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USER'S GUIDE P-touch E300
Read this User's Guide before you start using your P-touch.
Keep this User's Guide in a handy place for future reference.
Visit us at http://support.brother.com where you can
get product support, and answers to frequently asked
questions (FAQs).
INTRODUCTION
GETTING STARTED
EDITING A LABEL
LABEL PRINTING
USING THE FILE MEMORY
RESETTING & MAINTAINING
YOUR P-TOUCH
TROUBLESHOOTING
APPENDIX
INDEX

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  • Page 1 Read this User’s Guide before you start using your P-touch. INTRODUCTION Keep this User’s Guide in a handy place for future reference. GETTING STARTED Visit us at http://support.brother.com where you can get product support, and answers to frequently asked EDITING A LABEL questions (FAQs).
  • Page 2 Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product’s descriptions and specifications. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Precautions ........................3 General Precautions......................10 Symbols Used in this Guide ....................11 How to use the P-touch .......................12 GETTING STARTED ..................13 Unpacking Your P-touch .....................13 General Description......................14 LCD Display & Keyboard.....................15 LCD Display........................15 Key Names and Functions.....................16 Power Supply ........................18 AC Adapter ........................18 Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ................18 Battery ..........................21...
  • Page 4 INTRODUCTION Setting Character Attributes....................37 Setting Character Attributes by Label ................37 Setting 自動縮小設定 ....................37 Setting 外框 ........................38 Setting 兩端空白 ......................... 39 Selecting how tape is fed and cut ................. 40 LABEL PRINTING ..................41 Label Preview ........................41 Printing a Label ........................

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    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 6 INTRODUCTION DANGER Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Carefully observe the following precautions for the rechargeable Li-ion battery (hereafter referred to as “rechargeable battery”), If these precautions are not followed, overheating, leaking, or cracks in the battery may result in an electrical short, explosion, smoke, fire, electric shock, injury to yourself or others, or damage to the product or other property.
  • Page 7 DANGER Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Liquid (electrolyte) leaking from the DO NOT disassemble, modify, or labelling system or rechargeable battery attempt to repair the rechargeable may indicate that the rechargeable battery. battery is damaged. If the rechargeable DO NOT dispose of the rechargeable battery leaks, immediately discontinue battery in fire or intentionally overheat.
  • Page 8 DO NOT use the P-touch with a foreign object in it. If water, a metallic substance, or any other foreign object enters the P-touch, disconnect the AC adapter and remove the batteries, and contact Brother customer service. Alkaline batteries/Ni-MH rechargeable batteries Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of the battery and cause personal injury.
  • Page 9 DO NOT place heavy objects on, or damage to the labelling system or damage, or modify the adapter cord or other property. Brother does not plug. Do not forcibly bend or pull the assume, any responsibility for any adapter cord.
  • Page 10 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 labelling batteries, carefully read the instructions system.
  • Page 11 CAUTION P-touch Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the P-touch. Store the P-touch on a flat, stable DO NOT use the P-touch in places with surface such as a desk or in a drawer. moisture or high humidity, such as DO NOT leave the P-touch or any tape bathrooms.

  • Page 12: General Precautions

    Li-ion rechargeable battery, charge it at least every six months. • If you notice anything unusual about the rechargeable Li-ion battery the first time it is used, for example overheating or rust, DO NOT continue to use the battery. Contact Brother customer service.

  • Page 13: Symbols Used In This Guide

    • The length of the printed label may differ from the displayed label length. • You can also use Heat Shrink Tube in this model. Check the Brother website (http://www.brother.com/) for further information. You may not be able to use some print frame, or font settings when using Heat Shrink Tube.

  • Page 14: How To Use The P-Touch

    INTRODUCTION How to use the P-touch  Create a label with the P-touch GETTING STARTED • Unpacking Your P-touch. P. 13 EDITING A LABEL • Entering and Editing Text. P. 32 In addition to entering text, the P-touch • Entering 符號 . P.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your P-touch Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch.  E300 P-touch AC adapter The plug may differ by countries. Li-ion Battery Strap Tape Cassette User’s Guide Unpacking Your P-touch...

