USER’S GUIDE 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 Thank you for purchasing the P-touch 2730. Your new P-touch is an easy to operate, feature packed labelling system that makes creating professional, high quality labels a breeze. In addition to easy label creation via pre-formatted label layouts, the P-touch editing software features advanced label formatting, block formats, bar codes and auto-numbering functions. This manual contains various precautions and basic procedures for using this.
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How to use the P-touch ................................................................................................. 4 Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................ 6 General Precautions...................................................................................................... 9 Symbols Used in this Guide ........................................................................................
INTRODUCTION Entering Accented Characters .....................................................................................29 Setting Character Attributes .........................................................................................30 Setting Character Attributes by Label ....................................................................30 Setting Character Attributes by Each Line.............................................................30 Setting Auto Fit Style ........................
Resetting the P-touch.................................................................................................. 71 Resetting data to factory settings (Downloaded data is not reset.)....................... 71 Resetting data to factory settings (Downloaded data is reset.)............................. 71 Maintenance................................................................................................................ 71 Cleaning the Unit ........................................................
INTRODUCTION I How to use the P-touch Create a label with the P-touch 1 GETTING STARTED • Prepare the P-touch. P. 11 2 CREATING A LABEL • Entering and Editing text. P. 23 • Entering Symbols. P. 26 • Entering Accented Characters. In addition to entering text, the P-touch has a large range of formatting options. Create labels like these: P. 29 • Using Auto-Format Layouts. P. 38 3 LABEL PRINTING • Printing a label. P. 53 • Tape Cutting Options. P.
1 GETTING STARTED This P-touch can be used as a stand alone desktop P-touch or it can be connected to a PC/Mac and used with the included P-touch Editor software to create more elaborate labels. To use your P-touch connected to a computer, attach your P-touch to a computer via the included USB cable and install the P-touch Editor software and drivers. z INTRODUCTION Create a label by connecting your P-touch to a PC • Prepare the P-touch. • Prepare the PC.
INTRODUCTION Safety Precautions To prevent injury and damage, important notes are explained using various symbols. The symbols and their meanings are as follows: a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WARNING Indicates could result in death or serious injuries. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injuries. The symbols used in this manual are as follows: Action NOT allowed DO NOT disassemble the product.
Battery Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat, battery rupture or personal injury. DO NOT throw into fire, heat up, short-circuit, recharge, or disassemble the batteries. z INTRODUCTION WARNING AC adapter Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, damage, electric shock, failure or the risk of injury. Always use the specified voltage (220240V) and the suggested AC adapter. Failure to observe this may result in an accident or damage.
INTRODUCTION CAUTION Battery Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat or battery rupture. DO NOT use old and new batteries together. DO NOT mix alkaline batteries with other type batteries. DO NOT set the positive and negative end in the wrong position. Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the P-touch for an extended period of time. AC adapter If you do not intend using the P-touch for an extended period of time, please disconnect the AC adapter from the power outlet.
• DO NOT install this machine near any device that will cause electromagnetic interference.This machine may malfunction if left near a television, radio, etc. • DO NOT use the P-touch 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, AC adapter connector or USB port, etc. • DO NOT touch the print head with your fingers.
INTRODUCTION Symbols Used in this Guide The following symbols are used throughout this guide to indicate additional information. This symbol indicates information or directions that may result in damage or : injury if ignored, or operations that will result in errors. : 10 This symbol indicates information or directions that may help you understand and use the P-touch more efficiently.
GETTING STARTED Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch. P-touch PT-2730 Starter Tape Cassette CD-ROM USB cable AC adapter User’s Guide z GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your P-touch The adapter plug may differ by country. Software Installation Guide The User's Guide may be provided on CD, not printed. You can download the PDF version of the User's guide, please go to http://solutions.brother.
GETTING STARTED General Description Tape compartment cover Tape viewer LCD display Tape cassette compartment Tape exit slot Keyboard Print head Tape cutter Release lever 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.
z GETTING STARTED LCD Display & Keyboard LCD Display 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 1. Line number Indicates line number within the label layout. 2. Cursor Characters are entered to the left of the cursor. Indicates the current data input position. 3. Return mark Indicates the end of a line of text. 4. Caps mode Indicates that the Caps mode is on. 5.~8. Style guidance Indicates the current font (5), character size (6), character style (7) and frame (8) settings. 9.
GETTING STARTED Key Names and Functions The default language is "English". 1. Power Turns the P-touch on and off. 2. Cursor ( ) • Moves the cursor in the direction of the arrow. • Use the and keys to change clock settings. 3. OK Selects the displayed option. 4. Escape Cancels the current command and returns the display to the data entry screen or the previous step. 5. Label Collection Enables label collections to be selected and printed. 14 LCD Display & Keyboard 6.
