Brother P-Touch D610BT User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Brother Manuals
  4. Label Maker
  5. P-Touch D610BT
  6. User manual

Brother P-Touch D610BT User Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

User's Guide
PT-D610BT
© 2022 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.
H-10159
PAGE 1 OF 154
1022 IH-10159VND

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Brother P-Touch D610BT

Summary of Contents for Brother P-Touch D610BT

  • Page 1 User's Guide PT-D610BT © 2022 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved. H-10159 PAGE 1 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Home > Table of Contents Table of Contents Before You Use Your Label Maker ....................... 1 Definitions of Notes ............................2 General Precautions ............................3 Trademarks and Licenses ..........................4 Important Note ............................... 5 Set Up Your Label Maker ........................6 Parts Description............................
  • Page 3 Main Window of P-touch Editor (Mac)....................106 Print Labels Using the Printer Driver (Windows)..................107 Print Labels Using Mobile Devices....................108 Install the Brother iPrint&Label App ......................109 Create Labels and Print Using Mobile Devices..................110 Transfer Templates to the Printer (P-touch Transfer Manager) (Windows) ........111 Transfer Templates to the Printer Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows)........
  • Page 4 Error and Maintenance Messages ......................141 Check the Version Information ........................142 Reset the Label Maker ..........................143 Reset Using the LCD........................144 Appendix............................145 Specifications ............................. 146 Brother Help and Customer Support......................148 H-10159 PAGE 4 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

  • Page 5: Before You Use Your Label Maker

    Home > Before You Use Your Label Maker Before You Use Your Label Maker • Definitions of Notes • General Precautions • Trademarks and Licenses • Important Note H-10159 PAGE 5 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

  • Page 6: Definitions Of Notes

    Home > Before You Use Your Label Maker > Definitions of Notes Definitions of Notes We use the following symbols and conventions throughout this User's Guide: DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will DANGER result in death or serious injuries. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could WARNING result in death or serious injuries.

  • Page 7: General Precautions

    DO NOT use the machine, components, or supplies in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage. • Use only Brother TZe tapes with the Label Maker. DO NOT use tapes that do not have the mark. •...

  • Page 8: Trademarks And Licenses

    • The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Brother Industries, Ltd. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. •...

  • Page 9: Important Note

    Otherwise, some of your Label Maker's functions may not be available. • When replacing or disposing of your Label Maker, Brother strongly recommends resetting it to its factory settings to remove all personal information. Related Information •...

  • Page 10: Set Up Your Label Maker

    Home > Set Up Your Label Maker Set Up Your Label Maker • Parts Description • LCD Overview • Keyboard Overview • Connect the AC Adapter • Install Batteries • Insert Tape Cassette • Turn the Label Maker On/Off • Set Language •...

  • Page 11: Parts Description

    Home > Set Up Your Label Maker > Parts Description Parts Description 1. Tape Viewer 2. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 3. Tape Cassette Compartment Cover 4. Tape Cassette Compartment 5. Release Lever 6. Print Head 7. Tape Cutter 8. Keyboard 9.

  • Page 12: Lcd Overview

    Home > Set Up Your Label Maker > LCD Overview LCD Overview Print Preview Mode 2 3 4 5 6 Label View Mode 1. Caps mode Indicates if the caps lock mode is enabled. 2. Current font Indicates the current font. 3.
  • Page 13 Indicates the current data entry position. 12. Return mark Indicates the end of a line of text. 13. Scale/Zoom Changes the magnification of the preview. Related Information • Set Up Your Label Maker H-10159 PAGE 13 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

  • Page 14: Keyboard Overview

    Home > Set Up Your Label Maker > Keyboard Overview Keyboard Overview 6 7 8 1. Power Press to turn on or off the Label Maker. 2. Home/Bluetooth Press to return to the Home Screen. To turn Bluetooth on or off, press Home/Bluetooth and the Shift key simultaneously.
  • Page 15 To feed the Tape, press Preview/Feed＆ ＆ Cut and the Shift key simultaneously. 9. Print/Print Options Press to print. To set Print Options, press Print/Print Options and the Shift key simultaneously. 10. Backspace Press to delete any character to the left of the cursor. 11.

  • Page 16: Connect The Ac Adapter

    Home > Set Up Your Label Maker > Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC Adapter If connecting a power adapter, use only the AC Adapter, part number AD-E001A, specifically designed for this Label Maker. 1. Insert the AC Adapter cord into the AC Adapter Jack on the side of the Label Maker. 2.

  • Page 17: Install Batteries

    Home > Set Up Your Label Maker > Install Batteries Install Batteries To ensure memory backup, we recommend using six new AA alkaline batteries (LR6) along with the AC Adapter. NOTE • To safeguard and back up the Label Maker’s memory, when the AC Adapter is unplugged, we recommend having AA alkaline batteries installed in the Label Maker.
  • Page 18 3. Close the Battery Compartment Cover. To remove the batteries, reverse the installation procedure. Related Information • Set Up Your Label Maker H-10159 PAGE 18 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

  • Page 19: Insert Tape Cassette

    Home > Set Up Your Label Maker > Insert Tape Cassette Insert Tape Cassette 1. Open the Tape Cassette Compartment Cover. 2. Insert the Tape Cassette as illustrated. NOTE When inserting the Tape Cassette, make sure the tape does not catch on the Print Head. 3.

