Brother P-touch D450 User manual

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USER’S GUIDE D450

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the P-touch D450.
This manual contains various precautions and basic procedures for using this
labeller. Read this manual carefully before using and keep in a handy place for
future reference.
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The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR®Program
is to promote the development and popularisation of energy-
efficient office equipment. As an ENERGY STAR®Partner,
Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy efficiency.
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* All network ports activated and connected
Declaration of Conformity (Europe Only)
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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 the
Brother Solutions Center.
Visit http://support.brother.com/ and:
• select “Europe”
• select your country
• select “Manuals”
• select your model
• select “Declaration of Conformity”
• click “Download”
Your Declaration will be downloaded as a PDF file.
D450
Power consumption* 2.2 W

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.
If new versions of the D450 software become available, this manual may not reflect
the updated features. Therefore, you may find that the software and the contents
in this manual are different.
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BROTHER is either a trademark or a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.

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Contents
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) .................................................................................... 9
Insert a Tape Cassette ................................................................................. 10
Turning Power On/Off .......................................................................................... 11
Setting Language and Unit .................................................................................. 11
Language...................................................................................................... 11
Unit ............................................................................................................... 11
Feeding Tape....................................................................................................... 11
Setting LCD Display............................................................................................. 11
LCD Contrast................................................................................................ 11
Back Light..................................................................................................... 12
How to use the P-touch ....................................................................................... 12
Create a label with the P-touch .................................................................... 12
Create a label by connecting your P-touch to a PC...................................... 13
EDITING A LABEL ..................................................................15
Entering and Editing Text .................................................................................... 15
Entering Text from the Keyboard..................................................................15
Adding a New Line ....................................................................................... 15
Adding a New Block ..................................................................................... 15
Deleting Text ................................................................................................ 15
Inserting a Tab.............................................................................................. 16
Using Text Reminder.................................................................................... 16
Deleting Text Reminder Memory.................................................................. 17
Changing the Text Reminder Setting ........................................................... 17
Entering Symbols................................................................................................. 17
Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function ............................................. 17
Setting Symbol History ................................................................................. 17
Entering Accented Characters............................................................................. 18
Setting Character Attributes ([Font]/[Size]/[Width]/[Style]/[Line]/[Align]) .............. 19
Setting Character Attributes by Label........................................................... 19
Setting Character Attributes by Each Line.................................................... 19
Setting Auto Fit Style .................................................................................... 22

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Setting Frames .................................................................................................... 22
Setting Label Attributes ([Length]/[Cut Option]/[Tab Length]).............................. 23
Using Auto-Format Layouts ................................................................................. 24
Using Templates........................................................................................... 24
Using Block Layouts ..................................................................................... 27
Creating a Barcode Label.................................................................................... 29
Setting Barcode Parameters and Entering Barcode Data............................ 29
Editing and Deleting a Barcode.................................................................... 31
LABEL PRINTING ...................................................................32
Previewing Labels................................................................................................ 32
Printing Labels ..................................................................................................... 32
Single and Multiple Copy Printing................................................................. 32
Numbering Printing....................................................................................... 33
Mirror Printing ............................................................................................... 33
Setting Tape Cutting Options............................................................................... 33
[Large Margin]/[Small Margin]/[Chain]/[No Cut]/[Special tape] ..................... 33
Adjusting the Label Length .................................................................................. 35
Printing from the Label Collection........................................................................ 36
Printing a label from the label collection stored in the P-touch..................... 36
Downloading a new Label Collection Category ............................................ 37
USING THE FILE MEMORY ...................................................38
Saving Label Files ............................................................................................... 38
Printing, Opening, or Deleting a Saved Label...................................................... 38
[Print] ............................................................................................................ 38
[Open]........................................................................................................... 38
[Delete] ......................................................................................................... 38
RESETTING & MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH ...................39
Resetting the P-touch .......................................................................................... 39
Resetting the Data Using the home key ....................................................... 39
Resetting the Data to Factory Settings Using the P-touch Keyboard........... 39
Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 40
Cleaning the Unit .......................................................................................... 40
Cleaning the Print Head ............................................................................... 41
Cleaning the Tape Cutter .............................................................................41
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................42
What to do when.................................................................................................. 42
When an error message appears on the display .................................................43

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APPENDIX ..............................................................................44
Specifications....................................................................................................... 44
System Requirements ......................................................................................... 45

