Brother 2300 manual On a Macintosh Computer, For a basic installation

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On a Macintosh Computer

The Mac version of the software is for a Mac with an English operating system. If the software is installed on a Mac with an operating system in a different language, the software may not run properly.

To install the P-touch Editor software:

1Check that your system configuration meets the following requirements. Computer: Macintosh, Power Macintosh or iMac

Operating system: Mac OS 8.6 or later

*This software is only compatible with Mac OS X classic. Hard disk free space: At least 20 MB

☞A few hundred megabytes of additional free space may be needed when printing long labels or large amounts of data.

Available memory free space: Minimum 24 MB

USB port

CD-ROM drive

*The application is supplied on a CD-ROM; therefore, the computer should be equipped with a CD-ROM drive.

2Connect the PT-2300/2310 to the Macintosh using a USB interface cable. Be sure to leave the PT-2300/2310 turned off.

3Turn on the Macintosh.

4Insert the P-touch Editor Version 3.1 CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.

5Double-click the P-touch Editor 3.1 Installer icon in the folder that appears.

6After the installer starts up, select the installation method.

•For a basic installation

Clicking the Install button immediately starts installing the most basic options. (Some clip art illustrations are not installed.)

About 20 MB of available hard-disk space is needed to begin installation. In order to install all options, about 120 MB of available hard-disk space is needed. If enough hard-disk space is available, click the Install button.

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Contents 2300 Introduction Canadian Department of Communications Compliance StatementContents Page Getting Started General DescriptionGeneral Precautions Batteries To change the batteriesUse eight AA alkaline batteries in this machine Optional AC Adaptor To connect the optional AC adaptorTape Cassette To change the tape cassetteConnecting the P-TOUCH to a Computer To connect the P-touch to the computerHard disk free space At least 20 MB Installing P-TOUCH EditorTo install the P-touch Editor software Available memory Minimum 32 MBPage For a Custom installation To install the USB printer driver Page To replace, add or delete the printer driver Page For a basic installation On a Macintosh ComputerFor a Custom installation To delete P-touch Editor Version 3.1 and the printer driver Starting P-TOUCH EditorTo select the PT-2300/2310 as the printer To start up P-touch EditorTitle bar Databases Attaching LabelsBarcodes Laminated TapeNON-LAMINATED Tape INSTANT-LETTERING Tape RUB-ON TransfersIRON-ON Transfer Tape Drying Fabric TapeWashing IroningTo clean the print head and rollers Print Head & RollersStamp Tape Power KEY Cursor KeysLeft Cursor KEY UP Cursor KEY CODE, ALT & Shift KeysRight Cursor KEY Down Cursor KEYTo start the Symbol function ALT KEYTo type Shift KEY To type in %To type in many capital letters Space KEY Return KEYTo add a space To add a new line TAB FunctionTape widths Maximum number of lines that can be printed To select an item from a listTo set the tab length To add a tabTo set the tab length to Delete KEY To delete one characterLine OUT Function Clear Function To clear the text and formatsTo delete just the text To clear just the textAccent Function Letters Accented charactersTo type in an accented character Symbol Function C E N TGroup Symbol To type in a symbolTo add the symbol Auto Format Function To select a preset format Stamp FunctionTo make a stamp To cut a stamp To afﬁx a stampFold over To change the font setting To select the Font 2 font settingFont Function Width setting Width setting Wide Size & Width FunctionsTape widths Sizes in points To change the size setting To select the 24 point size settingTo change the style setting To change the width settingTo select the Wide width setting Style FunctionTo select the I+SHAD style setting Font Style setting SettingFont Setting Style setting Underline FunctionTo turn on or off the Underline function To select the Undl on underline setting To change the frame settingFrame Function To select the candy frame setting Tape Margin FunctionTo change the tape margin setting To select the Half tape margin settingHorizontal Alignment Function To change the horizontal alignment setting Mirror Printing FunctionTo turn on or off the mirror printing setting To select the on mirror printing settingLength Function To turn on or off the Length function To select a label lengthAuto CUT Function To turn on the Auto cut functionTo print a label Print KEYFeed & CUT Function To feed and cut off 1 24 mm of tapeNumbering Function To use the Numbering functionTo print three labels with numbers 1, 2 Repeat Printing Function To use the Repeat printing functionTo print three copies of a label To store a text file Memory FunctionsStoring Text To overwrite the stored file with the new oneTo recall a text file Recalling TextDeleting a File To delete a text fileTo store text under ﬁle number To recall the text from ﬁle numberTo delete the text stored under ﬁle number Troubleshooting Problem RemedyError Message List Cause RemedyCutter Tape Specifications HardwareSoftware Accessories SuppliesStock No Description 12mm-wide laminated tapes QTY SH-MB Accessory Order Form Stock No Description Price Quantity TotalAccessory Order Form LA6059001