
73 74 75 76
77 78 79 80
81 82 83 84
85 86 87 88
89 90 91 92
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Entering Symbols
EDITING A LABEL
Entering Symbols
Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function
Setting Symbol History
Up to 30 recently used symbols are added to [History]. The default
setting is [On].
Symbol List
93 94 95 96
97 98 99
Frames
() Î / Select Category Î ( ) or ( ) Î / / / Choose
a symbol Î () or ( ).
() Î / [Settings] Î ( ) or ( ) Î / [Symbol History] Î ()
or ( ) Î / [On/Off] Î () or ( ).
Category Symbols
Punctuation
Bracket Arrow
Mathematics
Currency Unit
(Number)
-
[Number]
-
Sign
Electrical
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Setting Label Attributes ([Length]/[Cut Option]/[Tab Length])
Setting Label Attributes ([Length]/[Cut Option]/
[Tab Length])
Length : [Length] can be set within the range 1.2" (30 mm) -
12.0" (300 mm). When [Auto] is selected, the length of the
label is automatically adjusted based on the amount of text
entered.
Cut Option : Refer to “Setting Tape Cutting Options” on page 42.
Tab Length: Refer to “To change tab length:” on page 17.
Datacom/AV
Business
Professional
Event
Vehicle
Personal
Nature/Earth
Pictograph
Category Symbols
() Î / Select an attribute Î ( ) or ( ) Î / Set a value for
that attribute Î () or ( ) Î ( ) to return to the text entry screen.
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Using Auto-Format Layouts
EDITING A LABEL
NOTE
You can also set the label and tab length by typing in the desired
length. To apply the setting, after typing in the length, press ( ) or
( ) and then ( ) or ( ) again.
Using Auto-Format Layouts
Using Templates
Simply select a layout from the templates, enter the text and apply
formatting as desired.
Example - Asset Tag:
NOTE
• For details on bar codes, refer to “Creating a Bar Code Label” on
page 34.
• On the print menu screen:
x Select [Edit] to change the text data or the
bar code setup.
x Select [Save] to store the label to the file
memory.
For the file memory, refer to “USING THE FILE MEMORY” on
page 46.
x Select [Menu] to change the font or style settings.
x Select [Preview] to preview the label before printing. Press
( ) to change the magnification of the LCD screen.
x Select [Print Options] to set the print settings. For details, refer to
“Numbering Printing” on page 42 or “Mirror Printing” on page 42.
() Î / [Auto Format] Î () or ( ) Î / [Templates] Î ()
or ( ) Î / [Asset Management] Î () or ( ) Î / [Asset
Tag 1] Î ( ) or ( ) Î Enter the text Î ( ) or ( ) Î Enter the
text for the next field Î () or ( ) Î / Select an attribute for bar code
Î / Set a value for that attribute Î () or ( ) Î Type in the bar
code data Î () or ( ) Î / [Print] Î () or ( ) Î /
Select the number of labels to be printed Î ( ), ( ) or ( ).
EDITING A LABEL
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Using Auto-Format Layouts
• 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 ( ) 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 ( ) or ( ) is pressed. Press ( ) or
any other key to clear the error message, and edit the text using
fewer characters.
Templates
Category Value Details
Asset
Management
Asset Tag 1
(0.94" x 2.7" [24 mm x 70 mm])
Asset Tag 2
(0.70" x 2.7" [18 mm x 70 mm])
Bin Box 1
(0.94" x 3.0" [24 mm x 76 mm])
Bin Box 2
(0.70" x 3.0" [18 mm x 76 mm])
Equipment Label 1
(0.94" x 2.2" [24 mm x 58 mm])
Equipment Label 2
(0.70" x 2.2" [18 mm x 58 mm])
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Using Auto-Format Layouts
EDITING A LABEL
Cabinet
Cabinet Label 1
(0.70" x 4.3" [18 mm x 111 mm])
Cabinet Label 2
(0.70" x 4.3" [18 mm x 111 mm])
Cabinet Label 3
(0.94" x 4.9" [24 mm x 126 mm])
Cabinet Label 4
(0.94" x 6.2" [24 mm x 160 mm])
Signage
Signage 1
(0.94" x 4.9" [24 mm x 126 mm])
Signage 2
(0.94" x 2.5" [24 mm x 66 mm])
File
Binder Spine 1
(0.94" x 8.6" [24 mm x 219 mm])
Binder Spine 2
(0.70" x 8.6" [18 mm x 219 mm])
File Folder Tab
(0.47" x 3.2" [12 mm x 82 mm])
Divider Tab
(0.47" x 1.6" [12 mm x 42 mm])
Category Value Details
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Using Auto-Format Layouts
Address/ID
Address Label 1
(0.94" x 2.7" [24 mm x 70 mm])
Address Label 2
(0.70" x 2.7" [18 mm x 70 mm])
Name Badge 1
(0.94" x 2.8" [24 mm x 72 mm])
Name Badge 2
(0.70" x 2.8" [18 mm x 72 mm])
Name Badge 3
(0.70" x 2.8" [18 mm x 72 mm])
Media
SD Card Label
(0.47" x 0.90" [12 mm x 25 mm])
USB Flash Memory
(0.35" x 0.90" [9 mm x 25 mm])
CD Case Spine 1
(0.23" x 4.4" [6 mm x 113 mm])
CD Case Spine 2
(0.13" x 4.4" [3.5 mm x 113 mm])
Category Value Details
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Using Auto-Format Layouts
EDITING A LABEL
Using Block Layouts
Simply select a layout from the block layouts, enter the text and apply
formatting as desired.
