9600/3600 USER’S GUIDE • Read this User’s Guide before you start using your P-touch. • Keep this User’s Guide in a handy place for future reference.
PREFACE Thank you for purchasing this P-touch! With your new P-touch, you can create labels for any purpose. Select from a variety of frames, fonts and character styles to design beautiful custom labels. In addition, the many pre-formatted templates available make label-making quick and easy. You can print professional-looking labels in no time. The quality and performance of this P-touch make it an extremely practical machine to meet all your labelling needs.
QUICK REFERENCE Entering text Adding a space Space bar Entering/Exiting Insert mode i Adding an uppercase letter h or t + desired character Adding a series of uppercase letters (entering Caps mode) c → Type character Adding a lowercase letter in Caps mode h or t + desired character Adding an accented character a → Type character OR d + s → Type letter (OR n) → m or g to select letter → Rotate r (OR j or k) to select → Press r (OR n) OR : or l + Type letter Adding a symbol Rotate r to select SYM
Setting up the Euro conversion function Rotate r to select CONVERSION SETUP, then press r (OR just press d + h) → Rotate r (OR m or g) to select currency → Press r (OR n) → Type in exchange rate → Press r (OR n) → Rotate r (OR m or g) to select separator → Press r (OR n) → Rotate r (OR m or g) to select printing order → Press r (OR n) Converting euros to/ from other currencies d + 7 → Rotate r (OR j or k) to select conversion direction → Type in value to be converted → Press r (OR n) Editing text Deleti
Changing the character size Select GLOBAL FORMAT, BLOCK FORMAT or LINE FORMAT, then press r (OR just press d + 1, 2 or 3) → Rotate r, then press r (OR j or k) to select SIZE → Rotate r (OR m or g) to select setting → Press r (OR n) Changing the character width Select GLOBAL FORMAT, BLOCK FORMAT or LINE FORMAT, then press r (OR just press d + 1, 2 or 3) → Rotate r, then press r (OR j or k) to select WIDTH → Rotate r (OR m or g) to select setting → Press r (OR n) Changing the character style Select GLOBA
Changing the block length Select GLOBAL FORMAT or BLOCK FORMAT, then press r (OR just press d + 1 or 2) → Rotate r, then press r (OR j or k) to select B.
Changing how the labels are cut Rotate r to select AUTO CUT, then press r (OR just press d + f) → Rotate r (OR m or g) to select setting → Press r (OR n) Printing using the current print options p Feeding and cutting 24 mm of tape f Printing many copies Rotate r to select REPEAT, then press r (OR just press d + 4) → Rotate r (OR m or g) to select number (OR type number) → Press r (OR n) Printing many copies while increasing selected text Rotate r to select NUMBER, then press r (OR just press d + 5)
CONTENTS Chapter 1 Before You Start ...................................................... 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................................................2 Top view .............................................................................................................. 2 Bottom view ........................................................................................................ 3 LCD display ..................................................................................
Chapter 4 Machine Adjustments ........................................... 79 Machine adjustments .........................................................................................80 ERROR MESSAGE LIST .............................................................. 83 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................... 89 MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... 93 Appendix ..............................................................
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Ch.1 Before You Start Bottom view Before You Start Battery compartment cover (PT-9600 only) Handle Tape exit slot LCD display Q R1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q Q G Q <<>> Q Q O N Q H Q L Q M Q I 1:_ J AUTO 0.4 HELSINKI Length Margin Font A Width AUTO Size 1 Tape width indicator ➩ p. 10 0 Mirror printing setting indicator ➩ p. 64 2 Caps indicator ➩ p. 44 A Rotate setting indicator ➩ p. 60 3 Alt indicator ➩ p. 45 B Auto cut setting indicator ➩ p.
Ch. 1 Before You Start Keyboard P-touch 9600: 4 32 1 0 Before You Start 9 8 7 5 6 P-touch 3600: 1 Power key ➩ p. 9 6 Arrow keys ➩ p. 42 2 Screen backlight key (PT-9600 only) 7 Return key ➩ p. 43 ➩ Refer to the Advanced Functions booklet. 3 Macro key (PT-9600 only) 8 Backspace key ➩ p. 51 ➩ Refer to the Advanced Functions booklet. 4 PF keys (PT-9600 only) 9 Interface key (PT-9600 only) ➩ Refer to the Advanced Functions booklet. ➩ Refer to the Advanced Functions booklet. 5 Space bar ➩ p.
Ch.1 Before You Start The carrying case, which is included with the PT-9600 and available as an option for the PT-3600, is useful for storing and transporting the P-touch and its accessories. The cover attached inside the case at the right helps protect your tape cassettes from dust. In addition, if the cover is removed and attached to the left side of the carrying case, it can be used as a tray for collecting labels that are fed out.
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Ch. 2 Getting Started PRECAUTIONS Getting Started ● Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark. ● Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch, otherwise the tape cassette may be damaged. ● Avoid using the machine in extremely dusty places. Keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain. ● Do not expose the machine to extremely high temperatures or high humidity. Never leave it on the dashboard or in the back of your car.
Ch. 2 Getting Started ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● This P-touch can be used anywhere a standard electrical outlet is available. 1 Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the AC adapter connector on the right side of the P-touch. 2 Insert the pronged plug on the other end of the adapter cord into the nearest standard electrical outlet.