  • Page 20: Turn The Label Maker On/Off

    Home > Set Up Your Label Maker > Turn the Label Maker On/Off Turn the Label Maker On/Off 1. To turn on the Label Maker, press 2. To turn off the Label Maker, press and hold To save power and turn off the Label Maker automatically after a specific amount of time, use the Auto Power-Off function.

  • Page 21: Set Language

    Home > Set Up Your Label Maker > Set Language Set Language When you turn on the Label Maker for the first time, the language selection screen appears. Select the language by pressing d or c, and then pressing OK. 1.

  • Page 22: Set Measurement Units

    Home > Set Up Your Label Maker > Set Measurement Units Set Measurement Units 1. Press 2. Press d or c to display [Settings], and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to display [Unit], and then press OK. 4.

  • Page 23: Set Auto Power-Off Time

    Home > Set Up Your Label Maker > Set Auto Power-Off Time Set Auto Power-Off Time Your Label Maker has a powersaving function that automatically turns it off if no key is pressed within a certain time, under certain operating conditions. Regardless of whether you use the AC Adapter or the batteries, you can change the automatic powering-off time.

  • Page 24: Enable Or Disable Bluetooth

    Home > Set Up Your Label Maker > Enable or Disable Bluetooth Enable or Disable Bluetooth 1. Press 2. Press d or c to display [Settings], and then press OK. 3. Press d or c to display [Bluetooth], and then press OK. 4.

  • Page 25: Turn Tape Color Detection On/Off

    Home > Set Up Your Label Maker > Turn Tape Color Detection On/Off Turn Tape Color Detection On/Off When using Label View mode as your Input mode, if tape color detection is set to [On], the Label Maker detects the color of the tape and displays the label image in color on the LCD, providing a more accurate preview of the label that you are creating.

  • Page 26: Feed Tape

    Home > Set Up Your Label Maker > Feed Tape Feed Tape 1. To feed the tape, press 2. Press a or b to select one of the following options: Option Description Feed & Cut Select to feed and cut the tape automatically. Feed Only Select to feed, but not cut, the tape.

  • Page 27: Adjust Display Brightness

    Home > Set Up Your Label Maker > Adjust Display Brightness Adjust Display Brightness 1. Press 2. Press d or c to display [Settings], and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to display [Adjustment], and then press OK. 4.

  • Page 28: Set Input Mode

    Home > Set Up Your Label Maker > Set Input Mode Set Input Mode Label View Mode Print Preview Mode 1. Press 2. Press d or c to display [Settings], and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to display [Input Mode], and then press OK. 4.

  • Page 29: Install Software

    Home > Install Software Install Software • Install the Printer Driver and Software on a Computer (Windows) • Connect the Label Maker to a Computer H-10159 PAGE 29 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

  • Page 30: Install The Printer Driver And Software On A Computer (Windows)

    > Install the Printer Driver and Software on a Computer (Windows) Install the Printer Driver and Software on a Computer (Windows) To print from your Windows computer, install the printer driver and the Brother P-touch Editor software on your computer.

  • Page 31: Available Applications

    Home > Install Software > Install the Printer Driver and Software on a Computer (Windows) > Available Applications Available Applications Windows Application Features Allows you to design and print custom labels using built-in drawing tools to create various font P-touch Editor and text styles, import images, and insert barcodes.

  • Page 32: Connect The Label Maker To A Computer

    Home > Install Software > Connect the Label Maker to a Computer Connect the Label Maker to a Computer • Connect the Label Maker to a Computer Using a USB Cable H-10159 PAGE 32 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

  • Page 33: Connect The Label Maker To A Computer Using A Usb Cable

    Home > Install Software > Connect the Label Maker to a Computer > Connect the Label Maker to a Computer Using a USB Cable Connect the Label Maker to a Computer Using a USB Cable 1. Make sure the Label Maker is turned off before connecting the USB cable. 2.

  • Page 34: Edit A Label

    Home > Edit a Label Edit a Label • Add Text to Your Label • Add a New Line of Text to Your Label • Add a New Block of Text to Your Label • Delete Text • Insert a Tab •...

  • Page 35: Add Text To Your Label

    Home > Edit a Label > Add Text to Your Label Add Text to Your Label 1. Press 2. Press d or c to display [Create Label], and then press OK. 3. Type the text or symbols you want (up to 280 alphanumeric characters, including spaces and punctuation marks).

  • Page 36: Add A New Line Of Text To Your Label

    Home > Edit a Label > Add a New Line of Text to Your Label Add a New Line of Text to Your Label You can add up to seven lines to your labels, depending on the tape you are using. For more information, see Related Topics.

  • Page 37: Add A New Block Of Text To Your Label

    Home > Edit a Label > Add a New Block of Text to Your Label Add a New Block of Text to Your Label To print labels with multiple, but separate, sections of text, you can insert up to five different text blocks within the same label.

  • Page 38: Delete Text

    Home > Edit a Label > Delete Text Delete Text >> To delete one character at a time: >> To delete text but not format settings: >> To delete all characters in a specific line: >> To delete all characters and all format settings: To delete one character at a time: Press To delete text but not format settings:...

