ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM
User's Guide
English
With your new Brother P-touch label maker, you can create a
wide variety of custom, self-adhesive labels. This label maker
uses Brother "TZe" tapes from 3.5 mm to 12 mm widths. "TZe"
tape cassettes are available in many colors and sizes. Visit
www.brother.com for a complete list of tapes compatible with
your machine.
Read this manual carefully before starting and keep the manual
in a handy place for future reference.
Printed in China
LAH205001
1
GETTING STARTED
Power Supply and Tape Cassette
1
Print head
Cassette
cover
Tape cutter
lever
Open the cassette cover by pressing the
above indicated area at the top end of the
machine.
If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by
pulling it straight up. Also, if batteries are already
installed, remove them.
• Make sure that the power is turned off when
replacing batteries or tape cassettes.
Safety Precautions
Indicates a potentially hazardous
WARNING
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious
injuries.
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-24ES) for the
P-touch labeler to prevent any damage or failure.
• Do not touch the P-touch labeler during a lightning storm.
• Do not use the P-touch labeler/AC adapter in places of high humidity such as
bathrooms.
• Do not overload the power cord.
• Do not place heavy objects on, or damage 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 to the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that
is loose.
• Do not allow the P-touch labeler/AC adapter/power plug/batteries to get wet, for
example, by handling them with wet hands or spilling beverages 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 labeler/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 labeler if you notice abnormal odor, heat, discoloration, deformation or
anything unusual while using or storing it.
• 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 generating heat.
2
Insert six new AAA alkaline batteries
(LR03) or fully charged Ni-MH batteries
(HR03), making sure that their poles
point in the correct directions.
Users of alkaline batteries:
Always replace all six batteries at the
same time with brand new ones.
Users of Ni-MH batteries:
Always replace all six batteries at the
same time with fully charged ones.
Indicates a potentially hazardous
CAUTION
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injuries.
Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury, liquid leakage,
burns or heat.
• When the P-touch labeler is not being used, store it out of the reach of children. In
addition, do not allow children to put the P-touch labeler parts or labels in their
mouths. If any object has been swallowed, seek medical attention.
• Do not touch metal parts around the print head immediately after printing.
• 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 labeler.
• 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 its plus and minus
ends reversed.
• Do not drop or hit the P-touch labeler/AC adapter.
• Do not press on the LCD display.
• Do not put your finger inside the P-touch labeler when you close the cassette 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 specialized
battery charger before using the batteries.
General Precautions
• Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, the label may
unpeel or become irremovable, the color 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 labeler in any way or for any purpose not described in this
guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage the P-touch labeler.
• Use only Brother TZe tapes with the P-touch labeler. Do not use tapes that do not
have the
mark.
• Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the labeler; never use alcohol or other organic
solvents.
• Use a soft, lint free cloth to clean the print head. Never touch the print head directly
with your hands.
3
Cutter's
edge
End of tape
Toothed
Wheel
Tape
Tape guide
exit slot
Insert a tape cassette, making sure that
it snaps into place.
• Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under
the tape guides.
• Use only Brother TZe tapes with this machine.
• Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot, AC adapter connector, battery
compartment, etc.
• Do not place the P-touch labeler/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
labeler.
• Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure, repair of the P-touch labeler, or
if the battery expires.
• The P-touch labeler is not equipped with a charging feature for rechargeable
batteries.
• The printed text may differ from the text that appears in the LCD.
• The length of the printed label may differ from the displayed label length.
• A protective clear plastic sticker it placed over the display during manufacturing and
shipping. This sticker should be removed prior to use.
• When power is disconnected for more than three minutes, all text, format settings and
any text files stored in the memory will be cleared.
4
AC adapter jack
Securely close the cassette cover, making
sure that it snaps into place.
NOTE
When using optional AC adapter (AD-24ES)
Insert the plug on the adapter cord into
1.
the AC adapter jack on the top end of the
machine.
Insert the plug into the nearest standard
2.
electrical outlet.
For memory back up, we recommend
using AAA alkaline batteries (LR03) or Ni-
MH batteries (HR03) together when
using the AC adapter.
