Brother PT-E100 manual

ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM

User’s Guide

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With your PT-E100, you can create labels for multiple applications. Select from the many character sizes and styles to design professional looking custom labels. In addition, the variety of tape cassettes available allows you to print labels with different widths and industrial colors.

Read this manual carefully before you begin and keep the manual in a handy place for future reference.

Printed in ChinaLAB662001

Safety Precautions

Indicates a potentially hazardousWARNING situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injuries.

Follow these guidelines to avoid the risk of fire, burns, injury, electric shock, rupture, overheating, abnormal odor or smoke.

•Always use the specified voltage and the recommended AC adapter (AD-24ES) for the P-touch labeler to prevent any damage or failure.

•Do not touch the P-touch labeler during a lightning storm.

•Do not use the P-touch labeler/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. Always hold the AC adapter carefully when disconnecting from the power outlet.

•Make sure that the plug is fully inserted in the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that is loose.

•Do not allow the P-touch labeler/AC adapter/power plug/batteries to get wet, for example, by handling them with wet hands or spilling beverages on to them.

•Since loss of eyesight may result when leaked fluid from batteries gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with a large amount of clean water, and then seek medical attention.

•Do not disassemble or modify the P-touch labeler/AC adapter/batteries.

•Do not allow a metal object to contact both the plus and minus ends of a battery.

•Do not use sharp objects, such as tweezers or a metallic pen, to change the batteries.

•Do not throw the batteries into fire or expose to heat.

•Disconnect the AC adapter, remove batteries immediately and stop using the P-touch labeler if you notice abnormal odor, heat, discoloration, deformation or anything unusual while using or storing it.

•Do not use a damaged or leaking battery as the fluid may get on your hands.

•Do not use a deformed or leaking battery or one with a damaged label. There is a possibility of generating heat.

Indicates a potentially hazardous

CAUTION situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderateinjuries.

Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury, liquid leakage, burns or heat.

•When the P-touch labeler is not being used, store it out of the reach of children. In addition, do not allow children to put the P-touch labeler parts or labels in their mouths. If any object has been swallowed, seek medical attention.

•Do not touch metal parts around the print head immediately after printing.•Do not touch the cutter blade.

•If leaked fluid from batteries gets on your skin or clothes, immediately rinse them with clean water.

•Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use the P-touch labeler.

•Do not use a battery other than that specified. Do not use combinations of old and new batteries or combinations of different types, different charging levels, different manufacturers or different models. Do not insert a battery with its plus and minus ends reversed.

•Do not drop or hit the P-touch labeler/AC adapter.•Do not press on the LCD display.•Be careful not to trap your fingers when closing the cassette cover.

•Before using Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, carefully read the instructions for the batteries and battery charger, and be sure to use them correctly.

•When using Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries with a specialized battery charger before using the batteries.

General Precautions

•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 conditions and the material.

•Do not use the P-touch labeler in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage the P-touch labeler.

•Use only Brother TZe or HGe tapes with the P-touch labeler. Do not use tapes that

do not have the or mark.

•Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the labeler; never use alcohol or other organic solvents.

•Use a soft wipe to clean the print head; never touch the print head.

•Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot or battery compartment, etc.

•Do not place the P-touch labeler, batteries or AC adapter in direct sunlight or rain, near heaters or other hot appliances, in any location exposed to extremely high or low temperatures (e.g., on the dashboard or in the back of your car) or high humidity, or in dusty locations.

•Do not apply excessive pressure to the cutter lever.•Do not try to print if the cassette is empty; it will damage the print head.

•Do not pull the tape while printing or feeding; it will damage the tape and the P-touch labeler.

•Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the P-touch labeler, or if the battery expires.

•The P-touch labeler is not equipped with a charging feature for rechargeable batteries.

•The length of the printed label may differ from the displayed label length.

•A protective clear plastic sticker is placed over the display during manufacturing and shipping. This sticker should be removed prior to use.

•When power is disconnected for more than three minutes, all text, format settings and any text files stored in the memory will be cleared.

