Brother PT-2030AD Guía de usuario

Read this User’s Guide before you start using your P-touch.Keep this User’s Guide in a handy place for future reference. USER’S GUIDEaINTRODUCTIONGETT

INTRODUCTION7Safety PrecautionsCAUTIONBatteryFollow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat or rupture of the battery .DO NOT use old and new b

1234567898 INTRODUCTIONGeneral Precautions• DO NOT install this machine near any device that will cause electromagnetic interference.This machine may

INTRODUCTION9Symbols Used in this GuideThe following symbols are used throughout this guide to indicate additional information.Symbols Used in this Gu

10Unpacking Your P-touch labeler123456789 GETTING STARTEDGETTING STARTEDCheck that the package contains the following before using your P-touch label

11LCD Display & KeyboardGETTING STARTED LCD Display1. Line numberIndicates line number within the label layout.2. Cursor Characters are entered to

12345678912 GETTING STARTEDLCD Display & KeyboardKey Names and FunctionsThe default language is "English".1. PowerTurns the P-touch on

13LCD Display & KeyboardGETTING STARTED9. Text• Enables character attributes for the label to be set.• Character attributes can be set for each li

12345678914 GETTING STARTEDPower SupplyBatteryAfter making sure that the power is off, remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the machin

15Power SupplyGETTING STARTEDAC AdapterConnect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch labeler.Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the connecto

12345678916 GETTING STARTEDInserting a Tape CassetteTape cassettes of 3.5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm or 18 mm width can be used in your P-touch labeler. U

INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the P-touch labeler PT-2030.Your new P-touch labeler is an easy to operate, feature packed labeling system tha

17Turning Power On/OffGETTING STARTEDInsert the tape cassette into the tape compartment, with the end of the tape facing the machine's tape exit

12345678918 GETTING STARTEDFeeding TapeFeed functionThe Feed function feeds 25 mm of blank tape.Hold down the Shift key and press the Preview key.The

19Setting Language and UnitGETTING STARTEDLanguagePress the Setup key to display the Setup menu, select "Language" using the or key, and

20Entering and Editing Text123456789 EDITING A LABELEDITING A LABELEntering Text from the KeyboardThe keyboard of your P-touch labeler can be used in

EDITING A LABEL21Entering and Editing TextDeleting TextDeleting one character at a timeTo delete a character from an existing line of text, move the

12345678922 EDITING A LABELEntering SymbolsIn addition to the symbols available on the keyboard, there are various symbols (including international a

EDITING A LABEL23Entering SymbolsSymbol ListCategory SymbolsPunctuationBusinessMathematicsBracketsArrowsUnitInternationalNumberPictographElectricalA

12345678924 EDITING A LABELEntering Accented CharactersThe P-touch labeler can display and print a set of accented characters such as other language

EDITING A LABEL25Setting Character AttributesSetting Character Attributes by LabelUsing the Text key, you can select a font and apply size, width, sty

12345678926 EDITING A LABELSetting Character AttributesSetting OptionsAttribute Value ResultFontHEL(Helsinki)BRU(Brussels)FLO(Florida)CAL(Calgary)S

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EDITING A LABEL27Setting Character AttributesWidthx2x1x2/3x1/2StyleNormalBLD(Bold)OUT(Outline)SHD(Shadow)SLD(Solid)ITL(Italic)I+BLD(Italic Bold)I+OUT(

12345678928 EDITING A LABELSetting Character AttributesSetting Auto Fit StyleWhen "Size" is set to "Auto" and "Length"

EDITING A LABEL29Setting Label AttributesUsing the Label key, you can create a label with a frame around the text and specify the label length and tab

12345678930 EDITING A LABELSetting Label AttributesFrame45678910111213141516LengthThe length of the label can be set within the range 30 mm - 300 mm.

EDITING A LABEL31Using Auto-Format LayoutsUsing the Auto-Format function you can quickly and easily create labels for a variety of purposes, such as f

12345678932 EDITING A LABELUsing Auto-Format LayoutsEnter the text and then press the OK or Enter key.Repeat this for each text field.After all text

EDITING A LABEL33Using Auto-Format LayoutsTemplate NameBin Box(18 mm x 76 mm)Equipment Label(18 mm x 58 mm)Faceplate (VRT)(12 mm x 70 mm)Cable Wrap(18

12345678934 EDITING A LABELUsing Auto-Format LayoutsUsing Block LayoutsPress the Auto-Format key to display the Auto-Format screen, and then select “

EDITING A LABEL35Using Auto-Format LayoutsBlock Layouts•Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.• Refer to the Block Layouts table for a

