Page 1 User's Guide E850TKW Read the whole guide before using your product and keep it for later reference. Version A SGP ENG...
Page 2 The available options and supplies may vary depending on the country. Available Manuals Visit the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com and click Manuals on your model page to download the latest manuals. This guide provides safety information; read it before you use the Product Safety Guide P-touch.
Page 3: Symbols Used In This Guide
Symbols Used in This Guide The following symbols are used throughout this guide: WARNING Tells you what to do to avoid the risk of injury. Tells you about procedures you must follow to avoid minor personal injury or CAUTION damage to the P-touch. Indicates information or directions that should be followed.
Page 4 2008 R2. ® ® Windows Server 2012 in this document represents all editions of Windows Server 2012 and Windows  ® Server 2012 R2.  Not all models are available in all countries. ©2016 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section I Basic Operations Setting Up the P-touch General Description ...........................2 Front/Back ............................2 Inside ..............................3 Attaching the Keyboard LCD Unit......................4 Connecting the Power Supply ........................5 Inserting a Tube............................6 Inserting a Ribbon Cassette ........................7 Inserting a Tape Cassette..........................8 Turning Power On/Off..........................9 Feeding Tape ............................10 Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard...
Page 6 Tape Cutting Options.........................52 Label Adjustment..........................55 Label Preview ............................56 Printing Labels...........................57 Mirror Printing ............................58 Interrupt Printing Function .........................59 Using the File Memory..........................60 Storing a Tube or Label in the File Memory ..................60 Opening/Printing a Stored Tube or Label File ...................61 Deleting a Stored Tube or Label File....................61 Registering a Program..........................62 Registering a New Program ......................62 Recalling and Using a Registered Program ..................62...
Page 7 Changing the P-touch Settings Printer Setting Tool ..........................94 Before Using the Printer Setting Tool ....................94 Using the Printer Setting Tool........................95 Communication Settings..........................97 Settings Dialog Box ...........................97 Menu Bar ............................99 General Tab.............................102 Wireless LAN Tab..........................104 Wireless Direct Tab .........................108 Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers ................109 Device Settings............................110 Settings Dialog Box .........................110 Menu Bar ............................112...
Page 8 Numbering Function (Serialised Number) Printing ................138 Printing with Cable Label Tool .......................138 Transferring Templates from Cable Label Tool to the P-touch..............139 How to Use P-touch Editor Starting P-touch Editor...........................140 Printing with P-touch Editor ........................142 Express mode..........................142 Professional mode...........................142 Snap mode ............................143 Printing tubes...........................143 How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager Transferring the Template to P-touch Transfer Manager ..............144...
Page 9 Using the BRAdmin Light Utility.......................176 Other Management Utilities ........................178 Using Web Based Management (Web Browser)................178 Using the BRAdmin Professional Utility...................178 Web Based Management Overview..............................179 Configuring the Printer Settings Using Web Based Management (Web Browser) ........180 Section IV Appendix Resetting the P-touch Resetting All Settings to the Factory Settings Using the P-touch Buttons..........182 Resetting Data Using the Settings in the Home screen.................183 Resetting Data Using the Printer Setting Tool ..................183...
Page 10 Troubleshooting Overview..............................198 LCD Problems ..........................199 Printing Problems ..........................199 Version Information .........................205 Network Setup Problems.........................206 P-touch Cannot Print over the Network P-touch Is Not Found on the Network Even after Successful Installation ........207 Security Software Problems ......................207 Checking the Operation of Network Devices...................208 Error Messages .............................209 LED Indicators ............................210 Indicator Warnings...........................215...
Page 11 Section I Basic Operations Setting Up the P-touch Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Using the Data Transferred to the P-touch Printing Using the Computer Printing Using the Mobile Device Changing the P-touch Settings Other Functions...
Page 12: Setting Up The P-Touch
Setting Up the P-touch General Description Front/Back  Front  Back 1 Tube exit slot 2 Handle 3 Cover open button 4 Tube insert slot 5 Top Cover 6 Tape exit slot (Tube) indicator (Label) indicator (Battery) indicator (Power) button...
Page 13: Inside
Setting Up the P-touch (Feed and Cut) button (Wi-Fi) button 13 Keyboard LCD unit 14 Keyboard LCD unit interface socket 15 Cable holder (holder for the keyboard LCD unit cable) 16 USB port 17 AC adapter socket Inside 1 Tube release lever 2 Tube half-cut adjuster 3 Tube cutter board 4 Tube cutter...
Page 14: Attaching The Keyboard Lcd Unit
Setting Up the P-touch Attaching the Keyboard LCD Unit Slide the cover on the bottom of the keyboard LCD unit to remove it, and then connect the keyboard LCD unit cable. Install the cover. Connect the USB cable on the keyboard LCD unit to the socket on the side of the P-touch. Note •...
Page 15: Connecting The Power Supply
Setting Up the P-touch Connecting the Power Supply Use the AD9100ESA (AC adapter) for this P-touch. Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch. Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the AC adapter socket marked DC IN 24 V on the P-touch. Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the AC adapter.
Page 16: Inserting A Tube
Setting Up the P-touch Inserting a Tube Press the cover open button to open the top cover. Pull the tube release lever up. Pass the tube as shown in the illustration so that the end of the tube reaches the “ ”...
Page 17: Inserting A Ribbon Cassette
Setting Up the P-touch Inserting a Ribbon Cassette Press the cover open button to open the top cover. Insert the ribbon cassette into the ribbon cassette compartment, and then push down evenly until the ribbon cassette is installed correctly. Close the top cover.
Page 18: Inserting A Tape Cassette
Setting Up the P-touch Inserting a Tape Cassette The TZe tape, FLe label, and HSe tube cassettes can be used in your P-touch. Important If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be sure to remove the stopper before inserting the cassette.
Page 19: Turning Power On/Off
Setting Up the P-touch Important • When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the tape and ink ribbon do not catch on the print head. • Make sure that there is no slack in the tape, and then carefully insert the tape cassette. If there is slack in the tape, the tape will catch on the protrusion (2) when the cassette is inserted and become bent or wrinkled, causing the tape to jam.
Page 20: Feeding Tape
Setting Up the P-touch Feeding Tape Important • Be sure to feed tape to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape cassette. • Do not pull the label when the P-touch is ejecting it from the tape exit slot. Doing so will cause the ink ribbon to be discharged with the tape.
Page 21: Printing A Tube Or Label Using The P-Touch Keyboard
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Keyboard LCD Unit Description Key Names and Functions 1 Home Returns to the Home screen to select a menu. 2 Format Sets characters and attributes. 3 Program Opens a registered program 4 Clear Clears all text entered, or all text and current settings.
Page 22: Lcd
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard 12 Shift Enters upper-case letters or symbols when used in combination with the letter keys or number keys. 13 OK Selects the displayed option. 14 Cursor ( Moves the cursor in the direction of the arrow. 15 Esc (Escape) Cancels the current command and returns the display to the data entry screen or the previous step.
Page 23 Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard 2 Create Tube Displays the tube creation screen. 3 Create Label Displays the label creating screen. 4 Transferred Templates Retrieves data that was transferred from a computer. 5 Auto Format Specifies the label format from the preset templates and layouts. 6 File Retrieves data that is saved in the file memory.
Page 24 Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Tube Creation Screen  B C D E 1 Caps Mode Indicates that the Caps mode is on. 2 Style Guidance Indicates the current character size (A), character width (B), style (C), 6/9 accent (D), and alignment (E) settings.
Page 25 Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Label Creation Screen  C D E F G 1 Caps mode Indicates that the Caps mode is on. 2 Style Guidance Indicates the current font (A), character size (B), character width (C), character style (D), line (E), frame (F), and alignment (G) settings.
Page 26 Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard 13 Battery Level Indicates the remaining battery level. It appears only when using the Li-ion battery. See Battery Level in the Home Screen section.
Page 27: Editing A Tube Or Label
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Editing a Tube or Label This chapter explains how to enter text and symbols in tubes or labels to create original tubes or labels and how to create labels using previously created templates. Opening the Tube or Label Creation Screen 1 Create Tube 2 Create Label...
Page 28: Deleting Text
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Important • Maximum number of lines (Labels) • 36 mm tape: 17 lines • 24 mm tape: 13 lines • 18 mm tape: 10 lines • 12 mm tape: 6 lines •...
Page 29: Using Text Reminder
"B" in the history. If you press the OK key, the P-touch displays a list of words beginning with the letter "B", such as "Brother". Select the word you want using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key to insert the selected word on the text line.
Page 30: Inserting A Tab (Labels Only)
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard • To display the entire word, press the key, and to return to the list of words, press the key. • To delete the text reminder memory, select [Settings] - [Text Reminder] - [Clear Memory] in the Home screen, and then press the OK or Enter key.
