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Brother P-Touch 3600 User Manual

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USER'S GUIDE
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USER'S GUIDE
• Read this User's Guide before you start using your P-touch.
• Keep this User's Guide in a handy place for future reference.
9600/3600
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  • Page 1 9600/3600 9600/3600 USER’S GUIDE USER’S GUIDE USER’S GUIDE • Read this User’s Guide before you start using your P-touch. • Keep this User’s Guide in a handy place for future reference.
  • Page 2 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC (as amended by 91/ 263/EEC and 92/31/EEC). The AC adapter also conforms with EN 60950 and follows the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. Issued by: BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. P & H company Development DIV.

  • Page 3: Quick Reference

    QUICK REFERENCE Entering text Adding a space Space bar Entering/Exiting Insert mode Adding an uppercase h or t + desired character letter Adding a series of c → Type character uppercase letters (enter- ing Caps mode) Adding a lowercase let- h or t + desired character ter in Caps mode a →...
  • Page 4 Setting up the Euro con- Rotate r to select CONVERSION SETUP, then press r (OR just press version function d + h) → Rotate r (OR m or g) to select currency → Press r (OR n) → Type in exchange rate → Press r (OR n) → Rotate r (OR m or g) to select separator →...
  • Page 5 Changing the character Select GLOBAL FORMAT, BLOCK FORMAT or LINE FORMAT, then size press r (OR just press d + 1, 2 or 3) → Rotate r, then press r (OR j or k) to select SIZE → Rotate r (OR m or g) to select setting →...
  • Page 6 Changing the block Select GLOBAL FORMAT or BLOCK FORMAT, then press r (OR just length press d + 1 or 2) → Rotate r, then press r (OR j or k) to select B. LENGTH → Rotate r (OR m or g) to select setting → Press r (OR n) Printing in reverse (mir- Rotate r to select MIRROR, then press r (OR just press d + p) →...
  • Page 7 Changing how the Rotate r to select AUTO CUT, then press r (OR just press d + f) labels are cut → Rotate r (OR m or g) to select setting → Press r (OR n) Printing using the cur- rent print options Feeding and cutting 24 mm of tape...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1 Before You Start ............1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............2 Top view ......................2 Bottom view ......................3 LCD display ......................3 Keyboard ......................4 Carrying case ...................... 5 Chapter 2 Getting Started ............7 PRECAUTIONS ................8 Connecting the AC adapter ................9 Turning on/off the P-touch ..................
  • Page 10 Chapter 4 Machine Adjustments ........... 79 Machine adjustments ..................80 ERROR MESSAGE LIST .............. 83 TROUBLESHOOTING ............... 89 MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS ............. 93 Appendix .............. 95 Symbols ......................96 Special barcode characters ................99 Fonts ........................99 Sizes and widths ....................100 Type styles .......................102 Framing and shading patterns ................104 Pre-set templates .....................105 Template text styles ..................108 INDEX ..................

  • Page 11: Before You Start

    Ch.1 Before You Start Chapter efore tart...

  • Page 12: General Description

    P-touch 9600: Tape compartment cover Recharging indicator LCD display Cover release button AC adapter connector RS-232C port USB port Navigation dial Keyboard P-touch 3600: Tape compartment cover LCD display Cover release button AC adapter connector USB port Navigation dial Keyboard...

  • Page 13: Bottom View

    Ch.1 Before You Start Bottom view Battery compartment cover (PT-9600 only) Handle Tape exit slot LCD display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q <<<P-touch>>>...

  • Page 14: Keyboard

    Ch. 1 Before You Start Keyboard P-touch 9600: P-touch 3600: 1 Power key ➩ p. 9 6 Arrow keys ➩ p. 42 2 Screen backlight key (PT-9600 only) 7 Return key ➩ p. 43 ➩ Refer to the Advanced Functions booklet.

  • Page 15: Carrying Case

    Ch.1 Before You Start Carrying case The carrying case, which is included with the PT-9600 and available as an option for the PT-3600, is useful for storing and transporting the P-touch and its accessories. The cover attached inside the case at the right helps protect your tape cassettes from dust. In addition, if the cover is removed and attached to the left side of the carrying case, it can be used as a tray for collecting labels that are fed out.
  • Page 16 Ch. 1 Before You Start...

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Ch. 2 Chapter etting tarted...

