Brother PT-2730 Manuel d'utilisateur

ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEMELECTRONIC L ABELING S Y S T E MELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM

INTRODUCTION3USING THE FILE MEMORY ... 68Storing a Label into Memory ...

1234567894z INTRODUCTIONHow to use the P-touch labelerCreate a label with the P-touch labelerGETTING STARTEDCREATING A LABELLABEL PRINTINGHow to use

INTRODUCTION5How to use the P-touch labelerCreate a label by connecting your labeler to a PCGETTING STARTEDThis labeler can be used as a stand alone

1234567896z INTRODUCTIONSafety PrecautionsTo prevent injury and damage, important notes are explained using various symbols. The symbols and their mea

INTRODUCTION7Safety PrecautionsBatteryFollow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of the battery and cause personal injury.DO NOT t

1234567898z INTRODUCTIONSafety PrecautionsCAUTIONBatteryFollow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat or rupture of the battery .DO NOT use ol

INTRODUCTION9General Precautions• DO NOT install this machine near any device that will cause electromagnetic interference.This machine may malfunctio

12345678910z INTRODUCTIONSymbols Used in this GuideThe following symbols are used throughout this guide to indicate additional information.Symbols Use

11Unpacking Your P-touch labelerGETTING STARTEDCheck that the package contains the following before using your P-touch labeler.Unpacking Your P-touch

12345678912z GETTING STARTEDGeneral Description General DescriptionWhen shipped from the factory, the LCD display is covered with a protective sheet

INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing the P-touch labeler PT-2730.Your new P-touch labeler is an easy to operate, feature packed labeling system that m

13LCD Display & KeyboardGETTING STARTEDLCD Display1. Line numberIndicates line number within the label layout.2. Cursor Characters are entered to

12345678914z GETTING STARTEDLCD Display & KeyboardKey Names and FunctionsThe default language is "English".1.PowerTurns the P-touch lab

15LCD Display & KeyboardGETTING STARTED10.Text• Enables character attributes for the label to be set.• Character attributes can be set for each li

12345678916z GETTING STARTEDPower SupplyBatteryAfter making sure that the power is off, remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the machin

17Power SupplyGETTING STARTEDAC Adapter Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch labeler.Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the connect

12345678918z GETTING STARTEDInserting a Tape CassetteTape cassettes of 0.13", 0.23", 0.35", 0.47", 0.70" or 0.94" (3.5mm

19Turning Power On/OffGETTING STARTEDInsert the tape cassette into the tape compartment, with the end of the tape facing the machine's tape exit

12345678920z GETTING STARTEDFeeding TapeFeed & Cut The Feed & Cut function feeds 0.92" (23mm) of blank tape then cuts the tape.Hold down

21LCD DisplayGETTING STARTEDLCD ContrastYou can change the contrast setting of the LCD display to one of five levels (+2, +1, 0, -1, -2) to make the s

12345678922z GETTING STARTEDSetting Language and UnitBack LightYou can change the back light setting either to ON or OFF.The display is easier to see

International ENERGY STAR® Compliance StatementThe purpose of the International ENERGY STAR® Program is to promote the development and popularization

23Entering and Editing TextEDITING A LABELEntering Text from the Keyboard• The keyboard of your P-touch labeler can be used in the same way as a stand

12345678924z EDITING A LABELEntering and Editing TextAdding a New Line• To end the current line of text and start a new line, press the Enter key. A r

EDITING A LABEL25Entering and Editing TextDeleting TextDeleting one character at a time• To delete a character from an existing line of text, move th

12345678926z EDITING A LABELEntering SymbolsIn addition to the symbols available on the keyboard, there are various symbols (including international a

EDITING A LABEL27Entering SymbolsUsing Symbol Update FunctionYou can create your personal category of symbols by using the Symbol Update Function. The

12345678928z EDITING A LABELEntering SymbolszSymbol ListzCategory SymbolsPersonal CategoryRefer to “Using Symbol Update Function” on page 27 for detai

