Brother P-Touch PTH110 Label Maker User Manual

Introducció

The Brother P-Touch PTH110 is a portable and lightweight monochrome label maker designed for ease of use in both office and personal environments. It features a QWERTY keyboard for simple text input and a graphical display for reviewing label content before printing. This device supports various customization options, including multiple fonts, frames, and symbols, and prints on Brother Genuine P-touch TZe tapes up to 12mm wide. This manual provides detailed instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting your PTH110 label maker.

Image: The Brother P-Touch PTH110 label maker, showcasing its compact design and QWERTY keyboard, with a label displaying 'Easy to Use' on its screen.

Què hi ha a la caixa

Upon unboxing your Brother P-Touch PTH110, verify that all the following components are included:

• PTH110 label maker unit
• One black on white TZe starter tape (0.47" / 12mm x 13.1' / 4m)
• Guia de l'usuari (aquest document)

Please note that 6 AAA batteries or an optional AC adapter are required for operation and are sold separately.

Configuració

1. Power Source Installation

The PTH110 label maker can be powered by either 6 AAA alkaline batteries or an optional Brother AC adapter (AD-24ES). Batteries are not included with the unit.

1. Per a la instal·lació de la bateria:
   • Ensure the label maker is turned off.
   • Localitzeu la tapa del compartiment de la bateria a la part posterior de la unitat.
   • Feu lliscar la coberta.
   • Insert 6 new AAA alkaline batteries, ensuring correct polarity (+/-) as indicated inside the compartment.
   • Substituïu la tapa del compartiment de la bateria.
2. For AC Adapter Use (Optional):
   • Ensure the label maker is turned off.
   • Insert the plug of the optional Brother AC adapter (AD-24ES) into the AC adapter jack on the side of the label maker.
   • Connecteu l'adaptador de CA a una presa de corrent estàndard.

2. Tape Cartridge Installation

The PTH110 uses Brother TZe tape cartridges. A starter tape is included.

1. Ensure the label maker is turned off.
2. Open the tape compartment cover located on the top-left side of the unit.
3. Insert the TZe tape cartridge with the tape facing the print head, ensuring it clicks firmly into place. The tape should feed smoothly into the slot.
4. Tanqueu la tapa del compartiment de la cinta.

Imatge: Un primer pla view of hands inserting a TZe tape cartridge into the designated slot of the Brother P-Touch PTH110 label maker, demonstrating the tape installation process.

Instruccions de funcionament

1. Encendre/apagar

• Premeu el botó Poder button (red circle with line) to turn the label maker on.
• Premeu el botó Poder button again to turn it off. The unit will also automatically power off after a period of inactivity to conserve battery life.

2. Typing and Editing Text

• Utilitza el Teclat QWERTY to type your desired text.
• Utilitza el tecles de fletxa (< i >) to move the cursor.
• Premeu Clar to delete the last character. Hold Clar to delete all text.
• To enter a second line of text, press the Entra key (often labeled with a bent arrow or similar symbol). The PTH110 supports printing one or two lines of text.

3. Formatting Labels

The PTH110 offers various formatting options accessible via one-touch keys:

• Font: Premeu el botó Font key to cycle through 3 available fonts.
• Mida: Premeu el botó Mida key to adjust text size.
• Estil: Premeu el botó Estil key to apply various text styles (e.g., bold, italic, outline).
• Marc: Premeu el botó Marc key to select from 14 decorative frames.
• Símbols: Access over 250 symbols by pressing the Símbol key (often accessed via a Shift or Function key combination).
• Cable Labeling: Utilitza el Cable key for specialized cable wrapping labels.

Image: An illustration of various labels created with the PTH110, demonstrating the use of different fonts, frames, and symbols to customize label appearance.

4. Previewing and Printing Labels

• Preview: Before printing, press the Preview clau per view how your label will appear on the graphical display.
• Imprimeix: Un cop satisfet amb la preview, premeu Imprimeix key. The label maker will print the label and automatically cut it.

5. Funció de memòria

The PTH110 can store up to 15 frequently used labels for quick reprinting.

• Saving a Label: Després de crear una etiqueta, navegueu fins a Menú and select the "Save" option. Follow the on-screen prompts to save it to a memory slot.
• Recalling a Label: Premeu el botó Menú key, select "Recall" or "Memory", and choose the desired saved label to load it for editing or printing.

Image: A hand applying a label, printed by the PTH110, to a clear storage bin, demonstrating the practical application of the label maker for organization.

Manteniment

Regular maintenance ensures optimal performance and longevity of your PTH110 label maker.

• Neteja de la unitat:
  • Turn off the label maker and disconnect the AC adapter if in use.
  • Netegeu l'exterior de la unitat amb un drap suau i sec. Per a la brutícia resistent, utilitzeu un drap lleugerament humit.ampened with water and mild detergent, then wipe dry immediately.
  • Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinner, or any abrasive cleaners, as these can damage the casing.
• Neteja del capçal d'impressió:
  • If print quality degrades (e.g., lines missing), the print head may need cleaning.
  • Open the tape compartment cover and remove the tape cartridge.
  • Gently wipe the print head (the small black rectangular component) with a cotton swab dampened with isopropyl alcohol. Allow it to dry completely before reinserting the tape.
• Cleaning the Cutter Blade:
  • If the tape does not cut cleanly, the cutter blade may have adhesive residue.
  • With the tape compartment open, carefully use a cotton swab dampened with isopropyl alcohol to clean any residue from the cutter blade area. Be cautious as the blade is sharp.

Resolució de problemes

This section addresses common issues you might encounter with your PTH110 label maker.

Especificacions

Detailed technical specifications for the Brother P-Touch PTH110 label maker:

• Nom del model: PTH110
• Dimensions del producte: 4.3 "P x 8" W x 2.2" H
• Pes de l'article: 1 lliura (aproximadament 16 unces)
• Tecnologia d'impressió: Transferència tèrmica
• Sortida de la impressora: Monocrom
• Resolució màxima d'impressió en blanc i negre: 180 ppp
• Velocitat màxima d'impressió en monocrom: 2 mm/segon
• Compatible Tape Widths: Up to 12 mm (0.47 inches) TZe tapes
• Tipus de visualització: Pantalla gràfica LCD
• Tipus de teclat: QWERTY
• Tipus de lletra: 3
• Marcs: 14
• Símbols: Més de 250
• Memòria: Stores up to 15 labels
• Font d'alimentació: 6 AAA batteries (not included) or optional AC adapter (AD-24ES, sold separately)
• Mètode de control: Pulsador
• Tecnologia de connectivitat: USB (for potential future firmware updates, not for direct printing from PC)
• Components inclosos: PTH110 label maker, User guide, black on white TZe starter tape 0.47" (12mm) x 13.1' (4m)

Garantia i Suport

The Brother P-Touch PTH110 label maker comes with a limited warranty. For specific details regarding the warranty period and coverage, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Brother support weblloc.

For further assistance, technical support, or to purchase accessories and replacement supplies (such as TZe tapes or the AC adapter), please contact Brother Customer Service or visit their official weblloc:

• Guia d'usuari oficial (PDF): Descarrega la Guia d'usuari
• Suport germà Weblloc: Refer to your product packaging or the official Brother weblloc web per obtenir la informació de contacte d'assistència i els recursos més actualitzats.