  • Page 39: Insert A Tab

    Home > Edit a Label > Insert a Tab Insert a Tab To insert a tab, place the cursor to the left of the text, and press The tab symbol ( ) appears on the LCD. To delete a tab from a label: Position the cursor to the right of the tab symbol on the text entry screen, and then press Related Information •...

  • Page 40: Change The Tab Length

    Home > Edit a Label > Insert a Tab > Change the Tab Length Change the Tab Length 1. Enter the text you want. 2. Press 3. Press a or b to display [Tab Length], and then press OK. 4. Do one of the following: •...

  • Page 41: Use Text Reminder To Autocomplete Common Words

    1. Type a character (for example: "B"). 2. Press OK. The Label Maker displays a list of words printed beginning with the letter “B”, such as “Brother”. 3. Press a or b to select the word you want. 4. Press c to display the entire word if necessary.

  • Page 42: Clear Text Reminder Memory

    Home > Edit a Label > Use Text Reminder to Autocomplete Common Words > Clear Text Reminder Memory Clear Text Reminder Memory 1. Press 2. Press d or c to display [Settings], and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to display [Text Reminder], and then press OK. 4.

  • Page 43: Enable Or Disable Text Reminder

    Home > Edit a Label > Use Text Reminder to Autocomplete Common Words > Enable or Disable Text Reminder Enable or Disable Text Reminder 1. Press 2. Press d or c to display [Settings], and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to display [Text Reminder], and then press OK. 4.

  • Page 44: Enter Symbols

    Home > Edit a Label > Enter Symbols Enter Symbols • Enter Symbols Using the Symbol Function • Set Symbol History • Symbol Options H-10159 PAGE 44 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

  • Page 45: Enter Symbols Using The Symbol Function

    Home > Edit a Label > Enter Symbols > Enter Symbols Using the Symbol Function Enter Symbols Using the Symbol Function 1. Press 2. Press a or b to select a category, and then press OK. 3. Press a, b, d, or c to select a symbol, and then press OK. Related Information •...

  • Page 46: Set Symbol History

    Home > Edit a Label > Enter Symbols > Set Symbol History Set Symbol History The Symbol History can store up to 30 recently used symbols. By default, the Symbol History feature is set to [On]. 1. Press 2. Press d or c to display [Settings], and then press OK. 3.

  • Page 47: Symbol Options

    Home > Edit a Label > Enter Symbols > Symbol Options Symbol Options Category Symbols Punctuation BracketArrow Mathematics CurrencyUnit (Number) [Number] Sign Electronics Business Healthcare H-10159 PAGE 47 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...
  • Page 48 Category Symbols Electrical Tools Garden Craft/Baby Music Animal Foods Nature/Earth Event Vehicle Wardobe Sports Family H-10159 PAGE 48 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...
  • Page 49 Category Symbols Emoji Pictograph Astrology Related Information • Enter Symbols H-10159 PAGE 49 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

  • Page 50: Enter Accented Characters

    Home > Edit a Label > Enter Accented Characters Enter Accented Characters 1. Enter the character you want. 2. Press 3. Press a or b to select the accented character, and then press OK. Related Information • Edit a Label •...

  • Page 51: Accented Character Options

    Home > Edit a Label > Enter Accented Characters > Accented Character Options Accented Character Options The accented characters displayed on the LCD depend on your language. Character Accented Characters H-10159 PAGE 51 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...
  • Page 52 Character Accented Characters Related Information • Enter Accented Characters H-10159 PAGE 52 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

  • Page 53: Set Character Attributes

    Home > Edit a Label > Set Character Attributes Set Character Attributes You can set character attributes by label or per line. • Apply Character Attributes to a Character • Apply Character Attributes to a Line of Text • Attribute Setting Options •...

  • Page 54: Apply Character Attributes To A Character

    Home > Edit a Label > Set Character Attributes > Apply Character Attributes to a Character Apply Character Attributes to a Character When formatting your text, you can preview your character attribute selections on the LCD. 1. Type the text you want. 2.

  • Page 55: Apply Character Attributes To A Line Of Text

    Home > Edit a Label > Set Character Attributes > Apply Character Attributes to a Line of Text Apply Character Attributes to a Line of Text If you add multiple lines in your label, you can format each line of text to look different. 1.

  • Page 56: Attribute Setting Options

    Home > Edit a Label > Set Character Attributes > Attribute Setting Options Attribute Setting Options Font Value LCD Message Result Helsinki Dortmund Brussels Cooperstown Atlanta Los Angeles San Diego Florida Calgary Belgium Adams Brunei Sofia Germany Letter Gothic Istanbul Font Size Available Sizes: Auto, 6 pt, 9 pt, 12 pt, 18 pt, 24 pt, 36 pt, 42 pt, 48 pt...
  • Page 57 Value Result x 1/2 x 2/3 Font Style Value LCD Message Result Normal Normal Bold Underline UND+BLD Underline Bold Strikeout Outline Shadow Solid Italic I+BLD Italic Bold UND+ITA Underline + Italic UND+BLD+ITA Underline + Bold + Italic I+OUT Italic Outline Italic Shadow I+SHD I+SLD...