EDITING A LABEL29Entering Accented CharactersThe P-touch labeler can display and print a set of accented characters such as other language specific ch

12345678930z EDITING A LABELSetting Character AttributesSetting Character Attributes by LabelUsing the Text key, you can select a font and apply size,

EDITING A LABEL31Setting Character AttributeszSetting OptionszAttribute Value ResultFontHEL(Helsinki)BRU(Brussels)US(USA)FLO(Florida)BEL(Belgium) SGO(

12345678932z EDITING A LABELSetting Character AttributesSizeAutoWhen Auto is selected, the text is automatically adjusted to print in the largest size

Brother® Two-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service(USA Only)Who is covered: • This limited warranty ("warranty") is given only to th

EDITING A LABEL33Setting Character AttributesStyleNormalBLD(Bold)OUT(Outline)SHD(Shadow)SLD(Solid)ITL(Italic)I+BLD(Italic Bold)I+OUT(Italic Outline) I

12345678934z EDITING A LABELSetting Character AttributesSetting Auto Fit StyleWhen "Size" is set to "Auto" and "Length"

EDITING A LABEL35Setting Label AttributesUsing the Label key, you can create a label with a frame around the text and specify the label length and tab

12345678936z EDITING A LABELSetting Label AttributeszFrameszAttribute Value ResultFrameOff123456789101112

EDITING A LABEL37Setting Label AttributesFrame1314151617181920LengthThe length of the label can be set within the range 1.2" (30mm) - 12.0"

12345678938z EDITING A LABELUsing Auto-Format LayoutsUsing the Auto-Format function you can quickly and easily create labels for a variety of purposes

EDITING A LABEL39Using Auto-Format LayoutsEnter the text and then press the OK or Enter key.Repeat this for each text field.After all text fields are

12345678940z EDITING A LABELUsing Auto-Format LayoutszTemplateszAttribute Value DetailsTemplate NameBinder Spine 1(0.94" x 8.6" [24 mm x 219

EDITING A LABEL41Using Auto-Format LayoutsTemplate NameAddress Label 1(0.94" x 2.7" [24 mm x 70 mm])Address Label 2(0.7" x 2.7" [1

12345678942z EDITING A LABELUsing Auto-Format LayoutsUsing Block LayoutsPress the Auto-Format key to display the Auto-Format screen, and then select “

What Brother will do:If the problem reported concerning your Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items is covered by this warranty an

EDITING A LABEL43Using Auto-Format LayoutszBlock Layoutsz•Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.• Refer to the Block Layouts table for a

12345678944z EDITING A LABELUsing Auto-Format LayoutsBlock layout(0.70" [18 mm] tape)2LineA2LineB3Line1+2LineA1+2LineB1+3Line1+4Line1+5LineBlock

EDITING A LABEL45Using Time & Date FunctionYou can add time and date to your label by positioning the cursor on the text screen to the position yo

12345678946z EDITING A LABELUsing Time & Date FunctionTime & Date Format SettingYou can select from various formats of date and time to add to

EDITING A LABEL47Using Time & Date FunctionTime Stamp Setting [Timing]You can select whether to print the date/time of when you press the Time key

12345678948z EDITING A LABELUsing Time & Date Function[Time Stamp Format]You can select which information to use when adding date and time to your

EDITING A LABEL49Creating a Bar Code LabelPress the OK or Enter key. The Forward screen is displayed. Set the amount of year, month, week, day, hour,

12345678950z EDITING A LABELCreating a Bar Code LabelSetting Bar Code ParametersPress the Setup key to display the Setup menu, select “Bar Code Setup”

EDITING A LABEL51Creating a Bar Code LabelEntering Bar Code DataPress the Bar Code key.The Bar Code Input screen is displayed.Type in the bar code dat

12345678952z EDITING A LABELCreating a Bar Code LabelCODE128, GS1-128 (UCC / EAN-128)Editing and Deleting a Bar Code• To edit the bar code data positi

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 t

53Label PreviewLABEL PRINTINGUsing the Preview function you can check the layout of the label before printing.Press the Preview key.An image of the la

