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USER'S GUIDE PT-E550W
PT-E550W
In order to use your P-touch labeling system safely, read
the included Quick Setup Guide first.
Read this guide before you start using your P-touch
labeling system.
Keep this guide in a handy place for future reference.
Please visit us at support.brother.com where you can get
product support and answers to frequently asked
questions (FAQs).
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INTRODUCTION
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EDITING A LABEL
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LABEL PRINTING
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USING THE FILE MEMORY
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USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE
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NETWORK
7
RESETTING & MAINTENANCE
8
TROUBLESHOOTING
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APPENDIX
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- Page 1 Read this guide before you start using your P-touch labeling system. INTRODUCTION Keep this guide in a handy place for future reference. Please visit us at support.brother.com where you can get EDITING A LABEL product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION Contents EDITING A LABEL................... 4 Selecting a Labeling Application Type .................. 4 GENERAL ........................4 FACEPLATE ........................4 CABLE WRAP......................... 4 CABLE FLAG ........................5 PATCH PANEL ....................... 5 PUNCH-DOWN BLOCK....................6 Heat Shrink Tube ......................6 Setting Cross-ID......................6 Entering and Editing Text ..................... - Page 3 Using P-touch Editor (For Mac) ..................24 Updating P-touch Editor....................26 Using P-touch Transfer Manager (For Windows)..............28 How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager .................28 Transferring the Label Template to P-touch Transfer Manager........29 Using P-touch Transfer Manager...................30 Transferring Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the P-touch Labeling System...........................32 Backing Up Templates or Other Data Saved in the P-touch Labeling System....36 Deleting All the P-touch Labeling System data..............37...
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Page 4: Editing A Label
EDITING A LABEL Selecting a Labeling Application Type There are six different types of labeling applications. GENERAL Labels printed with this mode can be used for general purposes. In this Horizontal mode you can specify the following items: • Label Length: Auto, 0.4" (10 mm) - 39.0" (999 mm) •... -
Page 5: Cable Flag
CABLE FLAG Labels printed with this mode can be wrapped around a cable or wire, and both ends of the label stick together to form a flag. We recommend using Flexible ID Tape for Cable Flag labels. The text on Cable Flag labels is printed on both ends of the label, leaving a blank space in the middle that wraps around the cable. -
Page 6: Punch-Down Block
EDITING A LABEL PUNCH-DOWN BLOCK Labels printed with this mode can be used to identify a type of electrical connection often used in telephony. There are up to three lines for each block on a single label and you can enter three lines for each block. -
Page 7: Entering And Editing Text
Entering and Editing Text Entering Text from the Keyboard • The keyboard of your P-touch labeling system 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 end of the line and the cursor moves to the start of the new line. -
Page 8: Entering Symbols
EDITING A LABEL Deleting all text at once Use the Clear key to delete all text at once. Press the Clear key. The Clear options are displayed. Using the key, select "Text Only" to delete all text while retaining the current format settings, or select "Text&Format"... -
Page 9: Entering The User-Defined Character Using The Symbol Function
Select a symbol using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key. The selected symbol is inserted into the line of text. When selecting a symbol: • Press the Shift key and Symbol key to return to the previous page. •... -
Page 10: Entering Accented Characters
EDITING A LABEL Press the OK or Enter key to apply the setting. The screen returns to the text entry screen. Enter the symbol you wish to add to your History. Refer to "Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function" on page 8 for detail. Press the Symbol key. -
Page 11: Setting Character Attributes
Setting Character Attributes Setting Character Attributes by Label Using the Style key, you can select a font and apply size, width, style, line, and alignment attributes. Selectable "Character Attribute" options are listed in the Appendix. (See page 63) Press the Style key. The current settings are displayed. -
Page 12: Setting Auto Fit Style
EDITING A LABEL Setting Auto Fit Style When "Size" of the Style key is set to "Auto" and label length is set to a specific length, you can select the way of reducing the text size to fit within the label length. Press the Menu key, select "Advanced"... -
Page 13: Tape Cutting Options
Tape Cutting Options The tape cutting options allow you to specify how the tape is fed and cut when printing labels. Press the Menu key. Select "Cut Option" using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key. Set the value by using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key to apply the settings. - Page 14 EDITING A LABEL Full cut Half cut Chain Image Special tape Tape Cutting Options...
