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Brother P-Touch D600 User Manual

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Read this User's Guide before you start using your P-touch.
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Please visit us at http://support.brother.com/ where you can get product support and
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  • Page 1 Read this User’s Guide before you start using your P-touch. Keep this User’s Guide in a handy place for future reference. Please visit us at http://support.brother.com/ where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). www.brother.com...
  • Page 2 • The enclosed interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device. • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 3 For Australia Only: Support - For technical support of your Brother Product other than what you can resolve through the User’s Guide, Please visit our Web Site or support Web Site (see below) to find an answer to FAQs/Troubleshooting. Alternatively, please contact the Product Support Centre for any customer care/ technical support enquiry.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION Contents General Description ....................3 Safety Precautions....................4 General Precautions ....................6 GETTING STARTED..............7 Unpacking Your P-touch ..................7 LCD Display & Keyboard ..................7 Power Supply and Tape cassette ................9 When using AC adapter (AD-E001) ............... 9 When using six new AA alkaline batteries (LR6) or fully charged Ni-MH batteries (HR6) ....................
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function ..........23 Setting Symbol History ................. 23 Setting Label Attributes ([Length]/[Cut Option]/[Tab Length]) ......24 Using Auto-Format Layouts ................. 25 Using Templates................... 25 Using Block Layouts ..................29 Using Table Format ..................32 ®...

  • Page 6: General Description

    INTRODUCTION TROUBLESHOOTING ............51 What to do when....................51 When an error message appears on the display ..........52 APPENDIX ................53 Specifications....................... 53 System Requirements ..................54 General Description Tape cassette compartment cover Tape cassette compartment Tape viewer LCD display Tape cutter Release lever Keyboard Tape exit slot...

  • Page 7: 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 a potentially hazardous situation which, if not WARNING avoided, could result in death or serious injuries. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not CAUTION avoided, may result in minor or moderate injuries.
  • Page 8 There is a possibility of P-touch, disconnect the AC generating heat. adapter and remove the batteries, Do not touch metal parts around and contact Brother customer the print head immediately after service. printing. DO NOT touch the blade of the When the P-touch is not being cutter unit.

  • Page 9: General Precautions

    • 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 the P-touch. • Use only Brother TZe tapes with the P-touch. Do not use tapes that do not have mark.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your P-touch Carton Contents P-touch Starter Tape Cassette AC adapter USB Cable User’s Guide LCD Display & Keyboard Print Preview Mode Label View Mode 2 3 4 5 6 16 17 19 2021 The default language is [English]. Unpacking Your P-touch...
  • Page 11 GETTING STARTED Caps mode 20. Function 2-7. Style guidance 21. Preview Tape width x Label length 22. Print Block number 23. Backspace 10. Line number 24. Shift 11. Cursor 25. Enter 12. Return mark 26. Accent 13. Zoom 27. Space 14.

  • Page 12: Power Supply And Tape Cassette

    GETTING STARTED Power Supply and Tape cassette When using AC adapter (AD-E001) Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the AC adapter socket on the side of the machine. Insert the plug into the nearest standard electrical outlet. When using six new AA alkaline batteries (LR6) or fully charged Ni-MH batteries (HR6) Make sure that their poles point in the correct directions.

  • Page 13: Insert A Tape Cassette

    GETTING STARTED • When storing or discarding the battery, wrap it (for example with cellophane tape), to prevent it from short-circuiting. (Battery insulation example) 1. Cellophane tape 2. Alkaline or Ni-MH battery CAUTION USING A COMBINATION OF DIFFERENT BATTERIES (SUCH AS Ni-MH AND ALKALINE), MAY RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION.

  • Page 14: Setting Language And Unit

    GETTING STARTED Setting Language and Unit Language When you turn on the P-touch for the first time, you are asked to set the default language. Select language using , and then press ( or ( [Settings] ) or ( [ Language] ) or [English/Español/Français/Hrvatski/Italiano/Magyar/ Nederlands/Norsk/Polski/Português/Português(Brasil)/Română/Slovenski/...

