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... device. - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL : (908) 704-1700 declares that the product Product Name Model Number : Brother P-touch Electronic Labeling System : PT-1950/1960 complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15...
... device. - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL : (908) 704-1700 declares that the product Product Name Model Number : Brother P-touch Electronic Labeling System : PT-1950/1960 complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15...
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...or labor. The repaired or replacement Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) will ask you to do: After contacting Brother or a Brother Authorized Service Center, you may be required to deliver (by improper installation, improper or abnormal use, misuse, neglect or accident... models or refurbished product), prior to your purchase you are not limited to label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries. • Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that the Machine and the accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items will repair or...
...or labor. The repaired or replacement Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) will ask you to do: After contacting Brother or a Brother Authorized Service Center, you may be required to deliver (by improper installation, improper or abnormal use, misuse, neglect or accident... models or refurbished product), prior to your purchase you are not limited to label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries. • Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that the Machine and the accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items will repair or...
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CONTENTS Getting Started GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 3 BATTERIES ...3 AC ADAPTOR ...4 TAPE CASSETTE 5 ATTACHING LABELS 6 PRINT HEAD & ROLLERS 7 USING WITH A PERSONAL COMPUTER 8 For Your Information POWER KEY...10 CURSOR KEYS 10 CODE, ALT & SHIFT KEYS 11 SPACE KEY ...14 RETURN ...
CONTENTS Getting Started GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 3 BATTERIES ...3 AC ADAPTOR ...4 TAPE CASSETTE 5 ATTACHING LABELS 6 PRINT HEAD & ROLLERS 7 USING WITH A PERSONAL COMPUTER 8 For Your Information POWER KEY...10 CURSOR KEYS 10 CODE, ALT & SHIFT KEYS 11 SPACE KEY ...14 RETURN ...
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... in a wide variety of colors and sizes. In addition, this machine in the ribbon. When inserting the tape cassette, make distinctive color-coded and stylized labels. If you to change the tape cassette: 1 Lift open the tape compartment cover. To change the tape cassettes quickly and easily. This machine does not... to be sure to remove the stopper. 4 Insert the tape cassette firmly into the tape compartment, making sure that the entire back of the cassette touches the bottom of the compartment. Also, make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.
... in a wide variety of colors and sizes. In addition, this machine in the ribbon. When inserting the tape cassette, make distinctive color-coded and stylized labels. If you to change the tape cassette: 1 Lift open the tape compartment cover. To change the tape cassettes quickly and easily. This machine does not... to be sure to remove the stopper. 4 Insert the tape cassette firmly into the tape compartment, making sure that the entire back of the cassette touches the bottom of the compartment. Also, make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.
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...˚F (160 to 180 ˚C)) and press down firmly for 15 to 30 seconds. Cover the label with the fabric tape cassette. 6 FABRIC TAPE Fabric tape is used to be read correctly. GH ABCDEF ... tapes can be folded in half so that the printed text can be peeled off easily. ATTACHING LABELS LAMINATED TAPE When you open the tape compartment cover of the machine, you will find a lettering ...in the stick. 3 Turn the stick three-quarters of a turn towards you and pull the stick away from labels printed on laminated tapes, as shown below . 1 Hold the tape in your left hand, with your right...
...˚F (160 to 180 ˚C)) and press down firmly for 15 to 30 seconds. Cover the label with the fabric tape cassette. 6 FABRIC TAPE Fabric tape is used to be read correctly. GH ABCDEF ... tapes can be folded in half so that the printed text can be peeled off easily. ATTACHING LABELS LAMINATED TAPE When you open the tape compartment cover of the machine, you will find a lettering ...in the stick. 3 Turn the stick three-quarters of a turn towards you and pull the stick away from labels printed on laminated tapes, as shown below . 1 Hold the tape in your left hand, with your right...
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...to wipe each roller with an up -and-down motion while rotating them with a tape recorder, the machine's head may appear through the label text. Print head Print head Print head Rollers Cotton swab The print head can be cleaned more easily if the optional print head cleaning ... contact your finger. 4 Install a tape cassette, close the tape compartment cover, and then try printing again. 5 If a blank streak still appears in the label, repeat steps 3 and 4. Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adaptor. 2 Open the tape compartment cover, and then remove the tape cassette if one is...
