PT-H500LI
In order to use your P-touch labeler safely, read the included
Quick Setup Guide first.
Read this guide before using your P-touch labeler.
Keep this guide in a handy place for future reference.
INTRODUCTION
questions (FAQs).
EDITINGALABEL
LABEL PRINTING
USING THE FILE MEMORY
USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE
RESETTING & MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
APPENDIX
Version 0
US ENG
INTRODUCTION
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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.
Refer to the "Quick Setup Guide" for the name and location of each key.
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.
Enter "c".
1
The P-touch labeler displays the last word printed beginning
with the letter "c" such as "computer".
2
Press the OK key to display other word options that match the entered character.
3
Press the
or
key to select the desired word.
Press the OK or Enter key.
The selected character word will then appear on the text line.
4
Text Reminder settings can be changed by pressing the Menu key.
Deleting Text Reminder Memory
1
Press the Menu key.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Select "Text Reminder" using the
or
or
key and press the OK or Enter key.
key and press the OK or Enter key.
2
Select "Clear Memory" using the
3
"Clear All Text Reminder Memory?" is then displayed.
4
5
Press the OK or Enter key. All text options in memory will be deleted.
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Adding a New Line
•
To end the current line of text and start a new line, press the Enter key. A carriage 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 7 lines for 0.94" (24mm) tape, 5 lines for 0.70" (18mm) tape, 3 lines
for 0.47" (12mm) tape, 2 lines for 0.35" (9mm) tape, and 0.23" (6 mm) tape, and 1
line for 0.13" (3.5mm) tape.
• If you press the Enter key when seven lines already exist, an error message is
displayed.
• To change the character attribute of each line, refer to "Setting Character Attributes
Adding a New Block
•
To create a new block of text/lines to the right of your current text, press the Shift key and
then press the Enter key. 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, press the Shift key and
then press the or key.
To move the cursor to the very beginning or end of the text, press the Shift key and then
press the or key.
,
,
or
key to move the cursor by one space or line.
•
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.
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.
Entering and Editing Text
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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 text while retaining the current
2
format settings, or select "Text&Format" to delete all text and format settings.
Press the Esc 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
3
"Text&Format" was selected.
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, press 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
1
Press the Symbol key.
A list of symbol categories and symbols in that category is displayed.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
The last symbol entered is selected in the displayed list.
Select a symbol category (Punctuation, Mathematics, etc.) using the
then press the OK or Enter key.
or
key and
2
3
Select a symbol using the
,
,
or
key and then press the OK or Enter key.
The selected symbol is inserted into the line of text.
When selecting a symbol:
• Press the Shift key and Symbol key to return to the previous page.
• Press the Symbol key to go to the next page.
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Press the Esc key to return to the previous step.
Symbol List
Category
Symbols
Punctuation
Bracket/Arrow
Mathematics
Currency/Unit
(Number)
[Number]
Entering Symbols
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Entering Icons
To enter an icon, use the Icon function (see below).
Entering Icons Using the Icon Function
Press the Icon key.
A list of icon categories and icons in that category is displayed.
1
The last icon entered is selected in the displayed list.
Select an icon category (Sign, Business, etc.) using the
the OK or Enter key.
or
key and then press
2
3
Select an icon using the
,
,
or
key and then press the OK or Enter key.
The selected icon is inserted into the line of text.
When selecting icon:
• Press the Shift key and Icon key to return to the previous page.
• Press the Icon key to go to the next page.
Press the Esc key to return to the previous step.
Icon List
Category
Icons
Sign
1
Electrical
2
3
4
5
6
7
Datacom/AV
Business
Professional
Event
Vehicle
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Category
Icons
Personal
Nature/Earth
Pictograph
The symbols shown in the table may look slightly different on the LCD and when
printed.
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, or
3
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 Esc key to return to the previous step.
• Refer to the Accented Character List table for a complete list of all available accented
characters.
Entering Accented Characters
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Accented Character List
Character
Accented Characters
Character
Accented Characters
a
A
c
n
N
o
O
r
C
d
D
e
E
g
G
i
R
s
S
t
T
u
U
y
I
k
K
l
Y
z
L
Z
Setting Character Attributes
Setting Character Attributes by Label
Using the Font key, you can select a font and apply size, width, style, line, and alignment
attributes.
1
Press the Font key.
The current settings are displayed.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Select an attribute using the
the or key.
or
key, and then set a value for that attribute using
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.
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• Press the Esc 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 all the 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 of two or more lines of text, you can set different values of
character attributes (font, size, width, style, line and alignment) for each line.
Move the cursor to the line you wish to change the
character attribute by using the
,
,
or key. Next,
press the Shift key and then press the Font key to
display the attributes. ( on the screen 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 the Font
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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Setting Options
Attribute Value
Result
Value
Result
HEL
BEL
(Helsinki)
(Belgium)
BRU
ATL
(Brussels)
(Atlanta)
US
(US)
ADM
(Adams)
LA
(Los
Angeles)
BRN
(Brunei)
Font
SGO
(San
Diego)
SOF
(Sofia)
FLO
(Florida)
GER
(Germany)
LGO
(Letter
Gothic)
CAL
(Calgary)
When Auto is selected, the
text is automatically adjusted
to print in the largest size
available for each tape width.
