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1. n as T 1 For Windows For Macintosh IMPORTANT Do not turn off the power or disconnect the P touch labeler while using P touch Editor Lite How to Disconnect the P touch Labeler For Windows 1 Exit P touch Editor Lite by clicking on the Ea in the top right corner of the window if using P touch Editor Lite 2 Todisconnect the P touch labeler click the icon in the computer s task bar jj amp or 3 Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device 4 When the message indicating that the device can be safely removed is displayed turn off the P touch labeler and disconnect the USB cable For Macintosh 1 Exit P touch Editor Lite by clicking on the red button in the top left corner of the window if using the P touch Editor Lite 2 Select PT P700 on the desktop and then perform one of the following Select Eject from the Context menu Drag and drop it in the Trash 3 Whena message indicating that the device can be safely removed is displayed turn off the P touch labeler and disconnect the USB cable Creating a Label using P touch Editor If you want to use a more advanced application you are able to install P touch Editor 5 1 for Windows and P touch Editor 5 0 for Macintosh This software will give you greater label making functionality For details on using P touch Editor see the Software User s Guide included on the CD ROM for Windows or downlo2. Using the Device Settings With Device settings in the Printer Setting Tool default printer settings can be changed IMPORTANT Before connecting the USB cable to the computer check the Editor Lite lamp is not lit If the Editor Lite lamp is lit press and hold down the Editor Lite button until the lamp goes off e Make sure that the AC adapter is connected to an AC power outlet e Make sure that the printer driver has been installed and is functional e Connect this printer to a computer with a USB cable d Connect the P touch labeler to be configured to the computer For Windows Vista Windows 7 From the Start menu click All Programs Brother Label amp Mobile Printer Printer Setting Tool For Windows 8 On the Start or Apps screen click Printer Setting Tool For Mac OS X v10 6 8 v10 8 x Click Macintosh HD Applications Brother P touch Utilities Brother P touch Utility app The main window appears 3 Select the P touch labeler to be configured from the Printer drop down list and then click Device settings The Device settings window appears 4 Specify or change the settings The screen below is from Windows S ma a 6 k z 7 ak N gt 1 Power On when Plugged in Select whether or not the printer turns on automatically when the AC power cord is plugged into an AC
3. Do not forcibly bend or pull the power cord Always hold the AC adapter when disconnecting from the power outlet e Make sure that the plug is fully inserted in 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 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 e 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 e Disconnect the AC adapter 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 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 damaging the P touch labeler e 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 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not A CAUTION avoided may result in minor or moderate injuries Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury liquid leakage
4. Brother Industries Ltd has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ENERGY STAR Important Information Should you have questions or need information about your Brother product we have a variety of support options for you to choose from USA Customer Service Telephone 1 877 BROTHER 1 877 276 8437 Fax 1 901 379 1210 Website www brother usa com Supplies Accessories www brothermall com or 877 552 6255 a Unpacking the PT P700 Check that the package contains the following before using the P touch labeler If any item is missing or damaged contact your Brother reseller e PT P700 AC adapter AD E001 e CD ROM e User s Guide 2 Parts Description e USB cable e Starter tape cassette 1 Top panel 9 Mini USB port 2 Editor Lite lamp 10 AC adapter connector 3 Editor Lite button 11 Cassette cover 4 Tape exit slot 12 Release lever 5 Feed amp Cut button 13 Print head 6 Status lamp 14 Tape cutter 7 Power button 15 Cutter blade 8 Battery cover Setting the Tape Cassette 1 Place the P touch labeler so that the cassette cover is facing upwards then open the cassette cover A CAUTION Do not put your finger inside the tape exit slot You could be injured by the cutter blade 2 inserta tape cassette and close the cassette cover Restore the P touch labeler to an upright position Connecting the Power Supply Using the
5. appears through the printed label Streaks or poor quality characters on printed labels generally indicate that the print head is dirty Clean the print head using a cotton swab or optional print head cleaning cassette TZe CL4 Do not touch the print head directly with your bare hands The label is difficult to cut Clean the cutter blade using a cotton swab moistened with alcohol Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your bare hands When the label is printed out there is too much margin space on both sides of the text When margins are set to Large labels print with approx 1 25 mm margins on each side of the printed text Reduce this margin by changing the setting to Small On P touch Editor Lite right click the mouse and select Margins from the displayed menu Change the setting to Small The P touch labeler does not print or the printed characters are not formed properly e Check that the tape cassette has been inserted correctly e Ifthe tape cassette is empty replace it e Check the cassette cover is properly closed The power turns off when you try to print The batteries may be weak Replace them e Check that the batteries are correctly inserted An incorrect adaptor is being used the recommended adapter is the AD E001 The tape does not feed properly or the tape gets stuck inside the P touch labeler e Check that the end of the tape feeds under