  • Page 58: Set Auto Fit Style

    Home > Edit a Label > Set Character Attributes > Set Auto Fit Style Set Auto Fit Style You can reduce the text size to fit within the length of your label. 1. Press 2. Press d or c to display [Settings], and then press OK. 3.

  • Page 59: Set Label Length

    Home > Edit a Label > Set Label Length Set Label Length Labels can be between 1.2" (30 mm) and 12.0" (300 mm) in length. When you select [Auto], the label length is automatically adjusted based on the amount of text entered. 1.

  • Page 60: Set Frames

    Home > Edit a Label > Set Label Length > Set Frames Set Frames 1. Press 2. Press a or b to display [Frame], and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to select a category, and then press OK. 4.
  • Page 61 Home > Edit a Label > Set Label Length > Set Frames > Frame Options Frame Options Category Frames Simple 1 Simple 2 Decorative Business 1 H-10159 PAGE 61 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...
  • Page 62 Category Frames Business 2 Related Information • Set Frames H-10159 PAGE 62 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

  • Page 63: Use Auto Format Layouts

    Home > Edit a Label > Use Auto Format Layouts Use Auto Format Layouts • Use Templates • Template Options H-10159 PAGE 63 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

  • Page 64: Use Templates

    Home > Edit a Label > Use Auto Format Layouts > Use Templates Use Templates Select a layout from the preloaded templates included with your Label Maker, enter your text, and then apply any formatting you want. For preloaded templates, see Related Topics:Template Options. If the width of the current Tape Cassette does not match the set width for the selected template, an error message appears when you try to print the label.
  • Page 65 Related Information • Use Auto Format Layouts Related Topics: • Create a Barcode Label • Use the File Memory • Print Labels • Template Options H-10159 PAGE 65 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

  • Page 66: Template Options

    Home > Edit a Label > Use Auto Format Layouts > Template Options Template Options Category Value Details Asset Management Asset Tag 1 (0.94" x 2.8" [24 mm x 70 mm]) Asset Tag 2 (0.70" x 2.8" [18 mm x 70 mm]) Asset Tag 3 (0.94"...
  • Page 67 Category Value Details Binder Spine 3 (0.94" x 8.6" [24 mm x 219 mm]) Binder Spine 4 (0.47" x 8.6" [12 mm x 219 mm]) File Folder Tab (0.47" x 3.2" [12 mm x 82 mm]) Divider Tab (0.47" x 1.6" [12 mm x 42 mm]) Document index (0.94"...
  • Page 68 Category Value Details Cable Wrap 1 (0.94" x 1.5" [24 mm x 39 mm]) Cable Wrap 2 (0.70" x 1.5" [18 mm x 39 mm]) Faceplate (VRT) (0.47" x 2.8" [12 mm x 70 mm]) Signage Signage 1 (0.94" x 2.6" [24 mm x 66 mm]) Signage 2 (0.94"...

  • Page 69: Use Block Layouts

    Home > Edit a Label > Use Block Layouts Use Block Layouts You can choose different Block Layouts, based on the tape size, to arrange text lines on your label. Select one of the Block Layout options, enter your text, and then apply text formatting if needed. To see what options are available for the tape you are using, see Related Information: Block Layout Options.
  • Page 70 Related Topics: • Use the File Memory • Print Labels H-10159 PAGE 70 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

  • Page 71: Block Layout Options

    Home > Edit a Label > Use Block Layouts > Block Layout Options Block Layout Options 0.94"/24 mm Tape Value Details 1Line(Inversion) 2LineA 2LineB 3LineA 3LineB 3LineC 1+1LineA 1+1LineB 1+1LineC 1+2LineA H-10159 PAGE 71 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...
  • Page 72 Value Details 1+2LineB 1+2LineC 1+3LineA 1+3LineB 1+3LineC 1+4LineA 1+4LineB 1+5Line 0.70"/18 mm Tape Value Details 2LineA 2LineB 3LineA 3LineB H-10159 PAGE 72 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...
  • Page 73 Value Details 1+1LineB 1+1LineC 1+2LineA 1+2LineB 1+2LineC 1+2LineD 1+3Line 1+4Line 1+5Line 0.47"/12 mm Tape Value Details 2LineA 2LineB 3LineA 3LineB 1+1LineA 1+1LineB 1+1LineC H-10159 PAGE 73 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...
  • Page 74 Value Details 1+2Line 0.35"/9 mm Tape Value Details 2LineA 2LineB 1+2Line 0.23"/6 mm Tape Value Details 1+2Line Related Information • Use Block Layouts H-10159 PAGE 74 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

  • Page 75: Create Tables

    Home > Edit a Label > Create Tables Create Tables Create a table by setting the number of rows and columns you want. You can save the file as a template to reuse in other labels. There is a maximum number of rows, depending on the tape width. Max Lines Tape Width 7 lines...
  • Page 76 12. Press a or b to select the number of labels you want to print, and then press or OK. • 0.13" (3.5 mm) tape cannot be used to create tables. • If the width of the current Tape Cassette does not match the set width for the selected layout, an error message appears when you try to print the label.

