Brother LW6091001 Using Auto-Format Layouts, Using Templates Example creating an Asset Tag

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EDITING A LABEL

Using Auto-Format Layouts

Using the Auto-Format function you can quickly and easily create labels for a variety of purposes, such as file tabs, equipment labels, name badges, etc. Simply select a layout from the templates or block layouts, enter the text and apply formatting as desired.

Symbols and accented characters can also be used in auto-format layouts.

Using Templates - Example creating an Asset Tag

1Press the Auto-Formatkey to display the Auto-Format screen, and then select "Templates" using the or key.

2Press the OK or Enter key.

The last template used is displayed.

3Select a template using the or key.

4Press the OK or Enter key. The Style screen is displayed.

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

6Press the OK or Enter key.

The Bar Code Setup screen is displayed.

The Bar Code Setup screen is displayed only when a layout containing a bar code is selected.

7Select an attribute using the or key, and then set a value for that attribute using the or key.

The "C-Digit" (Check Digit) attribute is only available for the CODE39, I-2/5 and CODABAR protocols.

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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 TouchBattery AC adapterTape 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 PCFeeding Tape Feed & CutFeed Only Display Mode LCD DisplayLCD 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 SymbolsEntering Accented Characters ZAccented Character ListzAccented Characters Setting Character Attributes Setting Character Attributes by LabelSetting Character Attributes by Each Line ZSetting Optionsz Attribute Value ResultWhen Auto is selected, the text is Off Setting Auto Fit Style Attribute ValueLeft 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 ZTemplatesz Attribute Value DetailsBinder 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 DescriptionTime Stamp Format ZTime Stamp Format OptionszForward Creating a Bar Code Label ZTime Stamp Forward OptionszSetting Bar Code Parameters ZBar Code SettingszEntering Bar Code Data ZSpecial Character ListzEditing and Deleting a Bar Code CODE128, GS1-128 UCC / EAN-128Code 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