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Safety Precautions
Indicates a potentially hazardous
WARNING
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in serious injuries.
Follow these guidelines to avoid the risk of fire, burns, injury,
electric shock, rupture, overheating, abnormal odor or
smoke.
• Always use the specified voltage and the recommended AC adapter
(AD-24ES) for the P-touch labeler to prevent any damage or failure.
ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM
• Do not touch the P-touch labeler during a lightning storm.
• Do not use the P-touch labeler/AC adapter in places of high humidity
such as bathrooms.
• Do not overload the power cord.
• Do not place heavy objects on, or damage the power cord or plug. Do
not forcibly bend or pull the power cord. Always hold the AC adapter
carefully when disconnecting from the power outlet.
• Make sure that the plug is fully inserted in the power outlet. Do not use
User's Guide
an outlet that is loose.
• Do not allow the P-touch labeler/AC adapter/power plug/batteries to get
wet, for example, by handling them with wet hands or spilling beverages
English
on to them.
• Since loss of eyesight may result when leaked fluid from batteries gets
Español
into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with a large amount of clean
water, and then seek medical attention.
• Do not disassemble or modify the P-touch labeler/AC adapter/batteries.
With your PT-E100, you can create labels for multiple
• Do not allow a metal object to contact both the plus and minus ends of a
applications. Select from the many character sizes and styles to
battery.
design professional looking custom labels. In addition, the
• Do not use sharp objects, such as tweezers or a metallic pen, to change
the batteries.
variety of tape cassettes available allows you to print labels with
• Do not throw the batteries into fire or expose to heat.
different widths and industrial colors.
• Disconnect the AC adapter, remove batteries immediately and stop
Read this manual carefully before you begin and keep the
using the P-touch labeler if you notice abnormal odor, heat,
discoloration, deformation or anything unusual while using or storing it.
manual in a handy place for future reference.
• Do not use a damaged or leaking battery as the fluid may get on your
hands.
• Do not use a deformed or leaking battery or one with a damaged label.
There is a possibility of generating heat.
Printed in China
LAB662001
Power Supply and Tape Cassette
Cassette
1
2
cover
Tape cutter
lever
Open the cassette cover by pressing the
Insert six new AAA alkaline batteries
above indicated area at the top end of the
(LR03:not included) or fully charged Ni-
machine.
MH batteries (HR03:not included),
making sure that their poles point in the
If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by
correct directions.
pulling it straight up. Also, if batteries are already
Users of alkaline batteries:
installed, remove them.
Always replace all six batteries at the
• Make sure that the power is turned off when
same time with brand new ones.
replacing batteries or tape cassettes.
Users of Ni-MH batteries:
Always replace all six batteries at the
same time with fully charged ones.
NOTE
Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ for the latest
information about the recommended batteries.
LCD Display & Keyboard
1.
Size
12. Backspace key
2.
Cursor
13. Cable Wrap key
3.
Caps
14. Cable Flag key
4.
Cable Wrap
15. Character keys
4
5.
Faceplate
16. Caps key
1
5
6.
Cable Flag
17. Symbol key
6
7.
Label Length
18. Menu key
2
7
If a specific label length
19. Clear key
3
8
has been selected,
20. Print key
18
19
9
also appears.
21. Enter key
10
20
8.
Guidance (left, right)
22. Serialize key
11
9.
Power key
23. Faceplate key
10. Cursor key: Right
24. Accent key
12
21
13
22
11. Cursor key: Left
25. Space key
14
23
15
NOTE
• The LCD shows one row of 15 characters; however, the text that
you enter can be up to 80 characters in length.
• While selecting the settings, press the Space key to go back to
the default item.
• The print preview shows just the text data on the label and will
differ from the actual printed label.
• Label length shown on LCD may slightly differ from the actual
16
24
label length when printed.
17
25
Troubleshooting
Error message
Message
Cause/Remedy
Message
Cause/Remedy
The tape cutter lever was used during the printing
Cutter Error
process.
• The batteries are weak.
• If using AAA alkaline batteries: Replace them with
The maximum number of characters (80 characters for
new ones.
Text Full!
Low Battery!
regular text) has already been entered.
• If using Ni-MH batteries: Charge them fully.
• Use recommended (optional) AD-24ES adapter until
Since the number of entered characters exceeds the
the battery issue is resolved.
