Brother P-Touch PT-D200 User Manual

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 suggested AC adapter (AD-24ES) for the
P-touch labeler to prevent any damage or failure.
• Do not touch the P-touch labeler during a lightning storm.
ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM • Do not use the P-touch labeler/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 when disconnecting from
the power outlet.
• Make sure that the plug is fully inserted to the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that
is loose.
User's Guide
• Do not allow the P-touch labeler/AC adapter/power plug/batteries to get wet, for
example, by handling them with wet hands or spilling beverages on to them.
English • 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.
Español
• Do not disassemble or modify the P-touch labeler/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.
With your PT-D200, you can create labels for multiple
• Do not throw the batteries into fire or expose to heat.
applications. Select from the many frames, character sizes and
• Disconnect the AC adapter and remove batteries immediately and stop using the
styles to design beautiful custom labels. In addition, the variety P-touch labeler if you notice abnormal odor, heat, discoloration, deformation or
anything unusual while using or storing it.
of tape cartridges available allows you to print labels with
• Do not use a damaged or leaking battery as the fluid may get on your hands.
different widths and exciting colors.
• Do not use a deformed or leaking battery or one whose label is damaged. There is a
possibility of generating heat.
Read this manual carefully before starting and keep the manual
in a handy place for future reference.
Printed in China
LAA723001A
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 12. Power key
1 4 2. Cursor 13. Menu key
3. Underline/Frame 14. Font key
5
4. Width 15. Character key
6
5. Style 16. Tab key
2
6. Caps 17. Caps key
3 7
7. Label Length 18. Shift key
If a specific label length has been 19. File key
selected, also appears.
8 20. Print key
8. Cursor key : Right (Use with
21. Preview key
9
Shift key to go to end of the
22. Frame key
10
text.)
23. Symbol key
11 9. OK key
24. DECO MODE key
10. Escape key
25. Backspace key
12
20 11. Cursor key : Left (Use with
26. Enter key
Shift key to go to top of the
27. Accent key
21
13 text.)
28. Space key
22
14 23
NOTE
24
15
25
• The LCD shows one row of 15 characters; however, the text that
16 26 you enter can be up to 80 characters in length.
• While selecting the settings, press Space key to go back to the
17
default item.
18 18
27
• The print preview is a generated image of the label, and may
19
28
differ from the actual label when printed.
• Label length shown on LCD may slightly differ from the actual
label length when printed.
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
Low Battery!
Tape cutter lever is used in the middle of printing
ones. Cutter Error
process.
If using Ni-MH batteries: Charge them fully.
The maximum number of characters (80 characters, 50
Battery Dead The installed batteries are running low.
Text Full! characters for DECO MODE or Name Label function)
have already been entered.
• There is no text above the cursor when you selected
[Numbering].
With the DECO MODE or Name Label function:
• Invalid character is selected for [Numbering].
Since the number of entered characters exceeds the
Invalid!
• Invalid number is selected for [Tab Length] or [Label label length, reduce the text.
Length]. Text Limit! All other functions:
• An invalid value was entered as the label length while Since the number of entered characters exceeds the
using the DECO MODE or Name Label function. label length, reduce the text, or select [Auto] as the
label length.
• You tried to print a text file when there is no data
stored in the memory. Printing on 0.13" (3.5mm) tape with invalid Frame
No Frame OK? setting ON. (Select
• is pressed when no text is entered.
to cancel.)
• You tried to select [Numbering], [Mirror], or Text
No Text!
Preview when no text is entered.
Feeding tape after printing when [Chain Print] is
OK to Feed?
selected. Refer to "Setting Margin".
• or was pressed when no text was
entered while using the DECO MODE or Name Label
Only 0.47"(12mm) tape cassette is available for DECO
Insert 0.47"
function.
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
0.13" (3.5mm) or 0.23" (6 mm) tape is installed. Install
tape of a larger size.
• Do not place the P-touch labeler/batteries/AC adapter in direct sunlight or rain, near
Indicates a potentially hazardous
CAUTION
heaters or other hot appliances, in any location exposed to extremely high or low
situation which, if not avoided, may
temperatures (e.g., on the dashboard or in the back of your car) or high humidity, or
result in minor or moderate injuries.
in dusty locations.
