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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.

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  • Page 1 2400 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 You no longer have to worry about urgent tasks that require professional printing. In the office, the factory, the lab, and the home, the quality and performance of the P-touch 2400 make it an extremely practical machine.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Getting Started GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..................2 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS................... 4 BATTERIES ......................5 OPTIONAL AC ADAPTER ................... 6 TAPE CASSETTE ....................7 ATTACHING LABELS ..................8 PRINT HEAD & ROLLERS ................. 12 Learning the Ropes DOOR LABEL EXAMPLE ................... 14 ADDRESS LABEL EXAMPLE................
  • Page 4 STYLE FUNCTION .................... 74 UNDERLINE FUNCTION .................. 77 FRAME FUNCTION ..................78 TAPE MARGIN FUNCTION ................80 HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT FUNCTION ............81 MIRROR PRINTING FUNCTION ..............82 LENGTH FUNCTION ..................83 BARCODE FUNCTION ..................85 AUTO CUT FUNCTION ................... 89 PRINT KEY AND FEED &...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started...

  • Page 6: General Description

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION TOP VIEW Tape compartment cover AC adapter connector LCD display Keyboard BOTTOM VIEW Tape exit slot Battery compartment cover...
  • Page 7 KEYBOARD & LCD DISPLAY Power key Length Length ABC / ABC A / F Width Mirror Print Memory Line Font Size Width Style Store Recall M.Del Clear ” & ’ æ ø å œ à é è ì ò ù Tape Length Barcode...

  • Page 8: General Precautions

    GENERAL 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. This may damage the tape cassette. • Do not use the machine in dusty places, and keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain.

  • Page 9: Batteries

    BATTERIES This lightweight and portable machine can be used anywhere by installing eight (8) AA alka- line batteries. When you change the batteries, always replace all eight at the same time. To change the batteries: 1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the machine. 2 If batteries are already installed, remove them.

  • Page 10: Optional Ac Adapter

    OPTIONAL AC ADAPTER The AC adapter (model H) allows you to use this machine wherever there is an electrical out- let. To connect the optional AC adapter: 1 Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the connector marked DC IN 9.5V on the right side of the machine.

  • Page 11: Tape Cassette

    TAPE CASSETTE A single TZ tape cassette is supplied with this unit. However, since TZ tape cassettes are avail- able for this machine in a wide variety of colours and sizes, it is possible to make distinctive colour-coded and stylised labels. In addition, this machine has been designed to allow you to change the tape cassettes quickly and easily.

  • Page 12: Attaching Labels

    ATTACHING LABELS LAMINATED TAPE The enclosed stick enables you to easily remove the backing from labels printed on laminated tapes. 1 Hold the tape in your left hand, with the printed surface facing up, and hold the stick in your right hand. 2 Pass the tape halfway through the long narrow hole in the stick.
  • Page 13 INSTANT-LETTERING TAPE (RUB-ON TRANSFERS) Instant-lettering tape is used to transfer your text onto paper. After printing the text onto instant-lettering tape and cutting off the label, position the label with its non-printed side fac- ing up on a sheet of paper. By simply rubbing the instant lettering tape’s non-printed side with the enclosed stick, you can transfer the text directly onto the paper.
  • Page 14 White garments made from 100% cotton with a plain (smooth) surface are best for iron- on transfers. You can also make transfers to garments made from 100% linen or cotton/polyester blends as long as they have a plain (smooth) surface. The label will not adhere properly to any cloth with a rough surface, such as pile or denim, or with a waterproof surface.
  • Page 15 Ironing: Iron garments with transfers using normal temperature settings. Be sure to place a piece of cloth between the iron and the label when you iron over it to pre- vent the label from sticking to the iron. The labels are non-toxic, however, please maintain the usual precautions, such as not placing them in your mouth, etc.

  • Page 16: Print Head & Rollers

    PRINT HEAD & ROLLERS Occasionally, specks of dust or dirt become attached to the machine’s print head and rollers. This is particularly likely when you are using the unit outdoors or in a very dusty environment. If a section of the print head is covered with dust, a blank horizontal streak may appear through the label text.

  • Page 17: Learning The Ropes

    Learning the Ropes...

