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Brother P-Touch PT-2730 User Manual

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  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the P-touch labeler PT-2730. Your new P-touch labeler is an easy to operate, feature packed labeling system that makes creating professional, high quality labels a breeze. In addition to easy label cre- ation via pre-formatted label layouts, the P-touch labeler editing software features advanced label formatting, block formats, bar codes and auto-numbering functions.
  • Page 3 The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. If new versions of the PT-2730 software become available, this manual may not reflect the updated features. Therefore, you may find that the software and the contents in this manual are different.
  • Page 4 ® Brother Two-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA Only) Who is covered: • This limited warranty ("warranty") is given only to the original end-user/retail purchaser (referred to in this warranty as "Original Purchaser") of the accompanying product, consumables and accessories (collectively referred to in this warranty as "this Product").
  • Page 5 What Brother will do: If the problem reported concerning your Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items is covered by this warranty and if you first reported the problem to Brother or an Authorized Service Center within the applicable warranty period, Brother or its Authorized Service Center will repair or replace the Machine and/or accompany- ing Consumable and Accessory Items at no charge to you for parts or labor.
  • Page 6 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 that repair or replacement as described above, Brother shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or conse- quential damages or specific relief.

  • Page 7: Important Information

    Supplies / Accessories www.brothermall.com or 1-877-552-MALL (6255) BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD. BRIDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY 08807-0911 Please record your model and serial number and your date and location of Purchase below for your records. Keep this information with your proof of purchase (bill of sale) in case your Product requires service.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION Contents How to use the P-touch labeler ..................4 Safety Precautions ......................6 General Precautions ......................9 Symbols Used in this Guide ..................10 GETTING STARTED................11 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler ..................11 General Description .....................12 LCD Display & Keyboard .....................13 LCD Display......................13 Key Names and Functions..................14 Power Supply .......................16 Battery ........................16 AC Adapter ......................17...
  • Page 9 Entering Accented Characters ..................29 Setting Character Attributes ..................30 Setting Character Attributes by Label ..............30 Setting Character Attributes by Each Line ............30 Setting Auto Fit Style .................... 34 Setting Label Attributes ....................35 Using Auto-Format Layouts..................38 Using Templates - Example creating an Asset Tag..........
  • Page 10 INTRODUCTION USING THE FILE MEMORY ..............68 Storing a Label into Memory ..................68 Opening a Stored Label File ..................68 Printing a Stored Label File..................69 Deleting a Stored Label File..................69 MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELER ......... 70 Resetting the P-touch Labeler..................70 Resetting data to factory settings (Downloaded data is not reset.) .......70 Resetting data to factory settings (Downloaded data is reset.) ......70 Maintenance.........................70 Cleaning the Unit ....................70...

  • Page 11: How To Use The P-Touch Labeler

    How to use the P-touch labeler Create a label with the P-touch labeler GETTING STARTED • Prepare the P-touch labeler. P. 11 CREATING A LABEL • Entering and Editing text. In addition to entering text, the P-touch labeler P. 23 has a large range of formatting options.

  • Page 12: Creating A Label

    INTRODUCTION Create a label by connecting your labeler to a PC GETTING STARTED This labeler can be used as a stand alone desktop labeler or it can be connected to a PC/Mac and used with the included P-touch Editor software to create more elaborate labels.

  • Page 13: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions To prevent injury and damage, important notes are explained using various symbols. The symbols and their meanings are as follows: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WARNING could result in death or serious injuries. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, CAUTION may result in minor or moderate injuries.

  • Page 14: Tape Cutter

    INTRODUCTION WARNING Battery Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of the battery and cause personal injury. DO NOT throw into fire, heat up, short-circuit, recharge, or disassemble the battery AC adapter Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, damage, electric shock, failure or the risk of injury. Always use the specified voltage DO NOT touch the AC adapter or (120V) and the suggested AC adapter.
  • Page 15 CAUTION Battery Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat or rupture of the battery . DO NOT use old and new batteries DO NOT set the positive and negative together. end in the wrong position. DO NOT mix alkaline batteries with Remove the batteries if you do not other type batteries.

