
USER'S GUIDE
1PREPARATION
Power Supply & Tape Cassettes
2 OPERATION
Keyboard & LCD
[GETTING STARTED] 3 REFERENCE
Troubleshooting
English / Español
www.brother.com
Printed in China
LW3522001
INTRODUCTION
With your
Read this manual carefully before starting and keep the manual in a handy place for future reference.
WARNING
• Always use the specified voltage and the suggested AC adapter |
machine to prevent any damage or failure. |
Open the tape compartment cover by pressing in the rough area at the top end of the machine.
If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by pulling it straight up. Also, if batteries are already installed, remove them.
•Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing batteries or tape cassette.
Insert six new AAA alkaline batteries (LR03), making sure that their poles point in the correct directions. Always replace all six batteries at the same time using brand new ones.
Insert a tape cassette, making sure that it snaps into place.
Tape compartment cover
Print head
Tape cutter lever
Size
Cursor
Caps Time/Date key Power key
Cursor key Clear key Number key
Caps key Symbol key
Width |
Style |
Underline/Frame
Label Length
Print key
Enter key
Backspace key
Function key
Character key
Accent key
Space key
Error message
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Battery | The batteries are weak. Replace them with new ones. | ||
BATTERY! | The installed batteries are about to run out. |
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Invalid | • There is no text above the cursor when you set Numbering. | ||
| • Invalid character is selected for Numbering. | ||
| • Invalid number is selected for Tab Length or Label Length. | ||
No Text | • You tried to print a text file when there is no data stored in | ||
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| • The Print key is pressed when no text is entered. | ||
| • You tried to set Copies, Numbering, Mirror, or Text Preview | ||
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Line Lmt | • You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing the Enter key. | ||
| • You tried to print a 2 line text when 9/64" (3.5mm) or 1/4" | ||
| (6mm) tape is installed. |
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No Cassette | You tried to print a label when there is no cassette installed. | ||
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Cutter Error | Tape cutter lever is used in the middle of printing process. | ||
Full | The maximum number of characters (80 characters) have | ||
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Text Lmt | The text length exceeds the selected label length or the | ||
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No Frame OK? | Printing on 9/64" (3.5 mm) tape with invalid Frame setting | ||
| ON. (Select | to print with no Frame, | to cancel.) |
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What to do when...
Problem | Solution |
• Unplug the power cord immediately and stop using the |
electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. |
• Do not use the AC adapter in places of high humidity such as bathrooms. |
• Do not overload the power cord. |
• Do not place heavy objects on, or damage the power cord or plug. Do not forcibly bend |
or pull the power cord. When disconnecting the power cord from the power outlet, |
always hold the plug. |
• To prevent fire or electric shock, make sure that the plug is fully inserted to the power |
outlet. Do not use an outlet that is loose. |
• Do not get the machine/AC adapter/power plug wet, such as by handling them with |
wet hands or spilling beverages on to them. |
• Do not disassemble or modify the machine/AC adapter/batteries. |
• Disconnect the AC adapter, remove batteries and stop using immediately if you notice |
End of tape
Toothed Wheel
Tape guide
Cutter's edge
The LCD shows one row of 12 characters; however, the text that you enter can be up to 80 characters in length.
Initial Settings
Start your machine
Supply power by using six AAA alkaline batteries or the optional AC adapter, and
then press .
Set the language (English/Español/Français/Hrvatski/Italiano/Magyar/ Nedrlnds/Norsk/Polski/Portug./Română/Slovenski/Slovensky/Suomi/
The display stays blank | • Check that the batteries are correctly inserted. |
after you have turned on | • If the batteries are weak, replace them. |
the machine. | • Check that the |
When the label is | • See "[Margin] (Tape Margin)" in this users guide and select |
printed out, there is too | [Half] or [Narrow] to have smaller margins for your label. |
much margin (space) on |
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both sides of the text. |
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The machine does not | • Check that the tape cassette has been inserted correctly. |
print, or the printed | • If the tape cassette is empty, replace it. |
characters are not | • Check the tape compartment cover is properly closed. |
formed properly. |
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The setting has cleared | • The batteries may be weak. Replace them. |
on its own. | • When power is disconnected for more than two minutes, |
| any abnormal odor, heat, discoloration, deformation or anything unusual while in use, |
| or in storage. |
• | Do not use metallic articles, such as tweezers or a metallic pen, when exchanging the |
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• | Do not throw into fire or heat up the battery. |
CAUTION
•To avoid injuries, do not touch the blade of the cutter unit or any metal parts near the print head.
•Do not apply excessive pressure to the cutter lever.
•Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use the machine for an extended period of time. (Note: When power is disconnected for more than two minutes, all text & formats in the display will be lost. Language, Unit and Time/Date settings will also be cleared.)
•Do not use old and new batteries together or mix alkaline batteries with other type batteries, or set the positive and negative end in the wrong position. Otherwise, the batteries may leak or be damaged.
