Brother P-touch PT-D400 User's Guide

www.brother.comRead this User’s Guide before you start using your P-touch. Keep this User’s Guide in a handy place for future reference.Please visit u

8Power Supply and Tape cassetteGETTING STARTEDNOTE• When using AC adapter (AD-E001):x Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the AC adapter jack on

GETTING STARTED9Turning Power On/OffNOTE• When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the tape and ink ribbon do not catch on the print head.• If

10Entering and Editing TextEDITING A LABELEntering and Editing Text Adding a New LineMove the cursor to end of the current line and press ( ).NOTEThe

EDITING A LABEL11Entering Symbols Setting Symbol HistoryUp to 15 recently used symbols are added to [History]. The default setting is [On].Symbol Lis

12Entering Accented CharactersEDITING A LABELEntering Accented CharactersNOTECaps mode can be used with the Accent function.Accented Character ListVeh

EDITING A LABEL13Setting Character Attributes ([Font]/[Size]/[Width]/[Style]/[Line]/[Align])Setting Character Attributes ([Font]/[Size]/[Width]/[Style

14Setting Character Attributes ([Font]/[Size]/[Width]/[Style]/[Line]/[Align])EDITING A LABEL• The actual printed font size depends on the tape width,

EDITING A LABEL15Setting Frames Setting Auto Fit StyleWhen [Size] is set to [Auto] and [Length] is set to a specific length, you can select the way o

16Setting FramesEDITING A LABELFramesCategory FramesBasic 1Basic 2HomeSchool/OfficeAppointmentDIY/HobbySeason/Holiday

EDITING A LABEL17Setting Label Attributes ([Length]/[Margin]/[Tab Length])Setting Label Attributes ([Length]/[Margin]/[Tab Length])(Refer to “Adjustin

INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing the P-touch labeler PT-D400.Your new P-touch labeler is an easy to operate, feature packed labeling system that m

18Creating a Bar Code LabelEDITING A LABELBar Code SettingsSpecial Character ListCODE39 CODABARAttribute ValueProtocolCODE39, CODE128, EAN-8, EAN-13,

EDITING A LABEL19Creating a Bar Code LabelCODE128, GS1-128 (UCC / EAN-128) Editing and Deleting a Bar CodeTo edit bar code parameters and bar code da

20Label PreviewLABEL PRINTINGLabel PreviewYou can preview the text before printing.Press or to scroll the preview to the left or right.Press or

LABEL PRINTING21Setting Margin Numbering PrintingSelect the highest number you wish to be printed when setting the number. Mirror PrintingUse clear

22Setting MarginLABEL PRINTING [Chain]Use this setting when printing several labels with minimum margins.NOTE• When [Chain] is set, feed the tape bef

LABEL PRINTING23Adjusting the Label LengthAdjusting the Label LengthNOTEApproximately 1% of the total label length will be adjusted by 1 level.Using S

24Using Sample Labels: To create and print labels from pre-designed templates.LABEL PRINTINGKitchenName BadgeGarageScrapbookingGardeningAddressGiftCau

25Saving Label FilesUSING THE FILE MEMORYSaving Label FilesYou can save up to 50 labels and recall them for printing at a later date. A maximum of 80

26Resetting the P-touch LabelerRESETTING & MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELERResetting the P-touch Labeler Resetting the data to factory settingsTu

RESETTING & MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELER27Maintenance Cleaning the Tape CutterTape adhesive can build up on the cutter blade after repeated u

INTRODUCTION1ContentsSafety Precautions... 3General Prec

28What to do when...TROUBLESHOOTINGWhat to do when...Problem SolutionThe screen ‘locks’, or the P-touch labeler does not respond normally.• Refer to “

TROUBLESHOOTING29When an error message appears on the displayWhen an error message appears on the displayWhen an error message appears on the display,

30SpecificationsAPPENDIXSpecificationsItem SpecificationDimensions Approx. 7.44" x 6.99" x 2.78"(Approx. 189 (W) x 177.5 (D) x 70.5 (H)

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INTRODUCTION2LABEL PRINTING ...20Label Preview ...

INTRODUCTION3Safety PrecautionsSafety PrecautionsTo prevent injury and damage, important notes are explained using various symbols. The symbols and th

INTRODUCTION4Safety PrecautionsDo not use a damaged or leaking battery as the fluid may get on your hands.Do not use a deformed or leaking battery or

INTRODUCTION5General PrecautionsGeneral Precautions• Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, the label may unpeel or become

6Unpacking Your P-touch labelerGETTING STARTEDUnpacking Your P-touch labelerLCD Display & KeyboardCarton ContentsP-touch labelerStarter Tape Casse

GETTING STARTED7Power Supply and Tape cassetteNOTE• The text that you enter can be up to 80 characters in length.• Use ( ) in combination with the let