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Safety Precautions
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
WARNING
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
odors 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
PT-D200
forcibly bend or pull the power cord. Always hold the AC adapter when
disconnecting from the power outlet.
User's Guide
• Make sure that the plug is fully inserted to the power outlet. Do not use an
outlet that is loose.
English
• 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
中文
on to them.
• Since loss of eyesight may result when leaked fluid from batteries gets into
With your PT-D200, you can create labels for multiple applications.
your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with a large amount of clean water,
Select from the many frames, character sizes and styles to design
and then seek medical attention.
beautiful custom labels. In addition, the variety of tape cartridges
• Do not disassemble or modify the P-touch labeler/AC adapter/batteries.
available allows you to print labels with different widths and
• Do not allow a metal object to contact both the plus and minus ends of a battery.
exciting colors.
• Do not use sharp objects, such as tweezers or a metallic pen, to change
Read this manual carefully before starting and keep the manual
the batteries.
• Do not throw the batteries into fire or expose to heat.
in a handy place for future reference.
• 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.
Printed in China
• Do not use a damaged or leaking battery as the fluid may get on your hands.
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• Do not use a deformed or leaking battery or one whose label is damaged.
There is a possibility of generating heat.
Power Supply and Tape Cassette
1
2
Print head
Cassette
cover
Tape cutter
lever
Open the cassette cover by pressing the
Insert six new AAA alkaline batteries
above indicated area at the top end of
(LR03) or fully charged Ni-MH batteries
the machine.
(HR03), making sure that their poles
If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it
point in the correct directions.
by pulling it straight up. Also, if batteries are
Users of alkaline batteries:
already installed, remove them.
Always replace all six batteries at the
• Make sure that the power is turned off when
same time with brand new ones.
replacing batteries or tape cassettes.
Users of Ni-MH batteries:
Always replace all six batteries at the
same time with fully charged ones.
LCD Display & Keyboard
1.
Size
13. Power key
1
4
2.
Cursor
14. Menu key
5
3.
Underline/Frame
15. Font key
6
4.
Width
16. Character key
2
5.
Style/Vertical
17. Vertical key
7
3
6.
Caps
18. File key
8
7.
Label Length
19. Shift key
9
(If a specific label length
20. Caps key
10
has been selected
,
21. Print key
also appears. )
22. Preview key
11
8.
English Text Mode
23. Frame key
12
9.
Cursor Key: Right (Use
24. Symbol key
13
21
with Shift key to go to
25. Decorative Mode key
end of the text. )
26. All clear key
14
22
10. OK Key
27. Backspace key
23
11. Escape key
28. Enter key
24
15
25
12. Cursor key: Left (Use
29. Line Break key
26
16
27
with Shift key to go to
30. Switch key
top of the text. )
31. Space key
17
28
18
19
29
20
30
31
Troubleshooting
Error message
Message
Cause/Remedy
Message
Cause/Remedy
無安裝
You tried to print a label when there is no cassette
The batteries are weak.
installed.
色帶！
電池電
If using AAA alkaline batteries: Replace them with
new ones.
Tape cutter lever is used in the middle of printing
量低！
裁刀出錯！
If using Ni-MH batteries: Charge them fully.
process.
The maximum number of characters (80 characters
請更換
超過最大字
The installed batteries are running low.
and 50 characters for Decorative Mode or Name
電池！
數！
Label function) have already been entered.
• There is no text above the cursor when you
With the Decorative Mode or Name Label function:
selected [ 自動跳號 ].
Since the number of entered characters exceeds
• Invalid character is selected for [ 自動跳號 ].
the label length, reduce the text.
錯誤的
超過設定長
• Invalid number is selected for [ 長度 ].
All other functions:
數值！
• An invalid value was entered as the label length
度！
Since the number of entered characters exceeds
while using the Decorative Mode or Name Label
the label length, reduce the text, or select [ 自動 ] as
function.
the label length.