Text Limit!
label length, reduce the text, or select [Auto] as the
label length.
Battery Dead
The installed batteries are running low.
Printing on 0.13" (3.5mm) tape with invalid Frame
• An invalid number was entered as the label length,
setting ON. (Select
No Frame OK?
tab length, cable diameter, flag length or faceplate
Invalid!
length.
to cancel.)
• An invalid letter or number to be incremented was
selected in the Serialize function.
Feeding tape after printing when [Chain Print] is
OK to Feed?
selected. Refer to "Setting Margin".
• You tried to print a text file when there is no data
stored in the memory.
Wrong Tape!
Use a tape cassette with the
No Data!
•
or
was pressed when no text is entered.
• You tried to select Text Preview when no text is
entered.
• You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing
.
Line Limit!
• You tried to print or preview two lines of text while
0.13" (3.5mm) or 0.23" (6 mm) tape is installed. Install
tape of a larger size.
You tried to print or preview a label when there is no
No Cassette!
cassette installed.
• Use a soft wipe to clean the print head; never touch the print head.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous
• Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot or battery compartment, etc.
situation which, if not avoided,
• Do not place the P-touch labeler, batteries or AC adapter in direct sunlight or rain,
may result in minor or moderate
near heaters or other hot appliances, in any location exposed to extremely high or
injuries.
low temperatures (e.g., on the dashboard or in the back of your car) or high humidity,
or in dusty locations.
Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury, liquid
• Do not apply excessive pressure to the cutter lever.
• Do not try to print if the cassette is empty; it will damage the print head.
leakage, burns or heat.
• Do not pull the tape while printing or feeding; it will damage the tape and the P-touch
• When the P-touch labeler is not being used, store it out of the reach of children. In
labeler.
addition, do not allow children to put the P-touch labeler parts or labels in their
• Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the P-touch labeler,
mouths. If any object has been swallowed, seek medical attention.
or if the battery expires.
• Do not touch metal parts around the print head immediately after printing.
• The P-touch labeler is not equipped with a charging feature for rechargeable
• Do not touch the cutter blade.
batteries.
• If leaked fluid from batteries gets on your skin or clothes, immediately rinse them with
• The length of the printed label may differ from the displayed label length.
clean water.
• A protective clear plastic sticker is placed over the display during manufacturing and
• Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use the
shipping. This sticker should be removed prior to use.
P-touch labeler.
• When power is disconnected for more than three minutes, all text, format settings and
• Do not use a battery other than that specified. Do not use combinations of old and
any text files stored in the memory will be cleared.
new batteries or combinations of different types, different charging levels, different
manufacturers or different models. Do not insert a battery with its plus and minus
ends reversed.
• Do not drop or hit the P-touch labeler/AC adapter.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
• Do not press on the LCD display.
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
• Be careful not to trap your fingers when closing the cassette cover.
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
• Before using Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, carefully read the instructions for the
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
batteries and battery charger, and be sure to use them correctly.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
• When using Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries with a specialized
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
battery charger before using the batteries.
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
General Precautions
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
• Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, the label may
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
unpeel or become irremovable, the color of the label may change or be transferred
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
to other objects. Before applying the label, check the environmental conditions and
of the following measures:
the material.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Do not use the P-touch labeler in any way or for any purpose not described in this
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage the P-touch labeler.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• Use only Brother TZe or HGe tapes with the P-touch labeler. Do not use tapes that
Important
do not have the
or
mark.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries,
Ltd. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
• Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the labeler; never use alcohol or other organic
solvents.
3
4
Print head
End of tape
Cutter's
Toothed
edge
wheel
Tape
Tape guide
exit slot
Insert a tape cassette, making sure that
Securely close the cassette cover, making
it snaps into place.
sure that it snaps into place.
• Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under
NOTE
the tape guides.
When using the optional AC adapter (AD-24ES)
• Use only Brother TZe or HGe tapes with this
1.
Connect the AC adapter into the AC adapter socket on
machine.
the bottom of the machine.
2.
Insert the plug into the nearest standard electrical
outlet. For memory back up, we recommend using
AAA alkaline batteries (LR03) or Ni-MH batteries
(HR03) together with the AC adapter.
Specifications
Initial Settings
1
Dimensions:
Approx. 4.4" × 8.2" × 2.4"
Start your machine.