Auto
18pt
12pt
48pt
1
Size
42pt
9pt
6pt
2
3
4
5
6
7
36pt
24pt
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Attribute Value
Result
Value
Result
x 2
x 2/3
Width
x 3/2
x 1/2
x 1
I+BLD
(Italic
Bold)
Normal
I+OUT
(Italic
Outline)
BLD
(Bold)
I+SHD
(Italic
Shadow)
OUT
(Outline)
Style
I+SLD
(Italic
Solid)
SHD
(Shadow)
SLD
(Solid)
VRT
(Vertical)
ITA
(Italic)
UND
(Underline)
Off
Line
STR
(Strikeout)
Left
Right
Align
(Alignment)
Just
(Justify)
Center
• 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.
• The 6 point font only prints in Helsinki, no other font type.
• Default settings are highlighted in bold.
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Setting Auto Fit Style
When "Size" of the Font key is set to "Auto" and "Length" of the Label key is set to a specific
length, you can select the way to reduce the text size to fit within the label length.
Press the Menu key, select "Auto Fit Style" using the
OK or Enter key.
or
key, and then press the
1
2
Select the style using the
or
key.
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 "x
1/2" 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
"x 1/2" setting.)
Press the OK or Enter key to apply the setting.
3
• Press the Esc key to return to the previous step.
• Press the Space key to set the style to the default setting ("Text Size").
Setting Frame
Press the Frame key. The current settings are displayed.
1
2
Select the frame using the
or
key.
You can also select the frame directly by typing the
frame number using the number keys.
Press the OK or Enter key to apply the settings.
1
New settings are NOT applied if you do not press
the OK or Enter key.
2
3
4
5
6
7
• Press the Esc key to return to the previous step.
• Press the Space key to set the selected attribute to the default value.
• Refer to the Frames table for a list of available frames.
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Setting Frame
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Frames
Attribute Value
Off
Result
Value
Result
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
Frame
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
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Attribute Value
Result
Value
Result
32
50
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
40
Frame
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Setting Frame
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Attribute Value
Result
Value
Result
68
84
69
70
71
72
73
74
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
75
Frame
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
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Setting the Label Length
Setting the Label Length
You can set the length of the label within the range 1.2" (30 mm) - 12.0" (300 mm).
Press the Label key.
1
Select "Length" using the
key.
or
key, and then set the value by using the
or
2
Press the OK or Enter key.
3
• Press the Esc key to return to the previous step.
• Press the Space key to set the value to default setting.
• When Auto is selected, the length of the label is automatically adjusted based
on the amount of text entered.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Using Templates
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, enter the
text and apply formatting as desired.
Symbols, icons and accented characters can also be used in Templates.
Using Templates - Example creating an Asset Tag
Press the Template key.
The last template used is displayed.
1
Select a template using the
or
key.
2
3
Press the OK or Enter key.
Select an attribute using the
value for that attribute using the
or
key, and then set a
4
5
or
key.
Press the OK or Enter key.
The Bar Code Setup screen is displayed only when
a layout containing a bar code is selected.
Select an attribute using the
value for that attribute using the
or
key, and then set a
or key.
6
7
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.
After all text fields are entered, the print menu is
displayed when the OK or Enter key is pressed.
8
9
Select "Print" using the
the Copies screen.
or
key and then press the OK or Enter key to display
• Select "Edit" to change the text data or style settings.
• Select "Save" to store the label to the file memory.
For the file memory, refer to "USING THE FILE MEMORY" on page 38.
• Select "Cancel" to exit the Template function.
• Select "Print Options" to set the print settings.
Select the number of copies to be printed using the
key, or type the number using the number keys.
or
10
11 Press the OK or Enter key to print the labels.
"Printing... Copies" is displayed while the labels
are being printed.
• Press the Esc 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.
• 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 Esc
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 Esc key or any other key to clear the
error message, and edit the text using fewer characters.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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Attribute
Templates
Value
Flag 1
Details
(0.47" x 3.5" [12mm x 90mm])
(0.47" x 3.5" [12mm x 90mm])
Flag 2
Cable Wrap 1
(Rotate & repeat)
(0.94" x 1.5" [24 mm x 39 mm])
(0.70" x 1.5" [18mm x 39mm])
Cable Wrap 2
(Rotate & repeat)
Template Name
Faceplate(VRT)
(0.47" x 2.7" [12mm x 70mm])
(0.94" x 8.6" [24 mm x 219 mm])
(0.70" x 8.6" [18mm x 219mm])
(0.47" x 3.2" [12 mm x 82 mm])
Binder Spine 1
Binder Spine 2
File Folder Tab
Divider Tab
(Hanging Folder)
(0.47" x 1.6" [12 mm x 42 mm])
(0.70" x 2.7" [18 mm x 70 mm])
Asset Tag
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Attribute
Value
Details
Bin Box
(0.70" x 3.0" [18 mm x 76 mm])
(0.70" x 2.2" [18 mm x 58 mm])
Equipment Label
Address Label 1
Address Label 2
Name Badge 1
Name Badge 2
(0.94" x 2.7" [24 mm x 70 mm])
(0.70" x 2.7" [18 mm x 70 mm])
Template Name
(0.94" x 2.8" [24 mm x 72 mm])
(0.70" x 2.8" [18 mm x 72 mm])
CD Case Spine 1
CD Case Spine 2
1
(0.23" x 4.4" [6 mm x 113 mm])
(0.13" x 4.4" [3.5 mm x 113 mm])
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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Using Block Layouts
You can quickly and easily create labels using the preset block layouts. Simply select a
layout from the block layouts, enter the text and apply formatting as desired.