  • Page 16: General Precautions

    INTRODUCTION General Precautions • DO NOT install this machine near any device that will cause electromagnetic interference.This machine may malfunction if left near a television, radio, etc. • DO NOT use the P-touch labeler in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage the machine.

  • Page 17: Symbols Used In This Guide

    Symbols Used in this Guide The following symbols are used throughout this guide to indicate additional information. This symbol indicates information or directions that may result in damage or injury if ignored, or operations that will result in errors. This symbol indicates information or directions that may help you understand and use the P-touch more efficiently.

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your P-touch labeler Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch labeler. P-touch labeler PT-2730 Starter Tape Cassette CD-ROM USB cable AC adapter User’s Guide The plug may differ by countries. Software Installation Guide...

  • Page 19: General Description

    General Description Tape compartment cover Tape cassette compartment LCD display Tape viewer Tape exit slot Keyboard Print head Release lever Tape cutter When shipped from the factory, the LCD display is covered with a protective sheet to prevent damage. Remove this sheet before using the P-touch. Battery compartment AC adaptor connector cover...

  • Page 20: Lcd Display & Keyboard

    GETTING STARTED LCD Display & Keyboard LCD Display 1. Line number 5.~8. Style guidance Indicates line number within the label Indicates the current font (5), character layout. size (6), character style (7) and frame (8) settings. 2. Cursor Characters are entered to the left of the 9.

  • Page 21: Key Names And Functions

    Key Names and Functions The default language is "English". 1. Power 6. Print Turns the P-touch labeler on and off. • Prints the current label design onto the tape. 2. Cursor ( • Opens the Print Options menu when • Moves the cursor in the direction of used in combination with the Shift the arrow.
  • Page 22 GETTING STARTED 10.Text 18. Symbol • Enables character attributes for the Use this to select and enter a symbol label to be set. from a list of available symbols. • Character attributes can be set for 19. Backspace each line of the label when the Text Deletes the character to the left of the menu is opened in combination with cursor.

  • Page 23: Power Supply

    Power Supply Battery After making sure that the power is off, remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the machine. If the batteries are already in the machine, remove them. Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing batteries.

  • Page 24: Ac Adapter

    GETTING STARTED AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch labeler. Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the connector marked DC IN 9-9.5V on the P-touch labeler. Insert the AC adapter plug into a standard electrical outlet. •...

  • Page 25: Inserting A Tape Cassette

    Inserting a Tape Cassette Tape cassettes of 0.13", 0.23", 0.35", 0.47", 0.70" or 0.94" (3.5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 18mm, or 24mm) width can be used in your P-touch labeler. Use only Brother tape cassettes with the mark. • If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be sure to remove the stopper before inserting the cassette.

  • Page 26: Turning Power On/Off

    GETTING STARTED Insert the tape cassette into the tape compartment, with the end of the tape facing the machine's tape exit slot, and press firmly until you hear a click. When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the tape and ink ribbon do not catch on the print head.

  • Page 27: Feeding Tape

    Feeding Tape Feed & Cut The Feed & Cut function feeds 0.92" (23mm) of blank tape then cuts the tape. • Be sure to feed tape to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape cassette.

  • Page 28: Lcd Display

    GETTING STARTED LCD Display LCD Contrast You can change the contrast setting of the LCD display to one of five levels (+2, +1, 0, -1, -2) to make the screen easier to read. The default setting is “0”. Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu, select “LCD Contrast” using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key.

  • Page 29: Back Light

    Back Light You can change the back light setting either to ON or OFF. The display is easier to see with the back light ON. The default setting is "ON". Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu, select "Backlight" using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key.

  • Page 30: Editing A Label

    EDITING A LABEL Entering and Editing Text Entering Text from the Keyboard • The keyboard of your P-touch labeler can be used in the same way as a standard computer keyboard. Using Text Reminder When a character is entered, the machine remembers character sequences beginning with the character entered from a history of all printed character sequences to date, and displays a list of options from which to select.

  • Page 31: Adding A New Line

    Adding a New Line • To end the current line of text and start a new line, press the Enter key. A return mark appears at the end of the line and the cursor moves to the start of the new line. •...

