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  • Page 2: General Precautions

    ‡ 'R QRW RYHUORDG WKH SRZHU FRUG Thank you for purchasing Brother's PT-2040. Use your new PT-2040 ‡ 'R QRW SODFH KHDY\ REMHFWV RQ RU GDPDJH WKH SRZHU FRUG RU label maker to create labels for multiple applications. Select from the plug.
  • Page 3 GETTING STARTED Installing Power Supply Installing a Tape Cassette When using batteries: 1. Open the Cassette Battery Compartment Cover by lifting both sides 1. Make sure the power is Cover at the same time. off. 2. With the LCD facing down, remove the Battery Compartment Cover by pressing the grooved tab...
  • Page 4 LCD and Keyboard Removing the protective film To protect your machine from scratching during shipping, a protective film was placed on the LCD. Make sure to remove the protective film before using the machine. 1. Tape Cutter Lever 15. Space key NOTE 2.

  • Page 5: Supplies And Accessories

    Supply power by using six AA batteries support.brother.com. (included) or the AC Adapter (not included), Tape and then press Cassettes: Brother TZe tapes with mark. 0.13" (3.5 mm), 0.23" (6 mm), Set the language. 0.35" (9 mm), 0.47" (12 mm), The default setting is [English].

  • Page 6: Entering Text

    BASIC USAGE Entering Text You can enter a maximum of 80 characters Cursor Keys (including spaces, tabs, symbols, and a return) for To move to the end of your text: a label. Switching Upper Case / Lower Case To move to the beginning of your text: Upper case Lower case OFF)

  • Page 7: Printing Labels

    Printing Labels Preview (Enter numbers) by moving the cursor to the number you wish to increment. • Pressing the Preview key displays all of the text and the label length, then returns to the original [Print text. [Numbering] • Only the text can be previewed, not the font, Option] style, size, underline/frame or any additional features.

  • Page 8: Setting Margins

    Setting Margins [Chain Print] (Tape-saving option) The laminate mechanism creates a margin of about 1" (25 mm) at the beginning of printing. You Use this option to print multiple labels with the can reduce this margin by printing labels narrowest margins. This feature saves tape. continuously.
  • Page 9 Setting Margins (cont) Saving Labels Files You can save and reuse the text and settings for When printing multiple copies up to five different labels. Each label holds up to (2 to 9 copies of the same text): 80 characters (including spaces). Assign a number (1-5) to each saved file so you can reuse abc abc Chain...
  • Page 10 USING TEMPLATES DESIGNING LABELS Auto Format Setting Font You can choose from six preset label lengths to create labels for various applications. (Select a format) Display Label image Applications Label Lengths 4.5" (113 mm) CD Spine 5.8" (148 mm) DVD Spine 1.3"...

  • Page 11: Setting Underline/Frame

    Setting Font Width Setting Underline/Frame Refer to the Frame Designs table section in this [Width] [Normal/x 2/x guide. 1/2] [Underline/Frame] Label image Normal x 1/2 (Select an item) NOTE • When using 0.13" (3.5 mm) tape, only [Underline] is available. Setting Font Style Setting Symbol (Select an...

  • Page 12: Helpful Hints

    Size After referring to the User's Guide, if you still Width need assistance or need to locate a service center, contact Brother Customer Service at: Style (In USA) Voice: 1-877-BROTHER Underline/Frame Web: www.brother-usa.com...

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting X Error messages X What to do when... Message Cause / Remedy Problem Solution ‡ 7KHUH LV QR WH[W DERYH WKH FXUVRU ZKHQ \RX Invalid! 7KH GLVSOD\ ‡ &KHFN WKDW WKH EDWWHULHV DUH FRUUHFWO\ VHOHFWHG >Numbering@ VWD\V EODQN LQVHUWHG ‡...

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting (Cont)

    Troubleshooting (cont) Problem Solution The ink ribbon If the ink ribbon is broken, replace the Tape Cassette. If not, leave the tape uncut and is separated remove the Tape Cassette, then wind the loose from the ink ink ribbon back onto the spool. roller.
  • Page 15 Underline Books Round Tools Octagon Party Banner Emphasis Pets Bubble Spring Square Summer Brackets Autumn Arabesque Winter Leaf Happy Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only.
  • Page 16 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Important Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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