User manual BROTHER P-TOUCH XL

[. . . ] This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. [. . . ] Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Print key Cursor key Included items may differ by distribution. Power key Function key Favorite keys Character key Tab key Caps key Shift key Symbol key Auto Format key Power Supply & Tape Cassettes Open the back cover by pressing in the rough area at the top end of the machine. If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by pulling it straight up. · Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing batteries or tape cassette. (Use with Shift key to go to top/end of the text. ) Line Limit! Preview key OK key ESC key Backspace key Enter key Shift key Accent key Space key No Cassette!No Frame OK? Print head Tape cutter lever What to do when. . . The LCD shows one row of 15 characters; however, the text that you enter can be up to 80 characters in length. Problem The display stays blank after you have turned on the machine. · · · · · Solution Check that the batteries are correctly inserted. If the tape cassette is empty, replace it. Insert six new AAA-size alkaline batteries (LR03), making sure that their poles point in the correct directions. Always replace all six batteries at the same time using brand new ones. Initial Setting Start your machine Supply power by using six AAA batteries or the optional AC adapter, and then press . Set the language (English/Spanish/French/Portuguese) · The batteries may be weak. pressed, even though · Note: The text and formats in the display and all text files the machine is on). Also, the language and unit settings will be cleared. Tape guide · The machine automatically turns off if no key is pressed within 5 minutes. · To cancel operations, press Tape exit slot Specifications Item Dimensions Weight Power supply Tape cassette . Specification 6. 4" (W) × 6. 0" (D) × 2. 4" (H) (160 mm (W) × 151 mm (D) × 60 mm (H)) 1. 03 lbs. (470 g) (without batteries and tape cassette) Six AAA-size alkaline batteries (LR03) or optional AC adapter (model AD-30) Brother TZ tape (width) : 9/64" (3. 5 mm), 1/4" (6 mm), 3/8" (9 mm), 1/2" (12 mm) · Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides. · If the ink ribbon is loose, use your finger to wind the toothed wheel in the direction of the arrow on the cassette. After you have installed the tape, feed the tape (see Feeding) once and then push in the tape cutter lever to cut the tape. · To initialize the settings, turn off the machine and then while holding down and , press to turn the machine back on. Finally, release and . Creating Labels Accessories (Supplies may differ by distribution. ) Accessories Stock No. See the attached "Supplies and Accessories Guide". model AD-30 TC-5 (replacement) CC1000 Tape Cassettes AC Adapter Cutter Unit Carrying Case When using optional AC adapter (model AD-30) Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the adapter jack on the top end of the machine. For memory back up, we recommend using AAA-size alkaline batteries (LR03) together when using the AC adapter. See the under side for steps of creating labels. If the cutter blade becomes blunt after repetitive use and the tape cannot be cut cleanly, replace with new cutter unit (stock no. [. . . ] model AD-30 TC-5 (replacement) CC1000 Tape Cassettes AC Adapter Cutter Unit Carrying Case When using optional AC adapter (model AD-30) Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the adapter jack on the top end of the machine. For memory back up, we recommend using AAA-size alkaline batteries (LR03) together when using the AC adapter. See the under side for steps of creating labels. If the cutter blade becomes blunt after repetitive use and the tape cannot be cut cleanly, replace with new cutter unit (stock no. TC-5) by obtaining from an authorized brother reseller. 1 MAKING TEXT Switching Upper Case/Lower Case Upper case ( ON) Lower case ( OFF) 2 [Large] DESIGNING LABELS ( > 3 ) PRINTING LABELS 4 [CREATING LABELS] COMPLETED LABELS Setting [Size] > + Text Preview You can preview the text before printing. [Size] [Large] [Small] [Medium] Automatically adjusts the text size according to the tape width. Making Two Line Text Move the cursor to where the second line starts and press Use either 3/8" (9 mm) or 1/2" (12 mm) wide tape for two line text. Display Label image Setting [Width] . [Normal] > ( > + ) · The LCD shows the whole text and the label length (inch/mm), then returns to the original text. · Only the text can be previewed, not the font, style, size, underline/frame or any additional features. [Width] [×2] [×2] [×1/2] Feeding (Tape Feed) + Peel the printed label from backing and apply the label. Entering Symbols > Setting [Style] (Vertical) > [Normal] ( + ) Printing · To cut off the label, push in the tape cutter lever on the upper-right corner of the machine. [. . . ]