  • Page 32: Deleting Text

    EDITING A LABEL Deleting Text Deleting one character at a time • To delete a character from an existing line of text, move the cursor to the character to the right of the position you want to start deleting text and then press the Backspace key.

  • Page 33: Entering Symbols

    Entering Symbols In addition to the symbols available on the keyboard, there are various symbols (including international and extended ASCII characters) available with the symbol function. To enter a symbol, use the Symbol function (see below). Alternatively, hold down the Shift key and then press a key on the keyboard to enter the symbol printed on the selected key's upper-right corner.

  • Page 34: Using Symbol Update Function

    EDITING A LABEL Using Symbol Update Function You can create your personal category of symbols by using the Symbol Update Function. The "Personal category" will appear first when selecting the symbols to help you locate the desired symbols quickly. Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu, and then select "Symbol Update"...
  • Page 35 Symbol List Category Symbols Personal Category Refer to “Using Symbol Update Function” on page 27 for details. Punctuation Business Mathematics Brackets Arrows Unit International Number Pictograph Electrical Audio_Visual Signs Communication Vehicle Sports Nature Others The use of the CE mark is strictly governed by one or more European Council directives. Ensure that any labels you produce which use this mark conform with the relevant directives.

  • Page 36: Entering Accented Characters

    EDITING A LABEL Entering Accented Characters The P-touch labeler can display and print a set of accented characters such as other language specific characters. Enter the character you wish to change to an accented character. Caps mode can be used with the Accent function. Press the Accent key.

  • Page 37: Setting Character Attributes

    Setting Character Attributes Setting Character Attributes by Label Using the Text key, you can select a font and apply size, width, style, line, and alignment attributes. Press the Text key. The current settings are displayed. Select an attribute using the key, and then set a value for that attribute using the key.
  • Page 38 EDITING A LABEL Setting Options Attribute Value Result (Helsinki) (Brussels) (USA) (Florida) Font (Belgium) (San Diego) (Los Angeles) (Calgary) Setting Character Attributes...
  • Page 39 Attribute Value Result When Auto is selected, the text is Auto automatically adjusted to print in the largest size available for each tape width. 48pt 42pt 36pt Size 24pt 18pt 12pt x3/2 Width x2/3 x1/2 Setting Character Attributes...
  • Page 40 EDITING A LABEL Attribute Value Result Normal (Bold) (Outline) (Shadow) (Solid) Style (Italic) I+BLD (Italic Bold) I+OUT (Italic Outline) I+SHD (Italic Shadow) I+SLD (Italic Solid) (Vertical) Line (Underline) (Strikeout) Setting Character Attributes...

  • Page 41: Setting Auto Fit Style

    Attribute Value Result Left Center Align (Alignment) Right Just (Justify) Setting Auto Fit Style When "Size" is set to "Auto" and "Length" is set to a specific length, you can select the way of reducing the text size to fit within the label length. When "Text Size"...

  • Page 42: Setting Label Attributes

    EDITING A LABEL Setting Label Attributes Using the Label key, you can create a label with a frame around the text and specify the label length and tab length. (Cut Options which may be needed when printing a label can also be set by using the Label key. Refer to “Tape Cutting Options” on page 57.) Press the Label key.
  • Page 43 Frames Attribute Value Result Frame Setting Label Attributes...
  • Page 44 EDITING A LABEL Attribute Value Result Frame The length of the label can be set within the range 1.2" (30mm) - Length 12.0" (300mm). When Auto is selected, the length of the label is automatically adjusted based on the amount of text entered. The length of the tab can be set within the range 0.0"...