• You tried to print a text file when there is no data
Printing on 3. 5 mm tape with invalid Frame setting
stored in the memory.
無外框列印 ?
ON. (Select
to print with no Frame,
•
is pressed when no text is entered.
to cancel. )
• You tried to select [ 自動跳號 ], [ 鏡像列印 ], or Text
資料未
Feeding tape after printing when [ 省帶 ] is selected.
Preview when no text is entered.
要送帶嗎 ?
輸入！
Refer to "Setting Margin".
•
or
was pressed when no text was
安裝 12mm
Only 12 mm tape cassette is available for
entered while using the Decorative Mode or Name
Decorative Mode or Name Label function.
色帶
Label function.
Use a tape cassette with the
色帶錯誤！
• You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing
.
The Chinese character that has been converted is
超過最大
• You tried to print or preview two lines of text while
查無此碼！
not supported. Confirm your entry and reconvert.
行數！
3.5 mm tape is installed. Install tape of a larger
size.
• Use only Brother TZe tapes with the P-touch labeler. Do not use tapes that
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
CAUTION
do not have the
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
• Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the labeler; never use alcohol or other
moderate injuries.
organic solvents.
Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury, liquid
• Use a soft wipe to clean the print head; never touch the print head.
leakage, burns or heat.
• Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot or AC adapter
connector or battery compartment, etc.
• When the P-touch labeler is not being used, store it out of the reach of
• Do not place the P-touch labeler/batteries/AC adapter in direct sunlight or
children. In addition, do not allow children to put the P-touch labeler
rain, near heaters or other hot appliances, in any location exposed to
parts or labels in their mouths. If any object has been swallowed, seek
extremely high or low temperatures (e. g. , on the dashboard or in the back
medical attention.
of your car) or high humidity, or in dusty locations.
• Do not touch metal parts around the print head immediately after printing.
• Do not apply excessive pressure to the cutter lever.
• Do not touch the cutter blade.
• Do not try to print if the cassette is empty; it will damage the print head.
• If leaked fluid from batteries gets on your skin or clothes, immediately rinse
• Do not pull the tape while printing or feeding; it will damage the tape and
them with clean water.
the P-touch labeler
• Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend
• Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the P-touch
to use the P-touch labeler.
labeler, or if the battery expires.
• Do not use a battery other than that specified. Do not use combinations of
• The P-touch labeler is not equipped with a charging feature for
old and new batteries or combinations of different types, different charging
rechargeable batteries.
levels, different manufacturers or different models. Do not insert a battery
• The printed text may differ from the text that appears in the LCD.
with its plus and minus ends reversed.
• The length of the printed label may differ from the displayed label length.
• Do not drop or hit the P-touch labeler/AC adapter.
• A protective clear plastic sticker it placed over the display during
• Do not press on the LCD display.
manufacturing and shipping. This sticker should be removed prior to use.
• Do not put your finger inside the P-touch labeler when you close the
• When power is disconnected for more than three minutes, all text, format
cassette cover.
settings and any text files stored in the memory will be cleared.
• 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.
3
4
End of tape
Cutter's edge
Toothed
wheel
Tape exit slot
Tape guide
Insert a tape cassette, making sure that
Securely close the cassette cover,
it snaps into place.
making sure that it snaps into place.
• Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under
NOTE
the tape guides.
When using optional AC adapter (AD-24ES)
• Use only Brother TZe tapes with this machine.
1.
Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the AC
adapter jack on the top end of the machine.
2.
Insert the plug into the nearest standard electrical
outlet. For memory back up, we recommend
using AAA alkaline batteries (LR03) or Ni-MH
batteries (HR03) together when using the AC
adapter.
Initial Settings
1
NOTE
Start your machine.
• The LCD shows one row of 7 characters; however, the text
Supply power by using six AAA batteries or the optional
that you enter can be up to 80 characters in length.
AC adapter (AD-24ES), and then press
• While selecting the settings, press Space key to go back to
the default item.