Ch. 2 Getting Started 4 Insert the tape cassette firmly into the tape compartment, making sure that the entire back of the cassette touches the bottom of the compartment. NOTE When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the inner ribbon does not catch on the corner of the metal guide. .
Ch. 2 Getting Started After the P-touch is connected to a computer using a USB cable, the P-touch enters Interface mode when data is sent to it from the computer. Installing the Software & Printer Driver ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● NOTE and return to the text, press any key.
Ch. 2 Getting Started Installing the P-touch Editor 3.2 software The P-touch Editor 3.2 software includes a variety of more complex functions for printing barcodes and images, enabling you to design just about any label that you can image. Install the P-touch Editor 3.2 software onto a PC as described below. 3 Click the upper button (P-touch Editor). The InstallShield® Wizard for installing the P-touch Editor software starts up, and then the Welcome dialog box appears.
Ch. 2 Getting Started Typical: All of the basic options (P-touch Editor 3.2, Clip art, Auto Format templates, Help and fonts) are installed. 5 Type the necessary information into the appropriate boxes (If the information has already been registered in Windows®, it will automatically appear.), and then click the Next button. A dialog box appears, asking for confirmation of the entered information. 6 Click the Yes button to register the entered information.
Ch. 2 Getting Started Getting Started Transfer Manager: (PT-9600 only-not compatible with the software for the PT-3600) Two applications: Transfer Manager (which allows you to transfer templates, a database linked to a template or image data to the P-touch from a computer) and Backup Manager (which allows you to back up P-touch data on a PC and transfer it back to the P-touch) If the Change button can be clicked while an option is selected, sub-components can be selected.
Ch. 2 Getting Started NOTE NOTE If the dialog box does not automatically appear, double-click “My Computer” on the desktop, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive containing the CD-ROM. (For Windows® XP, click “My Computer” in the Start menu, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive containing the CD-ROM.) Next, double-click “Setup.exe” to display the dialog box. ☞ To install just the printer driver, click the lower Getting Started 2 Select the desired language, and then click the OK button.
Ch. 2 Getting Started 5 Type the necessary information into the appropriate boxes (If the information has already been registered in Windows®, it will automatically appear.), and then click the Next button. A dialog box appears, asking for confirmation of the entered information. Getting Started 6 Click the Yes button to register the entered information. NOTE To change the registration information, click the No button, and then return to step 4. The Choose Destination Location dialog box appears.
Ch. 2 Getting Started To install the USB printer driver With Windows® 98, 98 SE, Me or 2000: 4 Click the Finish button. NOTE If a dialog box appears, indicating that the installation is finished and explaining that the computer should be restarted, select the option for restarting the computer, click the Finish button to restart the computer, and then remove the CD-ROM from the computer. 2 Click the Next button. A dialog box appears, instructing you to connect the Ptouch to the computer.
Ch. 2 Getting Started 3 Connect the P-touch to the computer using the enclosed USB interface cable as described on page 10, and then turn on the P-touch. The first Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. 6 Click the Finish button. NOTE If a Driver Setup dialog box appears, indicating that the printer driver has been installed, click the Finish button. Getting Started 4 Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)”, and then click the Next button.
Ch. 2 Getting Started NOTE NOTE If the dialog box does not automatically appear, double-click “My Computer” on the desktop, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive containing the CD-ROM. (For Windows® XP, click “My Computer” in the Start menu, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive containing the CD-ROM.) Next, double-click “Setup.exe” to display the dialog box. ☞ If “Replace with new Brother PT-9600/3600.” is 3 Select the desired language, and then click the OK button. ☞ If “Add Brother PT-9600/3600.
Ch. 2 Getting Started 8 Click the Finish button. NOTE If a dialog box appears, explaining that the computer should be restarted, select the option for restarting the computer, and then click the Finish button. 9 Click the Continue Anyway button to continue with the installation. A Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, indicating that the Found New Hardware Wizard has finished installing the software for the PT-9600/3600.
Ch. 2 Getting Started Memory: At least 32 MB USB port (installed as standard equipment) CD-ROM drive 6 Double-click the P-touch Editor 3.2 Installer icon in the folder that appears. The installer starts up. The P-touch Editor 3.2 software includes a variety of more complex functions for printing barcodes and images, enabling you to design just about any label that you can image. Install the P-touch Editor 3.2 software onto a Macintosh as described below. To install the P-touch Editor 3.
Ch. 2 Getting Started 8 When the dialog box appears, indicating that the installation is finished, click the Quit button. 6 Double-click the P-touch Editor 3.2 Installer icon in the folder that appears. The installer starts up, and then the Introduction dialog box appears. 9 When the dialog box appears, asking if you wish to restart the computer, click the Restart button to restart the computer. Getting Started NOTE With Mac OS X v10.1 or v10.
Ch. 2 Getting Started NOTE If certain options (such as the Auto Format Templates and the Clip Art) are not installed, some Ptouch Editor functions may not be available. ● For a custom installation 0 Check that the installation will be performed as desired, and then click the Install button. After P-touch Editor is installed, a dialog box appears, indicating that the installation is finished. Select “Custom” from the Feature Set list to display the list of options that can be selected for installation.
