Brother PT-7600 User's Guide

PT-7600USER´S GUIDEMODE D’EMPLOIUSER´S GUIDEMODE D’EMPLOIELECTRONIC LABELLING SYSTEM• Read this User’s Guide before you start using your P-touch Label

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1Getting Started11Getting StartedUnpacking Your P-touch LabellerCheck that the package contains the following before using your P-touch labeller.P-to

2General DescriptionTop view & bottom viewTape cutter buttonUSB portKeyboardAC adapter connectorDisplayBack coverRelease leverPrint headTape exit

3Getting StartedKeyboard & LCD screen1 Left text alignment (page 32)2 Center text alignment (page 32)3 Right text alignment (page 32)4 Justified

4Back 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 clearly. The default

5Getting StartedNotes on the AC adapter☞ Only use the AC adapter designed exclusively for this machine.☞ Disconnect the AC adapter if you do not inte

6☞ Make sure that the batteries are inserted so that their poles point in the correct direction.With batteries installed, the P-touch labeller determi

7Getting StartedCharging the rechargeable battery packInsert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the connector on the machine andinsert the AC adapt

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8Notes on the rechargeable battery pack☞ Be sure to use the suggested AC adapter (AD-18)☞ Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch labeller to u

9Getting StartedNotes on tape cassettes☞ Before installing the tape cassette, make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.☞ If the

10Flexible ID Tape☞ For applications that require more flexible labels, such as around sharp bends and cylindrical objects, we recommend using Flexibl

11Getting StartedTurning the P-touch Labeller On/OffPress o to turn on or turn off the P-touch labeller.If the P-touch labeller is powered by the AC

1222Label Type ModesSelecting a Label Type ModePressing a allows you to select one of the two regular modes for designing and printing your own custom

13Label Type ModesAfter selecting the Label Type mode NORMAL or VERTICAL, the label text can be entered, formatted, printed and cut as usual. With th

14Flag ModeLabels printed using this Label Type mode can be wrapped around cable or wire with the ends stuck together to form a flag. With the FLAG La

15Label Type ModesPort and Panel1 ModesLabels printed using these Label Type modes can be used to identify various components or panels.With the Port

16● 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)* For the PANEL1 L

17Label Type Modes● 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 x9De

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1833Basic FunctionsPerforming Basic OperationsChoosing functions, parameters, settings and groups● If “WX” appears, press l to select the previous ite

19Basic FunctionsInputting Label DataEntering and editing textEntering characters● To type a lowercase letter, a number, a comma or a period, simply

20Adding 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 new text block●

21Basic FunctionsDeleting text● To remove characters to the left of the cursor’s current position, press b until all of the characters that you wish

224 For each additional accented character, repeat steps 2 and 3.5 Press n.Entering a bar codeThe Bar Code function allows bar codes to be printed as

23Basic FunctionsSetting 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

24The following special characters can only be added to bar codes created using protocols EAN128 and CODE128.Entering a symbolThere are 164 symbols an

25Basic Functions• 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

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27Basic FunctionsFormatting the LabelSpecifying a label lengthThe length of the label can be specified as follows.1 Press g, then A.2 Press l or r un

iiBefore Using Your P-touch LabellerThank you for purchasing the PT-7600.Your new P-touch labeller is an easy to operate, feature packed labelling sys

28Framing 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 applied to the enti

29Basic FunctionsSpecifying the character sizeThe character size can be specified for all text in the label or only for the text in the line that the

30Specifying the character widthFormatting the Global width of all text1 Press t.2 Press l or r until GLB WIDTH is displayed.3 Press u or d until the

31Basic FunctionsSpecifying the character styleFormatting the Global character style of all text1 Press t.2 Press l or r until GLB STYL is displayed.

32Specifying 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 setting is disp

33Basic Functions1 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 templ

34Feeding tape● To feed out 1" (23 mm) of tape, press f. The message “FEED” is displayed.Printing a label● To print out a label, press p. The mes

35Basic FunctionsPrinting multiple copies with incremental charactersThe Numbering function can be used to print several copies of the same text whil

36Printing a range of text blocksThe Block Printing function enables you to select the range of text blocks to print.1 Press g, then a.2 Press l or r

37Basic Functions4 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

iiiWARNINGRechargeable battery packFollow these guidelines to avoid fire, heat, damage, and electric shock.Do not use this P-touch labeller with any

38Combining special printing functionsMany of the special printing functions can be combined, depending on various conditions, such as which Label Typ

39Basic FunctionsRecalling 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

406 Press n. The message “OK TO CLEAR?” (or “CLEAR ALL?” if all files were selected) appears.7 Press n. The text stored in the selected files is delet

41Machine Adjustments44Machine AdjustmentsVarious functions are available for changing and adjusting the operation of the P-touch labeller.Selecting

42Adjusting the display contrastThe display can be made lighter or darker by selecting a setting between -2 and +2. (The default setting is 0.) Select

43Machine Adjustments1 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 the

44CleaningOccasionally, certain parts of the P-touch labeller may need to be cleaned. Dust or dirt may become attached to the P-touch labeller’s print

45Machine AdjustmentsNotes on cleaning the print head & rollers☞ If a blank horizontal streak appears through the label text, clean the machine’s

4655Using P-touch Labeller With a ComputerThis P-touch labeller is equipped with a USB port, allowing you to connect it to a computer running Microsof