Page 31: Using The Tab Key To Set Multiple Copies (Tubes Only)
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Using the Tab Key to Set Multiple Copies (Tubes Only) While editing the text, you can press the Tab key to set the number of copies for each page. Select the pages using the key, and then select the number of copies using the key, or type the number using...
Page 32: Entering Symbols
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Select the accented character you want using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key. The character you entered will change to the selected accented character. Important The order of accented characters displayed will differ depending on the selected LCD language. Note To return to the previous step, press the Esc key.
Page 33: Using Symbol History
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Entering Transferred Symbols Important Before using transferred symbols, transfer the images to the P-touch using P-touch Transfer Manager. For more information about using P-touch Transfer Manager, see How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager on page 144.
Page 34: Entering A Serialised Tube Or Label
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Press the Symbol key. [History] appears, including the symbol entered in step d. Note • Up to 30 symbols can be added to [History]. The oldest symbol will be deleted from the category when the symbols added to [History] exceed 30 symbols.
Page 35 Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Position the cursor where you want to insert serialised text, and then press the Serialize key. Select [Type], [Format], [From], [To] and [Increased by] using the key, and set the values using the key.
Page 36 Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Press the OK or Enter key to display an image of the tubes or labels on the screen. For tubes, the starting text and ending text for the serialised numbers are indicated using a mark as shown in the following illustration: Example: Tube creation screen...
Page 37 Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Position the cursor where you want to insert the first serialised text (to the right of "0"), and then press the Shift and Serialize keys. Select [Simultaneous] using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
Page 38 Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Press the OK or Enter key to display an image of the tubes or labels on the screen. For tubes, the starting text and ending text for the serialized numbers are indicated using marks as shown in the following illustration: Example: Tube creation screen...
Page 39 Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Position the cursor where you want to insert the first serialised text (to the right of "0"), and then press the Shift and Serialize keys. Select [Group] using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key. For the first serialised text, select [Type], [Format], [From], [To] and [Increased by] using the key, set the values using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
Page 40 Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Press the OK or Enter key to display an image of the tubes or labels on the screen. For tubes, the starting text and ending text for the serialized numbers are indicated using marks as shown in the following illustration.
Page 41: Creating A Barcode Label (Labels Only)
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Creating a Barcode Label (Labels Only) You can use the barcode function to create labels with one dimensional barcodes for use with asset control tags, serialised number labels, and even POS and stock control systems. Selectable “Barcodes”...
Page 42 Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Type in the barcode data. You can enter special characters in the barcode when using the CODE39, CODE128, CODABAR or GS1-128 protocols. When not using special characters, go to step h. Press the Symbol key.
Page 43: Using The Time Stamp Function
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Using the Time Stamp Function You can add the time and date to your tube or label. Clock Setting Set the time and date in the [Set Clock] screen. After setting the time and date, you can add this information to your tube or label using the [Time Stamp] function.
Page 44 Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Time Stamp Setting You can insert a time stamp in your tube or label using the following procedure. Press the Insert key, select [Time Stamp] using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key. You can change the time stamp settings to display the time stamp in various formats.
Page 45 Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Format  You can select which information to use when adding the date and time to your tube or label. Select [Settings] in the Home screen using the , , key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
Page 46: Setting Character Attributes
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Changing and Deleting the Time Stamp Settings To change the [Time Stamp] settings, select the clock icon, and then press the OK or Enter key. To delete a time stamp from a tube or label, position the cursor to the right of the clock icon or select the clock icon, and then press the Backspace key.
Page 47: Setting Frames (Labels Only)
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Move the cursor to the line you want to modify using the , , key. Next, press the Shift and Format keys to display the setting dialog box. ( on the dialog box indicates that you are now setting the attributes for that specific line only.) Important •...
Page 48: Using Auto Format Layouts (Labels Only)
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Note • New settings are NOT applied unless you press the OK or Enter key. • To return to the previous step, press the Esc key. • To set the [Frame] setting as the default setting, press the Space key when the [Frame] dialog box appears.
Page 49: Cable Label Type
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Using Block Layouts You can use pre-installed block layouts to create labels by just entering the text or barcodes. Selectable “Block Layouts” are listed in the Appendix. (See Block Layout on page 240.) Select [Auto Format] in the Home screen using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
Page 50 Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Faceplate Labels of this type can be used to identify various faceplates. Blocks of text are evenly spaced on each label. One block Two blocks  Label Length: 50 mm, 10-999 mm ...
Page 51 Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Cable Flag Labels of this type can be wrapped around a cable or wire, and both ends of the label stick together to form a flag. The text on flag labels is printed on both ends of the label, leaving a blank space in the middle that wraps around the cable.
Page 52 Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Patch Panel Labels of this type can be used to identify various types of panels.  Block Length: 15.0 mm, 5.0-300.0 mm  # of Blocks: 4, 1-99  Separator: (Tic), (Dash), (Line), (Bold),...
Page 53 Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Punch-Down Block Labels of this type can be used to identify a type of electrical connection, often used in telephony. You can enter up to eight lines for each block on a single label. ...
Page 54 Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Inverted Label Labels of this type can be printed with the text and background colours reversed without changing the tape cassette. In addition, you can create labels with a small label height by setting [Orientation] to (Vertical).
Page 55: Printing A Tube
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Printing a Tube Tube Cutting Options The tube cutting options allow you to specify how the tube is cut when printing tubes. Select [Settings] in the Home screen using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
Page 56: Tube Adjustment
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Cut Option Table Cut Option Description Image The tubes are fully cut only after the last tube is printed. No Half Cut The tubes are half cut in the margin before the first tube is printed and after each of the remaining tubes is printed.
Page 57 Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Select the style using the key. Note • When [Text Size] is selected, the total text size is modified to fit within the tube. • When [Text Width] is selected, the text width will be reduced to the size of the [x 1/2] setting. (If further size reduction is needed to fit the text into the selected tube length, the total text size will be modified after reducing the text width to the [x 1/2] setting.) Press the OK or Enter key to apply the settings.
Page 58: Tube Preview
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Print Layout Adjustment  Adjusts the printing position horizontally and vertically. Horizontal: -30.0 mm to +30.0 mm (in nine 0.1 mm increments) Vertical: -2.0 mm to +2.0 mm (in nine 0.5 mm increments) ...
Page 59: Printing Tubes
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Printing Tubes You can print tubes after you finish entering the text and selecting the format settings. Important • Do not pull the tube coming out of the tube exit slot. •...
Page 60 Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Printing a Range of Pages When there are multiple pages, you can specify the range of pages to print. Press the Shift and Print keys. Select [Current Page] or [Range] using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
Page 61: Interrupt Printing Function
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Interrupt Printing Function This P-touch is equipped with two printer engines: one printer engine for labels and one printer engine for tubes. If one printer engine is being used for a large print job, you can pause that print job and print using the other printer engine.
Page 62: Printing A Label
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Printing a Label Feeding Tape Important • Be sure to feed tape to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape cassette. • Do not pull the label when the P-touch is ejecting it from the tape exit slot. Doing so will cause the ink ribbon to be discharged with the tape.
Page 63 Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Select [Label Adjustment] using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key. Select [Cut Options] using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key. Select the setting using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key to apply the settings.
Page 64 Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Cut Option Table Cut Option No. Auto Cut Half Cut Chain Printing Image Special tape ― ― (FLe Label) ― ― (FLe Label) If you are using an FLe label cassette, set this cut option from a computer using the printer driver. These options cannot be set using the keyboard.
Page 65: Label Adjustment
