P-touch PT-1650 - Printer BROTHER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL P-touch PT-1650 BROTHER

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Thank you for purchasing this P-touch!

With your new P-touch, select from a variety of character styles, sizes and frames to design practical custom labels for any need. In addition, the selection of pre-formatted label types allows you to quickly and easily label patch panels, cables, connectors and other components.

With this P-touch, you can print legible, long-lasting labels in no time. The quality and performance of this P-touch make it an extremely practical machine in the plant or in the field.

Although this P-touch is easy to use, we suggest that you read this User's Guide carefully before starting, and then keep this manual nearby for future reference.

Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.

Switching the language of the messages between English and French

1 Erase all of the text in the display either with Clear BS, or by pressing Code, then Clear BS.
2 Press Code, then Setup Z.
3 Press ← or → until LANGUAGE is displayed.
4 Press Home or End until the desired language setting is displayed, and then press ←.

The default setting is ENGLISH.
Turning off the machine does not change the language setting.
The language cannot be changed if some text remains in the display. Be sure to erase all of the text before changing the language of the messages.

1. Getting Started ....1

General Description ....1

Top view & bottom view ....1

Keyboard & LCD display 2

General Precautions ....4

Batteries & Tape Cassettes 5

Installing batteries and a tape cassette ....5

Cleaning 8

Cleaning the print head, rollers and tape cutter 8

Optional AC Adapter 9

Connecting the AC adapter 9

Turning the P-touch On/Off 9

2.Label Type Modes....10

Selecting a Label Type Mode ....10

Normal and Vertical Modes ....10

Rotate Mode and Rotate & Repeat Mode ....11

Flag Mode 12

Port & Panel Modes ......13

3. Basic Functions ......15

Performing Basic Operations ....15

Choosing functions, parameters, settings and groups ....15

Choosing the default setting 15

Confirming a choice ....15

Cancelling a choice 15

Inputting Label Data ....16

Entering and editing text ....16

Entering an accented character ....18

Entering a bar code ....19

Entering a symbol 21

Formatting the Label ......24

Specifying a label length 24

Specifying a margin size 24

Framing the text 25

Specifying the character size 26

Specifying the character width 27

Specifying the character style 28

Using the pre-formatted Auto Format templates ....30

Printing Labels ......31

Previewing the label layout 31

Feeding tape 31

Printing a label 31

Using special printing functions ....32

Storing and Recalling Files ....36

Storing label text 36

Recalling text that has been stored 37

Deleting text that has been stored 37

4. Machine Adjustments ....38

Selecting how tape is fed and cut 38

Adjusting the display contrast 38

Setting the Auto Reduction function 39

Calibrating the label length 39

Specifying if the PERSONAL symbol category is continually updated .....40

Changing the units of measure 40

Changing the language ....40

Displaying version information 40

5. Using P-touch With a Computer (for PT-1650 only) ...41

Installing the Software & Printer Driver 42

Before installation 42

Installing the P-touch Editor 3.2 software ....43

Installing the USB printer driver 44

Reading the User's Guide ....46

Using P-touch Editor 3.2 ....47

Starting up P-touch Editor 3.2 ....48

Displaying the Properties 48

Entering text 49

Notes on usage 49

Transferring Data To/From a Computer ....50

Entering Transfer mode ....50

Downloading data to the P-touch 51

Adding a user-defined character image to the text 52

Using template data ....52

Using downloaded database data ....54

Backing up/restoring P-touch data ....57

6. Appendix ....58

Troubleshooting ....58

Error Message List ....59

Machine Specifications ....63

Hardware 63

Software 63

Accessories (For Canada Only) 64

Index 68

Contact Information (For Canada Only) 72

1 Getting Started

General Description

Top view & bottom view

Top view Display Tape cutter button Keyboard USB port (for PT-1650 only) AC adapter connector Back cover Cassette release lever Battery compartment Print head Tape cassette compartment Tape exit slot

Bottom view

PT-1400

① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ① PRO'L T2 E F E E A A Caps Insert Shift Code Length Size Width LabelType BlackNo. ⑧ ⑨ ⑮ ⑰ ⑪ ⑫ ⑬ ⑰ ⑲ ⑳ ㉑ ㉒ ㉓ ㉔ ㉕ ㉖ ㉗ Print Print Option Clear On/Off Read LabelType BS Auto Format Home 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 End New Block Length Frame Style Size A B C D E F G H I J# K L M N O\ P Q R S (T) U V W X Y' Setup Parameter Accent Z BarCode Symbol Memory Formal Codes Insert Space Shift brother

①Left text alignment (page 29)
②Center text alignment (page 29)
③Right text alignment (page 29)
④Justified text alignment (page 29)
⑤Bold text style (page 28)
⑥Outline text style (page 28)
⑦Italic text style (page 28)
⑧Frame (page 25)
⑨Low battery (page 6)
⑩Block number (page 17)
⑪Label Type setting (page 10)
⑫Width setting (page 27)
⑬Size setting (pages 26 & 27)
⑭Length setting (page 24)

⑮Caps mode (page 16)
⑯Insert mode (page 17)
⑰Shift mode (page 16)
⑱Code mode (page 16)
⑲Power key (page 9)
⑳Backspace key (pages 15 & 18)
②Arrow keys (page 15)
②Return key (pages 15 & 17)
②3Global format key (pages 26)
②Auto Format keys (page 30)
⑲Feed key (page 31)
②6Print key (page 31)
②7Label Type (page 10)

PT-1650

① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ①5 ⑯ ⑮ ⑰ ⑰ ⑱ ⑲ ⑳ ⑰ ⑱ ⑲ ⑳ ⑩ Length Size Width LabelType HcNA Cap Insert Shift Code Print Option Clear On/Off Feed LabelType BS PF Home 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 New Black Length Frame Style Size A B C D E F W G H I J P K K L M N O P Q R S T U V W S X Y' Setup Parameter Accent Z Barok Symbol Heavy Format Print Data Search Caps Code Insert Space Shift brother

①Left text alignment (page 29)

②Center text alignment (page 29)

③Right text alignment (page 29)

④Justified text alignment (page 29)

⑤Bold text style (page 28)

⑥Outline text style (page 28)

⑦Italic text style (page 28)

⑧Frame (page 25)

⑨Low battery (page 6)

⑩Block number (page 17)

⑪Label Type setting (page 10)

⑫Width setting (page 27)

⑬Size setting (pages 26 & 27)

⑭Length setting (page 24)

⑮Caps mode (page 16)

⑯Insert mode (page 17)

⑰Shift mode (page 16)

⑱Code mode (page 16)

⑲Power key (page 9)

⑳Backspace key (pages 15 & 18)

②1Arrow keys (page 15)

②Return key (pages 15 & 17)

②3Global format key (pages 26)

②4PF keys (page 30)

②5Feed key (page 31)

②6Print key (page 31)

②7Label Type (page 10)

General Precautions

• Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark.

- Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch, otherwise the tape cassette may be damaged.

- Avoid using the machine in extremely dusty places. Keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain.

- Do not expose the machine to extremely high temperatures or high humidity. Never leave it on the dashboard or in the back of your car.

- Do not store tape cassettes where they would be exposed to direct sunlight, high humidity or dust.

- Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period of time, otherwise the machine may be stained.

- Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Only use a soft, dry cloth.

- Do not put any foreign objects into or heavy objects on the machine.

- To avoid injuries, do not touch the cutter's edge.

- Use only the AC adapter designed exclusively for this machine. Use of any other adapter will void the warranty.

- Do not try to disassemble the AC adapter.

- When the machine is not to be used for a long period of time, disconnect the AC adapter, and remove the batteries to prevent them from leaking and damaging the machine.

- Use six AA alkaline or rechargeable (Ni-Cd or Ni-MH) batteries.

● Never try to disassemble the P-touch.

- It is recommended that you use the USB cable supplied with the P-touch. Should another USB cable need to be used, ensure it is of high quality construction (for PT-1650 only).

- IBM ^ and PC-DOS ^ are trademarks of International Business Machines, Inc (for PT-1650 only).

- Microsoft ^ and Windows ^ are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the US and other countries (for PT-1650 only).

- All other software and product names mentioned are trademarks of registered trademarks of their respective companies (for PT-1650 only).

- Portions of the graphics filter software are based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG group (for PT-1650 only).

Batteries & Tape Cassettes

This machine has been designed to allow you to change the batteries and tape cassettes quickly and easily. With batteries installed, this compact and portable machine can be used anywhere. TZ tape cassettes are available for this machine in a wide variety of types, colors and sizes, enabling you to make distinctive color-coded and stylized labels.

Installing batteries and a tape cassette

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Notes on batteries

This P-touch requires six AA-size batteries. Rechargeable (Ni-Cd or Ni-MH) batteries can be used instead of six alkaline batteries.
The rechargeable batteries cannot be recharged by leaving them in the P-touch with the AC adapter connected. Instead, recharge the batteries by using a battery charger designed specifically for the type of batteries used. For more details on the rechargeable batteries, refer to the instructions provided with them.
Do not use any of the following, otherwise battery leakage or damage may occur.

• Manganese batteries
  • A combination of new and used batteries
• A combination of batteries of different types (alkaline, Ni-Cd and Ni-MH), different manufacturers or different models
  • A combination of recharged and uncharged batteries

Make sure that the batteries are inserted so that their poles point in the correct direction. With batteries installed, the P-touch determines the remaining battery charge during printing and feeding. If a low battery charge is detected, the low battery indicator (+) comes on. When this occurs, be sure to replace the batteries. The low battery indicator may not come on in some operating conditions.

Before replacing the batteries, make sure that the P-touch is turned off. In addition, when replacing the batteries, insert the new ones within five minutes of removing the old ones, otherwise the text shown in the display and any text stored in the memory will be lost.

If you do not intend to use this P-touch for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. When the power is disconnected, all text shown in the display and stored in the memory will be lost.

Since the enclosed batteries begin discharging from the time that the unit is shipped from the factory, their life span may not meet specifications, depending on when the unit is put into use.

Notes on tape cassettes

Before installing the tape cassette, make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides. If the tape cassette to be installed has an ink ribbon and the ink ribbon is loose, use your finger to wind the toothed wheel in the direction of the arrow on the cassette until there is no slack in the ribbon.

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Diagram showing a mechanical component with an arrow indicating direction and a cross symbol (no text or labels present)

End of the tape Tape guides

When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the inner ribbon does not catch on the corner of the metal guide.

After installing a tape cassette, press Feed once to remove any slack in the tape, and then press the tape cutter button to cut off the excess tape.

Always cut off the tape before removing it from the machine. If the tape is pulled on before being cut off, the tape cassette may be damaged.

Strong Adhesive Tape

For textured, rough, or slippery surface, we recommend using Strong Adhesive Tape.

Although the instruction sheet included with the Strong Adhesive Tape cassette recommends cutting the tape with scissors, the tape cutter that this P-touch is equipped with is able to cut Strong Adhesive Tape.

Flexible ID Tape

For applications that require more flexible labels, such as around sharp bends and cylindrical objects, we recommend using Flexible ID Tape.

Labels made with Flexible ID Tape are not designed for use as electrical insulation.

When wrapping labels around cylindrical objects, the diameter of the object should be at least 1/8" (3 mm), otherwise the label should be wrapped as a flag and the FLAG Label Type mode should be used. In addition, the overlapping ends of the label or the label flag should be at least 3/16" (5 mm).

The label may peel off cylindrical objects if the object is bent after the label is affixed.

24-Q14 24-Q14 Overlap > 5 mm Diameter > 3 mm High VOLTAGE High VOLTAGE Overlap > 5 mm Diameter > 3 mm Flag > 5 mm ABC 159

ABC 970214 P31 P31 J31 J31 P31

Cleaning

Occasionally, certain parts of the P-touch may need to be cleaned. Dust or dirt may become attached to the P-touch's print head and rollers, particularly when the unit is used outdoors or in a very dusty environment. With use, the tape cutter may become covered with adhesive, making it difficult to cut the tape.

