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1. 15 Accented Character List 24 Auto power off time 17 B Bale een 14 Block LaVOUs siii 35 C CAPS MOLE vasre 11 CONTASI iero 18 cursor keys siii 20 D deleting text and formatting 21 LOX OMIY EE 21 E entering ET sia 20 F formatting character attributes 25 label attributes 29 FANS 4 29 K R Return mark 11 S Vs 25 Special Character List 39 Specifications 59 TL 25 SYMPOLEST rara 23 EI oa serrate aande aeiae 22 T tape Cassettes 16 tape LEIGH 11 Templates seit 32 text entering and editing 20 lesa 20 W WIG EN 25 Contact Information For USA Only Service Center Locations If you need a local service center please call 1 877 BROTHER 1 877 276 8437 to locate the authorized service center closest to you Note Be sure to call the Service Center before your visit Service centers do not provide operational assistance See Operational Assistance Operational Assistance For technical and operational assistance you may call Brother Customer Service at Voice 1 877 BROTHER 1 877 276 8437 or Fax 1 901 379 1210 Assistance on the Internet For product information www brother usa com For downloading the latest drivers http solutions brother com For purchasing accessor
2. 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Q Setting Language and Unit 3 Z Language a 1 Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu select Language using the A gt ro or w key and then press the OK or Enter key ol eo o ooo r r rr 2 Select a language for menu commands and messages shown on the LCD display by using the or w key The language can be selected from Cesk Dansk Deutsch English Espa ol Fran ais Hrvatski Italiano Magyar Nederlands Norsk Polski Portugu s Rom n Slovenski Slovensk Suomi Svenska or T rk e 3 Press the OK or Enter key Q Press the Escape key to return to the previous step Unit 1 Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu select Unit using the A or w key and then press the OK or Enter key 2 Select a unit for dimensions shown on the LCD display by using the A or w key Either inch or mm can be selected 3 Press the OK or Enter key 1 Q The default setting is inch Press the Escape key to return to the previous step 3 Setting Language and Unit 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 Adding a New Line e Toend the current line of text and start a new line press the Enter key A return mark appea
3. 1 Q Refer to LCD Display on page 18 for changing Po 8 9 LCD Display amp Keyboard GETTING STARTED Key Names and Functions 5 2 6 4 7 3 13 18 14 200020000 n 15 19 00OAAFIONDEL 16 29000909090 16 Bd 17 20 21 22 23 The default language is English 1 Power 6 Print Turns the P touch labeler on and off Prints the current label design onto 2 Cursor A V 4 gt the tape Moves the cursor in the direction of the Opens the Print Options menu when arrow used in combination with the Shift l key 3 OK p i Selects the displayed option f ENIES Displays a preview of the label 4 Escape Cancels the current command and 8 File returns the display to the data entry Enables frequently used labels in the screen or the previous step file memory to be printed opened 5 Label Collection saved or deleted Enables label collections to be selected and printed D LCD Display amp Keyboard 9 Text Enables character attributes for the label to be set Character attributes can be set for each line of the label when the Text menu is opened in combination with the Shift key 10 Label Enables label attributes for the label to be set 11 Setup Enables operating preferences Bar Code LCD Contrast etc for the P touch labeler to be set 12 Clear Clears all text entered or all text and current label settings 13 Letter Use these
4. 18 mm tape must be loaded in the machine If the Fi width of the current tape cassette does not match the set width for the selected layout an G error message is displayed when you try to print the label Press the Escape key or any other key to clear the error message and insert a tape cassette of the correct width 7 8 9 Printing from the Label Collection LABEL PRINTING Label Collection List Category Label SRESPOND IMMEDIATELY E PleasersigniandireturnyY Files sll Seas Gompleted 7 Personal ape only DE EE AES ine Be Quiet For Internal Use Only Welcome AUS Sie igPhotography ape ont NJ Mobile Phones i Authorized Personnel Ont Drinking Please Keep SNo Smoking W Do Not Disturb Labels are for illustrative purposes only O Printing from the Label Collection Category Weenie NER VF EG Nl Warne 1 4 0775 me PD ACautiomA al Warning skein important pe AThis Side Up Sul e 1 c70 i8mm DoNotBena DoNotDrop FianciewthyGarc Please Turn Off the Lights mA Koz EG om CANSON G mm tape only Fammable ezio Batteries y TRASH Labels are for illustrative purposes only Printing from the Label Collection f ONILNIYd T139v10 0 w LABEL PRINTING Category NeSirriva BRIO Recommended Gi rama tape only lt Reserye
5. The number of labels to be printed is displayed 18 6 Select the number of labels to be printed using the A Numbering or w key or type the number using the number key Hold down the A or w key to change the number of Ta 14 1 labels faster 7 Press the OK or Enter key The labels are printed 3 As each label is printed the number of copies printed is shown o Q Press the Escape key to return to the previous step 5 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 1 the default 6 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 7 The auto number portion of the label 1s incremented after each label is printed Only one auto numbering sequence can be used in a label 8 Any symbols or other non alphanumeric characters in the auto numbering sequence are ignored 9 e An auto numbering sequence can only contain a maximum of five characters Printing a Label LABEL PRINTING Q Letters and numbers increase as shown below 0 gt 1 COS KDE i a gt bd AO gt Al A99 BO gt 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 gt 10
6. All text is deleted All format settings are also deleted f if Text amp Format was selected Entering and Editing Text 0 EDITING A LABEL 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 hold down 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 Q The last symbol entered is selected in the displayed list 2 Select a symbol category Punctuation Business Mathematics etc using the A or w key or by pressing the Symbol key repeatedly and then select a symbol using the lt or gt key 3 Press the OK or Enter key The selected symbol is inserted into the line of text Q Press the Escape key to return to the previous step c Entering Symbols Symbol List Category Symbols z Punctuation sw 2 BE EEE EEE E 4 gt Business CEN DUO raf gt Mathematics taxt teaz Saw m Brackets lt gt Arrows et iloz irag Unit 0 ft in nf mce oz lb F C International e 2e aB y duna d gt Number 2 3 3 3 Va 3 I IH
7. The file number of a stored label is displayed The label text is also displayed to identify the label 4 Select a file number using the A or w key and then press the OK or Enter key The message Delete is displayed 5 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 Escape key to cancel deleting the file and return to the previous screen o Printing a Stored Label File MAINTAINING YOUR P TOUCH LABELER Resetting the P touch Labeler You can reset the internal memory of your P touch labeler when you want to clear all saved label files or in the event the P touch labeler is not operating correctly Resetting the data to factory settings Label collections stored in Favorites is not reset Turn off the machine Press and hold down the Shift and R keys While holding down the Shift and R keys press the Power key once and then release the Shift and R keys Q e Release the Power key before releasing the other key 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 YJI1IAV1 HONOL d YNOA DNINIVINIVN Maintenance Your P touch labeler should be cleaned on a regular basis to maintain its performance and life span Q Always remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter before cleaning the P touch labeler Cleaning the Unit Wip
8. or type the number using the number keys Q Hold down the A or w key to change the number of copies faster 4 Press the OK or Enter key Printing Copies is displayed while the labels are being printed Printing 0 5 Copies Q Press the Escape 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 1 the default Printing a Label Auto numbering Labels Using the numbering function you can create a set of sequentially numbered labels from a single label format 1 Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing ONILNIYd T139v10 2 Hold down the Shift key and press the Print key to display the print options screen and then select Numbering using the or w key 3 Press the OK or Enter key Numbering The numbering start point screen is displayed Q 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 4 Move the cursor to the first character to be Numbering incremented in the numbering sequence and press the OK or Enter key The numbering end point screen is displayed 5 Move the cursor to the last character to be Numbering incremented in the numbering sequence and press the OK or Enter key
