User's Guide

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Table of Contents

Before You Use Your Label Printer...................................................................................................... 1

Definitions of Notes ........................................................................................................................................ 2
General Precautions ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Trademarks and Licences .............................................................................................................................. 4
Open Source Licensing Remarks .................................................................................................................. 5
Important Note ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Set Up Your Label Printer ..................................................................................................................... 7
Parts Description............................................................................................................................................ 8
LCD Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 10
Keyboard Overview...................................................................................................................................... 14
Attach the Support Strap.............................................................................................................................. 19
Install the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ........................................................................................................ 22
Remove the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery .......................................................................................... 24
Connect the Label Printer to an External Power Source.............................................................................. 26
Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery...................................................................................................... 28
Insert the Tape Cassette .............................................................................................................................. 30
Turn the Label Printer On/Off ....................................................................................................................... 32
Set Language............................................................................................................................................... 33
Set Measurement Units................................................................................................................................ 34
Set Auto Power-Off Time ............................................................................................................................. 35
Enable or Disable Bluetooth......................................................................................................................... 36
Feed Tape .................................................................................................................................................... 37
Adjust LCD Contrast .................................................................................................................................... 38
Turn the Backlight On/Off............................................................................................................................. 39
Install Software.................................................................................................................................... 40
Install the Printer Driver and Software on a Computer (Windows)............................................................... 41
Available Applications......................................................................................................................... 42
Connect the Label Printer to a Computer..................................................................................................... 43
Connect the Label Printer to a Computer Using a USB Type-C Cable .............................................. 44
Edit Labels ........................................................................................................................................... 45
Add Text to Your Label ................................................................................................................................. 46
Add a New Line of Text to Your Label .......................................................................................................... 47
Add a New Block of Text to Your Label ........................................................................................................ 48
Move the Cursor........................................................................................................................................... 49
Delete Text ................................................................................................................................................... 50
Enter Symbols.............................................................................................................................................. 51
Enter Symbols Using the Symbol Function ........................................................................................ 52
Set Symbol History ............................................................................................................................. 53
Symbol Options .................................................................................................................................. 54
Enter Accented Characters .......................................................................................................................... 57
Accented Character Options .............................................................................................................. 58
Set Character Attributes............................................................................................................................... 60
Apply Character Attributes ................................................................................................................. 61
Apply Character Attributes to a Line of Text ....................................................................................... 62
Attribute Setting Options .................................................................................................................... 63
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Set Auto Fit Style................................................................................................................................ 66
Set Frames................................................................................................................................................... 67
Frame Options.................................................................................................................................... 68
Create Labels Using Labelling Application Type.......................................................................................... 69
General Mode..................................................................................................................................... 70
Faceplate Mode.................................................................................................................................. 71
Cable Wrap Mode............................................................................................................................... 72
Cable Flag Mode ................................................................................................................................ 73
Patch Panel Mode .............................................................................................................................. 74
Punch Block Mode ............................................................................................................................. 75
Create Labels Using Special Tapes for Wrapping Around Cables ..................................................... 76
Create a Cross-ID Label..................................................................................................................... 79
Create Barcode Labels ................................................................................................................................ 81
Create and Print Barcodes ................................................................................................................. 82
Edit or Delete a Barcode and Barcode Data ...................................................................................... 85
Create Serialised Labels .............................................................................................................................. 86
Serialisation Options .......................................................................................................................... 87
Create Labels with a Single Serialised Range ................................................................................... 88
Create Labels with Two Serialised Ranges........................................................................................ 90
Create Advanced Serialised Labels ................................................................................................... 92
Print Labels.......................................................................................................................................... 95
Preview Labels............................................................................................................................................. 96
Print Labels .................................................................................................................................................. 97
Print Options....................................................................................................................................... 98
Select a Cut Option (PT-E310BT) ................................................................................................................ 99
Select a Cut Option (PT-E510/PT-E560BT) ............................................................................................... 101
Print Transferred Templates ....................................................................................................................... 103
Edit and Print Transferred Templates ............................................................................................... 104
Print Transferred Templates from a Database.................................................................................. 105
Delete a Transferred Template ......................................................................................................... 107
Print Transferred Database Data ............................................................................................................... 108
Edit a Transferred Database ............................................................................................................ 110
Delete a Transferred Database ........................................................................................................ 112
Use the File Memory ..........................................................................................................................113
Save a Label File ....................................................................................................................................... 114
Print, Open, or Delete a Saved Label File.................................................................................................. 115
Create and Print Labels Using Your Computer ...............................................................................116
Create and Print Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows) ......................................................................... 117
Main Window of P-touch Editor (Windows) ...................................................................................... 118
Create and Print Labels Using P-touch Editor (Mac) ................................................................................. 119
Main Window of P-touch Editor (Mac).............................................................................................. 120
Print Labels Using the Printer Driver (Windows)........................................................................................ 121
Transfer Templates to the Printer Using Your Computer (Windows) ........................................... 122
Notes on Using Transfer Functions (Windows).......................................................................................... 123
Transfer a Template or Other Data from the Computer to the Printer (Windows) ...................................... 124
Transfer Multiple Items from the Computer to the Printer (Windows) .............................................. 126
Back up Templates or Other Data Saved in the Printer to Your Computer (Windows) .............................. 127
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Delete Printer Data from Your Computer (Windows) ................................................................................. 128
Create Transfer Files or Transfer Package Files (Windows) ..................................................................... 129
Print Labels Using Mobile Devices.................................................................................................. 131
Install Mobile Apps ..................................................................................................................................... 132
Create Labels and Print Them Using a Mobile Device .............................................................................. 133
Transfer Templates Created on a Computer to the Printer Using a Mobile Device ................................... 134
Update ................................................................................................................................................ 135
Update P-touch Editor................................................................................................................................ 136
Update the Firmware.................................................................................................................................. 137
Routine Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 138
Maintenance............................................................................................................................................... 139
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 141
If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Label Printer.................................................................................... 142
Error and Maintenance Messages ............................................................................................................. 144
Adjust the Label Length ............................................................................................................................. 145
Check the Version Information ................................................................................................................... 146
Reset the Label Printer .............................................................................................................................. 147
Reset Using the LCD........................................................................................................................ 148
Appendix............................................................................................................................................ 149
Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 150
Brother Help and Customer Support.......................................................................................................... 153

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Before You Use Your Label Printer

• Definitions of Notes

• General Precautions

• Trademarks and Licences

• Open Source Licensing Remarks

• Important Note

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Definitions of Notes
We use the following symbols and conventions throughout this User's Guide:

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will

DANGER result in death or serious injuries.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

WARNING result in death or serious injuries.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

CAUTION result in minor or moderate injuries.

IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in damage to property or loss of product functionality.

NOTE NOTE specifies the operating environment, conditions for installation, or special
conditions of use.
The tips icon indicates helpful hints and supplementary information.

Bold Bold style identifies buttons on the machine's control panel or computer screen.
Italics Italicised style emphasises an important point or refers you to a related topic.
Courier New Courier New font identifies messages shown on the machine's LCD.

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General Precautions
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
• At the time of purchase, the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery is slightly charged. Before you use the Label Printer
for the first time, you must fully charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery.
• If the Label Printer will not be used for a long period of time, remove the battery and disconnect the cables
before storing.
• If you notice anything unusual about the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery the first time it is used, for example
overheating or rust, immediately stop using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery. Contact Brother customer
service.

Label Printer
• Depending on the area, material, and environmental conditions, the label may unpeel or become
permanently affixed, and the colour of the label may change or be transferred to other objects. Before affixing
the label, check the environmental conditions and the material. Test the label by affixing a small piece of it to
an inconspicuous area of the intended surface.
• DO NOT use the machine, components, or supplies in any way or for any purpose not described in this
guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage.
• Use only Brother TZe tape, HGe tape, or HSe tube with this Label Printer. DO NOT use tapes that do not
have the / / logo. For more information about Heat Shrink Tube, visit your local Brother
website. You cannot print frames or use certain font settings when using Heat Shrink Tube. Printed
characters may also be smaller than when using TZe tape.
• (PT-E310BT) DO NOT apply excessive pressure to the Tape Cutter Lever.
• Use a soft wipe to clean the Print Head; never touch the Print Head.
• 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 Printer.
• Any data stored in the printer's memory will be lost due to failure, repair of the printer, or if the batteries
discharge completely.
• Printed characters may look different from those displayed in the print preview, as your device's or
computer’s screen may have a higher resolution than the Label Printer.
• The displayed label length may differ from the actual length of the printed label.
• Be sure to read the instructions provided with Fabric Iron-On Tapes, Extra Strength Adhesive Tapes, or other
special tapes and observe all precautions noted in the instructions.
• A protective clear plastic film is placed on the LCD during manufacturing and shipping. Remove this film prior
to use.
• DO NOT leave any rubber or vinyl products on the Label Printer for an extended period of time. Otherwise,
they may leave marks or residue on the Label Printer.
• DO NOT transport the Label Printer while the USB Type-C cable or the AC Adapter for USB Type-C is
connected to the USB port. The port could become damaged.

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Trademarks and Licences

• App Store, Mac, Macintosh, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
• Android is a trademark of Google LLC.
• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by Brother Industries, Ltd. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.
• QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
• USB Type-C® is a registered trademark of USB Implementers Forum.
• Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
• Adobe® and Reader® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the
United States and/or other countries.
• BarStar Pro Encode Library (PDF417, Micro PDF417, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, AztecCode, GS1 Composite,
GS1 Databar, Code93, MSI/Plessey, POSTNET, Intelligent Mail Barcode)
Copyright © 2007 AINIX Corporation. All rights reserved.
• QR Code Generating Program Copyright © 2008 DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software Licence Agreement specific to its
proprietary programs.
Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Brother products, related documents
and any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those respective companies.

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Open Source Licensing Remarks

This product includes open source software.
To see the Open Source Licensing Remarks, go to your model's Manuals page on the Brother support website
at [Link]/manuals.

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Important Note
• The contents of this document and the specifications of this Label Printer are subject to change without
notice.
• Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained
herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by the reliance on the
materials presented, including, but not limited to, typographical and other errors relating to the publications.
• This Label Printer does not support Wi-Fi connection.
• Screen images in this document may differ depending on your computer's operating system, your product
model, and software version.
• Before using the Label Printer, make sure you read all the documents included with it for information about
safety and operation.
• The Label Printer shown in the illustrations may be different from your Label Printer.
• The available supplies may vary depending on your country or region.
• We recommend using the latest version of P-touch Editor. For the latest version, go to your model's
Downloads page at [Link]/downloads.
• To keep your Label Printer's performance up to date, visit [Link]/downloads to check for the
latest firmware updates. Otherwise, some of your Label Printer's functions may not be available.
• Before giving your Label Printer to anyone else, replacing it, or disposing of it, we strongly recommend
resetting it to its factory settings to remove all personal information.

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Set Up Your Label Printer

• Parts Description

• LCD Overview

• Keyboard Overview

• Attach the Support Strap

• Install the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

• Connect the Label Printer to an External Power Source

• Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

• Insert the Tape Cassette

• Turn the Label Printer On/Off

• Set Language

• Set Measurement Units

• Set Auto Power-Off Time

• Enable or Disable Bluetooth

• Feed Tape

• Adjust LCD Contrast

• Turn the Backlight On/Off

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Parts Description
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2. Keyboard
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4. LED
5. USB Type-C Port
6. Tape Cutter Lever
7. Tape Viewer
8. Rear Cover
9. Tape Exit Slot
10. Cover Latch
11. Tape Cutter
12. Tape Cassette Compartment
13. Release Lever
14. Print Head
15. Battery Compartment

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2. Keyboard
3. LED
4. USB Type-C Port
5. Strap Hole
6. Tape Viewer
7. Rear Cover
8. Tape Exit Slot
9. Cover Latch
10. Tape Cutter
11. Tape Cassette Compartment
12. Release Lever
13. Print Head
14. Battery Compartment

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LCD Overview
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1. Caps mode
Indicates if Caps lock mode is enabled.
2. Current font
Indicates the current font.
3. Character size
Indicates the current character size.
4. Character style
Indicates the current character style.
5. Frame
Indicates if a frame is set.
6. Tape length
Indicates the tape length for the text entered.
7. Battery level
Indicates the remaining battery level. Displays only when using a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery.

