Brother P-Touch 1800 manuel d'utilisation

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    USER’S GUIDE • Read this User’s Guide before you start using your P-touch. • Keep this User’s Guide in a handy place for future reference. 1 800[...]

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    1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the P-touch 1800! Your new P-touch will allow you to create labels and stamps for any need. Its versatility enables you to design custom labels by choosing from a variety of frame designs and from many characters sizes and styles. In addition, the four tape widths (1/4” (6 mm), 3/8” (9 mm), 1/2” (12 mm)[...]

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    i CONTENTS Getting Started GENERAL DESCRIPTION..................................................................................... 2 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................... 4 BATTERIES ....................................................................................................[...]

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    ii TAPE MARGIN FUNCTION ............................................................................... 63 HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT FUNCTION.......................................................... 65 MIRROR PRINTING FUNCTION ....................................................................... 66 LENGTH FUNCTION ....................................[...]

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    1 Getting Started[...]

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    2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW Tape compartment cover LCD display Keyboard Tape cutter lever AC adaptor connector Tape exit slot Battery compartment cover[...]

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    3 KEYBOARD & LCD DISPLA Y Frame Underline Length Auto Font 1 Font 2 ¡ ¿ éú " Ç ç Ñ ñ -' üí ó á Alt Feed Tab Caps Mirror Font Size Width Style Underline Frame Memory Line out Clear Symbol Accent Tab Length Tape Align Length A.Format Stamp Repeat Number Home End Store Recall M.Del Off Space ASDF G H J KL : ; ZX C VB N M Shif[...]

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    4 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS • Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark. • Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-T ouch. This may damage the tape cas- sette. • Do not use the machine in dusty places, and keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain. • Do not expose the machine to high temperatu[...]

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    5 BA TTERIES This lightweight and portable machine can be used anywhere by installing six (6) AA alkaline batteries . When you change the batteries, always replace all six at the same time. T o change the batteries: 1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the machine. 2 If batteries are already installed, remove them. 3 Insert six new[...]

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    6 OPTIONAL AC ADAPTOR The AC adaptor (model AD-60) allows you to use this machine wherever there is an elec- trical outlet. T o connect the optional AC adaptor: 1 Insert the plug on the adaptor cord into the connector marked DC IN 9.5V on the right side of the machine. 2 Insert the plug on the adaptor into the nearest standard electrical outlet. ?[...]

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    7 T APE CASSETTE A single TZ tape cassette is supplied with this unit. However, since TZ tape cassettes are available for this machine in a wide variety of colors and sizes, it is possible to make dis- tinctive color-coded and stylized labels. In addition, this machine has been designed to allow you to change the tape cassettes quickly and easily. [...]

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    8 A TT ACHING LABELS LAMINA TED T APE The enclosed stick enables you to easily remove the backing from labels printed on lami- nated tapes. 1 Hold the tape in your left hand, with the printed surface facing up, and hold the stick in your right hand. 2 Pass the tape halfway through the long narrow hole in the stick. 3 Turn the stick three-quarters o[...]

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    9 INST ANT -LETTERING T APE (RUB-ON TRANSFERS) Instant-lettering tape is used to transfer your text onto paper. After printing the text onto instant-lettering tape and cutting off the label, position the label on a sheet of paper. By simply rubbing the instant lettering tape’s non-printed side with the enclosed stick, you can transfer the text di[...]

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    10 ☞ White garments made from 100% cotton with a plain (smooth) surface are best for iron-on transfers. Y ou can also make transfers to garments made from 100% linen or cotton and polyester mix as long as they have a plain (smooth) surface. The label will not adhere properly to any cloth with a rough surface, such as pile or denim, or with a wate[...]

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    11 Ironing: Iron garments with transfers using normal temperature settings. Be sure to place a piece of cloth between the iron and the label when you iron over it to prevent the label from sticking to the iron. The labels are non-toxic, however, please maintain the usual precautions, such as not placing them in your mouth, etc. Do not store the tap[...]

