Cover when operating the cutter unit Cutter unit | Brother PT2730VP

CAUTION

Battery

Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat or rupture of the battery .

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DO NOT use old and new batteries together.

DO NOT mix alkaline batteries with other type batteries.

AC adapter

If you do not intend using the P-touch labeler for an extended period of time, please disconnect the AC adapter from the power outlet.

DO NOT set the positive and negative end in the wrong position.

Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the P-touch labeler for an extended period of time.

Always hold the AC adapter when disconnecting from the power outlet.

Tape Cutter

Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the labeler printer.

DO NOT open the tape compartment	DO NOT apply excessive pressure to
cover when operating the cutter unit.	the cutter unit.

P-touch Labeler

Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the P-touch labeler.

Place the P-touch labeler on a flat,	DO NOT place any heavy objects on
stable surface such as a desk.	top of the P-touch labeler.
DO NOT leave the P-touch labeler	To prevent injuries, be careful not to
within reach of children with the tape	put your fingers in the areas shown in
compartment cover open.	the illustrations.

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Contents

Page Thank you for purchasing the P-touch labeler PT-2730 Introduction Trademarks and Copyrights Who is covered What is coveredWhat is the length of the Warranty Periods What is not covered What Brother will do Limitations Important Information Contents Introduction Label Printing Troubleshooting How to use the P-touch labeler „ Create a label with the P-touch labelerPrepare the P-touch labeler. P „ Printing from the Label Collection „ Create a label by connecting your labeler to a PCPrepare the P-touch labeler Prepare the PC Print the label Do not disassemble the P-touch labeler Safety PrecautionsImmerse the product in water Touch Labeler Do not touch the blade of the cutter unit BatteryAC adapter Tape Cutter Compartment cover open Illustrations Cover when operating the cutter unit Cutter unit General Precautions Symbols Used in this Guide Touch labeler PT-2730 Software Installation GuideGetting Started Unpacking Your P-touch labeler Getting Started General Description LCD Display LCD Display & Keyboard Key Names and Functions Label SetupSymbol Text Battery Power Supply AC Adapter Cassettes with the mark Inserting a Tape Cassette Touch labeler only Connected to PC Turning Power On/OffZAuto Power-Off Timez With battery Feeding Tape Feed & CutFeed Only Display Mode LCD DisplayLCD Contrast Unit Setting Language and UnitBack Light Language Entering Text from the Keyboard Using Text ReminderEditing a Label Entering and Editing Text Inserting Text Adding a New LineAdding a New Block Moving the Cursor „ Deleting one character at a time Deleting Text Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function Entering Symbols Using Symbol Update Function Category Symbols ZSymbol Listz Entering Accented Characters ZAccented Character ListzAccented Characters Attributes Setting Character AttributesSetting Character Attributes by Label Setting Character Attributes by Each Line Belgium ZSetting OptionszAttribute Value Result Font Florida 48pt 42pt 36pt When Auto is selected, the text isAutomatically adjusted to print in the largest Size available for each tape width Off Center Align Alignment Right Just Justify Setting Auto Fit StyleAttribute Value Left Setting Label Attributes Frame ZFramesz Attribute Value Result Using Templates Example creating an Asset Tag Using Auto-Format Layouts 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 2LineB +2Line a +2Line B +3Line +4Line +5Line ZBlock LayoutszBlock layout 94 24mm tape 2LineA 2LineB Block layout 47 12 mm tape 3Line +2Line 23 6 mm tape Using Time & Date FunctionClock Setting Block layout 2LineB 35 9 mm tape +2Line 12/31/2099 Time & Date Format SettingZTime & Date Format Optionsz Attribute Time Stamp Setting Timing ZTime Stamp Timing OptionszAttribute Value Description Date only will be printed on the label Time Stamp FormatZTime Stamp Format Optionsz Forward Time/date will be increased according to Value selected in the Forward settingCreating a Bar Code Label ZTime Stamp Forward Optionsz ZBar Code Settingsz Setting Bar Code Parameters 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 Machine and use scissors to cut the tape Adjusting the Label LengthPrints a strip of labels with no cuts Between Strength Adhesive Tapes, set On for Attaching Labels Printing from the Label CollectionPress the Label Collection key ZLabel Collection Listz CategoryFiles 47 12 mm Tape only 94 24 mm Tape only Category Label 70 18 mm Tape only Retail 94 24 mm Shipping 70 18 mm Tape only 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 Press the Label Collection key Click the Computer software update icon Label Printing Opening a Stored Label File Using the File MemoryUsing the File Memory Storing a Label into Memory Deleting a Stored Label File Printing a Stored Label File Resetting the P-touch Labeler MaintenanceMaintaining Your P-TOUCH Labeler Maintaining Your P-TOUCH Labeler Cleaning the Tape Cutter Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Solution Message Cause/Remedy Error Messages Label is less than 39.37 1 m Format for 0.9424mm tape is selected. Install anAuto-Format for 0.70 18 mm tape is selected. Install an Auto-Format for 0.47 12 mm tape is selected. Install a Length or change the length setting 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 Auto-Format for 0.13 3.5mm tape is selected. Install an Bar Codes Main Unit SpecificationsSpecification Appendix Index Fax both sides of the form to Contact Information For USA Only LW6057001 a