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Brother P-Touch PT-E550W Quick Setup Manual

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Read this guide before you start using your P-touch labeling system.
Keep this guide in a handy place for future reference.
Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ where you can get product support and answers
to frequently asked questions (FAQs).

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  • Page 1 PT-E550W Read this guide before you start using your P-touch labeling system. Keep this guide in a handy place for future reference. Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the P-touch labeling system model PT-E550W. Your new PT-E550W is an intuitive, easy to operate and feature rich labeler that produces professional looking and high quality labels. This manual contains various precautions and basic procedures for using the P-touch labeling system.
  • Page 3 CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. ATTENTION RISQUE D'EXPLOSION SI LA BATTERIE EST REMPLACÉE PAR UN MODÈLE INADÉQUAT. MISE AU REBUT DES BATTERIES USAGÉES CONFORMÉMENT AUX INSTRUCTIONS.
  • Page 4 • The enclosed interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device. • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 5 RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. PT-E550W has been tested and found to comply with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines.
  • Page 6 The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. If new versions of the PT-E550W operating system becomes available, this manual may not reflect the updated features. Therefore, you may find that new operating system and the contents in this manual may be different.

  • Page 7: Important Information

    Important Information Should you have questions, or need information about your Brother Product, we have a variety of support options for you to choose from: Customer Service 1-800-255-0415 Customer Service 1-303-460-1628 (fax) World Wide Web For purchasing accessories and certain Brother products: http://www.brothermobilesolutions.com...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION Contents GETTING STARTED ..................21 Unpacking Your P-touch Labeling System ................. 21 General Description ......................22 LCD Display ........................23 Key Names and Functions .................... 25 Power Supply........................27 AC Adapter........................27 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery..................27 Alkaline/Ni-MH Battery ....................30 Inserting a Tape Cassette....................

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions To prevent injury and damage, important notes are explained using various symbols. The symbols and their meanings are as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if the product is DANGER handled without following the warnings and instructions, will result in death or serious injuries.
  • Page 10 INTRODUCTION DANGER Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Carefully observe the following precautions for the rechargeable Li-ion battery (hereafter referred to as "rechargeable battery"). If these precautions are not followed, overheating, leaking, or cracks in the battery may result in an electrical short, explosion, smoke, fire, electric shock, injury to yourself or others, or damage to the product or other property.
  • Page 11 DANGER Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Liquid (electrolyte) leaking from the P- DO NOT disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the rechargeable touch labeling system or rechargeable battery may indicate that the battery. rechargeable battery is damaged. If the DO NOT dispose of the rechargeable rechargeable battery leaks, immediately battery in fire or intentionally overheat.
  • Page 12 DO NOT use the P-touch labeling system with a foreign object in it. If water, a metallic substance, or any other foreign object enters the P-touch labeling system, disconnect the AC adapter and remove the batteries, and contact Brother customer service. Do not use the P-touch labeling system in special environments, such as near medical equipment.
  • Page 13 WARNING Alkaline batteries/Ni-MH rechargeable batteries Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of the battery and cause personal injury. DO NOT throw into fire, heat up, short- DO NOT allow a metal object to contact circuit, recharge, or disassemble the both the plus and minus ends of a battery.
  • Page 14 P-touch labeling system damage, or modify the adapter cord or or other property. Brother does not plug. Do not forcibly bend or pull the assume any responsibility for any adapter cord.
  • Page 15 CAUTION Alkaline batteries/Ni-MH rechargeable batteries Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, overheating or rupture of the battery. DO NOT use a battery other than the Before using Ni-MH rechargeable one specified for use with your P-touch batteries, carefully read the instructions labeling system.
  • Page 16 INTRODUCTION CAUTION P-touch Labeling System Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the P-touch labeling system. Store the P-touch labeling system on a DO NOT use the P-touch labeling flat, stable surface such as a desk or in system in places with moisture or high a drawer.

