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QUICK SETUP GUIDE E500
E500
Read this guide before you start using your P-touch.
Keep this guide in a handy place for future reference.
Please visit us at support.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to
frequently asked questions (FAQs).

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  • Page 1 QUICK SETUP GUIDE E500 E500 Read this guide before you start using your P-touch. Keep this guide in a handy place for future reference. Please visit us at support.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).

  • Page 2: Available Manuals

    Refer to “Using P-touch Software” on page 42 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 ENGLISH CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
  • 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 Available Manuals .........................2 Available Applications for Use with Computers..............2 Available Applications for Use with Mobile Devices ..............2 Software Development Kits ....................2 Safety Precautions ........................7 General Precautions......................15 Symbols Used in this Guide ....................16 How to Use the P-touch ......................17 GETTING STARTED ..................19 Unpacking Your P-touch .....................19 General Description......................20...
  • Page 6 INTRODUCTION USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE..............42 Using P-touch Software ...................... 42 Features ........................42 System Requirements....................42 Installing the Software and Printer Driver..............43 Uninstalling the Printer Driver ..................45 Uninstalling the Software ....................46...

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    ENGLISH 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 8 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 9 ENGLISH 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 10 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 11 ENGLISH 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 12 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 13 ENGLISH 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 14 INTRODUCTION 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 15: 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 16: 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 17: How To Use The P-Touch

    ENGLISH How to Use the P-touch  Create a label with the P-touch GETTING STARTED • Preparing the P-touch. P. 19 CREATING A LABEL • Selecting a labelling application type. In addition to entering text, the P-touch P. 34 has a large range of formatting options. •...
  • Page 18 INTRODUCTION  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 19: Getting Started

    ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your P-touch Check that the package contains the following components* before using your P-touch labeling system:  E500 P-touch AC adapter USB cable The plug may differ by country. Li-ion Battery Strap Tape Cassette CD-ROM Quick Setup Guide * The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.

  • Page 20: 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 21: Lcd Display

    ENGLISH 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. Input mode 2. Shift Mode Indicates that the current input language. Indicates shift mode is on. 13.-16.
  • Page 22 GETTING STARTED 18. Cursor selection Use the keys to select menu items and the keys to change the settings. 19. Specified line mark Indicates that separate settings are made for each line. 20. Lock mark Indicates that some items cannot be changed.

  • Page 23: Key Names And Functions

    ENGLISH Key Names and Functions The default language is “Vietnamese”. 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 24 GETTING STARTED 17. Letter 23. Space • Use these keys to type letters or • Enters a blank space. numbers/accent symbols. • 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 25: Power Supply

    ENGLISH 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 26 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 27 ENGLISH 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 28: 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 support.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 29: Inserting A Tape Cassette

    ENGLISH Inserting a Tape Cassette Tape cassettes of 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 30: Turning Power On/Off

    GETTING STARTED 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 31: Feeding Tape

    ENGLISH   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 32: Feed Only

    GETTING STARTED Feed Only This function will advance the tape approximately 24.5 mm, resulting in a blank label sticking out of the tape cassette. This action is recommended when using Fabric tapes, which should be cut using scissors. Press the Feed & Cut key. “Feed &...

  • Page 33: Setting Language And Unit

    ENGLISH 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 34: Editing A Label

    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. • Label Length: Auto, 10mm-999mm •...

  • Page 35: Cable Flag

    ENGLISH 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 36: 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 37: Creating A Bar Code Label

    ENGLISH 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 38: 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 39: Advanced Serialize

    ENGLISH 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 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 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 42: Using P-Touch Software

    Using P-touch Software Install the P-touch software and printer driver to use your printer with your computer. Visit your model's page on the Brother support website at support.brother.com and download the following software: - Windows: The printer driver, P-touch Editor, P-touch Update Software, P-touch Transfer Manager, and the Printer Setting Tool.

  • Page 43: Installing The Software And Printer Driver

    ENGLISH 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 44 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 support website (support.brother.com). Macintosh users can access this URL directly by clicking the icon found on the CD-ROM.

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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].
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