Brother PT-2100 User Manual

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BEFORE USING YOUR P-TOUCH8General Precautions• Do not use the P-touch in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide. Doing so may result i

9Unpacking Your P-touch123456789z GETTING STARTEDGETTING STARTEDCheck that the package contains the following before using your P-touch.Unpacking Your

10General DescriptionGETTING STARTED General DescriptionWhen shipped from the factory, the LCD display is covered with a protective sheet to prevent d

12345678911z GETTING STARTEDLCD Display & KeyboardLCD Display1. Line numberDisplayed at the beginning of each line, this mark indicates the line n

12LCD Display & KeyboardGETTING STARTEDKey Names and Functions1. (Power):Turns the P-touch on and off.2. ( ):Moves the cursor in the directio

12345678913z GETTING STARTEDLCD Display & Keyboard7. (File): Opens the File menu, where you can print, open, save, or delete the frequently used

14Power SupplyGETTING STARTEDBatteryAfter making sure that the power is off, remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the machine. If the b

12345678915z GETTING STARTEDPower SupplyAC AdaptorInsert the plug on the AC adaptor cord into the connector marked DC IN 9-9.5V on the P-touch.Insert

16Inserting a Tape CassetteGETTING STARTEDTape cassettes of 3.5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm width can be used in your P-touch. Use only tape cassett

12345678917z GETTING STARTEDInserting a Tape CassetteInsert the tape cassette into the tape compartment, with the end of the tape facing the machine&a

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

18Turning Power On/OffGETTING STARTEDPress the key to turn the P-touch on. Press the key again to turn the P-touch off.zAuto Power-Off TimezTurnin

12345678919z GETTING STARTEDCreating Your First LabelCreate a label with the P-touchPrepare the P-touch.Enter the label text.Print the label.Creating

20Creating Your First LabelGETTING STARTEDCreate a label with your personal computerPrepare the P-touch. (Refer to step 1 in the previous section.)Pr

12345678921z GETTING STARTEDQuick IndexQuick IndexTo save a label layout...File memory functionTo add time and date to your labels...Time&Date fun

22Feeding TapeGETTING STARTEDFeed & CutThe Feed & Cut function feeds 23 mm of blank tape then cuts the tape, which may be needed when installi

12345678923z GETTING STARTEDLCD DisplayLCD ContrastYou can change the contrast setting of the LCD display to one of five levels (+2, +1, 0, -1, -2) to

24Setting Language and UnitGETTING STARTEDLanguageSelect the language("English", "Español", "Français", "Português&

25Entering and Editing Text123456789z EDITING A LABELEDITING A LABELUsing the keyboard of your P-touch is very similar to using a typewriter or word p

EDITING A LABEL26Entering and Editing TextInserting Text• To insert additional text into an existing line of text, move the cursor to the character to

12345678927z EDITING A LABELEntering SymbolsIn addition to the symbols available on the keyboard, there are various symbols (including international a

1BEFORE USING YOUR P-TOUCH ... 4Safety Precautions ...

EDITING A LABEL28Entering SymbolszSymbol ListzCategory SymbolsPunctuationBusinessMathematicsBracketArrowUnitInternationalNumberPictographElectricalOth

12345678929z EDITING A LABELEntering Accented CharactersThe P-touch can display and print a set of accented characters such as other language specific

EDITING A LABEL30Entering Accented CharacterszAccented Character ListzCharacter Accented Characters Character Accented Charactersa nA Nc oC Od rD Re s

12345678931z EDITING A LABELSetting Character AttributesSetting Character Attributes by LabelUsing the key, you can select a font and apply size, wi

EDITING A LABEL32Setting Character AttributeszSetting OptionszAttribute Value ResultFontHEL(Helsinki)BRU(Brussels)FLO(Florida)CAL(Calgary)SizeAutoWhen

12345678933z EDITING A LABELSetting Character AttributesWidthx2x1x2/3x1/2StyleOffBLD(Bold)OUT(Outline)SHD(Shadow)SLD(Solid)ITL(Italic) I+BLD(Italic Bo

EDITING A LABEL34Setting Character AttributesSetting Auto Fit StyleWhen "Size" is set to "Auto" and "Length" is set to a

12345678935z 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 LABEL36Setting Label AttributeszSetting OptionszAttribute Value ResultFrameOff1234567891011121314

12345678937z EDITING A LABELUsing Auto-Format LayoutsUsing the Auto-Format function you can quickly and easily create labels for a variety of purposes

2Setting Character Attributes ...31Setting Character Attributes

EDITING A LABEL38Using Auto-Format LayoutsPress the or key.The Style screen is displayed.Select an attribute using the or key, and then set a v

12345678939z EDITING A LABELUsing Auto-Format Layouts• Press the key to return to the previous step.• On the Style and Barcode Setup screens, press

EDITING A LABEL40Using Auto-Format LayoutszTemplateszAttribute Value DetailsTemplate NameBinder Spine(18 mm x 219 mm)File Folder Tab(12 mm x 82 mm)Div

12345678941z EDITING A LABELUsing Auto-Format LayoutsUsing Block LayoutsPress the key to display the Auto-Format screen, and then select "Block

EDITING A LABEL42Using Auto-Format LayoutsSelect an attribute using the or key, and then set a value for that attribute using the or key.Press

12345678943z EDITING A LABELUsing Auto-Format LayoutszBlock LayoutszAttribute Value DetailsBlock layout(18 mm tape)2LineA2LineB3Line1+2LineA1+2LineB1+

EDITING A LABEL44Using Auto-Format LayoutsBlock layout(9 mm tape)2LineA2LineB1+2LineBlock layout(6 mm tape)1+2LineAttribute Value Details

12345678945z EDITING A LABELCreating a Barcode LabelUsing the Barcode function you can create labels with barcodes for use with cash registers, stock

EDITING A LABEL46Creating a Barcode LabelzBarcode SettingszEntering Barcode DataPress the key to display the Setup menu, select "Barcode Input&

12345678947z EDITING A LABELCreating a Barcode LabelPress the or key to insert the barcode in the label.Two barcode marks are displayed on the text

3APPENDIX... 68Specifications ...

