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Read this guide before you start using your printer. Keep this guide in a handy place for future reference. INTRODUCTION Please visit us at support.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked GETTING STARTED questions (FAQs).
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For more information, see “USING THE P-TOUCH SOFTWARE” on page 43. Available Applications for Mobile Devices Brother offers various applications for use with the printer, including applications that allow you to print directly from your Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, or Android mobile device, and applications that allow you to transfer data, such as templates, symbols, and databases created using a computer, to the printer wirelessly.
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ENGLISH 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.
INTRODUCTION Contents GETTING STARTED ..................7 Unpacking Your printer ......................7 General Description ......................8 LCD ..........................9 Key Names and Functions .................... 11 Power Supply........................13 AC Adapter........................13 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery..................13 Alkaline/Ni-MH Battery ....................16 Inserting a Tape Cassette....................17 Turning Power On/Off ......................
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ENGLISH Setting Auto Fit Style .....................30 Setting Frames ........................30 Creating Barcode Labels.....................31 Setting Barcode Parameters and Entering Barcode Data ..........31 Editing and Deleting a Barcode ..................32 Entering a Serialise Label ....................32 Serialize .........................32 Advanced Serialize ......................33 Tape Cutting Options ......................36 LABEL PRINTING ..................38 Label Preview........................38 Printing a Label ........................38...
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INTRODUCTION NETWORK ....................74 Configuring the Network Settings ..................74 RESETTING & MAINTENANCE..............75 Resetting the printer ......................75 Resetting the Data to Factory Settings Using the printer Keyboard......75 Resetting the Data Using the Menu Key ............... 75 Maintenance ........................76 Cleaning the Unit......................
ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your printer Check that the box contains the following components* before using your printer: Printer AC Adapter USB Cable The plug may differ by country. Li-ion Battery Strap Tape Cassette Quick Guide * The components included in the box may differ depending on your country. Unpacking Your printer...
GETTING STARTED General Description 1. Cover Latch 6. Tape Cutter 2. Tape Exit Slot 7. Tape Cassette Compartment 3. LCD 8. Release Lever 4. Mini-USB Port 9. Print Head 5. Keyboard When shipped from the factory, the LCD is covered with a protective sheet to prevent damage. Remove this sheet before using the printer.
ENGLISH 14 15 1. Line number 11. Caps Mode Indicates the current line number within Indicates that Caps Mode is on. the label layout. 12.-16. Style Icons 2. Shift Mode Indicate the current font (12), character Indicates that Shift Mode is on. size (13), character style (14), frame (15), and alignment (16) settings.
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GETTING STARTED The default language is “English”. 19. Cursor selection Use the keys to select menu items and the keys to change the settings. 20. Specified Line Icon Indicates that separate settings are made for each line. 21. Lock Icon Indicates that some items cannot be changed.
ENGLISH Key Names and Functions 1. Power 9. Cable Flag Turns the printer on and off. Creates cable flag labels. 2. Style 10. Patch Panel Sets character and label attributes. Creates single and multiple line labels for a group of ports on a patch panel. 3.
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GETTING STARTED 17. Letter 23. Space • Use these keys to type letters or • Enters a blank space. numbers. • Returns a setting to the default value. • To enter uppercase letters and 24. File symbols, use these keys in combination Enables the frequently used labels in the with the Caps or Shift key.
ENGLISH Power Supply AC Adapter Use the AD-E001 (AC adapter) for this printer. Connect the AC adapter directly to the AC Adapter Connector. The AD-18 or AD-24ES cannot be used. Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the connector marked "DC IN 12 V" on the printer.
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GETTING STARTED Insert the rechargeable Li-ion battery into the Battery Compartment. Confirm that the hooks on the edge of the Rear Cover are inserted correctly, and then reattach the cover. If you cannot attach the Rear Cover, ensure the white lever is in the up position. If not, lift the lever, and then attach the cover.
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ENGLISH Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Characteristics Understanding the properties of the rechargeable Li-ion battery will allow you to optimise its usage. • Using or storing the rechargeable Li-ion battery in a location exposed to high or low temperatures may accelerate its deterioration. In particular, using a rechargeable Li-ion battery with a high charge (90% or more) in a location exposed to high temperatures will considerably accelerate battery deterioration.
Users of Ni-MH rechargeable batteries Always replace all six batteries at the same time with fully charged ones. Visit support.brother.com for the latest information about recommended batteries. Attach the Rear Cover by inserting the three hooks at the bottom into the slots on the printer, and then pushing down firmly until it locks into place.
