Brother PT-E100 User Manual

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ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM

Follow these guidelines to avoid the risk of fire, burns, injury,
electric shock, rupture, overheating, abnormal odor or
smoke.
• Always use the specified voltage and the recommended 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 forcibly bend or pull the power cord. Always hold the AC adapter

carefully when disconnecting from the power outlet.

• Make sure that the plug is fully inserted in the power outlet. Do not use

an outlet that is loose.

• 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

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 P-touch labeler/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, 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.

• 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 with a damaged label.

There is a possibility of generating heat.

Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury, liquid
leakage, burns or heat.
• When the P-touch labeler is not being used, store it out of the reach of children. In

addition, do not allow children to put the P-touch labeler 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 labeler.

• 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 labeler/AC adapter.

• Do not press on the LCD display.

• Be careful not to trap your fingers when closing 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 specialized

battery charger before using the batteries.

• 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.

• Use only Brother TZe or HGe tapes with the P-touch labeler. Do not use tapes that

do not have the

mark.

• Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the labeler; never use alcohol or other organic

solvents.

• Use a soft wipe to clean the print head; never touch the print head.

• Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot or battery compartment, etc.

• Do not place the P-touch labeler, batteries or 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

labeler.

• Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the P-touch labeler,

or if the battery expires.

• The P-touch labeler is not equipped with a charging feature for rechargeable

batteries.

• 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.

Safety Precautions

Indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided,

could result in serious injuries.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided,

may result in minor or moderate

injuries.

General Precautions

CAUTION

FCC NOTICE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more

of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Important

• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries,

Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Power Supply and Tape Cassette

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. Also, if batteries are already
installed, remove them.
• Make sure that the power is turned off when

replacing batteries or tape cassettes.

Insert six new AAA alkaline batteries
(LR03:not included) or fully charged Ni-

MH batteries (HR03:not included),

making sure that 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.

NOTE

Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ for the latest
information about the recommended batteries.

Insert a tape cassette, making sure that
it snaps into place.
• Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under

the tape guides.

• Use only Brother TZe or HGe tapes with this

machine.

Securely close the cassette cover, making
sure that it snaps into place.

NOTE

When using the optional AC adapter (AD-24ES)

Connect the AC adapter into the AC adapter socket on

the bottom of the machine.

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 with the AC adapter.

Tape cutter

lever

Cassette

cover

Print head

Toothed

wheel

Cutter’s

edge

End of tape

Tape

exit slot

Tape guide

AC adapter socket

NOTE

• The LCD shows one row of 15 characters; however, the text that

you enter can be up to 80 characters in length.

• While selecting the settings, press the Space key to go back to

the default item.

LCD Display & Keyboard

1
2

Size

Cursor

Caps

Cable Wrap

Faceplate

Cable Flag

Label Length
If a specific label length
has been selected,

also appears.

Guidance (left, right)

Power key

10. Cursor key: Right
11. Cursor key: Left

12. Backspace key
13. Cable Wrap key
14. Cable Flag key
15. Character keys
16. Caps key
17. Symbol key
18. Menu key
19. Clear key
20. Print key
21. Enter key
22. Serialize key
23. Faceplate key
24. Accent key
25. Space key

• The print preview shows just the text data on the label and will

differ from the actual printed label.

• Label length shown on LCD may slightly differ from the actual

label length when printed.

Start your machine.

Supply power by using six AAA batteries, and then press

Set the language.

Set the unit of measurement.

The default setting is [inch].

NOTE

• The machine automatically turns off if no keys are pressed within

five minutes.

• To cancel any operation, press

Initial Settings

[Language] /

[English/Español/Français/Hrvatski/Italiano/Magyar/
Nederlands/Norsk/Polski/Português/Portug. (BR)/
Română/Slovenski/Slovenský/Suomi/Svenska/Türkçe/
Čeština/Dansk/Deutsch] .

[Unit]

[inch/mm]

Troubleshooting

X Error message

X What to do when...

Message

Cause/Remedy

Low Battery!

• The batteries are weak.
• If using AAA alkaline batteries: Replace them with

new ones.

