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USER MANUAL PTouch RL700S BROTHER

• Please read this manual before using the printer.
• Keep this manual in a convenient place for future reference.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the RL-700S.

The RL-700S (hereafter, referred to as "this machine") is an RFID label printer that enables you to easily create custom labels and read/write Brother SZ tapes (RFID labels) when the printer is connected to a computer. The machine can also use readily available TZ tapes, HG tapes, and AL tapes.

About the machine

• We shall not be liable to you or others for any damage, loss of any equipment, media, programs, or data, and any claims of third parties arising out of the use of this product.
• The rights and copyrights of bundled software (including but not limited to the program, images, clip art, templates and text incorporated into the software) and attached manuals and other documents, and any copies of the software, are owned by Brother Industries, Ltd. and its suppliers. The user may not resell, duplicate, change, reverse-engineer, disassemble, or decompile any part of the above software without prior written permission.

About the manual

• The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
• No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form, including photocopying or reprinting, without prior consent.
• We aim to produce the highest quality documentation possible, and we welcome your feedback. If you have any comments or suggestions, please contact us.

About the trademarks

• Micr ^ , Windows ^ , and Windows Vista ^ are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the US and other countries.
• Adobe ^® , Acrobat ^® , and Adobe ^® Reader ^® are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
• I-CODE SLI is a registered trademark of NXP Semiconductors (formerly Philips Semiconductors).
• All other software and product names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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EC Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer

Brother Industries Ltd.

15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan

Plant

Zhuhai Brother Industries Co., Ltd.

254 Gangchang Road, Gongbei, Zhuhai City S.E.Z. Guang Dong, China

Herewith declare that:

Products description : RFID Label Printer

Model Number : RL-700S

is in conformity with provisions of the R & TTE Directive (1999/5/EC) and we declare compliance with the following standards:

Harmonized standards applied :

Safety EN60950-1:2001+A11:2004

EMC EN55022: 2006 Class B

EN55024: 1998 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2003

EN61000-3-2:2006

EN61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2005

Radio EN301 489-1 V1.6.1

EN301 489·3 V1.4.1

EN300 330-2 V1.3.1

Year in which CE marking was first affixed : 2007

Issued by : Brother Industries, Ltd.

Date : 17th December, 2007

Place : Nagoya, Japan

Signature :

Junji Shiota

General Manager

Quality Management Dept.

Printing & Solutions Company

European Union only

Note: Marking is in compliance with EU Directive 2002/96/EC and EN50419.

This equipment is marked with the above recycling symbol. It means that at the end of the life of the equipment you must dispose of it separately at an appropriate collection point and not place it in the normal domestic unsorted waste stream. This will benefit the environment for all. (European Union only)

Contents

Introduction 2

About the machine 2

About the manual....2

About the trademarks.... 2

Contents 4

Before using your machine 6

Safety precautions 6

Installation precautions 7

General precautions 8

Printer 8

SZ (RFID) tape....9

Box contents 11

Description of parts.... 12

Front.... 12

Back 12

Description of buttons 13

Lamp display.... 13

Before printing labels 14

Connect the machine to a power point 14

Prepare a tape cassette 15

List of cassette types suitable for this machine:.... 15

Install the cassette 15

Install the software 18

Software overview.... 18

Preparing for installation 19

Software installation procedure.... 20

Creating labels 24

Starting P-touch Editor 24

P-touch Editor Edit window 25

View Help 26

Create different types of labels 28

Using RFID Labels 29

Reading and writing data on RFID labels 29

Experience RFID label applications (Sample Applications) ..... 30

Overview of sample applications.... 30

Support for application development. 32

SOFTWARE UPDATE 32

Cleaning and maintenance 33

Maintenance 33

Cleaning the outside of the machine.... 33

Cleaning the cutter blade 33

Cleaning the print head and head roller 34

Accessories.... 35

Tape cassettes.... 35

Troubleshooting 42

Storing your machine 43

Uninstalling software 43

Specifications 44

Computer system requirements 45

Before using your machine

Safety precautions

To prevent injury or damage, follow all warnings and caution informations with following symbols.

Warning	Tell you what to do to avoid the risk of injury.
Caution	Tells you about procedures you must follow to prevent damage to the machine or its surroundings.

Warning

AC Adapter

• Do not use voltages or adapters other than the specified voltage (220-240 V) and the included AC adapter (AD9100).
• Do not overload the electrical outlet.
• Do not use a damaged or modified power cord or plug.
• Do not put furniture or heavy objects on the power cord.
• Do not bend or pull the power cord.
• Do not touch the AC adapter or power plug with wet hands.
• Always make sure that the power plug is fully and securely inserted into the electrical socket.
• Do not disassemble or modify the AC adapter.
• Do not use in places of high humidity.

Printer

• Do not disassemble or modify the machine.
• Keep all liquids away from the machine.
• Do not touch the machine with wet hands.
• For internal inspection, adjustment, or repair, contact your dealer or authorized service center. (The warranty provided with machine does not cover damage arising from disassembly or modification by the customer).
• If the printer is damaged, comes into contact with liquid, foreign objects get inside (particularly metallic objects), or if you notice abnormal odours or smoke being released from the machine, turn off and unplug the printer immediately, and contact your dealer or authorized service center.
• Plastic bags are used in the packaging of your machine. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep these bags away from babies and children.

AC Adapter

- If the printer will not be used for an extended period, disconnect the AC adapter from the printer and electrical outlet.

Warning

Tape Cutter

- To avoid injury, do not touch the tape cutter.

Labels

- Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, the label may be difficult to remove, the colour of the label may change or may be transferred to other objects. Test the suitability of the surface first by affixing a small piece of the label to an inconspicuous area of the intended surface.

Installation precautions

Caution

• Do not place the machine on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
• To avoid damage, do not place any heavy objects on top of the printer.
• Do not bring RFID (non-contact RFID tags) within 50 mm in front of, above, or on the right side of the printer when the printer is in use. If you do so, it may interfere with the data writing during printing. Even beyond this range, some types of RFID tags may interfere with writing. Be extremely careful when using high-sensitivity RFID tags.
• Do not place the printer within the read range of other RFID reader/writers.
• The printer is a communication device using 13.56 MHz radio waves on the ISM band. It may generate interference, depending on how and where the printer is used. To minimize the effect of any interference, we recommend checking interference by or to the printer in advance. Be extremely careful when you use it near radio astronomy or medical equipment, as the printer may affect operation of the equipment.

General precautions

Printer

Warning

The printer is not designed or manufactured for applications requiring an extremely high level of safety, such as in nuclear reaction control systems of nuclear power plants, aircraft autopilot systems, air traffic control towers, driving control of mass transit systems, life-support systems, missile launch control of defense systems, or other applications posing a direct, significant risk of injury, loss of life, or damage if safety cannot be ensured.

