Brother PTH100 manual

Safety Precautions

BASIC USAGE

Entering Text

USING TEMPLATES

Auto Designs

DECO MODE

General Precautions

Power Supply and Tape Cassette

Printing Labels

Saving Label Files

Frame Key

Cable Label

USEFUL FUNCTION KEYS

Text Keys //+

Symbol Key

LCD Display & Keyboard

Specifications

Initial Settings

Troubleshooting

Accessories

Resetting the P-touch

User’s Guide

English

Indicates a potentially hazardous

WARNING situation which, if not avoided,

Indicates a potentially hazardous

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

injuries.

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

• Do not place the P-touch labeler/batteries 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.

ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM

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With your PT-H100, you can create labels for multiple applications. Select from the many frames, character sizes and styles to design beautiful custom labels. In addition, the variety of tape cassette available allows you to print labels with different widths and exciting colors.

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

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could result in serious injuries.

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

•Do not use the P-touch labeler in places of high humidity such as bathrooms.

•Do not allow the P-touch labeler/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/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.

•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 whose label is damaged. There is a possibility of generating heat.

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 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.

•Do not press on the LCD display.

•Do not put your finger inside the P-touch labeler when you close 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.

•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 tapes with the P-touch labeler. Do not use tapes that do not

have the 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 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.

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:

a)Enter the text for the first line and then press for the second line.

b)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

By pressing , the letters will be deleted one by one. To delete all text and settings :

XEntering Accented Characters

	-		/		/

A				a

C		D		c		d
E				e

G		I		g		i
K		L		k		l
N		R		n		r
O				o

S		T		s		t
U				u

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.

The designed labels shown below are preset in the machine.

Using these templates, you can create decorative labels easily by inputting text.

Example:

[★Category★]	/	[Pets]
[★Input text★] Rusty's Food		[Print]
Congrats		Sports
People		Fashion
Pets		Flower
Kitchen		Space
Business		Surprise!

If [Surprise!] is selected, a frame, style and pictographs are selected randomly.

NOTE

• Depending on the format you have selected, the entire contents of your text may
	not be printed. For example, if you selected a fixed Label Length and the text is too
	long, the "Text Limit!" error message will appear. (Only for DECO MODE function)
•	The template designs cannot be edited.
•	Only the highlighted symbols in “Symbol Key” can be used in DECO MODE.

This function allows you to create unique labels by using built-in templates. Example:

/		[Deco mode]
[Design X] (X:1-12)		[Input Text] ABCDEF
[Label Length]	/	[Auto/1.2"-7.8"(30-200mm)]	[Print]
1		7
2		8
3		9
4		10
5		11
6		12

• To exit DECO MODE or Auto Designs and return to the text input screen, press
	/	to select [Cancel], and then press	when [Print] is displayed.
•	The DECO MODE features are only available when using 0.47" (12mm) tape
	cassettes.
•	The maximum label length is 7.8" (200mm) for the DECO MODE.

/ [Text&Format]

To delete text only :

/ [Text Only]

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

•	To clear all text, press		, and “Clear?” appears. Press	to clear. Press
		to cancel.
• When you access DECO MODE or Auto Designs, your most recently printed
	DECO MODE or Auto Designs text and label length will be recalled.
•	Press	to return to the previous step.

• When [Surprise!] is selected in the Auto Designs function, label length will not be
	displayed in the text input screen.
•	When [Auto] is selected for “Label Length”, the label will automatically adjust to the
	correct length for the text.
•	Press	to return to the [Auto] setting for “Label Length” mode.

	Toothed	edge
	wheel
	Tape cutter
	lever	Tape
	Tape guide	Tape
	Tape guide	exit slot
		exit slot

XPreview

You can preview the text before printing.

/ [Preview]

Only the text can be previewed, not the size, font or any additional features.

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]

Press	to select the frame design.
	/	Select a frame
2		4	7
2		5	8
		5	8

This function allows you to create cable labels as below with 2 lines of text wrapping around cable. We recommend using Brother Flexible ID tape when wrapping.

Refer to the insertion sheet included with Flexible ID tape about the recommended conditions for use.

ABC ABC

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) or fully charged Ni-MH batteries (HR03), 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 tapes with this machine.

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

/ [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

[Copies: ] / -

XSave

/ [File] / [Save]

XOpen

/ [File] / [Open]

NOTE

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

NOTE

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

1 Press or or + to select the settings to enter the text.

159 159

[Input text] ABC 159 / [Cable]

[Print OK?] [Copies: 1] / / -

NOTE

With the Cable Label function, [Auto] is automatically selected for the label length and [Full] for the margins.

Press to select various symbols.

To enter Basic symbols :

/ [Basic] / Choose a symbol

/ [Margin]

your new label. Press to cancel.

or or +/ Select an item

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

16	24
17	25

XError messageMessageCause/Remedy

	The batteries are weak.
Low Battery!	If using AAA alkaline batteries: Replace them with new
	ones.

