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Brother P-touch 1650 User Manual

Brother P-touch 1650
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USER’S GUIDE
MODE D´EMPLOI
1400/1650
Printed in China
Imprimé en Chine
LN9981001
• Read this User’s Guide before you start using your P-touch.
• Keep this User’s Guide in a handy place for future reference.
• Lisez attentivement ce guide avant d’utiliser le P-touch pour la première fois.
• Conservez ce guide dans un lieu sûr en vue de référence ultérieure.
USER’S GUIDE
MODE D´EMPLOI

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Brother P-touch 1650 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelP-touch 1650
Print Resolution180 dpi
Maximum Print Width12 mm
Tape Width3.5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm
Tape TypeLaminated
Print Speed10 mm/sec
KeyboardQWERTY
Number of Font Sizes3
Mirror PrintingYes
Vertical PrintingYes
Number of Lines Printable2
Auto NumberingYes
Auto Power-OffYes
CutterManual
Print MethodThermal transfer
DisplayLCD
Tape CompatibilityBrother TZe tape
Font StylesNormal, Outline, Shadow
Power SupplyAC adapter
Label CassetteTZe

Summary

Introduction to P-touch

Canadian Communications Compliance

Statement regarding radio noise emissions limits for digital apparatus.

Switching Language Messages

Instructions for changing the device's display language between English and French.

1. Getting Started

Device Overview and Precautions

Overview of the P-touch device's physical layout and components, plus safety guidelines.

Batteries and Tape Cassettes

Instructions for installing and handling batteries and tape cassettes.

Cleaning and Maintenance

How to clean the device, use the AC adapter, and power it on/off.

2. Label Type Modes

Selecting Label Type Modes

Steps to select and apply different label type modes for printing.

Specialty Label Modes

Details on Rotate, Flag, Port, and Panel modes for specific applications.

3. Basic Functions

Basic Operations and Data Input

General operations, data entry, text editing, and cursor control.

Text Manipulation

Creating new lines/blocks, inserting, and deleting text.

Entering Special Characters

Guide to entering accented characters, bar codes, and symbols.

Label Formatting Options

Options for customizing label length, margins, and adding frames.

Specifying Label Length and Margins

Setting the desired length and adjusting the margins of the text.

Framing the Text

Applying various frame styles to the text.

Character Formatting

Adjusting character size, width, and style for labels.

Text Alignment

Setting text alignment (Left, Center, Right, Justify) for all lines.

Using Auto Format Templates

Utilizing pre-designed label templates for various applications.

Printing Labels

Label Printing Process

Previewing layout, feeding tape, and printing labels.

Special Printing Functions

Exploring advanced printing options like repeat printing and numbering.

Storing and Recalling Files

File Management

Saving, retrieving, and deleting label text files from memory.

4. Machine Adjustments

Tape Feed, Cut, and Display Settings

Customizing tape handling, cutting, and display contrast.

Auto Reduction and Calibration

Configuring auto reduction and calibrating label length.

System Settings

Adjusting personal symbol updates, units, language, and viewing version info.

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

Software and Driver Installation

Guide to installing P-touch Editor, driver, and checking system requirements.

Before installation

Checking system requirements before installing software.

Installing the P-touch Editor 3.2 software

Step-by-step instructions for installing P-touch Editor 3.2.

Installing the USB printer driver

Detailed steps for installing the USB printer driver.

Reading the User's Guide

How to access and view the P-touch Editor User's Guide.

P-touch Editor 3.2 Features

Designing labels, creating templates, text entry, and database features.

Notes on creating templates

Important considerations when creating templates in P-touch Editor.

Starting up P-touch Editor 3.2

Steps to launch the P-touch Editor 3.2 application.

Displaying the Properties

How to access and view properties within P-touch Editor.

Entering text

Instructions for typing and editing text within P-touch Editor.

Notes on usage

Important usage notes for bar codes in P-touch Editor.

Databases

Information on using database functions with P-touch Editor.

Data Transfer Operations

Procedures for transferring data between computer and P-touch.

Entering Transfer mode

How to put the P-touch into Transfer mode.

Downloading data to the P-touch

Steps to download templates, databases, or images to the P-touch.

Adding a user-defined character image to the text

Incorporating custom character images into labels.

Using template data

Utilizing downloaded label layouts as templates.

Using a template not linked to a database

Using templates that are not linked to a database.

Using a template linked to a database

Printing labels using templates linked to a database.

Searching the database

Finding records in the database by characters or number.

Backing up/restoring P-touch data

Saving and retrieving P-touch data using Backup Manager.

6. Appendix

Troubleshooting and Error Messages

Solutions for common problems and explanations of error messages.

Machine Specifications

Technical specifications of the P-touch machine hardware and software.

Accessories (For Canada Only)

Available Supplies and Tapes

List of available tape cassettes and their details.

Contact Information (For Canada Only)

Service Center and Support Contacts

Contact details for support, information, and ordering.

Accessory Order Form

Form for ordering accessories and supplies by mail or phone.

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