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ENGLISH
QUICK SETUP GUIDE E550W
E550W
Read this guide before you start using your P-touch.
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 QUICK SETUP GUIDE E550W E550W Read this guide before you start using your P-touch. 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 Refer to “Using P-touch Software” on page 41 for details. Available Applications for Use with Mobile Devices Brother offers various applications for use with the P-touch, including applications that allow you to print directly from your Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch or Android™ smartphone, and applications that allow you to transfer data, such as templates, symbols, and databases that were created using a computer, to the P-touch wirelessly.
  • Page 3 AC adapter are in conformity with the essential requirements of all relevant directives and regulations applied within the European Community. The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) can be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center. Visit http://solutions.brother.com/ and: •...
  • Page 4 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH Contents GETTING STARTED ..................18 Unpacking Your P-touch .....................18 General Description......................19 LCD Display........................20 Key Names and Functions.....................22 Power Supply ........................24 AC Adapter ........................24 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ..................24 Alkaline/Ni-MH Battery....................27 Inserting a Tape Cassette ....................28 Turning Power On/Off ......................29 Auto Power-Off Time .....................29 Feeding Tape ........................30 Feed &...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    INTRODUCTION 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 7 ENGLISH 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 8 INTRODUCTION DANGER Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Liquid (electrolyte) leaking from the DO NOT disassemble, modify, or P-touch or rechargeable battery may attempt to repair the rechargeable indicate that the rechargeable battery is battery. damaged. If the rechargeable battery DO NOT dispose of the rechargeable leaks, immediately stop using the battery in fire or intentionally overheat.
  • Page 9 DO NOT use the P-touch with a foreign object in it. If water, a metallic substance, or any other foreign object enters the P-touch, disconnect the AC adapter and remove the batteries, and contact Brother customer service. Do not use the P-touch in special environments, such as near medical equipment.
  • Page 10 INTRODUCTION 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 11 DO NOT place heavy objects on, or damage to the P-touch or other damage, or modify the adapter cord or property. Brother does not assume any plug. Do not forcibly bend or pull the responsibility for any accident or adapter cord.
  • Page 12 INTRODUCTION 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 Do not use combinations of old and new for the batteries and battery charger, batteries or combinations of different...
  • Page 13 ENGLISH CAUTION P-touch Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the P-touch. Store the P-touch on a flat, stable DO NOT use the P-touch in places with surface such as a desk or in a drawer. moisture or high humidity, such as DO NOT leave the P-touch or any tape bathrooms.

  • Page 14: General Precautions

    Li-ion rechargeable battery, charge it at least every six months. • If you notice anything unusual about the rechargeable Li-ion battery the first time it is used, for example overheating or rust, DO NOT continue to use the battery. Contact Brother customer service.

  • Page 15: 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 16: Creating A Label

    INTRODUCTION How to Use the P-touch  Create a label with the P-touch GETTING STARTED • Preparing the P-touch. P. 18 CREATING A LABEL • Selecting a labelling application type. In addition to entering text, the P-touch P. 33 has a large range of formatting options. •...
  • Page 17 ENGLISH  Create a label by connecting your P-touch to a computer GETTING STARTED Your P-touch can be used as a stand alone handheld labeller, 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 18: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your P-touch Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch:  E550W P-touch AC adapter USB cable The plug may differ by country. Li-ion Battery Strap Tape Cassette CD-ROM Quick Setup Guide Unpacking Your P-touch...

  • Page 19: General Description

    ENGLISH 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 20: Lcd Display

    GETTING STARTED 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 21 ENGLISH 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 22: Key Names And Functions

    GETTING STARTED Key Names and Functions The default language is “English”. 1. Power 9. Cable Flag Turns the P-touch 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.
  • Page 23 ENGLISH 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 24: Power Supply

    GETTING STARTED Power Supply AC Adapter Use the AD-E001 (AC adapter) for this P-touch. Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch. 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 P-touch.
  • Page 25 ENGLISH 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 26 GETTING STARTED 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.

  • Page 27: 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, then pushing down firmly until it snaps into place.

  • Page 28: Inserting A Tape Cassette

    GETTING STARTED Inserting a Tape Cassette 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 can be used in your P-touch. If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be sure to remove the stopper before inserting the cassette.

  • Page 29: Turning Power On/Off

    ENGLISH Close the rear cover. • Place the P-touch 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. If not, lift the lever, and then attach the cover.

  • Page 30: Feeding Tape

    GETTING STARTED   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 after you specified “Auto Power Off”, the setting for “AC Adapter”...

  • Page 31: Lcd Display

    ENGLISH 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 32: Setting Language And Unit

    GETTING STARTED 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.

  • Page 33: Editing A Label

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

  • Page 34: Cable Flag

    EDITING A LABEL 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 35: Punch-Down Block

    ENGLISH 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. In this mode, you can specify the following items. •...

  • Page 36: Creating A Bar Code Label

    EDITING A 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 37: Editing And Deleting A Bar Code

    ENGLISH 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 38: Advanced Serialize

    EDITING A LABEL 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 39 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 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 40 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 41: Using P-Touch 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...

  • Page 42: Installing The Software And Printer Driver

    USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE 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 names in the following screens may differ from your purchased P-touch name. DO NOT connect the P-touch to the computer until directed to do so.

  • Page 43: 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 44: 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 45: 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 48 Printed in China LAF489001...

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