  • Page 15: Feed Only

    GETTING STARTED Feed only To feed the tape, press the following keys: ) + ( [Feed Only] ) or ( NOTE Feed Only function is recommended when using Fabric Tapes, which should be cut using scissors. How to use the P-touch Create a label with the P-touch [GETTING STARTED] Preparing the P-touch...

  • Page 16: Create A Label By Connecting Your Labeller To A Pc

    Installer download website • A CD-ROM is not included with this product. • To download and install printer drivers and software such as the P-touch Editor 5.1 on your computer, visit our installer download website (www.brother.com/inst/). How to use the P-touch...

  • Page 17: Creating A Label

    Printer drivers and software are also available to download individually from the list of available printer drivers and software on our support website below: Brother support website Please visit our support website at http://support.brother.com/. You can find following information: • Software downloads • Manuals/Documents •...

  • Page 18: Setting Input Mode

    GETTING STARTED Setting Input Mode The default setting is [Label View]. Label View Mode The character attributes and frames, etc. that you set are reflected on the LCD screen while creating a label. This enables you to easily check what the label will look like.

  • Page 19: Editing A Label

    EDITING A LABEL Entering and Editing Text Entering Text from the Keyboard [Create Label] ) or ( Enter the character. Adding a New Line Move the cursor to end of the current line and press ( Line 1 Line 2 Label image NOTE •...

  • Page 20: Inserting A Tab

    Example: Enter “B” The P-touch displays a list of words printed beginning with the letter “B” such as “Brother” Select the desired word Press display the entire word that is too long to display on the list of words. To return to...

  • Page 21: Deleting Text Reminder Memory

    EDITING A LABEL NOTE To close the list of words and return to the text entry screen, press Deleting Text Reminder Memory [Settings] ) or ( [Text Reminder] or ( [Clear Memory] ) or ( The message [Clear All Text Reminder Memory?] appears ) or ( Changing Text Reminder Setting [Settings]...

  • Page 22: Setting Character Attributes ([Font]/[Size]/[Width]/[Style]/[Line]/[Align])

    EDITING A LABEL Character Accented Characters Character Accented Characters Setting Character Attributes ([Font]/[Size]/[Width]/ [Style]/[Line]/[Align]) You can set character attributes by label or by each line both before and after entering text. Setting Character Attributes by Label Select an attribute ) or ( Set a value for that attribute ) or (...
  • Page 23 EDITING A LABEL • The 6 point font only prints in Helsinki, no other font type. • When [Size] is set to [Auto] and all the text is entered in uppercase, the text is automatically adjusted to print in the largest font size possible for each tape width.

  • Page 24: Setting Auto Fit Style

    EDITING A LABEL Attribute Value Result Attribute Value Result Width Width x 1/2 x 3/2 x 2/3 Style Normal Style Italic Bold Bold Italic Outline Outline Italic Shadow Shadow Italic Solid Solid Vertical Italic Vertical Bold Line Line Strikeout Underline Align Left Align...
  • Page 25 EDITING A LABEL NOTE You can also select a frame by typing in the frame number. Frames Frames Setting Frames...

  • Page 26: Entering Symbols

    EDITING A LABEL Frames Entering Symbols Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function Select Category ) or ( Choose a symbol ) or ( Setting Symbol History Up to 30 recently used symbols are added to [History]. The default setting is [On]. [Settings] ) or ( [Symbol History]...

  • Page 27: Setting Label Attributes ([Length]/[Cut Option]/[Tab Length])

    EDITING A LABEL Category Symbols Datacom/AV Business Professional Event Vehicle Personal Nature/Earth Pictograph Setting Label Attributes ([Length]/[Cut Option]/ [Tab Length]) Length : [Length] can be set within the range 30 mm - 300 mm. When [Auto] is selected, the length of the label is automatically adjusted based on the amount of text entered.