  • Page 77: Create A Barcode Label

    Home > Edit a Label > Create a Barcode Label Create a Barcode Label • Create and Print Barcodes • Edit or Delete a Barcode and Barcode Data H-10159 PAGE 77 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

  • Page 78: Create And Print Barcodes

    Home > Edit a Label > Create a Barcode Label > Create and Print Barcodes Create and Print Barcodes The Label Maker is not designed exclusively for creating barcode labels. Always check that barcode labels can be read by the barcode reader. For best results, print barcode labels in black ink on white tape.
  • Page 79 Home > Edit a Label > Create a Barcode Label > Create and Print Barcodes > Barcode Options Barcode Options Attribute Value Protocol CODE39, CODE128, EAN-8, EAN-13, GS1-128 (UCC/ EAN-128), UPC-A, UPC-E, I-2/5 (ITF), CODABAR Width Small Large Under# (Characters printed below the barcode) C.Digit (Check Digit) (Available only for the CODE39, I-2/5, and CODABAR...
  • Page 80 Special Character CODE128, GS1-128 (UCC / EAN-128) Special Character (SPACE) FNC3 FNC2 FNC4 FNC1 Related Information • Create and Print Barcodes H-10159 PAGE 80 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

  • Page 81: Edit Or Delete A Barcode And Barcode Data

    Home > Edit a Label > Create a Barcode Label > Edit or Delete a Barcode and Barcode Data Edit or Delete a Barcode and Barcode Data >> Delete a barcode from a label >> Edit Barcode Data Delete a barcode from a label 1.

  • Page 82: Use The Time And Date Function

    Home > Edit a Label > Use the Time and Date Function Use the Time and Date Function You can add time and date to your label. • Set the Time and Date • Set the Time and Date Format •...

  • Page 83: Set The Time And Date

    Home > Edit a Label > Use the Time and Date Function > Set the Time and Date Set the Time and Date Set the time and date in the Clock setting. After setting the time and date, you can add this information to your label using the Time and Date function.

  • Page 84: Set The Time And Date Format

    Home > Edit a Label > Use the Time and Date Function > Set the Time and Date Format Set the Time and Date Format This Label Maker offers various time and date formats to add to your label. Choose either the analog or digital style.
  • Page 85 Home > Edit a Label > Use the Time and Date Function > Set the Time and Date Format > Time and Date Format Options Time and Date Format Options Available time and date format options are listed in the table. You can set the time and date from the device's [Settings] >...

  • Page 86: Set The Time Stamp And Add The Time And Date To A Label

    Home > Edit a Label > Use the Time and Date Function > Set the Time Stamp and Add the Time and Date to a Label Set the Time Stamp and Add the Time and Date to a Label 1. Press 2.
  • Page 87 Option Description Prints the current time and date. c. Press d or c to select the year, month, week, date, hour or minute. d. Press a or b to change the current date and time as needed. You can also set the date and time by entering the numbers using the keyboard. e.

  • Page 88: Change Or Delete The Time And Date Settings

    Home > Edit a Label > Use the Time and Date Function > Change or Delete the Time and Date Settings Change or Delete the Time and Date Settings >> Change Time and Date Settings >> Delete the Time and Date from a Label Change Time and Date Settings 1.

  • Page 89: Print Labels

    Home > Print Labels Print Labels • Preview Labels • Print Labels • Select a Cut Option • Adjust the Label Length • Print Transferred Templates H-10159 PAGE 89 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

  • Page 90: Preview Labels

    Home > Print Labels > Preview Labels Preview Labels You can preview labels before printing to make sure they are correct. 1. Press 2. Do one of the following: • Press d, c, a, or b to scroll the preview left, right, up, or down. •...

  • Page 91: Print Labels

    Home > Print Labels > Print Labels Print Labels NOTE • Do not pull the label when the Label Maker is ejecting it from the Tape Exit Slot. Doing so will cause the ink ribbon to be discharged with the tape, making the tape unusable. •...

  • Page 92: Sequential Printing

    Home > Print Labels > Print Labels > Sequential Printing Sequential Printing Use this function to create labels with sequentially arranged numbers or letters, from a single label format. 1. Press 2. Press a or b to display [Number], and then press OK. 3.

  • Page 93: Mirror Printing

    Home > Print Labels > Print Labels > Mirror Printing Mirror Printing Use clear tape in [Mirror], so the labels can be read correctly from the opposite side when attached to glass, windows, or other transparent surfaces. 1. Press 2. Press a or b to select [Mirror], and then press OK. 3.

  • Page 94: Select A Cut Option

    Home > Print Labels > Select a Cut Option Select a Cut Option Choose from several built-in options to determine how the Label Maker cuts your labels. 1. Press 2. Press a or b to display [Cut Option], and then press OK. 3.

  • Page 95: Tape Cutting Options

    Home > Print Labels > Select a Cut Option > Tape Cutting Options Tape Cutting Options In the Options table, these visual patterns represent parts of your label, as illustrated in the Example column. Print area Margin Laminate margin Setting Description Example Small...
  • Page 96 Setting Description Example No Cut • Select this setting when printing multiple copies of a label or when using Fabric Iron-On Tapes or other special tapes that cannot be cut by the Tape Cutter of the Label Maker. • When the last label is printed, the tape is not fed and cut.