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Page 15: Label Printing
LABEL PRINTING Label Preview You can preview the current page and check the layout before printing. Press the Preview key. An image of the label is displayed on the screen. 1. The bar indicates the position of the currently displayed portion of the label. 2. -
Page 16: Printing A Single Page
LABEL PRINTING Printing a Single Page Press Print key to start printing. Printing a Range of Pages When there are multiple pages, you can specify the range of pages to print. Press the Print key. The screen you can specify the range is displayed. Select "All", "Current"... -
Page 17: Attaching Labels
Attaching Labels If necessary, trim the printed label to the desired shape and length using scissors, etc. Peel the backing from the label. Position the label and then press firmly from top to bottom with your finger to attach the label. -
Page 18: Using The File Memory
USING THE FILE MEMORY You can store up to 99 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. • When the file memory is full, each time you save a file you will need to overwrite one of your stored files. -
Page 19: Printing A Stored Label File
Printing a Stored Label File To print a label created using the transferred template, refer to "Using the Data Transferred to the P-touch Labeling System" on page 38. Press the File key. Select "Print" using the key, and then press the OK or Enter key. The file number of a stored label is displayed. -
Page 20: Using P-Touch Software
Refer to the procedures below for your computer’s operating system. In the screen shots, "XX-XXXX" is displayed to represent the P-touch labeling system model number. To download the latest driver and software, please visit the Brother support website at: support.brother.com. - Page 21 Select an option in the screen. 1. To create a new layout, click the [New Layout] button. 2. To create a new layout using a pre-set layout, select the desired category button. 3. To connect a pre-set layout to a database, select the check box next to [Connect Database].
- Page 22 USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Operation modes P-touch Editor has three different operation modes: [Express] mode, [Professional] mode, and [Snap] mode. You can easily switch between modes by using the mode selection buttons. [Express] mode This mode allows you to quickly and easily create layouts that include text and images. The [Express] mode screen is explained below: 1.
- Page 23 [Professional] mode This mode allows you to create layouts using a wide-range of advanced tools and options. The [Professional] mode screen is explained below: 1. Menu bar 2. Standard toolbar 3. Property palette 4. Draw/Edit toolbar 5. Layout window 6. Database window 7.
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Page 24: Using P-Touch Editor (For Mac)
Starting P-touch Editor Double-click [P-touch Editor] icon on the desktop. The following method can also be used to start the P-touch Editor. Double-click [Macintosh HD] - [Applications] and then [Brother P-touch Editor] application icon. P-touch Editor starts. Using P-touch Editor... - Page 25 Operation modes Standard Mode This mode provides easy label creation with text and images. The layout window consists of the following sections: * This screen may be different depending on your P-touch Editor version. 1. Command bar 2. Draw/Edit toolbar 3.
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Page 26: Updating P-Touch Editor
• Do not turn off the power when transferring data or updating software. Updating P-touch Editor Software (For Windows) To use the P-touch Update Software, it is necessary to install it from the CD-ROM provided. You can also download the software from the Brother support website (support.brother.com). For Windows 7 Double-click the [P-touch Update Software] icon. - Page 27 A message is displayed to indicate that installation has finished. Updating P-touch Editor Software (For Mac) Please visit the Brother support website (support.brother.com) to upgrade the software. Mac users can access this URL directly by clicking the icon found on the CD-ROM.
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Page 28: Using P-Touch Transfer Manager (For Windows)
USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Using P-touch Transfer Manager (For Windows) This application allows you to transfer templates and other data to the P-touch labeling system and save backups of your data on the computer. This function is not supported with Mac computers. There are some restrictions regarding the templates that can be transferred to the P-touch labeling system. -
Page 29: Transferring The Label Template To P-Touch Transfer Manager
You can also start P-touch Transfer Manager using the following procedure. • For Windows 7 From the Start button, click [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Tools] - [P-touch Transfer Manager]. • For Windows 8.1 / Windows Server 2012 Click [P-touch Transfer Manager] on [Apps] screen. -
Page 30: Using P-Touch Transfer Manager
USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Using P-touch Transfer Manager When P-touch Transfer Manager starts, the main window is displayed. You can also start P-touch Transfer Manager from P-touch Editor. Click [File] - [Transfer Template] - [Transfer]. 1. Menu bar Provides access to various commands, which are grouped under each menu title ([File], [Edit], [View], [Tool], and [Help]) according to their functions. - Page 31 Wi-Fi or LAN. Select "PDZ" when transferring the data via USB or Bluetooth. The available interfaces differ depending on your Brother machine. Backup Retrieves the templates and other data saved in the P-touch labeling system and saves it on (Only for P-touch Transfer the computer.
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Page 32: Transferring Templates Or Other Data From The Computer To The P-Touch Labeling System
P-touch labeling system. Start P-touch Transfer Manager using the following procedure. For Windows 7 From the Start button, click [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Tools] - [P-touch Transfer Manager]. For Windows 8.1 / Windows Server 2012 Click [P-touch Transfer Manager] on [Apps] screen. - Page 33 Right-click the [Configurations] folder, select [New], and then create a new folder. In the example above, the folder [Transfer] is created. Drag the template or other data that you want to transfer and place it in the new folder. ...
