EL LABELING C I N O R T EC SYSTEM Read this User's Guide before you start using your P-touch labeling system. Keep this User’ s 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-E300. Your new PT-E300 is an intuitive, easy to operate and feature rich P-touch labeling system that produces professional looking and high quality labels. This manual contains various precautions and basic procedures for using this labeling system. Read this manual carefully before using and keep in a handy place for future reference.
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INTRODUCTION Contents Safety Precautions................................................................................................................ 3 General Precautions ........................................................................................................... 11 Symbols Used in this Guide................................................................................................ 12 How to use the P-touch labeling system.............................................................
z INTRODUCTION Entering Symbols ................................................................................................................35 Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function...............................................................35 Using Symbol History ....................................................................................................36 Entering Accented Characters ............................................................................................
INTRODUCTION Safety Precautions 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.
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.
INTRODUCTION DANGER Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Liquid (electrolyte) leaking from the labeling system or rechargeable battery may indicate that the rechargeable battery is damaged. If the rechargeable battery leaks, immediately discontinue use of the labeling system, unplug the AC adapter, and isolate the labeling system by placing it in a bag. Do not touch the electrolyte. If electrolyte gets in the eyes, do not rub them.
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 labeling system or other property. DO NOT allow the labeling system to get wet or use the 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. Do not touch it directly with your hands.
INTRODUCTION WARNING 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.
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 labeling system or other property.
INTRODUCTION CAUTION 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 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.
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. Always use the suggested AC adapter (AD-E001) for the P-touch labeling system and plug it into an outlet with the specified voltage.
INTRODUCTION General Precautions Rechargeable Li-ion battery • At the time of purchase, the rechargeable Li-ion battery is slightly charged so that the operation of the labeling system can be verified; however, the rechargeable Li-ion battery should be fully charged with the AC adapter before the labeling system is used.
z 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.
INTRODUCTION How to use the P-touch labeling system Create a label with the P-touch labeling system 1 GETTING STARTED • Prepare the P-touch labeling system. P. 14 2 CREATING A LABEL • • • • Entering and Editing text. P. 34 Entering Symbols. P. 35 Entering Accented Characters. P. 37 Selecting a Labeling Application Type. P. 27 • Setting Cut Options. P. 39 In addition to entering text, the P-touch labeling system has a large range of formatting options.
GETTING STARTED Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch labeling system. PT-E300 P-touch labeling system AC adapter z GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your P-touch Labeling System The plug may differ by countries.
GETTING STARTED General Description Cover latch Tape exit slot Tape cassette compartment Tape cutter LCD display Tape cutter lever Keyboard Print head Release lever When shipped from the factory, the LCD display is covered with a protective sheet to prevent damage. Remove this sheet before using the P-touch.
LCD Display 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 2 7 35 6 4 8 9 16 17 18 19 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 Characters are entered to the left of the cursor. Indicates the current data input position. 7.
GETTING STARTED Key Names and Functions The default language is "English". 1. Power Turns the P-touch labeling system on and off. 2. Style Enables character and label attributes for the label to be set. 3. File Enables frequently used labels in the file memory to be printed, opened, saved, or deleted. 4. Preview • Displays a preview of the label. • The label is fed when used in combination with the Shift key. 5. Print • Prints the current label design onto the tape.
18. Accent Use this to select and enter an accented character. 19. Space • Enters a blank space. • Returns a setting to the default value. 20. Symbol Use this to select and enter a symbol from a list of available symbols. 21. Enter • Enters a new line when entering text. • Enters a new block when used in combination with the Shift key. z GETTING STARTED 14. Letter • Use these keys to type letters or numbers.
GETTING STARTED Power Supply AC Adapter Use the AD-E001 (AC adapter) for this labeling system. The AD-18 or AD-24ES cannot be used. Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch labeling system. 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.
z 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. Removing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Remove the battery cover and the rechargeable Li-ion battery, and then reattach the battery cover. Charging the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery The rechargeable Li-ion battery can be charged while it is inserted in the labeling system.