  • Page 18: Precautions

    Ch. 2 Getting Started PRECAUTIONS Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark. Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch, otherwise the tape cassette may be dam- aged.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Ac Adapter

    If the P-touch has remained plugged in, the previous session’s text is displayed when you turn it on P-touch 3600: again. This feature allows you to stop work on a label, turn off the machine, and return to it later without having to re-enter the text.

  • Page 20: Connecting The P-Touch To A Computer

    USB port: 1 Insert the flat (A) connector on the USB cable into the USB port on the computer. P-touch 3600: 2 Insert the square (B) connector on the USB cable into the USB port on the right side of the P-touch.

  • Page 21: Installing The Software & Printer Driver

    Ch. 2 Getting Started Installing the Software & After the P-touch is connected to a computer using a USB cable, the P-touch enters Interface Printer Driver mode when data is sent to it from the computer. NOTE In order to provide even more illustration and To exit Interface mode for a USB connection layout features to the label-making possibilities and return to the text, press any key.
  • Page 22 Ch. 2 Getting Started 3 Click the upper button (P-touch Editor). The Installing the P-touch Editor 3.2 ® software InstallShield Wizard for installing the P-touch Editor software starts up, and then The P-touch Editor 3.2 software includes a vari- the Welcome dialog box appears. ety of more complex functions for printing bar- codes and images, enabling you to design just about any label that you can image.
  • Page 23 Ch. 2 Getting Started Typical: All of the basic options (P-touch Editor 3.2, Clip art, Auto Format tem- plates, Help and fonts) are installed. Compact: Only P-touch Editor 3.2 is installed. 5 Type the necessary information into the appropriate boxes (If the information has ®...
  • Page 24 Ch. 2 Getting Started Transfer Manager: (PT-9600 only-not compatible with the software for the PT-3600) Two applications: Transfer Manager (which allows you to transfer templates, a database linked to a tem- To upgrade P-touch Editor 3.2 for Access 2000, plate or image data to the P-touch from click the Yes button, and then follow the a computer) and Backup Manager instructions that appear.
  • Page 25 Ch. 2 Getting Started NOTE NOTE If the dialog box does not automatically appear, To install just the printer driver, click the lower double-click “My Computer” on the desktop, and button (Driver). The first Driver Setup dialog then double-click the CD-ROM drive containing box appears, allowing you to select whether the ®...
  • Page 26 Ch. 2 Getting Started 5 Type the necessary information into the 8 Select the desired locations for the short- appropriate boxes (If the information has cuts, and then click the Next button. A dia- ® log box appears, allowing you to select already been registered in Windows , it whether or not to install the printer driver.
  • Page 27 Ch. 2 Getting Started 4 Click the Finish button. To install the USB printer driver NOTE ® With Windows 98, 98 SE, Me or 2000: 1 In the dialog box that appears, allowing you to select whether the P-touch will be con- nected with a USB cable or an RS-232C cable, select “USB cable”, and then click the OK button.
  • Page 28 Ch. 2 Getting Started 3 Connect the P-touch to the computer using 6 Click the Finish button. the enclosed USB interface cable as NOTE described on page 10, and then turn on the P-touch. The first Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. If a Driver Setup dialog box appears, indicating that the printer driver has been installed, click the Finish button.
  • Page 29 PT-9600/3600 printer driver. 7 Connect the P-touch to the computer using the enclosed USB interface cable as 5 Select either “Replace with new Brother PT- described on page 10, and then turn on the 9600/3600.” or “Add Brother PT-9600/ P-touch. A dialog box appears, indicating 3600.”, and then click the Next button.