Cleaning the print head, rollers and tape cutter

Before cleaning the print head and rollers, press On/Off to turn off the P-touch, and then remove the batteries and disconnect the optional AC adapter.

Be extremely careful not to touch the cutter blades with your fingers.

Print head Dry Cotton swab Dry Cotton swab

Tape cutter blades Tape cutter blades Dry cotton swab

Notes on cleaning the print head & rollers

If a blank horizontal streak appears through the label text, clean the machine's print head.
The print head can be cleaned more easily if the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4) is used.

Notes on cleaning the tape cutter

If the tape cannot be cut correctly, clean the tape cutter blades.

Optional AC Adapter

When printing a large number of labels or labels that contain a large amount of text, it may be useful to connect the P-touch to a standard electrical outlet using the optional AC adapter.

Connecting the AC adapter

Diagram of a landline telephone with labeled components including a dial indicator and connected plug

Notes on the AC adapter

Only use the AC adapter designed exclusively for this machine.

Disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use this P-touch for an extended period of time. When the power is disconnected, all text shown in the display and stored in the memory will be lost.

Turning the P-touch On/Off

Press On/Off to turn on or turn off the P-touch.

If batteries are installed or the P-touch has remained plugged in using the AC adapter, the previous session's text is displayed when the P-touch is turned on again. This feature allows you to stop work on a label, turn off the machine, and return to it later without having to re-enter the text.

Regardless of whether the P-touch is being operated from batteries or the AC adapter, the machine will automatically turn off if no key is pressed or no operation is performed for 5 minutes.

2 Label Type Modes

Selecting a Label Type Mode

Pressing Print Option LabelType allows you to select one of the two regular modes for designing and printing your own custom labels, or any of the five special modes available for printing labels preformatted for identifying patch panels, cables, connectors and other components.

1 Press Print Option Label Type.
2 Press Home or End (or continue pressing Print Option Label Type) until the desired mode is displayed. (For details on each Label Type mode, refer to the sections below.)
3 Press New Block to apply the selected Label Type mode.

• If NORMAL or VERTICAL was selected, continue entering the label text as described in chapter 3, Basic Functions.
• If ROTATE, ROT-REP, PORT, PANEL, or FLAG was selected, continue with the following steps.

4 Press or until the desired parameter is displayed.
5 Press Home or End until the desired setting is displayed (or use the number keys to type in the desired setting).
6 Press New Block to apply the selected settings.
⑦Type the text for each label in a separate text block.
8 Print the labels.

• To print a single copy of each label, press .
• To print multiple copies or several copies while increasing certain characters, or to print using any other special printing function, press Code, then Label Type and choose your options. (For details, refer to Using special printing functions on page 32.)

Normal and Vertical Modes

Labels printed using the Normal and Vertical Label Type modes can be formatted and printed to fit any need.

NORMAL

ABCDE

VERTICAL

ABCDE

After selecting the Label Type mode NORMAL or VERTICAL, the label text can be entered, formatted, printed and cut as usual. With the Normal Label Type mode, the entered text is printed horizontally along the label. With the Vertical Label Type mode, the entered text is printed vertically along the label.

Rotate Mode and Rotate & Repeat Mode

Labels printed using these Label Type modes can be wrapped around cables and wires to mark them. With both of these modes, the text is rotated 90^ counterclockwise and each text block printed on a separate label as shown below. With the Rotate & Repeat mode, the text is printed repeatedly along the length of the label so that it can easily be read from any angle.

2A-C14 2A-C14 2A-C14 HIGH VOLTAGE

graph LR
    A["Rotate"] --> B["High Voltage"]
    B --> C["Block length"]
    C --> D["High Voltage"]
    D --> E["Block length"]
    E --> F["High Voltage"]
    F --> G["Block length"]
    G --> H["Rotate & Repeat"]
    H --> I["2A-C14\n2A-C14\n2A-C14\n2A-C14\n2A-C14"]
    I --> J["Block length"]
    J --> K["2A-C14\n2A-C14\n2A-C14\n2A-C14\n2A-C14"]
    K --> L["Block length"]
    L --> M["2A-C14\n2A-C14\n2A-C14\n2A-C14\n2A-C14"]
    M --> N["Block length"]
    N --> O["2A-C14\n2A-C14\n2A-C14\n2A-C14\n2A-C14"]

After selecting the ROTATE or ROT-REP Label Type mode, specify the length of each label and a frame style if desired.

● BLK LEN. (block length): 0.80" to 8.00" (20 to 200 mm)

Default: 1.20" (30 mm)

● FRAME: OFF, 1, 2, 3, 4

Default: OFF

A single block of text can contain a maximum of 7 text lines, and with the ROT-REP Label Type mode, only the text lines that fit within the label are printed.

For labels to be attached to cables and wires, we recommend using Flexible ID Tape. When wrapping Flexible ID Tape around cylindrical objects, the diameter of the object should be at least 1/8" (3 mm), otherwise the FLAG Label Type mode should be used. In addition, the overlapping ends of the label or the flag length should be at least 3/16" (5 mm).

Flag Mode

Labels printed using this Label Type mode can be wrapped around cable or wire with the ends stuck together to form a flag. With the FLAG Label Type mode, each block of text is printed at both ends of separate labels. The length of the unprinted part of this label is equal to the circumference of the cable or wire. In addition, the text can be printed horizontally or rotated 90°.

ABC 159

ROTATE set to OFF ABC 159 ABC 159 ROTATE set to ON Flag length Flag diameter Flag length ABC 159 ABC 159 Flag length Flag diameter Flag length

After selecting the FLAG Label Type mode, specify the length and diameter of the flag, a frame style if desired, and whether or not to rotate the text.

• FLAG (flag diameter): 0.00" to 4.00" (0 to 100 mm)
  Default: 0.25" (7 mm)
• FLAG LEN (flag length): 0.40" to 8.00" (10 to 200 mm) Default: 1.20" (30 mm)
• FRAME: OFF, 1, 2, 3, 4 Default: OFF
• ROTATE: OFF, ON Default: OFF

A single block of text can contain a maximum of 7 text lines.

For labels to be attached to cables and wires, we recommend using Flexible ID Tape. To wrap Flexible ID Tape around cylindrical objects, use the FLAG Label Type mode when the diameter of the object is less than 1/8" (3 mm). In addition, the flag length should be at least 3/16" (5 mm).

Port & Panel Modes

Labels printed using these Label Type modes can be used to identify various components or panels.

With the Port Label Type mode, each block of the text is printed on a separate label, making these labels useful for identifying different components or ports that are not equally spaced.

With the Panel Label Type mode, all blocks of the text are evenly spaced on a single label, making this label useful for a row of equally spaced switches, fuses or connectors on a patch panel. In addition, the text blocks can be printed in the order that they were typed in or in the opposite order.

20 8A-D20 21 8A-D21 22 8A-D22

IP01(1) IP02(1) IP03(1) IP03(1) IP02(1) IP01(1) FRONT REVERSE

Port 8A-19 8A-20 8A-21 Block length Block length Panel (PRINT set to FRONT) 8A-19 8A-20 8A-21 8A-22 Panel (PRINT set to REVERSE) 8A-22 8A-21 8A-20 8A-19 Block length Block length

After selecting the PORT or PANEL Label Type mode, specify the length of each text block or label, and select a frame style if desired. For the PANEL Label Type mode, select whether the text blocks are printed in the order that they were typed in or in the reverse order.

• BLK LEN. (block length): * For the PORT Label Type mode:
  0.80" to 8.00" (20 to 200 mm)
  Default: 1.20" (30 mm)
  * For the PANEL Label Type mode:
  0.25" to 8.00" (6 to 200 mm)
  Default: 1.20" (30 mm)

- FRAME: * For the PORT Label Type mode:

OFF, 1 □, 2 □, 3 □, 4 □

Default: OFF

* For the PANEL Label Type mode:

OFF, 1 | | ,2 | | ,3 | | ,

4 □□□, 5 □□□, 6 □□□,

7 □□□, 8 □□□, 9 □□□

Default: OFF

● PRINT (print order): FRONT, REVERSE

Default: FRONT

For these types of labels, we recommend using Strong Adhesive Tape.

The PRINT parameter is only available with the PANEL Label Type mode.

Using the Numbering function with the PANEL Label Type mode makes it easy to create a single label of multiple blocks containing ascending characters, which can be used, for example, to label patch panels as shown above. Simply type in one block of text, and then use the Numbering function to print several copies of the text block on a single label while automatically increasing certain characters in each block. (For details on the Numbering function, refer to Printing multiple copies with incremental characters on page 32.)

3 Basic Functions

Performing Basic Operations

Choosing functions, parameters, settings and groups

• If “◀▶” appears, press ⏻ to select the previous item or ➕ to select the next item.
• If “ ” appears, press ^Home to select the previous item or to select the next item.

Choosing the default setting

- To select the default setting of a function or parameter, press Space.

Confirming a choice

- To select an item from a list, to apply a selected setting, or to answer “yes”, press New Block ←.

Cancelling a choice

- To quit a function and return to the previous display without changing the text, or to answer “no”, press .

Entering and editing text

Entering characters

• To type a lowercase letter, a number, a comma or a period, simply press the key for that character.
• To type an uppercase letter, press Caps Shift to enter Shift mode, and then press the applicable letter.
• To type uppercase letters continuously, press Code, then Caps Shift to enter Caps mode, and then type.

To exit Shift mode without typing a letter, press Caps Shift.

To exit Caps mode, press Code, then Shift.

To type a lowercase letter in Caps mode, press Shift, then the applicable letter.

Entering spaces

● To add a blank space to the text, press Space.

Moving the cursor

Move the cursor in order to review and edit the text, or you can select the various functions and settings.

● To move the cursor left, right, up or down, press ←, →, ↑ Home or ↓ End.
- To move the cursor to the beginning of the current line of text, press Code, then
- To move the cursor to the end of the current line of text, press Code, then →.
- To move the cursor to the beginning of the entered text, press Code, then Home.
- To move the cursor to the end of the entered text, press Code, then .

To move the cursor several characters or lines at once, hold down , , Home or End.

Adding a new line of text

- To end the current line of text and start a new one, press . “ ” appears at the end of the line.

The number of text lines that can be printed depends on the width of the tape.

Tape Width	Maximum Number of Lines That Can Be Printed
1/4" (6 mm) 2
3/8" (9 mm) 2
1/2" (12 mm) 3
3/4" (18 mm) 5
1" (24 mm) 7

The line number on the display indicates the line number of the text block.

Adding a new text block

- To create a new text block so that one section of the text can have a different number of lines than another, press Code, then New Block. “ ” appears at the end of the block.

For example, text entered as shown below, will be printed as follows.

Caps Insert Shift Code 2:456 1:ABC_ Length Size Width Label Type Block No. 1 NORMAL 2 ABC 123 ABC 456

A single label can only contain a maximum of fifty text blocks.

The number of the block that the cursor is in is indicated at the bottom of the display.

All texts blocks have the same formatting features.

While trying to print a large amount of data at one time, some outputted labels may be blank. For example, when printing 50 records, the maximum number of characters that can be printed at one time is limited to approximately 200.

Inserting text

- To insert the text that you type at the cursor's current position, make sure that the Insert indicator is displayed. Otherwise, press Insert to enter Insert mode.

- To replace the text at the cursor's current position instead of inserting it, press Insert to exit Insert mode.

- To remove characters to the left of the cursor's current position, press Clear BS until all of the characters that you wish to delete are removed.

● To delete all of the text:

1 Press Code, then Clear BS.

2 Press Home or End to select either TEXT ONLY (to erase just the text) or TEXT&FORMAT (to erase all of the text and return all formatting functions to their default settings).

