Brother PT-E300 User's Guide

Read this User's Guide before you start using your P-touch labeling system. Keep this User’ s Guide in a handy place for future reference.Please

INTRODUCTION7Safety PrecautionsAlkaline batteries/Ni-MH rechargeable batteriesFollow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of the ba

1234567898z INTRODUCTIONSafety PrecautionsAC AdapterFollow these guidelines to avoid fire, damage, electric shock, failure or the risk of injury. Make

INTRODUCTION9Safety PrecautionsCAUTIONAlkaline batteries/Ni-MH rechargeable batteriesFollow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, overheating or r

12345678910z INTRODUCTIONSafety PrecautionsP-touch Labeling SystemFollow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the P-touch lab

INTRODUCTION11General PrecautionsRechargeable Li-ion battery• At the time of purchase, the rechargeable Li-ion battery is slightly charged so that the

12345678912z INTRODUCTIONSymbols Used in this Guide• DO NOT expose the tape cassettes to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, or dust. S

INTRODUCTION13How to use the P-touch labeling system Create a label with the P-touch labeling systemGETTING STARTEDCREATING A LABELLABEL PRINTINGHow

14Unpacking Your P-touch Labeling System123456789z GETTING STARTEDGETTING STARTEDCheck that the package contains the following before using your P-tou

15General DescriptionGETTING STARTED General DescriptionWhen shipped from the factory, the LCD display is covered with a protective sheet to prevent

12345678916z GETTING STARTEDLCD Display & KeyboardLCD Display1. Line numberIndicates line number within the label layout.2. Shift ModeIndicates sh

INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the P-touch labeling system model PT-E300.Your new PT-E300 is an intuitive, easy to operate and feature rich P

17LCD Display & KeyboardGETTING STARTEDKey Names and Functions1. PowerTurns the P-touch labeling system on and off.2. StyleEnables character and l

12345678918z GETTING STARTEDLCD Display & Keyboard14. Letter • Use these keys to type letters or numbers.• Uppercase letters and symbols can be en

19Power SupplyGETTING STARTEDAC AdapterUse the AD-E001 (AC adapter) for this labeling system. The AD-18 or AD-24ES cannot be used. Connect the AC adap

12345678920z GETTING STARTEDPower SupplyInsert the rechargeable Li-ion battery into the battery compartment.Confirm that the hooks on the edge of the

21Power SupplyGETTING STARTEDRechargeable Li-ion BatteryLabeling System• Charging current: 500 mA• Charging voltage: up to 8.2 V (Maximum)Rechargeable

12345678922z GETTING STARTEDPower SupplyBatteryAfter making sure that the power is off, remove the rear cover on the back of the labeling system. If t

23Inserting a Tape CassetteGETTING STARTEDTape cassettes of 0.13", 0.23", 0.35", 0.47" or 0.70" (3.5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm or

12345678924z GETTING STARTEDTurning Power On/OffPress the Power key to turn the P-touch labeling system on.Press the Power key again to turn the P-tou

25LCD DisplayGETTING STARTEDLCD ContrastYou can change the contrast setting of the LCD display to one of five levels (+2, +1, 0, -1, -2) to make the s

12345678926z GETTING STARTEDSetting Language and UnitLanguagePress the Menu key to display the Setup menu, select "Language" using the or

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27Selecting a Labeling Application TypeEDITING A LABELYou can select six different types of labeling applications by pressing a label application key.

12345678928z EDITING A LABELSelecting a Labeling Application TypeCABLE WRAPLabels printed with this mode can be wrapped around a cable or wire. This m

EDITING A LABEL29Creating a Bar Code LabelPATCH PANELLabels printed with this mode can be used to identify various types of panels. In this mode, you

12345678930z EDITING A LABELCreating a Bar Code LabelSetting Bar Code Parameters and Entering Bar Code DataPress the Bar Code key.The Bar Code Setup s

EDITING A LABEL31Entering a Serialize LabelNumerically serialized labels can be printed. You can set the increment and count for the series. In serial

12345678932z EDITING A LABELEntering a Serialize Labeladvanced serialize SimultaneousEnter text.Example: Create a label "B020", "C030&