NOTE
• On the print menu screen:
x Select [Edit] to change the text data or the
bar code setup.
x Select [Save] to store the label to the file
memory.
For the file memory, refer to “USING THE FILE MEMORY” on
page 46.
x Select [Menu] to change the font, align or frame settings.
Cable Labeling
Flag 1
(0.47" x 3.5" [12 mm x 90 mm])
Flag 2
(0.47" x 3.5" [12 mm x 90 mm])
Cable Wrap 1
(0.94" x 1.5" [24 mm x 39 mm])
Cable Wrap 2
(0.70" x 1.5" [18 mm x 39 mm])
Faceplate (VRT)
(0.47" x 2.7" [12 mm x 70 mm])
Category Value Details
() Î / [Auto Format] Î ( ) or ( ) Î / [Block Layouts] Î
() or ( ) Î / Select a tape width Î () or ( ) Î /
Select a block layout Î ( ) or ( ) Î Enter the text Î ( ) or ( )
Î Repeat for each text field Î ( ) or ( ) to display the print menu Î
/ [Print] Î () or ( ) Î / Select the number of labels to be
printed Î ( ), ( ) or ( ).
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Using Auto-Format Layouts
x Select [Preview] to preview the label before printing. Press
( ) to change the magnification of the LCD screen.
x Select [Print Options] to set the print settings. For details, refer to
“Numbering Printing” on page 42 or “Mirror Printing” on page 42.
x 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 ( ) or any other key to clear the error
message, and insert a tape cassette of the correct width.
Block Layouts
Attribute Value Details
0.94"/24mm
2LineA
2LineB
3Line
1+2LineA
1+2LineB
1+3Line
1+4Line
1+5Line
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Using Auto-Format Layouts
EDITING A LABEL
0.70"/18mm
2LineA
2LineB
3Line
1+2LineA
1+2LineB
1+3Line
1+4Line
1+5Line
0.47"/12mm
2LineA
2LineB
3Line
1+2Line
Attribute Value Details
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Using Auto-Format Layouts
Using Table Format
You can set the number of rows and columns for a label to easily create
a template.
NOTE
• There is a maximum number of rows of text that can be entered for
each tape width. A maximum of 7 rows for 0.94" (24 mm) tape, 5 rows
for 0.70" (18 mm) tape, 3 rows for 0.47" (12 mm) tape, 2 rows for
0.35" (9 mm) and 0.23" (6 mm) tape.
• 0.13" (3.5 mm) tape cannot be used for table format.
• On the print menu screen:
x Select [Edit] to change the text data or the
bar code setup.
x Select [Save] to store the label to the file
memory.
For the file memory, refer to “USING THE FILE MEMORY” on
page 46.
x Select [Menu] to change the font, align or frame settings.
x Select [Preview] to preview the label before printing. Press
( ) to change the magnification of the LCD screen.
0.35"/9mm
2LineA
2LineB
1+2Line
0.23"/6mm 1+2Line
Attribute Value Details
() Î / [Auto Format] Î ( ) or ( ) Î / [Table Format] Î
() or ( ) Î / Select a tape width Î () or ( ) Î /
[Rows] Î / Set a value Î / [Columns] Î / Set a value Î ()
or ( ) Î Enter text Î ( ) or ( ) Î Repeat for each text field Î
() or ( ) Î / [Print] Î ( ) or ( ) Î / Select the
number of labels to be printed Î ( ), ( ) or ( ).