Caution

- Use only genuine Brother accessories and supplies (24 mm), (3.5 mm, 36 mm),

HG (6 - 36 mm), or (24 mm) mark.

- Do not insert or remove the tape forcibly.

- Do not insert any foreign objects into the label output slot, AC adapter inlet, or USB port. Do not obstruct these areas.

- To avoid damaging the print head, do not attempt to print labels with used tape cassettes or without inserting the tape cassette.

- Do not touch the print head with your fingers.

- Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol, or other volatile organic solvents to clean the printer.

- Avoid using or storing the printer in direct sunlight or near heaters or sources of open flame, or where it is exposed to extremely high or low temperatures, high humidity, or excessive dust. The recommended environmental temperature range is 10^ C - 35^ C.

- The software contained on the CD-ROM is meant for use with the printer only. See the License Agreement on the CD-ROM for further details.

- Use only the USB cable included with the printer.

SZ (RFID) tape

• SZ tapes can produce labels from 53.5mm to 100mm in length. When printing labels less than 100mm in length the machine will still feed the tape through as if a 100mm label had been printed. This is so the RFID tag is correctly positioned and ready to print the next label.
• When using SZ tapes the machine will print a label counter in the leading margin of each label in the format XX/30 ("XX" is a number between 2 and 30, indicating how many labels have been printed with that cassette).

When all 30 labels are used, the machine will print END, indicating that the cassette needs to be replaced.

- The RFID tags themselves are in the leading portion of labels printed on SZ tape. Avoid cutting or damaging this portion, as this may impair or disable the RFID tag.

Label counter Up to 100 mm At least 53.5 mm 02/30 Half-Cut RFID Tag 03/30

- If ERROR is printed in the trailing portion of a label, an error occurred when the machine attempted to write data to the RFID tag. Move the machine away from any other reader/writers or other devices that may interfere with access to RFID tags and try printing again.

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    A["02/30"] --> B["Print Data"]
    B --> C["ERROR"]
    D["Half-Cut"] --> B

• To avoid damaging cassettes and preventing further use, do not pull out the tape.
- To avoid rendering data unreadable, do not apply labels to metal objects, electronic devices, or other RFID tags.

• Data reading may be significantly impaired if labels are applied directly to moist surfaces or near them. Test operation before applying labels to surfaces.
• Do not bring SZ tape cassettes or RFID tags within 50 mm in front of, above, or on the right side of the printer when it is in use. This may interfere data writing during printing.
• Do not bring SZ tape cassettes within the read range of other RFID reader/writers. This may interfere data writing during printing.
• To avoid damaging labels, do not bundle the tape, put objects on it, or scratch it using hard objects. Do not apply labels to objects where they will be subjected to strong vibration or impact.
• Check where you will apply labels before applying them.

Once labels are applied, you cannot reapply them elsewhere after peeling them off.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the cassettes or labels.
• Depending on environmental conditions and the location and material of objects labelled, labels may peel away, become irremovable, or leave a residue. Also, the label color may change over time, and the surface underneath may be damaged.
• Do not apply labels to skin.
• Before setting the cassette, take up any slack in the ribbon by winding it in the direction shown 1 - 2 times around.

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• Note that the margin of the first label printed is larger than other labels.
• To avoid label damage or data loss, do not use labels in extremely high or low temperatures.
• Note that applying labels to curved surfaces will lower the read rate because the antenna will be curved. Extremely curved surfaces may interfere reading, and the tape may peel off.
• Do not bend labels, which may break the antenna or damage the RFID tag.
• To avoid fire, do not put labels in microwave ovens.
• This product uses I-Code SLI RFID chips manufactured by NXP Semiconductors.

These chips are compatible with reader/writers conforming to ISO/IEC 15693 and 18000-3 standards. (Operation is not guaranteed with all reader/writers.)

- When introducing a system based on SZ tape labels, check the environment of use carefully to ensure correct operation before use.

- When tape or labels are no longer needed, cut the RFID tag portion or take other measures to interfere data reading or writing before disposal.

Box contents

Make sure that all the following items are included in the package before using the product. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact the dealer you purchased the product from.

■RL-700S

RFID label printer

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■AC Adapter

■Power cord

The design of adapter and plug may differ depending on which country the machine was purchased in.

Line drawing of a UK-style electrical plug with coiled cable (no text or symbols)

■USB cable

Line drawing of a broadband cable with two connectors and a strap (no text or symbols)

■CD-ROM

■SZ tape cassette (RFID tape)

24mm black on white (RFID tape). Makes up to 30 labels.

■TZ tape cassette

24mm black on white (non-RFID tape). 8 metres in length.

■User's manual (this booklet)

Description of parts

Front

Cover brother Tape ejection slot Error Open Cover button Error lamp ON/OFF button RFID reader/writer Feed and Cut button

Back

AC adapter jack USB port

Description of buttons

Button Function
ON/OFF button ( )	Turns the printer on and off.
Feed and Cut button ( )	Feeds and cuts the printed labels.Use this button when the auto cut option in the printing dialog box is not checked.* Feed and cut does not function when SZ tapes are loaded.
Open Cover button Opens the cover.

Lamp display

The ON/OFF button lamp (blue) and Error lamp (red) indicate the current operating status.

Lamp Status		Printer Status
ON/OFF Button (Blue)	Error Lamp (Red)
Off Off		The printer is off.
On Off		The printer is working normally.
Flashing Off		The printer is receiving data from the computer.
Flashing On		The printer is receiving data from the computer, but unable to print.Load a tape cassette and close the cover.
On On		No tape cassette is loaded, or the cover is open.Load a tape cassette and close the cover.The Feed and Cut button was pressed when SZ tape is loaded. (Unable to use the Feed and Cut button when SZ tape is loaded.)You reached the end of the SZ tape. Remove the SZ tape cassette and check the surface of the tape. If "END" is printed on the tape, replace the cassette with a new SZ tape cassette.
On Flashing		A print job is received, but the printer cannot print. Load the correct tape cassette and close the cover.If ERROR is printed on the SZ tape, an error occurred when writing data to the RFID tag or the tag is damaged.Try printing again.
On	Flashing Rapidly	Make sure that the tapes are not jammed in the printer.Turn the printer off and on.* If the problem is not solved, contact your dealer or authorized service center.
On	Flashing Very Rapidly	Turn off the printer, and then turn it on again.* If the problem is not solved, contact your dealer or authorized service center.

