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Safety Precautions
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous
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 UK:
Optional on the PT-D200) 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.
D200/E200
• 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
User's Guide
disconnecting from the power outlet.
• Make sure that the plug is fully inserted in the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that
English
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
With your PT-D200/E200, you can create labels for multiple
seek medical attention.
applications. Select from the many frames, character sizes and
• Do not disassemble or modify the P-touch labeller/AC adapter/batteries.
styles to design beautiful custom labels. In addition, the variety
• Do not allow a metal object to contact both the plus and minus ends of a battery.
of tape cartridges available allows you to print labels with
• Do not use sharp objects, such as tweezers or a metallic pen, to change the
different widths and exciting colours.
batteries.
• Do not throw the batteries into fire or expose to heat.
Read this manual carefully before you begin and keep the
• Disconnect the AC adapter, remove batteries immediately and stop using the
manual in a handy place for future reference.
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.
Printed in China
LAD388001
Power Supply and Tape Cassette
1
2
Print head
Cassette
cover
Tape cutter
lever
Open the cassette cover by pressing the
Insert six new AAA alkaline batteries
above indicated area at the top end of the
(LR03) or fully charged Ni-MH batteries
machine.
(HR03), making sure that their poles
If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by
point in the correct directions.
pulling it straight up. Also, if batteries are already
Users of alkaline batteries:
installed, remove them.
Always replace all six batteries at the
• Make sure that the power is turned off when
same time with brand new ones.
replacing batteries or tape cassettes.
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.
LCD Display & Keyboard
1.
Size
13. Power key
4
1
2.
Cursor
14. Menu key
5
3.
Underline/Frame
15. Font key
4.
Width
16. Character keys
6
2
5.
Style
17. Shift keys
7
6.
Caps
18. Print key
3
8
7.
Label Length
19. Preview key
9
If a specific label length has been
20. Frame key
selected,
also appears.
21. Symbol key
10
8.
English Text Mode
22. Decorative Mode key
11
9.
Cursor key: Right (Use with
23. Backspace key
12
Shift key to go to end of the
24. Enter key
text.)
13
18
25. Accent key
10. OK key
26. Eng/Arabic key
11. Escape key
19
27. Space key
14
12. Cursor key: Left (Use with
20
21
Shift key to go to top of the
15
22
text.)
23
24
16
26
25
17
17
27
Troubleshooting
Error message
Message
Cause/Remedy
Message
Cause/Remedy
You tried to print a label when there is no cassette
No Cassette!
installed.
The batteries are weak.
If using AAA alkaline batteries: Replace them with new
The tape cutter lever was used in the middle of the
Low Battery!
Cutter Error!
ones.
printing process.
If using Ni-MH batteries: Charge them fully.
The maximum number of characters (80 characters,
Battery Dead!
The installed batteries are running low.
Text Full!
50 characters for Decorative Mode or Name Label
function) have already been entered.
• There is no text above the cursor when you selected
[Numbering].
With the Decorative Mode or Name Label function:
Since the number of entered characters exceeds the
• An invalid character was selected for [Numbering].
label length, reduce the text.
• An invalid number was selected for [Tab Length] or
Text Limit!
All other functions:
Invalid!
[Label Length].
Since the number of entered characters exceeds the
• An invalid value was entered as the label length while
label length, reduce the text, or select [Auto] as the
using the Decorative Mode or Name Label function.
label length.
• When the vowel key which cannot be compound is
Printing on 3.5 mm tape with invalid Frame setting ON.
pushed.
No Frame OK?
• You tried to print a text file when there is no data
(Select
to print with no Frame,
stored in the memory.
cancel.)
No VRT OK?
Vertical (or Italic) printing is impossible if entry was
•
is pressed when no text is entered.
No Italic OK?
made in Arabic characters.
• You tried to select [Numbering], [Mirror], or Text
No Text!
Feeding tape after printing when [Chain Print] is
Preview when no text is entered.
OK to Feed?
selected. Refer to "Setting Margin".
•
or
was pressed when no text was
Only 12 mm tapes are available for use with
Insert 12mm!
Decorative Mode or the Name Label function.
entered while using the Decorative Mode or Name
Label function.
Wrong Tape!
Use a tape cassette with the
• 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.
• Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the labeller; never use alcohol or other organic
CAUTION
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
Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury, liquid
battery compartment, etc.
leakage, burns or heat.