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Using Auto-Format Layouts
EDITING A LABEL
x Select [Print Options] to set the print settings. For details, refer to
“Numbering Printing” on page 42 or “Mirror Printing” on page 42.
• If the width of the current tape cassette does not match the width for
the layout, an error message is displayed when you try to print the
label. Press ( ) or any other key to clear the error message, and
insert a tape cassette of the correct width.
Printing Transferred Labels (For Windows
®
)
You can transfer labels created with P-touch Editor to the P-touch
labeler for printing. To print the labels transferred from the P-touch
Editor, press the following keys:
NOTE
[Transferred Labels] can be selected when a label created with the
P-touch Editor has been transferred to the P-touch labeler.
For details on the Transfer Manager, visit our website at
http://support.brother.com.
() Î / [Auto Format] Î () or ( ) Î / [Transferred Labels]
Î ( ) or ( ) Î / Select a transferred label Î () or ( ) Î
/ [Print] Î () or ( ) Î / Select the number of labels to be
printed Î ( ), ( ) or ( ).
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Creating a Bar Code Label
Creating a Bar Code Label
NOTE
• 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 and Entering Bar Code Data
NOTE
Symbols are only available for the CODE39, CODE128, CODABAR or
GS1-128 protocols. When not using symbols, after typing in the bar
code data, press ( ) or ( ) to insert the bar code in the label.
() Î / [Bar Code] Î () or ( ) Î / Select an attribute Î
/ Set a value for that attribute Î ( ) or ( ) Î Type in the bar code
data Î () Î / Select a character Î () or ( ) Î () or
().
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Creating a Bar Code Label
EDITING A LABEL
Bar Code Settings
Special Character List
CODE39 CODABAR
Attribute Value
Protocol
CODE39, CODE128, EAN-8, EAN-13,
GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128), UPC-A, UPC-E, I-2/5 (ITF),
CODABAR
Width
Small
Large
Under#
(characters printed
below bar code)
On
Off
C.Digit
(check digit)
Off
On
(only available for the CODE39, I-2/5
and CODABAR protocols)
Special Character Special Character
(SPACE)
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Creating a Bar Code Label
CODE128, GS1-128 (UCC / EAN-128)
Editing and Deleting a Bar Code
To edit bar code parameters and bar code data, position the cursor to
the left of the bar code mark on the data entry screen and then open the
Bar Code Setup screen by pressing ( ), selecting [Bar Code] using
or , and then pressing ( ) or ( ).
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 ( ).
Special Character
(SPACE)
NUL SOH STX
ETX EOT ENQ ACK
BEL BS HT LF
VT FF CR SO
SI DLE DC1 DC2
DC3 DC4 NAK SYN
ETB CAN EM SUB
ESC FS
GS RS
US DEL FNC3 FNC2
FNC4 FNC1
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Using Time & Date Function
EDITING A LABEL
Using Time & Date Function
You can add time and date to your label.
Clock Setting
Set the time and date in the clock setting. After setting the time and date
you can add this information to your label by using the Time & Date function.
NOTE
• You can also set the time and date by typing in the desired numbers.
• The clock will activate from when the clock setting is applied.
• For the backup of clock setting, when the AC adapter is unplugged,
use AA alkaline batteries (LR6) or fully charged Ni-MH batteries (HR6).
Time & Date Format Setting
You can select from various formats of the time and date to add to your
label.
Also, the indication of time can be selected between analog and digital
style.
Time & Date Format Options
() Î / [Settings] Î ( ) or ( ) Î / [Set Clock] Î () or
() Î / Set the year to the current figure Î / Move to the next
parameter Î / Set the parameter to the current figure Î After all the
parameters are set, ( ) or ( ) to apply the settings.
() Î / [Settings] Î ( ) or ( ) Î / [Time & Date Format] Î
() or ( ) Î / [Date/Time] Î / Set the format Î () or
( ) to apply the settings.
Attribute Value Attribute Value
Date
12/31/2099
Date
2099-12-31
12.31.2099 31/12/2099
12-31-2099 31.12.2099
December 31, 2099 31-12-2099
Dec. 31, 2099 31. December 2099
2099/12/31 31. Dec. 2099
Time 11:59 PM Time 23:59
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Using Time & Date Function
NOTE
The date and time used for the value is a sample setting. When a
format is selected, the time and date set in the clock setting will appear
in the selected format style.