ENGLISH Inserting a Tape Cassette Use only the tape cassettes of 3.5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm or 24 mm width, and Tube cassettes of 5.8 mm, 8.8 mm, 11.7 mm, 17.7 mm or 23.6 mm width. If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, remove the stopper before inserting the cassette.
GETTING STARTED Close the Rear Cover. • Place the printer on a flat surface as shown in the illustration, and then attach the Rear Cover. • If you cannot attach the Rear Cover, ensure the white lever (1) is in the up position. If not, lift the lever, and then attach the cover.
ENGLISH Auto Power-Off Time Setting Value Setting Value AC Adapter Li-ion Battery 10min. 10min. 20min. 20min. 30min. 30min. 40min. 40min. 50min. 50min. 1hr. 1hr. 2hr. 4hr. 8hr. 12hr. • If you connect the AC adapter to the printer after you have selected “Auto Power Off”, the “AC Adapter”...
GETTING STARTED Feed Only Eject about 24.5 mm of tape, resulting in a blank label sticking out of the tape cassette. It is recommended when using Fabric tapes, which should be cut using scissors. Press the Feed & Cut key. “Feed &...
ENGLISH Setting Language and Unit Language Press the Menu key, select “ Language” using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key. Select a language for menu commands and messages shown on the LCD by using key. The language can be selected from “Čeština”, “Dansk”, “Deutsch”, “English”, “Español”, “Français”, “Hrvatski”, “Italiano”, “Magyar”, “Nederlands”, “Norsk”, “Polski”, “Português”, “Português (Brasil)”, “Română”, “Slovenski”, “Slovenský”, “Suomi”, “Svenska”...
EDITING A LABEL Selecting a Labelling Application Type You can select six different types of labelling applications. GENERAL Labels for general purposes. In this mode you can specify the following Horizontal settings: • Label Length: Auto, 10mm-999mm • Orientation: (Horizontal), (Vertical) Vertical When the GENERAL mode is selected, you can press the Shift key and...
ENGLISH CABLE FLAG Labels printed with this mode can be wrapped around a cable or wire, and both ends of the label stick together to form a flag. The text on flag labels is printed on both ends of the label, leaving a blank space in the middle that wraps around the cable.
EDITING A LABEL PUNCH-DOWN BLOCK Labels printed with this mode can be used to identify a type of electrical connection often used in telephony. There are up to three lines for each block on a single label and you can enter three lines for each block.
ENGLISH Entering and Editing Text Adding a New Line To end the current line of text and start a new line, press the Enter key. A return mark appears at the end of the line and the cursor moves to the start of the new line. Maximum number of lines - 24 mm tape: 7 lines - 18 mm tape: 5 lines...
EDITING A LABEL Deleting all text Use the Clear key to delete all text. Press the Clear key. Using the key, select “Text Only” to delete all text while retaining the current format settings, or select “Text&Format” to delete all text and format settings. •...
ENGLISH Select a symbol using the , or key, and then press the OK or Enter key. The selected symbol is inserted into the line of text. When selecting a symbol: • Press the Shift key and Symbol key to return to the previous page. •...
EDITING A LABEL Press the OK or Enter key to apply the setting. The screen returns to the text entry screen. Enter the symbol you want to add to your History. For more information, see “Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function” on page 26. Press the Symbol key.
ENGLISH Setting Character Attributes Setting Character Attributes by Label Using the Style key, you can select a font and apply size, width, style, line, and alignment attributes. Selectable “Character Attribute” options are listed in the Appendix. (See page 86.) Press the Style key. The current settings list appears.
EDITING A LABEL Setting Auto Fit Style When “Size” of the Style key is set to “Auto” and the label length is set to a specific length, you can select the way of reducing the text size to fit within the label length. Press the Menu key, select “Advanced”...
ENGLISH Creating Barcode Labels Using the Barcode function you can create labels with one dimensional barcodes for use with asset control tags, serial number labels, and even POS and stock control systems. Selectable “Barcodes” are listed in the Appendix. (See page 88.) •...
EDITING A LABEL Press the OK or Enter key to insert the barcode onto the label. The barcode appears on the text entry screen. To print labels refer to “Printing a Label” on page 38. • Press the Esc key to return to the previous step. •...
ENGLISH Press the OK or Enter key to display the screen that you set. Example: • When you press the Serialize key, you can change the settings. After changing the settings, the message “OK to Overwrite the Data after This Position?” appears. If you want to overwrite the settings, press the OK key.
