Brother PT-7500 User Manual Page 1

PT-7500/7600USER´S GUIDEGUÍA DE USUARIOUSER´S GUIDEGUÍA DE USUARIO• Read this User’s Guide before you start using your P-touch labeler.• Keep this Use

iiiBatteries (Alkaline/Rechargeable)Follow these guidelines to avoid leakage, or damage to the batteries.Do not use metallic articles, such as tweeze

85Iindicators ... 4block number ... 4bold text style ... 4

86P-touch Editorstarting ... 54template ... 66Rrecalling ...

87Contact Information (For USA Only)If you need a local service center, please call 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437)to locate the authorized service ce

7500/7600USER´S GUIDEGUÍA DE USUARIOUSER´S GUIDEGUÍA DE USUARIO• Read this User’s Guide before you start using your P-touch labeler.• Keep this User’s

ivCAUTIONTape CutterFollow these guidelines to avoid personal injury and damage of the P-touch labeler.Do not open the tape compartment cover when ope

vGeneral Precautions● Do not use the P-touch labeler in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide. Doing so may result in accidents or d

viContentsBefore Using Your P-touch Labeler ... iSafety precautions ...

viiInputting Label Data ...20Entering and editing text ...

viiiUsing P-touch Editor 5.0 ...54Starting P-touch Editor ...

1Getting Started11Getting StartedUnpacking Your P-touch LabelerCheck that the package contains the following before using your P-touch labeler.PT-760

2PT-7500P-touch labeler Strap belt TZ tape cassette User's GuideAC adapter (AD-18) (The design of the adapter may differ by country.)

3Getting StartedGeneral DescriptionTop view & bottom viewTape cutter buttonUSB port(for PT-7600 only)KeyboardAC adapter connectorDisplayBack cove

4Keyboard & LCD screen1 Left text alignment (page 33)2 Center text alignment (page 33)3 Right text alignment (page 33)4 Justified text alignment (

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5Getting StartedBack lightPress g and f to turn on or turn off the back light. The back light can be used when you wish to see the display more clear

6Notes on the AC adapter☞ Only use the AC adapter designed exclusively for this machine.☞ Disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use this P

7Getting Started☞ Make sure that the batteries are inserted so that their poles point in the correct direction.With batteries installed, the P-touch

8Charging the rechargeable battery packInsert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the connector on the machine andinsert the AC adapter plug into a s

9Getting StartedNotes on the rechargeable battery pack☞ Be sure to use the suggested AC adapter (AD-18)☞ Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-tou

10Notes on tape cassettes☞ Before installing the tape cassette, make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.☞ If the tape cassette

11Getting StartedFlexible ID Tape☞ For applications that require more flexible labels, such as around sharp bends and cylindrical objects, we recomme

12Turning the P-touch Labeler On/OffPress o to turn on or turn off the P-touch labeler.If the P-touch labeler is powered by the AC adapter or batterie

13Label Type Modes22Label Type ModesSelecting a Label Type ModePressing a allows you to select one of the two regular modes for designing and printin

14After selecting the Label Type mode NORMAL or VERTICAL, the label text can be entered, formatted, printed and cut as usual. With the Normal Label Ty

Compilation and Publication NoticeUnder the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest p

15Label Type ModesFlag ModeLabels printed using this Label Type mode can be wrapped around cable or wire with the ends stuck together to form a flag.

16Port and Panel1 ModesLabels printed using these Label Type modes can be used to identify various components or panels.With the Port Label Type mode,

17Label Type Modes● BLK LEN. (block length): * For the PORT Label Type mode:0.80" to 8.00" (20.0 to 200.0 mm)Default: 1.20" (30.0 mm)*

18● BLOCK: 1 to 50 blocksDefault: 1LENGTH: 0.25" to 8.00" (6.0 to 200.0 mm)Default: 0.70" (17.5mm)MULTIPLE: x1 to x9Default: 1● FRAME:

1933Basic FunctionsBasic FunctionsPerforming Basic OperationsChoosing functions, parameters, settings and groups● If “WX” appears, press l to select

20Inputting Label DataEntering and editing textEntering characters● To type a lowercase letter, a number, a comma or a period, simply press the key fo

21Basic FunctionsAdding a new line of text● To end the current line of text and start a new one, press n. “ ” appears at the end of the line.Adding a

22Deleting text● To remove characters to the left of the cursor’s current position, press b until all of the characters that you wish to delete are re

23Basic Functions4 For each additional accented character, repeat steps 2 and 3.5 Press n.Entering a bar codeThe Bar Code function allows bar codes t