Before printing labels

Connect the machine to a power point

1 Connect the AC adapter to the power cord.

Line drawing of a rectangular electronic device with two cables and a connector (no text or symbols)

2 Plug the connector of the AC adapter into the AC adapter jack on the rear of the printer.

DC IN 24V + - + - DC IN 24V + - + -

3 Connect the plug of the AC adapter to a household power point.

Memo

The design of adapter and plug may differ depending on which country the machine was purchased in.

for UK for EU

Prepare a tape cassette

List of cassette types suitable for this machine:

■ SZ Tape (24 mm)

24 mm width tape cassettes with the SZ logo (SZ TAPE)

You can use this tape to create RFID labels.

■ TZ Tape (3.5-36 mm)

3.5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm, 24 mm or 36 mm width tape cassettes with the TZ logo

(TZ) TAPE.

Enables printing at up to 20 mm/sec.

■ HG Tape (6-36 mm)

6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm, 24 mm or 36 mm width tape cassettes with the HG logo (HG TAPE) Enables high-speed printing at up to 40 mm/sec.

Enables high-resolution printing at up to 360 x 720 dpi.

■ AL Tape (24 mm)

24 mm width tape cassettes with the AL logo (TAPE)

Memo

See p. 35 "Accessories" for detailed tape cassette information.

Install the cassette

1

Remove the stopper from the tape cassette.

Memo

Some tape cassettes may not have the stopper.

INSTALLATION

2 Check the tape cassette.

Make sure that the end of the tape is not bent and the tape is through the tape guide.

To pull in the slack of the tape, wind the take-up spool with your finger in the direction of the arrow for one or two turns.

Mechanical assembly diagram showing internal components and directional arrows (no text or labels)

The end of the tape
Tape guide

3 Press the Open Cover button to open the cover of the printer.

Line drawing of a printer with a hand inserting a cable into it, showing the process (no text or symbols present)

4 Put the tape cassette in the printer.

Memo

Make sure you position the tape cassette in the right direction.

Line drawing of hands operating a computer with an open rear panel and drive slots (no text or symbols)

5 Close the cover.

6 Press the ON/OFF button.

The ON/OFF button lights up in blue.

Memo

If the cover is not properly closed or the tape cassette is not properly set, the ERROR lamp lights up. Repeat from Step 3 onwards.

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7 Press the Feed and Cut button.

This procedure removes any slack in the tape cassette.

Memo

This step is not necessary for SZ tapes.

Caution

If you do not use the machine for 10 minutes, the machine will release the roller holder. If you disconnect the machine from the power before this happens (without turning the machine off with the ON/OFF button first) the tape cassette may be locked inside the printer. Please make sure you turn the machine off using the ON/OFF button before disconnecting the AC adapter.

Install the software

Software overview

Before connecting the printer to your computer, you must install the software on your computer, including software applications and the printer driver.

The following applications are included on the CD-ROM.

■ P-touch Editor 4.2

Advanced editing software to create label designs for a variety of purposes.

P-touch Editor is a standalone application for easy label design. It also provides many convenient features such as interaction with Microsoft® Office application using Add-Ins, database function, bar codes creation, and screen capture.

The following tools are also installed.

• P-touch Library 2.0
  Instantly load previously printed labels created by P-touch Editor to print them easily.

• P-touch 4.2 Add-In Settings

Use the add-in icons for Microsoft ^® Word, Excel, or Outlook ^® to create labels using data from these programs.

Printer Driver

■ RL-700S Runtime Library

You must install this library with the printer driver to use RFID applications.

■ RFID Sample Applications

Sample applications that introduce the RFID functions.

Three types of applications are provided: NameLabel, FileOpen, and Itemlabel. If the PC does not have Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 installed, it will be installed automatically.

■ RL-700S SDK

The SDK (Software Development Kit) is for developing RFID applications for use with your machine.

For detailed technical information, see the RL-700S SDK manual.

Preparing for installation

■ System requirements

Before installation, make sure your computer meets these requirements and that other required software is already installed.

Item Details
Operating System	Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional (SP4 or later), Windows® XP, or Windows Vista®* The computer should meet the recommendations provided by Microsoft® for the OS installed.* Internet Explorer® 5.01 or later is required to use the sample applications.
Interface USB port (USB 1.1	or later)
Hard Disk	70 MB or more of free space(required when installing all options)
Memory	Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional or Windows® XP: 128 MB or moreWindows Vista®: 512 MB or more
Monitor SVGA, 16 bit colour	or higher
Other CD-ROM drive
Software Compatible With Microsoft® Office Add-Ins	Microsoft® Word 2000/2002/2003/2007Microsoft® Excel 2000/2002/2003/2007Microsoft® Outlook® 2000/2002/2003/2007
Software Compatible With Sample Applications (Itemlabel)	Microsoft® Excel 2000/2002/2003/2007

If the PC does not have Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, it will be installed automatically. This requires an additional 300 MB of free hard disk space.

■ Installation precautions

- Do not connect the USB cable to your computer before installing the software. If the USB cable is accidentally connected, click [Cancel] when the following screen is displayed and disconnect the USB cable.

Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer, on the hardware installation CD, or on the Windows Update Web role (with your permission) Read out previous policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software? ○ Yes, this first only. ○ Yes, now and away then I connect a device ○ No, not the one Click Next to continue + Back Next > Cancel

- You must be logged on with administrator rights to install this software.

Software installation procedure

Install screens are from Windows ^® XP. Some screens may be different with other versions of Windows ^® .

1 Start your computer and insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Select the language you want to install.

The RL-700S Installer starts up and the P-touch R Setup screen is displayed.

Memo

• It may take few moments before this screen is displayed.
• If it does not start up automatically, double-click the "Setup.exe" icon on the CD-ROM.

2 Click Standard Installation.

Memo

If Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 and Windows Installer 3.0 or later are not installed on your computer, the installation screen is displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation. If you cancel this step, no software will be installed.

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The License Agreement screen is displayed.

Memo

• To install individual programs, click Custom Installation and select the programs you want to install.
- The RL-700S SDK is not installed as part of Standard Installation. Use Custom Installation after installing other software.
- For details on the RL-700S SDK, see the RL-700S SDK manuals in the SDK folder. RL-700S SDK manuals are installed under the following path.

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C:\Program Files\Brother RL-700S\SDK\Doc

3

Read the license agreement very carefully. If you agree with the terms and conditions of the license agreement, click Yes to continue the installation.

The Customer Information screen is displayed.

InstallShield Wizard License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully. Press the PAGE DOWN log to use the text of the agreement. SOFTWARE: Brother Prouch Editor Version 4.2 Brother PL-7005 Runtime Library Version 1.0 Brother PL-7005 Sample Application End User License Agreement for Brother Software IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: Do you accept all the letters of the preceding License Agreement? If you choose No, the setup will close. To install Brother Prouch Software, you must accept the agreement. Yes No

4

Fill in the information requested by the installer, and then click Next.

