Brother PT-D200 Easy-to-Use Label Maker User Guide

Brother PT-D200 Easy-to-Use Label Maker

PT-D2000User’s Guide

Thank you for purchasing Brother’s PT-D200! With your PT-D200, you can create labels for multiple applications. Select from the many frames, character sizes and styles to design beautiful custom labels. In addition, the variety of tape cartridges available allows you to print labels with different widths and exciting colors.

For a complete list of tapes compatible with your label maker, visit us at: www.brother.com Please read this guide, including all Precautions, before using this label maker. After reading this guide, keep it in a safe place.

Safety Precautions

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/AD- 24ESA/AD-24ESAW/AD 24ESA-01/AD-24ESAW-01) for the label maker to prevent any damage or failure.
• Do not touch the label maker during a lightning storm. Do not use the label maker/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 label maker/AC adapter/power plug/batteries to get wet, for example, by handling them with wet hands or spiling 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 label maker/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 label maker & you notice abnormal odor, heat, discoloration, deformation or anything unusual while using or storing i
• 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.

GETTING STARTED

Installing Power Supply and Tape Cassette

With the LCD facing down, open the Cassette Cover by pressing the grooved tab and pushing in the direction of the arrow, as illustrated . If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it.

When replacing batteries or tape cassettes, make sure the power is turned off.  This label maker requires six (6) AAA alkaline batteries or six (6) fully charged Ni-MH batteries, not included.

Insert the Tape Cassette following the drawing marked inside the case. Gently press the Cassette into the label maker until it clicks into place.

• Make sure your Tape Cassette is marked 12g.
• Use only tape widths of 3.5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, or 12 mm.
• If your TZe is packaged with protective plastic, be sure to remove the plastic before inserting the tape cassette.
• Use only Brother TZe tapes with this machine.
• Make sure that the End of the Tape feeds under the Tape Guide.

Close the Cassette Cover and gently press until it clicks into place.

1. Insert the Power Adapter cord into the AC Adapter Jack on the side of the label maker.
2. Insert the Power Adapter into a grounded AC electrical outlet.

When running a memory backup, we recommend using both batteries AND the optional Power Adapter, in the event that one or the other power method fails.

LCD and Keyboard

1. Size
2. Cursor
3. Underline/Frame
4. Width
5. Style
6. Caps
7. Label Length If a specific label length has been selected, a also appears.
8. Cursor key: Right (Use with Shift key to go to end of the text.)
9. OK key
10. Escape key
11. Cursor key : Left (Use with Shift key to go to top of the text.)
12. Power key
13. Menu key
14. Font key
15. Character key
16. Tab key
17. Caps key
18. Shift key
19. File key
20. Print key
21. Preview key
22. Frame key
23. Symbol key
24. Deco Mode key
25. Backspace key
26. Enter key
27. Accent key
28. Space key

NOTE

The LCD displays one row of 15 characters; however, there is a maximum of 80 characters and spaces for a text label, and 50 characters and spaces if using templates.

• When selecting the settings, press Space to return to the default item.
• Pressing the Preview key (21) displays a preview of the label, and may differ from the actual label when printed.
• Label length shown on the LCD may differ slightly from the actual length when printed.

Specifications

Dimensions (W x D x H) : Approx. 6.49″ x 6.10″ x 2.67″ (Approx. 165(W) × 155(D) × 68(H)mm)
Weight: Approx. 1.08 lb. (Approx. 490 g) (without batteries and tape cassette
Power supply: SIX AAA NAH batteries 43), Optional AC adapter (AD-24ES/ AD-24ESA/AD-24ESAW/ AD-24ESA-01/AD-24ESAW-01)
Tape cassette: Brother TZe tape (width) 0.13″ (3.5mm), 0.23″ (6mm), 0.35″ (9mm), 0.47″ (12mm)

• 1 Visit us at support.brother.com/for the latest information about the recommended batteries.

BASIC USAGE

Entering Text

You can enter a maximum of 80 characters and spaces for a text label, and 50 characters and spaces if using templates. To cancel any operation, press ESC.

Switching Upper Case/Lower Case

Creating Two-Line Tapes Move the cursor to where you want to start the next line and press Enter. Use either 0.35″ (9mm) or 0.47″ (12mm) tape for two-line printing.

NOTE

The return symbol appears when you press  the Enter key

Entering Tabs

• You can also set a tab by pressing tab .
• The tab symbol T appears when you insert a tab in the text.

Changing Tab Length

Entering Accented Characters

• Refer to the Accented Characters table in this guide.
• The order of accented characters varies based on the language you selected.

Changing Label Length

Clearing Text and Settings

To delete individual letters and spaces, press BS.

To delete all text

Cursor Keys

To move to the end of your text

To move to the beginning of your text:

Printing Labels

Preview

• Pressing the Preview key displays a preview of the label, and may differ from the actual one when printed.
• If the LCD cannot display all the text at once, press to display the hidden text. or Esc to exit Preview
• Press OK, Enter or Esc to exit Preview mode.