Ch. 2 Getting Started Only the options with a check mark beside them are installed. Select the options that you wish to install, and then click the Install button. NOTE 4 Double-click the Mac OS 9 folder to open it. In order to print from the P-touch 9600/3600, “PT9600/3600 Driver” must be selected for installation. 7 When the dialog box appears, indicating that the installation is finished, click the Quit button.
Ch. 2 Getting Started 8 Select the desired location for the alias, and then click the Next button. A dialog box appears, allowing you to check the installation. 6 Double-click the P-touch Quick Editor Installer icon in the folder that appears. The installer starts up, and then the Introduction dialog box appears. NOTE When the Next button is pressed, a message may appear, warning that an older version of the software is installed.
Ch. 2 Getting Started Getting Started 4 Double-click the Mac OS X folder to open it. 7 Check that the installation will be performed as desired, and then click the Install button. After the printer driver is installed, a dialog box appears, indicating that the installation is finished. 5 Double-click the Driver Installer icon in the folder that appears. The installer starts up, and then the Introduction dialog box appears. 8 Click the Done button, and then restart the computer.
Ch. 2 Getting Started 3 In the list on the left, click the PT-9600/ 3600 icon. Then, select the appropriate printer from the list on the right. Reading the User’s Guide 4 Close the Chooser window to confirm your settings. The P-touch Editor User’s Guide can be viewed either by inserting the CD-ROM into the drive each time you wish to refer to it or by installing it onto your computer so that it is quickly available at any time. Since the User’s Guide is an HTML document, a browser is needed to read it.
Ch. 2 Getting Started Using P-touch Editor 3.2 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● P-touch Editor 3.2 makes it easy for anyone to design and print more complex labels for almost any need imaginable. Starting up P-touch Editor 3.2 To view the help for the Mac version of P-touch Editor 3.2, double-click “Main.htm” in the Help folder within the P-touch Editor 3.2 folder installed on the computer. Displaying the Properties NOTE To start up P-touch Editor 3.
Ch. 2 Getting Started ● The QR Code protocol can only be used with English. If data in any other language is entered, the barcode may not be read correctly. Databases Keep the following points in mind when using the database functions of P-touch Editor 3.2. NOTE 4 To create a new line of text, press the keyboard’s Enter key. For general details, refer to the User’s Guide supplied on the P-touch Editor 3.2 CDROM. ● The database function of P-touch Editor 3.
Ch. 2 Getting Started Using P-touch Quick Editor ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● P-touch Quick Editor enables you to design a simple label layout quickly and easily. In addition to the various functions available through the buttons in the toolbar, right-clicking (Windows®) or holding down the Control key and clicking (Macintosh) in the label view displays a pop-up menu containing more commands.
Ch. 2 Getting Started 3 In the Format list, click the desired label format. NOTE Importing text Text that has already been typed in another application can easily be imported into the label. ☞ The size of the label layout can also be set by Entering text The entire text can quickly be formatted by specifying the font, size, style and alignment. In addition, a frame can be drawn around the text. To import text: 1 Select the desired text in the other application.
Ch. 2 Getting Started NOTE If the label view (or text box) has been moved away from the tool bar, it will be docked before scrolling. Printing 2 In the Symbol Font list, select the desired symbol font. Getting Started 3 In the Symbol List view, select the desired symbol. 4 Click the OK button. The selected symbol is added at the left of the text. NOTE Before printing labels, certain print options can be selected.
Ch. 2 Getting Started To quit P-touch Quick Editor: On a computer running Windows® Do either of the following: ● Right-click the P-touch Quick Editor icon in the system tray, and then click [Exit] in the menu that appears. ● Right-click in the label view (or text box), and then click [Exit] in the menu that appears.
Ch. 2 Getting Started To uninstall the printer driver: 1 Turn off the P-touch 9600/3600, and then disconnect it from the computer. 2 Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. A dialog box automatically appears, allowing you to the select the language of the Installer. 5 Select “Delete Brother PT-9600/3600.”, and then click the Next button. A dialog box appears, asking for confirmation to delete all PT-9600/3600 printer drivers. 6 Click the Yes button.
Ch. 2 Getting Started To uninstall the printer driver: • PT-9600/3600 icon (to delete the printer driver) 1 Disconnect the USB cable from the USB port on the P-touch. • USB PT-9600/3600 Extension icon (to delete the printer driver) 2 Double-click the Applications folder on the Macintosh HD to open it. 4 In the System Folder, open the Preferences folder. 5 Drag the following to the Trash icon. • P-touch Editor 3.2 Prefs icon (for the Ptouch Editor 3.
Ch. 2 Getting Started Attaching labels ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● NOTE ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Laminated tape The backing from labels printed on laminated tapes can easily be removed if an Auto Cut setting with a half cut (1, 3, 5 or 7) was used (refer to page 68). Non-laminated tape Getting Started Labels printed on non-laminated tapes can be folded in half so that the inside edges of the two backing pieces come off the label, enabling the backing to easily be peeled off.
Ch. 2 Getting Started Ironing Assembling stamps Iron garments with transfers using normal temperature settings. Be sure to place a piece of cloth between the iron and the label when you iron over it to prevent the label from sticking to the iron. ● The labels are non-toxic, however, please maintain the usual precautions, such as not placing them in your mouth, etc.