Time Stamp Setting
[Timing]
You can select whether to print the date/time when you press ( ),
select [Time Stamp] by using or and then press ( ) or ( ), or
the date/time of when you press ( ), ( ) or ( ) to add to your
label.
Time Stamp: Timing Options
() Î / [Settings] Î ( ) or ( ) Î / [Time Stamp Setting] Î
() or ( ) Î / [Timing] Î / [Auto/Fixed] Î () or ( ) to
apply the settings.
Attribute Value Description
Timing
Auto
Press ( ), select [Time Stamp] by using or
and then press ( ) or ( ); the current date/
time (a future date/time or a past date/time when
[Forward] is set) and a clock icon will be inserted
where the cursor is positioned on the text input
screen.
When you press ( ), ( ) or ( ) to print, the
latest date/time will be printed on the label where the
date/time and the clock icon are positioned on the
label layout.
Fixed
Press ( ), select [Time Stamp] by using or
and then press ( ) or ( ); the current date/
time will be inserted where the cursor is positioned
on the text input screen.
When you press ( ), ( ) or ( ) to print, the
date/time will be printed as shown on the input
screen.
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Using Time & Date Function
EDITING A LABEL
NOTE
When [Auto] is selected for the Timing setting and a clock icon is added
to the text by pressing ( ), selecting [Time Stamp] by using or
and then pressing ( ) or ( ), you can confirm what settings
applied for the icon by positioning the cursor to the left of the clock icon,
and then pressing ( ), selecting [Time Stamp] by using or and
then pressing ( ) or ( ).
[Format]
You can select which information to use when adding date and time to
your label.
Time Stamp: Format Options
[Forward]
You can select whether to use a future date and time, a past date and
time or the current date and time when using the Time & Date function.
NOTE
You can also set the date and time by typing in the desired numbers.
() Î / [Settings] Î ( ) or ( ) Î / [Time Stamp Setting] Î
() or ( ) Î / [Format] Î / Select the value for the setting Î
( ) or ( ) to apply the settings.
Attribute Value Description
Format
Date Date only will be printed on the label.
Date & Time The date and time will be printed on the label.
Time Time only will be printed on the label.
Time & Date The time and date will be printed on the label.
() Î / [Settings] Î ( ) or ( ) Î / [Time Stamp Setting] Î
() or ( ) Î / [Forward] Î / [On] to specify the amount of date
and time to increase or decrease Î ( ) or ( ) Î / [Add/Reduce] Î
/ Choose the year, month, week, date, hour or minute Î / Set the
amount to increase or decrease from the currently set clock Î After all
parameters are set, ( ) or ( ) to apply the settings.
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Using Time & Date Function
Time Stamp: Forward Options
Changing and Deleting the Time & Date Settings
To change the Time & Date settings, position the cursor to the left of the
clock icon on the text entry screen and then open the time stamp setting
screen by pressing ( ), selecting [Time Stamp] by using or and
then pressing ( ) or ( ).
To delete a time stamp from a label, position the cursor to the right of the
clock icon on the text entry screen and press ( ).
Attribute Value Description
Forward
On
The time/date will be increased or decreased
according to the value selected in the Forward
setting.
Off Current time/date will be printed.
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Previewing Labels
LABEL PRINTING
Previewing Labels
You can preview the text before printing.
Press , , or to scroll the preview to the left, right, top or bottom.
Press ( ) to change the magnification of the preview.
NOTE
To scroll the preview to the left, right, top or bottom end, press ( )
and , , or .
Printing Labels
NOTE
• To prevent damage to the tape, do not touch any key while the
message [Printing...Copies] or [Feeding Tape...Please Wait] is
displayed.
• Do not pull the label coming out of the tape exit slot. Doing so will
cause the ink ribbon to be discharged with the tape, making the tape
no longer usable.
• Do not block the tape exit slot during printing or when feeding tape.
Doing so will cause the tape to jam.
Single and Multiple Copy Printing
NOTE
• If you need only 1 copy of the label, press ( ), ( ) or ( )
without selecting the number of copies.
• The number of copies can also be specified by pressing a number
key.
().
() Î / Change the number of copies Î ( ), ( ) or ( ).
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Setting Tape Cutting Options
Numbering Printing
Select the highest number you wish to be printed when setting the
number.
