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- Page 1 INTRODUCTION Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ where you GETTING STARTED can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). EDITING A LABEL LABEL PRINTING USING THE FILE MEMORY RESETTING & MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELER TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX INDEX...
- Page 2 The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. If new versions of the PT-H300/H300LI 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 3 (collectively referred to in this warranty as "this Product"). • If you purchased a product from someone other than an authorized Brother reseller in the United States or if the product was used (including but not limited to floor models or refurbished product), prior to your purchase you are not the Original Purchaser and the product that you purchased is not covered by this warranty.
- Page 4 Brother in accordance with the instructions provided by Brother. Since you will be in possession of two machines, Brother will require that you provide a valid major credit card number. Brother will issue a hold against the credit card account number that you provide until Brother receives your original Product and determines that your original Product is entitled to warranty coverage.
- Page 5 MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. • This Limited Warranty is the only warranty that Brother is giving for the machine. It is the final expression and the exclusive and only statement of Brother's obligations to you.
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Page 6: Important Information
Important Information Should you have questions, or need information about your Brother Product, we have a variety of support options for you to choose from: USA-Customer Service: Customer Service 1-877-BROTHER (877-276-8437) Customer Service 1-901-379-1210 (fax) World Wide Web www.brother-usa.com Supplies / Accessories www.brothermall.com... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Precautions ......................3 General Precautions....................10 Symbols Used in this Guide ..................11 How to use the P-touch labeler ................... 12 GETTING STARTED ................13 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler.................. 13 General Description..................... 14 LCD Display & Keyboard..................... 15 LCD Display ...................... - Page 8 INTRODUCTION Setting Auto Fit Style .....................34 Setting Label Attributes ....................34 Using Auto-Format Layouts ..................38 Using Templates - Example creating an Asset Tag..........38 Using Block Layouts ....................41 Creating a Bar Code Label...................44 Setting Bar Code Parameters and Entering Bar Code Data........44 Editing and Deleting a Bar Code ................46 LABEL PRINTING .................
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Page 9: 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 an imminently hazardous situation which, if the product DANGER is handled without following the warnings and instructions, will result in death or serious injuries. - Page 10 INTRODUCTION DANGER Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (The rechargeable Li-on battery comes with the PT-H300LI. Li-ion battery optional with the PT-H300). Carefully observe the following precautions for the rechargeable Li-ion battery (hereafter referred to as "rechargeable battery"), If these precautions are not followed, overheating, leaking, or cracks in the battery may result in an electrical short, explosion, smoke, fire, electric shock, injury to yourself or others, or damage to the product or other property.
- Page 11 DANGER Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (The rechargeable Li-on battery comes with the PT-H300LI. Li-ion battery optional with the PT-H300). Liquid (electrolyte) leaking from the DO NOT disassemble, modify, or labeler or rechargeable battery may attempt to repair the rechargeable indicate that the rechargeable battery is battery.
- Page 12 INTRODUCTION WARNING P-touch Labeler Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, electric shock, the risk of injury to yourself or others, and/or damage to the printer or other property. DO NOT disassemble the P-touch labeler. For inspection, adjustment, and repair of the labeler, contact the retail outlet where the P-touch labeler was purchased or your local authorized service center.
- Page 13 DO NOT place heavy objects on, damage to the printer or other property. damage, or modify the adapter cord or Brother does not assume, any plug. Do not forcibly bend or pull the responsibility for any accident or adapter cord.
- Page 14 INTRODUCTION CAUTION Alkaline batteries/Ni-MH rechargeable batteries Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, overheating or rupture of the battery. DO NOT use a battery other than the Before using Ni-MH rechargeable one specified for use with your printer. batteries, carefully read the instructions Do not use combinations of old and new for the batteries and battery charger, and batteries or combinations of different...
- Page 15 CAUTION P-touch Labeler Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the P-touch labeler Store the P-touch labeler on a flat, stable DO NOT use the P-touch labeler in surface such as a desk or in a drawer. places with moisture or high humidity, DO NOT leave the P-touch labeler or such as bathrooms.
