Bràthair PT-65

Brother PT-65 P-touch Home and Hobby Labeler Instruction Manual

Modail: PT-65

Ro-ràdh

The Brother PT-65 P-touch Home and Hobby Labeler is a portable electronic labeling system designed for organizing various items around the home or office. This device allows users to create durable, adhesive-backed labels quickly and efficiently. It features a QWERTY keyboard for easy text input and an LCD screen for previewing labels before printing. The PT-65 utilizes M tape in 9mm or 12mm widths and offers multiple font styles, sizes, and symbols to customize labels.

Brother PT-65 P-touch Labeler, top view

Ìomhaigh: Mullach view of the Brother PT-65 P-touch Labeler, showing the QWERTY keyboard and LCD screen.

Suidhich

1. Stàladh bataraidh

The PT-65 labeler requires six AA batteries for operation. To install the batteries:

  1. Locate the battery compartment on the underside of the labeler.
  2. Fosgail an còmhdach roinn bataraidh.
  3. Insert six AA batteries, ensuring correct polarity (+/-) as indicated inside the compartment.
  4. Dùin an còmhdach roinn bataraidh gu tèarainte.

2. Stàladh Cartridge Teip

The labeler uses Brother M tape cartridges. To install a tape cartridge:

  1. Ensure the labeler is powered off.
  2. Open the tape compartment cover, typically located on the top or side of the device.
  3. Insert the M tape cartridge firmly into the compartment, ensuring it clicks into place. The tape should feed smoothly into the printing mechanism.
  4. Dùin còmhdach roinn an teip.
Brother PT-65 P-touch Labeler, inside view with tape cartridge and battery compartment

Ìomhaigh: A-staigh view of the Brother PT-65 P-touch Labeler, showing the tape cartridge correctly inserted and the battery compartment.

Stiùireadh Obrachaidh

1. Cumhachd air / dheth

Brùth an Cumhachd button (usually red or clearly marked) to turn the labeler on or off. The device features an auto-off function to conserve battery life.

2. Typing Text

Use the QWERTY keyboard to type the desired text for your label. The text will appear on the LCD screen. The labeler supports up to two lines of text.

3. A’ gnàthachadh bileagan

The PT-65 offers various customization options:

  • Font Styles and Sizes: Use the dedicated buttons or menu options to select from nine type styles and five type sizes.
  • Samhlaidhean: Access 83 built-in symbols to add to your labels.
  • Framing and Underlining: Apply text framing or underlining features as needed.
  • Iomadh lethbhric: Print up to nine copies of the same label.

4. Clò-bhualadh Labels

After typing and customizing your label:

  1. Review the text on the LCD screen to ensure accuracy.
  2. Brùth an Clò-bhuail button. The labeler will print the label and automatically cut it.
  3. Gently pull the printed label from the labeler's output slot.

5. Peeling and Applying Labels

To apply the label:

  1. Carefully peel the backing from the adhesive side of the label.
  2. Apply the label to a clean, dry surface.

Video: Demonstration of typing text and printing a label using the Brother PT-65 P-touch Labeler.

Video: Quick demonstration of printing and peeling labels for organization with the Brother PT-65.

Cumail suas

1. Replacing Tape Cartridges

When the tape in the cartridge runs out or you wish to change tape types, follow the tape cartridge installation steps outlined in the Setup section.

2. Cleaning the Labeler

Gus an coileanadh as fheàrr a chumail suas:

  • Wipe the exterior of the labeler with a soft, dry cloth.
  • Na cleachd luchd-glanaidh sgudail no solventan.
  • Periodically clean the print head with a cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol. Ensure the labeler is off and batteries are removed before cleaning the print head.

Fuasgladh thrioblaidean

  • Label not printing or faint print: Check if the tape cartridge is installed correctly and if there is enough tape. Ensure batteries are not depleted. Clean the print head if necessary.
  • Difficulty peeling label backing: Some users find it easier to gently bend the label lengthwise to separate the backing from the adhesive side.
  • Labeler does not power on: Verify that six fresh AA batteries are correctly installed with the proper polarity.
  • Error message on LCD: Refer to the full user manual (link in Support section) for specific error code meanings and solutions.

Sònrachaidhean

BrandBràthair
Modail ÀireamhPT-65
Teicneòlas clò-bhualaidhTeirmeach
Fuasgladh200 dpi
Seòrsa TaisbeanaidhLCD (8-character x 1 line)
Meur-chlàrQWERTY
Leudan Teip Co-chòrdail9mm, 12mm M tapes
Maximum Printable Height6.8 mm
Maximum Copies Per Run9
Stòr cumhachd6 Bataraidh AA (gun a thoirt a-steach)
Cuideam nì0.05 Punnd
Meudan toraidh8"D x 9"W x 4"H
Àireamh sònraichteU52657-M2J042908

Prìomh fheartan:

  • Uses nonlaminated M tapes
  • Fuasgladh 200 dpi
  • Meur-chlàr QWERTY
  • Prints up to 9 copies of the same label
  • Dealbhadh so-ghiùlain
Brother PT-65 P-touch Labeler, back view with FCC information

Ìomhaigh: Cùl view of the Brother PT-65 P-touch Labeler, displaying the FCC compliance information and model details.

Barantas agus Taic

Fiosrachadh Barantais

The Brother PT-65 P-touch Labeler comes with a limited warranty: Parts-1 year, Labor-90 days. Please retain your proof of purchase for warranty claims.

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