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Battery charge is full.
Battery charge is half-full.
Battery charge is low.

8. Bluetooth
Indicates Bluetooth connection. It blinks while the Label Printer is waiting for the Bluetooth connection. It
stays lit once the Bluetooth connection is completed.
9. Return mark
Indicates the end of a line of text.
10. End line
Indicates the end line.
The area between the start and end line will be printed.
11. Cursor
Indicates the current data entry position.
New characters appear to the left of the cursor.
12. Labelling application type
Indicates current labelling application type.
13. Block separator line
Indicates the end of a block of text.
14. Start line
Indicates the start line.
The area between the start and end line will be printed.
15. Shift mode
Indicates shift mode is on.
16. Line number
Indicates line numbers within the label layout.
17. Specified line mark
Indicates that separate settings are made for each line.
18. Lock mark
Indicates that some settings cannot be changed.
19. Counter
Indicates currently selected number/selectable number.
20. Cursor selection
Indicates the current cursor position.
Press a or b to select menu items, and then press d or c to change the settings.
21. Block number
Indicates the block number.

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1. Caps mode
Indicates if Caps lock mode is enabled.
2. Current font
Indicates the current font.
3. Character size
Indicates the current character size.
4. Character style
Indicates the current character style.
5. Frame
Indicates if a frame is set.
6. Align
Indicates the text alignment.
The alignment guidance may not be displayed depending on the selected labelling application type.
7. Layout guidance
Indicates the orientation, layout, separator, reverse, and repeated text settings. The displayed items vary
according to the selected labelling application type.
8. Return mark
Indicates the end of a line of text.
9. End line
Indicates the end line.

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10. Labelling application type
Indicates current labelling application type.
11. Battery level
Indicates the remaining battery level. Displays only when using a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery.

Icon Description
Battery charge is full.
Battery charge is half-full.
Battery charge is low.

12. Bluetooth (PT-E560BT)

Indicates Bluetooth connection. It blinks while the Label Printer is waiting for the Bluetooth connection. It
stays lit once the Bluetooth connection is completed.
13. Tape width x Label length
Indicates the tape width and label length.
The displayed label length may slightly differ from the actual length of the printed label due to printing
tolerance.

If the label length has been specified, appears.

14. Cursor
Indicates the current data entry position.
New characters appear to the left of the cursor.
15. Shift mode
Indicates shift mode is on.
16. Block separator line
Indicates the end of a block of text.
17. Start line
Indicates the start line.
The area between the start and end line will be printed.
18. Line number
Indicates line numbers within the label layout.
19. Cursor selection
Indicates the current cursor position.
Press a or b to select menu items, and then press d or c to change the settings.
20. Specified line mark
Indicates that separate settings are made for each line.
21. Lock mark
Indicates that some settings cannot be changed.
22. Counter
Indicates currently selected number/selectable number.
23. Block number
Indicates the block number.

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1. Power
Press to turn the Label Printer on or off.
2. Style
Press to set character and label attributes.
3. File
Press to retrieve data saved in the printer's memory.
4. Preview/Feed
Press to view an image of the label before printing.
To feed the tape, press the Shift key once, and then press the Preview/Feed key.
5. Print/Print Options
Press to print.
To set Print Options, press the Shift key once, and then press the Print/Print Options key.

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6. Cable Flag/Serialise
Press to create cable flag labels.
To create serialised labels, press the Shift key once, and then press the Cable Flag/Serialise key.
7. Punch Block/Database
Press to create labels for punch-down blocks with up to two lines drawn.
To create labels using the selected range of records in the downloaded database, press the Shift key once,
and then press the Punch Block/Database key.
8. Patch Panel/[Link]
Press to create single or multiple line labels for a group of ports on a patch panel.
To create advanced serialised labels, press the Shift key once, and then press the Patch Panel/
[Link] key.
9. Clear
Press to clear all text and format settings.
10. OK
Press to select the displayed option.
11. Cursor
Press to move the cursor in the direction of the arrow.
12. Letter
Press to enter letters or numbers.
You can enter upper-case letters and symbols using these keys in combination with the Caps key.
13. Backspace
Press to delete any character to the left of the cursor.
14. Enter
Press to enter a new line when entering text.
If you select the General mode for label application type and want to enter a new block of text, press the Shift
key, and then press the Enter key.
15. Accent
Press to select an accented character.
16. Space
Press to insert a blank space.
Press to return to the default value.
17. Caps
Press to turn Caps mode on and off.
18. Shift
Press to enter the symbol marked on the key.
19. Escape
Press to cancel the current operation.
20. Menu
Press to select a function menu.
21. Faceplate/Symbol
Press to create labels for faceplates, nameplates, and single port applications.
To select a symbol from the symbols menus, press the Shift key once, and then press the Faceplate/
Symbol key.
22. General
Press to create general purpose labels.
23. Cable Wrap/Barcode
Press to create labels that wrap around a cable or wire.
To open the Barcode Setup screen, press the Shift key once, and then press the Cable Wrap/Barcode key.
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1. Power
Press to turn the Label Printer on or off.
2. Style
Press to set character and label attributes.
3. Preview
Press to view an image of the label before printing.
4. Feed＆Cut
Press to feed 22.7 mm of blank tape then cut the tape.
5. Print/Print Options
Press to print.
To set Print Options, press the Shift key once, and then press the Print/Print Options key.
6. Cable Flag
Press to create cable flag labels.
7. Punch Block
Press to create labels for punch-down blocks with up to three lines drawn.