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Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
To prevent injury and damage, important notes are explained using various
symbols. The symbols and their meanings are as follows:
The symbols used in this manual are as follows:
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in death or serious injuries.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injuries.
Action NOT allowed DO NOT touch a given portion of
the product
Mandatory action Unplugging is required
DO NOT disassemble the product Alerts to the possibility of
electrical shock
WARNING
Follow these guidelines to avoid the risk of fire, burns, injury, electric shocks,
rupture, overheating, abnormal odours or smoke.
Always use the specified voltage
and the suggested AC adapter
(AD-E001) for the P-touch to
prevent any damage or failure.
Do not touch the AC adapter and
P-touch during a thunder storm.
Do not use the P-touch/AC adapter
in places of high humidity such as
bathrooms.
Do not damage, or place heavy
objects on the power cord or plug.
Do not forcibly bend or pull the
power cord. Always hold the AC
adapter when disconnecting from
the power outlet.
Make sure that the plug is fully
inserted in the power outlet. Do not
use an outlet that is loose or
damaged.
Do not allow the P-touch/AC
adapter/power plug/batteries to get
wet, for example, by handling them
with wet hands or spilling liquids on
to them.
Since loss of eyesight may result
when leaked fluid from batteries
gets into your eyes, immediately
rinse your eyes with a large amount
of clean water, and then seek
medical attention.
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 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 and
remove batteries immediately and
stop using the P-touch if you notice
abnormal odour, heat,
discolouration, deformation or
anything unusual while using or
storing it.

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Safety Precautions
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 whose label is
damaged. There is a possibility of it
generating heat.
Do not touch metal parts around
the print head immediately after
printing.
When the P-touch is not being
used, store it out of the reach of
children. In addition, do not allow
children to put any P-touch parts or
labels in their mouths. If any object
has been swallowed, seek medical
attention.
Do not use a damaged adapter
cord or power plug.
Do not use the P-touch if a foreign
object enters the P-touch. If any
foreign object enters the P-touch,
disconnect the AC adapter and
remove the batteries, and contact
Brother customer service.
CAUTION
Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury, liquid leakage, burns or heat.
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 the
polarity (+ and -) reversed.
Do not drop or hit the P-touch/
AC adapter.
Do not press on the LCD display.
Do not put your finger inside the
P-touch when you close the tape
cassette compartment cover or
battery compartment 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 specialised battery charger
before using the batteries.
WARNING

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General Precautions
General Precautions
• Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, the label may
unpeel or become irremovable, or 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 Brother TZe tapes with the P-touch.
• Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the labeller; never use alcohol or other organic
solvents.
• Use a soft wipe to clean the print head; never touch the print head.
• Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot, AC adapter connector or
USB port, etc.
• Do not place the P-touch/batteries/AC adapter in direct sunlight or rain, near
heaters or other hot appliances, in any location exposed to extremely high or low
temperatures (e.g., on the dashboard or in the back of your car) or high humidity,
or in 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.
• It is recommended that you use the USB cable supplied with the P-touch. Should
another USB cable need to be used, ensure it is of high quality construction.
• Any data saved in memory may 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 printed text may differ from the text that appears on the LCD.
• The length of the printed label may differ from the displayed label length.
• When power is disconnected for two minutes, all text, format settings and any text
files saved in the memory will be cleared.
• You can also use Heat Shrink Tube in this model. Check the Brother website
(http://www.brother.com/) for further information. You cannot print frames,
pre-set P-touch templates, or use certain font settings when using Heat Shrink
Tube. Printed characters may also be smaller than when using TZe tape.
•A protective clear plastic sticker is placed over the display during
manufacturing and shipping. This sticker should be removed prior to use.

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Unpacking Your P-touch
GETTING STARTED
Unpacking Your P-touch
LCD Display & Keyboard
Carton Contents
P-touch
Starter Tape Cassette
AC adapter
USB Cable
User’s Guide
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15 16 17 18 19 20
32 31 30 29 28
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22
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24
14
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33
27
25
26
The default language is [English]

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LCD Display & Keyboard
NOTE
• When the caps mode is on, all characters you type will be in
uppercase letters.
• The text that you enter can be up to 280 characters in length.
• Use ( ) in combination with the letter and number keys to type
uppercase letters or the symbols indicated on the upper-right corner
of the keys.
• Use or with ( ) to go to the start of the previous or next block.
• Use or with ( ) to go to the start or end of the current line.
• While selecting the settings, press ( ) to go back to the default
item.
• Unless otherwise mentioned, press ( ) to cancel any operation.
• Press ( ) to return to the home screen.
• Label length shown on the LCD may slightly differ from the actual
label length when printed.
1. Caps mode
2-7. Style guidance
8. Tape width x Label length
9. Block number
10. Line number
11. Cursor
12. Return mark
13. Power
14. Home
15. Font
16. Label
17. Frame
18. Symbol
19. Save
20. Preview
21. Print
22. Clear
23. Backspace
24. Cursor
25. OK
26. Escape
27. Accent
28. Enter
29. Tab/Barcode
30. Space
31. Caps
32. Shift
33. Letter

