Quick Setup Guide

 Setting Margins
[Full] / [Half] / [Narrow]
Use one of these options to customize margin
length before and after your text.
The printed dots (:) indicate the end of the label.
Cut along the printed dots (:) with scissors.
[Chain Print] (tape-saving option)
Use this option to print multiple different labels
with narrow margins. This option saves tape.
1. Enter your text.
2. Press .
3. When [Feed OK?] appears on the LCD, press
to change the text.
4. Clear the text, enter the text you want on the
next label, and then press .
5. After your last label prints, when [Feed OK?]
appears on the LCD, press .
NOTE
• When you use [ Chain Print ], feed the tape
before pressing the Tape Cutter Lever ( +
), otherwise part of the text may be cut off.
• Do not pull the tape, as this may damage the
Tape Cassette.
• The printed dots (:) indicate the end of the label.
Cut along the printed dots (:) with scissors.
Use this function to create a label
that can be wrapped around a
cable or wire.
Turn on the Cable Rotate/Repeat
function to print text repeatedly along the length of
the label so that it can easily be read from any
angle.
To activate the Text Repeat function, press
and then select [CableRot
/ Rpt].
Cable diameter: 0.2" to 3.6" (3 mm to 90 mm)
Default: 0.3" (6 mm)
Use this function to create a
label that can be wrapped
around a cable or wire with its
ends pressed
together to form a
flag.
Specify the length you want, or select [Auto] to
automatically adjust the flag length according to
the text length.
• Flag length: 0.4" to 8.0" (10 mm to 200 mm), Auto
Default: Auto
• Use the Cable Flag function when the diameter
of the object is more than 0.2" (3 mm).
• Text cannot be rotated when using the Cable
Flag function.
NOTE
• We recommend using Brother Flexible ID Tape
for labels attached to cables and wires.
• To cancel the Cable Wrap/Cable Flag/
Faceplate functions during operation, press
/ or accordingly.
Printing Labels (continue)
/ [Margin]
/ [Full / Half / Narrow / Chain
Print]
LCD Printout
Full
Half
Narrow
2.7"
ABC
1" 1"
1.6"
ABC
0.47" 0.47"
1.0"
ABC
0.16"0.16"
Cable Wrap
[Txt Rpt: Off][Txt Rpt: On]
/ (Select a cable diameter)
(Enter text)
Cable Flag
/ (Select a flag length)
(Enter text)
BASIC USAGE
You can enter a maximum of 80 characters and
spaces for a text label.
To cancel any operation, press .
 Switching Upper Case / Lower Case
 Entering Accented Characters
The order of accented characters varies based on
the language you selected.
 Clearing Text and Settings
To delete individual letters and spaces, press .
To delete all text:
To delete all text and settings:
 Changing Label Length
NOTE
• The lock symbol appears when you set a
specific tape length.
• To return to the default length (Automatic,
based on text length), press the Space key.
 Changing Text Settings
Emphasize text using underlines or a frame.
 Entering Symbols
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Select History to view up to seven recently-
used symbols.
 Printing
Press the Print key to print the text displayed on
the LCD.
 Feeding (Tape Feed)
• This function feeds approximately 1" (25mm) of
blank tape.
• Do not pull uncut tape from the Tape Cassette
as this may damage the Tape Cassette.
For information on using tabs, saving label files, and
printing multiple labels see the User's Guide at
support.brother.com
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Entering Text
Upper case
( ON)
Lower case
( OFF)
- / /
/ [Text Only]
/ [Text&Format]
/ [Label Length]
/ [Auto / 1.2"-12.0"
(30-300mm)]
2
Caps
Caps
Text Key
/ [Font / Size / Style /
Width]
/ (Select a setting)
Underline and Frame
/ [Undl / Frame]
/ (Select a frame type)
Symbols Key
/ [History*
1
/ Basic /
Pictograph]
/ (Select
category)
/ (Select a
symbol)
Printing Labels
+
HELPFUL HINTS
Reset your P-touch Pro label maker when you want
to initialize the settings, or in the event it is not
working properly. Resetting clears all the text,
settings, and stored files.
