MODEL PT-9400 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- and stamp-making quick and easy. Installing the P-touch Editor software on your computer will provide you with many more illustration and layout tools to design labels, which can then be printed on your P-touth.
CONTENTS QUICK REFERENCE Chapter 1 Before You Start....................................................... 1 EXAMPLES OF WHAT YOU CAN MAKE WITH THIS P-TOUCH ..................................................................2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION..............................................................4 Features ............................................................................................................... 4 LCD display ....................................................................
Chapter 4 Using Labels and Stamps........................................ 61 Laminated tape ...................................................................................................62 Stamp film...........................................................................................................62 ERROR MESSAGE LIST ............................................................... 65 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................ 70 MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS ...
QUICK REFERENCE Entering text Adding a space Adding a capital letter Adding a series of capital letters Adding an accented character Space bar Shift + desired character Caps → Type character Alt → Type character → Adding a symbol Symbol a) → to select SYMBOL NO.
Formatting text Changing the font Changing the character size Changing the character width Changing the character style Changing the italic setting Font Size Width Style Italic Changing the line effects Changing the vertical printing setting Changing the label length / Vert → Format or to select LENGTH → → or to select (or type) setting → → or to select MARGIN → → or to select setting → → or to select H.
Changing the print options (for a template other than one from the STAMP category) to select PRINT → or → New Block to select OPTION → or New Block → Continue with 6, 7, 8, 9, 0, A or B 4 Printing a template from the STAMP category Printing an ID label (for a template from the STAMP category) or to select PRINT → or to select PRINT → New Block → → New Block to select PRINT STAMP → or New Block to select PRINT LABEL → or New Block 5 Storing the template text to select FILE → or →
7 Printing many copies while increasing selected text to select NUMBER → or bering field → New Block → , , or to select start of num- to select end of numbering field → or to select (or type) number → or → → New Block 8 Printing a mirror image of the text or to select MIRROR → 9 Inverting the printed and unprinted areas or to select INVERT → 0 Changing the shape of the text or to select TRANSFORM → → or A Changing how labels are cut or to select CUT → or to select setting → o
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Ch. 1 Before You Start EXAMPLES OF WHAT YOU CAN Before You Start Quickly create a label for a home video by using the Template function (➩ p. 41). If you wish, you can then change the overall style of the text (➩ p. 43). With the New Block function (➩ p. 16), your labels can contain sections with different numbers of lines. In this label, part of the text was formatted using a different font (➩ p. 25) and a different style (➩ p. 28).
Ch.1 Before You Start MAKE WITH THIS P-TOUCH Before You Start With the Area function (➩ p. 22), you can select certain parts of the text and change their font, size and style (➩ p. 25–31). Give your label a different look by adding one of the 13 different background designs (➩ p. 40). The [SMALL] and [LARGE] background settings allow you to create your own background design. Create larger labels by enlarging the text and printing it on two, three or four labels, which can then be put together (➩ p. 56).
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Ch.1 Before You Start LCD display Caps 9 0 4 5 BackAlt Template Zoom ground 0.0" MARGIN:WIDE 6 78 Before You Start 1 2 3 Half Cutter HELSI AUTO A 36mm 1 1/2" 24mm 1" 18mm 3/4" 12mm 1/2" 9mm 3/8" 6mm 1/4" A Style Italic Vertical B C D E 1 Caps indicator ➩ p. 15 9 Tape length setting ➩ p. 36 2 Alt indicator ➩ p. 15 0 Margin setting ➩ p. 37 3 Template indicator ➩ p. 41 A Cursor ➩ p. 14 4 Zoom indicator ➩ p. 21 B Style setting indicator ➩ p. 28 5 Background indicator ➩ p.
Ch. 1 Before You Start Keyboard 3 4 56 7 8 90 A B CD E Before You Start 2 1 F Print Feed & Cut File Templt Format Setup Font / $ Size Width Italic Style / Back Space C Vert Copy &Paste Clear S Alt Barcode R Caps Zoom Q Shift P Cancel New Block < > Shift Shift H I Image Area All Code G J Symbol K O 1 (power supply) key ➩ p. 11 N M Q G Copy & Paste key ➩ p. 24 2 Print key ➩ p. 49 H Barcode key ➩ p. 18 3 Feed & Cut key ➩ p. 49 I Zoom key ➩ p.
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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. ● Before installing a tape cassette, be sure that the tape is correctly fed under the tape guides. ● Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch. Doing so may damage the tape cassette. ● Avoid using the machine in extremely dusty places. Keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain.