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:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Important

•Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

BASIC USAGE

Entering Text

XSwitching Upper Case/Lower Case

Upper case ( ON) Lower case ( OFF)

XMaking Two Lines of Text

To make two lines of text, do one of following:•Enter the text for the first line and then press for the second line.•Move the cursor to where the second line starts and press

.

Use either 0.35" (9mm) or 0.47" (12mm) wide tape for two line text.

LCD display Label image

NOTE

Do not press after the second line; otherwise the “Line Limit!” error message will appear.

XTo Clear

Press to delete the letters one by one.To delete all text and settings :

Printing Labels

XPreview

You can preview the text before printing. / [Preview] This is not a preview image of the label, just the text on the label.

XFeeding (Tape Feed)

/ [Feed]

XPrinting

[Copies: 1] / / -

•If you need only 1 copy of the label, press without selecting the number of copies.

•The number of copies can also be specified by pressing a number key.

•To prevent damage to the tape, do not touch the cutter lever while the message "Printing..." or "Feeding..." is displayed.

•To cut off the label, push in the tape cutter lever on the upper- right corner of the machine.

•Peel the printed label from the backing and apply the label.•You can print up to 9 copies of each label.

XSetting Margin

/ [Margin] / [Full/Half/Narrow/Chain Print]

USING TEMPLATES

Cable Wrap

You can create a label that can be wrapped

around a cable or wire. The input text line is rotated 90° counterclockwise and printed on a label whose length is automatically determined

by setting the cable diameter.

With the CableRot/Rpt function, the text is printed repeatedly along the length of the label so that it can easily be read from any angle.

Txt Rpt: Off Txt Rpt: On

/ Select a cable diameter Input text [Copies: ] / / - •Cable diameter: 0.2" to 3.6" (3mm to 90mm) available Default: 0.3" (6mm)•To activate the Txt Rpt function, press and then select [CableRot/Rpt].

NOTE

•	For labels attached to cables and wires, we recommend using Flexible
	ID Tape. Use the cable flag function when the diameter of the object
	is less than 0.2" (3mm).
•	To deactivate the Cable Wrap/Cable Flag/Faceplate function during
	operation, press	/	/	accordingly and the

Cable Flag

With this function, a label can be wrapped around a cable or wire with its ends stuck together to form a flag. The input text lines are printed at the both ends of a label.

You can select the desired flag length. When [Auto] is selected, the flag length is automatically adjusted according to the text length.

/ Select a flag length Input text

[Copies: ] / / -

•Flag length: 0.4" to 8.0" (10mm to 200mm), Auto Default: Auto

•	To clear all text, press		, select [Text&Format] or [Text only], then
	press	. Press	to cancel.
•	Depending on the format you select, the entire contents of your text
	may not be printed. For example, if the text is too long to fit into the
	format, the "Text Limit!" error message will appear.

Power Supply and Tape Cassette

1	Cassette	2	Print head	3	4
	cover
						AC adapter socket
				End of tape	Cutter’s
				Toothed	edge
				wheel
		Tape cutter
		lever			Tape
				Tape guide
					exit slot

/ [Text&Format] To delete text only : / [Text Only]

XEntering Tab

/ [Tab] To change tab length: / [Tab Length] / [Auto/0.0”-4.0” (0-100 mm)] Using a 0.35" (9mm) wide tape with settings of [Small] text size, [×

[Full]/[Half]/[Narrow]For leaving equal margins on both sides of the text.

Full					Half		Narrow
		ABC				ABC	ABC
	1"			1"	0.47"	0.47"	0.16"	0.16"
			(25 mm)			(12 mm)		(4 mm)

[Chain Print]For batch printing without ejecting each label.1.Enter text.2.Press , then [Copies: ] appears.

3. Press / or enter a number using the number keys to select the number of copies.

4. Press	. Printing will start, and then the message "OK
to Feed?" appears.

settings change back to standard.

Faceplate

Labels printed with this function can be used to identify various components or panels.

