What to do if Brother P-Touch PT-2730 says 'Block Limit! Max 5 Blocks'?
If the Brother P-touch labeler displays 'Block Limit! Max 5 Blocks', it means there are already five blocks of text. Limit the number of blocks to five.
Why does my Brother P-Touch PT-2730 say 'Tape Width Limit! Max 1 Line'?
If the Brother P-touch labeler displays 'Tape Width Limit! Max 1 Line', it means there is more than one line of text when you press the Print or Preview key while using 0.13" (3.5mm) tape. Limit the number of lines to one, or replace with a larger width tape cassette.
Why is my Brother Label Maker not printing?
If the Brother P-touch label is not printed after pressing the Print key, make sure that text has been entered and that the tape cassette is correctly installed with sufficient tape remaining. If the tape is bent, cut off the bent section and thread the tape through the tape exit slot. If the tape is jammed, remove the tape cassette, pull out the jammed tape, and cut it. Ensure the tape end passes through the tape guide before reinstalling the cassette.
Why does my Brother P-Touch PT-2730 say 'Tape Width Limit! Max 3 Lines'?
If the Brother P-touch labeler displays 'Tape Width Limit! Max 3 Lines', it means there are more than three lines of text when you press the Print or Preview key while using 0.47" (12 mm) tape. Limit the number of lines to three, or replace with a larger width tape cassette.
What does 'Tape Width Limit! Max 5 Lines' mean on my Brother Label Maker?
If the Brother P-touch labeler displays 'Tape Width Limit! Max 5 Lines', it means there are more than five lines of text when you press the Print or Preview key while using 0.70" (18mm) tape. Limit the number of lines to five, or replace with a larger width tape cassette.
Why does my Brother P-Touch PT-2730 say 'Line Limit! Max 7 Lines'?
If the Brother P-touch labeler displays 'Line Limit! Max 7 Lines', it means there are already seven lines of text when you press the Enter key. Limit the number of lines to seven.
Why does my Brother Label Maker say 'Tape Cassette Changed!'?
If the Brother P-touch labeler displays 'Tape Cassette Changed!', it means the tape cassette was changed while printing. Make sure the correct tape cassette is inserted before printing.
What does 'Battery Weak!' mean on my Brother Label Maker?
If the Brother P-touch labeler displays 'Battery Weak!', it means that the installed batteries are getting weak.
What to do if Brother Label Maker says 'Insert Tape Cassette!'?
If your Brother P-touch labeler displays 'Insert Tape Cassette!', it means there is no tape cassette installed when you try to print or preview a label, or feed tape. Install a tape cassette before continuing.
Why does my Brother P-Touch PT-2730 say 'No Text!'?
If your Brother P-touch labeler displays 'No Text!', it means no text, symbols, or barcode data was entered before attempting to print or preview a label. Enter data before continuing.
General| Print technology | Thermal transfer |
|---|---|
| Vertical printing | Yes |
| Maximum resolution | 180 x 180 DPI |
| Maximum print height | 18 mm |
| Display | LCD |
| Product color | Black, White |
| Keyboard layout | QWERTY |
| Standard interfaces | USB 2.0 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Tape size | 24 mm |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 177.8 x 238.7 x 71.1 mm |
| Battery type | AA |
| Battery technology | Alkaline |
| Number of batteries supported | 8 |
| Minimum RAM | 128 MB |
| Minimum storage drive space | 70 MB |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7; Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x |
| Tape type | TZ |
| Tape cutting | Automatic |
| Number of styles | 11 |
| Built-in barcodes | CODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, UPC-A, UPC-E |
| Ribbon length | 8 m |
| Maximum label length | 300 m |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 238.7 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 177.8 mm |
| Height | 71.1 mm |
| Weight | 861 g |
Essential safety guidelines to prevent injury and damage when using the labeler.
Important precautions for operating the P-touch labeler safely and correctly.
Provides step-by-step instructions for loading a tape cassette into the labeler.
Covers how to input, modify, and delete text for labels.
Allows customization of font, size, width, and style for label text.
Covers setting frame, label length, and tab length for label designs.
Provides solutions for common problems encountered with the labeler.
Explains various error messages and their causes/remedies.
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