3 Press New Block

Entering an accented character

There are various accented characters available with the Accent function. The following accented characters are available.

Letter

Accented Characters

Letter

Accented Characters

0 1 2 3 4 5

0 1 2 3

4 5

A

À

Á

Ä

Â

Ä

Æ

a

à

á

ä

C

Ç

c

ç

E

È

É

Ë

Ê Ê

e

è

é

ë

ê

ē

I

Í

Ï

Î

i

í

ï

î

N

Ñ

n

ñ

O

Ó

Ö

Ô

Õ

o

ó

ö

ô

õ

U

Ù

Ú

Ü

Û

u

ù

ú

ü

û

1 Press Code, then Accent Symbol. The message “ACCENT a-u/A-U?” appears.
2 Press the key of the letter in the desired accented character until the desired character is selected.
3 Add the accented character(s) to the text.

- To add a single accented character or the last one in a series, skip to step 5. - To add a series of accented characters to the text, press Code, then New Block.

④ For each additional accented character, repeat steps ② and ③.

5 Press New Block

To type in an uppercase accented character, press Caps Shift (or press Code, then Caps to enter Caps mode) before pressing the letter key.
An accented character can also be selected by typing in the corresponding code from the table above. For example, typing “A2”, then pressing New Block adds “Ä” to the text.

Entering a bar code

The Bar Code function allows bar codes to be printed as part of labels.

Since this machine is not specifically designed for special bar code label-making, some bar code readers may not be able to read the labels.
Bar code readers may not be able to read bar codes printed with certain ink colors on certain label tape colors. For best results, print barcode labels in black on white tape.

In addition, the various bar code parameters enable you to create more customized bar codes.

Parameter Settings
PROTOCOL	CODE 39, I-2/5, EAN13, EAN8, UPC-A, UPC-E, CODABAR, EAN128, CODE128
WIDTH(bar width)	MEDIUM, SMALL, LARGE
UNDER#(numbers printed below bar code)	ON, OFF
CHECK DIGIT OFF, ON

The CHECK DIGIT parameter is only available with the CODE 39, I-2/5 and CODABAR protocols.

Setting bar code parameters

1 Press Code, then Parameter BarCode.
2 Press ← or → until the parameter that you wish to change is displayed.
3 Press Home or End until the desired setting is displayed.
④ Repeat steps ② and ③ until all parameters are set as you wish.
5 Press New Block

1Press Parameter BarCode.

② Type in the new bar code data or edit the old data.

3 Press New Block to add the bar code to the text.

To add special characters to the bar code data (only with protocols CODE39, CODABAR, EAN128 or CODE128), position the cursor below the character immediately to the right of where you wish to add the special character, and then press Accent Symbol. Press Home or End until the desired special character is displayed, and then press New Block to add the character to the data. (Refer to the tables below for a list of the special characters that are available.)

To change the data or WIDTH or UNDER# parameter settings of a bar code that has already been added to the text, position the cursor below the bar code mark (||| and then press Code), then BarCode.

If the tape is to small the P-touch will automatically adjust the bar codes to prevent the misreading or unreading by bar code reader.

The following special characters can only be added to bar codes created using protocol CODE39 or CODABAR.

CODE39 CODABAR

Symbol	Character	Symbol	Character
0	-4	/
1	.	5	+
2 (SPACE) 6 % 2 : 5		+
3	$

Symbol	Character		Symbol	Character
0	-3		/
	1		$	4

The following special characters can only be added to bar codes created using protocols EAN128 and CODE128.

Symbol	Character	Symbol	Character	Symbol	Character	Symbol	Character
0 (SPACE) 18 < 36		BEL 54	EM
1	!	1	9	=	3	7	B
2	”	20	>	38	HT	56	ESC
3	#	21	?	39	LF	57	{
4	$	22	@	40	VT	58	FS
5	%	23	[	41	FF	59	|
6	&	24	\	42	CR	60	GS
7	’	2	5	]	4	3	S
8	(	26	^	44	SI	62	RS
9	)	2	7	-	4	5	~D
10	*	28	NUL	46	DC1	64	US
11	+ 29		` 47 DC2	65	DEL
12	,	30	SOH	48	DC3	66	FNC3
13	-	31	STX	49	DC4	67	FNC2
14	.	32	ETX	50	NAK	68	FNC4
15	/	33	EOT	51	SYN	69	FNC1
16	:	34	ENQ	52	ETB
17	;	35	ACK	53	CAN

Entering a symbol

There are 147 symbols and pictures available with the Symbol function.

1 Press Accent Symbol. The last category used is displayed.
2 Press Home or End to select the desired category.
3 Press ← or → until the desired symbol is selected.
4 Add the symbol(s) to the text.

- To add a single symbol or the last one in a series, skip to step

- To add a series of symbols to the text, press Code, then Block .

5 For each additional symbol, repeat steps 2 through 4.

A symbol can also be selected by typing in the corresponding code from the table below. For example, typing “A02”, then pressing adds “?” to the text.
Some symbols are printed in color on the keypad. To use a symbol on a key, press Code to enter Code mode, and then press the key for the symbol.

The following symbols are available.

Category		Symbols
	PUNCTUATION										[SGC2]
		00 01	02 03 04	05 06 07	08 09
		10 11	12 13 14	15 16 17
B	BUSINESS
		00 01	02 03 04	05
C	MATHEMATICS
		00 01	02 03 04	05 06
D	BRACKET
		00 01	02 03 04	05 06 07
E	ARROW							[KS8T]
		00 01	02 03 04	05 06 07	08 09
F	UNIT
		00 01	02 03 04	05 06 07	08
G	INTERNATIONAL CHARACTERS									[CKH2]
		00 01	02 03 04	05 06 07	08 09
		10 11	12 13 14
Category						Symbols
H	NUMBER	1/2	1/3	1/4		1	2	1	2
		00 01	02 03 04	05 06 07
I	PICTOGRAPH				[KTX4][TAA0]
		00 01	02 03 04	05	[Y05H][4YWV]
J	ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC				[TTW]	[BAHY]	[YKYB]		[SAAA]
		00 01	02 03 04	05 06 07	[GCBK]
					[HSWT][NKY7]	[46BH]
		10 11	12 13 14	15 16 17	[GCCH2]
				[6K4Z]	[C Sumat]
		[3DBZ]			[Sawat]	[24W]	[2721]	[24W]	[24W]	[24W]	[24W]
		[3DBZ]			[Sawat]				[86BY]
		[3DBZ]			[Sawat]	[24W]	[2721]	[24W]	[24W]	[24W]	[24W]
					[Sawat]	[35]	[38]
					[Sawat]
					[Sawat]
					[Sawat]
					[Sawat]
	PROHIBITION				[Sawat]
					[Sawat]
					[Sawat]
					[Sawat]

[Non-Text]

Once the PERSONAL symbol category becomes full, newly selected symbols will overwrite older ones unless the Symbol Save function is set to OFF (Refer to Specifying if the PERSONAL symbol category is continually updated on page 40.)

Formatting the Label

Specifying a label length

The length of the label can be specified as follows.

1 Press Code, then Length A.
2 Press ← or → until LENGTH is displayed.
3 Press Home or End until the desired label length is displayed (or use the number keys to type in the desired setting).
4 Press New Block

ABCD EFG HIJK 0.30" to 39.00" (6 to 999 mm)

Specifying a margin size

The size of the margins for the left and right sides of the text can be specified.

1 Press Code, then Length A.
2 Press ← or → until MARGIN is displayed.
3 Press Home or End until the desired margin setting is displayed (or use the number keys to margine type in the desired setting).
4 Press New Block

ABCD EFG HIJK 0.10" to 4.00" (2 to 99 mm)

Framing the text

1 Press Code, then Frame B.
2 Press Home or End until the desired frame setting is displayed.
3 Press New Block. The selected setting is applied to the entire text.

The following frame styles are available.

Frame Setting	Sample	Frame Setting	Sample
1		8
2		9
3		10
4		11
5		12
6		13
7		14

Specifying the character size

The character size can be specified for all text in the label or only for the text in the line that the cursor is in.

With the default character size setting AUTO, the largest possible text size is automatically selected depending on the width of the installed tape and the number of lines in the text.

Formatting the character size of all text

1Press Format.

2 Press ← or → until GLB SIZE is displayed.

3 Press Home or End until the desired character size setting is displayed.

1. Press New Block. The selected setting is applied to the entire text.

Formatting the character size of a line

1 Move the cursor to the line of text whose size you wish to change.

2 Press Code, then Size E.

3 Press Home or End until the desired character size setting is displayed.

4 Press New Block. The selected setting is only applied to the text line that the cursor is positioned in.

Since the text sizes that can be printed depends on the width of the tape, the following table shows the maximum text size that can be used with each tape width.

Tape Width Maximum Text Size

1/4" (6 mm) 12 points (3 mm)

3/8" (9 mm) 18 points (4 mm)

1/2" (12 mm) 24 points (6 mm)

3/4" (18 mm) 36 points (9 mm)

1" (24 mm) 48 points (12 mm)

With the AUTO setting selected and the text in a block consisting of just one line of only uppercase letters (and no accented letters), the text is printed slightly larger than the maximum possible for the tape width.

Specifying the character width

Formatting the width of all text

1 Press Format.
2 Press or until GLB WIDE is displayed.
3 Press Home or End until the desired character width setting is displayed.
4 Press New Block. The selected setting is applied to the entire text.

Formatting the width of a line

1 Move the cursor to the line of text whose character width you wish to change.
2 Press Code, then Size E.
3 Press ← or → until WIDTH is displayed.
4 Press Home or End until the desired character width setting is displayed.
5 Press New Block. The selected setting is only applied to the text line that the cursor is positioned in.

The following width sizes are available for each text size as shown.

Size\Width	NORMAL NARROW MINIMUM WIDE
12 mm(48 points)	ABC	ABC	ABC	ABC
9 mm(36 points)	ABC	ABC	ABC	ABC
6 mm(24 points)	ABC	ABC	ABC	ABC
4 mm(18 points)	ABC	ABC	ABC	ABC
3 mm(12 points)	ABC	ABC	ABC	ABC
2 mm(9 points)	ABC	ABC	ABC	ABC
1 mm(6 points)	ABC	ABC	ABC	ABC

Specifying the character style

Formatting the character style of all text

1 Press Format.
2 Press ← or → until GLB STYL is displayed.
3 Press Home or End until the desired character style setting is displayed.
4. Press New Block. The selected setting is applied to the entire text.

Formatting the character style of a line

1 Move the cursor to the line of text whose character style you wish to change.
2 Press Code, then Style D.
3 Press Home or End until the desired character style setting is displayed.
4 Press New Block. The selected setting is only applied to the text line that the cursor is positioned in.

The following text styles are available.

Style Setting	Sample	Style Setting	Sample
NORMAL	ITALICABC		ABC
BOLD	ABC	I+BOLD (italic & bold)	ABC
OUTLINE	ABC	I+OUTL (italic & outline)	ABC

1Press Format.
2 Press ← or → until ALIGN is displayed.
3 Press Home or End until the desired setting is displayed.
4 Press New Block. The selected setting is applied to the entire text.

The following alignment settings are available.

ABC DEFGH IJKLM ABC DEFGH IJKLM ABC DEFGH IJKLM A B C DEFGH IJKLM

LEFT CENTER RIGHT JUSTIFY

Using the pre-formatted Auto Format templates

Various pre-formatted label templates are available, enabling you to quickly and easily create labels for a variety of applications—from identifying the contents of boxes and file folders to labelling equipment and making name badges and ID tags. After simply selecting one of the ten label templates, type text into each of its fields, and then the label is ready to be printed.

The following label templates are available.