A block of text is evenly spaced on a single label. / Select a faceplate length Inputtext [Copies: ] / / - •Faceplate length: 1.2" to 12.0" (30mm to 300mm) Default: 2.0" (50mm)

• Text cannot be rotated in the Cable Flag function.

Serialize

Using the Serialize function, you can print multiple labels with a number or letter automatically incremented on each label.

This serializing function can also be used with the Cable Wrap, Cable Flag or Faceplate templates to save time entering and printing a series of labels.

Input text / Select a character to be ascended [Serialize: ] / / -

Open the cassette cover by pressing the above indicated 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 cassettes.

Insert six new AAA alkaline batteries (LR03:not included) or fully charged Ni- MH batteries (HR03:not included), making sure that their poles point in the correct directions.

Users of alkaline batteries:

Always replace all six batteries at the same time with brand new ones. Users of Ni-MH batteries:

Always replace all six batteries at the same time with fully charged ones.

NOTE

Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ for the latest information about the recommended batteries.

Insert a tape cassette, making sure that it snaps into place.

•Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.

•Use only Brother TZe or HGe tapes with this machine.

Securely close the cassette cover, making sure that it snaps into place.

NOTE

When using the optional AC adapter (AD-24ES)

1.Connect the AC adapter into the AC adapter socket on the bottom of the machine.

2.Insert the plug into the nearest standard electrical outlet. For memory back up, we recommend using AAA alkaline batteries (LR03) or Ni-MH batteries (HR03) together with the AC adapter.

1/2] text width and [0.59" (15mm)] tab length, you can create a label suitable for patch panel.

NOTE

Entering a Tab will position the cursor to the next Tab Length starting from the left side of the label and not from the last character position.

XEntering Accented Characters

	-	/	/
A		a
C	D	c	d
E		e
G	I	g	i
K	L	k	l
N	R	n	r

5.	Press	to enter more text.
6.	Clear the text, enter the text for the next label, and then
7.	press	.
	When the message "OK to Feed?" appears after the last
	label is printed, press		.
8.	After the tape is fed, press the cutter lever to cut off the
	chain of labels.

NOTE

•When [Half] or [Narrow] is set, the displayed label length is the length from the printed dots ( ) to the end of the label.

LCD display	Label image
Full			ABC
			2.7"
		(67 mm)
Half					ABC
				1.6"
			(41 mm)

NOTE

To position the text appropriately for multiple ports in a single print, either use the chain print function with the Faceplate length equal to the port width, or enter the Faceplate length equal to the total length over all the ports and then use the tab function to space out each port data.

USEFUL FUNCTIONS

Underline and Frame

You can select the desired frame design. / [Undl/Frame] / Select a frame type

2

Symbol Key

1 Press to select one of 12 symbol categories. / Select a category 2 Use / to select the desired symbol.

LCD Display & Keyboard

Specifications

Initial Settings

O		o
S	T	s	t
U		u

Narrow	ABC
		1"
	(25
		mm)

3

/	Select a symbol
Punctuation	1	2	3	4	5	6	7

1	4
	5
2	6
	7
3	8
	18
9	19
10	20
11
12	21
13	22
14	23
15

16	24
17	25

1.	Size	12.	Backspace key
2.	Cursor	13.	Cable Wrap key
3.	Caps	14.	Cable Flag key
4.	Cable Wrap	15.	Character keys
5.	Faceplate	16.	Caps key
6.	Cable Flag	17.	Symbol key
7.	Label Length	18.	Menu key
	If a specific label length	19.	Clear key
	has been selected,	20.	Print key
	also appears.	21.	Enter key
8.	Guidance (left, right)	22.	Serialize key
9.	Power key	23.	Faceplate key
10.	Cursor key: Right	24.	Accent key
11.	Cursor key: Left	25.	Space key

NOTE

•The LCD shows one row of 15 characters; however, the text that you enter can be up to 80 characters in length.

•While selecting the settings, press the Space key to go back to the default item.

•The print preview shows just the text data on the label and will differ from the actual printed label.