Several screens may follow. You will need to provide the following information:

• Customer Information
• Choose Destination Location
• Add Shortcut

InstallShield Wizard Customer Information Please enter your information. User Name: Mother Company Name: Mother < Back Next > Cancel

5

Check the settings are correct, then click Next.

Memo

• It may take few minutes before this screen is displayed.
• If any information is incorrect, click Back to re-enter it.

InstallShield Wizard Start Copying Files Review settings before copying files. Setup has enough information to start copying the program files. If you want to review or change any settings, click Back. If you are satisfied with the settings, click Next to begin copying files. Current Settings: User Information: None/brother Company/brother Destination Folder: C:\Program Files\ P-touch Software shortcut additional place: Desktop Quick launch box < Back Next > Cancel

The Add-In Settings screen is displayed.

Memo

In Microsoft ^® Windows ^® XP or Windows Vista ^® , confirmation screens may be displayed during software installation.

In this case, choose the option to install anyway.

6 Select the programs you would like to install the Add-Ins to, and then click Next.

Memo

• Make sure that you closed all Microsoft ^® Office ^® applications before proceeding.
- For details on configuring Add-Ins, see the help file for P-touch Editor 4.2.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation.

InstallShield Wizard Add In Settings Please select the Microsoft(F) Office application(s) from which you need to use the Add In functions. □ Excel Add In □ Excel Add In □ Outlook AddIn Next > Cancel

The software is now installed. When installation is finished, the Driver Setup screen is displayed.

7 When the message "Connect Brother RL-700S, and then turn it on." is displayed, connect the USB cable to the printer's USB port.

Memo

Before connecting the USB cable, remove the warning sticker from the printer's USB port.

Driver Setup (Brother PL-7005) Install the printer. Connect Brother PL-7005, and then turn it on.

DC IN24V + - +

8

Connect the USB cable to the computer's USB port and turn on the printer.

When the computer detects the printer, the printer driver installs automatically.

Memo

If your machine is not detected, make sure that the USB cable is connected directly to your computer and not through a USB hub.

After the driver is installed, the Online User Registration screen is displayed.

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9

Click Finish.

Software installation is now complete.

Memo

After installation, you may be instructed to restart your computer. If so, choose to restart the computer and click Finish.

The RL-700S Installer screen is displayed.

InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Brother Prouch Software. Click Finish to exit the wizard. Finish

10

Click Exit.

RL-700S installation is now complete.

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Creating labels

This section explains how to create simple labels using P-touch Editor 4.2. You can find more detailed information in P-touch Editor Help (see "View Help" on page 26).

Memo

• To create RFID labels, install the RFID sample applications provided on the CD-ROM.
- P-touch Editor cannot write data to SZ tapes (RFID capable). To use the RFID capability of SZ tapes, install and run the RFID sample applications provided on the CD-ROM.
- You can print without writing to an RFID tag or design label templates for use in other RFID enabled applications by choosing "SZ 24mm (RFID)" in the Tape Width setting.

Starting P-touch Editor

1

To start P-touch Editor, click Start and then point to All programs, Brother P-touch, and click P-touch Editor 4.2.

Memo

You can also start P-touch Editor by double-clicking the shortcut on the desktop, or by clicking the shortcut on the Quick Launch bar.

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2

Choose an action in the dialog box and click OK.

Memo

To turn off the startup dialog, click Tools in the menu bar and then Options.... Uncheck Display Startup Dialog Box in the Operations box on the General tab.

P-arch Editor 4.2.210 Create a New Layout New Layout Apply Layout Style Use the Auto Format Wizard Open a Layout Open the Last Layout Used Open an Existing Layout Help - How To Check for Updates Do Not Display This Dialog Again OK Cancel

P-touch Editor Edit window

P-touch Editor - [Layout1] File Edit View Insert Format Tool Layout Window Help Normal Format 9.65° 0.24° 1-1/7" Sheet 1 1/1 Text Analog Text Blue Code Decorative Forma Table Image Screen Configure Op Art Symbol Paste Picture, Create and Tree Calendar Insert New Favorites History For Help, press FL

①Menu

Commands are categorized in menus such as File, Edit, View, and Insert according to the functions.

②Standard Tool Bar

This tool bar includes the Menu commands that are most frequently used such as New layout, Open, Save and Auto-format.

③Properties Dock

The print properties, page properties, text properties, layout properties, and database properties appear in this part. You can choose to show or hide the properties by clicking the button on the left of the properties dock.

④Drawing Tool Bar

The tool bar includes functions such as Object Selection, Text Input, and Drawing.

⑤Layout Window

You can display and edit the inserted object in this area.

⑥Object Dock

The object dock facilitates the insertion of text, arranged text, bar codes, decorative frames, tables, and images and other objects.

Memo

• You can view or hide tool bars, docks or windows from the View menu.
• When you use a database or the label list, the edit screen shows the label lists/database window.

View Help

Find detailed information and instructions on how to use P-touch Editor.

1 In the P-touch Editor edit window, Click Help in the menu bar and then P-touch Editor Help.

P-touch Editor Help F1 How To Brother Solutions Center Display Copyright About...

Memo

You can also launch Help by the following steps.

• Click Start, All Programs, Brother P-touch and then P-touch Editor 4.2 Help.
• While the P-touch Editor edit window is on the screen, press the F1 key on the keyboard.

2 View P-touch Editor Help.

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①Tool Bar

These icons facilitate quick viewing of the Help content.

②Tabs

You can look up the Help content via "Contents", "Index", "Search" or "Favorites".

③Menu

The menu shows the content according to the selected tab.

④Topic Area

The selected item is explained in detail in this area.

• How To: steps to create labels are explained with case examples.
• Function Explanation : functions of P-touch Editor are explained for each item.
• Troubleshooting: solve problems with your machine.
• Help topic : takes you to the P-touch Library Help.

3 Print P-touch Editor Help.

You can print out the contents of Help.

① Select topics to print out on the "Contents" tab.
② Click on the tool bar.

The "Print Topics" dialog box appears.

③ Specify the range of topics to print out and click "OK".

The "Print" dialog box appears.

④ Select the desired printer and then "Print".

The selected content of Help will be printed.

Print Topics You can print the selected topic or all the topics in the selected heading. What would you like to do? ● Print the selected topic ○ Print the selected heading and all subtopics OK Cancel

Memo

Select a standard printer that supports conventional paper sizes such as A4.

Create different types of labels

The steps to create the following types of labels are explained in the "How To" section (PT series) of the P-touch Editor Help.

