Care and precautions
•
Clean the machine using only a soft, dry cloth.
•
Use only
AAA-size (LR03) alkaline batteries
.
•
Do not expose the machine or the tape cassettes to
high temperatures, high humidity, or excessive dust.
•
If you do not intend to use the machine for an
extended period of time, remove the batteries.
•
Do not touch the tape cutter button while printing.
•
Do not touch the cutter blade.
•
Do not block the tape exit slot. (Fig. 1)
•
Do not put labels in your mouth.
•
Do not affix labels to skin.
Installing/replacing
batteries
1) Remove the back cover by pressing in the rough
area at the top end of the machine and pulling off
the cover. (Fig. 2)
2) If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it.
For details on removing the tape cassette, refer
to Installing/changing the tape cassette.
3) If batteries are already installed, remove them.
4) Insert
four new AAA-size (LR03) alkaline batteries
as shown below. (Fig. 3)
Be sure that the two batteries on the left side of
the P-touch are inserted with their positive poles
pointing toward the bottom end of the machine
and that the two batteries on the right side of the
P-touch are inserted with their positive poles
pointing to the top end of the machine.
Always replace all four batteries at the same time
using brand new ones.
5) Insert the tape cassette.
For details on inserting the tape cassette, refer
to Installing/changing the tape cassette.
6) Attach the back cover by inserting the two hooks on
the bottom end of the cover into the matching slots
on the bottom end of the machine, then pushing
down firmly on the cover until it snaps into place.
Fig. 1
Back cover
Right side
Left
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Installing/changing the
tape cassette
1) Remove the back cover by pressing in the rough
area at the top end of the machine and pulling off
the cover.
2) If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by
pulling it straight out.
3) Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the
tape guides as shown below. (Fig. 4)
If you are installing a new tape cassette, be sure
to remove the paper tab.
4) Insert the tape cassette, making sure that it snaps
into place.
Make sure that the tape cassette fits properly
around the two guides in the cassette compart-
ment.
(Fig. 5)
5) Attach the back cover by inserting the two hooks on
the bottom end of the cover into the matching slots
on the bottom end of the machine, then pushing
down firmly on the cover until it snaps into place.
(Fig. 6)
The amount of tape remaining in the cassette is
visible through the window in the back of the P-
touch.
When green tape is fed out, the tape cassette is
empty.
Cleaning the print
head
When dust accumulates on the print head, blank hori-
zontal lines appear through the printed label. If this
occurs, clean the print head.
1) Turn off the P-touch.
2) Remove the back cover by pressing in the rough
area at the top end of the machine and pulling off
the cover, and then remove the tape cassette.
3) Use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the print head
and the rubber pinch roller with an up-and-down
motion. (Fig. 7)
4) Insert the tape cassette, and then attach the back
cover by inserting the two hooks on the bottom end
of the cover into the matching slots on the bottom
end of the machine, then pushing down firmly on
the cover until it snaps into place.
5) Turn on the machine, enter some text, and then
press
R
.
6) If blank lines still appear in the printed label, repeat
steps 1 through 4 using a cotton swab dipped in
isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol.
Accessories
The following accessories are available for the PT-55.
CAUTION
•
Be sure to use only the tape cassettes listed in
Accessories
. The following tape cassettes can NOT
be used with the PT-55 (i.e. tapes with a metallic
appearance):
M-531, M-731, M-831, M-931, M-E31, M-521, M-721,
M-821, M-921 and M-E21
Tape guides
Guides
Tape cutter button
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Cassettes with 8-meter long tape
12 mm
9 mm
Black characters on white adhesive
Red characters on white adhesive
Blue characters on white adhesive
Black characters on blue adhesive
Black characters on yellow adhesive
M-K231
M-K232
M-K233
M-K531
M-K631
M-K221
M-K222
M-K223
M-K521
M-K621
Thermal print head
Rubber pinch roller
Fig. 7
®
Before using the P-touch, read this instruction leaflet, and then keep it
in a handy place for future reference.
With this machine, use only tape cassettes bearing the
logo.
For a list of the tape cassettes that can be used with this machine,
refer to Accessories at the bottom of this page.
TAPE
LN0617001
The stylish and portable PT-55 allows you to quickly and easily print labels anywhere you go. Simply switch on the P-touch,
enter the text, and then print out your label. You can also choose from various character sizes, styles, and framing/background
patterns in addition to underlining. In addition, you can specify the length of the label. The text can be printed on either one
or two lines and can include special symbols and accented characters. Various tape colours and two tape widths (9 mm and
12 mm) are available for creating personalised labels.
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