P-touch PT-1910 - Label printer BROTHER - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Label printer
Brand	Brother
Model	P-touch PT-1910
Dimensions (W x D x H)	181 x 232.5 x 61.4 mm (7 1/8 x 9 5/32 x 2 1/8 inches)
Weight (without tape/batteries)	363.6 g (0.8 lbs)
Power Supply	6 x AA alkaline batteries or optional AC adaptor (AD-60)
Auto Power Off	After 5 minutes of inactivity
Display	LCD, 10 characters x 2 lines, with 20 indicators
Keyboard	51 keys
Print Head	112 dots / 180 dpi
Supported Tape Widths	6 mm (1/4"), 9 mm (3/8"), 12 mm (1/2"), 18 mm (3/4")
Maximum Number of Lines	4 (depending on tape width; 2 lines on 6mm, 2 on 9mm, 3 on 12mm, 4 on 18mm)
Character Sizes	6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 42 points (plus 52 points for single line capitals on 18mm tape)
Font Styles	Normal, Bold, Outline, Shadow, Italic (combinable), Vertical
Print Styles	Underline, Frame (5 types), Mirror printing
Memory	Approx. 300 characters (up to 10 files, max 91 characters per file)
Auto Format Presets	For various media (e.g., VHS, audio cassette, floppy disk)
Functions	Stamp, Numbering, Repeat printing, Tab, Auto cut, Tape margin, Horizontal alignment
Cleaning	Print head and rollers cleanable with cotton swab (isopropyl alcohol if needed)
Accessories Included	Carrying case and additional tape (PT-1910 model)
Warranty	90 days parts/labor, 1 year parts (USA), replacement service available

Frequently Asked Questions - P-touch PT-1910 BROTHER

What type of batteries does the Brother P-touch PT-1910 use?

The PT-1910 uses six AA alkaline batteries. It can also be powered by the optional AD-60 AC adaptor.

Can I use any brand of tape cassette?

Only Brother TZ tapes are recommended. Using unauthorized tapes may damage the machine and void the warranty.

How do I change the tape cassette?

Open the tape compartment cover, remove the old cassette, insert a new TZ cassette firmly, close the cover, and press Code + Space to advance the tape.

What is the maximum label length I can set?

You can set the label length between 1.6" (4.0 cm) and 11.8" (30.0 cm) using the Length function.

How do I print multiple copies of the same label?

Use the Repeat Printing function: hold Code + press Repeat, select the number of copies (up to 9), then press Print.

How do I create a custom stamp?

Type your text, insert a stamp film cassette, hold Code + press Stamp, then press Print to engrave the stamp stencil. Affix the stencil to a stamp holder.

Why is there a blank horizontal line on my printed label?

This usually indicates a dirty print head. Clean the print head with a dry cotton swab or one dipped in isopropyl alcohol as described in the manual.

How do I store and recall text files?

To store: hold Code + press Store, select a file number (1-10), press Return. To recall: hold Code + press Recall, choose the file number, press Return.

What does the error '4 LINE LIMIT!' mean?

It means you have reached the maximum number of lines for the current tape width. Reduce the number of lines or use a wider tape cassette (e.g., 18mm for 4 lines).

How do I reset the machine if it locks up?

Turn off the machine, then while holding down Code and Align, turn it back on. This erases all text and formats.

USER MANUAL P-touch PT-1910 BROTHER

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Thank you for purchasing the P-touch 1900/1910!

Your new P-touch will allow you to create labels and stamps for any need. Its versatility enables you to design custom labels by choosing from a variety of frame designs and from many character sizes and styles. In addition, the four tape widths (1/4" (6 mm), 3/8" (9 mm), 1/2" (12 mm) and 3/4" (18 mm)) and variety of tape colors allow you to print personalized labels, useful for color-coded filing.

You no longer have to worry about urgent tasks that require professional printing. In the office, the factory, the lab and the home, the quality and performance of the P-touch 1900/1910 makes it an extremely practical machine.

Finally, as you may want to occasionally refer to this User's Guide, we suggest that you keep it in a handy place.

(The PT-1900 and the PT-1910 models are equipped with the same functions; however, the PT-1910 includes a carrying case and additional tape.)

FCC NOTICE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Patent numbers and patent publication numbers which are related to this product are as below:

USP4839742 USP4983058 USP5120147

USP4927278 USP5009530

USP4976558 USP5069557

Brother® 90 Days/One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (For USA Only)

This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have other rights that may vary from state to state.

This warranty is given only to the original end-use purchaser (referred to in this warranty as “Original Purchaser”) of the accompanying product (referred to in this warranty as “this Product”).

What is covered:

Brother warrants to only the Original Purchaser for 90 days from the date of original purchase by the Original Purchaser (referred to in this warranty as "90 Day Period") of the Product that there are no defects in the materials, workmanship or Year 2000 compliance of this Product. Provided the Original Purchaser informs Brother International Corporation ("Brother") of the need for Product service before the last day of the 90 Day Period, provided the Original Purchaser provides proof of the date of original purchase by the Original Purchaser, and provided this warranty is not void, Brother or its authorized service center will repair or (at Brother's option) replace this Product free of charge, but only to the extent such service is required due only to defective materials, workmanship or Year 2000 compliance. After the 90 Day Period, and until one year from date of original purchase by the Original Purchaser (referred to in this warranty as "Secondary Period") and provided this warranty is not void, Brother or its authorized service center will furnish, free of charge, a replacement part for the defective part of this Product. The Original Purchaser shall pay for all labor charges during the Secondary Period. The replacement of defective parts without charge during the Secondary Period does not include consumable and accessory items such as tapes, cutters, stamps, power adapters etc.

What is NOT covered:

This warranty is VOID -- that is, this Product has no warranty -- if: (1) you did not purchase this Product from an authorized Brother reseller within the United States, (2) this Product has been serviced, modified or tampered with by anyone other than an Authorized Service Representative of Brother, (3) the serial number has been modified, defaced or removed from this Product, (4) this Product has been abused or damaged, (5) non Brother®-brand or non Brother approved parts, supplies, or other accessories have been used with this Product.

What to do if you think your Product is defective:

Call our Customer Service Hotline (listed below) or if you suspect a defect in materials or workmanship in this Product, you can report it to a Brother Authorized Service Center. During either the 90-Day Period or the Secondary Period (collectively referred to in this warranty as the "Warranty Period"), supply Brother's representative with a copy of your dated bill of sale showing that this Product was purchased within the United States. For the name of a Brother Authorized Service Center, call the Brother Automated Fax Back number or visit the Brother World Wide Web (listed below). After contacting the Brother Authorized Service Center, you may be required to deliver or send the Product properly packaged, freight prepaid, to the Authorized Service Center together with a photocopy of your bill of sale.

What Brother will do:

Brother (or its Authorized Service Center) will evaluate your report of a possible defect to determine whether a defect exists, and if it does exist, Brother (or its Authorized Service Center) will repair or (at Brother's option) replace the Product with a product that performs the same functions and performs as well as the original Product. Brother reserves the right to supply refurbished or remanufactured replacement products provided that the replacement products conform to the manufacturer's specifications for new Products. The repaired or replacement product will be returned to you freight prepaid.

Brother® 90 Days/One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (For USA Only)

Replacement Service:

Replacement service will expedite the exchange of your non-working Product with a refurbished or remanufactured product that conforms to the manufacturer's specifications for new Products. The refurbished or remanufactured Product you receive will be covered by the balance of the limited warranty period remaining on the original Product, plus an additional thirty (30) days. You will keep the replacement Product that is sent to you and must return (or be billed up to the cost of a new product) your original non-working product, which shall become the property of Brother. You must call Brother Customer Service and if the representative cannot correct the Product's malfunction over the telephone and you elect the Exchange Service, you must provide information pertaining to this Product and you must also provide a valid major credit card number. Your credit card will be charged up to the cost of a new Product if: (i) you do not return your original Product to Brother within five (5) business days; (ii) the malfunctions of your original Product are not covered by the limited warranty; (iii) the proper packaging instructions are not followed and has caused damage to the product; or (iv) the warranty period on your original Product has expired or has not been sufficiently validated with a copy of the proof of purchase (bill of sale). The Brother Customer Service Representative will ship the exchange Product with return instructions and prepaid return airbill. Follow the return instructions. You must return the original Product in the same shipping carton in which the exchanged Product was received and include a copy of proof of purchase (bill of sale). Retain your original accessory items and a copy of the return air-bill, signed by the courier.