Ch. 2 Getting Started Connecting the power supply cord ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● This P-touch can be used anywhere a standard electrical outlet is available. 1 Insert the plug on the end of the power supply cord into the power supply connector on the back of the P-touch. 2 Insert the pronged plug on the other end of the power supply cord into an AC outlet. NOTE Getting Started Only use the power supply cord designed exclusively for this machine.
Ch. 2 Getting Started Installing a TZ tape cassette ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● A TZ tape cassette is supplied with this P-touch. TZ tape cassettes are available for this machine in a wide variety of colors and sizes, making it possible to make distinctive color-coded and stylized labels. In addition, this machine has been designed to allow you to change the tape cassettes quickly and easily.
Ch. 2 Getting Started Turning on & off the P-touch ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● The power supply key ( ) is located in the top right corner of the machine’s keyboard. This P-touch will automatically turn off if no key is pressed or no operation is performed for 30 minutes. In addition, if it has remained plugged in, the previous session’s text is displayed when you turn it on again. Press to turn on or turn off the P-touch.
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Ch. 3 Functions Performing basic operations ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● (left) ● ● ● ● Although most functions can be used just by pressing their keys, the following keys may be needed with certain functions. Code Code ( to the left, press once. If the cursor is at the beginning of a line when this key is pressed, the cursor moves to the end of the previous line.
Ch. 3 Functions Entering text ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Alt ( ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Typing in the text for your labels is the same as typing on a typewriter or a computer. In addition, the entered text is normally displayed in WYSIWYG (what-you-see-is-what-you-get) mode, which allows you to see exactly how the label would appear if it were printed. Space bar ( Alt Accented characters or special punctuation marks can be added to the text in Alt mode.
Ch. 3 Functions Enter ( 2 Press the key for the desired character. ) New Block To create a new line and move the cursor to the NOTE ☞ To display capital letters, hold down Caps press Shift (or to turn on Caps mode) before press- beginning of it, press once you have finished entering a line of text. . New Block NOTE ing a letter key.
Ch. 3 Functions Symbol ) In addition to the letters, symbols and numerals on the key tops, there are 475 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 format functions (see pages 24 through 31). 4 Select the desired symbol. If SYMBOL NO. was selected: Type in a symbol number (or press or ) until the desired symbol is displayed.
Ch. 3 Functions Barcode ( Caps BackAlt Template Zoom ground Half Cutter 36mm 1 1/2" 24mm 1" ) The Barcode function allows you to add your desired barcode to your label. In addition, the various barcode parameters enable you to create custom barcodes. 18mm 3/4" NOTE 12mm 1/2" ☞ This section will explain how to enter a barcode 9mm 3/8" 6mm 1/4" A Style Barcode Italic Vertical into your text. It is not intended as a comprehensive introduction to the concept of barcoding.
Ch. 3 Functions To change the barcode parameters: . All or some of the following 2 Press parameters can be set. Format Format or 5 Press desired setting. until moves beside the NOTE PROTO (protocol) To select the default setting, press (space bar). WIDTH (bar width) UNDER#S (numbers printed below barcode) CH.DIG. (check digit) Caps Caps BackAlt Template Zoom ground Half Cutter [ ]:CHANGE SETTINGS PARAMETER PROTO :CODE39 WIDTH :WIDE UNDER#S:ON CH.DIG.
Ch. 3 Functions To enter the barcode data: To add the barcode to the text: 9 Type in the barcode data. Caps BackAlt Template Zoom ground D Press Half Cutter PROTOCOL:CODABAR A123456D [FORMAT]:PARAMETER [SYMBOL]:SPECIAL CHARACTER . NOTE 36mm 1 1/2" 24mm 1" 18mm 3/4" 12mm 1/2" 9mm 3/8" 6mm 1/4" A Style New Block To delete a barcode, move the cursor to the center Back Space or the right of the barcode and press Clear .
Ch. 3 Functions Editing text ● ● ● ● ● Zoom ( ● ● Zoom ) Image ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● BackAlt Template Zoom ground Caps Half Cutter 36mm EDIT TEXT To view text that is too small to be read on the display, the Zoom mode must be turned on, making it easier to edit the text. Zoom mode can be turned on or off by pressing Zoom Image . When the Zoom mode is on, the Zoom indicator lights up.