• 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
• When the machine is not being used, store it out of the reach of children. In
or low temperatures (e.g., on the dashboard or in the back of your car) or high
addition, do not allow children to put machine parts or labels in their mouths. If any
humidity, or in dusty locations.
object has been swallowed, seek medical attention.
• Do not apply excessive pressure to the cutter lever.
• Do not touch metal parts near the print head immediately after printing.
• Do not try to print if the cassette is empty; it will damage the print head.
• Do not touch the cutter blade.
• Do not pull the tape while printing or feeding; it will damage the tape and machine.
• If leaked fluid from batteries gets onto your skin or clothes, immediately rinse them
• Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the P-touch
with clean water.
labeller, or if the battery expires.
• Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use
• The P-touch labeller is not equipped with a charging feature for rechargeable
the P-touch labeller.
batteries.
• Do not use a battery other than that specified. Do not use combinations of old and
• The printed text may differ from the text that appears on the LCD.
new batteries or combinations of different types, different charging levels, different
• The length of the printed label may differ from the displayed label length.
manufacturers or different models. Do not insert a battery with its plus and minus
• A protective clear plastic sticker is placed over the display during manufacturing
ends reversed.
and shipping. This sticker should be removed prior to use.
• Do not drop or hit the P-touch labeller/AC adapter.
• When power is disconnected for more than three minutes, all text, format settings
• Do not press on the LCD display.
and any text files stored in the memory will be cleared.
• 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
Licensed Trademarks
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.
Monotype
General Precautions
Monotype is a trademark of Monotype Imaging Inc. registered in the
United States Patent and Trademark Office and may be registered in
certain jurisdictions.
• Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, the label may
TM
Frutiger
unpeel or become irremovable, the colour of the label may change or be
Frutiger is a trademark of Linotype Corp. registered in the U.S. Patent and
transferred to other objects. Before applying the label, check the environmental
Trademark Office and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions in the
conditions and the material.
name of Linotype Corp. or its licensee Linotype GmbH.
• Do not use the P-touch labeller in any way or for any purpose not described in this
TM
Palatino
guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage to the machine.
Palatino is a trademark of Linotype GmbH registered in the U.S. Patent
• Use only Brother TZe tapes with the P-touch labeller. Do not use tapes that do not
and Trademark Office and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions.
have the
mark.
3
4
Cutter's
End of tape
edge
Toothed
Wheel
Tape
Tape guide
exit slot
Insert a tape cassette, making sure that it
Securely close the cassette cover,
snaps into place.
making sure that it snaps into place.
• Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under
NOTE
the tape guides.
When using AC adapter (AD-24ES UK: Optional on the
• Use only Brother TZe tapes with this machine.
PT-D200)
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.
NOTE
Supply power by using six AAA batteries or the AC
• The LCD shows one row of 15 characters; however, the text
that you enter can be up to 80 characters in length.
adapter (AD-24ES UK: Optional on the PT-D200), and
• While selecting the settings, press the Space key to go back to
then press
the default item.
2
• The print preview is a generated image of the label, and may
Set the language.
differ from the actual label when printed.
The default setting is [English].
• Label length shown on LCD may slightly differ from the actual
label length when printed.
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
What to do when...
Problem
Problem
Solution
The machine has
"locked up" (i.e.,
The display stays
• Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.
nothing happens
blank after you
• If the batteries are weak, replace them.
when a key is
have turned on
• Check that the AC adapter (AD-24ES: Optional
pressed, even
the machine.
on the PT-D200) adapter is correctly connected.
though the
When the label is
machine is on.)
printed out, the
• See "Setting Margin" in this users guide and
margin(space) is
select [Half] or [Narrow] to have smaller margins
The power turns
too large on both
for your label.
off when you try
sides of the text.
to print.
The machine
does not print, or
• Check that the tape cassette has been inserted
The tape does
the printed
correctly.
not feed properly
to
characters are
• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.
or the tape gets
not formed
• Check the cassette cover is properly closed.
stuck inside the
properly.
machine.
• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
All text and
The setting has
• When power is disconnected for more than three
format settings
cleared on its
minutes, all text & formats in the display will be
need to be
own.
lost. Language and Unit settings will also be
cleared.
cleared to create
a new label.
mark.
• There maybe some dust on the print head. Remove
the tape cassette and use a dry cotton swab to
The LCD is set to
A blank
gently wipe the print head with an up-and-down
horizontal line
an incorrect
motion.
language.
appears through
• The print head can be cleaned more easily if the
the printed label.
optional print head cleaning cassette (TZe-CL3) is
used.
