Appendix, Specifications, Main Unit | Brother PT2730VP, PT-2730

APPENDIX

		Specifications
Main Unit

	Item	Specification
Display
	Character display	16 characters x 3 lines (128 dot x 48 dot) ,Backlit
	Screen contrast	5 levels (+2, +1, 0, -1, -2)
Printing
	Print method	Thermal Transfer
	Print head	128 dot / 180 dpi
	Print height	0.71" (18mm) max. (when using 0.94" (24mm) tape)
	Print speed	Approx. 0.39" (10 mm)/ sec.
	Tape cassette	TZ tape cassette (0.13", 0.23", 0.35", 0.47", 0.70", 0.94" [3.5,
		6, 9, 12, 18, 24 mm] widths)
	No. of lines	0.94" (24mm) tape : 1-7 lines; 0.70" (18 mm) tape : 1 - 5 lines;
		0.47" (12 mm) tape : 1 - 3 lines; 0.35" (9 mm) tape : 1 - 2 lines;
		0.23" (6 mm) tape : 1 - 2 lines; 0.13" (3.5mm) tape : 1 line
	Cut and feed	Large Margin, Small Margin, Chain, No Cut, Special Tape
Memory
	Memory buffer size	Maximum 2800 characters
	File storage	Maximum 99 files
Other Features
	Input method	Text Reminder
	Templates	Label Collections, Auto-Format, Block Layouts
Power Supply
	Power supply	AC adapter (AD-24ES), Eight AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6).
	Auto Power-off	Battery: 5 min.*, AC adapter: 8 hours
		*When using P-touch labeler only. When connected to a PC, 1
		hour.
Size
	Dimensions	Approx.7.0"(W) x 9.4"(D) 2.8"(H)
		[177.0mm (W) x 237.5mm (D) x 70.4mm (H)]
	Weight	Approx.1.94lb (880g) (without tape cassette and batteries)
Other
	Operating	50 ~ 95°F / 20 ~ 80% humidity (without condensation)
	temperature /	Maximum wet bulb temperature: 80.6°F
	humidity

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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 „ Create a label with the P-touch labeler How to use 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 Feed & Cut Feeding TapeFeed Only LCD Display Display ModeLCD 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 ZAccented Character Listz Entering Accented CharactersAccented 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 Binder Spine Attribute Value Details94 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 ZTime Stamp Timing Optionsz Time Stamp Setting TimingAttribute 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 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 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 Printing from the Label Collection Attaching LabelsPress the Label Collection key Category ZLabel Collection ListzFiles 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 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 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 Maintenance Resetting the P-touch LabelerMaintaining 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