Brother PT2730VP, PT-2730 manual Important Information

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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 „ Create a label with the P-touch labeler How to use 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 batteryFeed & Cut Feeding TapeFeed Only LCD Display Display ModeLCD 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 ListzZAccented Character Listz Entering Accented CharactersAccented 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 Binder Spine Attribute Value Details94 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 AttributeZTime Stamp Timing Optionsz Time Stamp Setting TimingAttribute 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 ParametersZSpecial 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 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 forPrinting from the Label Collection Attaching LabelsPress the Label Collection key Category ZLabel Collection ListzFiles 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 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 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 FileMaintenance Resetting the P-touch LabelerMaintaining 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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