Operations Examples Introduced Functions
Creating name labels		· Specifying the size of the labels· Centre-justifying text labels· Drawing borders around the text
Creating labels for CD cases		· Specifying background theme· Inserting clip art· Putting together multiple labels using the sheet function
Printing labels with sequential numbers		· Setting numbering and printing numbered labels
Creating tables		· Inserting tables· Merging cells· Inserting text in a table
Creating labels for abbreviated dialing		· Creating a table without borders· Setting the width of cells
Creating bar-code labels		· Selecting a standard· Changing the size
Printing labels with data from Excel		· Connecting to an Excel file· Merging to the layout
Creating wide labels		· Setting wide labels· Characters inversion

Using RFID Labels

Reading and writing data on RFID labels

The printer has a built-in reader/writer for reading and writing RFID label data.

To use the reader/writer of the printer, you need to install a supporting application first. Install one of the included sample applications before use. See p. 30 "Experience RFID label applications (Sample Applications)".

brother RRND RFID Reader/Writer RFID Read Area

When the printer is functioning as a reader/writer, hold an RFID label near the read area to read the RFID label data.

brother RFID 15WOS Read Range: Approx. 0-3cm

Experience RFID label applications (Sample Applications)

For an introduction to use RFID labels, try installing and using one of the sample applications from the CD-ROM.

Memo

These programs are sample applications to introduce printer RFID functions. They are provided as a way to try common functions, but no guarantee is implied regarding actual use.

Overview of sample applications

NameLabel

An application for creating RFID tag-name labels, reading and writing the data with the printer. Issue the RFID Labels Read and Write the RFID Labels

Name Label - Sample Application for Share RDB PrintName Label: RDB Film Operation: Environment Settings Tempo/Pls To the Period Program For/Other FL/TB/Gaming Software/ShareRDB Kit Select Template Image Edit with Color Refresh Template Company Name Print Name Label Data for Reducing Printed Text 0 "Name" >= Text 0 1 "Company" >= Text 1 2(None) >= Text 2 Data Window to Test 0-80x0 - (array) 2-80x17 - (array) MS 541

To issue name labels, choose a template and enter the information to the RFID tags. Then click "Print Name Label" to print out the finished tags.

Raw Label - Sample Applications for Linux RFID Print Name Label RFID RW Operation Environment settings Tag: UDP R/W Remove UDP Number of UDP 1 UDP DIMESTIPASES User Data Channels MESH TEXT Tag Numbers Data Dividers Area and User Data RW Read Tag 0 ROB/ROB 10 OB/ROB 20 $800/800 1 ROB/ROB 11 OB/ROB 21 $800/800 PAR 2 ROB/ROB 12 OB/ROB 22 $800/800 DISABLED 3 ROB/ROB 13 OB/ROB 23 $800/800 4 ROB/ROB 14 OB/ROB 24 $800/800 API 5 ROB/ROB 15 OB/ROB 25 19727733 GO 6 ROB/ROB 16 OB/ROB 26 $800/800 T ROB/ROB 17 OB/ROB 27 $7338441 DISPD 9 ROB/ROB 18 OB/ROB GO 9 ROB/ROB 19 OB/ROB Data: R/W Use Tag RW Write User Code Email Block 0 RW Lock User Date Startbox 0 Closed Box Length APT: (RGB) : 1.9 RNET scoring for reader letter OPT: (RGB) : 1.9 Last user data work information for reader letter. Last Data Lock Interface (R/W) [RGB] Block Number : None Successful to scanned tax reports for reader letter. Edit

Hold a label near the reader/writer of the printer and click the button to read or write the data.

FileOpen

An application for opening multiple files (registered in advance) at once when you hold the RFID label near the reader/writer of the printer.

For example, this function is useful when several people give presentations on a single computer.

Issue the RFID Labels Read the RFID Labels

FileOpen - Sample Application for Using RTB Setup Not Open Files | Label Format | Environment Settings * Specify any files to assign File References U3 Title Startup file Browse Setup File List (10) Maximum Add to List Get from List C:\Documents and Settings\Restructure\Documents\Presets\Inclust\Inclust C:\Documents and Settings\Restructure\Documents\Curriculum\Inclust C:\Documents and Settings\Restructure\Documents\Cursidule.in Startup Window ID: 8 Browse Use Apply OK Cancel

Register multiple files that you want to open, and then print the labels.

You can set up the Label Format as well.

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Since this application is a resident application, you can open the registered files by holding the label near the reader/writer of the printer.

ItemLabel

An application for creating RFID labels and managing the RFID labels for users and items.

Issue the RFID Labels Read the RFID Labels

Microsoft Excel - ItemLabel Sample Applications for Using HTML Item Label Land Return Issue User Label Label Summary C:\Program Files\Booklet 10.13\Compounds\Item Label\In a b Paid Data 1 Paid Data 2 Paid Data 3 Tag Data Send to: http://www.fundetax.com/ Send to: http://www.fundetax.com/ Send to: http://www.fundetax.com/ Send to: http://www.fundetax.com/ Send to: http://www.fundetax.com/ Send to: http://www.fundetax.com/ Send to: http://www.fundetax.com/ Send to: http://www.fundetax.com/ Send to: http://www.fundetax.com/ Send to: https://www.fundetax.com/ Send to: http://www.fundetax.com/ Send to: http://www.fundetax.com/ Send to: http://www.fundetax.com/ Send to: http://www.fundetax.com/ Send to: http://www.fundetax.com/ Send to: http://www.fundetax.com/ Send to: http://www.fundetax.com/ Send to: http://www.f und returns / Issue User Label / Issue Management Label / Local Send to: http://www.fundetax.com/

Register lending information for users and items, and then print their RFID labels.

Microsoft Excel - Issue Label2 Select Select Issue Management Label Label Templates C:\Program\WorkSet\PLB\Computer\NewLabel\NewLabel Print Remove Print Date 1 Print Date 2 Print Date 3 Dec Northwest Top Lists Print Date Add New Name Description Address Email Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Email Address Case-AT-Small Print Date: 10.00.00 Print Date: 10.00.00 Print Date: 10.00.00 Print Date: 10.00.00 Print Date: 10.00.00 Print Date: 10.00.00 Print Date: 10.00.00 Print Date: 10.00.00 Print Date: 10.87.20 Print Date: 10.87.20 Print Date: 10.87.20 Print Date: 10.87.20 Print Date: 10.87.20 Print Date: 10.87.20 Print Date: 10.87.20 Print Date: 10.87.20 Print Date: 10,87.20 Print Date: 10,87.20 Print Date: 10,87.20 Print Date: 10,87.20 Print Date: 10,87.20 Print Date: 10,87.20 Print Date: 10,87.20 Print Date: 10,87.20 Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print Date: Print D:\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build\Build \nRead

When lending the items, read the both lending user and item labels.