  • Page 18: Door Label Example

    DOOR LABEL EXAMPLE After you have inserted the batteries and the enclosed tape cassette as explained in the Getting Started chapter, let’s practise using some of the basic functions of your P-touch. We must first begin by turning on the power to the machine. To turn on the machine: Press in the top right-hand corner...
  • Page 19 ENTERING THE TEXT Since all of the text will be in uppercase letters, we will use the Caps mode, which allows us to Symbol type uppercase letters continuously without holding down Shift To enter Caps mode: Caps Hold down and press once.
  • Page 20 To add a space: Feed&Cut Press Space Length Length A B C D E F G H I J K L ABC / ABC 1: M E E T I N G _ A / F Caps Width Type the second word, “ROOM”, to finish the text. To type in “ROOM”: H.Ali Repeat...
  • Page 21 PRINTING THE TEXT Several format settings are available, however, in this example we will use the default settings pre-programmed into the machine and print out our label, which is then automatically cut off after printing is finished. To print the door label: Mirror Press once.

  • Page 22: Address Label Example

    ADDRESS LABEL EXAMPLE While making the multi-line address label in this example, we will learn how to create more decorative labels using the various format settings. Five-line labels, such as this address label, can only be printed on either 18-mm- or 24- mm-wide tape.
  • Page 23 ENTERING THE TEXT Let’s begin by typing in the first row of text, the name “Bill Reynolds”. To type in “Bill Reynolds”: Symbol Hold down and press once, Shift Symbol Barcode Length Length then release . Press once, then Shift ABC / ABC 1: B i l l _ A / F...
  • Page 24 Now, we can enter the company name, address, and telephone number: ABC Transport; 29 Main St.; Highbury, London N51J2; (0122) 111 2222. To type in the company name, address, and telephone number: Type “ABC Transport”, and then press New Block Length Length 2: A B C T r a n s p o...
  • Page 25 FORMATTING THE TEXT Now the text is entered as we wish. If it were printed, the standard default settings would be used. The text would be aligned on the left side with 25 mm margins and would not be framed or underlined.
  • Page 26 To select the NONE tape margin setting: Tape While holding down , press Code Length Length once, and keep held down to dis- F E E D Code ABC / ABC F U L L A / F play the current tape margin setting. Caps Width While still holding down...
  • Page 27 New Block Press to begin printing. The message “WORKING” appears just before printing, and then the number of each copy being printed is displayed. Length Length Length Length W O R K I N G C O P I E S ABC / ABC ABC / ABC 1 / 3...

  • Page 28: Storage Shelf Label Example

    STORAGE SHELF LABEL EXAMPLE In this final example, we will practise using the New block function and the Local format function as well as more specialised features such as the Barcode and Numbering functions. The following labels, which could be used to describe objects stored on a shelf, contain multi- ple blocks and mixed formatting.
  • Page 29 ENTERING THE TEXT Now, we can begin entering the text for our storage shelf label. To input the shelf number (the first block of text): Type in “B1”. Length Length ABC / ABC 1: B 1 _ A / F Caps Width Each time the number of lines in a section of the text changes, a new block of text must be cre-...
  • Page 30 New Block Type “29 Main St.”, then press Length Length 2: 2 9 M a i n S t . ABC / ABC 3: _ A / F Caps Width Type “Highbury, London N51J2”, hold New Block down and press once.
  • Page 31 If we wished to use a different type or change any of the default barcode settings, we could press , and then use the cursor keys to change the parameter settings. However, since we Home will use the default settings for this example, we can immediately input our barcode data. To enter the barcode data: Type in “12345”.
  • Page 32 To select the SOLID style setting for the first block: Local Hold down and press once. Code ä Length Length B L O C K F O R M A T ABC / ABC 1: B 1 A / F Caps Width Style...
  • Page 33 Press until “1” is flashing. Length Length S T A R T P O I N T ? ABC / ABC 1: B 1 A / F Caps Width New Block Press Length Length E N D P O I N T ? ABC / ABC 1: B 1 A / F...
  • Page 34 New Block Press to begin printing the labels. If the A.Cut function is set to ON, each label is automatically cut off after it is printed. Length Length Length Length W O R K I N G C O P I E S ABC / ABC ABC / ABC 1 / 2...