6. 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 to the P touch labeler e Use only Brother TZe tapes with the P touch labeler Do not use tapes that do not have the mark e Only use a soft dry cloth to clean the P touch labeler never use alcohol or other organic solvents Use a soft wipe to clean the print head never touch the print head with your fingers e Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot or AC adapter connector or battery compartment 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 e Do not try to print if the cassette is empty it will damage the print head e 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 batteries expire 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 on the computer A protective clear plastic s
7. 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e 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 e 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
8. AC adapter When using the included AC adapter AD E001 insert the plug on the adapter cord into the AC adapter connector of the P touch labeler Insert the plug into the nearest standard electrical outlet Using the batteries When using the P touch labeler with batteries open the battery cover on the bottom of the P touch labeler insert six AA alkaline batteries LR6 or Ni MH rechargeable batteries HR6 making sure that their poles point in the correct directions and then close the battery cover Always replace all six batteries at the same time using new batteries or fully charged rechargeable batteries Creating a Label using P touch Editor Lite 1 a Turn on the P touch labeler then press and hold down the Editor Lite button until the green Editor Lite lamp lights up 2 Connect the USB cable to the computer NOTE If you are connecting the P touch labeler via a USB hub it may not be detected correctly 3 After the USB cable is connected a dialog box appears on the computer display The following screens may differ depending on the operating system on your computer For Windows Vista Click P touch Editor Lite a For Windows 7 Click Open folder to view files and then double click PTLITE10 GO gt meme gt PT P700 E gt J Start Here Mac app PTUTELO EXE For Windows 8 On the Start screen click PT P700 Open folder to view files and t
9. TZo douch ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM PT P700 User s Guide English Thank you for choosing the PT P700 Your new P touch labeler uses P touch Editor Lite software which is already installed on your P touch labeler There is no need to install any software or drivers onto your computer in order to make creative labels This manual includes important precautionary information and simple instructions for operating your new P touch labeler Be sure to read the instructions before use and use the product in accordance with these instructions Keep this manual handy for future reference If new versions of the PT P700 software become available this manual may not reflect the updated features Therefore you may find that the software and the contents in this guide are different rin AIIM Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not A WARNING avoided could result in death or serious injuries Follow these guidelines to avoid the risk of fire burns injury electric shocks rupture overheating abnormal odors or smoke e Always use the specified voltage and the included AC adapter AD E001 for the P touch labeler to prevent any damage or failure e Do not touch the P touch labeler during a lightning storm e Do not use the P touch labeler AC adapter in places of high humidity such as bathrooms Do not overload the power cord Do not place heavy objects on or damage the P touch labeler power cord or plug
10. ad the Software User s Guide by visiting the Brother Solutions Center at http solutions brother com for Macintosh IMPORTANT Before connecting the USB cable to the computer check the Editor Lite lamp is not lit If the Editor Lite lamp is lit press and hold down the Editor Lite button until the lamp goes off Installing the Printer Driver and Software For Windows 1 Start the computer and put the CD ROM into the CD ROM drive 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete setup NOTE For Windows 8 only Use Adobe Reader to open the PDF manuals on the CD ROM If Adobe Reader is installed but cannot open the files change the pdf file association to Adobe Reader from the control panel For Macintosh You can download the driver software and manuals by visiting the Brother Solutions Center at http solutions brother com Macintosh users can access this URL directly by clicking the e7 icon found in CD ROM Starting P touch Editor For Windows Vista Windows 7 From the Start menu click All Programs Brother P touch P touch Editor 5 1 P touch Editor 5 1 starts For Windows 8 Click P touch Editor 5 1 on the Start Apps screen or double click P touch Editor 5 1 on the desktop P touch Editor 5 1 starts For Mac OS X v10 6 8 v10 8 x Double click Macintosh HD Applications P touch Editor 5 0 and then P touch Editor application icon
