USER'S GUIDE
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1. Open folder to games check box on the dialog box displayed when the viwis j scan completes P touch Editor Lite will start automatically the next time you connect the P touch labeller Double click PTLITE10 Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries The name of other software or products used in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies that developed them Q How to disconnect the P touch labeller 0 Exit P touch Editor Lite by clicking on the amp at the top right To disconnect the labeller click the icon in the computer s task bar ia or Starting P touch Editor 5 0 3 Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Move the mode selector switch on the back of the P touch labeller to the E position before connect ing the USB cable If you would like to use the more advanced software that is available for your P touch labeller you are able to install P touch Editor 5 0 from included CD ROM This advanced software will give you greater label making functionality Do not connect the P touch labeller to your PC before you begin the P touch Editor 5 0 installation For details on how to install P touch Editor 5 0 see the installation guide in the included CD ROM Storage Device afely remove2. S85 i Editos Lite _ he E aae GS Mafie F 69 6mm Auto f Ojus Ae Editos Lite arial z 28 gt A 47 Al Al A lE Pim H 3 70 9 mm auto Adjusting the left and right margins of your label E RL Exit Alt F4 How to reduce the margin size Large WwW Small __ ABCD Enter the desired text and click the Print button If Auto Cut is set to ON default setting in the Print Options the tape will advance and cut your label to ac commodate the small margins When margins are set to Large default setting labels print with approx 25mm margins on each side of the printed text Reduce this margin by changing the setting to Small Select Margins from the menu dis played when you right click the mouse Margin Setting Change the setting to Small Arial z 2s 7 alx a alla E E 22 mm gt E 6 2mm Auto a Creating a mixed 1 row 2 row label con taining a symbol reessesssnunnnannnnsnnensennencnennsauunuanannnansnnenanangesacenuuunuanannnansssnnneneennns cesssnnusessessenssssscnssessssassssnnnssessay blak 4 Annual Reporthisiceting Depta Ey Gann aa BA Annual Repors N Annual Report isicing den Annual Report heigl fer Pr een gt Marketing Dept Select the tape size and enter the de Enter the desired text and press the Click Symbol under Select the Clic
3. USG Mass DrivelG 4 When The device can be safely removed is displayed turn off the P touch labeller and disconnect the USB cable orother www brother com USER S GUIDE P touch Editoreleite hh a aa Arial 256 lala Al All A E i2mm 25 0 mm Auto 5 favo aa E E EE EE I Un Fs Ctrl Fedo trit Cut Gtri x Copy Paste Ctrl C trit Margins hzert Direction b Humber ing Change Image Rotate Order Options Brother Solutions Center About Exit Alt F4 Function This label view is displayed when the software is started The width of tape currently set is displayed on the left of the label image When Auto is shown on the right the length of tape is automatically ad justed to the length of text DIREN EE Command Toolbar Function T ommno CIE both single and multiple lines of text Inserts an image onto your label From file Inserts an image stored on your PC Screen capture Inserts the selected area of the PC screen as a graphic Symbol Inserts one of your PC s built in symbols Displays the menu The menu includes all P touch Editor Lite functionality EJ Property Toolbar Minimizes P touch Editor Lite Exits P touch Editor Lite Function Inserted text boxes images and frames are treated as objects Objects are surrounded by handles
4. brother Enaisn Printed in China www brother com tee S F R Ss H i l F PT 2430PC INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the PT 2430PC Your new P touch labeller uses P touch Editor Lite software which is already installed on your labeller There is no need to install any software or drivers onto your PC in order to make creative labels This manual includes important precautionary information and simple instructions for operating your new P touch labeller 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 2430PC 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 Declaration of Conformity Europe only We BROTHER INDUSTRIES LTD 15 1 Naeshiro cho Mizuho ku Nagoya 467 8561 Japan declare that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives 2004 108 EC and 2005 32 EC The Adapter AD 24ES is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2006 95 EC The Declaration of Conformity DoC is on our Web site Please go to http solutions brother com gt choose region eg Europe gt choose coun International ENERGY STAR Compliance Statement The purpose of the Inte
5. cted area of the PC screen Select Symbol to insert one of your PC s built in symbols Select Frame to insert one of P touch Editor Lite built in frames Select the object text and click either Horizontal Text or Vertical Text to change the direction of the label Select a number or character within your text and click Numbering to consecutively advance the number on Numbering each label Click to the right of the Print button and click Print Options Check the Numbering box and enter the number of labels being printing in the Count field Click the Print button Change Image Select the image and click Change Image to replace the current image with a different image Rotate objects to 0 90 180 or 270 Order Select one of the objects and click Order then select Bring to Front Send to Back Bring Forward or Send Backward to set the order of each object in the layer Click Options Select either mm mm or inches in to set the measurement unit setting Options Select P touch Editor Lite language Restart the application to apply the new selected Language Select either Display New Value after Printing or Reset to Original Value after Printing to set the number ing option Brother Solutions Center About Exit Click Brother Solutions Center to go to the website for assistance and information Click About to learn about the P touch Editor Lite version Click Exit to exit P touch Editor Lite gt Greating Eabels x ae T