(W x D x H)
(Approx.110(W) × 208(D) × 59(H)mm)
Supply power by using six AAA batteries, and then press
Weight:
Approx. 0.9 lb. (Approx. 390 g)
(without batteries and tape cassette)
2
Set the language.
Power supply:
Six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03)
1
Six AAA Ni-MH batteries (HR03)*
Optional AC adapter (AD-24ES)
[English/Español/Français/Hrvatski/Italiano/Magyar/
Tape cassette:
Brother TZe tape (width)
Nederlands/Norsk/Polski/Português/Portug. (BR)/
0.13" (3.5mm), 0.23" (6mm),
Română/Slovenski/Slovenský/Suomi/Svenska/Türkçe/
0.35" (9mm), 0.47" (12mm)
Brother HGe tape (width)
Čeština/Dansk/Deutsch]
0.23" (6mm), 0.35" (9mm),
3
0.47" (12mm)
Set the unit of measurement.
*
1
Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ for the latest
The default setting is [inch].
information about the recommended batteries.
Should you encounter any problems with your product,
please do not return your product to the store!
NOTE
After referring to the User's guide, if you still need
• The machine automatically turns off if no keys are pressed within
assistance, call Brother Customer Service at:
five minutes.
Voice: 1-800-255-0415
• To cancel any operation, press
Web: www.brothermobilesolutions.com
Email: mobileservice@brother.com
What to do when...
Problem
Solution
The machine has "locked
up" (i.e., nothing happens
• Check that the batteries are correctly
The display stays blank
inserted.
when a key is pressed,
after you have turned on
• If the batteries are weak, replace them.
even though the machine
the machine.
• Plug in (optional) AD-24ES adapter.
is on.)
When the label is printed
• See "Setting Margin" in this users guide
out, the margin (space) is
and select [Half] or [Narrow] to have
The power turns off when
too large on both sides of
smaller margins for your label.
you try to print.
the text.
to print with no Frame,
• Check that the tape cassette has been
The machine does not
inserted correctly.
The tape does not feed
print, or the printed
• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.
properly or the tape gets
characters are not formed
• Check the cassette cover is properly
stuck inside the machine.
properly.
closed.
All text and format settings
or
mark.
• The batteries may be weak. Replace
need to be cleared to
them.
The setting has cleared
• When power is disconnected for more
create a new label.
on its own.
than three minutes, all text & formats in
the display will be lost. Language and Unit
The LCD is set to an
settings will also be cleared.
incorrect language.
• There maybe some dust on the print
A blank horizontal line
head. Remove the tape cassette and use
appears through the
a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the print
printed label.
head with an up-and-down motion.
Brother Mobile Solutions, Inc.
100 Technology Drive, Suite 250A
Broomfield, CO 80021
www.brothermobilesolutions.com
BASIC USAGE
Entering Text
Switching Upper Case/Lower Case
Upper case (
ON)
Lower case (
Making Two Lines of Text
FCC NOTICE
To make two lines of text, do one of following:
• Enter the text for the first line and then press
second line.
• Move the cursor to where the second line starts and press
.
Use either 0.35" (9mm) or 0.47" (12mm) wide tape for two line text.
LCD display
Label image
NOTE
Do not press
after the second line; otherwise the "Line Limit!"
error message will appear.
To Clear
Press
to delete the letters one by one.
To delete all text and settings :
/
[Text&Format]
To delete text only :
/
[Text Only]
Entering Tab
AC adapter socket
/
[Tab]
To change tab length:
/
[Tab Length]
/
[Auto/0.0"-4.0" (0-100 mm)]
Using a 0.35" (9mm) wide tape with settings of [Small] text size, [×
1/2] text width and [0.59" (15mm)] tab length, you can create a
label suitable for patch panel.
NOTE
Entering a Tab will position the cursor to the next Tab Length starting
from the left side of the label and not from the last character position.
Entering Accented Characters
-
/
/
A
a
C
D
c
E
e
G
I
g
K
L
k
N
R
n
O
o
S
T
s
U
u
Y
Z
y
• To cancel the current operation, press
.
• The order of accented characters differs depending on the
selected LCD language.
Changing Label Length
/
[Language]
/
/
[Label Length]
/
[Auto/1.2"-12.0" (30-300 mm)]
.
NOTE
• After the label is printed, cut along the printed dots (:) with
scissors so that the label length matches the machine setting.
• If a specific label length has been selected,
the LCD.