Ch. 3 Functions . BackAlt Template Zoom ground Caps Half Cutter TO CLEAR ! OK TEXT BUFFER? TEXT & FORMATS TEXT ONLY CANCEL 36mm 1 1/2" 24mm 1" 18mm 3/4" 12mm 1/2" 9mm 3/8" 6mm 1/4" BackAlt Template Zoom ground Caps Half Cutter TO CLEAR ! OK TEXT BUFFER? TEXT & FORMATS TEXT ONLY CANCEL 36mm 1 1/2" 24mm 1" 18mm 3/4" 12mm 1/2" 9mm 3/8" 6mm 1/4" A Style Italic Vertical A 2 Since Style is already beside TEXT & FOR- MATS, press .
Ch. 3 Functions To select an area of the text: , , , or until the cursor 1 Press is beside the first character that you want to select. 4 Format the text using the text format functions (see pages 24 through 31) or use the Copy & Paste function to copy the text and paste it into a different place in the text (see page 24). NOTE 5.3" MARGIN:WIDE Half Cutter HELSI AUTO ert Becker Transport 36mm 1 1/2" 24mm 1" 18mm 3/4" 12mm 1/2" 9mm 3/8" 6mm 1/4" A Style Area All appears, press Caps 5.
Ch. 3 Functions Copy & Paste ( Copy &Paste Formatting ) The Copy & Paste function is useful for copying already entered characters and pasting them into a different section of the text. To copy and paste text: 1 Select the text that you wish to copy and paste using either the AREA function (see page 22) or the ALL function (see page 23). Copy &Paste . The selected characters are cop2 Press ied, but not removed from the text.
Ch. 3 Functions To change the font before entering the text: Size ( , , , or until the cursor 1 Press is moved to the point where you want to begin using a different font. The character size can be adjusted using the Size function. With the AUTO setting, the machine compares your text with the width of the installed tape and automatically adjusts the characters to the largest possible size. Refer to page 81 for examples of the Size settings.
Ch. 3 Functions To change the size of the text in a selected area: NOTE While selecting a Size setting, the following operations may be used: ☞ To display the previous setting, hold down and press Size , or . and press Size Code and press of the text, or press Code ☞ To select the default setting (AUTO), hold down Shift 1 Hold down . Area All Area All to select all and use , , to select only a part of it. until the text is displayed in the 2 Press desired text size.
Ch. 3 Functions Width ) The Width function can be used with any of the text sizes to make the size of the characters wider or more narrow. Refer to page 81 for examples of the Width settings. NOTE While selecting a Width setting, the following operations may be used: ☞ To display the previous setting, hold down and press Width Code 1 Hold down Code and press of the text, or press , or Area All Area All to select all and use , , to select only a part of it.
Ch. 3 Functions Style ( Style ) You can choose from 7 different text styles to create more personalized labels. Refer to the style samples on page 82. The style of the text at the cursor’s current position is shown by the Style indicators at the bottom of the display.
Ch. 3 Functions Italic ( Italic ) The Italic function can be combined with each of the other text format settings to provide an even larger variety of text styles. When the Italic function is turned on for the text at the cursor’s current position, the Italic indicator at the bottom of the display lights up.
Ch. 3 Functions Line effects ( / ) The Line effects function enables you to underline or strike out certain parts of your text. To change the Line effects setting for the text in a selected area: 1 Hold down Code and press of the text, or press OFF , or STRIKE OUT UNDERLINE Area All Area All to select all and use , , to select only a part of it.
Ch. 3 Functions Vertical ( Vert ) to select either ON or OFF. The 2 Press current setting is shown below VERTICAL at the top of the display and a sample (A) can be seen to the right of the cursor. Vert With the Vertical function, you can print your text vertically along the length of your label. Caps Half Cutter When the Vertical function is turned on for the text at the cursor’s current position, the Vertical indicator at the bottom of the display lights up.
Ch. 3 Functions Frame/shading ( / ) 4 Since You can choose from a variety of frames and shadings for emphasizing certain parts or all of the text in your label. Refer to the samples of the frames and shadings on page 83. To apply a frame or shading to all of the text: 1 Press / New Block is already beside ALL, press . or until moves beside the 5 Press desired frame or shading pattern. Caps .
Ch. 3 Functions BackAlt Template Zoom ground 5 Press Half Cutter [ ]:CONFIRM FRAME/SHADING FRAME SHADING 36mm 1 1/2" 24mm 1" 18mm 3/4" 12mm 1/2" 9mm 3/8" 6mm 1/4" A 3 Press New Block 4 Press BLOCK.