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Page 16: General Precautions
• Depending on the environmental conditions and the applied settings, some characters or symbols may be difficult to read. • Use only Brother TZe tapes with P-touch labeler. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark. • DO NOT pull or apply pressure to the tape in the cassette. Otherwise the tape cassette or labeler may be damaged. -
Page 17: Symbols Used In This Guide
• The printed label may differ from the image that appears on the LCD. • Note that Brother Industries, Ltd. does not assume responsibility for any damage or injury arising from the failure to follow the precautions listed in this manual. -
Page 18: How To Use The P-Touch Labeler
INTRODUCTION How to use the P-touch labeler Create a label with the P-touch labeler GETTING STARTED • Prepare the P-touch labeler. P. 13 CREATING A LABEL • Entering and Editing text. In addition to entering text, the P-touch labeler P. 25 has a large range of formatting options. -
Page 19: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your P-touch labeler Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch labeler. PT-H300 P-touch labeler Batteries Strap Starter Tape Cassette User’s Guide PT-H300LI P-touch labeler AC adapter The plug may differ by countries. Li-ion Battery Strap Starter Tape Cassette User’s Guide... -
Page 20: General Description
GETTING STARTED General Description Tape cassette compartment Tape exit slot Cover latch Tape cutter LCD display Tape cutter lever Keyboard Print head Release lever When shipped from the factory, the LCD display is covered with a protective sheet to prevent damage. -
Page 21: Lcd Display & Keyboard
LCD Display & Keyboard LCD Display 5. Block Separator Line Indicates the end of a block. 12 13 6. Cursor Characters are entered to the left of the cursor. Indicates the current data input position. 7. Return mark Indicates the end of a line of text. 8. -
Page 22: Key Names And Functions
GETTING STARTED Key Names and Functions The default language is "English". 1. Power 6. Font Turns the P-touch labeler on and off. • Enables character attributes for the label to be set. 2. Print Options • Character attributes can be set for each Enables Numbering or Mirror to be line of the label when the Text menu is selected and printed. - Page 23 11. Menu 18. Shift Enables operating preferences Use this key in combination with the letter (Language, Adjustment, etc.) for the P- and number keys to type uppercase touch labeler to be set. letters or the symbols indicated on the number keys. 12.
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Page 24: Power Supply
Users of Ni-MH rechargeable batteries Always replace all six batteries at the same time with fully charged ones. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ for the latest information about the recommended batteries. Attach the rear cover by inserting the three hooks at the bottom into the slots on the machine, then pushing down firmly until it snaps into place. -
Page 25: Ac Adapter (Ad-E001: Optional On The Pt-H300)
• Use only the adapter, which is designed exclusively for your P-touch. Failure to observe this may result in an accident or damage. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from not using the specified AC adapter. -
Page 26: Using The Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery (Ba-E001: Optional On The Pt-H300)
GETTING STARTED Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (BA-E001: Optional on the PT-H300) Installing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Open the rear cover by pressing the cover latch. Cover latch Rear cover Insert the rechargeable Li-ion battery into the battery compartment. Confirm that the hooks on the edge of the rear cover are inserted correctly, and then reattach the cover. - Page 27 Stopping Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Charging To stop rechargeable Li-ion battery from charging, disconnect the AC adapter cord. Tips on Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery • Charge the rechargeable Li-ion battery before use. Do not use it before it is charged. °...
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Page 28: Inserting A Tape Cassette
Inserting a Tape Cassette Tape cassettes of 0.13", 0.23", 0.35", 0.47" or 0.70" (3.5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm or 18mm) 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 29: Turning Power On/Off
Turning Power On/Off Press the Power key to turn the P-touch labeler on. Press the Power key again to turn the P-touch labeler off. • Your P-touch labeler has a power saving function that automatically turns itself off if no key is pressed within a certain time under certain operating conditions. -
Page 30: Back Light
GETTING STARTED 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 Menu key to display the Setup menu, select "Backlight" using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key. -
Page 31: 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 32: Adding A New Line
EDITING A LABEL 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 33: Entering Symbols
Using the key, select “Text Only” to delete all text while retaining the current format settings, or select “Text & Format” to delete all text and format settings. Press the Escape key to return to the text entry screen, without erasing (or clearing) text or format. -
Page 34: Using Symbol History
EDITING A LABEL Using Symbol History You can create your personal category of symbols by using the Symbol History. The "History" will appear first when selecting the symbols to help you locate the desired symbols quickly. Press the Menu key to display the Setup menu, and then select "Symbol History"... - Page 35 Symbol List Category Symbols Punctuation Bracket/Arrow Mathematics Currency/Unit (Number) [Number] Sign Electrical Datacom/AV Business Professional Event Vehicle Personal Nature/Earth Entering Symbols...
