Brother P-touch PT-2700 Bedienungsanleitung

ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 4

What You Can Do ......................................................................................................... 4

Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................ 6

General Precautions...................................................................................................... 9

Symbols Used in this Guide .......................................................................................... 9

Quick Index ................................................................................................................. 10

GETTING STARTED ............................................................................. 11

Unpacking Your P-touch ............................................................................................. 11

General Description..................................................................................................... 12

LCD Display & Keyboard............................................................................................. 13

LCD Display.......................................................................................................... 13

Key Names and Functions.................................................................................... 14

Power Supply .............................................................................................................. 16

Battery................................................................................................................... 16

AC Adapter ........................................................................................................... 17

Inserting a Tape Cassette ........................................................................................... 18

Turning Power On/Off ................................................................................................. 20

Feeding Tape .............................................................................................................. 21

LCD Display ................................................................................................................ 21

LCD Contrast ........................................................................................................ 21

Display Mode ........................................................................................................ 22

Back Light ............................................................................................................. 22

Setting Language and Unit.......................................................................................... 23

Language.............................................................................................................. 23

Unit........................................................................................................................ 23

EDITING A LABEL................................................................................. 24

Entering and Editing Text............................................................................................ 24

Entering Text from the Keyboard.......................................................................... 24

Adding a New Line................................................................................................ 24

Adding a New Block.............................................................................................. 24

Moving the Cursor................................................................................................. 24

Inserting Text ........................................................................................................ 25

Inserting a Tab...................................................................................................... 25

Deleting Text......................................................................................................... 25

Entering Symbols ........................................................................................................ 26

Entering Symbols Using Key ............................................................................... 26

Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function...................................................... 26

Using Symbol Update Function ............................................................................ 27

Contents

INTRODUCTION

Entering Accented Characters .....................................................................................29

Setting Character Attributes .........................................................................................31

Setting Character Attributes by Label ....................................................................31

Setting Character Attributes by Each Line.............................................................31

Setting Auto Fit Style .............................................................................................35

Setting Label Attributes ................................................................................................36

Using Auto-Format Layouts .........................................................................................38

Using Templates - Example creating an Asset Tag...............................................38

Using Block Layouts ..............................................................................................43

Using Time & Date Function ........................................................................................48

Clock Setting..........................................................................................................48

Time & Date Format Setting ..................................................................................49

Time Stamp Setting ...............................................................................................51

[Timing] ...........................................................................................................51

[Time Stamp Format] ......................................................................................52

[Forward] ........................................................................................................53

Creating a Bar Code Label...........................................................................................54

Setting Bar Code Parameters................................................................................54

Entering Bar Code Data.........................................................................................55

Editing and Deleting a Bar Code ...........................................................................57

LABEL PRINTING ................................................................................. 58

Label Preview...............................................................................................................58

Printing a Label ............................................................................................................58

Printing a Single Copy ...........................................................................................59

Printing Multiple Copies .........................................................................................59

Auto-numbering Labels..........................................................................................60

Mirror Printing ........................................................................................................61

Tape Cutting Options ...................................................................................................62

Manual Cutting .............................................................................................................64

Adjusting the Label Length...........................................................................................64

Attaching Labels...........................................................................................................65

USING THE FILE MEMORY ................................................................. 66

Storing a Label into Memory ........................................................................................66

Opening a Stored Label File ........................................................................................67

Printing a Stored Label File..........................................................................................68

Deleting a Stored Label File.........................................................................................69

MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch .............................................................. 70

Resetting the P-touch...................................................................................................70

Maintenance.................................................................................................................70

Cleaning the Main Unit ..........................................................................................70

INTRODUCTION

Cleaning the Print Head........................................................................................ 70

Cleaning the Tape Cutter...................................................................................... 71

TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................... 72

What to do when... ...................................................................................................... 72

Error Messages........................................................................................................... 75

APPENDIX............................................................................................. 79

Specifications .............................................................................................................. 79

Accessories................................................................................................................. 82

INDEX.................................................................................................... 86

What You Can Do

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the P-touch PT-2700.

Your new P-touch is an easy to operate, feature packed labeling system that makes

creating professional, high quality labels a breeze. In addition to easy label creation via

pre-formatted label layouts, the P-touch editing software features advanced label

formatting, block formats, bar codes and auto-numbering functions.

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Create a label with the P-touch

Prepare the P-touch.

Enter the label text.

Print the label.

What You Can Do

Install the batteries

and/or connect the AC

adapter.

Set a tape cassette.

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Turn the P-touch on.

In addition to entering text, the P-touch

has a large range of editing functions.

"Create labels like these"

Enter the label text from the keyboard.

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You can check the layout of your label

before printing.

Checking the label preview before

printing prevents wasting tape on

incomplete labels.

"Preview function"

Print the label you have created.

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zINTRODUCTION

What You Can Do

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Create a label with your personal computer

Prepare the P-touch. (Refer to step 1 in the previous section.)