Ch. 2 Getting Started Glossy side Tape end Slit Getting Started 5 Hold the end of the stamp film in place with your thumb, and then pass the stamp film through the guides while pulling it tight. 8 Insert the stamp holder straight into the cap. Fold over NOTE ☞ Be sure that the cap correctly covers the stamp in order to prevent ink spills. ☞ When the stamp is not being used, firmly cover it with the cap and always store it standing up with the stamp facing downward.
Getting Started Ch. 2 Getting Started Stamping Since the length of time and amount of pressure that the stamp holder should be held down depends on the amount of ink in the holder, first practise stamping on a piece of scrap paper. You can expect to use a stamp film holder approximately 300 to 500 times, although some ink is lost when the stamp film is changed. The actual life of the stamp film holder will vary depending on the size and thickness of the characters, whether a shading pattern is used, etc.
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Ch. 3 Functions Performing basic operations ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● k (right arrow key) ● The following keys are necessary for using the many functions. Arrow keys The machine’s LCD display can show three rows of 19 characters; however, the text that you create can be up to 1000 characters long. You can review and edit your text by using the four arrow keys (j, k, m and g) to move the cursor so that different parts of the text are shown in the display.
Ch. 3 Functions To move the cursor down to the following line: ● Press g once. NOTE If this key is pressed when the cursor is in the last line of text, the cursor moves to the end of the line. To move the cursor down several lines: ● Hold down g until the cursor moves to the desired position. To move the cursor to the end of the entire text: ● Hold down d and press g.
Ch. 3 Functions Entering text ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Typing in the text for your labels is almost the same as typing on a typewriter or a computer. Insert key (i) Normally, text is entered with the Insert mode, in other words, the text that you type is inserted into any existing text at the cursor’s position. However, by exiting Insert mode, the text that you type replaces any existing text at the cursor’s position.
Ch. 3 Functions Alt mode (a) Accented characters or special punctuation marks on the right-hand side of the keys can be added to the text using the Alt mode. Enter or exit Alt mode by pressing a. When the Ptouch is in Alt mode, the Alt indicator on the left side of the display comes on. Tape width 6 mm To add an accented character or a special punctuation mark written in colour to the text: Q R1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG Q Q <<< P-touch >>> Q R Q Q Q RH NO Q L I Q R M 1:_ RJ AUTO 0.
Ch. 3 Functions Symbol key (s) Accent function (d + s) In addition to the letters, symbols and numerals on the key tops, there are over 440 additional symbols and pictures available with the Symbol function. After these symbols or pictures are added to the text, they can be deleted like any other character, and some can be formatted using certain text formatting functions (see pages 54 through 60). The Accent function can be used to add accented characters to your text.
Ch. 3 Functions To type in a composite character: a AUTO Length 0.4 HELSINKI Margin Font A Width AUTO Size 3 Press m or g to select the desired letter in the accented character, and then press j or k until the desired accented character is displayed enlarged within the frame in the middle of the display. 4 Press r (OR press n). The accented character is added to the text. NOTE To type in a series of accented characters, hold down d before pressing r (OR n).
Ch. 3 Functions Parameter Settings UNDER# (numbers printed below barcode) ON, OFF CHECK DIGIT OFF, ON To change the barcode parameter settings: 3 Press m. Q R1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG 01/04 Q Q Q R Q Q H NO Q R TYPE Q Q RI L M CODE 39 R The default settings are CODE 39 TYPE, MEDIUM WIDTH, UNDER# set to ON, and CHECK DIGIT set to OFF. NOTE ☞ It is recommended that barcodes be printed with the barcode WIDTH parameter set to at least SMALL, otherwise barcodes may be difficult to read.
Ch. 3 Functions NOTE Q R1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG Q Q Q RH L Q Q M R Q CURRENCY Q L Q RI M CHF R To quit the Barcode function without adding a barcode, press e at any time (OR hold down d and press i ). J AUTO 0.4 HELSINKI A AUTO Length Margin Font Width Size To add the barcode to the text: 2 Rotate r (OR press m or g) until the setting for the desired currency is displayed. B Press r (OR press n).
Ch. 3 Functions 6 Rotate r (OR press m or g) until the setting for the desired separator is displayed. NOTE 4 Press r (OR n). The value is converted and values in both currencies are added to the text at the cursor’s current position. The following separator settings are available: NOTE / (slash), SPACE, The currency values are added to the text in the formats shown below. (return). 7 Press r (OR press n). The EURO screen appears with the currently selected setting.
Ch. 3 Functions Editing text ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Backspace key (b) The backspace key (b) allows you to remove characters to the left of the cursor’s current position. It differs from the left cursor key (j), which only moves the cursor without deleting any characters. NOTE If the cursor is at the beginning of a line or a block when b is pressed, the current text line or block is joined with the previous one.
Ch. 3 Functions 2 Since ! is already beside TEXT&FORMAT, press n. All of the text is erased and all of the formatting functions are reset to their default settings. Formatting To erase only the text: The appearance of characters can be changed using the text formatting functions Font, Size, Width, Style1, Style2, Line effects, Frame, Alignment and Text rotation. Most text formats can be applied to a single text line, a single text block or all of the text.
