Tape Cutting Options, ZTape Cuttingz | Brother PT-2730, PT2730VP

LABEL PRINTING

Tape Cutting Options

The tape cutting options allow you to specify how the tape is fed and cut when printing labels. In particular, the “Chain” and “No Cut” options greatly reduce the amount of wasted tape by using smaller margins and eliminating blank sections cut between labels.

1Press the Label key to display the Label menu.

2Select "Cut Option" using the or key, and then set the value by using the or key.

3

Press the OK or Enter key to apply the settings.

New settings are NOT applied if you do not press the OK or Enter key.

•Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.

•Refer to the Tape Cutting table for a list of all available settings.

zTape Cuttingz

Setting

Description

Example

Automatically cuts the tape after each label is

Large

ABC

ABC

printed, leaving a margin of 0.94" (24 mm) on

Margin

0.94"

0.94"

each end.

(24 mm) (24 mm)

Automatically cuts a piece of blank tape

0.92" (23 mm)

Small

ABC

ABC

before printing the first label and then cuts the

Margin

tape after each label is printed, leaving a 0.16"

0.16"

0.16"

(4 mm) margin at each end of each label.

(4 mm) (4 mm)

• Automatically cuts a piece of blank tape

0.92" (23 mm)

before printing the first label and then cuts

Chain

the tape after each label is printed, leaving

ABC

ABC

a 0.16" (4 mm) margin at each end of each

0.16"

0.16"

label.

(4 mm)

(4 mm)

• Once the last label is printed, the tape is not

fed and cut.

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Brother PT-2730, PT2730VP manual Tape Cutting Options, ZTape Cuttingz, Setting Description Example

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 „ Create a label with the P-touch labeler How to use 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 Feed & Cut Feeding TapeFeed Only LCD Display Display ModeLCD 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 ZAccented Character Listz Entering Accented CharactersAccented 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 Binder Spine Attribute Value Details94 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 ZTime Stamp Timing Optionsz Time Stamp Setting TimingAttribute 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 ZSpecial Character Listz Entering Bar Code DataPress the Bar Code key Bar Code Input screen is displayed CODE128, GS1-128 UCC / EAN-128 Editing and Deleting a Bar CodeCode Label Preview Label PrintingPrinting a Label Printing Multiple Copies Printing a Single CopyLabel Printing Auto-numbering Labels Mirror Printing Tape Cutting Options Setting Description ExampleZTape 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 Printing from the Label Collection Attaching LabelsPress the Label Collection key Category ZLabel Collection ListzFiles 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 Label Collection Category to your Labeler Downloading a new Label Collection Category Windows onlyPersonal 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 Maintenance Resetting the P-touch LabelerMaintaining 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