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Brother P-touch E550WVP, Quick Setup Manual

The Brother P-touch E550WVP is a versatile labeling printer designed for professional use. With its user-friendly interface and Quick Setup Manual, setting up this device is a breeze. Simply download the free manual from our website to easily navigate through the various labeling options and maximize your productivity.

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Selecting a Labeling Application Type

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. 

The text on flag labels is printed on both ends of the label, 
leaving a blank space in the middle that wraps around the 
cable. In this mode, you can specify the following items.

• Layout: 

 (The same text is printed on each 

block.)

, 

 (Two different texts are printed on each block.)

• Flag Length: 

30 mm

, 10 mm - 200 mm

• Cable Diameter: 

6 mm

, 3 mm - 90 mm

• Orientation: 

 (Horizontal)

,  

(Vertical)

PATCH PANEL 

Labels printed with this mode can be used to identify various 

types of panels. In this mode, you can specify the following 
items.
• Block Length: 

15.0 mm

, 5.0 mm - 300.0 mm

• # of Blocks: 

4

, 1 - 99

• Separator:  

(Tic)

,  

(Dash),  

(Line), 

 (Bold), 

 (Frame), 

 (None)

• Orientation: 

 (Horizontal)

,  

(Vertical)

• Reverse: 

Off

, On

• Advanced: 

Off

, On

Adjust block length independently when "Advanced" is set to "On".

• No  Margins: 

Off

, On

Set the left and right label margins to zero.

1

1. Flag at least 5 mm

Horizontal

Vertical

Flag

length

Cable

circum-

ference

Flag

length

Flag

length

Cable

circum-

ference

Flag

length

• You can enter up to two bar codes when 

 is selected in flag layout.

• We recommend using Flexible ID Tape for Cable Flag labels.

• Labels made with Flexible ID Tape are not designed for use as electrical insulation.

1A-B01 1A-B02 1A-B03

Block length

Block length

Block length

"Advanced" and "No Margins" cannot be set to "On" at the same time.

Summary of Contents for P-touch E550WVP

Page 1: ...s guide in a handy place for future reference Please visit us at http solutions brother com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions FAQs www brother ca ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM PT E550W ...

Page 2: ...with detailed troubleshooting tips Network User s Guide for E550W This guide provides information about the network settings This guide can be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center at http solutions brother com P touch Editor P touch Transfer Manager P touch Update Software Refer to Using P touch Software on page 42 for details Brother offers various applications for use with the P touch la...

Page 3: ...ealth effects Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research PT E550W has been tested and found to comply with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS 102 of the IC radio frequency RF Exposur...

Page 4: ...s and any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those respective companies Trademarks and Copyrights Brother is a trademark of Brother Industries Ltd P TOUCH is a trademark or registered trademark of Brother Industries Ltd 2014 Brother Industries Ltd All rights reserved Microsoft Windows Vista Windows Server and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Mic...

Page 5: ...___________________________________________ Serial __________________________________________________ Date of purchase __________________________________________ Store where purchased _____________________________________ Store location ____________________________________________ Important We recommend that you keep all original packing materials in the event that you need to ship this product Sa...

Page 6: ...anguage and Unit 33 Language 33 Unit 33 EDITING A LABEL 34 Selecting a Labeling Application Type 34 GENERAL 34 FACEPLATE 34 CABLE WRAP 34 CABLE FLAG 35 PATCH PANEL 35 PUNCH DOWN BLOCK 36 Heat Shrink Tube 36 Creating a Bar Code Label 37 Setting Bar Code Parameters and Entering Bar Code Data 37 Editing and Deleting a Bar Code 38 Entering a Serialize Label 38 Serialize 38 Advanced Serialize 39 USING ...

Page 7: ... in death or serious injuries WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injuries CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injuries Action NOT allowed DO NOT disassemble the product DO NOT splash the product with or immerse the product in water DO NOT touch a given portion...

Page 8: ... the rechargeable battery use only a battery charger designed specifically for the rechargeable battery DO NOT allow wires or other metal objects to come into contact with the terminals of the rechargeable battery DO NOT carry or store the rechargeable battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins This could cause an electrical short and lead metal objects such as wires necklaces or hai...

Page 9: ...of the rechargeable battery or lead to an electrical short If the P touch labeling system can only be used for a short period of time even though the rechargeable battery is fully charged the rechargeable battery may have reached the end of its service life Replace the rechargeable battery with a new one When removing and replacing the rechargeable battery cover the terminals of the old rechargeab...

Page 10: ...ffocation keep these bags away from babies and children If you notice heat an abnormal odor discoloration of the P touch labeling system deformation or anything else unusual while using or storing the P touch labeling system immediately stop using the P touch labeling system disconnect the AC adapter and remove the batteries To prevent damage do not drop or hit the P touch labeling system DO NOT u...

Page 11: ... If leaked fluid enters your eyes loss of eyesight or other damage to the eyes may result DO NOT allow a metal object to contact both the plus and minus ends of a battery DO NOT use sharp objects such as tweezers or a metallic pen to remove or replace the batteries DO NOT use a damaged deformed or leaking battery or a battery whose label is damaged Doing so may result in generating excessive heat ...

Page 12: ...om not using the specified AC adapter and adapter cord DO NOT connect the AC adapter or adapter cord to other products DO NOT touch the AC adapter and the P touch labeling system during a thunderstorm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning when the P touch labeling system is used during a thunderstorm DO NOT touch the AC adapter or power plug with wet hands DO NOT use the AC a...

Page 13: ...ectly When using Ni MH rechargeable batteries charge the batteries before using them with the appropriate specialised battery charger DO NOT disassemble or modify the batteries DO NOT expose the batteries to heat or dispose of the batteries in a fire AC Adapter If you do not intend on using the P touch labeling system for an extended period of time disconnect the AC adapter from the power outlet W...

Page 14: ...tlet with the specified voltage Failure to do so could result in damage or failure of the P touch labeling system DO NOT use the P touch labeling system in places with moisture or high humidity such as bathrooms DO NOT allow the P touch labeling system to get wet for example by handling it with wet hands or spilling beverages onto it DO NOT disassemble or modify the P touch labeling system If you ...

Page 15: ... connector or any other part of the P touch labeling system DO NOT touch the print head see page 10 with your fingers Use the optional print head cleaning cassette TZe CL4 or a soft wipe e g a cotton swab when cleaning the print head see the User s Guide DO NOT clean any part of the P touch labeling system with alcohol or other organic solvents Only use a soft dry cloth DO NOT place the P touch la...

Page 16: ... touch templates or use certain font settings when using Heat Shrink Tube Printed characters may also be smaller than when using TZe tape The P touch labeling system is not equipped with a charging feature for Ni MH rechargeable batteries The printed label may differ from the image that appears on the LCD Note that Brother Industries Ltd does not assume responsibility for any damage or injury aris...

Page 17: ...plication type Entering and editing text Entering symbols Entering accented characters Setting cut options P 34 Editing a Label in the User s Guide 3 Before printing you can check the layout of your label using the preview function Create labels like these Printing a label Label Printing in the User s Guide Remove the labels soon after they are cut so that they do not remain in the tape exit slot ...

Page 18: ...P touch Editor software and drivers CREATING A LABEL LABEL PRINTING 1 Prepare the P touch labeling system Prepare the PC P 42 2 Create labels like these 1A B01 1A B02 1A B03 1A B04 1A B01 1A B01 1A B01 1A B01 Launch the P touch Editor Software Enter the label text using P touch Editor Editing a Label in the User s Guide Software Help 3 Print the label Label Printing in the User s Guide Software He...

Page 19: ...ED Check that the package contains the following before using your P touch labeling system Unpacking Your P touch Labeling System PT E550W P touch labeling system AC adapter The plug may differ by country USB cable Li ion Battery Strap Tape Cassette CD ROM Quick Setup Guide ...

Page 20: ...ssette compartment 8 Release lever 9 Print head 1 Tape viewer 2 Rear cover 3 AC adapter connector 4 LED lamp 5 Battery compartment General Description 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 9 When shipped from the factory the LCD display is covered with a protective sheet to prevent damage Remove this sheet before using the P touch labeling system 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 21: ...Return symbol Indicates the end of a line of text 10 Battery Level Indicates remaining battery level It displays only when using Li ion battery 11 Caps mode Indicates that the Caps mode is on 12 16 Style guidance Indicates the current font 12 character size 13 character style 14 frame 15 and alignment 16 settings The alignment guidance may not be displayed depending on the selected labeling applic...

Page 22: ...d line mark Indicates that separate settings are made for each line 21 Lock mark Indicates that some items cannot be changed 22 Counter Indicates currently selected number selectable number 23 Block Number Indicates the block number 19 21 22 20 23 Refer to LCD Display on page 32 for details on changing the contrast and backlight settings of the LCD ...

Page 23: ...lications 8 Cable Wrap Creates labels that wrap around a cable fiber or wire 9 Cable Flag Creates cable flag labels 10 Patch Panel Creates single and multiple line labels for a group of ports on a patch panel 11 Punch Block Creates labels up to 3 lines for punch down blocks 12 Menu Sets the P touch labeling system operating preferences Language Adjustment etc 13 Esc Escape Cancels the current comm...

Page 24: ...plication type enters a new block when used in combination with the Shift key 22 Accent Use this to select and enter an accented character 23 Space Enters a blank space Returns a setting to the default value 24 File Enables frequently used labels in the file memory to be printed opened saved or deleted 25 Symbol Use this to select and enter a symbol from a list of available symbols 26 Bar Code Ope...

Page 25: ...t be used 1 2 Turn the P touch labeling system off before disconnecting the AC adapter Do not pull or bend the AC adapter cord When disconnected from the power and battery for more than two minutes all text and format settings will be cleared Downloaded symbols templates and databases will be saved even with no power available After the AC adapter plug is inserted into the electrical outlet it may...

Page 26: ...ed on press and hold 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...

Page 27: ...ccelerate battery deterioration Using the P touch labeling system while the rechargeable Li ion battery is installed and charging may accelerate the battery s deterioration If using the P touch labeling system when the rechargeable Li ion battery is installed disconnect the AC adapter If the P touch labeling system will not be used for longer than one month remove the rechargeable Li ion battery f...

Page 28: ...t the bottom into the slots on the P touch labeling system then pushing down firmly until it snaps into place Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing batteries 1 Always replace all six batteries at the same time using brand new ones Always replace all six batteries at the same time with fully charged ones Visit us at http solutions brother com for the latest information about recomme...

Page 29: ...ling it straight up Insert the tape cassette into the tape compartment with the end of the tape facing the P touch labeling system s tape exit slot and press firmly until you hear a click 1 Tape exit slot Inserting a Tape Cassette If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper be sure to remove the stopper before inserting the cassette 2 1 1 2 1 3 When inserting the tape cassette make sure that ...

Page 30: ... the tape exit slot Doing so will cause the ink ribbon to be discharged with the tape The tape may no longer be functional after the ink ribbon discharges Store tape cassettes in a cool dark location away from direct sunlight and high temperature high humidity or dusty locations Use the tape cassette as quickly as possible after opening the sealed package Extra Strength Adhesive Tape For rough and...

Page 31: ...ng Value AC Adapter Off Li ion Battery Off 10min 10min 20min 20min 30min 30min 40min 40min 50min 50min 1hr 1hr 2hr 4hr 8hr 12hr If you connect the AC adapter to the P touch labeling system after you specified Auto Power Off the setting for AC Adapter becomes valid The default value is 1hr for the AC Adapter and 30min for the Li ion battery Feeding Tape Be sure to feed tape to remove any slack in t...

Page 32: ...ou can change the backlight setting either to on or off The display is easier to see with the backlight on The default setting is on Press the Menu key and then select Advanced using the or key Press OK or Enter key Select Backlight using the or key and press the OK or Enter key Select On or Off using the or key and press the OK or Enter key 1 2 To exit or cancel this function press Esc LCD Displa...

Page 33: ...Italiano Magyar Nederlands Norsk Polski Português Português Brasil Română Slovenski Slovenský Suomi Svenska or Türkçe Press the OK or Enter key Unit Press the Menu key select Unit using the or key and then press the OK or Enter key Select a unit for dimensions shown on the LCD display by using the or key Either inch or mm can be selected Press the OK or Enter key Setting Language and Unit 1 2 3 Pr...

Page 34: ...wire In the CABLE WRAP mode the text is rotated 90 counterclockwise and printed you can also specify the following items UOM Dia Ø Custom Diameter Length Custom Length CAT5 6 CAT6e COAX AWG Value Depending on UOM Repeat On Off Text Type in single or multiple lines of data Selecting a Labeling Application Type When the GENERAL mode is selected you can press the Shift key and then press the Enter ke...

Page 35: ...fy various types of panels In this mode you can specify the following items Block Length 15 0 mm 5 0 mm 300 0 mm of Blocks 4 1 99 Separator Tic Dash Line Bold Frame None Orientation Horizontal Vertical Reverse Off On Advanced Off On Adjust block length independently when Advanced is set to On No Margins Off On Set the left and right label margins to zero 1 1 Flag at least 5 mm Horizontal Vertical ...

Page 36: ...the HEAT SHRINK TUBE setting screen will be displayed when any of the labeling application type keys is pressed Label length Auto 10 mm 999 mm However the maximum printing length is 500 mm when using Heat Shrink Tube with a width of 5 8 mm or 8 8 mm Text Type in single or multiple lines of data When Blank is selected in Block Type Sequence Type is set to None When None is selected in Sequence Type...

Page 37: ...he Symbol key A list of characters available for the current protocol is displayed Select a character using the or key then press the OK or Enter key to insert the character in the bar code data Creating a Bar Code Label The P touch labeling system is not designed exclusively for creating bar code labels Always check that bar code labels can be read by the bar code reader For best results print ba...

Page 38: ...neous or advanced Simultaneous mode creates a series of labels by incrementing two different numbers at the same time Advanced mode creates a series of labels by allowing you to select two sequences in the pattern and increment them consecutively Serialize Enter text Example Create labels 1A A01 1A A02 1A A03 1A A04 from 1A A01 by using this function Press the Serialize key and the screen to speci...

Page 39: ...he range and press the OK or Enter key Then position the cursor under the last character in the range and press the OK or Enter key Example Select 1 of A01 Repeat step 3 to specify the second range of characters that you want to increase Example Select A of A01 Select Count and Incremented by by using the or key and set the value by using the or key Example When you want to increase the number by ...

Page 40: ...e last character in the range and press the OK or Enter key Example Select 1 of A01 Select Count and Incremented by by using the or key and set the value by using the or key Example When you want to increase the number by one four times set Count 04 Incremented by 1 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to specify the second range of characters that you want to increase the increment value and the count value Exam...

Page 41: ...rn to the previous step Serialize mode can be also applied to bar codes A bar code is counted as a character Any symbols or other non alphanumeric characters in the auto numbering sequence are ignored Serialize mode sequence can only contain a maximum of five characters The Count value can be set to a maximum sequence number of 99 The Incremented by value can be set in increments of one to nine Le...

Page 42: ...ne to create a wide variety of custom labels in complex layouts by using fonts templates and clip art Printer Driver Lets you print labels from the connected P touch labeling system when using P touch Editor on your computer P touch Update Software The software can be upgraded to the latest version P touch Transfer Manager Allows you to transfer templates and other data to the printer and save bac...

Page 43: ... Software and the Printer Setting Tool to be individually selected for installation P touch Transfer Manager is installed together with P touch Editor DO NOT connect the P touch labeling system to the computer until directed to do so The installation procedure may change depending on the Operating System on your PC Windows 7 is shown here as an example If you are using Windows 8 Windows 8 1 use Ad...

Page 44: ...installed Wait until a message appears indicating that the installation has finished If no application appears under File list the application currently installed on the computer is the newest version There is no need to update Click Close When the screen for the online user registration appears click OK or Cancel If you clicked OK you will go to the online user registration page before finishing ...

Page 45: ...OK Close the Print Server Properties window The printer driver has been uninstalled For Windows 7 Windows Server 2008 R2 If the P touch labeling system is connected to the computer and is turned on press and hold the Power button to turn it off Click Devices and Printers Select Brother xx xxxx and click Remove device or right click the icon and click Remove device If a User Account Control message...

Page 46: ...ngs If a User Account Control message appears type in the password and then click Yes Select Brother xx xxxx and then click Remove Select Remove driver and driver package and then click OK Follow the on screen instructions Close the Print Server Properties window The printer driver has been uninstalled For OS X v10 7 5 OS X v10 9 x Turn off the P touch labeling system Click Apple menu and System P...

Page 47: ...Printed in China LAE114001 ...

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