• Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot or battery compartment, etc.
• Do not place the P-touch labeler/batteries 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.
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate
injuries.
BASIC USAGE
USING TEMPLATES
Auto Designs
The designed labels shown below are preset in the machine.
Using these templates, you can create decorative labels easily by
inputting text.
Safety Precautions
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous
Entering Text
DECO MODE
This function allows you to create unique labels by using built-in templates.
• Do not apply excessive pressure to the cutter lever.
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in serious injuries.
WARNING
• 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.
• Any data stored 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 length of the printed label may differ from the displayed label length.
• A protective clear plastic sticker is placed over the display during manufacturing and
shipping. This sticker should be removed prior to use.
• When power is disconnected for more than three minutes, all text, format settings and
any text files stored in the memory will be cleared.
Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury, liquid
leakage, burns or heat.
X Switching Upper Case/Lower Case
X Entering Accented Characters
Follow these guidelines to avoid the risk of fire, burns, injury,
rupture, overheating, abnormal odor or smoke.
• 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 touch metal parts around the print head immediately after printing.
• Do not touch the cutter blade.
• If leaked fluid from batteries gets on your skin or clothes, immediately rinse them with
clean water.
• Remove the batteries 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 its plus and minus
ends reversed.
Example:
-
/
/
• Do not use the P-touch labeler in places of high humidity such as bathrooms.
• Do not allow the P-touch labeler/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/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.
• 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.
Example:
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[Deco mode]
[Input Text] ABCDEF
A
C
E
G
K
N
O
S
U
Y
a
c
e
g
k
n
o
s
u
y
Upper case (
ON)
Lower case (
OFF)
D
d
ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM
[Design X] (X:1-12)
[Label Length]
[★Category★]
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[Pets]
[Print]
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[Auto/1.2"-7.8"(30-200mm)]
[Print]
[★Input text★] Rusty's Food
I
i
l
X Making Two Lines of Text
To make two lines of text, do one of following:
FCC NOTICE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
L
R
Congrats
People
Pets
Sports
• Do not drop or hit the P-touch labeler.
• Do not press on the LCD display.
This device complies 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.
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• Do not put your finger inside the P-touch labeler when you close the cassette 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.
a) Enter the text for the first line and then press
second line.
b) Move the cursor to where the second line starts and press
for the
User’s Guide
Fashion
Flower
Space
• 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.
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:
T
Z
t
English
9
.
Español
z
10
11
12
Use either 0.35" (9mm) or 0.47" (12mm) wide tape for two line text.
With your PT-H100, you can create labels for multiple
applications. Select from the many frames, character sizes and
styles to design beautiful custom labels. In addition, the variety
of tape cassette available allows you to print labels with different
widths and exciting colors.
Kitchen
Business
• To cancel the current operation, press
.
LCD display
Label image
General Precautions
• The order of accented characters differs depending on the
selected LCD language.
• 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.
Surprise!
X Changing Label Length
•
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Read this manual carefully before you begin and keep the
manual in a handy place for future reference.
• 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
NOTE
If [Surprise!] is selected, a frame, style and pictographs are selected randomly.
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[Label Length]
Do not press
after the second line; otherwise the “Line Limit!”
Important
NOTE
•
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries,
Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
error message will appear.
have the
mark.
/
[Auto/1.2"-12.0" (30-300 mm)]
•
Depending on the format you have selected, the entire contents of your text may
not be printed. For example, if you selected a fixed Label Length and the text is too
long, the "Text Limit!" error message will appear. (Only for DECO MODE function)
The template designs cannot be edited.
•
•
To exit DECO MODE or Auto Designs and return to the text input screen, press
to select [Cancel], and then press when [Print] is displayed.
• 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.
X To Clear
By pressing
Printed in China
LAA204001
/
, the letters will be deleted one by one.
NOTE
The DECO MODE features are only available when using 0.47" (12mm) tape
cassettes.
The maximum label length is 7.8" (200mm) for the DECO MODE.
When [Surprise!] is selected in the Auto Designs function, label length will not be
displayed in the text input screen.
•
•
• After the label is printed, cut along the printed dots (:) with
scissors so that the label length matches the machine setting.
• If a specific label length has been selected,
the LCD.