  • Page 17: General Precautions

    • Depending on the environmental conditions and the applied settings, some characters or symbols may be difficult to read. • Use only Brother TZe, HGe tapes or HSe tubes with the P-touch labeling system. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark.

  • Page 18: Symbols Used In This Guide

    • The printed label may differ from the image that appears on the LCD. • Note that Brother Industries, Ltd. does not assume responsibility for any damage or injury arising from the failure to follow the precautions listed in this manual.

  • Page 19: Label Printing

    How to Use the P-touch Labeling System  Create a label with the P-touch labeling system GETTING STARTED • Preparing the P-touch labeling system. P. 21 CREATING A LABEL • Selecting a labeling application type. In addition to entering text, the P-touch P.

  • Page 20: Creating A Label

    INTRODUCTION  Create a label by connecting your P-touch labeling system to a computer GETTING STARTED Your P-touch labeling system can be used as a stand alone handheld labeler, or it can be connected to a PC or Mac and used with the included P-touch Editor software to create more elaborate labels.

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your P-touch Labeling System Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch labeling system:  PT-E550W P-touch labeling system AC adapter USB cable The plug may differ by country. Li-ion Battery Strap Tape Cassette...

  • Page 22: General Description

    GETTING STARTED General Description 1. Cover latch 6. Tape cutter 2. Tape exit slot 7. Tape cassette compartment 3. LCD display 8. Release lever 4. Mini-USB port 9. Print head 5. Keyboard When shipped from the factory, the LCD display is covered with a protective sheet to prevent damage.

  • Page 23: Lcd Display

    LCD Display 14 15 1. Line number 11. Caps mode Indicates line number within the label Indicates that the Caps mode is on. layout. 12.-16. Style guidance 2. Shift Mode Indicates the current font (12), character Indicates shift mode is on. size (13), character style (14), frame (15) and alignment (16) settings.
  • Page 24 GETTING STARTED 19. Cursor selection Use the keys to select menu items and the keys to change the settings. 20. Specified line mark Indicates that separate settings are made for each line. 21. Lock mark Indicates that some items cannot be changed.

  • Page 25: Key Names And Functions

    Key Names and Functions The default language is "English". 1. Power 9. Cable Flag Turns the P-touch labeling system on Creates cable flag labels. and off. 10. Patch Panel 2. Style Creates single and multiple line labels for Sets character and label attributes. a group of ports on a patch panel.
  • Page 26 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. • Uppercase letters and symbols can be 24. File entered using these keys in Enables frequently used labels in the file combination with the Caps or Shift key.

  • Page 27: Power Supply

    Power Supply AC Adapter Use the AD-E001 (AC adapter) for this P-touch labeling system. Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch labeling system. The AD-18 or AD-24ES cannot be used. Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the connector marked DC IN 12V on the P-touch labeling system.
  • Page 28 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, check to ensure the white lever is in the up position. If not, lift the lever, and then attach the cover.
  • Page 29 Tips on Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery • Charge the rechargeable Li-ion battery before use. Do not use it before it is charged. • The rechargeable Li-ion battery charging can take place in 41°F/5°C to 95°F/35°C environments. Charge the rechargeable Li-ion battery in an environment in this temperature range.

  • Page 30: Alkaline/Ni-Mh Battery

    Users of Ni-MH rechargeable batteries Always replace all six batteries at the same time with fully charged ones. Visit us at http://solutions.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 P-touch labeling system, then pushing down firmly until it snaps into place.

  • Page 31: Inserting A Tape Cassette

    18mm or 24mm) width, and Tube cassettes of 0.23", 0.34", 0.46", 0.69" or 0.93" (5.8mm, 8.8mm, 11.7mm, 17.7mm or 23.6mm) width can be used in your P-touch labeling system. Use only Brother tape cassettes with the mark. If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be sure to remove the stopper before inserting the cassette.

