Brother PT2030AD, PT-2030 appendix Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

 

What to do when...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

Solution

 

 

The screen ‘locks’, or

Refer to “Resetting the P-touch Labeler” on page 53 and

 

the P-touch labeler

reset the internal memory to the initial settings. If resetting

does not respond

the P-touch labeler does not solve the problem, disconnect

normally.

the AC adapter and remove the batteries for more than 10

 

minutes.

 

 

The display remains

Check that the batteries are correctly installed and that the

 

blank after turning on

AC adapter designed exclusively for your P-touch labeler

the power.

(provided) is correctly connected.

 

 

The LCD messages

Refer to “Setting Language and Unit” on page 19 to select

 

are displayed in a

your desired language.

 

 

foreign language.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The label is not

• Check that text has been entered and that the tape

 

printed after pressing

cassette is installed correctly with sufficient tape

 

 

the Print key.

remaining.

 

 

 

• If the tape is bent, cut off the bent section and thread the

 

tape through the tape exit slot.

 

 

 

• If the tape is jammed, remove the tape cassette and then

 

pull out the jammed tape and cut it. Check that the end of

 

the tape passes through the tape guide before reinstalling

 

the tape cassette.

 

 

The label is not

• Remove the tape cassette and reinstall it, pressing it firmly

 

printed correctly.

until it clicks into place.

 

 

 

• If the print head is dirty, clean it with a cotton swab or

 

optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4).

 

 

The ink ribbon is

If the ink ribbon is broken, replace

 

 

separated from the

the tape cassette. If not, leave the

 

 

ink roller.

tape uncut and remove the tape

Spool

 

cassette, then wind the loose ink

 

 

 

 

ribbon onto the spool as shown in

 

 

 

the figure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The P-touch labeler

• Replace the tape cassette if striped tape is visible, as this

 

stops while printing a

indicates that you have reached the end of the tape.

label.

• Replace all batteries or connect the AC adapter directly to

 

the P-touch labeler.

 

 

Label files saved

All files stored in the internal memory are deleted if the

 

previously are now

batteries are weak or the AC adapter was disconnected.

empty.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Troubleshooting Appendix Index Compilation and Publication Notice IntroductionWhat is the length of the Warranty Periods What is coveredWhat is not covered Who is coveredWhat Brother will do Limitations Important Information Contents Troubleshooting Appendix „ Create a label with the P-touch labeler How to use the P-touch labeler„ Printing from the Label Collection Touch Labeler Safety PrecautionsAC adapter BatteryTape Cutter Cover when operating the cutter unit Cutter unit General Precautions Symbols Used in this Guide Unpacking Your P-touch labeler Getting StartedGeneral Description Touch labeler PT-2030LCD Display LCD Display & KeyboardKey Names and Functions Symbol SetupText LabelBattery Power SupplyGetting Started AC Adapter Optional on the PT-2030Inserting a Tape Cassette ZAuto Power-Off Timez Turning Power On/OffWith battery Minutes MinutesLCD Display Feeding TapeFeed function LCD ContrastLanguage Setting Language and UnitUnit Entering and Editing Text Editing a LabelEditing a Label Deleting TextEntering Symbols Using the Symbol Function Entering SymbolsCategory Symbols ZSymbol ListzZAccented Character Listz Entering Accented CharactersAccented Characters Setting Character Attributes by Label Setting Character AttributesSetting Character Attributes by Each Line Attribute Value Result ZSetting OptionszAttribute Value Off Setting Auto Fit StyleZFramesz Setting Label AttributesEditing a Label Using Templates Example creating an Asset Tag Using Auto-Format LayoutsAttribute Value Details ZTemplateszLabel Using Block Layouts ZBlock Layoutsz 2LineA Creating a Bar Code Label Setting Bar Code ParametersEntering Bar Code Data ZBar Code SettingszEditing a ZSpecial Character ListzCODE128, GS1-128 UCC / EAN-128 Editing and Deleting a Bar CodeCode Label Preview Label PrintingPrinting a Label Label PrintingPrinting Multiple Copies Printing a Single CopyAuto-numbering Labels Mirror Printing Setting Description Example Setting MarginZTape Cutting Optionsz Attaching Labels Adjusting the Label LengthPress the Label Collection key Printing from the Label CollectionCategory Label ZLabel Collection ListzCategory Retail 70 18 mm Tape only Personal 47 12 mm Using the File Memory Using the File MemoryStoring a Label into Memory Opening a Stored Label FileDeleting a Stored Label File Printing a Stored Label FileMaintenance Resetting the P-touch LabelerCleaning the Unit Cleaning the Print HeadCleaning the Tape Cutter Troubleshooting TroubleshootingMessage Cause/Remedy Error MessagesAuto-Format for 0.70 18 mm tape is selected. Install an Insert An 0.70 18 mm tape cassette is not installed when anAuto-Format for 0.47 12 mm tape is selected. Install a Format for 0.35 9 mm tape is selected. Install a 0.35Select Other Installed tape isMargin Too LongSpecification SpecificationsAppendix Main UnitIndex Contact Information For USA Only LW6937001
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