  • Page 45: Using Auto-Format Layouts

    Using Auto-Format Layouts Using the Auto-Format function you can quickly and easily create labels for a variety of purposes, such as file tabs, equipment labels, name badges, etc. Simply select a layout from the templates or block layouts, enter the text and apply formatting as desired. Symbols and accented characters can also be used in auto-format layouts.
  • Page 46 EDITING A LABEL Enter the text and then press the OK or Enter key. Repeat this for each text field. After all text fields are entered, the print menu is displayed when the OK or Enter key is pressed. Select "Print" using the key and then press the OK or Enter key to print the label.
  • Page 47 Templates Attribute Value Details Binder Spine 1 (0.94" x 8.6" [24 mm x 219 mm]) Binder Spine 2 (0.70" x 8.6" [18mm x 219mm]) File Folder Tab (0.47" x 3.2" [12 mm x 82 mm]) Divider Tab (Hanging Folder) (0.47" x 1.6" [12 mm x 42 mm]) Asset Tag (0.70"...
  • Page 48 EDITING A LABEL Attribute Value Details Address Label 1 (0.94" x 2.7" [24 mm x 70 mm]) Address Label 2 (0.7" x 2.7" [18 mm x 70 mm]) Name Badge 1 (0.94" x 2.8" [24 mm x 72 mm]) Name Badge 2 (0.70"...

  • Page 49: Using Block Layouts

    Using Block Layouts Press the Auto-Format key to display the Auto-Format screen, and then select “Block Layouts” using the key. Press the OK or Enter key to display the Tape Width screen, and then select a tape width using the key.
  • Page 50 EDITING A LABEL • Press the Escape key to return to the previous step. • Refer to the Block Layouts table for a list of available block layouts. • To print multiple copies, sequentially numbered copies, or a mirror image of the label, with the print menu displayed hold down the Shift key and press the Print key to display the Print Options menu.
  • Page 51 Attribute Value Details 2LineA 2LineB 3Line 1+2LineA Block layout (0.70" [18 mm] tape) 1+2LineB 1+3Line 1+4Line 1+5Line 2LineA 2LineB Block layout (0.47" [12 mm] tape) 3Line 1+2Line Using Auto-Format Layouts...

  • Page 52: Using Time & Date Function

    EDITING A LABEL Attribute Value Details 2LineA Block layout 2LineB (0.35" [9 mm] tape) 1+2Line Block layout 1+2Line (0.23" [6 mm] tape) Using Time & Date Function You can add time and date to your label by positioning the cursor on the text screen to the position you wish to add time/date and then pressing the Time key.

  • Page 53: Time & Date Format Setting

    Time & Date Format Setting You can select from various formats of date and time to add to your label. Also, the indication of time can be selected between analog and digital style. The format applied in this setting will also be applied for the clock display which appears on the screen when you press the Display key.

  • Page 54: Time Stamp Setting

    EDITING A LABEL Attribute Value 11:59 PM (Time) 23:59 The date and time used for the value is a sample setting. When a format is selected, the date and time set in the clock setting will appear in the selected format style. Time Stamp Setting [Timing] You can select whether to print the date/time of when you press the Time key or the...

  • Page 55: [Time Stamp Format]

    [Time Stamp Format] You can select which information to use when adding date and time to your label. Four options (Date, Time, Date and Time or Time and Date) are available. Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu, select "Time Stamp Setting" using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key.

  • Page 56: Creating A Bar Code Label

    EDITING A LABEL Press the OK or Enter key. The Forward screen is displayed. Set the amount of year, month, week, day, hour, and minute to increase from the currently set clock when using the Time & Date function using the key.

  • Page 57: Setting Bar Code Parameters

    Setting Bar Code Parameters Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu, select “Bar Code Setup” using key, and then press the OK or Enter key. The Bar Code Setup screen is displayed. Pressing Bar Code key while holding down the Shift key will also allow you to go to "Bar Code Setup".

  • Page 58: Entering Bar Code Data

    EDITING A LABEL Entering Bar Code Data Press the Bar Code key. The Bar Code Input screen is displayed. Up to five bar codes can be entered on a label. Type in the bar code data. Special characters can be entered in the bar code when using the CODE39, CODABAR, CODE128 or GS1-128 (UCC / EAN-128) protocols.

  • Page 59: Editing And Deleting A Bar Code

    CODE128, GS1-128 (UCC / EAN-128) Code Special Character Code Special Character Code Special Character (SPACE) FNC3 FNC2 FNC4 FNC1 Editing and Deleting a Bar Code • To edit the bar code data position the cursor beneath the bar code mark on the data entry screen and then open the Bar Code Input screen.