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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 the poles are pointing in the correct directions.
To remove the batteries, reverse the installation procedure.
NOTE
• For memory back up, we recommend using AA alkaline batteries
(LR6) or Ni-MH batteries (HR6) together when using the AC adapter.
• To safeguard and backup the P-touch’s memory, when the AC
adapter is unplugged it is recommended to have AA alkaline batteries
(LR6) or Ni-MH batteries (HR6) installed in the P-touch.
• When power is disconnected for more than two minutes, all text and
format settings will be cleared. Any text files saved in the memory will
also be cleared.
• Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the P-touch for an
extended period of time.
Battery compartment
cover
Battery compartment AC adapter socketUSB Port

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Power Supply and Tape cassette
• Dispose of the battery at an appropriate collection point, not in the
general waste stream. In addition, be sure to observe all applicable
federal, state, and local regulations.
• When storing or discarding the battery, cover both ends of the battery
with cellophane tape, to prevent it from short-circuiting.
(Battery insulation example)
1. Cellophane tape
2. Alkaline or Ni-MH battery
Insert a Tape Cassette
NOTE
• When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the tape and ink
ribbon do not catch on the print head.
• If you cannot close the tape cassette compartment cover, check to
ensure the release lever is in the up position. If not, lift the lever, and
then close the cover.
1
2
CAUTION
USING A COMBINATION OF DIFFERENT BATTERIES (SUCH AS Ni-MH AND
ALKALINE), MAY RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION. DISPOSE OF USED
BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Tape cassette
compartment
Release lever
Tape cutter
Tape exit slot
Tape cassette compartment cover
Tape cutter lever
Print head Keyboard
LCD display

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Turning Power On/Off
GETTING STARTED
Turning Power On/Off
Press ( ) to turn the P-touch on.
Press ( ) again to turn the P-touch off.
NOTE
Your P-touch has a power saving function that automatically turns itself
off if no key is pressed within a certain time under certain operating
conditions. Refer to “Specifications” on page 44.
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 your language using or , and then press
()or( ).
Unit
The default setting is [mm].
Feeding Tape
To feed the tape, press the following keys:
Setting LCD Display
LCD Contrast
The default setting is [0].
()Î/ [Settings] Î()or( )Î/ [ Language] Î()or
()
Î/ [English/Español/Français/Hrvatski/Italiano/Magyar/
Nederlands/Norsk/Polski/Português/Português(Brasil)/Română/Slovenski/
Slovenský/Suomi/Svenska/Türkçe/Čeština/Dansk/Deutsch] Î( ) or ( ).
()Î/ [Settings] Î( ) or ( ) Î/ [Unit] Î( ) or ( ) Î
/ [mm/inch] Î()or( ).
()+().
()Î/ [Settings] Î()or( )Î/ [Adjustment] Î()or
()
Î/ [LCD Contrast] Î()or( )Î/ [-2 - +2] Î()
or ( ).

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How to use the P-touch
Back Light
The default setting is [On].
NOTE
• Power can be saved when the back light is turned off.
• The back light is turned off automatically if there is no operation. It
can be turned back on by pressing any key. The back light turns off
when printing.
How to use the P-touch
Create a label with the P-touch
[GETTING STARTED]
[CREATING A LABEL]
NOTE
In addition to entering text, the P-touch has a large range of formatting
options.
Examples of labels you can create using the P-touch:
()Î/ [Settings] Î()or( )Î/ [Backlight] Î()or
()
Î/ [On/Off] Î( ) or ( ).
Preparing the P-touch P. 7
• Entering and Editing text
• Entering Symbols
• Entering Accented Characters
• Using Auto-Format Layouts
P. 15
P. 17
P. 18
P. 24

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How to use the P-touch
GETTING STARTED
[LABEL PRINTING]
NOTE
Before printing, you can check the layout of your label using the
preview function.
Refer to “Previewing Labels” on page 32.
Example of the preview screen:
Create a label by connecting your P-touch to a PC
[GETTING STARTED]
This P-touch can be used as a stand alone desktop P-touch or it can be
connected to a PC/Mac and used with the P-touch Editor software to
create more elaborate labels.
To use your P-touch connected to a computer, attach your P-touch to a
computer via the included USB cable and install the P-touch Editor
software and drivers.
Features
• Printing a label
• Setting tape cutting options
• Printing from the Label Collection
P. 32
P. 33
P. 36
P-touch Editor Makes it easy for anyone to create a wide variety of
custom labels in complex layouts by using fonts,
templates, and clip art.
Printer Driver Lets you print labels from the connected P-touch
when using P-touch Editor on your computer.
P-touch Update Software Label collections can be downloaded and new label
designs added to the P-touch.
In addition, the software can be upgraded to the
latest version.
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/).

