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P-touch
P-touch
Command Toolbar
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Displays the New screen for creating a new label.
Opens a saved file with
Saves the data to your PC, etc, but not to the labeller.
Inserts a new text box (convenient when creating labels containing both single and multiple lines of text).
Inserts an image onto your label.
From file: Inserts an image stored on your PC.
Screen capture: Inserts the selected area of the PC screen as a graphic.
Symbol: Inserts one of your PC’s
Inserts a frame.
Displays the menu.
The menu includes all
Minimizes
Exits
Property Toolbar
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Click 
to change the font.
Click 
to specify the font size.
You can adjust the font size up or down one level by clicking 
or 
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Specifies the font style:
Bold 
Italic 
Underline
Specifies the alignment of text in a text box.
Sets the width of the tape. Click 
to automatically detect the width of the inserted tape.
Sets the length of the label. Click 
to automatically adjust the length of the label to accommodate the entered text.
Sets/cancels the label direction to vertical.
Click 
to set the zoom factor for the Label View.
You can also change the zoom factor by clicking 
or 
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Click 
to print normally or 
to print with options.
Mirror Printing: Prints a mirror image of the label.
Cut Mark: Prints cut marks to easily mark where labels should be manually cut when
printing a strip of labels or setting tape margin to none.
Copies: Prints multiple copies of a label.
Label View
Display | Function |
This label view is displayed when the software is started. The width of tape currently set is displayed on the left of label image. When “Auto” is shown on
the right, the length of tape is automatically adjusted
to the length of text.
You can drag the label border to manually change
the length and width of the label. Move the pointer to
the label area’s border. When the blue line appears, drag to the desired length or width.
You can adjust the size of the
Guidelines are sometimes displayed when moving
objects. They are shown when the object is aligned at the left, right, top, or bottom edge of Printable
area, or in the center. In the illustration to the left, the
guidelines indicate that the object is centered at the
top edge of the tape.
Display | Function |
Inserted text boxes, images, and frames are treated as objects. Objects are surrounded by handles (indi- cated by eight blue points).
Indicates that an object is selected.
The pointer changes to an arrow when moved over a handle. You can change the size of the object by dragging.
You can move objects by dragging when the pointer is a crosshair. For text objects, the pointer only changes to a crosshair over the border of the object.
Other Functions (available on the menu displayed by
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| Undo | Click Undo to undo the last operation. |
| Redo | Click Redo to redo an undone operation. |
| Cut | Select the text area (or object) that you want to cut or copy and select Cut or Copy. Click in the destination |
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| Margins | Set the length of blank space on both sides of the label (large or small). |
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| Click Insert. |
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| Select Text box to insert text onto the label. |
| Insert | Select From File to insert an image stored on your PC. |
| Select Screen Capture to insert the selected area of the PC screen. | |
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| Select Symbol to insert one of your PC’s |
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| Select Frame to insert one of |
| Direction | Select the object text and click either Horizontal Text or Vertical Text to change the direction of the label. |
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| Numbering | Select the number or letter within your text and click Numbering to consecutively advance the number or let- |
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| Change Image | Select the image and click Change Image to replace the current image with a different image. |
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| Rotate | Rotate objects to 0°, 90°, 180° or 270°. |
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| Order | Select one of the objects and click Order, then select Bring to Front, Send to Back, Bring Forward, or |
| Send Backward to set the order of each object in the layer. | |
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| Click Options. |
| Options | Select either mm (mm) or inches (in) to set the measurement unit setting and option for numbering printing. |
| Select either Display New Value after Printing or Reset to Original Value after Printing to set the number- | |
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| Brother Solutions Center | Click Brother Solutions Center to go to the web site for assistance, information or downloading |
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| About | |
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| Click Exit to exit | |
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Creating Labels
Creating a mixed
Select the tape size and enter the de- sired text.
Insert a few spaces, then click the 
button.
Enter the desired text and press the ENTER key. Enter the desired text on the second row.
Click Symbol under 
. Select theClick the Print button. symbol that you want to enter from the
displayed dialog box.
Labels with consecutive numbering
Select the tape size and enter the de-
sired text. Select the text for which youClick Numbering on the context menu. want to configure numbering.
Click 
to the right of the Print button and click Print Options.
Check the Numbering box and enter the number of labels being printed in the Count field. Click the Print button.
Troubleshooting
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After exiting | There are three ways to restart. Perform any of the followings. |
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Lite, how do I restart the | • Turn off the |
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program while the machine | • Disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable while the labeller is on. |
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is still on? | • Launch |
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The LED is flashing. | This is an error message. |
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| Please press the Power/feed button to clear the error message. |
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| If the LED remains flashing after performing the above, please contact Broth- |
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I cannot turn the | Check to see that the batteries are installed correctly, or that the recom- |
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beller on. | mended power adapter is securely connected. |
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I cannot exit | Check to see if an error message is displayed, and try to resolve. Please |
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Lite. | note that the software cannot be exited while labels are being printed. |
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A blank horizontal line ap- | Streaks or poor quality characters on printed labels generally indicate that |
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pears through the printed | the print head is dirty. Clean the print head using a cotton swab. |
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label. | * Do not touch the print head directly with your bare hands. |
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The label is difficult to cut. | Clean the cutter blade using a cotton swab moistened with alcohol. |
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| * Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your bare hands. |
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Specifications |
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| Dimensions | 2.1”(W)×6.2”(D)×4.4”(H) (53mm(W)×158mm(D)×112mm(H)) |
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| Weight | 0.9lbs. (400g ) (without batteries and tape cassette) |
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| Power supply | Six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03) or optional AC adapter |
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| USB port | USB mini B type |
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System Requirements PC
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| Operating | Microsoft Windows® 2000 Professional/XP/Windows Vista® |
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| System | 128MB minimum (Windows Vista - 512MB minimum) |
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| Interface | USB Port (USB Spec. 1.1 or 2.0 protocol) |
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| Graphics Card | SVGA |
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Accessories (Supplies may differ by distribution)
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| Brother TZ tape (width) : 9/64” (3.5mm), 1/4” (6mm), |
| Tape cassette | 3/8”(9mm), 1/2” (12mm) |
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| For details, see the included “Supplies and Accessories Guide”. |
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If the cutter blade becomes blunt after repetitive use and the tape cannot be cut cleanly, replace it with a new cutter unit (stock no.
CAUTION
Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your bare hands.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)
Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ
TEL: (908)
declares that the product: Product Name:
Model Number:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi- tions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter- ference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer- ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
