Brother 2300 manual

2300 • Read this User’s Guide before you start using your P-touch. • Keep this User’s Guide in a handy place for future reference. USER’S GUIDE[...]

INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the P-touch 2300! 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 five tape widths (1/4” (6 mm), 3/8” (9 mm), 1/2” (12 mm), [...]

i CONTENTS Getting Started GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................... 1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................. 2 BATTERIES ......................................................................................................[...]

ii MIRROR PRINTING FUNCTION...................................................................... 50 LENGTH FUNCTION ....................................................................................... 51 AUTO CUT FUNCTION................................................................................... 53 PRINT KEY ............................[...]

1 TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW Getting Started GENERAL DESCRIPTION Tape compartment cover LCD display Keyboard AC adaptor connector USB port Tape exit slot Battery compartment cover[...]

2 KEYBOARD & LCD DISPLA Y ● 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-touch. This may damage the tape cassette. ● Do not use the machine in dusty places, and keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain. Power key Return key Cursor keys Delete ke[...]

3 ● Do not expose the machine to high temperatures or high humidity . Never leave it on the dashboard or in the back of your car . ● Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period of time. Doing so may cause staining. ● Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Use a soft, dry cloth only . ● Do[...]

4 The AC adaptor (model AD-60) allows you to use this machine wherever there is an electrical 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. ☞ Only use the AC adap[...]

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

6 This machine is equipped with a USB port, allowing you to connect the P-touch to your IBM PC-compatible or Macintosh computer, and print labels and stamps created using the P-touch Editor software. ☞ The P-touch Editor software and the printer driver must be installed before the P-touch is connected to the computer or turned on. Follow the inst[...]

7 The P-touch Editor software adds even more illustration and layout features to the label-mak- ing possibilities available with your PT-2300/2310. ☞ Do not connect the PT -2300/2310 to the computer before installing the P-touch Editor software, otherwise it may not be installed correctly . Be sure not to connect the PT - 2300/2310 until you are [...]

8 3 Select the language for the Windows operat- ing system that you are using, and then click the OK button. A dialog box appears, allow- ing you to select what to install. 4 Click the top button (P-touch Editor). The InstallShield ® Wizard for installing the P- touch Editor software starts up, and then the Welcome dialog box appears. ☞ T o inst[...]

9 6 Type the necessary information into the appropriate boxes (If the information has already been registered in Windows ® , it will automatically appear.), and then click the Next button. A dialog box appears, asking for confirmation of the entered information. 7 Click the Yes button to register the entered information. The Setup Type dialog box [...]

10 1) Select which options to install. Editor: The P-touch Editor Version 3.1 software Clip Art: The illustrations for the P-touch Editor Version 3.1 Clip Art func- tion Fonts: The 13 fonts Auto Format Templates: The templates for the Auto Format function User’s Guide: The User’s Guide (HTML) for the P-touch Editor Version 3.1 (The User’s Gui[...]

11 1 Click the Next button. A dialog box appears, instructing you to connect the PT-2300/2310 to the computer. 2 Connect the PT-2300/2310 to the computer using a USB interface cable as described on page 6, and then turn on the PT-2300/2310. A dialog box appears, showing that the printer driver has been installed. 3 Click the Finish button. A dialog[...]

12 T o replace, add or delete the printer driver: 1 Turn off the PT-2300/2310, and then disconnect it from the computer. 2 Insert the P-touch Editor Version 3.1 CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. A dialog box automatically appears, allowing you to select the language. ☞ If the dialog box does not automati- cally appear , double-click “M[...]

13 6 If “Replace with new Brother PT-2300/ 2310” or “Add Brother PT-2300/2310” was selected: A dialog box appears, instructing you to connect the PT-2300/2310 to the computer. Connect the PT-2300/2310 to the computer using a USB interface cable as described on page 6, and then turn on the PT-2300/2310. A dialog box appears, showing that the[...]

14 On a Macintosh Computer The Mac version of the software is for a Mac with an English operating system. If the software is installed on a Mac with an operating system in a different language, the software may not run properly. T o install the P-touch Editor software: 1 Check that your system configuration meets the following requirements. Compute[...]