6. d by turning the equipment off and on the user Streaks or poor quality characters on printed labels generally indicate that the is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures pears through the printed print head is dirty Clean the print head using a cotton swab or optional print head Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna label cleaning cassette TZ CL4 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con nected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Do not touch the print head directly with your fingers The label is difficult to cut Clean the cutter blade using a cotton swab moistened with alcohol Do not touch the cutter blade directry with your fingers Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries Ltd could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The enclosed interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device
7. e direction of the arrow on the cassette illustration while pressing the lt lt e Use only Brother tapes with the P touch labeller section of the tape cover e For initial use of the tape install the tape turn on the P touch la beller and press the Feed amp Cut button to cut the tape e Make sure that the release lever is up when closing the tape cover The tape cover cannot be closed if the release lever is pressed down The PT 2430PC has 2 mode selector settings EL and E The mode ev selector switch is pre set at the factory to the EL mode for use with P touch Editor Lite For E mode you will need to install P touch Editor 5 0 a more advanced labeling software and the required drivers from the enclosed CD For details on how to install P touch Editor 5 0 see Starting P touch Editor 5 0 below Connect the P touch labeller s power supply Auto Power Off Function When using the P touch labeller with bat teries insert six new AA alkaline batteries LR6 making sure that their poles point in the correct directions Always replace all six batteries at the same time using brand new ones When the P touch labeller is operating on battery power only it will turn off automatically if not used for a period of 20 un ee ni ie ne Nea Aa pIE AR minutes The message Unsafe Removal of Device may 24ES insert the plug on the adapter cord into the adapter socket on the bottom end of the P touch labeller I
8. ed including interference that may cause undesired operation Accessories Supplies may differ by distribution Please press the Feed amp Cut button to clear the error message This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device if the LED remains Mashing alter performing ine above please contaci pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection Accessories Stock No Brother Customer Service for further assistance cannot turn the P touch Check to see that the batteries are installed correctly or that the recommend labeller on ed power adapter is securely connected cannot exit P touch Editor Check if an error message is being displayed if so try to rectify the problem 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 Brother TZ tape width 3 5mm 6mm 9mm 12mm 18mm Tape cassette Jimin AC Adapter AD 24ES cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interfer ence will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to Lite A blank horizontal line ap Please note that you cannot exit P touch Editor Lite while labels are being printed radio or television reception which can be determine
9. f you notice any abnormal odour heat discolouration deformation or anything unusual while in use or in storage A CAUTION e To avoid injuries do not touch the blade of the cutter unit or any metal parts near the print head e Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use the P touch labeller for an extended period of time e Do not use old and new batteries together or mix alkaline batteries with other type batteries or set the positive and negative end in the wrong position Otherwise the batter ies may leak or be damaged e To prevent damage or breakage do not drop or hit the P touch labeller AC adapter e Use only the USB cable included with the P touch labeller CE General Precautions e Depending on the location material and environmental conditions a label may unpeel or become irremovable the colour of a label may change or be transferred to other ob jects Before applying labels check the environmental condition and the surface material e Do not use the P touch labeller in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide Doing so may result in accidents or damage to the machine e Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine Do not use tapes that do not have the mark e Do not clean the P touch labeller with alcohol or other organic solvents Only use a soft dry cloth e Do not touch the print head with your fingers at any time to prevent the possibility of burns Use a soft wi
10. indicated by eight blue points These handles will appear when text boxes images and frames are in serted 5 0 mm Auto H Sets the length of the label Click to automatically adjust the length of the label to accommodate the entered text Sets cancels the label direction to vertical Ohms amp Function Pe Click 7 to change the font 28 A Al A Bold 4 Italic A Underline CM Specifies the alignment of text in a text box Click to specify the font size Oo You can adjust the font size up or down one level by clicking A or a Specifies the font style Sets the width of the tape Click T to automatically detect the width of the inserted tape Click to set the zoom factor for the Label View You can also change the zoom factor by clicking or Click amp S7 to print normally or to print with options Auto Cut Each label is automatically cut after printing Chain Printing Uses the least amount of tape when printing more than one label continuous ly The last label printed is not cut After printing press Feed amp Cut button to cut the last label Special Tape Select when you use a tape which cannot be cut with this cutter blade such as Fabric Tape or Strong Adhesive tape etc Mirror Printing Prints a mirror image of the label Copies Prints multiple copies of a label EY Other Functions available on the menu displayed by right clicking the mouse Undo Click Undo to und
