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ELECTRONIC L ELECTRONIC L E L E C T R O N I C LABELING SYSTEM ABELING SYSTEM A B E L I N G S Y S T E M
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the P-touch labeler PT-2730. Your new P-touch labeler is an easy to operate, feature packed labeling system that makes creating professional, high quality labels a breeze. In addition to easy label cre- ation via pre-formatted label layouts, the P-touch labeler editing software features advanced label formatting, block formats, bar codes and auto-numbering functions. This manual contains various precautions and basic procedures for using this labeler. Rea
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® International ENERGY STAR Compliance Statement ® The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR Program is to promote the development ® and popularization of energy-efficient office equipment.As an ENERGY STAR Partner, ® Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product’s
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® Brother Two-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA Only) Who is covered: • This limited warranty ("warranty") is given only to the original end-user/retail purchaser (referred to in this warranty as "Original Purchaser") of the accompanying product, consumables and accessories (collectively referred to in this warranty as "this Product"). • If you purchased a product from someone other than an authorized Brother reseller in the United States or if the product was used (includin
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What Brother will do: If the problem reported concerning your Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items is covered by this warranty and if you first reported the problem to Brother or an Authorized Service Center within the applicable warranty period, Brother or its Authorized Service Center will repair or replace the Machine and/or accompany- ing Consumable and Accessory Items at no charge to you for parts or labor. The deci- sion as to whether to repair or replace the Machi
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Limitations: Brother is not responsible for damage to or loss of any equipment, media, programs or data related to the use of the machine. Except for that repair or replacement as described above, Brother shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or conse- quential damages or specific relief. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
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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 1-877-BROTHER (877-276-8437) Customer Service 1-901-379-1210 (fax) World Wide Web www.brother-usa.com Supplies / Accessories www.brothermall.com or 1-877-552-MALL (6255) BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD. BRIDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY 08807-0911 Please record your model and seri
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INTRODUCTION Contents How to use the P-touch labeler ......................................................................................4 Safety Precautions.........................................................................................................6 General Precautions ......................................................................................................9 Symbols Used in this Guide ...................................................................................
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INTRODUCTION Entering Accented Characters .................................................................................... 29 Setting Character Attributes ........................................................................................ 30 Setting Character Attributes by Label ................................................................... 30 Setting Character Attributes by Each Line............................................................ 30 Setting Auto Fit Style ..........
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INTRODUCTION USING THE FILE MEMORY ................................................................. 68 Storing a Label into Memory ........................................................................................68 Opening a Stored Label File ........................................................................................68 Printing a Stored Label File..........................................................................................69 Deleting a Stored Label File.........
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INTRODUCTION How to use the P-touch labeler Create a label with the P-touch labeler 1 GETTING STARTED • Prepare the P-touch labeler. P. 11 2 CREATING A LABEL • Entering and Editing text. In addition to entering text, the P-touch labeler P. 23 has a large range of formatting options. • Entering Symbols. P. 26 Create labels like these : • Entering Accented Characters. P. 29 • Using Auto-Format Layouts. P. 38 3 LABEL PRINTING • Printing a label. P. 53 Before printing, you can check the lay
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INTRODUCTION Create a label by connecting your labeler to a PC 1 GETTING STARTED This labeler can be used as a stand alone desktop labeler or it can be connected to a PC/Mac and used with the included P-touch Editor software to create more elaborate labels. To use your labeler connected to a computer, attach your labeler to a computer via the included USB cable and install the P-touch Editor software and drivers. • Prepare the P-touch labeler. • Prepare the PC. Software Installation Guide 2
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INTRODUCTION Safety Precautions To prevent injury and damage, important notes are explained using various symbols. The symbols and their meanings are as follows: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WARNING could result in death or serious injuries. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, CAUTION may result in minor or moderate injuries. The symbols used in this manual are as follows: DO NOT disassemble the Action NOT allowed produc
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INTRODUCTION WARNING Battery Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of the battery and cause personal injury. DO NOT throw into fire, heat up, short-circuit, recharge, or disassemble the battery AC adapter Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, damage, electric shock, failure or the risk of injury. Always use the specified voltage DO NOT touch the AC adapter or (120V) and the suggested AC adapter. power plug with wet hands. Failure to observe this may result in an DO
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INTRODUCTION CAUTION Battery Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat or rupture of the battery . DO NOT use old and new batteries DO NOT set the positive and negative together. end in the wrong position. DO NOT mix alkaline batteries with Remove the batteries if you do not other type batteries. intend to use the P-touch labeler for an extended period of time. AC adapter If you do not intend using the P-touch Always hold the AC adapter when labeler for an extended period of ti
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INTRODUCTION General Precautions • DO NOT install this machine near any device that will cause electromagnetic interference.This machine may malfunction if left near a television, radio, etc. • 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 machine. • DO NOT put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot, AC adapter connector or USB port, etc. • DO NOT touch the print head with your fingers.Use the opti
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INTRODUCTION Symbols Used in this Guide The following symbols are used throughout this guide to indicate additional information. This symbol indicates information or directions that may result in damage or : injury if ignored, or operations that will result in errors. This symbol indicates information or directions that may help you understand : and use the P-touch labeler more efficiently. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Symbols Used in this Guide 10
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GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your P-touch labeler Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch labeler. P-touch labeler PT-2730 Starter Tape Cassette CD-ROM USB cable AC adapter User’s Guide The plug may differ by countries. Software Installation Guide Unpacking Your P-touch labeler 11
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GETTING STARTED General Description Tape compartment cover Tape cassette compartment LCD display Tape viewer Tape exit slot Keyboard Print head Tape cutter Release lever When shipped from the factory, the LCD display is covered with a protective sheet to prevent damage. Remove this sheet before using the P-touch. Battery compartment AC adaptor connector cover 1 2 3 Battery case 4 USB port 5 6 7 8 9 General Description 12
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GETTING STARTED LCD Display & Keyboard LCD Display 45 6 78 9 10 1 2 3 1. Line number 5.~8. Style guidance Indicates line number within the label Indicates the current font (5), character layout. size (6), character style (7) and frame (8) settings. 2. Cursor Characters are entered to the left of the 9. Tape length cursor. Indicates the current data input Indicates the tape length for the text position. entered. 3. Return mark 10.Cursor selection Indicates the end of a line of text. Use the