  • Page 35: For Your Information

    For Your Information...

  • Page 36: Power Key

    POWER KEY The power key ( ) is located in the top right-hand corner of the keyboard. If batteries have been installed or the machine has been plugged in using the optional AC adaptor, the previous session’s information is displayed when the machine is turned on. 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 37: Cursor Keys

    CURSOR KEYS The machine’s LCD display shows two rows of 11 characters; however, the text that you enter can be up to 255 characters long. You can review and edit your text by using the cursor keys to move the cursor so that different parts are shown in the display. LEFT CURSOR KEY To move the cursor one character to the left: Press...
  • Page 38 UP CURSOR KEY To move the cursor up to the previous line: Press once. Home If the cursor is in the first line of text, it will move to the beginning of the line. To move the cursor up several lines: Hold down until the cursor moves to the desired position.

  • Page 39: Code, Alt & Shift Keys

    CODE, ALT & SHIFT KEYS Most characters can be entered simply by pressing their keys. However, to use special func- tions or to enter uppercase letters, accented characters and some symbols, the following spe- cial keys are necessary. CODE KEY To use a function printed above a key: Hold down and press the key immediately below the desired function.
  • Page 40 ALT KEY To type in characters printed in colour on the right-hand side of the keys: Caps 1 Press once to enter Alt mode. The Alt indicator on the left side of the display lights 2 To type in a character written in colour in the lower-right corner of the key, press the key of the desired character.

  • Page 41: Shift Key

    SHIFT KEY To type in an uppercase letter or a symbol printed in the upper-left corner of a key: Symbol Hold down and press the key of the desired letter or symbol. Shift EXAMPLE To type in “%”: Length Length A B C D E F G H I J K L ABC / ABC 1: 5 _...

  • Page 42: Space Key

    SPACE KEY Feed&Cut The Space key ( ) lets you add blank spaces between characters in your text. It is differ- Space ent from the right cursor key ( ), which just moves the cursor without adding blank spaces. To add a space: Feed&Cut Press Space...

  • Page 43: Return Key

    RETURN KEY New Block Like on a typewriter or word processor, this machine’s return key ( ) is used to end a line of text and start another one. When you have finished entering one line, press the return key to make a new line and move the cursor to it. New Block Each block can only contain a maximum of seven text lines.

  • Page 44: New Block Function

    NEW BLOCK FUNCTION Whenever the number of lines in a section of the text changes, a new block must be created. A single label can only contain a maximum of five blocks. If the cursor is located in the New Block fifth block when is held down and is pressed, the error message “5...

  • Page 45: Tab Function

    TAB FUNCTION This function allows you to separate sections of a line of text by adding tabs. This enables you to create perfectly aligned columns without having to type in several spaces. All tabs have the same length and are measured from either the beginning of the line or the previous tab if there is more than one.
  • Page 46 EXAMPLE To set the tab length: Tab Length Hold down and press Code once. Length Length T A B L E N G T H ABC / ABC 5 . 0 c m A / F Caps Width Press until 2.5cm is displayed. Length Length T A B L E N G T H...

  • Page 47: Delete Key

    DELETE KEY Clear The delete key ( ) allows you to remove characters to the left of the cursor’s current posi- tion. It differs from the left cursor key ( ), which only moves the cursor without deleting any characters. The delete key can also be used to quit most functions and return to the previous display with- out changing the text.

  • Page 48: Line Out Function

    LINE OUT FUNCTION With the Line Out function, you can easily remove an entire line of text. To delete a line of text: 1 Press to position the cursor within the line of text that you Home wish to delete. Line 2 Hold down and press...

  • Page 49: Clear Function

    CLEAR FUNCTION When clearing the display before entering new text, the Clear function can be used to choose whether all of the text is erased and all format functions (Font, Size, Width, Style, Underline, Frame, Tape margin, Alignment, Tab length, Mirror printing, and Length) are returned to their default settings, or whether just the text is erased.
  • Page 50 New Block Press Length Length ABC / ABC 1: _ A / F Caps Width To delete just the text: Clear 1 Hold down and press Code 2 Press until TEXT ONLY is selected (flashing). Home Clear To return to the text without erasing anything, press New Block 3 Press EXAMPLE...
  • Page 51 Press until TEXT ONLY is flashing. Length Length T E X T & F O R M A T S ABC / ABC T E X T O N L Y A / F Caps Width New Block Press Length Length ABC / ABC 1: _...

