Brother PT-D200 User Manual

User's Guide
English
With your PT-D200, you can create labels for multiple
applications. Select from the many frames, character sizes and
styles to design beautiful custom labels. In addition, the variety
of tape cartridges available allows you to print labels with
different widths and exciting colours.
Read this manual carefully before you begin and keep the
manual in a handy place for future reference.
Printed in China
LAA618001A

Power Supply and Tape Cassette

1
Cassette
cover
Tape cutter
lever
Open the cassette cover by pressing the
above indicated area at the top end of the
machine.
If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by
pulling it straight up. Also, if batteries are already
installed, remove them.
• Make sure that the power is turned off when
replacing batteries or tape cassettes.
LCD Display & Keyboard

Troubleshooting

Error message
Message Cause/Remedy
The batteries are weak.
If using AAA alkaline batteries: Replace them with new
Low Battery!
ones.
If using Ni-MH batteries: Charge them fully.
Battery Dead
The installed batteries are running low.
• There is no text above the cursor when you selected
[Numbering].
• An invalid character was selected for [Numbering].
Invalid!
• An invalid number was selected for [Tab Length] or
[Label Length].
• An invalid value was entered as the label length while
using the DECO MODE or Name Label function.
• You tried to print a text file when there is no data
stored in the memory.
• is pressed when no text is entered.
• You tried to select [Numbering], [Mirror], or Text
No Text!
Preview when no text is entered.
• or was pressed when no text was
entered while using the DECO MODE or Name
Label function.
• You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing
Line Limit!
• You tried to print or preview two lines of text while
3.5 mm or 6 mm tape is installed. Install tape of a
larger size.

Safety Precautions

Indicates a potentially hazardous
WARNING
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious
injuries.
Follow these guidelines to avoid the risk of fire, burns, injury,
electric shocks, rupture, overheating, abnormal odours or
smoke.
• Always use the specified voltage and the recommended AC adapter (AD-24ES) for
the P-touch labeller to prevent any damage or failure.
• Do not touch the P-touch labeller during a lightning storm.
• Do not use the machine/AC adapter in places of high humidity (such as bathrooms).
• Do not overload the power cord.
• Do not place heavy objects on, or damage the power cord or plug. Do not forcibly
bend or pull the power cord. Always hold the AC adapter carefully when
disconnecting from the power outlet.
• Make sure that the plug is fully inserted in the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that
is loose.
• Do not allow the machine/AC adapter/power plug/batteries to get wet, for example,
by handling them with wet hands or spilling beverages onto them.
• Since loss of eyesight may result when leaked fluid from batteries gets into your
eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with a large amount of clean water, and then
seek medical attention.
• Do not disassemble or modify the P-touch labeller/AC adapter/batteries.
• Do not allow a metal object to contact both the plus and minus ends of a battery.
• Do not use sharp objects, such as tweezers or a metallic pen, to change the
batteries.
• Do not throw the batteries into fire or expose to heat.
• Disconnect the AC adapter, remove batteries immediately and stop using the
machine if you notice abnormal odour, heat, discoloration, deformation or anything
unusual while using or storing it.
• Do not use a damaged or leaking battery as the fluid may get on your hands.
• Do not use a deformed or leaking battery or one whose label is damaged. There
is a possibility of generating heat.
2
Print head
Insert six new AAA alkaline batteries
(LR03) or fully charged Ni-MH batteries
(HR03), making sure that their poles
point in the correct directions.
Users of alkaline batteries:
Always replace all six batteries at the
same time with brand new ones.
Users of Ni-MH batteries:
Always replace all six batteries at the
same time with fully charged ones.
NOTE
Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ for the latest
information about the recommended batteries.
1. Size 12. Power key
2. Cursor 13. Menu key
3. Underline/Frame 14. Font key
4. Width 15. Character keys
5. Style 16. Caps key
6. Caps 17. Shift keys
7. Label Length 18. Print key
If a specific label length has been 19. Preview key
selected, also appears.
20. Frame key
8. Cursor key: Right (Use with
21. Symbol key
Shift key to go to end of the
22. DECO MODE key
text.)
23. Backspace key
9. OK key
24. Enter key
10. Escape key
25. Accent key
11. Cursor key: Left (Use with
26. Space key
Shift key to go to start of the
text.)
Message Cause/Remedy
You tried to print a label when there is no cassette
No Cassette!
installed.
The tape cutter lever was used in the middle of the
Cutter Error
printing process.
The maximum number of characters (80 characters,
Text Full!
50 characters for DECO MODE or Name Label
function) have already been entered.
With the DECO MODE or Name Label function:
Since the number of entered characters exceeds the
label length, reduce the text.
Text Limit!
All other functions:
Since the number of entered characters exceeds the
label length, reduce the text, or select [Auto] as the
label length.
Printing on 3.5 mm tape with invalid Frame setting ON.
No Frame OK?
(Select to print with no Frame,
cancel.)
Feeding tape after printing when [Chain Print] is
OK to Feed?
selected. Refer to "Setting Margin".
Only 12 mm tapes are available for use with DECO
Insert 12mm
MODE or the Name Label function.
Wrong Tape! Use a tape cassette with the
.
CAUTION
Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury, liquid
leakage, burns or heat.
• When the machine is not being used, store it out of the reach of children. In
addition, do not allow children to put machine parts or labels in their mouths. If any
object has been swallowed, seek medical attention.
• Do not touch metal parts near the print head immediately after printing.
• Do not touch the cutter blade.
• If leaked fluid from batteries gets onto your skin or clothes, immediately rinse them
with clean water.
• Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use
the P-touch labeller.
• Do not use a battery other than that specified. Do not use combinations of old and
new batteries or combinations of different types, different charging levels, different
manufacturers or different models. Do not insert a battery with its plus and minus
ends reversed.
• Do not drop or hit the P-touch labeller/AC adapter.
• Do not press on the LCD display.
• Do not put your finger inside the machine when you close the back cover.
• Before using Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, carefully read the instructions for the
batteries and battery charger, and be sure to use them correctly.
• When using Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries with a specialized
battery charger before using the batteries.

