Brother P-TOUCH 7500 User Manual

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7500/7600Printed in ChinaLW2458001BUSER´S GUIDEUSER´S GUIDE• Read this User’s Guide before you start using your P-touch.• Keep this User’s Guide in a

1Getting Started11Getting StartedUnpacking Your P-touchCheck that the package contains the following before using your P-touch.PT-7600P-touch Recharg

2PT-7500P-touch Strap belt TZ tape cassette User's GuideAC adapter (AD-18U or AD-18E) (The design of the adapter may differ by country.) PT750076

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 Centre text alignment (page 33)3 Right text alignment (page 33)4 Justified text alignment (

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-18U or AD-18E)☞ Connect the AC adapter directly t

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 On/OffPress o to turn on or turn off the P-touch.If the P-touch is powered by the AC adaptor or batteries, the previous session’

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

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● BL. LEN. (block length): * For the PORT Label Type mode:20.0 to 200.0 mmDefault: 30.0 mm* For the PANEL1 Label Type mode:6.0 to 2

18● BLOCK: 1 to 50 blocksDefault: 1LENGTH: 6.0 to 200.0 mmDefault: 17.5mmMULTIPLE: x1 to x9Default: 1● FRAME: OFF, 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9

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

iBefore Using Your P-touchThank you for purchasing the PT-7500/7600.Your new P-touch is an easy to operate, feature packed labelling system that make

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

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

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

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 G. 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 G. STYLE 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

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

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

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

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.Selecting how tape is fed and cutThe Cu

43Machine Adjustments1 Press g, then Z.2 Press l or r until CONTRAST is displayed.3 Press u or d until the desired setting is displayed, and then pre

44Updating the PERSONAL symbol categoryYou can specify whether symbols continue to be added to the PERSONAL symbol category (with the older symbols de

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

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 With a Computer (for PT-7600 only)55Using P-touch With a Computer (for PT-7600 only)This P-touch is equipped with a USB port, allowin

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 With a Computer (for PT-7600 only)Installing P-touch Editor 5.01 Start your PC making sure to log on as a user with Administrator pri

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

50Installing the Printer driverThe installation procedure for the printer driver differs depending on the operating system being used.- For Windows® 2

51Using P-touch With a Computer (for PT-7600 only)3 The printer is detected, and then a message appears again, warning that no digital signature was

523 The printer is detected, and then the “Found New Hardware Wizard” starts up. Select [No, not this time], and then click [Next]. In the dialog box

53Using P-touch With a Computer (for PT-7600 only)3 The printer is detected, and then the driver is installed.4 You will be prompted to register your

54Using P-touch Editor 5.0P-touch Editor 5.0 makes it easy for anyone to design and print more complex labels, for almost any need imaginable.See the

55Using P-touch With a Computer (for PT-7600 only)☞ If the number or order of fields in a database are changed and only the database (*.csv file) is

56• When you choose [New], choose either vertical writing style or horizontal writing style.• When you choose [Select by Use], you can choose by label

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

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

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

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

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

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 With a Computer (for PT-7600 only)Layout window1MenuCommands are categorized into each menu (File, Edit, View, Tool, and Help) by fun

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

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

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

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

68Using downloaded database dataEither an *.mdb database, created with P-touch Editor 5.0, or a database converted to a *.csv file can be transferred

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

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

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 With a Computer (for PT-7600 only)2 Select the P-touch to back up from, then click .The backup confirmation message is displayed.3 Cl

72Starting up the P-touch LibraryYou can start up the P-touch Library and edit and print labels.1 Click the [Start] button, then choose [All programs

73Using P-touch 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 that ca

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

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

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

77AppendixBUFFER EMPTY!• This message appears if no text has been typed in when you try to print or Preview function.• Type in some text before tryin

78IMAGE CHARACTERSIZE ERROR!• This message appears if a wide user-defined character image is entered when the Vertical Label Type mode is selected.• C

79AppendixSET 24mm!• This message appears if a 24-mm-wide tape cassette is not installed when printing an Auto Format template created for 24-mm-wide

viiEntering an accented character ...22Entering a bar code ...

80VALUE OUT OF RANGE!• This message appears if the value entered while setting the Margin, Length, and Block Length function is not within the allowab

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

82MemoryMemory size Maximum 2000 charactersOther FeaturesFrame 15 frame patternsAuto-Format Templates: 10PC Interface (for PT-7600 only)Yes (Transfer

83AppendixOperating Environment: Windows® (for PT-7600 only)Accessories● SuppliesObtain tape cassettes from your nearest authorised dealer. Use only

84TZ-655 White characters on orange tapeTZ-751 Black characters on green tapeTZ-755 White characters on green tapeTZ-951 Black characters on silver ta

85AppendixNon-laminated tapes (length: 8 m)TZ-D31 Black characters on fluorescent green tape (length: 5 m)TZ-M31 Black characters on clear (matt) tap

86Strong adhesive tapes (length: 8 m)Laminated tapes with stronger adhesive, ideal for rough surfaces or harsh environments.Flexible ID tapes (length:

87AppendixSecurity tape (length: 8 m)This tape leaves a checkered pattern when removed.Fabric tape (length: 3 m)These fabric labels can be affixed to

88IndexAAC adapter ... 5Accent function... 22alignment ...

89Iindicators ........... 4block number ......... 4bold text style ......... 4