Home

Brother 2730 Printer User Manual

1. 51 Specifications 78 cad qc 30 sies cT 28 leie 26 T tape cassettes 18 tape lend 35 coii era ee de 13 Rue E 40 text entering and editing 23 l a E A TAN 24 Text Reminder 23 Time Stamp Format Options 48 Forward Options 49 Timing Options 47 Time amp Date Format Options 46 W WU OU RE EE OE 30 X3QNI e Printed in China LW6576001 W
2. 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 last 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 ENE Press the OK or Enter key The Style screen is displayed D Select an attribute using the A or w key and then set a value for that attribute using the 4 or gt key Press the Space key to set the selected attribute to the 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 The Text Reminder function predictive text is also enabled when entering text with the Auto Format function Refer to Entering and Editing Text on page 23 for details on predictive text 8 Enter text and then press the OK or Enter key HD e Repeat for each text field i Edit After all text fields are completed press the OK or Save Enter key to display the print menu Cancel 9 Select Print using the A 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 set
3. Read this User s Guide before you start using your P touch Keep this User s Guide in a handy place for future reference WWW brother com TAPE INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED EDITING A LABEL LABEL PRINTING USING THE FILE MEMORY MAINTAINNING YOUR P TOUCH TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX Oo AO UM d ka NS INDEX 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 Read this manual carefully before using and keep in a handy place for future reference For Australia Only Warranty amp Repair For details about warranty on your Brother Product the details are listed on the following link www brother com au under Service amp Support Warranty For warranty service repair of your Brother product you will need to retain a copy of your sales docket and contact the Support Centre for location of the nearest Authorised Warranty Centre AWC Support For technical support for your Brother Product other than what you can resolve through the User s Guide please visit our website or our solut
4. Printer XX XXXX Language Engish United Kingdom D Eile list Refresh List Title Version Size P E Caution 18mm L Ta 4 4 120KB EI E Caution 24mm o ek T 120KB F ilu File 12mm Label Collection 143 120KB d E GEE tip 11 m Oo Office Signage 18mm Label Col 1 1 120KB m EI Office Signage 24mm Label Coll 1 1 120KB C Click here for details P touch Label Collection 18mm File Category 17 labels Print labels to quickly identify important files You cannot download individual labels 77 Label designs are fixed You cannot edit even in P touch E ditor e Transfer Close Click the Start button to begin transferring data to the machine If multiple units of the same model are connected all operations will be applied to all units We recommend using the AC adapter when transferring data to the machine sw J Lon Downloading a new Label Collection Category Windows only ONILNIYd 138V1 e MOOS Oo COS LABEL PRINTING 7 The screen on the right is displayed on your P touch Update Software ZE computer while the software is being Transferring fles updated screen a D SS File 18mm 90 Cancel The screen on the right appears on the machine s LCD display 0 Do not turn off the machine during the update process 8 Click OK to complete the update P touch
5. 143Line 48 pt 1 4Line oS pt 1 5Line qa pt Using Auto Format Layouts 138V1 V ONILIGA EDITING A LABEL Attribute Value 2LineA 2LineB 3Line 1 2LineA 42 pt Block layout 18 mm tape 1 2LineB 1 3Line 1 4Line 1 5Line 2LineA 2LineB Block layout 12 mm tape 3Line 1 2Line B3 Using Auto Format Layouts ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee e m Attribute Value Details 2LineA s Block layout m Block layout Using Time amp 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 Clock Setting The time and date set in the clock setting can be used for the display on the screen and also for using the Time amp Date function which you can add time date to your label in desired format 4l Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu select Set Clock using the A or w keys and then press the OK or Enter key L 2 The Set Clock screen is displaved Set Clack Set the vear month date hour and minute to the VOCI HSMMIDD hhzmm current figure using the A or w key To move tothe 2080 01 01 00 00 next parameter use the or gt key OD You can also use the Num keys to type in the figure 3 Press t
6. Using Auto Format Layouts EDITING A LABEL Templates Attribute Value Details Binder Spine 1 NIUN TOOODZH 24 mm x 219 mm i Binder Spine 2 NIHUN OS 18 mm x 219 mm PAYABLES File Folder Tab 12 mm x 82 mm Divider Tab Hanging Folder 12 mm x 42 mm Property of ABC Company Inc Asset Tag 18 mm x 70 mm TT late N E E emplate Name 1 z Bin Box ol OLANLA 18 mm x 76 mm ABC Company Inc Equipment Label See 8458785 24 mm x 58 mm Faceplate VRT Cable Wrap 1 tid dd 24 mm x 39 mm Cable Wrap 2 18 mm x 39 mm E Using Auto Format Layouts ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee e L Attribute Value Details 0740412 XXXX CORPORATION 7819N Brother Blvd Address Label 1 rhe Mii eran ee FP e 24 mm x 70 mm m r XXX X CORPORATION 7819N B rother Blvd Bartlett TN38133 Address Label 2 Telephone 1 901 377 XXXX 18 mm x 70 mm Robert Becker Name Badge 1 Foren N 24 mm x 72 mm Robert Becker Name Badge 2 ABC Company Inc Template Name SE E Name Badge 3 Robert Becker 12 mm x 72 mm CD Case Spine 4 My Favorite Music 6 mm x 113 mm 1 My Favorite Music 2 CD Case Spine 2 3 5 mm x 113 mm o Mike s Favorite Films 25 4 VH S Spine i Mike s Fave 91 01 2008 18 mm x 140 mm d 6 MiniDV Spine ies wedana 9 mm x 42 mm 1 Using Auto Format Layouts
7. 0 Display Mode You can change the display mode to your preferable style by pressing the Display key repeatedly You can select from three text entry screens guidance 2 text lines 3 text lines guidance 1 line and clock display Text entry screen Clock display HEL 4 65mm 1 Baht jkla jimnopar HEL honc E5mm EP OO jo mee JIMPODF EP 3 lines guidance 2 lines guidance 1 line 0 You can also change the clock display to the text entry screen guidance 2 text lines by pressing any other key on the keyboard besides the Power key gd For adjusting the clock to current date and time refer to Clock Setting on page 45 For selecting a desired format for displaying the date and time refer to Time amp Date Format d Setting on page 46 S 1 8 9 LCD Display B 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 A or V key and then press the OK or Enter key 2 Select ON or OFF using the A or key 3 Press the OK or Enter kev 1 Power can be saved when the back light is turned off Setting Language and Unit Language 4l Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu select Language using the A or V key and then press the OK or Enter key 2 Select a langua
8. Attribute Font Setting Options Value HEL Helsinki BRU Brussels c ON USA FLO Florida BEL Belgium ON Oo O San Diego LA Los Angeles O 2 Calgary Result ABCabc ABCabc ABCabc ABCabc ABCabc ABCabe ABCabc ABCabc 138V1 V ONILIGA Setting Character Attributes B EDITING A LABEL Attribute Value Result NM EE size available for each tape width ABCabc ABCabc ABCabc size ABCabc Opt ABCabc Opt 2 ABCabc xar ABCabc Width ABCabc SS ABCabc x1 2 ABCabc Setting Character Attributes Result ABCabc ABCabc oi ABCabe endow A iBGaloc Solid ABCabc ids ttai ABCabc tai Bold ABCabc teie ine ABCabe talic Shadow ABGaDE SS tali Solid ABCabc Vertical et DO OO ABCabc EE N ABCabc strikeout ABCabc 8 Setting Character Attributes 6 Attribute lt c D UJ E d 138Vl V ONILIGA gJ o a LO E LI e EDITING A LABEL Attribute Value Result Left ABCabc Center ABCabc Alignment Right ABCabc Zu ABCabc 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 x
9. 1 Using the Bar Code function you can create labels with one dimensional bar codes for gt use with cash registers stock control systems or other bar code reader systems or even asset control tags used in an asset management system Q The P touch is not designed exclusively for creating bar code labels Always check that bar code labels can be read by the bar code reader 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 coloured tape or ink Use the Large setting for Width whenever possible Some bar code readers may not d 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 6 head which may affect printing quality 1 8 9 Creating a Bar Code Label EDITING A LABEL Setting Bar Code Parameters 4l 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 2 Select an attribute using the A or Y key and then set a value for that attribute using the d 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 character style settings 3 Press the OK or Enter ke