• If using Ni-MH batteries: Charge them fully.
• Use recommended (optional) AD-24ES adapter until

the battery issue is resolved.

Battery Dead

The installed batteries are running low.

Invalid!

• An invalid number was entered as the label length,

tab length, cable diameter, flag length or faceplate
length.

• An invalid letter or number to be incremented was

selected in the Serialize function.

No Data!

• You tried to print a text file when there is no data

stored in the memory.

•

was pressed when no text is entered.

• You tried to select Text Preview when no text is

entered.

Line Limit!

• You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing

• You tried to print or preview two lines of text while

0.13" (3.5mm) or 0.23" (6 mm) tape is installed. Install
tape of a larger size.

No Cassette!

You tried to print or preview a label when there is no
cassette installed.

Cutter Error

The tape cutter lever was used during the printing
process.

Text Full!

The maximum number of characters (80 characters for
regular text) has already been entered.

Text Limit!

Since the number of entered characters exceeds the
label length, reduce the text, or select [Auto] as the
label length.

No Frame OK?

Printing on 0.13" (3.5mm) tape with invalid Frame

setting ON. (Select

to print with no Frame,

to cancel.)

OK to Feed?

Feeding tape after printing when [Chain Print] is
selected. Refer to “Setting Margin”.

Wrong Tape!

Use a tape cassette with the

mark.

Message

Cause/Remedy

Problem

Solution

The display stays blank
after you have turned on
the machine.

• Check that the batteries are correctly

inserted.

• If the batteries are weak, replace them.
• Plug in (optional) AD-24ES adapter.

When the label is printed
out, the margin (space) is
too large on both sides of
the text.

• See “Setting Margin” in this users guide

and select [Half] or [Narrow] to have
smaller margins for your label.

The machine does not
print, or the printed
characters are not formed
properly.

• Check that the tape cassette has been

inserted correctly.

• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.
• Check the cassette cover is properly

closed.

The setting has cleared
on its own.

• The batteries may be weak. Replace

them.

• When power is disconnected for more

than three minutes, all text & formats in
the display will be lost. Language and Unit
settings will also be cleared.

A blank horizontal line
appears through the
printed label.

• There maybe some dust on the print

head. Remove the tape cassette and use
a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the print
head with an up-and-down motion.

The machine has “locked
up” (i.e., nothing happens
when a key is pressed,
even though the machine
is on.)

• Refer to "Resetting the PT-E100."

The power turns off when
you try to print.

• The batteries may be weak. Replace

them.

• Check that the batteries are correctly

inserted.

• Plug in (optional) AD-24ES adapter.

The tape does not feed
properly or the tape gets
stuck inside the machine.

• Check that the end of the tape feeds

under the tape guides.

• The cutter lever was pressed while printing.

Do not touch the cutter level during printing.

All text and format settings
need to be cleared to
create a new label.

• Press

and select [Text&Format].

The LCD is set to an
incorrect language.

• Refer to “Initial Settings”.

Contact Information

Brother Mobile Solutions, Inc.
100 Technology Drive, Suite 250A
Broomfield, CO 80021
www.brothermobilesolutions.com

Problem

Solution

BASIC USAGE

X Switching Upper Case/Lower Case

Upper case (

ON)

Lower case (

OFF)

X Making Two Lines of Text

To make two lines of text, do one of following:

• Enter the text for the first line and then press

for the

second line.

• Move the cursor to where the second line starts and press

Use either 0.35" (9mm) or 0.47" (12mm) wide tape for two line text.

NOTE

Do not press

after the second line; otherwise the “Line Limit!”

error message will appear.

X To Clear

Press

to delete the letters one by one.

To delete all text and settings :

To delete text only :

X Entering Tab

To change tab length:

Using a 0.35" (9mm) wide tape with settings of [Small] text size, [×
1/2] text width and [0.59" (15mm)] tab length, you can create a
label suitable for patch panel.

NOTE

Entering a Tab will position the cursor to the next Tab Length starting
from the left side of the label and not from the last character position.

X Entering Accented Characters

• To cancel the current operation, press

• The order of accented characters differs depending on the

selected LCD language.

