Attaching Labels, Barcodes, Databases | Brother 2300 specification

Notes on Usage

Barcodes

Keep the following points in mind when using P-touch Editor Version 3.1 to print barcodes.

•Barcodes should be printed on white tape. If other colors of tape are used, the barcode reader may not be able to read the barcode correctly.

•Be sure to test the barcode reader to make sure that it can read printed barcodes in the environment where you plan to use them. In some cases, the barcodes are not read cor- rectly.

•The QR Code protocol can only be used with English. If data in any other language is entered, the barcode may not be read correctly.

Databases

Keep the following points in mind when using the database functions of P-touch Editor Ver- sion 3.1.

☞For general details, refer to the User’s Guide supplied on the P-touch Editor Version 3.1 CD-ROM.

•The database function of P-touch Editor Version 3.1 (Windows version) uses database ﬁles that are compatible with Microsoft Access 97. By upgrading P-touch Editor Version 3.1 using a program available on the CD-ROM, P-touch Editor will become compatible with Access 2000. Refer to the Readme ﬁle located at English\Ptouch\Editor\Ac2k on the CD- ROM (the folder name for French is “Francais”), and start up the program.

•P-touch Editor Version 3.1 can import ﬁles other than mdb ﬁles, such as csv ﬁles. Files saved as csv ﬁles with an application such as Microsoft Excel can be used with P-touch Editor. Refer to the User’s Guide supplied on the P-touch Editor Version 3.1 CD-ROM for more details.

•Using a function available with Microsoft Access 97, Excel ﬁles can be linked to mdb ﬁles. With this function, data changed in Excel is automatically updated with the P-touch Editor.

ATTACHING LABELS

LAMINATED TAPE

The enclosed stick enables you to easily remove the backing from labels printed on laminated tapes.

1Hold the tape in your left hand, with the printed surface facing up, and hold the stick in your right hand.

2Pass the tape halfway through the long narrow hole in the stick.

3Turn the stick three-quarters of a turn towards you and pull the stick away from you as shown below.

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Brother 2300 manual Attaching Labels, Barcodes, Databases, Laminated Tape

Contents

2300 Introduction Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Contents Page Getting Started General Description General Precautions To change the batteries BatteriesUse eight AA alkaline batteries in this machine Optional AC Adaptor To connect the optional AC adaptor Tape Cassette To change the tape cassette Connecting the P-TOUCH to a Computer To connect the P-touch to the computer Hard disk free space At least 20 MB Installing P-TOUCH EditorTo install the P-touch Editor software Available memory Minimum 32 MBPage For a Custom installation To install the USB printer driver Page To replace, add or delete the printer driver Page For a basic installation On a Macintosh Computer For a Custom installation To delete P-touch Editor Version 3.1 and the printer driver Starting P-TOUCH EditorTo select the PT-2300/2310 as the printer To start up P-touch Editor Title bar Databases Attaching LabelsBarcodes Laminated Tape NON-LAMINATED Tape INSTANT-LETTERING Tape RUB-ON Transfers IRON-ON Transfer Tape Drying Fabric TapeWashing Ironing Print Head & Rollers To clean the print head and rollersStamp Tape Cursor Keys Power KEYLeft Cursor KEY UP Cursor KEY CODE, ALT & Shift KeysRight Cursor KEY Down Cursor KEY ALT KEY To start the Symbol functionTo type To type in % Shift KEYTo type in many capital letters Return KEY Space KEYTo add a space To add a new line TAB FunctionTape widths Maximum number of lines that can be printed To select an item from a list To add a tab To set the tab lengthTo set the tab length to Delete KEY To delete one character Line OUT Function Clear Function To clear the text and formats To delete just the text To clear just the text Letters Accented characters Accent FunctionTo type in an accented character Symbol Function C E N T To type in a symbol Group SymbolTo add the symbol Auto Format Function Stamp Function To select a preset formatTo make a stamp To cut a stamp To afﬁx a stamp Fold over To select the Font 2 font setting To change the font settingFont Function Size & Width Functions Width setting Width setting WideTape widths Sizes in points To change the size setting To select the 24 point size setting To change the style setting To change the width settingTo select the Wide width setting Style Function To select the I+SHAD style setting Font Style setting Setting Underline Function Font Setting Style settingTo turn on or off the Underline function To change the frame setting To select the Undl on underline settingFrame Function To select the candy frame setting Tape Margin Function To select the Half tape margin setting To change the tape margin settingHorizontal Alignment Function To change the horizontal alignment setting Mirror Printing Function To select the on mirror printing setting To turn on or off the mirror printing settingLength Function To turn on or off the Length function To select a label length Auto CUT Function To turn on the Auto cut function To print a label Print KEYFeed & CUT Function To feed and cut off 1 24 mm of tape To use the Numbering function Numbering FunctionTo print three labels with numbers 1, 2 Repeat Printing Function To use the Repeat printing function To print three copies of a label To store a text file Memory FunctionsStoring Text To overwrite the stored file with the new one To recall a text file Recalling TextDeleting a File To delete a text file To store text under ﬁle number To recall the text from ﬁle number To delete the text stored under ﬁle number Troubleshooting Problem Remedy Error Message List Cause Remedy Cutter Tape Hardware SpecificationsSoftware Supplies AccessoriesStock No Description 12mm-wide laminated tapes QTY SH-MB Accessory Order Form Stock No Description Price Quantity Total Accessory Order Form LA6059001