Brother P-touch E100 User Manual

User's Guide
English
With your P-touch E100, you can create labels for multiple
applications. Select from the many character sizes and styles to
design professional looking custom labels. In addition, the
variety of tape cassettes available allows you to print labels with
different widths and industrial colours. Read this manual
carefully before you begin and keep the manual in a handy
place for future reference.
Printed in China
LAB665001

Power Supply and Tape Cassette

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Cassette
cover
Tape cutter
lever
Open the cassette cover by pressing the
above indicated area at the top end of the
P-touch.
If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by
pulling it straight up. Also, if batteries are already
installed, remove them.
• Make sure that the power is turned off when
replacing batteries or tape cassettes.
LCD Display & Keyboard
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9
10
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14
15
16
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Troubleshooting

Error message
Message Cause/Remedy
• The batteries are weak.
• If using AAA alkaline batteries: Replace them with
Low Battery!
new ones.
• If using Ni-MH batteries: Charge them fully.
Battery Dead
The installed batteries have expired.
• An invalid number was entered as the label length,
tab length, cable diameter, flag length or faceplate
Invalid! length.
• An invalid character or number to be ascended was
selected in the Serialize function.
• You tried to print a text file when there is no data
stored in the memory.
No Data!
• or was pressed 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
3.5mm or 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.
The tape cutter lever was used during the printing
Cutter Error
process.
The maximum number of characters (80 characters for
Text Full!
regular text) has already been entered.

Safety Precautions

Indicates a potentially hazardous
WARNING
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious
injuries.
Follow these guidelines to avoid the risk of fire, burns, injury,
electric shock, rupture, overheating, abnormal odours or
smoke.
• Always use the specified voltage and the recommended AC adapter
(AD-24ES) to prevent any damage or failure.
• Do not touch the P-touch during a lightning storm.
• Do not use the P-touch/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 AC power cord or plug.
Do not forcibly bend or pull the AC power cord. Always hold the AC
adapter carefully when disconnecting from the power socket.
• Make sure that the plug is fully inserted in the power socket. Do not use
a socket that is loose.
• Do not allow the P-touch/AC adapter/power plug/batteries to get wet, for
example, by handling them with wet hands or spilling fluids on to them.
• If battery fluid leaks and gets in to your eyes, immediately rinse your
eyes with a large amount of clean water and then seek medical attention.
Battery fluid may cause eye damage.
• Do not disassemble or modify the P-touch/AC adapter/batteries.
• Do not allow a metal object to contact both the plus and minus ends of a
battery.
• Do not use sharp or metal objects, such as tweezers or a metallic pen,
to change the batteries.
• Do not throw the batteries into fire or expose to heat.
• Disconnect the AC adapter or remove batteries immediately and stop
using the P-touch if you notice any abnormal odours, heat,
discolouration, deformation or anything unusual while using or storing it.
• 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.
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Insert six new AAA alkaline batteries
(LR03:not included) or fully charged Ni-
MH batteries (HR03:not included),
making sure that their poles point in the
correct directions.
Users of alkaline batteries:
Always replace all six batteries at the
same time with brand new ones.
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 recommended batteries.
1. Size 12. Backspace key
2. Cursor 13. Cable Wrap key
3. Caps 14. Cable Flag key
4. Cable Wrap 15. Character keys
5. Faceplate 16. Caps key
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6. Cable Flag 17. Symbol key
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7. Label Length 18. Menu key
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If a specific label length 19. Clear key
8
has been selected, 20. Print key
18
19
also appears. 21. Enter key
20 8. Guidance (left, right) 22. Serialize key
9. Power key 23. Faceplate key
10. Cursor key: Right 24. Accent key
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22 11. Cursor key: Left 25. Space key
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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 is a generated image of the label, and may
differ from the actual label when printed.
• Label length shown on LCD may slightly differ from the actual
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label length when printed.
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Message Cause/Remedy
Since the number of entered characters exceeds the
Text Limit!
label length, reduce the text, or select [Auto] as the
label length.
Printing on 3.5mm tape with invalid Frame setting ON.
No Frame OK?
(Select to print with no Frame,
cancel.)
Feeding tape after printing when [Chain Print] is
OK to Feed?
selected. Refer to "Setting Margin".
Wrong Tape!
Use a tape cassette with the
.
CAUTION
Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury, liquid
leakage, burns or heat.
• When the P-touch is not being used, store it out of the reach of children.
In addition, do not allow children to put the P-touch parts or labels in their
mouths. If any object has been swallowed, seek medical attention
immediately.
• Do not touch metal parts around the print head immediately after
printing.
• Do not touch the cutter blade.
• If leaked fluid from batteries gets on your skin or clothes, immediately
rinse them with clean water.
• Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend
to use the P-touch.
• Do not use a battery other than that specified. Do not use combinations
of old and 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/AC adapter.
• Do not press on the LCD display.
• Be careful not to trap your fingers when closing the cassette cover.
• Before using Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, carefully read the
instructions for the batteries and battery charger, and be sure to use
them correctly.
• When using Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries with a
specialized battery charger before using the batteries.