Ch. 3 Functions . The desired frame or shading A Press is applied to the selected blocks of text. New Block NOTE 3 Press 4 Press LINE. To delete the frame or shading, position the cursor on the left side of the frame/shading that you wish Caps Back Space to delete, and then press Clear . When the message “OK TO CLEAR FRAME/SHADING?” appears, press press or until . To keep the frame/shading, press New Block Cancel (or move New Block moves beside OK and New Block .
Ch. 3 Functions . New Block or until moves beside the 0 Press desired frame or shading pattern. Caps BackAlt Template Zoom ground Caps BackAlt Template Zoom ground [ ]:CONFIRM FRAME/SHADING FRAME SHADING Half Cutter [ ]:CONFIRM SHADING OFF 36mm 1 1/2" 24mm 1" 18mm 3/4" 12mm 1/2" 9mm 3/8" 6mm 1/4" A Italic Vertical Style 1 1/2" 1" 18mm 3/4" 12mm 1/2" 9mm 3/8" 6mm 1/4" 3 Press New Block Italic Vertical . or 4 Press CHARACTER. until .
Ch. 3 Functions 7 Press New Block Format ( . , , , or until all of the 8 Press characters that you wish to frame or apply a shading to are selected. Format ) Pressing the Format key displays a menu containing five label format functions, which can be used to change the label’s general appearance.
Ch. 3 Functions is already beside LENGTH, press . Caps BackAlt Template Zoom ground Half Cutter 36mm [ ]:CONFIRM LENGTH AUTO inch 1 1/2" 24mm 1" 18mm 3/4" 12mm 1/2" To change the MARGIN setting: This function allows you to select the size of the margins on the left and right sides of your text. When NONE, NARROW or MEDIUM is selected, some extra tape is fed out so that the left and right margins are equal.
Ch. 3 Functions To change the H.ALI (horizontal alignment) setting: Caps BackAlt Template Zoom ground Half Cutter [ ]:CHANGE SETTINGS FORMAT LENGTH:AUTO MARGIN:WIDE H.ALI :LEFT PITCH :NORMAL BACK :OFF 36mm 1 1/2" 24mm 1" 18mm 3/4" 12mm 1/2" 9mm 3/8" 6mm 1/4" You can choose to align the text in your label in one of four ways: ABC [LEFT] ABC [CENTER] ABC [RIGHT] ABC [JUSTIFY] A Style Italic Vertical or 2 Press MARGIN. 3 Press Caps until moves beside .
Ch. 3 Functions 3 Press Caps To change the PITCH setting: . BackAlt Template Zoom ground With this function, you can select whether or not each character is given an equal width. Half Cutter [ ]:CONFIRM HORIZONTAL ALIGN ABC [LEFT] ABC [CENTER] ABC [RIGHT] ABC [JUSTIFY] 36mm 1 1/2" 24mm 1" 18mm 3/4" 12mm 1/2" 9mm 3/8" 6mm 1/4" HIHIHI A Style [NORMAL] Italic Vertical or 4 Press desired setting. until moves beside the NOTE (space bar).
Ch. 3 Functions 3 Press Caps . BackAlt Template Zoom ground Half Cutter Caps 36mm [ ]:CONFIRM PITCH HIHIHI [NORMAL] HIHIHI [FIXED] 1 1/2" 24mm 1" 18mm 3/4" 12mm 1/2" 9mm 3/8" 6mm 1/4" BackAlt Template Zoom ground [ ]:CHANGE SETTINGS FORMAT LENGTH:AUTO MARGIN:WIDE H.ALI :LEFT PITCH :NORMAL BACK :OFF Style Italic Vertical or 4 Press desired setting. until moves beside the NOTE 2 Press BACK.
Ch. 3 Functions New Block once to confirm the setting. If SMALL or LARGE was selected, type in the desired text, change the font by press until the desired font setting is disFont . The FOR- played, and then press MAT menu appears again. New Block NOTE ☞ Up to 20 characters can be entered. Symbols (see pages 17 and 18) and accented characters (see page 15) can also be added. ☞ To display an enlarged view of the character or symbol above the cursor, press key to continue editing the text.
Ch. 3 Functions 2 Select the desired template. . The first line of the tem3 Press plate’s text is shown below EDIT TEXT at the top of the display. For template numbers and samples, refer to the list of templates in the Appendix. New Block NOTE ☞ To select the first template, press (space bar) (or hold down Code and press ☞ To select the last template, hold down press ). Code and Caps . BackAlt Template Zoom ground Half Cutter 36mm EDIT TEXT Smith's Rent-A-Bi If TEMPLATE NO.
Ch. 3 Functions 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all of the text that you wish to use is entered. The MENU appears after the last line of text in the tem Caps is pressed. New Block NOTE To quit Template mode, press or moves beside DONE, and then press until .