When returning the items, read the lending item labels only.

Support for application development

The SDK (Software Development Kit) is provided so that you can develop applications that take full advantage of the RFID label creating capability of your RL-700S.

RL-700S SDK is provided as a library for use on Microsoft Windows ^® operating systems.

This SDK can be used with development languages such as Visual Studio .net, Visual C++, Visual C#, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), VB Script, Delphi, Notes Script and ABAP, which can take advantage of COM automation.

P-touch Editor 4.2 allows you to design labels as you wish. You can change designs by simply editing with P-touch Editor 4.2 and saving them.

As all the settings are memorized in the label files, coding is only necessary for associating output data. No special knowledge is required for controlling output.

The modules used in SDK can be redistributed. You can provide users with the application software you created.

Refer to p. 20 "Software installation procedure" for installation instructions.

SOFTWARE UPDATE

You can download the latest versions of the software and manuals at http://solutions.brother.com.

Cleaning and maintenance

Maintenance

Follow the instructions in this section to keep your machine operating at optimum efficiency. Dusty environments may require shorter intervals between cleaning and maintenance procedures.

Cleaning the outside of the machine

Wipe off dirt and dust on the surface (outside) of the printer with a dry soft cloth. Use a moistened cloth to clean persistent dirt and stains.

Caution

Do not use volatile solvents or chemicals such as benzene, thinner and alcohol.

Doing so may deform or damage the case or surface of the printer.

Cleaning the cutter blade

You may need to clean the cutter blade if the printed labels are not cut properly, or have difficulty exiting the machine.

Turn off the power with the ON/OFF button and disconnect the machine from the power.

Press the Open Cover button to open the cover of the printer.

Remove the tape cassette.

Clean the cutter blade with a cotton bud.

Cutter blade Cotton bud Metal part

Warning

Do not touch the cutter blade.

Cleaning the print head and head roller

If horizontal lines are printed on the labels or the prints are not very clear, the print head or head roller may need to be cleaned. Follow the steps below to clean the print head and head roller.

1 Clean the print head with the self cleaning function.

① Press the Open Cover button to open the cover of the printer.
② Remove the tape cassette.
③ Close the cover.
④ Press the Feed and Cut button.
Self-cleaning will be performed.
⑤ Press the Open Cover button to open the cover of the printer.
⑥ Put back the tape cassette and close the cover.

2 Cleaning with a cotton bud.

① Turn off the power with the ON/OFF button and pull out the AC plug.
② Press the Open Cover button to open the cover of the printer.
③ Remove the tape cassette.
④ Clean the print head and head roller with a cotton bud.
⑤ Put back the tape cassette and close the cover.

□Print head

Cotton bud Print head

Technical line drawing of a computer internal component being inserted, showing hands and wiring (no text or symbols)

□Head roller

Technical line drawing of a mechanical assembly with no visible text or symbols

Cotton bud Head roller

Warning

• Do not touch the cutter blade.
• The print head is at a high temperature immediately after labels are printed. Avoid cleaning the print head immediately after printing as doing so may burn your fingers.

Memo

Cleaning tape TZ-CL6 (width: 36 mm) is available to purchase to ease cleaning. For details of how to use the cleaning tape, refer to the documentation provided with the tape.

Accessories

Brother recommends the use of genuine Brother accessories (tape cassettes, AC adaptor, etc.) with your P-touch. The use of other products may effect the print quality or may damage your P-touch. Availability of accessories subject to change without notice.

Tape cassettes

Not all tape cassettes are available in all countries.

Memo

Do not use tapes that do not have the

■ SZ Tapes

You can create RFID labels using this tape. One roll of tape has 30 sheets of labels. Laminated tapes

Stock No. Description

SZ-2511 24 mm SZ tape (black characters on white tape)

■ HG Tapes (length: 8 m)

This tape allows high-speed printing at a maximum of 40 mm/sec. or high-resolution printing at 360 x 720 dpi.

Laminated tapes

Stock No.	Description
HG-211 6 mm	HG tape (black characters on white tape)
HG-221 9 mm	HG tape (black characters on white tape)
HG-231 12 mm	HG tape (black characters on white tape)
HG-241 18 mm	HG tape (black characters on white tape)
HG-251 24 mm	HG tape (black characters on white tape)
HG-261 36 mm	HG tape (black characters on white tape)

■ Laminated tapes (length: 8 m)

The surface of laminated tapes is protected by a transparent film. This prevents characters from smudging or being erased if the label becomes wet.

Stock No. Description
36 mm
TZ-161 Black	characters on clear tape
TZ-164 Gold	characters on clear tape
TZ-261 Black	characters on white tape
Stock No.	Description
TZ-262	Red characters on white tape
TZ-263	Blue characters on white tape
TZ-364	Gold characters on black tape
TZ-365	White characters on black tape
TZ-461	Black characters on red tape
TZ-561	Black characters on blue tape
TZ-661	Black characters on yellow tape
TZ-M961	Black characters on silver (matt) tape
24 mm
TZ-151	Black characters on clear tape
TZ-M51	Black characters on clear (matt) tape
TZ-152	Red characters on clear tape
TZ-153	Blue characters on clear tape
TZ-155	White characters on clear tape
TZ-251	Black characters on white tape
TZ-252	Red characters on white tape
TZ-253	Blue characters on white tape
TZ-354	Gold characters on black tape
TZ-355	White characters on black tape
TZ-451	Black characters on red tape
TZ-455	White characters on red tape
TZ-551	Black characters on blue tape
TZ-555	White characters on blue tape
TZ-651	Black characters on yellow tape
TZ-655	White characters on orange tape
TZ-751	Black characters on green tape
TZ-755	White characters on green tape
TZ-951	Black characters on silver tape
TZ-M951	Black characters on silver (mat) tape
TZ-B51	Black characters on fluorescent orange tape
TZ-C51	Black characters on fluorescent yellow tape
TZ-D51	Black characters on fluorescent green tape