GETTING STARTED Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Characteristics Understanding the properties of the rechargeable Li-ion battery will allow you to optimize its usage. • Using or storing the rechargeable Li-ion battery in a location exposed to high or low temperatures may accelerate its deterioration. In particular, using a rechargeable Li-ion battery with a high charge (90% or more) in a location exposed to high temperatures will considerably accelerate battery deterioration.
z GETTING STARTED Battery 1 After making sure that the power is off, remove the rear cover on the back of the labeling system. If the batteries are already in the labeling system, remove them. Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing batteries.
GETTING STARTED Inserting a Tape Cassette Tape cassettes of 0.13", 0.23", 0.35", 0.47" or 0.70" (3.5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm or 18 mm) 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. 1 Check that the end of the tape is not bent and that it passes through the tape guide.
Extra Strength Adhesive Tape: • For textured, rough, or slipping surface, we recommend using Extra Strength Adhesive Tape. • Although the instruction sheet included with the Extra Strength Adhesive Tape cassette recommends cutting the tape with scissors, the tape cutter that this P-touch labeling system is equipped with is able to cut Extra Strength Adhesive Tape. z GETTING STARTED • 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.
GETTING STARTED LCD Display LCD Contrast You can change the contrast setting of the LCD display to one of five levels (+2, +1, 0, -1, -2) to make the screen easier to read. The default setting is “0”. 1 Press the Menu key to display the setup menu, select “Adjustment” using the or 2 Select "LCD Contrast" using the key. key, and then press the OK or Enter key. or key and set the value using the or 3 Press the OK or Enter key. • Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.
Language 1 Press the Menu key to display the Setup menu, select "Language" using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key. or 2 Select a language for menu commands and messages shown on the LCD display by using the or key. The language can be selected from "Čeština", "Dansk", "Deutsch", "English", "Español", "Français", "Hrvatski", "Italiano", "Magyar", "Nederlands", "Norsk", "Polski", "Português", "Português(Brasil)", "Română", "Slovenski", "Slovenský", "Suomi", "Svenska" or "Türkçe".
EDITING A LABEL Selecting a Labeling Application Type You can select six different types of labeling applications by pressing a label application key. The label application type you selected is shown in the LCD display. 1 Keys 1 Shift+1 Type GENERAL FACEPLATE 2 CABLE WRAP Shift+2 CABLE FLAG 3 PATCH PANEL Shift+3 PUNCH-DOWN BLOCK 2 3 Usage Prints general purpose labels. (See page 27) Prints faceplate labels. (See page 27) Prints labels that wrap around a cable and Heat Shrink Tube.
Labels printed with this mode can be wrapped around a cable or wire. This mode is also used to print on Heat Shrink Tube. In Flexible ID, the text is rotated 90° counterclockwise and printed, you can also specify the Size, Text and Repeat (ON/OFF).
EDITING A LABEL PATCH PANEL Labels printed with this mode can be used to identify various types of panels. In this mode, you can specify Block Length, # of Blocks, Separator, Orientation, Reverse (ON/OFF) and Multipliers (ON/OFF). • Block Length: 0.60" (15 mm), 0.20" (5 mm) - 12.
z EDITING A LABEL Setting Bar Code Parameters and Entering Bar Code Data 1 Press the Bar Code key. The Bar Code Setup screen is displayed. Up to five bar codes can be entered on a label. 2 Select an attribute using the or key, and then set a value for that attribute using the or key.
EDITING A LABEL Entering a Serialize Label Numerically serialized labels can be printed. You can set the increment and count for the series. In serialize mode, you can create a series of labels by incrementing one numeric character in the pattern. In advanced serialize mode, you can choose simultaneous or advanced. Simultaneous mode creates a series of labels by incrementing two different numbers at the same time.
z EDITING A LABEL advanced serialize Simultaneous 1 Enter text. Example: Create a label "B020", "C030", "D040" from"A010" by using this function. 2 Press the Shift key and then press the Serialize key. Select "Simultaneous" by using the or key and press the OK key. 3 Select the first character(s) that you want to increase by using the , , or key and press the OK or Enter key twice. Example: Select A.
EDITING A LABEL Advanced 1 Enter text. Example: Create a label "1A-A02", "1A-A03", "1A-A04", "1AB01", "1A-B02", "1A-B03", "1A-B04" from "1A-A01" by using this function. 2 Press the Shift key and then press the Serialize key. Select "Advanced" by using the or key and press the OK key. 3 Select the first character(s) that you want to increase by using the , , or key and press the OK or Enter key twice. Example: Select 1 of A01.
