ELE YSTEM S G N I L E LAB CTRONIC PT-E550W Read this guide before you start using your P-touch labeling system. Keep this guide in a handy place for future reference. Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the P-touch labeling system model PT-E550W. Your new PT-E550W is an intuitive, easy to operate and feature rich labeler that produces professional looking and high quality labels. This manual contains various precautions and basic procedures for using the P-touch labeling system. Read this manual carefully before using and keep in a handy place for future reference. Available Manuals The following manuals are available for this P-touch labeling system.
CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. ATTENTION RISQUE D'EXPLOSION SI LA BATTERIE EST REMPLACÉE PAR UN MODÈLE INADÉQUAT. MISE AU REBUT DES BATTERIES USAGÉES CONFORMÉMENT AUX INSTRUCTIONS.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Brother Mobile Solutions, Inc. 100 Technology Drive Suite 250A Broomfield, CO 80021 U.S.A. Tel: (303) 460-1600 Product Name: Model Number: Brother P-touch Electronic Labeling System PT-E550W This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects.
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INTRODUCTION Contents GETTING STARTED ..................................................................................... 21 Unpacking Your P-touch Labeling System ......................................................................... 21 General Description ............................................................................................................ 22 LCD Display ..................................................................................................................
To prevent injury and damage, important notes are explained using various symbols. The symbols and their meanings are as follows: DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if the product is handled without following the warnings and instructions, will result in death or serious injuries. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injuries.
INTRODUCTION DANGER Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Carefully observe the following precautions for the rechargeable Li-ion battery (hereafter referred to as "rechargeable battery"). If these precautions are not followed, overheating, leaking, or cracks in the battery may result in an electrical short, explosion, smoke, fire, electric shock, injury to yourself or others, or damage to the product or other property. Use the rechargeable battery only for its intended purpose.
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Liquid (electrolyte) leaking from the Ptouch labeling system or rechargeable battery may indicate that the rechargeable battery is damaged. If the rechargeable battery leaks, immediately stop using the P-touch labeling system, unplug the AC adapter, and isolate the P-touch labeling system by placing it in a bag. Do not touch the electrolyte. If electrolyte gets in the eyes, do not rub them.
INTRODUCTION WARNING P-touch Labeling System Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, electric shock, the risk of injury to yourself or others, and/or damage to the P-touch labeling system or other property. DO NOT allow the P-touch labeling system to get wet or use the P-touch labeling system in areas that may become wet, such as bathrooms or near sinks. DO NOT touch any metal parts near the print head. The print head becomes very hot during use and remains very hot immediately after use.
Alkaline batteries/Ni-MH rechargeable batteries Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of the battery and cause personal injury. DO NOT throw into fire, heat up, shortcircuit, recharge, or disassemble the battery. DO NOT allow batteries to get wet, for example, by handling them with wet hands or spilling beverages onto them. If fluid leaked from the batteries gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with a large amount of clean water, and then seek medical attention.
INTRODUCTION WARNING AC Adapter Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, damage, electric shock, failure or the risk of injury. Make sure that the plug is fully inserted into the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that is loose. Always use the specified AC adapter, and always plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet with the specified voltage (120V). Failure to do so may result in injury to yourself or others, or damage to the P-touch labeling system or other property.
Alkaline batteries/Ni-MH rechargeable batteries Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, overheating or rupture of the battery. DO NOT use a battery other than the one specified for use with your P-touch labeling system. Do not use combinations of old and new batteries or combinations of different types, different charging levels, different manufacturers or different models. Do not insert a battery with the polarity (+ and -) reversed.
INTRODUCTION CAUTION P-touch Labeling System Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the P-touch labeling system. Store the P-touch labeling system on a flat, stable surface such as a desk or in a drawer. DO NOT leave the P-touch labeling system or any tape within the reach of young children. DO NOT place any heavy objects on top of the P-touch labeling system.