  • Page 30: On A Macintosh Computer

    Ch. 2 Getting Started 9 Click the Continue Anyway button to con- 8 Click the Finish button. tinue with the installation. A Found New NOTE Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, indi- If a dialog box appears, explaining that the com- cating that the Found New Hardware Wiz- puter should be restarted, select the option for ard has finished installing the software for...
  • Page 31 Ch. 2 Getting Started 6 Double-click the P-touch Editor 3.2 Installer Memory: At least 32 MB icon in the folder that appears. The installer USB port (installed as standard equipment) starts up. CD-ROM drive Installing the P-touch Editor 3.2 soft- ware The P-touch Editor 3.2 software includes a vari- ety of more complex functions for printing bar-...
  • Page 32 Ch. 2 Getting Started 8 When the dialog box appears, indicating 6 Double-click the P-touch Editor 3.2 Installer icon that the installation is finished, click the in the folder that appears. The installer starts up, Quit button. and then the Introduction dialog box appears. 9 When the dialog box appears, asking if you wish to restart the computer, click the Restart button to restart the computer.
  • Page 33 Ch. 2 Getting Started 9 Select the desired location for the alias, and then click the Next button. A dialog box appears, allowing you to check the installation. NOTE 0 Check that the installation will be per- If certain options (such as the Auto Format Tem- formed as desired, and then click the Install plates and the Clip Art) are not installed, some P- button.
  • Page 34 Ch. 2 Getting Started Only the options with a check mark beside them are installed. Select the options that you wish to install, and then click the Install button. NOTE In order to print from the P-touch 9600/3600, “PT- 9600/3600 Driver” must be selected for installa- 4 Double-click the Mac OS 9 folder to open it.
  • Page 35 Ch. 2 Getting Started 8 Select the desired location for the alias, and then click the Next button. A dialog box appears, allowing you to check the installa- tion. 5 Double-click the P-touch Quick Editor folder to open it. 9 Check that the installation will be per- 6 Double-click the P-touch Quick Editor formed as desired, and then click the Install button.
  • Page 36 Ch. 2 Getting Started 7 Check that the installation will be per- formed as desired, and then click the Install 4 Double-click the Mac OS X folder to open button. After the printer driver is installed, a dialog box appears, indicating that the installation is finished.

  • Page 37: Reading The User's Guide

    Ch. 2 Getting Started 3 In the list on the left, click the PT-9600/ Reading the User’s Guide 3600 icon. Then, select the appropriate printer from the list on the right. The P-touch Editor User’s Guide can be viewed 4 Close the Chooser window to confirm your either by inserting the CD-ROM into the drive settings.

  • Page 38: Using P-Touch Editor 3.2

    Ch. 2 Getting Started Using P-touch Editor 3.2 NOTE To view the help for the Mac version of P-touch P-touch Editor 3.2 makes it easy for anyone to Editor 3.2, double-click “Main.htm” in the Help design and print more complex labels for almost folder within the P-touch Editor 3.2 folder installed any need imaginable.

  • Page 39: Notes On Usage

    Ch. 2 Getting Started The QR Code protocol can only be used with English. If data in any other language is entered, the barcode may not be read cor- rectly. Databases Keep the following points in mind when using the database functions of P-touch Editor 3.2. NOTE For general details, refer to the User’s Guide sup- plied on the P-touch Editor 3.2 CDROM.

  • Page 40: Using P-Touch Quick Editor

    Ch. 2 Getting Started Using P-touch Quick Editor On a Macintosh computer Double-click the P-touch Quick Editor icon P-touch Quick Editor enables you to design a in the P-touch Quick Editor folder installed simple label layout quickly and easily. In addi- on the computer.

  • Page 41: Importing Text

    Ch. 2 Getting Started 3 In the Format list, click the desired label for- Importing text mat. Text that has already been typed in another appli- cation can easily be imported into the label. NOTE The size of the label layout can also be set by specifying the Length and Width settings or by To import text: dragging the edges of the label view until the...

  • Page 42: Changing The Background Color

    Ch. 2 Getting Started NOTE If the label view (or text box) has been moved away from the tool bar, it will be docked before scrolling. Printing Before printing labels, certain print options can be selected. 2 In the Symbol Font list, select the desired symbol font.

  • Page 43: Uninstalling The Software & Printer Driver

    Ch. 2 Getting Started Quitting P-touch Quick Editor Uninstalling the Software & Printer Driver To quit P-touch Quick Editor: ® On a Computer Running Win- On a computer running Windows ® dows Do either of the following: Right-click the P-touch Quick Editor icon in Uninstalling the software the system tray, and then click [Exit] in the Uninstall the P-touch Editor 3.2 or the P-touch...
  • Page 44 Ch. 2 Getting Started 5 Select “Delete Brother PT-9600/3600.”, and To uninstall the printer driver: then click the Next button. A dialog box 1 Turn off the P-touch 9600/3600, and then appears, asking for confirmation to delete disconnect it from the computer.
  • Page 45 7 In the Library folder, open the Printers • PT-9600/3600 Prefs icon (for the printer driver) folder, and then open the Brother folder. 8 Drag the following to the Trash icon. • PT9600/3600PDE.plugin With Mac OS X v10.1 or v10.2: •...

  • Page 46: Attaching Labels

    Ch. 2 Getting Started Attaching labels NOTE White garments made from 100% cotton with a plain (smooth) surface are best for iron-on trans- Laminated tape fers. You can also make transfers to garments made The backing from labels printed on laminated from 100% linen or cotton/polyester blends as tapes can easily be removed if an Auto Cut set- long as they have a plain (smooth) surface.