X Changing Label Length

NOTE

• After the label is printed, cut along the printed dots (:) with

scissors so that the label length matches the machine setting.

• If a specific label length has been selected, also appears in

the LCD.

You can reset your PT-E100 labeling system when you need to
initialize the settings, or if the PT-E100 is not working properly.

Turn off the P-touch labeler, hold down

and

and then press

to turn the P-touch back on.

Release

and .

The P-touch labeler turns on with the internal memory reset.

NOTE

All text, settings and stored files are cleared.

X Preview

You can preview the text before printing.

This is not a preview image of the label, just the text on the label.

X Feeding (Tape Feed)

X Printing

• 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 "Printing..." or "Feeding..." is displayed.

• To cut off the label, push in the tape cutter lever on the upper-

right corner of the machine.

• Peel the printed label from the backing and apply the label.
• You can print up to 9 copies of each label.

X Setting Margin

[Full]/[Half]/[Narrow]
For leaving equal margins on both sides of the text.

[Chain Print]
For batch printing without ejecting each label.

Enter text.

Press

, then [Copies: ] appears.

Press

or enter a number using the number keys

to select the number of copies.

Press

. Printing will start, and then the message "OK

to Feed?" appears.

Press

to enter more text.

Clear the text, enter the text for the next label, and then
press .

When the message "OK to Feed?" appears after the last
label is printed, press

After the tape is fed, press the cutter lever to cut off the
chain of labels.

NOTE

• When [Half] or [Narrow] is set, the displayed label length is the

length from the printed dots ( ) to the end of the label.

• To print more than 1 copy of a label with minimum margin, set

the margin to [Narrow].

• When [Chain Print] is set, feed the tape before using the cutter

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.
*Feed the tape before using the cutter.

• Do not pull the tape since this may damage the tape cassette.

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, a maximum total of 720
characters for the total memory. You can also edit and overwrite the stored label.

X Print

X Save

X Open

NOTE

If you try to store a label when there is already a label stored to that
number, a message “Overwrite?” will appear. Press

to save

your new label. Press

to cancel.

If the cutter blade becomes dull after repetitive use and the tape cannot
be cut cleanly, replace with a new cutter (stock no. TC-4). You may
obtain this item from an authorized Brother reseller.

X Replacing the Cutter Unit

Pull out the two sections of the cutter unit (green) in the

direction of the arrows shown in the illustration.

Install a new cutter unit. Push it in until it snaps into place.

Entering Text

LCD display

Label image

[Text&Format]

[Text Only]

[Tab]

[Tab Length]

[Auto/0.0”-4.0” (0-100 mm)]

/ /

[Label Length]

[Auto/1.2"-12.0" (30-300 mm)]

Reset the PT-E100

Printing Labels

[Preview]

[Feed]

[Copies: 1]

[Margin]

[Full/Half/Narrow/Chain Print]

LCD display

Label image

Full

Half

Narrow

Saving Label Files

[File] /

[Print]

[Copies: ]

[File] /

[Save]

[File] /

[Open]

Accessories

Tape Cassettes: See the included “Supplies and Accessories Guide”.
Cutter Unit:

TC-4 (replacement)

Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your fingers.

0.16"

ABC

0.47"

(4 mm)

(25 mm)

(12 mm)

ABC

Full

Half

Narrow

2.7"

(67 mm)

ABC

1.6"

(41 mm)

ABC

(25 mm)

ABC

USING TEMPLATES

You can create a label that can be wrapped
around a cable or wire. The input text line is
rotated 90° counterclockwise and printed on a
label whose length is automatically determined
by setting the cable diameter.

With the CableRot/Rpt function, the text is printed repeatedly along
the length of the label so that it can easily be read from any angle.

• Cable diameter:

0.2" to 3.6" (3mm to 90mm) available
Default: 0.3" (6mm)

• To activate the Txt Rpt function, press

and then select

[CableRot/Rpt].

With this function, a label can be wrapped
around a cable or wire with its ends stuck
together to form a flag. The input text lines
are printed at the both ends of a label.

You can select the desired flag length. When [Auto] is selected, the
flag length is automatically adjusted according to the text length.