• Do not apply excessive pressure to the cutter lever.
Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury, liquid leakage,
• Do not try to print if the cassette is empty; it will damage the print head.
burns or heat.
• Do not pull the tape while printing or feeding; it will damage the tape and the P-touch
labeler.
• When the P-touch labeler is not being used, store it out of the reach of children. In
• Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the P-touch labeler,
addition, do not allow children to put the P-touch labeler parts or labels in their
or if the battery expires.
mouths. If any object has been swallowed, seek medical attention.
• The P-touch labeler is not equipped with a charging feature for rechargeable
• Do not touch metal parts around the print head immediately after printing.
batteries.
• Do not touch the cutter blade.
• The printed text may differ from the text that appears in the LCD.
• If leaked fluid from batteries gets on your skin or clothes, immediately rinse them with
• The length of the printed label may differ from the displayed label length.
clean water.
• A protective clear plastic sticker it placed over the display during manufacturing and
• Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use the
shipping. This sticker should be removed prior to use.
P-touch labeler.
• When power is disconnected for more than three minutes, all text, format settings and
• Do not use a battery other than that specified. Do not use combinations of old and
any text files stored in the memory will be cleared.
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 labeler/AC adapter.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
• Do not press on the LCD display.
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
• Do not put your finger inside the P-touch labeler when you close the cassette cover.
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
• Before using Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, carefully read the instructions for the
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
batteries and battery charger, and be sure to use them correctly.
• When using Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries with a specialized This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
battery charger before using the batteries. B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
General Precautions
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
• Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, the label may
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
unpeel or become irremovable, the color of the label may change or be transferred
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
to other objects. Before applying the label, check the environmental conditions and
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
the material.
of the following measures:
• Do not use the P-touch labeler in any way or for any purpose not described in this
guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage the P-touch labeler. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Use only Brother TZe tapes with the P-touch labeler. Do not use tapes that do not • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
have the mark.
the receiver is connected.
• Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the labeler; never use alcohol or other organic • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
solvents.
Important
• Use a soft wipe to clean the print head; never touch the print head.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries,
• Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot or AC adapter connector or
Ltd. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
battery compartment, etc.
3 4
Cutter's
End of tape
edge
Toothed
Wheel
Tape
Tape guide
exit slot
Insert a tape cassette, making sure that Securely close the cassette cover, making
it snaps into place. sure that it snaps into place.
• Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under
NOTE
the tape guides.
When using optional AC adapter (AD-24ES)
• Use only Brother TZe tapes with this machine.
1.
Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the AC adapter
jack on the top end 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
when using the AC adapter.
Specifications Initial Settings
1
Dimensions: Approx. 6.49" × 6.10" × 2.67"
Start your machine.
(W x D x H) (Approx. 165(W) × 155(D) × 68(H)mm)
Supply power by using six AAA batteries or the optional AC
Weight: Approx. 1.08 lb. (Approx. 490 g)
adapter (AD-24ES), and then press
(without batteries and tape cassette)
Power supply: Six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03)
2
Set the language.
1
Six AAA Ni-MH batteries (HR03)*
Optional AC adapter (AD-24ES) The default setting is [English].
Tape cassette: Brother TZe tape (width)
0.13" (3.5mm), 0.23" (6mm),
0.35" (9mm), 0.47" (12mm)
1 Italiano/Magyar/Nederlands/Norsk/Polski/Português/
* Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ for the latest
Portug. (BR)/Românã/Slovenski/Slovenský/Suomi/
information about the recommended batteries.
Svenska/Türkçe/Čeština/Dansk/Deutsch]
3
Set the unit of measurement.
The default setting is [inch].
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"
The display
• Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.
stays blank (i.e., nothing
• If the batteries are weak, replace them.
happens when
after you have
• Check that the AD-24ES adapter is correctly
turned on the a key is
connected.
pressed, even
machine.
though the
When the label machine is on.)
is printed out,
• See "Setting Margin" in this users guide and select
there is too
The power
[Half] or [Narrow] to have smaller margins for your
much margin
turns off when
label.
(space) on both
you try to print.
sides of the text.