  • Page 28: Using Auto-Format Layouts

    EDITING A LABEL NOTE You can also set the label and tab length by typing in the desired length. To apply the setting, after typing in the length, press ( ) or ) and then ( ) or ( ) again. Using Auto-Format Layouts Using Templates Simply select a layout from the templates, enter the text and apply...
  • Page 29 EDITING A LABEL • If the width of the current tape cassette does not match the set width for the selected layout, an error message is displayed when you try to print the label. Press ( ) or any other key to clear the error message, and insert a tape cassette of the correct width.
  • Page 30 EDITING A LABEL Category Value Details Cabinet Label 1 (18 mm x 111 mm) Cabinet Label 2 (18 mm x 111 mm) Cabinet Cabinet Label 3 (24 mm x 126 mm) Cabinet Label 4 (24 mm x 160 mm) Signage 1 (24 mm x 126 mm) Signage Signage 2...
  • Page 31 EDITING A LABEL Category Value Details Address Label 1 (24 mm x 70 mm) Address Label 2 (18 mm x 70 mm) Address/ID Name Badge 1 (24 mm x 72 mm) Name Badge 2 (18 mm x 72 mm) Name Badge 3 (18 mm x 72 mm) SD Card Label (12 mm x 25 mm)

  • Page 32: Using Block Layouts

    EDITING A LABEL Category Value Details Flag 1 (12 mm x 90 mm) Flag 2 (12 mm x 90 mm) Cable Labeling Cable Wrap 1 (24 mm x 39 mm) Cable Wrap 2 (18 mm x 39 mm) Faceplate (VRT) (12 mm x 70 mm) Using Block Layouts Simply select a layout from the block layouts, enter the text and apply...
  • Page 33 EDITING A LABEL Select [Preview] to preview the label before printing. Press ) to change the magnification of the LCD screen. Select [Print Options] to set the print settings. For details, refer to “Numbering Printing” on page 42 or “Mirror Printing” on page 42. If the width of the current tape cassette does not match the set width for the selected layout, an error message is displayed when you try to print the label.
  • Page 34 EDITING A LABEL Attribute Value Details 2LineA 2LineB 3Line 1+2LineA 18mm 1+2LineB 1+3Line 1+4Line 1+5Line 2LineA 2LineB 12mm 3Line 1+2Line Using Auto-Format Layouts...

  • Page 35: Using Table Format

    EDITING A LABEL Attribute Value Details 2LineA 2LineB 1+2Line 1+2Line Using Table Format You can set the number of rows and columns for a label to easily create a template. [Auto Format] ) or ( [Table Format] ) or ( Select a tape width ) or ( [Rows]...

  • Page 36: Printing Transferred Labels (For Windows ® )

    ), ( ) or ( NOTE [Transferred Labels] can be selected when a label created with the P-touch Editor has been transferred to the P-touch. For details on the Transfer Manager, visit our website at http://support.brother.com. Using Auto-Format Layouts...

  • Page 37: Creating A Barcode Label

    EDITING A LABEL Creating a Barcode Label NOTE • The P-touch 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. Some barcode readers may not be able to read barcode labels created using coloured tape or ink.

  • Page 38: Barcode Settings

    EDITING A LABEL Barcode Settings Attribute Value CODE39, CODE128, EAN-8, EAN-13, Protocol GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128), UPC-A, UPC-E, I-2/5 (ITF), CODABAR Small Width Large Under# (characters printed below barcode) C.Digit (check digit) (only available for the CODE39, I-2/5 and CODABAR protocols) Special Character List CODE39 CODABAR Special Character...

  • Page 39: Editing And Deleting A Barcode

    EDITING A LABEL CODE128, GS1-128 (UCC / EAN-128) Special Character (SPACE) FNC3 FNC2 FNC4 FNC1 Editing and Deleting a Barcode To edit barcode parameters and barcode data, position the cursor to the left of the barcode mark on the data entry screen and then open the Barcode Setup screen by pressing ( ), selecting [Bar Code] using , and then pressing (...

  • Page 40: Using Time & Date Function

    EDITING A LABEL Using Time & Date Function You can add time and date to your label. Clock Setting Set the time and date in the clock setting. After setting the time and date you can add this information to your label by using the Time & Date function. [Settings] ) or ( [Set Clock]...

