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HELPFUL HINTS
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Unit
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Language
(Space key)
Helpful Tips
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Feed
Print Options
Resetting the P-touch
You can reset the P-touch labeler when you want to
initialize the settings, or in the event it not working
properly. All text, settings and stored files are cleared.
1
Turn off the P-touch labeler, hold down
and
and then press
to turn the
P-touch labeler back on.
2
First release the power button, and then
release
and
.
The P-touch labeler turns on with the internal
memory reset.
CAUTION
USING A COMBINATION OF DIFFERENT
BATTERIES (SUCH AS Ni-MH AND ALKALINE),
MAY RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION. DISPOSE
OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE
INSTRUCTIONS.
NOTE
Battery Recommendations
• Remove the batteries if you do not intend to
use the P-touch labeler for an extended
period of time.
• Dispose of the batteries at an appropriate
collection point, not in the general waste
stream. In addition, be sure to observe all
applicable federal, state, and local
regulations.
• When storing or discarding the batteries, wrap
it (for example with cellophane tape), to
prevent it from short-circuiting. (Refer to the
picture on the lower right)
(Battery insulation example)
1. Cellophane tape
2. Alkaline or Ni-MH
battery
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Troubleshooting
Error message
Message
Cause/Remedy
Battery Low!
The batteries are weak.
If using AAA alkaline batteries: Replace them
with new ones.
If using Ni-MH batteries: Charge them fully.
Battery Empty! The installed batteries are running low and will
need to be changed for continued operation.
Invalid!
• There is no text above the cursor when you
selected [Numbering].
• Invalid character is selected for [Numbering].
• Invalid number is selected for [Tab Length] or
[Label Length].
• An invalid value was entered as the label
length while using templates.
No Text!
• You tried to print a text file when there is no
data stored in the memory.
•
is pressed when no text is entered.
•
+
is pressed when no text is
entered.
•
is pressed when no text is entered.
2
•
or
was pressed when no text
was entered while using templates.
2 Line Limit! /
• You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing
1 Line Limit!
• You tried to print or preview two lines of text
while 3.5 mm or 6 mm tape is installed. Install
larger tape size.
No Cassette!
You tried to print, feed or preview a label when
there is no cassette installed.
Cutter Pressed Tape cutter lever is pressed in the middle of
printing process.
Text Full!
The maximum number of characters (80
characters for text, 50 characters for templates)
have already been entered.
Change Length Since the number of entered characters
exceeds the label length, reduce the text, or
select [Auto] as the label length.
No Frame OK? • Printing on 3.5 mm tape with invalid Frame
setting ON.
• Using tape cassette smaller than 12 mm wide
though you selected a frame which is only
available for 12 mm wide tape cassettes.
(Select
to print with no Frame,
to cancel.)
Feed OK?
• Feeding tape after printing when [Chain Print]
is selected. Refer to "Setting Margin".
Insert 12 mm
• Only 12 mm tape cassette is available for
templates.
Use TZe Tape! • Use a tape cassette with the
What to do when...
Problem
The display
• Check that the batteries are correctly
stays blank
inserted.
after you have
• If the batteries are weak, replace them.
turned on the
• Check that the AD-24ES adapter is correctly
machine.
connected.
When the label
is printed out,
• See "Setting Margin" in this users guide and
there is too
select [Half] or [Narrow] to have smaller
much margin
margins for your label.
(space) on both
sides of the text.
The machine
• Check that the tape cassette has been
does not print,
inserted correctly.
or the printed
characters are
• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.
not formed
• Check the cassette cover is properly closed.
properly.
The setting has
• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
cleared on its
• When power is disconnected for more than
own.
three minutes, all text & formats in the display
will be lost.
A blank
• There may be some dust on the print head.
horizontal line
Remove the tape cassette and use a dry
appears
cotton swab to gently wipe the print head with
through the
an up-and-down motion.
printed label.
.
The machine
has "locked up"
(i.e., nothing
happens when
• Refer to "Resetting the P-touch".
a key is
pressed, even
though the
machine is on.)
The power
• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
turns off when
• Check that the batteries are correctly
you try to print.
inserted.
• A wrong adapter is used; the recommended
adapter is the AD-24ES.
The tape does
• Check that the end of the tape feeds under
not feed
the tape guides.
properly or the
tape gets stuck
• The cutter lever is pressed while printing. Do
inside the
not touch the cutter lever during printing.
machine.
All text and
• Press
+
format settings
[Text&Format].
need to be
• Press
cleared to
create a new
label.
To change
mark.
language
• Refer to "Initial Settings".
setting.
Solution
and select
/
[Clear]
/
[Text&Format]
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