11. burns or heat 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 any 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 e Do not touch the cutter blade See Parts Description If leaked fluid from batteries gets on your skin or clothes immediately rinse them with clean water e Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use the P touch labeler Do not use any batteries other than those 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 e Do not drop or hit the P touch labeler AC adapter Do not put your finger inside the P touch labeler when you close the cassette cover e Before using Ni MH rechargeable batteries carefully read the instructions for the batteries and battery charger and be sure to use them correctly e When using Ni MH rechargeable batteries charge the batteries with a specialized battery charger before using the batteries General Precautions e Depending on the location material and environmental conditions the label may unpeel or become irremovable the color of the label may change or be
12. ettings click Apply Exit and then click Exit in the main window to finish specifying settings Uninstalling the Printer Driver and the Software Uninstalling the printer driver Perform this procedure only if printing from the PT P700 is no longer necessary or when re installing the PT P700 printer driver For Windows Vista d a Turn off the P touch labeler a From the Start menu click Control Panel Hardware and Sound Printers Select Brother PT P700 and click Delete this printer or right click the icon and click Delete bh ON a Right click the Printers window and then click Run as administrator Server Properties If the authorization confirmation window appears click Continue If the User Account Control window appears type in the password and then click OK The Print Server Properties window appears o Click the Drivers tab select Brother PT P700 and then click Remove 2 Select Remove driver and driver package and then click OK T Close the Print Server Properties window The printer driver has been uninstalled For Windows 7 1 2 3 6 7 Turn off the P touch labeler From the Start menu click Devices and Printers Select Brother PT P700 and click Remove device or right click the icon and click Remove device If a User Account Control message appears type in the password and then click Yes Select Fax or Microsof
13. hen double click PTLITE10 oO e J Start Here Mac app ae Prureio e m For Mac OS X v10 6 8 v10 8 x Double click PT P700 on the desktop and the P touch Editor Lite application icon O P TOUCH aale G wim o Ma g P touch Editor Lite A o a mm NOTE e If you do not see the dialog box it may be hidden behind an open software program window Minimize all windows to show the dialog box For Windows It will take longer than usual to start P touch Editor Lite when connecting the P touch labeler to your computer for the first time If the software does not start automatically when you connect the P touch labeler you may launch it from My Computer Start P touch Editor Lite by double clicking PTLITE10 EXE e For Windows Vista When connecting the device for the first time perform the scan and then select the Always do this for software and games check box on the dialog box displayed when the scan finishes P touch Editor Lite will start automatically the next time you connect the P touch labeler 4 P touch Editor Lite starts For details on using P touch Editor Lite see the Software User s Guide included on the CD ROM for Windows or download the Software User s Guide by visiting the Brother Solutions Center at http solutions brother com for Macintosh Macintosh users can access this URL directly by clicking the e7 icon found in CD ROM
14. off the P touch labeler Click Apple menu System Preferences and click Print amp Fax OS X v10 6 8 Print amp Scan OS X v10 7 x v10 8 x Choose Brother PT P700 and click Close the Print amp Fax OS X v10 6 8 Print amp Scan OS X v10 7 x v10 8 x window The printer driver has been uninstalled Uninstalling the software Perform this procedure only if the software is no longer necessary or when re installing the software To uninstall the software follow the usual steps for your operating system Definition of the Status Lamp The Status lamp on the P touch labeler indicates the current operating condition Troubleshooting Problem Solution After exiting P touch Editor Lite how do restart the program while the P touch labeler is still on There are three ways to restart Perform any of the following Turn off the P touch labeler and then turn it back on Disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable while the P touch labeler is on e For Windows Launch P touch Editor Lite from My Computer cannot turn the P touch labeler on Check to see that the batteries are installed correctly or that the included power adapter is securely connected cannot exit P touch Editor Lite Check to see if an error message is displayed and try to resolve it Please note that the software cannot be exited while labels are being printed A blank horizontal line