Ch. 3 Functions To print a label or stamp created using a template: E Press PRINT. F Press New Block or until moves beside or G Press desired setting. until moves beside the For a label created using a template other than one from the STAMP category: To print, select OK. Refer to page 49 for more details on printing. . To change the printing options, select OPTION. Refer to pages 49 through 54 for more details on the printing options.
Ch. 3 Functions or until moves beside the desired setting, and then press . Refer to pages 46 and 46 for more details on saving files. O Press New Block If the file has not been saved before, select SAVE AS. Caps BackAlt Template Zoom ground 36mm 1 1/2" 24mm 1" 18mm 3/4" 12mm 1/2" 9mm 3/8" 6mm 1/4" A If the file has been saved before, select SAVE. Caps 36mm 1 1/2" 24mm 1" 18mm 3/4" 12mm 1/2" 9mm 3/8" 6mm 1/4" A Style P Press NEW.
Ch. 3 Functions Storing and recalling files ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● You can store frequently used text in the memory. These text files remain in the memory, even after all characters are erased from the display with the Clear function (see page 21). When each file is stored, it can be given an file name so that it can be searched for. Up to 100 files or about 3,000 characters can be stored in the memory.
Ch. 3 Functions 2 Press OPEN. NOTE To return to the previous screen without making Cancel any changes, press 3 Press New Block . moves beside NOTE any changes, press . Half Cutter INPUT FILE NAME Address Robert Beck ABC Transp 3 Press 36mm 1 1/2" 24mm 1" 18mm 3/4" 12mm 1/2" 9mm 3/8" 6mm 1/4" A Style until To return to the previous screen without making BackAlt Template Zoom ground Caps or New Block Cancel . .
Ch. 3 Functions . The selected file appears in 5 Press the display. 4 Select the file that you want to delete. New Block To scan through the saved files, press or NOTE . NOTE When a file created using a template is opened, it is opened in Template mode. To select all of the stored files, hold down press Code and . New Block To delete a file that has been saved: 1 Press File To search for a specific file, type in a part of the name of the desired file, and then press . .
Ch. 3 Functions Printing ● ● ● ● Image ( ● Code ● ● ● ● Zoom + Image ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ) Zoom Code is printed, hold down and press . All of the text slowly scrolls across the display to the Image left. Press (space bar) to stop or continue scrolling the text. Move the text in the desired direction by pressing and . To Image quit the function and return to the text, Cancel Cancel . Be sure to press To quit printing, press once before printing the next label.
Ch. 3 Functions Letters and numbers increase as shown below: BackAlt Template Zoom ground Caps 0 Half Cutter [ ]:CHANGE SETTINGS OPTION COPIES:1 NUMBER:OFF MIRROR:OFF INVERT:OFF TRANS : FORM ABC 36mm 1 1/2" A a 24mm 1" 18mm 3/4" 12mm 1/2" 9mm 3/8" 6mm 1/4" A Style 4 Since Italic Vertical is already beside COPIES, press . A0 b A1 ...9 ...Z ...z ...A9 0 A a B0 ... ... ... ... 10 AA ...9_9 ...99 ...ZZ __0 _0 _A ... ... ...
Ch. 3 Functions 2 Press OPTION. or to move beside NOTE To return to the text without making any changes, press Print 3 Press 7 Press New Block . at any time. Caps . New Block BackAlt Template Zoom ground Half Cutter [ ]:SELECT END POINT NOTE ☞ To display the OPTION menu quickly, hold Code down , , , or until the first 6 Press character that you wish to select for the numbering field is selected. and press .
Ch. 3 Functions or ) A Type in a number (or press until the desired number of copies is displayed. 3 Press NOTE ☞ To display the OPTION menu quickly, hold NOTE To select the default setting press (OFF), . New Block Code down and press Print ☞ To return to the previous screen without keep- (space bar). Cancel ing any changes, press to confirm the setting and B Press return to the OPTION menu.
Ch. 3 Functions or 6 Press desired setting. to move beside the 3 Press . New Block NOTE NOTE ☞ To display the OPTION menu quickly, hold To select the default setting ( ABC [OFF]), press (space bar). Code down and press Print . ☞ To return to the previous screen without keepCancel to confirm the setting and 7 Press return to the OPTION menu. ing any changes, press . New Block ☞ To return all functions in the OPTION menu to Code their default settings, hold down (space bar).