  • Page 52: Composite Character Keys

    COMPOSITE CHARACTER KEYS Some words contain composite characters, which consist of a letter and a diacritical mark. This machine can display and print these characters. The diacritical marks available are ˆ, ¨, ´, ` and Several composite characters can be found on the key tops. Characters such as ü, ç, and ñ can Caps be entered using .
  • Page 53 EXAMPLE To add the composite character “ë”: Symbol ¨ Hold down and press once. Shift ˆ ´ Length Length ABC / ABC 1 : N o ë _ A / F Caps Width Tape Press Length Length ABC / ABC 1 : N o ë...

  • Page 54: Accent Function

    ACCENT FUNCTION The Accent function can also be used to add accented characters to your text. Many of these Caps characters can also be found on the keys and typed in using (refer to page 36) or they can be entered using the composite character keys (refer to pages 48 and 49). The accented characters are grouped according to the uppercase or lowercase letter that they are combined with.
  • Page 55 EXAMPLE To add the accented character “É”: Accent Hold down and press Code Length Length A C C E N T ABC / ABC a - y / A - U ? A / F Caps Width Symbol Tape Hold down and press Shift Length...

  • Page 56: Symbol Function

    SYMBOL FUNCTION In addition to the letters, symbols and numerals on the key tops, there are 55 additional marks available with the Symbol function. The following symbols are available: Group Symbol ± ÷ × < > ¿ β µ § ª...
  • Page 57 EXAMPLE To add the symbol “ ”: Symbol Hold down and press Code Shift Length Length [ ] < > • ¿ ABC / ABC 1: D A N G E R _ A / F Caps Width Press Home until the row con- taining “...

  • Page 58: Auto Format Function

    AUTO FORMAT FUNCTION The Auto format function makes creating labels quick and easy. After simply selecting one of the various pre-formatted layouts and typing text into each of its fields, the overall style of the label can easily be changed by selecting one of the 7 available style formats, and then the label is ready to be printed.
  • Page 59 New Block C Repeat step 4 until the text is edited as you wish. The MENU appears again when is pressed after editing the last field in the layout. To finish using the Auto format function: D Press until the FINISH command is displayed. The message “OK TO FIN- Home ISH AUTO FORMAT?”...
  • Page 60 To change the character style of the label: Press Home until CHANGE STYLE is displayed. Length Length M E N U ABC / ABC C H A N G E S T Y L E A / F Caps Width New Block Press Length...
  • Page 61 REFERENCE Tape width × Layout name Layout fields label length 11 SYMBOL? 44 DURATION? 18 mm × 140 mm VCR VHS-1 22 TITLE? 55 REC.MODE? 33 SUB-TITLE? 66 DATE? 11 TITLE? 33 DATE? 24 mm × 77 mm VCR VHS-2 22 SUB-TITLE? 11 SYMBOL? 44 DATE?
  • Page 62 Tape width × Layout name Layout fields label length 24 mm × 92 mm 11 NAME? 33 NEW PRICE? SALE PRICE 18 mm × 92 mm 22 OLD PRICE? 11 NAME? 44 ADDRESS2? 24 mm × 82 mm ORGANISER L 22 COMPANY? 55 ADD.3/TEL? 33 ADDRESS1? 11 NAME?
  • Page 63 5 VCR VHSC-1 6 VCR VHSC-2 7 AUDIO-1 8 AUDIO-2 9 AUDIO-2 10 AUDIO-3 11 AUDIO-3 12 DAT-1 13 DAT-2 14 MINI DISK-1 15 MINI DISK-2 16 NAME PLATE...
  • Page 64 17 NAME PLATE 18 ADDRESS 19 ADDRESS 20 EQUIPMENT 21 EQUIPMENT 22 SLIDE 23 PRICE 24 PRICE 25 SALE PRICE 26 SALE PRICE...
  • Page 65 27 ORGANISER L 28 ORGANISER S 29 FILE LONG 30 FILE LONG 31 FILE LONGV 32 FILE LONGV 33 FILE SHORT 34 FILE SHORT 35 FILE SHORT 36 FILE SHORT...
  • Page 66 37 DISK 3.5” 38 DISK 3.5” 39 DISK 5.25” 40 DISK 5.25”...
  • Page 67 CHAR. STYLE Sample Font Setting Style Setting Setting ORIGINAL Layout default ITALIC Layout default ITALIC DYNAMIC ISTANBUL SOLID ARTISTIC FLORIDA OUTLINE FORMAL BRUSSELS ITALIC ELEGANT NORMAL NATURAL SAN DIEGO NORMAL...