Key	Template Name	Tape Width × Label Length	Template Fields Sample
1	BIN BOX	3/4" × 2.80"(18 mm × 70 mm)	1 SYMBOL? 2 TEXT1?3 TEXT2?4 BAR CODE?
2	ASSET1	1" × 3.30"(24 mm × 84 mm)	1 TEXT1? 2 TEXT2?3 BAR CODE?
3	ASSET2	1" × 3.15"(24 mm × 80 mm)	1 TEXT?2 BAR CODE?	Fixed Asset
4	ASSET3	1" × 1.65"(24 mm × 41 mm)	1 TEXT?2 BAR CODE?
5	ASSET4	1" × 2.25"(24 mm × 56 mm)	1 TEXT1? 2 TEXT2?3 TEXT3? 4 TEXT4?5 TEXT5?
6	ID LABEL	1" × 2.80"(24 mm × 70 mm)	1 TEXT1? 2 TEXT2?3 TEXT3?
7	SIGN	1" × 4.05"(24 mm × 102 mm)	1 SYMBOL? 2 TEXT1?3 TEXT2?
8	BADGE	3/4" × 4.05"(18 mm × 102 mm)	1 NAME?2 COMPANY?
9	FILING	1/2" × 3.55"(12 mm × 89 mm)	1 TITLE?2 SUBTITLE?
0	IC CHIP	3/8" × 1.05"(9 mm × 26 mm)	1 TEXT1? 2 TEXT2?

1 Press Code, then the number key where the template that you wish to use is assigned.

2 Press New Block. The first field for the selected template is displayed.

3 Press Home or End to display each field, and then type in the text.

4 • To print a single copy, press Print.

- To print multiple copies, several copies while increasing certain characters, or a mirror image of the text, press Code, then Print Option Label Type. (For details, refer to Using special printing functions on page 32.)

Accented characters (page 18), symbols (page 21) and bar codes (page 19) can be entered in the template fields.

To quit using the template, display the last field, and then press New Block. The Auto Format menu appears. Press Home or End until EXIT appears, and then press New Block.

Printing Labels

Previewing the label layout

The Preview function allows you to see a sample of the layout of the text.

- To use the print preview, press Code, then Print. The length of the current label is indicated in the lower-left corner of the display.

To scroll the print preview left or right, press ↩ or ↗.

To return to the text, press New Block or Clear BS.

Feeding tape

- To feed out 1" (23 mm) of tape, press Feed. The message "FEED" is displayed.

Press Feed to feed out any leftover printed tape after pressing On/Off to quit printing.

Printing a label

- To print out a label, press Print. The message “WORKING”, then “COPIES” followed by the number of the label being printed is displayed.

To quit printing, press On/Off to turn off the P-touch.

Using special printing functions

Various special printing functions are available that enable you to print multiple copies of labels, print several copies while incrementing the values of certain characters, print specific sections of label text, or print label text as a mirror image.

Printing multiple copies of a label

The Repeat Printing function allows you to print up to 99 copies of the same text.

1 Press Code, then Print Option Label Type.
2 Press ← or → until COPIES is displayed.
3 Press Home or End until the desired number of copies is displayed (or use the number keys to type in the desired setting).
4 Press New Block (or Print). START appears in the Print Option menu.
5 Press New Block (or Print) to begin printing the specified number of copies. The number of each copy is displayed while it is being printed.

If the Cut function is set to 1 or 3, the message “CUT TAPE TO CONTINUE” appears after each label is printed. Press the tape cutter button to cut off the label and continue printing.
Be sure to cut the tape within 5 minutes from the time that the message appears.
For the different options available for cutting the tape, refer to Selecting how tape is fed and cut on page 38.
To specify settings for additional Print Option functions, instead of continuing with step 5, press Home or End until CONTINUE is displayed in the Print Option menu, and then press New Block.
If you have data in memory, choose TEXT or DATA PRINT.

Printing multiple copies with incremental characters

The Numbering function can be used to print several copies of the same text while incrementing the values of certain characters (letters, numbers or bar code data) after each label is printed. This type of automatic incrementation is very useful when printing serial number labels, production control labels or other labels requiring ascending codes.

2A-C16 2A-C15 2A-C14

1 Press Code, then Print Option Label Type.

2 Press ← or → until NUMBER is displayed.
3 Press Home or End until the desired number of copies is displayed (or use the number keys to type in the desired setting).
4 Press New Block. The message “START?” appears. (To specify only the character at the cursor’s current position as the numbering field, press Print, and then skip to step 9.)
5 Press Home, End, or until the first character that you wish to include in the numbering field is flashing.
6 Press New Block. The message "END?" appears.
7 Press Home, End, or until the last character that you wish to include in the numbering field is flashing.
8 Press New Block. START appears in the Print Option menu.
9 Press New Block (or Print) to begin printing the specified number of labels. The number of each copy is displayed while it is being printed.

If the Cut function is set to 1 or 3, the message “CUT TAPE TO CONTINUE” appears after each label is printed. Press the tape cutter button to cut off the label and continue printing.
Be sure to cut the tape within 5 minutes from the time that the message appears.
For the different options available for cutting the tape, refer to Selecting how tape is fed and cut on page 38.
Letters and numbers increase as shown below.

0 → 1 → ...9 → 0 → ...

A → B → ...Z → A → ...

a → b → ...z → a → ...

A0→ A1 → ...A9→ B0 → ...

Spaces (shown as underlines “_” in the examples below) can be used to adjust the space between characters or to control the number of digits that are printed.

_Z → AA → ...ZZ → AA → ...

9 10 99 00

1_9→ 2_0→ ...9_9→0_0→ ...

Only one numbering field can be selected from any text.
A numbering field must be located entirely within one line of text of a single block.
A maximum of five characters can be selected for the numbering field.
If you include a non-alphanumeric character such as a symbol in the numbering field, only the letters and numbers in the numbering field will be increased when the labels are printed, or just one label will be printed if the field only contains a non-alphanumeric character.

To specify settings for additional Print Option functions, instead of continuing with step 9, press Home or End until CONTINUE is displayed in the Print Option menu, and then press New Block.

If a bar code is selected as the numbering field in step 5, skip steps 6 and 7, and continue with step 8.

Printing a range of text blocks

The Block Printing function enables you to select the range of text blocks to print.

graph TD
    A["LM"] --> B["NOP"]
    B --> C["QR"]
    C --> D["ST"]
    D --> E["UVWX"]
    F["NOP"] --> G["QR"]
    G --> H["↓"]

1 Press Code, then Print Option Label Type.

2 Press ← or → until the first number in the range displayed below BLOCK NO. is flashing.

3 Press Home or End until the desired block number is displayed (or use the number keys to type in the desired setting).

4 Press so that the second number in the range displayed below BLOCK NO. is flashing.

5 Press Home or End until the desired block number is displayed (or use the number keys to type in the desired setting).

6 Press New Block (or Print). START appears in the Print Option menu.

7 Press New Block (or Print) to begin printing the specified number of labels. The number of each copy is displayed while it is being printed.

To specify settings for additional Print Option functions, instead of continuing with step 7, press Home or End until CONTINUE is displayed in the Print Option menu, and then press New Block.

Printing mirrored labels

This function prints your label so that the text can be read from the adhesive side of the tape. If mirror-printed labels are attached to glass or some other transparent material, they can be read correctly from the opposite side.

1 Press Code, then Print Option Label Type.

2 Press ← or → until MIRROR is displayed.

ABC OFF ∀BC ON

3 Press Home or End until ON is displayed.
4 Press New Block (or Print). START appears in the Print Option menu.
5 Press New Block (or Print) to begin printing the specified number of labels. The number of each copy is displayed while it is being printed.

When using the Mirror Printing function, the text should be printed on clear tape.

To specify settings for additional Print Option functions, instead of continuing with step 5, press Home or End until CONTINUE is displayed in the Print Option menu, and then press New Block.

Combining special printing functions

Many of the special printing functions can be combined, depending on various conditions, such as which Label Type mode is selected or whether a template is being used. For example, by combining the operations for the Repeat Printing function and the Numbering function to print two copies of a label with “1” selected as the numbering field and three increments, the labels shown above will be printed.

graph TD
    A["A-1"] --> B["A-1"]
    B --> C["A-2"]
    C --> D["A-2"]
    D --> E["A-3"]
    E --> F["A-3"]

For details on the various special printing functions, refer to the corresponding section above.

Storing and Recalling Files

Frequently used label text along with its formatting can be stored in the memory and easily recalled so that it can be edited and quickly printed. When each text file is stored, it is given a number to make recalling it easier. Up to 10 text files or approximately 2,000 characters can be stored in the memory.

Since a copy of the stored text file is recalled when the Recall function is used, the text can be edited or printed without changing the originally stored file. When a file is no longer needed or more space is necessary, the Clear function can be used to delete text files.

Storing label text

1 Press Memory.
2 Press Home or End until STORE is displayed.
3 Press New Block
4 Press Home or End until the file number where you wish to store the text is displayed.
5 Press New Block

If the maximum number of characters has already been stored, the error message "MEMORY FULL!" appears in the display. If this occurs, an existing text file must be deleted before the new one can be stored.

If a file is already stored under the selected file number, the message "OVERWRITE?" appears in the display. To overwrite the stored file with the new one, press New Block. To go back and choose another file number without overwriting the text file, press BS, and then select a different file number.

Recalling text that has been stored

1Press Memory.
2 Press Home or End until RECALL is displayed.
3 Press New Block
4 Press Home or End until the file number containing the text that you wish to recall is displayed.
5 Press New Block. Any text previously entered in the display is erased and the text stored under the selected file number is recalled into the display.

To view other parts of the selected text file, press ↩ or ↗.

Deleting text that has been stored

1Press Memory.
2 Press Home or End until CLEAR is displayed.
3 Press New Block
4 Press Home or End until the file number containing the text that you wish to delete is displayed.
5 Select the file(s) to be deleted.

• To delete a single file, skip to step 6.

- To select multiple files, press Space. The current file number is highlighted. Continue selecting text files by repeating step 4, then pressing Space until all files that you wish to delete are selected. - To delete all files, press Code, then Space.

6 Press New Block. The message “OK TO CLEAR?” (or “CLEAR ALL?” if all files were selected) appears.
7 Press New Block. The text stored in the selected files is deleted.

If you do not wish to delete the selected text file(s), press Clear BS instead of New Block in step 7.
To view other parts of the selected text file, press or.
To remove a text file from those that are to be deleted, display the text file, and then press Space so that the file number is no longer highlighted.

4 Machine Adjustments

Various functions are available for changing and adjusting the operation of the P-touch.

Selecting how tape is fed and cut

The Cut function enables you to specify how the tape is fed out after it is printed. The settings of the Cut function consist of combinations of two different cut methods:

cut-pause (where the machine stops printing so the label can be cut) and chain printing (where the last copy is not fed out to be cut, reducing the amount of tape that is wasted).

Chain printing is an economical function designed to help eliminate “wasted tape” at the beginning of labels. Without chain printing, the excess from the previous printing session is cut before the first label in the current session is printed. However, if a setting using chain printing is selected, the last label in the previous session remains in the machine (is not fed out), so that the next label can be printed without wasting tape. When the last label is printed, press Feed to feed the chain of labels, and then press the tape cutter button to cut it.

The following settings are available: (The default setting is 1.)

1

(cut-pause: no chain printing)

3

(cut-pause; chain printing)

2

(no cut-pause; no chain printing)

4

(no cut-pause; chain printing)

1 Press Code, then Setup Z.
2 Press ← or → until CUT is displayed.
3 Press Home or End until the desired setting is displayed, and then press New Block.

After printing with the Cut function set to 3 or 4, press Feed to feed the tape, and then press the tape cutter button to cut it.

Adjusting the display contrast

The display can be made lighter or darker by selecting a setting between -2 and +2. (The default setting is 0.) Select a higher value to increase the contrast (make the display darker).

Select a lower value to decrease the contrast (make the display lighter).