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Label Adjustment Adjusting the Label Length When the tape cassette comes to the end, the printed length may be less accurate. Select [Settings] in the Home screen using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
Page 66: Label Preview
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Label Preview You can preview the current page and check the layout before printing. Press the Preview key. An image of the label appears on the screen. 1 Indicates the position of the currently displayed portion of the label using the bar. 2 Indicates the information detected for the installed tape cassette.
Page 67: Printing Labels
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Printing Labels Labels can be printed when text entry and formatting is complete. Important • Do not pull the label when the machine is ejecting it from the tape exit slot. Doing so will cause the ink ribbon to be discharged with the tape.
Page 68: Mirror Printing
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Printing a Range of Pages When there are multiple pages, you can specify the range of pages to print. Press the Shift and Print keys. Select [Current Page] or [Range] using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
Page 69: Interrupt Printing Function
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Interrupt Printing Function This P-touch is equipped with two printer engines: one printer engine for labels and one printer engine for tubes. If one printer engine is being used for a large print job, you can pause that print job and print using the other printer engine.
Page 70: Using The File Memory
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Using the File Memory You can store up to 99 of your most frequently used tubes or labels in the file memory. Each tube or label is stored as a file, allowing you to quickly recall your tube or label when needed again. Note •...
Page 71: Opening/Printing A Stored Tube Or Label File
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Opening/Printing a Stored Tube or Label File Select [File] in the Home screen using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key. Select a file using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key. Select [Open] using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
Page 72: Registering A Program
You can register symbols, databases, and other frequently used items. This feature allows you to recall registered programs by pressing the Program key. Note For more information on Register Programmable Function, see [FAQs & Troubleshooting] on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com. Registering a New Program...
Page 73: Deleting A Program
Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-touch Keyboard Deleting a Program Select [Register Programmable Function] in the Home screen using the , , key, and then press the OK or Enter key. Select a program using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key. Select [Delete] using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
Page 74: Using The Data Transferred To The P-Touch
Using the Data Transferred to the P-touch You can use a template, database, or symbol transferred from the computer to print the label. Transferring Data from the Computer You can use P-touch Transfer Manager or the transfer function of Cable Label Tool to transfer data from the computer to the P-touch.
Page 75: When The Template Has An Object To Be Edited
Using the Data Transferred to the P-touch Select [Print] or [Print from Database] using the key to start printing. Note To select the range from the database that you want to print, follow steps c - e in When the Template is Linked to the Database and will not be Edited.
Page 76: When The Template Is Linked To The Database And Will Not Be Edited
Using the Data Transferred to the P-touch Note • When editing templates linked to a database: • When an object that is not linked to the database was edited, select [Print from Database] to print. • When an object that is linked to the database was edited, the edited contents will be deleted if you select [Print from Database].
Page 77: Using Transferred Database Data
Using the Data Transferred to the P-touch Using Transferred Database Data You can transfer a database converted to a *.csv file to the P-touch. The data for a database that was transferred without a template can be imported into each label except auto format layouts and transferred templates.
Page 78 Using the Data Transferred to the P-touch Select the first record in the range that you want to insert, and then press the OK or Enter key. The selected record is highlighted. Select the last record in the range that you want to insert, and then press the OK or Enter key. The selected range is highlighted.
Page 79: Searching The Database
Using the Data Transferred to the P-touch Searching the Database While selecting a database record you want to use in a template or added to a label, you can search for records containing specific characters or a specific number. The search proceeds to the right after the first matched string. Then, the database records will be searched in the same direction as the import order for the label type.
Page 80 Using the Data Transferred to the P-touch Type in the second character (for example, "R") that you want to search for. Next, if you type "R", the fields will be searched from the next field for character strings containing "BR". If a string that contains "BR"...
Page 81: Editing The Database
Using the Data Transferred to the P-touch Editing the Database Press the Insert key, select [Database] using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key. Select the database you want to edit using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key. Note You can also select the database you want to edit using the following procedure: Select [Transferred Templates] in the Home screen using the...
Page 82 Using the Data Transferred to the P-touch Enter the new text. Note To cancel editing the text and return to the previous screen, press the Esc key. Important • You can add or delete a line break. • Each cell can contain a maximum of 17 lines. Press the OK key.
Page 83 Using the Data Transferred to the P-touch When the database has been transferred with a template: Select the last record in the range that you want to print using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key to start printing. When the range is set, the selected records become highlighted.
Page 84: Deleting The Transferred Data
Using the Data Transferred to the P-touch Deleting the Transferred Data Use the following methods to delete transferred data. Multiple items cannot be deleted together. Delete each item separately. Deleting Transferred Symbols Press the Insert key, select [Transferred Symbols] using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
Page 85: Printing Using The Computer
Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Note • Make sure you are logged on with administrator rights. • The latest software and manuals can be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com. Click the [commoninstaller.exe] button. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.
Page 86: Connecting Using Usb
Printing Using the Computer Connecting Using USB Before connecting the USB cable, make sure that the P-touch is turned off. Connect the P-touch end of the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the P-touch. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer. Turn the P-touch on.
Page 87 Printing Using the Computer Note • We recommend getting the SSID (network name) and password (network key) of the wireless network in advance. • To achieve the best results with everyday document printing, use the P-touch as close to the wireless access point/router as possible with minimal obstructions.
Page 88 Printing Using the Computer The screen returns to the [Settings] menu screen, and blinks while the connection is being established. After 90 seconds, the indicator will change to , but your P-touch will continue trying to connect to the network. When connected, depending on the strength of the wireless signal, the wireless connection indicator shows of the following symbols: Note...
Page 89 Printing Using the Computer WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™)  If your wireless access point/router supports WPS, you can configure settings and connections wirelessly. First, confirm that your wireless access point/router has the WPS symbol. Select [Settings] in the Home screen using the , , key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
Page 90 Printing Using the Computer Configuring by entering the PIN  Select [Settings] in the Home screen using the , , key, and then press the OK or Enter key. Select [WLAN] using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key. Select [Infrastructure Mode] using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
Page 91 Printing Using the Computer Turning the Wireless Function On or Off To turn the wireless function on or off, press the (Wi-Fi) button. Press the (Wi-Fi) button. The wireless function is now on. Press the (Wi-Fi) button again to turn the wireless function off. Note •...
Page 92: Printing From A Computer
Printing Using the Computer Printing from a Computer Available Applications To use the P-touch effectively, a number of applications and functions are available. You must install the printer driver to use these applications. You can install these applications and the printer driver using the CD-ROM. Application Features Create and print labels for cables, patch panels, faceplates, electrical equipment and...
Page 93: Printing From Your Computer
Printing Using the Computer Printing from Your Computer There are various methods for printing with this P-touch. The following describes the procedure for printing from a computer using Cable Label Tool or P-touch Editor. Start Cable Label Tool or P-touch Editor, and then open the document you want to print. Create a tube or label design.
Page 94 Printing Using the Computer Note • You can use the tube half-cut adjuster of the P-touch to adjust the depth of half cuts to one of three settings. • If the tube is jammed or not cut completely, use the (Feed and Cut) button to manually cut the tube completely.
Page 95 Printing Using the Computer Tape Cut Option Table Auto Cut Half Cut Chain Printing Image Special tape ― ― (FLe Label) ― ― (FLe Label) Note • When printing multiple copies of different labels, you can select the chain printing to reduce the blank space between the labels.
Page 96: Attaching Labels
Printing Using the Computer Attaching Labels If needed, trim the printed label to the shape and length you want using scissors. Peel the backing from the label. Position the label, and then press firmly from top to bottom with your finger to attach the label. Note •...
Page 97: Printing Using The Mobile Device
Printing Using the Mobile Device Installing Applications for Use with Mobile Devices Brother offers various applications for use with your P-touch, including applications that allow you to print directly from your Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch or Android™ smartphone or tablets, and applications that allow you to transfer data, such as templates, symbols, and databases created using a computer, to your P-touch wirelessly.
