Brother PT-2730, PT2730VP manual LCD Display & Keyboard

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GETTING STARTED

LCD Display & Keyboard

LCD Display

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1.Line number

Indicates line number within the label layout.

2.Cursor

Characters are entered to the left of the cursor. Indicates the current data input position.

3.Return mark

Indicates the end of a line of text.

4.Caps mode

Indicates that the Caps mode is on.

5.~8. Style guidance

Indicates the current font (5), character size (6), character style (7) and frame

(8) settings.

9.Tape length

Indicates the tape length for the text entered.

10.Cursor selection

Use the and keys to select menu items and the and keys to change the settings.

Refer to “LCD Display” on page 21 for changing the contrast and display mode, and for turning the back light on / off.

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Contents Page Introduction Thank you for purchasing the P-touch labeler PT-2730Trademarks and Copyrights What is covered What is the length of the Warranty PeriodsWhat is not covered Who is coveredWhat Brother will do Limitations Important Information Contents Label Printing IntroductionTroubleshooting Prepare the P-touch labeler. P How to use the P-touch labeler„ Create a label with the P-touch labeler „ Create a label by connecting your labeler to a PC Prepare the P-touch labeler Prepare the PCPrint the label „ Printing from the Label CollectionSafety Precautions Immerse the product in waterTouch Labeler Do not disassemble the P-touch labelerBattery AC adapterTape Cutter Do not touch the blade of the cutter unitCover when operating the cutter unit Cutter unit Compartment cover open IllustrationsGeneral Precautions Symbols Used in this Guide Software Installation Guide Getting StartedUnpacking Your P-touch labeler Touch labeler PT-2730General Description Getting StartedLCD Display & Keyboard LCD DisplayKey Names and Functions Setup SymbolText LabelPower Supply BatteryAC Adapter Inserting a Tape Cassette Cassettes with the markTurning Power On/Off ZAuto Power-Off TimezWith battery Touch labeler only Connected to PCFeed Only Feeding TapeFeed & Cut LCD Contrast Display ModeLCD Display Setting Language and Unit Back LightLanguage UnitUsing Text Reminder Editing a LabelEntering and Editing Text Entering Text from the KeyboardAdding a New Line Adding a New BlockMoving the Cursor Inserting TextDeleting Text „ Deleting one character at a timeEntering Symbols Entering Symbols Using the Symbol FunctionUsing Symbol Update Function ZSymbol Listz Category SymbolsAccented Characters Entering Accented CharactersZAccented Character Listz Setting Character Attributes Setting Character Attributes by LabelSetting Character Attributes by Each Line AttributesZSetting Optionsz Attribute Value ResultFont Florida BelgiumWhen Auto is selected, the text is Automatically adjusted to print in the largestSize available for each tape width 48pt 42pt 36ptOff Setting Auto Fit Style Attribute ValueLeft Center Align Alignment Right Just JustifySetting Label Attributes ZFramesz FrameAttribute Value Result Using Auto-Format Layouts Using Templates Example creating an Asset TagCutting is disabled when Cut Option is set to Special Tape 94 x 8.6 24 mm x 219 mm Attribute Value DetailsBinder Spine Editing a Label Using Block Layouts ZBlock Layoutsz Block layout 94 24mm tape2LineA 2LineB +2Line a +2Line B +3Line +4Line +5Line2LineB Block layout 47 12 mm tape 3Line +2Line Using Time & Date Function Clock SettingBlock layout 2LineB 35 9 mm tape +2Line 23 6 mm tapeTime & Date Format Setting ZTime & Date Format OptionszAttribute 12/31/2099Attribute Value Description Time Stamp Setting TimingZTime Stamp Timing Optionsz Time Stamp Format ZTime Stamp Format OptionszForward Date only will be printed on the labelValue selected in the Forward setting Creating a Bar Code LabelZTime Stamp Forward Optionsz Time/date will be increased according toSetting Bar Code Parameters ZBar Code SettingszPress the Bar Code key Bar Code Input screen is displayed Entering Bar Code DataZSpecial Character Listz Code Editing and Deleting a Bar CodeCODE128, GS1-128 UCC / EAN-128 Printing a Label Label PrintingLabel Preview Label Printing Printing a Single CopyPrinting Multiple Copies Auto-numbering Labels Mirror Printing ZTape Cuttingz Setting Description ExampleTape Cutting Options Adjusting the Label Length Prints a strip of labels with no cuts BetweenStrength Adhesive Tapes, set On for Machine and use scissors to cut the tapePress the Label Collection key Attaching LabelsPrinting from the Label Collection Files 47 12 mm Tape only ZLabel Collection ListzCategory Category Label 94 24 mm Tape onlyShipping 70 18 mm Tape only 70 18 mm Tape only Retail 94 24 mmPersonal 47 12 mm Tape only Downloading a new Label Collection Category Windows onlyDownloading a Label Collection Category to your Labeler Click the Machine update icon Do not turn off the machine during the update process Click the Computer software update icon Press the Label Collection keyLabel Printing Using the File Memory Using the File MemoryStoring a Label into Memory Opening a Stored Label FilePrinting a Stored Label File Deleting a Stored Label FileMaintaining Your P-TOUCH Labeler Resetting the P-touch LabelerMaintenance Cleaning the Tape Cutter Maintaining Your P-TOUCH LabelerTroubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Solution Error Messages Message Cause/RemedyFormat for 0.9424mm tape is selected. Install an Auto-Format for 0.70 18 mm tape is selected. Install anAuto-Format for 0.47 12 mm tape is selected. Install a Label is less than 39.37 1 mFormat for 0.35 9 mm tape is selected. Install a 0.35 Format for 0.23 6 mm tape is selected. Install a 0.23Auto-Format for 0.13 3.5mm tape is selected. Install an Length or change the length settingBar Codes Specifications SpecificationAppendix Main UnitIndex Contact Information For USA Only Fax both sides of the form toLW6057001 a

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