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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL : (908) 704-1700 declares that the product Product Name : Brother P-touch Electronic Labeling System Model Number : PT-18R 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 a
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® Brother 90 Days/One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (For USA Only) Who is covered: What is NOT covered: This limited warranty ("warranty") is given This warranty does not cover: only to the original end-use/retail purchaser (1) Physical damage to this Product; (referred to in this warranty as "Original (2) Damage caused by improper installation, Purchaser") of the accompanying product, improper or abnormal use, misuse, consumables and accessories (collectively neglect or accide
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® Brother 90 Days/One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (For USA Only) What Brother will do: The foregoing are your sole (i.e., only) and First 90 Days: If the problem reported exclusive remedies under this warranty. concerning your Machine and/or What happens when Brother elects to accompanying Consumable and Accessory replace your Machine: Item(s) is covered by this warranty and if you If you have delivered the Machine to an first reported the problem to Brother or an Authorized Se
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® Brother 90 Days/One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (For USA Only) Limitations: Brother is not responsible for damage to or loss of any equipment, media, programs or data related to the use of this Product. Except for that repair or replacement as described above, Brother shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages or specific relief. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, the abov
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Important Information Should you have questions, or need information about your Brother Product, we have a variety of support options for you to choose from: USA-Customer Service: Customer Service 877-478-6824 (voice) Customer Service 901-379-1210 (fax) Automated Faxback 800-521-2846 World Wide Web www.brother.com Supplies / Accessories www.brothermall.com or 888-879-3232 BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD. BRIDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY 08807-0911 Please record your model an
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the P-touch PT-18R. Your new P-touch is an easy to operate, feature packed labeling system that makes creating professional, high quality labels a breeze. In addition to easy label creation via pre-formatted label layouts, the P-touch editing software features advanced label formatting, block formats, bar codes and auto-numbering functions. Carry your compact, rechargeable P-touch with you anywhere without worrying about power supply
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INTRODUCTION Creating Your First Label This section introduces you to the methods used to create simple labels with your P-touch. By creating a simple label, you will become familiar with the procedure for creating general label layouts. Creating a label with the P-touch Prepare the P-touch. 1 Install and charge Set a tape cassette. Turn the P-touch on. the battery. P. 16 P. 19 P. 21 To create a label if the battery is not charged, connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch machine. Refe
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INTRODUCTION Creating a label with your personal computer Prepare the P-touch. (Refer to step 1 in the previous section.) 1 Prepare the personal computer. 2 Install the software. Connect the USB Turn the P-touch on. cable. Software Installation Guide Software Installation Guide P. 21 Enter the label text using P-touch Quick Editor. 3 Start P-touch Quick Enter the label text in P-touch Quick Editor. Editor. Click on the layout area and then type "Brother". Software Help Software Help Print
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INTRODUCTION Safety Precautions Please read the following directions for safe use and handling before using your P-touch. These safety precautions are provided for your benefit to prevent unnecessary injury to you and those around you, and to prevent damage to the product. Please read and follow them carefully. The following symbols indicate the level of danger associated with not using the product within the specified guidelines. This symbol denotes that improper handling poses a risk of W
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INTRODUCTION WARNING If the battery begins to emit an odor, overheat, discolor, deform, or any other change occurs during use, charging, or storage, remove the battery immediately and discontinue use. Battery charger Failure to observe the following may result in fire, overheating, or failure. Do not allow metallic articles to short-circuit the terminals of the charger. Do not let the charger get wet. If water or other liquids get in the charger, unplug the AC adapter immediately.
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INTRODUCTION CAUTION Rechargeable battery Failure to observe the following may result in fluid leaking, overheating, rupture, or deteriorated performance and life span. Do not hit or throw the battery. Do not use or leave battery exposed in direct sunlight, near heaters or other hot appliances, or in any location exposed to extremely high temperatures. Remove the battery when not using the P-touch for any extended period of time. If battery fluid comes into contact with skin or clothes
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INTRODUCTION General Precautions Do not use the P-touch in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage the machine. Use only genuine TZ tapes, with the mark, in the P-touch. Do not pull or press on the tape in the cassette. Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot, AC adapter connector, or USB port, etc. Do not try to print labels using an empty tape cassette or without a tape cassette set in the P-touch. Doing
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INTRODUCTION This section provides quick and easy access to information on tasks often needed by users. Quick Quick Quick Index Simply look for your task below and then go to the page indicated. Index Index If the task you are looking for is not shown here, try the Contents or Index pages. auto-format function ABC ABC ABC ABC To enter text, symbols To format the label... To change the cutting and accent characters... and margin settings Entering Text/Label format text/symbols/accent Tape
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INTRODUCTION Contents INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 1 Creating Your First Label .............................................................................................. 2 Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................ 4 General Precautions...................................................................................................... 7 S
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INTRODUCTION Creating a Bar Code Label...........................................................................................33 Setting Bar Code Parameters................................................................................33 Entering Bar Code Data.........................................................................................34 Editing and Deleting a Bar Code ...........................................................................36 Using Auto-Format Layouts ........
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GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your P-touch Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch. P-touch PT-18R TZ tape cassette CD-ROM USB cable AC adapter Rechargeable battery 1 Battery charger User’s Guide 2 3 4 Software Installation Guide 5 6 7 8 9 Unpacking Your P-touch 11
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GETTING STARTED General Description LCD display AC adapter Keyboard connector When shipped from the factory, the LCD display is covered with a protective sheet to prevent damage. USB port Remove this sheet before using the P-touch. Charging terminals Rechargeable battery Tape viewer Release lever Tape exit slot Tape AC cutter power lamp Print head Back cover opening grip Back cover Rechargeable battery Tape cassette case cover case Battery charger AC adapter connector Charging termi
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GETTING STARTED LCD Display & Keyboard LCD Display 45 6 78 9 10 1 2 3 1. Line number Displayed at the beginning of each line, this mark indicates the line number within the label layout. 2. Cursor Indicates the current position of the cursor. New characters are entered to the left of the cursor, and the character to the left of the cursor is deleted when the key is pressed. 3. Return mark Indicates the end of a line of text. 4. Caps mode Indicates that the Caps mode is on. 5.~8. Style gu
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GETTING STARTED Key Names and Functions LCD Display & Keyboard 14