	If using Ni-MH batteries: Charge them fully.

Battery Dead	The installed batteries are running low.

Invalid!	An invalid number was entered as the label length.
	(This is not displayed in Auto Designs function.)


	• You tried to print a text file when there is no data
		stored in the memory.
	•	is pressed when no text is entered.
No Text!	• You tried to select Text Preview or Cable Label when
		no text is entered.
	•	was pressed when no text was entered while
		using the DECO MODE or Auto Designs function.

	• 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 a label when there is no cassette
	installed.


Cutter Error	The tape cutter lever was used during the printing
	process.

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

NOTE

•The LCD shows one row of 12 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 is a generated image of the label, and may differ from the actual label when printed.

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

MessageCause/Remedy

The maximum number of characters (80 characters*)

Text Full! have already been entered.

*50 characters - for Auto Designs function and DECO MODE

With the DECO MODE function:

Since the number of entered characters exceeds the

label length, reduce the text.

Text Limit! All other functions:

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 Frame

No Frame OK? setting ON. (Select to print with no Frame,

		to cancel.)
	OK to Feed?	Feeding tape after printing when [Chain Print] is
	OK to Feed?	selected. Refer to “Setting Margin”.
		selected. Refer to “Setting Margin”.
	Insert 0.47"	Only 0.47"(12mm) tapes are available for use with
	Insert 0.47"	DECO MODE function.
		DECO MODE function.

Wrong Tape! Use a tape cassette with the mark.

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
Tape cassette:	Brother TZe tape (width)
	0.13" (3.5mm), 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: 1-877-BROTHER

Web: www.brother-usa.com

Fax: 1-901-379-1210

If you need to locate a service center, please call

1-877-BROTHER or visit us at www.brother-usa.com

XWhat to do when...

	Problem	Solution
	The display stays blank	• Check that the batteries are correctly
	after you have turned on	inserted.
	the machine.	• If the batteries are weak, replace them.

	When the label is printed	• See “Setting Margin” in this users guide
	out, the margin(space) is	• See “Setting Margin” in this users guide
	too large on both sides of	and select [Half] or [Narrow] to have
	too large on both sides of	smaller margins for your label.
	the text.	smaller margins for your label.
	the text.

	The machine does not	• Check that the tape cassette has been
	The machine does not	inserted correctly.
	print, or the printed	inserted correctly.
	print, or the printed	• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.
	characters are not formed	• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.
	properly.	• Check the cassette cover is properly
	properly.	closed.
		closed.

		• The batteries may be weak. Replace
	The setting has cleared	them.
	The setting has cleared	• 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
	appears through the	a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the print
	printed label.	a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the print
	printed label.	head with an up-and-down motion.
		head with an up-and-down motion.

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 .

Problem		Solution
The machine has “locked
up” (i.e., nothing happens
when a key is pressed,	• Refer to “Resetting the P-touch”.
even though the machine
is on.)

The power turns off when	• The batteries may be weak. Replace
The power turns off when	them.
you try to print.	• Check that the batteries are correctly
	inserted.

The tape does not feed	• Check that the end of the tape feeds
The tape does not feed	under the tape guides.
properly or the tape gets	under the tape guides.
properly or the tape gets	• The cutter lever is used while printing. Do
stuck inside the machine.	• The cutter lever is used while printing. Do
	not touch the cutter lever during printing.
All text and format
settings need to be	• Press	and select [Text&Format].
cleared to create a new


label.

The LCD is set to an	• Refer to “Initial Settings”.
incorrect language.	• Refer to “Initial Settings”.
incorrect language.

/ [Full/Half/Narrow/Chain Print]

[Full]/[Half]/[Narrow]

For leaving equal margins on both sides of the text.

Full

Half

Narrow

ABC

0.47"

0.16"

(25 mm)

(12 mm)

(4 mm)

[Chain Print]

For creating a label containing text in various styles.

1.Enter text.

2.Press , then [Copies: ] appears.

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

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

5.Press to enter more text.

6.Clear the text, enter the text for the next label, and then

press .

7.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)

Narrow

ABC

(25

mm)

•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.

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.

Print head

Print head

End of tape

You can reset the P-touch labeler when you want to initialize the settings, or in the event the P-touch labeler is not working properly.

1 Turn off the P-touch labeler, hold down andand then press to turn the P-touch back on.2 Release and .

The P-touch labeler turns on with the internal memory reset.

NOTE

All text, settings and stored files are cleared.

Declaration of Conformity

(Europe/Turkey only)

We, BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, 467-8561, Japan

declare that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives 2004/108/EC.

The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is on our Web site. Please go to http://solutions.brother.com -> choose region (eg. Europe) -> choose country -> choose your model -> choose “Manuals”-> choose Declaration of Conformity (*Select Language when required).