  • Page 41: Time Stamp Setting

    EDITING A LABEL NOTE The date and time used for the value is a sample setting. When a format is selected, the time and date set in the clock setting will appear in the selected format style. Time Stamp Setting [Timing] You can select whether to print the date/time when you press ( select [Time Stamp] by using...
  • Page 42 EDITING A LABEL NOTE When [Auto] is selected for the Timing setting and a clock icon is added to the text by pressing ( ), selecting [Time Stamp] by using and then pressing ( ) or ( ), you can confirm what settings applied for the icon by positioning the cursor to the left of the clock icon, and then pressing ( ), selecting [Time Stamp] by using...

  • Page 43: Changing And Deleting The Time & Date Settings

    EDITING A LABEL Time Stamp: Forward Options Attribute Value Description The time/date will be increased or decreased according to the value selected in the Forward Forward setting. Current time/date will be printed. Changing and Deleting the Time & Date Settings To change the Time &...

  • Page 44: Label Printing

    LABEL PRINTING Previewing Labels You can preview the text before printing. Press to scroll the preview to the left, right, top or bottom. Press ( ) to change the magnification of the preview. NOTE To scroll the preview to the left, right, top or bottom end, press ( Printing Labels NOTE •...

  • Page 45: Numbering Printing

    LABEL PRINTING Numbering Printing ) + ( [Number] ) or ( Select start point ) or ( Select end point ) or ( Select the number of labels to be printed ), ( ) or ( Select the highest number you wish to be printed when setting the number.
  • Page 46 LABEL PRINTING Setting Description Example • Automatically cuts a piece of blank tape before printing the first label and then cuts the tape after each label is printed, leaving a 2 mm margin at both 2 mm 2 mm Chain ends of each label.

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Label Length

    LABEL PRINTING Adjusting the Label Length When the tape cassette comes to the end, the printed length may be less accurate. In this case, you can adjust the label length. [Settings] ) or ( [Adjust Length] or ( [-3 - +3] ) or ( NOTE Approximately 1 % of the total label length will be adjusted by 1 level.

  • Page 48: Downloading A New Label Collection Category

    Downloading a new Label Collection Category Using the P-touch Update Software, additional label collection categories can be downloaded to your labeller. To download the new label collection categories, please visit the Brother Solutions Center at: http://support.brother.com Printing from the Label Collection...

  • Page 49: Using The File Memory

    USING THE FILE MEMORY Saving 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 the saved label. Type text and format label [Save] ) or (...

  • Page 50: [Marking]

    USING THE FILE MEMORY [Marking] Saved files can be divided into eight categories by using eight colours for management. The colour set for a file is displayed on the left side of the file name on the file selection screen. [File] ) or ( Select a file...

  • Page 51: 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 Using the home key [Settings] ) or ( [Reset]...

  • Page 52: Maintenance

    RESETTING & MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH To reset all the labels and customised settings: Turn off the P-touch. Press and hold down ( ) and ( While holding down ( ) and ( ), press ( ) once and then release ) and ( NOTE Release (...

  • Page 53: Cleaning The Print Head

    RESETTING & MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH Cleaning the Print Head Streaks or poor quality characters on printed labels Print head generally indicates that the print head is dirty. Clean the print head using a cotton swab or the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZe-CL4). NOTE •...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING What to do when... Problem Solution The screen ‘locks’, • Refer to “Resetting the P-touch” on page 48 and reset or the P-touch does the internal memory to the initial settings. If resetting the not respond P-touch does not solve the problem, disconnect the AC normally.

  • Page 55: When An Error Message Appears On The Display

    AC adapter was disconnected. empty. A tape jam which • Please contact Brother customer service. cannot be cleared keeps occurring. I do not know the • The version number and other information for the...

  • Page 56: Appendix

    Maximum wet bulb temperature: 27 °C humidity *1 Visit us at http://support.brother.com/ for the latest information about the recommended batteries. *2 Actual character size may be smaller than maximum print height. *3 When using P-touch only. When connected to a PC, 1 hour.

  • Page 57: System Requirements

    OS X v10.8.x: 2 GB or more OS X v10.9.x: 2 GB or more Monitor SVGA, high colour or higher graphics card ® Windows Macintosh 256 colours or more Please see the Brother Solutions Center (http://support.brother.com) for the latest compatible OS. System Requirements...
  • Page 58 Printed in China LAF440001A...

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