12345678936 EDITING A LABELUsing Auto-Format LayoutsBlock layout(12 mm tape)2LineA2LineB3Line1+2LineBlock layout(9 mm tape)2LineA2LineB1+2LineBlock l

INTRODUCTION1How to use the P-touch labeler ...4Safety Precautions

EDITING A LABEL37Creating a Bar Code LabelUsing the Bar Code function you can create labels with one dimensional bar codes for use with cash registers

12345678938 EDITING A LABELCreating a Bar Code LabelBar Code SettingsEntering Bar Code DataPress the Setup key to display the Setup menu, select “B

EDITING A LABEL39Creating a Bar Code LabelSpecial Character ListCODE39 CODABAR•Press the Escape key to return to the previous step.• Refer to the S

12345678940 EDITING A LABELCreating a Bar Code LabelCODE128, GS1-128 (UCC / EAN-128)Editing and Deleting a Bar Code• To edit the bar code data positi

41Label PreviewLABEL PRINTINGUsing the Preview function you can check the layout of the label before printing.Press the Preview key.An image of the la

12345678942 LABEL PRINTINGPrinting a LabelPrinting a Single CopyMake sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing.Press

LABEL PRINTING43Printing a LabelAuto-numbering LabelsUsing the numbering function you can create a set of sequentially numbered labels from a single l

12345678944 LABEL PRINTINGPrinting a LabelMirror PrintingUsing the mirror printing function you can create labels with the text printed in reverse so

LABEL PRINTING45Setting MarginThe tape cutting options allow you to specify how the tape is fed and cut when printing labels. In particular, the “Chai

12345678946 LABEL PRINTINGAdjusting the Label LengthYou can adjust the length of the printed label in levels of -5 to +5.Press the Setup key to displ

1234567892 INTRODUCTIONSetting Character Attributes ... 25Settin

LABEL PRINTING47Printing from the Label CollectionPrinting a label from the Label Collection Stored in the MachinePages 48 to 50 show the many labels

12345678948 LABEL PRINTINGPrinting from the Label CollectionLabel Collection ListCategory LabelFiles(12 mm tape only)Office Signage(18 mm tape only

LABEL PRINTING49Printing from the Label CollectionCaution(18 mm tape only)Shipping(18 mm tape only)ECO(18 mm tape only)Category Label* Labels are for

12345678950 LABEL PRINTINGPrinting from the Label CollectionRetail(18 mm tape only)Personal(12 mm tape only)Category Label* Labels are for illustrati

51Storing a Label into MemoryUSING THE FILE MEMORYYou can store up to 9 of your most frequently used labels in the file memory. Each label is stored a

12345678952 USING THE FILE MEMORYPrinting a Stored Label FilePress the File key to display the File screen.Select "Print" using the or

53Resetting the P-touch LabelerMAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELERYou can reset the internal memory of your P-touch labeler when you want to clear all sa

12345678954 MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELERMaintenanceCleaning the Tape CutterTape adhesive can build up on the cutter blade after repeated use, tak

55What to do when...TROUBLESHOOTINGWhat to do when...Problem SolutionThe screen ‘locks’, or the P-touch labeler does not respond normally.Refer to “Re

12345678956 TROUBLESHOOTINGError MessagesWhen an error message appears on the display, follow the directions provided below.Error MessagesMessage Cau

INTRODUCTION3TROUBLESHOOTING ... 55What to do when... ...

TROUBLESHOOTING57Error MessagesInsert 18mm Tape Cassette! *An 18 mm tape cassette is not installed when an Auto-Format for 18 mm tape is selected. In

12345678958 TROUBLESHOOTINGError MessagesMaximum Of 5 Bar Codes Per Label! *There are already 5 bar codes entered in the text data when you try to e

59SpecificationsAPPENDIXMain UnitSpecificationsItem SpecificationDisplayCharacter display 16 characters x 1 guidance and 2 lines text (128 dot x 48 do

12345678960 INDEXINDEXAAC adapter ... 15Accented Character List ... 24Auto power-off time ...

61Contact Information (For Canada Only)Service Center LocationsIf you need a local service center, please consult www.brother.ca or call 1-877-BROTHER

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1234567894 INTRODUCTIONHow to use the P-touch labelerCreate a label with the P-touch labelerGETTING STARTEDCREATING A LABELLABEL PRINTINGPrinting f

INTRODUCTION5Safety PrecautionsTo prevent injury and damage, important notes are explained using various symbols. The symbols and their meanings are a

1234567896 INTRODUCTIONSafety PrecautionsBatteryFollow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of the battery and cause personal inju