Ch. 3 Functions NOTE NOTE To return to the text without changing the format- To return to the text without changing the format- ting, press e (OR hold down d and press ting, press e (OR hold down d and press 1). 2). Block format functions (d + 2) Formatting with the Block format functions enables you to change the appearance of each of the label’s text blocks, created using the New Block function. The following label shows how these functions can be used together.
Ch. 3 Functions Font function (FONT) With the Font function, you can change the font of the text to one of the many that are available. For samples of the available Font settings, refer to page 99. The font of the text at the cursor’s current position is shown at the bottom of the display. Q R1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG Q Q Q RH NO <<< P-touch >>> Q Q R Q Q L Q RI 1:_ M RJ AUTO 0.
Ch. 3 Functions 3 Rotate r (OR press m or g) until the desired setting is displayed. NOTE ☞ Since the text sizes that can be printed depends on the width of the tape, the following table shows the maximum text size that can be used with each tape width. The following text sizes do not apply to text with a Text rotation setting applied.
Ch. 3 Functions Style1 function (STYLE1) NOTE This step may be skipped if settings for several format functions are being applied at the same time. 2 Rotate r until WIDTH is displayed, and then press r (OR press j or k until WIDTH is displayed). The setting for the text at the cursor’s current position is shown on the left side of the display and a sample can be seen on the right side. With the Style1 function, 5 other text styles are available, allowing you to create more personalised labels.
Ch. 3 Functions NOTE ☞ If “*****” appears as a setting, the Style1 function has already been applied to either a line in the current text block (if the Block format or the Global format function is being set) or a block in the current text (if the Global format function is being set). Changing the setting will cancel the setting that was previously applied. ☞ To return the function to its default setting (NORMAL), press the space bar.
Ch. 3 Functions 4 Press r (OR press n) to apply the setting. NOTE Q R1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG 06/13 Q Q Q R Q Q Q RH NO LINE EFFECTS Q L Q I R M OFF R If r is used to select the settings, only one function can be set at a time. To apply several format set- J tings at the same time, press j or k to select the AUTO 0.4 HELSINKI A AUTO Length Margin Font Width Size function, and then press m or g to select the desired setting.
Ch. 3 Functions 4 Press r (OR press n) to apply the setting. Q R1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG Q Q Q RH NO <<< P-touch >>> Q Q R Q L Q Q RI 1:_ M R J AUTO 0.4 HELSINKI A AUTO Length Margin Font Width Size NOTE If r is used to select the settings, only one function can be set at a time. To apply several format settings at the same time, press j or k to select the function, and then press m or g to select the desired setting.
Ch. 3 Functions To change the setting for the Text alignment function: 4 Press r (OR press n) to apply the setting. 1 Select GLOBAL FORMAT, BLOCK FORMAT or LINE FORMAT (OR hold down d and press 1, 2 or 3) as described If r is used to select the settings, only one function on pages 52 to 53. NOTE can be set at a time. To apply several format settings at the same time, press j or k to select the function, and then press m or g to select the desired setting.
Ch. 3 Functions Tape margin function (T. MARGIN) This step may be skipped if settings for several format functions are being applied at the same time. 2 Rotate r until ROTATE is displayed, and then press r (OR press j or k until ROTATE is displayed). The setting for the text at the cursor’s current position is shown on the left side of the display and a sample can be seen on the right side. The Tape margin function allows you to adjust the size of the margins on the left and right sides of your text.
Ch. 3 Functions NOTE NOTE ☞ To return the function to its default setting (0.4 This step may be skipped if settings for several Global Format functions are being applied at the same time. cm), press the space bar. ☞ To change the setting in 1.0 cm steps, hold down either m or g, and then release the key when the desired setting is displayed. ☞ To return to the text without changing the formatting, press e (OR hold down d and 2 Rotate r until T.
Ch. 3 Functions 4 Press r (OR press n) to apply the setting. The width of the margins between text blocks can be set between 0.0 cm and 30.0 cm. The left and right margins for each text block will have a width that is the specified setting. If the AUTO setting is selected, the block margins will be 0.0 cm if only one text block has been created and 0.3 cm if multiple text blocks have been created.
Ch. 3 Functions NOTE Q R1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG Q Q <<< P-touch >>> Q R Q Q RH ONL Q Q I Q R M 1:_ R ☞ To return the function to its default setting (AUTO), press the space bar. ☞ To change the setting in 1.0 cm steps, hold J down either m or g, and then release the key when the desired setting is displayed. AUTO 0.
Ch. 3 Functions Q R1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG Q Q Q R Q Q Q RH NO STAMP MODE Q L Q I R M OFF R J AUTO 0.4 HELSINKI A AUTO Length Margin Font Width Size NOTE ☞ If a stamp is created using this function, be sure to use the Tape length function to select left and right label margins of 25 mm. 3 Rotate r (OR press m or g) until the desired setting is displayed.
Ch. 3 Functions Q R1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG L Q M Q AUTO FORMAT Q RH Q Q R Q 1NAME? Q Q RI _ RJ 8.0 0.4 HELSINKI A 18P Length Margin Font Width Size Q R1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG 04/04 Q Q CONTINUE Q RH Q Q P CHANGE STYLE R Q MENU Q L Q RI M P RJ AUTO 0.4 HELSINKI A AUTO Length Margin Font Width Size 6 Press r (OR press n). To enter text in the template: Q R1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG Q Q Q RH ON Q Q R Q CHAR.