Rechargeable Li-ion battery • At the time of purchase, the rechargeable Li-ion battery is slightly charged so that the operation of the P-touch labeling system can be verified; however, the rechargeable Li-ion battery should be fully charged with the AC adapter before the P-touch labeling system is used.
INTRODUCTION • DO NOT expose the tape cassettes to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, or dust. Store tape cassettes in a cool, dark place. Use the tape cassettes soon after opening the tape cassette package. • Markings made with oil-based or water-based ink may be visible through a label affixed over them. To hide the markings, use two labels layered on top of each other or use a darkcolored label.
Create a label with the P-touch labeling system 1 GETTING STARTED • Preparing the P-touch labeling system. 2 P. 21 z INTRODUCTION How to Use the P-touch Labeling System CREATING A LABEL • Selecting a labeling application type. P. 36 • Entering and editing text. • Entering symbols. • Entering accented characters. • Setting cut options. In addition to entering text, the P-touch labeling system has a large range of formatting options.
INTRODUCTION Create a label by connecting your P-touch labeling system to a computer 1 GETTING STARTED Your P-touch labeling system can be used as a stand alone handheld labeler, or it can be connected to a PC or Mac and used with the included P-touch Editor software to create more elaborate labels. To use your P-touch labeling system connected to a computer, attach your P-touch labeling system to a computer via the included USB cable and install the P-touch Editor software and drivers.
GETTING STARTED Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch labeling system: PT-E550W P-touch labeling system Tape Cassette AC adapter USB cable The plug may differ by country.
GETTING STARTED General Description 2 6 1 7 3 4 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 9 8 Cover latch Tape exit slot LCD display Mini-USB port Keyboard 6. 7. 8. 9. Tape cutter Tape cassette compartment Release lever Print head 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 labeling system. 1 2 3 1. Tape viewer 2. Rear cover 3. AC adapter connector 22 General Description 5 4 4. LED lamp 5.
z GETTING STARTED LCD Display 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 1 4 7 3 5 2 6 8 1. Line number Indicates line number within the label layout. 2. Shift Mode Indicates shift mode is on. 3. Start Line / 4. End Line The area between the start and end line will be printed. The short lines extending from the start/ end lines show the end of the label layout. 5. Block Separator Line Indicates the end of a block. 6. Cursor Indicates the current data input position. Characters are entered to the left of the cursor.
GETTING STARTED 19 20 21 22 23 19. Cursor selection Use the and keys to select menu items and the and keys to change the settings. 20. Specified line mark Indicates that separate settings are made for each line. 21. Lock mark Indicates that some items cannot be changed. 22. Counter Indicates currently selected number/ selectable number. 23. Block Number Indicates the block number. Refer to "LCD Display" on page 34 for details on changing the contrast and backlight settings of the LCD.
z GETTING STARTED Key Names and Functions The default language is "English". 1. Power Turns the P-touch labeling system on and off. 2. Style Sets character and label attributes. 3. Preview Displays a preview of the label. 4. Feed & Cut Feeds 0.96" (24.5mm) of blank tape then cuts the tape. 5. Print • Prints the current label design onto the tape. • Prints multiple copies with the Shift key. 6. General Creates general purpose labels. 7.
GETTING STARTED 17. 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. 18. BS (backspace) Deletes the character to the left of the cursor. 19. Shift Use this key in combination with the letter and number keys to type uppercase letters or the symbols indicated on the number keys. 20. Caps Turns Caps mode on and off. 21. Enter • Enters a new line when entering text.
AC Adapter Use the AD-E001 (AC adapter) for this P-touch labeling system. Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch labeling system. z GETTING STARTED Power Supply The AD-18 or AD-24ES cannot be used. 1 Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the connector marked DC IN 12V on the P-touch labeling system. 2 Insert the AC adapter plug into a standard electrical outlet. • Turn the P-touch labeling system off before disconnecting the AC adapter. • Do not pull or bend the AC adapter cord.