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    12 PRINT HEAD & ROLLERS Occasionally, specks of dust or dirt become attached to the machine’s print head and rollers. This is particularly likely when you are using the unit outdoors or in a very dusty environment. If a section of the print head is covered with dust, a blank horizontal streak may appear through the label text. Therefore, as w[...]

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    13 Learning the Ropes[...]

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    14 DOOR LABEL EXAMPLE After you have inserted the batteries and the enclosed tape cassette as explained in the Getting Started chapter, let’s practice using some of the basic functions of your P-touch. We must first begin by turning on the power to the machine. The underline in the LCD display is called the “cursor”. It is like a pointer whic[...]

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    15 ENTERING THE TEXT Since all of the text will be in capital letters, we will use the Caps mode, which allows us to type capital letters continuously without holding down . Then, let’s type in the text in the same way that you would type on a typewriter or a com- puter keyboard. Also like on a typewriter or computer keyboard, the Space key ( ) a[...]

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    16 Type the second word, “ROOM”, to finish the text. Now that we are finished entering capital letters, we can exit Caps mode. Once you have entered the text, you can easily edit it by correcting mistakes or simply adjust- ing it or its format. For detailed explanations of text editing methods, see pages 36 to 40. T o add a space: 4 Press . T o[...]

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    17 PRINTING THE TEXT Several format settings are available, however, in this example we will use the default set- tings pre-programmed into the machine and print out our label. T o print the door label: 7 Press once. The message “COPIES 1/1” appears while the label is being printed. T o cut off the door label: 8 Push down on the tape cutter lev[...]

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    18 ADDRESS LABEL EXAMPLE While making the multi-line address label in this example, we will learn how to create more decorative labels using the various format settings. ☞ Three-line labels, such as this address label, can only be printed on either 1/2” (12-mm)- or 3/4” (18-mm)-wide tape. Before entering the new text, we must first erase the [...]

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    19 ENTERING THE TEXT Let’s begin by typing in the first row of text, the name “Bill Reynolds”. In a multi-line label, the return key ( ) is used to end one line and start the next one. The return mark ( ) indicates the end of the line. T o type in “Bill Reynolds”: 3 Hold down and press once, then release . Press once, then twice. 4 Press [...]

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    20 Now, we can enter the address: 29 South Main St.; Los Angeles, CA 88888. FORMA TTING THE TEXT Now the text has been entered as we wish. If it were printed, the standard default settings would be used. The text would be aligned on the left side with 1 1/24 ″ (25 mm) margins and would not be framed or underlined. In addition, the characters woul[...]

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    21 0 While still holding down , continue pressing until BRUSSELS is dis- played, and then release . T o select the ROUND frame setting: A While holding down , press once, and keep held down to display the current frame setting. B While still holding down , continue pressing until ROUND is displayed, and then release . T o select the NARROW tape mar[...]

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    22 Different format settings can be chosen either before or after the text is entered. The pro- cedure shown above can be used to change the other format settings. PRINTING THE TEXT If we want only one copy of the text, we could just press to print it. However, let’s assume that we have three letters onto which we wish to attach address labels. T[...]

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    23 With these examples, we have covered many of the basic features of your P-touch so that you can begin creating your own customized labels. If you have any questions about any of the functions or keys, refer to the appropriate explanation in the following section. H Push down on the tape cutter lever to cut the tape, then use scissors to cut alon[...]

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    24[...]

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    25 For Your Information[...]

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    26 POWER KEY The power key ( ) is located in the top right-hand corner of the keyboard. If bat- teries have been installed or the machine has been plugged in using the optional AC adaptor, the previous session’s information is displayed when the machine is turned on. This feature allows you to stop work on a label, turn off the machine, and retur[...]

