ELE LABELING CTRONIC SYSTEM PT-E500 Read this guide before you start using your P-touch labeling system. Keep this guide in a handy place for future reference. Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the P-touch labeling system model PT-E500. Your new PT-E500 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 P-touch labeling system. Read this manual carefully before using and keep in a handy place for future reference.
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Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................7 General Precautions............................................................................................................15 Symbols Used in this Guide ................................................................................................ 16 How to Use the P-touch Labeling System ...........................................................................
INTRODUCTION USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE..................................................................... 41 Using P-touch Software ...................................................................................................... 41 Features ........................................................................................................................ 41 System Requirements ...................................................................................................
To prevent injury and damage, important notes are explained using various symbols. The symbols and their meanings are as follows: DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if the product is handled without following the warnings and instructions, will result in death or serious injuries. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injuries.
INTRODUCTION DANGER Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Carefully observe the following precautions for the rechargeable Li-ion battery (hereafter referred to as "rechargeable battery"). If these precautions are not followed, overheating, leaking, or cracks in the battery may result in an electrical short, explosion, smoke, fire, electric shock, injury to yourself or others, or damage to the product or other property. Use the rechargeable battery only for its intended purpose.
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Liquid (electrolyte) leaking from the P-touch labeling system or rechargeable battery may indicate that the rechargeable battery is damaged. If the rechargeable battery leaks, immediately stop using the P-touch labeling system, unplug the AC adapter, and isolate the P-touch labeling system by placing it in a bag. Do not touch the electrolyte. If electrolyte gets in the eyes, do not rub them.
INTRODUCTION WARNING P-touch Labeling System Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, electric shock, the risk of injury to yourself or others, and/or damage to the P-touch labeling system or other property. DO NOT allow the P-touch labeling system to get wet or use the P-touch labeling system in areas that may become wet, such as bathrooms or near sinks. DO NOT touch any metal parts near the print head. The print head becomes very hot during use and remains very hot immediately after use.
Alkaline batteries/Ni-MH rechargeable batteries Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of the battery and cause personal injury. DO NOT throw into fire, heat up, shortcircuit, recharge, or disassemble the battery. DO NOT allow batteries to get wet, for example, by handling them with wet hands or spilling beverages onto them. If fluid leaked from the batteries gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with a large amount of clean water, and then seek medical attention.
INTRODUCTION WARNING AC Adapter Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, damage, electric shock, failure or the risk of injury. Make sure that the plug is fully inserted into the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that is loose. Always use the specified AC adapter, and always plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet with the specified voltage (120V). Failure to do so may result in injury to yourself or others, or damage to the P-touch labeling system or other property.
Alkaline batteries/Ni-MH rechargeable batteries Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, overheating or rupture of the battery. DO NOT use a battery other than the one specified for use with your P-touch labeling system. Do not use combinations of old and new batteries or combinations of different types, different charging levels, different manufacturers or different models. Do not insert a battery with the polarity (+ and -) reversed.
INTRODUCTION CAUTION P-touch Labeling System Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the P-touch labeling system. Store the P-touch labeling system on a flat, stable surface such as a desk or in a drawer. DO NOT leave the P-touch labeling system or any tape within the reach of young children. DO NOT place any heavy objects on top of the P-touch labeling system.
Rechargeable Li-ion battery • At the time of purchase, the rechargeable Li-ion battery is slightly charged so that the operation of the P-touch labeling system can be verified; however, the rechargeable Li-ion battery should be fully charged with the AC adapter before the P-touch labeling system is used.
INTRODUCTION • DO NOT expose the tape cassettes to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, or dust. Store tape cassettes in a cool, dark place. Use the tape cassettes soon after opening the tape cassette package. • Markings made with oil-based or water-based ink may be visible through a label affixed over them. To hide the markings, use two labels layered on top of each other or use a darkcolored label.
Create a label with the P-touch labeling system 1 GETTING STARTED • Prepare the P-touch labeling system. 2 • • • • • P. 19 INTRODUCTION How to Use the P-touch Labeling System CREATING A LABEL Entering and Editing text. Entering Symbols. Entering Accented Characters. Selecting a Labeling Application Type. Setting Cut Options. In addition to entering text, the P-touch labeling system has a large range of formatting options.
INTRODUCTION Create a label by connecting your P-touch labeling system to a computer 1 GETTING STARTED Your P-touch labeling system can be used as a stand alone handheld labeler, or it can be connected to a PC or Mac and used with the included P-touch Editor software to create more elaborate labels. To use your P-touch labeling system connected to a computer, attach your P-touch labeling system to a computer via the included USB cable and install the P-touch Editor software and drivers.
GETTING STARTED Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch labeling system: PT-E500 P-touch labeling system Tape Cassette AC adapter USB cable The plug may differ by countries.