  • Page 47: Assembling Stamps

    Ch. 2 Getting Started Ironing Assembling stamps Iron garments with transfers using normal tem- perature settings. In addition to labels, your P-touch can be used Be sure to place a piece of cloth between the to make custom, pre-inked stamps for various iron and the label when you iron over it to pre- uses (optional stamp kit required).
  • Page 48 3 After the label is cut off, affix it to the end of the holder so that its bottom edge is on the same side of the stamp holder as the raised 7 Fit the frame over the stamp film, and then “brother” logo. push the frame down into place.
  • Page 49 Ch. 2 Getting Started Stamping Since the length of time and amount of pressure that the stamp holder should be held down depends on the amount of ink in the holder, first practise stamping on a piece of scrap paper. You can expect to use a stamp film holder approximately 300 to 500 times, although some ink is lost when the stamp film is changed.
  • Page 50 Ch. 2 Getting Started...

  • Page 51: Functions

    Ch. 3 Chapter unctions...

  • Page 52: Performing Basic Operations

    Ch. 3 Functions Performing basic operations k (right arrow key) To move the cursor one character to the The following keys are necessary for using the right: many functions. Press k once. Arrow keys NOTE The machine’s LCD display can show three If this key is pressed when the cursor is at the end of rows of 19 characters;...
  • Page 53 Ch. 3 Functions g (down arrow key) Return key (n) The return key can be used to select an item To move the cursor down to the following line: from a list, (for example, when adding a symbol or accented character to the text) or to apply a Press g once.

  • Page 54: Entering Text

    Ch. 3 Functions Entering text NOTE If the P-touch is in Caps mode, holding down h Typing in the text for your labels is almost the or t while pressing a letter key will enter a lower- same as typing on a typewriter or a computer. case letter.
  • Page 55 Ch. 3 Functions Alt mode (a) Maximum number of Accented characters or special punctuation Tape width lines that can be printed marks on the right-hand side of the keys can be 6 mm added to the text using the Alt mode. Enter or 9 mm exit Alt mode by pressing a.
  • Page 56 Ch. 3 Functions Symbol key (s) Accent function (d + s) In addition to the letters, symbols and numerals The Accent function can be used to add on the key tops, there are over 440 additional accented characters to your text. Many of these symbols and pictures available with the Symbol characters can also be found on the keys and typed in using a (refer to page 45), or they...

  • Page 57: Composite Character Keys

    Ch. 3 Functions To type in a composite character: 1 To type in a diacritical mark written in col- K Q Q Q Q Q 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 B C D E F our on the key, press a once. The Alt Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q...
  • Page 58 Ch. 3 Functions To change the barcode parameter settings: Parameter Settings 3 Press m. UNDER# ON, OFF (numbers printed below barcode) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q 01/04...
  • Page 59 Ch. 3 Functions NOTE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q Q Q To quit the Barcode function without adding a Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q barcode, press e at any time (OR hold Q Q Q Q...
  • Page 60 Ch. 3 Functions 6 Rotate r (OR press m or g) until the set- 4 Press r (OR n). The value is converted ting for the desired separator is displayed. and values in both currencies are added to the text at the cursor’s current position. NOTE The following separator settings are available: NOTE...

  • Page 61: Editing Text

    Ch. 3 Functions Editing text To delete a sequence of characters: 1 Press j, k, m or g to position the cur- sor below the character that you wish to Backspace key (b) delete. 2 Hold down q until all of the characters The backspace key (b) allows you to remove that you wish to delete are removed.