Page 98: Connecting The P-Touch To A Mobile Device
Connecting the P-touch to a Mobile Device You can connect your P-touch to a mobile device. To create and print labels directly from your mobile device, install the Brother mobile applications, and then connect your P-touch to your mobile device. ...
Page 99: Turning The Wireless Function On Or Off
Note • The factory settings for the SSID and password are as follows: SSID: “PT-E850TKW” or “DIRECT-*****_PT-E850TKW” where “*****” is the last five digits of the product serial number. (You can find the serial number label on the bottom of the P-touch.) Password (network key): 00000000 •...
Page 100: Printing From A Mobile Device
Printing Using the Mobile Device Printing from a Mobile Device Printing from Your Mobile Device Start the application (Mobile Cable Label Tool/Brother iPrint&Label) on your mobile device. (See Available Applications on page 87.) Note Make sure that the P-touch is connected to your mobile device.
Page 101 Printing Using the Mobile Device Tape Cut Option Table Auto Cut Half Cut Chain Printing Image Special tape (FLe Label) ― ― (Mobile Cable Label Tool only)
Page 102: Using A Mobile Device To Print Templates Created On A Computer
Printing Using the Mobile Device Tape Cut Option Table Auto Cut Half Cut Chain Printing Image (FLe Label) ― ― (Mobile Cable Label Tool only) Note • When printing multiple copies of different labels, you can select the chain printing to reduce the blank space between the labels.
Page 103: Attaching Labels
Printing Using the Mobile Device Attaching Labels If needed, trim the printed label to the shape and length you want using scissors. Peel the backing from the label. Position the label, and then press firmly from top to bottom with your finger to attach the label. Note •...
Page 104: Changing The P-Touch Settings
The “Printer Setting Tool” is installed automatically when you install the printer driver. For more information, see Installing the Printer Driver and Software on page 75. Important The “Printer Setting Tool” is available only with compatible Brother printers. Before Using the Printer Setting Tool ...
Page 105: Using The Printer Setting Tool
Click the [Printer Setting Tool] icon on the [Apps] screen. ®  For Windows From the Start button, select [All apps], and then click [Brother] - [Label & Mobile Printer] - [Printer Setting Tool]. The main window appears. 1 Printer Lists the connected printers.
Page 106 Changing the P-touch Settings Check that the P-touch you want to configure appears next to [Printer]. If a different printer appears, select the P-touch you want from the drop-down list. Note If only one P-touch is connected, it is unnecessary to make a selection because only that P-touch is available.
Page 107: Communication Settings
Changing the P-touch Settings Communication Settings With [Communication settings] in the “Printer Setting Tool”, the printer communication information can be specified or changed when connecting the printer and computer with a USB cable. Not only can you change the communication settings for one printer, but you can also apply the same settings to multiple printers. Settings Dialog Box 1 Disable these settings When this check box is selected,...
Page 108 Changing the P-touch Settings 6 Settings Tabs Contains settings that may be specified or changed. appears in the tab, the settings in that tab will not be applied to the printer. 7 Settings Display/Change Area Displays the current settings for the selected item. 8 Refresh Updates the displayed settings with the most recent information.
Page 109: Menu Bar
Changing the P-touch Settings Menu Bar 1 Apply Settings to the Printer Applies the settings to the printer. 2 Save Settings in Command File Saves the specified settings in a command file. The file extension is .bin. The saved command file can be used with the mass storage mode to apply the settings to a printer. (See Mass Storage Mode on page 127.) Note If the [Disable these settings] check box is selected, the settings in that tab are not saved.
Page 110 Changing the P-touch Settings 3 Import  Import from the current computer wireless settings Imports the settings from the computer. Note • When importing the computer wireless settings, administrator privileges for the computer are needed. • Only personal security authentication settings (open system, public key authentication and WPA/WPA2-PSK) can be imported.
Page 111 Changing the P-touch Settings 6 Automatically detects the connected printer, and retrieves the current settings If this check box is selected and a printer is connected to the computer, the printer is automatically detected and the printer's current settings are displayed in the [Current Status] pane. Note If the model of the connected printer is different from that of the printer shown in the [Printer] drop-down list, the settings available on all tabs change to match the connected printer.
Page 112: General Tab
Changing the P-touch Settings General Tab Communication Settings 1 Network Settings on Power On Specifies the conditions for connecting via Wi-Fi when the printer is turned on. Select [On by Default], [Off by Default] or [Keep Current State]. 2 Selected Interface Select [Infrastructure or Ad-hoc], [Infrastructure and Wireless Direct] or [Wireless Direct].
Page 113 Changing the P-touch Settings IPv6 1 IPv6 usage Select [Enable] or [Disable]. 2 Priority on IPv6 address Select to give priority to an IPv6 address.
Page 114: Wireless Lan Tab
Changing the P-touch Settings Wireless LAN Tab TCP/IP (Wireless) 1 Boot Method Select [AUTO], [BOOTP], [DHCP], [RARP] or [STATIC]. 2 IP Address/Subnet Mask/Gateway Specifies the various networking values. You can enter these settings only when the IP address is set to [STATIC]. 3 DNS Server Method Select [AUTO] or [STATIC].
Page 115 Changing the P-touch Settings IPv6 1 Static IPv6 Address Specifies a permanent IPv6 address. 2 Enable this address Enables the specified static IPv6 address. 3 Primary DNS Server IPv6 Address/Secondary DNS Server IPv6 Address Specifies the DNS server IPv6 addresses. 4 IPv6 Address List Displays the list of IPv6 addresses.
Page 116 Changing the P-touch Settings Wireless Settings 1 Communication Mode Select [Infrastructure] or [Ad-hoc]. 2 SSID (Network Name) Clicking [Search] displays the available SSID selections in a separate dialog box. 3 Channel Lists available channels. Note This setting is valid only in Ad-Hoc mode. 4 Authentication Method/Encryption Mode The supported encryption modes for the authentication methods are as shown in Communication Modes and Authentication Methods/Encryption Modes on page 107.
Page 117 Changing the P-touch Settings Communication Modes and Authentication Methods/Encryption Modes When [Communication Mode] is set to [Ad-hoc]  Authentication Method Encryption Mode Open System None / WEP  When [Communication Mode] is set to [Infrastructure] Authentication Method Encryption Mode Open System None / WEP Shared Key WPA/WPA2-PSK...
Page 118: Wireless Direct Tab
Specifies the SSID (25 ASCII characters or fewer) and the network key (63 characters or fewer) you want to use in the Wireless Direct mode. Note The factory settings for the SSID and password are as follows: SSID: “PT-E850TKW” or “DIRECT-*****_PT-E850TKW”. "*****" is the last five digits of the product serial number. Password (Network key): 00000000...
Page 119: Applying Setting Changes To Multiple Printers
Changing the P-touch Settings Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers After applying settings to the first printer, disconnect the printer from the computer, and then connect the second printer to the computer. Select the newly connected printer from the [Printer] drop-down list. Note If the [Automatically detects the connected printer, and retrieves the current settings] check box in the [Option Settings] dialog box is selected, the printer connected with the USB cable is automatically...
Page 120: Device Settings
Changing the P-touch Settings Device Settings With [Device Settings] in the “Printer Setting Tool”, printer settings can be specified or changed when connecting the printer and computer with a USB cable. Not only can you change the device settings for one printer, but you can also apply the same settings to multiple printers.
Page 121 Changing the P-touch Settings 4 Current Settings Retrieves the settings from the currently connected printer and displays them in the dialog box. Settings will also be retrieved for parameters on tabs with 5 Disable these settings When this check box is selected, appears in the tab, and the settings can no longer be specified or changed.
Page 122: Menu Bar
Changing the P-touch Settings Menu Bar 1 Apply Settings to the Printer Applies the settings to the printer. Performs the same operation as when [Apply] is clicked. 2 Save Settings in Command File Saves the specified settings in a command file. Performs the same operation as when [Save in Command File] is selected from the [Apply] drop-down list.
Page 123 Changing the P-touch Settings 7 Factory Reset Resets all printer settings to factory settings. 8 Delete Template and Database Deletes the templates and databases stored in the printer. 9 Delete Print Log Deletes the print log stored in the printer. 10 Feed Tube Adjusts the tube position by feeding a fixed amount of tube.
Page 124: Basic Tab
Changing the P-touch Settings Basic Tab 1 Auto Power On Specifies whether or not the printer turns on automatically when the power supply cord is plugged into an electrical socket. Available settings: [Disable], [Enable] 2 Auto Power Off (AC/DC) Specifies the period of time that passes before the printer turns off automatically when connected to an electrical socket.
Page 125: Label Settings Tab
Changing the P-touch Settings Label Settings Tab 1 Length Adjustment Adjusts the length of the printed label to correspond to the length of the label displayed on the computer. Available settings: -4 to +4 (1 increments) 2 Full Cut Margin Adjustment Adjusts the margin length when fully cutting labels.
Page 126: Tube Settings Tab
Changing the P-touch Settings Tube Settings Tab 1 Cut Mark Type Specifies the mark printed on tubes to indicate the tube cutting position. Available settings: [None], [Dot], [Line] 2 Cut Depth Adjusts the depth of half cuts. Available settings: -3 to +3 (1 increments) 3 Full Cut Adjusts the full cutting power.
Page 127 Changing the P-touch Settings 8 Adjust Left/Right Position Adjusts the printing position horizontally. 9 Adjust Up/Down Position Adjusts the printing position vertically. Available settings: -2.0 to +1.0 (0.5 increments) 10 Reverse Turns the reverse operation function before printing on or off. Available settings: [On], [Off] 11 Clear Tube Specifies whether you can use clear tubes and other tubes that the tube sensor cannot detect.
Page 128: Applying Setting Changes To Multiple Printers