General Precautions

• 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
conditions and the material.
• Do not use the P-touch labeller in any way or for any purpose not described in this
guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage to the machine.
• Use only Brother TZe tapes with the P-touch labeller. Do not use tapes that do not
have the mark.
3
End of tape
Toothed
Wheel
Tape guide
Insert a tape cassette, making sure that it
snaps into place.
• Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under
the tape guides.
• Use only Brother TZe tapes with this machine.
NOTE
• The LCD shows one row of 15 characters; however, the text
that you enter can be up to 80 characters in length.
• While selecting the settings, press the Space key to go back to
the default item.
• The print preview is a generated image of the label, and may
differ from the actual label when printed.
• Label length shown on LCD may slightly differ from the actual
label length when printed.
What to do when...
Problem
The display stays
• Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.
blank after you
• If the batteries are weak, replace them.
have turned on
• Check that the AD-24ES adapter is correctly
the machine. connected.
When the label is
printed out, the
• See "Setting Margin" in this users guide and
margin(space) is
select [Half] or [Narrow] to have smaller margins
for your label.
too large on both
sides of the text.
The machine
does not print, or
• Check that the tape cassette has been inserted
the printed
correctly.
characters are • If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.
not formed • Check the cassette cover is properly closed.
to properly.
• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
The setting has
• When power is disconnected for more than three
cleared on its
minutes, all text & formats in the display will be
own. lost. Language and Unit settings will also be
cleared.
• There maybe some dust on the print head. Remove
mark.
the tape cassette and use a dry cotton swab to
A blank
gently wipe the print head with an up-and-down
horizontal line
motion.
appears through
• The print head can be cleaned more easily if the
the printed label.
optional print head cleaning cassette (TZe-CL3) is
used.
• Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the labeller; never use alcohol or other organic
Indicates a potentially hazardous
solvents.
situation which, if not avoided, may
• Use a soft wipe to clean the print head; never touch the print head.
result in minor or moderate injuries.
• Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot or AC adapter connector or
battery compartment, etc.
• Do not place the P-touch labeller/batteries/AC adapter in direct sunlight or rain,
near heaters or other hot appliances, in any location exposed to extremely high
or low temperatures (e.g., on the dashboard or in the back of your car) or high
humidity, or in dusty locations.
• Do not apply excessive pressure to the cutter lever.
• Do not try to print if the cassette is empty; it will damage the print head.
• Do not pull the tape while printing or feeding; it will damage the tape and machine.
• Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the P-touch
labeller, or if the battery expires.
• The P-touch labeller is not equipped with a charging feature for rechargeable
batteries.
• The printed text may differ from the text that appears on the LCD.
• The length of the printed label may differ from the displayed label length.
• A protective clear plastic sticker is placed over the display during manufacturing
and shipping. This sticker should be removed prior to use.
• When power is disconnected for more than three minutes, all text, format settings
and any text files stored in the memory will be cleared.
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 2009/125/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).
4
Cutter's
edge
Tape
exit slot
Securely close the cassette cover,
making sure that it snaps into place.
NOTE
When using optional AC adapter (AD-24ES)
1.
Connect the AC adapter into the AC adapter socket
on the top of the machine.
2.
Insert the plug into the nearest standard electrical
outlet.
For memory back up, we recommend using AAA
alkaline batteries (LR03) or Ni-MH batteries (HR03)
together with the AC adapter.

Initial Settings

1
Start your machine.
Supply power by using six AAA batteries or the optional
AC adapter (AD-24ES), and then press
2
Set the language.
The default setting is [English].
Italiano/Magyar/Nederlands/Norsk/Polski/Português/
Portug. (BR)/Românã/Slovenski/Slovenský/Suomi/
Svenska/Türkçe/Čeština/Dansk/Deutsch]
3
Set the unit of measurement.
The default setting is [mm].
NOTE
• The machine automatically turns off if no keys are pressed
within five minutes.
• To cancel any operation, press
Problem
Solution
The machine has
"locked up" (i.e.,
nothing happens
when a key is
pressed, even
though the
machine is on.)
The power turns
off when you try
to print.
The tape does
not feed properly
or the tape gets
stuck inside the
machine.
All text and
format settings
need to be
cleared to create
a new label.
The LCD is set to
an incorrect
language.
Declaration of Conformity
(Europe/Turkey only)
AC adapter socket
.
/ [Language]
/ [English/Español/Français/Hrvatski/
.
/ [Unit]
/ [inch/mm] .
.
Solution
• Refer to "Resetting the P-touch".
• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
• Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.
• A wrong adapter is used; the recommended
adapter is the AD-24ES.
• Check that the end of the tape feeds under the
tape guides.
• The cutter lever is used while printing. Do not
touch the cutter lever during printing.
• Press + and select [Text&Format].
• Refer to "Initial Settings".