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CREATING A LABEL
The P-touch printer can print six different label types:
General, Faceplate, Cable Wrap, Cable Flag, Punch Panel, and
Punch Block.
To label Clothing, Eyeglasses, or any other smooth surface, Always
Select General, the default value.
CREATING A LABEL - One Line Label
1. At the [] Prompt, type one line of data.
2. Press the Print Key.
CREATING A LABEL - Two Line Label
1. At the [] Prompt, type one line of data and press Enter.
2. Type your second line of data.
3. Press the Print Key.
CREATING A LABEL – Fixed Length Label
1. Press the General key twice to display Label length.
2. Press < key to decrease the label length or press > to increase the
label length.
3. Press the Enter or OK key.
CREATING A LABEL – Variable Length Label
1. Press the General key twice to display Label length.
2. Press > key until AUTO appears in the display
3. Press the Enter or OK key.
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GETTING STARTED
Key names & functions
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AC Power Adapter
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Installing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Alkaline Ni-MH Battery
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Turning Power On/Off
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Installing a Label Cartridge
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Feeding Tape
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LCD Display
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CREATING A LABEL
TrackIt™ Clothing Labels
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Selecting Eyeglass Labels
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Selecting P-touch Laminated Self-stick Labels
Creating a Fixed Length Label
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Creating a Variable Length Label
Creating a One Line Label
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Creating a Two Line Label
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LABEL PRINTING
Printing a Single Label
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Printing Several Identical Labels
Editing a Label
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Automatic Print & Cut Multiple Labels
Erasing a Label
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Saving a Label in a File
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Retrieving a Label That Was Saved in a File
Feeding & Cutting Labels
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LABEL CARTRIDGES FROM EZPRODUCTS
Clothing Labels – 12mm, 18mm, 24mm
Eyeglass Labels – Medium, Large
Laminated Self Stick Labels – 12mm, 18mm & 24mm
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS
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WARRANTY REPAIR
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WIRELESS & USB CABLE ATTACHMENT TO A PC OR TABLET
The PT500 can be attached to a PC via a mini USB Cable. See PT500 Software
Users Guide for details. The PT550 can be attached to a PC via a mini USB Cable
or via the wireless bluetooth interface. See PT550 Software Users Guide for details.
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