  • Page 68: Stamp Function

    STAMP FUNCTION The Stamp function allows you to quickly and easily create your own stamp stencil films for customised stamps. Select this function to automatically centre the text and adjust the tape length and margins to a perfect format for the pre-inked stamp film holders. Since the stamp holder is reusable, just make a new stamp stencil film and replace the one in the holder.
  • Page 69 Mirror Press to engrave the stamp stencil film, and then automatically cut off. Print Length Length Length Length W O R K I N G C O P I E S ABC / ABC ABC / ABC 1 / 1 A / F A / F Caps...
  • Page 70 Fold the other end of the stamp stencil film over the other side of the stamp film holder and hold it in place with your finger. Fold over Fit the stamp frame over the stamp stencil film and push it into place. Insert the stamp film holder straight into its cap.

  • Page 71: Local Format Function

    LOCAL FORMAT FUNCTION The Local format function allows you to emphasise a block of the text by printing it with a font, size, width, style, underline or frame setting that is different from the rest of the text. To use the Local format function: 1 Press to position the cursor in the block that will be given a Home...

  • Page 72: Font Function

    FONT FUNCTION With the Font function, you can choose one of eight fonts for your text. The following font settings are available: HELSINKI, BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, US, SAN DIEGO, FLORIDA, LOS ANGELES and ISTAN- The default font setting is HELSINKI. Refer to Reference at the end of this section for samples of the available settings. To change the font setting: Font 1 While holding down...
  • Page 73 REFERENCE Font setting Font sample HELSINKI BRUSSELS BELGIUM SAN DIEGO FLORIDA LOS ANGELES ISTANBUL...

  • Page 74: Size & Width Functions

    SIZE & WIDTH FUNCTIONS The character size can be adjusted using both the Size and Width functions. Since the charac- ter size that can be used depends on the width of the tape, the following table shows the char- acter sizes that can be used with each tape width. Tape widths Sizes (in points) 6 mm...
  • Page 75 To change the size setting: Size 1 While holding down , press once, and keep held down to display the ” Code Code ø current size setting. Size 2 While still holding down , continue pressing until the desired size setting is ”...
  • Page 76 To change the width setting: Width 1 While holding down , press once, and keep held down to display the Code Code å current width setting. Width 2 While still holding down , continue pressing until the desired width setting is Code å...
  • Page 77 REFERENCE Width Size setting Width function function Width function WIDE (in pts) MEDIUM NARROW...

  • Page 78: Style Function

    STYLE FUNCTION You can choose from eleven different character styles to apply to your text. Characters printed using the smaller sizes may be difficult to read if certain style settings (e.g., I+SHADOW) are selected. The following style settings are available: NORMAL I+BOLD (italic &...
  • Page 79 While still holding down , con- Code Style tinue pressing until I+SHADOW is œ Length Length S T Y L E displayed. ABC / ABC I + S H A D O W A / F Caps Width Release Code REFERENCE Style setting Font...
  • Page 80 Style setting Font setting I+BOLD I+OUTLINE I+SOLID I+SHADOW VERTICAL HELSINKI BRUSSELS BELGIUM SAN DIEGO FLORIDA ANGELES ISTANBUL...

  • Page 81: Underline Function

    UNDERLINE FUNCTION You can add emphasis to your text by underlining it or striking it out. The default underline setting is OFF. When the Underline function is set to ON or STRIKEOUT, the ABC/ indicator on the right side of the display lights up. STRIKEOUT To change the underline setting: 1 While holding down...