/
[Unit]
/
[inch/mm]
.
Reset the PT-E100
You can reset your PT-E100 labeling system when you need to
initialize the settings, or if the PT-E100 is not working properly.
1
.
Turn off the P-touch labeler, hold down
and then press
to turn the P-touch back on.
2
Release
and
.
The P-touch labeler turns on with the internal memory reset.
NOTE
All text, settings and stored files are cleared.
Problem
Solution
• Refer to "Resetting the PT-E100."
• The batteries may be weak. Replace
them.
• Check that the batteries are correctly
inserted.
• Plug in (optional) AD-24ES adapter.
• Check that the end of the tape feeds
under the tape guides.
• The cutter lever was pressed while printing.
Do not touch the cutter level during printing.
• Press
and select [Text&Format].
• Refer to "Initial Settings".
Contact Information
USING TEMPLATES
Cable Wrap
Printing Labels
You can create a label that can be wrapped
Preview
around a cable or wire. The input text line is
You can preview the text before printing.
rotated 90° counterclockwise and printed on a
label whose length is automatically determined
/
[Preview]
by setting the cable diameter.
OFF)
This is not a preview image of the label, just the text on the label.
Feeding (Tape Feed)
With the CableRot/Rpt function, the text is printed repeatedly along
the length of the label so that it can easily be read from any angle.
/
[Feed]
Txt Rpt: Off
Printing
for the
[Copies: 1]
/
/
-
• If you need only 1 copy of the label, press
without
selecting the number of copies.
• The number of copies can also be specified by pressing a
number key.
• Cable diameter:
• To prevent damage to the tape, do not touch the cutter lever
while the message "Printing..." or "Feeding..." is displayed.
• To cut off the label, push in the tape cutter lever on the upper-
• To activate the Txt Rpt function, press
right corner of the machine.
[CableRot/Rpt].
• Peel the printed label from the backing and apply the label.
NOTE
• You can print up to 9 copies of each label.
Setting Margin
• For labels attached to cables and wires, we recommend using Flexible
ID Tape. Use the cable flag function when the diameter of the object
is less than 0.2" (3mm).
/
[Margin]
• To deactivate the Cable Wrap/Cable Flag/Faceplate function during
/
[Full/Half/Narrow/Chain Print]
operation, press
settings change back to standard.
[Full]/[Half]/[Narrow]
For leaving equal margins on both sides of the text.
Full
Half
Narrow
Faceplate
ABC
ABC
ABC
1"
1"
Labels printed with this function can be used to identify various
0.47"
0.47"
0.16"
0.16"
(25 mm)
(4 mm)
(12 mm)
components or panels.
[Chain Print]
A block of text is evenly spaced on a single label.
For batch printing without ejecting each label.
1.
Enter text.
2.
Press
, then [Copies: ] appears.
3.
Press
/
or enter a number using the number keys
to select the number of copies.
text
4.
Press
. Printing will start, and then the message "OK
• Faceplate length: 1.2" to 12.0" (30mm to 300mm)
to Feed?" appears.
5.
Press
to enter more text.
NOTE
6.
Clear the text, enter the text for the next label, and then
To position the text appropriately for multiple ports in a single
press
.
print, either use the chain print function with the Faceplate length
equal to the port width, or enter the Faceplate length equal to the
7.
When the message "OK to Feed?" appears after the last
total length over all the ports and then use the tab function to
label is printed, press
.
space out each port data.
8.
After the tape is fed, press the cutter lever to cut off the
chain of labels.
USEFUL FUNCTIONS
NOTE
Underline and Frame
• When [Half] or [Narrow] is set, the displayed label length is the
length from the printed dots ( ) to the end of the label.
You can select the desired frame design.
LCD display
Label image
d
Full
ABC
2.7"
frame type
i
(67 mm)
l
ABC
Half
1.6"
r
(41 mm)
Narrow
ABC
t
1"
(25 mm)
• To print more than 1 copy of a label with minimum margin, set
z
the margin to [Narrow].
NOTE
.
• When [Chain Print] is set, feed the tape before using the cutter
Frames cannot be printed on 0.13" (3.5mm) tape.
otherwise a part of the text may be cut off. Also, cut along the
printed dots ( ) with scissors so the text is centered in the label.
Short Cut Keys
*Feed the tape before using the cutter.