  • Page 62: Formatting

    Ch. 3 Functions 2 Since ! ! ! ! is already beside TEXT&FORMAT, Formatting press n. All of the text is erased and all of the formatting functions are reset to their A variety of formatting functions are available default settings. for making more decorative and customised labels.
  • Page 63 Ch. 3 Functions NOTE NOTE To return to the text without changing the format- To return to the text without changing the format- ting, press e (OR hold down d and press ting, press e (OR hold down d and press Line format functions (d + 3) Block format functions...
  • Page 64 Ch. 3 Functions 3 Rotate r (OR press m or g) until the Font function (FONT) desired setting is displayed. With the Font function, you can change the font of the text to one of the many that are available. For samples of the available Font settings, refer to NOTE page 99.
  • Page 65 Ch. 3 Functions 3 Rotate r (OR press m or g) until the desired setting is displayed. NOTE NOTE Since the text sizes that can be printed depends on the width of the tape, the following table If “*****” appears as a setting, the Size function shows the maximum text size that can be used has already been applied to either a line in the with each tape width.
  • Page 66 Ch. 3 Functions Style1 function (STYLE1) NOTE With the Style1 function, 5 other text styles are This step may be skipped if settings for several for- available, allowing you to create more personal- mat functions are being applied at the same time. ised labels.
  • Page 67 Ch. 3 Functions The VERTICAL style setting, which rotates each ° character 90 counterclockwise and prints the NOTE text vertically along the length of the label, is If “*****” appears as a setting, the Style1 func- different from the Text rotation function tion has already been applied to either a line in °...
  • Page 68 Ch. 3 Functions 4 Press r (OR press n) to apply the setting. NOTE K Q Q Q Q Q 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 B C D E F If r is used to select the settings, only one function Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q 06/13...
  • Page 69 Ch. 3 Functions 4 Press r (OR press n) to apply the setting. NOTE K Q Q Q Q Q 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 B C D E F Q Q Q Q If r is used to select the settings, only one function Q Q Q Q <<<...
  • Page 70 Ch. 3 Functions 4 Press r (OR press n) to apply the setting. To change the setting for the Text align- ment function: NOTE 1 Select GLOBAL FORMAT, BLOCK FOR- If r is used to select the settings, only one function MAT or LINE FORMAT (OR hold down can be set at a time.

  • Page 71: Tape Margin Function

    Ch. 3 Functions Tape margin function (T. MARGIN) NOTE This step may be skipped if settings for several for- The Tape margin function allows you to adjust mat functions are being applied at the same time. the size of the margins on the left and right sides 2 Rotate r until ROTATE is displayed, and of your text.
  • Page 72 Ch. 3 Functions NOTE NOTE This step may be skipped if settings for several Glo- To return the function to its default setting (0.4 bal Format functions are being applied at the same cm), press the space bar. time. To change the setting in 1.0 cm steps, hold 2 Rotate r until T.
  • Page 73 Ch. 3 Functions 4 Press r (OR press n) to apply the setting. Block margin function (B. MARGIN) NOTE The width of the margins between text blocks If r is used to select the settings, only one function can be set between 0.0 cm and 30.0 cm. The left and right margins for each text block will can be set at a time.

  • Page 74: Mirror Printing Function

    Ch. 3 Functions NOTE K Q Q Q Q Q 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 B C D To return the function to its default setting Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q <<< P-touch >>> Q Q Q Q (AUTO), press the space bar.
  • Page 75 Ch. 3 Functions 2 Hold down d and press S. The many templates available allow you to cre- ate labels and stamps for a variety of needs— from addressing envelopes to identifying floppy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q disks or audio and video cassettes.
  • Page 76 Ch. 3 Functions B C D E F K Q Q Q Q Q 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q Q Q 4 5 6 7 8 9 Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q...
  • Page 77 Ch. 3 Functions 0 Press r (OR press n) to print the label. The message “COPIES 1/ 1” appears in the NOTE display while the label is being printed. The The template that was last used appears first. MENU screen appears in the display again. Selecting this template displays the text that was entered in it at that time.

  • Page 78: Printing

    Ch. 3 Functions Printing However, if an Auto cut setting using chain print- ing is selected, the last label in the previous ses- sion remains in the machine (is not fed out), so Layout preview function that the next label can be printed without wasting tape.

  • Page 79: Repeat Printing Function

    Ch. 3 Functions NOTE After printing with settings 5, 6, 7 or 8, press f 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q to feed the tape, then cut it.
  • Page 80 Ch. 3 Functions NOTE NOTE To select the default setting (1), press the space Only one numbering field can be selected from bar. any text. To change the setting in steps of 5, hold down If you include a non-alphanumeric character either m or g, and then release the key when such as a symbol in the numbering field, only the desired setting is displayed.

  • Page 81: Storing And Recalling Files

    Ch. 3 Functions Storing and recalling files K Q Q Q Q Q 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 B C D E F Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q SET END POINT Memory functions (d + 8) Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q...
  • Page 82 Ch. 3 Functions 4 Rotate r (OR press m or g) until the file Storing text and Auto format templates number where you wish to store the text is displayed. To save a text file: NOTE 1 Rotate r until MEMORY is displayed, and File numbers that are not flashing already contain a then press r (OR hold down d and text file.