10. Maximum 2800 characters Maximum 99 files Other Features Text Reminder Label Collections Auto Format Block Layouts Power Supply Power supply AC adapter AD 24ES AD 5000ES For Australia New Zealand Only Eight AA size alkaline batteries LR6 Auto Power off Battery 5 min AC adapter 8 hours When using P touch only When connected to a PC 1 hour Size Approx 177 0mm W x 237 5mm D x 70 4mm H Weight Approx 880g without tape cassette and batteries Other Operating 10 35 C 20 80 humidity without condensation temperature Maximum wet bulb temperature 27 C humidity Specifications INDEX A AC adapter eessssees 17 Accented Character List 29 Auto power off time 19 B Belle RP 16 Block Layouts se RE ERR EE He S 43 C Caps mode 13 COM E 21 cursor keys gege ee Ge ER 24 D deleting text and formatting 25 i io p PI P NUS 25 E entering m 23 F ele c PU 31 formatting character attributes 30 label attributes 35 PANGS opt 36 K Keyboard KEREN 14 L Label Collection 60 zs T 35 li 30 Line number Lena 13 N P Power SUPPIV su i zzzaoriejtatanniiiztanaizi 16 R Return mark 13 S cir IR 30 Special Character List
11. Slovak Slovenian Spanish Spain or Swedish 3 Select the category using the A or w key and then press the OK or Enter key Q Refer to the Label Collection Lists to view all of the available labels Al The first label image is displayed Select a label using the A or w key and then press the OK or Enter key Q To add the label to your Favorites select Add to Favorites using the A or W key 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 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 to create a Shipping Label 18 mm tape must be loaded in the machine 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 Q Using the P touch Update Software additional label categories can be downloaded and new label designs added to the machine or P touch Editor Refer to Downloading a Label Collection Updating the Software on page 64 for details on how t
12. LCD Display on page 21 for changing the contrast and display mode and for turning 1 the back light on off LCD Display amp Keyboard Q We GETTING STARTED Key Names and Functions 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 5 2 6 4 1 3 vw TEE ETES TT TC ER 16 15 re a Cw E e Er EY CY L1 Co Ce 20 16 e RO VO DEI 21 22 23 24 The default language is English selected and printed B LCD Display amp Keyboard Power 6 Print Turns the P touch on and off Prints the current label design onto Cursor A V 4 gt the tape Moves the cursor in the direction of Opens the Print Options menu when the arrow used in combination with the Shift Use the A and w keys to change key clock settings 7 Preview OK Displays a preview of the label Selects the displayed option Feeds 23 mm of blank tape and then Escape automatically cuts the tape when used in combination with the Shift Cancels the current command and key returns the display to the data entry 8 Displ screen or the previous step icis ay Label Collection Use this to change the display patterns AE N j ib of text entry screen and clock display bs 9 File Enables frequently used labels in the file memory to be printed opened saved or deleted 10 Text Enables character attributes for the label to be set Character attributes can be set for each line
13. To hide the markings use two labels layered on top of each other or use a dark coloured label Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the P touch or if the 6 batteries expire F aa e When power is disconnected for more than two minutes all text and format settings 1 will be cleared Any text files stored in the memory and clock settings will also be cleared 8 Note that Brother Industries Ltd does not assume responsibility for any damage etc ed o arising from failure to follow the precautions listed 9 General Precautions INTRODUCTION Symbols Used in this Guide The following symbols are used throughout this guide to indicate additional information Q 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 more efficiently a Svmbols Used in this Guide GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your P touch Check that the package contains the following before using your P touch P touch PT 2730 Starter Tape Cassette GALYVLS ONILLAS e CD ROM USB cable AC adapter User s Guide The adapter plug may differ by country The User s Guide may be provided on CD 1 Software Installation Guide not printed You can download the PDF version of the User s guide please go to http
14. Update Sofware E o The transfer was completed successfully 9 The display returns to the input screen when the update is complete Q e Newly downloaded label collection categories are added to the respective Category BERETE e An asterisk is displayed at the end of the newly added i Eswarites categorv i Download Mew Labels Downloaded label collections can be deleted using the following procedure 1 Press the Label Collection key 2 Press the A or W key and then select the language 3 Press the A or W key and then select the category 4 Press the Clear key If the downloaded label collection was registered in Favorites it will also be deleted from here tis not possible to delete individual labels from each Category When Download New Labels is selected the prompt Connect PC and Run P touch Update is displayed e Downloading a new Label Collection Category Windows only e m Downloading a New Label Collection Category to P touch Editor o Updating P touch Editor Software m The following is the example for Windows Vista 0 In the following steps you will see XX XXXX Read XX as your printer name 2 1 Double click P touch Update Software Q The following method can also be used to start the P touch Update Software Click the Start and then select All Programs EE d Brother P touch P touch Update Software Update Ifa
15. attributes 1 Press the Text key The current settings are displayed 2 Select an attribute using the A or w key and then set a value for that attribute using the or gt key 3 Press the OK or Enter key to apply the settings e New settings are NOT applied if vou do not press the OK or Enter kev O 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 e 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 Fot JIE character attribute by using the A or w key Next press i cirn Auto the Text kev while holding down Shift key to display the Width x1 attributes A on the screen indicates that you are now Style Normal applying the attribute for that specific line only When different value of attribute 1s 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
16. cursor to the last character to be incremented in the numbering sequence and press the OK or Enter key The number of labels to be printed is displayed Select the number of labels to be printed using the A or w key or type the number using the number key Hold down the A or w key to change the number of labels faster Press the OK or Enter key The labels are printed As each label is printed the number of copies printed is shown 6 E gt er m m U A z mr Z O Numbering Numbering Numbering 18 Numbering 18 14 U 2 3 d lu 1 8 9 Printing a Label LABEL PRINTING Q 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 When a bar code contains an auto numbering sequence no other fields in the label can contain an auto numbering sequence The auto number portion of the label is incremented after each label is printed Only one auto numbering sequence can be used in a label Any symbols or other non alphanumeric characters in the auto numbering sequence are ignored An auto numbering sequ
17. is loose use your finger to wind the toothed wheel in the direction of the arrow as shown on the tape cassette 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 D Inserting a Tape Cassette gt ol ENGLISH 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 H When inserting the tape cassette make sure that the tape and ink ribbon do not catch on the print head GALYVLS ONILLAS e 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 h
18. message is displayed notifying the user that the Editing Brit tare Software P touch Editor is the latest version when started l zi click Yes and then proceed to step 3 2 Click the Computer software update icon 3 Select the Printer and Language select the check box next to the label collection to i TT 15 be installed and then click Install le oer ooa EP O Click Click here for details in the upper right to open a web page with details of a specific label collection Ji ffice Signage 18mm Label Col 1 1 120KB do EIS ffice Signage 24mm Label Coll 1 1 120KB Click here for details P touch Label Collection 18mm File Category 9 17 labels Print labels to quickly identify important files Em You cannot download individual labels 7 Label designs are fixed 6 You cannot edit even in P teuch E ditor N see Downloading a new Label Collection Category Windows only LABEL PRINTING 4 Theinstalled label collection will be saved to E the P touch Editor Label Collection tab a o TS nome Te ees Horizontal Text Vertical Text SE j Help How To T Do Not Display This Dialog Box at Startup se Downloading a new Label Collection Category Windows only ET LIT USING THE FILE MEMORY You can store up to 99 of your most frequently used labels in the file
19. mm tape is selected Install a 6 mm tape cassette An 3 5mm tape cassette is not installed when an Auto Format for 3 5mm tape is selected Install an 3 5mm tape cassette The maximum number of characters for the selected layout have already been entered Edit the text to use fewer characters or use a different layout Press any key to clear the error message Error Messages Message Incorrect Value Select Other Cut Option Text Too Long Text Too High Memory Full 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 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 Select a different cutting option option 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 There is not enough internal memory available when you try to save a label file Delete any unnecessary files to make more memory available for the new label file T