• Flag length: 0.4" to 8.0" (10mm to 200mm), Auto

Default: Auto

NOTE

• For labels attached to cables and wires, we recommend using Flexible

ID Tape. Use the cable flag function when the diameter of the object
is less than 0.2" (3mm).

• To deactivate the Cable Wrap/Cable Flag/Faceplate function during

operation, press

accordingly and the

settings change back to standard.

• To clear all text, press

, select [Text&Format] or [Text only], then

press

. Press

to cancel.

• Depending on the format you select, the entire contents of your text

may not be printed. For example, if the text is too long to fit into the
format, the "Text Limit!" error message will appear.

• Text cannot be rotated in the Cable Flag function.

Labels printed with this function can be used to identify various
components or panels.
A block of text is evenly spaced on a single label.

• Faceplate length: 1.2" to 12.0" (30mm to 300mm)

Default: 2.0" (50mm)

NOTE

To position the text appropriately for multiple ports in a single

print, either use the chain print function with the Faceplate length

equal to the port width, or enter the Faceplate length equal to the

total length over all the ports and then use the tab function to

space out each port data.

Using the Serialize function, you can print multiple labels with a
number or letter automatically incremented on each label.

This serializing function can also be used with the Cable Wrap,
Cable Flag or Faceplate templates to save time entering and
printing a series of labels.

USEFUL FUNCTIONS

You can select the desired frame design.

NOTE

Frames cannot be printed on 0.13" (3.5mm) tape.

Press

to select the settings to

enter the text.

Press

to select the settings.

Press

to select one of 12 symbol categories.

Use

to select the desired symbol.

NOTE

• Press

to return to the previous step.

• The symbols shown in the above table may look slightly

different on the machine LCD and when printed.

Cable Wrap

Txt Rpt: Off

Txt Rpt: On

Select a cable diameter

Input text

[Copies: ]

Cable Flag

Select a flag length

Input text

[Copies: ]

Faceplate

Select a faceplate length

Input

text

[Copies: ]

Serialize

Input text

Select a character to be ascended

[Serialize: ]

Underline and Frame

[Undl/Frame]

Select a

frame type

Short Cut Keys

Size

Tab

Style

Tab Length

Width

Preview

Undl/Frame

Margin

Label Length

Unit

CableRot/Rpt

Feed

File

Language

Text Keys

Select an item

Size

Large

Medium

Small

Style

Normal

Bold

Outline

Shadow

Italic

I+Bold

I+Outline

I+Shadow

Vertical

Width

Normal

Ч 2

Ч 1/2

Symbol Key

Select a category

Select a symbol

Punctuation

Brackets

Bullets

Sup(Superscript)/

Subscript

Mathematics

Arrows

Currency

Greek

Electrical

Datacom

AV / Security

Safety

With your PT-E100, you can create labels for multiple
applications. Select from the many character sizes and styles to
design professional looking custom labels. In addition, the
variety of tape cassettes available allows you to print labels with
different widths and industrial colors.
Read this manual carefully before you begin and keep the
manual in a handy place for future reference.

Printed in China
LAB662001

English

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User’s Guide

Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ for the latest
information about the recommended batteries.

Specifications

Dimensions:
(W x D x H)

Approx. 4.4" Ч 8.2" Ч 2.4"
(Approx.110(W) × 208(D) × 59(H)mm)

Weight:

Approx. 0.9 lb. (Approx. 390 g)
(without batteries and tape cassette)

Power supply:

Six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03)
Six AAA Ni-MH batteries (HR03)*

Optional AC adapter (AD-24ES)

Tape cassette:

Brother TZe tape (width)
0.13" (3.5mm), 0.23" (6mm),
0.35" (9mm), 0.47" (12mm)
Brother HGe tape (width)

0.23" (6mm), 0.35" (9mm),
0.47" (12mm)

Should you encounter any problems with your product,
please do not return your product to the store!
After referring to the User's guide, if you still need
assistance, call Brother Customer Service at:

Voice: 1-800-255-0415
Web: www.brothermobilesolutions.com

Email: [email protected]

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