  • Page 60: Label Printing

    LABEL PRINTING Label Preview Using the Preview function you can check the layout of the label before printing. Press the Preview key. An image of the label is displayed on the screen. The length of the label is shown in the lower-right corner of the screen. Press the key to scroll the preview to the left or right.

  • Page 61: Printing A Single Copy

    Printing a Single Copy Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing. Press the Print key. "Printing...Copies" is displayed while the labels are being printed. To stop printing, press the Power key to turn off the P-touch labeler. There are several other messages that may appear when you press the Print key.

  • Page 62: Auto-Numbering Labels

    LABEL PRINTING Auto-numbering Labels Using the numbering function you can create a set of sequentially numbered labels from a single label format. Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing. Hold down the Shift key and press the Print key to display the print options screen, and then select "Numbering"...

  • Page 63: Mirror Printing

    • Press the Escape key to return to the previous step. • The tape is automatically cut after each copy is printed. Refer to “Tape Cutting Options” on page 57 to change this setting. • The figures shown on the screen during printing indicate the “count / number of copies”. •...

  • Page 64: Tape Cutting Options

    LABEL PRINTING Tape Cutting Options The tape cutting options allow you to specify how the tape is fed and cut when printing labels. In particular, the “Chain” and “No Cut” options greatly reduce the amount of wasted tape by using smaller margins and eliminating blank sections cut between labels.

  • Page 65: Adjusting The Label Length

    • Prints a strip of labels with no cuts in between. ABC ABC • Pressing the Preview while holding down No Cut 0.94" 0.31" Shift key will feed and cut the last label (24 mm) (8 mm) printed. • Select this setting when using special tape. •...

  • Page 66: Attaching Labels

    LABEL PRINTING Attaching Labels If necessary, trim the printed label to the desired shape and length using scissors, etc. Peel the backing from the label. Position the label and then press firmly from top to bottom with your finger to attach the label.
  • Page 67 Select "Print" using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key. Label Collection categories are pre-set for specific tape widths. Tape widths are referenced after the name of the Label Collection category in parentheses. For example, to create a Shipping Label, 0.70" (18 mm) tape must be loaded in the machine. If the width of the current tape cassette does not match the set width for the selected layout, an error message is displayed when you try to print the label.
  • Page 68 LABEL PRINTING Category Label Office Signage (0.94" [24 mm] tape only) Caution (0.94" [24 mm] tape only) * Labels are for illustrative purposes only. Printing from the Label Collection...
  • Page 69 Category Label Shipping (0.70" [18 mm] tape only) (0.70" [18 mm] tape only) Retail (0.94" [24 mm] tape only) * Labels are for illustrative purposes only. Printing from the Label Collection...

  • Page 70: Downloading A New Label Collection Category (Windows® Only )

    LABEL PRINTING Category Label Personal (0.47" [12 mm] tape only) * Labels are for illustrative purposes only. Downloading a new Label Collection Category ® (Windows only ) Using the P-touch Update Software, additional label collection categories can be downloaded to your labeler or downloaded to your PC and printed using P-touch Editor. Furthermore, the software can be upgraded to the latest version using this tool.
  • Page 71 Click the [Machine update] icon. Select the [Printer], ensure that [The machine is connected correctly.] is displayed, and then click [OK]. Select the [Language], select the check box next to the label collection to be downloaded and/or software to be updated, and then click [Transfer].
  • Page 72 LABEL PRINTING Check the content to be updated, and then click [Start] to begin the update. The screen on the right is displayed on your computer while the software is being updated screen. The screen on the right appears on the machine's LCD display.

  • Page 73: Downloading A New Label Collecstion Category To P-Touch Editor / Updating P-Touch Editor Software

    • Newly downloaded label collection categories are added to the respective "Category". • An asterisk "*" is displayed at the end of the newly added category. • Downloaded label collections can be deleted using the following procedure. 1. Press the Label Collection key. 2.
  • Page 74 LABEL PRINTING Select the [Printer] and [Language], select the check box next to the label collection to be installed and then click [Install]. Click "Click here for details" in the upper right to view a web page with a specific examples of label collection designs.

