Brother PT2730VP, PT-2730 manual Mirror Printing

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•Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.

•The tape is automatically cut after each copy is printed. Refer to “Tape Cutting Options” on page 57 to change this setting.

•The figures shown on the screen during printing indicate the “count / number of copies”.

•Pressing the Space key when selecting the number of copies resets the value to 1, the default.

•Auto-numbering can also be applied to bar codes. When a bar code contains an auto- numbering sequence, no other fields in the label can contain an auto-numbering sequence.

•The auto-number portion of the label is incremented after each label is printed.

•Only one auto-numbering sequence can be used in a label.

•Any symbols or other non-alphanumeric characters in the auto-numbering sequence are ignored.

•An auto-numbering sequence can only contain a maximum of five characters.

•Letters and numbers increase as shown below:

0	Î 1	...9	Î 0	Î ...
A	Î B	...Z	Î A	Î ...

aÎ b ...z Î a Î ...

A0 Î A1 ...A9 Î B0 Î ...

Spaces (shown as underscores “_” in the example below) can be used to adjust the spacing between characters or to control the number of digits that are printed.

_9	Î 10	...99 Î 00 Î ...
_Z	Î AA	...ZZ Î AA Î ...
1_9	Î 2_0	...9_9Î 0_0 Î ...

z LABEL PRINTING

Mirror Printing

Using the mirror printing function you can create labels with the text printed in reverse so that they can be read from the opposite side when attached to glass or other transparent material.

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 “Mirror” using the or key.

3Press the OK or Enter key.

The message “Mirror Print?” is displayed

4Press the OK or Enter key. "Printing...Copies" is displayed while the labels are being printed.

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•Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.

•Text should be printed on clear tape when using the mirror printing function.

•The copy and auto-numbering functions cannot be used together with the mirror printing function.

Printing a Label

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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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