Brother LW6091001 appendix Setting Character Attributes by Label

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EDITING A LABEL

Setting Character Attributes

Setting Character Attributes by Label

Using the Text key, you can select a font and apply size, width, style, line, and alignment attributes.

1

Press the Text key.

The current settings are displayed.

2

Select an attribute using the or key, and then set a value for that attribute using the or key.

3

Press the OK or Enter key to apply the settings.

New settings are NOT applied if you do not press the OK or Enter key.

• Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.

• Press the Space key to set the selected attribute to the default value.

•Refer to the Setting Options table for a list of all available settings.

•Small characters may be difficult to read when certain styles are applied (e.g. Shadow + Italic).

Setting Character Attributes by Each Line

When a label consists two or more lines of text, you can set different value of character attributes (font, size, width, style, line and alignment) for each line.

Move the cursor to the line you wish to change the character attribute by using the or key. Next, press the Text key while holding down Shift key to display the attributes. ( on the screen indicates that you are now applying the attribute for that specific line only.)

When different value of attribute is set for each line, the value will be displayed as **** when you press the Text key. When you change the setting on this screen by using the or key, the same change will be applied to all lines of the label.

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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 Text SetupSymbol LabelPower Supply BatteryAC Adapter Inserting a Tape Cassette With battery Turning Power On/OffZAuto Power-Off Timez Touch only Connected to PCFeed & Cut Feeding TapeFeed Only LCD Display Display ModeLCD Contrast Language Setting Language and UnitBack Light UnitEntering and Editing Text Using Text ReminderEditing a Label Entering Text from the KeyboardMoving the Cursor Adding a New LineAdding a New Block 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 SettingAttribute Time & Date Format SettingZTime & Date Format Optionsz 31/12/20992359 Time Stamp Setting TimingZTime Stamp Timing Optionsz 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 Printing a Label Label PrintingLabel Preview 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 Storing a Label into Memory Using the File MemoryUsing the File Memory Opening a Stored Label FilePrinting a Stored Label File Deleting a Stored Label FileResetting data to factory settings Downloaded data is reset Resetting the P-touchMaintenance Cleaning the UnitCleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Tape CutterTroubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Solution Error Messages Message Cause/RemedyCassette Tape Width Value Installed tape is notIncorrect Select OtherAppendix SpecificationsSpecification Main UnitIndex Index