12345678954z LABEL PRINTINGPrinting a LabelPrinting a Single CopyMake sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing.Press

LABEL PRINTING55Printing a LabelAuto-numbering LabelsUsing the numbering function you can create a set of sequentially numbered labels from a single l

12345678956z LABEL PRINTINGPrinting a LabelMirror PrintingUsing the mirror printing function you can create labels with the text printed in reverse so

LABEL PRINTING57Tape Cutting OptionsThe tape cutting options allow you to specify how the tape is fed and cut when printing labels. In particular, the

12345678958z LABEL PRINTINGAdjusting the Label LengthYou can adjust the length of the printed label in levels of -5 to +5.Press the Setup key to displ

LABEL PRINTING59Attaching LabelsIf necessary, trim the printed label to the desired shape and length using scissors, etc.Peel the backing from the lab

12345678960z LABEL PRINTINGPrinting from the Label CollectionSelect "Print" using the or key, and then press the OK or Enter key.zLabel

LABEL PRINTING61Printing from the Label CollectionOffice Signage(0.94" [24 mm] tape only)Caution(0.94" [24 mm] tape only)Category Label* Lab

12345678962z LABEL PRINTINGPrinting from the Label CollectionShipping(0.70" [18 mm] tape only)ECO(0.70" [18 mm] tape only)Retail(0.94"

Important InformationShould you have questions, or need information about your Brother Product, we have a variety ofsupport options for you to choose

LABEL PRINTING63Downloading a new Label Collection Category (Windows® only )Using the P-touch Update Software, additional label collection categories

12345678964z LABEL PRINTINGDownloading a new Label Collection Category (Windows® only )Click the [Machine update] icon.Select the [Printer], ensure th

LABEL PRINTING65Downloading a new Label Collection Category (Windows® only )Check the content to be updated, and then click [Start] to begin the updat

12345678966z LABEL PRINTINGDownloading a new Label Collection Category (Windows® only )Downloading a New Label Collecstion Category to P-touch Editor

LABEL PRINTING67Downloading a new Label Collection Category (Windows® only )Select the [Printer] and [Language], select the check box next to the labe

68Storing a Label into Memory123456789z USING THE FILE MEMORYUSING THE FILE MEMORYYou can store up to 99 of your most frequently used labels in the fi

USING THE FILE MEMORY69Printing a Stored Label FilePress the File key to display the File screen.Select "Print" using the or key.Press t

70Resetting the P-touch Labeler123456789z MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELERMAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELERYou can reset the internal memory of your P-

MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELER71MaintenanceCleaning the Tape CutterTape adhesive can build up on the cutter blade after repeated use, taking the edg

12345678972What to do when...z TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTINGWhat to do when...Problem SolutionThe screen ‘locks’, or the P-touch labeler does not res

INTRODUCTION1How to use the P-touch labeler ...4Safety Precautions

TROUBLESHOOTING73What to do when...The P-touch labeler stops while printing a label.• Replace the tape cassette if striped tape is visible, as this in

12345678974z TROUBLESHOOTINGError MessagesWhen an error message appears on the display, follow the directions provided below.Error MessagesMessage Cau

TROUBLESHOOTING75Error MessagesTape Width Limit! Max 2 Lines *There are more than two lines of text when you press the Print or Preview key while usi

12345678976z TROUBLESHOOTINGError MessagesInsert 0.35" Tape Cassette! *An 0.35" (9 mm) tape cassette is not installed when an Auto-Format f

TROUBLESHOOTING77Error MessagesCheck # of Digits Entered! *The number of digits entered in the bar code data does not match the number of digits set

12345678978Specificationsz APPENDIXAPPENDIXMain UnitSpecificationsItem SpecificationDisplayCharacter display 16 characters x 3 lines (128 dot x 48 do

79INDEXAAC adapter ...17Accented Character List ...29Auto power-off time ...

80Contact Information (For USA Only)Service Center LocationsIf you need a local service center, please call 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) to locate t

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1234567892z INTRODUCTIONEntering Accented Characters ..................... 29Setting Ch