Ch. 3 Functions to confirm the setting and 7 Press return to the OPTION menu. New Block To change the shape of the text: Use the TRANSFORMATION function to create interesting text effects by molding the text into different shapes. Refer to page 54 for samples of the shapes that are available.
Ch. 3 Functions To change the CUT setting: 2 Press The way that labels are cut off after being printed can be selected using the CUT function. A full cut completely cuts off the label. When a half cut setting is selected, the HALF CUTTER indicator lights up and the tape is cut without cutting the label backing. This makes it easier to remove the backing paper from the labels. BackAlt Template Zoom ground 0.
Ch. 3 Functions 6 Press or to move beside the desired setting. 3 Press . New Block NOTE ☞ To display the OPTION menu quickly, hold NOTE To select the default setting ( ABC [BOTH]), press Code ABC down and press . Print ☞ To return to the previous screen without keep- (space bar). ing any changes, press to confirm the setting and 7 Press return to the OPTION menu. New Block Cancel .
Ch. 3 Functions New Block Setting display features ● ● ● ● Setup ( ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ) Setup Pressing displays four functions which let you change the general appearance of text shown on the display. Setup To change the LINE NO. setting: This function allows you to select whether or not the number of the line currently containing the cursor is displayed during Zoom mode. (The line numbers are not displayed in WYSIWYG mode.) 1 Press Setup .
Ch. 3 Functions 3 Press or to move beside the set- ting that you wish to select. Caps NOTE To select the default setting, press (space bar). once to confirm the setting 4 Press and return to the SETUP menu. New Block 5 Press Style 4 Press The CONTRAST function enables you to make the LCD display lighter or darker. Setup 1 1/2" 1" 18mm 3/4" 12mm 1/2" 9mm 3/8" 6mm 1/4" Italic Vertical to move beside the set- or ting that you wish to select. NOTE .
Ch. 3 Functions 2 Press or 3 Press . Caps to move beside UNITS. Caps BackAlt Template Zoom ground Half Cutter [ ]:CONFIRM UNITS inch cm 36mm 1 1/2" 24mm 1" 18mm 3/4" 12mm 1/2" 9mm 3/8" 6mm 1/4" BackAlt Template Zoom ground Half Cutter [ ]:CHANGE SETTINGS SETUP LINE NO.
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Ch. 4 Using Labels and Stamps Laminated tape ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Stamp film ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● The backing from labels printed on laminated tapes can easily be removed if a half cut setting was used (refer to page 55). However, if a half cut setting was not used, the backing paper can be removed by using the enclosed lettering stick. 1 Hold the tape in your left hand, with the printed surface facing up, and hold the lettering stick in your right hand.
Ch. 4 Using Labels and Stamps 4 With the glossy side of the stamp film facing up, align one end of the stamp film with the slit in the side of the stamp holder. 7 Fit the frame over the stamp film, and then push the frame into place. Glossy side Tape end Slit 5 Hold the end of the stamp film in place with your thumb, then pass the stamp film through the guides while pulling it tight. 8 Insert the stamp holder straight into the cap.
Ch. 4 Using Labels and Stamps Printing an identification label for the stamp holder 1 Insert a TZ tape cassette into the tape compartment. NOTE Use 1/2” (12-mm)-wide tape to make an identification label for an M-size stamp and use 3/4” (18mm)-wide tape to make a label for an L-size stamp. 2 Print out the identification label. Refer to page 44 for more details on printing identification labels.
ERROR MESSAGE LIST ERROR MESSAGE LIST ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE SOLUTION ALL FILES ARE USED ● This message appears if there are no empty files available when NEW or SAVE AS (FILE menu) is selected. ● Delete unneeded files to make space for new ones. BARCODE MUST START & END WITH A, B, C OR D ● This message appears if A, B, C or D has not been entered at the beginning and end of a barcode with the CODABAR protocol. ● Enter A, B, C or D at the beginning and end of the barcode.
ERROR MESSAGE LIST ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE SOLUTION INCORRECT NUMBER OF DIGITS FOR BARCODE TYPE ● This message appears if the barcode data that is entered contains the incorrect number of digits for the selected barcode protocol. ● Enter barcode data that contains the correct number of digits. INCORRECT OPERATION FOR NUMBERING FUNCTION ● This message appears if characters in different lines or blocks are selected as a numbering field (NUMBER function on the OPTION menu).
ERROR MESSAGE LIST ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE SOLUTION LIMIT EXCEEDED SET BETWEEN 4.0-30.0 cm ● This message appears if the set label length (LENGTH function on the FORMAT menu) is not within the range 4.0 to 30.0 cm. ● Type in a label length that is within the specified range. LIMIT EXCEEDED SET BETWEEN 1.6-11.8 inch ● This message appears if the set label length (LENGTH function on the FORMAT menu) is not within the range 1.6 to 11.8 inches.
