Brother P-touch PT-2700 User manual

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the P-touch 2700.
Your new P-touch is an easy to operate, feature packed labelling system that makes
creating professional, high quality labels a breeze. In addition to easy label creation via
pre-formatted label layouts, the P-touch editing software features advanced label
formatting, block formats, bar codes and auto-numbering functions.
• 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 machine.
• Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark.
• Do not pull or press on the tape in the cassette.
• Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot, AC adaptor connector, or USB port, etc.
• Do not try to print labels using an empty tape cassette or without a tape cassette set in the
P-touch. Doing so will damage the print head.
• Do not touch the print head with your fingers.
• Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Only use a soft, dry cloth.
• Do not place the P-touch in direct sunlight, near heaters or other hot appliances, in any
location exposed to extremely high or low temperatures, high humidity, or dusty locations.
Standard operating temperature range: (10
° C to 35 ° C).
• 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.
• Be careful not to scratch the CD-ROM. Do not place the CD-ROM in any location exposed
to high or low temperatures. Do not place heavy objects on the CD-ROM or bend it.
• The software on the CD-ROM is intended for use with the P-touch and may be installed
on more than one PC.
• We strongly recommend that you read this User’s Guide carefully before using your
P-touch, and then keep it nearby for future reference.
Declaration of Conformity
(Europe/Turkey only)
We, BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku,
Nagoya, 467-8561, Japan
declare that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directives 2004/108/EC and 2005/32/EC.
The Adapter AD-24ES is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 2006/95/EC.
The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is on our Web site. Please go to
http://solutions.brother.com -> choose region (eg. Europe) -> choose country ->
choose your model -> choose "Manuals"-> choose Declaration of Conformity
(*Select Language when required).
General Precautions

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GETTING STARTED
Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch.
Unpacking Your P-touch
P-touch PT-2700 TZ tape cassette
CD-ROM USB cable
AC adaptor User’s Guide
Software Installation Guide

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General Description
Tape compartment cover
Tape exit slot
Keyboard
Tape viewer
LCD display
Tape cassette compartment
Tape cutter
Print head
Release lever
When shipped from the factory, the LCD display is covered with a protective sheet to
prevent damage. Remove this sheet before using the P-touch.
AC adaptor connector
USB port
Battery compartment
cover
Battery case

GETTING STARTED
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LCD Display
1. Line number
Displayed at the beginning of each line, this mark indicates the line number within
the label layout.
2. Cursor
Indicates the current position of the cursor. New characters are entered to the left of
the cursor, and the character to the left of the cursor is deleted when the key is
pressed.
3. Return mark
Indicates the end of a line of text.
4. Caps mode
Indicates that the Caps mode is on.
5.~8. Style guidance
Indicates the current font (5), character size (6), character style (7), frame (8)
settings.
9. Tape length
Indicates the tape length for the text entered.
10.Cursor selection
Indicates that you can use the cursor keys to select the items on the screen. Use
the and keys to select a menu item, and the and keys to change the
setting.
LCD Display & Keyboard
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Refer to "LCD Display" on page 21 of the User’s Guide for changing the contrast and
display mode, and for turning the back light on/off.

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Key Names and Functions
1. (Power):
Turns the P-touch on and off.
2. ( ):
• Moves the cursor in the direction of the
arrow when entering or editing
characters, entering symbols or
accented characters, and when setting
label attributes in the function menus.
• When setting the date and time for the
clock setting, use and key to
increase/decrease the numbers.
3. :
Selects the option displayed when
setting label attributes in the function
menus, or when entering symbols or
accented characters.
4. (Escape):
Cancels the current command and
returns the display to the data entry
screen or the previous step.
5. (Print):
• Prints the current label design onto the
tape.
• Opens the Print Options menu when
used in combination with the key.
6. (Preview):
• Displays a preview of the label.
• Feeds 23 mm of blank tape and then
automatically cuts the tape when used
in combination with the key.
7. (Mode):
Use this key to change the display view
of the text entry screen and clock
display.
8. (Light):
Turns the back light of the LCD display
on and off.