To delete all text and settings :
Only the highlighted symbols in “Symbol Key” can be used in DECO MODE.
•
•
•
To clear all text, press
, and “Clear?” appears. Press
to clear. Press
/
[Text&Format]
also appears in
Power Supply and Tape Cassette
to cancel.
•
•
When [Auto] is selected for “Label Length”, the label will automatically adjust to the
correct length for the text.
To delete text only :
/
•
•
When you access DECO MODE or Auto Designs, your most recently printed
DECO MODE or Auto Designs text and label length will be recalled.
[Text Only]
Press
to return to the [Auto] setting for “Label Length” mode.
Cassette
Press
to return to the previous step.
Print head
cover
1
2
3
4
Cutter’s
edge
End of tape
Toothed
wheel
Frame Key
Cable Label
Printing Labels
X Preview
You can preview the text before printing.
Saving Label Files
You can save up to 9 labels and recall them for printing at a later
date. A maximum of 80 characters can be saved per file, a
maximum total of 720 characters for the total memory. You can
also edit and overwrite the stored label.
This function allows you to create cable labels
as below with 2 lines of text wrapping around
cable. We recommend using Brother Flexible
ID tape when wrapping.
Press
to select the frame design.
Tape cutter
lever
/
Select a frame
/
[Preview]
Refer to the insertion sheet included with
Flexible ID tape about the recommended
conditions for use.
X Print
Tape
exit slot
Tape guide
Only the text can be previewed, not the size, font or any
additional features.
4
5
6
7
8
9
2
3
/
[File]
/
[Print]
ABC
159
ABC
159
X Feeding (Tape Feed)
Open the cassette cover by pressing the
above indicated area at the top end of the
machine.
If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by
pulling it straight up. Also, if batteries are already
installed, remove them.
Insert six new AAA alkaline batteries
(LR03) or fully charged Ni-MH batteries
(HR03), making sure that their poles
point in the correct directions.
Insert a tape cassette, making sure that
it snaps into place.
• Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under
Securely close the cassette cover, making
sure that it snaps into place.
/
/
[Feed]
[Copies: ]
/
-
[Input text] ABC
[Print OK?]
159
/
[Cable]
-
NOTE
X Printing
X Save
the tape guides.
[Copies: 1]
/
/
Frames cannot be printed on 0.13" (3.5mm) tape.
• Use only Brother TZe tapes with this machine.
[Copies: 1]
/
/
-
Users of alkaline batteries:
/
/
[File]
[File]
/
[Save]
[Open]
NOTE
Always replace all six batteries at the
same time with brand new ones.
Users of Ni-MH batteries:
Always replace all six batteries at the
same time with fully charged ones.
• If you need only 1 copy of the label, press
selecting the number of copies.
• The number of copies can also be specified by pressing a
number key.
• To prevent damage to the tape, do not touch the cutter lever
while the message "Printing..." or "Feeding..." is displayed.
• To cut off the label, push in the tape cutter lever on the upper-
right corner of the machine.
• Peel the printed label from the backing and apply the label.
• You can print up to 9 copies of each label.
without
With the Cable Label function, [Auto] is automatically selected for
the label length and [Full] for the margins.
/
/
• Make sure that the power is turned off when
replacing batteries or tape cassettes.
X Open
USEFUL FUNCTION KEYS
/
Text Keys
/
/
+
Symbol Key
NOTE
Press
to select various symbols.
NOTE
information about the recommended batteries.
1
Press
or
or
+
to select the
To enter Basic symbols :
If you try to store a label when there is already a label stored to that
settings to enter the text.
X Setting Margin
/
[Basic]
/
Choose a symbol
number, a message “Overwrite?” will appear. Press to save
your new label. Press
to cancel.
or
or
+
/
Select an item
/
[Margin]
LCD Display & Keyboard
Specifications
Initial Settings
1
2
/
[Full/Half/Narrow/Chain Print]
Dimensions:
(W x D x H)
Approx. 4.4" × 8.2" × 2.4"
(Approx.110(W) × 208(D) × 59(H)mm)
2
Press
/
to select the settings.