ERROR MESSAGE LIST ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE SOLUTION MEMORY FULL ● This message appears if you try to store a message that is too large to fit in the available memory space (maximum of 3,000 characters). ● Delete an unwanted file to make space for the new one. MIN 4 DIGITS ● This message appears if less than the minimum four digits are entered as the barcode data. ● Enter a minimum of four digits before pressing New Block .
ERROR MESSAGE LIST ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE SOLUTION SET STAMP L ● This message appears if an L-size stamp film cassette is not installed when printing a stamp created using a template for L-size stamp film. ● Install an L-size stamp film cassette. SET STAMP M ● This message appears if an M-size stamp film cassette is not installed when printing a stamp created using a template for M-size stamp film. ● Install an M-size stamp film cassette.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Problem (1) The display stays blank after you have turned on the machine, or abnormal characters are displayed. Solution ● Check that the power supply cord is connected. ● Reset the machine by turning it off, and while holding down Code and R , turn- ing the machine back on. ☞ The text and formats in the display and all text files stored in the memory are erased. (2) The text shown in the display cannot be read. ● Use the Zoom mode to zoom in on the text.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem (5) A blank horizontal line appears through the text in the printed label. Solution 1 Turn off the machine. 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. Print head Rollers: Use a dry cotton swab to wipe up and down along each roller while rotating them with your finger.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem (6) The tape is not ejected correctly after being automatically cut. Solution ● Turn off the machine, open the tape compartment cover, and remove the tape cassette if one is installed. ● Using a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, clean off the metal piece in the exit slot to the left of cutter. ● Reset the machine by turning it off, and Cutter Cotton swab Metal piece (Area to be cleaned) (7) The machine has “locked up” (i.e.
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS HARDWARE Power supply: Input AC 120 V 60Hz (Auto power off if no key is pressed within 30 minutes) Input device: Keyboard (77 keys) LCD: 118 × 64 dots 21 indicators (with back light) Print tape: 6 widths available: 1/4” (6 mm) 3/8” (9 mm) 1/2” (12 mm) 3/4” (18 mm) 1” (24 mm) 1 1/2” (36 mm) Print head: 384 dots (high)/360 dpi (resolution) Tape cutter: Auto full cutter Auto half cutter Dimensions: 13.19” × 12.28” × 3.
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Appendix Appendix 75
Appendix Symbols ➩ p. 17 The following symbols are available.
Appendix Category WARNING 1 Symbol Number 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222
Appendix Category TRAFFIC SIGN Symbol Number SIGNS 298 299 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 314 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 352 353 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 375 376 383 384 385 386 387 388 389 390 391 392 393 401 402 403 404 405 406 415 416 417 418 419 420 421
Appendix Category Symbol Number TRANSPORTATION 443 444 445 446 447 448 449 450 451 452 453 454 455 456 461 462 463 464 465 466 467 468 469 470 457 458 459 460 471 472 473 474 Symbol Number VIDEO 442 Symbol Number INSECTS 441 Symbol Number FISH 440 Symbol Number POINTING 439 Symbol Number ASTRONOMICAL 438 Symbol Number TOOL 437 Symbol Number 475 Appendix MEDICAL 79
Appendix Special barcode characters ➩ p. 18 The following special characters can only be added to barcodes created using protocols EAN128 and CODE128.
Appendix Sizes and widths ➩ pp. 25–27 Samples of the available text sizes and widths are shown below.
Appendix Type styles ➩ p.
Appendix Framing and shading patterns ➩ p. 32 The following frame and shading patterns are available.
Appendix Background designs ➩ p. 40 Samples of the available background designs are shown below.
Appendix Pre-set templates ➩ p. 41 Samples of the available templates are shown below. No. Category ADDRESS Template name Tape width Label length 1” (24 mm) 3.1” (8.0 cm) 1” (24 mm) 3.1” (7.8 cm) 1” (24 mm) 4.1” (10.4 cm) 1 1/2” (36 mm) 3.4” (8.6 cm) 1” (24 mm) 3.3” (8.4 cm) 1 1/2” (36 mm) 7.3” (18.6 cm) 3/4” (18 mm) 3.4” (8.6 cm) 1 1/2” (36 mm) 3.9” (9.8 cm) 3/4” (18 mm) 2.0” (5.