24Setting bar code parameters1 Press g, then c.2 Press l or r until the parameter that you wish to change is displayed.3 Press u or d until the desire

Brother® Two-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA Only)Who is covered:• This limited warranty (“warranty”) is given only to the origina

25Basic FunctionsThe following special characters can only be added to bar codes created using protocols EAN128 and CODE128.Entering a symbolThere ar

26• To add a single symbol or the last one in a series, skip to step 6.• To add a series of symbols to the text, press g, then n.5 For each additional

27Basic Functions0121200 01 0200 01 02 03 04 05 06 0700 01 02 03 04 0500 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 0910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 26

28Formatting the LabelSpecifying a label lengthThe length of the label can be specified as follows.1 Press g, then A.2 Press l or r until LENGTH is di

29Basic FunctionsFraming the text1 Press g, then B.2 Press u or d until the desired frame setting is displayed.3 Press n. The selected setting is app

30Specifying the character sizeThe character size can be specified for all text in the label or only for the text in the line that the cursor is in.Fo

31Basic FunctionsSpecifying the character widthFormatting the Global width of all text1 Press t.2 Press l or r until GLB WIDTH is displayed.3 Press u

32Specifying the character styleFormatting the Global character style of all text1 Press t.2 Press l or r until GLB STYL is displayed.3 Press u or d u

33Basic FunctionsSpecifying the alignment for all lines in the text1 Press t.2 Press l or r until ALIGN is displayed.3 Press u or d until the desired

341 Press g, then the number key where the template that you wish to use is assigned.2 Press n. The first field for the selected template is displayed

What Brother will do: If the problem reported concerning your Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items is covered by this warranty a

35Basic FunctionsFeeding tape● To feed out 1" (23 mm) of tape, press f. The message “FEED” is displayed.Printing a label● To print out a label,

36Printing multiple copies with incremental charactersThe Numbering function can be used to print several copies of the same text while incrementing t

37Basic FunctionsPrinting a range of text blocksThe Block Printing function enables you to select the range of text blocks to print.1 Press g, then a

384 Press r so that the second number in the range displayed below BLOCK NO. is flashing.5 Press u or d until the desired block number is displayed (o

39Basic FunctionsCombining special printing functionsMany of the special printing functions can be combined, depending on various conditions, such as

40Recalling text that has been stored1 Press m.2 Press u or d until RECALL is displayed.3 Press n.4 Press u or d until the file number containing the

41Basic Functions6 Press n. The message “OK TO CLEAR?” (or “CLEAR ALL?” if all files were selected) appears.7 Press n. The text stored in the selecte

4244Machine AdjustmentsVarious functions are available for changing and adjusting the operation of the P-touch labeler.Selecting how tape is fed and c

43Machine AdjustmentsAdjusting the display contrastThe display can be made lighter or darker by selecting a setting between -2 and +2. (The default s

441 Press g, then Z.2 Press l or r until LENGTH ADJUST is displayed.3 Press u or d until the desired setting is displayed, and then press n.Specifying

Limitations: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

45Machine AdjustmentsCleaningOccasionally, certain parts of the P-touch labeler may need to be cleaned. Dust or dirt may become attached to the P-tou

46Notes on cleaning the print head & rollers☞ If a blank horizontal streak appears through the label text, clean the machine’s print head.☞ The pr

47Using P-touch Labeler With a Computer (for PT-7600 only)55Using P-touch Labeler With a Computer (for PT-7600 only)This P-touch labeler is equipped

48CD-ROM Precautions● Do not scratch the CD-ROM.● Do not subject the CD-ROM to extremely high or extremely low temperatures.● Do not put heavy objects

49Using P-touch Labeler With a Computer (for PT-7600 only)Installing the P-touch Editor 5.01 Start your PC making sure to log on as a user with Admin

50Installing the Printer driverThe installation procedure for the printer driver differs depending on the operating system being used.- For Windows® X

51Using P-touch Labeler With a Computer (for PT-7600 only)3 The printer is detected, and then the “Found New Hardware Wizard” starts up. Select [No,

523 The printer is detected, and then the driver is installed.4 You will be prompted to register your P-touch labeler online, click [Yes] and then cli

53Using P-touch Labeler With a Computer (for PT-7600 only)Uninstalling / Replacing the printer driverIn the following steps, you will see PT-XXXX. Re

545 For Windows® XPClick the ”Drivers” tab and choose ”Brother PT-XXXX”. Then, click [Remove]. Go to step 7.For Windows Vista®Click the ”Drivers” tab