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Press to create single or multiple line labels for a group of ports on a patch panel.
9. Clear
Press to clear all text and format settings.
10. OK
Press to select the displayed option.
11. Cursor
Press to move the cursor in the direction of the arrow.
12. Letter
Press to enter letters or numbers.
You can enter upper-case letters and symbols using these keys in combination with the Caps key.
13. Backspace
Press to delete any character to the left of the cursor.
14. Enter
Press to enter a new line when entering text.
If you select the General mode for label application type and want to enter a new block of text, press the Shift
key, and then press the Enter key.
15. Accent
Press to select an accented character.
16. Space
Press to insert a blank space.
Press to return to the default value.
17. Database
Press to create labels using the selected range of records in the downloaded database.
18. [Link]
Press to create advanced serialised labels.
19. Serialise
Press to create serialised labels.
20. Barcode
Press to open the Barcode Setup screen.
21. Symbol
Press to select and insert a symbol from the symbols menus.
22. File
Press to retrieve data saved in the printer's memory.
23. Caps
Press to turn Caps mode on and off.
24. Shift
Press to enter the symbol marked on the key.
25. Escape
Press to cancel the current operation.
26. Menu
Press to select a function menu.
27. Faceplate
Press to create labels for faceplates, nameplates, and single port applications.
28. General
Press to create general purpose labels.

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Press to create labels that wrap around a cable or wire.

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Attach the Support Strap

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These instructions describe how to attach the support strap to the base on either the left or right side of the
Label Printer.

1. Make sure you have the support strap that was included with your Label Printer.

2. Attach the support strap to the left or right strap hole at the base of your printer, as shown.

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These instructions describe how to attach the support strap to the right side of the Label Printer so you can
hold it with your right hand. You can also attach the support strap to the left side of Label Printer and hold with
your left hand.

1. Make sure you have the support strap, buckles and clips that were included with your Label Printer.

2. Thread the support strap through the hole at the base of the Label Printer, as shown.

3. Attach the buckles (1) to the support strap in two locations, as shown.

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4. Thread the support strap through the hole at the side of the Label Printer, as shown.

5. Thread the support strap ends into each buckle (1) that you attached in step 3.

6. Attach the strap clips (2) near the support strap ends as shown, and then press the sides of the clips firmly to
close.

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Install the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

IMPORTANT

To safeguard your files and back up the Label Printer’s memory when the Label Printer is disconnected from
an external power source, we recommend keeping the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery installed in the Label
Printer.

1. Make sure the Label Printer is turned off.

2. Rest the printer face down on a flat surface. Press the Cover Latch (1) and remove the Rear Cover (2).

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3. Install the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, as shown by the arrow.

4. Make sure the Release Lever (1) is in the raised position, as shown.

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5. Make sure the Rear Cover Hooks (1) are correctly inserted, and then close the Rear Cover.

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Remove the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

1. Make sure the Label Printer is turned off. If the Label Printer is turned on, press and hold to turn it off.

2. Rest the printer face down on a flat surface. Press the Cover Latch (1) and remove the Rear Cover (2).

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3. Remove the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, as shown by the arrow.

4. Make sure the Release Lever (1) is in the raised position, as shown.

5. Make sure the Rear Cover Hooks (1) are correctly inserted, and then close the Rear Cover.

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Connect the Label Printer to an External Power Source

IMPORTANT

To safeguard and back up the Label Printer's memory, DO NOT disconnect the Label Printer from the
external power source if you are using it without a battery.

>> Connect to an Electrical Socket Using the AC Adapter for USB Type-C (Optional)
>> Connect to a Computer Using a USB Type-C Cable
>> Connect to a USB Charger Using a USB Type-C Cable

Connect to an Electrical Socket Using the AC Adapter for USB Type-C (Optional)

• The AC Adapter for USB Type-C is an optional accessory.

• We recommend using the Brother AC Adapter for USB Type-C to ensure high performance. This AC
Adapter is configured to the exact voltage and current requirements of this Brother machine.

1. Connect the AC Adapter for USB Type-C to the Label Printer.

2. Connect the AC Adapter plug to a nearby electrical socket (AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz).

Connect to a Computer Using a USB Type-C Cable

1. Make sure the computer is on.
2. Connect the Label Printer to the computer using the USB Type-C cable (included).

a. Computer USB Port

5 V DC, 0.5 A or higher

To print labels, a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery must be installed and the printer must be connected to an
external power source.

Connect to a USB Charger Using a USB Type-C Cable

1. Connect the USB cable to the Label Printer.

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2. Connect the USB cable to a USB charger (not included) and plug the charger into a power source.

a. USB Charger (not included)

5 V DC, 0.5 A or higher

To print labels, a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery must be installed and the printer must be connected to an
external power source.

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Home > Set Up Your Label Printer > Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

>> Tips on Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
>> Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
>> Stop Charging the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

Tips on Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

Fully charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery before use.

• Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery in an environment with a temperature between 10°C and 35°C,
otherwise the battery will not charge.
• To prevent deterioration of the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, charging will not occur when the remaining
charge in the battery is sufficient, even if an external power source is connected.

To ensure the highest performance and longest life from the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery:
• Do not use or store the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery in a location exposed to extremely high or low
temperatures, as it may deteriorate more quickly.
• Remove the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery from the Label Printer when storing it for long periods of time.
• Store the Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries in a cool dry place and out of direct sunlight.
• Recharge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery every six months if it is stored for long periods of time.

Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery as soon as you set up your Label Printer.
1. Turn the Label Printer off.
2. Make sure the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery is installed correctly.
3. Do one of the following:
• Use the AC Adapter for USB Type-C to connect the Label Printer to an electrical socket.
• Use a USB Type-C cable to connect the Label Printer to your computer or a compatible USB charger.

• The AC Adapter for USB Type-C is not included.

• Charging with a USB Type-C cable will take longer than the AC Adapter for USB Type-C.
• The USB charger must be 5 V 0.5 A or higher.

When the battery is fully charged, the LED turns off.

4. Disconnect the printer from the power source.

• When using the dedicated adapter, charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery for three hours to fully
charge the battery.
• DO NOT remove the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery while you are using the Label Printer with a USB
connection (USB Type-C cable or the AC Adapter for USB Type-C). Doing this may cause the Label
Printer to shut down unexpectedly.

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 Stop Charging the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
To stop charging the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, disconnect the Label Printer from the power source.

