Battery, AC adapter, Tape Cutter | Brother PT-2730, PT2730VP

INTRODUCTION

WARNING

Battery

Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of the battery and cause personal injury.

DO NOT throw into fire, heat up, short-circuit, recharge, or disassemble the battery

AC adapter

Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, damage, electric shock, failure or the risk of injury.

Always use the specified voltage (120V) and the suggested AC adapter. Failure to observe this may result in an accident or damage. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from not using the specified AC adapter,adapter cord and USB cable.

Don't connect the enclosed AC adapter, adapter cord, power plug and USB cable to other products.

Unplug the AC adapter cord immediately and stop using the P- touch labeler during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

DO NOT touch the AC adapter or power plug with wet hands.

DO NOT use the AC adapter in places of high humidity such as bathrooms. DO NOT use a damaged adapter cord or power plug.

DO NOT place heavy objects on, damage or modify the adapter cord or plug. Do not forcibly bend or pull the adapter cord.

DO NOT drop, hit or otherwise damage the AC adapter. Make sure that the plug is fully inserted in the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that is loose.

Tape Cutter

DO NOT touch the blade of the cutter unit.

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Safety Precautions

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Brother PT-2730, PT2730VP manual Battery, AC adapter, Tape Cutter, Do not touch the blade of the cutter unit

Contents

Page Introduction Thank you for purchasing the P-touch labeler PT-2730 Trademarks and Copyrights What is not covered What is coveredWhat is the length of the Warranty Periods Who is covered What Brother will do Limitations Important Information Contents Label Printing Introduction Troubleshooting Prepare the P-touch labeler. P How to use the P-touch labeler„ Create a label with the P-touch labeler Print the label „ Create a label by connecting your labeler to a PCPrepare the P-touch labeler Prepare the PC „ Printing from the Label Collection Touch Labeler Safety PrecautionsImmerse the product in water Do not disassemble the P-touch labeler Tape Cutter BatteryAC adapter 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 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler Software Installation GuideGetting Started Touch labeler PT-2730 General Description Getting Started LCD Display & Keyboard LCD Display Key Names and Functions Text SetupSymbol Label Power Supply Battery AC Adapter Inserting a Tape Cassette Cassettes with the mark With battery Turning Power On/OffZAuto Power-Off Timez Touch labeler only Connected to PC Feed Only Feeding TapeFeed & Cut LCD Contrast Display ModeLCD Display 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 Accented Characters Entering Accented CharactersZAccented Character Listz Setting Character Attributes by Each Line Setting Character AttributesSetting Character Attributes by Label Attributes Font Florida ZSetting OptionszAttribute Value Result Belgium Size available for each tape width When Auto is selected, the text isAutomatically adjusted to print in the largest 48pt 42pt 36pt Off Left Setting Auto Fit StyleAttribute Value 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 94 x 8.6 24 mm x 219 mm Attribute Value DetailsBinder Spine Editing a Label Using Block Layouts 2LineA ZBlock LayoutszBlock layout 94 24mm tape 2LineB +2Line a +2Line B +3Line +4Line +5Line 2LineB Block layout 47 12 mm tape 3Line +2Line Block layout 2LineB 35 9 mm tape +2Line Using Time & Date FunctionClock Setting 23 6 mm tape Attribute Time & Date Format SettingZTime & Date Format Optionsz 12/31/2099 Attribute Value Description Time Stamp Setting TimingZTime Stamp Timing Optionsz Forward Time Stamp FormatZTime Stamp Format Optionsz Date only will be printed on the label ZTime Stamp Forward Optionsz Value selected in the Forward settingCreating a Bar Code Label Time/date will be increased according to Setting Bar Code Parameters ZBar Code Settingsz Press the Bar Code key Bar Code Input screen is displayed Entering Bar Code DataZSpecial Character Listz Code Editing and Deleting a Bar CodeCODE128, GS1-128 UCC / EAN-128 Printing a Label Label PrintingLabel Preview Label Printing Printing a Single CopyPrinting Multiple Copies Auto-numbering Labels Mirror Printing ZTape Cuttingz Setting Description ExampleTape Cutting Options Strength Adhesive Tapes, set On for Adjusting the Label LengthPrints a strip of labels with no cuts Between Machine and use scissors to cut the tape Press the Label Collection key Attaching LabelsPrinting from the Label Collection Files 47 12 mm Tape only ZLabel Collection ListzCategory Category Label 94 24 mm Tape only Shipping 70 18 mm Tape only 70 18 mm Tape only Retail 94 24 mm Personal 47 12 mm Tape only Downloading a new Label Collection Category Windows onlyDownloading a Label Collection Category to your Labeler 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 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 Maintaining Your P-TOUCH Labeler Resetting the P-touch LabelerMaintenance Cleaning the Tape Cutter Maintaining Your P-TOUCH Labeler Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Solution Error Messages Message Cause/Remedy Auto-Format for 0.47 12 mm tape is selected. Install a Format for 0.9424mm tape is selected. Install anAuto-Format for 0.70 18 mm tape is selected. Install an Label is less than 39.37 1 m Auto-Format for 0.13 3.5mm tape is selected. Install an Format for 0.35 9 mm tape is selected. Install a 0.35Format for 0.23 6 mm tape is selected. Install a 0.23 Length or change the length setting Bar Codes Appendix SpecificationsSpecification Main Unit Index Contact Information For USA Only Fax both sides of the form to LW6057001 a