9. HUL LL HAL 0 70 x 2 7 18 mm x 70 mm o Using Auto Format Layouts Attribute Template Name Value Bin Box Equipment Label Faceplate VRT Cable Wrap Address Label Name Badge 1 Name Badge 2 CD Case Spine 1 CD Case Spine 2 VHS Spine MiniDV Spine Details Lock Washer 1 4 20 NF Thread Si t HJK o 9 12502 05400 0 70 x 3 0 18 mm x 76 mm ABC Company Inc 123456789 0 70 x 2 2 18 mm x 58 mm 0 47 x 2 7 12 mm x 70 mm oy CJ ao X m 7A B23 7A B23 7A B23 7A B23 7A B23 7A B23 0 70 x 1 5 18 mm x 39 mm XXXX CORPORATION 7819N Brother Blvd Bartlett TN 38133 Telephone 1 901 377 00X 0 70 x 2 7 18 mm x 70 mm Robert Becker ABC Company Inc 0 70 x 2 8 18 mm x 72 mm Robert Becker 0 47 x 2 8 12 mm x 72 mm My Favorite Music 0 23 x 4 4 6 mm x 113 mm 0 13 x 4 4 3 5 mm x 113 mm Mike s Favorite Films 0 70 x 5 5 18 mm x 140 mm Julie s Wedding 0 35 x 1 6 9 mm x 42 mm Using Auto Format Layouts 199V1VONILICI EDITING A LABEL Using Block Layouts 1 Press the Auto Format key to display the Auto Format screen and then select Block Layouts using the A or w key 2 Press the OK or Enter key to display the Tape Width screen and then select a tape width using the A or w key 3 Press the OK or Enter key When the tape width has not changed the l
10. NOT touch any metal parts near the the printer contact the retail outlet where print head The print head becomes very the P touch labeler was purchased or your 2 local authorized service center e Plastic bags are used in the packaging 3 of your printer To avoid danger of suffocation keep these bags away from hot during use and remains very hot immediately after use Do not touch it directly with your hands babies and children 4 Disconnect the AC adapter and remove AN batteries immediately and stop using J when you notice abnormal odor heat O discoloration deformation or anything 6 unusual while using or storing it To prevent damage do not drop or hit 7 the P touch labeler Ss __ N DO NOT use the P touch labeler with a foreign object in it If water metallic substance or any foreign object enters the P touch labeler disconnect the AC adapter and remove batteries and contact the retail outlet where the P touch labeler was purchased or your local authorized 9 service center Safety Precautions INTRODUCTION Battery Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage heat rupture of the battery and cause personal injury Q DO NOT throw into fire heat up short circuit recharge or disassemble the battery AC adapter Follow these guidelines to avoid fire damage electric shock failure or the risk of injury Always use the specified voltage 120V and the suggested AC adapter Failure to ob
11. New settings are NOT applied if you do not press the OK or Enter key Press the Escape key to return to the previous step Refer to the Tape Cutting table for a list of all available settings Tape Cutting Options Setting Description Example 0 98 25 mm Each label is printed leaving a margin of 0 98 25 mm on each end ABC Ld 0 98 25 mm A margin of 0 98 25 mm is printed first 0 98 25 mm and then each label is printed leaving a margin of 0 47 12 mm before and after the text Dots are printed in front of the text Cut along the printed dots with scissors Full A margin of 0 98 25 mm is printed first and then each label is printed leaving a margin of 0 16 4 mm before and after the Narrow text Dots are printed in front of the text Cut along the printed dots with scissors Setting Margin LABEL PRINTING Setting Description Example Use this setting when printing several Feed the tape before labels with minimum margins using the cutter Feed the tape before using the cutter Otherwise a part of the text may be cut off Do not try to pull the tape since this may 0 ap damage the tape cassette 9 4 mm After pressing Print OK to Feed appears Press the Escape key to enter more texts or press the OK or Enter key to feed The final label is printed with an 0 37 9 4 mm margin to the right of the characters U
12. change the text data or style settings e Select Save to store the label in a file memory e Select Cancel to exit the Auto Format function e Select Print Options to set the print settings Q e Press the Escape 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 To print multiple copies sequentially numbered copies or a mirror image of the label with the print menu displayed hold down the Shift key and press the Print key to display the Print Options menu 0 Ifthe 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 Escape key or any other key to clear the error message and insert a tape cassette of the correct width Ifthe number of characters entered exceeds the limit Text Too Long is displayed when the OK or Enter key is pressed Press the Escape key or any other key to clear the error message and edit the text using fewer characters Templates Attribute Details Value Binder Spine NIUN LOOODZE 0 70 x 8 6 18mm x 219mm File Folder Tab PAYABLES 0 47 x 3 2 12 mm x 82 mm Template Name Divider Tab AUGUST Hanging Fold Hanging Folder 0 47 x 1 6 12 mm x 42 mm Property of ABC Company Inc Asset Tag
13. labeler does not solve the problem disconnect Zz normally the AC adapter and remove the batteries for more than 10 minutes The display remains Check that the batteries are correctly installed and that the blank after turning on AC adapter designed exclusively for your P touch labeler the power provided is correctly connected The LCD messages Refer to Setting Language and Unit on page 19 to select are displayed ina your desired language foreign language The label is not Check that text has been entered and that the tape printed after pressing cassette is installed correctly with sufficient tape the Print key remaining If the tape is bent cut off the bent section and thread the tape through the tape exit slot Ifthe 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 Remove the tape cassette and reinstall it pressing it firmly printed correctly until it clicks into place If the print head is dirty clean it with a cotton swab or 1 optional print head cleaning cassette TZ CL4 9 The ink ribbon is If the ink ribbon is broken replace i de separated from the the tape cassette If not leave the 3 ink roller tape uncut and remove the tape ue cassette then wind the loose ink A ribbon onto the spool as shown in the figure E The P touch labeler Replace th
14. limited warranty warranty is given only to the original end user retail purchaser referred to in this warranty as Original Purchaser of the accompanying product consumables and accessories collectively referred to in this warranty as this Product If you purchased a product from someone other than an authorized Brother reseller in the United States or if the product was used including but not limited to floor models or refurbished product prior to your purchase you are not the Original Purchaser and the product that you purchased is not covered by this warranty What is covered The machine includes a Machine and may include Consumable and Accessory Items Consumable and Accessory Items include but are not limited to label cassettes cutters stamps power adapters cases and batteries Except as otherwise provided herein Brother warrants that the Machine and the accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items will be free from defects in materials and workmanship when used under normal conditions This warranty applies only to products purchased and used in the United States For products purchased in but used outside the United States this warranty covers only warranty service within the United States and does not include shipping outside the United States What is the length of the Warranty Periods Machines two years from the original purchase date Accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items 90 days from
15. protocols d e Press the Escape key to return to the previous step Press the Space key to set the selected attribute to the default value 6 Refer to the Bar Code Settings table for a list of all available settings 7 8 9 Creating a Bar Code Label EDITING A LABEL Bar Code Settings Attribute Value CODE39 CODE128 EAN 8 EAN 13 Protocol GS1 128 UCC EAN 128 UPC A UPC E 1 2 5 ITF CODABAR Small Width Large Under On characters printed below bar code Off Off C Digit On check digit only available for the CODE39 1 2 5 and CODABAR protocols Entering Bar Code Data Press the Bar Code key The Bar Code Input screen is displayed Q Up to five bar codes can be entered on a label Type in the bar code data Bar Code Input 3 Special characters can be entered in the bar code CODES when using the CODE39 CODABAR CODE128 or A GS1 128 UCC EAN 128 protocols When not using AIA special characters go to step 5 Press the Symbol key A list of characters available for the current protocol is displayed Select a character using the a or w key then press the OK or Enter key to insert the character in the bar copes code data p 2010 4 Bar Code Input J Press the OK or Enter key to insert the bar code in the HEL ad qm label The bar code is displayed on the text entry screen Habel Creating a Bar Code Label Q00000000000000000000000000000000000000000