Limitations:

Repair or replacement as described above is your sole and exclusive (that is, your only) remedy if this Product is defective. Brother is not responsible for damage to or loss of any equipment, media, programs or data related to the use of this Product. Except for that repair or replacement, Brother shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages or specific relief. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.

THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHETHER EXPRESSED BY AFFIRMATION, PROMISE, DESCRIPTION, DRAWING, MODEL OR SAMPLE. ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THIS ONE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.

This Limited Warranty is the only warranty that Brother is giving for this Product. It is the final expression and the exclusive and only statement of Brother's obligations to you. It replaces all other agreements and understandings that you may have with Brother or its representatives.

This Limited Warranty (and Brother's obligation to you) may not be changed in any way unless you and Brother sign the same piece of paper in which we (1) refer to this Product and your bill of sale date, (2) describe the change to this warranty and (3) agree to make that change.

Important Information

Should you have questions, or need information about your Brother Product, we have a variety of support options for you to choose from:

USA-Customer Service:

Customer Service

877-478-6824 (voice)

Customer Service

901-379-1210 (fax)

Automated Faxback

800-521-2846

World Wide Web

www.brother.com

Supplies / Accessories

www.brothermall.com

or 888-879-3232

BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD.

BRIDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY 08807-0911

Please record your model and serial number and your date and location of Purchase below for your records. Keep this information with your proof of purchase (bill of sale) in case your Product is lost, stolen or requires service.

Model # ____

Serial #

Date of purchase: ____

Store where purchased: ____

Location of store: ____

Important: We recommend that you keep all original packing materials, in the event you ship this product.

CONTENTS

Getting Started

GENERAL DESCRIPTION ....1

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ....3

BATTERIES ....3

OPTIONAL AC ADAPTOR 4

TAPE CASSETTE ....5

ATTACHING LABELS 6

CLEAR FUNCTION ......17

ACCENT FUNCTION ......19

SYMBOL FUNCTION ......20

AUTO FORMAT FUNCTION 22

STAMP FUNCTION 23

FONT FUNCTION ......26

SIZE & WIDTH FUNCTIONS 27

STYLE FUNCTION 29

UNDERLINE FUNCTION ......31

FRAME FUNCTION 32

TAPE MARGIN FUNCTION 33

HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT FUNCTION ....34

MIRROR PRINTING FUNCTION 35

LENGTH FUNCTION 36

AUTO CUT FUNCTION 38

PRINT KEY 39

FEED & CUT FUNCTION 40

NUMBERING FUNCTION ....40

REPEAT PRINTING FUNCTION 42

MEMORY FUNCTIONS 43

TROUBLESHOOTING 47

ERRORMESSAGE LIST 48

SPECIFICATIONS ....51

ACCESSORIES ....52

INDEX 54

BROTHER CONTACT INFORMATION ....56

Getting Started

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

TOP VIEW

BOTTOM VIEW

KEYBOARD & LCD DISPLAY

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

• To avoid injuries, do not touch the cutter's edge.
• Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine to avoid damage. Do not use tapes that do not have the T3ark. Brother cannot be held responsible for trouble or damage by the use of unauthorized supplies.
• Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch. This may damage the tape cassette.
• Do not use the machine in dusty places, and keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain.
• Do not expose the machine to high temperatures or high humidity. Never leave it on the dashboard or in the back of your car.
• Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period of time. Doing so may cause staining.
• Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Use a soft, dry cloth only.
• Do not put any foreign objects into or anything on the machine.
• Use only the AC adaptor (model AD-60) designed exclusively for this machine. Use of any other adaptor may void the warranty.
• Do not try to disassemble the AC adaptor.
• When the machine is not being used for a long period of time and it is not necessary to keep the text files stored in the memory, disconnect the AC adaptor, and remove the batteries to prevent them from leaking and damaging the machine.
• When the AC adaptor is connected, unplugging the adaptor from the electrical outlet before unplugging it from the machine can delete all text files in the memory, even if batteries are installed.
  ● Use six AA alkaline batteries in this machine.
• If the batteries are not installed with their positive and negative poles pointing in the correct direction, the batteries may leak, overheat or burst, or the print head may overheat.

BATTERIES

This portable machine can be used anywhere by installing six (6) AA alkaline batteries. When you change the batteries, always replace all six at the same time.

To change the batteries:

① Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the machine.
② If batteries are already installed, remove them.
3 Insert six new AA alkaline batteries, making sure that their poles point in the correct direction.
4 Attach the battery compartment cover.

Be sure to insert the new batteries within five minutes of removing the old ones, otherwise the text shown in the display and any text files stored in the memory will be lost (unless the machine is plugged into an AC outlet with the AC adaptor).

Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adaptor if you do not intend to use this machine 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.

If the batteries are not installed with their positive and negative poles pointing in the correct direction, the batteries may leak, overheat or burst, or the print head may overheat.

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OPTIONAL AC ADAPTOR

The AC adaptor (model AD-60) allows you to use this machine wherever there is an electrical outlet.

To connect the optional AC adaptor:

① Insert the plug on the adaptor cord into the connector marked DC IN 9.5V on the right side of the machine.

② Insert the plug on the adaptor into the nearest standard electrical outlet.

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Only use the AC adaptor designed exclusively for this machine.

Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adaptor if you do not intend to use this machine 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.

When the AC adaptor is connected, unplugging the adaptor from the electrical outlet before unplugging it from the machine can delete all text files in the memory, even if batteries are installed.

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TAPE CASSETTE

A single TZ tape cassette is supplied with this unit. However, since TZ tape cassettes are available for this machine in a wide variety of colors and sizes, it is possible to make distinctive color-coded and stylized labels.

In addition, this machine has been designed to allow you to change the tape cassettes quickly and easily.

To change the tape cassette:

1 Lift open the tape compartment cover. The installed cassette is also released.
② If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by pulling it straight up.
③ If the ink ribbon in the tape cassette to be installed 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. Also, make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.

If you are using a new tape cassette provided with a stopper, be sure to remove the stopper.

4 Insert the tape cassette firmly into the tape compartment, making sure that the entire back of the cassette touches the bottom of the compartment.

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

5 Close the compartment cover, and then turn on the machine, if it is off.

6 Hold down Code and press Space once to advance the tape and remove any slack.

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ATTACHING LABELS

LAMINATED TAPE

The enclosed stick enables you to easily remove the backing from labels printed on laminated tapes.

Hold the tape in your left hand, with the printed surface facing up, and hold the stick in your right hand.
② Pass the tape halfway through the long narrow hole in the stick.
③ Turn the stick three-quarters of a turn towards you and pull the stick away from you as shown below.
4 Peel off the label backing.

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FABRIC TAPE

Fabric tape is used to attach a piece of fabric printed with your text onto garments using an iron. After printing the text onto fabric tape and cutting off the label using scissors, place the label on an ironed garment at the location where you wish to attach it in such a way that the printed text can be read correctly. Cover the label with another piece of cloth and use an iron set to a medium-high temperature (320 to 356 °F (160 to 180 °C)) and press down firmly for 15 to 30 seconds. For more details, refer to the instructions included with the fabric tape cassette.

STAMP TAPE

Refer to pages 23 through 25 for a detailed explanation on using the stamp tape to make stamps.

Occasionally, specks of dust or dirt become attached to the machine's print head and rollers. This is particularly likely when you are using the unit outdoors or in a very dusty environment. If a section of the print head is covered with dust, a black horizontal streak may appear through the label text. Therefore, as with a tape recorder, the machine's head may need to be cleaned from time to time.

To clean the print head and rollers:

① Turn off the machine.
② Open the tape compartment cover, and then remove the tape cassette if one is installed. The print head and rollers are located in the tape compartment.
③ Print head: Use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the print head with an up-and-down motion.
Rollers: Use a dry cotton swab to wipe each roller with an up-and-down motion while rotating them with your finger.
4 Install a tape cassette, close the tape compartment cover, and then try printing again.
⑤ If a black streak still appears in the label, repeat steps ③ and ④ using a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol.