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Page 36: Entering Accented Characters
EDITING A LABEL Category Symbols Pictograph The symbols shown in the table may look slightly different on the machine LCD and when printed. Entering Accented Characters The P-touch labeler can display and print a set of accented characters such as other language specific characters. -
Page 37: Setting Character Attributes
Accented Character List Character Accented Characters Character Accented Characters Setting Character Attributes Setting Character Attributes by Label Using the Font key, you can select a font and apply size, width, style, line, and alignment attributes. Press the Font key. The current settings are displayed. Select an attribute using the key, and then set a value for that attribute using key. -
Page 38: Setting Character Attributes By Each Line
EDITING A LABEL Setting Character Attributes by Each Line When a label consists two or more lines of text, you can set different value of character attributes (font, size, width, style, line and alignment) for each line. Move the cursor to the line you wish to change the character attribute by using the key. - Page 39 Attribute Value Result Value Result 36pt 12pt 24pt Size 18pt x2/3 Width x1/2 I+BLD Normal (Italic Bold) I+OUT (Italic (Bold) Outline) I+SHD (Italic (Outline) Shadow) Style I+SLD (Italic (Shadow) Solid) (Solid) (Vertical) (Italic) (Underline) Line (Strikeout) Left Right Align (Alignment) Just Center (Justify)
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Page 40: Setting Auto Fit Style
EDITING A LABEL • The actual printed font size depends on the tape width, number of characters and number of input lines. Once characters reach a minimum size, the selected font will default to a custom font which is based on the Helsinki style. - Page 41 • Press the Escape key to return to the previous step. • Press the Space key to set the selected attribute to the default value. • Refer to the Setting Options table for a list of all available settings. Frames Attribute Value Result Value...
- Page 42 EDITING A LABEL Attribute Value Result Value Result Frame Setting Label Attributes...
- Page 43 Attribute Value Result Value Result Frame The length of the label can be set within the range 1.2" (30 mm) - 12.0" Length (300 mm). When Auto is selected, the length of the label is automatically adjusted based on the amount of text entered. Setting Label Attributes...
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Page 44: Using Auto-Format Layouts
EDITING A LABEL 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 45 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 display the Copies screen.
- Page 46 EDITING A LABEL Templates Attribute Value Details Flag 1 (0.47" x 3.5" [12mm x 90mm]) Flag 2 (0.47" x 3.5" [12mm x 90mm]) Cable Wrap (Rotate & repeat) (0.70" x 1.5" [18mm x 39mm]) Faceplate (0.47" x 2.7" [12mm x 70mm]) Binder Spine (0.70"...
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Page 47: Using Block Layouts
Attribute Value Details Address Label (0.70" x 2.7" [18 mm x 70 mm]) Name Badge Template Name (0.70" x 2.8" [18 mm x 72 mm]) CD Case Spine 1 (0.23" x 4.4" [6 mm x 113 mm]) CD Case Spine 2 (0.13"... - Page 48 EDITING A LABEL Press the OK or Enter key. The block layout text entry screen is displayed. Caps mode can be used when entering text. Enter text and then press the OK or Enter key. Repeat for each text field. After all text fields are completed, press the OK or Enter key to display the print menu.
- Page 49 Block Layouts 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 2LineA Block layout 2LineB (0.35" [9 mm] tape) 1+2Line Block layout 1+2Line (0.23"...