- Page 34 USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE You can view the templates and other data by selecting the folder in the [Configurations] folder, selecting [All Contents] or by selecting one of the categories under [Filter], such as [Layouts]. When transferring multiple templates or other data, drag all the files that you want to transfer and place them in the new folder.
- Page 35 To change the names of templates or other data that will be transferred, click on the desired item and enter the new name. Select the folder containing the templates or other data that you want to transfer, and then click [Transfer]. A confirmation message will be displayed. You can also transfer individual items to the P-touch labeling system.
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Page 36: Backing Up Templates Or Other Data Saved In The P-Touch Labeling System
USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Backing Up Templates or Other Data Saved in the P-touch Labeling System Use the following procedure to retrieve the templates or other data saved in the P-touch labeling system and save it on the computer. • Backed up templates or other data cannot be edited on the computer. •... -
Page 37: Deleting All The P-Touch Labeling System Data
Deleting All the P-touch Labeling System data Use the following procedure to delete all templates or other data that are saved in the P-touch labeling system. Connect the computer and the P-touch labeling system and turn on the P-touch labeling system. -
Page 38: Using The Data Transferred To The P-Touch Labeling System
USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Using the Data Transferred to the P-touch Labeling System A template, database or user-defined character image transferred from the computer can be used to create or print the label. To delete the transferred data, refer to "Deleting the Transferred Data" on page 44. A User-defined Character Image To enter the image, refer to "Entering Symbols"... - Page 39 Select the template to be edited using the key and then press the OK or Enter key. When the template is linked to a database, the icon appears in the upper-right corner of the screen. Select "Edit Label (Not Saved)" using the key and then press the OK or Enter key.
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Page 40: Using Transferred Database Data
USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Select the last record in the range that you want to print using the key and then press the Print, OK or Enter key to start printing. When the range is set, the selected records will be highlighted. •... - Page 41 Label Data Import Print Result for Print Result for Application Method Example 1 Example 2 Type (one field per record (two fields per record selected) selected) CABLE FLAG For each page separately For each block separately PATCH For each block PANEL separately PUNCH-...
- Page 42 USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Searching the database While selecting a database record to be used in a template or added to a label, you can search for records containing specific characters or a specific number. The search proceeds to the right after the first matched string. Then, the database records will be searched in the same direction as the import order for the label type.
- Page 43 Editing the database Press the Database key, select the database to be edited and then press the OK or Enter key. You can also select the database to be edited by pressing the File key, and selecting "Transferred Templates" - "Print from Database"...
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Page 44: Deleting The Transferred Data
USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE When the database has been transferred with a template: Select the last record in the range that you want to print using the key and then press the Print, OK or Enter key to start printing. When the range is set, the selected records will be highlighted. When the database has been transferred without a template: Select the last record in the range that you want to insert and then press the OK or Enter key. - Page 45 Deleting database Press the Database key. Select the database to be deleted using the key and then press the Clear key. A message "Delete?" is displayed. Press the OK or Enter key. The selected template is deleted and the next database is selected. If necessary, delete the next database.
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Page 46: Using P-Touch Library
P-touch Library allows you to print templates or to manage templates and other data. Starting P-touch Library For Windows 7 From the Start button, click [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Tools] - [P-touch Library]. For Windows 8.1 / Windows Server 2012 Click [P-touch Library] on [Apps] screen. -
Page 47: Opening And Editing Templates
Explanations of the Toolbar Icons Icon Button name Function Open Opens the selected template. Prints the selected label template with the Print P-touch labeling system. Allows you to search for templates or other Search data that are registered to P-touch Library. Display Style Changes the file display style. -
Page 48: Printing Templates
USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Printing Templates Select the template that you want to print and then click [Print]. The template is printed using the connected P-touch labeling system. Searching for Templates or Other Data You can search for templates or other data registered to P-touch Library. Click [Search]. - Page 49 Specify the search criteria. The following search criteria are available. Setting Details Determines how the program searches when multiple criteria are specified. If you select [AND], the program searches for files that Multiple Parameters satisfy all of the criteria. If you select [OR], the program searches for files that satisfy any of the criteria.
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Page 50: Network
Menu key. You can also use [Communication settings] in the Printer Setting Tool for detailed configuration. Refer to the Network User's Guide for the network settings. You can download it from the Brother support website (support.brother.com). Configuring the Network Settings... -
Page 51: Resetting & Maintenance
RESETTING & MAINTENANCE Resetting the P-touch Labeling System You can reset the internal memory of your P-touch labeling system when you want to clear all saved label files, or in the event the P-touch labeling system is not operating correctly. Resetting the Data to Factory Settings Using the P-touch Labeling System Keyboard All text, format settings, option settings and stored label files are cleared when you reset... -
Page 52: Maintenance
RESETTING & MAINTENANCE Maintenance Your P-touch labeling system should be cleaned on a regular basis to maintain its performance and life span. Always remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter before cleaning the P-touch labeling system. Cleaning the Unit Wipe any dust and marks from the main unit using a soft, dry cloth. -
Page 53: Troubleshooting
Options" on page 13. Alternatively, press the Feed & Cut key to feed and cut the tape. A tape jam error which Please contact Brother customer service. cannot be cleared Refer to the Quick Setup Guide for the contact information. despite following troubleshooting. - Page 54 Start > Devices and Printers, right-clicking the printer you want to set up, and then clicking Printing preferences. I want to confirm Download the P-touch Update Software from Brother support whether I am using the website (support.brother.com) provided to confirm whether you latest version of the are using the latest version of the software.
