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 HELPFUL HINTS

Reset your label maker when you want to initialize the 
settings or in the event it is not working properly. 
Resetting clears all the text, settings, and stored files. 
It also clears the language and unit of measurement 
settings.

1

Turn off the label maker, hold down 

 and 

, and then press 

 to 

turn the label maker back on.

2

First release the power button, and then 
release  

and 

.

The label maker turns on with the internal 
memory reset.

NOTE

Shortcuts

Size

  

Width

  

Style

  

Underline/Frame

  

File

  

Label Length

 

 

Margin

  

Tab

  

Tab Length

 

 

Print Option

 

 

Auto Format

 

 

Language

  

Unit

  

Helpful Tips

Feed

 

 

Cancel Operation

 or 

Resetting the Machine

5

If you encounter any problems with your 
product, please do not return your product to 
the store.
After referring to the User's Guide, if you still 
need assistance or need to locate a service 
center, contact Brother Customer Service at:

(In USA)
Voice: 1-877-BROTHER
Web: www.brother-usa.com
Fax: 1-901-379-1210

To order supplies and accessories, visit 
www.brothermall.com or call
1-877-552-6255.

 

CAUTION

• Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use 

the label maker for an extended period of time.

• Dispose of batteries at an appropriate 

collection point, not in the general waste 
stream. Be sure to observe all applicable 
federal, state, and local regulations.

• When storing or discarding a battery, wrap it 

with cellophane tape, to prevent it from short-
circuiting. (See illustration)

1. Cellophane tape

2. Alkaline battery

Do not mix old and new 
batteries. Replace all six batteries at the 
same time.

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Summary of Contents for PT-2040SC

Page 1: ... QJOLVK 37 SC PT 2040W 8VHU V XLGH ...

Page 2: ...o not drop or hit the label maker AC Adapter Do not press on the LCD display Do not put your finger inside the label maker when you close the Cassette Cover Safety Precautions Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injuries Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injuries WARNING CAU...

Page 3: ...ttach the Battery Compartment Cover by inserting the three hooks at the bottom into the slotsonthemachine then press down firmly until it clicks into place When running a memory backup we recommend using both the Power Adapter AND batteries in the event that one or the other power method fails 1 Battery Compartment Cover Installing a Tape Cassette 1 Open the Cassette Coverbyliftingbothsides at the...

Page 4: ...ure to remove the protective film before using the machine 1 Tape Cutter Lever 2 Width 3 Power key 4 Underline Frame 5 Style 6 Cursor key 7 Function Fn key 8 Clear key 9 OK key 10 Escape key 11 Backspace key 12 Enter key 13 Shift key 14 Accent key 15 Space key 16 Auto Format A F key 17 Symbol key 18 Caps key 19 Tab key 20 Character key 21 Preview key 22 Font1 key 23 Font2 key 24 Feed Print key 25 ...

Page 5: ...ettes Brother TZe tapes with mark 0 13 3 5 mm 0 23 6 mm 0 35 9 mm 0 47 12 mm 0 70 18 mm See the included Supplies and Accessories Guide AC Adapter AD 24ESA 01 AD 24ESAW 01 Print Head Cleaning Cassette TZe CL4 Specifications Dimensions W x D x H Approx 6 5 x 8 6 x 2 7 Approx 164 mm x 218 mm x 58 mm Weight Approx 1 3 lb Approx 570 g without batteries and Tape Cassette Power Supply AC Adapter AD 24ES...

Page 6: ...lt length varies based on your tape size XCursor Keys To move to the end of your text To move to the beginning of your text XEntering Accented Characters Refer to the Accented Characters table in this guide The order of accented characters varies based on the language you selected XChanging Label Length NOTE T appears in the Label Length area when you set a specific label length To return to the d...

Page 7: ...pe backing fold the label lengthwise with the text facing inward to expose the inside edges that run down the center of the tape backing Peel and apply XUsing Print Options Numbering You can print a series of up to 10 labels using auto numbering Use this feature to automatically increase a selected number by 1 after each one is printed Ex Print copies of labels containing a serial number 0123 0124...

Page 8: ... 1 Enter the text 2 Press Themessage Set 1 9 1 appears on the LCD 3 Press the number keys to enter the amount of copies you want to print 4 Press to start printing 5 Clear the text and re enter the text you want on the next label 6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 7 After the last label prints feed the tape by pressing and 8 Press the Tape Cutter Lever NOTE Once the final label sheet prints feed the tape ...

Page 9: ...g a new file NOTE When saving a file if you reuse a number that is already assigned to another file Overwrite appears on the LCD To overwrite the previously saved file press To cancel without saving press XPrinting a saved file XOpening a saved file Setting Margins cont Ŷ When printing multiple copies 2 to 9 copies of the same text Chain Print ref Narrow Ŷ When printing multiple labels different t...

Page 10: ...n the tape width number of characters and number of input lines Select MAX to print with maximum text size when using 0 70 18 mm tape text is all Upper Case the Style setting is Normal and the Underline Frame setting is Off Setting Font Display Label image Display Label image Setting Font Size Size Large Medium Small MAX Label image Large Medium Small MAX 4 USING TEMPLATES You can choose from six ...

Page 11: ...ymbols table sections in this guide NOTE To go to the next group press Setting Font Width Width Normal x 2 x 1 2 Label image Normal x 2 x 1 2 Setting Font Style Style Select an item Label image Normal Bold Outline Shadow Italic Italic Bold Italic Outl Italic Outline Italic Shadow Vertical Setting Underline Frame Underline Frame Select an item Setting Symbol Basic Pictograph Choose a symbol ...

Page 12: ...lems with your product please do not return your product to the store After referring to the User s Guide if you still need assistance or need to locate a service center contact Brother Customer Service at In USA Voice 1 877 BROTHER Web www brother usa com Fax 1 901 379 1210 To order supplies and accessories visit www brothermall com or call 1 877 552 6255 CAUTION Remove thebatteriesif youdonot in...

Page 13: ...ctly connected Check that the correct AC Adapter AD 24ESA 01 AD 24ESAW 01 is used Check that the batteries are correctly inserted The batteries may be weak Replace them Check that the protective film is removed When the label is printed there is too much margin space on both sides of the text Refer to the Setting Margins section in this guide and select Half Narrow or Chain Print for smaller margi...

Page 14: ...is pressed while printing Do not touch the Tape Cutter Lever during printing While printing striped tape appears The Tape Cassette is empty Insert a new Tape Cassette All text and format settings need to be cleared to create a new label Press and select Text Format A blank horizontal line appears through the printed label There may be some dust on the Print Head Remove the Tape Cassette and use a ...

Page 15: ...Underline Round Octagon Banner Emphasis Bubble Square Brackets Arabesque Leaf Books Tools Party Dog Pets Spring Summer Autumn Winter Happy Note Images are for illustrative purposes only ...

Page 16: ...dential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be d...

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