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EDITING A LABEL Press the OK or Enter key to display the screen that you set. Example: • When you press the Shift and Serialize keys, you can change the settings. After changing the settings, the message “OK to Overwrite the Data after This Position?” appears. If you want to overwrite the settings, press the OK key.
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ENGLISH Press the OK or Enter key to display the screen that you set. Example: • When you press the Shift and Serialize keys, you can change the settings. After changing the settings, the message “OK to Overwrite the Data after This Position?” appears. If you want to overwrite the settings, press the OK key.
EDITING A LABEL Tape Cutting Options The tape cutting options allow you to specify how the tape is fed and cut when printing labels. Press the Menu key. Select “Cut Option” using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key. Set the value using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key to apply the settings.
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ENGLISH Full cut Half cut Chain Image Special tape Tape Cutting Options...
LABEL PRINTING Label Preview You can preview the current page and check the layout before printing. Press the Preview key. An image of the label appears on the screen. 1. The bar indicates the position of the currently displayed portion of the label. 2.
ENGLISH Printing a Single Page Press the Print key to start printing. Printing a Range of Pages When there are multiple pages, you can specify the range of pages to print. Press the Print key. Select “All”, “Current”, or “Range” using the key.
LABEL PRINTING Attaching Labels If necessary, trim the printed label to the shape and length you want with scissors. Peel the backing from the label. Position the label and then press firmly from top to bottom with your finger to attach the label.
ENGLISH USING THE FILE MEMORY You can store up to 99 of your most frequently used labels in the file memory. Each label is stored as a file, allowing you to quickly and easily recall your label when needed again. •...
USING THE FILE MEMORY Printing a Stored Label File To print a label created using the transferred template, refer to “Using the Data Transferred to the printer” on page 62. Press the File key. Select “Print” using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key. Select a file number using the key, and then press the Print, OK or Enter key.
Using P-touch Editor Install P-touch Editor and the printer driver to use your printer with your computer. For more information on how to install the P-touch software, visit the Brother support website, support.brother.com. Refer to the procedures below for your computer’s operating system. In the screen shots, “XX-XXXX”...
When P-touch Editor starts, select whether you want to create a new layout or open an existing layout. For Windows 7 From the Start button, click [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Editor]. When P-touch Editor starts, select whether you want to create a new layout or open an existing layout.
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ENGLISH Select an option in the screen. 1. To create a new layout, click the [New Layout] button. 2. To create a new layout using a preset layout, select the category button you want. 3. To connect a preset layout to a database, select the check box next to [Connect Database].
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USING THE P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Operation modes P-touch Editor has three different operation modes: [Express] mode, [Professional] mode, and [Snap] mode. You can switch between modes by using the mode selection buttons. [Express] mode This mode allows you to quickly create layouts that include text and images. 1.
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ENGLISH [Professional] mode This mode allows you to create layouts using a wide-range of advanced tools and options. 1. Menu bar 2. Standard toolbar 3. Property palette 4. Draw/Edit toolbar 5. Layout window 6. Database window 7. Mode selection buttons 8.
Using P-touch Editor (For Mac) Starting P-touch Editor Double-click the [P-touch Editor] icon on the desktop. The following method can also be used to start the P-touch Editor. Double-click [Macintosh HD] - [Applications] and then [Brother P-touch Editor] application icon. Using P-touch Editor...
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ENGLISH Main Window It allows you to create labels with text and images. The layout window consists of the following sections: 1. Toolbar 2. Object Inspector 3. Layout Window 4. Database Connection Area 5. Label Inspector Using P-touch Editor...
You can download the P-touch Update Software from the Brother support website (support.brother.com). For Windows 10 Click Start button, and then select [Brother P-touch] - [ P-touch Update Software], or double-click [P-touch Update Software] on the desktop. For Windows 8.1/Windows Server 2012 Click [P-touch Update Software] on the [Apps] screen or double-click [P-touch Update Software] on the desktop.
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P-touch Editor, and then click [Install]. A message appears to indicate that the installation has finished. Updating the P-touch Editor Software (For Mac) To use the P-touch Update Software, download it from the Brother support website (support.brother.com). Using P-touch Editor...
USING THE P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Using P-touch Transfer Manager (For Windows) This application allows you to transfer templates and other data to the printer and save backups of your data on the computer. There are some restrictions regarding the templates that can be transferred to the printer. For details, refer to “Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager (For Windows)”...