  • Page 32: Turning Power On/Off

    GETTING STARTED Close the rear cover. • Place the P-touch labeling system on a flat surface as shown in the illustration, and then attach the rear cover. • If you cannot attach the rear cover, check to ensure the white lever (1) is in the up position.

  • Page 33: Feeding Tape

      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 P-touch labeling system after you specified "Auto Power Off", the setting for "AC Adapter"...

  • Page 34: Lcd Display

    GETTING STARTED Press the Feed & Cut key. "Feed & Cut?" will appear on the LCD display. Using the key to select the "Feed Only", and then press either OK or Enter key. The message "Feeding Tape... Please Wait" appears while the tape is fed. To exit or cancel this function press Esc.

  • Page 35: Setting Language And Unit

    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 display by using the 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",...

  • Page 36: Editing A Label

    EDITING A LABEL Selecting a Labeling Application Type You can select six different types of labeling applications. GENERAL Labels printed with this mode can be used for general purposes. In this Horizontal mode you can specify the following items. ABCDE •...

  • Page 37: Cable Flag

    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.

  • Page 38: Punch-Down Block

    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.

  • Page 39: Creating A Bar Code Label

    Creating a Bar Code Label Using the Bar Code function you can create labels with one dimensional bar codes for use with asset control tags, serial number labels, and even POS and stock control systems. Selectable "Bar Codes" are listed in the User’s Guide. •...

  • Page 40: Editing And Deleting A Bar Code

    EDITING A LABEL Press the OK or Enter key to insert the bar code in the label. The bar code is displayed on the text entry screen. To print labels refer to the User’s Guide. • Press the Esc key to return to the previous step. •...

  • Page 41: Advanced Serialize

    Press the OK or Enter key to display the screen that you set. Example: • When you press the Serialize key, you can do the setting again. After redoing the setting, the message "OK to Overwrite the Data after This Position?" is shown. If it's ok to overwrite, press OK key.
  • Page 42 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 do the setting again. After redoing the setting, the message "OK to Overwrite the Data after This Position?" is shown. If it's ok to overwrite, press OK key.
  • Page 43 Press the OK or Enter key to display the screen that you set. Example: • When you press the Shift and Serialize keys, you can do the setting again. After redoing the setting, the message "OK to Overwrite the Data after This Position?" is shown. If it's ok to overwrite, press OK key.

  • Page 44: Using P-Touch Software

    P-touch Update Software, P-touch Transfer Manager and the Printer Setting Tool from the enclosed CD-ROM. If you use a Macintosh, you can download the driver, software and manuals by visiting the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/. Please visit the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/) for the latest compatible OS. Features P-touch Editor Makes it easy for anyone to create a wide variety of custom labels in complex layouts by using fonts, templates, and clip art.

  • Page 45: Installing The Software And Printer Driver

    Installing the Software and Printer Driver The procedure for installing the software varies depending on the OS of the computer. The installation procedure is subject to change without notice. The P-touch labeling system names in the following screens may differ from your purchased P-touch labeling system name.

  • Page 46: For Macintosh

    The installation is now complete. When you are asked to restart the computer, click [Restart].  For Macintosh Start your Macintosh, and download the driver, software and manuals from the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com). Macintosh users can access this URL directly by clicking the icon found on the CD-ROM.

  • Page 47: Uninstalling The Printer Driver

    (Power) button to turn it off. Click - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Printers]. Select [Brother xx-xxxx] and click [Delete this printer], or right-click the icon and click [Delete]. Right-click the [Printers] window, and then click [Run as administrator] - [Server Properties...].

  • Page 48: Uninstalling The Software

    (Power) button to turn it off. Click [Control Panel] in [Apps] screen - [Hardware and Sound] - [Devices and Printers]. Select [Brother xx-xxxx] and click [Remove device], or right-click the icon and click [Remove device]. If a User Account Control message appears, type in the password, and then click [Yes].
  • Page 50 Printed in China LAD768001...

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