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

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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