Mirror Printing
Use clear tape in [Mirror], so the labels can be read
correctly from the opposite side when attached on
glass, windows or other transparent surfaces.
Setting Tape Cutting Options
[Large Margin]/[Small Margin]/[Chain]/[No Cut]/[Special tape]
Tape Cutting Options
() + ( ) Î / [Number] Î () or ( ) Î / Select start
point Î () or ( ) Î / Select end point Î ( ) or ( ) Î
/ Select the number of labels to be printed Î ( ), ( ) or ( ).
() + ( ) Î / [Mirror] Î ( ) or ( ) Î ( ), ( ) or ( ).
() Î / [Cut Option] Î () or ( ) Î / [Large Margin/Small
Margin/Chain/No Cut/Special tape] Î ( ) or ( ) to apply the settings.
Setting Description Example
Large
Margin
Automatically cuts the tape after each
label is printed, leaving a margin of
0.96" (24.5 mm) on each end.
Small
Margin
Automatically cuts a piece of blank tape
before printing the first label and then
cuts the tape after each label is printed,
leaving a 0.08" (2 mm) margin at both
ends of each label.
ABC ABC
0.96"
(24.5 mm)
0.96"
(24.5 mm)
ABC ABC
0.96"
(24.5 mm)
0.08"
(2 mm)
0.08"
(2 mm)
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Setting Tape Cutting Options
LABEL PRINTING
Chain
• Automatically cuts a piece of blank
tape before printing the first label and
then cuts the tape after each label is
printed, leaving a 0.08" (2 mm) margin
at both ends of each label.
• Once the last label is printed, the tape
is not fed and cut. Press ( ) and
( ) to feed and cut the tape.
No Cut
• Select this setting when printing
multiple copies of a label and you do
not want the labels cut after each label
is printed, or when using Fabric Iron-
On Tapes or other special tapes that
cannot be cut by the tape cutter of the
P-touch labeler.
• Once the label is printed, the tape is
not fed and cut.
x Press ( ) and ( ) to feed and cut
the tape.
x When using the special tapes that
cannot be cut by the tape cutter of
the P-touch labeler, remove the tape
cassette from the P-touch labeler
and use scissors to cut the tape.
Special
tape
• Select this setting when using special
tape.
• When using Fabric Iron-On Tapes or
Heat Shrink Tube, select [Special
tape] for Cut Options before printing.
After printing, remove the tape
cassette from the P-touch labeler and
use scissors to cut the tape.
• When multiple copies
are printed one time:
• When a label is printed
two times:
1. 1st print
2. 2nd print
Setting Description Example
ABC ABC
0.96"
(24.5 mm)
0.08"
(2 mm)
0.08"
(2 mm)
ABC AB
0.96"
(24.5 mm)
0.16"
(4 mm)
ABC
ABC ABC
0.96"
(24.5 mm)
0.16"
(4 mm)
0.16"
(4 mm)
ABC ABC
12
0.96"
(24.5 mm)
1.04"
(26.5 mm)
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Adjusting the Label Length
Adjusting the Label Length
When the tape cassette comes to the end, the printed length may be less
accurate.
In this case, you can adjust the label length.
NOTE
Approximately 1 % of the total label length will be adjusted by 1 level.
Printing from the Label Collection
Printing a label from the label collection stored in the P-touch
labeler
NOTE
• Only 0.47" (12 mm), 0.70" (18 mm) or 0.94" (24 mm) tape can be
used for Label Collection.
• The tape color will not be displayed when using the Label Collection
Feature.
() Î / [Settings] Î ( ) or ( ) Î / [Adjust Length] Î ()
or ( ) Î / [-3 - +3] Î () or ( ).
() Î / [Label Collection] Î ( ) or ( ) Î / Select a category
Î () or ( ) Î / Select a label Î () or ( ) Î /
[Language] Î () or ( ) Î / Select the desired language Î ()
or ( ) Î Check the label image Î () or ( ) Î / [Print] Î
() or ( ) Î / Select the number of copies Î (), () or
().
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Printing from the Label Collection
LABEL PRINTING
Label Collection List
* Labels are for illustrative purposes only.
Downloading a new Label Collection Category
Using the P-touch Update Software, additional label collection
categories can be downloaded to your labeler.
To download the new label collection categories, please visit the Brother
Solutions Center at: http://support.brother.com
Category Label
Files
Office signage
Communication
Attention
Retail
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Saving Label Files
USING THE FILE MEMORY
Saving Label Files
You can save up to 99 labels and recall them for printing at a later date.
