Error Messages, Message Cause/Remedy | Brother PT2730VP, PT-2730

Error Messages

When an error message appears on the display, follow the directions provided below.


Message	Cause/Remedy
Battery Weak! *	The installed batteries are getting weak.
Check	The following are likely causes.
Battery!	• The batteries are installed with the negative and positive
	ends the wrong way round.
	• Other types of batteries are being used with alkaline
	batteries.
	• Old and new batteries are being used together.
	• The batteries are about to run out.
	If the power does not turn off automatically, press any key to
	clear the error message before turning the unit off.
	Check that the correct batteries are being used, and are
	installed the right way round.
Wrong Type	An incompatible AC adapter is connected. After the power is
Of Adapter	turned off automatically, use the AC adapter designed
Connected!	exclusively for your P-touch labeler.
Cutter Error! *	The tape cutter is closed when you try to print or feed tape.
	Turn the P-touch labeler off and then on again before
	continuing.
	When tape is tangled in the cutter, remove the tape.
No Text! *	There is no text, symbols or bar code data entered when you
	try to print or preview a label. Enter data before continuing.
Insert Tape	There is no tape cassette installed when you try to print or
Cassette! *	preview a label, or feed tape. Install a tape cassette before
	continuing.
Tape Cassette	The tape cassette was changed while printing, etc. Make
Changed! *	sure the correct tape cassette is inserted before printing.
Line Limit!	There are already seven lines of text when you press the
Max 7 Lines *	Enter key. Limit the number of lines to seven.
Tape Width	There are more than five lines of text when you press the
Limit!	Print or Preview key while using 0.70" (18mm) tape. Limit
Max 5 Lines *	the number of lines to five, or replace with a larger width tape
	cassette.
Tape Width	There are more than three lines of text when you press the
Limit!	Print or Preview key while using 0.47" (12 mm) tape. Limit
Max 3 Lines *	the number of lines to three, or replace with a larger width
	tape cassette.

*Press any key to clear the error message.

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Contents

Page Thank you for purchasing the P-touch labeler PT-2730 Introduction Trademarks and Copyrights What is the length of the Warranty Periods What is coveredWhat is not covered Who is 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 Prepare the P-touch labeler Prepare the PC „ Create a label by connecting your labeler to a PCPrint the label „ Printing from the Label Collection Immerse the product in water Safety PrecautionsTouch Labeler Do not disassemble the P-touch labeler AC adapter BatteryTape Cutter Do not touch the blade of the cutter unit Compartment cover open Illustrations Cover when operating the cutter unit Cutter unit General Precautions Symbols Used in this Guide Getting Started Software Installation GuideUnpacking Your P-touch labeler Touch labeler PT-2730 Getting Started General Description LCD Display LCD Display & Keyboard Key Names and Functions Symbol SetupText Label Battery Power Supply AC Adapter Cassettes with the mark Inserting a Tape Cassette ZAuto Power-Off Timez Turning Power On/OffWith battery Touch labeler only Connected to PC Feeding Tape Feed & CutFeed Only Display Mode LCD DisplayLCD Contrast Back Light Setting Language and UnitLanguage Unit Editing a Label Using Text ReminderEntering and Editing Text Entering Text from the Keyboard Adding a New Block Adding a New LineMoving the Cursor Inserting Text „ 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 Setting Character Attributes by Label Setting Character AttributesSetting Character Attributes by Each Line Attributes Attribute Value Result ZSetting OptionszFont Florida Belgium Automatically adjusted to print in the largest When Auto is selected, the text isSize available for each tape width 48pt 42pt 36pt Off Attribute Value Setting Auto Fit StyleLeft Center Align Alignment Right Just Justify 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 Block layout 94 24mm tape ZBlock Layoutsz2LineA 2LineB +2Line a +2Line B +3Line +4Line +5Line 2LineB Block layout 47 12 mm tape 3Line +2Line Clock Setting Using Time & Date FunctionBlock layout 2LineB 35 9 mm tape +2Line 23 6 mm tape ZTime & Date Format Optionsz Time & Date Format SettingAttribute 12/31/2099 Time Stamp Setting Timing ZTime Stamp Timing OptionszAttribute Value Description ZTime Stamp Format Optionsz Time Stamp FormatForward Date only will be printed on the label Creating a Bar Code Label Value selected in the Forward settingZTime Stamp Forward Optionsz Time/date will be increased according to 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 Prints a strip of labels with no cuts Between Adjusting the Label LengthStrength 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 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 Using the File Memory Using the File MemoryStoring a Label into Memory Opening a Stored Label File 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 Auto-Format for 0.70 18 mm tape is selected. Install an Format for 0.9424mm 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 0.23 6 mm tape is selected. Install a 0.23 Format for 0.35 9 mm tape is selected. Install a 0.35Auto-Format for 0.13 3.5mm tape is selected. Install an Length or change the length setting Bar Codes Specification SpecificationsAppendix Main Unit Index Fax both sides of the form to Contact Information For USA Only LW6057001 a