  • Page 97: Adjust The Label Length

    Home > Print Labels > Adjust the Label Length Adjust the Label Length When the Tape Cassette is almost empty, the printed label length may be less accurate. In this case, adjust the label length manually. Approximately 1% of the total label length is adjusted by one level. 1.

  • Page 98: Print Transferred Templates

    Home > Print Labels > Print Transferred Templates Print Transferred Templates You can transfer templates created in P-touch Editor to your Label Maker, customize your text, and then print the updated labels. 1. Press 2. Press d or c to display [Transferred Templates], and then press OK. 3.

  • Page 99: Edit And Print Transferred Templates

    Home > Print Labels > Print Transferred Templates > Edit and Print Transferred Templates Edit and Print Transferred Templates 1. Press 2. Press d or c to display [Transferred Templates], and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to select the template you want to edit, and then press OK. 4.

  • Page 100: Print Transferred Templates From The Database

    Home > Print Labels > Print Transferred Templates > Print Transferred Templates from the Database Print Transferred Templates from the Database 1. Press 2. Press d or c to display [Transferred Templates], and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to select the template you want to print, and then press OK. 4.
  • Page 101 Home > Print Labels > Print Transferred Templates > Print Transferred Templates from the Database > Find a Template in the Database Find a Template in the Database 1. Press 2. Press d or c to display [Transferred Templates], and then press OK. 3.

  • Page 102: Delete A Transferred Template

    Home > Print Labels > Print Transferred Templates > Delete a Transferred Template Delete a Transferred Template When you delete a transferred template, it is deleted only from your Label Maker. 1. Press 2. Press d or c to display [Transferred Templates], and then press OK. 3.

  • Page 103: Use The File Memory

    Home > Use the File Memory Use the File Memory • Save Label Files • Print, Open, Delete, or Mark a Saved Label H-10159 PAGE 103 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

  • Page 104: Save Label Files

    Home > Use the File Memory > Save Label Files Save Label Files You can save up to 99 labels and recall them for printing at a later date. A maximum of 280 characters can be saved per file. You can also edit and overwrite saved labels. 1.

  • Page 105: Print, Open, Delete, Or Mark A Saved Label

    Home > Use the File Memory > Print, Open, Delete, or Mark a Saved Label Print, Open, Delete, or Mark a Saved Label 1. Press 2. Press d or c to display [File], and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to select a file, and then press OK. 4.

  • Page 106: Create And Print Labels Using Your Computer

    Home > Create and Print Labels Using Your Computer Create and Print Labels Using Your Computer • Create Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows) • Create Labels and Print Using P-touch Editor (Mac) • Print Labels Using the Printer Driver (Windows) H-10159 PAGE 106 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

  • Page 107: Create Labels Using P-Touch Editor (Windows)

    To use your Label Maker with your Windows computer, install P-touch Editor and the printer driver on your computer. For the latest drivers and software, go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother support website at support.brother.com. 1. Start P-touch Editor Windows 11: •...
  • Page 108 Related Information • Create and Print Labels Using Your Computer H-10159 PAGE 108 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

  • Page 109: Create Labels And Print Using P-Touch Editor (Mac)

    To use your Label Maker with your Mac computer, install P-touch Editor. 1. Double-click Macintosh HD > Applications, and then double-click the Brother P-touch Editor icon. 2. When P-touch Editor starts, click New to select a template, create a new layout, or open an existing layout.

  • Page 110: Main Window Of P-Touch Editor (Mac)

    Home > Create and Print Labels Using Your Computer > Create Labels and Print Using P-touch Editor (Mac) > Main Window of P-touch Editor (Mac) Main Window of P-touch Editor (Mac) 1. Toolbar 2. Object Inspector 3. Database Connection Area 4.

  • Page 111: Print Labels Using The Printer Driver (Windows)

    Print Labels Using the Printer Driver (Windows) Make sure you have installed the printer driver. For the latest drivers and software, go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother support website at support.brother.com. 1. Connect the Label Maker to a computer.

  • Page 112: Print Labels Using Mobile Devices

    Home > Print Labels Using Mobile Devices Print Labels Using Mobile Devices • Install the Brother iPrint&Label App • Create Labels and Print Using Mobile Devices H-10159 PAGE 112 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

  • Page 113: Install The Brother Iprint&Label App

    Home > Print Labels Using Mobile Devices > Install the Brother iPrint&Label App Install the Brother iPrint&Label App ™ Use Brother's iPrint&Label app to print directly from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Android mobile devices. Features Brother iPrint&Label Create labels for business use, including barcodes, office equipment labels, and labels for folder tabs.

  • Page 114: Create Labels And Print Using Mobile Devices

    Home > Print Labels Using Mobile Devices > Create Labels and Print Using Mobile Devices Create Labels and Print Using Mobile Devices 1. Start the label printing app on your mobile device. 2. Select a label template or design. You can also select a previously designed label or image and print it. 3.

  • Page 115: Transfer Templates To The Printer (P-Touch Transfer Manager) (Windows)

    Home > Transfer Templates to the Printer (P-touch Transfer Manager) (Windows) Transfer Templates to the Printer (P-touch Transfer Manager) (Windows) • Transfer Templates to the Printer Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) • Distribute Templates to be Transferred to Users Without Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) H-10159 PAGE 115 OF 154...