• Do not pull the tape since this may damage the tape cassette.
Size
Saving Label Files
Style
You can save up to 9 labels and recall them for printing at a later date. A
maximum of 80 characters can be saved per file, a maximum total of 720
Width
characters for the total memory. You can also edit and overwrite the stored label.
Print
Undl/Frame
also appears in
/
[File]
/
[Print]
/
Label Length
[Copies: ]
/
-
CableRot/Rpt
Save
/
[File]
/
[Save]
File
and
/
Open
Text Keys
/
[File]
/
[Open]
1
Press
/
enter the text.
NOTE
+
/
If you try to store a label when there is already a label stored to that
number, a message "Overwrite?" will appear. Press
to save
2
your new label. Press
to cancel.
Press
Size
Accessories
+
Tape Cassettes: See the included "Supplies and Accessories Guide".
Cutter Unit:
TC-4 (replacement)
If the cutter blade becomes dull after repetitive use and the tape cannot
Style
be cut cleanly, replace with a new cutter (stock no. TC-4). You may
obtain this item from an authorized Brother reseller.
+
Replacing the Cutter Unit
1.
Pull out the two sections of the cutter unit (green) in the
direction of the arrows shown in the illustration.
Width
2.
+
Install a new cutter unit. Push it in until it snaps into place.
Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your fingers.
Cable Flag
With this function, a label can be wrapped
around a cable or wire with its ends stuck
together to form a flag. The input text lines
are printed at the both ends of a label.
You can select the desired flag length. When [Auto] is selected, the
flag length is automatically adjusted according to the text length.
Txt Rpt: On
/
Select a flag length
[Copies: ]
/
/
-
/
Select a cable diameter
Input text
• Flag length: 0.4" to 8.0" (10mm to 200mm), Auto
[Copies: ]
/
/
-
Default: Auto
0.2" to 3.6" (3mm to 90mm) available
Default: 0.3" (6mm)
and then select
• To clear all text, press
, select [Text&Format] or [Text only], then
press
. Press
to cancel.
• Depending on the format you select, the entire contents of your text
/
/
accordingly and the
may not be printed. For example, if the text is too long to fit into the
format, the "Text Limit!" error message will appear.
• Text cannot be rotated in the Cable Flag function.
Serialize
Using the Serialize function, you can print multiple labels with a
number or letter automatically incremented on each label.
This serializing function can also be used with the Cable Wrap,
Cable Flag or Faceplate templates to save time entering and
printing a series of labels.
/
Select a faceplate length
Input
[Copies: ]
/
/
-
Input text
/
Select a character to be ascended
/
Default: 2.0" (50mm)
[Serialize: ]
/
-
Symbol Key
1
Press
to select one of 12 symbol categories.
/
[Undl/Frame]
/
Select a
/
Select a category
2
2
Use
/
to select the desired symbol.
/
Select a symbol
3
Punctuation
1
2
3
4
5
8
9
10
11
12
15
16
17
18
19
1
2
3
4
5
Brackets
8
Tab
Bullets
1
2
3
4
5
Tab Length
1
2
3
4
5
Sup(Superscript)/
Subscript
Preview
8
9
10
Margin
1
2
3
4
5
Mathematics
Arrows
1
2
3
4
5
Unit
8
9
10
11
12
Feed
1
2
3
4
5
Currency
Language
Greek
1
2
3
4
5
8
+ / /
Electrical
1
2
3
4
5
8
9
10
11
12
+
/
/
to select the settings to
15
16
17
18
19
/
Select an item
22
23
24
25
26
/
29
30
31
32
33
/
to select the settings.
36
37
Large
1
2
3
4
5
Datacom
Medium
Small
8
9
10
11
12
Normal
AV / Security
1
2
3
4
5
Bold
8
9
10
11
12
Outline
15
16
17
18
19
Shadow
22
Italic
I+Bold
1
2
3
4
5
Safety
I+Outline
8
9
10
11
12
I+Shadow
15
16
17
18
19
Vertical
Normal
NOTE
• Press
to return to the previous step.
× 2
• The symbols shown in the above table may look slightly
× 1/2
different on the machine LCD and when printed.
Input text
6
7
13
14
20
21
6
7
6
6
7
6
6
7
13
6
7
6
7
13
14
20
21
27
28
34
35
6
7
13
6
7
13
14
20
21
6
7
13
14
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