Brother P-touch D210 User Manual

User's Guide
English
With your new Brother P-touch labeller, you can create a wide
variety of custom, self-adhesive labels. This labeller uses
Brother "TZe" tapes from 3.5 mm to 12 mm widths. "TZe" tape
cassettes are available in many colours 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.
LAH187001
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. If batteries are already inserted,
remove them.
• The power must be 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 labeller to prevent any damage or failure.
• Do not touch the P-touch labeller during a lightning storm.
• Do not use the P-touch labeller/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 electrical socket.
• Make sure that the plug is fully inserted into the electrical socket. Do not use a socket
that is loose.
• Do not allow the P-touch labeller/AC adapter/power plug/batteries to get wet, for
example, by handling them with wet hands or spilling liquids on them.
• Since loss of eyesight may occur 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 labeller/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 labeller if you notice abnormal odour, heat, discolouration, 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 as it may
generate excessive heat.
2
Insert six new AAA alkaline batteries
(LR03) or fully charged Ni-MH batteries
(HR03), making sure 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.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous
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 labeller is not being used, store it out of the reach of children. In
addition, do not allow children to put the P-touch labeller 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 labeller.
• 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 labeller/AC adapter.
• Do not press the Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD).
• Do not put your finger inside the P-touch labeller 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 specialised
battery charger before using the batteries. The AC adapter (AD-24ES) cannot be
used to recharge Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.
General Precautions
• 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
onto other objects. Before applying the label, check the environmental conditions and
the material.
• Do not use the P-touch labeller in any way or for any purpose not described in this
guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage the P-touch labeller.
• Use only Brother TZe tapes with the P-touch labeller. Do not use tapes that do not
have the mark.
• Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the labeller; 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 it
locks into place.
• The end of the tape must feed 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 labeller/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
labeller.
• Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure, repair of the P-touch labeller, or
if the battery discharges completely.
• The P-touch labeller 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.
• A protective clear plastic sticker is 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.
Declaration of Conformity (Europe/Turkey Only)
We, Brother Industries, Ltd.
15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku,
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.
4
AC adapter jack
Securely close the cassette cover, making
sure it locks into place.
NOTE
When using AC adapter (AD-24ES)
Insert the plug on the adapter cord into
1.
the AC adapter socket on the top end of
the machine.
Insert the plug into the nearest standard
2.
electrical socket.
For memory backup, we recommend
using AAA alkaline batteries (LR03) or
Ni-MH batteries (HR03) together when
using the AC adapter.