16. the original purchase date or the rated life of consumable whichever comes first What is NOT covered This warranty does not cover 1 Physical damage to the machine 2 Damage caused by improper installation improper or abnormal use misuse neglect or accident including but not limited to transporting the machine without the proper preparation and or packaging 3 Damage caused by another device or software used with the machine including but not limited to damage resulting from use of non Brother brand parts and Consumable and Accessory Items 4 Consumable and Accessory Items that expired in accordance with a rated life and 5 Problems arising from other than defects in materials or workmanship This limited warranty is VOID if the machine has been altered or modified in any way including but not limited to attempted warranty repair without authorization from Brother and or alteration removal of the serial number What to do if you think your Product is eligible for warranty service Report your issue to our P touch Customer Service Hotline at 1 877 BROTHER 1 877 276 8437 or to a Brother Authorized Service Center within the applicable war ranty period Supply Brother or the Brother Authorized Service Center with a copy of your dated bill of sale showing that the machine was purchased within the U S For the name of local Brother Authorized Service Center s call 1 877 BROTHER 1 877 276 8437 What Brother will
17. this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 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 Changes or modifications not expressly approves by Brother Industries Ltd could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd this manual has been compiled and published covering the latest product s descriptions and specifications The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice If new versions of the PT 2030 software become available this manual may not reflect the updated features Therefore you may find that the software and the contents in this manual are different Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Brother products related documents and any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those respective companies Brother Two Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service USA Only Who is covered This
18. up at a conveniently located Authorized Service Center If the Machine and or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items are not cov ered by this warranty either stage you will be charged for shipping the Machine and or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items back to you and charged for any service and or replacement parts products at Brother s then current published rates The foregoing are your sole i e only and exclusive remedies under this war ranty What happens when Brother elects to replace your Machine When a replacement Machine is authorized by Brother and you have delivered the Machine to an Authorized Service Center the Authorized Service Center will provide you with a replacement Machine after receiving one from Brother If you are dealing directly with Brother Brother will send to you a replacement Machine with the under standing that you will after receipt of the replacement Machine supply the required proof of purchase information together with the Machine that Brother agreed to replace You are then expected to pack the Machine that Brother agreed to replace in the package from the replacement Machine and return it to Brother using the pre paid freight bill supplied by Brother in accordance with the instructions provided by Brother Since you will be in possession of two machines Brother will require that you provide a valid major credit card number Brother will issue a hold against the credit card account n
19. 000000000000000000000000000000000000 O Press the Escape key to return to the previous step 4 Q e Refer to the Special Characters List table for a list of all available settings z gt Special Character List x CODE39 CODABAR to Code Special Character Code Special Character m 0 0 1 i 1 2 SPACE 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 1 2 4 9 6 1 8 9 Creating a Bar Code Label Q EDITING A LABEL CODE128 GS1 128 UCC EAN 128 Code an EE Code Special Character Code Special Character SPACE p4 CS O gt f r 1 6 va 2 fa fo w sa 2 5 sw af s 2 NU Er 5 x 2 88 e 3 sm fa EM 7 gt fa sx s ss se o fe ex fs Esc oJ gt fa er y 3 ma 35 FS a gt 3 ax ef d I 3 BE 60 cs 3 s fo gt a 3 m fef Rs B 7 3 F f r gt eo f vw e w m fa F 6 w lt e o e mo 2 so o me 20 gt 4 s e ma a gt DE 6 ma zl a f o aj r jaj ce Editing and Deleting a Bar Code e To edit the bar code data position the cursor beneath the bar code mark on the data entry screen and then open the Bar Code Input screen Refer to Entering Bar Code Data on page 38 To edit the Width and Under settings on a bar code already placed on the screen position the cursor beneath the bar code mark on the data entry screen and then open the Bar Code Setup sc
20. 1 Press the Auto Format key to display the Auto Format screen and then select Templates using the A or w key Press the OK or Enter key The last template used is displayed 2 3 Select a template using the or w key Al Press the OK or Enter key Style The Style screen is displayed Font Style Normal A 5 Select an attribute using the A or w key and then set a value for that attribute using the lt or b key Font iStyle 6 Press the OK or Enter key Bar Code Se The Bar Code Setup screen is displayed Protocol The Bar Code Setup screen is displayed only when a Width Small Q layout containing a bar code is selected Under On 7 Select an attribute using the A or w key and then set Bar Code Setups a value for that attribute using the lt or gt key LC Digit gt ME The C Digit Check Digit attribute is only available Q for the CODE39 I 2 5 and CODABAR protocols 8 Press the OK or Enter key The template text entry screen is displayed 1 Q e Caps mode can be used when entering text 8 9 Using Auto Format Layouts EDITING A LABEL 9 Enter the text and then press the OK or Enter key rint Repeat this for each text field Edit After all text fields are entered the print menu is i Save displayed when the OK or Enter key is pressed Cancel 10 Select Print using the A or w key and then press the OK or Enter key to print the label Q e Select Edit to
21. 17 FTP 18 FR NAN 18 DISA EE EN A EE 18 KG DEG ear EN A 18 Setting Language and UNE iii air 19 Eligio 19 GEER EEE EEE eae sere ee 19 EDING A LABEL pe 20 o Entering and Editing TEX ei 20 9 Entering Text from the Keyboard iii 20 _ Adding a New Ea 5 EEE aran ERAN SAKNAS RESENA SERER SARAR EARRAN IRERE SANA 20 3 POGING a New Blockuavevausemnmesmisanisdermenmmsduvsmardadmmsei vsivv 20 gt MEN 20 4 EE ad ae elia 20 Seriate 20 9 Dee 21 AI mH 9 9 fe SG 1 6 EEE RR RR 22 Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function 22 77 Entering Accented Characters iii 24 1 Setting Character Attributes siria 25 AN Setting Character Attributes by Label ii 25 3 Setting Character Attributes by Each Line 25 A Setting Auto Fit Style nn 28 9 INTRODUCTION Setting Label AMRDUES icciiiiila aaa e 29 USING AUTO FOMMAat Lavoisier 31 Using Templates Example creating an Asset Tag 31 SING Block Layos OE arnie badanti 34 Creating a Bar Code Labels 37 Setting Bar Code Parameters iii 37 Entering Bar Code Dalb iriciiia aiar 38 Editing and Deleting a Bar Code i 40 LABELE PRINTING ele ine 41 PEPE 41 Pl eE a aside tasude sires 41 Pining a ST E CODY rel elia ini 42 Printing MUBPIS COpies errelr leer 42 Auto numbering EEE EE 43 VI oa LAL EE EE EN 44 SOG Maldini ra rali 45 Adjusting the Label
22. 8 mm tape is selected Install an im Cassette 0 70 18 mm tape cassette n Insert 9 18mm Tape 4 Cassette ra Insert An 0 47 12 mm tape cassette is not installed when an 0 47 Tape Auto Format for 0 47 12 mm tape is selected Install a Cassette 0 47 12 mm tape cassette Insert 12mm Tape Cassette Insert An 0 35 9 mm tape cassette is not installed when an Auto 0 35 Tape Format for 0 35 9 mm tape is selected Install a 0 35 9 Cassette mm tape cassette Insert 9mm Tape Cassette Insert An 0 23 6 mm tape cassette is not installed when an Auto 0 23 Tape Format for 0 23 6 mm tape is selected Install a 0 23 6 Cassette mm tape cassette Insert 6mm Tape N Cassette 1 Insert An 0 13 3 5mm tape cassette is not installed when an 9 0 13 Tape Auto Format for 0 13 3 5mm tape is selected Install an Cassette 0 13 3 5mm tape cassette 3 Insert 3 5mm Tape 4 Cassette Too Much Text The maximum number of characters for the selected layout 9 For This Layout have already been entered Edit the text to use fewer characters or use a different layout Incorrect The value entered for setting the tape length tab length Value multiple copies or numbering function is invalid Enter a valid value for the setting Press any key to clear the error message Error Messages TROUBLESHOOTING Message Select Other Margin Text Too Long Text Too High
23. 99 gt 00 gt Z gt AA ZZ gt AAD 19 gt 20 993 00 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 1 Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing Hold down the Shift key and press the Print key to display the print options screen and then select Mirror using the A or w key 2 3 Press the OK or Enter key Al The message Mirror Print is displayed Press the OK or Enter key Printing Copies is displayed while the labels are being printed Printing TE Copies Q Press the Escape key to return to the previous step e 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 o Printing a Label Setting Margin The tape cutting options allow you to specify how the tape is fed and cut when printing labels In particular the Chain options greatly reduce the amount of wasted tape by using smaller margins and eliminating blank sections cut between labels ONILNIYd 138V1 1 Press the Label key to display the Label menu 2 Select Margin using the A or w key and then set the value by using the lt or gt key 3 Press the OK or Enter key to apply the settings Q