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    27 CURSOR KEYS The machine’s LCD display shows two rows of 11 characters; however, the text that you create can be up to 99 characters long. You can review and edit your text by using the cursor keys to move the cursor so that different parts are shown in the display. LEFT CURSOR KEY To move the cursor one character to the left: ● Press once. T[...]

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    28 UP CURSOR KEY To move the cursor up to the previous line: ● Press once. ☞ If the cursor is in the first line of text, it will move to the beginning of the line. To move the cursor up several lines: ● Hold down until the cursor moves to the desired position. To move the cursor to the beginning of the entire text: ● Hold down and press . [...]

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    29 CODE, AL T & SHIFT KEYS Most characters can be entered simply by pressing their keys. However, to use special functions or to enter capital letters, accented characters and some symbols, the following special keys are necessary. CODE KEY To use a function printed above a key: ● Hold down and press the key immediately below the desired func[...]

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    30 AL T KEY To type in characters printed in color on the right-hand side of the keys: ● Hold down and press the key of the desired character written in color . The Alt indicator on the left side of the display lights up while is held down. EXAMPLE T o type in “–”: ● Hold down and press once. The Alt indicator lights up while is held down[...]

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    31 SHIFT KEY To type in a capital letter or a symbol printed in the top left-hand corner of a key: ● Hold down and press the key of the desired letter or symbol. EXAMPLE The Caps mode is similar to holding down . It allows you to type capital letters con- tinuously. To type in many capital letters: 1 Hold down and press . The Caps indicator on th[...]

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    32 SP ACE KEY The Space key ( ) lets you add blank spaces between characters in your text. It is different from the right cursor key ( ), which just moves the cursor without adding blank spaces. To add a space: ● Press . EXAMPLE To add a space: ● Press . Feed Feed 1: J._ ABCDEFGHIJKL Alt Caps Frame Underline Length Auto Font 1 Font 2 1: J. _ AB[...]

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    33 RETURN KEY Like on a typewriter or word processor, this machine’s return key ( ) is used to end a line of text and start another one. When you have finished entering one line, press the return key to make a new line and move the cursor to it. ☞ A single block can only contain a maximum of three text lines. If you press when the cursor is loc[...]

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    34 T AB FUNCTION This function allows you to separate sections of a line of text by adding tabs. This enables you to create perfectly aligned columns without having to type in several spaces. All tabs have the same length and are measured from either the beginning of the line or the previ- ous tab if there is more than one. The tab length can be se[...]

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    35 the label shown below will be printed. EXAMPLE To set the tab length to 1”: 1 Hold down and press once. 2 Press until 1.0 is displayed. 3 Press . T o add a tab: ● Hold down and press once. JKLMNOPQRST U ABC DEF GHI Margin Tab (2 inch) Tab (2 inch) Margin Alt Caps Frame Underline Length Auto Font 1 Font 2 TAB LENGTH 2.0inch Tab Length Alt Cap[...]

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    36 DELETE KEY The delete key ( ) allows you to remove characters to the left of the cursor’s current position. It differs from the left cursor key ( ), which only moves the cursor without deleting any characters. The delete key can also be used to quit most functions and return to the previous display without changing the text. Some questions ask[...]

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    37 LINE OUT FUNCTION With the Line Out function, you can easily remove an entire line of text. To delete a line of text: 1 Press , , or to position the cursor within the line of text that you wish to delete. 2 Hold down and press once. ☞ Each time is pressed while is held down, one line of text is deleted. EXAMPLE T o delete “012-345-6789”: ?[...]

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    38 CLEAR FUNCTION When clearing the display before entering new text, the Clear function can be used to choose whether all of the text is erased and all format functions ( Font , Size , Width , Style , Underline , Frame , Tape margin , Alignment , Tab length , Mirror printing , and Length ) are returned to their default settings, or whether just th[...]