If none of the above works, contact your service representative.

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The print head can be cleaned more easily if the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4) is used.

For Your Information

POWER KEY

The Power key ( ) is located in the lower-right corner of the keyboard. If batteries have been installed or the machine has been plugged in using the optional AC adaptor, the previous session's information is displayed when the machine is turned on. 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.

The machine will automatically turn off if no key is pressed within 5 minutes. The machine's internal memory stores the current session's information and displays it when you turn on the machine again.

To turn on the machine:

- Press . The previous session's information appears in the LCD display.

To turn off the machine:

- Press . The current session's information is stored in the internal memory.

CURSOR KEYS

The machine's LCD display shows two rows of 9 characters; however, the text that you create can be up to 99 characters long. You can review and edit different parts of the text by moving the cursor backward and forward.

LEFT CURSOR KEY

To move the cursor one character to the left:

- Press ◀ once.

If this key is pressed when the cursor is at the beginning of a line following another line, the cursor moves to the end of the previous line.

To move the cursor several characters to the left:

- Hold down ◀ until the cursor moves to the desired position.

To move the cursor to the beginning of the current line:

● Hold down Code and press

RIGHT CURSOR KEY

To move the cursor one character to the right:

- Press ▶ once.

If this key is pressed when the cursor is at the end of a line followed by another line, the cursor moves to the beginning of the next line.

To move the cursor several characters to the right:

● Hold down ▶ until the cursor moves to the desired position.

To move the cursor to the end of the current line:

● Hold down Code and press ▶.

UP CURSOR KEY

To move the cursor up to the previous line:

● Press ▲ once.

If the cursor is in the first line of text, it will move to the beginning of the line.

To move the cursor up several lines:

● Hold down ▲ until the cursor moves to the desired line.

To move the cursor to the beginning of the entire text:

● Hold down Code and press ▲.

DOWN CURSOR KEY

To move the cursor down to the following line:

- Press ▼ End once.

If the cursor is in the last line of text, it will move to the end of the line.

To move the cursor down several lines:

● Hold down ▼ End until the cursor moves to the desired line.

To move the cursor to the end of the entire text:

● Hold down Code and press End.

CODE, ALT & SHIFT KEYS

Most characters can be entered simply by pressing their keys. However, to use special functions or to enter capital letters, accented characters and some symbols, the following special keys are necessary.

CODE KEY

To use a function printed above a key:

- Hold down Code and press the key immediately below the desired function.

EXAMPLE

To start the Symbol function:

●Hold down Code and press Symbol Alt once.

ALT KEY

To type in characters printed in color on the right-hand side of the keys:

- Hold down Alt and press the key of the desired character written in color. The Alt indicator on the left side of the display comes on while Alt is held down.

EXAMPLE

To type in “-”:

- Hold down Ⓜlt and press /,- once. The Alt indicator comes on while Ⓜlt is held down.

SHIFT KEY

To type in an uppercase letter or a symbol printed in the top left-hand corner of a key:

●Hold down Caps Shift and press the key of the desired letter or symbol.

EXAMPLE

To type in “%”:

●Hold down Caps Shift and press Underline % 5.

The Caps mode is similar to holding down Caps Shift. It allows you to type capital letters continuously.

To type in many capital letters:

① Hold down Code and press Caps Shift. The Caps indicator on the left side of the display comes on.

②Press the keys of the desired letters or symbols. ③ To exit Caps mode, hold down Code and press Caps Shift. The Caps indicator goes off.

SPACE KEY

The Space key (Feed&Cut) lets you add blank spaces between characters in your text. It is different from the right cursor key (▶), which just moves the cursor without adding blank spaces.

To add a space:

●Press Feed&Cut Space.

EXAMPLE

To add a space:

●Press Feed&Cut Space.

RETURN KEY

As on a typewriter or word processor, this machine's Return key ( ↙ ) is used to end a line of text and start another one. When you have finished entering one line, press the return key to make a new line and move the cursor to it.

The text can only contain a maximum of four lines. If you press ⏻ when four text lines already exist, the error message "4 LINE LIMIT!" will appear.

Tape widths Maxi mum 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) 4
Stamp 3/4" (18 mm) 3

The return key can also be used to select an item from a list (e.g., add a symbol or accented character to the text) or to apply a selected setting.

Some questions asking you to confirm a command may appear on the LCD display, especially when the function that you have chosen will delete or affect files. In these cases, pressing is like answering "yes".

To answer "no", press BS. Refer to DELETE KEY on page 15.

To add a new line:

- Press ⬇. The return mark ( ↓ ) appears to indicate the end of the line.

To select an item from a list:

-Press ←.

To answer "yes":

-Press ←.

TAB FUNCTION

This function allows you to separate sections of a line of text by adding tabs. This enables you to create perfectly aligned columns without having to type in several spaces. All tabs have the same length and are measured from either the beginning of the line or the previous tab, if there is more than one. The tab length can be set between 0.0" and 11.8" (0.0 and 30.0 cm).

The text cannot contain more than 50 tabs. If the maximum number of tabs has already

been added to the text when Code is held down and Q is pressed, the error message "TAB LIMIT!" appears.

Part No.	Product	Price
8667	Printer	300
122960	Fax	100

To set the tab length:

1 Hold down Code and press W once. The current tab length is displayed.
② Press ▲ or ▼ End until the desired length is displayed or use the number keys to type in the length.

To change the units (inches or centimeters) used to display the tab lengths, press

M_ until the desired units are displayed.

③Press ←.

To add a tab:

- Hold down Code and press Q once. The tab mark (T) appears in the text to indicate the position of the tab.

If the text in front of a tab extends past the point where the next section of text should start, the text will instead start at the following tab position.

For example, if the tab length is set to 1.2" (3.0 cm) and the following text is typed in:

1: A B C T D E F T G H I ↓
2: J K L M N O P Q R S T T U

the label shown below will be printed.

Margin Tab (1.2" (3.0 cm)) Tab (1.2" (3.0 cm)) Margin

EXAMPLE

To set the tab length to 1":

① Hold down Code and press W once.

② Press ▼ End until 1.0 is displayed.

③Press

To add a tab:

●Hold down Code and press Tab Q once.

DELETE KEY

The Delete (backspace) key (BS) allows you to remove characters to the left of the cursor's current position. It differs from the left cursor key (◀), which only moves the cursor without deleting any characters.

The delete key can also be used to quit most functions and return to the previous display without changing the text.

Some questions asking you to confirm a command may appear on the LCD display, especially when the function that you have chosen will delete or affect files. In these cases, pressing is like answering "no".

To answer "yes", press ↙. Refer to RETURN KEY on page 12.

To delete one character:

1 Press ◀◀, ▶▶, ▲ Home or ▼ End to position the cursor below the character immediately to the right of the character that you wish to delete.

2Press ^Clear BS once.

To delete a sequence of characters:

1 Press ◀◀, ▶▶, ▲ Home or ▼ End to position the cursor below the character immediately to the right of the last character that you wish to delete.
② Hold down BS until all of the characters that you wish to delete are deleted.

To quit a function without changing your text:

●Press Clear BS to return to your text.

To answer "no":

●Press ^Clear BS.

LINE OUT FUNCTION

With the Line Out function, you can easily remove an entire line of text.

To delete a line of text:

1 Press ◀◀, ▶▶, Home ▲ or ▼ End to position the cursor within the line of text that you wish to delete.
② Hold down Code and press 0 once.

Each time 0 is pressed while is held down, one line of text is deleted.

EXAMPLE

To delete "012-345-6789":

●Hold down Code and press 0 once.

CLEAR FUNCTION

When clearing the display before entering new text, the Clear function can be used to choose whether all of the text is erased and all format functions (Font, Size, Width, Style, Underline, Frame, Tape margin, Alignment, Tab length, Mirror printing, and Length) are returned to their default settings, or whether just the text is erased.

To delete all of the text and return all formats to their default settings:

①Hold down Code and press BS.

2 Press Home or ▼ until TXT&FORMAT is selected (flashing).

To return to the text without erasing anything, press BS.