Changing the P-touch Settings Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers After applying settings to the first printer, disconnect the printer from the computer, and then connect the second printer to the computer. Select the newly connected printer from the [Printer] drop-down list. Click [Apply].
Page 129: Changing Settings When Printing From A Mobile Device
Changing the P-touch Settings Changing Settings When Printing from a Mobile Device If using a mobile device, change the settings as necessary using the application before printing. The settings that can be changed vary according to the application. Note Before connecting a mobile device, you can specify detailed settings by connecting the P-touch to a computer via USB and using the Printer Setting Tool (see Using the Printer Setting Tool on page 95).
Page 130: Other Functions
Other Functions Confirming the P-touch Settings You can print the settings report or display the setting information without connecting the P-touch to a computer or mobile device. To print the basic settings report: Note This report contains the following information: The firmware version, device setting information, Wi-Fi setting information, and transferred data information (templates, databases and transferred symbols).
Page 131: Printing Labels Distributed To Multiple Printers (Label Only)
Other Functions Printing Labels Distributed to Multiple Printers (Label Only) Distributed Printing When printing a large number of labels, printing can be distributed among multiple printers. Because printing is performed at the same time, the total printing time can be reduced. Note •...
Page 132 Other Functions Click the [Advanced] tab, select the [Distributed Printing] check box, and then click [Settings]. In the [Distributed Printing Settings] dialog box, select the printers you want to use for distributed printing. 1 Click [Detect Current Paper Information…]. 2 The current printer information that was detected appears below [Current Width] and [Paper Type]. 3 Select the check box next to the [Printer Name] you want.
Page 133 Other Functions Specify the tape width. A. If only one printer has been selected. In the [Distributed Printing Settings] dialog box from step d, select the printer whose setting you want to specify, and then either double-click it, or right-click it and then click [Settings]. From the [Set Width] drop-down list, select the tape width.
Page 134 Other Functions Click [OK] to close the [Distributed Printing Settings] window. Setup is completed. Click [OK] to start distributed printing. Note • It may not be possible for information to be detected for a printer connected using a USB hub or print server.
Page 135: Printing Labels In High Resolution Mode
Other Functions Printing Labels in High Resolution Mode High resolution printing can be used if you are printing from a computer, the AC adapter is connected, and TZe laminated tape with black ink is installed. Use the printer driver to select the high resolution mode when printing the labels.
Page 136: Printing Labels In High Speed Mode
Other Functions Printing Labels in High Speed Mode High speed printing can be used if you are printing from a computer, the AC adapter is connected, and TZe laminated tape with black ink is installed. Use the printer driver to select the high speed mode when printing the labels.
Page 137: Mass Storage Mode
Other Functions Mass Storage Mode Description The mass storage mode feature allows you to communicate with the P-touch with just a file via the USB interface without loading a printer driver. Files that have been copied to the P-touch mass storage area are processed when you press the Print key.
Page 138 Other Functions Important • When the P-touch is turned off, mass storage mode is deactivated and any files in the mass storage area are deleted. • This feature supports .bin, and .blf files. Other file formats are not supported. • Do not create folders in the mass storage area. If a folder is created, files in the folder cannot be accessed. •...
Page 139 Section II Application Using P-touch Software How to Use Cable Label Tool How to Use P-touch Editor How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager How to Use P-touch Library Transferring Templates with P-touch Transfer Express How to Update P-touch Software...
Page 140: Using P-Touch Software
For more information on installing the software and driver, see Installing the Printer Driver and Software on page 75. To download the latest driver and software individually, visit the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com. [Select your region/country.] - [Downloads] - [Choose your product]...
Page 141: How To Use Cable Label Tool
/ Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 / Windows Server 2008 R2: From the Start button, click [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [Cable Label Tool 1.0], or double-click [Cable Label Tool 1.0] shortcut icon on the desktop. ® ®...
Page 142: Creating A Cable Label
How to Use Cable Label Tool Click the button for the cable label type you want. Creating a Cable Label Faceplate Labels of this type can be used to identify various faceplates. Blocks of text are evenly spaced on each label.
Page 143: Cable Wrap
How to Use Cable Label Tool Cable Wrap Labels of this type can be wrapped around a cable or wire. The text is rotated 90° counterclockwise and printed. Note When using Flexible ID Tape: • We recommend using Flexible ID Tape for the "Cable Wrap" labels. •...
Page 144: Cable Flag
How to Use Cable Label Tool Cable Flag Labels of this type can be wrapped around a cable or wire, and both ends of the label stick together to form a flag. The text on flag labels is printed on both ends of the label, leaving a blank space in the middle that wraps around the cable.
Page 145: Patch Panel
How to Use Cable Label Tool Patch Panel Labels of this type can be used to identify various types of panels. Punch-Down Block Labels of this type can be used to identify a type of electrical connection, often used in telephony. You can enter up to eight lines for each block on a single label.
Page 146: Die-Cut Flag
How to Use Cable Label Tool Die-cut Flag Labels of this type can be printed on special die-cut flag labels to create flag labels for cables and wires. Use FLe label cassettes for this type of application. PVC Tube Tubes of this type can be used to identify or insulate cables, or to protect them from heat.
Page 147: Heat Shrink Tube
How to Use Cable Label Tool Heat Shrink Tube Tubes of this type can be heated to shrink them to fit cables. Use HSe tube cassettes for this type of application. Linking a Database You can link databases to templates. Click [Database].
Page 148: Numbering Function (Serialised Number) Printing
How to Use Cable Label Tool Numbering Function (Serialised Number) Printing You can create numerically serialised labels. Highlight the text you want to serialise. Click [Serialize]. Specify the settings using the screen image as an example. Printing with Cable Label Tool You can print by selecting [Print] from the [File] menu or by clicking the [Print] button.
Page 149: Transferring Templates From Cable Label Tool To The P-Touch
How to Use Cable Label Tool Transferring Templates from Cable Label Tool to the P-touch Using the transfer function, you can transfer a template or a template with a database to the P-touch without using P-touch Transfer Manager. You cannot transfer templates for tubes. Display the template to transfer in the layout window.
Page 150: How To Use P-Touch Editor
2008 / Windows Server 2008 R2: From the Start button, click [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Editor 5.1], or double-click [P-touch Editor 5.1] shortcut icon on the desktop. When P-touch Editor starts, select whether you want to create a new layout or open an existing layout.
Page 151 How to Use P-touch Editor Select one of the displayed options: 1 To create a new layout, double-click [New Layout], or click [New Layout] and then click [ 2 To create a new layout using a preset layout, double-click a category button, or select a category button and then click [ 3 To connect a preset layout to a database, select the check box next to [Connect Database].
Page 152: Printing With P-Touch Editor
How to Use P-touch Editor Printing with P-touch Editor Express mode This mode allows you to quickly create layouts that include text and images. You can print by selecting [Print] from [File] in the menu bar or by clicking the [Print] icon. (Configure the printing settings in the [Print] screen before printing.) Professional mode This mode allows you to create layouts using a wide-range of advanced tools and options.
Page 153: Snap Mode
How to Use P-touch Editor Snap mode This mode allows you to capture all or a portion of your computer screen display, print it as an image, and save it for future use. Click the [Snap] mode selection button. The [Description of Snap mode] dialog box appears. Click [OK].
Page 154: How To Use P-Touch Transfer Manager
® • For Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 / Windows Server 2008 R2: From the Start button, click [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Tools] - [P-touch Transfer Manager 2.2]. ® ® ® ® • For Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 / Windows Server...
Page 155 How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager Main window 1 Menu bar Provides access to various commands, which are grouped under each menu title ([File], [Edit], [View], [Tool], and [Help]) according to their functions. 2 Toolbar Provides access to frequently used commands. 3 Printer selector Allows you to select which P-touch the data will be transferred to.
Page 156 How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager Explanations of the Toolbar Icons Icon Button name Function Transfer Transfers templates and other data from the computer to the (Only for P-touch Transfer P-touch. Manager) Save Transfer File Changes the file type of the data to be transferred to other applications.
Page 157: Transferring Templates Or Other Data From The Computer To The P-Touch
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager Transferring Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the P-touch Use the following procedure to transfer templates, databases and images from the computer to the P-touch. Connect the computer and the P-touch via USB and turn the P-touch on. The P-touch model name appears next to a printer icon in the folder view.
Page 158 How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager Right-click the [Configurations] folder, select [New], and then create a new folder. In the example above, the [Transfer] folder is created. Drag the template or other data that you want to transfer and place it in the new folder. Transfer Function Specification Maximum number of Data type...
Page 159 How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager Note The available space in the transfer file memory can be confirmed using the following procedure: Select [Settings] in the Home screen using the , , key, and then press the OK or Enter key. Select [Memory Usage] using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