Using Block Layouts
Press the Block Layout key.
1
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.
Select an attribute using the
value for that attribute using the
or
key, and then set a
or key.
6
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.
7
8
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 Enter
key to display the print menu.
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Select "Print" using the
the Copies screen.
or
key and then press the OK or Enter key to display
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• Select "Edit" to change the text data or style settings.
• Select "Save" to store the label to the file memory.
For the file memory, refer to "USING THE FILE MEMORY" on page 38.
• Select "Cancel" to exit the Block Layouts function.
• Select "Change Layout" to use a different layout.
• Select "Print Options" to set the print settings.
Select the number of copies to be printed using the
key, or type the number using the number keys.
or
10
11 Press the OK or Enter key to print the labels.
"Printing... Copies" is displayed while the labels are being
printed.
• Press the Esc key to return to the previous step.
• Refer to the Block Layouts table for a list of available block 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 the Esc
key or any other key to clear the error message, and insert a tape cassette of the
correct width.
Block Layouts
1
Attribute
Value
Details
2
3
4
5
6
7
2LineA
0.94"/24mm
2LineB
3Line
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Attribute
Value
Details
1+2LineA
1+2LineB
1+3Line
1+4Line
1+5Line
0.94"/24mm
2LineA
2LineB
3Line
1+2LineA
0.70"/18mm
1+2LineB
1+3Line
1+4Line
1+5Line
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Attribute
Value
Details
2LineA
2LineB
3Line
0.47"/12mm
1+2Line
2LineA
2LineB
0.35"/9mm
0.23"/6mm
1+2Line
1+2Line
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.
1
• 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.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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Setting Bar Code Parameters and Entering Bar Code Data
Press the Bar Code key.
1
Up to five bar codes can be entered on a label.
Select an attribute using the
the or key.
or
key, and then set a value for that attribute using
2
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.
Press the OK or Enter key to apply the settings.
3
4
New settings are NOT applied if you do not press the OK or Enter key.
Type in the bar code data.
Special characters can be entered in the bar code when
using the CODE39, CODE128, CODABAR or GS1-128
protocols. When not using special characters, go to step
7.
Press the Symbol key.
A list of characters available for the current protocol is displayed.
5
6
Select a character using the
OKor Enter key to insert the character in the bar code data.
or
key, then press the
Press the OK or Enter key to insert the bar code in the label.
The bar code is displayed on the text entry screen.
7
• The "C.Digit" (Check Digit) attribute is only available for the CODE39, I-2/5 and
CODABAR protocols.
• Press the Esc 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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Bar Code Settings
Attribute
Value
CODE39, CODE128, EAN-8, EAN-13,
GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128), UPC-A, UPC-E, I-2/5 (ITF),
CODABAR
Protocol
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)
Special Character List
CODE39
CODABAR
Code
Special Character
Code
Special Character
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
(SPACE)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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CODE128, GS1-128 (UCC / EAN-128)
Code Special Character Code Special Character Code Special Character
1
2
(SPACE)
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
DC3
DC4
NAK
SYN
ETB
CAN
EM
3
4
5
6
NUL
7
SOH
STX
ETX
EOT
ENQ
ACK
BEL
BS
8
SUB
ESC
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
FS
GS
RS
HT
LF
VT
FF
US
DEL
CR
FNC3
FNC2
FNC4
FNC1
SO
SI
DLE
DC1
DC2
Editing and Deleting a Bar Code
•
To edit bar code parameters and bar code data, position the cursor beneath the bar code
mark on the data entry screen and then open the Bar Code Setup screen. Refer to
•
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 Preview
Using the Preview function you can check the layout of the label and the type of the installed
tape before printing.
Press the Preview key.
An image of the label is displayed on the screen.
1
1. The bar indicates the position of the currently
displayed portion of the label.
2. The tape width of the installed tape cassette
and the label length are indicated as follows.
Tape width x Label length
3. Theinformation for theinstalled tape cassette is
1
3
2
detected and indicated. The first line indicates
the character color and the second line
indicates the tape color.
Press the
Press the
or key to scroll the preview to the left or right.
or key to change the magnification of the preview.
• Press the Esc, OK or Enter key to return to the text entry screen.
• To scroll the preview to the left or right end, press the Shift key and then 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.
• The character color and tape color cannot be detected for some tape cassettes.
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Printing a Label
2
3
4
5
6
7
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, 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.
• 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 P-touch labeler.