• The print preview is a generated image of the label, and
may differ from the actual label when printed.
• Label length shown on LCD may slightly differ from the
actual label length when printed.
What to do when. . .
Problem
Problem
Solution
The machine
The display
has "locked up"
• Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.
(i. e. , nothing
stays blank after
• If the batteries are weak, replace them.
you have turned
happens when a
• Check that the AD-24ES adapter is correctly
key is pressed,
on the machine.
connected.
even though the
When the label
machine is on. )
is printed out,
• See "Setting Margin" in this users guide and
there is too
The power turns
select [ 空白中 ] or [ 空白小 ] to have smaller
much margin
off when you try
margins for your label.
(space) on both
to print.
sides of the text.
The tape does
The machine
not feed
does not print,
• Check that the tape cassette has been inserted
properly or the
or the printed
correctly.
tape gets stuck
characters are
• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.
inside the
not formed
• Check the cassette cover is properly closed.
machine.
properly.
All text and
• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
format settings
The setting has
• When power is disconnected for more than
cleared on its
need to be
three minutes, all text & formats in the display
cleared to
own.
will be lost. Language and Unit settings will
also be cleared.
create a new
label.
• There may be some dust on the print head.
mark.
A blank
Remove the tape cassette and use a dry cotton
horizontal line
swab to gently wipe the print head with an up-
appears through
and-down motion.
the printed label.
• It is easier to clean the print head using a print
head cleaning cassette (TZe-CL3).
BASIC USAGE
mark.
Entering Text
Switching Upper Case/Lower Case
Upper case (
ON)
Lower case (
OFF)
Select The Input Method
[ 倉頡 / 簡易倉頡 / 廣東拼音 ]
Press
to toggle between 倉頡 / 簡易倉頡 / 廣東拼音
imput methods.
Use 廣東拼音 to enter texts
Select 廣東拼音 and then press
to enter Chinese
characters. You can convert Chinese characters word by word.
Example " 香 "
Under 廣東拼音 input
method, type "HONG".
Press
Optional
Chinese characters for "HONG"
will appear on the screen.
Press
or
/
to convert optional
Chinese characters, ant then select " 香 ".
Press
or
.
" 香 " will be inputted.
• You can convert up to 25 uncertain Chinese
characters at one time.
• Once confirmed, you can't convert them.
• If you want to stop converting Chinese characters,
please press
.
• Before converting Chinese characters, if you press
, the inputted character will be cleared
immediately and return to the initial input state.
• This product has learning function, can display
Chinese characters on priority.
AC adapter jack
Use 倉頡 to enter texts.
Input radicals, and convert Chinese characters word by word.
• You can input up to 5 Chinese character radicals at
one time. If you want to enter a group of characters,
please press
key to convert Chinese
characters, and then enter the next character.
Example " 仲 "
Under 倉頡 input method,
type
.
To clear inputted texts word by word,
press
.
To clean all inputted texts, press
.
Press
key.
Press
or
/
to convert Chinese
characters, and then press " 仲 ".
Press
or
.
" 仲 " will be inputted.
Printing Labels
.
Preview
You can preview the text before printing.
•
• The print preview is a generated image of the label, and may
differ from the actual label when printed.
• When the LCD cannot display all the text at a time, press
to display the hidden text.
/
Feeding (Tape Feed)
•
+
Printing
•
/
-
[ 列印份數 ]
• If you need only 1 copy of the label, press
without
selecting the number of copies.
• The number of copies can also be specified by pressing a
number key.
• To prevent damage to the tape, do not touch the cutter lever
while the message " 正在列印 " or " 執行中 " is displayed.
• To cut off the label, push in the tape cutter lever on the upper-
right corner of the machine.
• Peel off the backing and apply the label.
• You can print up to 9 copies of each label.
Solution
Using Print Options (
+
)
[ 自動跳號 ]
You can print many copies of the same text while increasing
• Refer to "Resetting the P-touch".
a selected number by 1 after each label is printed.