General Precautions

• Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, the
label may unpeel or become irremovable, the colour of the label may
change or be transferred to other objects. Before applying the label,
check the environmental conditions and the material.
• Do not use the P-touch in any way or for any purpose not described in
this guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage to the P-touch.
• Use only Brother TZe tapes with the P-touch. Do not use tapes that do
not have the mark.
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Print head
End of tape
Toothed
wheel
Tape guide
Insert a tape cassette, making sure that
it snaps into place.
• Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under
the tape guides.
• Use only Brother TZe tapes with this P-touch.

Specifications

Dimensions: Approx.110(W) × 208(D) × 59(H)mm
(W x D x H)
Weight: Approx. 390 g
(without batteries and tape cassette)
Power supply: Six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03)
Six AAA Ni-MH batteries (HR03)*
AC adapter (AD-24ES)
Tape cassette: Brother TZe tape (width)
3.5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm
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* Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ for the latest
information about recommended batteries.
What to do when...
Problem
The display stays blank
• Check that the batteries are correctly
after you have turned on inserted.
the P-touch. • If the batteries are weak, replace them.
to When the label is printed
• See "Setting Margin" in this users guide
out, the margin (space) is
and select [Half] or [Narrow] to have
too large on both sides of
smaller margins for your label.
the text.
The P-touch does not
• Check that the tape cassette has been
mark.
print, or the printed
inserted correctly.
characters are not formed
• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.
correctly.
• Check the cassette cover is fully closed.
• If the batteries are weak, replace them.
• When the power is disconnected for more
The setting has cleared
than three minutes, all text & formats in
on its own.
the display will be lost. Language and Unit
settings will also be cleared.
• There maybe some dust on the print
head. Remove the tape cassette and use
A blank horizontal line
a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the print
appears through the
head with an up-and-down motion.
printed label.
• The print head can be cleaned more
easily if the optional print head cleaning
cassette (TZe-CL3) is used.
• Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the P-touch; never use alcohol or other
Indicates a potentially hazardous
organic solvents.
situation which, if not avoided,
• Use a dry cotton swab to clean the print head; never touch the print head
may result in minor or moderate
directly.
injuries.
• Do not put any foreign objects into any part of the P-touch.
• Do not place the P-touch, batteries or AC adapter in direct sunlight or
rain, near heaters or other hot appliances, or in any location exposed to
extremely high or low temperatures (e.g., on the dashboard or in the
back of your car). Avoid high humidity or dusty locations.
• 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.
• Do not pull the tape while printing or feeding; it will damage the tape and
the P-touch.
• Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the
P-touch, or if the battery expires.
• The P-touch is not equipped with a charging feature for rechargeable
batteries.
• The length of the printed label may differ from the displayed label length.
• A protective clear plastic sticker is placed over the display during
manufacturing and shipping. This sticker should be removed prior to use.
• When power is disconnected for more than three minutes, all text, format
settings and any text files stored in the memory will be cleared.
We, Brother Industries, Ltd.
15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku,
Nagoya 467-8561 Japan
declare that this product and AC adapter are in conformity with the
essential requirements of all relevant directives and regulations
applied within the European Community.
The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) can be downloaded from our website.
Visit http://solutions.brother.com/ and:
• select "Europe"
• select your country
• select your model
• select "Manuals" and your language, then click "Search"
• select Declaration of Conformity
• click "Download"
Your Declaration will be downloaded as a PDF file.
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Cutter's
edge
Tape
exit slot
Securely close the cassette cover, making
sure that it snaps into place.
NOTE
When using the AC adapter (AD-24ES)
1.
Connect the AC adapter into the AC adapter socket on
the bottom of the P-touch.
2.
Insert the plug into the nearest standard electrical
socket. For memory back up, we recommend using
AAA alkaline batteries (LR03) or Ni-MH batteries
(HR03) together with the AC adapter.

Initial Settings

1
Turn your machine on.
Supply power by using six AAA batteries, and then press
2
Set the language.
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[English/Español/Français/Hrvatski/Italiano/Magyar/
Nederlands/Norsk/Polski/Português/Portug. (BR)/
Română/Slovenski/Slovenský/Suomi/Svenska/Türkçe/
Čeština/Dansk/Deutsch]
3
Set the unit of measurement.
The default setting is [mm].
/
NOTE
• The machine automatically turns off if no keys are pressed within
five minutes.
• To cancel any operation, press
Problem
Solution
The P-touch has "locked
up" (i.e., nothing happens
when a key is pressed,
even though the P-touch
is on.)
The power turns off when
you try to print.
The tape does not feed
correctly or the tape gets
stuck inside the machine.
All text and format
settings need to be
cleared to create a new
label.
The LCD is set to an
incorrect language.
Contact may differ by country.
Visit our website at http://www.brother.eu/
Declaration of Conformity
(Europe only)
AC adapter socket
.
/ [Language] /
.
/ [Unit]
[inch/mm] .
.
Solution
• Refer to "Resetting the P-touch".
• The batteries may be weak. Replace
them.
• Check that the batteries are correctly
inserted.
• Check that the end of the tape feeds
under the tape guides.
• The cutter lever has been used while
printing. Do not touch the cutter lever
during printing.
• Press and select [Text&Format].
• Refer to "Initial Settings".
Contact Information