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Printing Multiple Copies
Using this function you can print up to 99 copies of the same label.
Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing.
1
Press the Print key, and then select the number of copies to be printed using the
2
or
key, or type the number using the number keys.
Hold down the or key to quickly adjust the number of copies.
Press the OK or Enter key. "Printing... Copies" is displayed
while the labels are being printed.
3
If you select an automatic cutting option when
printing multiple copies of a label, a message will
be displayed to confirm whether you want the
labels to be cut after each label is printed.
To disable the message display, press the Menu
key, select "Cut Pause" using the or key, and
then press the OK or Enter key. Select "Off" using
the
or
key and press the OK or Enter key.
• Press the Esc 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 01, the
default.
Remove the labels soon after they are cut so that they do not remain in the tape exit
slot.
Auto-numbering Labels
Using the numbering function you can create a set of sequentially numbered labels from a
single label format. (Up to 99 labels can be numbered.)
Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing.
1
2
3
Press the Print Options key and select "Numbering" using the
Press the OK or Enter key.
or
key.
To apply auto-numbering to a bar code, select the
bar code here. After selecting the bar code you
will be prompted to enter the number of labels to
be printed (step 6).
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Move the cursor to the first character to be incremented in
the numbering sequence and press the OK or Enter key.
4
5
6
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
key, or type the number using the number key.
or
Hold down the or
number of copies.
key to quickly adjust the
Press the OK or Enter key.
The labels are printed.
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As each label is printed the number of copies printed is shown.
• Press the Esc 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 01,
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.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
• An auto-numbering sequence can only contain a maximum of five characters.
• Letters and numbers increase as shown below:
0
A
1...9
B...Z
b...z
A1...A9
0
A
...
...
a
a
...
A0
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
10...99
AA...ZZ
2_0...9_9
00
AA
0_0
...
...
...
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LABEL PRINTING
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
Press the Print Options key, and select "Mirror" using the
or
key.
2
3
Press the OK or Enter key.
The message "Print OK?" is displayed
Press the OK or Enter key. "Printing... Copies" is displayed
while the labels are being printed.
4
• Press the Esc key to return to the previous step.
• Text should be printed on clear tape when using the mirror printing function.
• The copy and auto-numbering functions cannot be used together with the mirror
printing function.
Tape Cutting Options
The tape cutting options allow you to specify how the tape is fed and cut when printing
labels. In particular, the "Chain" and "No Cut" options greatly reduce the amount of wasted
tape by using smaller margins and eliminating blank sections cut between labels.
Press the Label key.
1
Select "Cut Option" 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 Esc key to return to the previous step.
• Refer to the Tape Cutting Options table for a list of all available settings.
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Tape Cutting Options
Setting
Description
Example
Automatically cuts the tape after each label is
printed, leaving a margin of 0.96" (24.5 mm)
on each end.
Large
Margin
ABC
ABC
0.96”
0.96”
(24.5mm) (24.5mm)
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
Small
Margin
0.08” 0.08”
(2mm) (2mm)
0.96”
(24.5mm)
•
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
Chain
0.08” 0.08”
(2mm) (2mm)
•
•
Once the last label is printed, the tape is not
fed and cut. Press the Feed & Cut key to feed
and cut the tape.
0.96”
(24.5mm)
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.
ABC AB
0.96”
(24.5mm)
0.16”
(4mm)
1
•
Once the label is printed, the tape is not fed
and cut.
No Cut
2
3
4
5
6
7
• Press the Feed & Cut key to feed and cut
the tape.
• 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.
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LABEL PRINTING
Setting
Description
Example
•
•
Select this setting when using special tape.
When using Fabric Iron-On Tapes, select "No
Cut" 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:
ABC ABC ABC
0.96”
0.16”
0.16”
(24.5mm) (4mm) (4mm)
When a label isprinted
two times:
Special
tape
1
2
ABC ABC
0.96”
1.04”
(24.5mm) (26.5mm)
1. 1st print
2. 2nd print
Adjusting the Label Length
You can adjust the length of the printed label in a range of -3 to +3.
Press the Adjustment key.
1
Select "Label Length" using the
value using the or key.
or
key and set the
2
3
Press the OK or Enter key to apply the setting.
• Press the Esc key to return to the previous step.
• Press the Space key to set the value to the default setting.
• One level is equal to approximately 1% of the total label length.
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Attaching Labels
If necessary, trim the printed label to the desired shape and length using scissors,
etc.
1
Peel the backing from the label.
2
3
Position the label and then press firmly from top to bottom with your finger to attach
the label.
• Most TZe tapes offer a convenient crack and peel backing. To remove the backing,
simply fold the label lengthwise with the text facing inward, to expose the inside
edges of the backing. Then, 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.
• We advise using scissors to cut Heat Shrink Tube.
Printing from the Label Collection
Printing a label from the Label Collection Stored in the P-touch labeler
The list of the next page shows the many labels that are stored in your Label Collection.
Printing these pre-designed labels saves you time.
To download the new label designs, please visit the Brother Solutions Center at:
1
Press the Label Collection key.