EDITING A LABEL33Entering a Serialize Label AdvancedEnter text.Example: Create a label "1A-A02", "1A-A03", "1A-A04", &q

12345678934z EDITING A LABELEntering and Editing TextEntering Text from the Keyboard• The keyboard of your P-touch labeling system can be used in the

EDITING A LABEL35Entering SymbolsDeleting Text Deleting one character at a time• To delete a character from an existing line of text, move the cursor

12345678936z EDITING A LABELEntering SymbolsSelect a symbol using , , or key and then press the OK or Enter key.The selected symbol is inserted

INTRODUCTION1Safety Precautions... 3Gener

EDITING A LABEL37Entering Accented CharactersThe P-touch labeling system can display and print a set of accented characters such as other language spe

12345678938z EDITING A LABELSetting FramesSetting Auto Fit StyleWhen "Size" is set to "Auto" and "Length" is set to a sp

EDITING A LABEL39Setting Cut OptionsThe tape cutting options allow you to specify how the tape is fed and cut when printing labels. In particular, the

12345678940z EDITING A LABELSetting Cut OptionsSelecting how tape is fed and cutWhen printing, the message "Cut Tape or Press Enter to Continue&q

41Label PreviewLABEL PRINTINGYou can preview the current page and check the layout before printing.Press the Preview key.An image of the label is disp

12345678942z LABEL PRINTINGAttaching LabelsPrinting Multiple CopiesUsing this function you can print up to 50 copies of the same label.Make sure that

43Storing a Label into MemoryUSING THE FILE MEMORYYou can store up to 50 of your most frequently used labels in the file memory. Each label is stored

12345678944z USING THE FILE MEMORYPrinting a Stored Label FilePress the File key to display the File screen.Select "Print" using the or

45Resetting the P-touch Labeling SystemRESETTING & MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELING SYSTEMYou can reset the internal memory of your P-touch labe

12345678946z RESETTING & MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELING SYSTEMMaintenanceYour P-touch labeling system should be cleaned on a regular basis to m

1234567892z INTRODUCTIONEntering Symbols ...

47What to do when...TROUBLESHOOTINGWhat to do when...Problem SolutionThe screen ‘locks’, or the P-touch labeling system does not respond normally.Refe

12345678948z TROUBLESHOOTINGError MessagesWhen an error message appears on the display, follow the directions provided below.Error MessagesMessage Cau

TROUBLESHOOTING49Error MessagesText Too Long!The length of the label to be printed using the text entered is longer than the length setting. Edit the

12345678950Specificationsz APPENDIXAPPENDIXMain UnitSpecificationsItem SpecificationDisplayCharacter display 16 characters x 2 guidance and 2 lines te

APPENDIX51SymbolsSymbolsCategory SymbolsPunctuationDatacomAudio/VisualElectricalArrowsSafetyProhibitedBracketsMathematicsGreekSuper/subscriptBulletsCu

12345678952z APPENDIXAccented CharactersAccented CharactersCharacterAccented CharactersCharacterAccented Charactersa nA Nc oC Od rD Re sE Sg tG Ti uI

APPENDIX53Character AttributeSizeAutoWhen Auto is selected, the text is automatically adjusted to print in the largest size available for each tape wi

12345678954z APPENDIXFramesBar Code Settings TableFramesAttribute Value Result Value ResultFrameOff 4152637LengthThe length of the label can be set wi

APPENDIX55Bar CodesSpecial Character ListCODE39 CODABARCODE128, GS1-128 (UCC / EAN-128)Special Character Special Character(SPACE)Special Character Spe

12345678956z INDEXINDEXAAC adapter ... 19Accented Characters ... 52Au

INTRODUCTION3Safety PrecautionsTo prevent injury and damage, important notes are explained using various symbols. The symbols and their meanings are a

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1234567894z INTRODUCTIONSafety PrecautionsDANGERRechargeable Li-ion BatteryCarefully observe the following precautions for the rechargeable Li-ion bat

INTRODUCTION5Safety PrecautionsRechargeable Li-ion BatteryLiquid (electrolyte) leaking from the labeling system or rechargeable battery may indicate t

1234567896z INTRODUCTIONSafety PrecautionsWARNINGP-touch Labeling SystemFollow these guidelines to avoid fire, electric shock, the risk of injury to y