③Press

EXAMPLE

To clear the text and formats:

① Hold down Code and press Clear BS.

2 Press Home until TXT&FORMAT is flashing.

③Press

To delete just the text:

① Hold down Code and press Clear BS.
2 Press Home or ▲ until TEXT ONLY is selected (flashing). To return to the text without erasing anything, press BS.
③Press ←.

EXAMPLE

To clear just the text:

① Hold down Code and press BS.

② Press ▼ End until TEXT ONLY is flashing.

③Press

ACCENT FUNCTION

The Accent function can also be used to add accented characters to your text. Many of these characters can also be typed in using the Symbol function.

The accented characters are grouped according to the capital or small letter that they are combined with. The following accented characters are available:

Letters Accented characters Letters		Accented characters
A	À Á Ä Â Ã Æ	i	í í í
a	à á ä â ã æ	N	Ñ
C Ç n ñ
c	ç	O	Ó Ö Ö Ö
E	È É Ê Ê Ê	o	ó ö ô õ
e	è é ë ê ë	U	Ù Ú Ù Ù
I	Í ë Í	u	ù ú ù û

To type in an accented character:

Hold down Code and press A. The message "ACCENT a - u / A - U?" appears on the display.
②Press the key of the letter in the desired accented character.

To type a capital letter, hold down Caps Shift (or hold down Code and press Caps Shift to turn on Caps mode) before pressing the letter key.

3 Press ◀ or ▶ until the desired accented character appears enlarged within the frame in the middle of the display.
4Press ↙. The accented character is added to the text.

To type in a series of accented characters, hold down Code before pressing ←. Then, continue adding accented characters by selecting them as explained in steps ② and ③, and holding down Code while pressing ←. Press just ← after selecting the last character in the series.

EXAMPLE

To add the accented character "É":

① Hold down Code and press A.

② Hold down Caps Shift and press Tape E.

3 Press ▶ until É appears in the frame.

4 Press

SYMBOL FUNCTION

In addition to the letters, symbols and numerals on the key tops, there are 53 additional marks available with the Symbol function.

The following symbols are available:

Group Symbol
1 Ü	Æ æ Ã ã e~Ê Ô ô ° . TM
2	+ × ÷ = § 2 3 2 3 4 [ ]
3	↑ ↓ → ← 🎯 🎯 🎯 🎯 🎯 🎯
4
5

To type in a symbol:

① Hold down Code and press Alt. A row of symbols appears in the display. ② Press Home or ▼ to display different rows of symbols and press ◀ or ▶ until the desired symbol appears enlarged within the frame in the middle of the display.

③Press ↙. The symbol is added to the text.

To type in a series of symbols, hold down Code before pressing ↙. Then, continue adding symbols by selecting them as explained in steps ② and ③, and holding down Code while pressing ↙. Press just ↙ after selecting the last symbol in the series.

EXAMPLE

To add the symbol "奥:

① Hold down Code and press Symbol

② Press Home or ▼ End until the row containing “appears, and then press ▼ or ▶ until “appears in the frame.

AUTO FORMAT FUNCTION

With the Auto Format function, you can select from a variety of preset formats perfect for your specific need. This function automatically adjusts the label length, tape margins and horizontal alignment without changing the text or any other formats, allowing you to create labels faster and easier.

The following preset formats are available:

Auto Format Setting	Label Length Setting	Tape Margin Setting	Horizontal Alignment Setting
DEFAULT OFF FULL LEFT
3.5" FLOPPY 2.8" (7.0 cm) NARROW CENTER
miniDV 1.7" (4.3 cm) NARROW CENTER
VHS SPINE 5.5" (14.0 cm) NARROW CENTER
VHS 3.0" (7.7 cm) NARROW CENTER
VCR8mm CASE 3.6" (9.2 cm) NARROW CENTER
VCR8mm 2.9" (7.3 cm) NARROW CENTER
VHS-C SPINE 1.8" (4.5 cm) NARROW CENTER
VHS-C	2.3" (5.8 cm) NARROW CENTER
AUDIO CASSETTE	3.5" (8.9 cm) NARROW CENTER
DAT CASSETTE	2.2" (5.6 cm) NARROW CENTER
MINI DISK	2.0" (5.2 cm) NARROW CENTER
ORGANIZER L	3.2" (8.2 cm) NARROW CENTER
ORGANIZER S	2.6" (6.5 cm) NARROW CENTER
FILE LONG	7.2" (18.3 cm) NARROW CENTER
FILE SHORT	3.7" (9.4 cm) NARROW CENTER

To select a preset format:

1 Hold down Code and press Y\~ once. The currently selected setting appears in the display.

② Press Home or ▲ End to select the desired setting.

To return to default settings, press Space.

③Press ← to apply the selected setting.

The Length indicator comes on if any setting other than DEFAULT is selected.

EXAMPLE

To select the AUDIO CASSETTE setting:

① Hold down Code and press Y\~

② Press Home or ▲▼ until the AUDIO CASSETTE setting is displayed.

③Press

STAMP FUNCTION

The Stamp function allows you to quickly and easily create your own stamp stencil films for customized stamps. After inserting a stamp film cassette, select this function to automatically center the text and adjust the tape length and margins to a perfect format for the pre-inked stamp film holders. Since the stamp holder is reusable, just make a new stamp stencil film and replace the one in the holder.

To make a stamp:

①Type in the text, and then insert a medium (3/4" (18-mm) wide) stamp film cassette.
② Hold down Code and press U ü once. The message "STAMP FORMAT?" appears in the display.

③ Press ⬇. The text is automatically formatted for the installed stamp: centered within the preset message area with the tape length and margins automatically adjusted.
4 Press Mirror to cut the text out of the stamp stencil film.
⑤After the stamp stencil film is cut off, remove the backing paper from the stamp stencil film and affix it to the ink pad of a stamp film holder.

EXAMPLE

To cut a stamp:

① Enter the text and insert a stamp film cassette in the tape compartment.
② Hold down Code and press Stamp U ü.

③ Press

4 Press Mirror Print to engrave the stamp stencil film, and then automatically cut it off.

To affix a stamp:

⑤ Remove the stamp frame from around the stamp film holder ink pad, one side at a time, and then remove the protective seal covering the ink pad and the backing paper from the stamp stencil film.
⑥With the glossy side of the stamp stencil film upward, align one of its ends with the slit on the side of the stamp film holder.

7 Hold the end of the stamp stencil film in place with your thumb, and then pass the tape through the guides while pulling it tight.

⑧Fold the other end of the stamp stencil film over the other side of the stamp film holder and hold it in place with your finger.

⑨ Fit the stamp frame over the stamp stencil film and push it into place.

Illustration of hands holding a device with an arrow pointing to it, alongside a close-up of the same device (no text or symbols present)

⑩ Insert the stamp film holder straight into its cap. Be sure that the stamp is correctly covered in order to prevent ink spills.

FONT FUNCTION

With the Font function, you can choose one of two fonts for your text.

The following font settings are available:

FONT 1

FONT 2

The default font setting is FONT 1. The font indicator at the bottom left of the display shows the currently selected font setting.

To change the font setting:

① While holding down Code, press 1 i once, and keep Code held down to display the current font setting.
② While still holding down Code, continue pressing ! i i until the desired font setting is displayed.

The current font setting is shown by the font indicator at the bottom left of the display.

③ Release Code to apply the selected font setting to the entire text.

EXAMPLE

To select the FONT 2 font setting:

① While holding down Code, press 1 i once, and keep Code held down.

2 While still holding down Code, continue pressing Font i i until FONT 2 is displayed.

③ Release Code.

SIZE & WIDTH FUNCTIONS

The character size can be adjusted using both the Size and Width functions. Since the character size that can be used depends on the width of the tape, the following table shows the character sizes that can be used with each tape width.

Tape Widths Sizes (in points)
1/4" (6 mm) 6, 9,	12
3/8" (9 mm) 6, 9,	12, 18
1/2" (12 mm) 6, 9,	12, 18, 24
3/4" (18 mm) 6, 9,	12, 18, 24, 36, 42

The default size setting is AUTO and the default width setting is OFF. The currently selected size setting is always shown by the indicator above the display.