  • Page 75: Using The File Memory

    USING THE FILE MEMORY You can store up to 99 of your most frequently used labels in the file memory. Each label is stored as a file, allowing you to quickly and easily recall your label when needed again. • When the file memory is full, each time you save a file you will need to overwrite one of your stored files.

  • Page 76: Printing A Stored Label File

    USING THE FILE MEMORY Printing a Stored Label File Press the File key to display the File screen. Select "Print" using the key. Press the OK or Enter key. The file number of a stored label is displayed. The label text is also displayed to identify the label. Select a file number using the key, and then press the Print, OK or Enter key to print the selected label.

  • Page 77: Maintaining Your P-Touch Labeler

    MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELER Resetting the P-touch Labeler You can reset the internal memory of your P-touch labeler when you want to clear all saved label files, or in the event the P-touch labeler is not operating correctly. Resetting data to factory settings (Downloaded data is not reset.) Turn off the machine.

  • Page 78: Cleaning The Tape Cutter

    MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELER • Do not touch the print head directly with your bare hands. • Refer to the instructions provided with the print head cleaning cassette for directions on how to use it. Cleaning the Tape Cutter Tape adhesive can build up on the cutter blade after repeated use, taking the edge off the blade which may result in the tape jamming in the cutter.

  • Page 79: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING What to do when... Problem Solution The screen ‘locks’, or Refer to “Resetting the P-touch Labeler” on page 70 and reset the P-touch labeler the internal memory to the initial settings. If resetting the P- does not respond touch labeler does not solve the problem, disconnect the AC normally.
  • Page 80 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution The P-touch labeler • Replace the tape cassette if striped tape is visible, as this stops while printing a indicates that you have reached the end of the tape. label. • Replace all batteries or connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch labeler.

  • Page 81: Error Messages

    Error Messages When an error message appears on the display, follow the directions provided below. Message Cause/Remedy Battery Weak! * The installed batteries are getting weak. Check The following are likely causes. • The batteries are installed with the negative and positive Battery! ends the wrong way round.
  • Page 82 TROUBLESHOOTING Message Cause/Remedy Tape Width There are more than two lines of text when you press the Print or Preview key while using 0.35" or 0.23" (9 mm or 6 Limit! mm) tape. Limit the number of lines to two, or replace with a Max 2 Lines * larger width tape cassette.
  • Page 83 Message Cause/Remedy Insert An 0.35" (9 mm) tape cassette is not installed when an Auto- Format for 0.35" (9 mm) tape is selected. Install a 0.35" (9 0.35" Tape mm) tape cassette. Cassette! * Insert 9mm Tape Cassette! * Insert An 0.23"...
  • Page 84 TROUBLESHOOTING Message Cause/Remedy Check # of The number of digits entered in the bar code data does not match the number of digits set in the bar code parameters. Digits Enter the correct number of digits. Entered! * Input A,B,C or D The bar code data entered does not have the required start/ stop code (A, B, C, or D required at the beginning and end of At Start&End! *...

  • Page 85: Appendix

    APPENDIX Specifications Main Unit Item Specification Display Character display 16 characters x 3 lines (128 dot x 48 dot) ,Backlit Screen contrast 5 levels (+2, +1, 0, -1, -2) Printing Print method Thermal Transfer Print head 128 dot / 180 dpi Print height 0.71"...

  • Page 86: Index

    INDEX AC adapter ........17 Power Supply ........16 Accented Character List ....29 Auto power-off time ......19 Return mark ........13 Battery ..........16 size ............30 Block Layouts ........43 Special Character List .......51 Specifications ........78 Caps mode ........13 style ...........30 contrast ..........21 Symbol List ........28 cursor keys ........24 symbols ..........26 deleting...
  • Page 87 For purchasing accessories on the Internet: http://www.brothermall.com To order by mail or pay by check, please complete the accessory order form and mail it along with payment to: Brother International Corporation Attn: Consumer Accessory Division P.O. Box 341332 Bartlett, TN 38133-1332...
  • Page 88 Printed in China LW6057001 A...

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