Ch. 3 Functions 0 Press r (OR press n) to print the label. The message “COPIES 1/ 1” appears in the display while the label is being printed. The MENU screen appears in the display again. To change the text entered in the template: A Rotate r (OR press m or g) until ! moves beside CONTINUE. Q R1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG 03/04 Q Q FINISH Q R Q Q P CONTINUE RH MENU Q Q RI L Q M P CHANGE STYLE RJ AUTO 0.4 HELSINKI A AUTO Length Margin Font Width Size B Press r (OR press n).
Ch. 3 Functions Printing ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Layout preview function (d + 9) The Layout preview function allows you to get a general overview of the text within the width of the currently installed tape. The length of the current label is indicated in the lower-left corner of the display.
Ch. 3 Functions NOTE ☞ After printing with settings 5, 6, 7 or 8, press f Q R1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG COPIES Q Q Q RH NO Q Q R Q Q L Q RI M 1/1 R to feed the tape, then cut it. ☞ This function can also be specified with the J P-touch Editor 3.2 software. To change the setting for the Auto cut function: 1 Rotate r until AUTO CUT is displayed, and then press r (OR hold down d and press f). 1.3 0.
Ch. 3 Functions NOTE NOTE ☞ To select the default setting (1), press the space ☞ Only one numbering field can be selected from bar. any text. ☞ To change the setting in steps of 5, hold down ☞ If you include a non-alphanumeric character either m or g, and then release the key when the desired setting is displayed.
Ch. 3 Functions Storing and recalling files ● J AUTO 0.4 HELSINKI A AUTO Length Margin Font Width Size 4 Press r (OR press n). The NUMBER screen appears. Q R1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG NUMBER Q Q Q R Q Q RH L Q 1 M Q Q RI RJ 1.3 0.4 HELSINKI A AUTO Length Margin Font Width Size 5 Rotate r (OR press m or g) until the desired setting is displayed, or use the number keys to type in the desired number of copies. NOTE ☞ To select the default setting (1), press the space bar.
Ch. 3 Functions Storing text and Auto format templates To save a text file: 1 Rotate r until MEMORY is displayed, and then press r (OR hold down d and press 8). The MEMORY screen appears. Q R1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG 01/04 Q Q Q RH Q Q PSTORE R Q MEMORY Q Q RI L M PRECALL RJ AUTO 0.4 HELSINKI A AUTO Length Margin Font Width Size 2 Rotate r (OR press m or g) until ! moves beside STORE. 4 Rotate r (OR press m or g) until the file number where you wish to store the text is displayed.
Ch. 3 Functions Recalling text and Auto format templates NOTE ☞ To see other parts of the selected text file, press To recall a file that has been saved: 1 Rotate r until MEMORY is displayed, and then press r (OR hold down d and press 8). The MEMORY screen appears. NOTE An Auto format template that has been stored in the memory can be recalled when you are asked to select a template in the Auto format function. 2 Rotate r (OR press m or g) until ! moves beside RECALL.
Ch. 3 Functions For an Auto format template file: Q R1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG CLEAR Q Q 18mm Q R Q L Q Q RH M 00TZ[00:VIDEO ] Q Q I R S FAVORITE SONGS R J AUTO 0.4 HELSINKI A AUTO Length Margin Font Width Size 4 Rotate r (OR press m or g) until the file number containing the text that you wish to delete is displayed. The file name is shown beside the file number and the text stored under the selected file number is shown in the bottom line.
Ch. 3 Functions NOTE Q R1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG 04/04 Q Q CLEAR Q RH Q Q P R Q MEMORY PRINT Q L Q RI M P RJ AUTO 0.4 HELSINKI A AUTO Length Margin Font Width Size 3 Press r (OR press n). The PRINT screen appears in the display with the currently selected file number. NOTE To quit the Memory print function without printing any text, press e (OR hold down d and press 8). ☞ If multiple files are to be printed, follow steps 5 and 6 to mark them with !.
Ch. 3 Functions 5 Rotate r (OR press m or g) until the file number containing the text that you wish to print is displayed. The file name is shown beside the file number, and the text stored under the selected file number is shown in the bottom line. To change the style of the stored Auto format template: 0 Rotate r (OR press m or g) until ! moves beside CHANGE STYLE. Q R1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG 04/04 Q Q CONTINUE Q R Q Q RH L P.
Ch. 3 Functions F Rotate r (OR press m or g) until the file number containing the text that you wish to print is displayed. The file name is shown beside the file number, and the text stored under the selected file number is shown in the bottom line. NOTE ☞ To see other parts of the selected text file, press j or k. ☞ Auto format template files of the same tape width are displayed grouped together. G Press the space bar so that ! appears to the right of the file name.
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Ch. 4 Machine Adjustments Machine adjustments ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Setup functions (d + A) Various functions are available for changing the general appearance of how text is shown on the display and for adjusting the operation of the P-touch. To change the CONTRAST setting: The CONTRAST function enables you to make the LCD display lighter or darker. 1 Hold down d and press A.
Ch. 4 Machine Adjustments To change the HEAD ADJUSTMENT setting: This function allows you to shift the printing up or down within the tape. NOTE This function does not adjust printing on 36-mmwide tape. 1 Hold down d and press A. If the tape is still not cut correctly even after this setting has been continuously adjusted, the cutter may be dull. Contact your service representative. 1 Hold down d and press A.