Feeding (Tape Feed)

• This function feeds approximately 1″ (25mm) of blank tape.
• Do not pull the tape, as this may damage the Tape Cassette.

Printing

• If you need only one copy of the label, press OK after you press Print.
• You can print up to nine copies of each label.
• Press a number key to specify the number of copies you wish to print.
• DO NOT touch the Tape Cutter Lever while the message [Printing… or Feeding…] appears on the LCD.
• When printing ends, push the Tape Cutter Lever.
• To remove label backing, fold the label lengthwise (with the text facing inward), to expose the inside edges that run down the center of the tape backing. Peel and apply.

Using Print Options

[Numbering)

You can print a series of up to nine labels using auto-numbering. Use this feature to automatically increase a selected number by 1 after each one is printed.

Ex: Print copies of a label containing a serial number (0123, 0124 and 0125)

• Select the highest number you wish to print when setting the number.

(Mirror)
Ex: To Mirror Print “J.SMITH”, follow the instructions below after entering “J.SMITH”.

• Use clear tape when using this function, so the labels can be read correctly from the opposite side when attached on glass, windows, or other transparent surfaces.

Initial Settings

1. Turn your label maker on.
   Supply power by using six AAA batteries or the  optional AC Adapter and then press Power Button.
2. Set the language.
   The default setting is [English].
3. Set the unit of measurement.
   The default setting is [inch].

Accessories

Tape Cassettes: See the included Supplies and Accessories Guide.
AC Adapter:AD-24ES/AD-24ESA/ AD-24ESAW/AD-24ESA-01/ AD-24ESAW-01
Cutter Unit: TC-4 (replacement)

Over time, the Cutter Blade may become blunt from repetitive use. If the Cutter does not cut tape cleanly, replace the Cutter Unit. Contact your local authorized Brother reseller and order item TC-4, the Cutter Unit.

Replacing the Cutter Unit

1. Remove the two sections of the Cutter Unit (green) in the direction of the arrows as illustrated below.
2. Install a new Cutter Unit. Push it in gently until it snaps into place.

WARNING

Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your fingers.

Printing Labels (cont)

Setting Margins

You can also enter the Margin menu by pressing Menu

Full / Half/ Narrow

Use one of these options to customize margin length before and after your text.

• The printed dots (:) indicate the end of the label. Cut along the printed dots (:) with scissors.

NOTE

To print more than 1 copy of a label with minimum margin, set the margin to [Narrow]. [Chain Print] (tape-saving option)

Use this option to print multiple different labels with narrow margins. This option saves tape.

1. Enter your text.
2. Press Print [Copies:] appears on the LCD.
3. Press the number keys to enter the number of copies you want of this text.
4. Press OK to start printing.
5. When [OK to Feed?] appears on the LCD, press Esc to change the text.
6. Clear the text, enter the text you want on the next label, and then press Print.
7. After your last label prints, when [OK to Feed?] appears on the LCD, press Ok.

Saving Label Files

You can save and reuse the text and settings for up to 20 different labels. Each label holds up to 80 characters (including spaces). Assign a number (1-30) to each saved file so you can reuse it, and edit or overwrite stored files as needed.

Saving a new file

Printing a saved file

Opening a saved file

You can also enter the File menu by pressing Menu.

USING TEMPLATES

Name Label

Use Name Label templates to polish the look of your labels using one of our predesigned formats. Refer to the Name Label Templates table in this guide.

Ex: Bill Ander see.

Deco Mode

Use Deco Mode templates to add visual texture to your labels. Refer to the Deco Mode Formats table in this guide.
Ex:

• To exit a template and return to the text entry screen, do one of following:
  a) Press ESC.
  b) Press < > to select [Cancel], and then press ok when “Print” appears on the LCD.
• Templates can be used ONLY with 0.47″(12mm) tape cassettes.
• Maximum label length is 7.8″ (200mm) when using templates.
• When [Auto] is selected for [Label Length], the label will automatically adjust to the correct length and print the text one time.
• Press Space to return to the [Auto] setting for (Label Length).

FORMATTING KEYS

Font Key Font

1. Press Font to change the font settings.
2. Press < > to select the settings you want, and then press OK.

Helpful Tips

Resetting the P-touch

1. Turn off the label maker, hold down (shift and (R), and then press  Power Button to turn the label maker back on.
2. First release the power button, and then release (shit and R). The label maker turns on with its internal memory reset.

When you select [HEL + another font), your label uses both fonts. For example, if you select [HEL + Atlanta], the font for characters, including accented characters, will be Helsinki, and the font for numbers and symbols will be Atlanta. Other combined fonts will be formatted in the same way.

Frame Key Fam

Press Frame to select the frame design. Refer to the Frame Designs table section in this guide.

Symbol Key

Press Symbol to select various symbols. Refer to the Basic Symbols and Pictograph Symbols table sections in this guide.

HELPFUL HINTS

Shortcuts (Symbol)

Name Label Templates

Frame Designs

Troubleshooting

Error message

What to do when…

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