Stock No. Description

18 mm
TZ-141 Black	characters on clear tape
TZ-241 Black	characters on white tape
TZ-242 Red	characters on white tape
TZ-243 Blue	characters on white tape
TZ-344 Gold	characters on black tape
TZ-145 White	characters on clear tape
TZ-345 White	characters on black tape
TZ-441 Black	characters on red tape
TZ-541 Black	characters on blue tape
TZ-641 Black	characters on yellow tape
TZ-741 Black	characters on green tape
12 mm
TZ-131 Black	characters on clear tape
TZ-132 Red	characters on clear tape
TZ-133 Blue	characters on clear tape
TZ-135 White	characters on clear tape
TZ-231 Black	characters on white tape
TZ-232 Red	characters on white tape
TZ-233 Blue	characters on white tape
TZ-334 Gold	characters on black tape
TZ-335 White	characters on black tape
TZ-431 Black	characters on red tape
TZ-435 White	characters on red tape
TZ-531 Black	characters on blue tape
TZ-535 White	characters on blue tape
TZ-631 Black	characters on yellow tape
TZ-635 White	characters on orange tape
TZ-731 Black	characters on green tape
TZ-735 White	characters on green tape
TZ-931 Black	characters on silver tape
TZ-M931 Black	characters on silver (mat) tape
TZ-B31 Black	characters on fluorescent orange tape (length: 5 m)
TZ-C31 Black	characters on fluorescent yellow tape (length: 5 m)
TZ-D31 Black	characters on fluorescent green tape (length: 5 m)
Stock No. Description
TZ-M31 Black	characters on clear (mat) tape
9 mm
TZ-121 Black	characters on clear tape
TZ-122 Red	characters on clear tape
TZ-123 Blue	characters on clear tape
TZ-221 Black	characters on white tape
TZ-222 Red	characters on white tape
TZ-223 Blue	characters on white tape
TZ-324 Gold	characters on black tape
TZ-325 White	characters on black tape
TZ-421 Black	characters on red tape
TZ-521 Black	characters on blue tape
TZ-621 Black	characters on yellow tape
TZ-721 Black	characters on green tape
TZ-M21 Black	characters on clear (mat) tape
6 mm
TZ-111 Black	characters on clear tape
TZ-211 Black	characters on white tape
TZ-315 White	characters on black tape
TZ-611 Black	characters on yellow tape

■ Non-laminated tapes (length: 8 m)

Stock No. Description
24 mm
TZ-N251 Black characters on white tape
18 mm
TZ-N241 Black characters on white tape
TZ-N242 Red characters on white tape
TZ-N641 Black characters on yellow tape
TZ-PH41 Black characters on tape with a heart design (length: 4 m)
TZ-PF41 Black characters on tape with a fruit design (length: 4 m)
TZ-PM41 Black characters on tape with a marine design (length: 4 m)
12 mm
TZ-N231 Black characters on white tape
TZ-N232 Red characters on white tape
Stock No.	Description
TZ-N531	characters on blue tape
TZ-N631	characters on yellow tape
9 mm
TZ-N221	characters on white tape
6 mm
TZ-N211	characters on white tape
3.5 mm
TZ-N201	characters on white tape

■ Strong adhesive tapes (length: 8 m)

Laminated tapes with stronger adhesive, ideal for rough surfaces or harsh environments.

Stock No.	Description
36 mm
TZ-S161 Black	characters on clear tape
TZ-S261 Black	characters on white tape
TZ-S661 Black	characters on yellow tape
24 mm
TZ-S151 Black	characters on clear tape
TZ-S251 Black	characters on white tape
TZ-S651 Black	characters on yellow tape
18 mm
TZ-S141 Black	characters on clear tape
TZ-S241 Black	characters on white tape
TZ-S641 Black	characters on yellow tape
12 mm
TZ-S131 Black	characters on clear tape
TZ-S231 Black	characters on white tape
TZ-S631 Black	characters on yellow tape
9 mm
TZ-S121 Black	characters on clear tape
TZ-S221 Black	characters on white tape
TZ-S621 Black	characters on yellow tape
6 mm
TZ-S111 Black	characters on clear tape
TZ-S211 Black	characters on white tape

Stock No. Description

TZ-S611 Black characters on yellow tape

■ Flexible ID tapes (length: 8 m)

Flexible laminated tapes ideal for labelling network cables, electrical wires, etc.

Stock No. Description

36 mm

TZ-FX161 Black characters on clear tape

TZ-FX261 Black characters on white tape

TZ-FX661 Black characters on yellow tape

24 mm

TZ-FX151 Black characters on clear tape

TZ-FX251 Black characters on white tape

TZ-FX651 Black characters on yellow tape

18 mm

TZ-FX141 Black characters on clear tape

TZ-FX241 Black characters on white tape

TZ-FX641 Black characters on yellow tape

12 mm

TZ-FX131 Black characters on clear tape

TZ-FX231 Black characters on white tape

TZ-FX631 Black characters on yellow tape

9 mm

TZ-FX121 Black characters on clear tape

TZ-FX221 Black characters on white tape

TZ-FX621 Black characters on yellow tape

6 mm

TZ-FX111 Black characters on clear tape

TZ-FX211 Black characters on white tape

TZ-FX611 Black characters on yellow tape

■ Security tape (length: 8 m)

This tape leaves a checkered pattern when removed.

Stock No. Description
18 mm
TZ-SE4 Black	characters on white tape

■ Fabric tape (length: 3 m)

These fabric labels can be affixed to other fabric using an iron.

Stock No. Description
18 mm
TZ-FA4B Blue	characters on white tape
12 mm
TZ-FA3 Blue	characters on white tape

■ Thermal Paper tape (length: 7 m)

Stock No. Description

AL-K251 24 mm thermal paper tape (black characters on white tape)

■ Print head cleaning cassette

Cassette tape for cleaning the print head of your P-touch.

Stock No. Description
36 mm
TZ-CL6 Print	head cleaning cassette (cleans approx. 100 times)

Troubleshooting

Refer to the following if you have trouble using your machine.

Trouble Causes	Solutions
The printer does not print.A writing error occurs.	The cables are not properly plugged in.	Check the cables, tape cassette, cover or other parts of the printer.
	The tape cassette is not properly placed in the printer.
	The cover is open.
Stripes appear on TZ, HG or AL tapes.	The tape has run out.	Install a new tape cassette and press the Feed and Cut button.
The ON/OFF button of the printer does not light up.	The power cable is not properly plugged in.	Check the power cable. If the problem persists, contact the dealer you purchased the product or a Brother service centre.
Unwanted lines are printed on tape.	The print head of head roller may be dirty.	See p. 34 "Cleaning the print head and head roller" and clean the print head and head roller.
The tape does not exit the machine properly.	The cutter blade may be dirty.	See p. 33 "Cleaning the cutter blade" and clean the cutter blade.
The ink ribbon exits with the tape.	The ink ribbon was slack when the tape cassette was set in the printer.The printed tape was forcibly pulled out by hand.	Replace the tape cassette with a new tape cassette.
"ERROR" message is printed on the tape.	RFID writing has failed.	Check if there are any materials that could affect writing to the RFID tag.Then, click restart button.
		Check if there are any materials blocking the label output slot or touching the tape during the printing process.Then, click the restart button.

Storing your machine

Make sure you disconnect the machine from the power for your safety if you are not going to use it for an extended period of time.

