Page 2 - INTRODUCTION; Compilation and Publication Notice
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the P-touch labeler PT-2030. Your new P-touch labeler is an easy to operate, feature packed labeling system that makes creating professional, high quality labels a breeze. This manual contains various precautions and basic procedures for using this labeler. Read...
Page 3 - What is the length of the Warranty Periods:
Brother ® Two-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA Only) Who is covered: • This limited warranty ("warranty") is given only to the original end-user/retail purchaser (referred to in this warranty as "Original Purchaser") of the accompanying product, consumables and acce...
Page 4 - What Brother will do:; What happens when Brother elects to replace your Machine:; Retain your original Accessory Items and a copy of the return
What Brother will do: If the problem reported concerning your Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items is covered by this warranty and if you first reported the problem to Brother or an Authorized Service Center within the applicable warranty period, Brother or its Authorized Servi...
Page 6 - Important Information; BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Important Information Should you have questions, or need information about your Brother Product, we have a variety of support options for you to choose from: USA-Customer Service: Customer Service 1-877-BROTHER (877-276-8437) Customer Service 1-901-379-1210 (fax) World Wide Web www.brother-usa.com S...
Page 7 - Contents
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 z INT R ODUCT ION How to use the P-touch labeler ..................................................................................... 4Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................ 5General Precautions...
Page 10 - Create a label with the P-touch labeler; GETTING STARTED; Printing from the Label Collection; How to use the P-touch labeler; • Entering and Editing text.
INTRODUCTION 4 How to use the P-touch labeler Create a label with the P-touch labeler GETTING STARTED CREATING A LABEL LABEL PRINTING Printing from the Label Collection Using the Label Collection function, labels can be created easily by selecting and then printing designs already built into the...
Page 11 - The symbols used in this manual are as follows:; Safety Precautions; WARNING
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 z INTRO D UCTION Safety Precautions To prevent injury and damage, important notes are explained using various symbols. The symbols and their meanings are as follows: The symbols used in this manual are as follows: Safety Precautions WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situa...
Page 12 - Battery
INTRODUCTION 6 Safety Precautions Battery Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of the battery and cause personal injury. DO NOT throw into fire, heat up, short-circuit, recharge, or disassemble the battery. AC adapter Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, damage, electric ...
Page 13 - CAUTION
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 z INTRO D UCTION Safety Precautions CAUTION Battery Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat or rupture of the battery . DO NOT use old and new batteries together.DO NOT mix alkaline batteries with other type batteries. DO NOT set the positive and negative end in the...
Page 14 - General Precautions
INTRODUCTION 8 General Precautions • DO NOT install this machine near any device that will cause electromagnetic interference.This machine may malfunction if left near a television, radio, etc. • DO NOT use the P-touch labeler in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide. Doing so may r...
Page 15 - Symbols Used in this Guide
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 z INTRO D UCTION Symbols Used in this Guide The following symbols are used throughout this guide to indicate additional information. Symbols Used in this Guide : This symbol indicates information or directions that may result in damage or injury if ignored, or operations that wil...
Page 16 - Unpacking Your P-touch labeler; Starter Tape Cassette; The plug may differ by countries.; User’s Guide; General Description
10 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler GETTING STARTED Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch labeler. Unpacking Your P-touch labeler P-touch labeler PT-2030 Starter Tape Cassette AC adapter(Optional on the PT-2030.) The plug may differ by countries. User’s Guide General ...
Page 17 - LCD Display; Indicates the end of a line of text.; LCD Display & Keyboard; Refer to “LCD Display” on page 18 for changing.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 z GETTING STARTED LCD Display & Keyboard LCD Display 1. Line number Indicates line number within the label layout. 2. Cursor Characters are entered to the left of the cursor. Indicates the current data input position. 3. Return mark Indicates the end of a line of text. 4. Ca...
Page 18 - Key Names and Functions; Selects the displayed option.
12 LCD Display & Keyboard GETTING STARTED Key Names and Functions The default language is "English". 1. Power Turns the P-touch labeler on and off. 2. Cursor ( ) Moves the cursor in the direction of the arrow. 3. OK Selects the displayed option. 4. Escape Cancels the current command and ...
Page 20 - Power Supply
14 Power Supply GETTING STARTED Battery After making sure that the power is off, remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the machine. If the batteries are already in the machine, remove them. Insert six new AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6), making sure that the positive (+) and negative ...
Page 21 - Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch labeler.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15 z GETTING STARTED Power Supply AC Adapter (Optional on the PT-2030.) Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch labeler. Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the connector marked DC IN 9-9.5V on the P-touch labeler. Insert the AC adapter plug into a standard electrica...