GETTING STARTED General Description 2 6 1 7 3 4 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 9 8 Cover latch Tape exit slot LCD display Mini-USB port Keyboard 6. 7. 8. 9. Tape cutter Tape cassette compartment Release lever Print head When shipped from the factory, the LCD display is covered with a protective sheet to prevent damage. Remove this sheet before using the P-touch labeling system. 1 2 3 1. Tape viewer 2. Rear cover 3. AC adapter connector 20 General Description 5 4 4. LED lamp 5.
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 3 5 2 6 8 7 4 9 10 18 19 20 8. Tape size Indicates the tape size as follows for the text entered: Tape width x Label length If the label length has been specified, also appears on the right side of the tape size. 9. Enter/Return symbol Indicates the end of a line of text. 10. Battery Level Indicates remaining battery level. It displays only when using Li-ion battery. -Full -Half 21 22 1. Line number Indicates line number within the label layout. 2.
GETTING STARTED Key Names and Functions The default language is "English". 1. Power Turns the P-touch labeling system on and off. 2. Style Sets character and label attributes. 3. Preview Displays a preview of the label. 4. Feed & Cut Feeds 0.96" (24.5mm) of blank tape then cuts the tape. 5. Print • Prints the current label design onto the tape. • Prints multiple copies with the Shift key. 6. General Creates general purpose labels. 7.
. Space • Enters a blank space. • Returns a setting to the default value. 24. File Enables frequently used labels in the file memory to be printed, opened, saved, or deleted. 25. Symbol Use this to select and enter a symbol from a list of available symbols. 26. Bar Code Opens Bar Code Setup screen. 27. Serialize Prints serialized labels. 28. Adv. Serialize Serializes and prints any 2 numbers on a label simultaneously. 29.
GETTING STARTED Power Supply AC Adapter Use the AD-E001 (AC adapter) for this P-touch labeling system. Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch labeling system. The AD-18 or AD-24ES cannot be used. 1 Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the connector marked DC IN 12V on the P-touch labeling system. 2 Insert the AC adapter plug into a standard electrical outlet. • Turn the P-touch labeling system off before disconnecting the AC adapter. • Do not pull or bend the AC adapter cord.
reattach the cover. If you cannot attach the rear cover, check to ensure the white lever is in the up position. If not, lift the lever, and then attach the cover. Removing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Remove the battery cover and the rechargeable Li-ion battery, and then reattach the battery cover.
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.
GETTING STARTED Alkaline/Ni-MH Battery 1 After making sure that the power is off, remove the rear cover on the back of the P-touch labeling system. If the batteries are already in the P-touch labeling system, remove them. Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing batteries.
GETTING STARTED Inserting a Tape Cassette Tape cassettes of 0.13", 0.23", 0.35", 0.47", 0.70" or 0.94" (3.5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 18mm or 24mm) width, and Tube cassettes of 0.23", 0.34", 0.46", 0.69" or 0.93" (5.8mm, 8.8mm, 11.7mm, 17.7mm or 23.6mm) width can be used in your P-touch labeling system. Use only Brother tape cassettes with the / / mark. If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be sure to remove the stopper before inserting the cassette.
GETTING STARTED 4 Close the rear cover. • Place the P-touch labeling system on a flat surface as shown in the illustration, and then attach the rear cover. • If you cannot attach the rear cover, check to ensure the white lever (1) is in the up position. If not, lift the lever, and then attach the cover. 1 • Do not pull the label coming out of the tape exit slot. Doing so will cause the ink ribbon to be discharged with the tape. The tape may no longer be functional after the ink ribbon discharges.
GETTING STARTED Auto Power-Off Time Attribute AC Adapter Value Off 10min. 20min. 30min. 40min. 50min. 1hr. 2hr. 4hr. 8hr. 12hr. Attribute Li-ion Battery Value Off 10min. 20min. 30min. 40min. 50min. 1hr. • If you connect the AC adapter to the P-touch labeling system after you specified "Auto Power Off", the setting for "AC Adapter" becomes valid. • The default value is "1hr." for the AC Adapter and "30min." for the Li-ion battery.
This function will advance the tape approximately 0.96" (24.5mm) resulting in a blank label sticking out of the tape cassette. This action is recommended when using Fabric tapes, which should be cut using scissors. 1 Press the Feed & Cut key. "Feed & Cut?" will appear on the LCD display. 2 Using the or key to select the "Feed Only", and then press either OK or Enter key. The message "Feeding Tape... Please Wait" appears while the tape is fed.
GETTING STARTED Setting Language and Unit Language 1 Press the Menu key, select " Language" using the or key, and then press the OK or Enter key. 2 Select a language for menu commands and messages shown on the LCD display by using the or key.