20. solutions brother com 4 The Software Installation Guide may be A ME provided on CD not printed 5 You can download the PDF version hul of the Software Installation Guide f please go to gt http solutions brother com 1 8 9 Unpacking Vour P touch EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE GETTING STARTED General Description Tape compartment cover Tape viewer LCD display Tape cassette compartment Keyboard Print head 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 AC adaptor connector Battery case USB port General Description EE LI LCD Display amp Keyboard LCD Display 6 7 8 9 N _ Caps HEL 42p4 A nmtnm ec GALYVLS ONILLAS e 323 RE 2 9 1 Line number 5 8 Style guidance Indicates line number within the label Indicates the current font 5 layout character size 6 character style 7 2 Cursor and frame 8 settings Characters are entered to the left of 9 Tape length the cursor Indicates the current data Indicates the tape length for the text input position entered 3 Return mark 10 Cursor selection Indicates the end of a line of text Use the A and w keys to select menu 4 Caps mode items and the 4 and p keys to Indicates that the Caps mode is on change the settings 0 Refer to
21. such as other language specific characters 138V V ONILIGA 1 Enter the character you wish to change to an accented character O 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 H The order of accented characters displayed will differ depending on the selected LCD language Al Press the OK or Enter key The selected accented character is inserted into the line of text 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 E Accented Characters d SE Accented Characters 1 a se a a n Jjnhnhhn A AAAAAAAAAA N IN NNN C c 6 6 Iech 6 og 0060 c 6 C cce 0 16069866G96 d dad Fr Ir D ID O M R RRR e jes es s S 8Ss5 8 EN E EEEEEEEEJ S jlBs sssh d g 8 O t trte 6 G G amp G 9 9 T J tTPb NT III U opp 0H opp k Kk JN In 8 K K J Y Jj Y Y RT f z bez g L Lt LLE 1 7 1222 Entering Accented Characters E 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
22. the OK l b or Enter key abe 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 Setting Label Attributes E 138Vl V ONILIGA EDITING A LABEL Frames Attribute AD o o c ex Value Ei ABCabc d ABCabc 4 ka ABCabc e SC ABCabc ai Frame f ABCabc 4 ABCabc o Setting Label Attributes Attribute Value Result Z gt D 19 ABCabc 3 Ax ABCabo Frame X ABCabc A L 1 The length of the label can be set within the range 30mm Length 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 Omm 100mm Tab Lengih The default setting is 50mm Setting Label Attributes 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 O Svmbols and accented characters can also be used in auto format lavouts Using Templates Example creating an Asset Tag 4l Press the Auto Format key to display the Auto Format screen and then select Templates using th
23. the tape cassette or printer may be damaged DO NOT try to print labels using an empty tape cassette or without a tape cassette set in the P touch Doing so will damage the print head DO NOT attempt to cut the tape while printing or feeding since this will damage the tape tis recommended that you use the USB cable supplied with the P touch Should another USB cable need to be used ensure it is of high quality construction Becareful not to scratch the CD ROM Do not place the CD ROM in any location exposed to high or low temperatures Do not place heavy objects on the CD ROM or bend it The software on the CD ROM is intended for use with the P touch and may be installed on more than one PC We strongly recommend that you read this User s Guide carefully before using your P touch and then keep it nearby for future reference NOILONGOULNI e Depending on the location material and environmental conditions the label may unpeel 2 or become irremovable the colour of the label may change or be transferred to other e objects Before applying the label check the environmental condition and the material 3 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 A opening the tape cassette package e Markings made with oil based or water based ink may be visible through a label affixed 5 over them
24. this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice If new versions of the PT 2730 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 Trademarks and Copyrights The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries Ltd Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries Ltd 2010 Brother Industries Ltd All rights reserved Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Apple Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the United States and other countries The names of other software or products used in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies that developed them Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary programs 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 EHE LI z Contents 2 How to use the POUR ues roris este Essie REIR De vara seb Ga oek e EE Ru RR b 4 Scie Aae Da MR NER 6 4 General e de 9 9 Symbols Used in this GUIGE E 10 GETTING STATES i mit ao MEE M ee Ee E UE 11 Unpackina
25. using the Symbol Update Function select Off in the Symbol Update screen e m z zi Z Gi gt E gt i Tab d Text Reminder r Symbol Update uta Fit Style E LAUDAMUS HEL mu nmnm 1 Entering Symbols EDITING A LABEL Symbol List Category Punctuation DN Business Q 4 9 o Mathematics x t Brackets DI l Arrows et loer Unit Seet International a e g B v 6 Number 208777 Mb CR ef We Pictograph T9 c9 Electrical A Lo ses A ON Audio Visual 4 Y eese 4 Wa Signs SA T S Communication zr 4 amp i 54 Vehicle dode m Mh amp ki Sports amp ete Nature VR A A Oo o Others e ZU OP m gt lt ee gt Symbols Personal Category Refer to E Symbol Update Function on page 27 for details v di Lia ih DEEE 8 t reag amp ft in u Q 34 A A C9 dif 2 m l Y amp amp HE 2X Se ADS OAY D R amp R DELO FPO m cc oz Ib F C 2 Il IV V VI VI VI IK X VR RA OVW UV bw hb P BOI O09Q9Q ic q GJ d g3 9 7 MA mpa Aye 9 t AA iiti i v 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 d Entering Symbols Entering Accented Characters The P touch can display and print a set of accented characters
26. w key or type the number using the number keys e 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 9 5 Copies Q Press the Escape key to return to the previous step Unless set otherwise 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 set Pressing the Space key when setting the number of copies resets the value to 1 the default H 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 2 Hold down the Shift key and press the Print key to display the print options screen and then select Numbering using the A or w key 3 Press the OK or Enter key 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 Move the cursor to the first character to be incremented in the numbering sequence and press the OK or Enter key The numbering end point screen is displayed Move the
27. 1 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 V 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 Press the Escape key to return to the previous step Press the Space key to set the style to the default setting Text Size ki Setting Character Attributes Setting Label Attributes 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 Frame CMM The current settings are displayed Length auto Cut Large Option Margin 2 Select an attribute using the A or w key and then set Tah ETD a value for that attribute using the d or key iLength e When setting the tab length hold down the lt or gt key 9 to change the value faster When setting the label length refer to Adjusting the Label Length on page 59 3 Press the OK or Enter kev to applv the settings HEL AA Bl Q New settings are NOT applied if you do not press
28. Bar Code Setup screen Refer to Setting Bar Code Parameters on page 50 Todelete 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 B 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 d or gt key to scroll the preview to the left or right Press the A or w key to change the magnification of the preview ONILNIYd 138V1 e Q Press the Escape OK or Enter key to return to the text entry screen To scroll the preview to the left or right end hold down the Shift key and press the d or gt key 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 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 H 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 t
29. PRINTING Downloading a new E 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 Q 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 You must be connected to the internet in order to launch the P touch Update software Label Collection Designs cannot be edited You may find that the software and the contents in this manual are different Upon installation of the P touch Update Software an icon will be installed on your desktop or other location of your choosing for your convenience To check for New Label Collection Designs simply click the icon to launch the software Downloading a Label Collection Category to your P touch The following is the example for Windows Vista In the following steps you will see XX XXXX Read XX as your printer name 4l Turn the machine on and connect the USB cable 2 Double click the P touch Update Software icon Q The following method can also be used to start the P touch 473 Update Software LA Click Start and then select All Programs Brother P taucH P touch P touch Update Software yi Lpa ate 3 Click t
