Brother P-touch PT-2700 User manual

User’s Guide
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BEFORE USING YOUR P-TOUCH ......................................................... 4
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................ 4
General Precautions...................................................................................................... 7
Symbols Used in this Guide .......................................................................................... 7
GETTING STARTED ............................................................................... 8
Unpacking Your P-touch ............................................................................................... 8
General Description....................................................................................................... 9
LCD Display & Keyboard............................................................................................. 10
LCD Display .......................................................................................................... 10
Key Names and Functions.................................................................................... 11
Power Supply .............................................................................................................. 13
Battery................................................................................................................... 13
AC Adaptor ........................................................................................................... 14
Inserting a Tape Cassette ........................................................................................... 15
Turning Power On/Off ................................................................................................. 17
Creating Your First Label ............................................................................................ 18
Quick Index ................................................................................................................. 20
Feeding Tape .............................................................................................................. 21
LCD Display ................................................................................................................ 21
LCD Contrast ........................................................................................................ 21
Display Mode ........................................................................................................ 22
Back Light ............................................................................................................. 22
Setting Language and Unit.......................................................................................... 23
Language .............................................................................................................. 23
Unit........................................................................................................................ 23
EDITING A LABEL................................................................................. 24
Entering and Editing Text............................................................................................ 24
Entering Text from the Keyboard.......................................................................... 24
Adding a New Line................................................................................................ 24
Adding a New Block.............................................................................................. 24
Moving the Cursor................................................................................................. 24
Inserting Text ........................................................................................................ 25
Inserting a Tab ...................................................................................................... 25
Deleting Text......................................................................................................... 25
Entering Symbols ........................................................................................................ 26
Entering Symbols Using Key ............................................................................... 26
Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function...................................................... 26
Using Symbol Update Function ............................................................................ 27
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Entering Accented Characters .....................................................................................29
Setting Character Attributes .........................................................................................31
Setting Character Attributes by Label ....................................................................31
Setting Character Attributes by Each Line.............................................................31
Setting Auto Fit Style .............................................................................................35
Setting Label Attributes ................................................................................................36
Using Auto-Format Layouts .........................................................................................38
Using Templates - Example creating an Asset Tag...............................................38
Using Block Layouts ..............................................................................................43
Using Time & Date Function ........................................................................................48
Clock Setting..........................................................................................................48
Time & Date Format Setting ..................................................................................49
Time Stamp Setting ...............................................................................................51
[Timing] ..................................................................................................................51
[Time Stamp Format] .............................................................................................52
[Forward]................................................................................................................53
Creating a Bar Code Label...........................................................................................54
Setting Bar Code Parameters................................................................................54
Entering Bar Code Data.........................................................................................55
Editing and Deleting a Bar Code ...........................................................................57
LABEL PRINTING ................................................................................. 58
Label Preview...............................................................................................................58
Printing a Label ............................................................................................................58
Printing a Single Copy ...........................................................................................59
Printing Multiple Copies .........................................................................................59
Auto-numbering Labels..........................................................................................60
Mirror Printing ........................................................................................................61
Tape Cutting Options ...................................................................................................62
Manual Cutting .............................................................................................................64
Adjusting the Label Length Accuracy...........................................................................64
Attaching Labels...........................................................................................................65
USING THE FILE MEMORY ................................................................. 66
Storing a Label into Memory ........................................................................................66
Opening a Stored Label File ........................................................................................67
Printing a Stored Label File..........................................................................................68
Deleting a Stored Label File.........................................................................................69
MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch .............................................................. 70
Resetting the P-touch...................................................................................................70
Maintenance.................................................................................................................70
Cleaning the Main Unit ..........................................................................................70

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Cleaning the Print Head........................................................................................ 70
Cleaning the Tape Cutter...................................................................................... 71
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................... 72
What to do when... ...................................................................................................... 72
Error Messages ........................................................................................................... 75
APPENDIX............................................................................................. 80
Specifications .............................................................................................................. 80
Accessories................................................................................................................. 83
INDEX.................................................................................................... 89