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Home > Set Up Your Label Printer > Insert the Tape Cassette

Insert the Tape Cassette

1. Rest the printer face down on a flat surface. Press the Cover Latch (1) and remove the Rear Cover (2).

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1
2. Insert the Tape Cassette, as shown.

IMPORTANT

When inserting the Tape Cassette, make sure the tape does not catch on the Print Head. To avoid
damaging the tape or ink ribbon, insert the Tape Cassette horizontally.

3. Make sure the Rear Cover Hooks (1) are correctly inserted, and then close the Rear Cover.

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 If you cannot close the Rear Cover, make sure the Release Lever (1) is in the raised position, as shown. If
not, lift the Release Lever, and then try again.

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Home > Set Up Your Label Printer > Turn the Label Printer On/Off

Turn the Label Printer On/Off

1. To turn the Label Printer on, press and hold .

2. To turn the Label Printer off, press and hold .

To save power and turn the Label Printer off automatically after a specific amount of time, use the Auto Power-
Off function.

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• Set Up Your Label Printer
Related Topics:
• Set Auto Power-Off Time
• Specifications

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Home > Set Up Your Label Printer > Set Language

Set Language
1. Press Menu.
2. Press a or b to display [Language], and then press OK.
3. Press a or b to select your language, and then press OK.

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Home > Set Up Your Label Printer > Set Measurement Units

Set Measurement Units

1. Press Menu.
2. Press a or b to display [Unit], and then press OK.
3. Press a or b to display [inch] or [mm], and then press OK.

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Home > Set Up Your Label Printer > Set Auto Power-Off Time

Set Auto Power-Off Time

Your Label Printer has a power saving function that automatically turns the printer off if no key is pressed within a
certain time, under certain operating conditions. Regardless of whether you use the AC Adapter or the batteries,
you can change the automatic powering-off time.
1. Press Menu.
2. Press a or b to display [Auto Power Off], and then press OK.
3. Press a, b, d, or c to select the options you want, and then press OK.

Option Description

USB Charger Off, 10min., 20min., 30min., 40min., 50min., 1hr., 2hr., 4hr., 8hr., 12hr.

Li-ion Battery Off, 10min., 20min., 30min., 40min., 50min., 1hr.

4. Press OK.

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Home > Set Up Your Label Printer > Enable or Disable Bluetooth

Enable or Disable Bluetooth

Related Models: PT-E310BT/PT-E560BT

1. Press Menu.
2. Press a or b to display [Bluetooth], and then press OK.
3. Press a or b to display [Bluetooth (On/Off)], and then press OK.
4. Press a or b to select [On] or [Off], and then press OK.
When you select [On], the Bluetooth icon appears on the LCD.

Set the Automatic Reconnection mode for Bluetooth to On when you connect the Label Printer to your
mobile device.

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Home > Set Up Your Label Printer > Feed Tape

Feed Tape
>> PT-E310BT
>> PT-E510/PT-E560BT

PT-E310BT

1. To feed the tape, press and then press .

2. To cut the tape, press down the Tape Cutter Lever as shown by the arrow.

PT-E510/PT-E560BT

1. To feed the tape, press .

2. Press a or b to select one of the following options:

Option Description

Feed & Cut Select to feed and cut the tape automatically.

Feed Only Select to feed, but not cut, the tape.

Recommended when using Fabric Iron-On Tapes, which should be cut using scissors.

3. Press OK.

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Home > Set Up Your Label Printer > Adjust LCD Contrast

Adjust LCD Contrast

The LCD Contrast default setting is [0].
1. Press Menu.
2. Press a or b to display [LCD Contrast], and then press OK.
3. Press a or b to select your preference, [-2 - +2], and then press OK.

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Home > Set Up Your Label Printer > Turn the Backlight On/Off

Turn the Backlight On/Off

Save power by turning the backlight off.

1. Press Menu.
2. Press a or b to display [Backlight], and then press OK.
3. Press a, b, d, or c to select the options you want, and then press OK.

Option Description

USB Charger 1min., 5min., 10min., Off

Li-ion Battery 10sec., 30sec., 1min., Off

NOTE
• The backlight automatically turns off if the printer is idle for the duration you specified.
• The backlight turns off when printing.

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Home > Install Software

Install Software

• Install the Printer Driver and Software on a Computer (Windows)

• Connect the Label Printer to a Computer

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Home > Install Software > Install the Printer Driver and Software on a Computer (Windows)

Install the Printer Driver and Software on a Computer (Windows)

To print from your Windows computer, install the printer driver and the Brother P-touch Editor software on your
computer.
1. Open your preferred web browser and type [Link] in the address bar.

[Link]

2. Click the Download button to download the Software/Documentation Installer.

3. Navigate to your computer's Downloads folder, double-click the downloaded installer file, and follow the on-
screen instructions.

NOTE
(PT-E310BT/PT-E560BT)
• Make sure you enable Bluetooth on your computer.
• Press the required button on the Label Printer for Bluetooth pairing when you confirm the passcode.

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• Install Software
• Available Applications

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 Home > Install Software > Install the Printer Driver and Software on a Computer (Windows) > Available
Applications

Available Applications
Windows
Application Features
P-touch Editor Allows you to design and print custom labels using built-in drawing tools to create various font
and text styles, import images, and insert barcodes. You can also transfer templates and other
data to the Label Printer.
P-touch Transfer Allows you to transfer templates and other data to the Label Printer and save backups of your
Manager 1 data on the computer.
This application must be installed using P-touch Editor 5.4, which may be an earlier version of
P-touch Editor than you are currently using. To download the P-touch Editor 5.4, search for the
applicable FAQs & Troubleshooting tip at [Link].
P-touch Update Updates software and firmware to the latest version, and allows you to transfer templates to the
Software 1 Label Printer.

1 Available with the USB connection only.

Mac
Application Features
P-touch Editor Allows you to design and print custom labels using built-in drawing tools to create various font
and text styles, import images, and insert barcodes.

Transfer Express 1 Updates firmware to the latest version.

