Brother PT-2730, PT2730VP manual Auto-numbering Labels

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LABEL PRINTING

Auto-numbering Labels

Using the numbering function you can create a set of sequentially numbered labels from a single label format.

1Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing.

2Hold down the Shift key and press the Print key to display the print options screen, and then select "Numbering" using the or key.

3Press the OK or Enter key.

The numbering start point screen is displayed.

To apply auto-numbering to a bar code, select the bar code here. After selecting the bar code you will be prompted to enter the number of labels to be printed (step 6).

4Move the cursor to the first character to be incremented in the numbering sequence and press the OK or Enter key.

The numbering end point screen is displayed.

5

Move the cursor to the last character to be incremented in the numbering sequence and press the OK or Enter key.

The number of labels to be printed is displayed.

6

Select the number of labels to be printed using the or key, or type the number using the number key.

Hold down the or key to change the number of labels faster.

7

Press the OK or Enter key. The labels are printed.

As each label is printed the number of copies printed is shown.

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Printing a Label

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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 Prepare the P-touch labeler. P How to use the P-touch labeler„ Create a label with the P-touch labeler 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-2730General 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 Only Feeding TapeFeed & Cut LCD Contrast Display ModeLCD Display 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 SymbolsAccented Characters Entering Accented CharactersZAccented Character Listz 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 94 x 8.6 24 mm x 219 mm Attribute Value DetailsBinder Spine 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 12/31/2099Attribute Value Description Time Stamp Setting TimingZTime Stamp Timing Optionsz 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 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 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 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 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 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/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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