30. Q In addition to entering text the P touch has a large range of formatting options Create labels like these 3 LABEL PRINTING Printing S label Q Before printing you can check the layout of Tape Cutting Options your label using the preview function Printing from the Label collection GED Create labels like these H How to use the P touch E Create a label by connecting your P touch to a PC 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 NOILONGOULNI e Prepare the P touch Prepare the PC Software Installation Guide 2 CREATING A LABEL e Launch the P touch Editor Software Enter the label text using P touch e Editor 4 August Sales Report Software Help SC dest Sales Div P d Software Installation Guide Create labels like these 3 LABEL PRINTING Print the label o 4 9 6 1 B Printing from the Label Collection Using the Label Collection function labels can be created easily by selecting and 5 then printing designs already built into the machine How to use the P touch H INTRODUCTION Safety Precautions To prevent injury and d
31. Your P TOUCH issie ii i Bee 11 General DSS en OM RE EE 12 LCD Display amp FS DOAN RE AE etti ER ER EE Cas E REGE 13 B Bl A 13 Key Names and Functions s Ee ee ee Ne Re ee nennen nennen nennen nnn nn nn nnns 14 re SUDD RR 16 aua T ORE N OE OE N EE EN N ET EK 16 Se ee 17 inserting a Tape Gasselle E 18 Tumino Fower OMOM T BI BU ed ibni EEEE Ne od 19 Fe dii TapE sm a EE GE E i HN 20 EEEE 01 ME DHT 20 Feed CH 20 LED IDES BAY EE N EE A EE HR 21 Esp Eto qM OP IRA 21 DisolaV ee E 21 zie qo AT N du 22 Setting Language and Unit CPP 22 Elie ASS MEN NER TTE TIN 22 o M TL 22 7 EDITING A LABE e 23 2 Entering and Editing TA i TETTE TERT 23 Entering Text from the Keyboard cccccssssecssesscecseesseecseesseecseseeeseesseesseaseees 23 4 Using Text Reimindel TR m 23 EE Adding a New BEE 24 9 Adding New BIGCK fM 24 e le Leben 24 irai La To L m m 24 7 fe ugoe A 1 e OO EE EE 24 1 Bru lei da RR M 25 Entering Symbols sissies ed GR EE DR SR ee ee Ee ge Rr SEEN uU ei 26 8 Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function e eek ee ee ee AR ee AA EE ee 26 9 Using Symbol Update Function t ssikii eniiitikini ita tesa a ili 27 INTRODUCTION Entering Accen
32. abel to the desired shape and length using scissors etc 2 Peel the backing from the label ONILNIYd 138V1 e Adjust Length 3 Position the label and then press firmly from top to bottom with your finger to attach the label Q 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 Labels may be difficult to attach to surfaces that are wet dirty or uneven The labels may peel off easily from these surfaces Besure to read the instructions provided with Fabric Iron On Tapes Extra Strength Adhesive Tapes or other special tapes and observe all precautions noted in the instructions Adjusting the Label Length LH 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 A or w key and then press the OK or Enter key The language can be selected from Croatian Czech Danish Dutch English United Kingdom Finnish French German Hungarian Italian Norwegian Polish Portuguese Romanian
33. amage 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 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 Mandatory action Unplugging Alerts to the possibility of pare ack electrical shock A WARNING P touch Follow these guidelines to avoid fire electric shock the risk of injury and or damage DO NOT allow the P touch to get wet in DO NOT disassemble the P touch any way For inspection adjustment and repair DO NOT touch any metal parts near the of the printer contact the retail outlet print head The print head becomes very where the P touch was purchased or hot during use and remains very hot your local authorized service centre immediately after use Do not touch it S Plastic bags are used in the packaging directly with your hands of your printer To avoid danger of suffocation keep these bags away from babies and children Disconnect the AC adapter and remove batteries immediately and stop using when you notice abnormal odour heat discolouration deformation or anything unusual while using or storing it To prevent damage do not drop or hit N il the P touch S DO NOT use the P touch with a foreign object in it If
34. ape exit slot during printing or when feeding tape Doing so will cause the tape to jam 1 e Be sure to check that there is enough tape remaining when printing several labels pen continuously If tape is running low set fewer copies print labels one at a time or replace the 2 tape cassette e Striped tape indicates the end of the tape cassette If this appears during printing press the Power key to turn the P touch off Attempting to print with an empty tape cassette may damage the machine Label Preview 2 LABEL PRINTING Printing a Single Copy 4l 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 141 Copies O To stop printing press the Power key to turn off the P touch H 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 Printing Multiple Copies Using this function you can print up to 99 copies of the same label 1 Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing 2 Hold down the Shift kev and press the Print kev to displav the print options screen and then select Copies using the A 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 A or
35. category is displayed e The last symbol entered is selected in the displayed list 2 Select a svmbol categorv Punctuation Business Mathematics etc using the a or W kevor bv pressing the Svmbol kev repeatediv and then select a svmbol using the or gt key 3 Press the OK or Enter key The selected symbol is inserted into the line of text O Press the Escape key to return to the previous step Entering Symbols Using Symbol Update Function 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 4l 2j V Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu and then select Symbol Update using the A or w key Press the OK or Enter key to display the Symbol Update screen and then select On to create your personal category by using the A or w key Press the OK or Enter key to apply the setting The screen returns to the text entry screen Enter the symbol you wish to add to your personal Category Q Refer to Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function on page 26 for detail Press the Symbol key The Personal category appears including the symbol entered in step 4 Up to 20 symbols can be added to the Personal category The oldest symbol will be deleted from the category when the symbols added to the Personal category exceed 20 symbols To stop
36. ch off before disconnecting the AC adapter Do not pull or bend the AC adapter cord Q To safeguard and backup the P touch s memory and clock setting when the AC adapter is unplugged it is recommended to have AA size alkaline batteries LR6 installed into the machine A WARNING 1 Useonly 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 e Do not connect the AC adapter to a non standard electrical outlet Failure to observe this may result in an accident or damage Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any il accident or damage resulting from not using a standard electrical outlet FL ON 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 GETTING STARTED Inserting a Tape Cassette Tape cassettes of 3 5mm 6mm 9mm 12mm 18mm or 24mm width can be used in your P touch Use only Brother tape cassettes with the mark TAP H If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper be sure to remove the stopper before inserting the cassette If the ink ribbon
37. d future date and time or the current date and time when using the Time amp Date Function 4l Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu select Time Stamp Setting using the A or w key and then press the OK or Enter key 2 Select Forward using the A or w key and then to specify the amount of date and time to increase select On using the lt or gt key E Using Time amp Date Function e e0e 060600000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000090 e 8 3 Press the OK or Enter key The Forward screen is Forward a displayed Set the amount of year month week day ey MMU WW DD hh mmm hour and minute to increase from the currently set 00 00 Me O00 OO OO zs clock when using the Time amp Date function using the p A or w key To move to the next parameter use the or gt key m You can also use the Num keys to type in the figure Al Press the OK or Enter key to apply the settings Press the Escape key to return to the previous step 9 Press the Space key to set the format to default setting Refer to the Time Stamp Forward Options for a list of all available formats Time Stamp Forward Options Attribute Value Description The time date will be increased according to the en value selected in the Forward settin Forward 9 o Current time date will be printed Creating a Bar Code Label NEM