1 Press Code, then Setup Z.
2 Press ← or → until CONTRAST is displayed.
3 Press Home or End until the desired setting is displayed, and then press New Block.

Setting the Auto Reduction function

With the Auto Reduction function, you can select whether the text width (TEXT WIDTH) or the text size (TEXT SIZE) will be reduced if text that is set to the AUTO Size setting is too large for the specified label length. (The default setting is TEXT SIZE.)

1 Press Code, then Setup Z.
2 Press ← or → until AUTO REDUCTION is displayed.
3 Press Home or End until the desired setting is displayed, and then press New Block.

If TEXT SIZE is selected and more text is added, the character size is reduced so the text fits within the specified label length.

ABCDE

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZH

If TEXT WIDTH is selected and more text is added, the character width is reduced so the text fits within the specified label length.

However, after the character width is reduced to MINIMUM, the character size will be reduced so the text fits within the specified label length.

ABCDE

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

Calibrating the label length

If the length of the printed label does not correspond to the length specified with the Length function, the printed label length can be recalibrated with the Length Adjust function by selecting a setting between -1 and +3. (The default setting is 0.)

1 Press Code, then Setup Z.
2 Press ↩ or ↗ until LENGTH ADJUST is displayed.
3 Press Home or End until the desired setting is displayed, and then press New Block.

Specifying if the PERSONAL symbol category is continually updated

You can specify whether symbols continue to be added to the PERSONAL symbol category (with the older symbols deleted) when the category becomes full (ON) or symbols are no longer added after the PERSONAL symbol category becomes full (OFF). (The default setting is ON.)

1 Press Code, then Setup Z.
2 Press ← or → until SYMBOL SAVE is displayed.
3 Press Home or End until the desired setting is displayed, and then press New Block.

Changing the units of measure

The units used for displaying measurements can be set to millimeters (mm) or inches (inch). (The default setting is inch.)

1 Press Code, then Setup Z.
2 Press ← or → until UNITS is displayed.
3 Press Home or End until the desired setting is displayed, and then press New Block.

Changing the language

The language of the menus, settings and messages can be changed by selecting ENGLISH or FRANÇAIS. (The default setting is ENGLISH.)

1 Press Code, then Setup Z.
2 Press ← or → until LANGUAGE is displayed.
3 Press Home or End until the desired setting is displayed, and then press New Block.

Displaying version information

This function can be used to display the version information for the P-touch software and built-in symbol set.

1 Press Code, then Setup Z.
2 Press ← or → until VERSION INFO is displayed.
3 Press Home or End until the desired version information is displayed.
4 Press New Block to exit Setup mode.

5 Using P-touch With a Computer (for PT-1650 only)

This P-touch is equipped with a USB port, allowing you to connect it to a computer running Microsoft ^® Windows ^® . The enclosed CD-ROM contains P-touch Editor 3.2, which is installed together with the printer driver, Transfer Manager and Backup Manager.

• P-touch Editor 3.2 is a label-designing software that provides additional illustration and layout features enabling you to design more elaborate label templates and create databases. Once these label templates and databases have been created, they can be downloaded to the P-touch, where they can be used to print labels.

• Transfer Manager is used to download data created on the computer to this portable P-touch, so that it can be used anywhere you go to create labels. The following types of data can be downloaded to the P-touch.

• Label templates created with P-touch Editor allow you to expand the P-touch's capabilities to create customized labels.

• Databases created with P-touch Editor or in the *.csv format provide you with convenient access to large amounts of data (for example, customer lists and inventory), which can be used to print labels.
• User-defined character images in the *.bmp format can be used to enhance labels with characters that are not available on the P-touch.

- Backup Manager allows you to back up the following types of data from the P-touch onto the computer, and restore this data to the P-touch in case the P-touch data is lost.

• Label templates
• Database
• User-defined character images
• Label files stored in the P-touch memory

The P-touch Editor software and the printer driver must be installed before the P-touch is connected to the computer or turned on.

Only use the enclosed USB interface cable to connect the P-touch to the computer.
A single computer cannot be connected to multiple P-touch machines at the same time.
Although the P-touch can be connected to the computer through a USB connection, label layouts created in P-touch Editor cannot be printed directly from the application.

Installing the Software & Printer Driver

The P-touch Editor 3.2 software, provided on the enclosed CD-ROM, includes a variety of more complex functions for printing bar codes and images, enabling you to design just about any label that you can imagine. With this application, the printer driver must also be installed in order for the application to communicate with the P-touch.

Although the P-touch can be connected to the computer through a USB connection, label layouts created in P-touch Editor cannot be printed directly from the application.

Before installation

Check that your system configuration meets the following requirements.

Computer	IBM® PC/AT or compatible
Operating system	Microsoft® Windows® 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional, XP Professional or XP Home Edition
Processor	Pentium 166 MHz or higher (XP Professional and XP Home Edition: Pentium 300 MHz or higher)
Memory	At least 64 MB (XP Professional and XP Home Edition: 128 MB or higher)
Hard disk free space At least 20 MB (100 MB for a full installation)
Monitor	800 x 600 dpi (SVGA)/High Color or higher
USB port Available
CD-ROM drive Available

For installation on Windows ^® 2000, administrator privileges are required. In addition, transferring data requires power user or administrator privileges. This software cannot be operated in Users groups. In addition, this software is not compatible with the Windows ^® 2000 Server operating system.
With Windows ^ XP, transferring data and installation is only possible from an account with administrator privileges.

Do not connect the P-touch to the computer until you are instructed to.
We strongly recommend closing all Windows applications before installing this software.

1 Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive. A dialog box automatically appears, allowing you to select the language of the installer.

If the InstallShield ^® Wizard does not automatically start up:

First, double-click “My Computer” on the desktop, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive containing the CD-ROM. (For Windows ^® XP, click “My Computer” in the Start menu, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive containing the CD-ROM.) Then, double-click “Setup.exe” to display the dialog box.

2 Select the desired language, and then click “OK”. The InstallShield ^® Wizard for installing the P-touch Editor software starts up, and then the “Welcome” dialog box appears.
3 Carefully read the contents of the “Welcome” dialog box, and then click “Next” to continue. The “User Information” dialog box appears.
4 Type the necessary information into the appropriate boxes, and then click “Next”. A dialog box appears, asking for confirmation of the entered information.
5 Click “Yes” to register the entered information. The “Setup Type” dialog box appears.
⑥ Select the installation method, and then click “Next”.

If “Custom” is selected, clicking “Next” will display a dialog box that allows you to select which options to install.

After P-touch Editor is installed, a dialog box appears, allowing you to select whether or not to install the printer driver.

⑦ Click “Yes”. The first Driver Setup dialog box appears, informing you that the P-touch printer driver will be installed.
8 Continue with the procedure in Installing the USB printer driver on page 44.
9 When installation of P-touch Editor is finished, a dialog box appears, allowing you to upgrade P-touch Editor 3.2 so that it will be compatible with Access 2000. To upgrade P-touch Editor 3.2 for Access 2000, click “Yes”, and then follow the instructions that appear.

If a dialog box appears, indicating that the installation is finished and suggesting that the computer be restarted, select the option for restarting the computer, click "Finish" to restart the computer, and then remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.

To uninstall the P-touch Editor 3.2 software, double-click “Add/Remove Programs” (“Add or Remove Programs” in Windows ^® XP) in the Control Panel window, and then follow the instructions that appear.

Installing the USB printer driver

Do not connect the P-touch to the computer until you are instructed to do so, otherwise the printer driver may not be installed correctly.

With Windows® 98, 98 SE, Me or 2000:

When the dialog box appears, informing you that the P-touch printer driver will be installed, click "Next". A dialog box appears, instructing you to connect the P-touch to the computer.

2 Connect the P-touch to the computer using the enclosed USB interface cable, and then hold down Code and press On/Off to turn on the P-touch in Transfer mode. A dialog box appears, indicating that the printer driver has been installed.

③Click "Finish".

USB interface cable

If a dialog box appears, indicating that the installation is finished and suggesting that the computer be restarted, select the option for restarting the computer, click "Finish" to restart the computer, and then remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.

With Windows® XP:

A message appears, informing you that the printer driver has passed Brother's own compatibility tests and that "Continue Anyway" should be pressed if a warning message appears. Click "OK"

When the dialog box appears, informing you that the P-touch printer driver will be installed, click “Next”. A dialog box appears, instructing you to connect the P-touch to the computer.

2 Connect the P-touch to the computer using the enclosed USB interface cable, and then hold down Code and press On/Off to turn on the P-touch in Transfer mode. The first “Found New Hardware Wizard” dialog box appears.

3 Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)”, and then click “Next”. A dialog box appears, warning that the software has not passed Windows ^® Logo testing.
4 Click “Continue Anyway” to continue with the installation. A “Found New Hardware Wizard” dialog box appears, indicating that the Found New

Hardware Wizard has finished installing the printer driver for the P-touch.

USB interface cable

Line drawing of a vintage remote control device connected to a desktop computer (no text or symbols present)

Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Bartler PT-1650 If your hardware came with an installation CD or Happy disk, insert it now. What do you want the wizard to do? ● install the software automatically (Recommended) ○ install from a list or specific location (Advanced) Click Next to continue.

If a “Driver Setup” dialog box appears, indicating that the printer driver has been installed, click “Finish”.

Driver Setup (Brother PT-1650) Brother PT-1650 was correctly added Click (Finish) to quit setup Finish Cancel

5 Click “Finish”. A dialog box appears, indicating that the installation is finished.
6 Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” (or “Yes, restart immediately” if the printer driver was installed separately), click “Finish” to restart the computer, and then remove the CD-ROM from the computer.
To uninstall the printer driver, start up the installer on the CD-ROM, click the Driver button in the dialog box that appeared, and then select the desired option and follow the instructions that appear.

Reading the User's Guide

The P-touch Editor User's Guide can be viewed either by inserting the CD-ROM into the drive each time you wish to refer to it or by installing it onto your computer so that it is quickly available at any time. Since the User's Guide is an HTML document, a browser is needed to read it.

To view the User's Guide from the CD-ROM:

① Start up Windows ^® Explorer.
2 Select the CD-ROM drive.
3 Double-click the Ptouch folder
4 Double-click the Manual folder
5 Double-click "Main.htm".

To view the User's Guide installed on the hard disk:

① Click “Start” in the taskbar to display the Start menu.
②Point to “Programs”.
3 Point to "P-touch Editor 3.2".
4 Click “The User’s Guide P-touch Editor 3.2”.

Using P-touch Editor 3.2

P-touch Editor 3.2 makes it easy for anyone to design and print more complex labels for almost any need imaginable.

Notes on creating templates

Since some P-touch Editor 3.2 functions are not available with the P-touch machine, keep the following points in mind when using P-touch Editor 3.2 to create templates.

Since only the Helsinki font is available on the P-touch machine, the font used to print the text may be different from the font selected for the template in P-touch Editor. In addition, since the size of all text on the P-touch machine is set to AUTO, the text size may automatically be reduced.
Although character styles can be applied to individual characters with P-touch Editor, styles can only be applied to a line of text with the P-touch machine. In addition, some character styles are not available on the P-touch machine.
Differently from P-touch Editor, the P-touch machine cannot print underline or strikeout.
Only the first 999 lines of a database linked to a template is read by the P-touch machine.
Only the first line of text typed into a database field is read by the P-touch machine. Therefore, if you wish to print from a database with more than one line of text, create the template and database with separate fields for each line of text.
Some characters available with P-touch Editor are not available with the P-touch machine.
Bar codes specified with settings not compatible with the P-touch bar codes settings will not print correctly.
A template created with P-touch Editor should have a fixed length with a maximum of 39" (1 m).
The template and database should be created so that no more than approximately 500 characters per label will be printed.
Fields that extend out of the print area may not print completely.
A numbering field specified with P-touch Editor will not transfer and is not compatible with the Numbering function on the P-touch machine.
Backgrounds specified with P-touch Editor are not compatible with the P-touch machine.
Time and date objects using the “At Printing” setting on P-touch Editor will not be printed.
The printed label may differ from the image that appears in the Preview area of Transfer Manager.
If the number or order of fields in a database are changed and only the database (*.csv file) is transferred to update it, the database may not link correctly with the template. In addition, the first line of data in the transferred file must be recognized by the P-touch machine as “field names”, otherwise the database cannot be used to print.
A P-touch Editor layout that uses the split printing function (enlarging the label and printing it on 2 or more labels) cannot be transferred.
The length of the label set with P-touch Editor and the label length setting on the P-touch may be slightly different as a result of the P-touch's computational margin of error.