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How to use the P-touch
Printer drivers and software are also available to download individually
from the list of available printer drivers and software on our support
website below:
[CREATING A LABEL]
Brother support website
Please visit our support website at http://support.brother.com/
You can find the following information:
• Software downloads
•UserGuides
• Frequently Asked Questions (Troubleshooting, Useful tips on using printer)
• Consumable information
• Latest OS compatibility information
The contents of this website are subject to change without notice.
• Connect the P-touch to your computer using the included USB cable.
• Launch the P-touch Editor Software.
• Enter the label text using P-touch Editor.
• Print the label.
Examples of labels you can create using the P-touch editor:

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Entering and Editing Text
EDITING A LABEL
Entering and Editing Text
Entering Text from the Keyboard
Adding a New Line
Move the cursor to the end of the current line and press ( ).
NOTE
• There is a maximum number of lines of text that can be entered for each
tape width. A maximum of 5 lines for 18 mm tape, 3 lines for 12 mm
tape, 2 lines for 9 mm and 6 mm tape, and 1 line for 3.5 mm tape.
• If you press ( ) when five lines already exist, [Too Many Lines!]
will display. Press ( ) or any other key to clear the error message.
Adding a New Block
To create a new block of text/lines to the right of your current text, press
( ) and ( ). The cursor moves to the start of the new block.
NOTE
• A maximum of 5 blocks can be entered in one label.
• If you press ( ) and ( ) when five blocks already exist,
[Too Many Blocks!] will display. Press ( ) or any other key to clear
the error message.
Deleting Text
By pressing ( ), the letters will be deleted one by one.
To delete all text:
To delete all text and format settings:
()Î/ [Create Label] Î()or( )ÎEnter the character.
Line 1 Line 2 Label image
()Î/ [Text Only] Î()or( ).
()Î/ [Text&Format] Î( ) or ( ).

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Entering and Editing Text
Inserting a Tab
To insert a tab, press the following key.
The symbol ( ) will then appear on the screen.
NOTE
To delete a tab from a label, position the cursor to the right of the tab
mark on the text entry screen and press ( ).
To change the tab length:
NOTE
You can also set the tab length by typing in the desired tab length. To
apply the setting, after typing in the tab length, press ( ) or ( ) and
then ( ) or ( ) again.
Using Text Reminder
When a character is entered, the P-touch remembers character
sequences beginning with the character entered from a history of all
printed character sequences to date, and displays a list of options from
which to select. The default setting is [On].
Example:
NOTE
To close the list of words and return to the text entry screen, press
().
().
()Î/ [Tab Length] Î()or( )Î/ [0-100 mm] Î()
or ( ) Î( ) to return to the text entry screen.
Enter “B” Î()ÎThe P-touch displays a list of words printed beginning with
the letter “B” such as “Brother” Î/ Select the desired word ÎPress to
display the entire word that is too long to display on the list of words. To return to
the list of words, press ÎPress ( ) or ( ), the selected character word
will then appear on the text line.

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Entering Symbols
EDITING A LABEL
Deleting Text Reminder Memory
Changing the Text Reminder Setting
Entering Symbols
Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function
Setting Symbol History
Up to 30 recently used symbols are added to [History]. The default
setting is [On].
Symbol List
()Î/ [Settings] Î()or( )Î/ [Text Reminder] Î()or
()
Î/ [Clear Memory] Î()or( )ÎThe message [Clear All
Text Reminder Memory?] appears Î()or( ).
()Î/ [Settings] Î( ) or ( ) Î/ [Text Reminder] Î()or
()
Î/ [ON/OFF]Î( ) or ( ) Î/ [On/Off] Î()or
().
()Î/ Select Category Î()or( )Î/ / / Choose a
symbol Î()or( ).
()Î/ [Settings] Î( ) or ( ) Î/ [Symbol History] Î()
or ( ) Î/ [On/Off] Î( ) or ( ).
Category Symbols
Punctuation
Bracket Arrow
Mathematics
Currency Unit
(Number)
-
[Number]
-