38. e A or w key Press the OK or Enter key The last template used is displayed 2 3 Select a template using the A or w key 4 Press the OK or Enter key Styles The Style screen is displayed Fort BIS i5tyle Mormal A 5 Select an attribute using the A or w key and then set a value for that attribute using the or gt key 6 Press the OK or Enter key Bar Code Eum The Bar Code Setup screen is displayed Protocol The Bar Code Setup screen is displayed only when a Width small 9 layout containing a bar code is selected Under On 7 Select an attribute using the A or w key and then set Bar Code Setup a value for that attribute using the 4 or gt key iC Digit Ree The C Digit Check Digit attribute is only available 9 for the CODE39 I 2 5 and CODABAR protocols E Using Auto Format Layouts 8 Press the OK or Enter key es The template text entry screen is displayed WTitle Q e 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 138Vl V ONILIGA 9 Enter the text and then press the OK or Enter key Repeat this for each text field After all text fields are entered the print menu is displayed when the OK or Enter key is pressed 10 Select Print using the A or w key and then press th
39. e OK or Enter key 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 Print Options to set the print settings Q Press the Escape key to return to the previous step e 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 Q 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 When using the Auto Format function the label 1s cut with a margin on the left and right ends a regardless of the current Tape Cutting Option setting refer to page 57 Cutting 1s disabled when Cut Option is set to Special Tape 6 1 8 9
40. ed to identifv the label 6 4 Select a file number using the A 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 1 8 Press the Escape key to return to the previous step A Storing a Label into Memory e USING THE FILE MEMORY Printing a Stored Label File 4l 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 4l Press the File key to display the File screen 2 Select Delete using the A or v 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 d 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 OD Press the Escape key to cancel deleting the file and return to the previous screen Prin
41. ence can only contain a maximum of five characters Q Letters and numbers increase as shown below 0 2 1 H 050 Be 19 vw C2 4X a 925b EA oe AO gt Al A9 gt 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 99 gt 00 Z gt AA Z22 AD 19 gt 20 999 009 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 4l 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 The message Mirror Print is displayed 4 Press the OK or Enter key Printing Copies is displayed while the labels are being printed Printing Copies 1 1 Q Press the Escape key to return to the previous step 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 f Printing a Label EE LI eceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee e b Tape Cutting Options w u The tape cutting options allow y
42. end or pull the adapter cord amp 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 Safety Precautions NOILONGOULNI e INTRODUCTION CAUTION Battery Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage heat or battery rupture amp DO NOT use old and new batteries S DO NOT set the positive and negative together end in the wrong position DO NOT mix alkaline batteries with Remove the batteries if you do not other type batteries intend to use the P touch for an extended period of time AC adapter Q If you do not intend using the P touch aD Always hold the AC adapter when for an extended period of time please disconnecting from the power outlet disconnect the AC adapter from the power outlet Tape Cutter Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the printer S DO NOT open the tape compartment S DO NOT apply excessive pressure to cover when operating the cutter unit the cutter unit P touch Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the P touch Q Place the P touch on a flat stable S DO NOT place any heavy objects on surface such as a desk top of the P touch S DO NOT leave the P touch within To prevent injuries be careful not to reach of children with the tape put your fingers in the areas shown in compartment cover open the il
43. ge for menu commands and messages shown on the LCD display by using the A or Y key The language can be selected from Cesky Dansk Deutsch English Espafiol Frangais Hrvatski Italiano Magyar Nederlands Norsk Polski Portugu s Romana Slovenski Slovensky Suomi Svenska or T rk e 3 Press the OK or Enter key O Press the Escape key to return to the previous step Unit 4l 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 mm or inch can be selected 3 Press the OK or Enter key Q The default setting 1s mm Press the Escape key to return to the previous step Setting Language and Unit EDITING A LABEL e g Entering and Editing Text z Q Entering Text from the Keyboard The keyboard of your P touch can be used in the same way as a standard computer 5 keyboard UI AL Using Text Reminder 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 2 The machine displays the last word printed begining e 2 with the letter c such as computer ou computer jc 3 Press the OK key to display other word options that match the entered cha
44. ght way round An incompatible AC adapter is connected After the power is turned off automatically use the AC adapter designed exclusively for your P touch The tape cutter is closed when you try to print or feed tape Turn the P touch off and then on again before continuing When tape is tangled in the cutter remove the tape There is no text symbols or bar code data entered when you try to print or preview a label Enter data before continuing There is no tape cassette installed when you try to print or preview a label or feed tape Install a tape cassette before continuing The tape cassette was changed while printing etc Make sure the correct tape cassette is inserted before printing There are already seven lines of text when you press the Enter key Limit the number of lines to seven There are more than five lines of text when you press the Print or Preview key while using 18mm tape Limit the number of lines to five or replace with a larger width tape cassette There are more than three lines of text when you press the Print or Preview key while using 12 mm tape Limit the number of lines to three or replace with a larger width tape cassette Press any key to clear the error message Error Messages ONILOOHSATENOUL e 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 Ca
45. he Machine update icon lt TT mS Which update do you wish to check for 72 Click one of the buttons below Detals o Eerst bade each butt Machine update Firm shiny and other data pis donnie fro ole website and transfer gie he achine Computer software update You upgrade the computer software and install dic St e Downloading a new Label Collection Category Windows only 4 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 Q Click Click here for details in the upper right to open a web page with details of a specific label collection D Check the content to be updated and then click Start to begin the update r im P touch Update Software _ im The status of the machine connection will be checked ka Select the model being used o Printer EE The machine is connected correctly Click the OK button If multiple units of the same model are connected all operations will be applied to all units a P touch Update Software File Tools Help The latest compatible software and data will be transferred to the machine Select the desired items and then dick the Transfer button
46. he OK or Enter key to apply the settings J 6 Q Press the Escape key to return to the previous step 1 Press the Space key to set the format to default setting The clock will activate from when the clock setting is applied 8 For the backup of clock setting when the AC adapter is unplugged please use AA size alkaline batteries 9 Using Time amp Date Function E EDITING A LABEL Time amp 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 1 Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu select Time amp Date Format using the A or w key and then press the OK or Enter key 2 The Time amp Date Format screen is displayed Select date or time using the A or w key and then set the format using the lt or p key 3 Press the OK or Enter kev to applv the settings e 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 format to default setting Refer to the Format Options for a list of all available formats Time amp Date Format Options Attribute Value 31 12 2099 31 12 2099 31 12 2099 31 Dece
47. he 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 categories by highlighting the category and pressing the Clear key Tape that is incompatible with the machine has been installed Use compatible tape Press any key to clear the error message Error Messages ONILOOHSATENOUL e APPENDIX Specifications Main Unit Item Specification Display Character display 16 characters x 3 lines 128 dot x 48 dot Backlit Slevels 2 1 0 1 2 Printing Print method Thermal Transfer 128 dot 180 dpi Print height 18mm max when using 24mm tape Print speed Approx 10 mm sec Tape cassette TZ tape cassette 3 5 6 9 12 18 24 mm widths No of lines 24mm tape 1 7 lines 18 mm tape 1 5 lines 12 mm tape 1 3 lines 9 mm tape 1 2 lines 6 mm tape 1 2 lines 3 5mm tape 1 line Large Margin Small Margin Chain No Cut Special Tape Memory