1 Available with the USB connection only.

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Home > Install Software > Connect the Label Printer to a Computer

Connect the Label Printer to a Computer

• Connect the Label Printer to a Computer Using a USB Type-C Cable

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 Home > Install Software > Connect the Label Printer to a Computer > Connect the Label Printer to a
Computer Using a USB Type-C Cable

Connect the Label Printer to a Computer Using a USB Type-C Cable

1. Make sure the Label Printer is turned off before connecting the USB Type-C cable.
2. Connect the USB Type-C cable to the USB port on the Label Printer, and then to your computer.

3. Turn the Label Printer on.

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Home > Edit Labels

Edit Labels

• Add Text to Your Label

• Add a New Line of Text to Your Label

• Add a New Block of Text to Your Label

• Move the Cursor

• Delete Text

• Enter Symbols

• Enter Accented Characters

• Set Character Attributes

• Set Frames

• Create Labels Using Labelling Application Type

• Create Barcode Labels

• Create Serialised Labels

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Home > Edit Labels > Add Text to Your Label

Add Text to Your Label

Type the text or symbols you want (alphanumeric characters, including spaces and punctuation marks).

NOTE
To print a slashed zero, follow these steps:
1. Press Menu.
2. Press a or b to display [Use Slashed Zero], and then press OK.
3. Press a or b to select [On] or [Off], and then press OK.
Printed Label Result: [On]

Printed Label Result: [Off]

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Home > Edit Labels > Add a New Line of Text to Your Label

Add a New Line of Text to Your Label

You can add several lines to your labels, depending on the tape you are using. For more information, see
Related Topics.
1. When finished typing the first line of text, make sure the cursor is at the end of the current line.

2. Press to create the second line.

Line 1

Line 2

Printed Label Result

Max Lines Tape Width

7 lines 24 mm
(PT-E510/PT-E560BT)
5 lines 18 mm
3 lines 12 mm
2 lines 9 mm
6 mm
1 line 3.5 mm

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• Edit Labels
Related Topics:
• Specifications

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Home > Edit Labels > Add a New Block of Text to Your Label

Add a New Block of Text to Your Label

To print labels with multiple, but separate, sections of text, you can insert up to 99 different text blocks within the
same label.

This feature is available only for the "GENERAL" label application type.

To add a new block of text or blank lines to the right of your current text, press , and then press .

The cursor moves to the start of the new block.

To change the character attributes for a block of text, follow the steps for changing character attributes for a
line of text. See Related Information.

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• Edit Labels
Related Topics:
• Apply Character Attributes to a Line of Text

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Home > Edit Labels > Move the Cursor

Move the Cursor

To move the cursor around within your label, do any of the following:
- Press a, b, d, or c to move the cursor one space or line.

- To position the cursor to the start or end of the current line or block, press and then press d or c.

- To position the cursor to the start or end of the label, or beginning of the previous or next block, press
and then press a or b.

- To insert additional text into an existing line, position the cursor to the right of the character where you want to
edit, and then add the text.

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• Edit Labels
Related Topics:
• Add a New Line of Text to Your Label
• Add a New Block of Text to Your Label

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Home > Edit Labels > Delete Text

Delete Text
>> To delete one character at a time:
>> To delete all characters but not format settings:
>> To delete all characters and all format settings:

To delete one character at a time:

Press .

To delete all characters but not format settings:

1. Press .

2. Press a or b to display [Text Only], and then press OK.

To delete all characters and all format settings:

1. Press .

2. Press a or b to display [Text & Format], and then press OK.

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Home > Edit Labels > Enter Symbols

Enter Symbols

• Enter Symbols Using the Symbol Function

• Set Symbol History

• Symbol Options

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Home > Edit Labels > Enter Symbols > Enter Symbols Using the Symbol Function

Enter Symbols Using the Symbol Function

For a list of all symbols, see Related Topics:Symbol Options.
>> PT-E310BT
>> PT-E510/PT-E560BT

PT-E310BT

1. Press and then press .

2. Press a or b to select a category, and then press OK.

3. Press a, b, d, or c to select a symbol, and then press OK.

PT-E510/PT-E560BT

1. Press .

2. Press a or b to select a category, and then press OK.

3. Press a, b, d, or c to select a symbol, and then press OK.

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• Enter Symbols
Related Topics:
• Symbol Options

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Home > Edit Labels > Enter Symbols > Set Symbol History

Set Symbol History

The Symbol History can store recently used symbols. By default, the Symbol History feature is set to [On].
1. Press Menu.
2. Press a or b to display [Symbol History], and then press OK.
3. Press a or b to select [On] or [Off], and then press OK.

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• Enter Symbols

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Home > Edit Labels > Enter Symbols > Symbol Options

Symbol Options
Category Symbols
History Up to 30 recently used symbols are stored in History.
Punctuation

Brackets

Arrows

Mathematics

Greek

Super/
Subscript

Currency

Electronics

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Category Symbols
Electrical 1

Electrical 2

Safety

Prohibited

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Category Symbols
Sign

Pictograph

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Home > Edit Labels > Enter Accented Characters

Enter Accented Characters

1. Type the character you want.

2. Press .

3. Press d or c to select an accented character, and then press OK.

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• Accented Character Options

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Home > Edit Labels > Enter Accented Characters > Accented Character Options

Accented Character Options

The accented characters displayed on the LCD depend on your language.

Character Accented Characters

a
A
c

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Character Accented Characters
u

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Home > Edit Labels > Set Character Attributes

Set Character Attributes

• Apply Character Attributes

• Apply Character Attributes to a Line of Text

• Attribute Setting Options

• Set Auto Fit Style

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Home > Edit Labels > Set Character Attributes > Apply Character Attributes

Apply Character Attributes

When formatting your text, you can preview your character attribute selections on the LCD.
1. Type the text you want.

2. Press .

3. Press a or b to select an attribute.

4. Press d or c to set a value for that attribute, and then press OK.

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• Set Character Attributes
Related Topics:
• Attribute Setting Options

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Home > Edit Labels > Set Character Attributes > Apply Character Attributes to a Line of Text

Apply Character Attributes to a Line of Text

If you add multiple lines in your label, you can format each line of text to look different.
1. Type the lines of characters or text you want on your label.
2. Press a or b to move the cursor to the line whose character attributes you want to change.

