Brother PT-2730 Text, Label, Setup, Clear, Letter, Caps, Shift, Symbol, Backspace, Enter, Time

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GETTING STARTED

10.Text

Enables character attributes for the label to be set.

Character attributes can be set for each line of the label when the Text menu is opened in combination with the Shift key.

11.Label

Enables label attributes for the label to be set.

12.Setup

Enables operating preferences (Bar Code, Time & Date,LCD Contrast, etc.) for the P-touch labeler to be set.

13.Clear

Clears all text entered, or all text and current label settings.

14.Letter

Use these keys to type letters or numbers.

Uppercase letters and symbols can be entered using these keys in combination with the Caps or Shift key.

15.Tab

Inserts a tab to the position of the cursor in the text entry screen.

16.Caps

Turns Caps mode on and off.

17.Shift

Use this key in combination with the letter and number keys to type uppercase letters or the symbols indicated on the number keys.

18.Symbol

Use this to select and enter a symbol from a list of available symbols.

19.Backspace

Deletes the character to the left of the cursor.

20.Enter

Enters a new line when entering text.

Enters a new block when used in combination with the Shift key.

21.Time

Enters the selected date / time to the position of the cursor in the text entry screen.

Clock display appears when used in combination with the Shift key.

22.Auto-Format

Enables labels to be created using pre- defined templates or block formats.

23.Space

Enters a blank space.

Returns a setting to the default value.

24.Bar Code

Opens Bar Code Input screen.

Opens Bar Code Setup screen when used with the Shift key.

25.Accent

Use this to select and enter an accented character.

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Contents Page Introduction Thank you for purchasing the P-touch labeler PT-2730Trademarks and Copyrights What is not covered What is coveredWhat is the length of the Warranty Periods Who is coveredWhat Brother will do Limitations Important Information Contents Label Printing IntroductionTroubleshooting „ Create a label with the P-touch labeler How to use the P-touch labelerPrepare the P-touch labeler. P Print the label „ Create a label by connecting your labeler to a PCPrepare the P-touch labeler Prepare the PC „ Printing from the Label CollectionTouch Labeler Safety PrecautionsImmerse the product in water Do not disassemble the P-touch labelerTape Cutter BatteryAC adapter 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 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler Software Installation GuideGetting Started Touch labeler PT-2730 General Description Getting StartedLCD Display & Keyboard LCD DisplayKey Names and Functions Text SetupSymbol LabelPower Supply BatteryAC Adapter Inserting a Tape Cassette Cassettes with the markWith battery Turning Power On/OffZAuto Power-Off Timez Touch labeler only Connected to PCFeed & Cut Feeding TapeFeed Only LCD Display Display ModeLCD Contrast Language Setting Language and UnitBack Light UnitEntering and Editing Text Using Text ReminderEditing a Label Entering Text from the KeyboardMoving the Cursor Adding a New LineAdding a New Block Inserting TextDeleting Text „ Deleting one character at a timeEntering Symbols Entering Symbols Using the Symbol FunctionUsing Symbol Update Function ZSymbol Listz Category SymbolsZAccented Character Listz Entering Accented CharactersAccented Characters Setting Character Attributes by Each Line Setting Character AttributesSetting Character Attributes by Label AttributesFont Florida ZSetting OptionszAttribute Value Result BelgiumSize available for each tape width When Auto is selected, the text isAutomatically adjusted to print in the largest 48pt 42pt 36ptOff Left Setting Auto Fit StyleAttribute Value 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 Binder Spine Attribute Value Details94 x 8.6 24 mm x 219 mm Editing a Label Using Block Layouts 2LineA ZBlock LayoutszBlock layout 94 24mm tape 2LineB +2Line a +2Line B +3Line +4Line +5Line2LineB Block layout 47 12 mm tape 3Line +2Line Block layout 2LineB 35 9 mm tape +2Line Using Time & Date FunctionClock Setting 23 6 mm tapeAttribute Time & Date Format SettingZTime & Date Format Optionsz 12/31/2099ZTime Stamp Timing Optionsz Time Stamp Setting TimingAttribute Value Description Forward Time Stamp FormatZTime Stamp Format Optionsz Date only will be printed on the labelZTime Stamp Forward Optionsz Value selected in the Forward settingCreating a Bar Code Label Time/date will be increased according toSetting Bar Code Parameters ZBar Code SettingszZSpecial Character Listz Entering Bar Code DataPress the Bar Code key Bar Code Input screen is displayed CODE128, GS1-128 UCC / EAN-128 Editing and Deleting a Bar CodeCode Label Preview Label PrintingPrinting a Label Printing Multiple Copies Printing a Single CopyLabel Printing Auto-numbering Labels Mirror Printing Tape Cutting Options Setting Description ExampleZTape Cuttingz Strength Adhesive Tapes, set On for Adjusting the Label LengthPrints a strip of labels with no cuts Between Machine and use scissors to cut the tapePrinting from the Label Collection Attaching LabelsPress the Label Collection key Category ZLabel Collection ListzFiles 47 12 mm Tape only Category Label 94 24 mm Tape onlyShipping 70 18 mm Tape only 70 18 mm Tape only Retail 94 24 mmDownloading a Label Collection Category to your Labeler Downloading a new Label Collection Category Windows onlyPersonal 47 12 mm Tape only 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 Storing a Label into Memory Using the File MemoryUsing the File Memory Opening a Stored Label FilePrinting a Stored Label File Deleting a Stored Label FileMaintenance Resetting the P-touch LabelerMaintaining Your P-TOUCH Labeler Cleaning the Tape Cutter Maintaining Your P-TOUCH LabelerTroubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Solution Error Messages Message Cause/RemedyAuto-Format for 0.47 12 mm tape is selected. Install a Format for 0.9424mm tape is selected. Install anAuto-Format for 0.70 18 mm tape is selected. Install an Label is less than 39.37 1 mAuto-Format for 0.13 3.5mm tape is selected. Install an Format for 0.35 9 mm tape is selected. Install a 0.35Format for 0.23 6 mm tape is selected. Install a 0.23 Length or change the length settingBar Codes Appendix SpecificationsSpecification Main UnitIndex Contact Information For USA Only Fax both sides of the form toLW6057001 a
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