  • Page 83: Deleting A File

    Ch. 3 Functions Recalling text and Auto format tem- plates NOTE To see other parts of the selected text file, press j or k. To recall a file that has been saved: Auto format template files of the same tape 1 Rotate r until MEMORY is displayed, and width are displayed grouped together.
  • Page 84 Ch. 3 Functions 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until ! appears to For an Auto format template file: the right of all files to be deleted. Files marked with ! will be deleted. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q CLEAR...
  • Page 85 Ch. 3 Functions NOTE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q If multiple files are to be printed, follow steps Q Q Q Q 04/04 CLEAR Q Q Q Q...
  • Page 86 Ch. 3 Functions 5 Rotate r (OR press m or g) until the file To change the style of the stored Auto for- number containing the text that you wish to mat template: print is displayed. The file name is shown 0 Rotate r (OR press m or g) until ! ! ! ! beside the file number, and the text stored moves beside CHANGE STYLE.
  • Page 87 Ch. 3 Functions F Rotate r (OR press m or g) until the file number containing the text that you wish to print is displayed. The file name is shown beside the file number, and the text stored under the selected file number is shown in the bottom line.
  • Page 88 Ch. 3 Functions...

  • Page 89: Machine Adjustments

    Ch. 4 Chapter Machine Adjustments...

  • Page 90: Machine Adjustments

    Ch. 4 Machine Adjustments Machine adjustments To change the TAPE LENGTH ADJUST setting: When printing a label with a specified length Setup functions (d + A) (Tape length function), the length of the printed label may be slightly different. This function Various functions are available for changing the allows you to adjust the length of the printed general appearance of how text is shown on the...
  • Page 91 Ch. 4 Machine Adjustments To change the HEAD ADJUSTMENT setting: This function allows you to shift the printing up NOTE or down within the tape. If the tape is still not cut correctly even after this set- ting has been continuously adjusted, the cutter may NOTE be dull.
  • Page 92 Ch. 4 Machine Adjustments To change the USB ID SELECTION setting: This function allows you to specify a unique identification number for each P-touch con- nected to a computer in order to print through the USB connection. Normally, for easy setup of multiple P-touch machines connected to a com- puter, all PT-9600/3600s will be set to 000000001, indicating that the data will be...

  • Page 93: Error Message List

    ERROR MESSAGE LIST ERROR MESSAGE LIST ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE SOLUTION 4 DIGITS MINIMUM! This message appears if less Enter a minimum of four than the minimum four digits digits before pressing n. are entered as the barcode data. 16 LINE LIMIT! This message appears if 16 lines Limit the number of lines in a text block to 16.
  • Page 94 ERROR MESSAGE LIST ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE SOLUTION CUTTER ERROR! This message appears if the cut- Turn off the P-touch, and ter did not operate correctly. then turn the P-touch on again. If the problem cannot be corrected, contact your service representative. DIVIDE BY ZERO This message appears if the Type in a conversion rate...
  • Page 95 ERROR MESSAGE LIST ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE SOLUTION INTERFACE ERROR! This message appears if the Windows wrong port is selected for a USB Under “Print to the following connection. port” in the printer Properties dialog box, select “PTUSB:” for the USB connection. For Windows 98 and Me: If two or more of the same P-touch model are con-...
  • Page 96 ERROR MESSAGE LIST ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE SOLUTION LINE LIMIT! This message appears if you try Reduce the number of XX LINES MAXIMUM to print or use the Layout pre- lines or install a wider view function when the number tape. of lines in the text is greater than the maximum possible for the installed tape.
  • Page 97 ERROR MESSAGE LIST ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE SOLUTION SET 9mm! This message appears if a 9- Install a 9-mm-wide tape mm-wide tape cassette is not cassette. installed when printing an Auto format template created for 9- mm-wide tape. SET 12mm! This message appears if a 12- Install a 12-mm-wide tape mm-wide tape cassette is not cassette.
  • Page 98 ERROR MESSAGE LIST ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE SOLUTION TEXT TOO HIGH! This message appears if the size Reduce the size of the of the text is larger than the characters, install a tape width of the installed tape. with a greater width or select the AUTO text size (PT-9600 only) This message setting.