Page 22 - Inserting a Tape Cassette; • If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be sure to
16 Inserting a Tape Cassette GETTING STARTED Tape cassettes of 0.13", 0.23", 0.35", 0.47" or 0.70" (3.5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm or 18mm) width can be used in your P-touch labeler. Use only Brother tape cassettes with the mark. Check that the end of the tape is not bent and that it pass...
Page 23 - Power; cassette, by holding down the; Shift; key and pressing the; Preview
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 17 z GETTING STARTED Turning Power On/Off Insert the tape cassette into the tape compartment, with the end of the tape facing the machine's tape exit slot, and press firmly until you hear a click. Close the tape compartment cover. Press the Power key to turn the P-touch labeler on....
Page 24 - Feed function; Feeding Tape; to be discharged with the tape.; To exit or cancel this function press; Escape; Escape; key to return to the previous step.; Space
18 Feeding Tape GETTING STARTED Feed function The Feed function feeds 0.98" (25mm) of blank tape. Hold down the Shift key and press the Preview key. The message "Feeding Tape... Please Wait" appears while the tape is fed. LCD Contrast You can change the contrast setting of the LCD displa...
Page 25 - Language; Setting Language and Unit; Press the
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 19 z GETTING STARTED Setting Language and Unit Language Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu, select "Language" using the or key, and then press the OK or Enter key. Select a language for menu commands and messages shown on the LCD display by using the or key. The ...
Page 26 - EDITING A LABEL; Entering and Editing Text; • If you press the; Enter; Setup; key to open the Setup menu and; OK; or; Enter
20 Entering and Editing Text EDITING A LABEL Entering Text from the Keyboard • The keyboard of your P-touch labeler can be used in the same way as a standard computer keyboard. Adding a New Line • To end the current line of text and start a new line, press the Enter key. A return mark appears at the...
Page 27 - Deleting Text; If you hold down the; Backspace; key, the characters left of the cursor are deleted continuously.; key to return to the text entry screen,
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 21 z EDIT ING A LA BEL Entering and Editing Text Deleting Text Deleting one character at a time • To delete a character from an existing line of text, move the cursor to the character to the right of the position you want to start deleting text and then press the Backspace key. T...
Page 28 - Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function; Symbol; Entering Symbols; The last symbol entered is selected in the displayed list.
EDITING A LABEL 22 Entering Symbols In addition to the symbols available on the keyboard, there are various symbols (including international and extended ASCII characters) available with the symbol function.To enter a symbol, use the Symbol function (see below). Alternatively, hold down the Shift ke...
Page 29 - Symbol List; Category; Pictograph
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 23 z EDIT ING A LA BEL Entering Symbols z Symbol List z Category Symbols PunctuationBusinessMathematicsBracketsArrowsUnitInternationalNumber Pictograph Electrical Audio_Visual Signs CommunicationVehicleSportsNature Others The use of the CE mark is strictly governed by one or more E...
Page 30 - Accent; Accented Character List; Entering Accented Characters; Caps mode can be used with the Accent function.; Character
EDITING A LABEL 24 Entering Accented Characters The P-touch labeler can display and print a set of accented characters such as other language specific characters. Enter the character you wish to change to an accented character. Press the Accent key. The character you entered will change to an accent...
Page 31 - Setting Character Attributes by Label; Setting Character Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 25 z EDIT ING A LA BEL Setting Character Attributes Setting Character Attributes by Label Using the Text key, you can select a font and apply size, width, style, line, and alignment attributes. Press the Text key. The current settings are displayed. Select an attribute using the or...
Page 32 - Setting Options; Attribute; Font; HEL; BRU; Auto
EDITING A LABEL 26 Setting Character Attributes z Setting Options z Attribute Value Result Font HEL (Helsinki) BRU (Brussels) FLO (Florida) CAL (Calgary) Size Auto When Auto is selected, the text is automatically adjusted to print in the largest size available for each tape width. 42pt 36pt 24pt 18p...
Page 33 - Normal
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 27 z EDIT ING A LA BEL Setting Character Attributes Width x2 x1 x2/3 x1/2 Style Normal BLD (Bold) OUT (Outline) SHD (Shadow) SLD (Solid) ITL (Italic) I+BLD (Italic Bold) I+OUT (Italic Outline) I+SHD (Italic Shadow) I+SLD (Italic Solid) VRT (Vertical) Attribute Value Result
Page 34 - Setting Auto Fit Style
EDITING A LABEL 28 Setting Character Attributes Setting Auto Fit Style When "Size" is set to "Auto" and "Length" is set to a specific length, you can select the way of reducing the text size to fit within the label length.When "Text Size" is selected, the total text s...
Page 35 - Label; Frames; Setting Label Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 29 z EDIT ING A LA BEL Setting Label Attributes Using the Label key, you can create a label with a frame around the text and specify the label length and tab length. (Refer to “Setting Margin” on page 45.) Press the Label key. The current settings are displayed. Select an attribute...
