Brother PT-18RKT User's Guide

User’s GuideGuía del usuarioELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEMPT-18RKTRead this User's Guide before you start using your P-touch.Keep this User's Gu

1234567893z INTRODUCTIONCreating Your First LabelCreate a label with your personal computerPrepare the P-touch labeler. (Refer to step 1 in the previ

INTRODUCTION4To use the machine safelyPlease read the following directions for safe use and handling before using your P-touch. These safety precautio

1234567895z INTRODUCTIONTo use the machine safelyWARNING• If the battery begins to emit an odor, overheat, discolor, deform, or any other change occur

INTRODUCTION6To use the machine safelyCAUTIONRechargeable batteryFailure to observe the following may result in fluid leaking, overheating, rupture, o

1234567897z INTRODUCTIONGeneral Precautions• Do not use the P-touch in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide. Doing so may result in

INTRODUCTION8Quick IndexQuick IndexTo format the label...Text/Label format functionsTo enter text, symbols and accent characters...Entering text/symbo

1234567899z INTRODUCTIONContentsINTRODUCTION ... 1Creating Your Firs

INTRODUCTION10ContentsCreating a Bar Code Label...33Setting Ba

11Unpacking Your P-touch123456789z GETTING STARTEDGETTING STARTEDCheck that the package contains the following before using your P-touch.Unpacking You

GETTING STARTED12General DescriptionBattery chargerGeneral DescriptionLCD displayAC adapter connectorKeyboardUSB portCharging terminalsWhen shipped fr

Thank you for purchasing the PT-18RKT.The PT-18RKT (hereafter, referred to as “printer”) is a label printer that enables you to easily print custom la

12345678913z GETTING STARTEDLCD Display & KeyboardLCD Display1. Line numberDisplayed at the beginning of each line, this mark indicates the line n

GETTING STARTED14LCD Display & KeyboardKey Names and Functions

12345678915z GETTING STARTEDLCD Display & Keyboard (Power):• Turns the P-touch on and off.:• Prints the current label design onto the tape. • Open

GETTING STARTED16Power SupplyYour P-touch has a rechargeable battery that allows you to use it anywhere when charged, and an AC adapter that allows yo

12345678917z GETTING STARTEDPower SupplyInsert the battery into the battery case and push the wires into the compartment so that they do not get damag

GETTING STARTED18Power SupplyReplacing the rechargeable batteryReplace the battery when the P-touch can only be used for a short time even after rech

12345678919z GETTING STARTEDInserting a Tape CassetteAC AdapterConnect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch.Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord i

GETTING STARTED20Inserting a Tape CassetteCheck that the end of the tape is not bent and that it passes through the tape guide.After making sure that

12345678921z GETTING STARTEDTurning Power On/OffPress the key to turn the P-touch on. Press the key again to turn the P-touch off.zAuto Power-Off

GETTING STARTED22Feeding TapeThe Feed & Cut function feeds 0.89" (22.5 mm) of blank tape then cuts the tape.Press the key. “Feed & Cut?

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

12345678923z GETTING STARTEDLCD DisplayLanguageSelect the language ("English" or "Français") for menu commands and messages shown

24Entering and Editing TextEDITING A LABELUsing the keyboard of your P-touch is very similar to using a typewriter or word processor. Entering Text fr

12345678925z EDITING A LABELEntering SymbolsDeleting TextDeleting one character at a time• To delete a character from an existing line of text, move

EDITING A LABEL26Entering SymbolsEntering Symbols Using the Symbol FunctionThe Symbol function offers a total of 103 symbols.Press the key.A list of

12345678927z EDITING A LABELEntering Accented CharactersThe P-touch can display and print a set of accented characters such as other language specific

EDITING A LABEL28Entering Accented CharacterszAccented Character ListzCharacter Accented Characters Character Accented Charactersa NA oc OC rd RD se S

12345678929z EDITING A LABELSetting Character AttributesUsing the key, you can select a font and apply size, width and style attributes.Press the

EDITING A LABEL30Setting Character AttributesSizeLMSWidth212/31/2Style1OFFBLD(Bold)OUT(Outline)SHD(Shadow)Style2OFFITL(Italic)VRT(Vertical)Attribute V

12345678931z EDITING A LABELSetting Label AttributesUsing the key, you can create a label with a frame around the text and specify the label length.