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution (1) The display stays blank after you have Check that the AC adapter is connected. turned on the machine, or abnormal char- Check that the rechargeable Ni-MH bat- acters are displayed. tery is properly charged. (PT-9600 only) Reset the machine by: - (PT-3600) unplugging the AC adaptor, and leaving it unplugged for about one...
  • Page 100 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution (5) The machine has “locked up” (i.e., noth- Reset the machine by: ing happens when a key is pressed). - (PT-3600) unplugging the AC adaptor, and leaving it unplugged for about one minute, then and plugging it in again - (PT-9600 only) pressing the reset button in the battery compartment at the bottom of the machine...
  • Page 101 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution 1 Turn off the machine, and then disconnect (7) A blank horizontal line appears through the text in the printed label. the AC adapter and (for the PT-9600 only) remove the rechargeable battery. 2 Open the tape compartment cover, then remove the tape cassette if one is installed.
  • Page 102 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution (8) The tape is not ejected correctly after Turn off the machine, open the tape com- being automatically cut. partment cover, and remove the tape cas- sette if one is installed. Using a cotton swab, clean off the metal piece in the exit slot to the left of cutter.

  • Page 103: Machine Specifications

    MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS HARDWARE Power supply: AC adapter 24 V, 2.5 A (PT-9600 only: Rechargeable Ni-MH battery) Input device: Keyboard (PT-9600: 69 keys; PT-3600: 59 keys) 24 × 119 dots LCD: + Caps, Alt and other indicators (with screen backlight—PT-9600 only) Print tape: 6 widths available: 6 mm...
  • Page 104 MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 105: Appendix

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  • Page 106: Symbols

    Appendix Symbols ➩ p. 46 The following symbols are available. Symbols Category PUNCTUATION    • × ÷ ± § ¶ ¿ ¡ (A01-A18) & « » BRACKET < > (B01-B08) ARROW → ← ↑ ↓ (C01-C14) UNIT ° ¥...
  • Page 107 Appendix Symbols Category PROHIBITION (I01-I29) WARNING (J01-J42) MANDATORY (K01-K19) FIRE (L01-L08) TRANSPORT (M01-M13) EMERGENCY (N01-N06) INFORMATION (O01-O43)
  • Page 108 Appendix Symbols Category OTHER SIGNS (P01-P12) VIDEO (Q01-Q09) OFFICE (R01-R44) GENERAL (S01-S27) GARDENING (T01-T14) VEHICLES (U01-U13) OCCASIONS (V01-V18) The use of the CE mark is strictly governed by one or more European Council directives. Ensure that any labels you produce which use this mark conform with the relevant directives.

  • Page 109: Special Barcode Characters

    Appendix Special barcode characters ➩ p. 47 The following special characters can only be added to barcodes created using types CODE39 or CODABAR. Value Character The following special characters can only be added to barcodes created using types EAN128 and CODE128.

  • Page 110: Sizes And Widths

    Appendix Sizes and widths ➩ pp. 54 & 55 Samples of some available text sizes and widths are shown below. Width WIDE NORMAL NARROW NARROWEST Size 76 points 72 points 64 points 56 points 48 points 40 points 36 points 32 points 28 points 24 points...
  • Page 111 Appendix Width WIDE NORMAL NARROW NARROWEST Size 7 points 6 points 5 points 4 points If the 4 point or 5 point text size setting is selected, the text will be printed with the BRUSSELS font setting, regardless of the font setting that is selected. Characters printed using the smaller sizes may be difficult to read if certain style settings are selected.

  • Page 112: Type Styles

    Appendix Type styles ➩ pp. 56 & 57 Style1 setting NORMAL BOLD OUTLINE SOLID SHADOW INVERT Style2 setting NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL Helsinki Brussels San Diego Florida Brunei Bold Angeles Bermuda Script Istanbul Letter Gothic Style1 setting NORMAL BOLD OUTLINE SOLID...
  • Page 113 Appendix Style1 setting NORMAL BOLD OUTLINE SOLID SHADOW INVERT Style2 setting ITALIC ITALIC ITALIC ITALIC ITALIC ITALIC Bermuda Script Istanbul Letter Gothic The VERTICAL style setting can be combined with all Style1 text styles (NORMAL, BOLD, OUTLINE, SOLID, SHADOW and INVERT). The VERTICAL style setting cannot be combined with the ITALIC style setting.

  • Page 114: Framing And Shading Patterns

    Appendix Framing and shading patterns ➩ p. 58 The following frame and shading patterns are available. Set- Set- Set- ting Sample ting Sample ting Sample...