• Letters and numbers increase as shown below: 0 Î 1 ...9 Î 0 Î ... A Î B ...Z Î A Î ... a Î b ...z Î a Î ... A0 Î A1 ...A9 Î B0 Î ... 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 Î 10 ...99 Î 00 Î ... _Z Î AA ...ZZ Î AA Î ... 1_9 Î 2_0 ...9_9Î 0_0 Î ... z EDITING A LABEL • Press the Escape key to return to the previous step. • Serialize mode can be also applied to bar codes.
EDITING A LABEL Deleting Text Deleting one character at a time • To delete a character from an existing line of text, move the cursor to the character to the right of the position you want to start deleting text and then press the Backspace key. The character to the left of the cursor is deleted each time the Backspace key is pressed. If you hold down the Backspace key, the characters left of the cursor are deleted continuously. Deleting all text at once Use the Clear key to delete all text at once.
, , or key and then press the OK or Enter key. The selected symbol is inserted into the line of text. When selecting symbols: • Press the Shift key and Symbol key to return to the previous page. • Press the Symbol key to return to the next page. z EDITING A LABEL 3 Select a symbol using Press the Escape key to return to the previous step. Using Symbol History You can create your personal category of symbols by using the Symbol History.
EDITING A LABEL Entering Accented Characters The P-touch labeling system can display and print a set of accented characters such as other language specific characters. Selectable “Accented Characters” are listed in the Appendix. (See page 52) 1 Enter the character you wish to change to an accented character. Caps mode can be used with the Accent function. 2 Press the Accent key. The character you entered will change to an accented character.
When "Size" is set to "Auto" and "Length" is set to a specific length, you can select the way of reducing the text size to fit within the label length. When "Text Size" is selected, the total text size is modified to fit within the label. When "Text Width" is selected, the text width will be reduced to the size of x1/2 setting. (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.
EDITING A LABEL Setting Cut Options The tape cutting options allow you to specify how the tape is fed and cut when printing labels. In particular, the “Chain” option greatly reduce the amount of wasted tape by using smaller margins and eliminating blank sections cut between labels. Depends on labeling application type, the setting value is fixed or limited. 1 Press the Style key to display the Label menu. 2 Select "Cut Option" using the by using the or key.
Selecting how tape is fed and cut z EDITING A LABEL • When using Heat Shrink Tube, set labeling application type to "Cable Wrap" and select "Heatshrink Tube". In this case, cut option if fixed to "No Cut". After printing, remove the Heat Shrink Tube cassette from the labeling system and use scissors to cut the tape. • After printing, remove the Fabric Iron On tape cassette from the labeling system and use scissors to cut the tape.
LABEL PRINTING Label Preview You can preview the current page and check the layout before printing. 1 Press the Preview key. An image of the label is displayed on the screen. The length of the label is shown in the lower-right corner of the screen. Press the or key to scroll the preview to the left or right. Press the or key to change the magnification of the preview. • Press the Escape, OK or Enter key to return to the text entry screen.
Using this function you can print up to 50 copies of the same label. 1 Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing. 2 Press the Shift key and then press the Print key to display the Copies screen, and then select the number of copies to be printed using the using the number keys. Hold down the or or key, or type the number z LABEL PRINTING Printing Multiple Copies key to change the number of copies faster. 3 Press the OK or Enter key. "Printing...
USING THE FILE MEMORY You can store up to 50 of your most frequently used labels in the file memory. Each label is stored as a file, allowing you to quickly and easily recall your label when needed again. When the file memory is full, each time you save a file you will need to overwrite one of your stored files. Storing a Label into Memory 1 After entering the text and formatting the label, press the File key to display the File screen. 2 Select "Save" using the or key. 3 Press the OK or Enter key.
z USING THE FILE MEMORY Printing a Stored Label File 1 Press the File key to display the File screen. 2 Select "Print" using the or 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 or key, and then press the Print, OK or Enter key. • Printing a single page: A single page is printed immediately. • Printing a range of pages: The screen you can specify the range is displayed.