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    39 To delete just the text: 1 Hold down and press . 2 Press or until TEXT ONLY is selected (flashing). ☞ T o return to the text without erasing anything, press . 3 Press . EXAMPLE 3 Press . T o clear just the text: 1 Hold down and press . Alt Caps Frame Underline Length Auto Font 1 Font 2 1: _ Clear Home End Clear Alt Caps Frame Underline Length [...]

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    40 2 Press until TEXT ONLY is flashing. 3 Press . End Alt Caps Frame Underline Length Auto Font 1 Font 2 TEXT&FORMATS TEXT ONLY Alt Caps Frame Underline Length Auto Font 1 Font 2 1: _[...]

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    41 ACCENT FUNCTION The Accent function can also be used to add accented characters to your text. Many of these characters can also be typed in using the Symbol function. The accented characters are grouped according to the capital or small letter that they are combined with. The following accented characters are available: To type in an accented ch[...]

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    42 EXAMPLE T o add the accented character “É”: 1 Hold down and press . 2 Hold down and press . 3 Press until É flashes. 4 Press . Accent 1: RESUM_ a-u/A-U? Alt Caps Frame Underline Length Auto Font 1 Font 2 Caps Tape 1: RESUM_ ÈÉËÊ Alt Caps Frame Underline Length Auto Font 1 Font 2 1: RESUM_ ÈÉËÊ Alt Caps Frame Underline Length Auto F[...]

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    43 SYMBOL FUNCTION In addition to the letters, symbols and numerals on the key tops, there are 53 additional marks available with the Symbol function. The following symbols are available: To type in a symbol: 1 Hold down and press . A row of symbols appear in the display. 2 Press or to display different rows of symbols and press or until the desire[...]

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    44 EXAMPLE T o add the symbol “ ”: 1 Hold down and press . 2 Press or until the row containing “ ” appears, then press or until “ ” flashes. 3 Press . Symbol Alt Caps Frame Underline Length Auto Font 1 Font 2 1: DANGER_ üÆæÃã Õõ• ° Home End Alt Caps Frame Underline Length Auto Font 1 Font 2 1: DANGER_ R C Alt Caps Frame Underl[...]

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    45 AUTO FORMA T FUNCTION With the Auto Format function, you can select from a variety of preset formats perfect for your specific need. This function automatically adjusts the label length, tape margins and horizontal alignment without changing the text or any other formats, allowing you to cre- ate labels faster and easier. The following preset fo[...]

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    46 3 Press to apply the selected setting. ☞ The Length indicator lights up if any setting other than DEF AUL T is selected. EXAMPLE T o select the AUDIO setting: 1 Hold down and press . 2 Press or until the AUDIO setting is displayed. 3 Press . A.Format Alt Caps Frame Underline Length Auto Font 1 Font 2 FORMAT TYPE? DEFAULT Home End Alt Caps Fram[...]

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    47 ST AMP FUNCTION The Stamp function allows you to quickly and easily create your own stamp stencil films for customized stamps. Select this function to automatically center the text and adjust the tape length and margins to a perfect format for the pre-inked stamp film holders. Since the stamp holder is reusable, just make a new stamp stencil fil[...]

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    48 3 Press . 4 Press . 5 Push down on the tape cutter lever to cut the stamp stencil film. T o affix a stamp: 6 Remove the stamp frame from around the stamp film holder ink pad, one side at a time, then remove the protective seal covering the ink pad and the backing paper from the stamp stencil film. 7 With the glossy side of the stamp stencil fil[...]

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    49 8 Hold the end of the stamp stencil film in place with your thumb, then pass the tape through the guides while pulling it tight. 9 Fold the other end of the stamp stencil film over the other side of the stamp film holder and hold it in place with your finger. 0 Fit the stamp frame over the stamp stencil film and push it into place. Guides Fold o[...]

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    50 A Insert the stamp film holder straight into its cap. ☞ Be sure that the stamp is correctly covered in order to prevent ink spills.[...]