•Label length shown on LCD may slightly differ from the actual label length when printed.

Dimensions:	Approx. 4.4" × 8.2" × 2.4"
(W x D x H)	(Approx.110(W) × 208(D) × 59(H)mm)
Weight:	Approx. 0.9 lb. (Approx. 390 g)
	(without batteries and tape cassette)
Power supply:	Six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03)
	Six AAA Ni-MH batteries (HR03)*1
	Optional AC adapter (AD-24ES)
Tape cassette:	Brother TZe tape (width)
	0.13" (3.5mm), 0.23" (6mm),
	0.35" (9mm), 0.47" (12mm)
	Brother HGe tape (width)
	0.23" (6mm), 0.35" (9mm),
	0.47" (12mm)

*1 Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ for the latest information about the recommended batteries.

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: 1-800-255-0415Web: www.brothermobilesolutions.com Email: mobileservice@brother.com

1 Start your machine.Supply power by using six AAA batteries, and then press .2 Set the language. / [Language] /

[English/Español/Français/Hrvatski/Italiano/Magyar/ Nederlands/Norsk/Polski/Português/Portug. (BR)/ Română/Slovenski/Slovenský/Suomi/Svenska/Türkçe/

Čeština/Dansk/Deutsch] .3 Set the unit of measurement.The default setting is [inch]. / [Unit] / [inch/mm] .

NOTE

•The machine automatically turns off if no keys are pressed within five minutes.

•To cancel any operation, press .

Y Z y z

•To cancel the current operation, press .

•The order of accented characters differs depending on the selected LCD language.

XChanging Label Length

/ [Label Length] / [Auto/1.2"-12.0" (30-300 mm)]

NOTE

•After the label is printed, cut along the printed dots (:) with scissors so that the label length matches the machine setting.

• If a specific label length has been selected, also appears in the LCD.

Reset the PT-E100

You can reset your PT-E100 labeling system when you need to initialize the settings, or if the PT-E100 is not working properly.

1 Turn off the P-touch labeler, hold down and and then press to turn the P-touch back on.2 Release and .The P-touch labeler turns on with the internal memory reset.

•To print more than 1 copy of a label with minimum margin, set the margin to [Narrow].

•When [Chain Print] is set, feed the tape before using the cutter otherwise a part of the text may be cut off. Also, cut along the

printed dots ( ) with scissors so the text is centered in the label. *Feed the tape before using the cutter.

•Do not pull the tape since this may damage the tape cassette.

Saving Label Files

You can save up to 9 labels and recall them for printing at a later date. A maximum of 80 characters can be saved per file, a maximum total of 720 characters for the total memory. You can also edit and overwrite the stored label.

XPrint

/ [File] / [Print]

/
[Copies: ]	/	-

XSave

/ [File] / [Save]

/

XOpen

/ [File] / [Open]

NOTE

Frames cannot be printed on 0.13" (3.5mm) tape.

Short Cut Keys

Size	Tab
Style	Tab Length
Width	Preview
Undl/Frame	Margin
Label Length	Unit
CableRot/Rpt	Feed
File	Language

Text Keys + / /

1

	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
	15	16	17	18	19	20	21
Brackets	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
	8
Bullets	1	2	3	4	5	6
Sup(Superscript)/	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Subscript
	8	9	10
Mathematics	1	2	3	4	5	6
Arrows	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
	8	9	10	11	12	13
Currency	1	2	3	4	5
Greek	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
	8
Electrical	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
	8	9	10	11	12	13	14

Troubleshooting

XError message

MessageCause/Remedy

	• The batteries are weak.
	• If using AAA alkaline batteries: Replace them with
Low Battery!	new ones.
	• If using Ni-MH batteries: Charge them fully.
	• Use recommended (optional) AD-24ES adapter until
	the battery issue is resolved.
Battery Dead	The installed batteries are running low.
	• An invalid number was entered as the label length,
Invalid!	tab length, cable diameter, flag length or faceplate
	length.
	• An invalid letter or number to be incremented was
	selected in the Serialize function.
	• You tried to print a text file when there is no data
	stored in the memory.