15 • For a Custom installation Clicking the Custom Install button dis- plays a dialog box that allows you to select which options to install. Only the options with a check mark beside them are installed. Select the options that you wish to install, and then click the Install button. ☞ In order to print from the PT -2300/ 2310, “PT -2300/2310 [...]

16 T o select the PT -2300/2310 as the printer: 1 Turn on the PT-2300/2310. 2 Pull down the Apple menu and select “Chooser” to display the Chooser window. 3 In the list on the left, click the PT-2300/ 2310 icon. Then, select the appropriate printer from the list on the right. 4 Close the Chooser window to confirm your settings. T o delete P-tou[...]

17 • W ith the Start button: 1 Click the Start button in the taskbar to display the Start menu. 2 Select “Programs”. 3 Select “P-touch Editor 3.1”. 4 Click “P-touch Editor 3.1”. • W ith W indows Explorer: 1 Start up Windows Explorer. 2 Select the drive and directory where P-touch Editor is installed. 3 Double-click “Ptedit3.exe”[...]

18 Notes on Usage Barcodes Keep the following points in mind when using P-touch Editor Version 3.1 to print barcodes. • Barcodes should be printed on white tape. If other colors of tape are used, the bar code reader may not be able to read the barcode correctly . • Be sure to test the barcode reader to make sure that it can read printed bar cod[...]

19 4 Peel off the label backing. NON-LAMINA TED T APE Labels printed on non-laminated tapes can be folded in half so that the inside edges of the two backing pieces come off the label, enabling the backing to easily be peeled off. INST ANT -LETTERING T APE (RUB-ON TRANSFERS) Instant-lettering tape is used to transfer your text onto paper. After pri[...]

20 ☞ Hold the tape very firmly and do not move it while rubbing the tape. IRON-ON TRANSFER T APE Iron-on transfer tape is used to transfer your text onto garments using an iron. 1 Insert an iron-on transfer tape cassette, press p to print the text, then push down on the tape cutter lever to cut off the label. 2 Iron the garment to flatten it bef[...]

21 After the backing tape has been removed, the transferred label may appear glossy . In addition, some white spots may have appeared on the label if it was touched while the backing tape was peeled off. These can be removed by ironing over the label with a piece of cloth placed between the label and the iron. Since the transferred label cannot be [...]

22 ST AMP T APE Refer to pages 38 through 40 for a detailed explanation on using the stamp tape to make stamps. 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 wit[...]

23 The power key ( o ) is located in the lower-right corner of the keyboard. If batteries have been installed or the machine has been plugged in using the optional AC adaptor, the previ- ous 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 return to it lat[...]

24 RIGHT CURSOR KEY To move the cursor one character to the right: ● Press w once. To move the cursor several characters to the right: ● Hold down w until the cursor moves to the desired position. To move the cursor to the end of the current line: ● Hold down c and press w . UP CURSOR KEY To move the cursor up to the previous line: ● Press [...]

25 EXAMPLE AL T KEY To type in characters printed in color on the right-hand side of the keys: ● Hold down a and press the key of the desired character written in color . The Alt indi- cator on the left side of the display comes on while a is held down. EXAMPLE To start the Symbol function: ● Hold down c and press a once. T o type in “–”:[...]

26 SHIFT KEY To type in a capital letter or a symbol printed in the top left-hand corner of a key: ● Hold down s and press the key of the desired letter or symbol. EXAMPLE The Caps mode is similar to holding down s . It allows you to type capital letters continu- ously. To type in many capital letters: 1 Hold down c and press s . The Caps indicat[...]

27 The Space key ( _ ) lets you add blank spaces between characters in your text. It is differ- ent from the right cursor key ( w ), which just moves the cursor without adding blank spaces. To add a space: ● Press _ . EXAMPLE Like on a typewriter or word processor, this machine’s return key ( r ) is used to end a line of text and start another [...]

28 The return key can also be used to select an item from a list (e.g., add a symbol or accented character to the text) or to apply a selected setting. Some questions asking you to confirm a command may appear on the LCD display, especially when the function that you have chosen will delete or affect files. In these cases, pressing r is like answer[...]