Page 160 How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager To change the key number assigned to an item, right-click the item, select [Key Assign], and then select the key number you want. Note • Except for the data in databases, all data transferred to the P-touch is assigned a key number. •...
Page 161 How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager Select the folder containing the templates or other data that you want to transfer, and then click [Transfer]. A confirmation message appears. Note • You can also transfer individual items to the P-touch without adding them to a folder. Select the template or other data that you want to transfer, and then click [Transfer].
Page 162: Backing Up Templates Or Other Data Saved In The P-Touch
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager Backing up Templates or Other Data Saved in the P-touch Use the following procedure to retrieve templates or other data saved in the P-touch and save it on the computer. Important • Backed up templates or other data cannot be edited on the computer. •...
Page 163: Deleting All The P-Touch Data
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager Deleting All the P-touch Data Use the following procedure to delete all templates or other data saved on the P-touch. Connect the computer and the P-touch and turn the P-touch on. The P-touch model name appears next to a printer icon in the folder view. Right-click the P-touch, and then select [Delete All].
Page 164: Creating A Blf File
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager Creating a BLF File You can use P-touch Transfer Manager to save template data, which was created using P-touch Editor, in the BLF format. You can transfer these files in this format to a printer over a network, from a computer or mobile device.
Page 165: How To Use P-Touch Library
 For Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 / Windows Server 2008 R2: From the Start button, click [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Tools] - [P-touch Library 2.2]. ® ® ® ®  For Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 / Windows Server...
Page 166 How to Use P-touch Library 3 Folder list Displays a list of folders. When you select a folder, the templates in the selected folder appears in the templates list. 4 Templates list Displays a list of the templates in the selected folder. 5 Preview Displays a preview of the templates selected in the templates list.
Page 167: Opening And Editing Templates
How to Use P-touch Library Opening and Editing Templates Select the template you want to open or edit, and then click [Open]. The program associated with the template starts so that you can edit the template.
Page 168: Printing Templates
How to Use P-touch Library Printing Templates Select the template you want to print, and then click [Print]. The connected P-touch prints the template.
Page 169: Searching For Templates
How to Use P-touch Library Searching for Templates You can search for templates registered to P-touch Library. Click [Search]. The [Search] dialog box appears. Specify the search criteria. The following search criteria are available: Settings Details Multiple Parameters Determines how the program searches when multiple criteria are specified. If you select [AND], the program searches for files that satisfy all of the criteria.
Page 170 How to Use P-touch Library Click [Begin Search]. The search begins. Close the [Search] dialog box. To confirm the search results, click [Search Results] in the folder view. Note You can register templates to P-touch Library by dragging and dropping them into the [All Contents] folder or to the folder list.
Page 171: Transferring Templates With P-Touch Transfer Express
P-touch Transfer Express. You can then use P-touch Transfer Express to transfer the template directly to your P-touch. You can download the latest version of P-touch Transfer Express from the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com [Select your region/country.] - [Downloads] - [Choose your product]...
Page 172: Transferring The Template To P-Touch Transfer Manager
The template can also be transferred to P-touch Transfer Manager by clicking the Start button - [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Tools] - [P-touch Transfer Manager 2.2] to start P-touch Transfer Manager, and then dragging the .lbx file to the P-touch Transfer Manager window.
Page 173: Saving The Template As A Transfer Package File (.Pdz)
Transferring Templates with P-touch Transfer Express Saving the Template as a Transfer Package File (.pdz) To create a file in a format that can be used by P-touch Transfer Express, save the template as a Transfer Package file (.pdz). In the folder view, select [Configurations]. Select the templates you want to distribute.
Page 174 Transferring Templates with P-touch Transfer Express Click [File] - [Save Transfer File]. Important The [Save Transfer File] button appears only if the P-touch is disconnected from the computer or offline. Note • If you click [Save Transfer File] after selecting [Configurations] or a created folder, all templates in the folder are saved as the Transfer Package file (.pdz).
Page 175: Distributing The Transfer Package File (.Pdz) And P-Touch Transfer Express To The User
Transferring Templates with P-touch Transfer Express Distributing the Transfer Package File (.pdz) and P-touch Transfer Express to the User Note If the user has already copied the Transfer Express folder onto their computer, it is not necessary for the administrator to send the Transfer Express folder to the user. In this case, the user can simply move the distributed Transfer Package file to the downloaded folder, and then double-click [PtTrExp.exe].
Page 176: Transferring The Transfer Package File (.Pdz) To Your P-Touch
Transferring Templates with P-touch Transfer Express Transferring the Transfer Package File (.pdz) to Your P-touch Using the P-touch Transfer Express application received from the administrator, the user can transfer the Transfer Package file (.pdz) to the P-touch. Important Do not turn off the power when transferring templates. Turn the P-touch on.
Page 177 Transferring Templates with P-touch Transfer Express 2.If there are either multiple or no Transfer Package files (.pdz) in the folder containing [PtTrExp.exe], click [Browse]. Select the Transfer Package file you want to transfer, and then click [Open]. Click [Transfer].
Page 178 Transferring Templates with P-touch Transfer Express Click [Yes]. The transfer of the Transfer Package file begins. Click [OK]. The transfer of the Transfer Package file is completed.
Page 179: How To Update P-Touch Software
 Double-click the [P-touch Update Software] icon. Note The following method can also be used to start P-touch Update Software: Click the Start button, and then select [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Update Software]. ® ® ® ®...
Page 180 How to Update P-touch Software Click the [Computer software update] icon. Select the [Printer] and [Language] settings, select the check box next to Cable Label Tool and P-touch Editor, and then click [Install]. A message appears indicating that the installation has finished.
Page 181: Updating The Firmware
2008 R2: Double-click the [P-touch Update Software] icon. Note The following method can also be used to start P-touch Update Software: Click the Start button, and then select [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Update Software]. ® ® ®...
Page 182 How to Update P-touch Software Click the [Machine update] icon. Select the [Printer] settings, ensure that [The machine is connected correctly.] appears, and then click [OK].
Page 183 How to Update P-touch Software Select the [Language] settings, select the check box next to the firmware you want to update to, and then click [Transfer]. Important Do not turn the P-touch off or disconnect the cable during data transfer. Check the content to be updated, and then click [Start] to begin the update.
Page 184 Section III Wireless Network Introduction Changing Your P-touch Network Settings Web Based Management...
Page 185: Introduction
Introduction Network Features Your P-touch can be shared on an IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless network using the internal network print server. The print server supports various functions and methods of connection on a network supporting TCP/IP, depending on the operating system you are running.
Page 186: Changing Your P-Touch Network Settings
(IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway) Using the BRAdmin Light Utility The BRAdmin Light utility is designed for the initial setup of Brother network connectable devices. It can also search for Brother products in a TCP/IP environment, display the status, and configure basic network settings, such as the IP address.
Page 187 Select [STATIC] for [Boot Method]. Type the [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], and [Gateway] settings (if needed) for your print server. Click [OK]. If you have set the IP address up correctly, the Brother print server appears in the device list.
Page 188: Other Management Utilities
BRAdmin Professional is a utility for more advanced management of network connected Brother devices. This utility can search for Brother products on your network, and display the device status from an easy to read Explorer style window that changes colour to represent the status of each device. You can configure ®...
Page 189: Web Based Management
Web Based Management Overview You can use a standard web browser to manage a P-touch on your network using HTTP. When using Web Based Management, the following operations are possible:  Displaying your P-touch status information  Changing network settings, such as TCP/IP information ...
Page 190: Configuring The Printer Settings Using Web Based Management (Web Browser)
Web Based Management Configuring the Printer Settings Using Web Based Management (Web Browser) A standard web browser can be used to change your print server settings using the HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol). In your browser's address bar, type the IP address of your P-touch (or print server name). For example: http://192.168.1.2 Note If you have edited the hosts file on your computer or are using a Domain Name System, you can also type...
Page 191 Section IV Appendix Resetting the P-touch Maintenance Useful Settings Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery/Battery Base (Optional: PA-BT-4000LI/PA-BB-003) Troubleshooting Product Specifications Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager Network Terms and Information Symbols/Characters/Styles...
Page 192: Resetting The P-Touch
Resetting the P-touch You can reset the internal memory of your P-touch to clear all saved label files, or if the P-touch is not operating correctly. Resetting All Settings to the Factory Settings Using the P-touch Buttons All text, format settings, option settings and stored label files are cleared when you reset the P-touch (including language and unit settings).
Page 193: Resetting Data Using The Settings In The Home Screen