Starting up P-touch Editor 3.2

① Click “Start” in the taskbar to display the Start menu.
2 Point to “Programs”.
③Point to “P-touch Editor 3.2”.
④ Click “P-touch Editor 3.2”.

When P-touch Editor is started, the following window is displayed.

Menu bar Standard toolbar Property dock Layout area Print area Draw toolbar Object dock Status bar Title bar Rulers Cursor

Displaying the Properties

Although the screens shown in the following explanations are for Windows ^ 98, 98 SE and Me, the operations for Windows ^ 2000 and XP are the same unless specifically mentioned.

The desired Properties can be displayed by clicking the icon in the property dock.

Page Properties icon Font Properties icon Layout Properties icon Text Properties icon Database Properties icon

Page Properties

When the P-touch is selected as the printer:

Click this button to hide the Properties.

Entering text

Although the screens shown in the following explanations are for Windows ^ 98, 98 SE and Me, the operations for Windows ^ 2000 and XP are the same unless specifically mentioned.

① Click (Text button) on the draw toolbar.

Text can be typed in, and the pointer changes from (selection pointer) to (I-beam pointer).

2 Move the I-beam pointer to the position in the layout area where you wish to type in text, and then click the left mouse button. The cursor flashes in the layout area to indicate that you can now type in text.

③ Use the computer keyboard to type in the text.

4 To create a new line of text, press the keyboard's Enter key.

With P-touch Editor 3.2, text is always typed in using the insert mode. The overwrite mode cannot be used to type in text.

To change the font and text size, click the appropriate icon in the property dock, and then select the desired settings from the Properties that appear.

For details, refer to Reading the User's Guide on page 46.

Notes on usage

Bar codes

Keep the following points in mind when using P-touch Editor 3.2 to print bar codes.

- Bar code readers may not be able to read bar codes printed with certain ink colors on certain label tape colors.

- Be sure to test the bar code reader to make sure that it can read printed bar codes in the environment where you plan to use them.

- The bar codes protocols that can be used are limited to those available with the P-touch. Refer to page 19 for a list of the available bar code protocols.

Keep the following points in mind when using the database functions of P-touch Editor 3.2.

For general details, refer to the User's Guide supplied on the P-touch Editor 3.2 CD-ROM.

• The database function of P-touch Editor 3.2 uses database files that are compatible with Microsoft Access 97. By upgrading P-touch Editor 3.2 using a program available on the CD-ROM, P-touch Editor will become compatible with Access 2000. If P-touch Editor 3.2 has not been updated to Access 2000 during installation, refer to the Readme file located at Ptouch\Editor\Ac2k on the CD-ROM, and start up the program.
• P-touch Editor 3.2 can import files other than .mdb files, such as .csv files. Files saved as .csv files with an application such as Microsoft Excel can be used with P-touch Editor. Refer to the User's Guide supplied on the P-touch Editor 3.2 CD-ROM for more details.
• Using a function available with Microsoft Access 97, Excel files can be linked to .mdb files. With this function, data changed in Excel is automatically updated with P-touch Editor.

Transferring Data To/From a Computer

A template, database or a user-defined character image (character not available on the P-touch) can be transferred from the computer and assigned to a PF key on the P-touch.

Entering Transfer mode

- Hold down Code and press On/Off to turn on the P-touch in Transfer mode.

Caps Insert Shift Code USB Length Size Width Label Type Block No. ABC

To exit Transfer mode, press On/Off to turn off the P-touch.
Be sure not to turn off the P-touch while data is being set to it, otherwise the data will be lost.
Regardless of whether the P-touch is being operated from batteries or the AC adapter, the machine will automatically turn off if no key is pressed or no operation is performed for 5 minutes.

Downloading data to the P-touch

Although the P-touch can be connected to the computer through a USB connection, label layouts created in P-touch Editor cannot be printed directly from the application.

1 Make sure that the P-touch is in Transfer mode. (For more details, refer to Entering Transfer mode on page 50.)

2 For downloading a template or database to the P-touch, start P-touch Editor 3.2. and open the template (and database) file. - Click [Transfer Template] command on the [File] menu to convert the layout file to a P-touch template format and start up Transfer Manager.

3 For a user-defined character image, point to “Programs” on the Start menu, point to “P-touch Editor 3.2”, and then click “Transfer Manager”.

4 From the File List, select the data that you wish to transfer.

P-touch Transfer Manager (Hotter P1-16:00) Tensions The data file lists the computer will be transferred to the printer. Select the data. and then click the Start button. File List: Modify Folder... Name Feld Data PT key IDLabel Template 07/18/2003 17:52 PFI Table1 Database 07/18/2003 17:52 logs Image Chat 08/23/2003 19:32 PFI Browse Detect PT key names Previous Exit

If the desired data is not listed in the File List, click “Modify Folder”. In the “Browse For Folder” dialog box that appears, select the folder containing the desired data, and then click “OK”.

5 For each template or a user-defined character image that you want transferred, click “Change PF Key Mapping”, and then select the PF key where you wish to assign the data.

6 Click "Start" to begin transferring the data. A dialog box appears, indicating that the data is being transferred.

⑦ When the message “The transfer was completed successfully.” appears, click “OK”.

8 On the P-touch, press On/Off to exit Transfer mode and turn off the P-touch.

The P-touch can only contain one database at a time. However, the database can be replaced or updated.
When data is downloaded to a PF key, it replaces the preset template initially available on the P-touch. To restore the initial templates, use Transfer Manager to download the *. pd3. files from the folder located at \etc\Transfer in the P-touch Editor folder.
Only one character image or template can be assigned to a PF key. If a character image or template is already assigned to a PF key, the previous data is erased when a different character image or template is transferred.
Only the files that are selected will be transferred. To transfer more than one file at the same time, hold down the keyboard's Ctrl key, and then click the name of each file that you wish to transfer.
To stop transferring the data, click "Cancel" in the dialog box that appears during transfer.

Adding a user-defined character image to the text

If a user-defined character image (a bitmap character not usually available on the P-touch) is assigned to a PF key, that character can be added to any label that you create on the P-touch.

- Press Code, then the applicable PF key. The character is added to the text at the cursor's position.

Caps Insert Shift Code 1: ABC IMPORT/EX ---- 1 NORMAL Length Size Width Label Type Block No.

Only a monochrome bitmap (*.bmp) file can be transferred to the P-touch.
A high-resolution file can be cut from a file with the specifications described above.
The downloaded image is automatically resized to the width of the tape being used.

Using template data

A label layout created with P-touch Editor (*.lbl file) can be downloaded to the P-touch, where it can be used as a template for printing labels. The templates can be printed using text either from a database or text directly typed in.

When a database (*.mdb file created with P-touch Editor 3.2 or *.csv file) is downloaded to the P-touch, data from selected records can be added to labels either using a template linked to the database or using a new template. In addition, the database data can be searched to find specific records.

The P-touch can only contain one database at a time. However, the database can be replaced or updated.

Using a template not linked to a database

Using a template not linked to a database is the same as using any of the preset Auto Format templates. For details on using Auto Format templates, refer to Using the preformatted Auto Format templates on page 30.

Using a template linked to a database

A single record or a range of records in the database linked to the template can be printed.

1 Press Code, then the PF key where the template that you wish to use is assigned.
2 Press New Block. The database data is displayed.

To select a single database record to be printed in the template:

3 Press Home or End to highlight the desired record, and then press New Block.

4 To edit any text in the record, press Home or End to display the text, and then type in the new text.

5 Press Print.

Caps Insert Shift Code NO.: [Part Nam] 1: AC adapter Length Size Width Label Type Block No.

To select a range of database records to be printed in the template:

3 Press Home or End to highlight a record, and then press New Block.
4 Press Code, then Print Option Label Type. The message “CLEAR TEXT & PRINT DATABASE?” appears.
5 Press New Block
6 Press ↩ or ↗ until RECORD NO. is displayed, and then specify the desired range of records.
7 Press New Block (or Print). START appears in the Print Option menu.
8 Press New Block (or Print) to begin printing the labels using the specified range of records.

If the Cut function is set to 1 or 3, the message “CUT TAPE TO CONTINUE” appears after each label is printed. Press the tape cutter button to cut off the label and continue printing.

Be sure to cut the tape within 5 minutes from the time that the message appears.

For the different options available for cutting the tape, refer to Selecting how tape is fed and cut on page 38.

To search for a specific record while the database data is displayed (in step above), refer to Searching the database on page 56.

To view other fields in the record selected in step 3, press or

When editing data as described in step 4 of the procedure for printing a single database record, the database remains unchanged. When printing a range of database records, the text cannot be edited.

To specify settings for additional Print Option functions, instead of continuing with step 8, press Home or End until CONTINUE is displayed in the Print Option menu, and then press New Block. (Refer to Printing multiple copies of a label on page 32 and Printing mirrored labels on page 34.)

To quit using the template, display the last field, and then press New Block. The template menu appears. Press Home or End until EXIT appears, and then press New Block.

While trying to print a large amount of data at one time, some outputted labels may be blank. For example, when printing 50 records, the maximum number of characters that can be printed at one time is limited to approximately 200.

Using downloaded database data

Either an *.mdb database, created with P-touch Editor 3.2, or a database converted to a *.csv file can be transferred to the P-touch. The database data can be used either with a template or added to a label created on the P-touch without using a template.

Adding database data to a label

1 Move the cursor to place in the text where you wish to add the database data.

2 Press Code, then Insert.

3 Press Home or End until the record containing the desired data is flashing.

4 Press ← or → until the desired data is flashing.

5 Press New Block. The selected data is added to the label text.

To search for a specific record, refer to Searching the database on page 56.

This function enables you to select the range of database fields to print.

1 Press Print Option Label Type, and then select the Label Type mode as described in chapter 2.
2 Press Code, then Print Option Label Type. The message “CLEAR TEXT & PRINT DATABASE?” appears.
3 Press New Block
4 Press ← or → until RECORD NO. is displayed, and then specify the desired range of records.
5 Press ← or → until FIELD NO. is displayed, and then specify the desired range of record fields.
6 Press New Block (or Print). START appears in the Print Option menu.
7 Press New Block (or Print) to begin printing the labels using the specified range of records.

If label text has been typed in, you will be asked to choose either TEXT PRINT or DATA PRINT when Code, then Print Option Label Type is pressed. At this time, select DATA PRINT. If TEXT PRINT is selected, the special printing functions for printing multiple copies of labels (refer to page 32), printing multiple copies with incremental characters (refer to page 32), printing a range of text blocks (refer to page 34), or printing the label text as a mirror image (refer to page 34) are available.

To specify settings for additional Print Option functions, instead of continuing with step 7, press Home or End until CONTINUE is displayed in the Print Option menu, and then press New Block. (Refer to Printing multiple copies of a label on page 32 and Printing mirrored labels on page 34.)

While trying to print a large amount of data at one time, some outputted labels may be blank. For example, when printing 50 records, the maximum number of characters that can be printed at one time is limited to approximately 200.

Searching the database

While selecting a database record to be used in a template or while selecting a database record whose data is to be added to a label, the database can be searched for records containing specific characters or records with a specific number.