29 To set the tab length: 1 Hold down c and press W once. The current tab length is displayed. 2 Press h or e until the desired length is displayed or use the number keys to type in the length. ☞ T o change the units (inches or centimeters) used to display the tab lengths, press M until the desired units are displayed. 3 Press r . To add a tab: ?[...]

30 The delete key ( * ) allows you to remove characters to the left of the cursor’s current posi- tion. It differs from the left cursor key ( f ), 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 with- out changing the text. Some questions asking[...]

31 To delete a sequence of characters: 1 Press f , w , h or e to position the cursor below the character immediately to the right of the last character that you wish to delete. 2 Hold down * until all of the characters that you wish to delete are deleted. To quit a function without changing your text: ● Press * to return to your text. To answer ?[...]

32 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 the text is erase[...]

33 To delete just the text: 1 Hold down c and press * . 2 Press h or e until TEXT ONLY is selected (flashing). ☞ T o return to the text without erasing anything, press * . 3 Press r . EXAMPLE T o clear just the text: 1 Hold down c and press * . 2 Press e until TEXT ONLY is flashing. 3 Press r . 2: 345–6789_ 1: Garden Caps Alt TEXT ONLY TXT&[...]

34 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 com- bined with. The following accented characters are available: To type in an accented character: 1 Hol[...]

35 EXAMPLE 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: T o add the accented character “É”: 1 Hold down c and press A . 2 Hold down s and press E . 3 Press w until É appears in the frame. 4 Press r . a–u/A–U? ACCENT [...]

36 To type in a symbol: 1 Hold down c and press a . A row of symbols appear in the display. 2 Press h or e to display different rows of symbols and press f or w until the desired symbol appears enlarged within the frame in the middle of the display. 3 Press r . The symbol is added to the text. ☞ T o type in a series of symbols, hold down c before[...]

37 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 horizon- tal alignment without changing the text or any other formats, allowing you to create labels faster and easier. The following preset formats are available: 3[...]

38 To select a preset format: 1 Hold down c and press Y once. The currently selected setting appears in the dis- play. 2 Press h or e to select the desired setting. ☞ T o return to default settings, press _ . 3 Press r to apply the selected setting. ☞ The Length indicator comes on if any setting other than DEF AUL T is selected. EXAMPLE The Sta[...]

39 3 Press r . The text is automatically formatted for the installed stamp: centered within the preset message area with the tape length and margins automatically adjusted. 4 Press p to cut the text out of the stamp stencil film. 5 After the stamp stencil film is cut off, remove the backing paper from the stamp stencil film and affix it to the ink [...]

40 7 Hold the end of the stamp stencil film in place with your thumb, then pass the tape through the guides while pulling it tight. 8 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. 9 Fit the stamp frame over the stamp stencil film and push it into place. 0 Insert the [...]

41 With the Font function, you can choose one of four fonts for your text. The following font settings are available: The default font setting is FONT 1 . To change the font setting: 1 While holding down c , press 1 once, and keep c held down to display the current font setting. 2 While still holding down c , continue pressing 1 until the desired f[...]

42 The character size can be adjusted using both the Size and Width functions. Since the charac- ter size that can be used depends on the width of the tape, the following table shows the char- acter sizes that can be used with each tape width. The default size setting is AUTO and the default width setting is MEDIUM . The currently selected size set[...]

43 To change the size setting: 1 While holding down c , press 2 once, and keep c held down to display the current size setting. 2 While still holding down c , continue pressing 2 until the desired size setting is displayed. ☞ The current size setting is shown by the size indicators at the top of the display . 3 Release c to apply the selected siz[...]

44 To change the width setting: 1 While holding down c , press 3 once, and keep c held down to display the current width setting. 2 While still holding down c , continue pressing 3 until the desired width setting is displayed. ☞ The Width indicator comes on when a setting other than MEDIUM is selected. 3 Release c to apply the selected width sett[...]

45 2 While still holding down c , continue pressing 4 until the desired style setting is displayed. ☞ The current style setting is shown by the style indicator at the bottom of the display . 3 Release c to apply the selected style setting to the entire text. EXAMPLE REFERENCE REFERENCE T o select the I+SHAD style setting: 1 While holding down c ,[...]