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
Select the language of the label to be printed using the
the OK or Enter key.
or
key, and then press
2
The language can be selected from "Croatian", "Czech", "Danish", "Dutch",
"English (United Kingdom)", "English (United States)", "Finnish", "French",
"French (Canada)", "German", "Hungarian", "Italian", "Norwegian", "Polish",
"Portuguese", "Portuguese (Brazil)", "Romanian", "Slovak", "Slovenian",
"Spanish (Spain)", "Spanish (United States)", "Swedish", "Turkish" or "Others".
If you download a label collection for a language that is not preset in the P-touch
labeler, "Others" will be displayed at the end of the available languages. To use
these labels, select "Others".
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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.
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.
Select "Print" using the
or
key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
5
Only 0.47" (12mm), 0.70" (18mm) or 0.94" (24mm) tape can be used for Label
Collection.
Select the number of copies to be printed using the
using the number keys.
or
key, or type the number
6
7
Press the OK or Enter key to print the labels. "Printing... Copies" is displayed while
the labels are being printed.
Label Collection List
Category
Label
Files
Office signage
* Labels are for illustrative purposes only.
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Communication
Attention
Retail
* Labels are for illustrative purposes only.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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USING THE FILE MEMORY
You can store up to 50 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 and select "Save"
1
using the
or
key.
Press the OK or Enter key. A file number is displayed.
If a label is already stored to the file number, the label text will also be displayed.
2
3
Select a file number using the
or
key, and then press the OK or Enter key to
save the label to the selected file number.
The file is saved and the screen returns to the text entry screen.
If a file is already stored to the selected number, the data will be overwritten by
the file you try to save.
• Press the Esc key to return to the previous step.
• Up to 280 characters can be saved in one file. However, the number of characters that
can be saved may differ, for example when entering symbols.
• To store a label created by using the Templates or the Block Layouts, refer to "Using
Opening a Stored Label File
Press the File key and select "Open" using the
or
key.
1
2
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
open the selected file. The file is opened and displayed on the text entry screen.
or
key, and then press the OK or Enter key to
3
Press the Esc key to return to the previous step.
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Printing a Stored Label File
Press the File key and select "Print" using the
or
key.
1
2
Press the OK or Enter key.
The file number of the stored label is displayed.
The label text is also displayed to identify the label.
Select a file number using the
to display the Copies screen.
or
key, and then press the Print, OK or Enter key
3
4
5
Select the number of copies to be printed using the
using the number keys.
or
key, or type the number
Press the OK or Enter key to print the labels.
"Printing... Copies" is displayed while the labels are being printed.
• Press the Esc 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 and select "Delete" using the
or
key.
1
2
Press the OK or Enter key.
The file number of the stored label is displayed.
The label text is also displayed to identify the label.
1
Select a file number using the
The message “Delete?” is displayed.
or
key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
3
4
2
3
4
5
6
7
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 Esc key to cancel deleting the file and return to the previous screen.
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USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE
You will need to install P-touch Editor and the printer driver to use your P-touch labeler with
your computer. For details on how to install the P-touch software, please refer to the Quick
Setup Guide.
Using P-touch Editor
Refer to the procedures below for your computer’s operating system. In the screen shots,
“XX-XXXX” is displayed to represent the P-touch labeler model number.
To download the latest driver and software, please visit the Brother Solutions Center at:
Using P-touch Editor (For Windows®)
Starting P-touch Editor
For Windows Vista® / Windows®
From the Start button, click [All Programs]-[Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 5.1].
When P-touch Editor starts, select whether you want to create a new layout or
open an existing layout.
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Click [P-touch Editor 5.1] on the [Start]/[Apps] screen, or double-click [P-touch
Editor 5.1] on the desktop.
When P-touch Editor starts, select whether you want to create a new layout or
open an existing layout.
• You can also start P-touch Editor using shortcuts, if you selected to create
shortcuts during installation.
• Shortcut icon on the desktop: double-click to start P-touch Editor
• Shortcut icon in the Quick Launch bar: click to start P-touch Editor
• To change how P-touch Editor functions when it starts, click [Tools]-[Options]
in the P-touch Editor menu bar to display the [Options] dialog box. Select
[General] and the desired setting in the [Operations] list box under the [Startup
Settings]. The default setting is [Display New View].
Select an option in the screen.
2
3
1
4
2
1
1. To create a new layout, click the [New Layout] button.
2
3
4
5
6
7
2. To create a new layout using a pre-set layout, select the desired category
button.
3. To connect a pre-set layout to a database, select the check box next to
[Connect Database].
4. To open an existing layout, click [Open].
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Operation modes
P-touch Editor has three different operation modes: [Express] mode, [Professional] mode,
and [Snap] mode. You can easily switch between modes by using the mode selection
buttons.
[Express] mode
This mode allows you to quickly and easily create layouts that include text and images.
The [Express] mode screen is explained below.
1
2
3
5
4
6
7
1. Menu bar
2. Command bar
3. Draw/Edit toolbar
4. Property bar
5. Layout window
6. Database window
7. Mode selection buttons
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[Professional] mode
This mode allows you to create layouts using a wide-range of advanced tools and options.