48. ications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a articular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Important The enclosed interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries Ltd could void the user s authority to operate the equipment International ENERGY STARS Compliance Statement The purpose of the International ENERGY STARS Program is to promote the development and popularization of energy efficient office equipment As an ENERGY STARS Partner Brother Industries Ltd has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STARS Guidelines for energy efficiency ENERGY STAR 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
49. igh humidity or dusty locations Use the tape cassette as quickly as possible after opening the sealed package Turning Power On Off Press the Power key to turn the P touch on o Press the Power key again to turn the P touch off 3 Q e Your P touch has a power saving function that automatically turns itself off if no key is pressed within a certain time under certain operating conditions Refer to the Auto Power Off Time table below for details fthe batteries are installed or the P touch is connected to an electrical outlet by the AC d adapter the previous session s information is displayed when the power is turned on Auto Power Off Time 1 P touch only Connected to PC With AC adapter e No operation for 1 hour after Turning Power On Off S GETTING STARTED Feeding Tape Feed amp Cut The Feed amp Cut function feeds 23mm of blank tape then cuts the tape H 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 4l Hold down the Shift key and press the Preview key Feed amp Cut will appear on the LCD display 2 Using the A or w key to select the Feed amp Cut option and then press either OK or Ente
50. ing text and then press the Backspace key The character to the left of the cursor is deleted each time the Backspace key is pressed 138Vl V ONILIGA e If you hold down the Backspace key the characters left of the cursor are deleted continuously Bi Deleting all text at once Use the Clear key to delete all text at once 1 Press the Clear key Clear The Clear options are displayed drext amp Format iText 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 MEER LESE 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 kev All text is deleted All format settings are also deleted if Text amp Format was selected HEL m mm i Entering and Editing Text 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
51. ions website for FAQs Troubleshooting Drivers amp Software or contact the Product Support Centre for any technical or customer care support enquiry Product Support Centre Australia Brother International Aust Pty Ltd Phone 02 8875 6000 Fax 02 9870 7223 Email Please visit www brother com au ServiceSupport EmailSupport aspx and submit a email enquiry Web Site www brother com au Solutions Site http solutions brother com Federal Communications Commission FCC Declaration of Conformity For USA Only Responsible Party Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater NJ 08807 0911 USA TEL 908 704 1700 declares that the products Product Name Brother P touch Electronic Labeling System Model Number PT 2730 Comey with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is uo to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any 1 VA received including interference that may cause undesired operation This eguipment 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 commun
52. ith the Shift key 25 Accent Use this to select and enter an accented character LCD Display amp Keyboard GALYVLS ONILLAS e 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 H 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 Q Always replace all eight 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 H Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the P touch for an extended period of time When power is disconnected for more than two minutes all text and format settings will be cleared Any text files stored in the memory and clock settings will also be cleared D Power Supply e AC Adapter S Connect the AC adapter directly to the P touch S Z DINDASV o o hu 2 A m LI 4l 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 Q e Turn the P tou
53. lustrations H Safety Precautions MENU ENGLISH General Precautions e DO NOT install this machine near any device that will cause electromagnetic interference This machine may malfunction if left near a television radio etc DONOT 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 Use the optional print head cleaning cassette TZ CL4 the self cleaning function of the printer or a soft wipe e g a cotton swab when cleaning the print head refer to Cleaning the Unit on page 71 e DO NOT clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents Only use a soft dry cloth DONOT place the P touch 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 e DO NOT leave any rubber or vinyl on the printer for an extended period of time otherwise the printer may be stained Depending on the environmental conditions and the applied settings some characters or symbols may be difficult to read Useonly 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
54. mber 2099 31 Dec 2099 D 12 31 2099 Date 12 31 2099 12 31 2099 December 31 2099 Dec 31 2099 2099 12 31 2099 12 31 o Using Time amp Date Function Attribute 11 59 PM 138Vl V ONILIGA Q 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 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 4l Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu select Time Stamp Setting using the A or w key and then press the OK or Enter key 2 Select Timing using the A or w key and then select the value for the setting using the or gt key 3 Press the OK or Enter kev to applv the settings O Press the Escape key to return to the previous step Press the Space key to set the format to default setting Refer to the Time Stamp Timing Options for available settings Time Stamp Timing Options 1 Value Attribute Description Press the Time key a clock icon will be inserted where the cursor is positioned on the text input screen When you press the Print key the latest date time will be printed on the label where the clock icon is positioned on the label layout Timing Press the Time key the current date time will be inserted where the c
55. memory Each label is stored as a file allowing you to quickly and easily recall your label when needed again Q 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 AYOWAW 71114 AHL ONISN 2 Select Save using the A or v key 3 Press the OK or Enter kev A file number is displaved A label text is also displaved if a label is alreadv 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 Q Press the Escape key to return to the previous step A maximum of 280 characters can be saved in each file However this number may depend upon the characters or symbols used Up to 99 files can be saved To store a label created by using the Auto Format Layouts refer to Using Auto Format Layouts on page 38 1 Opening a Stored Label File 2 1 Press the File key to display the File screen 2 Select Open using the A or w key 3 Press the OK or Enter kev The file number of a stored label is displaved The label text is also displav
56. ndows OMY 64 Downloading a Label Collection Category to your P touch 64 Downloading a New Label Collection Category to P touch Editor Updating P touch Editor Software bn 67 USING THE FILE MEMORY asses a ta ao Se ee 69 Stoning a Label into Metro EE 69 Opening a Stored Label E 69 Printing amp Stored Label EE 70 Deleting a Stored Label File ones erbe nnnm nna nara ik WE Ee ed ae ee ee N 70 e0 0600060006000060000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000909 e MAINTAINING YOUR P TOUGH nnn 71 kesettng Hie ee esenee Ee DE 71 2 Resetting data to factory settings Downloaded data is not reset 71 G Resetting data to factory settings Downloaded data is reset 71 d LIES CR ie a la fa ooien a E E N EErEE a E DE 71 9 cleaning di UME orren E de EF E 71 Cleaning the Print e Ee MEN 72 Cleaning Wie Tape e sendero anta bid RR de Ge ok SAD ke Ge 72 TROUBLESHOOTING so ER SeSe unxit a DR ee ER eN IE GE ER Se 73 What to do sg EE OE 73 site dle RR SEER EE ON c 75 PE FE IN RK 78 DMC AMOI E 78 JIE S A a A A 79 INTRODUCTION How to use the P touch E Create a label with the P touch 1 GETTING STARTED Prepare the P touch 2 CREATING A LABEL Entering and Editing text Entering Symbols Entering Accented Characters P touch Using Auto Format Layouts EE e
57. now empty 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 Alternatively hold down the Shift key and press the Preview key to feed and cut the tape All files stored in the internal memory are deleted if the batteries are weak or the AC adapter was disconnected Error Messages When an error message appears on the display follow the directions provided below Message Battery Weak Check Battery Wrong Type Of Adapter Connected Cutter Error No Text Insert Tape Cassette Tape Cassette Changed Line Limit Max 7 Lines Tape Width Limit Max 5 Lines Tape Width Limit Max 3 Lines Cause Remedy The installed batteries are getting weak 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 If the power does not turn off automatically press any key to clear the error message before turning the unit off Check that the correct batteries are being used and are installed the ri