To search the database for a record containing specific characters:

1 Press Code and Space until the search screen is displayed.

②Type in the characters that you wish to search for.

3 Press New Block. The first record after the currently selected one that contains the entered characters appears.

Caps Insert Shift Code SEARCH CHARA. [ _ ] Length Size Width Label Type Block No.

To display a record with a specific number:

1 Press Code and Space until the jump screen is displayed.

2 Press Home or End until the desired record number is displayed, or use the number keys to type in the desired number.

Caps Insert Shift Code JUMP RECORD NO. 1 Length Size Width Label Type Block No.

3 Press New Block. The record with the specified record number appears.

Backing up/restoring P-touch data

Backup Manager, which was installed with P-touch Editor 3.2, enables you to save the following types of data from the P-touch onto the computer as a backup in case the P-touch data is lost. In addition, the data backed up onto the computer can be restored onto the P-touch.

• Label templates
• Database
• User-defined character images
• Label files stored in the P-touch memory

1 Make sure that the P-touch is in Transfer mode. (For more details, refer to Entering Transfer mode on page 50.)

2 On the Start menu, point to “Programs”, point to “P-touch Editor 3.2”, and then click “Backup Manager”.

3 To back up P-touch data onto the computer, click the Printer → PC tab, and then click “Update List”. To restore P-touch data backed up on the computer, click the PC → Printer tab.

P-Touch Backup Manager (Whether P-1650) Printer > PC | PC < Printer | Data from a printer will be acquired and saved as a file on the computer. Select the data, and then click the StatButton. Data List Name Kind Data PF key Save in Edder: C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\Biother Modify... Enter Edit

4 From the File List, select the data that you wish to back up or restore.

5 Click “Start”. A dialog box appears, indicating that the data is being transferred.

⑥ When the message “The transfer was completed successfully.” appears, click “OK”.

Only the selected data will be backed up or restored. To select more than one file, hold down the keyboard's Ctrl key, and then click the names of the desired files.
To select all data, click "Select All".
To stop transferring the data, click "Cancel" in the dialog box that appears during transfer.
To restore data to a different PF key, click “Change PF Key Mapping” on the PC → Printer tab, and then select the PF key where you wish to assign the data.
Only one character image or template can be restored to a PF key. If a character image or template is already assigned to a PF key, the previous data is erased when a different character image or template is transferred.

Troubleshooting

Problem Solution
1The display stays blank after you have turned on the machine.	·Check that the AC adapter (model AD-60/AD-24) is connected correctly.·If you are using batteries, check that they are correctly inserted.·If the batteries are low, replace them with new ones.
2The machine does not print or the printed characters are blurred.	·Check that the back cover has been properly attached.·If the tape cassette is empty, replace it with a new one.
3The text files that you stored in the memory are no longer there.	·If the batteries are low, replace them with new ones.
4The printed characters are not formed properly.	·If you are using batteries, they may have a low charge. Try using the AC adapter or replace the batteries with new ones.
5A blank horizontal line appears through the printed label.	·Clean the print head as explained on Cleaning the print head, rollers and tape cutter on page 8.
6Striped tape appears.	·You have reached the end of the tape. Replace the tape cassette with a new one.
7The P-touch has “locked up” (i.e., nothing happens when a key is pressed).	·Turn off the P-touch, and then while holding down Code and R*, turn the machine back on. The machine will be reset. Please note all the LCD text, formats and files in memory are erased. Excluding PF (templates or images) and database. Use P-touch Editor Backup Manager.

Error Message List

Error Message Cause Solution
1 BLOCK LIMIT!	This message appears if you try to use the Numbering function when multiple blocks of text have been entered with the PANEL Label Type mode selected.	Cancel the Numbering function.Limit the number of text blocks to 1.
7 LINE LIMIT!	This message appears if 7 lines have already been entered in a text block when you pressNew Block.	Limit the number of lines in a text block to 7.
	This message appears if you delete, causing the number of lines in a block to exceed the 7-line limit.	Adjust the number of lines so that the block will not have more than 7 lines.
50 LINE LIMIT REACHED!	This message appears if 50 text blocks have already been entered when you pressCode, thenNew Block.	Limit the number of text blocks to 50.
BUFFER EMPTY!	This message appears if no text has been typed in when you try to print or Preview function.	Type in some text before trying to perform any of these operations.
BUFFER FULL!	This message appears if you try to add a character, a space, a new line, a new block, a symbol, an accented character or a bar code after the maximum number of characters has already been entered.	Delete some existing text before trying to add any more.
CASSETTE CHANGED!	This message appears if the tape cassette was changed while the P-touch paused for the tape to be cut.	Change the tape cassette back again.
CHECK BATTERIES!	This message appears if a combination of new and used batteries, a combination of batteries of different types (alkaline, Ni-Cd and Ni-MH), manufacturers or models, or a combination of recharged and uncharged batteries have been installed.	Replace the batteries with six new AA batteries of the same type.If rechargeable batteries are installed, recharge all batteries.
CHECK SETTING IN LABEL TYPE MODE!	·This message appears if you try to change the settings for the Length function or Frame function after a Label Type mode with a preset label length or frame has already been selected.	·Select a different Label Type mode.
On 3/4" (18 mm) tape: CHECK THE NUMBER OF LINES! 5 MAXOn 1/2" (12 mm) tape: CHECK THE NUMBER OF LINES! 3 MAXOn 3/3" (9 mm) and 1/4" (6 mm) tape: CHECK THE NUMBER OF LINES! 2 MAX	·This message appears if you try to print or use the Preview function when the number of lines in the text is greater than the maximum possible for the installed tape.	·Reduce the number of lines or install a wider tape.
CHOOSE COPIES LESS THAN 1000!	·This message appears if more than 1000 copies were selected with the Print Option functions.·Note the number of copies plus the number of sequential labels cannot exceed 1000.	·Select less than 1000 copies.
CUTTER ERROR!	·This message appears if the tape cutter button was pressed in whenPrintwaspressed or the tape was being fed.	·Release the tape cutter button. IfPrintwas pressed, pressFeedto feed out any printed tape.·If the problem cannot be corrected, contact your service representative.
IMAGE CHARACTER SIZE ERROR!(for PT-1650 only)	·This message appears if a wide user-defined character image is entered when theVertical Label Type mode is selected.	·Change the Label Type mode or use a tall user-defined character image.
INPUT WHOLE CODE!	·This message appears if the required number of digits is not entered in the bar code data.	·Input the correct number of digits or change the bar code protocol.
INPUT ABCD AT BEGIN & END!	·This message appears if a letter between A and D has not been entered at the beginning and end of the bar code data when the CODABAR protocol is selected.	·Enter a letter between A and D at the beginning and end of the bar code data.
INSERT 1" TAPE	·This message appears if a 1" (24-mm)-wide tape cassette is not installed when printing an Auto Format template created for 1" (24-mm)-wide tape.	·Install a 1" (24-mm)-wide tape cassette.
INSERT 24mm TAPE
INSERT 3/4" TAPE	·This message appears if a 3/4" (18-mm)-wide tape cassette is not installed when printing an Auto Format template created for 3/4" (18-mm)-wide tape.	·Install a 3/4" (18-mm)-wide tape cassette.
INSERT 18mm TAPE
INSERT 1/2" TAPE	·This message appears if a 1/2" (12-mm)-wide tape cassette is not installed when printing an Auto Format template created for 1/2" (12-mm)-wide tape.	·Install a 1/2" (12-mm)-wide tape cassette.
INSERT 12mm TAPE
INSERT 3/8" TAPE	·This message appears if a 3/8" (9-mm)-wide tape cassette is not installed when printing an Auto Format template created for 3/8" (9-mm)-wide tape.	·Install a 3/8" (9-mm)-wide tape cassette.
INSERT 9mm TAPE
INSERT 1/4" TAPE	·This message appears if a 1/4" (6-mm)-wide tape cassette is not installed when printing an Auto Format template created for 1/4" (6-mm)-wide tape.	·Install a 1/4" (6-mm)-wide tape cassette.
INSERT 6mm TAPE
LENGTH LIMIT!	·This message appears if you try to print or use the Preview function when the length of the text is greater than the 3' 1/3" (1 m) limit.	·Delete some of the text.
MEMORY FULL!	·This message appears if you try to store a text file after approximately 2000 characters have already been stored in the memory.	·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 bar code data.	·Enter a minimum of four digits before pressingNew Block←.
NO FILES!	·This message appears if no files are stored in the memory when you try to recall or delete one.	·Store a text file before trying to recall or delete one.
NO DATABASE OR INCORRECT FORMAT (for PT-1650 only)	·This message appears if no database has been downloaded to the P-touch when you press Code, then Insert.	·Download a database.
NO TAPE!	·This message appears if no tape cassette is installed when you try to feed the tape, print or use the Preview function.	·Install a tape cassette and try again.
RECORD NOT FOUND!(for PT-1650 only)	·This message appears when the specified text or record number cannot be found in the database.	·Try searching for different text or a different record number.
TEXT TOO HIGH!XX BLOCK	·This message appears if the size of the text is larger than the width of the installed tape.	·Reduce the size of the characters, install a tape with a greater width, or select the AUTO text size setting.
TEXT TOO LONG!	·This message appears if the length of the text is longer than the label length that has been set with the Length function.	·PressLengthA, and then select a longer label length.Reduce the size or width of the characters, or select the AUTO text size setting.
TEXT TOO LONG!XX BLOCK	·This message appears if you try to print a label that is longer than the specified block length.	·Select a longer block length.
VALUE OUT OF RANGE!	·This message appears if the value entered while setting the Margin, Length, and Block Length function is not within the allowable range.·This message appears if the specified characters cannot be found in the database.·This message appears if the values for the blocks, records or fields to be printed is not within the allowable range.	·Type in a value that is within the allowable range.

Hardware

Power supply: Six AA alkaline batteries or

Six AA rechargeable batteries or

AC adapter (model AD-60/AD-24)

Input device: Keyboard (56 keys)

LCD: 48 × 132 dots

+ Caps and other indicators

Print tape: TZ tape is available in the following five widths:

1/4" (6 mm)

3/8" (9 mm)

1/2" (12 mm)

3/4" (18 mm)

1" (24 mm)

Print head: 18.1 mm (height)/180 dpi (resolution)

Tape cutter: Manual cutter

Dimensions: With tape cutter button: 5 3/16" (W) × 9 1/4" (D) × 3 3/8" (H)

(PT-1400) (131 mm (W) × 235 mm (D) × 86 mm (H))

Without tape cutter button: 4 1/2" (W)×9 1/4" (D) ×3 3/8" (H)

(114 mm (W) × 235 mm (D) × 86 mm (H))

Weight: (PT-1400) 1.23 lb. (560 g)

Dimensions: With tape cutter button: 5 1/4" (W) × 9 7/16" (D) × 3 7/16" (H)

(PT-1650) (133 mm (W) × 239 mm (D) × 87 mm (H))

Without tape cutter button: 4 1/2" (W) × 9 7/16" (D) × 3 7/16" (H)

(116 mm (W) × 239 mm (D) × 87 mm (H))

Weight: (PT-1650) 1.36 lb. (615 g)

Software

Character fonts: 1 built-in font (Helsinki)

Character sizes: AUTO plus 7 point sizes (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9 and 12 mm (6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36 and 48 points))

Character styles: Normal, Bold, Outline, Italic, Italic + Bold, and Italic + Outline

Buffer size: Maximum 512 characters

Maximum 7 lines

Maximum 50 blocks

Memory size: Approximately 2000 characters

Accessories (For Canada Only)

● Supplies

The following supplies and accessories are available for your P-touch and can be purchased from an authorized Brother dealer or directly from Brother should your dealer not stock them.

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 Tark.