With the AUTO size setting, the machine compares your text with the width of the installed tape and automatically adjusts the characters to the largest possible size. However, seven other point sizes are also available, and each can be printed with either of the two width settings.

[Non-Text]

With the AUTO setting selected and 1/2" (12-mm) or 3/4" (18-mm) wide tape installed, text consisting of just one line of only uppercase letters (and no accented characters) will be printed with a character size slightly larger than a similar sentence also containing lowercase letters (i.e., 29 points for 1/2" (12-mm) wide tape and 52 points for 3/4" (18-mm) wide tape).

Size Setting (in points)	Width Setting Off	Width Setting On
6	ABC	ABC
9	ABC	ABC
12	ABC	ABC
18	ABC	ABC
24	ABC	ABC
36
42

To change the size setting:

① While holding down Code, press @2 once, and keep Code held down to display the current size setting.
② While still holding down Code, continue pressing @2 until the desired size setting is displayed.
The current size setting is shown by the size indicator at the top of the display.
③ Release Code to apply the selected size setting to the entire text.

EXAMPLE

To select the 24 point size setting:

1 While holding down Code, press @2 once, and keep Code held down.

② While still holding down Code, continue pressing Size @ 2 until 24 is displayed.

③ Release Code.

To change the width setting:

① While holding down Code, press #3 once, and keep Code held down to display the current width setting.
② While still holding down Code, continue pressing #3 Width until the desired width setting is displayed.
③ Release Code to apply the selected width setting to the entire text.

EXAMPLE

To select the ON width setting:

1 While holding down Code, press #3 once, and keep Code held down.

2 While still holding down Code, continue pressing Width #3 until ON is displayed.

③ Release Code.

STYLE FUNCTION

You can choose from nine different character styles to apply to your text.

Characters printed using the smaller sizes may be difficult to read if certain style settings (e.g., I+SHAD) are selected.

The following style settings are available:

NORMAL, BOLD, OUTLINE, SHADOW, ITALIC, I+BOLD (italic & bold), I+OUTL (italic & outline), I+SHAD (italic & shadow), VERT (vertical)

The default style setting is NORMAL. The style indicator at the bottom of the display shows the current style setting when any setting other than NORMAL is selected.

Refer to Reference at the end of this section for samples of the available settings.

To change the style setting:

① While holding down Code, press \$4 Style once, and keep Code held down to display the current style setting.
② While still holding down Code, continue pressing \$4 until the desired style setting is displayed.

The current style setting is shown by the style indicator at the bottom of the display.

③Release Code to apply the selected style setting to the entire text.

EXAMPLE

To select the I+SHAD style setting:

① While holding down Code, press \$4 once, and keep Code held down.

② While still holding down Code, continue pressing Style \$4 until I+SHAD is displayed.

③ Release Code.

REFERENCE

Font Setting	Style Setting
	NORMAL BOLD OUTLINE SHADOW ITALIC
FONT 1	abc	abc	abc	abc	abc
FONT 2	abc	abc	abc	abc	abc

Font Setting	Style Setting
	I+BOLD I+OUTL I+SHAD			VERT
FONT 1	abc	abc	abc	###
FONT 2	abc	abc	abc	###

UNDERLINE FUNCTION

You can emphasize your text by underlining it.

The default underline setting is OFF. When the Underline function is set to ON, the Underline indicator on the right side of the display comes on.

UNDL ON

ABC

(Sample)

To turn the Underline function on or off:

Underline

1 While holding down Code, press %5 once, and keep Code held down to display the current underline setting.

2 While still holding down Code, continue pressing 5 until the desired underline setting is displayed.

The Underline indicator comes on when the ON setting is selected.

3 Release Code to apply the selected underline setting to the entire text.

EXAMPLE

To select the ON underline setting:

① While holding down Code, press %5 once, and keep Code held down.

2 While still holding down Code, continue pressing Underline %5 until ON is displayed.

③ Release Code.

FRAME FUNCTION

With the Frame function, you can choose from various frames and highlights to design a more decorative or emphasized label.

The default setting is OFF; however, the following five settings are also available.

When any setting other than OFF is selected, the Frame indicator on the right side of the display comes on.

To change the frame setting:

① While holding down Code, press ⑤ once, and keep Code held down to display the current frame setting.
② While still holding down Code, continue pressing Frame until the desired frame setting is displayed.

The Frame indicator comes on when any setting other than OFF is selected.

③ Release Code to apply the selected frame setting to the entire text.

EXAMPLE

To select the candy frame setting:

1 While holding down Code, press 6 once, and keep Code held down.

EXAMPLE

2 While still holding down Code, continue pressing ④ until the candy frame is displayed.

③ Release Code.

TAPE MARGIN FUNCTION

The Tape margin function allows you to adjust the size of the margins on the left and right sides of your text.

The default tape margin setting is FULL; however, three other settings are also available.

FULL

(1" (24 mm) margins)

NONE

(5/64" (2 mm) margins)

NARROW

(1/6" (4 mm) margins)

HALF

(1/2" (12 mm) margins)

ABC

ABC

: ABC

ABC

When a setting other than FULL is selected, extra tape is fed out before printing starts.

To change the tape margin setting:

① While holding down Code, press Tape E once, and keep Code held down to display the current tape margin setting.
② While still holding down Code, continue pressing Tape E until the desired tape margin setting is displayed.
3 Release Code to apply the selected tape margin setting to the entire text.

EXAMPLE

To select the HALF tape margin setting:

① While holding down Code, press Tape E once, and keep Code held down.

② While still holding down Code, continue pressing Tape until HALF is displayed.

③ Release Code.

HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT FUNCTION

You can choose to align the text in one of three ways. In addition, if the Length function was used to set the length of the label, the text will align within the label according to the selected horizontal alignment setting.

The default setting is LEFT; however, two other settings are also available.

CENTER

To change the horizontal alignment setting:

1 While holding down Code, press Align R once, and keep Code held down to display the current horizontal alignment setting.
2 While still holding down Code, continue pressing Align R_ until the desired horizontal alignment setting is displayed.
3 Release Code to apply the selected horizontal alignment setting to the entire text.

EXAMPLE

To select the RIGHT horizontal alignment setting:

① While holding down Code, press Align R once, and keep Code held down.

2 While still holding down Code, continue pressing Align R_ until RIGHT is displayed.

③ Release Code.

MIRROR PRINTING FUNCTION

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.

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

The default mirror printing setting is OFF.

ON

ABC

To turn the mirror printing setting on or off:

1 While holding down Code, press Print once, and keep Code held down to display the current mirror printing setting.
2 While still holding down Code, continue pressing Mirror Print until the desired mirror printing setting is displayed.
3 Release Code to apply the selected mirror printing setting to the entire text.

EXAMPLE

To select the ON mirror printing setting:

① While holding down Code, press Mirror Print once, and keep Code held down.

② While still holding down Code, continue pressing Mirror Print until ON is displayed.

③ Release Code.

LENGTH FUNCTION

Although the length of the printed label automatically adjusts to fit the length of the entered text, there may be times when you will want to make a label with a specific length. The Length function allows you to set the label length between 1.6" and 11.8" (4.0 cm and 30.0 cm).

The default length setting is OFF. When the Length function is set to ON, the Length indicator on the right side of the display comes on.

To turn the Length function on or off:

① While holding down Code, press T once, and keep Code held down to display the current length of the label (the text and both margins). Then the display will show the current label length setting (ON or OFF).

2 While still holding down Code, continue pressing T until the desired label length setting is displayed.

The Length indicator comes on when ON is selected.

3 Release Code. If ON was selected, the current label length setting is displayed.

4 Press Home or ▲ to select the desired length or use the number keys to enter a length.

To change the units (inches or centimeters) used to display the label length, press M_ until the desired units are displayed.

To change the length in 1" (1.0-cm) steps, hold down either ▲ or ▼ End, and then release the key when the desired setting is displayed.

⑤Press ←.

EXAMPLE

To select a label length of 5":

① While holding down Code, press T once, and keep Code held down.

② While still holding down Code, continue pressing T until ON is displayed.

③ Release Code.

4 Press Home until 5.0 inch is displayed.

⑤Press

AUTO CUT FUNCTION

The Auto cut function allows you to set whether or not the machine will automatically cut each label after it is printed. Turn on the Auto cut function before starting to print in order to cut the labels automatically after printing them.