BASIC USAGE
Entering Text
Switching the character for entry[English/
Arabic]
English
Arabic
Switching Upper Case/Lower Case
Upper case (
ON) Lower case (
TM
Caps
Caps
Making Two Lines of Text
Move the cursor to where the second line starts and press
Use either 9 mm or 12 mm wide tape for two line text.
L
n i
e
1
L
a
b
l e
m i
a
g
Line 2
NOTE
• The return symbol ( ) will be displayed when the Enter key
is pressed.
Printing Labels
Preview
You can preview the text before printing.
• The print preview is a generated image of the label, and
AC adapter socket
may differ from the actual label when printed.
• When the LCD cannot display all the text at a time, press
to display the hidden text.
/
Feeding (Tape Feed)
+
Printing
[Copies: ]
/
• If you need only 1 copy of the label, press
selecting the number of copies.
• The number of copies can also be specified by pressing a
number key.
• To prevent damage to the tape, do not touch the cutter lever
while the message "Printing..." or "Feeding..." is displayed.
• To cut off the label, push in the tape cutter lever on the
upper-right corner of the machine.
• Peel the printed label from the backing and apply the label.
• You can print up to 9 copies of each label.
Using Print Options (
+
[Numbering]
You can print many copies of the same text while incrementing
a selected number by 1 after each label is printed.
Example: To print copies of a label containing a serial number
(0123, 0124 and 0125)
.
/
/
[Numbering]
/
/
[Language]
• Select the highest number you wish to be printed when
/
[Arabic/Persian/English]
.
setting the number.
[Mirror]
+
/
[Mirror]
/
[Unit]
[Mirror Print?]
/
[inch/mm]
.
• Use clear tape in [Mirror], so the labels can be read correctly
from the opposite side when attached on glass, windows or
other transparent surfaces.
.
Saving Label Files
You can save up to 9 labels and recall them for printing at a later
date. A maximum of 80 characters can be saved per file. You can
also edit and overwrite stored labels.
Save
Solution
/
/
Print
• Refer to "Resetting the P-touch".
/
/
• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
• Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.
[Copies: ]
/
-
• A wrong adapter is used; the recommended
Open
adapter is the AD-24ES UK (Optional on the PT-
D200).
/
• 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.
NOTE
If you try to store a label when there is already a label stored to
that number, a message "Overwrite?" will appear. Press
• Press
+
and select [Text&Format].
to save your new label. Press
to cancel.
• Refer to "Initial Settings".
USING TEMPLATES
Name Label
This function allows you to create various name labels using the
Entering Accented Characters
built-in templates. Refer to the Name Label format table (A) on the
enclosed insertion sheet.
-
/
/
Example:
• Refer to the table of accented characters (B) on the enclosed
insertion sheet for a list of available accented characters.
[Select Layout]
• To cancel operations, press
.
• The order of accented characters differs depending on the
selected LCD language.
Changing Label Length
+
/
[Label Length]
OFF)
/
[Auto/30-300 mm]
NOTE
• After the label is printed, cut along the printed dots (:) with
NOTE
scissors so that the label length matches the machine setting.
.
• Depending on the format you have selected, the entire
• If a specific label length has been selected,
also appears in
contents of your text may not be printed. For example, if you
the LCD.
e
selected a fixed Label Length and the text is too long, an error
To Clear
message "Text Limit!" will appear.
• The templates cannot be edited.
By pressing
, the letters will be deleted one by one.
• Only the highlighted symbols on the enclosed insertion sheet
To delete all text and settings:
can be used in Decorative Mode.
+
/
[Text&Format]
• To clear all text, press
To delete text only
Press
• When you access Decorative Mode or Name Label function,
+
/
[Text Only]
your most recently printed Decorative Mode or Name Label
function text and label length will be recalled.
• Press
USEFUL FUNCTION KEYS
Setting Margin (
+
)
Font Key
/
[Margin]
1
/
[Full/Half/Narrow/Chain Print]
Press
text.
[Full]/[Half]/[Narrow]
For leaving equal margins on both sides of the text.
Full
Half
Narrow
2
A
B
C
ABC
A
B
C
Press
25.4
mm
25.4
mm
12
mm
12
mm
4
mm
4
mm
[Chain Print]
Font
For creating a label containing text in various styles.
1.
Enter text.
-
2.
Press
, then [Copies: ] appears.
3.
Press
/
or enter number with number keys
without
to select the number of copies.
Size
4.
Press
. Printing will start, and then the message
"OK to Feed?" appears.
5.
Press
to enter more text.
6.
