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- Page 1 PT-E500 Read this guide before you start using your P-touch labeling system. Keep this guide in a handy place for future reference. Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
- Page 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the P-touch labeling system model PT-E500. Your new PT-E500 is an intuitive, easy to operate and feature rich P-touch labeling system that produces professional looking and high quality labels. This manual contains various precautions and basic procedures for using this P-touch labeling system.
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Page 3: Important Information
Important Information Should you have questions, or need information about your Brother Product, we have a variety of support options for you to choose from: World Wide Web / Supplies / Accessories www.brother.ca/... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION Contents Safety Precautions........................ 6 General Precautions ......................14 Symbols Used in this Guide....................15 How to Use the P-touch Labeling System ................16 GETTING STARTED ..................18 Unpacking Your P-touch Labeling System ................. 18 General Description ......................19 LCD Display ........................20 Key Names and Functions .................... - Page 5 USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE..............40 Using P-touch Software....................... 40 Features......................... 40 System Requirements ....................40 Installing the Software and Printer Driver ..............41 Uninstalling the Printer Driver ..................43 Uninstalling the Software ....................44...
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Page 6: Safety Precautions
INTRODUCTION 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 7 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 8 INTRODUCTION DANGER Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Liquid (electrolyte) leaking from the DO NOT disassemble, modify, or P-touch labeling system or attempt to repair the rechargeable rechargeable battery may indicate that battery. the rechargeable battery is damaged. If DO NOT dispose of the rechargeable the rechargeable battery leaks, battery in fire or intentionally overheat.
- Page 9 DO NOT use the P-touch labeling system with a foreign object in it. If water, a metallic substance, or any other foreign object enters the P-touch labeling system, disconnect the AC adapter and remove the batteries, and contact Brother customer service. Safety Precautions...
- Page 10 INTRODUCTION 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 11 DO NOT place heavy objects on, damage to the P-touch labeling system damage, or modify the adapter cord or or other property. Brother does not plug. Do not forcibly bend or pull the assume, any responsibility for any adapter cord.
- Page 12 INTRODUCTION 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 labeling system.
- Page 13 CAUTION P-touch Labeling System Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the P-touch labeling system. Store the P-touch labeling system on a DO NOT use the P-touch labeling flat, stable surface such as a desk or in system in places with moisture or high a drawer.
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Page 14: General Precautions
• Depending on the environmental conditions and the applied settings, some characters or symbols may be difficult to read. • Use only Brother TZe, HGe tapes or HSe tubes with the P-touch labeling system. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark. -
Page 15: 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 16: How To Use The P-Touch Labeling System
INTRODUCTION How to Use the P-touch Labeling System Create a label with the P-touch labeling system GETTING STARTED • Prepare the P-touch labeling system. P. 18 CREATING A LABEL • Entering and Editing text. In addition to entering text, the P-touch •... -
Page 17: Creating A Label
Create a label by connecting your P-touch labeling system to a computer GETTING STARTED Your P-touch labeling system can be used as a stand alone handheld labeler, 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 18: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your P-touch Labeling System Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch labeling system: PT-E500 P-touch labeling system AC adapter USB cable The plug may differ by countries. Li-ion Battery Strap Tape Cassette... -
Page 19: General Description
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 20: Lcd Display
GETTING STARTED LCD Display 8. Tape size Indicates the tape size as follows for the 14 15 text entered: Tape width x Label length If the label length has been specified, also appears on the right side of the tape size. -
Page 21: Key Names And Functions
Key Names and Functions The default language is "English". 1. Power 9. Cable Flag Turns the P-touch labeling system on Creates cable flag labels. and off. 10. Patch Panel 2. Style Creates single and multiple line labels for Sets character and label attributes. a group of ports on a patch panel. - Page 22 GETTING STARTED 17. Letter 23. Space • Use these keys to type letters or • Enters a blank space. numbers. • 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.
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Page 23: Power Supply
Power Supply AC Adapter Use the AD-E001 (AC adapter) for this P-touch labeling system. Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch labeling system. The AD-18 or AD-24ES cannot be used. Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the connector marked DC IN 12V on the P-touch labeling system. - Page 24 GETTING STARTED 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 25 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Characteristics Understanding the properties of the rechargeable Li-ion battery will allow you to optimize 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.
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Page 26: 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 http://solutions.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 labeling system, then pushing down firmly until it snaps into place. -
Page 27: Inserting A Tape Cassette
Tape cassettes of 3.5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 18mm or 24mm width, and Tube cassettes of 5.8mm, 8.8mm, 11.7mm, 17.7mm or 23.6mm width can be used in your P-touch labeling system. Use only Brother tape cassettes with the mark. If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be sure to remove the stopper before inserting the cassette. -
Page 28: Turning Power On/Off
GETTING STARTED Close the rear cover. • Place the P-touch labeling system 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. -
Page 29: Feeding Tape
Auto Power-Off Time Attribute Value Attribute 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 labeling system after you specified "Auto Power Off", the setting for "AC Adapter"... -
Page 30: Feed Only
GETTING STARTED Feed Only This function will advance the tape approximately 24.5mm 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 31: Setting Language And Unit
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. The language can be selected from "Čeština", "Dansk", "Deutsch", "English", "Español", "Français", "Hrvatski", "Italiano", "Magyar", "Nederlands", "Norsk", "Polski", "Português", "Português (Brasil)", "Română", "Slovenski", "Slovenský", "Suomi",... -
Page 32: Editing A Label
EDITING A LABEL Selecting a Labeling Application Type You can select six different types of labeling applications. GENERAL Labels printed with this mode can be used for general purposes. In this Horizontal mode you can specify the following items. ABCDE •... -
Page 33: Cable Flag
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 34: 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 35: Creating A Bar Code Label
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 36: 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 37: Advanced Serialize
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 redo the setting, the message "OK to Overwrite the Data after This Position?" is shown. If it's ok to overwrite, press OK key. - Page 38 EDITING A LABEL Press the OK or Enter key to display the screen that you set. Example: • When you press the Adv. Serialize key, you can do the setting again. After redo the setting, the message "OK to Overwrite the Data after This Position?" is shown. If it's ok to overwrite, press OK key.
- Page 39 Press the OK or Enter key to display the screen that you set. Example: • When you press the Adv. Serialize key, you can do the setting again. After redo the setting, the message "OK to Overwrite the Data after This Position?" is shown. If it's ok to overwrite, press OK key.
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Page 40: Using P-Touch Software
P-touch Update Software and P-touch Transfer Manager from the enclosed CD-ROM. When you use Macintosh, you can download the driver, software and manuals by visiting the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/. Features P-touch Editor Makes it easy for anyone to create a wide variety of custom labels in complex layouts by using fonts, templates, and clip art. -
Page 41: Installing The Software And Printer Driver
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 labeling system names in the following screens may differ from your purchased P-touch labeling system name. -
Page 42: For Macintosh
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 Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com). Macintosh users can access this URL directly by clicking the icon found on CD-ROM. -
Page 43: 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 44: 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]. - Page 46 Printed in China LAD324001...