After printing a label with the Auto cut function set to OFF, hold down Code and press Feed&Cut Space once to feed the tape, then cut it.

To turn the Auto cut function on or off:

① While holding down Code, press Z once, and keep Code held down to display the current auto cut setting.
② While still holding down Code, continue pressing Z until the desired auto cut setting is displayed.
③ Release Code to apply the selected auto cut setting.

EXAMPLE

To turn the Auto cut function on:

① While holding down Code, press Z once, and keep Code held down.

② While still holding down Code, continue pressing

A.Cut Z until ON is displayed.

③ Release Code.

PRINT KEY

After you have entered your text and chosen the desired format settings, you are ready to print.

If the Auto cut function is set to ON, the label will automatically be cut after it is printed.

To print a label:

- Press (Print) once. The message "COPIES" followed by the number of the label being printed is displayed.

If the selected character size is too large for the width of the installed tape cassette, the message "CHR SIZE AUTO?" appears. To allow the text size to automatically be adjusted, press Mirror Print or ←. To stop the text size from being changed, press Clear BS.

EXAMPLE

To print and cut a label:

●Press Mirror Print once.

FEED & CUT FUNCTION

The Feed & Cut function is used to feed out 1" (24 mm) of tape and automatically cut it off. For example, after printing with the Auto cut function set to OFF or when printing has been interrupted.

To feed and cut off 1" (24 mm) of tape:

- Hold down Code and press Feed&Cut Space once. 1" (24 mm) of tape is fed out and cut off.

NUMBERING FUNCTION

This function can be used to print many copies of the same text while increasing a certain number in the text by 1 after each label is printed.

To use the Numbering function:

1 Press ◀◀, ▶▶, ▲ Home or ▼ End to position the cursor below the number that you wish to increase.
② Hold down Code and press Number. The message "NUMBER UNTIL" appears in the display with the current setting.

To cancel the Numbering function at any time, hold down Code and press O_0 (or press just BS).

③ Use the number keys to type in the last number to be printed.

The last number to be printed can also be selected by pressing ▲ or ▼.

A number lower than the one that was selected cannot be entered.

4 Press Mirror (or ←) to begin printing the labels. The number of each copy is displayed while it is being printed.

If the Tape margin function is set to any setting other than NONE, a cutting guide (:) is printed between each label so the tape can be cut to the correct size.

To print three labels with numbers 1, 2 and 3:

① Position the cursor below "1".

② Hold down Code and press Number

3Press Width

3

4 Press Mirror (or ←).

If the Tape margin function is set to any setting other than NONE, a cutting guide (:) is printed between each label so the tape can be cut to the correct size.

REPEAT PRINTING FUNCTION

This function allows you to print up to 9 copies of the same text.

To use the Repeat printing function:

① Hold down Code and press i. The message "COPIES" appears in the display with the default setting 1, which will need to be changed, as necessary.

To cancel the Repeat printing function at any time, hold down Code and press (or press just BS).

② Press ▲ or ▼ until the desired number of copies is displayed, or use the number keys to type in the number.

③ Press Mirror (or ←) to begin printing the labels. The number of each copy is displayed, while it is being printed.

If the Tape margin function is set to any setting other than NONE, a cutting guide (:) is printed between each label so the tape can be cut to the correct size.

EXAMPLE

To print three copies of a label:

① Hold down Code and press Repeat

2Press Width

3.

③ Press Mirror (or ←).

[NO TEXT]

If the Tape margin function is set to any setting other than NONE, a cutting guide (:) is printed between each label so the tape can be cut to the correct size.

Bill ReynoldsABC Transport29 South Main StLos Angeles, CA 88888

Bill ReynoldsABC Transport29 South Main StLos Angeles, CA 88888

Bill ReynoldsABC Transport29 South Main StLos Angeles, CA 88888

MEMORY FUNCTIONS

You can use the Memory to store your most frequently used text files. The text remains in the memory, along with its formatting, even after all characters are removed from the display using the Clear function (holding down Code and pressing BS).

When each file is stored, it is given a number to make recalling it easier. Up to 10 text files or approximately 300 characters can be stored in the memory. (A single text file can have a maximum of 91 characters.)

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 Memory delete function can be used to delete it.

When inserting new batteries, be sure to insert the new ones within five minutes of removing the old ones, otherwise any text files stored in the memory will be lost (unless the machine is plugged into an electrical outlet with the AC adaptor).

STORING TEXT

To store a text file:

① Hold down Code and press Store & 7. The message "STORE" appears on the display with the currently selected file number.

To quit the Store function without storing the text, hold down Code and press & 7 (or press just BS).

② Press a number key (or press ▲ or ▼ End) to select the file number where you wish to store the text.

3 Press ↻. The text is stored under the selected file number and the text previously shown in the display reappears.

If a file is already stored under the selected file number, the message "OVERWRITE?" appears in the display and you must decide whether or not to overwrite it (delete it from the memory and store the new one).

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.

To overwrite the stored file with the new one:

- Press ⬇ to delete the previously stored file and store the new one under the selected number.

To go back and choose another file number without overwriting the text file, press

BS, and then select a different file number.

RECALLING TEXT

To recall a text file:

① Hold down Code and press *8. The message “RECALL” appears on the display with the file number and beginning of the most recently stored or recalled text.

To quit the Recall function without recalling text, hold down Code and press *8 (or press just BS).

2 Press a number key (or press ▲ or ▼) to select the file number containing the text that you wish to recall. The text stored under the selected file number is shown.

To see other parts of the selected text file, press ◀◀ or ▶▶.

To display the text stored under other file numbers, press ▲ or ▼ End, or the key of a different file number.

3 Press ↩. Any text previously entered in the display is erased and the text stored under the selected file number is recalled into the display.

DELETING A FILE

To delete a text file:

1 Hold down Code and press M.Del 9. The message "CLEAR" appears on the display with the file number and beginning of the most recently stored or recalled text.

To cancel the Memory delete function without deleting the text file, hold down Code and press (or press just BS).

2 Press a number key (or press ▲ or ▼) to select the file number containing the text that you wish to delete. The text stored under the selected file number is shown.

To see other parts of the selected text file, press ◀ or ▶.

To display the text stored under other file numbers, press ▲ or ▼ End, or the key of a different file number.

③Press ↙. The message "OK TO CLEAR?" appears.

To go back and select a different text file, press Clear BS.

4 Press ↩ to delete the text file that was selected.

EXAMPLE

To store text under file number 4:

① Hold down

Code

and press

Store & 7

②Press 4 .

③Press

To recall the text from file number 1:

① Hold down Code and press Recall 8.

②Press Font i i.

③Press

To delete the text stored under file number 4:

① Hold down Code and press M.Del 9.

②Press Style 4

③Press

4 Press

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Remedy
1. The display stays blank after you have turned on the machine.	Check that the AC adaptor is connected correctly.If you are using alkaline batteries, check that they are correctly inserted.If the batteries are low, replace them with new ones.
2. The machine does not print or the printed characters are blurred.	Check that the tape cassette has been inserted properly.If the tape cassette is empty, replace it with a new one.Make sure that the tape compartment cover has been closed.
3. The text files that you stored in the memory are no longer there.	If the batteries are low, replace them with new ones.
4. The printed characters are not formed properly.	If you are using alkaline batteries, they may be low. Try using the AC adaptor or replace the batteries with new ones.
5. A blank horizontal line appears through the printed label.	Clean the print head as explained on page 7.
6. Striped tape appears. • You have reached the end of the tape.Replace the tape cassette with a new one.
7. The machine has “locked up” (i.e., nothing happens when a key is pressed).	Turn off the machine, and then while holding down Code and , turn the machine back on.The text and formats in the display and all text files stored in the memory are erased.