  • Page 82: Frame Function

    FRAME FUNCTION With the Frame function, you can choose from various frames and highlights to make more decorative or emphasised text. The following frame settings are available: OFF, SQUARE, ROUND, NAMEPLATE, TELEPHONE, DOG, CAT, HANDS, CANDY, BANNER, AIRPLANE, VINE, FLOWERS, DOT, DIAMOND and SLANT The default frame setting is OFF;...
  • Page 83 REFERENCE Frame Frame Frame sample Frame sample setting setting CANDY SQUARE BANNER ROUND AIRPLANE NAMEPLATE VINE TELEPHONE FLOWERS DIAMOND HANDS SLANT...

  • Page 84: Tape Margin Function

    TAPE MARGIN FUNCTION The Tape margin function allows you to adjust the size of the margins on the left and right sides of your text. The default tape margin setting is FULL; however, three other settings are also available. FULL (25 mm margins) NONE (4 mm margins) NARROW (8 mm margins) MEDIUM (12 mm margins)

  • Page 85: Horizontal Alignment Function

    HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT FUNCTION You can choose to align the text in one of three ways. In addition, if the Length function was used to set the length of the label, the text will align within the label according to the selected horizontal alignment setting.

  • Page 86: Mirror Printing Function

    MIRROR PRINTING FUNCTION With this function, you can print your text so that the characters can be read from the adhesive side of the tape. If mirror-printed labels are attached to glass or some other clear material, they can be read correctly from the opposite side. When using the Mirror printing function, the text should be printed on clear tape.

  • Page 87: Length Function

    LENGTH FUNCTION Although the length of the printed label automatically adjusts to fit the length of the entered text, there may be times when you will want to make a label with a specific length. The Length function allows you to set the label length between 4.0 and 30.0 cm. The default length setting is OFF.
  • Page 88 EXAMPLE To select a label length of 12 cm: Length While holding down , press once, and keep held down. Code Code Length Length Length Length L E N G T H L E N G T H ABC / ABC ABC / ABC 8 .

  • Page 89: Barcode Function

    BARCODE FUNCTION The Barcode function, which enables barcodes to be printed as part of labels, is one of this machine’s most advanced features. This section will explain how to enter a barcode into your text. It is not intended as a comprehensive introduction to the concept of barcoding.
  • Page 90 To change the barcode parameter settings: 3 Press Home Clear To return to the barcode data without changing any parameter settings, press 4 Press until the parameter that you wish to change appears. 5 Press until the desired setting is displayed. Home 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all parameters are set as you wish.
  • Page 91 SPECIAL SPECIAL SPECIAL VALUE VALUE VALUE CHARACTER CHARACTER CHARACTER FNC 3 FNC 2 FNC 4 FNC1 New Block A Press to add the selected special character to the barcode data. To add the barcode to your text: New Block B Press EXAMPLE To add a barcode to the label: Barcode...
  • Page 92 Press Home Length Length T Y P E ABC / ABC C O D E 3 9 A / F Caps Width Press until the CH.DIG. parameter is displayed. Length Length C H . D I G . ABC / ABC O F F A / F Caps...

  • Page 93: Auto Cut Function

    AUTO CUT FUNCTION The Auto cut function allows you to set whether or not the machine will automatically cut off each label after it is printed. Turn on the Auto cut function before starting to print in order to cut off the labels automatically after printing them. After printing a label with the Auto cut function set to OFF, hold down and press Code...

  • Page 94: Print Key And Feed & Cut Function

    PRINT KEY AND FEED & CUT FUNCTION After you have entered your text and chosen the desired format settings, you are ready to print the label. The Feed & Cut function is used to feed out 25 mm of tape and automatically cut it off, for example after printing with the Auto cut function set to OFF or when printing has been inter- rupted.

  • Page 95: Numbering Function

    NUMBERING FUNCTION This function can be used to print many copies of the same text while increasing certain char- acters (letters, numbers or barcode data) after each label is printed. This type of automatic incrementation is very useful when printing serial number labels, production control labels or other labels requiring ascending codes.
  • Page 96 Mirror New Block 7 Press ) to begin printing. The message “WORKING” appears just before Print printing, and then “COPIES” followed by the number of the label being printed is dis- played. If the Auto cut function is set to ON, the labels will automatically be cut off after they are printed.
  • Page 97 Mirror New Block Press Print Length Length Length Length W O R K I N G C O P I E S ABC / ABC ABC / ABC 1 / 3 A / F A / F Caps Caps Width Width C O P I E S Length...