  • Page 116: Transfer Templates To The Printer Using P-Touch Transfer Manager (Windows)

    Home > Transfer Templates to the Printer (P-touch Transfer Manager) (Windows) > Transfer Templates to the Printer Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) Transfer Templates to the Printer Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) • Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) •...

  • Page 117: Notes On Using P-Touch Transfer Manager (Windows)

    Home > Transfer Templates to the Printer (P-touch Transfer Manager) (Windows) > Transfer Templates to the Printer Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) > Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) Some P-touch Editor functions are not available with the printer, so keep the following points in mind when using P-touch Editor to create templates.

  • Page 118: About Transferring Templates From The Computer To The Printer (Windows)

    Home > Transfer Templates to the Printer (P-touch Transfer Manager) (Windows) > Transfer Templates to the Printer Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) > About Transferring Templates from the Computer to the Printer (Windows) About Transferring Templates from the Computer to the Printer (Windows) You can transfer templates and other data to the printer and save backups of your data on the computer.
  • Page 119 1. Start P-touch Editor Windows 11: • Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Editor, or double-click the P-touch Editor icon on the desktop. *Depending on your computer's operating system, the Brother P-touch folder may or may not be created. •...
  • Page 120 Home > Transfer Templates to the Printer (P-touch Transfer Manager) (Windows) > Transfer Templates to the Printer Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) > About Transferring Templates from the Computer to the Printer (Windows) > Main Window of P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) Main Window of P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) 1.
  • Page 121 Icon Button name Function Display Style Click to change the file display style. Related Information • About Transferring Templates from the Computer to the Printer (Windows) H-10159 PAGE 121 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...
  • Page 122 Home > Transfer Templates to the Printer (P-touch Transfer Manager) (Windows) > Transfer Templates to the Printer Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) > About Transferring Templates from the Computer to the Printer (Windows) > Transfer Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the Printer (Windows) Transfer Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the Printer (Windows) To transfer templates from a mobile device to the printer, see Related Information.
  • Page 123 3. Right-click the Configurations folder, select New, and then create a new folder. 4. Do one of the following: • Drag the template or other data you want to transfer and place it in the new folder. • To transfer multiple templates or other data, drag the files you want to transfer, and then place them in the new folder.
  • Page 124 • You can confirm the available space in the transfer file memory by printing the configuration report. • You can view the templates and other data by selecting: The folder in the Configurations folder All Contents One of the categories under Filter, such as Layouts 5.
  • Page 125 7. Select the folder containing the templates or other data you want to transfer, and then click Transfer. A confirmation message appears. • You can also transfer individual items to the printer without adding them to a folder. Select the template or other data you want to transfer, and then click Transfer.

  • Page 126: Back Up Templates Or Other Data Saved In The Printer (Windows)

    Home > Transfer Templates to the Printer (P-touch Transfer Manager) (Windows) > Transfer Templates to the Printer Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) > Back up Templates or Other Data Saved in the Printer (Windows) Back up Templates or Other Data Saved in the Printer (Windows) •...

  • Page 127: Delete Printer Data (Windows)

    Home > Transfer Templates to the Printer (P-touch Transfer Manager) (Windows) > Transfer Templates to the Printer Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) > Delete Printer Data (Windows) Delete Printer Data (Windows) To delete all templates and other data saved on the printer, do the following: 1.

  • Page 128: Create Transfer Files And Transfer Package Files (Windows)

    Home > Transfer Templates to the Printer (P-touch Transfer Manager) (Windows) > Transfer Templates to the Printer Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) > Create Transfer Files and Transfer Package Files (Windows) Create Transfer Files and Transfer Package Files (Windows) Template Transfer Method File Format From a computer P-touch Transfer Express...
  • Page 129 • If you click the Save Transfer File button after selecting Configurations, all templates in the folder are saved as the Transfer file (BLF) or Transfer Package file (PDZ). • You can combine multiple templates into a single Transfer file (BLF) or Transfer Package file (PDZ). 4.

  • Page 130: Distribute Templates To Be Transferred To Users Without Using P-Touch Transfer Manager (Windows)

    Distribute Templates to be Transferred to Users Without Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) Transfer templates to the printer using P-touch Transfer Express. To download the latest version of P-touch Transfer Express, go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother support website at support.brother.com. •...
  • Page 131 *Depending on your computer's operating system, the Brother P-touch folder may or may not be created. • Windows 10: Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Editor, or double-click the P-touch Editor icon on the desktop. • Windows 8.1: Click the P-touch Editor icon on the Apps screen, or double-click the P-touch Editor icon on the desktop.
  • Page 132 4. Type the name, and then click Save. The template is saved as a Transfer Package file (PDZ). Distribute the Transfer Package File (PDZ) and P-touch Transfer Express to Others If you already downloaded P-touch Transfer Express, it is not necessary for the administrator to send the Transfer Express folder.
  • Page 133 User Tasks Transfer the Transfer Package File (PDZ) to Your Printer Do not turn off the power when transferring templates. 1. Turn on the Label Maker. 2. Connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable. 3. Double-click the PtTrExp.exe file received from the administrator. 4.