GETTING STARTED 2 Insert the rechargeable Li-ion battery into the battery compartment. 3 Confirm that the hooks on the edge of the rear cover are inserted correctly, and then reattach the cover. If you cannot attach the rear cover, check to ensure the white lever is in the up position. If not, lift the lever, and then attach the cover. Removing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Remove the battery cover and the rechargeable Li-ion battery, and then reattach the battery cover.
z GETTING STARTED Tips on Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery • Charge the rechargeable Li-ion battery before use. Do not use it before it is charged. • The rechargeable Li-ion battery charging can take place in 41°F/5°C to 95°F/35°C environments. Charge the rechargeable Li-ion battery in an environment in this temperature range. If the surrounding temperature is out of this range, the rechargeable Li-ion battery will not be charged, and the battery indicator will remain lit.
GETTING STARTED P-touch Labeling System • Charging current: 800 mA • Charging voltage: up to 8.2 V (Maximum) Alkaline/Ni-MH Battery 1 After making sure that the power is off, remove the rear cover on the back of the P-touch labeling system. If the batteries are already in the P-touch labeling system, remove them. Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing batteries. 2 Insert six new AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6), or fully charged Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (HR6).
Tape cassettes of 0.13", 0.23", 0.35", 0.47", 0.70" or 0.94" (3.5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 18mm or 24mm) width, and Tube cassettes of 0.23", 0.34", 0.46", 0.69" or 0.93" (5.8mm, 8.8mm, 11.7mm, 17.7mm or 23.6mm) width can be used in your P-touch labeling system. Use only Brother tape cassettes with the / / mark. If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be sure to remove the stopper before inserting the cassette.
GETTING STARTED 4 Close the rear cover. • Place the P-touch labeling system on a flat surface as shown in the illustration, and then attach the rear cover. • If you cannot attach the rear cover, check to ensure the white lever (1) is in the up position. If not, lift the lever, and then attach the cover. 1 • 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. The tape may no longer be functional after the ink ribbon discharges.
Setting AC Adapter Value Off 10min. 20min. 30min. 40min. 50min. 1hr. 2hr. 4hr. 8hr. 12hr. Setting Li-ion Battery Value Off 10min. 20min. 30min. 40min. 50min. 1hr. z GETTING STARTED zAuto Power-Off Timez • If you connect the AC adapter to the P-touch labeling system after you specified "Auto Power Off", the setting for "AC Adapter" becomes valid. • The default value is "1hr." for the AC Adapter and "30min." for the Li-ion battery.
GETTING STARTED 1 Press the Feed & Cut key. "Feed & Cut?" will appear on the LCD display. 2 Using the or key to select the "Feed Only", and then press either OK or Enter key. The message "Feeding Tape... Please Wait" appears while the tape is fed. To exit or cancel this function press Esc. LCD Display LCD Contrast You can change the contrast setting of the LCD display to one of five levels (+2, +1, 0, -1, -2) to make the screen easier to read. The default setting is "0".
Language 1 Press the Menu key, select " Language" using the or key, and then press the OK or Enter key. 2 Select a language for menu commands and messages shown on the LCD display by z GETTING STARTED Setting Language and Unit using the or key.
EDITING A LABEL Selecting a Labeling Application Type You can select six different types of labeling applications. GENERAL When the GENERAL mode is selected, you can press the Shift key and then press the Enter key to add a new block. Horizontal ABCDE Vertical A B C D E Labels printed with this mode can be used for general purposes. In this mode you can specify the following items. • Label Length: Auto, 0.4" (10 mm) - 39.
Labels printed with this mode can be wrapped around a cable or wire, and both ends of the label stick together to form a flag. The text on flag labels is printed on both ends of the label, leaving a blank space in the middle that wraps around the cable. In this mode, you can specify the following items. • Layout: block.), 1 1. Flag at least 0.2" (5 mm) (The same text is printed on each z EDITING A LABEL CABLE FLAG (Two different texts are printed on each block.) • Flag Length: 1.2" (30 mm), 0.