  • Page 16: General Description

    GETTING STARTED General Description Tape cassette compartment Tape exit slot Cover latch Tape cutter LCD display Tape cutter lever Keyboard Print head Release lever When shipped from the factory, the LCD display is covered with a protective sheet to prevent damage.

  • Page 17: Lcd Display & Keyboard

    LCD Display & Keyboard LCD Display 6. Cursor Characters are entered to the left of the 13 14 cursor. Indicates the current data input position. 7. Labelling Application Type Indicates current labelling application type. 8. Return mark Indicates the end of a line of text. 9.

  • Page 18: Key Names And Functions

    GETTING STARTED Key Names and Functions 1. Power 6. Labelling Application Type Turns the P-touch on and off. • Selects the labelling application type. • The feature that is displayed above the 2. 字形 button is enabled when used in Enables character and label attributes for combination with the Shift key.
  • Page 19 13. 執行 17. 倉 / 簡 / 廣 Selects the displayed option. Toggle the inputting method among 倉頡 / 簡易倉頡 / 廣東拼音 . 14. Letter • Use these keys to type letters or 18. A/a numbers. Turn Caps mode on and off. •...

  • Page 20: Power Supply

    GETTING STARTED Power Supply AC Adapter Use the AD-E001 (AC adapter) for this labelling system. The AD-18 or AD-24ES cannot be used. Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch. Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the connector marked DC IN 12 V on the P-touch.
  • Page 21 Insert the rechargeable Li-ion battery into the battery compartment. Confirm that the hooks on the edge of the rear cover are inserted correctly, and then reattach the cover. Removing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Remove the battery cover and the rechargeable Li-ion battery, and then reattach the battery cover.
  • Page 22 GETTING STARTED Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Characteristics Understanding the properties of the rechargeable Li-ion battery will allow you to optimise its usage. • Using or storing the rechargeable Li-ion battery in a location exposed to high or low temperatures may accelerate its deterioration. In particular, using a rechargeable Li-ion battery with a high charge (90% or more) in a location exposed to high temperatures will considerably accelerate battery deterioration.

  • Page 23: Battery

    Users of Ni-MH rechargeable batteries Always replace all six batteries at the same time with fully charged ones. Visit us at http://support.brother.com for the latest information about recommended batteries. Attach the rear cover by inserting the three hooks at the bottom into the slots on the labelling system, then pushing down firmly until it snaps into place.

  • Page 24: Inserting A Tape Cassette

    Inserting a Tape Cassette Tape cassettes of 3.5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm or 18 mm width can be used in your P-touch. Use 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 25: Turning Power On/Off

    • Do not pull the label coming out of the tape exit slot. Doing so will cause the ink ribbon to be discharged with the tape. • Store tape cassettes in a cool dark location, away from direct sunlight and high temperature, high humidity, or dusty locations.

  • Page 26: Lcd Display

    GETTING STARTED LCD Display 畫面對比度 You can change the contrast setting of the LCD display to one of five levels (+2, +1, 0, -1, -2) to make the screen easier to read. The default setting is “0”. Press the 設定 key to display the setup menu, select “ 調整 ” using the key, and then press the 執行...

  • Page 27: Editing A Label

    EDITING A LABEL Selecting a Labelling Application Type You can select six different types of labelling applications by pressing a label application key. The label application type you selected is shown in the LCD display. Keys Type Usage GENERAL Prints general purpose labels. (See page 25.) Shift+1 FACEPLATE Prints faceplate labels.

  • Page 28: Cable Wrap

    EDITING A LABEL CABLE WRAP Labels printed with this mode can be wrapped around a cable or wire. This mode is also used to print on 熱縮套管 . ° In 可彎曲式 , the text is rotated 90 counterclockwise and printed, you can also specify the Size, Text and 連續標籤...

  • Page 29: Patch Panel

    PATCH PANEL Labels printed with this mode can be used to identify various types of panels. In this mode, you can specify 段落長度 , 段落數 , 分行 , 方向 , 反轉 ( 開 / 關 ) and 複製 ( 開 / 關 ). •...

  • Page 30: Setting 條碼 Parameters And Entering 條碼 Data

    EDITING A LABEL Setting 條碼 Parameters and Entering 條碼 Data Press the 條碼 key. The 條碼 Setup screen is displayed. Up to five 條碼 can be entered on a label. Select an attribute using the key, and then set a value for that attribute using key.

