Brother P-touch 200 User Manual

USER'S GUIDE
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LA0072001

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

• Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use
tapes that do not have the mark.
• Three different tape widths are available: 6 mm, 9 mm and
12 mm.
• Do not pull the tape. This may damage the tape cassettes.
• Do not attempt to cut the tape while printing or feeding
since this will damage the tape.
• Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic
solvents. Use only a soft, dry cloth.
• Remove the batteries and/or disconnect the AC adapter if
you do not intend to use your machine for an extended
period of time.
(Note: When power is disconnected for more than three
minutes, any messages in the working area or the Phrase
Memory will be lost.)
• Do not put any foreign objects onto or into the machine.
• Do not expose the machine to high temperatures or high
humidity. Never leave it on the dashboard or in the back of
your car.
• Do not use the machine in dusty places. Keep it out of both
direct sunlight and rain.
• Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an
extended period of time. Doing so may cause staining.
• After inserting a new tape cassette, advance the tape by
FEED
holding down and pressing once.
CODE
SYMBOL
• Do not touch the print head mechanism. If the head is
touched, clean it immediately with a soft wipe (e.g. a cotton
swab) to avoid permanent damage.
• To avoid injuries, do not touch the cutter's edge.
• Use only the AC adapter designed exclusively
for this machine. Use of any other adapter will
void the warranty.
Please contact your Brother dealer for details.
POWER SUPPLY
Since this machine is compact and
portable, it can be used anywhere by
installing six AAA alkaline batteries.
When changing the batteries, always
replace all six at the same time.
(1) Press in on the rough area at the top end of the machine
and pull off the back cover. At the same time, the cassette
release lever on the back of the machine is lifted.
(2) Insert the batteries in the direction shown by the illustration
on the bottom of the battery compartment. The positive end
of the three batteries in the bottom row point toward the
right, while the positive end of the top three point in the
opposite direction.
Note: When replacing the batteries, insert the new ones within
three minutes of removing the old ones, otherwise any message
in the working area or Phrase Memory will be lost unless the
machine is plugged into an outlet with the AC adapter.
(3) Replace the back cover by inserting the tab on the bottom
end of the cover into the slot on the bottom end of the
machine, then securely fitting it into place. Lock the back
cover by pushing the release lever back into place.
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The AC adapter allows you to use this machine wherever an
electrical outlet is available.
To connect the AC adapter:
(1) Insert the small plug on the adapter into the adapter jack
on the bottom end of the machine.
(2) Insert the large plug into the nearest standard electrical outlet.

TAPE CASSETTES

A TZ tape cassette is supplied with this unit.
The Brother TZ tapes used in this machine are available in a variety
of colours and three tape widths (6 mm, 9 mm and 12 mm).
(1) Press in on the rough area at the top end of the machine
and pull off the back cover. At the same time, the cassette
release lever on the back of the machine is lifted.
(2) If there is a tape cassette already in the compartment,
remove it by pulling it straight up.
(3) Remove the stopper from the new tape cassette and if the
tape inside the cassette is loose, use your finger to wind
the toothed wheel in the direction of the arrow on the tape
cassette.
(4) Insert the tape cassette firmly into the compartment.
Note: When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the
inner ribbon does not get caught on the corner of the metal
guide
(5) Replace the back cover by inserting the tab on the bottom
end of the cover into the slot on the bottom end of the
machine, then securely fitting it into place. Lock the back
cover by pushing the release lever back into place.
(6) Feed the tape by holding down
once, then press in on the tape cutter button to cut the
tape.
OVERVIEW
Tape cutter button
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A A
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CAPS STL ABC / ABC
MIRROR FEED
Print key
PRINT SYMBOL
SIZE STYLE ABC / ABC TAPE LENGTH CLEAR
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2 4 6 8 0
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+ Caps key
Z C B M .
CAPS
X V N
CODE
Code key
Hold down this key and press the desired function or symbol key
to use the functions or to enter the symbols written in green.
STARTING
Press .
The machine's internal memory retains the last message
created and displays it when you turn on the machine. This
feature allows you to stop work on a message, turn off the
machine and return to it later without having to re-enter the
message.
The machine has an automatic power-off feature. If no key is
pressed within five minutes while the machine is on, it will
automatically turn off. The message will be retained in memory
until the machine is turned on again.
CODE KEY
By holding down
CODE
symbol or accent written in green above it, you can use the
corresponding function or add the corresponding character to
your message.
CAPS KEY
By pressing to enter CAPS mode, you can add uppercase
CAPS
FEED
and pressing letters to your message by simply pressing the character keys.
CODE
SYMBOL
When this mode is on, the CAPS indicator in the bottom left-
hand corner of the display comes on. To exit CAPS mode,
press to turn off the CAPS indicator.
CAPS
DISPLAY
This machine's LCD display is 4 characters wide. Actually
though, you can create messages up to 55 characters in
length. The 4-character display is like a window which moves
across your message.
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CURSOR MOVEMENT

You can review and edit different parts of your message by
moving the cursor backward and forward.
Press and to move the cursor one space at a time.
Note:
• Hold down
CODE
LCD display
beginning of the message.
• Hold down
CODE
the end of the message.

DELETE KEY

This key can be used to remove characters from your
On/off key
message, delete the entire message or cancel some settings.
Delete key
To delete a character:
CLEAR
Press to delete the character to the left of the one above
the cursor.
To delete the current message:
Hold down and press
CODE
Space/Set key
SPACE/SET KEY
As on a typewriter, press
message. This key can also be used to select some settings,
such as an accented character, a symbol, the label length or a
Phrase Memory area.
and pressing a key with a function,
and press to return the cursor to the
and press to advance the cursor to
CLEAR
.
to add a blank space to your
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