Appendix No. Category SHOP Template name Tape width Label length SALE 10 1 1/2” (36 mm) 9.7” (24.6 cm) 1” (24 mm) 2.2” (5.7 cm) 1” (24 mm) 4.3” (11.0 cm) 1 1/2” (36 mm) 4.5” (11.4 cm) 1” (24 mm) 2.8” (7.0 cm) 1” (24 mm) 2.8” (7.0 cm) 1 1/2” (36 mm) 2.8” (7.
Appendix No. Category VIDEO Template name Tape width Label length Sample VHS 1 17 VHS 2 18 8mm 1 19 8mm 2 20 3/4” (18 mm) 5.5” (14.0 cm) 3/4” (18 mm) 5.5” (14.0 cm) 3/8” (9 mm) 2.9” (7.3 cm) 1/2” (12 mm) 3.6” (9.2 cm) 3/4” (18 mm) 3.2” (8.1 cm) 3/8” (9 mm) 3.5” (8.9 cm) 3/8” (9 mm) 3.5” (8.9 cm) 3/8” (9 mm) 3.5” (8.9 cm) 1/2” (12 mm) 1.7” (4.2 cm) 1 1/2” (36 mm) 7.9” (20.0 cm) 1” (24 mm) 7.5” (19.
Appendix No. Category STAMP Template name NORMAL L Tape width STAMP L 4.4” (11.2 cm) 28 NORMAL M STAMP M 4.0” (10.2 cm) 29 FRAMED L STAMP L 4.4” (11.2 cm) 30 FRAMED M STAMP M 4.0” (10.2 cm) 31 2LINE L STAMP L 4.4” (11.2 cm) 32 33 2LINE/ FRAME L STAMP L VERTICAL L STAMP L VERTICAL M STAMP M 4.4” (11.2 cm) 34 35 Appendix 88 Label length 4.4” (11.2 cm) 4.0” (10.
Appendix Template text styles ➩ p. 43 Samples of the available template text styles are shown below. CHAR.
Appendix Text transformation styles ➩ p. 54 Samples of the text transformation shapes are shown below.
INDEX A Accented characters 15 All function 23 Alt key 15 Area key 22 B BACK (background) function 40 Back Space key 21 Barcode key 18 Barcode special characters 20, 80 Blocks 16 C Cancel key 14 Capital letters 15 Caps key 15 CH.DIG.
L Label length 36 LANGUAGE function 59 LENGTH function 36 Line effects function 30 LINE NO.
ACCESSORIES Obtain tape cassettes from your nearest authorized dealer. Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Brother cannot be held responsible for trouble caused by the use of unauthorized supplies. Do not use tapes that do not have the Stock No. Description mark. QTY/PACKAGE PRICE 1 $32.95 36 mm (1-1/2”) TZ161 Black Characters on Clear Tape TZ261 Black Characters on White Tape 1 $34.95 TZ461 Black Characters on Red Tape 1 $34.95 TZ561 Black Characters on Blue Tape 1 $34.
Stock No. Description QTY/PACKAGE PRICE 12 mm (1/2”) TZ131 Black Characters on Clear Tape 1 $19.99 TZ231 Black Characters on White Tape 1 $20.99 TZM31 Black Characters on Clear (Mat) Tape 1 $20.99 TZ431 Black Characters on Red Tape 1 $20.99 TZ531 Black Characters on Blue Tape 1 $20.99 TZ631 Black Characters on Yellow Tape 1 $20.99 TZ731 Black Characters on Green Tape 1 $20.99 TZ132 Red Characters on Clear Tape 1 $19.99 TZ232 Red Characters on White Tape 1 $20.
Iron on transfer tape Stock No. Description QTY/PACKAGE PRICE 1 $31.99 QTY/PACKAGE PRICE 1 $49.95 QTY/PACKAGE PRICE 1 $34.95 QTY/PACKAGE PRICE 18 mm (3/4”) TZIY41 Black Characters Security tape Stock No. Description 18 mm (3/4”) TZSE4 Black Characters on White Tape Fabric tape Stock No. Description 12 mm (1/2”) TZFA3 Blue Characters on White Tape Stamp kit/holder Stock No. Description 24 mm (1”) Stamp Area -13.
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ACCESSORY ORDER FORM This order form is provided for your convenience should your retailer not stock the item(s) needed or if you prefer to order by telephone. To order by phone, please call Brother International at 1-800668-2768 and have your Visa or MasterCard available. Stock No. Description Price Quantity Total TOTAL Prices subject to change without notice. Before calling: 1. Review the reverse side of this form and select the desired items. 2.