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GETTING STARTED
9. (File): :
Opens the File menu, where you can
print, open, save, or delete the
frequently used labels in the file
memory.
10. (Text):
• Opens the Text menu, where you can
set character attributes for the label.
• Character attributes can be set to each
line of the label when the Text menu is
opened in combination with the
key.
11. (Label):
Opens the Label menu, where you can
set label attributes for the label.
12. (Setup):
• Opens the Setup menu, where you can
set operating preferences for the P-touch.
13. ~ :
• Use these keys to type letters or
numbers.
• Uppercase letters and symbols can be
entered using these keys in combination
with the or keys.
14. (Caps):
Turns the Caps mode on and off. When
the Caps mode is on, uppercase letters
can be entered by simply pressing a
character key.
15. (Shift):
Use this key in combination with the
letter and number keys to type
uppercase letters or the symbols
indicated on the number keys.
16. (Symbol):
• Use this key to select and enter a
symbol from a list of available symbols.
• Opens the Barcode Input screen for
entering the barcode data when used in
combination with the key.
17. (Backspace):
• Deletes the character to the left of the
cursor.
• Clears all text entered, or all text and
current label settings when used in
combination with the key.
18. (Enter):
• Enters a new line when entering text.
• Enters a new block when used in
combination with the key.
19. (Time):
• Enters the selected date / time to the
position of the cursor in the text entry
screen.
• Clock display appears when used in
combination with the key.
20. (Auto-Format):
Opens the Auto-Format menu, where
you can create labels using pre-defined
templates or block formats.
21. (Space):
• Enters a blank space.
• Returns a setting to the default value.
• Inserts a tab to the position of the cursor
in the text entry screen when used in
combination with the key.
22. (Accent):
Use this key to select and enter an
accented character.

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Battery
After making sure that the power is off, remove the
battery compartment cover on the back of the
machine. If the batteries are already in the
machine, remove them.
Insert eight new AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6),
making sure that their poles point in the correct
direction.
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Attach the battery compartment cover by inserting
the three hooks at the bottom into the slots on the
machine, then pushing down firmly until it snaps
into place.
Power Supply
Make sure that the power is turned off
when replacing batteries.
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Always replace all eight batteries at the
same time using brand new ones.
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• Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the P-touch for an extended period
of time.
• When power is disconnected for more than two minutes, all text and format settings
will be cleared. Any text files stored in the memory and clock settings will also be
cleared.

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GETTING STARTED
AC Adaptor
Insert the plug on the AC adaptor cord into the connector marked DC IN 9-9.5V
on the P-touch.
Insert the AC adaptor plug into a standard electrical outlet.
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• Turn the P-touch off before disconnecting the AC adaptor.
• Disconnect the AC adaptor from the P-touch and electrical outlet when you do not
intend to use the P-touch for an extended period.
• Do not pull or bend the AC adaptor cord.
• Use only the AC adaptor (AD-24ES) designed exclusively for your P-touch. Failure
to observe this may result in an accident or damage. Brother shall not assume any
responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from not using the specified AC
adaptor.
• Do not connect the AC adaptor to a non-standard electrical outlet. Failure to observe
this may result in an accident or damage. Brother shall not assume any responsibility
for any accident or damage resulting from not using a standard electrical outlet.
• When power is disconnected for more than two minutes, all text and format settings
will be cleared. Any text files stored in the memory and clock settings will also be
cleared.
For backup of memory and clock setting, when the AC adaptor is unplugged from the
P-touch, please use AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6).

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Tape cassettes of 3.5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 18mm, 24mm width can be used in your
P-touch. Use only tape cassettes with the mark.
Check that the end of the tape is not bent and
that it passes through the tape guide.
After making sure that the power is off, lift open the
tape compartment cover. If there is already a tape
cassette in the machine, remove it by pulling it
straight up.
Insert the tape cassette into the tape
compartment, with the end of the tape
facing the machine's tape exit slot, and
press firmly until you hear a click.
Inserting a Tape Cassette
If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be sure
to remove the stopper before inserting the cassette.
WATNLATION
End of tape
Tape guide
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When inserting the tape cassette,
make sure that the tape and ink
ribbon do not catch on the print
head.
Tape exit slot
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