• For Windows 8.1/Windows Server 2012 Click [P-touch Transfer Manager] on [Apps] screen. • For Windows 7 From the Start button, click [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Tools] - [P-touch Transfer Manager]. Using P-touch Transfer Manager (For Windows)
USING THE P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Using P-touch Transfer Manager You can also start P-touch Transfer Manager from P-touch Editor. Click [File] - [Transfer Template] - [Transfer]. 1. Menu bar Provides access to various commands, which are grouped under each menu title ([File], [Edit], [View], [Tool], and [Help]) according to their functions.
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Wi-Fi or LAN. Select “PDZ” when transferring the data via USB or Bluetooth. The available interfaces differ depending on your Brother machine. Backup Retrieves the templates and other data saved (Only for P-touch Transfer in the printer and saves it on the computer.
Click [P-touch Transfer Manager] on [Apps] screen. For Windows 7 From the Start button, click [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Tools] - [P-touch Transfer Manager]. Connect the computer and the printer via USB and turn on the printer.
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ENGLISH Right-click the [Configurations] folder, select [New], and then create a new folder. In the example above, the folder [Transfer] is created. Drag the template or other data that you want to transfer and place it in the new folder. ...
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USING THE P-TOUCH SOFTWARE You can view the templates and other data by selecting the folder in the [Configurations] folder, selecting [All Contents] or by selecting one of the categories under [Filter], such as [Layouts]. When transferring multiple templates or other data, drag all the files that you want to transfer and place them in the new folder.
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ENGLISH To change the names of templates or other data that you want to transfer, click the item you want and enter the new name. Select the folder containing the templates or other data that you want to transfer, and then click [Transfer].
USING THE P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Backing Up Templates or Other Data Saved in the printer Retrieve the templates or other data saved in the printer and save it on the computer. • Backed up templates or other data cannot be edited on the computer. •...
ENGLISH Deleting All the printer data Delete all templates or other data saved in the printer. Connect the computer and the printer and turn on the printer. The model name appears in the folder view. Right-click your model, and then select [Delete All]. A confirmation message appears.
USING THE P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Using the Data Transferred to the printer A template, database or user-defined character image transferred from the computer can be used to create or print the label. To delete the transferred data, refer to “Deleting the Transferred Data” on page 68. A User-defined Character Image To enter the image, refer to “Entering Symbols”...
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ENGLISH Select the template to be edited using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key. When the template is linked to a database, the icon appears in the upper-right corner of the screen. Select “Edit Label (Not Saved)” using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
USING THE P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Select the last record in the range that you want to print using the key and then press the Print, OK, or Enter key to start printing. When the range is set, the selected records will be highlighted. •...
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ENGLISH Label Data Import Print Result for Print Result for Application Method Example 1 Example 2 Type (one field per record (two fields per record selected) selected) CABLE FLAG For each page separately For each block separately PATCH For each block PANEL separately PUNCH-...
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USING THE P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Searching the database While selecting a database record to be used in a template or added to a label, you can search for records containing specific characters or a specific number. The search proceeds to the right after the first matched string. Then, the database records will be searched in the same direction as the import order for the label type.
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ENGLISH Editing the database Press the Database key, select the database to be edited and then press the OK or Enter key. You can also select the database by pressing the File key, and selecting “Transferred Templates” - “Print from Database” using key.
USING THE P-TOUCH SOFTWARE When the database has been transferred with a template: Select the last record in the range that you want to print using the key and then press the Print, OK, or Enter key to start printing. When the range is set, the selected records will be highlighted.
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ENGLISH Deleting databases Press the Database key. Select the database to be deleted using the key, and then press the Clear key. Press the OK or Enter key. The selected database is deleted and the next database is selected. If necessary, delete the next database.
For Windows 8.1/Windows Server 2012 Click [P-touch Library] on [Apps] screen. For Windows 7 From the Start button, click [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Tools] - [P-touch Library]. When P-touch Library starts, the main window appears.
ENGLISH Explanations of the Toolbar Icons Icon Button name Function Open Opens the selected template. Prints the selected label template with the Print printer. Allows you to search for templates or other Search data registered to P-touch Library. Display Style Changes the file display style.
USING THE P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Printing Templates Select the template you want to print, and then click [Print]. The template is printed using the connected printer. Searching for Templates or Other Data You can search for templates or other data registered to P-touch Library. Click [Search].
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ENGLISH Specify the search criteria. The following search criteria are available. Setting Details Determines how the program searches when multiple criteria are specified. If you select [AND], the program searches for files that Multiple Parameters satisfy all of the criteria. If you select [OR], the program searches for files that satisfy any of the criteria.