•To prevent damage or breakage, do not drop or hit the machine/AC adapter and press on the LCD display.
•Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, the label may unpeel or become irremovable, the color of the label may change or be transferred to other objects. Before applying the label, check the environmental condition and the material.
•Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the
General Precautions
•Do not use the
•Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the
mark.
•Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Only use a soft, dry cloth.
•Do not touch the print head with your fingers. Use a soft wipe (e.g. a cotton swab) when cleaning the print head.
•Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot or AC adapter connector, etc.
•Do not place the
high or low temperatures, high humidity, or dusty locations. Standard operating temperature range: 50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C).
•Do not try to print labels using an empty tape cassette in the
•Do not pull the tape being fed from the
Tape exit slot
•Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.
•If the ink ribbon is loose, use your finger to wind the toothed wheel in the direction of the arrow on the cassette.
•Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine.
Securely close the back cover, making sure that it snaps into place.
After you have installed the tape, feed the tape (see Feeding) once and then push in the tape cutter lever to cut the tape.
When using optional AC adapter (AD-24)
Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the adapter jack on the bottom end of the machine.
Insert the plug into the nearest standard electrical outlet.
For memory back up, we recommend using
AAAalkaline batteries (LR03) together when using the AC adapter.
Svenska/ /Dansk/Deutsch)
The default setting is "English".
> | [ Language] | > |
Choose a language with | and press | . |
Set the unit (inch/mm)
The default setting is "inch".
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[Unit]
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Choose unit with and press
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Set Date (MM/DD/YY) and Time (hh:mm)
Example: setting the clock to October 21st 2009, 10:30AM
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Date (MM/DD/YY) |
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input “10” | input “21” |
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input “10” | input “30” |
Select AM/PM with 
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You can also confirm the figure and move to the next setting by using the right cursor key.
• The machine automatically turns off if no keys are pressed within 5 minutes.
•To cancel operations, press .
•To initialize the settings, turn off the machine and then while
holding down and
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to turn the machine back
on. Finally, release and
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A blank horizontal line | • There maybe some dust on the print head. Remove the | ||||
appears through the | tape cassette and use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the | ||||
printed label. | print head with an | ||||
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"locked up" (i.e., nothing | and | , press |
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the machine is on.) | • Note: The text and formats in the display are erased. Also, | ||||
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The power turns off | • The batteries may be weak. Replace them. | ||||
when you try to print. | • Check that the batteries are correctly inserted. | ||||
The tape does not feed | • Check that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides. | ||||
properly or the tape gets | • The cutter lever is used while printing. Do not touch the | ||||
stuck inside the machine. | cutter lever during printing. |
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All text and format settings | • Press | and select [Txt&Format]. | |||
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To change language | • See step 2 "Set the language" of the "Initial Settings". | ||||
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Item | Specification |
Dimensions | 4.3" (W) × 8.1" (D) × 2.3" (H) |
| (107.4 mm (W) × 202.6 mm (D) × 56.6 mm (H)) |
Weight | 0.80 lbs. (365 g) (without batteries and tape cassette) |
Power supply | Six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03) or optional AC adapter |
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Tape cassette | Brother TZ tape (width) : |
| 9/64" (3.5 mm), 1/4" (6 mm), 3/8" (9 mm), 1/2" (12 mm) |
Accessories (Supplies may differ by distribution.) |
Accessories | Stock No. |
Tape Cassettes | See the included "Supplies and Accessories Guide". |
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AC Adapter | |
Cutter Unit |
If the cutter blade becomes blunt and the cutter stopper wear after repetitive use and the tape cannot be cut cleanly, replace with new cutter unit (stock no.
1 MAKING TEXT
Switching Upper Case/Lower Case
Upper case ( ON) | Lower case ( OFF) |
Making Two Line Text
Move the cursor to where the second line starts and press .
Use either 3/8" (9 mm) or 1/2" (12 mm) wide tape for two line text.
Display |
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Entering Symbols
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2 DESIGNING LABELS
[Size] |
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> | [Size] > | [Large] |
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[Large] | [Medium] | [Small] |
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Automatically adjusts the text size according to the tape width.
[Width] |
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[Normal] | [×2] |
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[Style] (Vertical) |
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3 PRINTING LABELS
Text Preview | ( + ) |
You can preview the text before printing.
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[Preview] 
•The LCD shows the whole text and the label length (inch/mm), then returns to the original text.
•Only the text can be previewed, not the font, style, size, underline/frame or any additional features.
Feeding (Tape Feed) | ( + ) |
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[Feed]
Printing
[CREATING LABELS] 4 COMPLETED LABELS
Peel the printed label from backing and apply the label.
USEFUL FUNCTIONS
File (Memory) | ( | + ) |
You can save your original labels on to your machine. Up to nine labels can be saved and recalled for printing whenever you desire. You can also edit and overwrite the stored label.
