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Read this User's Guide before you start using your P-touch
INTRODUCTION
labeling system. Keep this User’ s Guide in a handy place
GETTING STARTED
for future reference.
Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ where you
EDITING A LABEL
can get product support and answers to frequently asked
questions (FAQs).
LABEL PRINTING
USING THE FILE MEMORY
RESETTING & MAINTAINING YOUR
P-TOUCH LABELING SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
APPENDIX
INDEX
E ELECTRONIC L ELECTRONIC L L E C T R O N I C L A A A B B
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the P-touch labeling system model PT-E300. Your new PT-E300 is an intuitive, easy to operate and feature rich P-touch labeling system that produces professional looking and high quality labels. This manual contains various precautions and basic procedures for using this labeling system. Read this manual carefully before using and keep in a handy place for future reference. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice (For USA Only) This e
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Important Information Should you have questions, or need information about your Brother Product, we have a variety of support options for you to choose from: Customer Service 1-800-255-0415 Customer Service 1-303-460-1628 (fax) World Wide Web For purchasing accessories and certain Brother products: http://www.brothermobilesolutions.com For product information http://solutions.brother.com/ Supplies / Accessories 1-800-543-6144 Brother Mobile Solutions, Inc., 100 Technology Drive, #250A, Broomfie
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INTRODUCTION Contents Safety Precautions................................................................................................................ 3 General Precautions ........................................................................................................... 11 Symbols Used in this Guide................................................................................................ 12 How to use the P-touch labeling system..................................................
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INTRODUCTION Entering Symbols ................................................................................................................35 Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function...............................................................35 Using Symbol History ....................................................................................................36 Entering Accented Characters ............................................................................................
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INTRODUCTION 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 is handled without following the warnings and instructions, will result DANGER in death or serious injuries. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WARNING could result in death or serious injuries. Indicates a potentially hazardous situat
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INTRODUCTION DANGER Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 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. Use the rechargeable battery only for its DO NOT use or leave the rechargeable i
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INTRODUCTION DANGER Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Liquid (electrolyte) leaking from the DO NOT disassemble, modify, or labeling system or rechargeable battery attempt to repair the rechargeable may indicate that the rechargeable battery. battery is damaged. If the rechargeable DO NOT dispose of the rechargeable battery leaks, immediately discontinue battery in fire or intentionally overheat. use of the labeling system, unplug the This could cause the internal insulation AC adapter, and isolat
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INTRODUCTION WARNING P-touch Labeling System Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, electric shock, the risk of injury to yourself or others, and/or damage to the labeling system or other property. DO NOT disassemble the P-touch labeling system. For inspection, adjustment, and repair of the labeling system, contact Brother customer service. Plastic bags are used in the packaging of your labeling system. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep these bags DO NOT allow the labeling system t
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INTRODUCTION WARNING Alkaline batteries/Ni-MH rechargeable batteries Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of the battery and cause personal injury. DO NOT throw into fire, heat up, short- DO NOT allow a metal object to contact circuit, recharge, or disassemble the both the plus and minus ends of a battery. battery. DO NOT allow batteries to get wet, for DO NOT use sharp objects, such as example, by handling them with wet tweezers or a metallic pen, to remove or han
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INTRODUCTION WARNING AC Adapter Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, damage, electric shock, failure or the risk of injury. Make sure that the plug is fully inserted DO NOT touch the AC adapter or power into the power outlet. Do not use an plug with wet hands. outlet that is loose. DO NOT use the AC adapter in places Always use the specified AC adapter, with high humidity or moisture, such as and always plug the AC adapter into an bathrooms. electrical outlet with the specified DO NOT us
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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 labeling batteries, carefully read the instructions system. Do not use combinations of old for the batteries and battery charger, and new batteries or combinations of and be sure to use them correctly. different types, different charging le
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INTRODUCTION CAUTION P-touch Labeling System Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the P-touch labeling system. Store the P-touch labeling system on a DO NOT use the P-touch labeling flat, stable surface such as a desk or in system in places with moisture or high a drawer. humidity, such as bathrooms. DO NOT leave the P-touch labeling DO NOT allow the P-touch labeling system or any tape within the reach of system to get wet, for example, by young children. h
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INTRODUCTION General Precautions Rechargeable Li-ion battery • At the time of purchase, the rechargeable Li-ion battery is slightly charged so that the operation of the labeling system can be verified; however, the rechargeable Li-ion battery should be fully charged with the AC adapter before the labeling system is used. • If the labeling system will not be used for a long period of time, remove the rechargeable Li-ion battery from the labeling system, and then store it in a location where it
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INTRODUCTION • DO NOT expose the tape cassettes to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, or dust. Store tape cassettes in a cool, dark place. Use the tape cassettes soon after opening the tape cassette package. • Markings made with oil-based or water-based ink may be visible through a label affixed over them. To hide the markings, use two labels layered on top of each other or use a dark- colored label. • Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the P-
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INTRODUCTION How to use the P-touch labeling system Create a label with the P-touch labeling system 1 GETTING STARTED • Prepare the P-touch labeling system. P. 14 2 CREATING A LABEL • Entering and Editing text. P. 34 In addition to entering text, the P-touch • Entering Symbols. P. 35 labeling system has a large range of • Entering Accented Characters. P. 37 formatting options. • Selecting a Labeling Application Type. Create labels like these: P. 27 • Setting Cut Options. P. 39 3 LABEL
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GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your P-touch Labeling System Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch labeling system. PT-E300 P-touch labeling system AC adapter The plug may differ by countries. Li-ion Battery Strap Tape Cassette User’s Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Unpacking Your P-touch Labeling System 14
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GETTING STARTED General Description Tape exit slot Tape cassette compartment 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. Remove this sheet before using the P-touch. Tape viewer Rear cover AC adapter connector Battery compartment LED lamp General Description 15
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GETTING STARTED LCD Display & Keyboard 6. Cursor LCD Display Characters are entered to the left of the 10 11 12 13 14 15 cursor. Indicates the current data input position. 7. Labeling Application Type 1 Indicates current labeling application type. 8. Return mark Indicates the end of a line of text. 9. Battery Level Indicates remaining battery level. It 235 6 7 4 8 9 displays only when using Li-ion battery. 16 17 -Full -Half -Low -Empty 10.Caps mode Indicates that the Caps mode is on. 11.-14
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GETTING STARTED Key Names and Functions The default language is "English". 1. Power 7. Bar Code Turns the P-touch labeling system on and Opens Bar Code Setup screen. off. 8. Serialize 2. Style • You can print serialized numbers on the Enables character and label attributes for labels. the label to be set. • You can serialize any 2 numbers when used in combination with the Shift key. 3. File Enables frequently used labels in the file 9. Menu memory to be printed, opened, saved, or Enables opera