ERROR MESSAGE LIST

Error Message Cause Remedy
4 LINE LIMIT!	This message appears if four lines already exist when you press.	Limit the number of lines to four.
BATTERIES WEAK!	This message appears when the installed alkaline batteries become weak.	Replace the batteries or use the AC adaptor.
BUFFER EMPTY!	· This message appears if you hold down Code and press T, but no text has been entered in the display.	· Enter some text before starting this function.
	· This message appears if you try to print, but no text has been entered in the display.	· Enter text before printing.
BUFFER FULL!	This message appears if you try to enter a character, symbol, return or space after the maximum number of characters has already been entered.	Delete some existing text so that more text can be entered.
CAN'T HERE!	This message appears if the cursor is at the end of the text when you hold down Code and press Number.	Move the cursor below a number before holding down Code and pressing Number.
CHANGE ADAPTOR!	This message appears if a high-voltage adaptor is being used.	Remove the high-voltage adaptor and connect the adaptor designed exclusively for this machine.
CUTTER ERROR!	This message appears if the tape cutter is closed when you try to print or feed the tape.	Turn the P-touch off, then on again.
INVAL. CHRS!	This message appears if the cursor is not below a number when you hold down Code and press Number.	Move the cursor below a number before holding down Code and pressing Number.
LENGTH LIMIT!	This message appears if the text is longer than 3' 3 1/3" (1 meter) when you try to print.	Shorten the text to less than 3' 3 1/3" (1 meter) before trying to print.
	This message appears if the Length function is used to set a label length that is less than 1.6" (4.0 cm) or more than 11.8" (30.0 cm).	Set the label length between 1.6" (4.0 cm) and 11.8" (30.0 cm).
	This message appears if the Tab Length function is used to set a tab length that is more than 11.8" (30.0 cm).	Set the tab length so that it is less than 11.8" (30.0 cm).
LINE LIMIT!	This message appears if the number of lines in the text is greater than the maximum number of lines possible for the installed tape.	Reduce the number of lines or install a tape of greater width.
MEMORY FULL!	This message appears if you try to store a text file after the maximum number of characters has already been stored in the memory.	Delete an unwanted file to make room for the new one.
NO FILES!	This message appears if you try to recall or delete a text file from the memory when none are stored.	Store a text file first.
NO TAPE!	This message appears if you try to print a label or feed the tape when no tape cassette is installed.	Install a tape cassette and try again.
REPLACE BATTERIES!	This message appears if the installed alkaline batteries are about to run out.	Replace the batteries or use the AC adaptor.
ROM PROBLEM!	This message appears if there is a problem with the machine's read only memory.	Turn off the machine, and then while holding down Code and Align, turn the machine back on. Contact your service representative.
Error Message Cause Remedy
TAB LIMIT!	This message appears if the maximum number of tabs has already been added to the text when you hold down Code and press Tab.	Limit the number of tabs in the text to 50.
TEXT TOO HIGH!	This message appears if the size of the text is larger than the width of the installed tape.	Reduce the size of the characters or install a wider tape.
TEXT TOO LONG!	This message appears if the length of the text is longer than the label length that has been set using the Length function.	Delete some of the text, reduce the character width or increase the set label length.

SHOULD YOU ENCOUNTER ANY PROBLEMS WITH YOUR PRODUCT, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE STORE!

After referring to this User's Guide, if you still need assistance, refer to the Brother Contact information in this guide.

SPECIFICATIONS

HARDWARE

Input Device: Keyboard - 51 keys

LCD: 10 characters × 2 lines

20 indicators (including Alt and Caps)

Print Tape: Pressure-sensitive, Adhesive-based

26' 3" (8 m) long

Five widths available:

1/4" (6 mm)

3/8" (9 mm)

1/2" (12 mm)

3/4" (18 mm)

Power Supply: Six AA alkaline batteries (AM3, LR6) or optional AC adaptor (model AD-60)

Auto power-off if no key is pressed for 5 minutes

Print Head: 112 dot / 180 dpi

Dimensions: 7 1/8" (W) × 9 5/32" (D) × 2 1/8" (H)

(181 × 232.5 × 61.4 mm)

Weight: 0.8 lbs (363.6 g) (without a tape cassette and batteries installed)

SOFTWARE

Buffer Size: Maximum 91 characters

Maximum four lines

Memory Size: Approx. 300 characters

Character Size: Seven sizes (6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36 and 42 points) + 52 point (one line of capital letters only on 3/4" (18-mm) wide tape)

All are available in normal and wide widths

Availability depends on tape width.

Print Styles: Normal, Bold, Outline, Shadow

(each can be combined with Italic), and Vertical

IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION

Thank you for purchasing this Brother product.

We hope that you will enjoy using it. We suggest you keep all packing and other materials.

Consult your product's warranty for details.

ACCESSORIES

●Supplies

Obtain tape cassettes from your nearest authorized dealer.

Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Brother cannot be held responsible for trouble caused by the use of unauthorized supplies. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark.

Stock No.	Description	QTY/ PACKAGE	PRICE**
3/4" (18-mm) wide laminated tapes
TZ-141 Black characters on clear adhesive 1 18.99
TZ-145 White characters on clear adhesive 120.99
TZ-241 Black characters on white adhesive 1 20.99
TZ-242 Red characters on white adhesive 120.99
TZ-243 Blue characters on white adhesive 1 20.99
TZ-344 Gold characters on black adhesive 123.99
TZ-345 White characters on black adhesive 1 23.99
TZ-441 Black characters on red adhesive 120.99
TZ-541 Black characters on blue adhesive 1 20.99
TZ-545 White characters on blue adhesive 123.99
TZ-641 Black characters on yellow adhesive 1 20.99
TZ-741 Black characters on green adhesive 120.99
*TZ-B41	Black characters on fluorescent orange adhesive	1 24.99
TZ-M41 Black characters on clear (matte) adhesive		120.99
TZ-WB41	Black characters on Bugs Bunny adhesive	1 23.99
TZ-WT41	Black characters on Taz adhesive	123.99
TZ-WS41	Black characters on Tweety & Sylvester adhesive	1	23.99
TZ-S141	Industrial (strong adhesive) black characters on clear adhesive	121.99
TZ-S241	Industrial (strong adhesive) black characters on white adhesive	1 21.99
1/2" (12-mm) wide laminated tapes
TZ-131 Black characters on clear adhesive 116.99
TZ-231 Black characters on white adhesive 1 17.99
TZ-232 Red characters on white adhesive 117.99
TZ-334 Gold characters on black adhesive 1 20.99
TZ-335 White characters on black adhesive 120.99
TZ-631 Black characters on yellow adhesive 1 17.99
TZ-S131	Industrial (strong adhesive) black characters on clear adhesive	118.99
TZ-S231	Industrial (strong adhesive) black characters on white adhesive	1 $18.99

* 16.4 ft. long

Stock No.	Description	QTY/ PACKAGE	PRICE**
3/8" (9-mm) wide laminated tapes
TZ-121 Black characters on clear adhesive 1 14.99
TZ-221 Black characters on white adhesive 116.99
TZ-325 White characters on black adhesive 1 18.99
TZ-421 Black characters on red adhesive 116.99
TZ-S121	Industrial (strong adhesive) black characters on clear adhesive	1 17.99
TZ-S221	Industrial (strong adhesive) black characters on white adhesive	117.99
1/4" (6-mm) wide laminated tapes
TZ-111 Black characters on clear adhesive 1 12.99
TZ-211 Black characters on white adhesive 114.99
TZ-315 White characters on black adhesive 1 17.99
TZ-S111	Industrial (strong adhesive) black characters on clear adhesive	115.99
TZ-S211	Industrial (strong adhesive) black characters on white adhesive	1 $15.99

Special tapes

Stock No.	Description	QTY/ PACKAGE	PRICE**
TZ-SE4	black characters on 3/4" (18 mm) security adhesive 1 29.99
TZ-FA3	blue characters on 1/2" (12 mm) fabric tape 124.99

Stamp kit

Stock No.	Description	QTY/ PACKAGE	PRICE**
SK-MB	Stamp-making kit for Medium stamp with black ink	1 37.99
SH-MB	Additional stamper for Medium stamp with black ink	124.99

Options

Stock No.	Description	QTY/ PACKAGE	PRICE**
TZ-CL4 Head cleaner		1 20.99
AD-60 AC	Adaptor	124.99
6994	Protective carrying case	1 $29.99