  • Page 98: Repeat Printing Function

    REPEAT PRINTING FUNCTION This function allows you to print multiple copies of the same text. To use the Repeat printing function: Repeat 1 Hold down and press . “COPIES” appears in the display. Code ö To quit the Repeat printing function without printing, hold down and press Code Repeat...
  • Page 99 Mirror New Block Press Print Length Length Length Length W O R K I N G C O P I E S ABC / ABC ABC / ABC 1 / 3 A / F A / F Caps Caps Width Width Length Length...

  • Page 100: Memory Functions

    MEMORY FUNCTIONS You can use the memory to store your most frequently used text files. The text remains in the memory, even after all characters are removed from the display using the Clear function (see page 45). When each file is stored, it is given a number to make recalling it easier. Up to 100 text files or about 2500 characters can be stored in the memory.
  • Page 101 RECALLING TEXT To recall a text file: Recall 1 Hold down and press . The file number and the beginning of the most ’ Code ì recently stored or recalled text are displayed. Recall To quit the Recall function without recalling text, hold down and press ’...
  • Page 102 EXAMPLE To store text under file number 8: Store Hold down and press & Code è Length Length S T O R E ABC / ABC [ 0 ] A / F Caps Width Press Home until 8 is displayed. Length Length S T O R E...
  • Page 103 To delete the text stored under file number 8: M.Del Hold down and press Code ò Length Length C L E A R ABC / ABC [ 4 ] N O S M O K I N A / F Caps Width Press...

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    • Make sure that the tape compartment cover has been closed. • Ensure the correct Brother AC adapter is used-other adapters cannot supply enough current for printing. 3. The text files that you stored in the mem- •...

  • Page 105: Error Message List

    ERROR MESSAGE LIST Error Message Cause Solution 7 LINE • This message appears if • Limit the number of lines in a LIMIT! seven lines already exist block to seven. New Block when you press , or you delete to join two blocks, causing the block to exceed seven lines.
  • Page 106 Error Message Cause Solution BUFFER • This message appears if you • Delete some existing text so FULL! try to enter a character, sym- that more text can be bol, barcode, space, return, entered. new block, or tab after 255 characters have already been entered.
  • Page 107 Error Message Cause Solution LENGTH • This message appears if the • Shorten the text to less than 1 LIMIT! text is longer than 1 meter meter before trying to print. when you try to print. • This message appears if the •...
  • Page 108 Error Message Cause Solution SET 18mm! • This message appears if a 18- • Install a 18-mm-wide tape mm-wide tape cassette is not cassette. installed when a layout for 18-mm-wide tape is selected. SET 12mm! • This message appears if a 12- •...
  • Page 109 Error Message Cause Solution TEXT • This message appears if the • Delete some of the text, LONG! length of the text is longer reduce the character width, than the label length that has or increase the set label been set using the Length length.

  • Page 110: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS HARDWARE Input device: Keyboard - 51 keys 7 × 5 dots LCD: 12 characters × 2 lines 17 indicators Print tape: Pressure-sensitive, adhesive-based 8-m long Five widths available: 6 mm 9 mm 12 mm 18 mm 24 mm Power supply: Eight AA alkaline batteries (AM3, LR6) or optional AC adapter Auto power-off if no key is pressed for 5 minutes Print head:...

  • Page 111: Accessories

    Obtain tape cassettes from your nearest authorised dealer. Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Brother cannot be held responsible for trou- ble caused by the use of unauthorised supplies. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark.
  • Page 112 Stock No. Description 12-mm-wide laminated tapes TZ-131 Black characters on clear adhesive TZ-132 Red characters on clear adhesive TZ-133 Blue characters on clear adhesive TZ-135 White characters on clear adhesive TZ-231 Black characters on white adhesive TZ-232 Red characters on white adhesive TZ-233 Blue characters on white adhesive TZ-334...
  • Page 113 Stock No. Description 24-mm-wide non-laminated tapes TZ-N251 Black characters on white adhesive 18-mm-wide 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...
  • Page 114 Printed in China LA1012001...

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