Prepare the P-touch labeler Prepare the PC | Brother PT-2730

INTRODUCTION

Create a label by connecting your labeler to a PC

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GETTING STARTED

This labeler can be used as a stand alone desktop labeler or it can be connected to a PC/Mac and used with the included P-touch Editor software to create more elaborate labels.

To use your labeler connected to a computer, attach your labeler to a computer via the included USB cable and install the P-touch Editor software and drivers.

•Prepare the P-touch labeler.

•Prepare the PC.

Software Installation Guide

2CREATING A LABEL

•Launch the P-touch Editor Software.

•Enter the label text using P-touch Editor.

Software Help

Software Installation Guide

Create labels like these:

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LABEL PRINTING

• Print the label

Software Help

Software Installation Guide

Printing from the Label Collection

Using the Label Collection function, labels can be created easily by selecting and then printing designs already built into the machine.

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How to use the P-touch labeler

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Contents

Page Introduction Thank you for purchasing the P-touch labeler PT-2730 Trademarks and Copyrights What is covered What is the length of the Warranty PeriodsWhat is not covered Who is covered What Brother will do Limitations Important Information Contents Label Printing Introduction Troubleshooting How to use the P-touch labeler „ Create a label with the P-touch labelerPrepare the P-touch labeler. P „ Create a label by connecting your labeler to a PC Prepare the P-touch labeler Prepare the PCPrint the label „ Printing from the Label Collection Safety Precautions Immerse the product in waterTouch Labeler Do not disassemble the P-touch labeler Battery AC adapterTape Cutter Do not touch the blade of the cutter unit Cover when operating the cutter unit Cutter unit Compartment cover open Illustrations General Precautions Symbols Used in this Guide Software Installation Guide Getting StartedUnpacking Your P-touch labeler Touch labeler PT-2730 General Description Getting Started LCD Display & Keyboard LCD Display Key Names and Functions Setup SymbolText Label Power Supply Battery AC Adapter Inserting a Tape Cassette Cassettes with the mark Turning Power On/Off ZAuto Power-Off TimezWith battery Touch labeler only Connected to PC Feeding Tape Feed & CutFeed Only Display Mode LCD DisplayLCD Contrast Setting Language and Unit Back LightLanguage Unit Using Text Reminder Editing a LabelEntering and Editing Text Entering Text from the Keyboard Adding a New Line Adding a New BlockMoving the Cursor 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 Attributes ZSetting Optionsz Attribute Value ResultFont Florida Belgium When Auto is selected, the text is Automatically adjusted to print in the largestSize available for each tape width 48pt 42pt 36pt Off Setting Auto Fit Style Attribute ValueLeft Center Align Alignment Right Just Justify Setting Label Attributes ZFramesz Frame 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 Attribute Value Details Binder Spine94 x 8.6 24 mm x 219 mm Editing a Label Using Block Layouts ZBlock Layoutsz Block layout 94 24mm tape2LineA 2LineB +2Line a +2Line B +3Line +4Line +5Line 2LineB Block layout 47 12 mm tape 3Line +2Line Using Time & Date Function Clock SettingBlock layout 2LineB 35 9 mm tape +2Line 23 6 mm tape Time & Date Format Setting ZTime & Date Format OptionszAttribute 12/31/2099 Time Stamp Setting Timing ZTime Stamp Timing OptionszAttribute Value Description Time Stamp Format ZTime Stamp Format OptionszForward Date only will be printed on the label Value selected in the Forward setting Creating a Bar Code LabelZTime Stamp Forward Optionsz Time/date will be increased according to Setting Bar Code Parameters ZBar Code Settingsz Entering Bar Code Data ZSpecial Character ListzPress the Bar Code key Bar Code Input screen is displayed Editing and Deleting a Bar Code CODE128, GS1-128 UCC / EAN-128Code Label Printing Label PreviewPrinting a Label Printing a Single Copy Printing Multiple CopiesLabel Printing Auto-numbering Labels Mirror Printing Setting Description Example Tape Cutting OptionsZTape Cuttingz Adjusting the Label Length Prints a strip of labels with no cuts BetweenStrength Adhesive Tapes, set On for Machine and use scissors to cut the tape Attaching Labels Printing from the Label CollectionPress the Label Collection key ZLabel Collection Listz CategoryFiles 47 12 mm Tape only Category Label 94 24 mm Tape only Shipping 70 18 mm Tape only 70 18 mm Tape only Retail 94 24 mm Downloading a new Label Collection Category Windows only Downloading a Label Collection Category to your LabelerPersonal 47 12 mm Tape only Click the Machine update icon Do not turn off the machine during the update process Click the Computer software update icon Press the Label Collection key Label Printing Using the File Memory Using the File MemoryStoring a Label into Memory Opening a Stored Label File Printing a Stored Label File Deleting a Stored Label File Resetting the P-touch Labeler MaintenanceMaintaining Your P-TOUCH Labeler Cleaning the Tape Cutter Maintaining Your P-TOUCH Labeler Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Solution Error Messages Message Cause/Remedy Format for 0.9424mm tape is selected. Install an Auto-Format for 0.70 18 mm tape is selected. Install anAuto-Format for 0.47 12 mm tape is selected. Install a Label is less than 39.37 1 m Format for 0.35 9 mm tape is selected. Install a 0.35 Format for 0.23 6 mm tape is selected. Install a 0.23Auto-Format for 0.13 3.5mm tape is selected. Install an Length or change the length setting Bar Codes Specifications SpecificationAppendix Main Unit Index Contact Information For USA Only Fax both sides of the form to LW6057001 a