24. AAAL NIN NNN c eee 0 60086606 d fesa r hr D me R RAR E e EEE S 8 s 3 8 g 88 pt rp 6 eg OT frr i fii iiii U oucuvoud i de y K K pf Y ve PU fir e 222 C irrt 2 1723 Setting Character Attributes Setting Character Attributes by Label Using the Text key you can select a font and apply size width style line and alignment attributes 1 Press the Text key The current settings are displayed 199V1VONILICI 2 Select an attribute using the or w key and then set a value for that attribute using the lt or gt key 3 Press the OK or Enter key to apply the settings Q New settings are NOT applied if you do not press the OK or Enter key Q Press the Escape 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 a list of all 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 two or more lines of text you can set different value of character attributes font size width style line and alignment for each line Move the cursor to the line you wish to change the Font EEA character attribute by using the a or w key Next press iSize Auto i Width 1x1 the Text key while holding down Shift key to display the Style No
25. Check of Digits Entered Input A B C or D At Start amp End Maximum Of 5 Bar Codes Per Label Category Full Installed tape is not compatible with this machine OK to Feed Cause Remedy 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 setting Select a different margin setting 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 The text size is too large Select a different size option The number of digits entered in the bar code data does not match the number of digits set in the bar code parameters Enter the correct number of digits 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 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 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 Tape that is incompatible with the machine has been installed Use compatible tape Feeding tape after printing when Chain print is
26. Length 46 PACING Es 0 OE EN EN 46 Printing from the Label Collection i 47 Printing a label from the Label Collection Stored in the Machine 47 USING THE FILE MEMORY bea e ira ie ieri 51 Storing a Label into MEMO rire lie rai vieni riali 51 Opening a Stored Label File ii 51 Printing Stored Label File ira 52 Deleting a Stored Label File 52 MAINTAINING YOUR P TOUCH LABELER ll i 53 Resetting the P touch Labeler 53 Resetting the data to factory settings Label collections stored in Favorites is not Freset reenen 53 VEE EA O E 53 Cieaning SUE Lana aeiancbucneee 53 Cleaning the Print Head waricnaitnciscinicsiinsinetavisnsledisnaideconsteinusseniandencdauiadnaiiuisieadninncdeancts 53 Cleaning the Tape CUMGCM ccetoviiricoctartorinticcventiadesvancasseGennstiaumibinwccbcherneditadnentcancet 54 TROUBLE SAHOO TIN sissi iE E orti 55 Wharo do EEE 55 ET Er 56 FRENG 59 SM 011116 116 EEE 59 NE NN 60 NOILONGOULNI D 399 1eP PPG INTRODUCTION How to use the P touch labeler E Create a label with the P touch labeler 1 GETTING STARTED e Prepare the P touch labeler i Ami 2 CREATING A LABEL Entering and Editing text Entering Symbols e Entering Accented Characters P touch e Using Auto Format Layouts Mn Q In addition to entering text the P touch labeler has a large range of fo
27. P touch labeler Check that the package contains the following before using your P touch labeler P touch labeler PT 2030 Starter Tape Cassette AC adapter User s Guide Optional on the PT 2030 The plug may differ by countries General Description Tape compartment cover Tape cassette compartment Tape viewer LCD display Print head Keyboard Tape cutter Release lever Q When shipped from the factory the LCD display is covered with a protective sheet to prevent damage Remove this sheet before using the P touch 6 Unpacking Your P touch labeler 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Q m Battery compartment 4 cover Z G 7 gt 7 ar m Sy a AC adaptor connector Battery case LCD Display amp Keyboard LCD Display n Ek der Meets GEES HEL 42 4 lAl 1 Line number 5 8 Style guidance 1 Indicates line number within the label Indicates the current font 5 character layout size 6 character style 7 and frame 2 Cursor 8 settings Characters are entered to the left ofthe 9 Tape length cursor Indicates the current data input Indicates the tape length for the text position entered 4 3 Return mark 10 Cursor selection 5 Indicates the end of a line of text Use the A and w keys to select menu 4 Caps mode items and the and keys to change 6 Indicates that the Caps mode is on the settings e
28. ace between the existing line of text move the cursor where you wish to add a tab and press the Tab key A mark appears to indicate the position which the tab space will be entered Q e To change the length setting of the tab refer to Setting Label Attributes on page 29 The tab space can also be entered by pressing the Setup key to open the Setup menu and selecting Tab by using A or w key and then pressing the OK or Enter key Entering and Editing Text Deleting Text E Deleting one character at a time e 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 199V1VONILICI Q If you hold down the Backspace key the characters left of the cursor are deleted continuously E Deleting all text at once Use the Clear key to delete all text at once 1 Press the Clear key The Clear options are displayed Clear exter oriiat Text Only 2 Using the A or w key select Text Only to delete all text while retaining the current format settings or select Text amp Format to delete all text and format settings lext amp Format iText Only Q Press the Escape key to return to the text entry screen without erasing or clearing text or format 3 Press the OK or Enter key HEL sA L
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30. ast 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 A or w key Press the OK or Enter key la The Style screen is displayed Font i Align gt Left iFrame Off 6 Select an attribute using the A or w key and then set a value for that attribute using the or key Font Press the Space key to set the selected attribute to the i LAN default value 7 Press the OK or Enter key The block layout text entry screen is displayed Q Caps mode can be used when entering text 8 Enter text and then press the OK or Enter key mi Repeat for each text field Edit After all text fields are completed press the OK or i Save Enter key to display the print menu Cancel 9 Select Print using the amp or w key and then press the OK or Enter to print the label Q e Select Edit to change the text data or style settings e Select Save to store the label in a file memory e Select Cancel to exit the Auto Format function e Select Change Layout to use a different layout e Select Print Options to set the print settings Gi Using Auto Format Layouts Q00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 e O Q Press the Escape key to return to the previous step e Refer to the Block Layouts table for a list of available block layouts To print mult
31. d gt CLOSED Best Wishes gt Personal Happy amp Birthday x 0 47 12 mm tape only Congratuations Pap Not Labels are for illustrative purposes only A Printing from the Label Collection USING THE FILE MEMORY Q00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Cc You can store up to 9 of your most frequently used labels in the file memory Each labelis stored as a file allowing you to quickly and easily recall your label when needed again Q e When the file memory is full each time you save a file you will need to overwrite one of your stored files m m m Storing a Label into Memory m EEE EEE EEE O 1 After entering the text and formatting the label press the File key to display the 2 File screen 2 Select Save using the A or w key 3 Press the OK or Enter key A file number is displayed A label text is also displayed if a label is already stored in that file number 4 Select a file number using the a or w key and then press the OK or Enter key to save the label under the selected file number The file is saved and the screen returns to the text entry screen Q When there is already a stored file in the selected number the data will be overwritten by the file you try to save Press the Escape key to return to the previous step Q e Up to 200 characters can be saved in one file However the number of characters that can be save
32. d may differ for example when entering symbols Up to 9 files can be saved To store a label created by using the Auto Format Layouts refer to Using Auto Format Layouts on page 31 1 2 Opening a Stored Label File 3 1 Press the File key to display the File screen 2 Select Open using the A or w key Oo 3 Press the OK or Enter key The file number of a stored label is displayed 6 The label text is also displayed to identify the label mD Al Select a file number using the or w key and then press the OK or Enter key to open the selected file The file is opened and displayed on the text entry screen 8 Q Press the Escape key to return to the previous step Storing a Label into Memory a USING THE FILE MEMORY Printing a Stored Label File 1 Press the File key to display the File screen 2 Select Print using the A or w key 3 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 4 Select a file number using the A or w key and then press the Print OK or Enter key to print the selected label The label is printed from the machine Q e Press the Escape 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 1 Press the File key to display the File screen 2 Select Delete using the A or w key 3 Press the OK or Enter key