Page 36 - Frame; is selected, the length of the label is
EDITING A LABEL 30 Setting Label Attributes Frame 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Length The length of the label can be set within the range 1.2" (30mm) - 12.0" (300mm). When Auto is selected, the length of the label is automatically adjusted based on the amount of text entered. Tab Length ...
Page 37 - Using Templates - Example creating an Asset Tag; Using Auto-Format Layouts; The Bar Code Setup screen is displayed only when a
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 31 z EDIT ING A LA BEL Using Auto-Format Layouts Using the Auto-Format function you can quickly and easily create labels for a variety of purposes, such as file tabs, equipment labels, name badges, etc. Simply select a layout from the templates or block layouts, enter the text and ...
Page 38 - Templates
EDITING A LABEL 32 Using Auto-Format Layouts Enter the text and then press the OK or Enter key. Repeat this for each text field.After all text fields are entered, the print menu is displayed when the OK or Enter key is pressed. Select "Print" using the or key and then press the OK or Enter k...
Page 40 - Using Block Layouts; key to set the selected attribute to the
EDITING A LABEL 34 Using Auto-Format Layouts Using Block Layouts Press the Auto-Format key to display the Auto-Format screen, and then select “Block Layouts” using the or key. Press the OK or Enter key to display the Tape Width screen, and then select a tape width using the or key. Press the OK or E...
Page 41 - Block Layouts; Block layout
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 35 z EDIT ING A LA BEL Using Auto-Format Layouts z Block Layouts z • Press the Escape key to return to the previous step. • Refer to the Block Layouts table for a list of available block layouts.• To print multiple copies, sequentially numbered copies, or a mirror image of the labe...
Page 43 - Setting Bar Code Parameters; Creating a Bar Code Label
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 37 z EDIT ING A LA BEL Creating a Bar Code Label Using the Bar Code function you can create labels with one dimensional bar codes for use with cash registers, stock control systems or other bar code reader systems, or even asset control tags used in an asset management system. Sett...
Page 44 - Bar Code Settings; Up to five bar codes can be entered on a label.
EDITING A LABEL 38 Creating a Bar Code Label z Bar Code Settings z Entering Bar Code Data Press the Bar Code key. The Bar Code Input screen is displayed. Type in the bar code data.Special characters can be entered in the bar code when using the CODE39, CODABAR, CODE128 or GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128) proto...
Page 45 - Special Character List; CODABAR; Code
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 39 z EDIT ING A LA BEL Creating a Bar Code Label z Special Character List z CODE39 CODABAR • Press the Escape key to return to the previous step. • Refer to the Special Characters List table for a list of all available settings. Code Special Character Code Special Character 0 0 1 1...
Page 46 - Editing and Deleting a Bar Code
EDITING A LABEL 40 Creating a Bar Code Label CODE128, GS1-128 (UCC / EAN-128) Editing and Deleting a Bar Code • To edit the bar code data position the cursor beneath the bar code mark on the data entry screen and then open the Bar Code Input screen. Refer to “Entering Bar Code Data” on page 38. • To...
Page 47 - TING; LABEL PRINTING; Label Preview
41 Label Preview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 z LABEL PRIN TING LABEL PRINTING Using the Preview function you can check the layout of the label before printing. Press the Preview key. An image of the label is displayed on the screen.The length of the label is shown in the lower-right corner of the screen.Press...
Page 48 - Printing a Single Copy
LABEL PRINTING 42 Printing a Label Printing a Single Copy Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing. Press the Print key. "Printing...Copies" is displayed while the labels are being printed. Printing Multiple Copies Using this function you can print up t...
Page 49 - Auto-numbering Labels
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 43 z LABEL PRIN TING Printing a Label Auto-numbering Labels Using the numbering function you can create a set of sequentially numbered labels from a single label format. Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted and ready for printing. Hold down the Shift key and pre...
Page 50 - Mirror Printing; • Letters and numbers increase as shown below:
LABEL PRINTING 44 Printing a Label Mirror Printing Using the mirror printing function you can create labels with the text printed in reverse so that they can be read from the opposite side when attached to glass or other transparent material. Make sure that the appropriate tape cassette is inserted ...
Page 51 - Tape Cutting Options; Setting Margin; New settings are NOT applied if you do not press the; Setting; ABC
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 45 z LABEL PRIN TING Setting Margin The tape cutting options allow you to specify how the tape is fed and cut when printing labels. In particular, the “Chain” options greatly reduce the amount of wasted tape by using smaller margins and eliminating blank sections cut between labels...