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Page 55: Error Messages
Error Messages When an error message appears on the display, follow the directions provided below. Message Cause/Remedy Wrong Type Of An incompatible AC adapter is connected. Adapter Use an appropriate AC adapter (AD-E001). Connected! Low Battery! The installed batteries are getting weak. Replace Battery! The installed batteries are about to run out. - Page 56 TROUBLESHOOTING Message Cause/Remedy Block Limit! Max Exceeded maximum block capacity. Limit the number of blocks to 99. 99 Blocks Length Limit! The length of the label to be printed using the text entered is longer than 39.37" (1 m). Edit the text so that the length of the label is less than 39.37"...
- Page 57 Text Too Large! The text size is too large. Select a different size option. System Error XX! Please contact Brother customer service. Refer to the Quick Setup Guide for the contact information. Select Other Cut The tape length set using the tape length setting is shorter than the Option! total length of the left and right margins applied for the "Large Margin"...
- Page 58 TROUBLESHOOTING Message Cause/Remedy Sequence Type Text cannot be edited when you set Sequence Type in PUNCH- Must be None DOWN BLOCK to Horizontal or Backbone. When Editing! No Database The Database key on the P-touch labeling system was pressed while Found! there is no database file saved in the P-touch labeling system.
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Page 59: Appendix
Brother TZe tape cassette (0.13", 0.23", 0.35", 0.47", 0.70", 0.94" [3.5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm, 24 mm] widths) Brother HGe tape cassette (0.23", 0.35", 0.47", 0.70", 0.94" [6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm, 24 mm] widths) Brother HSe tube cassette (0.23", 0.34", 0.46", 0.69", 0.93"... - Page 60 *2 Actual character size may be smaller than maximum print height. *3 Not included. *4 Visit us at support.brother.com for the latest information about recommended batteries. *5 The available supplies may vary depending on the country or region. *6 Not all computers, mobile devices, and operating systems, may support Ad-hoc mode.
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Page 61: Symbols
Symbols Category Symbols Punctuation Datacom Audio/Visual Electrical Arrows Safety Prohibited Brackets Mathematics Greek Super/ Subscript Bullets Currency Misc. The symbols shown in the table may look slightly different on the P-touch labeling system LCD and when printed. Symbols... -
Page 62: Accented Characters
APPENDIX Accented Characters Character Accented Characters Character Accented Characters Accented Characters... -
Page 63: Character Attribute
Character Attribute Attribute Value Result Value Result (Letter (Calgary) Gothic) (Helsinki) (Belgium) (Brussels) (Atlanta) Font (US) (Adams) (Los (Brunei) Angeles) (San (Sofia) Diego) (Florida) (Germany) When Auto is selected, the text is automatically Auto adjusted to print in the 18pt largest size available for each tape width. - Page 64 APPENDIX Attribute Value Result Value Result Normal (Italic) I+BLD (Bold) (Italic Bold) I+OUT (Italic (Outline) Style Outline) I+SHD (Italic (Shadow) Shadow) I+SLD (Italic (Solid) Solid) (Underline) Line (Strikeout) Left Right Align (Alignment) Just Center (Justify) • The actual printed font size depends on the tape width, number of characters and number of input lines.
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Page 65: Frames
Frames Attribute Value Result Value Result Frame Bar Codes Bar Code Settings Table Attribute Value CODE39, CODE128, EAN-8, EAN-13, Protocol GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128), UPC-A, UPC-E, I-2/5 (ITF), CODABAR Small Width Large Under# (characters printed below bar code) C.Digit (check digit) (only available for the CODE39, I-2/5 and CODABAR protocols) Frames... -
Page 66: Special Character List
APPENDIX Special Character List CODE39 CODABAR Special Character Special Character (SPACE) CODE128, GS1-128 (UCC / EAN-128) Special Character Special Character Special Character (SPACE) FNC3 FNC2 FNC4 FNC1 Bar Codes... -
Page 67: Notes On Using P-Touch Transfer Manager (For Windows)
Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager (For Windows) Since some P-touch Editor functions are not available with the P-touch labeling system, keep the following points in mind when using P-touch Editor to create templates. You can check a preview of the printed template before the created template is transferred to the P-touch labeling system.