18. Symbol Use this to select and enter a symbol from a list of available symbols. 19. Backspace Deletes the character to the left of the cursor. 20. Enter • Enters a new line when entering text. • Enters a new block when used in combination with the Shift key. 21. Time • Enters the selected date / time to the position of the cursor in the text entry screen. • Clock display appears when used in combination with the Shift key. 22.
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. Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing batteries. 2 Insert eight new AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6), making sure that the positive (+) and negative (-) ends of the batteries match the positive (+) and negative (-) marks inside the battery compartment.
z GETTING STARTED AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch. 1 Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the connector marked DC IN 9-9.5V on the P-touch. 2 Insert the AC adapter plug into a standard electrical outlet. • Turn the P-touch off before disconnecting the AC adapter. • Do not pull or bend the AC adapter cord.
GETTING STARTED Inserting a Tape Cassette Tape cassettes of 3.5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 18mm, or 24mm width can be used in mark. your P-touch. Use only Brother tape cassettes with the • 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.
z GETTING STARTED 3 Insert the tape cassette into the tape compartment, with the end of the tape facing the machine's tape exit slot, and press firmly until you hear a click. When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the tape and ink ribbon do not catch on the print head. Tape exit slot 4 Close the tape compartment cover. 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.
GETTING STARTED Feeding Tape Feed & Cut The Feed & Cut function feeds 23mm of blank tape then cuts the tape. • 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.
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 or key, and then press the OK or Enter key. 2 Select a contrast level using the or key. The screen contrast changes each time you press the to set the most suitable contrast. 3 Press the OK or Enter key.
GETTING STARTED Back Light You can change the back light setting either to ON or OFF. The display is easier to see with the back light ON. The default setting is "ON". 1 Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu, select "Backlight" using the or key, and then press the OK or Enter key. 2 Select "ON" or "OFF" using the 3 Press the OK or Enter key. or key. Power can be saved when the back light is turned off.
EDITING A LABEL Entering Text from the Keyboard The keyboard of your P-touch can be used in the same way as a standard computer keyboard. Using Text Reminder z EDITING A LABEL Entering and Editing Text When a character is entered, the machine remembers character sequences beginning with the character entered from a history of all printed character sequences to date, and displays a list of options from which to select. 1 Enter "c".
EDITING A LABEL Adding a New Line To end the current line of text and start a new line, press the Enter key. A return mark appears at the end of the line and the cursor moves to the start of the new line. • There is a maximum number of lines of text that can be entered for each tape width. A maximum of 7 lines can be entered for 24mm tape,5 lines for 18mm tape, 3 lines for 12mm tape, 2 lines for 9mm and 6 mm tape, and 1 line for 3.5mm tape.
Deleting one character at a time To delete a character from an existing line of text, move the cursor to the character to the right of the position you want to start deleting text and then press the Backspace key. The character to the left of the cursor is deleted each time the Backspace key is pressed. z EDITING A LABEL Deleting Text If you hold down the Backspace key, the characters left of the cursor are deleted continuously. Deleting all text at once Use the Clear key to delete all text at once.
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.
You can create your personal category of symbols by using the Symbol Update Function. The "Personal category" will appear first when selecting the symbols to help you locate the desired symbols quickly. 1 Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu, and then select "Symbol Update" using the or key. 2 Press the OK or Enter key to display the Symbol Update screen, and then select "On" to create your personal category by using the or key. 3 Press the OK or Enter key to apply the setting.
EDITING A LABEL zSymbol Listz Category Symbols Personal Category Refer to “Using Symbol Update Function” on page 27 for details. Punctuation Business Mathematics Brackets Arrows Unit International Number Pictograph Electrical Audio_Visual Signs Communication Vehicle Sports Nature Others 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.
The P-touch 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. z EDITING A LABEL Entering Accented Characters 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 or key.
EDITING A LABEL 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. 2 Select an attribute using the using the or key. 3 Press the OK or Enter key to apply the settings. or key, and then set a value for that attribute New settings are NOT applied if you do not press the OK or Enter key.
z EDITING A LABEL zSetting Optionsz Attribute Value Result HEL (Helsinki) BRU (Brussels) US (USA) Font FLO (Florida) BEL (Belgium) SGO (San Diego) LA (Los Angeles) CAL (Calgary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Setting Character Attributes 31
EDITING A LABEL Attribute Value Auto 48pt 42pt 36pt Size 24pt 18pt 12pt 9pt 6pt x2 x3/2 Width x1 x2/3 x1/2 32 Setting Character Attributes Result When Auto is selected, the text is automatically adjusted to print in the largest size available for each tape width.