The [Professional] mode screen is explained below.
1
2
3
4
5
8
6
7
1. Menu bar
2. Standard toolbar
3. Property palette
4. Draw/Edit toolbar
5. Layout window
6. Database window
7. Mode selection buttons
8. Side bar
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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[Snap] mode
This mode allows you to capture all or a portion of your computer screen content,
print it as an image, and save it for future use.
Click the [Snap] mode selection button.
The [Description of Snap mode] dialog box is
displayed.
1
Click [OK].
The [Snap] mode palette is displayed.
2
• If you select the [Do Not Display This Dialog Again] check box in the [Description
of Snap mode] dialog box, you switch to [Snap] mode next time without displaying
the dialog box.
®
®
• For Windows Vista / Windows
7
You can also start P-touch Editor in [Snap] mode by clicking the Start menu -[All
Programs]-[Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 5.1 (Snap mode)].
®
• For Windows
8
You can also start P-touch Editor in [Snap] mode by clicking [P-touch Editor 5.1
(Snap mode)] on the [Start]/[Apps] screen.
Using P-touch Editor (For Macintosh)
Starting P-touch Editor
Double-click [P-touch Editor] icon on the desktop.
1
The following method can also be used to start the P-touch Editor.
Double-click [Macintosh HD] - [Applications] - [P-touch Editor] and then
[P-touch Editor] application icon.
P-touch Editor starts.
Operation modes
Standard Mode
This mode provides easy label creation with texts and images.
The layout window consists of the following sections:
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1
2
4
3
5
1. Command bar
2. Draw/Edit toolbar
3. Inspector
4. Layout window
5. Database window
Snap Mode
With this mode, you can capture the screen, print it as an image, and save it for future use.
To start the Snap mode, follow the steps below.
1
When you click [Snap Mode], the [Description
of Snap mode] dialog box appears. Click [OK].
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
If you put a checkmark in [Do Not
Display This Dialog Again], you can go
to Snap mode directly from the next time.
Snap mode appears.
2
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Updating P-touch Editor
The software can be upgraded to the latest available version using the P-touch Update
Software.
In the following steps, you will see XX-XXXX. Read "XX-XXXX" as your P-touch labeler
name.
• You must be connected to the internet in order to launch the P-touch Update
Software.
• You may find that the software and the contents in this manual are different.
• Upon installation of the P-touch Update Software, an icon will be installed on your
desktop for your convenience.
• Do not turn off the power when transferring data or updating software.
Updating P-touch Editor Software (For Windows®)
To use the P-touch Update Software, it is necessary to install it from the CD-ROM
provided. You can also download the software from the Brother Solutions Center
For Windows Vista® / Windows®
Double-click the [P-touch Update Software] icon.
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1
The following method can also be used to start the P-touch
Update Software.
Click the Start button, and then select [All Programs] -
[Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Update Software].
For Windows® 8
Click [P-touch Update Software] on the [Start]/[Apps] screen or double-click [P-touch
Update Software] on the desktop.
Click the [Computer software update] icon.
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Select the [Printer] and [Language], select the
check box next to P-touch Editor and then click
[Install].
3
A message is displayed to indicate the
installation has finished.
Updating P-touch Editor Software (For Macintosh)
To use the P-touch Update Software, you can download it from the Brother Solutions
CD-ROM.
icon found on your
Double-click the [P-touch Update Software] icon.
1
The following method can also be used to start the P-touch
Update Software.
Double-click [Macintosh HD] - [Applications] - [P-touch
Update Software] and then the [P-touch Update Software]
application icon.
1
Click the [Computer software update] icon.
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Select the [Printer] and [Language], select the
check box next to P-touch Editor and then click
3
[Install].
A message is displayed to indicate the
installation has finished.
Downloading a New Label Collection Category
®
(Windows only)
Using the P-touch Update Software, additional label collection categories can be
downloaded to your P-touch labeler.
Furthermore, the software can be upgraded to the latest version using this tool.
• To use the P-touch Update Software, it is necessary to install it from the CD-ROM
provided.
• Refer to the "Quick Setup Guide" for details on how to install the software.
• You must be connected to the internet to launch the P-touch Update software.
• Label Collection Designs cannot be edited.
• You may find that the software and the contents in this manual are different.
• Upon installation of the P-touch Update Software, an icon will be installed on your
desktop for your convenience. To check for New Label Collection Designs, double-
click the icon to launch the software.
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Downloading a New Label Collection Category to your P-touch labeler
®
The following is an example for Windows 7.
In the following steps, you will see XX-XXXX. Read "XX-XXXX" as your P-touch labeler
name.
Turn the P-touch labeler on and connect the USB cable.
1
Double-click the [P-touch Update Software] icon.
2
The following method can also be used to start the P-touch
Update Software.
Click the Start button, and then select [All Programs] -
[Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Update Software].
Click the [Machine update] icon.
3
Select the [Printer], ensure that [The
machine is connected correctly.] is
displayed, and then click [OK].
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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Select the [Language], select the check box
next to the label collection to be downloaded,
5
and then click [Transfer].
Do not turn off the P-touch labeler
or disconnect the cable while the
data is being transferred.
