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3Insert the tape cassette into the tape

compartment, with the end of the tape facing the machine's tape exit slot, and press firmly until you hear a click.

When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the tape and ink ribbon do not catch on the print head.

Tape exit slot

4Close the tape compartment cover.

Make sure that the release lever is up when closing the tape compartment cover. The tape compartment cover cannot be closed if the release lever is pressed down.

• Be sure to feed tape to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape cassette, by holding down the Shift key and pressing the Preview key.

•Do not pull the label coming out of the tape exit slot. Doing so will cause the ink ribbon to be discharged with the tape.

•Store tape cassettes in a cool dark location, away from direct sunlight and high temperature, high humidity, or dusty locations. Use the tape cassette as quickly as possible after opening the sealed package.

z GETTING STARTED

Turning Power On/Off

Press the Power key to turn the P-touch on.

Press the Power key again to turn the P-touch off.

• Your P-touch has a power saving function that automatically turns itself off if no key is pressed within a certain time under certain operating conditions. Refer to the Auto Power-Off Time table below for details.

•If the batteries are installed or the P-touch is connected to an electrical outlet by the AC adapter, the previous session’s information is displayed when the power is turned on.

zAuto Power-Off Timez

		P-touch only	Connected to PC
	With AC adapter	8 hours	8 hours
	With battery	5 minutes	No operation for 1 hour after
	With battery	5 minutes	connection to USB.
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Contents USER’S Guide Declaration of Conformity Europe Only IntroductionBrother P-touch Electronic Labeling System Trademarks and Copyrights Contents Label Printing Troubleshooting „ Create a label with the P-touch How to use the P-touch„ Printing from the Label Collection „ Create a label by connecting your P-touch to a PCTouch Safety PrecautionsTape Cutter BatteryAC adapter Do not apply excessive pressure to the cutter unit General Precautions Symbols Used in this Guide Unpacking Your P-touch Getting StartedTape viewer Tape exit slot Keyboard Print head Tape cutter General DescriptionLCD Display LCD Display & KeyboardKey Names and Functions Label SetupSymbol TextBattery Power SupplyAC Adapter Inserting a Tape Cassette Touch only Connected to PC Turning Power On/OffZAuto Power-Off Timez With batteryFeed Only Feeding TapeFeed & Cut LCD Contrast Display ModeLCD Display 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 ListzAccented Characters Entering Accented CharactersZAccented Character Listz Setting Character Attributes by Each Line Setting Character AttributesSetting Character Attributes by Label Attribute Value Result ZSetting OptionszWhen Auto is selected, the text is Off Left Setting Auto Fit StyleAttribute Value Setting Label Attributes ZFramesz Attribute 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 ZTemplateszAttribute Value Details Label Using Block Layouts 2LineA ZBlock Layoutsz2LineB Block layout Mm tape 3Line +2Line Clock Setting Using Time & Date Function31/12/2099 Time & Date Format SettingZTime & Date Format Optionsz AttributeAttribute Value Description Time Stamp Setting TimingZTime Stamp Timing Optionsz 2359Forward Time Stamp FormatZTime Stamp Format Optionsz ZTime Stamp Forward Optionsz Creating a Bar Code LabelZBar Code Settingsz Setting Bar Code ParametersZSpecial Character Listz Entering Bar Code DataCode Editing and Deleting a Bar CodeCODE128, GS1-128 UCC / EAN-128 Label Printing Label PrintingLabel Preview Printing a LabelPrinting Multiple Copies Printing a Single CopyAuto-numbering Labels Mirror Printing Tape Cutting Options ZTape Cuttingz Setting Description ExampleAttaching Labels Adjusting the Label LengthPress the Label Collection key Printing from the Label CollectionCategory ZLabel Collection ListzCategory Label Retail Mm tape Only Personal Downloading a Label Collection Category to your P-touch Downloading a new Label Collection Category Windows onlyLabel Printing Press the Label Collection key Click the Computer software update icon Label 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 FileCleaning the Unit Resetting the P-touchMaintenance Resetting data to factory settings Downloaded data is resetCleaning the Tape Cutter Cleaning the Print HeadTroubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Solution Message Cause/Remedy Error MessagesCassette Tape Width Select Other Installed tape is notIncorrect ValueMain Unit SpecificationsSpecification AppendixIndex Index