1 Turn off the P-touch Pro label maker, hold
down and , and then press to
turn the P-touch Pro label maker back on.
2 First release the power button, and then
release and .
The P-touch Pro label maker turns on with the
internal memory reset.
 Error messages
Shortcuts
Language
Space key
Undl/Frame
Label Length
Margin
CableRot/Rpt
File
Tab
Tab Length
Unit
LCD contrast
Resetting the P-touch
Pro Label Maker
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Troubleshooting
Message Cause / Remedy
Battery
Low
! /
Battery
Empty!
The batteries are weak.
If using AAA alkaline batteries,
replace them with new ones (do not
use a combination of old and new
batteries).
If using Ni-MH batteries, charge
them fully.
Invalid! • An invalid number was entered as
the label length, tab length, cable
diameter, flag length, or faceplate
length.
• An invalid letter or number to be
incremented was selected in the
Serialize function.
No Text! • You tried to print a text file when
there is no data stored in the
memory.
• is pressed when no text is
entered.
• + is pressed when no
text is entered.
•
is pressed when no text is
entered.
2 Line
Limit!
/
1 Line
Limit!
• You tried to enter a third line by
pressing .
• You tried to print or preview two
lines of text while 0.13" (3.5 mm) or
0.23" (6 mm) tape is installed.
Install a larger tape size.
No
Cassette!
There is no cassette installed.
Install a Tape Cassette with the
mark.
GETTING STARTED
Installing Power Supply and Tape Cassette
With the LCD facing down, open the Cassette
Cover by pressing the grooved tab and
pushing in the direction of the arrow, as
illustrated.
When replacing batteries or Tape Cassettes,
make sure the power is turned off.
This P-touch Pro label maker requires six (6)
AAA alkaline batteries or six (6)
fully-charged Ni-MH batteries, not included.
Insert the Tape Cassette following the
drawing marked inside the case. Gently
press the Tape Cassette into the P-touch Pro
label maker until it locks into place.
• Make sure your Tape Cassette is marked .
• Use Brother TZe tapes with this machine.
• Press the Tape Cutter Lever to cut the tape.
• Use only tape widths of 0.13" (3.5 mm), 0.23" (6 mm),
0.35" (9 mm), or 0.47" (12 mm).
• Remove any protective plastic from the Tape
Cassette before inserting it.
Close the Cassette Cover and gently press
until it locks into place.
NOTE
If you prefer to use the optional AC Adapter
(AD-24) instead of using batteries:
1. Insert the Power Adapter cord into the
AC Adapter Jack on the side of the
P-touch Pro label maker.
2. Insert the Power Adapter into an
AC electrical outlet.
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Print Head
Tape Cutter Leve
r
Cassette Cover
1
2
Tape Exit Slot
Toothed Wheel
Cutter Edge
Tape Cutter Lever
End of Tape
Tape Guides
3
AC Adapter Jack
Strap
4
Thank you for purchasing a Brother P-touch Pro label maker!
Use your new Brother P-touch Pro label maker to create a wide variety of custom, self-adhesive labels.
This P-touch Pro label maker uses Brother TZe Tape Cassettes. TZe Tape Cassettes are available in many colors and sizes.
For a complete list of Tape Cassettes compatible with your P-touch Pro label maker, visit us at: support.brother.com
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Please read this guide, and the included Product Safety Guide, before using this P-touch Pro label maker. After reading this guide,
keep it in a safe place.
English
Quick Setup Guide
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NOTE
• The LCD displays one row of 15 characters; however, you can enter up to 80 characters in length.
1 Turn on your P-touch Pro label maker.
Supply power using six AAA batteries or the optional AC Adapter (AD-24), and then press to turn
on the power.
2 Set the language.
The default setting is [English].
3 Set the unit of measurement.
The default setting is [inch].
NOTE
• The P-touch Pro label maker automatically turns off if it is inactive for five minutes.
• To cancel any operation, press .
• To return to the default setting, press the Space key.
LCD
1. Size
2. Cursor
3. Shift
4. Caps
5. Cable Wrap
6. Cable Flag
7. Faceplate
8. Label Length
If you have selected a specific
label length, appears.
• Label length displayed on the LCD may differ slightly from the actual label length when printed.