58. nts a strip of labels with no cuts in between Pressing the Preview while holding down Shift key will feed and cut the last label printed Select this setting when using special tape When using Fabric Iron On Tapes or Extra Strength Adhesive Tapes set On for Manual Cutting before printing After 24 mm printing remove the tape cassette from the ABC ABC machine and use scissors to cut the tape Q e When using Fabric Iron On Tapes or Extra Strength Adhesive Tapes refer to the above Special Tape e The tape is not cut after the last label is printed when Chain or No Cut is set Hold down the Shift key and press the Preview key to feed and cut tape automatically or cut the tape manually if you are using Fabric Iron on Tapes or Extra Strength Adhesive Tapes S Tape Cutting Options Adjusting the Label Length You can adjust the length of the printed label in levels of 5 to 5 4l Press the Setup key to display the setup menu select Adjust Length using the A or V key and then press the OK or Enter key 2 Select Adjust Length by using the A or w key and then set the value by using the A or w key 3 Press the OK or Enter kev to applv the setting Q Press the Escape key to return to the previous step Press the Space key to set the value to default setting Approximately 196 of the total label length will be adjusted by 1 level Attaching Labels 1 If necessary trim the printed l
59. o download additional categories of labels a Printing from the Label Collection Label Collection List Category Label RESPOND IMMEDLATELY Pleasersigniandiretomnyy Files Gompleted y OP iidirngo 12 mm tape only Pro cts 8 DoNor Circulate e l gek nterorfice om Be Quiet hc Photography d Wa e BU mn Pi i Office Signage g i Mobile P nones 24 t SE l Authorised Personnel Onl l ONILNIYd 138V1 e Use other oor Please Keep SNo Smoking W Do Not Disturb S EOODI HDRINK NO EOOD DRINKI Printing from the Label Collection S Labels are for illustrative purposes only LABEL PRINTING Caution Marie 42 46 Eie WATCH YOUR ai DANGER ACaution l VENFEFENEEFXEEFESTESEESNI ta Warning Shipping AThis Side Up Do Not Poles 18 mm tape BoNotDrop web Please Turn Off the Lights ECO e un ee CANSON Flammable I le Batteries Y Rubbish Bin Labels are for illustrative purposes only a Printing from the Label Collection ENIG Category ONILNIYd 138V1 e a Special only amp Reserv d gt a Ga ad open SES e SALE Best Wishes Y2 Personal Happy k Birthday 12 mm tape only Con Falviaijons ZE unns E Labels are for illustrative purposes only Printing from the Label Collection H LABEL
60. of the label when the Text menu is opened in combination with the Shift key 11 Label Enables label attributes for the label to be set 12 Setup Enables operating preferences Bar Code Time amp Date L CD Contrast etc for the P touch to be set 13 Clear Clears all text entered or all text and current label settings 14 Letter Use these keys to type letters or numbers Uppercase letters and symbols can be entered using these keys in combination with the Caps or Shift key 15 Tab Inserts a tab to the position of the cursor in the text entry screen 16 Caps Turns Caps mode on and off 17 Shift Use this key in combination with the letter and number keys to type uppercase letters or the symbols indicated on the number keys 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 Auto Format Enables labels to be created using pre defined templates or block formats 23 Space Enters a blank space Returns a setting to the default value 24 Bar Code Opens Bar Code Input screen Opens Bar Code Setup screen when used w
61. ou to specify how the tape is fed and cut when printing E labels In particular the Chain and No Cut options greatly reduce the amount of z wasted tape by using smaller margins and eliminating blank sections cut between 3 labels O 1 Press the Label key to display the Label menu 2 Select Cut Option using the A or w key and then set the value by using the d or gt key 3 Press the OK or Enter key to apply the settings OD New settings are NOT applied if vou do not press the OK or Enter kev O Press the Escape key to return to the previous step Refer to the Tape Cutting table for a list of all available settings 1 2 d d 6 1 8 9 Tape Cutting Options LABEL PRINTING Setting Large Margin Small Margin Chain No Cut Special Tape Automatically cuts the tape after each label is ABC ABC printed leaving a margin of 24 mm on each end Automatically cuts a piece of blank tape before printing the first label and then cuts the i ABC i ABC tape after each label is printed leaving a 4 4mm 4mm mm margin at each end of each label Tape Cutting Description Example L 24 mm 24 mm 23 mm Automatically cuts a piece of blank tape before printing the first label and then cuts the tape after each label is printed leaving ABC ABC a 4 mm margin at each end of each label 4mm 4mm Once the last label is printed the tape is not fed and cut 23 mm Pri
62. r The message Feeding Tape Please Wait appears while the tape is fed and then the tape is cut e To exit or cancel this function press Escape Feed Only This function will advance the tape approximately 23 mm resulting in a blank label sticking out of the tape cassette This action is recommended when using Fabric and Extra Strength Adhesive tapes which should be cut using scissors 4l Hold down the Shift key and press the Preview key Feed amp Cut will appear on the LCD display 2 Using the A or w key to select the Feed Only option and then press either OK or Enter key The message Feeding Tape Please Wait appears while the tape is fed e To exit or cancel this function press Escape Z Feeding Tape EHE oeren e m LCD Displav z LCD Contrast o You can change the contrast setting of the LCD display to one of five levels 2 1 O Si 1 2 to make the screen easier to read The default setting is 0 x Z ee ee 4l Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu select LCD Contrast using the d A or V 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 e Pressing the Space key on the contrast setting screen sets the contrast to the default value
63. r P touch Resetting the P touch a MAINTAINING VOUR P TOUCH Cleaning the Print Head Streaks or poor qualitv characters on printed Print head labels generallv indicates that the print head is dirtv Clean the print head using a cotton swab or the optional print head cleaning cassette TZ CL4 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 use it Cleaning the Tape Cutter Tape adhesive can build up on the cutter blade after repeated use taking the edge off the blade which may result in the tape jamming in the cutter Q 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 Maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING zi What to do when Q D m Problem Solution A The screen locks or Refer to Resetting the P touch on page 71 and reset the 6 the P touch does not internal memory to the initial settings If resetting the P touch 9 respond normally does not solve the problem disconnect the AC adapter and Z 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 provided is correctly connected The LCD me
64. racter Press the A or w key to select the desired word 4 Press the OK or Enter key The selected character word will then appear on the text line e Text Reminder settings can be changed by pressing the Setup key Deleting Text Reminder Memory 1 Press the Setup kev In 2 Press the A or w key to select Text Reminder and then press the OK or Enter key 3 Press the A or w key to select Clear Memory and then press the OK or Enter key d 4 Clear All Text Reminder Memory is then displayed 5 Press the OK or Enter key A All text options in memory will be deleted 8 9 Entering and Editing Text 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 H 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 f you press the Enter key when seven 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 30 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 nm mark will appear a
65. sert the bar code in the HEL 4 12 Lamm label The bar code is displayed on the text entry screen Habel Q Press the Escape key to return to the previous step Refer to the Special Characters List table for a list of all available settings Special Character List CODE39 CODABAR Code Special Character Code Special Character 0 0 a 1 1 NAO O p SPACE 2 3 3 4 4 6 5 5 6 76 WV 8 9 Creating a Bar Code Label EDITING A LABEL CODE128 GS1 128 UCC EAN 128 Code dl d kata Code Special Character Code Special Character SPACE 2 N ae Des e OT EIER BET ES w REST SN i s a NU E 5 x f SEEN 8 o s SI EN r gt fa sx s Sg 8 c fe tx fe sc 3 gt fa y x a ma a P a gt x 5 i n 3 Ber 8 95 i 3 s fo gt a 3 m fef rs i gt jer e gt i je vw w m 4 F e D I i lt 4 o e ma i je so o me o gt a S e ma al gt DE jej ma z a 4 o nm t o Editing and Deleting a Bar Code 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 51 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