EDITING A LABEL You can select six different types of labeling applications. GENERAL When the GENERAL mode is selected, you can press the Shift key and then press the Enter key to add a new block. Horizontal ABCDE Vertical A B C D E Labels printed with this mode can be used for general purposes. In this mode you can specify the following items. • Label Length: Auto, 1.0" (25 mm) - 39.
EDITING A LABEL CABLE FLAG Labels printed with this mode can be wrapped around a cable or wire, and both ends of the label stick together to form a flag. The text on flag labels is printed on both ends of the label, leaving a blank space in the middle that wraps around the cable. In this mode, you can specify the following items. • Layout: block.), (The same text is printed on each 1 1. Flag at least 0.2" (5 mm) (Two different texts are printed on each block.) • Flag Length: 1.2" (30 mm), 0.
Labels printed with this mode can be used to identify a type of electrical connection often used in telephony. There are up to three lines for each block on a single label and you can enter three lines for each block. In this mode, you can specify the following items. • Module Width: 8.0" (200 mm), 2.0" (50 mm) - 12.
EDITING A LABEL Creating a Bar Code Label Using the Bar Code function you can create labels with one dimensional bar codes for use with asset control tags, serial number labels, and even POS and stock control systems. Selectable "Bar Codes" are listed in the User’s Guide. • The P-touch labeling system is not designed exclusively for creating bar code labels. Always check that bar code labels can be read by the bar code reader. • For best results, print bar code labels in black ink on white tape.
EDITING A LABEL 7 Press the OK or Enter key to insert the bar code in the label. The bar code is displayed on the text entry screen. To print labels refer to the User’s Guide. • Press the Esc key to return to the previous step. • Press the Space key to set the selected attribute to the default value. Editing and Deleting a Bar Code • To edit bar code parameters and bar code data, position the cursor beneath the bar code mark on the data entry screen and then open the Bar Code Setup screen.
EDITING A LABEL 5 Press the OK or Enter key to display the screen that you set. Example: • When you press the Serialize key, you can do the setting again. After redo the setting, the message "OK to Overwrite the Data after This Position?" is shown. If it's ok to overwrite, press OK key. • You can select All/Current/Range when printing as there are multiple pages of labels. • To print labels refer to the User's Guide. Advanced Serialize Simultaneous 1 Enter text.
Example: • When you press the Adv. Serialize key, you can do the setting again. After redo the setting, the message "OK to Overwrite the Data after This Position?" is shown. If it's ok to overwrite, press OK key. • You can select All/Current/Range when printing as there are multiple pages of labels. • To print labels refer to the User's Guide. EDITING A LABEL 6 Press the OK or Enter key to display the screen that you set. Advanced 1 Enter text.
EDITING A LABEL 6 Press the OK or Enter key to display the screen that you set. Example: • When you press the Adv. Serialize key, you can do the setting again. After redo the setting, the message "OK to Overwrite the Data after This Position?" is shown. If it's ok to overwrite, press OK key. • You can select All/Current/Range when printing as there are multiple pages of labels. • To print labels refer to the User's Guide. • Press the Esc key to return to the previous step.
USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE This P-touch labeling system is equipped with a USB port, allowing you to connect it to a computer. You will need to install P-touch Editor and the printer driver to use your P-touch labeling system with your computer. When you use Windows®, install P-touch Editor, the printer driver, P-touch Update Software and P-touch Transfer Manager from the enclosed CD-ROM.
USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Installing the Software and Printer Driver The procedure for installing the software varies depending on the OS of the computer. The installation procedure is subject to change without notice. The P-touch labeling system names in the following screens may differ from your purchased P-touch labeling system name. DO NOT connect the P-touch labeling system to the computer until directed to do so.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. 4 The P-touch Update Software can be used to check for updates. If [OK to use P-touch Update Software to update the software to the newest version? (An Internet connection is required to update.)] appears, click [Yes] or [No]. To check for new versions of the software and to update them, click [Yes], and then go to step 5. To not check for new software versions or update them, click [No], and then go to step 6.
USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Uninstalling the Printer Driver For Windows Vista® 1 If the P-touch labeling system is connected to the computer and is turned on, press and hold the 2 Click (Power) button to turn it off. - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Printers]. 3 Select [Brother xx-xxxx] and click [Delete this printer], or right-click the icon and click [Delete]. 4 Right-click the [Printers] window, and then click [Run as administrator] - [Server Properties...].
1 If the P-touch labeling system is connected to the computer and is turned on, press and hold the (Power) button to turn it off. 2 Click [Control Panel] in [Apps] screen - [Hardware and Sound] - [Devices and Printers]. 3 Select [Brother xx-xxxx] and click [Remove device], or right-click the icon and click [Remove device]. If a User Account Control message appears, type in the password, and then click [Yes].
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