Brother P-touch PT-2700 User manual

User’s Guide

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Compilation and Publication Notice

Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and

published, covering the latest product’s descriptions and specifications.

The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change

without notice.

Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and

materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including

consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited

to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.

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Declaration of Conformity

(Europe/Turkey only)

We, BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD.

15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku,

Nagoya, 467-8561, Japan

declare that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other

relevant provisions of Directives 2004/108/EC and 2005/32/EC.

The Adapter AD-24ES is in compliance with the essential requirements and other

relevant provisions of Directive 2006/95/EC.

The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is on our Web site. Please go to

http://solutions.brother.com -> choose region (eg. Europe) -> choose country ->

choose your model -> choose "Manuals"-> choose Declaration of Conformity (*Select

Language when required).

BEFORE USING YOUR P-TOUCH ......................................................... 4

Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................ 4

General Precautions...................................................................................................... 7

Symbols Used in this Guide .......................................................................................... 7

GETTING STARTED ............................................................................... 8

Unpacking Your P-touch ............................................................................................... 8

General Description....................................................................................................... 9

LCD Display & Keyboard............................................................................................. 10

LCD Display .......................................................................................................... 10

Key Names and Functions.................................................................................... 11

Power Supply .............................................................................................................. 13

Battery................................................................................................................... 13

AC Adaptor ........................................................................................................... 14

Inserting a Tape Cassette ........................................................................................... 15

Turning Power On/Off ................................................................................................. 17

Creating Your First Label ............................................................................................ 18

Quick Index ................................................................................................................. 20

Feeding Tape .............................................................................................................. 21

LCD Display ................................................................................................................ 21

LCD Contrast ........................................................................................................ 21

Display Mode ........................................................................................................ 22

Back Light ............................................................................................................. 22

Setting Language and Unit.......................................................................................... 23

Language .............................................................................................................. 23

Unit........................................................................................................................ 23

EDITING A LABEL................................................................................. 24

Entering and Editing Text............................................................................................ 24

Entering Text from the Keyboard.......................................................................... 24

Adding a New Line................................................................................................ 24

Adding a New Block.............................................................................................. 24

Moving the Cursor................................................................................................. 24

Inserting Text ........................................................................................................ 25

Inserting a Tab ...................................................................................................... 25

Deleting Text......................................................................................................... 25

Entering Symbols ........................................................................................................ 26

Entering Symbols Using Key ............................................................................... 26

Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function...................................................... 26

Using Symbol Update Function ............................................................................ 27

Contents

Entering Accented Characters .....................................................................................29

Setting Character Attributes .........................................................................................31

Setting Character Attributes by Label ....................................................................31

Setting Character Attributes by Each Line.............................................................31

Setting Auto Fit Style .............................................................................................35

Setting Label Attributes ................................................................................................36

Using Auto-Format Layouts .........................................................................................38

Using Templates - Example creating an Asset Tag...............................................38

Using Block Layouts ..............................................................................................43

Using Time & Date Function ........................................................................................48

Clock Setting..........................................................................................................48

Time & Date Format Setting ..................................................................................49

Time Stamp Setting ...............................................................................................51

[Timing] ..................................................................................................................51

[Time Stamp Format] .............................................................................................52

[Forward]................................................................................................................53

Creating a Bar Code Label...........................................................................................54

Setting Bar Code Parameters................................................................................54

Entering Bar Code Data.........................................................................................55

Editing and Deleting a Bar Code ...........................................................................57

LABEL PRINTING ................................................................................. 58

Label Preview...............................................................................................................58

Printing a Label ............................................................................................................58

Printing a Single Copy ...........................................................................................59

Printing Multiple Copies .........................................................................................59

Auto-numbering Labels..........................................................................................60

Mirror Printing ........................................................................................................61

Tape Cutting Options ...................................................................................................62

Manual Cutting .............................................................................................................64

Adjusting the Label Length Accuracy...........................................................................64

Attaching Labels...........................................................................................................65

USING THE FILE MEMORY ................................................................. 66

Storing a Label into Memory ........................................................................................66

Opening a Stored Label File ........................................................................................67

Printing a Stored Label File..........................................................................................68

Deleting a Stored Label File.........................................................................................69

MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch .............................................................. 70

Resetting the P-touch...................................................................................................70

Maintenance.................................................................................................................70

Cleaning the Main Unit ..........................................................................................70

Cleaning the Print Head........................................................................................ 70

Cleaning the Tape Cutter...................................................................................... 71

TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................... 72

What to do when... ...................................................................................................... 72

Error Messages ........................................................................................................... 75

APPENDIX............................................................................................. 80

Specifications .............................................................................................................. 80

Accessories................................................................................................................. 83

INDEX.................................................................................................... 89

Safety Precautions

BEFORE USING YOUR P-TOUCH

Thank you for purchasing the P-touch 2700.

Your new P-touch is an easy to operate, feature packed labelling system that makes

creating professional, high quality labels a breeze. In addition to easy label creation via

pre-formatted label layouts, the P-touch editing software features advanced label

formatting, block formats, bar codes and auto-numbering functions.

To prevent injury and damage, important notes are explained using various symbols.