A maximum of 280 characters can be saved per file. You can also edit
and overwrite the saved label.
Printing, Opening, Deleting, or Marking a Saved Label
[Print]
NOTE
To print a saved label from the file select screen, select a label using
or and then press ( ).
[Open]
NOTE
If the message [Discard changes and open saved label?] appears, you
have entered text on the text entry screen. Press ( ) or ( ) to
clear the entered text and open the saved label. Press ( ) to cancel
opening a saved label and return to the previous screen.
[Delete]
NOTE
To delete a saved label from the file select screen, select a label using
or and then press ( ).
Type text and format label Î () Î / [Save] Î () or ( ) Î
/ Select a file Î () or ( ).
() Î / [File] Î () or ( ) Î / Select a file Î () or
() Î / [Print] Î () or ( ) Î / Select the number of
copies Î ( ), ( ) or ( ).
() Î / [File] Î () or ( ) Î / Select a file Î () or
() Î / [Open] Î ( ) or ( ).
() Î / [File] Î () or ( ) Î / Select a file Î () or
() Î / [Delete] Î () or ( ) Î The message appears Î
() or ( ).
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Printing, Opening, Deleting, or Marking a Saved Label
USING THE FILE MEMORY
[Marking]
Saved files can be divided into eight categories by using eight colors for
management.
The color set for a file is displayed on the left side of the file name on the
file selection screen.
() Î / [File] Î () or ( ) Î / Select a file Î () or
() Î / [Marking] Î () or ( ) Î / Select a marking Î
() or ( ).
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Resetting the P-touch Labeler
RESETTING & 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 Using the home key
NOTE
When selecting [Reset All Settings] or [Factory Default] for the
resetting method, you are asked to set default language at the end of
the resetting procedure.
Resetting the Data to Factory Settings Using the P-touch Labeler
Keyboard
NOTE
• All text, format settings, option settings and saved label files are
cleared when you reset the P-touch labeler. Language and unit
settings will also be cleared.
• You are asked to set the default language at the end of the resetting
procedure. For details, refer to “Setting Language and Unit” on
page 11.
() Î / [Settings] Î ( ) or ( ) Î / [Reset] Î () or
() Î / Select the resetting method Î () or ( ) Î A
confirmation message appears Î () or ( ).
Value Details
Reset All Settings
Downloaded labels and transferred labels are NOT
cleared.
The contents in the file memory are also NOT cleared.
Other data is cleared and all settings are reset to the
factory settings.
Erase All Content
Downloaded labels and transferred labels are cleared.
The contents in the file memory are also cleared.
Other data is NOT cleared and settings are NOT reset.
Factory Default
All labels and customized settings are reset to the factory
settings.
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Maintenance
RESETTING & MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELER
To reset all the labels and customized settings:
Turn off the P-touch labeler. Press and hold down ( ) and ( ).
While holding down ( ) and ( ), press ( ) once and then release
( ) and ( ).
NOTE
Release ( ) before releasing the other keys.
To reset the customized settings:
(Downloaded label collections, the contents in the file memory, and
transferred labels are not reset.)
Turn off the P-touch labeler. Press and hold down ( ) and ( ). While
holding down ( ) and ( ), press ( ) once and then release ( )
and ( ).
NOTE
Release ( ) before releasing the other keys.
Maintenance
NOTE
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.
NOTE
Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol or any other organic
solvent. These may deform the case or damage the appearance of
your P-touch labeler.
RESETTING & MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELER
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Maintenance
Cleaning the Print Head
Streaks or poor quality characters on printed labels
generally indicates that the print head is dirty. Clean
the print head using a cotton swab or the optional
print head cleaning cassette (TZe-CL4).
Cleaning the Tape Cutter
Tape adhesive can build up on the cutter blade after
repeated use, taking the edge off the blade which
may result in the tape jamming in the cutter.
NOTE
• 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.
NOTE
• About once every year, wipe the cutter blade
using a cotton swab moistened with Isopropyl
alcohol (rubbing alcohol).
• Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your
bare hands.
Print head
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What to do when...
TROUBLESHOOTING
What to do when...
Problem Solution
The screen ‘locks’,
or the P-touch
labeler does not
respond normally.
• Refer to “Resetting the P-touch Labeler” on page 48
and 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 blank after
turning on the
power.