33. d to other objects Before applying the label check the environmental condition and the material e DO NOT expose the tape cassettes to direct sunlight high temperatures high humidity or dust Store tape cassettes in a cool dark place Use the tape cassettes soon after opening the tape cassette package e Markings made with oil based or water based ink may be visible through a label affixed over them To hide the markings use two labels layered on top of each other or use a dark colored label Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the P touch labeler or if the battery expires e When power is disconnected for more than two minutes all text and format settings will be cleared Any text files stored in the memory will also be cleared e Note that Brother Industries Ltd does not assume responsibility for any damage etc arising from failure to follow the precautions listed General Precautions Symbols Used in this Guide The following symbols are used throughout this guide to indicate additional information A This symbol indicates information or directions that may result in damage or injury if ignored or operations that will result in errors Q This symbol indicates information or directions that may help you understand and use the P touch labeler more efficiently Symbols Used in this Guide NOILONGOULNI Solo 0 0 MD GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your
34. e any dust and marks from the main unit using a soft dry cloth Use a slightly dampened cloth on difficult to remove marks 1 Q 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 2 Cleaning the Print Head PA Streaks or poor quality characters on printed Print head 4 labels generally indicates that the print head is dirty Clean the print head using a cotton swab or the optional print head cleaning cassette TZ CLA Q 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 et use it 9 Resetting the P touch Labeler OO x MAINTAINING YOUR P TOUCH LABELER Cleaning the Tape Cutter Tape adhesive can build up on the cutter blade after IE a repeated use taking the edge off the blade which may result in the tape jamming in the cutter Q e 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 c Maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING 7 What to do when Q DI rm Problem Solution U The screen locks or Refer to Resetting the P touch Labeler on page 53 and O the P touch labeler reset the internal memory to the initial settings If resetting o does not respond the P touch
35. e lines of text when you press the Max 5 Lines Enter key Limit the number of lines to five Tape Width There are more than three lines of text when you press the Print Limit or Preview key while using 0 47 12 mm tape Limit the number Max 3 Lines of lines to three or replace with a larger width tape cassette Tape Width There are more than two lines of text when you press the Print Limit 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 Max 2 Lines tape cassette Tape Width There is more than one line of text when you press the Print or Limit Preview key while using 0 13 3 5mm tape Limit the number of Max 1 Line lines to one or replace with a larger width tape cassette Block Limit There are already five blocks of text Limit the number of blocks Max 5 Blocks to five Text Full The maximum number of characters have already been entered Edit the text and use fewer characters Length Limit 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 Press any key to clear the error message n Error Messages 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Message Cause Remedy 3 Insert An 0 70 18 mm tape cassette is not installed when an DO 0 70 Tape Auto Format for 0 70 1
36. e tape cassette if striped tape is visible as this stops while printing a indicates that you have reached the end of the tape label Replace all batteries or connect the AC adapter directly to the P touch labeler Label files saved All files stored in the internal memory are deleted if the previously are now batteries are weak or the AC adapter was disconnected empty What to do when TROUBLESHOOTING Error Messages When an error message appears on the display follow the directions provided below Message Cause Remedy Battery Weak The installed batteries are getting weak Check The installed batteries are about to run out of power Replace Battery with new batteries or connect the AC adapter before continuing Wrong Type An incompatible AC adapter is connected After the power is Of Adapter turned off automatically use the AC adapter designed Connected exclusively for your P touch labeler Cutter Error 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 tangled in the cutter remove the tape No Text There is no text symbols or bar code data entered when you try to print or preview a label Enter data before continuing Insert Tape There is no tape cassette installed when you try to print or Cassette preview a label or feed tape Install a tape cassette before continuing Line Limit There are already fiv
37. ecial tapes and observe all precautions noted in the instructions ONILNIYd 138V1 Printing from the Label Collection Printing a label from the Label Collection Stored in the Machine Pages 48 to 50 show the many labels that are stored in your Label Collection Printing these pre designed labels saves you time 1 Press the Label Collection key 2 Select the language of the label to be printed using the a or w key and then press the OK or Enter key The language can be selected from English United States French Canada Portuguese Spanish United States or Turkish 3 Select the category using the A or w key and then press the OK or Enter key Q Refer to the Label Collection List to view all of the available labels 4 The first label image is displayed Select a label using the A or w key and then press the OK or Enter key Fa Q To add the label to your Favorites select Add to Favorites using the A or W key 1 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 2 easily display them when needed again 5 Select Print using the A or w key and then press the OK or Enter key Q Label Collection categories are pre set for specific tape widths Tape widths are referenced after the name of the Label Collection category in parentheses For example E to create a Shipping Label 0 70
38. em gt m Q e The P touch labeler is not designed exclusively for creating bar code labels Always m check that bar code labels can be read by the bar code reader e 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 e 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 e Continuously printing a large number of labels with bar codes can overheat the print head which may affect printing quality Setting Bar Code Parameters 1 Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu select Bar Code Setup using the A or w key and then press the OK or Enter key The Bar Code Setup screen is displayed Pressing Bar Code key while holding down the Shift key will also allow you to go to Bar Code Setup 2 Select an attribute using the or w key and then set a value for that attribute using the lt or gt key 0 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 rn character style settings 1 3 Press the OK or Enter key to apply the settings Q e New settings are NOT applied if you do not press the OK or Enter key Q The C Digit Check Digit attribute is only available for the CODE39 I 2 5 and CODABAR
39. hine s tape exit slot and press firmly until you hear a click Q When inserting the tape cassette make sure that the tape and ink ribbon do not catch on the print head CILYVIS ONILLAS Tape exit slot Al Close the tape compartment cover 0 Make sure that the release lever is up when closing the tape compartment cover The tape compartment cover cannot be closed if the release lever is pressed down Q e Be sure to feed tape to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape cassette by holding down the Shift key and pressing the Preview key 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 Store tape cassettes in a cool dark location away from direct sunlight and high temperature high humidity or dusty locations Use the tape cassette as quickly as possible after opening the sealed package _ Turning Power On Off o Press the Power key to turn the P touch labeler on Press the Power key again to turn the P touch labeler off 3 Q e Your P touch labeler has a power saving function that automatically turns itself off if no key 4 is pressed within a certain time under certain operating conditions Refer to the Auto Power _ Off Time table below for details 5 e If the batteries are installed or the P touch labeler is connected to an electrical outlet by the AC adapter the previous session s information