Resetting the P-touch Resetting Data Using the Settings in the Home screen Select [Settings] in the Home screen using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key. Select [Reset] using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key. Value Details Transferred data (templates, databases, and transferred symbols), registered...
Page 194: Maintenance
Maintenance We recommend cleaning your P-touch on a regular basis to maintain its correct performance and life span. Note Always remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter before cleaning the P-touch. Cleaning the Unit Wipe any dust and marks from the main unit using a soft, dry cloth. Use a slightly dampened cloth on difficult to remove marks.
Page 195: Cleaning The Label Roller
Maintenance Cleaning the Label Roller If the quality of the printed characters on the labels is poor even after cleaning the print head, clean the entire label roller with a dry cotton swab by moving the swab up and down while rotating the roller. Cleaning the Tape Cutter Unit Tape adhesive can build up on the cutter blades after repeated use, dulling the blades, which may result in the tape jamming.
Page 196: Cleaning The Fle Sensor
Maintenance Cleaning the FLe Sensor If the FLe sensor is dirty, FLe labels cannot be positioned correctly. Wipe the sensor using a cotton swab moistened with alcohol. Replacing or Cleaning the Tube Cutter and Tube Cutter Board After repeated use of the tube cutter, tubes may jam if materials attach to the cutter blade and take the edge off the blade.
Page 197: Replacing The Tube Cleaner
Maintenance To clean the tube cutter blade, push the black portion shown in the illustration so that the blade protrudes from the tube cutter, and then wipe the blade with a cotton swab or similar item. WARNING Because the black portion is spring operated, be careful that your hand does not slip and contact the blade. Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your bare hands.
Page 198: Replacing The Rollers For Tubes
Remove and replace the rollers. (PA-RL-001 for the platen roller, PA-RL-002 for conveyance roller A, and PA-RL-003 for conveyance roller B. To replace the conveyance nip rollers, contact Brother customer service.) 1 Platen roller 2 Conveyance roller A...
Page 199: Replacing The Coin Cell Battery
Maintenance Replacing the Coin Cell Battery A coin cell battery is used as a back-up power supply to maintain the settings for the internal clock of the keyboard LCD unit. The battery will be consumed even if the P-touch is not used for a long period of time. Important •...
Page 200 Maintenance Remove the battery. As shown below, press part A of the battery so that it can be removed. Install the new battery. Important Be sure to insert the new battery with the + and – sides facing the correct direction. Return the coin cell battery cover to its original position.
Page 201: Useful Settings
Useful Settings Auto Power-Off Time Your P-touch has a power saving function that automatically turns itself off if no key is pressed within a certain time, under certain operating conditions. If you use the AC adapter or Li-ion battery, you can change the setting of the auto power-off time. Select [Settings] in the Home screen using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
Page 202: Adjusting The Lcd Settings
Useful Settings Adjusting the LCD Settings LCD Contrast You can change the contrast setting of the LCD to one of five levels (+2, +1, 0, -1, or -2) to make the screen easier to read. The factory setting is “0”. Select [Settings] in the Home screen using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
Page 203: Setting Language And Unit
Useful Settings Setting Language and Unit Language Select [Settings] in the Home screen using the , key, and then press the OK or Enter key. Select [ Language] using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key. Select a language for menu commands and messages shown on the LCD using the key.
Page 204: Using The Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery/Battery Base (Optional: Pa-Bt-4000Li/Pa-Bb-003)
Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery/Battery Base (Optional: PA-BT-4000LI/PA-BB-003) This P-touch can be powered by the AC adapter (included) or the rechargeable Li-ion battery (optional: PA-BT-4000LI). Use the power source appropriate for your intended use. With the rechargeable Li-ion battery installed, you can use the P-touch in locations that do not have AC power.
Page 205: Removing The Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery/Battery Base (Optional: PA-BT-4000LI/PA-BB-003) Removing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Press and hold the (Power) button to turn the P-touch off. Remove the battery cover and the battery, and then reattach the battery cover. CAUTION If it is difficult to remove the rechargeable battery, turning the P-touch over with the battery cover removed may allow the rechargeable battery to fall out.
Page 206: Stopping Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Charging
Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery/Battery Base (Optional: PA-BT-4000LI/PA-BB-003) • If the P-touch is turned on with the rechargeable Li-ion battery installed and the AC adapter connected to an electrical socket, the battery will be recharged. However, when the P-touch is turned on, even after the rechargeable battery has been charged, the battery charge will be used, leaving the battery with less than a full charge the next time the P-touch is used.
Page 207: Product Specifications
Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery/Battery Base (Optional: PA-BT-4000LI/PA-BB-003) Product Specifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Size: approx. 74 mm (W)  86 mm (D)  32 mm (H) Weight: approx. 0.240 kg Voltage: 14.4 V Capacity: 1800 mAh Charging/discharging cycle: approx. 300 times Charging time: approx.
Page 208: Troubleshooting
Ribbon Cassette on page 7, and Inserting a Tape Cassette on page 8). If you still have problems, read the troubleshooting tips in this chapter for help. If, after reading this chapter, you are unable to resolve your problem, visit the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com.
Page 209: Lcd Problems
Troubleshooting LCD Problems Problem Solution The screen is locked, or the P-touch See Resetting the P-touch on page 182 and reset the internal memory to the does not respond normally. factory settings. If resetting the P-touch does not solve the problem, disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery for more than 10 minutes.
Page 210 Troubleshooting Problem Solution The label or tube is not printed  Remove the tape cassette or ribbon cassette and reinstall it, pressing it correctly, or the print result of the firmly until it locks into place. tube is not satisfactory (faint or ...
Page 211 Troubleshooting Problem Solution The tape or tube is jammed.  Feed the tube backward. • When using the "Printer Setting Tool": In the [Device Settings] menu bar in the "Printer Setting Tool", click [Maintenance] - [Feed Tube] - [Backward]. • When using the P-touch keyboard: Select [Settings] - [Tube Adjustment] - [Feed Tube] - [Backward] in the Home screen, and then press the OK or Enter key.
Page 212 The tube will be cut when the button is released. A tape or tube jam error cannot be Contact Brother customer service. cleared despite following the troubleshooting steps. The tube is not cut or is difficult to cut. Replace the tube cutter.
Page 213 Troubleshooting Problem Solution I want to make fine adjustments to The length and margins can be adjusted in the "Printer Setting Tool". For the print result. more information, see Changing the P-touch Settings on page 94. I want to faster printing. High speed printing can be used if you are printing from a computer, the AC adapter is connected, and TZe laminated tape with black ink is installed.
Page 214 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Printed barcodes cannot be read.  Print labels so that barcodes are aligned with the print head as shown below: 1 Print head 2 Barcode 3 Printing orientation  Try using another scanner.  We recommend printing the barcodes with [Standard] selected from the [Quality] options.
Page 215: Version Information
Troubleshooting Problem Solution Jams occur when I use TZe-R*** Remove the TZe-R*** tape cassette from the printer, and then remove the tape cassettes. jammed ribbon. Because the material used for the TZe-R*** ribbon is light and flexible, the ribbon may jam if it contacts the parts of the tape exit slot. When using TZe-R*** tape cassettes, position the printer so that the ribbon exits straight out of the tape exit slot.
Page 216: Network Setup Problems
Troubleshooting Network Setup Problems Problem Solution You are using security software Confirm your settings in the installation dialog box.   Allow access when the security software alert message appears during the printer installation. Your security settings Recheck and select the correct security settings. (SSID/Network Key) are incorrect ...
Page 217: P-Touch Cannot Print Over The Network P-Touch Is Not Found On The Network Even After Successful Installation
To allow access, see the instructions of your security software installation, or when printing or ask the manufacturer. Incorrect port numbers are being The following port numbers are used for Brother network features: used for the Brother network features  BRAdmin Light i Port number 161 / Protocol UDP For more information on how to open the port, see the instructions for the security software or ask the manufacturer.
Page 218: Checking The Operation Of Network Devices
Troubleshooting Checking the Operation of Network Devices Problem Solution Your P-touch and wireless access Make sure you have performed all of the tasks on page 198. point/router are not turned on I do not know my P-touch network Check the Printer Setting Tool (see Changing the P-touch Settings settings, such as the IP address on page 94).
Page 219: Error Messages
The operation of the label feeding mechanism is faulty. Turn the P-touch off, Holder Malfunction! (Label) and then on again. Check that the tape cassette is installed correctly. If the error continues, contact Brother customer service.  The operation of the tube feeding mechanism is faulty. Turn the P-touch off, Holder Malfunction! (Tube) and then on again.
Page 220: Led Indicators
Troubleshooting LED Indicators The indicators light and flash to indicate the P-touch status. The symbols used in this section explain the meaning of the different indicator colours and patterns: Indicator is lit in the colour shown Indicator is flashing in the colour shown Indicator can be off, lit or flashing in any colour Indicator is off Tube, Label, Power indicator...
Page 221 Troubleshooting Tube, Label, Power indicator (Tube) Condition (Label) (Power) Adapter error (2 times in 1.8 seconds) In boot mode Reset mode (when the mode is starting) Reset mode (when the button is pressed 2/4/6 times) Reset mode (when reset is confirmed) (Three times) (Three times) Mass storage mode...
Page 222 Troubleshooting Tube, Label, Power indicator (Tube) Condition (Label) (Power) Top cover open error when printing (Tube) (1 time in 1 second) No ribbon cassette error (Tube) Ink ribbon jam error (Tube) No remaining ink ribbon error (Tube) (1 time in 1 Tube jam error (Tube) second) Tube feeding problem (Tube)
