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User’s Guide
Guía del usuario
ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM
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PT 18RKT
Read this User's Guide before you start using your P-touch.
Keep this User's Guide in a handy place for future reference.
Lea esta Guía de usuario antes de utilizar la rotuladora P-touch.
Guarde esta Guía de usuario en un lugar accesible para futuras consultas.
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Thank you for purchasing the PT-18RKT. The PT-18RKT (hereafter, referred to as “printer”) is a label printer that enables you to easily print custom labels after it is connected to a computer. This manual contains various precautions and basic procedures for using this printer. Read this manual carefully before starting and keep the manual in a handy place for future reference. If new versions of the PT-18RKT software become available, this manual may not reflect the updated features. Theref
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Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product’s descriptions and specifications. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. If new versions of the PT-18RKT software become available, this manual may not reflect the updated features. Therefore, you may find that the software and the contents in this manual are different.
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TM Brother One-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA Only) Who is covered: • This limited warranty (“warranty”) is given only to the original end-use/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 (including
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What Brother will ask you to do: After contacting Brother or a Brother Authorized Service Center, you may be required to deliver (by hand if you prefer) or send the Product properly packaged, freight prepaid, to the Authorized Service Center together with a photocopy of your bill of sale. You are responsible for the cost of shipping, packing product, and insurance (if you desire). You are also responsible for loss or damage to this Product in shipping. What Brother will do: If the problem re
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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 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 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: Customer Service 1-877-BROTHER(1-877-276-8437) Customer Service 1-901-379-1210 (fax) World Wide Web www.brothermobilesolutions.com Supplies / Accessories 1-800-543-6144 Brother Mobile Solutions, Inc., 100 Technology Drive, #250A, Broomfield, CO 80021 Please record your model and serial number and your date and location of Purchase below f
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the P-touch PT-18RKT. 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 suppl
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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. Refer
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INTRODUCTION Create a label with your personal computer Prepare the P-touch labeler. (Refer to step 1 in the previous section.) 1 Prepare the personal computer. 2 Install the software. Connect the USB Turn the P-touch cable. labeler on. Software Installation Guide Software Installation Guide P. 21 Enter the label text using P-touch Editor. 3 "Create labels with complex designs like these" Software Help Print the label. 4 Software Help 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Creating Your First Label 3
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INTRODUCTION To use the machine safely 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 ris
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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. • D
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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/HG 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. Do
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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 To use the machine safely ............................................................................................ 4 General Precautions...................................................................................................... 7 Symbols
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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-18RKT Tape cassette CD-ROM USB cable AC adapter Rechargeable battery The plug may differ by countries. 1 Battery charger User’s Guide 2 3 4 Software Installation Guide Carrying case 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