3. Press and then press to display the available formatting attributes.

Three black lines in the upper right corner of the LCD indicate that you are now applying the attribute to that
specific line only.

4. Press a or b to select an attribute.

5. Press d or c to set a value for that attribute, and then press OK.

When different attribute values are set for each line, the value appears as ***** when you press .

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• Set Character Attributes
Related Topics:
• Attribute Setting Options

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Home > Edit Labels > Set Character Attributes > Attribute Setting Options

Attribute Setting Options

Font
PT-E310BT
Value LCD Message Result
Letter Gothic LGO

Helsinki HEL

Brussels BRU

Los Angeles LA

Atlanta ATL

Adams ADM

Sofia SOF

PT-E510/PT-E560BT
Value LCD Message Result
Letter Gothic LGO

Helsinki HEL

Brussels BRU

US US

Los Angeles LA

San Diego SGO

Florida FLO

Calgary CAL

Belgium BEL

Atlanta ATL

Adams ADM

Brunei BRN

Sofia SOF

Germany GER

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Font Size
Available Sizes:
Auto, 6 pt, 9 pt, 12 pt, 18 pt, 24 pt, 36 pt, 42 pt, (PT-E510/PT-E560BT) 48 pt

When Auto is selected, the text is automatically adjusted to print in the largest size available in the font
settings for each tape width.

Width
Value Result
x1

x 3/2

x2

x 1/2

x 2/3

Font Style
Value LCD Message Result
Normal Normal

Bold BLD

Outline OUT

Shadow SHD

Solid SLD

Italic ITA

Italic Bold I+BLD

Italic Outline I+OUT

Italic Shadow I+SHD

Italic Solid I+SLD

Line
Value LCD Message Result
Off Off

Underline UND

Strikethrough (Single Line) STR

Strikethrough (Double Lines) [Link]

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Alignment
Value LCD Message Result
Centre Center

Left Left

Right Right

Justify Just

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Home > Edit Labels > Set Character Attributes > Set Auto Fit Style

Set Auto Fit Style

You can reduce the text size to fit within the length of your label.

Make sure [Size] in is set to [Auto] and the label length is specified before using this function.

1. Press Menu.
2. Press a or b to display [Auto Fit Style], and then press OK.
3. Press a or b to select one of following options:

Option Description

Text Size The total text size is reduced to fit within the label.

Text Width The text width is reduced to the size of the x 1/2 or x 2/3 setting to fit within the label.
For the expected output, see Related Topics.

4. Press OK.

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• Set Character Attributes
Related Topics:
• Attribute Setting Options

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Home > Edit Labels > Set Frames

Set Frames

1. Press .

2. Press a or b to display [Frame].

3. Press d or c to select a frame, and then press OK.

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• Frame Options

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Home > Edit Labels > Set Frames > Frame Options

Frame Options
Value LCD Message Result
Off Off

Rectangle 1

Bold Rectangle 2

Rounded Rectangle 3

Bold Rounded Rectangle 4

Rounded Rectangle 2 5

Bold Rounded Rectangle 2 6

Table 7

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Home > Edit Labels > Create Labels Using Labelling Application Type

Create Labels Using Labelling Application Type

• General Mode

• Faceplate Mode

• Cable Wrap Mode

• Cable Flag Mode

• Patch Panel Mode

• Punch Block Mode

• Create Labels Using Special Tapes for Wrapping Around Cables

• Create a Cross-ID Label

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Home > Edit Labels > Create Labels Using Labelling Application Type > General Mode

General Mode
Create labels for general purposes using General mode.
Horizontal

Vertical

1. Press .

2. Press a, b, d, or c to select the options you want, and then press OK.

Option Description

Label Length Select the printed label length.

(PT-E310BT) Auto, 25 mm to 999 mm

Label Length Select the printed label length.

(PT-E510/PT-E560BT) Auto, 10 mm to 999 mm

Orientation Select the orientation (horizontal or vertical) of your text.

3. Enter the text you want.

4. Press .

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Home > Edit Labels > Create Labels Using Labelling Application Type > Faceplate Mode

Faceplate Mode
Create identification labels for various faceplates using Faceplate mode. When printing in this mode, each block
of text is the same size and evenly spaced.
1 block

3 blocks

1. Press .

2. Press a, b, d, or c to select the options you want, and then press OK.

Option Description

Label Length Select the printed label length.

(PT-E310BT) 25 mm to 999 mm

Label Length Select the printed label length.

(PT-E510/PT-E560BT) 10 mm to 999 mm

# of Blocks Select the number of blocks (up to 5 blocks).

Orientation Select the orientation (horizontal or vertical) of your text.

3. Enter the text you want.

4. Press .

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Home > Edit Labels > Create Labels Using Labelling Application Type > Cable Wrap Mode

Cable Wrap Mode

Create labels to be wrapped around a cable or wire using Cable Wrap mode. In Cable Wrap mode, the text is
printed as shown so that when it's wrapped, the label can be read from all angles.

Custom

Rot.90

• (PT-E310BT) We recommend using Flexible ID Tape for Cable Wrap labels.

(PT-E510/PT-E560BT) We recommend using Flexible ID Tape or Self-Laminating Tape for Cable Wrap
labels.
• Flexible ID Tape is not designed for use as electrical insulation. When wrapping Flexible ID Tape labels
around objects, the diameter of the object (1) should be 3 mm or more. The overlapping ends of the label
or the label flag (2) should be 5 mm or more.
2

1. Press .

2. Press a, b, d, or c to select the options you want, and then press OK.

Option Description

UOM Select one of the following units of measurement:

Dia(Ø) (Custom Diameter), Length (Custom Length), CAT5/6, CAT6A,
COAX, AWG, Rot.90 (Rotated 90°)

Value The available values differ depending on the units of measurement you select.

Repeat Repeat the text you enter so it prints as many times as needed.

Cross-ID Select this setting when you create Cross-ID labels. See Related Information.