Page 223 Troubleshooting Tube, Label, Power indicator (Tube) Condition (Label) (Power) High resolution/high speed printing error (Label) (2 times in 1.8 (2 times in 1.8 seconds) seconds) Black mark not detected error (Label)
Page 224 Troubleshooting Battery indicator (Battery) Condition (Power) Rechargeable battery power: full Charging Rechargeable battery power: half (1 time in 4 seconds) Rechargeable battery power: low (2 times in 4 seconds) Rechargeable battery error Rechargeable battery power: empty Adapter connection/disconnection error Wi-Fi indicator (Wi-Fi) Condition (Power)
Page 225: Indicator Warnings
2 If the error is not reset, press the (Feed and Cut) button. 3 If the error still is not reset, turn the P-touch off, and then turn it on again. 4 If the error still is not reset, contact Brother customer service.
Page 226: Product Specifications
Actual print speed varies depending on the conditions. Cassette Brother TZe tape cassette (3.5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm, 24 mm, 36 mm widths) Brother HSe tube cassette (5.8 mm, 8.8 mm, 11.7 mm, 17.7 mm, 23.6 mm widths)
Page 227 Product Specifications Model Name E850TKW Memory (local files) File storage max. 99 files Power Supply Adapter AC adapter (AD9100ESA): 24 V Battery (Optional) Li-ion Battery (PA-BT-4000LI): 14.4 V Auto Power-off Li-ion Battery (PA-BT-4000LI): 30 min AC adapter (AD9100ESA): Off (To change the Auto Power off setting, see Auto Power-Off Time on page 191.)
Page 228: Operating Environment
The compatible operating systems may change. For the latest information, visit our support website at support.brother.com.  Brother support website Please visit our support website at support.brother.com. You can find following information: • Software downloads • Manuals/Documents • Frequently Asked Questions (Troubleshooting, Useful tips on using printer) •...
Page 229: Notes On Using P-Touch Transfer Manager
Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager Since some P-touch Editor functions are not available with the P-touch, keep the following points in mind when using P-touch Editor to create templates. You can check a preview of the printed template before the created template is transferred to the P-touch. See Transferring the Template to P-touch Transfer Manager on page 144 for more information.
Page 230: Network Terms And Information
Network Terms and Information Supported Protocols and Security Features Interface Wireless IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure mode) IEEE 802.11b (Ad-Hoc mode) IEEE 802.11n (Wireless Direct mode) Network Protocol (IPv4) ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA (Auto IP), mDNS, WINS, (Common) NetBIOS name resolution, DNS Resolver, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, FTP Server, TFTP client and server, SNTP client, ICMP, LLMNR responder, SNMPv1/v2c Protocol (IPv6)
Page 231: Types Of Network Connections And Protocols
Network Terms and Information Types of Network Connections and Protocols You will find basic information about the advanced network features of the Brother P-touch, along with general networking and common terms. The supported protocols and network features differ depending on the model you are using.
Page 232 Network Terms and Information Network Shared printing In a Network Shared environment, each computer sends data via a centrally controlled computer. This type of computer is often called a “Server” or a “Print Server”. Its job is to control the printing of all print jobs. Network printer (your P-touch) 1 Client computers...
Page 233: Configuring Your P-Touch For A Network
Network Terms and Information Configuring Your P-touch for a Network IP Addresses, Subnet Masks and Gateways To use the P-touch in a networked TCP/IP environment, you must configure its IP address and subnet mask. The IP address you assign to the print server must be on the same logical network as your host computers. If it is not, you must correctly configure the subnet mask and the gateway address.
Page 234 Network Terms and Information Subnet mask Subnet masks restrict network communication.  For example, Computer 1 can communicate with to Computer 2 • Computer 1 IP Address: 192.168.1.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 • Computer 2 IP Address: 192.168.1.3 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 The 0 in the Subnet mask signifies that there is no limit to communication at this part of the address.
Page 235: Wireless Network Terms And Concepts
(how the device identifies itself to the network) and encryption (how the data is encrypted as it is sent on the network). If you do not correctly specify these options when you are configuring your Brother wireless printer, it will not be able to connect to the wireless network. Make sure you configure these options carefully.
Page 236 Network Terms and Information TKIP  TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides per-packet key mixing, a message integrity check and rekeying mechanism.  Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) provides stronger data protection using a symmetric-key encryption. When [Communication Mode] is set to [Ad-hoc] Authentication Method Encryption Mode Open System...
Page 237 Network Terms and Information Authentication and Encryption methods for an enterprise wireless network An enterprise wireless network is a large network with IEEE802.1x support. If you configure your P-touch in an IEEE802.1x supported wireless network, you can use the following authentication and encryption methods: Authentication methods ...
Page 238 Network Terms and Information Encryption methods TKIP  TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides a per-packet key mixing a message integrity check and rekeying mechanism.  Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) provides stronger data protection using a symmetric-key encryption. CKIP  The original Key Integrity Protocol for LEAP by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Page 239 Network Terms and Information User ID and password The following security methods support a user ID less than 64 characters and a password less than 32 characters in length: LEAP  EAP-FAST   PEAP  EAP-TTLS  EAP-TLS (For user ID)
Page 240: Symbols/Characters/Styles
Symbols/Characters/Styles Symbols Category Symbols Punctuation Datacom Audio/Visual Electrical Arrows Safety Prohibited Brackets Mathematics Greek Super/Subscript...
Page 241 Symbols/Characters/Styles Category Symbols Bullets Currency Misc. Note The symbols shown in the table may look slightly different on the P-touch LCD and when printed.
Page 242: Accented Characters
Symbols/Characters/Styles Accented Characters Character Accented Characters Character Accented Characters...
Page 243: Character Attribute
Symbols/Characters/Styles Character Attribute Attribute Value Result Value Result Belgium Helsinki Brussels Atlanta Adams Font Brunei (for Label) Angeles San Diego Sofia Florida Germany Letter Calgary Gothic The default font for labels. The default font for cable labels.
Page 244 Symbols/Characters/Styles Attribute Value Result Value Result 4-90 pt When Auto is selected, the text is (for label) automatically adjusted to print in the The character is fixed to the selected Size Auto largest size available for each tube size. 4-16 pt or tape width.
Page 245 Symbols/Characters/Styles Attribute Value Result Value Result Accent (for Tube) Underline Underline Line (for Label) Strike Right Left Alignment Justify Center The default alignment for labels. The default alignment for tubes. Note • Factory settings are shown in bold. • The actual printed font size depends on the tape width, number of characters and number of input lines. When characters reach a minimum size, the selected font will be changed to a default custom font, which is based on the Helsinki style.
Page 246: Frames (Labels Only)
Symbols/Characters/Styles Frames (Labels Only) Value Result Value Result Value Result...
Page 247: Auto Format (Labels Only)
Symbols/Characters/Styles Auto Format (Labels Only) Template Category Value Size Label layout Asset Tag 1 36 mm x 70 mm Asset Tag 2 24 mm x 70 mm Asset Tag 3 18 mm x 70 mm Bin Box 1 36 mm x 76 mm Asset Management Bin Box 2 24 mm x 76 mm...
Page 248 Symbols/Characters/Styles Category Value Size Label layout Cabinet Label 1 36 mm x 126 mm Cabinet Label 2 24 mm x 126 mm Cabinet Label 3 18 mm x 111 mm Cabinet Cabinet Label 4 18 mm x 111 mm Cabinet Label 5 36 mm x 160 mm Cabinet Label 6 24 mm x 160 mm...
Page 249 Symbols/Characters/Styles Category Value Size Label layout Address Label 1 36 mm x 70 mm Address Label 2 24 mm x 70 mm Address Label 3 18 mm x 70 mm Address/ID Name Badge 1 36 mm x 72 mm Name Badge 2 24 mm x 72 mm Name Badge 3 18 mm x 72 mm...
Page 250: Block Layout
Symbols/Characters/Styles Block Layout Attribute Value Details Value Details 2LineA 1+2LineB 2LineB 1+3Line 36 mm 3Line 1+4Line 1+2LineA 1+5Line 2LineA 1+2LineB 2LineB 1+3Line 24 mm 3Line 1+4Line 1+2LineA 1+5Line 2LineA 1+2LineB 2LineB 1+3Line 18 mm 3Line 1+4Line 1+2LineA 1+5Line 2LineA 3Line 12 mm 2LineB 1+2Line...
Page 251 Symbols/Characters/Styles Attribute Value Details Value Details 2LineA 1+2Line 9 mm 2LineB 6 mm 1+2Line...
Page 252: Barcodes (Labels Only)
Symbols/Characters/Styles Barcodes (Labels Only) Barcode Settings Table Attribute Value CODE39, CODE128, EAN-8, EAN-13, GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128), UPC-A, Protocol UPC-E, I-2/5 (ITF), CODABAR Small Width Large Under# (characters printed below barcode) C.Digit (check digit) (available only for the CODE39, I-2/5, and CODABAR protocols) Note Factory settings are shown in bold.
Page 253 Symbols/Characters/Styles CODE128, GS1-128 (UCC / EAN-128) Special Character (SPACE) FNC3 FNC2 FNC4 FNC1...
Page 254: Time & Date
Symbols/Characters/Styles Time & Date Time & Date Format Options Table Attribute Value Date 12/31/2099 2099-12-31 12.31.2099 31/12/2099 12-31-2099 31.12.2099 December 31, 2099 31-12-2099 Dec. 31, 2099 31. December 2099 2099/12/31 31. Dec. 2099 Time 11:59 PM 23:59 Note Factory settings are shown in bold.

Brother E850TKW User Manual

1 Setting up the P-Touch

2 Printing a Tube or Label Using the P-Touch Keyboard

3 Using the Data Transferred to the P-Touch

4 Printing Using the Computer

5 Printing Using the Mobile Device

6 Changing the P-Touch Settings

7 Other Functions

8 Using P-Touch Software

9 How to Use Cable Label Tool

10 How to Use P-Touch Editor

11 How to Use P-Touch Transfer Manager

12 How to Use P-Touch Library

13 Transferring Templates with P-Touch Transfer Express

14 How to Update P-Touch Software

15 Introduction

16 Changing Your P-Touch Network Settings

17 Web Based Management

18 Resetting the P-Touch

19 Maintenance

20 Useful Settings

21 Using the Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery/Battery Base (Optional: PA-BT-4000LI/PA-BB-003)

22 Troubleshooting

23 Product Specifications

24 Notes on Using P-Touch Transfer Manager

25 Network Terms and Information

26 Symbols/Characters/Styles

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