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Page 50: Creating A Bar Code Label
EDITING A LABEL Creating a Bar Code Label Using the Bar Code function you can create labels with one dimensional bar codes for use with cash registers, stock control systems or other bar code reader systems, or even asset control tags used in an asset management system. •... -
Page 51: Special Character List
Select a character using the key, then press the OK or Enter key to insert the character in the bar code data. Press the OK or Enter key to insert the bar code in the label. The bar code is displayed on the text entry screen. •... -
Page 52: Editing And Deleting A Bar Code
EDITING A LABEL 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 bar code parameters and bar code data, position the cursor beneath the bar code mark on the data entry screen and then open the Bar Code Setup screen. -
Page 53: 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 54: Auto-Numbering Labels
LABEL PRINTING Press the OK or Enter key. "Printing...Copies" is displayed while the labels are being printed. • Press the Escape key to return to the previous step. • The figures shown on the screen during printing indicate the “count / number of copies set”. •... -
Page 55: Mirror Printing
• Press the Escape key to return to the previous step. • The figures shown on the screen during printing indicate the “count / number of copies”. • Pressing the Space key when selecting the number of copies resets the value to 1, the default. •... -
Page 56: Setting Margin
LABEL PRINTING Setting Margin The tape cutting options allow you to specify how the tape is fed and cut when printing labels. In particular, the “Chain” options greatly reduce the amount of wasted tape by using smaller margins and eliminating blank sections cut between labels. Press the Label key to display the Label menu. -
Page 57: Adjusting The Label Length
Setting Description Example • Use this setting when printing several labels *Feed the tape before using the cutter. with minimum margins. • Feed the tape before using the cutter. Otherwise a part of the text may be cut off. Do not try to pull the tape since this may damage 0.37"... -
Page 58: Printing From The Label Collection
LABEL PRINTING • The backing of some types of tapes may be pre-cut to make it easier to peel the backing.To remove the backing, simply fold the label lengthwise with the text facing inward, to expose the inside edges of the backing. - Page 59 Label Collection List Category Label Files Office Signage Communication Attention Retail * Labels are for illustrative purposes only. Printing from the Label Collection...
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Page 60: Using The File Memory
USING THE FILE MEMORY You can store up to 50 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. Storing a Label into Memory After entering the text and formatting the label, press the File key to display the File screen. -
Page 61: Printing A Stored Label File
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 display the Copies screen. -
Page 62: Resetting & Maintaining Your P-Touch Labeler
RESETTING & 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 the data to factory settings (Label collections stored in Favorites is not reset.) Turn off the machine. -
Page 63: Maintenance
Maintenance Your P-touch labeler should be cleaned on a regular basis to maintain its performance and life span. Always remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter before cleaning the P-touch labeler. 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 64: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING What to do when... Problem Solution The screen ‘locks’, or Refer to “Resetting the P-touch Labeler” on page 56 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 65: Error Messages
Error Messages When an error message appears on the display, follow the directions provided below. Message Cause/Remedy Wrong Type An incompatible AC adapter is connected. Use an appropriate AC adapter. Of Adapter Connected! Low Battery! The installed batteries are getting weak. Replace Battery! The installed batteries are about to run out. - Page 66 TROUBLESHOOTING Message Cause/Remedy Block Limit! There are already five blocks of text. Limit the number of blocks to five. Max 5 Blocks Length Limit! The length of the label to be printed using the text entered is longer than 39.37" (1 m). Edit the text so that the length of the label is less than 39.37"...
- Page 67 Message Cause/Remedy Memory Full! There is not enough internal memory available when you try to save a label file. Delete any unnecessary files to make more memory available for the new label file. 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.
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Page 68: Appendix
F / 20% - 80% humidity (without condensation) temperature / ° Maximum wet bulb temperature: 80.6 humidity *1 Actual character size may be smaller than maximum print height. *2 Option for PT-H300 only. *3 Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ for the latest information about the recommended batteries. Specifications... - Page 69 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Surroundings temperature range Charge 104°F Standard discharge current 1.9 A 140°F Maximum discharge current 2.5 A 140°F Less than 1 month -4°F - 122°F Shipped battery Less than 3 month -4°F - 104°F Less than 1 year -4°F - 68°F Charging Parameters Maximum charging voltage...
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Page 70: Index
INDEX AC adapter ........19 Return mark ........15 Accented Character List ....31 Auto power-off time ......23 size ............31 Special Character List .......45 Battery ..........18 Specifications ........62 Block Layouts ........43 style ...........31 Symbol List ........29 symbols ..........27 Caps mode ........15 contrast ..........23 cursor keys ........26 tape cassettes ........22 tape length ........15... - Page 71 Contact Information (For USA Only) Service Center Locations If you need a local service center, please call 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) to locate the authorized service center closest to you. Note: Be sure to call the Service Center before your visit. Service centers do not provide operational assistance. See "Operational Assistance".
- Page 73 Printed in China LAD356001...