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Follow these guidelines to avoid the risk of fire, burns, 
injury, electric shocks, rupture, overheating, abnormal 
odors or smoke.

• When the label maker is not being used, store it out of the reach 

of children. In addition, do not allow children to put the label maker 
parts or labels in their mouths. If any object has been swallowed, 
seek medical attention.

• Always use the specified voltage and the suggested AC Adapter 

(AD-24ESA-01/AD-24ESAW-01) for the label maker to prevent 
any damage or failure.

• Do not touch the label maker during a lightning storm.
• Do not use the label maker / AC Adapter in places of high 

humidity such as bathrooms.

• Do not overload the power cord.
• Do not place heavy objects on, or damage the power cord or 

plug. Do not forcibly bend or pull the power cord. Always hold the 
AC Adapter when disconnecting from the power outlet.

• Make sure that the plug is fully inserted to the power outlet. Do not 

use an outlet that is loose.

• Do not allow the label maker / AC Adapter / power plug / batteries 

to get wet, for example, by handling them with wet hands or 
spilling beverages on to them.

• Loss of eyesight may result when leaked fluid from batteries gets 

into your eyes.  If leaked fluid gets into your eyes, immediately 
rinse your eyes with a large amount of clean water, and then 
immediately seek medical attention.

• Do not disassemble or modify the label maker / AC Adapter / 

batteries.

• Do not allow metal objects to contact the battery.
• Do not use sharp objects, such as tweezers or a metallic pen, to 

change the batteries.

• Do not throw the batteries into fire or expose to heat.
• Disconnect the AC Adapter and remove batteries immediately 

and stop using the label maker if you notice abnormal odor, 
heat, discoloration, deformation or anything unusual while using 
or storing it.

• Do not use a damaged or leaking battery as the fluid may get on 

your hands.

• Do not use a deformed or leaking battery or one whose label is 

damaged. There is a possibility of generating heat.

Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury, 
liquid leakage, burns or heat.

• Do not touch metal parts around the print head immediately after 

printing.

• Do not touch the cutter blade.
• If leaked fluid from batteries gets on your skin or clothes, 

immediately rinse them with clean water.

• Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC Adapter if you do 

not intend to use the label maker.

• Do not use a battery other than that specified. Do not use 

combinations of old and new batteries or combinations of 
different types, different charging levels, different manufacturers 
or different models. Do not insert a battery with its plus and minus 
ends reversed.

• Do 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

CAUTION

Thank you for purchasing Brother's PT-2040. Use your new PT-2040 
label maker to create labels for multiple applications. Select from the 
many frames, character sizes, and styles to design beautiful custom 
labels. In addition, the variety of Tape Cassettes available allows you 
to print labels with different widths and exciting colors.
Please read this guide, including all Precautions, before using 
this machine. After reading this guide, keep it in a safe place.

D019JD001

English

User’s Guide

• Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, 

the label may unpeel or become irremovable, the color of the label 
may change or be transferred to other objects. Before applying the 
label, check the environmental conditions and the material.

• Do not use the label maker in any way or for any purpose not 

described in this guide. Doing so may result in accidents or 
damage the label maker.

• Use Brother TZe tapes with the label maker. Do not use tapes 

that do not have the 

 mark.

• Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the label maker; never use 

alcohol or other organic solvents.

• Use a soft, lint free cloth to clean the print head.  Never touch the 

print head directly with your hands.

• Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot, AC Adapter 

connector, battery compartment, etc.

• Do not place the label maker / batteries / AC Adapter in direct 

sunlight or rain, near heaters or other hot appliances, in any 
location exposed to extremely high or low temperatures (e.g., on 
the dashboard or in the back of your car) or high humidity, or in 
dusty locations.

• Do not apply excessive pressure to the Tape Cutter Lever.
• Do not try to print if the cassette is empty; it will damage the print 

head.

• Do not pull the tape while printing or feeding; it will damage the 

tape and the label maker.

• Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure, repair of the 

label maker, or if the battery expires.

• The label maker is not equipped with a charging feature for 

rechargeable batteries.

• The printed text may differ from the text that appears on the LCD.
• The length of the printed label may differ from the displayed the 

label length.

• A protective clear plastic sticker is placed over the display during 

manufacturing and shipping. This sticker should be removed prior to use.

• When power is disconnected for more than five minutes, all text, 

format settings and any text files stored in the memory will be 
cleared.

General Precautions

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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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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