Brother PT-D200 User Manual

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ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM

Follow these guidelines to avoid the risk of fire, burns, injury, electric
shocks, rupture, overheating, abnormal odours 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 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 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 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.

• 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.

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.

• Do not put your finger inside the P-touch labeler when you close 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 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 AC adapter connector or

battery compartment, etc.

• Do not place the P-touch labeler/batteries/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 printed text may differ from the text that appears in the LCD.

• The length of the printed label may differ from the displayed label length.

• A protective clear plastic sticker it 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 death or 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.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

• 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) or fully charged Ni-MH batteries
(HR03), 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 tapes with this machine.

Securely close the cassette cover, making

sure that it snaps into place.

NOTE

When using optional AC adapter (AD-24ES)

Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the AC adapter

jack on the top end 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

when using the AC adapter.

Print head

Tape cutter

lever

Cassette

cover

Toothed

Wheel

Cutter’s

edge

End of tape

Tape

exit slot

Tape guide

AC adapter jack

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 Space key to go back to the

default item.

LCD Display & Keyboard

8
9

10
11

14
15

16
17
18

21
22

Size

Cursor

Underline/Frame

Width

Style

Caps

Label Length

If a specific label length has been
selected,

also appears.

Cursor key : Right (Use with
Shift key to go to end of the
text.)

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

• 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.

Start your machine.

Supply power by using six AAA batteries or the optional AC

adapter (AD-24ES), and then press

Set the language.

The default setting is [English].

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)/Românã/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.

Battery Dead

The installed batteries are running low.

Invalid!

• There is no text above the cursor when you selected

[Numbering].

• Invalid character is selected for [Numbering].
• Invalid number is selected for [Tab Length] or [Label

Length].

• An invalid value was entered as the label length while

using the DECO MODE or Name Label function.

No Text!

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

stored in the memory.

•

is pressed when no text is entered.

• You tried to select [Numbering], [Mirror], or Text

Preview when no text is entered.

•

was pressed when no text was

entered while using the DECO MODE or Name Label
function.

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 a label when there is no cassette
installed.

Cutter Error

Tape cutter lever is used in the middle of printing
process.

Text Full!

The maximum number of characters (80 characters, 50
characters for DECO MODE or Name Label function)
have already been entered.

Text Limit!

With the DECO MODE or Name Label function:
Since the number of entered characters exceeds the
label length, reduce the text.
All other functions:
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”.

Insert 0.47"

Only 0.47"(12mm) tape cassette is available for DECO
MODE or Name Label function.

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.
• Check that the AD-24ES adapter is correctly

connected.

When the label
is printed out,
there is too
much margin
(space) 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 P-touch”.

The power
turns off when
you try to print.

• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
• Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.
• A wrong adapter is used; the recommended adapter

is the AD-24ES.

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 is used while printing. Do not touch

the cutter lever during printing.

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

• Press

and select [Text&Format].

To change
language
setting.

• Refer to “Initial Settings”.

Problem

Solution

BASIC USAGE

X Switching Upper Case/Lower Case

Upper case (

ON) Lower case (

OFF)

X Making Two Lines of Text

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

• The return symbol( ) will be displayed when the Enter key is

pressed.

X Entering Tab

• You can also set a tab by pressing

To change tab length:

X Entering Accented Characters

• Refer to the table of accented characters (B) on the enclosed

insertion sheet for a list of available accented characters.

• To cancel operations, press

• The order of accented characters differs by 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.

X To Clear

By pressing

, the letters will be deleted one by one.

To delete all text and settings :

To delete text only :

X 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.

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.

• To remove the backing, fold the label lengthwise with the text

facing inward, to expose the inside edges of the backing.
Peel off the backing one piece at a time and apply.

• You can print up to 9 copies of each label.

X Using Print Options (

)

[Numbering]

You can print many copies of the same text while increasing 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)

• Select the highest number you wish to be printed when

setting the number.

[Mirror]

• Use clear tape in [Mirror], so the labels can be read correctly

from the opposite side when attached on glass, windows or
other transparent surfaces.

X Setting Margin (

)

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

[Chain Print]
For creating a label containing text in various styles.

Enter text.

Press

, then [Copies: ] appears.

Press

or enter number with 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 [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.

• When [Half] or [Narrow] is set, 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].

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

You can save up to 30 labels and recall them for printing at a later
date. A maximum of 80 characters can be saved per file, a
maximum total of 2400 characters for the total memory. You can
also edit and overwrite the stored label.

X Save

X Print

X Open

• You can also enter the File menu by pressing

NOTE

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

save your new label. Press

to cancel.

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) by
obtaining 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

Line 1

Label image

Line 2

[Tab]

[Tab

Length]

[Auto/0.0"-4.0" (0-100 mm)]

Caps

[Label Length]

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

[Text&Format]

[Text Only]

Printing Labels

[Copies: ]

[Numbering]

[Mirror]

[Mirror Print?]