EDITING A LABEL48Creating a Barcode LabelEditing and Deleting a Barcode• To edit the barcode data position the cursor beneath either of the barcode ma

49Label Preview123456789z LABEL PRINTINGLABEL PRINTINGUsing the Preview function you can check the layout of the label before printing it onto the lab

LABEL PRINTING50Printing a LabelPrinting a Single CopyMake sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing.Press the key.

12345678951z LABEL PRINTINGPrinting a LabelAuto-numbering LabelsUsing the numbering function you can create a set of sequentially numbered labels from

LABEL PRINTING52Printing a LabelMirror PrintingUsing the mirror printing function you can create labels with the text printed in reverse so that they

12345678953z LABEL PRINTINGTape Cutting OptionsThe tape cutting options allow you to specify how the tape is fed and cut when printing labels. In part

LABEL PRINTING54Tape Cutting OptionszTape CuttingzSetting Description ExampleLarge MarginAutomatically cuts the tape after each label is printed. The

12345678955z LABEL PRINTINGAdjusting the Label Length AccuracyYou can adjust the accuracy of the printed label length in increment of -5 to +5.Press t

56Storing a Label into MemoryUSING THE FILE MEMORYYou can store up to 9 of your most frequently used labels in the file memory. Each label is stored a

12345678957z USING THE FILE MEMORYOpening a Stored Label FilePress the key to display the File screen.Select "Open" using the or key.P

4Safety PrecautionsBEFORE USING YOUR P-TOUCHThank you for purchasing the P-touch 2100.Your new P-touch is an easy to operate, feature packed labelling

USING THE FILE MEMORY58Printing a Stored Label FilePress the key to display the File screen.Select "Print" using the or key.Press the

12345678959z USING THE FILE MEMORYDeleting a Stored Label FilePress the key to display the File screen.Select "Delete" using the or ke

60Resetting the P-touchMAINTAINING YOUR P-touchYou can reset the internal memory of your P-touch when you want to clear all saved label files, or in t

12345678961z MAINTAINING YOUR P-touchMaintenanceCleaning the Tape CutterTape adhesive can build up on the cutter blade after repeated use, taking the

62What to do when...TROUBLESHOOTINGWhat to do when...Problem Cause SolutionThe screen ‘locks’, or the P-touch does not respond properly.Refer to "

12345678963z TROUBLESHOOTINGWhat to do when...The LCD messages are displayed in foreign language.Is the language set properly?Refer to "Setting L

TROUBLESHOOTING64What to do when...The label is not cut automatically.Is Cut Option set to Chain or No Cut?When these options are set, the tape is not

12345678965z TROUBLESHOOTINGError MessagesWhen an error message appears on the display, follow the directions provided below.Error MessagesPress any k

TROUBLESHOOTING66Error MessagesThere are more than two lines of text when you press the or key while using 9 mm or 6 mm tape. Limit the number of l

12345678967z TROUBLESHOOTINGError MessagesThe value entered for setting the tape length, tab length, multiple copies, or numbering function is invalid

1234567895Safety Precautionsz BEFORE USING YOUR P-TOUCHWARNINGAC adapterFollow these guidelines to avoid fire, damage, electric shock, or failure.Use

68SpecificationsAPPENDIXMain UnitSpecificationsItem SpecificationInput Device (Keyboard) 65-key, QWERTY layout keyboardDisplayDisplay device Dot matri

12345678969z APPENDIXSpecificationsMemoryMemory size Maximum 1800 charactersFile storage Maximum 9 filesOther FeaturesFrame Total of 16 frame patterns

APPENDIX70SpecificationsOperating Environment: Windows®Item SpecificationOSMicrosoft® Windows® 2000 Professional/XP/Windows VistaTMMemoryWindows® 2000

12345678971z APPENDIXAccessoriesBrother recommends the use of genuine Brother accessories (tape cassettes, AC adaptor, etc.) with your P-touch. The us

APPENDIX72AccessoriesTZ-435 White characters on red tapeTZ-531 Black characters on blue tapeTZ-535 White characters on blue tapeTZ-631 Black character

12345678973z APPENDIXAccessoriesNon-laminated tapes (length: 8 m)Strong adhesive tapes (length: 8 m)Laminated tapes with stronger adhesive, ideal fo

APPENDIX74AccessoriesFlexible ID tapes (length: 8 m)Flexible laminated tapes ideal for labelling network cables, electrical wires, etc.Security tape

12345678975z APPENDIXAccessoriesPrint head cleaning cassetteCassette tape for cleaning the print head of your P-touch.AC AdaptorStock No. Description

76INDEXAAccented Character List ...30accented characters ...29alignment ...

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BEFORE USING YOUR P-TOUCH6Safety PrecautionsP-touchFollow these guidelines to avoid fire, damage, electric shock, and choking.Do not allow the P-touch

1234567897Safety Precautionsz BEFORE USING YOUR P-TOUCHCAUTIONTape CutterFollow these guidelines to avoid personal injury and damage of the P-touch.Do