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[File]
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Group | Symbols |
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•To go to the next group, press .
•To cancel operations, press .
Group | Symbols |
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[Normal] | [Bold] | [Outline] |
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[I+Outl](Italic Outline) | [I+Shadow](Italic Shadow) | [Vertical] |
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[Underline/Frame](
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[Undl/Frm]
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[Undl]
[Off] | [Undl](Underline) [Round] | [Candy] |
[Callout] [Banner] [Wooden]
Frames can not be printed on 9/64" (3.5mm) tape.
•To cut off the label, push in the tape cutter lever on the
•To prevent damage to the tape, do not try to cut while the message "Print" or "Feed" is displayed.
•When Chain Print is set, "OK to Feed?" will appear. (See the Note of [Chain Prt] in [Margin] (Tape Margin). )
[Margin] (Tape Margin) | ( + ) |
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[Margin]
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[Full] 
[Full]/[Half]/[Narrow] is for leaving equal margins on both sides of the text.
NOTE: Cut along the printed dots (:) with scissors so the text is centered in the label.
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[Chain Prt] (Chain Print) is for printing more than 1 copy of a label with min- imum margin <e.g. 1>. You can also create a label containing texts in various
styles; enter a text in one style and press . After that, cancel feeding (see
To Save: > [Save] >
To Print: >
[Print]
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To Open: >
[Open]
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If you try to store a label when there is already a label stored to that
number, a message “Overwrite?” will appear. Press to save your
new label. Press to cancel.
Time/Date Function | ( + ) |
You can insert the desired time and date to your text at the touch of a button. 8 Formats are available for printing time and date.
You can change the number of time/date by changing the clock setting.
To add Time/Date to your text:
Entering Accented Characters
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[Tab] | ( + ) |
You can make aligned texts by setting tabs.
the note below), and enter the second text in another style <e.g.2>.
Chain Print |
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<e.g. 1> | <e.g. 2> |
ABC |
The cursor should be positioned where you wish to insert the time and date.
To select the format of Time/Date:
Accented Characters
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Accented Characters
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Example: To set a tab between "ABC" and "D"
The cursor should be positioned where you set a tab.
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[Tab Length](Auto / 0.0" - 4.0" |
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[Tab Length]
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•You can also select the length by entering the length with Number keys.
•To return to [Auto], press .
[Label Length](Auto / 1.2" - 12.0" (30-300mm)) (
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•You can also select the length by entering the length with Number keys.
•To return to [Auto], press .
[Auto Format] | ( + ) |
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(feed & cut) | (feed & cut) |
• FEED THE TAPE BEFORE USING THE CUTTER OTHERWISE A PART OF THE TEXT MAY BE CUT OFF.
•After pressing , "OK to Feed?" will appear. Press
to feed.
Press to cancel.
•Do not try to pull the tape since this may damage the tape cassette.
Using [Print Option] | ( + ) |
[Copies]
You can print up to 9 copies of each label.
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[Print Option]
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[Copies]
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You can also select the number of copies by entering with Number keys.
[Numbering]
You can print many copies of the same text while increasing a selected number by 1 after each label is printed.
Example: To print copies of a label containing a serial number (0123, 0124 and 0125)
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Format | Example |
| Format | Example |
(October 21st 2009, 3:30PM) |
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M/D/Y | 10/21/09 |
| D.M.Y | 21.10.09 |
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M/D/Y hm | 10/21/09 03:30PM |
| D.M.Y hm | 21.10.09 03:30PM |
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To change the Clock Setting:
See step 4 of the "Initial Settings".
FCC NOTICE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•To cancel operations, press .
•The order of accented characters differ by the selected LCD language.
To Clear
By pressing the Backspace Key, the letters will be deleted one by one.
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[Txt&Format]
. All text and settings will be cleared.
> | [Text Only] | . | Only text will be cleared. |
You can choose label length from six formats to create labels for various ap- plications.
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[A/F]
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[VCR VHS] 
Application | Length |
| Application | Length |
VCR VHS | 5.5" (140mm) |
| CD Spine | 4.4" (113mm) |
Mini DV | 1.6" (42mm) |
| File Tab | 3.2" (82mm) |
Audio | 3.5" (89mm) |
| Divider | 1.6" (42mm) |
You can also use the Function shortcuts for these menu. Press the and the shortcut key shown next to the menu title. To confirm,
press .
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[Print Option]
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[Numbering]
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Select the highest number you wish to be printed when setting the number.
[Mirror]
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[Print Option]
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[Mirror]
> [Mirror Prt?]
Use clear tape in [Mirror], so the labels can be read correctly from the oppo- site side when attached on glass, windows or other transparent surfaces.
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
-Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Should you encounter any problems with your product, please do not return your product to the store!
After referring to the User's guide, if you still need assistance, call Brother Customer Service at:
Voice:
If you need to locate a service center, please call