Brother 2300 manual Attaching Labels, Barcodes, Databases, Laminated Tape

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Notes on Usage

Barcodes

Keep the following points in mind when using P-touch Editor Version 3.1 to print barcodes.

•Barcodes should be printed on white tape. If other colors of tape are used, the barcode reader may not be able to read the barcode correctly.

•Be sure to test the barcode reader to make sure that it can read printed barcodes in the environment where you plan to use them. In some cases, the barcodes are not read cor- rectly.

•The QR Code protocol can only be used with English. If data in any other language is entered, the barcode may not be read correctly.

Databases

Keep the following points in mind when using the database functions of P-touch Editor Ver- sion 3.1.

☞For general details, refer to the User’s Guide supplied on the P-touch Editor Version 3.1 CD-ROM.

•The database function of P-touch Editor Version 3.1 (Windows version) uses database ﬁles that are compatible with Microsoft Access 97. By upgrading P-touch Editor Version 3.1 using a program available on the CD-ROM, P-touch Editor will become compatible with Access 2000. Refer to the Readme ﬁle located at English\Ptouch\Editor\Ac2k on the CD- ROM (the folder name for French is “Francais”), and start up the program.

•P-touch Editor Version 3.1 can import ﬁles other than mdb ﬁles, such as csv ﬁles. Files saved as csv ﬁles with an application such as Microsoft Excel can be used with P-touch Editor. Refer to the User’s Guide supplied on the P-touch Editor Version 3.1 CD-ROM for more details.

•Using a function available with Microsoft Access 97, Excel ﬁles can be linked to mdb ﬁles. With this function, data changed in Excel is automatically updated with the P-touch Editor.

ATTACHING LABELS

LAMINATED TAPE

The enclosed stick enables you to easily remove the backing from labels printed on laminated tapes.

1Hold the tape in your left hand, with the printed surface facing up, and hold the stick in your right hand.

2Pass the tape halfway through the long narrow hole in the stick.

3Turn the stick three-quarters of a turn towards you and pull the stick away from you as shown below.

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Contents 2300 Introduction Canadian Department of Communications Compliance StatementContents Page Getting Started General DescriptionGeneral Precautions To change the batteries 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 IroningPrint Head & Rollers To clean the print head and rollersStamp Tape Cursor Keys Power KEYLeft Cursor KEY UP Cursor KEY CODE, ALT & Shift KeysRight Cursor KEY Down Cursor KEYALT KEY To start the Symbol functionTo type To type in % Shift KEYTo type in many capital letters Return KEY Space 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 add a tab To set the tab lengthTo 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 textLetters Accented characters Accent FunctionTo type in an accented character Symbol Function C E N TTo type in a symbol Group SymbolTo add the symbol Auto Format Function Stamp Function To select a preset formatTo make a stamp To cut a stamp To afﬁx a stampFold over To select the Font 2 font setting To change the font settingFont Function Size & Width Functions Width setting Width setting WideTape 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 SettingUnderline Function Font Setting Style settingTo turn on or off the Underline function To change the frame setting To select the Undl on underline settingFrame Function To select the candy frame setting Tape Margin FunctionTo select the Half tape margin setting To change the tape margin settingHorizontal Alignment Function To change the horizontal alignment setting Mirror Printing FunctionTo select the on mirror printing setting To turn on or off the 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 tapeTo use the Numbering function 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 Hardware SpecificationsSoftware Supplies AccessoriesStock No Description 12mm-wide laminated tapes QTY SH-MB Accessory Order Form Stock No Description Price Quantity TotalAccessory Order Form LA6059001