Clear the text, enter the text for the next label, and then
press
.
Width
7.
When the message "OK to Feed?" appears after the last
label is printed, press
.
8.
After the tape is fed, press the cutter lever to cut off the
)
chain of labels.
Style
NOTE
• When [Chain Print] is set, feed the tape before using the cutter
otherwise a part of the text may be cut off. Also, cut along the
printed dots ( ) with scissors so the text is centred in the label.
• When [Half] or [Narrow] is set, the displayed label length is the
+
length from the printed dots ( ) to the end of the label.
LCD display
Label image
Full
ABC
67
mm
Half
ABC
41
mm
Narrow
ABC
25
mm
• To print more than 1 copy of a label with the minimum margin,
set the margin to [Narrow].
NOTE
• Do not pull the tape since this may damage the tape cassette.
• To cancel operations, press
• The actual printed font size depends on the tape width, number
of characters and number of input lines. Once characters reach
a minimum size, the selected font will default to a custom font
which is based on the Helsinki style. This allows labels to print
using the smallest text possible on narrow or multi-line labels.
Accessories
Frame Key
Tape Cassettes:
See the included "Tape Catalog".
AC Adapter:
AD-24ES UK
Carrying Case:
This accessory is only included in
Press
the PT-E200.
to the frame design table (B) on the enclosed insertion sheet.
[Save]
Cutter Unit:
TC-4 (replacement)
/
If the cutter blade becomes blunt after repetitive use and the tape
cannot be cut cleanly, replace with a new cutter unit (stock no. TC-4)
obtained from an authorised Brother reseller.
Replacing the Cutter Unit
NOTE
1.
Pull out the two sections of the cutter unit (green) in the
[Print]
To cancel operations, press
direction of the arrows shown in the illustration.
[Open]
2.
Install a new cutter unit. Push it in until it snaps into place.
Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your fingers.
+
Decorative Mode
(Does not support
Arabic text.)
This function allows you to create unique labels by using built-
in templates. Refer to the Decorative mode format table (C) on
the enclosed insertion sheet.
Example:
/
[Name Label]
[Select Layout]
/
/
[Input Text]
ABCDEF
B
l l i
A
n
d
r e
o s
n
/
[Auto/30-200mm]
ABC Company, Inc.
/
[Auto/30-200mm]
[Print]
• To exit the Decorative Mode or Name Label function and
return to the text input screen, do one of following:
a) Press
.
b) Press
/
to select [Cancel], and then press
when "Print" appears.
• These features are only available when using 12 mm wide
and
, then "Clear?" appears.
tape cassettes.
• The maximum label length is 200 mm for Decorative Mode
to clear. Press
to cancel.
and Name Label function.
• When [Auto] is selected for "Label Length", the label will
automatically adjust to the correct length for the text.
• Press
to return to the [Auto] setting for
to return to the previous step.
"Label Length" mode.
Symbol Key
/
to select the settings to enter
Press
/
to select various symbols. Refer
to the table of symbols (D) on the enclosed insertion sheet for a
list of available symbols.
/
Select an item
/
/
[Basic/
/
to select the settings.
Pictograph]
/
Select category
TM
Helsinki (Frutiger
)
/
Choose a symbol
TM
Brussels (Palatino
)
NOTE
TM
Florida (Frutiger
)
To cancel operations, press
.
Calgary (Palatino
TM
)
Large
Resetting the P-touch
Medium
You can reset the P-touch labeller when you want to initialise
Small
the settings, or in the event the P-touch labeller is not working
properly.
Normal
1
Turn off the P-touch labeller, hold down
× 2
and
and then press
to turn the P-touch
× 1/2
back on.
2
Normal
Release
and
.
The P-touch labeller turns on with the internal memory
Bold
reset.
Outline
NOTE
Shadow
All text, settings and stored files are cleared.
Solid
Italic
Specifications
I+Bold
Dimensions:
Approx. 165(W) × 155(D) × 68(H)mm
I+Outline
(W x D x H)
I+Shadow
Weight:
Approx. 490 g
(without batteries and tape cassette)
Vertical
Power supply:
Six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03)
Six AAA Ni-MH batteries (HR03)*
AC adapter (AD-24ES UK: Optional on
the PT-D200)
.
Tape cassette:
Brother TZe tape (width)
3.5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm
*
1
Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ for the latest
information about the recommended batteries.
/
/
to select the frame design. Refer
/
Select a frame
.
Contact Information
Contact may differ by country.
See the Website at http://www.brother.ae/
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