  • Page 31: Entering A Serialize Label

    Entering a Serialize Label Numerically serialized labels can be printed. You can set the increment and count for the series. In serialize mode, you can create a series of labels by incrementing one numeric character in the pattern. In advanced serialize mode, you can choose 同時 or 進階 . 同時 mode creates a series of labels by incrementing two different numbers at the same time.

  • Page 32: Advanced Serialize

    EDITING A LABEL Advanced serialize  Simultaneous Enter text. Example: Create a label “B020”, “C030”, “D040” from “A010” by using this function. Press the Shift key and then press the Serialize key. Select “ 同 時 ” by using the key and press the 執行...
  • Page 33  Advanced Enter text. Example: Create a label “1A-A02”, “1A-A03”, “1A-A04”, “1A-B01”, “1A-B02”, “1A-B03”, “1A-B04” from “1A-A01” by using this function. Press the Shift key and then press the Serialize key. Select “ 進 階 ” by using the key and press the 執行 key. Select the first character(s) that you want to increase by using key and press the 執行...

  • Page 34: Entering And Editing Text

    EDITING A LABEL • Press the 取消 key to return to the previous step. • Serialize mode can be also applied to 條碼 . A 條碼 is counted as a character. • Any 符號 or other non-alphanumeric characters in the auto-numbering sequence are ignored. •...
  • Page 35 • You can convert up to 25 uncertain Chinese characters at one time. • Once confirmed, you can't convert them. • If you want to stop converting Chinese characters, please press 取消 key. • Before converting Chinese characters, if you press 取消 key, the inputted character will be cleared immediately and return to the initial input state.

  • Page 36: Adding A New Line

    EDITING A LABEL Adding a New Line • To end the current line of text and start a new line, press the 段落更換 key. A return mark appears at the end of the line and the cursor moves to the start of the new line. •...

  • Page 37: Entering 符號

    • Press the 取消 key to return to the text entry screen, without erasing (or clearing) text or format. • When 內容和格式 is selected, all the texts and fonts are cleared. Press the 執行 or 段落更換 key. All text is deleted. All format settings are also deleted if 內容和 格式...
  • Page 38 EDITING A LABEL Enter the 符號 you wish to add to your 常用符號 . Refer to “Entering 符號 Using the 符號 Function” on page 35 for detail. Press the 符號 key. The “ 常用符號 ” appears, including the 符號 entered in step 4. •...

  • Page 39: Setting Character Attributes

    Setting Character Attributes Setting Character Attributes by Label Using the 字形 key, you can select a 英字形 and apply 字大小 , 字寬 , 字體 , 底線 , and 對齊 attributes. Selectable “Character Attribute” options are listed in the Appendix. (See page 53.) Press the 字形...

  • Page 40: Setting 外框

    EDITING A LABEL Setting 外框 You can select the 外框 of the label by using the 字形 key. Selectable “ 外框 ” are listed in the Appendix. (See page 55.) Press the 字形 key. The current settings are displayed. Select an attribute using the key, and then set a value for that attribute using the key.

  • Page 41: Setting 兩端空白

    Setting 兩端空白 The tape 兩端空白 allow you to specify how the tape is fed and cut when printing labels. In particular, the “ 省帶 ” option greatly reduce the amount of wasted tape by using smaller margins and eliminating blank sections cut between labels. Depends on labelling application type, the setting value is fixed or limited.

  • Page 42: Selecting How Tape Is Fed And Cut

    EDITING A LABEL • When using 熱縮套管 , set labelling application type to “Cable Wrap” and select “ 熱縮套管 ”. In this case, cut option if fixed to “ 不裁切 ”. After printing, remove the 熱縮套管 cassette from the labelling system and use scissors to cut the tape. •...

  • Page 43: Label Printing

    LABEL PRINTING Label Preview You can preview the current page and check the layout before printing. Press the 預覽 key. An image of the label is displayed on the screen. The length of the label is shown in the lower-right corner of the screen. Press the key to scroll the preview to the left or right.

  • Page 44: Printing Multiple Copies

    LABEL PRINTING Printing Multiple Copies Using this function you can print up to 50 copies of the same label. Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing. Press the Shift key and then press the 列印 key to display the 份數 screen. Then select the number of copies to be printed using the key.

