Using Auto-Format Layouts | Brother LW6091001 specification

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

Contents

USER’S Guide Introduction Declaration of Conformity Europe Only Brother 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 Collection Safety Precautions Touch Battery AC adapterTape Cutter Do not apply excessive pressure to the cutter unit General Precautions Symbols Used in this Guide Getting Started Unpacking Your P-touch General Description Tape viewer Tape exit slot Keyboard Print head Tape cutter LCD Display & Keyboard LCD Display Key Names and Functions Text SetupSymbol Label Power Supply Battery AC Adapter Inserting a Tape Cassette With battery Turning Power On/OffZAuto Power-Off Timez Touch only Connected to PC Feeding Tape Feed & CutFeed Only Display Mode LCD DisplayLCD Contrast Language Setting Language and UnitBack Light Unit Entering and Editing Text Using Text ReminderEditing a Label Entering Text from the Keyboard Moving the Cursor Adding a New LineAdding a New Block Inserting Text Deleting Text „ Deleting one character at a time Entering Symbols Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function Using Symbol Update Function ZSymbol Listz Category Symbols Entering Accented Characters ZAccented Character ListzAccented Characters Setting Character Attributes Setting Character Attributes by LabelSetting Character Attributes by Each Line ZSetting Optionsz Attribute Value Result When 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 Tag Cutting is disabled when Cut Option is set to Special Tape ZTemplatesz Attribute Value DetailsBinder Spine Label Using Block Layouts ZBlock Layoutsz 2LineA 2LineB Block layout Mm tape 3Line +2Line Using Time & Date Function Clock Setting Attribute Time & Date Format SettingZTime & Date Format Optionsz 31/12/2099 2359 Time Stamp Setting TimingZTime Stamp Timing Optionsz Attribute Value Description Time Stamp Format ZTime Stamp Format OptionszForward Creating a Bar Code Label ZTime Stamp Forward Optionsz Setting Bar Code Parameters ZBar Code Settingsz Entering Bar Code Data ZSpecial Character Listz Editing and Deleting a Bar Code CODE128, GS1-128 UCC / EAN-128Code Printing a Label Label PrintingLabel Preview Label Printing Printing a Single Copy Printing Multiple Copies Auto-numbering Labels Mirror Printing Tape Cutting Options Setting Description Example ZTape Cuttingz Adjusting the Label Length Attaching Labels Printing from the Label Collection Press the Label Collection key ZLabel Collection Listz Category Category Label Retail Mm tape Only Personal Downloading a new Label Collection Category Windows only Downloading a Label Collection Category to your P-touch Label 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 File Printing a Stored Label File Deleting a Stored Label File Resetting data to factory settings Downloaded data is reset Resetting the P-touchMaintenance Cleaning the Unit Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Tape Cutter Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Solution Error Messages Message Cause/Remedy Cassette Tape Width Value Installed tape is notIncorrect Select Other Appendix SpecificationsSpecification Main Unit Index Index