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Brother P-touch 1400 User Manual

Brother P-touch 1400
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USER’S GUIDE
1400/1650
• Read this User’s Guide before you start using your P-touch.
• Keep this User’s Guide in a handy place for future reference.
USER’S GUIDE

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Brother P-touch 1400 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeLabel Maker
Print TechnologyThermal Transfer
Print Resolution180 dpi
DisplayLCD
Display Size1 line
KeyboardQWERTY
Power SourceAC Adapter or 6 AA Batteries
ModelP-touch 1400
Label Width6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm
StylesNormal, Bold, Outline, Shadow
Max. Print Height12 mm

Summary

Getting Started

General Description

Details the P-touch's components and layout, including top and bottom views.

General Precautions

Lists important safety and operational guidelines for using the P-touch.

Batteries & Tape Cassettes

Information on installing and using batteries and various types of tape cassettes.

Label Type Modes

Selecting a Label Type Mode

Guides users on how to choose between regular and special label modes.

Normal and Vertical Modes

Explains the Normal and Vertical modes for label formatting and printing.

Rotate Mode and Rotate & Repeat Mode

Describes modes for printing labels around cables and wires.

Flag Mode

Details the Flag mode for creating wrap-around labels with ends stuck together.

Port & Panel Modes

Explains modes for identifying components or panels with specific label layouts.

Basic Functions

Performing Basic Operations

Covers fundamental operations like navigating menus and confirming choices.

Inputting Label Data

Instructions on entering and editing text, characters, bar codes, and symbols.

Formatting the Label

Covers adjusting label length, margins, character size, style, and alignment.

Printing Labels

Covers previewing layouts, feeding tape, and printing labels.

Using special printing functions

Advanced printing options like multiple copies and incremental printing.

Storing and Recalling Files

Managing stored label text and formats in memory for recall and editing.

Machine Adjustments

Selecting how tape is fed and cut

Specifies how the tape is fed and cut after printing.

Adjusting the display contrast

How to change the brightness and darkness of the LCD display.

Setting the Auto Reduction function

Configures automatic reduction of text size or width to fit labels.

Calibrating the label length

Adjusts the printed label length to match specified settings.

Changing the units of measure

Sets display units to millimeters or inches.

Changing the language

Allows selection of menu and message language.

Displaying version information

Shows information about the P-touch software and symbol set versions.

Using P-touch With a Computer (for PT-1650 only)

Installing Software and Drivers

Guides on installing P-touch Editor, printer drivers, and Transfer Manager.

Designing Labels with P-touch Editor

Covers using P-touch Editor for creating templates, entering text, and using databases.

Transferring Data to P-touch

Procedures for downloading templates, databases, and images to the P-touch.

Backup and Restore Data

Using Backup Manager to save and restore P-touch data to a computer.

Appendix

Troubleshooting and Error Messages

Covers common problems, solutions, and explanations of error messages.

Machine Specifications

Technical details on hardware and software components of the P-touch.

Accessories and Supplies

Lists compatible consumables and optional accessories for the P-touch.

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