Ch. 4 Machine Adjustments To change the USB ID SELECTION setting: This function allows you to specify a unique identification number for each P-touch connected to a computer in order to print through the USB connection. Normally, for easy setup of multiple P-touch machines connected to a computer, all PT-9600/3600s will be set to 000000001, indicating that the data will be printed on all connected P-touch machines at the same time. 1 Hold down d and press A.
ERROR MESSAGE LIST ERROR MESSAGE LIST ERROR MESSAGE 4 DIGITS MINIMUM! 16 LINE LIMIT! CAUSE ● ● SOLUTION This message appears if less than the minimum four digits are entered as the barcode data. ● This message appears if 16 lines ● Limit the number of lines in a text block to 16. Enter a minimum of four digits before pressing n. have already been entered in a text block of text when you press n.
ERROR MESSAGE LIST ERROR MESSAGE CUTTER ERROR! CAUSE ● This message appears if the cutter did not operate correctly. SOLUTION ● Turn off the P-touch, and then turn the P-touch on again. ● If the problem cannot be corrected, contact your service representative. DIVIDE BY ZERO ERROR! ● This message appears if the conversion rate entered when setting up the Euro conversion function was 0. ● Type in a conversion rate other than 0.
ERROR MESSAGE LIST ERROR MESSAGE INTERFACE ERROR! CAUSE ● SOLUTION This message appears if the Windows wrong port is selected for a USB Under “Print to the following connection. port” in the printer Properties dialog box, select “PTUSB:” for the USB connection. For Windows 98 and Me: ☞ If two or more of the same P-touch model are connected through their USB ports, instead of “PTUSB:”, select “PTUSB (PT-3600/ 9600-XXXXXXXXX):” (where XXXXXXXXX is the serial number).
ERROR MESSAGE LIST ERROR MESSAGE LINE LIMIT! XX LINES MAXIMUM CAUSE ● This message appears if you try to print or use the Layout preview function when the number of lines in the text is greater than the maximum possible for the installed tape. (Since the number of lines possible depends on the width of the tape, the message that appears depends on the tape width.) SOLUTION ● Reduce the number of lines or install a wider tape.
ERROR MESSAGE LIST ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE SOLUTION SET 9mm! ● This message appears if a 9mm-wide tape cassette is not installed when printing an Auto format template created for 9mm-wide tape. ● Install a 9-mm-wide tape cassette. SET 12mm! ● This message appears if a 12mm-wide tape cassette is not installed when printing an Auto format template created for 12mm-wide tape. ● Install a 12-mm-wide tape cassette.
ERROR MESSAGE LIST ERROR MESSAGE TEXT TOO HIGH! CAUSE ● This message appears if the size of the text is larger than the width of the installed tape. ● (PT-9600 only) This message appears if the Lines of Text setting for the ESC/P interface mode exceeds the maximum possible for the installed tape. SOLUTION ● Reduce the size of the characters, install a tape with a greater width or select the AUTO text size setting. ● Specify the correct setting for the installed tape.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Problem (1) The display stays blank after you have turned on the machine, or abnormal characters are displayed. Solution ● Check that the AC adapter is connected. ● Check that the rechargeable Ni-MH battery is properly charged.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem (5) The machine has “locked up” (i.e., nothing happens when a key is pressed). Solution ● Reset the machine by: - (PT-3600) unplugging the AC adaptor, and leaving it unplugged for about one minute, then and plugging it in again - (PT-9600 only) pressing the reset button in the battery compartment at the bottom of the machine ☞ (6) The half cut is either too deep or not deep enough. 90 ● All text and formats in the display and all text files stored in the memory will be erased.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution (7) A blank horizontal line appears through the text in the printed label. 1 Turn off the machine, and then disconnect the AC adapter and (for the PT-9600 only) remove the rechargeable battery. 2 Open the tape compartment cover, then remove the tape cassette if one is installed. The print head and rollers are located in the tape compartment. 3 Print head: Use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe up and down along the print head.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution (8) The tape is not ejected correctly after being automatically cut. ● Turn off the machine, open the tape compartment cover, and remove the tape cassette if one is installed. ● Using a cotton swab, clean off the metal piece in the exit slot to the left of cutter. Cotton swab Metal piece (Area to be cleaned) (9) The cutter does not cut correctly. 92 ● Change the HALF CUTTER setting. (Refer to page 81.) ● The cutter may be dull.
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS HARDWARE Power supply: AC adapter 24 V, 2.
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Appendix Appendix 95
Appendix Symbols ➩ p. 46 The following symbols are available.
Appendix Symbols Category PROHIBITION (I01-I29) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1
Appendix Symbols Category OTHER SIGNS (P01-P12) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1
Appendix Special barcode characters ➩ p. 47 The following special characters can only be added to barcodes created using types CODE39 or CODABAR. Value Character 1 + 2 $ The following special characters can only be added to barcodes created using types EAN128 and CODE128.
Appendix Sizes and widths ➩ pp. 54 & 55 Samples of some available text sizes and widths are shown below.