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    51 SIZE & WIDTH FUNCTIONS The character size can be adjusted using both the Size and Width functions. Since the character size that can be used depends on the width of the tape, the following table shows the character sizes that can be used with each tape width. The default size setting is AUTO and the default width setting is OFF . The current[...]

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    52 To change the size setting: 1 While holding down , press once, and keep held down to dis- play the current size setting. 2 While still holding down , continue pressing until the desired size set- ting is displayed and is shown by the size indicator. ☞ The current character size setting is also shown by the size indicator above the display . 3 [...]

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    53 EXAMPLE To turn on or off the Width function: 1 While holding down , press once, and keep held down to dis- play the current width setting. 2 While still holding down , continue pressing until the desired width setting is displayed. 3 Release to apply the selected width setting to the entire text. T o select the 24 point size setting: 1 While ho[...]

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    54 EXAMPLE T o turn on the Width function: 1 While holding down , press once, and keep held down. 2 While still holding down , continue pressing until ON is displayed. 3 Release . Width OFF WIDE Alt Caps Frame Underline Length Auto Font 1 Font 2 Width ON WIDE Alt Caps Frame Underline Length Auto Font 1 Font 2[...]

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    55 STYLE FUNCTION You can choose from nine different character styles to apply to your text. ☞ Characters printed using the smaller sizes may be difficult to read if certain style settings (e.g., I+SHADOW) are selected. The following style settings are available: NORMAL I+BOLD (italic & bold) BOLD I+OUTLINE (italic & outline) OUTLINE I+S[...]

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    56 2 While still holding down , continue pressing until I+SHADOW is displayed. 3 Release . I+SHADOW STYLE Alt Caps Frame Underline Length Auto Font 1 Font 2 Style[...]

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    57 REFERENCE Font setting Style setting NORMAL BOLD OUTLINE HELSINKI BR USSELS Font setting Style setting SHADO W IT ALIC I+BOLD HELSINKI BR USSELS Font setting Style setting I+OUTLINE I+SHADO W VER TICAL HELSINKI BR USSELS[...]

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    58 UNDERLINE FUNCTION You can emphasize your text by underlining it. The default underline setting is OFF. When the Underline function is set to ON , the Underline indicator on the right side of the display lights up. To turn on or off the Underline function: 1 While holding down , press once, and keep held down to dis- play the current underline s[...]

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    59 FONT FUNCTION With the Font function, you can choose one of two fonts for your text. The following font settings are available: HELSINKI and BRUSSELS The default font setting is HELSINKI . The currently selected font setting is always shown by the Font indicators below the display. Refer to Reference at the end of this section for samples of the[...]

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    60 REFERENCE REFERENCE Font setting Font sample Display indicator HELSINKI F ont 1 BR USSELS F ont 2[...]

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    61 FRAME FUNCTION With the Frame function, you can choose from various frames and highlights to design a more decorative or emphasized label. The following Frame settings are available: OFF, ROUND, CANDY, POINTING, NAMEPLATE, DOT The default frame setting is OFF ; however, other settings are also available. When any setting other than OFF is select[...]

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    62 REFERENCE REFERENCE Frame setting Frame sample Frame setting Frame sample OFF POINT - ING ROUND NAME- PLA TE CAND Y DO T[...]

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    63 T APE MARGIN FUNCTION The Tape margin function allows you to adjust the size of the margins on the left and right sides of your text. The default tape margin setting is FULL; however, three other settings are also available. ☞ After printing a label using the NONE tape mar gin setting, hold down and press once to feed the tape before pushing d[...]

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    64 EXAMPLE T o select the HALF tape margin setting: 1 While holding down , press once, and keep held down. 2 While still holding down , continue pressing until HALF is displayed. 3 Release . FEED Alt Caps FULL Frame Underline Length Auto Font 1 Font 2 Tape FEED Alt Caps HALF Frame Underline Length Auto Font 1 Font 2 Tape[...]

