Label is less than 39.37 1 m, Insert | Brother PT-2730, PT2730VP

TROUBLESHOOTING

Message

Cause/Remedy

Tape Width		There are more than two lines of text when you press the
Limit!		Print or Preview key while using 0.35" or 0.23" (9 mm or 6
Max 2 Lines *		mm) tape. Limit the number of lines to two, or replace with a
		larger width tape cassette.
Tape Width		There is more than one line of text when you press the Print
Limit!		or Preview key while using 0.13" (3.5mm) tape. Limit the
Max 1 Line *		number of lines to one, or replace with a larger width tape
		cassette.
Block Limit!		There are already five blocks of text. Limit the number of
Max 5 Blocks *		blocks to five.
Text Full! *		The maximum number of characters have already been
		entered. Edit the text and use fewer characters.
Length Limit! *		The length of the label to be printed using the text entered is
		longer than 39.37" (1 m). Edit the text so that the length of the
		label is less than 39.37" (1 m).
Insert		An 0.94"(24mm) tape cassette is not installed when an Auto-
0.94" Tape		Format for 0.94"(24mm) tape is selected. Install an
Cassette!	*	0.94"(24mm) tape cassette.
Insert
24mm Tape
Cassette!	*
Insert		An 0.70" (18 mm) tape cassette is not installed when an
0.70" Tape		Auto-Format for 0.70" (18 mm) tape is selected. Install an
Cassette!	*	0.70" (18 mm) tape cassette.
Insert
18mm Tape
Cassette!	*
Insert		An 0.47" (12 mm) tape cassette is not installed when an
0.47" Tape		Auto-Format for 0.47" (12 mm) tape is selected. Install a
Cassette!	*	0.47" (12 mm) tape cassette.

Insert

12mm Tape

Cassette! *

*Press any key to clear the error message.

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Brother PT-2730, PT2730VP manual Label is less than 39.37 1 m, Insert, Format for 0.9424mm tape is selected. Install an

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 „ Create a label with the P-touch labeler How to use the P-touch labelerPrepare the P-touch labeler. P 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 & Cut Feeding TapeFeed Only LCD Display Display ModeLCD Contrast 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 ZAccented Character Listz Entering Accented CharactersAccented Characters 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 Binder Spine Attribute Value Details94 x 8.6 24 mm x 219 mm 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 ZTime Stamp Timing Optionsz Time Stamp Setting TimingAttribute Value Description 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 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 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 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 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 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 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