Value z EDITING A LABEL Attribute Result Normal BLD (Bold) OUT (Outline) SHD (Shadow) SLD (Solid) Style ITL (Italic) I+BLD (Italic Bold) I+OUT (Italic Outline) I+SHD (Italic Shadow) 1 I+SLD (Italic Solid) Line 2 VRT (Vertical) 3 Off 5 UND (Underline) 6 4 7 STR (Strikeout) 8 9 Setting Character Attributes 33
EDITING A LABEL Attribute Value Result Left Align (Alignment) Center Right Just (Justify) 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 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.
Using the Label key, you can create a label with a frame around the text and specify the label length and tab length. (Cut Options which may be needed when printing a label can also be set by using the Label key. Refer to “Tape Cutting Options” on page 57.) 1 Press the Label key. The current settings are displayed. 2 Select an attribute using the or a value for that attribute using the z EDITING A LABEL Setting Label Attributes key, and then set or key.
EDITING A LABEL zFramesz Attribute Value Off 1 2 3 4 5 Frame 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 36 Setting Label Attributes Result
Value z EDITING A LABEL Attribute Result 13 14 15 16 Frame 17 18 19 20 Length Tab Length The length of the label can be set within the range 30mm 300mm. When Auto is selected, the length of the label is automatically adjusted based on the amount of text entered. The length of the tab can be set within the range 0mm -100mm. The default setting is 50mm.
EDITING A LABEL 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. Symbols and accented characters can also be used in auto-format layouts.
z EDITING A LABEL 8 Press the OK or Enter key. The template text entry screen is displayed. • Caps mode can be used when entering text. • The “Text Reminder” function (predictive text) is also enabled when entering text with the Auto-Format function. Refer to “Entering and Editing Text” page 23 details on predictive text. 9 Enter the text and then press the OK or Enter key. Repeat this for each text field.
EDITING A LABEL zTemplatesz Attribute Value Binder Spine 1 Binder Spine 2 Details (24 mm x 219 mm) (18 mm x 219 mm) File Folder Tab (12 mm x 82 mm) Divider Tab (Hanging Folder) (12 mm x 42 mm) Asset Tag (18 mm x 70 mm) Template Name Bin Box (18 mm x 76 mm) Equipment Label (24 mm x 58 mm) Faceplate (VRT) (12 mm x 70 mm) Cable Wrap 1 (24 mm x 39 mm) Cable Wrap 2 (18 mm x 39 mm) 40 Using Auto-Format Layouts
Value Details Address Label 1 (24 mm x 70 mm) z EDITING A LABEL Attribute Address Label 2 (18 mm x 70 mm) Name Badge 1 (24 mm x 72 mm) Name Badge 2 (18 mm x 72 mm) Template Name Name Badge 3 (12 mm x 72 mm) CD Case Spine 1 (6 mm x 113 mm) 1 2 CD Case Spine 2 (3.
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 or key. 2 Press the OK or Enter key to display the Tape Width screen, and then select a tape width using the or key. 3 Press the OK or Enter key. When the tape width has not changed, the last block layout selected is displayed. When the tape width has changed, the default layout for the new tape width is displayed.
• If the width of the current tape cassette does not match the set width for the selected layout, an error message is displayed when you try to print the label. Press the 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.
EDITING A LABEL Attribute Value 2LineA 2LineB 3Line 1+2LineA Block layout (18 mm tape) 1+2LineB 1+3Line 1+4Line 1+5Line 2LineA 2LineB Block layout (12 mm tape) 3Line 1+2Line 44 Using Auto-Format Layouts Details
Value Details 2LineA Block layout (9 mm tape) 2LineB z EDITING A LABEL Attribute 1+2Line Block layout (6 mm tape) 1+2Line Using Time & Date Function You can add time and date to your label by positioning the cursor on the text screen to the position you wish to add time/date and then pressing the Time key.
EDITING A LABEL Time & Date Format Setting You can select from various formats of date and time to add to your label. Also, the indication of time can be selected between analog and digital style. The format applied in this setting will also be applied for the clock display which appears on the screen when you press the Display key. (Refer to “Display Mode” on page 21 for detail.
Value T (Time) 11:59 PM 23:59 The date and time used for the value is a sample setting. When a format is selected, the date and time set in the clock setting will appear in the selected format style. z EDITING A LABEL Attribute Time Stamp Setting [Timing] You can select whether to print the date/time of when you press the Time key or the date/time of when you press the Print key to add to your label.