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Safety Precautions
BEFORE USING YOUR P-TOUCH
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.
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:
Safety Precautions
WARNING
Tells you what to do to avoid the risk of injury.
CAUTION
Tells you about procedures you must follow to prevent damage to
the P-touch.
The incorrect setup icon alerts you to devices and operations that are not
compatible with the P-touch. (e.g. the figure on the left indicates a warning
against disassembly).
The special instructions icon indicates operations to be carried out. (e.g. the
figure on the left shows removal of the power plug from the power outlet).

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Safety Precautions
zBEFORE USING YOUR P-TOUCH
WARNING
P-touch
Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, damage, electric shock, and choke.
Do not disassemble the P-touch.
For inspection, adjustment, and
repair of the P-touch, contact the
retail outlet where the P-touch was
purchased or your local authorized
service center.
Do not drop, hit or otherwise bang the
P-touch.
Do not touch any metal parts near the
print head. The print head becomes
very hot during use and remains very
hot immediately after use. Do not
touch it directly with your hands.
Do not allow the P-touch to get wet in
any way.
Do not use the P-touch with a foreign
object in it. If water, metallic
substance or any foreign object
enters the P-touch, disconnect the
AC adaptor and remove batteries,
and contact the retail outlet where the
P-touch was purchased or your local
authorized service center.
Dispose of plastic bags correctly and
keep away from babies and children.
Do not wear or play with plastic bags.
Disconnect the AC adaptor and remove
batteries immediately and stop using
when you notice abnormal odor, heat,
discoloration, deformation or anything
unusual while using or storing it.
Battery
Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of the battery.
Do not throw into fire, heat up, or disassemble the battery.
AC adaptor
Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, electric shock, or failure.
Always use the suggested AC
adaptor (AD-24ES).
Do not overload the power outlet.
Do not drop, hit or otherwise damage
the AC adaptor.
Do not place heavy objects on,
damage or modify the power cord or
plug. Do not forcibly bend or pull the
power cord.
Do not use a damaged power cord.
Do not touch the AC adaptor or power
plug with wet hands.
Do not use the AC adaptor in places
of high humidity such as bathrooms.
Make sure that the plug is fully
inserted to the power outlet. Do not
use an outlet that is loose.

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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
Battery
Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of the battery.
Do not use old and new batteries
together.
Do not mix alkaline batteries with
other type batteries.
Do not set the positive and negative
end in the wrong position.
Remove the batteries if you do not
intend to use the P-touch for an
extended period of time.
AC adaptor
Be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor
from the power outlet and the P-touch
when not using the P-touch for any
extended period of time.
Always hold the plug when
disconnecting the power cord from
the power outlet.
Tape Cutter
Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury and damage of the P-touch.
Do not touch the blade of the cutter
unit.
Do not open the tape compartment
cover when operating the cutter unit.
Do not apply excessive pressure to
the cutter unit.
Usage/Storage
Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury and damage of the P-touch.
Place the P-touch on a flat, stable
surface such as a desk.
Do not place any heavy objects on top
of the P-touch.
Memory
Any data stored in memory will be lost
due to failure or repair of the P-touch,
or if the battery expires.
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.
Tape
Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, the label may
unpeel or become irremovable, the colour of the label may change or be
transferred to other objects.
Before applying the label, check the environmental condition and the material.
Test the label by affixing a small piece of it to an inconspicuous area of the
intended surface.

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General Precautions
zBEFORE USING YOUR P-TOUCH
• 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.
The following symbols are used throughout this guide to indicate additional information.
General Precautions
Symbols Used in this Guide
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This symbol indicates information or directions that may result in damage or
injury if ignored, or operations that will result in errors.
:
This symbol indicates information or directions that may help you understand and
use the P-touch more efficiently.

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Unpacking Your P-touch
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