46 You can emphasize your text by underlining it. The default underline setting is OFF . When the Underline function is set to UNDL ON , the Undl/Frm indicator on the right side of the display comes on. To turn on or off the Underline function: 1 While holding down c , press 5 once, and keep c held down to display the current underline setting. 2 W[...]

47 EXAMPLE With the Frame function, you can choose from various frames and highlights to design a more decorative or emphasized label. The default setting is FRAME OFF ; however, the following six settings are also available. When any setting other than FRAME OFF is selected, the Undl/Frm indicator on the right side of the display comes on. To chan[...]

48 2 While still holding down c , continue pressing 6 until the desired frame setting is displayed. ☞ The Undl/Frm indicator comes on when any setting other than FRAME OFF is selected. 3 Release c to apply the selected frame setting to the entire text. EXAMPLE The Tape margin function allows you to adjust the size of the margins on the left and r[...]

49 To change the tape margin setting: 1 While holding down c , press E once, and keep c held down to display the current tape margin setting. 2 While still holding down c , continue pressing E until the desired tape margin set- ting is displayed. 3 Release c to apply the selected tape margin setting to the entire text. EXAMPLE You can choose to ali[...]

50 To change the horizontal alignment setting: 1 While holding down c , press R once, and keep c held down to display the current horizontal alignment setting. 2 While still holding down c , continue pressing R until the desired horizontal align- ment setting is displayed. 3 Release c to apply the selected horizontal alignment setting to the entire[...]

51 To turn on or off the mirror printing setting: 1 While holding down c , press p once, and keep c held down to display the current mirror printing setting. 2 While still holding down c , continue pressing p until the desired mirror printing setting is displayed. 3 Release c to apply the selected mirror printing setting to the entire text. EXAMPLE[...]

52 To turn on or off the Length function: 1 While holding down c , press T once, and keep c held down to display the current length of the label (the text and both margins) briefly, then display the current label length setting ( ON or OFF ). 2 While still holding down c , continue pressing T until the desired label length set- ting is displayed. ?[...]

53 The Auto cut function allows you to set whether or not the machine will automatically cut off each label after it is printed. Turn on the Auto cut function before starting to print in order to cut off the labels automatically after printing them. To turn on or off the Auto cut function: ☞ After printing a label with the Auto cut function set t[...]

54 After you have entered your text and chosen the desired format settings, you are ready to print. ☞ If the Auto cut function is set to ON , the label will automatically be cut off after it is printed. To print a label: ● Press p once. The message “COPIES” followed by the number of the label being printed is displayed. EXAMPLE The Feed &am[...]

55 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 f , w , h or e to position the cursor below the number that you wish to increase. 2 Hold down c and press O . The message “NUMBER UNTIL” appears in the display [...]

56 This function allows you to print up to 9 copies of the same text. To use the Repeat printing function: 1 Hold down c and press I . The message “COPIES” appears in the display with the current setting. 2 Press a number key between 1 and 9 (or press h or e ) to select the number of copies that are to be printed. ☞ T o cancel the Repeat prin[...]

57 3 Press p (or r ) to begin printing the labels. The number of each copy is displayed while it is being printed. ☞ If the Auto cut function is set to ON , each label is automatically cut off after it is printed. EXAMPLE T o print three copies of a label: 1 Hold down c and press I . 2 Press 3 . 3 Press p (or r ). ☞ If the Auto cut function is [...]

58 You can use the memory to store your most frequently used text files. The text remains in the memory, along with its formatting, even after all characters are removed from the display using the Clear function (holding down c and pressing * ). When each file is stored, it is given a number to make recalling it easier. Up to 10 text files or as mu[...]

59 RECALLING TEXT To recall a text file: 1 Hold down c and press 8 . The message “RECALL” appears on the display with the file number and beginning of the most recently stored or recalled text. ☞ T o quit the Recall function without recalling text, hold down c and press 8 (or press just * ). 2 Press a number key (or press h or e ) to select t[...]

