Brother LW6091001 Adding a New Line, Adding a New Block, Moving the Cursor, Inserting Text

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EDITING A LABEL

Adding a New Line

To end the current line of text and start a new line, press the Enter key. A return mark appears at the end of the line and the cursor moves to the start of the new line.

There is a maximum number of lines of text that can be entered for each tape width. A maximum of 7 lines can be entered for 24mm tape,5 lines for 18mm tape, 3 lines for 12mm tape, 2 lines for 9mm and 6 mm tape, and 1 line for 3.5mm tape.

If you press the Enter key when seven lines already exist, an error message is displayed.

To change the character attribute of each line, refer to “Setting Character Attributes by Each Line” on page 30.

Adding a New Block

To create a new block of text/lines to the right of your current text, press the Enter key while holding down the Shift key. A mark will appear at the end of the block and the cursor moves to the start of the new block.

A maximum of 5 blocks can be entered in one label.

Moving the Cursor

Press the , , or key to move the cursor one space or line.

To move the cursor to the beginning or end of the current line, hold down the Shift key and then press the or key.

To move the cursor to the very beginning or end of the text, hold down the Shift key and then press the or key.

Inserting Text

To insert additional text into an existing line of text, move the cursor to the character to the right of the position where you want to start inserting text and then enter the additional text. The new text is inserted to the left of the cursor.

Inserting a Tab

To insert a tab space between the existing line of text, move the cursor where you wish to add a tab and press the Setup key to open the Setup menu, select "Tab" by using or keys, and then press the OK or Enter key. A mark appears to indicate the position which the tab space will be entered.

• To change the length setting of the tab, refer to “Setting Label Attributes” on page 35.

• The tab space can also be entered by pressing the Space key while holding down the Shift key.

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Entering and Editing Text

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Contents USER’S Guide Introduction Declaration of Conformity Europe OnlyBrother P-touch Electronic Labeling System Trademarks and Copyrights Contents Label Printing Troubleshooting How to use the P-touch „ Create a label with the P-touch„ Create a label by connecting your P-touch to a PC „ Printing from the Label CollectionSafety Precautions TouchAC adapter BatteryTape Cutter Do not apply excessive pressure to the cutter unit General Precautions Symbols Used in this Guide Getting Started Unpacking Your P-touchGeneral Description Tape viewer Tape exit slot Keyboard Print head Tape cutterLCD Display & Keyboard LCD DisplayKey Names and Functions Setup SymbolText LabelPower Supply BatteryAC Adapter Inserting a Tape Cassette Turning Power On/Off ZAuto Power-Off TimezWith battery Touch only Connected to PCFeed & Cut Feeding TapeFeed Only LCD Display Display ModeLCD Contrast Setting Language and Unit Back LightLanguage UnitUsing Text Reminder Editing a LabelEntering and Editing Text Entering Text from the KeyboardAdding a New Line Adding a New BlockMoving the Cursor Inserting TextDeleting Text „ Deleting one character at a timeEntering Symbols Entering Symbols Using the Symbol FunctionUsing Symbol Update Function ZSymbol Listz Category SymbolsZAccented Character Listz Entering Accented CharactersAccented Characters Setting Character Attributes by Label Setting Character AttributesSetting Character Attributes by Each Line ZSetting Optionsz Attribute Value ResultWhen Auto is selected, the text is Off Attribute Value Setting Auto Fit StyleLeft Setting Label Attributes ZFramesz Attribute Value Result Using Auto-Format Layouts Using Templates Example creating an Asset TagCutting is disabled when Cut Option is set to Special Tape Attribute Value Details ZTemplateszBinder Spine Label Using Block Layouts ZBlock Layoutsz 2LineA2LineB Block layout Mm tape 3Line +2Line Using Time & Date Function Clock SettingTime & Date Format Setting ZTime & Date Format OptionszAttribute 31/12/2099Time Stamp Setting Timing ZTime Stamp Timing Optionsz2359 Attribute Value DescriptionZTime Stamp Format Optionsz Time Stamp FormatForward Creating a Bar Code Label ZTime Stamp Forward OptionszSetting Bar Code Parameters ZBar Code SettingszEntering Bar Code Data ZSpecial Character ListzCODE128, GS1-128 UCC / EAN-128 Editing and Deleting a Bar CodeCode Label Printing Label PreviewPrinting a Label Label PrintingPrinting a Single Copy Printing Multiple CopiesAuto-numbering Labels Mirror Printing Tape Cutting Options Setting Description Example ZTape CuttingzAdjusting the Label Length Attaching LabelsPrinting from the Label Collection Press the Label Collection keyZLabel Collection Listz CategoryCategory Label Retail Mm tape Only Personal Downloading a new Label Collection Category Windows only Downloading a Label Collection Category to your P-touchLabel Printing Press the Label Collection key Click the Computer software update icon Label Printing Using the File Memory Using the File MemoryStoring a Label into Memory Opening a Stored Label FilePrinting a Stored Label File Deleting a Stored Label FileResetting the P-touch MaintenanceResetting data to factory settings Downloaded data is reset Cleaning the UnitCleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Tape CutterTroubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Solution Error Messages Message Cause/RemedyCassette Tape Width Installed tape is not IncorrectValue Select OtherSpecifications SpecificationAppendix Main UnitIndex Index