...to wipe each roller with an up -and-down motion while rotating them with a tape recorder, the machine's head may appear through the label text. Print head Print head Print head Rollers Cotton swab The print head can be cleaned more easily if the optional print head cleaning ... contact your finger. 4 Install a tape cassette, close the tape compartment cover, and then try printing again. 5 If a blank streak still appears in the label, repeat steps 3 and 4. Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adaptor. 2 Open the tape compartment cover, and then remove the tape cassette if one is...
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What you'll need: CD-ROM The CD-ROM contains software, etc., to install on the P-touch. 4 The Printer Driver will be installed automatically after you can easily print labels from your personal computer by following the instructions that your personal computer. 8 Refer to your personal computer. USING WITH A PERSONAL COMPUTER By installing the...
What you'll need: CD-ROM The CD-ROM contains software, etc., to install on the P-touch. 4 The Printer Driver will be installed automatically after you can easily print labels from your personal computer by following the instructions that your personal computer. 8 Refer to your personal computer. USING WITH A PERSONAL COMPUTER By installing the...
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The label length can reduce the margin size by selecting the "Chain Printing" option on using with Microsoft® Windows® 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Pro, XP ... up to press c + _ when finally cutting the tape. System Requirements : Check that your system configuration meets the following requirements. About CHAIN print mode : When printing labels continuously, you will automatically turn off Fabric Tapes or Strong Adhesive Tapes. Operating system : Pre-installed with a personal computer When connected to the personal computer...
The label length can reduce the margin size by selecting the "Chain Printing" option on using with Microsoft® Windows® 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Pro, XP ... up to press c + _ when finally cutting the tape. System Requirements : Check that your system configuration meets the following requirements. About CHAIN print mode : When printing labels continuously, you will automatically turn off Fabric Tapes or Strong Adhesive Tapes. Operating system : Pre-installed with a personal computer When connected to the personal computer...
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.... TAB LENGTH 2.0inch 16 The current tab length is displayed. 2 Press h or e until the desired units are displayed. 3 Press r. The tab mark ( ) appears in : 1: A B C D E F G H I 2: J K L M N O P Q R S T U the label shown below will instead start at the following text is displayed or use the number keys to 1.2" (3.0 cm) and the following tab position. For example...
.... TAB LENGTH 2.0inch 16 The current tab length is displayed. 2 Press h or e until the desired units are displayed. 3 Press r. The tab mark ( ) appears in : 1: A B C D E F G H I 2: J K L M N O P Q R S T U the label shown below will instead start at the following text is displayed or use the number keys to 1.2" (3.0 cm) and the following tab position. For example...
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..., allowing you can select from a variety of preset formats perfect for your specific need. The following preset formats are available: Auto Format Setting DEFAULT 3.5" FLOPPY Label Length Setting OFF 2.8" (7.0 cm) Tape Margin Setting FULL NARROW Horizontal Alignment Setting LEFT CENTER miniDV VHS SPINE VHS 1.7" (4.3 cm) 5.5" (14.0 cm) 3.0" (7.7 cm) NARROW NARROW NARROW... CENTER FILE LONG FILE SHORT 7.2" (18.3 cm) 3.7" (9.4 cm) NARROW NARROW CENTER CENTER 24 3 Press r. 1: D A N G E R _ AUTO FORMAT FUNCTION With the Auto Format function, you to create labels faster and easier.
..., allowing you can select from a variety of preset formats perfect for your specific need. The following preset formats are available: Auto Format Setting DEFAULT 3.5" FLOPPY Label Length Setting OFF 2.8" (7.0 cm) Tape Margin Setting FULL NARROW Horizontal Alignment Setting LEFT CENTER miniDV VHS SPINE VHS 1.7" (4.3 cm) 5.5" (14.0 cm) 3.0" (7.7 cm) NARROW NARROW NARROW... CENTER FILE LONG FILE SHORT 7.2" (18.3 cm) 3.7" (9.4 cm) NARROW NARROW CENTER CENTER 24 3 Press r. 1: D A N G E R _ AUTO FORMAT FUNCTION With the Auto Format function, you to create labels faster and easier.
