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USER USER’S GUIDE ’S GUIDE
USER’S GUIDE
GU GUÍA DE USUARIO ÍA DE USUARIO
GUÍA DE USUARIO
• Read this User’s Guide before you start using your P-touch.
Keep this User’s Guide in a handy place for future reference.
Antes de usar su equipo por primera vez, lea cuidadosamente esta Guía de Usuario.
Guarde esta Guía de Usuario para futuras referencias.
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PREFACE Thank you for purchasing this P-touch! With your new P-touch, you can create labels for any purpose. Select from a variety of frames, fonts and character styles to design beautiful custom labels. In addition, the many pre-formatted templates available make label-making quick and easy. In addition, three types of AV label cassettes can be used to create easy-to-peel-off, pre-sized address and filing labels (AV2067: 3/4" × 2 5/8" (20 mm × 67 mm) address labels, AV1957: 3/4" × 2 1/4" (19 mm
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QUICK REFERENCE Entering text Adding a space Space bar Entering/Exiting Insert mode Adding an uppercase or + Desired character letter Adding a series of uppercase letters (enter- → Type character ing Caps mode) Adding a lowercase let- or + desired character ter in Caps mode Adding an accented + Type character character OR + → Type letter (OR ) → or to select letter → or to select → Adding a symbol → or to select category → or to select symbol → Add
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Formatting text Changing formats for + → or to select function → or to select setting entire text → Changing formats for a , , or to select text block → + → or to block of text select function → or to select setting → Changing formats for a , , or to select text line → + → or to select line of text function → or to select setting → Changing the font + , or → or to select FONT → or to select setting → Changing the chara
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Printing in reverse (mir- + → or to select setting → ror printing) Formatting text for a + → or to select setting → stamp Rotating the text + or → or to select ROTATE → or to select setting → Using an Auto Format template Creating a label or + or → or to select template → → Type in each stamp from an Auto For- mat template line of text, then → Continue with 1, 2, 3 or 4 1 Printing an Auto For- or to select PRINT → mat template 2 Editing
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Storing, recalling, deleting & printing text files Saving a file + → or to select STORE → → or to select file number → Type file name → Recalling a previously + → or to select RECALL → → or to select saved file file number → Deleting a previously + → or to select CLEAR → → or to select saved file file number → Space bar so appears → → Printing a previously + → or to select PRINT → → or to select saved text file file number
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CONTENTS ® Brother 90 Days/One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (For USA Only) ...........................................................................iii Important Information .................................................................v Chapter 1 Before You Start ..................................................... 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................................................2 Top view ..............................................................
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Chapter 3 Functions .............................................................. 43 Performing basic operations .............................................................................44 Entering text ......................................................................................................46 Editing text ........................................................................................................51 Formatting ........................................................
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® Brother 90 Days/One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (For USA Only) Who is covered: What Brother will do: • This limited warranty (“warranty”) is given only to the First 90 Days: If the problem reported concerning your original end-use/retail purchaser (referred to in this Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and warranty as “Original Purchaser”) of the accompanying Accessory Item(s) is covered by this warranty and if you product, consumables and accessories (collectively first
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® Brother 90 Days/One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (For USA Only) st 91 day to 1 year: THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER If the problem reported concerning your Machine is covered WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHETHER by this warranty and if you first reported the problem after EXPRESSED BY AFFIRMATION, PROMISE, 90 days, but before 1 year from the date DESCRIPTION, DRAWING, MODEL OR SAMPLE. ANY of original purchase, Brother will furnish, free of charge (ex- AND ALL WA
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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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Ch.1 Before You Start Chapter 1 Before You Start 1 Before You Start
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Before You Start Ch. 1 Before You Start GENERAL DESCRIPTION Top view Tape compartment cover P-touch 9600: Recharging indicator LCD display Cover release button AC adaptor connector RS-232C port USB port Keyboard P-touch 3600: Tape compartment cover LCD display Cover release button AC adaptor connector USB port Keyboard 2
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Ch.1 Before You Start Bottom view Battery compartment cover (PT-9600 only) Handle Tape exit slot LCD display Q Q 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F K Q R Q Q Q Q Q Q G Q Q <<>> Q Q Q N O Q Q H Q Q Q L Q Q M Q Q I 1:_ Q J AUTO 1.10 HELSINKI A AUTO Length Margin Font Width Size 1 Tape width indicator ➩ p. 8 0 Mirror Printing setting indicator ➩ p. 65 2 Caps indicator ➩ p. 46 A Rotate setting indicator ➩ p. 61 3 Alt indicator ➩ p. 47 B Auto Cut setting indicator ➩ p. 68 4 Insert mode indicator
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Before You Start Ch. 1 Before You Start Keyboard P-touch 9600: 4 32 1 9 8 7 5 6 P-touch 3600: 1 Power key ➩ p. 7 6 Arrow keys ➩ p. 44 2 Screen backlight key (PT-9600 only) 7 Return key ➩ p. 45 ➩ Refer to the Advanced Functions booklet. 3 Macro key (PT-9600 only) 8 Backspace key ➩ p. 51 ➩ Refer to the Advanced Functions booklet. 4 PF keys (PT-9600 only) 9 Interface key (PT-9600 only) ➩ Refer to the Advanced Functions booklet. ➩ Refer to the Advanced Functions booklet. 5 Space bar ➩ p. 46 4
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Ch. 2 Getting Started Chapter 2 Getting Started 5 Getting Started
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Getting Started Ch. 2 Getting Started PRECAUTIONS ● Use only Brother TZ tapes or Brother/Avery AV labels with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the or mark. ● Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch, otherwise the tape cassette may be dam- aged. ● Avoid using the machine in extremely dusty places. Keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain. ● Do not expose the machine to extremely high temperatures or high humidity. Never leave it on the dashboard or in the back of y
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Ch. 2 Getting Started Connecting the AC adaptor NOTE ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ☞ Do not unplug the AC adaptor if the P-touch is This P-touch can be used anywhere a standard plugged in and turned on, otherwise the data electrical outlet is available. being edited will be erased. Be sure to turn off the P-touch before unplugging the AC adaptor. 1 Insert the plug on the adaptor cord into the AC adaptor connector on the right side of ☞ A PT-9600 operating from its rechargeable b
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Getting Started Ch. 2 Getting Started P-touch 3600: P-touch 3600: 2 If a tape cassette is already installed and you wish to replace it, remove it by pulling 5 Close the compartment cover, and then it straight up. press to turn on the machine, if it is off. 3 If the ink ribbon is loose in the tape cassette The width of the currently installed tape is to be installed, use your finger to wind the shown by the tape width indicator on the toothed wheel in the direction of the arrow left edge of the