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    65 HORIZONT AL ALIGNMENT FUNCTION You can choose to align the text in one of three ways. In addition, if the Length function was used to set the length of the label, the text will align within the label according to the selected horizontal alignment setting. Three settings exist, as follows. The default setting is LEFT . To change the horizontal al[...]

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    66 MIRROR PRINTING FUNCTION With this function, you can print your text so that the characters can be read from the tape side of the tape. If mirror-printed labels are attached to glass or some other clear material, they can be read correctly from the opposite side. ☞ When using the Mirror printing function, the text should be printed on clear ta[...]

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    67 LENGTH FUNCTION Although the length of the printed label automatically adjusts to fit the length of the entered text, there may be times when you will want to make a label with a specific length. The Length function allows you to set the label length between 1.6” and 11.8” (4.0 cm and 30.0 cm). The default length setting is OFF . When the Le[...]

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    68 EXAMPLE T o select a label length of 5”: 1 While holding down , press once, and keep held down. 2 While still holding down , continue pressing until ON is displayed. 3 Release . 4 Press until 5.0 is displayed. 5 Press . Length 2.1 LENGTH inch OFF LENGTH inch Alt Caps Frame Underline Length Auto Font 1 Font 2 Alt Caps Frame Underline Length Aut[...]

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    69 PRINT KEY & FEED FUNCTION After you have entered your text and chosen the desired format settings, you are ready to print. To print a label: ● Press once. The message “COPIES” followed by the number of the label being printed is displayed. ☞ If NONE tape setting is selected and the tape is immediately , some printed characters will b[...]

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    70 NUMBERING FUNCTION This function can be used to print many copies of the same text while increasing a certain number in the text by 1 after each label is printed. To use the Numbering function: 1 Press , , or to position the cursor below the number that you wish to increase. 2 Hold down and press . The message “NUMBER UNTIL 1–9?” appears i[...]

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    71 2 Hold down and press . 3 Press . 4 Press (or ). 5 Press in the tape cutter lever to cut the tape, then use scissors to cut along the cutting guide to separate the labels. Alt Caps Frame Underline Length Auto Font 1 Font 2 UNTIL 1–9? NUMBER Number Alt Caps Frame Underline Length Auto Font 1 Font 2 UNTIL 3 NUMBER Width Mirror 2/3 COPIES 3/3 COP[...]

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    72 REPEA T PRINTING FUNCTION This function allows you to print up to 9 copies of the same text. To use the Repeat printing function: 1 Hold down and press . The message “COPIES UNTIL 1–9?” appears in the display. 2 Press the number key ( to ) of the number of labels that you want. ☞ T o cancel the Repeat printing , hold down and press (or p[...]

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    73 2 Press . 3 Press (or ). 4 Press down on the tape cutter lever to cut the tape, and then use scissors to cut along the cutting guide to separate the labels. Alt Caps Frame Underline Length Auto Font 1 Font 2 UNTIL 3 COPIES Width Mirror 2/3 COPIES 3/3 COPIES 1/3 COPIES Alt Caps Frame Underline Length Auto Font 1 Font 2 Alt Caps Frame Underline Le[...]

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    74 MEMOR Y FUNCTIONS You can use the memory to store your most frequently used text files. The text remains in the memory, even after all characters are removed from the display using the Clear func- tion (holding down and pressing ). When each file is stored, it is given a number to make recalling it easier. Up to 9 text files or about 300 charact[...]

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    75 To overwrite the stored file with the new one: ● Press to delete the previously stored file and store the new one under the selected number . ☞ T o go back and choose another file number without overwriting the text file, press , and then press the key of a different file number . RECALLING TEXT To recall a text file: 1 Hold down and pre[...]

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    76 2 Press the key ( to ) of the file number containing the text that you wish to delete. The text stored under the selected file number is shown. ☞ T o see other parts of the selected text file, press or . T o display the text stored under other file numbers, press or , or the key of a different file number . T o cancel the Memory delete func[...]