  • Page 45: Using The File Memory

    USING THE FILE MEMORY You can store up to 50 of your most frequently used labels in the file memory. Each label is stored as a file, allowing you to quickly and easily recall your label when needed again. When the file memory is full, each time you save a file you will need to overwrite one of your stored files.

  • Page 46: Printing A Stored Label File

    USING THE FILE MEMORY Printing a Stored Label File Press the 檔案 key to display the File screen. Select “ 列印 ” using the key. Press the 執行 or 段落更換 key. The file number of a stored label is displayed. The label text is also displayed to identify the label.

  • Page 47: Resetting & Maintaining Your P-Touch

    RESETTING & MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH Resetting the P-touch You can reset the internal memory of your P-touch when you want to clear all saved label files, or in the event the P-touch is not operating correctly. Resetting the data to factory settings Turn off the labelling system.

  • Page 48: Maintenance

    RESETTING & MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH Maintenance Your P-touch should be cleaned on a regular basis to maintain its performance and life span. Always remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter before cleaning the P-touch. Cleaning the Unit Wipe any dust and marks from the main unit using a soft, dry cloth. Use a slightly dampened cloth on difficult to remove marks.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    All files stored in the internal memory are deleted if the batteries previously are now are weak or the AC adapter was disconnected. empty. A tape jam which Please contact Brother customer service. cannot be cleared keeps occuring. What to do when...

  • Page 50: Error Messages

    TROUBLESHOOTING Error Messages When an error message appears on the display, follow the directions provided below. Message Cause/Remedy An incompatible AC adapter is connected. 請使用 Use an appropriate AC adapter. 專用變壓器！ The installed batteries are getting weak. 電池電量低！ The installed batteries are about to run out. 請更換電池！...
  • Page 51 過大 ! Installed tape is incompatible with this labelling system. Use 色帶錯誤！ compatible tape. Please contact Brother customer service. 系統錯誤 ! The tape length set using the tape length setting is shorter than the 請更改 total length of the left and right margins applied for the “Large Margin”...

  • Page 52: Appendix

    C / 20-80% humidity (without condensation) ° temperature / humidity Maximum wet bulb temperature: 27 *1 Actual character size may be smaller than maximum print height. *2 Not included. *3 Visit us at http://support.brother.com for the latest information about the recommended batteries. Specifications...
  • Page 53 符號 Category 符號 標點 數據符號 語音 / 視覺 電機 箭頭 安全符號 禁止符號 括號引號 數學 符號...
  • Page 54 APPENDIX Category 符號 數字 希臘語 羅馬 發音 標題 / 次標 項目符號 單位 雜項 符號...

  • Page 55: Character Attribute

    Category 符號 平假名 片假名 The 符號 shown in the table may look slightly different on the labelling system LCD and when printed. Character Attribute Attribute Value Result Value Result Tennessee 字形 (Helsinki) When Auto is selected, the text is automatically adjusted to print in the 自動...
  • Page 56 APPENDIX Attribute Value Result Value Result 標準 斜體 粗體 字體 中空 陰影 立體 字距 標準 較小 無 底線 底線 刪除線 靠左 靠右 對齊 置中 均分 • The actual printed font size depends on the tape width, number of characters and number of input lines.

  • Page 57: 條碼 Settings Table

    外框 Attribute Value Result Value Result 外框 The length of the label can be set within the range 25 - 300 mm. When Auto is selected, the length of the label is automatically adjusted based on the 長度 amount of text entered. 條碼...

  • Page 58: Special Character List

    APPENDIX Special Character List CODE39 條碼 Special Character Special Character (SPACE) CODE128, GS1-128 (UCC / EAN-128) Special Character Special Character Special Character (SPACE) FNC3 FNC2 FNC4 FNC1 條碼...

  • Page 59: Index

    INDEX Lines ............34 AC adapter ............ 18 Auto power-off time ........23 字大小 ............37 字寬 ..............37 字體 Battery ..............37 ............21 底線 ..............37 符號 ..............35 Caps mode ............ 17 Contrast ............24 Cursor keys ...........
  • Page 60 Printed in China LAF882001...

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