Check the content to be updated, and
then click [Start] to begin the update.
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The screen on the right is displayed on your
computer while the software is being
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updated.
The screen on the right appears on the
P-touch labeler's LCD display.
Do not turn off the P-touch labeler
during the update process.
Click [OK] to complete the update.
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The display returns to the input screen when
the update is complete.
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.
• Newly downloaded label collection categories are added to
the respective "Category".
• An asterisk "*" is displayed at the end of the newly added
category.
• Downloaded label collections can be deleted using the
following procedure
.
1. Press the Label Collection key.
2. Select the language using the
3. Select the category using the
4. Press the Clear key.
or
or
key and press the OK or Enter key.
key and press the OK or Enter key.
• If the downloaded label collection was registered in "Favorites", it will also be deleted from
here.
• It is not possible to delete individual labels from each "Category".
• When "Download New Labels" is selected, the prompt "Connect PC, and Run P-touch Update
Software" is displayed.
• If you download a label collection for a language that is not preset in the P-touch labeler, the
language for these labels will be registered as "Others".
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2
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4
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RESETTING & MAINTENANCE
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 Using the P-touch Labeler
Keyboard
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.
To reset all the labels and customized settings
Turn off the P-touch labeler. Press and hold down the Shift and Backspace keys.
While holding down the Shift and Backspace keys, press the Power key once and
then release the Shift and Backspace keys.
Release the Power key before releasing the other keys.
To reset the customized settings
(Label collections stored in Favorites are not reset.)
Turn off the P-touch labeler. Press and hold down the Shift and
R
keys. While
holding down the Shift and
Shift and keys.
R
keys, press the Power key once and then release the
R
Release the Power key before releasing the other keys.
Resetting the Data Using the Menu Key
Press the Menu key, select "Reset" using the
key. Select the resetting method using the
or
key, and then press the OK or Enter
key and press the OK or Enter key.
or
Value
Details
Downloaded labels are NOT cleared.
Other data is cleared and all settings are reset to the
factory settings.
Reset All Settings
Downloaded labels are cleared.
The contents in the file memory are also cleared.
Other data is NOT cleared and settings are NOT reset.
Erase All Content
Factory Default
All labels and customized settings are reset to the factory
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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.
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.
Cleaning the Print Head
Streaks or poor quality characters on printed labels generally
1
indicates that the print head is dirty. Clean the print head using
a cotton swab or the optional print head cleaning cassette
(TZe-CL4).
1. 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.
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.
1
• 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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3
4
5
6
7
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TROUBLESHOOTING
What to do when...
Problem
Solution
the P-touch labeler
does not respond
normally.
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 thatthe
AC adapter designed exclusively for your P-touch labeler
(provided) is correctly connected.
• Check that the rechargeable Li-ion battery is fully
charged.
The LCD messages
are displayed in a
foreign language.
• Refer to the Quick Setup Guide 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 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,
1
then wind the loose ink ribbon onto
the spool as shown in the figure.
1. 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
.
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 Feed & Cut key to feed and cut the
tape.
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Problem
Solution
The tape jam which
cannot be cleared
easily occurred.
• Please contact our customer service.
Refer to the Quick Setup Guide for the contact
information.
When printing
• Because the cut labels must not remain in the tape exit
slot, the message is displayed.
To disable the message display, press the Menu key,
multiple copies of a
label, a message is
displayed to confirm
whether you want the
labels to be cut after
each label is printed.
select "Cut Pause" using the or
key, and then press
the OK or Enter key.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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Error Messages
When an error message appears on the display, follow the directions provided below.
Message
Cause/Remedy
An incompatible AC adapter is connected.
Use an appropriate AC adapter (AD-E001).
Wrong Type Of
Adapter Connected!
The installed batteries are getting weak.
Low Battery!
The installed batteries are about to run out.
The battery is low. Please charge the lithium-ion battery.
Replace Battery!
Recharge Li-ion
Battery!
The Li-ionbattery is damaged. Please use an ACadapter(AD-E001)
or an other battery (alkaline batteries (LR6), Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries (HR6)).
Li-ionis damaged Use
other power source!
High temperature error.
Unit Cooling Wait XX
min. before restart!
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 twisted in the cutter, carefully remove the tape.
Cutter Error!
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!
Text Full!
The maximumnumberof characters havealreadybeen entered. Edit
the text and use fewer characters.
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!
The maximum number of lines have already been entered. Limit the
number of lines to seven.
Line Limit! Max 7
Lines
The value entered for setting the tape length, multiple copies or the
numbering function is invalid. Enter a valid value for the setting.
Incorrect Value!
The tape cassette selected for printing is different from the tape
cassette installed in the P-touch labeler.
Tape Cassette
Changed!
There are more than five lines of text when you press the Print or
Preview key while using 0.70"(18 mm) tape. Limit the number of
lines to five, or replace with a larger width tape cassette.
Tape Width 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
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Message
Cause/Remedy
There is more than one line of text when you press the Print or
Preview key while using 0.13" (3.5 mm) 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 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!