Example: To print copies of a label containing a serial number
(0123, 0124 and 0125)
• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
•
+
• Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.
• A wrong adapter is used; the recommended
/
[ 自動跳號 ]
adapter is the AD-24ES.
/
• Check that the end of the tape feeds under the
• Select the highest number you wish to be printed when
tape guides.
setting the number.
• The cutter lever is used while printing. Do not
[ 鏡像列印 ]
touch the cutter lever during printing.
•
+
/
[ 鏡像列印 ]
[ 要鏡像列印嗎？ ]
• Press
and select [ 刪除內容格式 ]
• Use clear tape in [ 鏡像列印 ], so the labels can be read
correctly from the opposite side when attached on glass,
windows or other transparent surfaces.
Saving Label Files
You can save up to 9 labels and recall them for printing at a later
date. A maximum of 80 characters can be saved per file. You
can also edit and overwrite the stored label.
Use 簡易倉頡 input Method to enter texts
Save
This method is to input the first and last radicals of 倉頡, and
then convert optional Chinese characters. Follow the steps
•
/
[ 儲存 ]
below to convert Chinese characters word by word.
Example " 虎 "
Print
Under 簡易倉頡 input method,
type
.
•
/
[ 列印 ]
"卜弓" will be displayed in reverse,
/
and at the same time the optional
characters will appear on the
[ 列印份數：]
/
screen. If you convert a Chinese
character, it will be confirmed
Open
when you input next character.
Press
or
/
•
/
[ 開啟舊檔 ]
to convert Chinese characters,
and then press " 虎 ".
/
Press
or
.
NOTE
" 虎 " will be inputted.
If you try to store a label when there is already a label
stored to that number, a message " 要覆蓋嗎？ " will
Making Two Lines of Text
appear. Press
to save your new label. Press
Move the cursor to where the second line starts and press
.
to cancel.
Use 6 mm
,
9 mm or 12 mm wide tape for two line text.
USING TEMPLATES
[ 列印份數 ]
Name Label
Changing Label Length (
+
)
Example:
•
/
[ 長度 ]
/
[ 自動 /30-300mm]
•
/
[ 姓名標籤 ]
NOTE
版面 ]
/
• After the label is printed, cut along the printed dots (:) with
scissors so that the label length matches the machine setting.
Bill Anderson
• If a specific label length has been selected,
also appears in
the LCD.
ABC Company, Inc.
To Clear
/
By pressing
, the letters will be deleted one by one.
To delete all text and settings:
/
[ 列印 ]
•
/
[ 刪除內容格式 ]
*Refer to the Name Label format table (A) on the enclosed
insertion sheet.
To delete text only:
•
/
[ 只刪除內容 ]
NOTE
• Depending on the format you have selected, the entire
contents of your text may not be printed. For example, if you
selected a fixed Label Length and the text is too long, an error
message " 超過設定長度！ " will appear.
• The templates cannot be edited.
• Only the highlighted symbols on the enclosed insertion sheet
can be used in Decorative Mode.
• To clear all text, press
, then "刪除?/Clear?" appears. Press
to clear. Press
to cancel.
• When you access Decorative Mode or Name Label function,
your most recently printed Decorative Mode or Name Label
function text and label length will be recalled.
• Press
to return to the previous step.
• To exit the Decorative Mode or Name Label function and return
to the text input screen, do one of following:
USEFUL FUNCTION KEYS
Setting Margin (
+
)
Font Key
•
/
[ 兩端空白 ]
1
Press
to select the settings to enter
/
[空白大 / 空白中 /空白小 / 省帶 ]
the text.
[ 空白大 / 空白中 / 空白小 ]
For leaving equal margins on both sides of the text.
•
/
Full
Half
Narrow
2
Press
/
to select the settings.