Prepare the personal computer.

Enter the label text using P-touch Quick Editor.

Print the label.

Install the software.

Software Installation Guide

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Software Installation Guide

Connect the USB

cable. Turn the P-touch on.

Start P-touch Quick

Editor. Enter the label text in P-touch Quick Editor.

Software Help Software Help

Click on the layout

area and then type

"Brother".

Click on the "Print"

button. The label is printed.

Software Help Software Help

P-touch Quick Editor (simple label editing software) is ideal for creating simple labels.

To create labels with more complex designs, use P-touch Editor (fully featured label editing

software).

"P-touch Editor" "Create labels with complex designs like these"

INTRODUCTION

Safety Precautions

To prevent injury and damage, important notes are explained using various symbols.

The symbols and their meanings are as follows:

The symbols used in this manual are as follows:

Safety Precautions

WARNING

This indicates the possibility of death or serious injury if

instructions are ignored.

CAUTION

This indicates the possibility of personal injury or property damage

if instructions are ignored.

symbol indicates prohibition. Detailed prohibited matters are shown in the

figure (e.g. the left figure shows the prohibition against disassembly).

symbol indicates special instructions. Detailed instructions are shown in the

figure (e.g. the left figure shows the method for pulling the power plug out of the

outlet).

WARNING

P-touch

Please note the following to avoid fire, damage, electric shock and choking.

Do not disassemble the P-touch.

For inspection, adjustment, and repair

of the P-touch, contact the retail outlet

where the P-touch was purchased or

your local authorized service center. (If

the damage is caused by disassembly

or modification of the P-touch by the

customer, it may void the customer's

warranty and servicing (parts and

labor) may be charged to the

customer.)

Do not drop, hit or otherwise strike the

P-touch.

Do not touch any metal parts near the

print head. The print head becomes

very hot during use and remains very

hot immediately after use. Do not

touch it directly with your hands.

Do not wet the P-touch by touching

with wet hands, spilling drinks such as

coffee, juice or water onto the P-touch.

Do not use the P-touch with a foreign

object in it. If water, metallic substance

or any foreign object enters the P-

touch, disconnect the AC adapter and

remove batteries, and contact the

retail outlet where the P-touch was

purchased or your local authorized

service center.

Do not put the plastic packing bag near

face, mouth or nose as bag may become a

choking hazard. Dispose of the plastic bag

immediately and keep it out of the reach of

children. The plastic packing bag is not a

toy.

Disconnect the AC adapter and remove

batteries immediately and stop using

when you notice abnormal odor, heat,

discoloration, deformation or anything

unusual while using or storing it.

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Safety Precautions

Battery

Please note the following to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of the battery.

Do not throw into fire, heat up, or disassemble the battery.

AC adapter

Please note the following to avoid fire, electric shock, or failure.

Always use the specified voltage

(120V) and the suggested AC adapter

(AD-24).

Do not overload the power outlet.

Do not drop, hit or otherwise damage

the AC adapter.

Do not place heavy objects on,

damage or modify the power cord or

plug. Do not forcibly bend or pull the

power cord.

Do not use a damaged power cord.

Do not touch the AC adapter or power

plug with wet hands.

Do not use the AC adapter in places of

high humidity such as bathrooms.

Make sure that the plug is fully

inserted to the power outlet. Do not

use an outlet that is loose.

CAUTION

Battery

Please note the following to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of the battery.

Do not use old and new batteries

together.

Do not mix alkaline batteries with other

type batteries.

Do not set the positive and negative

end in the wrong position.

Remove the batteries if you do not

intend to use the P-touch for an

extended period of time.

AC adapter

Be sure to disconnect the AC adapter

from the power outlet and the P-touch

when not using the P-touch for any

extended period of time.

Always hold the plug when

disconnecting the power cord from the

power outlet.

Tape Cutter

Please note the following to avoid personal injury and damage of the P-touch.

Do not touch the blade of the cutter

unit.

Do not open the tape compartment

cover when operating the cutter unit.

Do not apply excessive pressure to the

cutter unit.

WARNING

INTRODUCTION

Safety Precautions

Usage/Storage

Please note the following to avoid personal injury and damage of the P-touch.

When using the P-touch, do not place

it on a unstable environment, such as

dilapidated table or top of the shelf.

Do not place any heavy objects on top

of the P-touch.

Memory

Any data stored in memory will be lost

due to failure or repair of the P-touch,

or if the battery expires.

When power is disconnected for more

than two minutes, all text and format

settings will be cleared. Any text files

stored in the memory and clock

settings will also be cleared.

Tape

Depending on the environmental conditions and the material and condition of the

affixing surface, the label may peel off or the color of the tape may change. When

removing labels, adhesive may remain, the tape's color may be transferred to the

surface, or the surface beneath the label may otherwise be damaged. Be sure to

test the label on the intended surface and material before affixing the label.

CAUTION

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