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... setting to the entire text. To change the frame setting: 1 While holding down c, press 6 once, and keep c held down to design a more decorative or emphasized label. however, the following five settings are also available. EXAMPLE To select the candy frame setting: 1 While holding down c, press 6 once, and keep c held down . The...
... setting to the entire text. To change the frame setting: 1 While holding down c, press 6 once, and keep c held down to design a more decorative or emphasized label. however, the following five settings are also available. EXAMPLE To select the candy frame setting: 1 While holding down c, press 6 once, and keep c held down . The...
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... (1/2" (12 mm) margins) When a setting other settings are also available. TAPE MARGIN FUNCTION The Tape margin function allows you to center the text within the label. 33 however, three other than FULL is selected, extra tape is fed out before printing starts. After printing using the NARROW and HALF tape margin...
... (1/2" (12 mm) margins) When a setting other settings are also available. TAPE MARGIN FUNCTION The Tape margin function allows you to center the text within the label. 33 however, three other than FULL is selected, extra tape is fed out before printing starts. After printing using the NARROW and HALF tape margin...
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... c, continue pressing E until HALF is displayed. 3 Release c. MARGIN FULL MARGIN HALF HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT FUNCTION You can choose to align the text in one of the label, the text will align within the label according to set - ting is LEFT;
... c, continue pressing E until HALF is displayed. 3 Release c. MARGIN FULL MARGIN HALF HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT FUNCTION You can choose to align the text in one of the label, the text will align within the label according to set - ting is LEFT;
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ALIGN RIGHT MIRROR PRINTING FUNCTION This function prints your label so that the text can be read correctly from the adhesive side of the tape. ON 35 EXAMPLE To select the RIGHT horizontal alignment setting: 1 ..., and keep c held down c, continue pressing R until RIGHT is displayed. 3 Release c to apply the selected horizontal alignment setting to the entire text. If mirror-printed labels are attached to glass or some other transparent material, they can be read from the opposite side. ALIGN LEFT 2 While still holding down c, continue pressing...
ALIGN RIGHT MIRROR PRINTING FUNCTION This function prints your label so that the text can be read correctly from the adhesive side of the tape. ON 35 EXAMPLE To select the RIGHT horizontal alignment setting: 1 ..., and keep c held down c, continue pressing R until RIGHT is displayed. 3 Release c to apply the selected horizontal alignment setting to the entire text. If mirror-printed labels are attached to glass or some other transparent material, they can be read from the opposite side. ALIGN LEFT 2 While still holding down c, continue pressing...
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... While still holding down c, continue pressing p until ON is OFF. MIRROR ABC OFF MIRROR ON ABC LENGTH FUNCTION Although the length of the printed label automatically adjusts to fit the length of the display comes on. 36 The default length setting is displayed. 3 Release c. When the Length function is... set the label length between 1.6" and 11.8" (4.0 cm and 30.0 cm). The Length function allows you will want to the entire text. EXAMPLE To select ...
... While still holding down c, continue pressing p until ON is OFF. MIRROR ABC OFF MIRROR ON ABC LENGTH FUNCTION Although the length of the printed label automatically adjusts to fit the length of the display comes on. 36 The default length setting is displayed. 3 Release c. When the Length function is... set the label length between 1.6" and 11.8" (4.0 cm and 30.0 cm). The Length function allows you will want to the entire text. EXAMPLE To select ...
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...displayed. The Length indicator comes on or off: 1 While holding down c, press T once, and keep c held down to display the label length, press M until the desired label length setting is displayed. 3 Release c. To turn the Length function on when ON is displayed. 4 Press h or e to select the... desired length or use the number keys to enter a length. If ON was selected, the current label length setting is selected. 3 Release c. To change the units (inches or centimeters) used to display the current length of 5": 1 While holding down c, press...
...displayed. The Length indicator comes on or off: 1 While holding down c, press T once, and keep c held down to display the label length, press M until the desired label length setting is displayed. 3 Release c. To turn the Length function on when ON is displayed. 4 Press h or e to select the... desired length or use the number keys to enter a length. If ON was selected, the current label length setting is selected. 3 Release c. To change the units (inches or centimeters) used to display the current length of 5": 1 While holding down c, press...