A 0.94" (24 mm) tape cassette is not installed when Template or
Block Layouts for 0.94" (24 mm) tape is selected. Install a 0.94"
(24 mm) tape cassette.
Insert 0.94" Tape
Cassette!
Insert 24mm Tape
Cassette!
A 0.70" (18 mm) tape cassette is not installed when Template or
Block Layouts for 0.70" (18 mm) tape is selected. Install a 0.70"
(18 mm) tape cassette.
Insert 0.70" Tape
Cassette!
Insert 18mm Tape
Cassette!
A 0.47" (12 mm) tape cassette is not installed when Template or
Block Layouts for 0.47" (12 mm) tape is selected. Install a 0.47"
(12 mm) tape cassette.
Insert 0.47" Tape
Cassette!
Insert 12mm Tape
Cassette!
A 0.35" (9 mm) tape cassette is not installed whenTemplateor Block
Layouts for 0.35" (9 mm) tape is selected. Install a 0.35" (9 mm) tape
cassette.
Insert 0.35" Tape
Cassette!
Insert 9mm Tape
Cassette!
A 0.23" (6 mm) tape cassette is not installed whenTemplateor Block
Layouts for 0.23" (6 mm) tape is selected. Install a 0.23" (6 mm) tape
cassette.
Insert 0.23" Tape
Cassette!
1
Insert 6mm Tape
Cassette!
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3
4
5
6
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A 0.13" (3.5 mm) tape cassette is not installed when Template or
Block Layouts for 0.13" (3.5 mm) tape is selected. Install a 0.13"
(3.5 mm) tape cassette.
Insert 0.13" Tape
Cassette!
Insert 3.5mm Tape
Cassette!
The maximum number of characters for the selected layout have
already been entered. Edit the text to use fewer characters or use a
different layout.
Too Much Text For
This Layout!
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 Too Long!
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Message
Cause/Remedy
There is not enough internal memory available when you try to save
a label file. Delete any unnecessary files to make more memory
available for the new label file.
Memory Full!
The number of digits enteredin the bar code datadoes not match the
number of digits set in the bar code parameters. Enter the correct
number of digits.
Check # of Digits
Entered!
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.
Input A,B,C or D At
Start&End!
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.
Maximum Of 5 Bar
Codes Per Label!
The text size is too large. Select a different size option.
Text Too Large!
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" cut option. Select a different cut option.
Select Other Cut
Option!
The rear cover is open. Close the cover when printing.
Close Cover!
Tape that is incompatible with the P-touch labeler has beeninstalled.
Use a compatible tape.
Installed tape is not
compatible with this
machine!
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.
Category Full!
The label which already exists is added in favorites category of label
collection.
Already Exists in
Favorites!
Favorites folder of label collection is empty.
Favorite Folder
Empty!
Either no tape cassette is installed, or a 0.47" (9 mm) width or
narrower tape cassette is installed when printing from the label
collection.
Insert Corresponding
Tape Cassette!
If a Heat Shrink Tube is installed, you are trying to print a label that
cannot be printed on Heat Shrink Tube.
Install an appropriate tape.
Please contact our customer service.
System Error 01!
System Error 02!
Refer to the Quick Setup Guide for the contact information.
Please contact our customer service.
Refer to the Quick Setup Guide for the contact information.
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APPENDIX
Specifications
Main Unit
Item
Display
Specification
Character display
16 characters x 2 lines and guidance area
(128 dot x 64 dot)
Screen contrast
Printing
5 levels (+2, +1, 0, -1, -2)
Print method
Print head
Thermal Transfer
128 dot / 180 dpi
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Print height
Print speed
0.71" (18.0 mm) max. (when using 0.94" (24 mm) tape)*
AC Adapter: Maximum 1.18" (30 mm)/sec.
Batteries: Maximum 0.78" (20 mm)/sec.
Actual print speed varies depending on the conditions.
Tape cassette
No. of lines
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)
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
Cut Options
Memory
Large Margin, Small Margin, Chain, No Cut, Special tape
Memory buffer size Maximum 2800 characters
File storage
Other Features
Templates
Maximum 50 files
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Label Collection, Template, Block Layout
*1 Actual character size may be smaller than maximum print height.
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3
4
5
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7
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Item
Specification
Power Supply
Power supply
Six
"
AA
"
alkaline batteries (LR6), Six "AA" Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries (HR6)
adapter (AD-E001).
*
2 Li-ion Battery (BA-E001), AC
Auto Power-off
Six "AA" alkaline batteries (LR6)/Six "AA" Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries (HR6): 20 min.
Li-ion Battery (BA-E001): 30 min.
AC adapter (AD-E001): 60 min.
Size
Dimensions
Approx. 4.8"(W) x 9.6"(D) x 3.6"(H)
[121.8 mm(W) x 245 mm(D) x 90.6 mm(H)]
Weight
Other
Approx. 1.83lb (830g) (without tape cassette and batteries)
Operating
temperature /
humidity
50°F - 95°F (10°C - 35°C) / 20% - 80% humidity (without
condensation)
Maximum wet bulb temperature: 80.6°F (27°C)
*2 Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ for the latest information about recommended batteries.
Specifications
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