66. ssages Refer to Setting Language and Unit on page 22 to select are displayed in a 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 e f the tape is bent cut off the bent section and thread the tape through the tape exit slot e If the 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 e Remove the tape cassette and reinstall it pressing it firmly printed correctly until it clicks into place e If the print head is dirty clean it with a cotton swab or optional print head cleaning cassette TZ CL4 1 e Check that the Cut Option setting is not set to Chain or No 2 Cut as the tape will not be fed after printing the label Alternativelv hold down the Shift kev and press the 3 Preview kev to feed and cut the tape The ink ribbon is If the ink ribbon is broken replace the tape cassette If not A separated from the leave the tape uncut and remove the tape cassette then Ai ink roller wind the loose ink ribbon onto the spool as shown in the 5 figure ie What to do when TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The P touch stops while printing a label The label is not cut automatically Label files saved previously are
67. ssette Insert 18mm Tape Cassette Insert 12mm Tape Cassette Insert 9mm Tape Cassette Insert 6mm Tape Cassette Insert 3 5mm Tape Cassette Too Much Text For This Layout 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 Limit the number of lines to one or replace with a larger width tape cassette There are already five blocks of text Limit the number of blocks to five The maximum number of characters have already been entered Edit the text and use fewer characters The length of the label to be printed using the text entered is longer than 1 m Edit the text so that the length of the label is less than 1 m An 24mm tape cassette is not installed when an Auto Format for 24mm tape is selected Install an 24mm tape cassette An 18 mm tape cassette is not installed when an Auto Format for 18 mm tape is selected Install an 18 mm tape cassette An 12 mm tape cassette is not installed when an Auto Format for 12 mm tape is selected Install a 12 mm tape cassette An 9 mm tape cassette is not installed when an Auto Format for 9 mm tape is selected Install a 9 mm tape cassette An 6 mm tape cassette is not installed when an Auto Format for 6
68. t the end of the block and the cursor moves to the start of the new block f A maximum of 5 blocks can be entered in one label Moving the Cursor e Press the a V lt or gt key to move the cursor one space or line To move the cursor to the beginning or end of the current line hold down the Shift key and then press the d or gt 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 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 To insert a tab space between the existing line of text move the cursor where you wish to add a tab and press the Setup key to open the Setup menu select Tab by using A Or V keys and then press the OK or Enter key A j mark appears to indicate the position which the tab space will be entered Q To change the length setting of the tab refer to Setting Label Attributes on page 35 The tab space can also be entered by pressing the Space key while holding down the Shift key H Entering and Editing Text _ LI Deleting Text m 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 delet
69. ted Characters ccccccssssccessesseecneeseecseeseecseesseeseeueeesseasesesseasesensages 29 setting Character AttriDUtes sissies ss iek sd EE nnn rra n Rin npa Res es ca nba co nnn reich 30 Setting Character Attributes by Label 30 Setting Character Attributes by Each Line iese ss ee ese ee ee RR ee ee RA ee ee AA ee ee AE ee 30 seltiri Alte FE SPEED oe T IU UU MTM 34 En die EE ug ett 35 USING Auto Format Layouts E 38 Using Templates Example creating an Asset Tag 38 Usitie Block Ee ERO S EEE E ER N 42 Using Time amp Date FUNCHOM ses sesde id Si wk ee Ed CU be eats RO REG EE Ke ek 45 6 ere de STNG NEED Tm 45 Time amp Date Format Setting E 46 life Samp sett a T 47 Km 47 Time Stamp Formal sessie Beek oL Ia ir TE Oe aea Perse bea or PE pP Ee S 48 PONN cel ERU Et 48 Creating a Ee 49 Setting Bar Code un 50 Eriierind Bar Code Data E 51 Editing and Deleting a Bar Code ENEE 52 LABEL PRINTUN CME 53 Label GETT 53 Pining a Lapel MEE OR TO N N EO E EEES 53 Printihdg a Single CODY TT 54 Printing Multiple CODES Ec 54 Auto numbering Ee 55 MOr dIe ole E 56 Tape CURING OpUBNS q O 57 Adjusting the Label LGN OU DE 59 Eer ee 59 Printing from the Label Collection TE 60 Printing a label from the Label Collection Stored in the Machine 60 Downloading a new Label Collection Category Wi
70. ting a Stored Label File MAINTAINING YOUR P TOUCH Resetting the 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 Press and hold down the Shift and Backspace keys While holding down the Shift and Backspace keys press the Power key once and then release the Shift and Backspace keys HONOL d YNOA SNINIV LNIVIN e Q 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 Language and unit settings will also be cleared Maintenance Your P touch should be cleaned on a regular basis to maintain its performance and life span e Alwavs remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter before cleaning the P touch Cleaning the Unit Wipe anv dust and marks from the main unit using a soft drv cloth 2 Use a slightly dampened cloth on difficult to remove marks Q Do not use paint thinner benzene alcohol or any other organic solvent These may deform the 3 case or damage the appearance of you
71. tings e Select Save to store the label in a file memory Select Cancel to exit the Auto Format function Select Change Layout to use a different layout e Select Print Options to set the print settings LG Using Auto Format Layouts Q Press the Escape key to return to the previous step Refer to the Block Layouts table for a list of available block layouts 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 A 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 e 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 When using the Auto Format function the label is cut with a margin on the left and right ends regardless of the current Tape Cutting Option setting refer to page 57 Cutting is disabled when Cut Option is set to Special Tape Block Layouts Attribute Value Details 2LineA 2LineB 3 Line 1 2Line A oS pt Block layout 24mm tape 1 2Line B 48 pt 2
72. ursor is positioned on the text input screen When you press the Print key the date time will be 6 printed as shown on the input screen Q When Auto is selected for the Timing setting and a clock icon is added to the text by pressing 8 the Time key you can confirm what settings applied for the icon by positioning the cursor under the clock icon and then pressing the Time key 9 Using Time amp Date Function 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 4l Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu select Time Stamp Setting using the A or w key and then press the OK or Enter key 2 Select Format using the A or w key and then select the value for the setting using the or gt key 3 Press the OK or Enter key to apply the settings Q Press the Escape key to return to the previous step Press the Space key to set the value to default setting Refer to the Time Stamp Format Options for available settings Time Stamp Format Options Attribute Value Description Date only will be printed on the label Date amp Time The date and time will be printed on the label Format Time Time only will be printed on the label Time amp Date The time and date will be printed on the label Forward You can select whether to use a forwarde
73. water metallic substance or any foreign object enters the P touch disconnect the AC adapter and remove batteries and contact the retail outlet where the P touch was purchased or your local authorized service centre H Safety Precautions EHE oeren 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 AC adapter Follow these guidelines to avoid fire damage electric shock failure or the risk of injury QD Always use the specified voltage 220 S DO NOT touch the AC adapter or 240V and the suggested AC adapter 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 adapter cord and USB cable S Don t connect the enclosed AC adapter adapter cord power plug and USB cable to other products Unplug the AC adapter cord immediately and stop using the P touch 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 power plug with wet hands S DO NOT use the AC adapter in places of high humidity such as bathrooms S DO NOT use a damaged adapter cord or power plug S DO NOT place heavy objects on damage or modify the adapter cord or plug Do not forcibly b
74. y to apply the settings e New settings are NOT applied if vou do not press the OK or Enter kev O e The C Digit Check Digit attribute is only available for the CODE39 I 2 5 and CODABAR protocols 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 Bar Code Settings table for a list of all available settings Bar Code Settings Attribute Value CODE39 CODE128 EAN 8 EAN 13 Protocol GS1 128 UCC EAN 128 UPC A UPC E l 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 E Creating a Bar Code Label Entering Bar Code Data 1 Press the Bar Code key The Bar Code Input screen is displayed Q Up to five bar codes can be entered on a label 138V1 V ONILIGA 2 Type in the bar code data Special characters can be entered in the bar code when using the CODE39 CODES CODABAR CODE128 or GS1 128 UCC EAN 128 A A protocols When not using special characters go to KAN od step 5 Bar Code Input d 3 Press the Symbol key A list of characters available for the current protocol is displayed 4 Select a character using the A or w key then press Bar Code Input the OK or Enter key to insert the character in the bar CODE33 code data b 2010 4 H Press the OK or Enter key to in

Brother 2730 Printer User Manual

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents