Brother P-Touch PT-E500 Quick Setup Guide

GETTING STARTED
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Power Supply
Confirm that the hooks on the edge of the rear cover are inserted correctly, and then
reattach the cover.
 Removing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Remove the battery cover and the rechargeable Li-ion battery, and then reattach the battery
cover.
 Charging the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
The rechargeable Li-ion battery can be charged while it is inserted in the P-touch labeling
system. Perform the following procedure to charge the rechargeable Li-ion battery.
Make sure that the P-touch labeling system is turned off. If the P-touch labeling system
is turned on, press the (Power) button to turn it off.
Make sure that the rechargeable Li-ion battery is installed in the P-touch labeling
system.
Use the AC adapter to connect the P-touch labeling system to
an AC power outlet.
The LED next to the adapter connector turns on during
charging, it goes off when the rechargeable Li-ion battery is
fully charged. The battery level indicator on the display will fill
three bars .
 Stopping Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Charging
To stop the rechargeable Li-ion battery from charging, disconnect the AC adapter.
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If you cannot attach the rear cover, check to ensure the white lever is in the up position. If not, lift
the lever, and then attach the cover.
• Before using the rechargeable Li-ion battery, use the following procedure to charge it.
• Up to 6 hours may be needed to fully charge the rechargeable Li-ion battery.
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Tips on Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
• Charge the rechargeable Li-ion battery before use. Do not use it before it is charged.
• The rechargeable Li-ion battery charging can take place in 5°C to 35°C environments. Charge
the rechargeable Li-ion battery in an environment in this temperature range. If the surrounding
temperature is out of this range, the rechargeable Li-ion battery will not be charged, and the
battery indicator will remain lit.
• If the P-touch labeling system is used when both the rechargeable Li-ion battery is installed and
the AC adapter is connected, the battery indicator may turn off and charging may stop even if
the rechargeable Li-ion battery has not been fully charged.

Brother P-Touch PT-E500 Specifications

General

Color	-
Print technology	Thermal transfer
Maximum resolution	180 x 180 DPI
Maximum print height	18 mm
Maximum printing width	24 mm
Display	LCD
Product color	Black, Orange
Backlight display	Yes
Display number of lines	3 lines
Display number of characters	16
Label type	3.5 / 6/9/12/18/24 mm (Tz), 5.8 / 8.8 / 11.7 / 17.7 / 23.6 mm (HSe)
Number of frames	7
Ethernet LAN	No
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Connectivity technology	Wired
Maximum label length	8 m
Tape type	TZe
Tape cutting	Automatic
Number of fonts	14
Number of styles	10
Built-in barcodes	CODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN128, EAN13, EAN8, GS1-128, ITF-25, UPC-A, UPC-E
Battery type	Built-in battery
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
Cables included	USB
Harmonized System (HS) code	84433210

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	250 mm
Width	126 mm
Height	94 mm
Weight	920 g