EDITING A LABEL [Time Stamp Format] You can select which information to use when adding date and time to your label. Four options (Date, Time, Date and Time or Time and Date) are available. 1 Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu, select "Time Stamp Setting" using the or key, and then press the OK or Enter key. 2 Select "Format" using the using the or key. 3 Press the OK or Enter key to apply the settings.
z EDITING A LABEL 3 Press the OK or Enter key. The Forward screen is displayed. Set the amount of year, month, week, day, hour, and minute to increase from the currently set clock when using the Time & Date function using the or key. To move to the next parameter, use the or key. You can also use the Num keys to type in the figure. 4 Press the OK or Enter key to apply the settings. • Press the Escape key to return to the previous step. • Press the Space key to set the format to default setting.
EDITING A LABEL Setting Bar Code Parameters 1 Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu, select “Bar Code Setup” using the or key, and then press the OK or Enter key. The Bar Code Setup screen is displayed. 2 Select an attribute using the using the or key.
z EDITING A LABEL Entering Bar Code Data 1 Press the Bar Code key. The Bar Code Input screen is displayed. • Up to five bar codes can be entered on a label. 2 Type in the bar code data. Special characters can be entered in the bar code when using the CODE39, CODABAR, CODE128 or GS1-128 (UCC / EAN-128) protocols. When not using special characters, go to step 5. 3 Press the Symbol key. A list of characters available for the current protocol is displayed.
EDITING A LABEL CODE128, GS1-128 (UCC / EAN-128) Code Special Character Code Special Character Code Special Character 0 (SPACE) 24 48 DC3 1 25 49 DC4 2 26 50 NAK 3 27 51 SYN 4 28 NUL 52 ETB 5 29 53 CAN 6 30 SOH 54 EM 7 31 STX 55 SUB 8 32 ETX 56 ESC 9 33 EOT 57 10 34 ENQ 58 FS 11 35 ACK 59 12 36 BEL 60 GS 13 37 BS 61 14 38 HT 62 RS 15 39 LF 63 16 40 VT 64 US 17 41 FF 65 DEL 18 42 CR 66 FNC3 19 43 SO 67 FNC2 20 44 SI 68 FNC4 21 45 DLE 69 FNC1 22 46 DC1 23 47 DC2 Editing and Deleting a Bar Code • To edit the
LABEL PRINTING 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 or key to scroll the preview to the left or right. Press the or key to change the magnification of the preview. z LABEL PRINTING Label Preview • Press the Escape, OK or Enter key to return to the text entry screen.
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. To stop printing, press the Power key to turn off the P-touch. There are several other messages that may appear when you press the Print key. Refer to “Error Messages” on page 75 for further information about error messages.
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. 2 Hold down the Shift key and press the Print key to display the print options screen, and then select "Numbering" using the or key. 3 Press the OK or Enter key. The numbering start point screen is displayed.
LABEL PRINTING • Press the Escape key to return to the previous step. • The tape is automatically cut after each copy is printed. Refer to “Tape Cutting Options” on page 57 to change this setting. • 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. • Auto-numbering can also be applied to bar codes.
The tape cutting options allow you to specify how the tape is fed and cut when printing labels. In particular, the “Chain” and “No Cut” options greatly reduce the amount of wasted tape by using smaller margins and eliminating blank sections cut between labels. 1 Press the Label key to display the Label menu. 2 Select "Cut Option" using the or key. 3 Press the OK or Enter key to apply the settings.
LABEL PRINTING zTape Cuttingz Setting Description Example Large Margin Automatically cuts the tape after each label is ABC ABC printed, leaving a margin of 24 mm on each 24 mm 24 mm end. Small Margin Automatically cuts a piece of blank tape before printing the first label and then cuts the tape after each label is printed, leaving a 4 mm margin at each end of each label.
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 or key, and then press the OK or Enter key. 2 Select "Adjust Length" by using the or key, and then set the value by using the or key. 3 Press the OK or Enter key to apply the setting. z LABEL PRINTING Adjusting the Label Length • Press the Escape key to return to the previous step. • Press the Space key to set the value to default setting.
LABEL PRINTING Printing from the Label Collection Printing a label from the Label Collection Stored in the Machine Pages 61 to 63 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 or key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
z LABEL PRINTING zLabel Collection Listz Category Label Files (12 mm tape only) 1 Office Signage 2 (24 mm tape only) 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 * Labels are for illustrative purposes only.
LABEL PRINTING Category Caution (24 mm tape only) Shipping (18 mm tape only) ECO (18 mm tape only) * Labels are for illustrative purposes only.
z LABEL PRINTING Category Label Retail (24 mm tape only) Personal (12 mm tape only) * Labels are for illustrative purposes only.