[Margin]

[Full/Half/Narrow/Chain Print]

LCD display

Label image

Full

Half

Narrow

0.16"

ABC

0.47"

ABC

Full

Half

Narrow

2.7"

ABC

1.6"

ABC

Saving Label Files

[Save]

[Print]

[Copies: ]

[Open]

Accessories

Tape Cassettes:

See the included “Supplies and
Accessories Guide”.

AC Adapter:

AD-24ES

Cutter Unit:

TC-4 (replacement)

Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your fingers.

USING TEMPLATES

This function allows you to create various name labels using the
built-in templates. Refer to the Name Label format table (D) on the
enclosed insertion sheet.

Example:

This function allows you to create unique labels by using built-in
templates. Refer to the DECO MODE format table (C) on the
enclosed insertion sheet.

Example:

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 "Text Limit!" will appear.

• The templates cannot be edited.
• Only the highlighted symbols on the enclosed insertion sheet

can be used in DECO MODE.

• To clear all text, press

and

, then “Clear?” appears.

Press

to clear. Press

to cancel.

• When you access DECO MODE or Name Label function, your

most recently printed DECO MODE or Name Label function
text and label length will be recalled.

• Press

to return to the previous step.

• To exit the DECO MODE or Name Label function and return to

the text input screen, do one of following:

a) Press .

b) Press

to select [Cancel], and then press

when "Print" appears.

• These features are only available when using 0.47" (12mm)

wide tape cassettes.

• The maximum label length is 7.8" (200mm) for DECO MODE

and Name Label function.

• When [Auto] is selected for “Label Length”, the label will

automatically adjust to the correct length for printing the text
one time.

• Press

to return to the [Auto] setting for “Label

Length” mode.

USEFUL FUNCTION KEYS

Press

to select the settings to enter

the text.

Press

to select the settings.

* When [HEL + Atlanta], for example, is selected, the font for

characters, including accented characters, will be Helsinki, and
the font for numbers and some symbols will be Atlanta. Other
combined fonts will be divided in the same way.

NOTE

• To cancel operations, press

• Refer to the font sample table (F) on the enclosed insertion sheet.
• The actual printed font size depends on the tape width, number of

characters and number of input lines. Once characters reach a
minimum size, the selected font will default to a custom font which
is based on the Helsinki style. This allows labels to print using the
smallest text possible on narrow or multi-line labels.

Press

to select the frame design. Refer to the frame

design table (E) on the enclosed insertion sheet.

NOTE

To cancel operations, press

Press

to select various symbols. Refer to the table of

symbols (A) on the enclosed insertion sheet for a list of available
symbols.

NOTE

To cancel operations, press

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.

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.

Name Label

[Name Label]

[Select Layout]

Bill Anderson

ABC

Company,

Inc.

[Auto/1.2" - 7.8" (30 -200mm)]

[Print]

DECO MODE

[Select Layout]

[Input Text]

ABCDEF

[Auto/1.2"-7.8"(30-200mm)]

[Print]

Font Key

Select an item

Font

Helsinki

Brussels

Florida

Belgium

San Diego

Los Angeles

Calgary

HEL + Atlanta *

HEL + Adams *

HEL + Brunei *

HEL + Istanbul *

HEL + Sofia *

HEL + Germany *

Size

Large

Medium

Small

Width

Normal

Ч 2

Ч 1/2

Style

Normal

Bold

Outline

Shadow

Solid

Italic

I+Bold

I+Outline

I+Shadow

Vertical

Frame Key

Select a frame

Symbol Key

[Basic/Pictograph]

Select category

Choose a symbol

Short Cut Keys

Language

Label Length

Margin

Name Label

File

Tab

Tab Length

Clear

Unit

Resetting the P-touch

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.
Read this manual carefully before starting and keep the manual
in a handy place for future reference.

Printed in China
LAA723001A

English

Español

User’s Guide

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: 1-877-BROTHER
Web: www.brother-usa.com
Fax: 1-901-379-1210

If you need to locate a service center, please call
1-877-BROTHER or visit us at www.brother-usa.com

Declaration of Conformity

(Europe/Turkey only)

We, BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD

15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku,
Nagoya, 467-8561, Japan

declare that this product is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives
2004/108/EC and 2009/125/EC.
The Adapter AD-24ES is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
2006/95/EC.
The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is on our Web site.
Please go to http://solutions.brother.com -> choose region
(eg. Europe) -> choose country -> choose your model ->
choose “Manuals”-> choose Declaration of Conformity
(*Select Language when required).

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

Specifications

Dimensions:
(W x D x H)

Approx. 6.49" Ч 6.10" Ч 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 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)

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