60 EXAMPLE T o store text under file number 4: 1 Hold down c and press 7 . 2 Press 4 . 3 Press r . T o recall the text from file number 1: 1 Hold down c and press 8 . 2 Press 1 . 3 Press r . Caps Alt STORE [0] Caps Alt STORE [4] Caps Alt 1: J. Smith_ Caps Alt RECALL [9]J. Smit Caps Alt RECALL [1]Bill Re Caps Alt 1: _ill Reyn B[...]

61 T o delete the text stored under file number 4: 1 Hold down c and press 9 . 2 Press 4 . 3 Press r . 4 Press r . Caps Alt CLEAR [1]Bill Re Caps Alt CLEAR [4]J. Smit Caps Alt OK TO CLEAR? Caps Alt 1: _ill Reyn B[...]

62 Problem Remedy 1. The display stays blank after you have turned on the machine. • Check that the AC adaptor is connected 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 characters are blurred. •[...]

63 Error Message Cause Remedy 6 LINE LIMIT! This message appears if six lines already exist when you press r . Limit the number of lines to six. BATTERIES WEAK! This message appears when the installed alkaline batteries become weak. Replace the batteries or use the AC adaptor . BUFFER EMPTY! • This message appears if you hold down c and press T ,[...]

64 CUTTER ERROR! This message appears if the tape cut- ter is closed when you try to print or feed the tape. T urn the P-touch off, then on again. EEPROM ERROR! This message appears if a checksum error occurred when the P-touch was turned on or if the keyword was dam- aged and it failed to initialize. Contact your service representa- tive. INTERFAC[...]

65 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. REPLACE BATTERIES! This message appears if the installed alkaline batteries are about to run out. Replace the batteries or use the AC adaptor . ROM PROBLEM! This message appears if there is a probl[...]

66 HARDW ARE SOFTW ARE Input Device: Keyboard - 51 keys LCD: 10 characters × 2 lines (semi-graphical) 20 indicators (including Alt and Caps ) Print Tape: Pressure-sensitive, Adhesive-based 26’ 3” (8 m) long Five widths available: 1/4” (6 mm) 3/8” (9 mm) 1/2” (12 mm) 3/4” (18 mm) 1” (24 mm) Power Supply: Eight AA alkaline batteries (A[...]

67 ● 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 1” (24mm)-wide laminated tapes TZ-151 Black charac[...]

68 1/2” (12mm)-wide laminated tapes TZ-131 Black characters on clear adhesive 1 $19.99 TZ-132 Red characters on clear adhesive 1 $19.99 TZ-133 Blue characters on clear adhesive 1 $19.99 TZ-135 White characters on clear adhesive 1 $23.95 TZ-231 Black characters on white adhesive 1 $20.99 TZ-232 Red characters on white adhesive 1 $20.99 TZ-233 Blue[...]

69 Non-laminated tapes Instant lettering tape Iron on transfer tape Security tape Fabric tape Stock No. Description QTY/ P ACKAGE PRICE 3/4” (18 mm) TZ-N641 Black characters on yellow adhesive 1 $21.99 TZ-N541 Black aharacters on blue adhesive 1 $21.99 TZ-NF41 Black characters on purple adhesive 1 $21.99 1/2” (12 mm) TZ-N631 Black characters on[...]

70 Stamp lit/holder Options Stock No. Description QTY/ P ACKAGE PRICE 1” (24 mm) Stamp Area 13.5 × 65 mm SK-LB Stamp-making kit for Large stamp with black ink 1 $54.95 SH-LB Stamp-making kit for Medium stamp with black ink 1 $27.45 3/4” (18 mm) Stamp Area 9 × 55 mm SK-MB Additional stamper for Large stamp with black ink 1 $49.95 SH-MB Additio[...]

ACCESSORY ORDER FORM This order form is provided for your convenience should your retailer not stock the item(s) needed or if you prefer to order by telephone. T o order by phone, please call Brother Interna- tional at 1-800-668-2768 and have your V isa or MasterCard available. Prices subject to change without notice. Before calling: 1. Review the [...]

ACCESSORY ORDER FORM This order form is provided for your convenience should your retailer not stock the item(s) needed or if you prefer to order by telephone. T o order by phone, please call Brother Interna- tional at 1-800-668-2768 and have your V isa or MasterCard available. Prices subject to change without notice. Before calling: 1. Review the [...]

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