LABEL PRINTING Downloading a new Label Collection Category (Windows® only) Using the P-touch Update Software, additional label collection categories can be downloaded to your P-touch or downloaded to your PC and printed using P-touch Editor. Furthermore, the software can be upgraded to the latest version using this tool. • To use the P-touch Update Software, it is necessary to install it from the CD-ROM provided. • Refer to the "Software Installation Guide" for details on how to install the software.
Select the [Printer], ensure that [The machine is connected correctly.] is displayed, and then click [OK]. 5 Select the [Language], select the check box next to the label collection to be downloaded and/or software to be updated, and then click [Transfer]. Click "Click here for details" in the upper right to open a web page with details of a specific label collection. 6 Check the content to be updated, and then click [Start] to begin the update.
LABEL PRINTING 7 The screen on the right is displayed on your computer while the software is being updated screen. The screen on the right appears on the machine's LCD display. Do not turn off the machine during the update process. 8 5 Click [OK] to complete the update. 9 6 The display returns to the input screen when the update is complete. • Newly downloaded label collection categories are added to the respective "Category". • An asterisk "*" is displayed at the end of the newly added category.
The following is the example for Windows Vista®. In the following steps, you will see XX-XXXX. Read "XX" as your printer name. 1 Double-click [P-touch Update Software]. • The following method can also be used to start the P-touch Update Software. • Click the [Start], and then select [All Programs] [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Update Software].
LABEL PRINTING 4 68 The installed label collection will be saved to the P-touch Editor [Label Collection] tab.
USING THE FILE MEMORY • When the file memory is full, each time you save a file you will need to overwrite one of your stored files. Storing a Label into Memory 1 After entering the text and formatting the label, press the File key to display the File screen. 2 Select "Save" using the 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.
USING THE FILE MEMORY Printing a Stored Label File 1 Press the File key to display the File screen. 2 Select "Print" using the 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 or key, and then press the Print, OK or Enter key to print the selected label. The label is printed from the machine. or key. • Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.
MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH You can reset the internal memory of your P-touch when you want to clear all saved label files, or in the event the P-touch is not operating correctly. Resetting data to factory settings (Downloaded data 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. Resetting data to factory settings (Downloaded data is reset.) Turn off the machine.
MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH Cleaning the Print Head Streaks or poor quality characters on printed 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-CL4). Print head • Do not touch the print head directly with your bare hands. • Refer to the instructions provided with the print head cleaning cassette for directions on how to use it.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution The screen ‘locks’, or Refer to “Resetting the P-touch” on page 71 and reset the the P-touch does not internal memory to the initial settings. If resetting the P-touch respond normally. does not solve the problem, disconnect 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 the power.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The P-touch stops while printing a label. The label is not cut automatically. Label files saved previously are now empty. 74 What to do when... Solution • Replace the tape cassette if striped tape is visible, as this indicates that you have reached the end of the tape. • Replace all batteries or connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch. • Check that the Cut Option setting is not set to Chain or No Cut, as the tape will not be fed after printing the label.
When an error message appears on the display, follow the directions provided below. Message Battery Weak!* Cause/Remedy The installed batteries are getting weak. Check Battery! The following are likely causes. • The batteries are installed with the negative and positive ends the wrong way round. • Other types of batteries are being used with alkaline batteries. • Old and new batteries are being used together. • The batteries are about to run out.
TROUBLESHOOTING Message Tape Width Limit! Max 2 Lines* Tape Width Limit! Max 1 Line* Block Limit! Max 5 Blocks* Text Full!* Length Limit!* Insert 24mm Tape Cassette!* Cause/Remedy There are more than two lines of text when you press the Print or Preview key while using 9 mm or 6 mm tape. Limit the number of lines to two, or replace with a larger width tape cassette. There is more than one line of text when you press the Print or Preview key while using 3.5mm tape.
Select Other Cut Option!* Text Too Long!* Text Too High!* Memory Full!* Check # of Digits Entered!* Input A,B,C or D At Start&End!* Maximum Of 5 Bar Codes Per Label!* Cause/Remedy The value entered for setting the tape length, tab length, multiple copies or numbering function is invalid. Enter a valid value for the setting. 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" cutting option.
APPENDIX Specifications Main Unit Item Display Character display Screen contrast Printing Print method Print head Print height Print speed Tape cassette No.
INDEX P AC adapter ....................................... 17 Accented Character List ................... 29 Auto power-off time .......................... 19 Power Supply ....................................16 B Battery .............................................. 16 Block Layouts ................................... 43 z INDEX A R Return mark ......................................13 S Caps mode ....................................... 13 contrast .............................................
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