  • Page 115: Pre-Set Templates

    Appendix Pre-set templates ➩ p. 65 Samples of the available templates are shown below. Template Tape Label Sample name width length ADDRESS-1 24 mm 80 mm ADDRESS-2 24 mm 78 mm ADDRESS-3 24 mm 104 mm ADDRESS-4 36 mm 86 mm ASSET 24 mm 84 mm...
  • Page 116 Appendix Template Tape Label Sample name width length PRICE-1 24 mm 57 mm PRICE-2 24 mm 110 mm SIGN 36 mm 114 mm FLOPPY-1 24 mm 70 mm FLOPPY-2 24 mm 70 mm FLOPPY-3 36 mm 70 mm VCR VHS-1 18 mm 140 mm VCR VHS-2...
  • Page 117 Appendix Template Tape Label Sample name width length AUDIO-1 9 mm 89 mm AUDIO-2 9 mm 89 mm AUDIO-3 9 mm 89 mm SLIDE 12 mm 42 mm FILE-1 36 mm 200 mm FILE-2 24 mm 190 mm STAMP L STAMP NORMAL-L 115 mm (24mm)

  • Page 118: Template Text Styles

    Appendix Template text styles ➩ p. 65 Samples of the available template text styles are shown below. CHAR. style Sample Font Style ORIGINAL Template default ITALIC Template ITALIC default DYNAMIC ISTANBUL SOLID ARTISTIC FLORIDA OUTLINE FORMAL BRUSSELS ITALIC ELEGANT NORMAL NATURAL SAN DIEGO NORMAL...

  • Page 119: Index

    INDEX Global format 52 Label length 62 AC adapter 9 Line effect 58 AC adapter connector 2 Line format 53 Accent function 46 Margins 61 Accented characters 46, 47 Text alignment 60 Accessories 113 Text in template 67 Adapter 9 Text rotation 60 Aligning text 59 Character size 54...
  • Page 120 Mirror printing 64 Numbering 71 Fabric tape 37 Repeat printing 70 Feed&Cut key 69 Size 55 Font function 54 Stamp 65 Format functions Style 2 57 Block 53 Style1 57 Global 52 Tape length 62 Format templates 65 Tape margin 62 Formatting Text alignment 60 Entire text 52...
  • Page 121 Lines of text 45 Lowercase letters 44 Handle 2 Hardware specifications 93 Highlighting 58 Macintosh operating systems 20 Maximum Memory 71 Incremental printing 70 Number of blocks 45 Indicators Number of characters in memory 71 Alt 45 Number of lines 45 Auto cut 68 Text size 55 Caps 44...
  • Page 122 Starting 30 Fabric 37 Punctuation marks 45, 96 Iron-on transfer 36 Laminated 36 Non-laminated 36 Tape cassette Quitting functions 43 Installing 9 Replacing 9 Tape compartment cover 2 Tape exit slot 2 Recalling text file 73 Tape length function 62 Release button 2 Tape margin function 61 Removing...

  • Page 123: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Obtain tape cassettes from your nearest authorised dealer. Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Brother cannot be held responsible for trouble caused by the use of unauthorised supplies. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark.
  • Page 124 Stock No. Description TZ-655 White characters on orange fluorescent adhesive TZ-755 White characters on green adhesive 18 mm laminated tapes TZ-141 Black characters on clear adhesive TZ-241 Black characters on white adhesive TZ-242 Red characters on white adhesive TZ-243 Blue characters on white adhesive TZ-344 Gold characters on black adhesive TZ-145...
  • Page 125 Stock No. Description TZ-122 Red characters on clear adhesive TZ-123 Blue characters on clear adhesive TZ-221 Black characters on white adhesive TZ-222 Red characters on white adhesive TZ-223 Blue characters on white adhesive TZ-324 Gold characters on black adhesive TZ-325 White characters on black adhesive TZ-421 Black characters on red adhesive...
  • Page 126 Stock No. Description 18 mm non-laminated tapes TZ-N241 Black characters on white adhesive TZ-N242 Red characters on white adhesive TZ-N243 Blue characters on white adhesive TZ-N541 Black characters on blue adhesive TZ-N641 Black characters on yellow adhesive TZ-N741 Black characters on green adhesive TZ-NF41 Black characters on purpul adhesive TZ-PH41...
  • Page 127 Stock No. Description TZ-S611 6 mm strong adhesive tape (black characters on yellow adhesive) Special tapes Stock No. Description SK-151 Medium stamp stencil tape SK-141 Large stamp stencil tape TZ-IY41 18 mm iron-on transfer tape (black characters) TZ-SE4 18 mm security tape (black characters on white adhesive) TZ-FA4 18 mm fabric tape (blue characters on white fabric) TZ-FA3...
  • Page 129 Printed in China LA8772001...

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