The tape does
The machine
not feed
does not print, • Check that the tape cassette has been inserted
properly or the
or the printed correctly.
tape gets stuck
to print with no Frame, characters are • If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.
inside the
not formed • Check the cassette cover is properly closed.
machine.
properly.
All text and
• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
The setting has
format settings
• When power is disconnected for more than three
cleared on its
need to be
minutes, all text & formats in the display will be lost.
own.
cleared to
Language and Unit settings will also be cleared.
create a new
A blank
label.
mark.
horizontal line
• There maybe some dust on the print head. Remove
appears To change
the tape cassette and use a dry cotton swab to gently
through the wipe the print head with an up-and-down motion. language
printed label. setting.
BASIC USAGE
Entering Text
Switching Upper Case/Lower Case
Upper case ( ON) Lower case ( OFF)
Caps Caps
FCC NOTICE
Making Two Lines of Text
Move the cursor to where the second line starts and press
Use either 0.35" (9mm) or 0.47" (12mm) wide tape for two line text.
Line 1 Label image
Line 2
NOTE
• The return symbol( ) will be displayed when the Enter key is
pressed.
Entering Tab
/ [Tab]
• You can also set a tab by pressing .
To change tab length:
/ [Tab Length]
/ [Auto/0.0"-4.0" (0-100 mm)]
Printing Labels
Preview
You can preview the text before printing.
AC adapter jack
• The print preview is a generated image of the label, and 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.
• To remove the backing, fold the label lengthwise with the text
facing inward, to expose the inside edges of the backing.
Peel off the backing one piece at a time and apply.
• You can print up to 9 copies of each label.
Using Print Options ( + )
.
[Numbering]
You can print many copies of the same text while increasing 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)
/ [Language]
/
/ [English/Español/Français/Hrvatski/
/ [Numbering]
/
.
• Select the highest number you wish to be printed when
setting the number.
[Mirror]
/ [Unit]
+ / [Mirror]
/ [inch/mm] .
[Mirror Print?]
• 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 30 labels and recall them for printing at a later
Solution
date. A maximum of 80 characters can be saved per file, a
maximum total of 2400 characters for the total memory. You can
also edit and overwrite the stored label.
Save
• Refer to "Resetting the P-touch".
/ [Save]
/
Print
• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
• Check that the batteries are correctly inserted. / [Print]
• A wrong adapter is used; the recommended adapter
is the AD-24ES. /
[Copies: ] / -
• Check that the end of the tape feeds under the tape
Open
guides.
• The cutter lever is used while printing. Do not touch
the cutter lever during printing. / [Open]
/
• You can also enter the File menu by pressing
• Press + and select [Text&Format].
NOTE
If you try to store a label when there is already a label stored to that
number, a message "Overwrite?" will appear. Press
• Refer to "Initial Settings".
save your new label. Press to cancel.
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 (D) 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.
• To cancel operations, press .
[Select Layout]
• The order of accented characters differs by the selected LCD
language.
.
Changing Label Length
/ [Label Length]
/ [Auto/1.2"-12.0" (30-300 mm)]
NOTE
[Print]
• After the label is printed, cut along the printed dots (:) with
NOTE
scissors so that the label length matches the machine setting.
• If a specific label length has been selected, also appears in • Depending on the format you have selected, the entire
the LCD.
contents of your text may not be printed. For example, if you
selected a fixed Label Length and the text is too long, an error
To Clear
message "Text Limit!" will appear.
By pressing , the letters will be deleted one by one.
• The templates cannot be edited.
To delete all text and settings : • Only the highlighted symbols on the enclosed insertion sheet
can be used in DECO MODE.
+ / [Text&Format]
• To clear all text, press
To delete text only :
Press to clear. Press
• When you access DECO MODE or Name Label function, your
+ / [Text Only]
most recently printed DECO MODE or Name Label function
text and label length will be recalled.
• Press to return to the previous step.
USEFUL FUNCTION KEYS
Setting Margin ( + )
Font Key
/ [Margin]
1
Press
/ [Full/Half/Narrow/Chain Print]
the text.
[Full]/[Half]/[Narrow]
For leaving equal margins on both sides of the text.
2
Full Half Narrow
Press
ABC ABC ABC
1" 1"
Font
0.47" 0.47" 0.16" 0.16"
[Chain Print]
For creating a label containing text in various styles.