1. Size
2. Cursor
3. Caps
4. Underline/Frame
5. Width
6. Style
7. Label Length
Ifa specificlabellength hasbeen
14. Style key
15. Character keys
16. Caps key
17. Symbol key
18. Menu key
19. Clear key
20. Print key
21. Enter key
22. Auto Designs key
23. Frame key
24. Accent key
25. Space key
1
Start your machine.
Accessories
Tape Cassettes:
3
[Full]/[Half]/[Narrow]
For leaving equal margins on both sides of the text.
Size
Supply power by using six AAA batteries, and then press
.
Large
See the included “Supplies and
Accessories Guide”.
Weight:
Approx. 0.9 lb. (Approx. 390 g)
4
(without batteries and tape cassette)
Half
Full
Narrow
Medium
Small
2
Set the language.
5
Cutter Unit:
TC-4 (replacement)
Power supply:
Tape cassette:
Six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03)
Six AAA Ni-MH batteries (HR03)*
ABC
ABC
ABC
5
1
6
1
1"
1"
0.16"
0.16"
(4 mm)
0.47"
0.47"
(12 mm)
If the cutter blade becomes dull after repetitive use and the tape cannot
be cut cleanly, replace with a new cutter (stock no. TC-4). You may
obtain this item from an authorized Brother reseller.
(25 mm)
2
3
4
9
10
11
/
[Language]
/
6
7
8
Style
Brother TZe tape (width)
0.13" (3.5mm), 0.23" (6mm),
0.35" (9mm), 0.47" (12mm)
Normal
Bold
[English/Español/Français/Hrvatski/Italiano/Magyar/
Nederlands/Norsk/Polski/Português/Portug. (BR)/
Română/Slovenski/Slovenský/Suomi/Svenska/Türkçe/
selected,
also appears.
[Chain Print]
18
19
7
8. Guidance (left, right)
9. Power key
10. Cursor key : Right
11. Cursor key : Left
12. Backspace key
13. Size key
For creating a label containing text in various styles.
X Replacing the Cutter Unit
20
8
1. Enter text.
1
1. Pull out the two sections of the cutter unit (green) in the
*
information about the recommended batteries.
Outline
Shadow
Italic
Čeština/Dansk/Deutsch]
.
direction of the arrows shown in the illustration.
2. Press
, then [Copies: ] appears.
or enter number with number keys to
9
21
22
23
12
13
3. Press
/
3
Set the unit of measurement.
The default setting is [inch].
10
11
12
13
14
14
15
select the number of copies.
4. Press . Printing will start, and then the message "OK
to Feed?" appears.
5. Press to enter more text.
6. Clear the text, enter the text for the next label, and then
press
7. When the message "OK to Feed?" appears after the last
label is printed, press
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
Fax: 1-901-379-1210
If you need to locate a service center, please call
I+Bold
I+Outline
I+Shadow
Vertical
Normal
× 2
NOTE
/
[Unit]
• The LCD shows one row of 12 characters; however, the text that
you enter can be up to 80 characters in length.
• While selecting the settings, press the Space key to go back to
the default item.
/
[inch/mm]
.
NOTE
.
• The machine automatically turns off if no keys are pressed within
five minutes.
• To cancel any operation, press
• The print preview is a generated image of the label, and may
differ from the actual label when printed.
• Label length shown on LCD may slightly differ from the actual
label length when printed.
Only the highlighted symbols can be used in DECO MODE.
To enter Pictograph symbols :
Width
.
.
16
17
24
25
2. Install a new cutter unit. Push it in until it snaps into place.
8. After the tape is fed, press the cutter lever to cut off the
chain of labels.
+
/
[Pictograph]
/
Select category
Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your fingers.
× 1/2
/
Choose a symbol
NOTE
The selected symbol is displayed as "A1" in the text input screen.
For example, a car is displayed as in the screen.
• When [Half] or [Narrow] is set, the displayed label length is the
length from the printed dots ( ) to the end of the label.
Resetting the P-touch
You can reset the P-touch labeler when you want to initialize the
settings, or in the event the P-touch labeler is not working properly.
Short Cut Keys
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Troubleshooting
X Error message
LCD display
Label image
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
Width
ABC
2.7"
(67 mm)
X What to do when...
Full
Message
Cause/Remedy
Problem
Solution
1
2
Turn off the P-touch labeler, hold down
and then press to turn the P-touch back on.