Initial Settings
/ [Language] / (Select language) .
/ [Unit] / [inch/mm] .
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NOTE
• When selecting settings or lengths, press the Space key to return to the default value.
Keyboard
1. Menu key
2. Power key
3. Cursor key: Left (Use with Shift
key to go to top of the text.)
4. Escape key
5. OK key
6. Cable Wrap key
7. Text key
8. Character keys
9. Shift key
10. Caps key
11. Accent key
12. Tape Cutter lever
13. Clear key
14. Print key
15. Preview key
16. Cursor key: Right (Use with
Shift key to go to end of the text.)
17. Cable Flag key
18. Faceplate key
19. Serialize key
20. Backspace key
21. Enter key
22. Symbols key
23. Space key
• Pressing the Preview key displays a generated image of the label, and may differ from the actual label
when printed.
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NOTE
 What to do when
For more information, see the User’s Guide or
troubleshooting at support.brother.com.
Message Cause / Remedy
Cutter
Pressed
The Tape Cutter Lever was pressed
in the middle of the printing process.
Text
Full!
The maximum number of characters
(80 characters for text) have already
been entered.
Text
Limit!
Change
Length
You may have exceeded the set
tape length. Reduce the text or
select [Auto] as the tape length.
Feed OK? Feeding tape after printing when
[Chain Print] is selected. Refer to
the Setting Margins section in this
guide.
Wrong
Tape!
Use TZe
tape
Use a Tape Cassette with the
mark.
• Remove the batteries if you do not intend to
use the P-touch Pro label maker for an
extended period of time.
• Dispose of batteries at an appropriate
collection point, not in the general waste
stream. Be sure to observe all applicable
federal, state, and local regulations.
• When storing or discarding a battery, wrap
it with cellophane tape to prevent it from
short-circuiting. (see illustration)
1. Cellophane tape
2. Alkaline or Ni-MH
battery
Replace all six batteries at the same time.
Do not mix old and new batteries when you
use the machine.
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Problem Solution
The display
remains
blank after
turning on. /
The power
turns off
when you
try to print.
• Check that the batteries are
correctly installed. Refer to the
Installing Power Supply and
Tape Cassette section.
• The batteries may be weak.
Replace them.
• Check that the Adapter is correctly
connected.
When the
label is
printed,
there is too
much
margin
(space) on
both sides
of the text.
Refer to the Setting Margins
section in this guide and select
[Half], [Narrow] or [Chain Print]
to have smaller margins for your
tape.
The setting
has cleared
on its own.
• The batteries may be weak.
Replace them.
• When power is disconnected for
more than three minutes, all text
and formats in the display settings
are cleared.
DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER!
Registering your product will provide purchase
confirmation, proof of ownership and, if you
choose, allow us to notify you of product
enhancements and special offers!
You can register online at:
www.registermybrother.com
LIMITED WARRANTY
Product warranty information can be found
online at:
www.brother-usa.com/brother-support
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Visit support.brother.com for the latest
information about the recommended batteries.
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Visit support.brother.com for a list of available
Brother P-touch tapes.
Specifications
Dimensions:
(W × D × H)
4.3" × 8.0" × 2.2"
(Approx. 109 (W) × 202 (D) × 55 (H) mm)
Weight: Approx. 0.9 lb. (Approx. 400 g)
(without batteries and Tape Cassette)
Power supply: Six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03)
Six AAA Ni-MH batteries (HR03)*
1
Optional AC Adapter (AD-24)
Tape Cassette: Brother P-touch TZe tape widths:*
2
0.13" (3.5 mm), 0.23" (6 mm),
0.35" (9 mm), and 0.47" (12 mm)
Cutter Unit: TC-4 (replacement)
If you have questions or need information about
your Brother product, please visit us online or call.
For FAQs, Troubleshooting, and Manuals,
visit support.brother.com.
To order supplies and accessories, visit
support.brother.com
or call
1-877-552-6255
For USA Customer Service, call
1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437)
Fax: [phone]
CAUTION
USING A COMBINATION OF DIFFERENT
BATTERIES (SUCH AS ALKALINE WITH
Ni-MH), MAY RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.