You can also use [Communication settings] in the Printer Setting Tool for advanced configuration. For more information about the network settings, see the Network User's Guide. You can download it from the Brother support website (support.brother.com). Configuring the Network Settings...
ENGLISH RESETTING & MAINTENANCE Resetting the printer You can reset the internal memory of your printer to clear all saved label files, or if the printer is not operating correctly. Resetting the Data to Factory Settings Using the printer Keyboard All text, format settings, option settings and stored label files are cleared when you reset the printer.
RESETTING & MAINTENANCE Maintenance Your printer should be cleaned on a regular basis to maintain its performance and life span. Always remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter before cleaning the printer. Cleaning the Unit Wipe any dust and marks from the main unit using a soft, dry cloth. Use a slightly dampened cloth on difficult to remove marks.
Check the Cut Option setting. For details, refer to “Tape Cutting automatically. Options” on page 36. Alternatively, press the Feed & Cut key to feed and cut the tape. A tape jam error which Please contact Brother customer service. cannot be cleared despite troubleshooting. What to do when...
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Use the P-touch Update Software to confirm whether you are whether I am using using the latest version of the software. the latest version Visit your model's page on the Brother support website at of the software. support.brother.com and download the software. What to do when...
ENGLISH Error Messages When an error message appears on the LCD, follow the directions provided below. Message Cause/Remedy Wrong Type Of An incompatible AC adapter is connected. Adapter Use an appropriate AC adapter. Connected! Low Battery! The installed batteries are getting weak. Replace Battery! The installed batteries are about to run out.
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You can only use up to five barcodes in each label. You can enter up to two barcodes when is selected in the flag layout. Text Too Large! The text size is too large. Select a different size option. System Error 02! Please contact Brother customer service. Error Messages...
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ENGLISH Message Cause/Remedy Select Other Cut The tape length set using the tape length setting is shorter than the Option! total length of the left and right margins applied for the “Large Margin” cutting option. You must select a different cutting option. Close Cover! The Rear Cover is open.
Batteries: Maximum 20 mm/sec. Actual print speed varies depending on the conditions. Tape/Tube cassette * Brother TZe tape cassette (3.5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm, 24 mm widths) Brother HSe tube cassette (5.8 mm, 8.8 mm, 11.7 mm, 17.7 mm, 23.6 mm widths)
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*2 The actual character size may be smaller than maximum print height. *3 Not included. *4 Visit support.brother.com for the latest information about recommended batteries. *5 The available supplies may vary depending on the country or region. Supported Protocols and Security Features...
APPENDIX Symbols Category Symbols Punctuation Datacom Audio/Visual Electrical Arrows Safety Prohibited Brackets Mathematics Greek Super/ Subscript Bullets Currency Misc. The symbols shown in the table may look slightly different on the printer LCD and when printed. Symbols...
APPENDIX Character Attribute Attribute Value Result Value Result (Letter (Calgary) Gothic) (Helsinki) (Belgium) (Brussels) (Atlanta) Font (Adams) (Los (Brunei) Angeles) (San (Sofia) Diego) (Florida) (Germany) When Auto is selected, the text is automatically Auto adjusted to print in the 18 pt largest size available for each tape width.
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ENGLISH Attribute Value Result Value Result Normal (Italic) I+BLD (Bold) (Italic Bold) I+OUT (Italic (Outline) Style Outline) I+SHD (Italic (Shadow) Shadow) I+SLD (Italic (Solid) Solid) (Underline) Line (Strikeout) Left Right Align (Alignment) Just Center (Justify) • The actual printed font size depends on the tape width, number of characters, and number of input lines.
APPENDIX Frames Attribute Value Result Value Result Frame Barcodes Barcode Settings Table Attribute Value CODE39, CODE128, EAN-8, EAN-13, Protocol GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128), UPC-A, UPC-E, I-2/5 (ITF), CODABAR Small Width Large Under# (characters printed below barcode) C.Digit (check digit) (only available for the CODE39, I-2/5 and CODABAR protocols) Frames...
ENGLISH Special Character List CODE39 CODABAR Special Character Special Character (SPACE) CODE128, GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128) Special Character Special Character Special Character (SPACE) FNC3 FNC2 FNC4 FNC1 Barcodes...
APPENDIX Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager (For Windows) Since some P-touch Editor functions are not available with the printer, keep the following points in mind when using P-touch Editor to create templates. You can check a preview of the printed template before the created template is transferred to the printer.