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    77 2 Press . 3 Press . T o delete the text stored under file number 4: 1 Hold down and press . 2 Press . 3 Press . Alt Caps Frame Underline Length Auto Font 1 Font 2 [4]John Smit RECALL Style Alt Caps Frame Underline Length Auto Font 1 Font 2 1: John Smith _ Alt Caps Frame Underline Length Auto Font 1 Font 2 SELECT 1–9? CLEAR M.Del Alt Caps Fram[...]

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    78 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Remedy 1. The display stays blank after you have turned on the machine. • Check that the AC adaptor is con- nected correctly . • If you are using alkaline batteries, check that they are correctly inserted. • If the batteries are low , replace them with new ones. 2. The machine does not print or the printed character[...]

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    79 ERROR MESSAGE LIST Error Message Cause Remedy 3 LINE LIMIT! • This message appears if three lines already exist when you press . • Limit the number of lines to three. BATTERIES WEAK! • This message appears when the installed alka- line batteries become weak. • Replace the batteries or use the AC adaptor . BUFFER EMPTY! • This message a[...]

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    80 CAN’T HERE! • This message appears if the cursor is at the end of the text when you hold down and press . • Move the cursor below a number before holding down and press- ing . CHANGE ADAPTOR • This message appears if a high-voltage adaptor is being used. • Remove the high-voltage adaptor and connect the adaptor designed exclu- sively f[...]

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    81 LINE LIMIT! • This message appears if the number of lines in the text is greater than the maximum number of lines possible for the installed tape. • Reduce the number of lines or install a tape of greater width. MEMORY FULL! • This message appears if you try to store a text file after 300 characters have already been stored in the memory [...]

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    82 NO TAPE! • This message appears if you try to print a label or feed the tape when no tape cassette is installed. • Install a tape cassette and try again. TAB LIMIT! • This message appears if 50 tabs have already been added to the text when you press . • Limit the number of tabs in the text to 50. TEXT TOO HIGH! • This message appears i[...]

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    83 SPECIFICA TIONS HARDW ARE SOFTW ARE Input Device: Keyboard - 51 keys LCD: 7 × 5 dots 12 characters × 2 lines 17 indicators Print Tape: Pressure-sensitive, Adhesive-based 26’ 3” (8 m) long Four widths available: 1/4” (6 mm) 3/8” (9 mm) 1/2” (12 mm) 3/4” (18 mm) Power Supply: Six AA alkaline batteries (AM3, LR6) or optional AC adapto[...]

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    84 ACCESSORIES ● Supplies Obtain tape cassettes from your nearest authorized dealer . Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Brother cannot be held responsible for trouble caused by the use of unauthorized supplies. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark. Stock No. Description QTY/ P ACKAGE PRICE 18 mm (3/4”) TZ141 Black Characters on[...]

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    85 Non-laminated tapes Instant lettering tape 9 mm (3/8”) TZ121 Black Characters on Clear T ape 1 $16.99 TZ221 Black Characters on White T ape 1 $19.99 TZ222 Red Characters on White T ape 1 $19.99 TZ223 Blue Characters on White T ape 1 $19.99 TZ325 White Characters on Black T ape 1 $22.99 6 mm (1/4”) TZ1 1 1 Black Characters on Clear T ape 1 $1[...]

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    86 Iron on transfer tape Security tape Fabric tape Stamp kit/holder Options Stock No. Description QTY/ P ACKAGE PRICE 18 mm (3/4”) TZIY41 Black Characters 1 $31.99 Stock No. Description QTY/ P ACKAGE PRICE 18 mm (3/4”) TZSE4 Black Characters on White T ape 1 $49.95 Stock No. Description QTY/ P ACKAGE PRICE 12 mm (1/2”) TZF A3 Blue Characters [...]

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