EDITING A LABEL PUNCH-DOWN BLOCK Labels printed with this mode can be used to identify a type of electrical connection often used in telephony. There are up to three lines for each block on a single label and you can enter three lines for each block. In this mode, you can specify the following items. • Module Width: 8.0" (200 mm), 2.0" (50 mm) - 12.
Using the Bar Code function you can create labels with one dimensional bar codes for use with asset control tags, serial number labels, and even POS and stock control systems. Selectable "Bar Codes" are listed in the User’s Guide. • The P-touch labeling system 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.
EDITING A LABEL 7 Press the OK or Enter key to insert the bar code in the label. The bar code is displayed on the text entry screen. To print labels refer to the User’s Guide. • Press the Esc key to return to the previous step. • Press the Space key to set the selected attribute to the default value. Editing and Deleting a Bar Code • To edit bar code parameters and bar code data, position the cursor beneath the bar code mark on the data entry screen and then open the Bar Code Setup screen.
Example: • When you press the Serialize key, you can do the setting again. After redoing the setting, the message "OK to Overwrite the Data after This Position?" is shown. If it's ok to overwrite, press OK key. • You can select All/Current/Range when printing as there are multiple pages of labels. • To print labels refer to the User's Guide. z EDITING A LABEL 5 Press the OK or Enter key to display the screen that you set. Advanced Serialize Simultaneous 1 Enter text.
EDITING A LABEL 6 Press the OK or Enter key to display the screen that you set. Example: • When you press the Shift and Serialize keys, you can do the setting again. After redoing the setting, the message "OK to Overwrite the Data after This Position?" is shown. If it's ok to overwrite, press OK key. • You can select All/Current/Range when printing as there are multiple pages of labels. • To print labels refer to the User's Guide. Advanced 1 Enter text.
Example: • When you press the Shift and Serialize keys, you can do the setting again. After redoing the setting, the message "OK to Overwrite the Data after This Position?" is shown. If it's ok to overwrite, press OK key. • You can select All/Current/Range when printing as there are multiple pages of labels. • To print labels refer to the User's Guide. z EDITING A LABEL 6 Press the OK or Enter key to display the screen that you set. • Press the Esc key to return to the previous step.
USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Using P-touch Software This P-touch labeling system is equipped with a USB port, allowing you to connect it to a computer. You will need to install P-touch Editor and the printer driver to use your P-touch labeling system with your computer. If you use Windows®, install P-touch Editor, the printer driver, P-touch Update Software, P-touch Transfer Manager and the Printer Setting Tool from the enclosed CD-ROM.
The procedure for installing the software varies depending on the OS of the computer. The installation procedure is subject to change without notice. The P-touch labeling system names in the following screens may differ from your purchased P-touch labeling system name. DO NOT connect the P-touch labeling system to the computer until directed to do so. For Windows® • The installation procedure may change depending on the Operating System on your PC. Windows® 7 is shown here as an example.
USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE 4. Advanced Applications Installs the BRAdmin Light utility or displays the Brother Developer Center. 5. Brother Support Displays the support website (Brother Solutions Center). 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. 4 The P-touch Update Software can be used to check for updates. If [OK to use P-touch Update Software to update the software to the newest version? (An Internet connection is required to update.)] appears, click [Yes] or [No].
For Windows Vista®/Windows Server® 2008 1 If the P-touch labeling system is connected to the computer and is turned on, press and hold the 2 Click (Power) button to turn it off. - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Printers]. 3 Select [Brother xx-xxxx] and click [Delete this printer], or right-click the icon and click [Delete]. 4 Right-click the [Printers] window, and then click [Run as administrator] - [Server z USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Uninstalling the Printer Driver Properties...].
USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE For Windows® 8/Windows® 8.1/Windows Server® 2012 1 If the P-touch labeling system is connected to the computer and is turned on, press and hold the (Power) button to turn it off. 2 Click [Control Panel] in [Apps] screen - [Hardware and Sound] - [Devices and Printers]. 3 Select [Brother xx-xxxx] and click [Remove device], or right-click the icon and click [Remove device]. If a User Account Control message appears, type in the password, and then click [Yes].
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