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... Tapes or Strong Adhesive Tapes. To turn the Auto cut function on the Auto cut function before starting to print in order to cut the labels automatically after it . LENGTH 5.0inch AUTO CUT FUNCTION The Auto cut function allows you to set to OFF, hold down . Turn on : 1 While holding down... tape, then cut it is printed. 4 Press h until the desired auto cut setting is displayed. 3 Release c to apply the selected auto cut setting. After printing a label with the Auto cut function set whether or not the machine will automatically cut each...
... Tapes or Strong Adhesive Tapes. To turn the Auto cut function on the Auto cut function before starting to print in order to cut the labels automatically after it . LENGTH 5.0inch AUTO CUT FUNCTION The Auto cut function allows you to set to OFF, hold down . Turn on : 1 While holding down... tape, then cut it is printed. 4 Press h until the desired auto cut setting is displayed. 3 Release c to apply the selected auto cut setting. After printing a label with the Auto cut function set whether or not the machine will automatically cut each...
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... down c, continue pressing Z until ON is too large for the width of the label being changed, press *. If the Auto cut function is set to ON, the label will automatically be adjusted, press p or r. To print a label: Press p once. To allow the text size to print. EXAMPLE To print and... displayed. AUTO CUT ON PRINT KEY After you have entered your text and chosen the desired format settings, you are ready to automatically be cut a label: Press p once. If the selected character size is displayed. 3 Release c. To stop the text size from being printed is printed. The message "...
... down c, continue pressing Z until ON is too large for the width of the label being changed, press *. If the Auto cut function is set to ON, the label will automatically be adjusted, press p or r. To print a label: Press p once. To allow the text size to print. EXAMPLE To print and... displayed. AUTO CUT ON PRINT KEY After you have entered your text and chosen the desired format settings, you are ready to automatically be cut a label: Press p once. If the selected character size is displayed. 3 Release c. To stop the text size from being printed is printed. The message "...
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A number lower than NONE, a cutting guide (:) is printed between each label so the tape can be entered. 4 Press p (or r) to begin printing the labels. NUMBERING FUNCTION This function can also be selected by 1 after printing with the current setting. To use scissors to cut off . The message "NUMBER UNTIL" ... to be printed can be printed. If the Tape margin function is set to OFF or when printing has been interrupted. The number of each label is printed. To feed and cut off . For example, after each copy is displayed while it off 1" (24 mm) of tape: Hold down c and press...
A number lower than NONE, a cutting guide (:) is printed between each label so the tape can be entered. 4 Press p (or r) to begin printing the labels. NUMBERING FUNCTION This function can also be selected by 1 after printing with the current setting. To use scissors to cut off . The message "NUMBER UNTIL" ... to be printed can be printed. If the Tape margin function is set to OFF or when printing has been interrupted. The number of each label is printed. To feed and cut off . For example, after each copy is displayed while it off 1" (24 mm) of tape: Hold down c and press...
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EXAMPLE To print three labels with numbers 1, 2 and 3: 1 Position the cursor below "1". 2 Hold down c and press O. 3 Press 3. 4 Press p (or r ). COPIES 1/ 3 1: S T U D I O _1 NUMBER UNTIL 1 NUMBER UNTIL 3 COPIES 2/ 3 COPIES 3/ 3 If the Tape margin function is set to any setting other than NONE, a cutting guide (:) is printed between each label so the tape can be cut to the correct size. ✂ ✂ 41
EXAMPLE To print three labels with numbers 1, 2 and 3: 1 Position the cursor below "1". 2 Hold down c and press O. 3 Press 3. 4 Press p (or r ). COPIES 1/ 3 1: S T U D I O _1 NUMBER UNTIL 1 NUMBER UNTIL 3 COPIES 2/ 3 COPIES 3/ 3 If the Tape margin function is set to any setting other than NONE, a cutting guide (:) is printed between each label so the tape can be cut to the correct size. ✂ ✂ 41