Brother P-TOUCH PT-1700 Manual 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 GUIDEPT-1700

-8- When the cutter is not cutting well, replace it with a new one. To replace a cutter with a dull or broken blade: (1) Open the tape cassette compa

-9- To start the machine:Press the ON/OFF key. The machine’s internal memory retains the last message created, and displays itwhen you turn on the ma

-10- CREATING A MESSAGE You are now ready to create a message on the machine.The machine’s LCD display is four characters wide. Actually though, you

-11-Before entering a new message, you will often need to clear an old message. To erase the previous message from the display: Hold down the CODE

-12- CODE KEYBy holding down the CODE key and pushing the appropriate key, you can usethe functions written in pink characters. SHIFT KEYBy using

-13-You can now use the keys to enter a message.INPUTExample To input “Mr.”:● Press + to input a capital M.● Complete “Mr.” by pressing then .S

-14-As on a typewriter, this machine’s SPACE key lets you add a blank space intoyour message.The SPACE key and the key have different functions. The

-15-In addition to the letters, symbols, and numerals on the key tops, there are 57symbols available in Symbol Mode. These 57 additional symbols ar

-16-Example First, make sure that the cursor is located at the place where you want toadd a symbol. To add a telephone symbol ( ) to the message, chan

-17-After a non-keyboard symbol has been entered, the machine automatically exitsfrom Symbol Mode. If you wish to enter another symbol, you must re-en

INTRODUCTION This machine will help you design and print labels for any application.Extremely versatile, it can create characters of many sizes and s

-18-EDITING A MESSAGEThe DELETE key allows you to remove characters from your message. To delete a character:(1) Using the and keys, position the

-19-Now we will delete the blank space between the “J” and “S”:● Press until the cursor is positioned to the right of the blank space(under the “S”)

-20-This function allows you to erase one word at a time, simplifying the editing oflong messages.To use the WORD OUT function:(1) Position the cursor

-21-The machine normally operates in Overtype Mode. In Overtype Mode, you canchange a character simply by typing a new one in its place.To type over a

-22-Sometimes you may want to insert a character into the middle of your message.To do so, you must change from Overtype Mode to Insert Mode.To insert

-23-To leave INSERT Mode:Holding down the CODE key press the INSERT key again.● Release the key when the display shows “I: ”.● Press the key. CA

-24-SETTING THE FORMATYou can print your completed message using a variety of different character sizes,styles, fonts, underline/frames and tape feed

-25-To choose a character size:(1) Holding down the CODE key, press the SIZE key to change the charactersize. The size indicator on the display advanc

-26-The size of the characters that can be printed are limited by the widthof the tape.If a character size is set which is not shown in the above tabl

-27-This machine has a BIG size font in addition to the normal font. The normal sizefont can be set at the standard size, W2 (double width), H2 (doubl

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-28-There are also nine different print styles:Normal (NORM) Italic (ITAL)Outline (OUTL) Italic + Outline (IT+O)Bold (BOLD) Italic + Bold (IT+B)Shadow

-29-●Only Normal style characters can be printed vertically.●Vertical printing can not be used with some tape width and charactersize combinations.Exa

-30-You can add an underline or frame text when you wish to emphasize it.To add Underline or Box around the text.(1) Holding down the CODE key, press

-31-A triangle indicator on the display appears whether Underline or Frame is set on.Tape width Possible character sizes3/4” (18 mm) 1, W2, H2, 4, 8,

-32-PRINTING A LABELAfter you have chosen the character size, print style and tape feed style, you areready to print the label. To print a label:Press

-33-To cut the tape:Pull out the tape cutter lever on the side of the machine. If you pull out the tape cutter lever too far, it may break. To attach

-34-The Repeat function allows you to repeatedly print the same label up to ninetimes.To use the REPEAT PRINTING function:It is recommended to set the

-35- The NUMBERING function can be used to automatically increment numbersincluded in otherwise identical texts. For example, when printing text with

-36-●Numbers are always incremented one at a time.●If the battery becomes weak during a NUMBERING operation, theoperation will be interrupted. Exampl

-37-● Press numeric key “6”.● Press . Your text will be printed out.● The number will automatically be incremented by one, and the textwill be printe

-2- OVERVIEWLCD displayTo use functions written in pink, you must press and hold down the CODE key,then press the desired function key.Tape cutter le

-38-For this application, tape with a clear adhesive must be used.When the mirror Printing function is used, characters are printed so as to be legi-b

-39-The tape feed function can be used to leave equal margins on the left and rightsides of the label. The margins can be set to any of the following

-40-When “- ”, “# ”, “## ” or “### ” is set, press + tofeed the tape after the label is printed and before the tape is cut. If thetape is not

-41-If the tape is cut at the cutline, the text is centered in the middle of thelabel. The tape is automatically fed 1/3”(8mm) when “## ” is set, an

-42-PHRASE MEMORY OPERATIONYou can use the Phrase Memory function to store your most frequently used mes-sages. Text stored in the Phrase Memory will

-43-If the area you select is already being used, an error message will briefly appear,and then the display will again ask you to choose an area. In th

-44-To recall a message stored in one of the nine PHRASE MEMORY areas:(1) Holding down the CODE key, press the RECALL key.(2) The display will read:(3

-45-● Press 1, since you stored your message in area 1.The stored message appears on the display, along with its area number.To alter recalled memory:

-46-To delete an area of PHRASE MEMORY:(1) Hold down the CODE key and press the M.DEL key. The following messageappears on the display:(2) Select the

-47-To delete Phrase Memory● Press 1.The stored message appears on the display.● Press . The message is deleted from the memory. The messagepreviousl