No Data! • or was pressed when no text is entered.

•You tried to select Text Preview when no text is entered.•You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing .

Line Limit! • You tried to print or preview two lines of text while 0.13" (3.5mm) or 0.23" (6 mm) tape is installed. Install tape of a larger size.

No Cassette!	You tried to print or preview a label when there is no
	cassette installed.

Message	Cause/Remedy
Cutter Error	The tape cutter lever was used during the printing
	process.
Text Full!	The maximum number of characters (80 characters for
	regular text) has already been entered.
Text Limit!	Since the number of entered characters exceeds the
	label length, reduce the text, or select [Auto] as the
	label length.

Printing on 0.13" (3.5mm) tape with invalid FrameNo Frame OK? setting ON. (Select to print with no Frame, to cancel.)

OK to Feed?	Feeding tape after printing when [Chain Print] is
	selected. Refer to “Setting Margin”.
Wrong Tape!	Use a tape cassette with the	or	mark.

XWhat to do when...

Problem	Solution
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.	• Plug in (optional) AD-24ES adapter.
When the label is printed	• See “Setting Margin” in this users guide
out, the margin (space) is
too large on both sides of	and select [Half] or [Narrow] to have
	smaller margins for your label.
the text.
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 formed
properly.	• Check the cassette cover is properly
	closed.
	• The batteries may be weak. Replace
The setting has cleared	them.
	• When power is disconnected for more
on its own.	than three minutes, all text & formats in
	the display will be lost. Language and Unit
	settings will also be cleared.
A blank horizontal line	• There maybe some dust on the print
appears through the	head. Remove the tape cassette and use
	a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the print
printed label.
	head with an up-and-down motion.

Problem		Solution
The machine has “locked
up” (i.e., nothing happens
when a key is pressed,	• Refer to "Resetting the PT-E100."
even though the machine
is on.)
	• The batteries may be weak. Replace
The power turns off when	them.
	• Check that the batteries are correctly
you try to print.	inserted.
	• Plug in (optional) AD-24ES adapter.
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 was pressed while printing.
stuck inside the machine.
	Do not touch the cutter level during printing.
All text and format settings
need to be cleared to	• Press	and select [Text&Format].
create a new label.
The LCD is set to an	• Refer to “Initial Settings”.
incorrect language.

Contact InformationBrother Mobile Solutions, Inc.

100 Technology Drive, Suite 250A Broomfield, CO 80021 www.brothermobilesolutions.com

NOTE

All text, settings and stored files are cleared.

/

NOTE

If you try to store a label when there is already a label stored to thatnumber, a message “Overwrite?” will appear. Press to saveyour new label. Press to cancel.

Accessories

Tape Cassettes: See the included “Supplies and Accessories Guide”.Cutter Unit: TC-4 (replacement)

If the cutter blade becomes dull after repetitive use and the tape cannot be cut cleanly, replace with a new cutter (stock no. TC-4). You may obtain this item from an authorized Brother reseller.

XReplacing the Cutter Unit

1.Pull out the two sections of the cutter unit (green) in the direction of the arrows shown in the illustration.

2.Install a new cutter unit. Push it in until it snaps into place. Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your fingers.

Press	+ / /	to select the settings to
enter the text.

+ / / / Select an item 2 Press / to select the settings.SizeLarge+ MediumSmallStyleNormal+ BoldOutline

	Shadow
	Italic
	I+Bold
	I+Outline
	I+Shadow
	Vertical
Width	Normal
+	× 2
	× 1/2

	15	16	17	18	19	20	21
	22	23	24	25	26	27	28
	29	30	31	32	33	34	35
	36	37
Datacom	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
	8	9	10	11	12	13
AV / Security	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
	15	16	17	18	19	20	21
	22
Safety	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
	15	16	17	18	19

NOTE

•Press to return to the previous step.

•The symbols shown in the above table may look slightly different on the machine LCD and when printed.