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

55Using P-touch Labeler With a Computer (for PT-7600 only)☞ Only the first 999 rows of a database linked to a template are read by the P-touch labele

56Starting P-touch Editor1 Click [Start]-[All Programs (Programs)]-[Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 5.0].When P-touch Editor is launched, the [New/Op

57Using P-touch Labeler With a Computer (for PT-7600 only)Layout window Express ModeThis mode provides easy label creation with text and images.The l

58Professional ModeThis mode provides full-scale label creation for creating the templates.The layout window consists of the following sections:1Menu

59Using P-touch Labeler With a Computer (for PT-7600 only)Snap ModeWith this mode, you can capture the screen, print it as image, and save it for fut

602 In the [New/Open] dialog, click [Help-How To].Starting from P-touch EditorClick Help menu and choose P-touch Editor Help.Starting from Snap ModeRi

61Using P-touch Labeler With a Computer (for PT-7600 only)Printing the Help descriptionThe information given in P-touch Editor Help can be printed. U

62How to use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch LibraryP-touch Transfer Manager: The PT-7600 can transfer templates created in P-touch Editor. Als

63Using P-touch Labeler With a Computer (for PT-7600 only)Layout window1MenuCommands are categorized into each menu (File, Edit, View, Tool, and Help

64Explanations of the IconsTransferring label templates from the PC1 Select the P-touch labeler to transfer data to.2 Right click the [Configurations]

iBefore Using Your P-touch LabelerThank you for purchasing the PT-7500/7600.Your new P-touch labeler is an easy to operate, feature packed labeling s

65Using P-touch Labeler With a Computer (for PT-7600 only)3 Drag the transfer data to the folder you created.Drag the transfer data from All contents

666 Click [OK].The data in the folder selected in the folder view is transferred to the P-touch labeler.Adding a user-defined character image to the t

67Using P-touch Labeler With a Computer (for PT-7600 only)Using a template not linked to a databaseUsing a template not linked to a database is the s

68Using downloaded database dataAn Excel, Access, *.mdb database created with P-touch Editor 5.0, or a database converted to a *.csv file can be trans

69Using P-touch Labeler With a Computer (for PT-7600 only)Using database data in a Label Type modeThis function enables you to select the range of da

70Searching the databaseWhile selecting a database record to be used in a template or while selecting a database record whose data is to be added to a

71Using P-touch Labeler With a Computer (for PT-7600 only)2 Select the P-touch labeler to back up from, then click .The backup confirmation message

72Starting up the P-touch LibraryYou can use the P-touch Library to access labels you wish to edit.1 Click the [Start] button, then choose [All progra

73Using P-touch Labeler With a Computer (for PT-7600 only)2 Check the items to be used as search conditions and set the search items.The search items

7466AppendixResetting the P-touch LabelerYou can reset the internal memory of your P-touch labeler when you want to clear all saved label files, or in

iiWARNINGRechargeable battery pack (for PT-7600 only)Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, heat, damage, and electric shock.Do not use this P-touch l

75AppendixThe label is not printed after pressing p.Has text been entered?A label will not print if there is no text entered.Is the tape cassette ins

76Error Message ListLabel files saved previously are now empty.Have the batteries and AC adapter been disconnected?All files stored in the internal me

77AppendixBLOCK NO. CHANGECLEAR TEXT?• The message appears when changing from a different Label Type mode to the PANEL2 Label Type mode and the curre

78On 3/4" (18 mm) tape:CHECK THE NUMBEROF LINES! 5 MAXOn 1/2" (12 mm) tape:CHECK THE NUMBEROF LINES! 3 MAXOn 3/8" (9 mm) and 1/4"

79AppendixINSERT 3/4" TAPE• This message appears if a 3/4" (18-mm)-wide tape cassette is not installed when printing an Auto Format templat

80NO FILES!• This message appears if no files are stored in the memory when you try to recall or delete one.• Store a text file before trying to recal

81AppendixMachine SpecificationsMain UnitItem SpecificationInput Device Keyboard (56 key)DisplayLCD 16 characters x 2 lines (132 dot x 48 dot)* Line

82CharactersInternal character set Total of 373 characters (62 alphanumeric, 164 sym-bols, 147 accented characters.)Text buffer Maximum 512 characters

83AppendixOperating Environment: Windows® (for PT-7600 only)OtherOperating tempera-ture / humidity50 ~ 95°F / 20 ~ 80% humidity (without condensation

84IndexAAC adapter.......... 5Accent function........ 22alignment .........