-3-Tape cutter unitPrint headTape release lever

-48-MESSAGE LISTERR Input error. The selected tape type is incorrect.BATT The batteries are weak or empty.FULLThe working area is full (max: 55 charac

-49-TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem What to Do1. The display stays blank after youhave turned on the machine.● Check the polarity of the batteries.● If the bat

-50-SPECIFICATIONSInput Device: 49 keys (39 character keys and 10 function keys)Print Speed: 10 mm/sec.Character Size: Standard Size (1)Double Width (

-51-ACCESSORIES● SuppliesObtain tape cassettes, AC Adaptors and tape cutters from your nearest autho-rized dealer. Brother cannot be held responsible

-52-Special tapesStamp kitOPTIONSMost retailers and distributors carry a full line of tape cassettes. If you wish toorder accessories for your P-Touch

-53-ACCESSORY ORDER FORMThis order form is provided for your convenience should your retailer not stockthe item(s) needed or if you prefer to order by

-55-ACCESSORY ORDER FORMThis order form is provided for your convenience should your retailer not stockthe item(s) needed or if you prefer to order by

GUIA DEL USUARIO

INTRODUCCION Esta máquina le ayudará a diseñar e imprimir etiquetas para cualquieraplicación.Es muy versátil y puede utilizarse para crear caracteres

-1- ÍNDICE PRECAUCIONES GENERALES ... 2 ANTES DE EMPEZAR ...

-4-Battery compartmentTape exit slotBattery compartment latchTape cutter lever

-2- PRECAUCIONES GENERALES ● Utilice solamente cintas TZ Brother con esta máquina. No utilice cintas queno tengan la marca . ● Las cintas están disp

-3- ANTES DE EMPEZAR Las cintas TZ Brother están sólo disponibles en las anchuras siguientes para estamáquina: 1/4”(6 mm), 3/8”(9 mm), 1/2”(12 mm) y

-4- La máquina usa seis baterías de tamaño “AA” (AM3, LR6, SUM-3, R6). Para insertar las pilas: (1) Dé la vuelta al P-Touch. Retire la cubierta del c

-5- Cuando la cuchilla no corte bien, reemplácela con una nueva. Para reemplazar una cuchilla gastada o rota: (1) Abra la cubierta del compartimiento

-6-Tecla CODE Manteniendo presionada la tecla CODE y pulsando la tecla adecuada, puedeutilizar las funciones indicadas en caracteres de color rosa

-7- CREACION DE UN MENSAJE Una vez realizados los pasos anteriores ya puede proceder a la creación de unmensaje en el de color azul máquina.La pantal

-8- Además de las letras, símbolos y números en la parte superior de las teclas,existen 57 símbolos en el Modo Symbol. Estos 57 símbolos adicionales

-9-Para borrar un carácter:(1) Utilice las teclas del cursor para colocar éste un espacio a la derecha delcarácter que desea borrar.(2) Presione la t

-10-Para elegir el tamaño de los caracteres:Mantenga presionada la tecla CODE y pulse la tecla SIZE el número de vecesnecesario hasta que en la pantal

-11-1:Standard SizeW2:Double WidthH2:Double Height4:Double Width & Double Height 8:4 × Width & Double Height

-5- GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ● Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do nothave the mark. ● Four different tape widths

-12-Para elegir un estilo de impresión:Mantenga presionada la tecla CODE y pulse la tecla STYLE el número de vecesnecesario hasta que en la pantalla a

-13-Para añadir un subrayado o un encuadre:Mantenga presionada la tecla CODE y pulse la tecla UNDERLINE/FRAME el número de veces necesario hasta que e

-14-Después de haber elegido el tamaño de los caracteres, el estilo de impresión, y eljuego tipográfico, podrá imprimir la etiqueta.Para imprimir una e

-15-Esta función le permitirá imprimir repetidamente la misma etiqueta hasta nueveveces.Para utilizar la función de impresión repetida :Se recomienda

-16-Esta función podrá utilizarse para que aumente automáticamente el número enuna serie de etiquetas impresas.Para utilizar la función de cómputo aut

-17-Esta función imprimirá los caracteres de forma que podrán leerse desde el ladoadhesivo de la cinta. Con esta función hay que utilizar una cinta co

-18-Esta función podrá utilizarse para dejar márgenes iguales en la parte izquierda yderecha de la etiqueta. Los márgenes podrán ajustarse a cuatro an

-19-OPERACION DE LA MEMORIA DE FRASESUsted podrá utilizar la función de memoria de frases para almacenar susmensajes utilizados con más frecuencia. Es

-20-Para borrar un área de la memoria de frases :(1) Mantenga presionada la tecla CODE y pulse la tecla M.DEL. “1-9?”aparecerá en la pantalla. (2) Pul

-21-LISTA DE MENSAJESERRError de entrada. El tipo de cinta seleccionado es inco-rrecto.BATT Las baterías están débiles o gastadas.FULLMemoria llena (m

-6- BEFORE YOU START Brother TZ tapes are only available in the following widths for this machine: 1/4”(6mm), 3/8”(9mm), 1/2”(12mm) and 3/4”(18mm). T

-22-ACCESORIOS● SuministrosAdquiera los cassetes de cinta, los adaptadores de CA y las cuchillas de cintaen el distribuidor autorizado más cercano. Br

-23-Cintas especialesJuego de estampasOPCIONESLa mayor parte de tiendas y distribuidores tienen una línea completa de cintas-cassettes. Si desea hacer

 BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. 1999~Printed in ChinaLA0585001*NOTE*• Please read this notice carefully before starting.To insert a new tape cartridge Cutt

-7-The machine uses six “AA” size (AM3, LR6, SUM-3, R6) batteries. To insert batteries: (1) Turn the machine over. Remove the battery compartment cov