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41. iil VV VI VIVII IX X agenti E Electrical AlLl 6 28 001 0 0 4 q PR ee See ae Signs SSAQH Tt 06 A UNG 4 tt O s Communication 2 in DI Vehicle dds meh B Sports aee dG Be 2 Nature YR 4A GEE eS G ola STAI a 1 Q The use of the CE mark is strictly governed by one or more European Council directives Ensure that any labels you produce which use this mark conform with the relevant directives Entering Symbols O EDITING A LABEL Entering Accented Characters The P touch labeler can display and print a set of accented characters such as other language specific characters 1 Enter the character you wish to change to an accented character Q Caps mode can be used with the Accent function 2 Press the Accent key The character you entered will change to an accented character 3 Press the Accent key repeatedly until the desired accented character is selected or select it by using the lt or gt key Q The order of accented characters displayed will differ depending on the selected LCD language 4 Press the OK or Enter key The selected accented character is inserted into the line of text Q Press the Escape key to return to the previous step Refer to the Accented Character List table for a complete list of all accented characters available Accented Character List Character Accented Characters Character Accented Characters 4 4 amp ea ad amp aal n Innn A AAAAZAA
42. iple copies sequentially numbered copies or a mirror image of the label with gt the print menu displayed hold down the Shift key and press the Print key to display the Print Options menu E m 0 Ifthe width of the current tape cassette does not match the set width for the selected layout a an error message 1s displayed when you try to print the label Press the Escape 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 Escape key or any other key to clear the error message and edit the text using fewer characters Block Layouts Attribute Value Details 1 2LineA ine Block layout 2 0 70 18 mm tape or pe 1 2LineB qa pt o 4 a 3 1 4Line J2 pt SS gt l pr 9 Using Auto Format Layouts G EDITING A LABEL Attribute Value Details 2LineB 0 47 12 mm t i Block layout 0 35 9 mm 2LineB tape Block layout 0 23 6 mm 1 2Line tape Using Auto Format Layouts Q00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 e O Creating a Bar Code Label Z i l 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 r even asset control tags used in an asset management syst
43. is displayed when the power is turned on G Auto Power Off Time 1 WinAC adapter mms O Jo With battery V Turning Power On Off GETTING STARTED Feeding Tape Feed function The Feed function feeds 0 98 25mm of blank tape 0 Be sure to feed tape to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape cassette 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 Do not block the tape exit slot during printing or when feeding tape Doing so will cause the tape to jam 1 Hold down the Shift key and press the Preview key 2 The message Feeding Tape Please Wait appears while the tape is fed O To exit or cancel this function press Escape LCD Display LCD Contrast You can change the contrast setting of the LCD display to one of five levels 2 1 0 1 2 to make the screen easier to read The default setting is 0 1 Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu select LCD Contrast using the A or w key and then press the OK or Enter key 2 Select a contrast level using the A or w key The screen contrast changes each time you press the A or w key allowing you to set the most suitable contrast 3 Press the OK or Enter key Q Press the Escape key to return to the previous step Pressing the Space key on the contrast setting screen sets the contrast to the default value 0 Q Feeding Tape
44. key to apply the settings HEL AA Mar Q New settings are NOT applied if you do not press the OK 7 b or Enter key AN Q Press the Escape 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 a list of all available settings Frames Attribute Value Result ABCabc ABCabc ABCabc ABCabc YV Setting Label Attributes Frame Q m EDITING A LABEL Attribute Value Result ABCabc ABCabc xe ABCabc gt x ABCabc Frame ABCabc 2 ABCabc Cy ABCabc 9 N oO D gt OT O The length of the label can be set within the range 1 2 30mm Length 12 0 300mm When Auto is selected the length of the label is automatically adjusted based on the amount of text entered Tr are The length of the tab can be set within the range 0 0 Omm 9 4 0 100mm The default setting is 2 0 50mm O Setting Label Attributes Using Auto Format Layouts Using the Auto Format function 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 or block layouts enter the text and apply formatting as desired 199V1VONILICAI Q Symbols and accented characters can also be used in auto format layouts Using Templates Example creating an Asset Tag
45. keys to type letters or numbers Uppercase letters and symbols can be entered using these keys in combination with the Caps or Shift key 14 Tab Inserts a tab to the position of the cursor in the text entry screen 15 Caps Turns Caps mode on and off 16 Shift Use this key in combination with the letter and number keys to type uppercase letters or the symbols indicated on the number keys 17 Symbol Use this to select and enter a symbol from a list of available symbols 18 Backspace Deletes the character to the left of the Cursor 19 Enter Enters a new line when entering text Enters a new block when used in combination with the Shift key 20 Auto Format Enables labels to be created using pre defined templates or block formats 21 Space Enters a blank space Returns a setting to the default value 22 Bar Code Opens Bar Code Input screen Opens Bar Code Setup screen when used with the Shift key 23 Accent Use this to select and enter an accented character LCD Display amp Keyboard CILYVIS ONILLI9 GETTING STARTED Power Supply Battery 1 After making sure that the power is off remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the machine If the batteries are already in the machine remove them A Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing batteries 2 Insert six new AA size alkaline batteries LR6 making sure that the positive and negative ends
46. l damages the above limitation may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WRITTEN OR ORAL WHETHER EXPRESSED BY AFFIRMATION PROMISE DESCRIPTION DRAWING MODEL OR SAMPLE ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THIS ONE WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED This Limited Warranty is the only warranty that Brother is giving for the machine It is the final expression and the exclusive and only statement of Brother s obligations to you It replaces all other agreements and understandings that you may have with Brother or its representatives This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have other rights that may vary from state to state This Limited Warranty and Brother s obligation to you may not be changed in any way unless you and Brother sign the same piece of paper in which we 1 refer to the machine and your bill of sale date 2 describe the change to this warranty and 3 agree to make that change Important We recommend that you keep all original packing materials in the event that you ship the machine 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 Customer Service 1 877 BROTHER 877 276 8437 Customer Service 1 901 379 1210 fax W
47. of the batteries match the positive and negative marks inside the battery compartment A Always replace all six batteries at the same time using brand new ones 3 Attach the battery compartment cover by inserting the three hooks at the bottom into the slots on the machine then pushing down firmly until it snaps into place 0 Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the P touch labeler for an extended period of time 7 Power Supply AC Adapter Optional on the PT 2030 Connect the AC adapter directly to the P touch labeler DC IN 9 9 5V eco CILYVIS ONILLI9 1 Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the connector marked DC IN 9 9 5V on the P touch labeler 2 Insert the AC adapter plug into a standard electrical outlet 0 Turn the P touch labeler off before disconnecting the AC adapter Do not pull or bend the AC adapter cord Q To safe guard and backup the labeler s memory when the AC adapter is unplugged it is recommended to have AA size alkaline batteries LR6 installed into the machine WARNING Use only the adapter which is designed exclusively for your P touch Failure to observe this may result in an accident or damage Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from not using the specified AC adapter Do not connect the AC adapter to a non standard electrical outlet Failure to observe this may result in an accident