Page 52 - Adjusting the Label Length; key to set the value to default setting.; Attaching Labels
LABEL PRINTING 46 Adjusting the Label Length You can adjust the length of the printed label in levels of -5 to +5. Press the Setup key to display the setup menu, select "Adjust Length" using the or key, and then press the OK or Enter key. Select "Adjust Length" by using the or key, a...
Page 53 - Printing a label from the Label Collection Stored in the Machine; off easily from these surfaces.; key to register the selected label image in the Favorites; key or any
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 47 z LABEL PRIN TING Printing from the Label Collection Printing a label from the Label Collection Stored in the Machine Pages 48 to 50 show the many labels that are stored in your Label Collection. Printing these pre-designed labels saves you time. Press the Label Collection key. ...
Page 54 - Label Collection List; Files
LABEL PRINTING 48 Printing from the Label Collection z Label Collection List z Category Label Files (0.47" [12 mm] tape only) Office Signage(0.70" [18 mm] tape only) * Labels are for illustrative purposes only.
Page 55 - Caution
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 49 z LABEL PRIN TING Printing from the Label Collection Caution (0.70" [18 mm] tape only) Shipping (0.70" [18 mm] tape only) ECO (0.70" [18 mm] tape only) Category Label * Labels are for illustrative purposes only.
Page 56 - Retail
LABEL PRINTING 50 Printing from the Label Collection Retail (0.70" [18 mm] tape only) Personal (0.47" [12 mm] tape only) Category Label * Labels are for illustrative purposes only.
Page 57 - IN; USING THE FILE MEMORY; Storing a Label into Memory; Opening a Stored Label File
51 Storing a Label into Memory 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 z U S IN G TH E FILE MEMOR Y USING THE FILE MEMORY You can store up to 9 of your most frequently used labels in the file memory. Each label is stored as a file, allowing you to quickly and easily recall your label when needed again. After entering the...
Page 58 - Printing a Stored Label File; Deleting a Stored Label File; key to cancel deleting the file and return to the previous screen.
USING THE FILE MEMORY 52 Printing a Stored Label File Press the File key to display the File screen. Select "Print" using the or key. Press the OK or Enter key. The file number of a stored label is displayed.The label text is also displayed to identify the label. Select a file number using t...
Page 59 - MAIN; MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELER; Resetting the data to factory settings; Cleaning the Unit; Resetting the P-touch Labeler; • Release the; key before releasing the other key.; Maintenance; • Do not touch the print head directly with your
53 Resetting the P-touch Labeler 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 z MAIN TAININ G YOUR P- TOUCH LABEL E R MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELER You can reset the internal memory of your P-touch labeler when you want to clear all saved label files, or in the event the P-touch labeler is not operating correctly. Resettin...
Page 60 - Cleaning the Tape Cutter; • About once every year, wipe the cutter blade
MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELER 54 Maintenance Cleaning the Tape Cutter Tape adhesive can build up on the cutter blade after repeated use, taking the edge off the blade which may result in the tape jamming in the cutter. • About once every year, wipe the cutter blade using a cotton swab moistened w...
Page 61 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Problem
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 55 What to do when... z TRO U BLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING What to do when... Problem Solution The screen ‘locks’, or the P-touch labeler does not respond normally. Refer to “Resetting the P-touch Labeler” on page 53 and reset the internal memory to the initial settings. If resettin...
Page 62 - Error Messages; Message
TROUBLESHOOTING 56 Error Messages When an error message appears on the display, follow the directions provided below. Error Messages Message Cause/Remedy Battery Weak! * The installed batteries are getting weak. Check Battery! The installed batteries are about to run out of power. Replace with new b...
Page 64 - The text size is too large. Select a different size option.
TROUBLESHOOTING 58 Error Messages Select OtherMargin! * The tape length set using the tape length setting is shorter than the total length of the left and right margins applied for the "Large Margin" setting. Select a different margin setting. Text Too Long! * The length of the label to be p...
Page 65 - APPENDIX; Main Unit; Specifications; Item
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 59 Specifications z APPENDIX APPENDIX Main Unit Specifications Item Specification Display Character display 16 characters x 1 guidance and 2 lines text (128 dot x 48 dot) Screen contrast 5 levels (+2, +1, 0, -1, -2) Printing Print method Thermal Transfer Print head 112 dot / 180 dp...
Page 66 - INDEX
60 INDEX A AC adapter ........................................15Accented Character List ....................24Auto power-off time ...........................17 B Battery ...............................................14Block Layouts ....................................35 C Caps mode ...................
Page 67 - Service Center Locations; Operational Assistance
61 Contact Information (For USA Only) Service Center Locations If you need a local service center, please call 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) to locate the authorized service center closest to you. Note: Be sure to call the Service Center before your visit. Service centers do not provide operational...
