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PT-1700
USER’S GUIDE
l Read this User’s Guide before you start using your P-touch.
l Keep this User’s Guide in a handy place for future reference.
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INTRODUCTION This machine will help you design and print labels for any application. Extremely versatile, it can create characters of many sizes and styles. In addition, with the use of colorful tape cartridges, you can print labels with a variety of let- ter and background colors. You no longer have to worry about rushing tasks that require professional-type printing. The quality and performance of this machine make it very versatile. Although this machine is easy to use, we suggest that yo
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CONTENTS CONTENTS .................................................................................................... 1 OVERVIEW..................................................................................................... 2 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................. 5 BEFORE YOU START ...................................................................................... 6 INSERTING A TAPE CASSETTE .....
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OVERVIEW Cover lift Tape cartridge cover Tape exit slot AC adaptor slot A A A A A CAPS STL UNDL/FRM SIZE STYLE UNDL/FRM BIG TAPE INSERT STORE RECALL M. DEL WORD OUT CLEAR ! @ # $ % ¢ & () DEL * 1 ¡ 2 3 457 6 890 MEMORY Q W E R T Y U I O P NUMBER REPEAT üí ó á ALT : AS D F G H J K L SYMBOL ¿ é ú ; ’’ ? SHIFTZ X C V B N M / CAPS Çç Ññ, . – ´ ON PRINT CODE SPACE SET MIRROR FEED TOP RELOC OFF PRINT key CODE key SET key ON/OFF key To use functions written in pink, you must press and hold down the
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Print head Tape cutter unit Tape release lever -3-
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Battery compartment latch Tape exit slot Battery compartment Tape cutter lever -4-
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS l Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark. l Four different tape widths are available: 1/4”(6mm), 3/8”(9mm), 1/2”(12mm) and 3/4”(18mm). l Do not pull the tape. This may damage the tape cassettes. l Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Use only a soft, dry cloth. l Remove the batteries and/or disconnect the AC Adaptor if you do not intend to use your machine for an exten
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BEFORE YOU START INSERTING A TAPE CASSETTE Brother TZ tapes are only available in the following widths for this machine: 1/4”(6mm), 3/8”(9mm), 1/2”(12mm) and 3/4”(18mm). To insert a new tape cassette: (1) Lift the cassette cover so that you can reach the tape cassette easily. This will also release the installed cassette. (2) If there is a tape cassette already in the compartment, remove it by pulling it straight up. (3) Remove the stopper from a new tape cassette and if the t
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INSERTING BATTERIES The machine uses six “AA” size (AM3, LR6, SUM-3, R6) batteries. To insert batteries: (1) Turn the machine over. Remove the battery compartment cover by pinching the latch and lifting. (2) Follow the diagrams on the back of the compartment to insert the batteries in the proper direction. (3) After inserting the batteries, re-fit the battery compartment cover. When “BATT” (Batteries Weak) is displayed, replace the six batteries. l Alkaline batteries are recommended.
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CHANGING THE CUTTER UNIT When the cutter is not cutting well, replace it with a new one. To replace a cutter with a dull or broken blade: (1) Open the tape cassette compartment cover and carefully remove the tape cassette if it is installed. (2) Grasp the cutter with your fingers and pull it out. (3) Grasp the new cutter with the tab on the protective film and insert the cutter into the machine. (4) Remove the cutter’s protective film. (5) Insert the tape cassette, then close the tape cas
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STARTING To start the machine: Press the ON/OFF key. The machine’s internal memory retains the last message created, and displays it when you turn on the machine. This feature allows you to stop work on a mes- sage, turn off the machine, and return to it later without having to re-enter the message. The machine has an automatic power down feature. If the machine is on, but is not used for five minutes, it will automatically shut off. The message will be retained in memory until the machine i
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CREATING A MESSAGE DISPLAY You are now ready to create a message on the machine. The machine’s LCD display is four characters wide. Actually though, you can create messages up to 55 characters in length. The four-character display is like a window which moves across your message. 1234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345 MOVING THE CURSOR You can review and edit different parts of your message by moving the cursor backward and forward. To move the cursor through
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CLEARING THE DISPLAY Before entering a new message, you will often need to clear an old message. To erase the previous message from the display: Hold down the CODE key and press the CLEAR key. Example l Erase any message from the display by pressing CLEAR CODE DEL + . A A A AA CAPS STL UNDL/FRM In the following examples, we will work through a sample message, first creati
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KEY OPERATIONS CODE KEY By holding down the CODE key and pushing the appropriate key, you can use the functions written in pink characters. SHIFT KEY By using the SHIFT key you can type capital letters, and symbols located on the upper part of keys. To type a capital “A”, hold the SHIFT key down and push the “A” key. To type a “percent” sign “%” (located above the “5”), hold the SHIFT key down and push the “5” key. CAPS KEY By holding down the CODE key and pressing the CAPS key, yo
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INPUT You can now use the keys to enter a message. Example To input “Mr.”: SHIFT M l Press + to input a capital M. CAPS ñ A A A AA M CAPS STL UNDL/FRM R ? . l Complete “Mr.” by pressing then / . A A A AA M r . CAPS STL UNDL/FRM -13-
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SPACE KEY As on a typewriter, this machine’s SPACE key lets you add a blank space into your message. Note: The SPACE key and the key have different functions. The key moves the cursor forward without adding blank spaces. Example To complete the message “Mr. J Smith”: Enter the initial “J”: SHIFT J l Press + ¿ to input a capital J. CAPS SPACE l Add a blank space by pressing once. FEED A A A A A M r .J CAPS STL UNDL/FRM l Complete the message by entering “Smit
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SYMBOLS In addition to the letters, symbols, and numerals on the key tops, there are 57 symbols available in Symbol Mode. These 57 additional symbols are arranged into 15 groups, corresponding to the numbers A to O on the keyboard. Group No. SYMBOLS Group No. SYMBOLS AÜ Æ æ § I B + · ‚ = J C • ª K D [ ] + + L _1 2 3 E M
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Example First, make sure that the cursor is located at the place where you want to add a symbol. To add a telephone symbol ( ) to the message, changing the message to “Mr. J Smith ”: CODE ALT l Enter Symbol Mode by pressing + . SYMBOL l The following message will be displayed: A A A AA A -O? CAPS STL UNDL/FRM l Press the G key, as its group includes the telephone symbol. A A A A A 2 3 4 CAPS STL UNDL/FRM l The cursor is displayed h
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SET l Push to input a . The message should now look like this: A A A A A Mr.J Sm i t h CAPS STL UNDL/FRM After a non-keyboard symbol has been entered, the machine automatically exits from Symbol Mode. If you wish to enter another symbol, you must re-enter Sym- bol Mode by holding down the CODE key and pressing the SYMBOL key. -17-
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EDITING A MESSAGE DELETING The DELETE key allows you to remove characters from your message. To delete a character: (1) Using the and keys, position the cursor one space to the right of the character you want to delete. (2) Press the DELETE key. Example To delete the from the message: l Make sure the cursor is positioned to the right of the telephone symbol. A A A A A Mr.J Sm i t h CAPS STL UNDL/FRM CLEAR DEL l Press to remove the . A A A A A Mr.J S m i t h