15. power outlet Available settings Enable Disable 2 Auto power off when AC adapter is connected Specify the amount of time that passes before the printer turns off automatically Available settings None 10 20 30 40 50 minutes 1 2 4 8 12 hours 3 Contents Specifies the printer information that will be printed Available settings AIl Usage Log Printer Settings 4 Length adjustment Adjusts the length of the printed label to correspond to the length of the label displayed on the computer Available settings 3 to 3 1 increments 5 Print test Prints a test label to check the results of the length adjustment 6 Menu Bar File Apply Settings to the Printer Applies the settings to the printer Performs the same operation as when the Apply button is clicked File Import Imports the exported file and applies the settings to this tool File Export Saves the current settings in a file Tools Print Information Report Prints the printer information Tools Reset to Factory Defaults Returns all printer settings to their factory defaults Tools Option Settings If the Do not display an error message if the current settings cannot be retrieved at startup check box is selected a message will not be displayed next time 7 Current Settings Click this button to retrieve the settings from the currently connected printer and display them in the dialog box 5 After changing the s
16. ries Accessories Cooling Wait for the temperature to cool down Reset in progress For details on resetting the P touch labeler see Troubleshooting Orange lamp is flashing ODODOG Tape cassette Brother TZe tape width 0 13 3 5 mm 0 23 6 mm 0 35 9 mm 0 47 12 mm 0 70 18 mm 0 94 24 mm Red lamp is lit The P touch labeler is booting Indicates one of the following errors Red lamp flashes in 0 9 second intervals No tape cassette e Incorrect tape cassette installed Red lamp is flashing Incompatible tape cassette installed is AN AX The cassette cover was opened during printin O O O transmission error P ee E Overheating error Cutter error Red lamp flashes in 0 3 second intervals System error AC Adapter AD E001 System Requirements Windows Macintosh Operating System Windows Vista Mac OS X Windows 7 Windows 8 v10 6 8 v10 7 x v10 8 x Hard Disk Free Space 70 MB or more 500 MB or more Memory Windows Vista 512 MB or 2 GB or more more Windows 7 Windows 8 1 GB 32 bit or 2 GB 64 bit or more Display More than 256 colors SVGA High Color or more Please see the Brother Solutions Center http solutions brother com for the latest compatible OS
17. t XPS Document Writer in the Devices and Printers window and then click Print server properties which appeared on the menu bar Click the Drivers tab and then click Change Driver Settings If a User Account Control message appears type in the password and then click Yes Select Brother PT P700 and then click Remove Select Remove driver and driver package and then click OK Follow the on screen instructions Close the Print Server Properties window The printer driver has been uninstalled For Windows 8 Turn off the P touch labeler Click Control Panel on the Apps screen Hardware and Sound Devices and Printers Select Brother PT P700 and click Remove device or right click the icon and click Remove device If a User Account Control message appears type in the password and then click Yes Select Fax or Microsoft XPS Document Writer in the Devices and Printers window and then click Print server properties which appeared in the menu bar Click the Drivers tab and then click Change Driver Settings If a User Account Control message appears type in the password and then click Yes Select Brother PT P700 and then click Remove Select Remove driver and driver package and then click OK Follow the on screen instructions Close the Print Server Properties window The printer driver has been uninstalled For Mac OS X v10 6 8 v10 8 x Ae No Turn
18. the tape guides The Feed amp Cut button was used while printing Do not touch the Feed amp Cut button during printing want to reset the P touch labeler With the P touch labeler off press and hold the Feed amp Cut button while holding down the Power button When the Editor Lite lamp starts flashing and the Status lamp lights orange press the Feed amp Cut button six times while continuing to hold down the Power button The P touch labeler will be reset to the factory settings Specifications Product Specifications Dimensions W x D x H Approximately 3 1 W x 6 0 D x 5 6 H 78 mm W x 152 mm D x 143 mm H Weight Approximately 1 6 Ib 710 g without batteries and tape cassette Lamp Condition Nobi Power is OFF O Green lamp is lit Power is ON Green lamp is flashing o o o Receiving data from the computer Transferring data Power supply AC adapter AD E001 Six AA alkaline batteries LR6 1 Six AA Ni MH rechargeable batteries HR6 2 The cassette cover is open Close the cassette cover correctly Starting the reset procedure or the Feed amp Cut button was o pressed during the reset procedure For details on resetting the P touch labeler see Troubleshooting Orange lamp is lit 1 Not included 2 Visit us at http solutions brother com for the latest information about the recommended batte
19. ticker is placed over the top panel during manufacturing and shipping This sticker should be removed prior to use When printing multiple copies of a label or using the numbering function printing the P touch labeler will not detect the end of the tape cassette and will continue operating e When using Heat Shrink Tube the printing area will be smaller than when using normal tape Do not scratch or subject the CD ROM to high or low temperatures Do not put heavy objects on the CD ROM or apply force to the CD ROM The software contained on the CD ROM is meant for use with this P touch labeler only See the License on the CD ROM for details This software may be installed on multiple computers for use in an office etc Federal Communications Commission FCC Declaration of Conformity For USA Only Responsible Party Brother International Corporation 200 Crossing Boulevard P O Box 6911 Bridgewater NJ 08807 0911 USA TEL 908 704 1700 declares that the products Product Name Brother P touch Electronic Labeling System Model Number PT P700 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
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