47Using P-touch Labeller With a ComputerCD-ROM Precautions● Do not scratch the CD-ROM.● Do not subject the CD-ROM to extremely high or extremely low

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

48Installing the P-touch Editor 5.01 Start your PC making sure to log on as a user with Administrator privileges.2 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM d

49Using P-touch Labeller With a ComputerInstalling the Printer driverThe installation procedure for the printer driver differs depending on the opera

503 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

51Using P-touch Labeller With a Computer3 The printer is detected, and then the driver is installed.4 You will be prompted to register your P-touch l

52Uninstalling / Replacing the printer driverIn the following steps, you will see PT-XXXX. Read ”XXXX” as your printer name.Uninstalling the printer d

53Using P-touch Labeller With a Computer5 For Windows® XPClick the ”Drivers” tab and choose ”Brother PT-XXXX”. Then, click [Remove]. Go to step 7.For

54☞ Only the first 999 rows of a database linked to a template are read by the P-touch labeller machine.☞ Only the first line of text typed into a dat

55Using P-touch Labeller With a ComputerStarting P-touch Editor1 Click [Start]-[All Programs (Programs)]-[Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 5.0].When

56Layout window Express ModeThis mode provides easy label creation with text and images.The layout window consists of the following sections:1Menu bar

57Using P-touch Labeller With a ComputerProfessional ModeThis mode provides full-scale label creation for creating the templates.The layout window co

vCAUTIONTape CutterFollow these guidelines to avoid personal injury and damage of the P-touch labeller.Do not open the tape compartment cover when op

58Snap ModeWith this mode, you can capture the screen, print it as image, and save it for future use. To start Snap Mode, follow the steps below.1 Whe

59Using P-touch Labeller With a Computer2 In the [New/Open] dialog, click [Help-How To].Starting from P-touch EditorClick Help menu and choose P-touc

60Printing the Help descriptionThe information given in P-touch Editor Help can be printed. Use your normal printer to print the P-touch Editor Help i

61Using P-touch Labeller With a ComputerHow to use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch LibraryP-touch Transfer Manager: The PT-7600 can transfer t

62Layout window1MenuCommands are categorized into each menu (File, Edit, View, Tool, and Help) by function.2ToolbarThere are icons for frequently used

63Using P-touch Labeller With a ComputerExplanations of the IconsTransferring label templates from the PC1 Select the P-touch labeller to transfer da

643 Drag the transfer data to the folder you created.Drag the transfer data from All contents, Layouts or another folder under Filter.When transferrin

65Using P-touch Labeller With a Computer6 Click [OK].The data in the folder selected in the folder view is transferred to the P-touch labeller.Adding

66Using a template not linked to a databaseUsing a template not linked to a database is the same as using any of the preset Auto Format templates. For

67Using P-touch Labeller With a ComputerUsing downloaded database dataAn Excel, Access, *.mdb database created with P-touch Editor 5.0, or a database

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

68Using database data in a Label Type modeThis function enables you to select the range of database fields to print.1 Press a, and then select the Lab

69Using P-touch Labeller With a ComputerSearching the databaseWhile selecting a database record to be used in a template or while selecting a databas

702 Select the P-touch labeller to back up from, then click .The backup confirmation message is displayed.3 Click [OK].A new folder with a name conta

71Using P-touch Labeller With a ComputerStarting up the P-touch LibraryYou can use the P-touch Library to access labels you wish to edit.1 Click the

722 Check the items to be used as search conditions and set the search items.The search items that can be set are as follows.3 Click [Begin Search].Th

73Appendix66AppendixResetting the P-touch LabellerYou can reset the internal memory of your P-touch labeller when you want to clear all saved label f

74The 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 installed co

75AppendixError Message ListLabel files saved previously are now empty.Have the batteries and AC adapter been disconnected?All files stored in the in

76BLOCK NO. CHANGECLEAR TEXT?• The message appears when changing from a different Label Type mode to the PANEL2 Label Type mode and the current block

77AppendixOn 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

viiContentsBefore Using Your P-touch Labeller ...iiSafety precautions ...

78INSERT 3/4" TAPE• This message appears if a 3/4" (18-mm)-wide tape cassette is not installed when printing an Auto Format template created

79AppendixNO 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

80Machine SpecificationsMain UnitItem SpecificationInput Device Keyboard (56 key)DisplayLCD 16 characters x 2 lines (132 dot x 48 dot)* Line indicator

81AppendixCharactersInternal character set Total of 373 characters (62 alphanumeric, 164 symbols, 147 accented characters.)Text buffer Maximum 512 ch

82Operating Environment: Windows®AccessoriesObtain tape cassettes from your nearest authorized dealer. Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Br

83AppendixNon-laminated TapesStock No. Description PriceTZ-344 Gold on Black $28.99TZ-345 White on Black $28.99TZ-545 White on Blue $28.99TZ-641 Blac

84Strong Adhesive Tapes:Super Adhesive Strength: laminated tapes with twice the adhesive strength ideal for textured surfaces and harsh environmentsFl

85AppendixFabric Tape:Head Cleaning Cassette:Rechargeable battery packStock No. Description PriceTZ-FA31/2" (12 mm) Navy Blue on White Fabric Ir

86IndexAAC adapter... 4Accent function... 21alignment ...

87Iindicators ........... 3block number ......... 3bold text style ......... 3