Uninstalling software

Steps to uninstall software vary depending on the operating system.

Refer to the documentation for your operating system for further details.

■ P-touch Editor 4.2

■ Printer Driver

■ RL-700S Runtime Library

■ RFID Sample Applications

■ RL-700S SDK

Specifications

Item Details
Display LED lamps (blue and red)
Print	Printing Method	Thermal transfer lamination/thermal printing
	Print Head 360 dpi, 384 dots
	Resolution	TZ, SZ or AL tape: 360 dpiHG tape, high resolution mode: 360 x 720 dpi (in feed direction)
	Speed	TZ, SZ or AL tape: up to 20 mm/secHG tape, high-speed mode: up to 40 mm/sec
	Maximum Width	27.1 mm
Interface USB (Ver. 2.0, Full speed)
Power Supply 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (with AC adapter)
Power Consumption	Printing Approx.	30 W
	Standby Approx.	2 W
	Reading Approx.	2.5 W
Dimensions 135 mm (W) x 190 mm (D) x 130 mm (H)
Weight Approx. 1.5 kg
Cutter		Full cut and half-cut *1 *2
RFID Module	Frequency Band	13.56MHz
	Supported RFID	I-Code SLI*3 *4
Operating Temperature/Humidity		10°C - 35°C, 20% - 80% RH

*1. Cutter life is approximately 30,000 cuts when using full cut, and 20,000 cuts when using half-cut.

*2. Half-cut is used only with laminated tape.

*3. I-Code SLI is a trademark or registered trademark of NXP Semiconductors (formerly Philips Semiconductors).

*4. I-Code SLI conforms to ISO/IEC 15693 and 18000-3 standards.

Computer system requirements

Item Details
Operating System	Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional(SP4 or later)/Windows® XP / Windows Vista®* Refer to Microsoft® guidelines for minimum hardware requirements for each operating system.* Internet Explorer®5.01 is required to use the RFID sample applications.
Interface USB port (USB 1.1 or later)
Hard Disk	70 MB or more of free space(to install all options)
Memory	Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional (SP4 or later) or Windows® XP : at least 128 MBWindows Vista® : at least 512 MB
Monitor SVGA, 16 bit colour or higher
Other CD-ROM drive
Software Compatible With Microsoft® Office Add-Ins	Microsoft® Word 2000/2002/2003/2007Microsoft® Excel 2000/2002/2003/2007Microsoft® Outlook® 2000/2002/2003/2007
Software Compatible With Sample Applications(ItemLabel)	Microsoft® Excel 2000/2002/2003/2007

If the PC does not have Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, it will be installed automatically. This requires an additional 300 MB of free hard disk space.

P-touch R

RL-700S

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Introduction

Brother Industries Ltd.,

15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japon

Usine

Zhuhai Brother Industries Co., Ltd.

254 Gangchang Road, Gongbei, Zhuhai City S.E.Z. Guang Dong, Chine

Hand inserting a plug into a circuit board (no text or symbols visible)

Line drawing of a RFID scanner device with control panel and ports (no text or symbols)

■Adaptateur secteur

Line drawing of a broadband cable with two connectors (no text or symbols)

■CD-ROM

■Cassette de ruban SZ (ruban RFID)

Simple line drawing of a rectangular device with two cables and a connector, no text or symbols present.

Line drawing of a printer with an arrow indicating the process (no text or symbols present)

Line drawing of a computer monitor with hands operating it (no text or symbols)

■ P-touch Editor 4.2

- P-touch Library 2.0

Line drawing of a desktop computer tower with an attached cable (no text or symbols)

9

P. touch Editor - [Mise on page1] ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ Foule 1 Texts Angrange style Code: a boxes Code: doubleoff Table Image Capture dens on Clip Art Symbol Photo Date or time Colors/Chips Insider nourous Signets Historique Pour facile, appuyer sur Ft.

①Menu

Screenshot of Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 interface showing two panels: one displaying a grid chart and another displaying a timeline with key events.

Illustration of hands installing or adjusting internal components of a computer chassis (no text or symbols visible)

□Tête d'impression

Coton tige Tête d'impression

□Rouleau principal

Technical line drawing of a mechanical assembly with no visible text or symbols

Coton tige
Rouleau principal

Avertissement

brother ERROR RFID

Introductie

Brother Industries Ltd.,

15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan

Fabriek

Zhuhai Brother Industries Co., Ltd.

254 Gangchang Road, Gongbei, Zhuhai City S.E.Z. Guang Dong, China

Printing & Solutions Company

European Union only

Hand using a tool to press or install an electronic component (no text or symbols visible)

brother RFID

■AC Adapter

■Netsnoer

Line drawing of a utility plug with a coiled cable, labeled 'voor UK' (no other text or symbols)

■USB-kabel

Line drawing of a coiled cable with two connectors (no text or symbols)

■CD-ROM

Line drawing of a rectangular electronic device with two cables and an input cable (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a printer with an arrow indicating the process (no text or symbols present)

Line drawing of a computer monitor with hands operating it (no text or symbols)

5 Sluit het deksel.

■ P-touch Editor 4.2

Line drawing of a desktop computer tower with an attached cable and ventilation slots (no text or symbols)

9

Klik op Voltooien.

De software-installatie is nu voltooid.

Memo

Screenshot of Microsoft Visual Studio interface showing a document editing workspace and its corresponding Microsoft Text Computation tool.

Illustration of hands installing or adjusting internal components of a computer chassis (no text or symbols visible)

□Koproller Katoenen oorstaafje Koproller

Waarschuwing

■ P-touch Editor 4.2

■ Printerstuurprogramma

■ RL-700S Runtime Library

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Einführung

Brother Industries Ltd.

15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan

Werk

Zhuhai Brother Industries Co., Ltd.

254 Gangchang Road, Gongbei, Zhuhai City S.E.Z. Guang Dong, China

bestätigen, dass:

Datum : 6. November 2007

Ort : Nagoya, Japan

Quality Management Dept.

Printing & Solutions Company

European Union only

Hand using a tool to press or install electronic components on a circuit board (no text or symbols visible)

brother RFID

■Netzadapter

■Netzkabel

Line drawing of a broadband cable with two connectors (no text or symbols)

■CD-ROM

Line drawing of a rectangular electronic device with two cables and a connector (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a printer with a hand inserting a cable (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of hands installing or adjusting a computer tower (no text or symbols visible)

■ P-touch Editor 4.2

- P-touch Library 2.0

Line drawing of a desktop computer tower with an attached cable (no text or symbols)

Screenshot of Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 interface showing a document editing workspace and its corresponding test preview with Chinese text.

Technical line drawing of a computer motherboard with hands operating the socket (no text or symbols)

Druckkopfrollen