Troubleshooting, Problem What to Do | Brother PT-300 instruction

TROUBLESHOOTING

	Problem		What to Do

1.	The display stays blank after you	●	Check the polarity of the batteries.
	have turned on the machine.	●	If the batteries are low, replace
			them.
		● Check that the adaptor is working
			properly.
2.	The machine does not print, or the	●	Check that the tape cassette has
	printed characters are blurred.		been inserted properly.
		● If the tape cassette is empty, re-
			place it with a new one.
		●	Check that the character size is
			appropriate for the width of the
			tape that is used.

3.	The printed characters are not	●	The batteries are probably weak.
	formed properly.		Replace them.
4.	The tape cannot be cut.	●	The cutting blade is probably dull.
			Replace the cutter unit.

5.	Striped tape appears.	●	You have reached the end of the
			tape. Replace it with a new tape.

6.	The memory has cleared on its	●	The batteries are probably weak.
	own.		Replace them.
7.	An unprinted line appears on a	●	There may be some dust on the
	label.		print head. Wipe the print head
			gently with a dry cotton swab.
		● If dust still remains, dip the cotton
			swab in isopropyl (rubbing) alco-
			hol and wipe the print head again.

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Brother PT-300 manual Troubleshooting, Problem What to Do

Contents

Page FCC Notice Introduction Contents AC adaptor slot Overview Print head Tape cutter unit Tape release lever Battery compartment latch Tape exit slot General Precautions Before YOU Start Inserting a Tape CassetteTo insert a new tape cassette Inserting Batteries To insert batteriesAlkaline batteries are recommended To replace a cutter with a dull or broken blade Changing the Cutter Unit To start the machine Press the ON/OFF key Starting To move the cursor through your message Creating a MessageDisplay Moving the Cursor To erase the previous message from the display Clearing the Display Code KEY KEY Operations You can now use the keys to enter a message Input Example To complete the message Mr. J Smith Space KEY To input a symbol that is not on the key top Symbols Enter Symbol Mode by pressing Mr.J Sm Editing a Message DeletingTo delete a character Mr.J To use the Word OUT function Word OUT To type over a character Over Typing To insert characters Inserting To leave Insert Mode Size Setting the Format W2 H2 4 To choose a character sizePage To choose the BIG size font BIG Size Font To choose a print style for your label Style T L To add Underline or Box around the text UNDERLINE/FRAME Box Printing a Label PrintingTo print a label To attach the label Cutting To use the Repeat Printing function Repeat Printing Numbering To use the Auto Count function when printing Key and press Key. The display Press numeric key To use Mirror Printing Mirror Printing Tape Feed To change the Tape Feed Mode 24mm24mm 6 1/61/6 1/61/6 1/6 24mm 4mm 4mm4mm 4mm4mm 4mm Storing the Message Phrase Memory OperationPhrase Memory Memory Size ITH Example To recall J. Smith from the Phrase Memory Recalling from Phrase Memory Before you press To delete an area of Phrase Memory Deleting the Phrase Memory You can cancel deletion by pressing Message List Problem What to Do Troubleshooting Specifications Accessories SuppliesStock No Description QTY Package Price Dear Customer Touch Accessory Order Form Touch Accessory Order Form Guia DEL Usuario Aviso DE LA FCC Introduccion Numeración Índice Precauciones Generales Antes DE Empezar Insercion DE UN Cassette DE CintaPara insertar un nuevo cassette de cinta Insercion DE LAS Baterias Para insertar las pilasEs aconsejable que utilice baterías alcalinas Para reemplazar una cuchilla gastada o rota Cambio DE LA Cuchilla Operaciones DE LAS Teclas Para desplazar el cursor a lo largo del mensaje Creacion DE UN MensajePantalla Desplazamiento DEL Cursor Simbolos Edicion DE UN Mensaje Para elegir el tamaño de los caracteres TamañoPage Para elegir un estilo de impresión Estilo Para añadir un subrayado o un encuadre SUBRAYADO/ENCUADRE Impresion Y Corte Para imprimir una etiquetaPara pegar una etiqueta Para utilizar la función de impresión repetida Impresión Repetida Para utilizar la función de cómputo automático Numeración Impresion Invertida Para cambiar el modo de alimentación de cinta Avance DE LA Cinta Operacion DE LA Memoria DE Frases Memoria DE FrasesPara invocar un mensaje almacenado en la memoria de frases Para borrar un área de la memoria de frases Lista DE Mensajes Precio AccesoriosSuministros No. de Descripción Opciones To insert a new tape cartridge Cutting tape