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LABEL PRINTING

Downloading a new Label Collection Category (Windows® only)

Using the P-touch Update Software, additional label collection categories can be downloaded to your P-touch or downloaded to your PC and printed using P-touch Editor. Furthermore, the software can be upgraded to the latest version using this tool.

• To use the P-touch Update Software, it is necessary to install it from the CD-ROM provided.

•Refer to the "Software Installation Guide" for details on how to install the software.

•You must be connected to the internet in order to launch the P-touch Update software.

•Label Collection Designs cannot be edited.

•You may find that the software and the contents in this manual are different.

•Upon installation of the P-touch Update Software, an icon will be installed on your desktop (or other location of your choosing) for your convenience. To check for New Label Collection Designs, simply click the icon to launch the software.

Downloading a Label Collection Category to your P-touch

The following is the example for Windows Vista®.

In the following steps, you will see XX-XXXX. Read "XX" as your printer name.

1Turn the machine on and connect the USB cable.

2Double-click the [P-touch Update Software] icon.

The following method can also be used to start the P-touch

Update Software.

Click [Start], and then select [All Programs] - [Brother

P-touch] - [P-touch Update Software].

3

Click the [Machine update] icon.

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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 TouchTape Cutter BatteryAC adapter 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 Only Feeding TapeFeed & Cut LCD Contrast Display ModeLCD Display 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 SymbolsAccented Characters Entering Accented CharactersZAccented Character Listz Setting Character Attributes by Each Line Setting Character AttributesSetting Character Attributes by Label ZSetting Optionsz Attribute Value ResultWhen Auto is selected, the text is Off Left Setting Auto Fit StyleAttribute Value 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 Binder Spine ZTemplateszAttribute Value Details 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 DescriptionForward Time Stamp FormatZTime Stamp Format Optionsz Creating a Bar Code Label ZTime Stamp Forward OptionszSetting Bar Code Parameters ZBar Code SettingszEntering Bar Code Data ZSpecial Character ListzCode Editing and Deleting a Bar CodeCODE128, GS1-128 UCC / EAN-128 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