11. k the Print button sired text ENTER key Enter the desired text on symbol that you want to enter from the ea a few spaces then click the the second row displayed dialog box utton After reading this User s Guide if you still need assistance visit us at http solutions brother com Troubleshooting Specifications Item Specification 66mm W x188mm D x112mm H Weight 603g without batteries and tape cassette Included AC adapter AD 24ES or six AA alkaline batteries Power supply LR6 USB port USB mini B type Federal Communications Commission FCC Declaration of Conformity For USA Only Responsible Party Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater NJ 08807 0911 USA TEL 908 704 1700 declares that the product Product Name P touch Labeller PT 2430PC Model Number PT 2430PC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two condi After exiting P touch Editor There are three ways to restart Perform any of the following Lite how do restart the Turn off the P touch labeller and then turn it back on e Disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable while the labeller is on program while the machine e Launch P touch Editor Lite from My Computer is still on tions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any inter The LED is flashing This is an error message oe g ference receiv
12. nsert the plug into the nearest standard electrical outlet be displayed depending on the Operating System running on your PC Any data being displayed will be saved When you turn the labeller back on click on the Editor Lite icon to resume creating your label P touch Editor Lite starts immediately F A m CS om For details on using jm oF ae Adae GRR P touch Editor Lite Aem a Geman 3 Fl Om ae see the back of this Le ona fe N pa lt It will take longer than usual to start P touch Editor Lite when connecting P touch labeller to your computer for the first time If the software does not start automat ically when you con Turn on the P touch labeller The LED lamp will light up Connect the USB cable Set AutoPlay defaults in Control Panel Click P touch Editor Lite ST Do not turn off the power or remove the labeller The following while using P touch Editor Lite screens nect the machine you may differ may launch it from My depending on Z AutoPlay eela ore ne a Computer Start When USI NQ Bele MEE Recommended the Operating oe aa aS P touch Editor Lite by Windows Vista eyelem on Gener options a double clicking your PC D T PTLITE10 EXE When connecting the device for the first time perform the DD Timo scan and then select the Always do this for software and Click
13. o the last operation Redo Click Redo to redo an undone operation Cut Copy Paste Select the text area or object that you want to cut or copy and select Cut or Copy Click in the destination area and select Paste You can drag the label border to manually change the length and width of the label Move the pointer to the label area s border When the blue line appears drag to the desired length or width Indicates that an object is selected You can adjust the size of the P touch Editor Lite window Simply move the pointer over an edge of the P touch Editor Lite window and drag to adjust the size once the pointer changes to an arrow The pointer changes to an arrow when moved over a handle You can change the size of the object by dragging Eas Guidelines are sometimes displayed when moving objects They are shown when the object is aligned at the left right top or bottom edge of the printable area or in the centre In the illustration to the left the guidelines indicate that the object is centred at the top edge of the tape You can move objects by dragging when the pointer is a crosshair For text objects the pointer only changes to a crosshair over the border of the object Set the length of blank space on both sides of the label large or small Click Insert Select Text box to insert text onto the label inseri Select From File to insert an image stored on your PC Select Screen Capture to insert the sele
14. pe e g a cotton swab when cleaning the print head e Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot or AC adapter connector etc e Do not place the P touch labeller battery 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 high humidity or dusty locations e Do not try to print labels using an empty tape cassette in the P touch labeller Doing so will damage the print head e Do not pull the tape being fed from the P touch labeller otherwise the tape cassette or P touch labeller may be damaged try gt choose your model gt choose Manuals gt choose Declaration of Conformity Select Language when required Getting Ready Review the names of P touch labeller parts Install a tape cassette Feed amp Cut button LED lamp Power button Release lever Open the cassette Print head S Cover gt Tape cutter Insert a tape Close the cassette cassette cover Tape exit slot AC adapter included connecter at USB port JEA Mode selector ii switch Verify that the P touch labeller is Insert a tape cassette as shown in e Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides turned off Open the cassette cover the above illustration e If the ink ribbon is loose use your finger to wind the toothed as shown by the arrow in the above wheel in th
15. rnational ENERGY STAR Program is to promote the development and popularization of energy efficient of fice equipment As an ENERGY STAR Partner Brother Industries Ltd has deter mined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ENERGY STAR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A WARNING e Always use the specified voltage and the included AC adapter AD 24ES for this machine to prevent any damage or failure Unplug the power cord immediately and stop using the P touch labeller during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning e Do not use the AC adapter in places of high humidity such as bathrooms e Do not overload the power cord e Do not place heavy objects on or damage the power cord or plug Do not forcibly bend or pull the power cord When disconnecting the power cord from the power outlet al ways hold the plug e To prevent fire or electric shock make sure that the plug is fully inserted in the power outlet Do not use an outlet that is loose e Do not get the machine AC adapter power plug wet such as by handling them with wet hands or spilling beverages onto them e Do not disassemble or modify the P touch labeller AC adapter batteries e Do not use metallic articles such as tweezers or a metallic pen when exchanging the batteries e Do not throw into fire or heat up the battery e Disconnect the AC adapter remove batteries and stop using immediately i
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