RESETTING & MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELING SYSTEM Resetting the P-touch Labeling System You can reset the internal memory of your P-touch labeling system when you want to clear all saved label files, or in the event the P-touch labeling system is not operating correctly. Resetting the data to factory settings Turn off the labeling system. 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.
Your P-touch labeling system should be cleaned on a regular basis to maintain its performance and life span. Always remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter before cleaning the P-touch labeling system. Cleaning the Unit Wipe any dust and marks from the main unit using a soft, dry cloth. Use a slightly dampened cloth on difficult to remove marks. Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol or any other organic solvent.
TROUBLESHOOTING What to do when... Problem Solution Refer to “Resetting the P-touch Labeling System” on page 45 and reset the internal memory to the initial settings. If resetting the P-touch labeling system does not solve the problem, disconnect the AC adapter and remove the batteries for more than 10 minutes. The display remains Check that the batteries are correctly installed and that the AC blank after turning on adapter designed exclusively for your P-touch labeling system the power.
When an error message appears on the display, follow the directions provided below. Message Wrong Type Of Adapter Connected! Low Battery! Replace Battery! Recharge Li-ion Battery! Li-ion is damaged Use other power source! Unit Cooling Wait XX min.
TROUBLESHOOTING Message Text Too Long! Memory Full! Check # of Digits Entered! Input A,B,C or D At Start&End! Maximum Of 5 Bar Codes Per Label! Text Too High! Installed tape is not compatible with this machine! System Error XX Select Other Cut Option! Line Limit! Max 100 Lines per Label Block Function is Not Allowed! Line Limit! Max 2 Lines This Function Requires 0.35" or Wider Tape! This Function Requires 9mm or Wider Tape! Sequence Type Must be None When Editing! Cassette Type Does Not Match.
APPENDIX z APPENDIX Specifications Main Unit Item Display Character display Screen contrast Printing Print method Print head Print height Print speed Tape cassette No. of lines Cut option Memory Memory buffer size File storage Power Supply Power supply Auto Power-off Size Dimensions Specification 16 characters x 2 guidance and 2 lines text (128 dot x 56 dot) 5 levels (+2, +1, 0, -1, -2) Thermal Transfer 112 dot / 180 dpi 0.62" (15.8 mm) max. (when using 0.70"/18 mm tape)*1 Approx. 0.78" (20 mm)/ sec.
APPENDIX Symbols Category Symbols Punctuation Datacom Audio/Visual Electrical Arrows Safety Prohibited Brackets Mathematics Greek Super/ subscript Bullets Currency Misc. The symbols shown in the table may look slightly different on the labeling system LCD and when printed.
Character Accented Characters Character a n A N c o C O d r D R e s E S g t G T i u I U k y K Y l z L Z Accented Characters z APPENDIX Accented Characters Character Attribute Attribute Font Value LGO (Letter Gothic) HEL (Helsinki) BRU (Brussels) LA (Los Angeles) Result Value Result ATL (Atlanta) 1 2 3 ADM (Adams) 4 5 SOF (Sofia) 6 7 8 9 Accented Characters 52
APPENDIX Attribute Value Auto Size Result When Auto is selected, the text is automatically adjusted to print in the largest size available for each tape width.
z APPENDIX Frames Attribute Value Value Off 4 1 5 2 6 3 7 Frame Length Result Result The length of the label can be set within the range 1.0" (25 mm) - 12.0" (300 mm). When Auto is selected, the length of the label is automatically adjusted based on the amount of text entered. Bar Codes Bar Code Settings Table Attribute Protocol Width Under# (characters printed below bar code) C.
APPENDIX Special Character List CODE39 CODABAR Special Character Special Character (SPACE) CODE128, GS1-128 (UCC / EAN-128) Special Character Special Character (SPACE) NUL SOH STX ETX EOT ENQ ACK BEL BS HT LF VT FF CR SO SI DLE DC1 DC2 55 Bar Codes Special Character DC3 DC4 NAK SYN ETB CAN EM SUB ESC FS GS RS US DEL FNC3 FNC2 FNC4 FNC1
INDEX T AC adapter .................................................... 19 Accented Characters ................................... 52 Auto power-off time ..................................... 24 tape cassettes .............................................. 23 tape length .................................................... 16 text entering and editing ............................. 34 lines ........................................................ 34 B Battery ..............................................
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