1. Enter text.
2.
Press , then [Copies: ] appears.
3.
without Press / or enter number with number
keys to select the number of copies.
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 .
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.
NOTE
• When [Chain Print] is set, feed the tape before using the cutter
Size
otherwise a part of the text may be cut off. Also, cut along the
printed dots ( ) with scissors so the text is centered in the label.
• When [Half] or [Narrow] is set, displayed label length is the
length from the printed dots ( ) to the end of the label.
+
LCD display Label image
Width
Full ABC
2.7"
Half
ABC
Style
1.6"
Narrow
ABC
1"
• To print more than 1 copy of a label with minimum margin, set
the margin to [Narrow].
• Do not pull the tape since this may damage the tape cassette.
Accessories
Tape Cassettes: See the included "Supplies and
Accessories Guide".
AC Adapter: AD-24ES
Cutter Unit: TC-4 (replacement)
* When [HEL + Atlanta], for example, is selected, the font for
If the cutter blade becomes blunt after repetitive use and the tape
characters, including accented characters, will be Helsinki, and
cannot be cut cleanly, replace with new cutter unit (stock no. TC-4) by the font for numbers and some symbols will be Atlanta. Other
obtaining from an authorized Brother reseller.
combined fonts will be divided in the same way.
Replacing the Cutter Unit
NOTE
1.
Pull out the two sections of the cutter unit (green) in the
• To cancel operations, press
direction of the arrows shown in the illustration.
• Refer to the font sample table (F) on the enclosed insertion sheet.
• 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.
Frame Key
Press
.
design table (E) on the enclosed insertion sheet.
2.
Install a new cutter unit. Push it in until it snaps into place.
Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your fingers.
NOTE
to
To cancel operations, press
DECO MODE
This function allows you to create unique labels by using built-in
templates. Refer to the DECO MODE format table (C) on the
enclosed insertion sheet.
Example:
[Select Layout]
/ [Name Label]
/ /
[Input Text] ABCDEF
/ [Auto/1.2"-7.8"(30-200mm)]
Bill Anderson
[Print]
ABC Company, Inc.
/ [Auto/1.2" - 7.8" (30 -200mm)]
• To exit the DECO 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 0.47" (12mm)
and , then "Clear?" appears. wide tape cassettes.
• The maximum label length is 7.8" (200mm) for DECO MODE
to cancel.
and Name Label function.
• When [Auto] is selected for "Label Length", the label will
automatically adjust to the correct length for printing the text
one time.
• Press to return to the [Auto] setting for "Label
Length" mode.
Symbol Key
to select the settings to enter
Press to select various symbols. Refer to the table of
symbols (A) on the enclosed insertion sheet for a list of available
symbols.
/ Select an item
/ [Basic/Pictograph]
/ to select the settings. / Select category /
Choose a symbol
Helsinki
Brussels NOTE
US To cancel operations, press .
Florida
Short Cut Keys
Belgium
San Diego
Language
Los Angeles
Calgary
Label Length
HEL + Atlanta *
HEL + Adams * Margin
HEL + Brunei *
HEL + Istanbul * Name Label
HEL + Sofia *
File
HEL + Germany *
Large Tab
Medium
Tab Length
Small
Normal
Clear
× 2
Unit
× 1/2
Normal
Resetting the P-touch
Bold
You can reset the P-touch labeler when you want to initialize the
Outline
settings, or in the event the P-touch labeler is not working
properly.
Shadow
1
Turn off the P-touch labeler, hold down
Solid
and and then press to turn the P-touch
Italic
back on.
I+Bold
2
Release and .
I+Outline
The P-touch labeler turns on with the internal memory reset.
I+Shadow
NOTE
Vertical
All text, settings and stored files are cleared.
Should you encounter any problems with your product,
please do not return your product to the store!
After referring to the User's guide, if you still need
assistance, call Brother Customer Service at:
Voice: 1-877-BROTHER
Web: www.brother-usa.com
.
Fax: 1-901-379-1210
If you need to locate a service center, please call
1-877-BROTHER or visit us at www.brother-usa.com
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
to select the frame design. Refer to the frame 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
/ Select a frame
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).