Release and
and
Message
Cause/Remedy
Problem
Solution
Label Length
Margin
File
The maximum number of characters (80 characters*)
have already been entered.
*50 characters - for Auto Designs function and DECO
MODE
The machine has “locked
up” (i.e., nothing happens
The batteries are weak.
The display stays blank
after you have turned on
the machine.
• Check that the batteries are correctly
inserted.
• If the batteries are weak, replace them.
Text Full!
ABC
1.6"
(41 mm)
Half
If using AAA alkaline batteries: Replace them with new
ones.
• Refer to “Resetting the P-touch”.
when a key is pressed,
even though the machine
is on.)
.
Low Battery!
The P-touch labeler turns on with the internal memory reset.
If using Ni-MH batteries: Charge them fully.
With the DECO MODE function:
Since the number of entered characters exceeds the
label length, reduce the text.
When the label is printed
out, the margin(space) is
too large on both sides of
the text.
ABC
Narrow
The installed batteries are running low.
NOTE
Battery Dead
Invalid!
• See “Setting Margin” in this users guide
and select [Half] or [Narrow] to have
smaller margins for your label.
Cable
• The batteries may be weak. Replace
them.
• Check that the batteries are correctly
inserted.
1"
(25 mm)
The power turns off when
you try to print.
All text, settings and stored files are cleared.
Text Limit!
All other functions:
An invalid number was entered as the label length.
(This is not displayed in Auto Designs function.)
Deco mode
Preview
Feed
Since the number of entered characters exceeds the
label length, reduce the text, or select [Auto] as the
label length.
• To print more than 1 copy of a label with minimum margin, set
the margin to [Narrow].
• When [Chain Print] is set, feed the tape before using the cutter
otherwise a part of the text may be cut off. Also, cut along the
printed dots ( ) with scissors so the text is centered in the label.
*Feed the tape before using the cutter.
• You tried to print a text file when there is no data
stored in the memory.
• Check that the tape cassette has been
inserted correctly.
• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.
• Check the cassette cover is properly
closed.
Declaration of Conformity
The machine does not
print, or the printed
charactersarenotformed
properly.
• Check that the end of the tape feeds
under the tape guides.
• The cutter lever is used while printing. Do
not touch the cutter lever during printing.
The tape does not feed
properly or the tape gets
stuck inside the machine.
(Europe/Turkey only)
Printing on 0.13" (3.5mm) tape with invalid Frame
•
is pressed when no text is entered.
We, BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD
15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku,
Nagoya, 467-8561, Japan
setting ON. (Select
to cancel.)
to print with no Frame,
No Frame OK?
OK to Feed?
No Text!
• You tried to select Text Preview or Cable Label when
no text is entered.
J
Unit
• Do not pull the tape since this may damage the tape cassette.
All text and format
settings need to be
cleared to create a new
label.
• The batteries may be weak. Replace
them.
declare that this product is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives
2004/108/EC.
The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is on our Web site.
(eg. Europe) -> choose country -> choose your model ->
choose “Manuals”-> choose Declaration of Conformity
(*Select Language when required).
•
was pressed when no text was entered while
K
L
Feeding tape after printing when [Chain Print] is
selected. Refer to “Setting Margin”.
Language
• Press
and select [Text&Format].
using the DECO MODE or Auto Designs function.
The setting has cleared
on its own.
• When power is disconnected for more
than three minutes, all text & formats in
the display will be lost. Language and Unit
settings will also be cleared.
Only 0.47"(12mm) tapes are available for use with
DECO MODE function.
• You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing
.
Insert 0.47"
The LCD is set to an
incorrect language.
To print all pictographs :
• Refer to “Initial Settings”.
• You tried to print or preview two lines of text while
0.13" (3.5mm) or 0.23" (6 mm) tape is installed. Install
tape of a larger size.
Line Limit!
Use a tape cassette with the
mark.
Wrong Tape!
• There maybe some dust on the print
head. Remove the tape cassette and use
a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the print
head with an up-and-down motion.
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[Print List]
[Print OK?]
A blank horizontal line
appears through the
printed label.
You tried to print a label when there is no cassette
installed.
No Cassette!
Cutter Error
The tape cutter lever was used during the printing
process.
NOTE
Press
to return to the previous step.
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