• Check that the batteries are correctly installed and that
the AC adapter designed exclusively for your P-touch
labeler is correctly connected. Check that the
rechargeable battery is fully charged.
The LCD messages
are displayed in a
foreign language.
• Refer to “Setting Language and Unit” on page 11 to
select 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.
• If the print head is dirty, clean it with a cotton swab or
optional print head cleaning cassette (TZe-CL4).
The label is not cut
automatically.
• Check that the Cut Option setting is not set to Chain or
No Cut, as the tape will not be fed after printing the
label.
Alternatively, press ( ) and ( ) to feed and cut the
tape.
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.
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.
Spool
TROUBLESHOOTING
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When an error message appears on the display
When an error message appears on the display
When an error message appears on the display, follow the directions
provided below.
Label files saved
previously are now
empty.
• All files saved in the internal memory are deleted if the
batteries are weak or the AC adapter was disconnected.
A tape jam which
cannot be cleared
keeps occurring.
• Please contact Brother customer service:
1-877-BROTHER (877-276-8437)
I do not know the
version number of
the firmware for the
P-touch labeler.
• The version number and other information for the
firmware can be confirmed by pressing the following
keys:
1. Press ( ).
2. Select [Settings] using or , and then press ( )
or ( ).
3. Select [Version information] using or , and then
press ( ) or ( ).
Problem Solution
Message Cause/Remedy
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.
Cutter Malfunction! The tape cutter has been closed when you tried 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.
Label Too Long! 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).
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.
Unable to use XX! Please contact Brother customer service.
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Specifications
APPENDIX
Specifications
Item Specification
Dimensions Approx. 7.92" x 7.56" x 3.39"
(Approx. 201 (W) x 192 (D) x 86 (H) mm)
Weight Approx. 2.1 lb. (Approx. 950 g)
(without batteries and tape cassette)
Power supply Six AA alkaline batteries (LR6), Six AA Ni-MH batteries
(HR6)
*1
, AC adapter (AD-E001)
Character display 21 characters x 1 guidance and 3 lines text
(320 dot x 120 dot)
Print height 0.71" (18.0 mm) max. (when using 0.94"/24 mm tape)
*2
Print speed Maximum: Approx. 1.18" (30 mm)/sec.
Actual print speed varies depending on the conditions.
Tape cassette Standard TZe tape cassette (0.13", 0.23", 0.35", 0.47",
0.70", 0.94" [3.5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm, 24 mm]
widths)
No. of lines 0.94" (24 mm) tape: 1 - 7 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" (3.5 mm) tape: 1 line
Memory buffer size Maximum 2,800 characters
File storage Maximum 99 files
Auto Power-off Battery: 5 min.
*3
, AC adapter: 8 hours
Operation
temperature/
humidity
50 °F - 95 °F (10 °C - 35 °C) / 20% - 80% humidity (without
condensation)
Maximum wet bulb temperature: 80.6 °F (27 °C)
*1 Visit us at http://support.brother.com/ for the latest information about the recommended batteries.
*2 Actual character size may be smaller than maximum print height.
*3 When using P-touch labeler only. When connected to a PC, 1 hour.
APPENDIX
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System Requirements
System Requirements
Please see the Brother Solutions Center (http://support.brother.com) for the latest
compatible OS.
OS
Windows
®
Windows Vista
®
/Windows
®
7/ Windows
®
8/
Windows
®
8.1
Macintosh OS X v10.7.5/10.8.x/10.9.x
Hard disk
Windows
®
Disk space: 70 MB or more
Macintosh Disk space: 500 MB or more
Memory
Windows
®
Windows Vista
®
: 512 MB or more
Windows
®
7: 1 GB or more (32-bit) or 2 GB or
more (64-bit)
Windows
®
8/Windows
®
8.1:
1 GB or more (32-bit) or 2 GB or more (64-bit)
Macintosh OS X v10.7.5: 2 GB or more
OS X v10.8.x: 2 GB or more
OS X v10.9.x: 2 GB or more
Monitor
Windows
®
SVGA, high color or higher graphics card
Macintosh 256 colors or more
Should you encounter any problems with your product, please do not return your
product to the store! After referring to the User’s guide, if you still need
assistance, call Brother Customer Service at:
Voice: 1-877-BROTHER
Web: www.brother-usa.com
Fax: 1-901-379-1210
If you need to locate a service center, please call 1-877-BROTHER or visit us at
www.brother-usa.com
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