EDITING A LABEL32Setting Label AttributesFrame567891011121314AlignL(Left)C(Centre)R(Right)LengthAutoThe length of the label is automatically adjusted

BrotherTM One-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA Only)Who is covered: • This limited warranty (“warranty”) is given only to the origin

12345678933z EDITING A LABELCreating a Bar Code LabelUsing the Bar Code function you can create labels with bar codes for use with cash registers, sto

EDITING A LABEL34Creating a Bar Code LabelEntering Bar Code DataPress the key to display the Tools menu, select “Bar Code Input” using the or ke

12345678935z EDITING A LABELCreating a Bar Code LabelzSpecial Character ListzCODE39 CODABARCODE128, EAN128Code Special Character Code Special Characte

EDITING A LABEL36Using Auto-Format LayoutsEditing and Deleting a Bar Code• To edit the bar code data in a bar code already placed in a label, position

12345678937z EDITING A LABELUsing Auto-Format LayoutsPress the key.The Bar Code Setup screen is displayed.Select an attribute using the or keys,

EDITING A LABEL38Using Auto-Format LayoutszTemplateszAttribute Value DetailsTemplate NameBinder Spine(0.70" x 10.0" [18 mm x 254 mm])File Ta

12345678939z EDITING A LABELUsing Auto-Format LayoutsUsing Block LayoutsPress the key to display the Auto-Format screen, and then select “Block Layo

EDITING A LABEL40Using Auto-Format LayoutsSelect Print using the or keys and then press the key to print the label.Preview and print options in

12345678941z EDITING A LABELUsing Auto-Format LayoutszBlock LayoutszAttribute Value DetailsBlock layout(0.70" [18 mm] tape)2 Line A2 Line B3 Line

EDITING A LABEL42Using Auto-Format LayoutsBlock layout(0.35" [9 mm] tape)2 Line A2 Line B1+2 LineBlock layout(0.23" [6 mm] tape)1+2 LineAttr

What Brother will ask you to do: After contacting Brother or a Brother Authorized Service Center, you may be required to deliver (byhand if you prefer

43Label Preview123456789z LABEL PRINTINGLABEL PRINTINGUsing the Preview function you can check the layout of the label before printing it onto the lab

LABEL PRINTING44Printing a LabelPress the key.The message shown on the right is displayed while the label is being printed.Printing Multiple CopiesU

12345678945z LABEL PRINTINGPrinting a LabelAuto-numbering LabelsUsing the numbering function you can create a set of sequentially numbered labels from

LABEL PRINTING46Printing a LabelMirror PrintingUsing the mirror printing function you can create labels with the text printed in reverse so that they

12345678947z LABEL PRINTINGTape Cutting OptionsPress the key.The message shown on the right is displayed while the label is being printed.The tape c

LABEL PRINTING48Tape Cutting OptionszTape CuttingzSetting Description ExampleMargin LAutomatically cuts the tape after each label is printed. The labe

12345678949z LABEL PRINTINGAttaching LabelsIf necessary, trim the printed label to the desired shape and length using scissors, etc.Peel the backing f

50Storing a Label into MemoryUSING THE FILE MEMORYYou can store up to ten of your most frequently used labels in the file memory. Each label is stored

12345678951z USING THE FILE MEMORYOpening a Stored Label FilePress the key to display the Tools menu, and then select “File” using the or keys.P

USING THE FILE MEMORY52Deleting a Stored Label FilePress the key to display the Tools menu, and then select “File” using the or keys.Press the

Limitations: Brother is not responsible for damage to or loss of any equipment, media, programs or data relatedto the use of this Product. Except for

53Resetting the P-touch123456789z MAINTAINING YOUR P-touchMAINTAINING YOUR P-touchYou can reset the internal memory of your P-touch when you want to c

MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch54MaintenanceCleaning the Tape CutterTape adhesive can build up on the cutter blade after repeated use, taking the edge off th

12345678955What to do when...z TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTINGWhat to do when...Problem Cause SolutionThe screen ‘locks’, or the P-touch does not respo

TROUBLESHOOTING56What to do when...The label is not printed after pressing the key.Has text been entered? A label will not be printed if there is no

12345678957z TROUBLESHOOTINGWhat to do when...The ink ribbon is separated from the ink roller.Is the ink ribbon in the tape cassette loose, or did you

TROUBLESHOOTING58Error MessagesWhen an error message appears on the display, follow the directions provided below.Error MessagesPress any key to clear

12345678959z TROUBLESHOOTINGError MessagesThe length of the label to be printed using the text entered is longer than 39.37" (1 m). Edit the text

TROUBLESHOOTING60Error MessagesThe length of the label to be printed using the text entered is longer than the length setting. Edit the text to fit wi

12345678961Specificationsz APPENDIXAPPENDIXMain UnitSpecificationsItem SpecificationInput Device (Keyboard) 58-key, QWERTY layout keyboardDisplayDispl

APPENDIX62SpecificationsRechargeable batteryvMemoryMemory size Maximum 459 charactersFile storage Maximum 10 filesOther FeaturesFrame Total of 14 fram

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12345678963z INDEXINDEXAAC adapter ... 16, 19Accented Character List ... 28accented characters ...

1234567891z INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing the P-touch PT-18RKT.Your new P-touch is an easy to operate, feature packed labeling syst

INTRODUCTION2Creating Your First LabelThis section introduces you to the methods used to create simple labels with your P-touch.By creating a simple l