TZ Laminated Tape Cassettes (26.2 feet long, unless otherwise noted)

Stock No. Description		Qty/Package	Price**
1” (24 mm)
TZ-151 Black	characters on clear adhesive 1 25.99
TZ-251 Black	characters on white adhesive 128.99
TZ-451 Black	characters on red adhesive 1 28.99
TZ-651 Black	characters on yellow adhesive 128.99
TZ-252 Red	characters on white adhesive 1 28.99
TZ-253 Blue	characters on white adhesive 128.99
TZ-354 Gold	characters on black adhesive 1 31.99
TZ-155 White	characters on clear adhesive 132.95
TZ-355 White	characters on black adhesive 1 31.99
*TZ-B51	Black characters on fluorescent orange adhesive	135.99
3/4” (18 mm)
TZ-141 Black	characters on clear adhesive 1 22.99
TZ-M41	Black characters on clear (mat) adhesive	124.99
TZ-241 Black	characters on white adhesive 1 24.99
TZ-242 Red	characters on white adhesive 124.99
TZ-243 Blue	characters on white adhesive 1 24.99
TZ-344 Gold	characters on black adhesive 128.99
TZ-345 White	characters on black adhesive 1 28.99
TZ-545 White	characters on blue adhesive 128.99
TZ-641 Black	characters on yellow adhesive 1 24.99
*TZ-B41	Black characters on fluorescent orange adhesive	129.99

*16.4 ft. long

Stock No. Description		Qty/Package	Price**
1/2” (12 mm)
TZ-131 Black	characters on clear adhesive 1 19.99
TZ-132 Red ch	characters on clear adhesive 119.99
TZ-133 Blue ch	characters on clear adhesive 1 19.99
TZ-135 White	characters on clear adhesive 123.95
TZ-231 Black	characters on white adhesive 1 20.99
TZ-232 Red ch	characters on white adhesive 120.99
TZ-233 Blue ch	characters on white adhesive 1 20.99
TZ-334 Gold	characters on black adhesive 124.99
TZ-335 White	characters on black adhesive 1 24.99
TZ-431 Black	characters on red adhesive 120.99
TZ-435 White	characters on red adhesive 1 24.99
TZ-531 Black	characters on blue adhesive 120.99
TZ-631 Black	characters on yellow adhesive 1 20.99
TZ-731 Black	characters on green adhesive 120.99
TZ-M31	Black characters on matte clear adhesive	1	20.99
3/8” (9 mm)
TZ-121 Black	characters on clear adhesive 116.99
TZ-221 Black	characters on white adhesive 1 19.99
TZ-222 Red ch	characters on white adhesive 119.99
TZ-223 Blue ch	characters on white adhesive 1 19.99
TZ-325 White	characters on black adhesive 122.99
1/4” (6 mm)
TZ-111 Black	characters on clear adhesive 1 14.99
TZ-211 Black	characters on white adhesive 116.99
TZ-315 White	characters on black adhesive 1 $20.99

Strong Adhesive Tapes

Stock No. Description		Qty/Package	Price**
1" (24 mm)
TZ-S151 Black	characters on clear strong adhesive tape 1 31.99
TZ-S251 Black	characters on white strong adhesive tape 131.99
TZ-S651 Black	characters on yellow strong adhesive tape 1 31.99
TZ-SM951 Black	characters on matte silver strong adhesive tape 134.99
3/4" (18 mm)
TZ-S141 Black	characters on clear strong adhesive tape 1 27.99
TZ-S241 Black	characters on white strong adhesive tape 127.99
TZ-S641 Black	characters on yellow strong adhesive tape 1 27.99
TZ-SM941 Black	characters on matte silver strong adhesive tape 131.99
1/2" (12 mm)
TZ-S131 Black	characters on clear strong adhesive tape 1 23.99
TZ-S231 Black	characters on white strong adhesive tape 123.99
TZ-S631 Black	characters on yellow strong adhesive tape 1 23.99
3/8" (9 mm)
TZ-S221 Black	characters on white strong adhesive tape 121.99
1/4" (6 mm)
TZ-S211 Black	characters on white strong adhesive tape 1 $19.99

Flexible ID Tapes

Stock No. Description		Qty/Package	Price**
1" (24 mm)
TZ-FX251 Black characters on white flexible ID tape 1 31.99
3/4" (18 mm)
TZ-FX241 Black characters on white flexible ID tape 127.99
1/2" (12 mm)
TZ-FX231 Black characters on white flexible ID tape 1 $23.99

Non-Laminated Tapes

Stock No. Description		Qty/Package	Price**
3/4” (18 mm)
TZ-N641 Black characters on yellow adhesive		1 21.99
TZ-N541	Black aharacters on blue adhesive	121.99
TZ-NF41	Black characters on purple adhesive	1 21.99
1/2” (12 mm)
TZ-N631 Black characters on yellow adhesive		117.99
TZ-N531	Black characters on blue adhesive	1 17.99
TZ-NF31	Black characters on purple adhesive	117.99

Security Tape

Stock No. Description		Qty/Package	Price**
3/4” (18 mm)
TZ-SE4 Black	characters on white adhesive 1 $49.95

Fabric Tape

Stock No. Description		Qty/Package	Price**
1/2” (12 mm)
TZ-FA3 Blue characters on white adhesive 1 $34.95

Stamp Lit/Holder

Stock No. Description	Qty/Package	Price**
3/4” (18 mm) Stamp Area 9 × 55 mm
SK-MB Additional stamper for Large stamp with black ink 1 $49.95

Options

Stock No. Description	Qty/Package	Price**
TZ-CL4 Clearing Tape 1 24.99
UNO737022 Lettering Stick 11.21
AD-60 AC adapter 1 34.95
AD-24 AC adapter 129.99

**Prices and availability of accessories subject to change without notice.

Index

A

AC adapter.... 9

Accent function.... 18

alignment 29

arrow keys.... 2, 3, 15, 16

Auto Format function ...... 30

Auto Format keys ...... 2

Auto Reduction function ...... 39

B

backspace key...... 2, 3, 15, 18

Backup Manager 57

bar code special characters .... 20

Bar Code function ...... 19

batteries 5

block number.... 2, 3

block range 34

bold text style.... 28

indicator.... 2,3

C

cancelling 15

Caps indicator 2,3

Caps mode.... 16

center text alignment.... 29

indicator.... 2,3

chain printing.... 38

character size.... 26

style.... 28

width.... 27

choosing 15

default setting 15

cleaning print head...... 8

rollers....8

tape cutter 8

Clear function 18

Code indicator 2,3

confirming.... 15

Contrast function.... 38

copies 32

cursor.... 16

Cut function 38

cut-pause 38

D

database record range 53

databases 53, 54

Label Type mode.... 55

searching.... 56

default setting.... 15

deleting memory files.... 37

text.... 18

display 2

contrast 38

E

error messages.... 59

F

Feed key.... 2, 3, 31

Flag mode 12

Flexible ID Tape....7

Format key 26, 27, 28

formatting.... 26, 27, 28

Frame function.... 25

frame indicator.... 2, 3

G

global format key 2,3

global formatting

character size 26

character style 28

character width 27

1

indicators 2

block number.... 2, 3

bold text style.... 2, 3

Caps.... 2,3

center text alignment.... 2, 3

Code 2,3

frame.... 2,3

Insert 2,3

italic text style 2,3

justified text alignment ...... 2, 3

Label Type setting...... 2, 3

left text alignment.... 2, 3

length.... 2,3

low battery 2,3

outline text style 2,3

right text alignment.... 2, 3

Shift.... 2,3

size.... 2,3

width.... 2,3

Insert indicator 2,3

Insert key.... 17

installing

printer driver 44

P-touch Editor.... 42

italic text style 28

indicator.... 2,3

J

justified text alignment 29

indicator.... 2,3

K

keyboard...... 2

L

label margins.... 24

Label Type key 2,3

Label Type mode.... 10

databases.... 55

Label Type setting indicator...... 2, 3

language 40

LCD display 2

left text alignment.... 29

indicator.... 2, 3

length adjustment.... 39

Length function 24

length indicator.... 2, 3

local formatting

character size 26

character style 28

character width 27

locked up.... 58

low battery indicator 2,3

lowercase letters.... 16

M

Margin function.... 24

measurements 40

Memory key...... 36

mirror printing...... 34

N

New Block function ...... 17

Normal mode.... 10

Numbering function.... 32

numbers.... 16

O

outline text style.... 28

indicator.... 2,3

P

Panel mode.... 13

PERSONAL symbol category ..... 23

setup 40

PF keys.... 3

Port Block mode.... 13

Port mode 13

power key 2, 3, 9

preview.... 31

print head...... 8

Print key.... 2, 3, 31

printer driver installing.... 44

printing database record range .... 53 text block range.... 34

problems 58

P-touch Editor installing.... 42

starting 47

template 52

User's Guide 46

R

recalling 37

Repeat Printing function 32

Reset 58

restoring.... 57

return key...... 2, 3, 15, 17

right text alignment .... 29 indicator.... 2, 3

rollers....8

Rotate & Repeat mode...... 11

Rotate mode.... 11

S

searching.... 56

selecting.... 15, 16 default setting .... 15

Setup key 38

Shift indicator.... 2, 3

Shift mode.... 16

size 26 indicator 2, 3

Space key.... 15, 16

storing.... 36

Strong Adhesive Tape.... 7

style 28

Symbol key 21

T

tape cassettes .... 5 cutter.... 8

templates Auto Format .... 30 P-touch Editor.... 52

text alignment....29 size....26 size adjustment....39 style....28 width....27 width adjustment....39

Transfer Manager .... 51 Transfer mode .... 50 troubleshooting .... 58

U

units.... 40 uppercase letters .... 16 USB connection .... 44, 45 user-defined character image .... 52

v

version 40 Vertical mode 10

W

width.... 27 indicator.... 2, 3

If you need a local service center, please call 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437)

to locate the authorized service center closest to you.

For technical and operational assistance you may call 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437)

For Product information and downloading the latest drivers:

http://www.brother.ca or http://www.brother.com

http://www.brother.ca ou http://www.brother.com

Accessories & Supplies / Accessoires et fournitures

To order Brother Accessories or supplies by Visa or MasterCard, you may call toll free

1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437), or to order by mail, complete the accessories

order form in your user's guide and mail it along with your payment to:

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 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) 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. Complete the order form, indicating the quantity of each item (for your records).
3. Enter the total on the "Supply/Accessory Total" line below (for your records).
4. Add appropriate sales tax and shipping/handling costs (for your records).
5. Have your Visa or MasterCard number and expiration date available.

Supply/Accessory Total \$

All Residents of Canada: Please add applicable sales taxes (G.S.T. & P.S.T.).

Shipping/Handling \$5.00

TOTAL DUE \$

G.S.T \$

P.S.T. \$

G.S.T. # R100663764

P.S.T. # 100100117TQ0001

* Prices subject to change without notice.

If you need a local service center, please call 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437)

to locate the authorized service center closest to you.

For technical and operational assistance you may call 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437)

For Product information and downloading the latest drivers:

http://www.brother.ca or http://www.brother.com

http://www.brother.ca ou http://www.brother.com

Accessories & Supplies / Accessoires et fournitures

To order Brother Accessories or supplies by Visa or MasterCard, you may call toll free

1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437), or to order by mail, complete the accessories

order form in your user's guide and mail it along with your payment to:

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 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) 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. Complete the order form, indicating the quantity of each item (for your records).
3. Enter the total on the "Supply/Accessory Total" line below (for your records).
4. Add appropriate sales tax and shipping/handling costs (for your records).
5. Have your Visa or MasterCard number and expiration date available.

Supply/Accessory Total \$

All Residents of Canada: Please add applicable sales taxes (G.S.T. & P.S.T.).

Shipping/Handling \$5.00

TOTAL DUE \$

G.S.T \$

P.S.T. \$

G.S.T. # R100663764

P.S.T. # 100100117TQ0001

* Prices subject to change without notice.

MODE D'EMPLOI

Introduction

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