48. or damage Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from not using a standard electrical outlet e Disconnect the AC adapter from the P touch and electrical outlet when you do not intend to use the P touch for an extended period e When power is disconnected for more than two minutes all text and format settings will be cleared Any text files stored in the memory will also be cleared Power Supply O GETTING STARTED Inserting a Tape Cassette Tape cassettes of 0 13 0 23 0 35 0 47 or 0 70 3 5mm 6mm 9mm 12mm or 18mm width can be used in your P touch labeler Use only Brother tape cassettes with the mark 0 e If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper be sure to remove the stopper before inserting the cassette If the ink ribbon is loose use your finger to wind the toothed wheel in the direction of the arrow as shown on the tape cassette VE Sos Ti 1 Check that the end of the tape is not bent and End of tape that it passes through the tape guide If the tape is not passed through pass it through the tape guide referring to the illustration Tape guide 2 After making sure that the power is off lift open the tape compartment cover If there is already a tape cassette in the machine remove it by pulling it straight up Q Inserting a Tape Cassette 3 Insert the tape cassette into the tape compartment with the end of the tape facing the mac
49. orld Wide Web www brother usa com Supplies Accessories www brothermall com or 1 877 552 MALL 6255 BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD BRIDGEWATER NEW JERSEY 08807 0911 Please record your model and serial number and your date and location of Purchase below for your records Keep this information with your proof of purchase bill of sale in case your Product requires service Model Serial Date of purchase Store where purchased Location of store Important We recommend that you keep all original packing materials in the event you ship this product Save Time Register On Line Don t stand in line at the post office or worry about lost mail Visit us on line at www registermybrother com Your product will immediately be registered in our database and you can be on your way Also while you re there look for contests and other exciting information Zz Contents 2 How to use the P touch labeler iii 4 AN PETE rer 5 oa General PrecAUloNsuavsrvvvemenm usunt tevkeni sennvmtiivbep 8 9 Symbols Used in this GUIJE sonici 9 GETING STR EE 10 Unpacking Your P1ouckl1abelernLvarkwus4esersommesmidednkidh uivdnninsuviuennei 10 CHET al Bol oe EEE a ici 10 ESPA AE eo 0 EEE EEE 11 KP ara 11 Key Names and FUNCHions iii 12 FT 14 PN 14 AC Adapter Optional on the PT 2030 i 15 inserting a Tape Cassete ssiri niiin iii 16 TYPE Narvesen
50. orother TAPE eee EM ELECTRONIC LABELING SYST PT 2030 USER S GUIDE m Read this User s Guide before you start using your P touch Keep this User s Guide in a handy place for future reference INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED EDITING A LABEL LABEL PRINTING USING THE FILE MEMORY MAINTAINNING YOUR P TOUCH LABELER TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX wo oc a Ot amp WIN INDEX www brother com INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the P touch labeler PT 2030 Your new P touch labeler is an easy to operate feature packed labeling system that makes creating professional high quality labels a breeze This manual contains various precautions and basic procedures for using this labeler Read this manual carefully before using and keep in a handy place for future reference Federal Communications Commission FCC Compliance Notice For USA Only 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 articular installation If
51. reen Refer to Setting Bar Code Parameters on page 37 e 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 Creating a Bar Code Label LABEL PRINTING Label Preview Using the Preview function you can check the layout of the label before printing 1 Press the Preview key An image of the label is displayed on the screen The length of the label is shown in the lower right corner of the screen Press the lt or key to scroll the preview to the left or right Press the A or w key to change the magnification of the preview ONILNIYd T139v10 Q Press the Escape OK or Enter key to return to the text entry screen e To scroll the preview to the left or right end hold down the Shift key and press the or gt key e 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 e The print preview is a generated image of the label and may differ from the actual label when printed Printing a Label Labels can be printed once text entry and formatting is complete Printing options include single and multiple copies sequential numbering and mirror printing 0 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 e Do not block the tape exit slo
52. rmal attributes A on the screen indicates that you are now applying the attribute for that specific line only When different value of attribute is set for each line the value will be displayed as when you press the Text key When you change the setting on this screen by using the A or W key the same change will be applied to all lines of the label Normal Setting Character Attributes i EDITING A LABEL Setting Options Attribute Value Result HEL Helsinki A BC a bc BRU Brussels AB Cabc Font FLO Florida ABCabc CAL Calgary ABCabc When Auto is selected the text is Auto automatically adjusted to print in the largest size available for each tape width ABCabc ABCabo Size 9pt ABCabc 6pt seit Ei Setting Character Attributes Attribute Value Result z e ABCabc gt mE ABCabc 213 ABCabc x12 ABCabc ABCabc Bold ABCabc Cig ABCaloc nae ABGalbe Solid ABCabc Style alc ABCabc talic Bold ABCabc ie aina ABCabc talic Shadow ABCabc ia Solid ABCabc Vertical IMO SAO TO ep O Setting Character Attributes 1 2 4 J 1 9 EDITING A LABEL Attribute Value Result ABCabc ine ui ABCabc EP ABGabo Left ABCabc n pater ABCabc Alignment Right ABCabc vm A B C abc Setting Auto Fit Style When Size is set to Auto and Length is set to a specific length you can select the way of reducing the text size to fit within
53. rmatting options Create labels like these 3 LABEL PRINTING BANG S ua Q Before printing you can check the layout of e Setting Margin your label using the preview function e Printing from the Label collection Create labels like these Brother CEE IAA OP 23 1 E Printing from the Label Collection Using the Label Collection function labels can be created easily by selecting and then printing designs already built into the machine c How to use the P touch labeler Safety Precautions To prevent injury and damage important notes are explained using various symbols The symbols and their meanings are as follows Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided A WARNING could result in death or serious injuries NOILONGOULNI Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided A CAUTION may result in minor or moderate injuries The symbols used in this manual are as follows DO NOT disassemble the DO NOT splash the product with or DO NOT touch a given portion 5 immerse the product in water Q of the product o Mandatory action nplugging Alerts to the possibility of See electrical shock WARNING P touch Labeler Follow these guidelines to avoid fire electric shock the risk of injury and or damage DO NOT allow the printer to get wet in Q DO NOT disassemble the P touch labeler any way For inspection adjustment and repair of DO
54. rs at the end of the line and the cursor moves to the start of the new line 0 There is a maximum number of lines of text that can be entered for each tape width A maximum of 5 lines for 0 70 18mm tape 3 lines for 0 47 12mm tape 2 lines for 0 35 9mm and 0 23 6 mm tape and 1 line for 0 13 3 5mm tape If you press the Enter key when five lines already exist an error message is displayed To change the character attribute of each line refer to Setting Character Attributes by Each Line on page 25 Adding a New Block To create a new block of text lines to the right of your current text press the Enter key while holding down the Shift key A mark will appear at the end of the block and the cursor moves to the start of the new block Q A maximum of 5 blocks can be entered in one label Moving the Cursor e Press the A V or gt key to move the cursor one space or line e To move the cursor to the beginning or end of the current line hold down the Shift key and then press the or key e To move the cursor to the very beginning or end of the text hold down the Shift key and then press the A or w key Inserting Text e 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 Inserting a Tab e To insert a tab sp
55. se scissors to cut off any part of this margin that is not required Adjusting the Label Length You can adjust the length of the printed label in levels of 5 to 5 1 Press the Setup key to display the setup menu select Adjust Length using the A or w key and then press the OK or Enter key 2 Select Adjust Length by using the A or w key and Adjust Lengths then set the value by using the A or w key i 3 Press the OK or Enter key to apply the setting Q e Press the Escape key to return to the previous step Press the Space key to set the value to default setting Approximately 1 of the total label length will be adjusted by 1 level Attaching Labels 1 If necessary trim the printed label to the desired shape and length using scissors etc 2 Peel the backing from the label 3 Position the label and then press firmly from top to bottom with your finger to attach the label O Adjusting the Label Length Q e The backing of some types of tapes may be pre cut to make it easier to peel the backing To remove the backing simply fold the label lengthwise with the text facing inward to expose the inside edges of the backing Next peel off the backing one piece at a time e Labels may be difficult to attach to surfaces that are wet dirty or uneven The labels may peel off easily from these surfaces e Be sure to read the instructions provided with Fabric Iron On Tapes Extra Strength Adhesive Tapes or other sp