Appendix Width Size WIDE NORMAL NARROW NARROWEST 7 points 6 points 5 points 4 points If the 4 point or 5 point text size setting is selected, the text will be printed with the BRUSSELS font setting, regardless of the font setting that is selected. ☞ Characters printed using the smaller sizes may be difficult to read if certain style settings are selected. Small characters may appear faint when they are printed.
Appendix Type styles ➩ pp.
Appendix Style1 setting NORMAL BOLD OUTLINE SOLID SHADOW INVERT Style2 setting ITALIC ITALIC ITALIC ITALIC ITALIC ITALIC Bermuda Script Istanbul Letter Gothic The VERTICAL style setting can be combined with all Style1 text styles (NORMAL, BOLD, OUTLINE, SOLID, SHADOW and INVERT). ☞ The VERTICAL style setting cannot be combined with the ITALIC style setting.
Appendix Framing and shading patterns ➩ p. 58 The following frame and shading patterns are available.
Appendix Pre-set templates ➩ p. 65 Samples of the available templates are shown below. Template name Tape width Label length 1 ADDRESS-1 24 mm 80 mm 2 ADDRESS-2 24 mm 78 mm 3 ADDRESS-3 24 mm 104 mm 4 ADDRESS-4 36 mm 86 mm 5 ASSET 24 mm 84 mm 6 WALLPLATE 36 mm 186 mm 7 NAMEBADGE-1 24 mm 102 mm 8 NAMEBADGE-2 36 mm 98 mm 9 NAMEBADGE-3 18 mm 102 mm 10 SALE 36 mm AUTO Sample Appendix No.
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Appendix Template name Tape width Label length 22 AUDIO-1 9 mm 89 mm 23 AUDIO-2 9 mm 89 mm 24 AUDIO-3 9 mm 89 mm 25 SLIDE 12 mm 42 mm 26 FILE-1 36 mm 200 mm 27 FILE-2 24 mm 190 mm 28 STAMP NORMAL-L STAMP L (24mm) 115 mm 29 STAMP NORMAL-M STAMP M (18mm) 105 mm 30 STAMP 2LINE-L STAMP L (24mm) 115 mm 31 STAMP VERTICAL-M STAMP M (18mm) 105 mm Sample Appendix No.
Appendix Template text styles ➩ p. 65 Samples of the available template text styles are shown below. CHAR.
INDEX A AC adapter 9 AC adapter connector 2 Accent function 46 Accented characters 46, 47 Accessories 113 Adapter 9 Aligning text 59 Alt indicator 45 Alt key 45 Alt mode 45 Appendix 95 Arrow keys 42 Attaching labels 36 Auto cut function 68 Auto format function 65 B Backing removal 36 Backspace key 51 Barcode function 47 Barcode key 47 Barcode parameters 47 Barcode special characters 48, 99 Basic functions 41 Battery compartment (PT-9600) 2 Blank space 44 Block format functions 53 Block length function 63 B
Mirror printing 64 Numbering 71 Repeat printing 70 Size 55 Stamp 65 Style 2 57 Style1 57 Tape length 62 Tape margin 62 Text alignment 60 Text rotation 61 Width 56 Delete key 51 Deleting Barcode 49 File from memory 73 Text 51 Text and formats 51 Text lines 51 Description of machine 2 Diacritical marks 47 Dial 2, 43 Display clearing 51 Displaying text 42 Drying garments with labels 36 E EAN128 special characters 99 Editing Text 51 Emphasising 58 Ending line of text 45 Entering Accented characters 45, 46 Barc
H Handle 2 Hardware specifications 93 Highlighting 58 I Incremental printing 70 Indicators Alt 45 Auto cut 68 Caps 44 Font 54 Frame 58 Ins 44 Line effects 58 Size 54 Style 56, 57 Tape length 62 Tape margin 61 Text Alignment 59 Text alignment 59 Text rotation 60 Width 55 Ink stamps 37 Ins indicator 44 Insert key 44 Insert mode 44 Inserting text 44 Installing P-touch Editor 11, 12 Tape cassette 9 Ironing garments with labels 37 Iron-on transfer tape 36 Italic text style 57 J Justify text 59 K Keyboard 2, 4
Starting 30 Punctuation marks 45, 96 Q Quitting functions 43 R Recalling text file 73 Release button 2 Removing Text 51 Text and formats 51 Text lines 51 Repeat printing function 69 Replacing tape cassette 9 Return key 43, 45 Right alignment 59 Roller cleaning 91 Rotating text 60 RS-232C port (PT-9600) 2 S Saving text file 72 Selecting function or setting 43 Set key 43 Shift key 44 Signs 46, 96 Size function 54 Software Installing 11 Starting 28, 30 Space bar 44 Special characters Barcode 99 Entering 45
ACCESSORIES Obtain tape cassettes from your nearest authorised dealer. Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Brother cannot be held responsible for trouble caused by the use of unauthorised supplies. Do not use tapes that do not have the Stock No. mark.
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Stock No. TZ-S611 Description 6 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on yellow adhesive) Special tapes Stock No. SK-151 Description Medium stamp stencil tape SK-141 Large stamp stencil tape TZ-IY41 18 mm iron-on transfer tape (black characters) TZ-SE4 18 mm security tape (black characters on white adhesive) TZ-FA4 18 mm fabric tape (blue characters on white fabric) TZ-FA3 12 mm fabric tape (blue characters on white fabric) Options Stock No.
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