  • Page 134: Store And Manage Templates (P-Touch Library)

    Home > Store and Manage Templates (P-touch Library) Store and Manage Templates (P-touch Library) • Edit Templates Using P-touch Library (Windows) • Print Templates Using P-touch Library (Windows) • Search Templates Using P-touch Library (Windows) H-10159 PAGE 134 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

  • Page 135: Edit Templates Using P-Touch Library (Windows)

    1. Start the P-touch Library. • Windows 11: Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Library. *Depending on your computer's operating system, the Brother P-touch folder may or may not be created. Windows 10: • Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Library.

  • Page 136: Print Templates Using P-Touch Library (Windows)

    1. Start the P-touch Library. • Windows 11: Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Library. *Depending on your computer's operating system, the Brother P-touch folder may or may not be created. Windows 10: • Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Library.

  • Page 137: Search Templates Using P-Touch Library (Windows)

    1. Start the P-touch Library. • Windows 11: Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Library. *Depending on your computer's operating system, the Brother P-touch folder may or may not be created. Windows 10: • Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Library.
  • Page 138 The following search criteria are available: Settings Details Multiple Parameters Determines how the program searches when multiple criteria are specified. If you select AND, the program searches for files meeting all of the criteria. If you select OR, the program searches for files meeting any of the criteria.

  • Page 139: Routine Maintenance

    Home > Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance • Maintenance H-10159 PAGE 139 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

  • Page 140: Maintenance

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Maintenance Maintenance Always remove the batteries and disconnect the AC Adapter before cleaning the Label Maker. >> Clean the Unit >> Clean the Print Head >> Clean the Tape Cutter Clean the Unit 1. Wipe any dust and marks from the Label Maker using a soft, dry cloth. 2.
  • Page 141 About once a year, wipe the cutter blade using a cotton swab moistened with Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol). Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your bare hands. Use isopropyl alcohol according to the manufacturer's guidelines. Related Information • Routine Maintenance H-10159 PAGE 141 OF 154...

  • Page 142: Troubleshooting

    Home > Troubleshooting Troubleshooting • If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Label Maker • Error and Maintenance Messages • Check the Version Information • Reset the Label Maker H-10159 PAGE 142 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

  • Page 143: If You Are Having Difficulty With Your Label Maker

    Check that the Label Maker is connected to the computer or your mobile device via Bluetooth. • Check that the Label Maker is selected in the Brother iPrint&Label app. • Check that the Label Maker is not paired with another device.
  • Page 144 Problem Solution follow the correct 2. Use the Printer Driver Uninstaller to remove the printer information. procedure. (Windows) 3. Run the Printer Driver Installer again and follow the on-screen instructions to • I cannot see my printer proceed with the installation. listed in P-touch Editor even though I have installed the Printer...

  • Page 145: Error And Maintenance Messages

    The printed label length using the text entered is longer than 39.37" (999 mm). Edit the text so that the label length is less than 39.37" (999 mm). System error XX Contact Brother Customer Service. Text too long The printed label length using the text entered is longer than the length setting. Edit the text to fit within the set length or change the length setting.

  • Page 146: Check The Version Information

    Check the Version Information You can confirm the firmware version number and other information on the LCD. You may need this information if you call Brother regarding a question or a warranty. 1. Press 2. Press d or c to display [Settings], and then press OK.

  • Page 147: Reset The Label Maker

    Home > Troubleshooting > Reset the Label Maker Reset the Label Maker Reset the internal memory of your Label Maker to clear all saved label files or if the Label Maker is not operating correctly. • Reset Using the LCD H-10159 PAGE 147 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

  • Page 148: Reset Using The Lcd

    Home > Troubleshooting > Reset the Label Maker > Reset Using the LCD Reset Using the LCD 1. Press 2. Press d or c to display [Settings], and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to display [Reset], and then press OK. 4.

  • Page 149: Appendix

    Home > Appendix Appendix • Specifications • Brother Help and Customer Support H-10159 PAGE 149 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

  • Page 150: Specifications

    Home > Appendix > Specifications Specifications >> Printing >> Size >> Interface >> Environment >> Power Supply >> Media >> Memory >> Compatible Operating Systems Printing Print Speed Approximately 1.18" (30 mm) /sec. (Depending on the media used) Maximum Print Height 0.71"...
  • Page 151 Memory Text Buffer Maximum 280 characters File Storage Maximum 99 files Compatible Operating Systems For the latest list of compatible software, visit support.brother.com. Related Information • Appendix H-10159 PAGE 151 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

  • Page 152: Brother Help And Customer Support

    For the location of a Brother authorized service center, visit www.brother.ca/support. Ordering Accessories and Supplies For best quality results use only genuine Brother supplies, which are available at most Brother retailers. If you cannot find the supplies you need and have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express credit card, or PayPal account, you can order directly from Brother.
  • Page 153 Related Information • Appendix H-10159 PAGE 153 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...
  • Page 154 Brother International Corporation 200 Crossing Boulevard P.O. Box 6911 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 rue Hôtel de Ville, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, Canada H9B 3H6 Version 0 H-10159 PAGE 154 OF 154 1022 IH-10159VND...

Table of Contents