56. selected Refer to Setting Margin on page 45 Press any key to clear the error message Error Messages APPENDIX gt Specifications D Z Main Unit Item Specification Display 16 characters x 1 guidance and 2 lines text 128 dot x 48 dot Screen contrast 5 levels 2 1 0 1 2 Printing Print method Thermal Transfer 112 dot 180 dpi Print height 0 62 15 8mm max when using 0 70 18mm tape Print speed Approx 0 39 10 mm sec Tape cassette Standard TZ tape cassette 0 13 0 23 0 35 0 47 0 70 3 5 6 9 12 18 mm widths No of 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 5mm tape 1 line Margin Full Half Narrow Chain Memory Memory buffer size Maximum 1800 characters File storage Maximum 9 files i Other Features Templates Label Collections Auto Format Block Layouts 2 Power Supply Power supply AC adapter AD 24ES Six AA size alkaline batteries LR6 4 Auto Power off Battery 5 min Size 5 Dimensions Approx 6 5 W x 8 5 D 2 3 H e 164 0mm W x 215 6mm D x 57 5mm H Weight Approx 1 24lb 565 59 without tape cassette and 7 batteries Other Operating 50 95 F 20 80 humidity without condensation temperature Maximum wet bulb temperature 80 6 F humidity Specifications INDEX A AC adapter
57. serve this may result in an accident or damage Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from not using the specified AC adapter adapter cord SN DO NOT connect the enclosed AC adapter adapter cord to other products Unplug the AC adapter cord immediately and stop using the P touch labeler during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Tape Cutter DO NOT touch the blade of the cutter a Safety Precautions SN DO NOT touch the AC adapter or power plug with wet hands N DO NOT use the AC adapter in places of high humidity such as bathrooms N DO NOT use a damaged adapter cord or power plug N DO NOT place heavy objects on damage or modify the adapter cord or plug Do not forcibly bend or pull the adapter cord Q DO NOT drop hit or otherwise damage the AC adapter Q Make sure that the plug is fully inserted in the power outlet Do not use an outlet that is loose z CAUTION Z U Battery Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage heat or rupture of the battery 4 O N DO NOT use old and new batteries DO NOT set the positive and negative Z together end in the wrong position Q DO NOT mix alkaline batteries with Remove the batteries if you do not other type batteries intend to use the P touch labeler for an extended period of time AC adapter Q If you do not intend
58. t during printing or when feeding tape Doing so will cause the 7 tape to jam 1 Be sure to check that there is enough tape remaining when printing several labels a continuously If tape is running low set fewer copies print labels one at a time or replace the 2 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 machine Label Preview O LABEL PRINTING Printing a Single Copy 1 Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing 2 Press the Print key Printing Copies is displayed while the labels are being printed Printing 1 Copies OQ To stop printing press the Power key to turn off the P touch labeler 0 There are several other messages that may appear when you press the Print key Refer to Error Messages on page 56 for further information about error messages Printing Multiple Copies Using this function you can print up to 9 copies of the same label 1 Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing 2 Hold down the Shift key and press the Print key to display the print options screen and then select Copies using the or w key 3 Press the OK or Enter key to display the Copies screen and then select the number of copies to be printed using the or w key
59. the label length When Text Size is selected the total text size is modified to fit within the label When Text Width is selected the text width will be reduced to the size of x1 2 setting 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 x1 2 setting 1 Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu Select Auto Fit Style using the A or w key and then press the OK or Enter key The Auto Fit Style screen is displayed 2 Select the style using the a or w key 3 Press the OK or Enter key to apply the setting Q e Press the Escape key to return to the previous step e Press the Space key to set the style to the default setting Text Size O Setting Character Attributes O Setting Label Attributes z Q Using the Label key you can create a label with a frame around the text and specify gt the label length and tab length Refer to Setting Margin on page 45 1 Press the Label key Frane mr M The current settings are displayed Length Auto a Margin Full 2 Select an attribute using the A or w key and then set i754 a value for that attribute using the lt or key iLength Q When setting the tab length hold down the lt or gt key to change the value faster e When setting the label length refer to Adjusting the Label Length on page 46 3 Press the OK or Enter
60. tion of the printer or a soft wipe e g a cotton swab when cleaning the print head refer to Cleaning the Unit on page 53 DO NOT clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents Only use a soft dry cloth DONOT place the P touch labeler in direct sunlight near heaters or other hot appliances in any location exposed to extremely high or low temperatures high humidity or dusty locations Standard operating temperature range 50 F to 95 F DONOT leave any rubber or vinyl on the printer for an extended period of time otherwise the printer may be stained e Depending on the environmental conditions and the applied settings some characters or symbols may be difficult to read Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine Do not use tapes that do not have the mark e DO NOT pull or apply pressure to the tape in the cassette Otherwise the tape cassette or printer may be damaged e DO NOT try to print labels using an empty tape cassette or without a tape cassette set in the P touch labeler Doing so will damage the print head e DO NOT attempt to cut the tape while printing or feeding since this will damage the tape e We strongly recommend that you read this User s Guide carefully before using your P touch labeler and then keep it nearby for future reference 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 transferre
61. umber that you provide until Brother receives your original Product and determines that your original Product is entitled to warranty coverage Your credit card will be charged up to the cost of a new Product only if i you do not return your original Prod uct to Brother within five 5 business days ii the problems with your original Product are not covered by the limited warranty iii the proper packaging instructions are not followed and has caused damage to the product or iv the warranty period on your original Product has expired or has not been sufficiently validated with a copy of the proof of purchase bill of sale The replacement Machine you receive even if refur bished or remanufactured will be covered by the balance of the limited warranty period remaining on the original Product plus an additional thirty 30 days You will keep the replacement Machine that is sent to you and your original Machine shall become the property of Brother Retain your original Accessory Items and a copy of the return freight bill signed by the courier Limitations Brother is not responsible for damage to or loss of any equipment media programs or data related to the use of the machine Except for that repair or replacement as described above Brother shall not be liable for any direct indirect incidental or conse quential damages or specific relief Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidenta
62. using the P touch Q Always hold the AC adapter when labeler for an extended period of time disconnecting from the power outlet please disconnect the AC adapter from the power outlet Tape Cutter Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the labeler printer N DO NOT open the tape compartment N DO NOT apply excessive pressure to cover when operating the cutter unit the cutter unit P touch Labeler Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the P touch labeler Place the P touch labeler on a flat N DO NOT place any heavy objects on stable surface such as a desk top of the P touch labeler N DO NOT leave the P touch labeler QD To prevent injuries be careful not to o within reach of children with the tape put your fingers in the areas shown in compartment cover open the illustrations 2 4 9 6 1 8 9 Safety Precautions INTRODUCTION General Precautions DO NOT install this machine near any device that will cause electromagnetic interference This machine may malfunction if left near a television radio etc e 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 machine DO NOT put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot or AC adapter connector etc e DO NOT touch the print head with your fingers Use the optional print head cleaning cassette TZ CL4 the self cleaning func

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