ABC
ABC
ABC
25
25
mm
mm
4
4
12
mm
12
mm
mm
mm
[ 省帶 ]
英字形
HEL
For creating a label containing text in various styles.
1.
Enter text.
TEN
2.
Press
, then [ 列印份數：] appears.
字大小
大
3.
Press
/
or enter number with number
中
keys to select the number of copies.
4.
Press
. Printing will start, and then the message
小
" 要送帶嗎 ?" appears.
字寬
5.
Press
to enter more text.
標準
6.
Clear the text, enter the text for the next label, and then
× 2
press
.
× 1/2
7.
When the message " 要送帶嗎 ?" appears after the last
label is printed, press
.
字體
標準
8.
After the tape is fed, press the cutter lever to cut off the
chain of labels.
粗體
中空
NOTE
• When [ 省帶 ] is set, feed the tape before using the cutter
陰影
otherwise a part of the text may be cut off. Also, cut along the
printed dots (:) with scissors so the text is centered in the label.
立體
• When [ 空白中 ] or [ 空白小 ] is set, displayed label length is the
length from the printed dots (:) to the end of the label.
斜體
LCD display
Label image
Vertical Settings
Full
Press
for vertical printing.
ABC
65
mm
NOTE
Half
• To cancel operations, press
ABC
39
mm
Frame Key
Narrow
ABC
Press
to select the frame design.
23
25
mm
mm
• To print more than 1 copy of a label with minimum margin, set
•
/
the margin to [ 空白小 ].
• Do not pull the tape since this may damage the tape cassette.
* Refer to the frame design table (B) on the enclosed insertion sheet.
NOTE
To cancel operations, press
.
Accessories
Tape Cassettes:
See the included "TAPE INFORMATION"
AC Adapter:
AD-24ES
Cutter Unit:
TC-4 (installed in the machine;
replaceable)
If the cutter blade becomes blunt after repetitive use and the tape
/
cannot be cut cleanly, replace with new cutter unit (stock no. TC-4).
Replacing the Cutter Unit
1.
Pull out the two sections of the cutter unit (green) in the
direction of the arrows shown in the illustration.
-
2.
Install a new cutter unit. Push it in until it snaps into place.
Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your fingers.
Decorative Mode
(Does not support
Traditional Chinese)
This function allows you to create various name labels using
the built-in templates.
[ 選擇
Example:
•
[Layout]
/
[Text]
ABCDEF
.
/
[ 自動 /30-200mm]
[Auto/30-200mm]
[Print]
* Refer to the Decorative Mode format table (C) on the enclosed
insertion sheet.
a) Press
.
b) Press
/
to select [ 結束 /Cancel], and then
press
.
• These features are only available when using 12 mm wide
tape cassettes.
• The maximum label length is 200 mm for Decorative Mode
and Name Label function.
• When [自動/Auto] is selected for "長度/Length", the label will
automatically adjust to the correct length for printing the text
one time.
• Press
to return to the [ 自動 /Auto] setting for
" 長度 /Length" mode.
Symbol Key
Press
to select various symbols.
•
/
Select category
Select an item
/
Choose a symbol
*Refer to the table of symbols (D) on the enclosed insertion
sheet for a list of available symbols.
NOTE
To cancel operations, press
.
Resetting the P-touch
You can reset the P-touch labeler when you want to initialize
the settings, or in the event the P-touch labeler is not working
properly.
1
Turn off the P-touch labeler, hold down
and
and then press
to turn the P-touch
back on.
2
Release
and
.
The P-touch labeler turns on with the internal memory reset.
NOTE
All text, settings and stored files are cleared.
Specifications
Dimensions:
Approx. 165 (W) × 155 (D) × 68 (H) mm
(W × D × H)
Weight:
Approx. 490 g
(without batteries and tape cassette)
Power supply:
Six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03)
Six AAA Ni-MH batteries (HR03; sold
.
separately)
AC adapter (AD-24ES)
Tape cassette:
Brother TZe tape (width)
3. 5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm
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