Brother PT2730VP, PT-2730 manual Feeding Tape, Feed & Cut, Feed Only

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Feeding Tape

Feed & Cut

The Feed & Cut function feeds 0.92" (23mm) of blank tape then cuts the tape.

• Be sure to feed tape to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape cassette.

• Do not pull the label coming out of the tape exit slot. Doing so will cause the ink ribbon to be discharged with the tape.

• Do not block the tape exit slot during printing or when feeding tape. Doing so will cause the tape to jam.

1 Hold down the Shift key and press the Preview key. "Feed & Cut?" will appear on the LCD display.

2Using the or key to select the "Feed & Cut" option and then press either OK or Enter.

The message "Feeding Tape... Please Wait" appears while the tape is fed, and then the tape is cut.

To exit or cancel this function press Escape.

z GETTING STARTED

Feed Only

This function will advance the tape approximately 0.92" (23 mm) resulting in a blank label sticking out of the tape cassette. This action is recommended when using Fabric and Extra Strength Adhesive tapes, which should be cut using scissors.

1Hold down the Shift key and press the Preview key. "Feed & Cut?" will appear on the LCD display.

2Using the or key to select the "Feed Only" option and then press either OK or Enter key.

The message "Feeding Tape... Please Wait" appears while the tape is fed.

To exit or cancel this function press Escape.

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Contents Page Thank you for purchasing the P-touch labeler PT-2730 IntroductionTrademarks and Copyrights Who is covered What is coveredWhat is the length of the Warranty Periods What is not coveredWhat Brother will do Limitations Important Information Contents Introduction Label PrintingTroubleshooting How to use the P-touch labeler „ Create a label with the P-touch labelerPrepare the P-touch labeler. P „ Printing from the Label Collection „ Create a label by connecting your labeler to a PCPrepare the P-touch labeler Prepare the PC Print the labelDo not disassemble the P-touch labeler Safety PrecautionsImmerse the product in water Touch LabelerDo not touch the blade of the cutter unit BatteryAC adapter Tape CutterCompartment cover open Illustrations Cover when operating the cutter unit Cutter unitGeneral Precautions Symbols Used in this Guide Touch labeler PT-2730 Software Installation GuideGetting Started Unpacking Your P-touch labelerGetting Started General DescriptionLCD Display LCD Display & KeyboardKey Names and Functions Label SetupSymbol TextBattery Power SupplyAC Adapter Cassettes with the mark Inserting a Tape CassetteTouch labeler only Connected to PC Turning Power On/OffZAuto Power-Off Timez With batteryFeeding Tape Feed & CutFeed Only Display Mode LCD DisplayLCD Contrast Unit Setting Language and UnitBack Light LanguageEntering Text from the Keyboard Using Text ReminderEditing a Label Entering and Editing TextInserting Text Adding a New LineAdding a New Block Moving the Cursor„ Deleting one character at a time Deleting TextEntering Symbols Using the Symbol Function Entering SymbolsUsing Symbol Update Function Category Symbols ZSymbol ListzEntering Accented Characters ZAccented Character ListzAccented Characters Attributes Setting Character AttributesSetting Character Attributes by Label Setting Character Attributes by Each LineBelgium ZSetting OptionszAttribute Value Result Font Florida48pt 42pt 36pt When Auto is selected, the text isAutomatically adjusted to print in the largest Size available for each tape widthOff Center Align Alignment Right Just Justify Setting Auto Fit StyleAttribute Value LeftSetting Label Attributes Frame ZFrameszAttribute Value Result Using Templates Example creating an Asset Tag Using Auto-Format LayoutsCutting is disabled when Cut Option is set to Special Tape Attribute Value Details Binder Spine94 x 8.6 24 mm x 219 mm Editing a Label Using Block Layouts 2LineB +2Line a +2Line B +3Line +4Line +5Line ZBlock LayoutszBlock layout 94 24mm tape 2LineA2LineB Block layout 47 12 mm tape 3Line +2Line 23 6 mm tape Using Time & Date FunctionClock Setting Block layout 2LineB 35 9 mm tape +2Line12/31/2099 Time & Date Format SettingZTime & Date Format Optionsz AttributeTime Stamp Setting Timing ZTime Stamp Timing OptionszAttribute Value Description Date only will be printed on the label Time Stamp FormatZTime Stamp Format Optionsz ForwardTime/date will be increased according to Value selected in the Forward settingCreating a Bar Code Label ZTime Stamp Forward OptionszZBar Code Settingsz Setting Bar Code ParametersEntering Bar Code Data ZSpecial Character ListzPress the Bar Code key Bar Code Input screen is displayed Editing and Deleting a Bar Code CODE128, GS1-128 UCC / EAN-128Code Label Printing Label PreviewPrinting a Label Printing a Single Copy Printing Multiple CopiesLabel Printing Auto-numbering Labels Mirror Printing Setting Description Example Tape Cutting OptionsZTape Cuttingz Machine and use scissors to cut the tape Adjusting the Label LengthPrints a strip of labels with no cuts Between Strength Adhesive Tapes, set On forAttaching Labels Printing from the Label CollectionPress the Label Collection key ZLabel Collection Listz CategoryFiles 47 12 mm Tape only 94 24 mm Tape only Category Label70 18 mm Tape only Retail 94 24 mm Shipping 70 18 mm Tape onlyDownloading a new Label Collection Category Windows only Downloading a Label Collection Category to your LabelerPersonal 47 12 mm Tape only Click the Machine update icon Do not turn off the machine during the update process Press the Label Collection key Click the Computer software update iconLabel Printing Opening a Stored Label File Using the File MemoryUsing the File Memory Storing a Label into MemoryDeleting a Stored Label File Printing a Stored Label FileResetting the P-touch Labeler MaintenanceMaintaining Your P-TOUCH Labeler Maintaining Your P-TOUCH Labeler Cleaning the Tape CutterTroubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Solution Message Cause/Remedy Error MessagesLabel is less than 39.37 1 m Format for 0.9424mm tape is selected. Install anAuto-Format for 0.70 18 mm tape is selected. Install an Auto-Format for 0.47 12 mm tape is selected. Install aLength or change the length setting 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 Auto-Format for 0.13 3.5mm tape is selected. Install anBar Codes Main Unit SpecificationsSpecification AppendixIndex Fax both sides of the form to Contact Information For USA OnlyLW6057001 a

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