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INTRODUCTION
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How to use the P-touch labeler	4
Safety Precautions	6
General Precautions	9
Symbols Used in this Guide	10
GETTING STARTED	11
Unpacking Your P-touch labeler	11
General Description	12
LCD Display & Keyboard	13
LCD Display	13
Key Names and Functions	14
Power Supply	16
Battery	16
AC Adapter	17
Inserting a Tape Cassette	18
Turning Power On/Off	19
Feeding Tape	20
Feed & Cut	20
Feed Only	20
LCD Display	21
LCD Contrast	21
Display Mode	21
Back Light	22
Setting Language and Unit	22
Language	22
Unit	22
EDITING A LABEL	23
Entering and Editing Text	23
Entering Text from the Keyboard	23
Using Text Reminder	23
Adding a New Line	24
Adding a New Block	24
Moving the Cursor	24
Inserting Text	24
Inserting a Tab	24
Deleting Text	25
Entering Symbols	26
Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function	26
Using Symbol Update Function	27

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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 Prepare the P-touch labeler. P How to use the P-touch labeler„ Create a label with the P-touch labeler „ 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 Only Feeding TapeFeed & Cut LCD Contrast Display ModeLCD Display 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 Accented Characters Entering Accented CharactersZAccented Character Listz 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 94 x 8.6 24 mm x 219 mm Attribute Value DetailsBinder Spine 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 Attribute Value Description Time Stamp Setting TimingZTime Stamp Timing Optionsz 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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