●For purchasing accessories on the Internet, please visit our website:

http://www.brothermall.com

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

INDEX

A

AC adaptor 4

Accented characters ....19

Adding spaces ....12 tabs ....14

Aligning 34

Alt key 10

Automatic formatting 22

Automatic tape-cutting ....38

B

Backing label 6

Backspace key 15

Batteries ....3

C

Capital letters 11

Caps mode ....11

Cleaning machine ....3 print head ....7 rollers ....7

Clearing text and formats ....17 text only ....18

Code key 9

Confirming 13

Cursor keys 8

D

Deleting characters ....15 text and formats ....17 text lines ....16 text only ....18

Deleting stored files 44

E

Entering accented characters .....10, 19 capital letters .....11 spaces .....12 symbols..... 10, 11, 20 tabs .....14

Error messages ....48

F

Fabric tape ....6 Feeding & cutting ....40 Fonts ....26 Frames ....32

1

Incrementing 40

K

Keyboard 2

L

Label length ....36 Laminated tape ....6

M

Margins ....33 Memory ....43 Mirror printing ....35 Multiple copies ....42

N

New lines .....12 Numbering function .....40

O

Overwriting stored files 44

P

Power 8

Preset formatting ......22

Print head 7

Printing 39

R

Recalling stored files ....44

Repeat printing function ....42

Return key 12

S

Shift key 11

Size 28

Spaces 12

Specifications 51

Stamp tape 6

Stamps 23

Storing files 43

Style 29

Symbols 20

T

Tab length 14

Tabs 13

Tape cassettes 5

Tape length 36

Text

alignment 34

framing 32

margins 33

size 28

style 29

underlining 31

width 28

Text lines 12

Troubleshooting 47

U

Underlining 31

Uppercase letters 11

W

Width 28

BROTHER CONTACT INFORMATION

Service Center Locations

If you need a local service center, please call 1-800-284-HELP (4357)

to locate the authorized service center closest to you.

Note: Be sure to call the Service Center before your visit.

Service centers do not provide operational assistance. See "Operational Assistance".

Operational Assistance

For technical and operational assistance you may call Brother Customer Service at:

Voice 1-877-4-PTouch, or Fax [phone]

Assistance on the Internet

For product information and downloading the latest drivers: http://www.brother.com

For purchasing accessories and certain Brother products: http://www.brothermall.com

Accessories and Supplies

To order Brother accessories or supplies by Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express, you may call toll tree 1-888-879-3232, or complete the order form in your user's guide and fax both sides of the form to 1-800-947-1445.

For purchasing accessories on the Internet: http://www.brothermall.com

To order by mail or pay by check, please complete the accessory order form and mail it along with payment to:

Brother International Corporation

Attn: Consumer Accessory Division

P.O. Box 341332

Bartlett, TN 38133-1332

Fax-Back System

Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use Fax-Back System so you can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products.

This system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use the system to send the information to any fax machine, not just the one you are calling from.

Please call 1-800-521-2846 and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions on how to use the system and an index of Fax-Back subjects.

P-TOUCH ACCESSORY ORDER FORM

Dear Customer:

This order form is provided for your convenience should your retailer not stock the item(s) needed. To order by mail, send this completed form along with proper payment to the address below OR credit card holders: call toll-free 1-888-879-3232, fax completed order form to 1-800-947-1445, or visit our web site at http://www.brothermall.com. Please refer to the Accessories listing in your User's Guide for stock no. and price.

Stock No.	Description Price Quantity Total

Subtotal

Name:

Accessory Subtotal: \$

Address: AZ, CA, CO,

CT, FL, GA, IL, LA,

City:

MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA residents add applicable sales tax

State/Zip: \$

Daytime Phone:

Shipping/Handling Options

SEND ORDER FORM TO: Please choose one:

Brother International Corp.

Attn: Consumer Accessory Div.

P.O. Box 341332

Bartlett, TN38184-1332

- Standard (\$5.00)

- 2nd day air freight (\$8.75) Mandatory for all deliveries outside of the continental U.S. (Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands & Canada)

- All other overseas orders (\25.00) \

TOTAL DUE (US dollars) \$

Method of payment (Check one)

( ) Visa ( ) MasterCard ( ) Discover ( ) American Express ( ) Check/Money Order

Account Number

Expiration Date

Signature

* Prices, taxes and shipping / handling charges subject to change without notice.

BROTHER CONTACT INFORMATION

Service Center Locations

If you need a local service center, please call 1-800-284-HELP (4357)

to locate the authorized service center closest to you.

Note: Be sure to call the Service Center before your visit.

Service centers do not provide operational assistance. See "Operational Assistance".

Operational Assistance

For technical and operational assistance you may call Brother Customer Service at:

Voice 1-877-4-PTouch, or Fax [phone]

Assistance on the Internet

For product information and downloading the latest drivers: http://www.brother.com

For purchasing accessories and certain Brother products: http://www.brothermall.com

Accessories and Supplies

To order Brother accessories or supplies by Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express, you may call toll tree 1-888-879-3232, or complete the order form in your user's guide and fax both sides of the form to 1-800-947-1445.

For purchasing accessories on the Internet: http://www.brothermall.com

To order by mail or pay by check, please complete the accessory order form and mail it along with payment to:

Brother International Corporation

Attn: Consumer Accessory Division

P.O. Box 341332

Bartlett, TN 38133-1332

Fax-Back System

Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use Fax-Back System so you can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products.

This system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use the system to send the information to any fax machine, not just the one you are calling from.

Please call 1-800-521-2846 and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions on how to use the system and an index of Fax-Back subjects.

P-TOUCH ACCESSORY ORDER FORM

Dear Customer:

This order form is provided for your convenience should your retailer not stock the item(s) needed. To order by mail, send this completed form along with proper payment to the address below OR credit card holders: call toll-free 1-888-879-3232, fax completed order form to 1-800-947-1445, or visit our web site at http://www.brothermall.com. Please refer to the Accessories listing in your User's Guide for stock no. and price.

Stock No.	Description Price Quantity Total

Subtotal

Name:

Accessory Subtotal: \$

Address: AZ, CA, CO,

CT, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA residents add applicable sales tax

City:

State/Zip: \$

Daytime Phone:

Shipping/Handling Options

SEND ORDER FORM TO: Please choose one:

Brother International Corp.

Attn: Consumer Accessory Div.

P.O. Box 341332

Bartlett, TN38184-1332

- Standard (\$5.00)

- 2nd day air freight (\$8.75) Mandatory for all deliveries outside of the continental U.S. (Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands & Canada)

- All other overseas orders (\25.00) \

TOTAL DUE (US dollars) \$

Method of payment (Check one)

( ) Visa ( ) MasterCard ( ) Discover ( ) American Express ( ) Check/Money Order

Account Number

Expiration Date

Signature

* Prices, taxes and shipping / handling charges subject to change without notice.

GUÍA DE USUARIO

INTRODUCCIÓN

TECLA DEL CURSOR ....7

TECLAS CODE, ALT Y SHIFT....8

TECLA DE RETORNO....9

TABULACIÓN....10

TECLA DE BORRADO (DEL) 11

Technical line drawing of a device casing with internal components and directional arrows indicating movement (no text or symbols)

Technical line drawing of a mechanical device with battery housing and internal components (no text or symbols)

ADAPTADOR DE CA OPCIONAL

Line drawing of a device with a cable and a wall-mounted electrical outlet connected to a door panel (no text or symbols)

CASETES DE CINTA

Line drawing of an open electronic device with internal components and a black arrow indicating a specific part (no text or symbols present)

Line drawing of a handheld electronic device with a control panel and keypad (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a hand using a tool to adjust or install a mechanical component (no text or symbols visible)

CINTAS DE TELA

TECLA DEL CURSOR HACIA ARRIBA

1: ABCTDEFTGHI 2: JKLMNOPQRSTU

Brother International Corporation

Attn: Consumer Accessory Division

P.O. Box 341332

Bartlett, TN 38133-1332

( ) Visa ( ) MasterCard ( ) Discover ( ) American Express ( ) Cheque/Giro postal

Brother International Corporation

Attn: Consumer Accessory Division

P.O. Box 341332

Bartlett, TN 38133-1332

( ) Visa ( ) MasterCard ( ) Discover ( ) American Express ( ) Cheque/Giro postal