The symbols and their meanings are as follows:

The symbols used in this manual are as follows:

Safety Precautions

WARNING

Tells you what to do to avoid the risk of injury.

CAUTION

Tells you about procedures you must follow to prevent damage to

the P-touch.

The incorrect setup icon alerts you to devices and operations that are not

compatible with the P-touch. (e.g. the figure on the left indicates a warning

against disassembly).

The special instructions icon indicates operations to be carried out. (e.g. the

figure on the left shows removal of the power plug from the power outlet).

Safety Precautions

zBEFORE USING YOUR P-TOUCH

WARNING

P-touch

Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, damage, electric shock, and choke.

Do not disassemble the P-touch.

For inspection, adjustment, and

repair of the P-touch, contact the

retail outlet where the P-touch was

purchased or your local authorized

service center.

Do not drop, hit or otherwise bang the

P-touch.

Do not touch any metal parts near the

print head. The print head becomes

very hot during use and remains very

hot immediately after use. Do not

touch it directly with your hands.

Do not allow the P-touch to get wet in

any way.

Do not use the P-touch with a foreign

object in it. If water, metallic

substance or any foreign object

enters the P-touch, disconnect the

AC adaptor and remove batteries,

and contact the retail outlet where the

P-touch was purchased or your local

authorized service center.

Dispose of plastic bags correctly and

keep away from babies and children.

Do not wear or play with plastic bags.

Disconnect the AC adaptor and remove

batteries immediately and stop using

when you notice abnormal odor, heat,

discoloration, deformation or anything

unusual while using or storing it.

Battery

Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of the battery.

Do not throw into fire, heat up, or disassemble the battery.

AC adaptor

Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, electric shock, or failure.

Always use the suggested AC

adaptor (AD-24ES).

Do not overload the power outlet.

Do not drop, hit or otherwise damage

the AC adaptor.

Do not place heavy objects on,

damage or modify the power cord or

plug. Do not forcibly bend or pull the

power cord.

Do not use a damaged power cord.

Do not touch the AC adaptor or power

plug with wet hands.

Do not use the AC adaptor in places

of high humidity such as bathrooms.

Make sure that the plug is fully

inserted to the power outlet. Do not

use an outlet that is loose.

BEFORE USING YOUR P-TOUCH

Safety Precautions

CAUTION

Battery

Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of the battery.

Do not use old and new batteries

together.

Do not mix alkaline batteries with

other type batteries.

Do not set the positive and negative

end in the wrong position.

Remove the batteries if you do not

intend to use the P-touch for an

extended period of time.

AC adaptor

Be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor

from the power outlet and the P-touch

when not using the P-touch for any

extended period of time.

Always hold the plug when

disconnecting the power cord from

the power outlet.

Tape Cutter

Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury and damage of the P-touch.

Do not touch the blade of the cutter

unit.

Do not open the tape compartment

cover when operating the cutter unit.

Do not apply excessive pressure to

the cutter unit.

Usage/Storage

Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury and damage of the P-touch.

Place the P-touch on a flat, stable

surface such as a desk.

Do not place any heavy objects on top

of the P-touch.

Memory

Any data stored in memory will be lost

due to failure or repair of the P-touch,

or if the battery expires.

When power is disconnected for more

than two minutes, all text and format

settings will be cleared. Any text files

stored in the memory and clock

settings will also be cleared.

Tape

Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, the label may

unpeel or become irremovable, the colour of the label may change or be

transferred to other objects.

Before applying the label, check the environmental condition and the material.

Test the label by affixing a small piece of it to an inconspicuous area of the

intended surface.

General Precautions

zBEFORE USING YOUR P-TOUCH

• Do not use the P-touch in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide. Doing

so may result in accidents or damage the machine.

• Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the

mark.

• Do not pull or press on the tape in the cassette.

• Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot, AC adaptor connector, or USB port,

etc.

• Do not try to print labels using an empty tape cassette or without a tape cassette set in the

P-touch. Doing so will damage the print head.

• Do not touch the print head with your fingers.

• Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Only use a soft, dry cloth.

• Do not place the P-touch in direct sunlight, near heaters or other hot appliances, in any

location exposed to extremely high or low temperatures, high humidity, or dusty locations.

Standard operating temperature range: (10

C to 35

C).

• It is recommended that you use the USB cable supplied with the P-touch. Should another

USB cable need to be used, ensure it is of high quality construction.

• Be careful not to scratch the CD-ROM. Do not place the CD-ROM in any location exposed

to high or low temperatures. Do not place heavy objects on the CD-ROM or bend it.

• The software on the CD-ROM is intended for use with the P-touch and may be installed

on more than one PC.

• We strongly recommend that you read this User’s Guide carefully before using your

P-touch, and then keep it nearby for future reference.

The following symbols are used throughout this guide to indicate additional information.

General Precautions

Symbols Used in this Guide

This symbol indicates information or directions that may result in damage or

injury if ignored, or operations that will result in errors.

This symbol indicates information or directions that may help you understand and

use the P-touch more efficiently.

Unpacking Your P-touch

GETTING STARTED

Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch.

Unpacking Your P-touch

P-touch PT-2700 TZ tape cassette

CD-ROM USB cable

AC adaptor User’s Guide

Software Installation Guide

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