3. Enter the text you want.

4. Press .

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Related Topics:
• Create a Cross-ID Label
• Create Labels Using Special Tapes for Wrapping Around Cables

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Home > Edit Labels > Create Labels Using Labelling Application Type > Cable Flag Mode

Cable Flag Mode

Using Cable Flag mode, create labels to be wrapped around a cable or wire, and stuck together so that both
label ends form a flag. In Cable Flag mode, the text is printed on both label ends and a blank space is left in the
middle that wraps around the cable.

1 2 1

1. Flag length
2. Cable circumference

We recommend using Flexible ID Tape for Cable Flag labels.

1. Press .

2. Press a, b, d, or c to select the options you want, and then press OK.

Option Description

Layout Select the layout you want:

The same text is printed on each block.

Two different texts are printed on each block.

Flag Length Select the flag length of your printout.

(PT-E310BT) 15 mm to 200 mm

Flag Length Select the flag length of your printout.

(PT-E510/PT-E560BT) 10 mm to 200 mm

Cable Diameter Select the cable diameter.

3 mm to 90 mm

Orientation Select the orientation (horizontal or vertical) of your text.

Cross-ID Select this setting when you create Cross-ID labels. See Related Information.

3. Enter the text you want.

4. Press .

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• Create a Cross-ID Label

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Home > Edit Labels > Create Labels Using Labelling Application Type > Patch Panel Mode

Patch Panel Mode

Create labels to identify various type of panels using Patch Panel mode.

IP01(1) IP02(1) IP03(1) IP03(1) IP02(1) IP01(1)

1. Press .

2. Press a, b, d, or c to select the options you want, and then press OK.

Option Description

Block Length Select the block length.

5 mm to 300 mm

# of Blocks Select the number of blocks (up to 99 blocks).

Separator Select the separator layout:

Tic, Dash, Line, Bold, Frame, None

Orientation Select the orientation (0°, 90°, 180°, 270°) of your text.

Reverse Print blocks in reverse order.

Advanced Adjust block lengths independently.

No Margins Set the margin of both ends of each label to 0 mm.

3. Enter the text you want.

4. Press .

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Home > Edit Labels > Create Labels Using Labelling Application Type > Punch Block Mode

Punch Block Mode

Create labels to identify a type of electrical connection often used in telephony using Punch Block (Punch-Down
Block) mode.

• (PT-E310BT) Up to two lines can be entered in each block.

• (PT-E510/PT-E560BT) Up to three lines can be entered in each block.

1. Press .

2. Press a, b, d, or c to select the options you want, and then press OK.

Option Description

Module Width Select the module width.

50 mm to 300 mm

Block Type Select the block type:

2 Pairs, 3 Pairs, 4 Pairs, 5 Pairs, Blank

Sequence Type Select the sequence type:

None, Horizontal, Backbone

Start Value Select the start value (Up to 99999).

3. Enter the text you want.

4. Press .

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 Home > Edit Labels > Create Labels Using Labelling Application Type > Create Labels Using Special Tapes
for Wrapping Around Cables

Create Labels Using Special Tapes for Wrapping Around Cables

• Heat Shrink Tube

• Self-Laminating Tape

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 Home > Edit Labels > Create Labels Using Labelling Application Type > Create Labels Using Special Tapes
for Wrapping Around Cables > Heat Shrink Tube

Heat Shrink Tube

When you insert a Heat Shrink Tube cassette into the printer and then press any of the labelling application type
keys, the Heat Shrink Tube setting screen appears on the LCD.

1. Press a, b, d, or c to select the options you want, and then press OK.

Option Description

Label Length Select the printed label length.

25 mm to 999 mm

Cross-ID Select this setting when you create Cross-ID labels. See Related Information.

2. Enter the text you want.

3. Press .

Related Information
• Create Labels Using Special Tapes for Wrapping Around Cables
Related Topics:
• Create a Cross-ID Label

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 Home > Edit Labels > Create Labels Using Labelling Application Type > Create Labels Using Special Tapes
for Wrapping Around Cables > Self-Laminating Tape

Self-Laminating Tape

Related Models: PT-E510/PT-E560BT

When you insert a Self-Laminating Tape cassette into the printer and then press any of the labelling application
type keys, the Self-Laminating Tape setting screen appears on the LCD.

brother 1
brother
2

1. Printed area
2. Laminating area

1. Press a, b, d, or c to select the options you want, and then press OK.

Option Description

Label Length Select the printed label length.

15 mm to 300 mm

[Link] Adjust the vertical position of the text.

Cross-ID Select this setting when you create Cross-ID labels. See Related Information.

2. Enter the text you want.

3. Press .

Related Information
• Create Labels Using Special Tapes for Wrapping Around Cables
Related Topics:
• Create a Cross-ID Label

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Home > Edit Labels > Create Labels Using Labelling Application Type > Create a Cross-ID Label

Create a Cross-ID Label

Use the [Cross-ID] feature to print labels in which the text order is reversed.
• 1 line Cross-ID label
When you insert a trigger character ("/" or "\") in the text, the label is printed in reverse order, as shown in the
example.
1 line (using Cable Flag mode)

• Multiple lines Cross-ID label

When you enter multiple lines of text, each line is switched, as shown in the examples.
2 lines (using Cable Flag mode)

5 lines (using Cable Flag mode)

1. Press or .

2. Press a or b to select [Cross-ID].

3. Press d or c to select the option you want, and then press OK.

Option Description

Off Disable Cross-ID settings.

Pair Print multiple serialised Cross-ID labels in each pair.

Group Print multiple serialised Cross-ID labels in each group.

When you print a single Cross-ID label, the print result is the same regardless of whether you select
[Pair] or [Group].

4. Enter the text you want.

5. Select the Serialise setting, if needed.

6. Press .

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Create Barcode Labels

• Create and Print Barcodes

• Edit or Delete a Barcode and Barcode Data

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Create and Print Barcodes

The Label Printer is not designed exclusively for creating barcode labels. Always confirm that barcode labels can
be read by a barcode reader.
For best results, print barcode labels in black ink on white tape. Some barcode readers may not be able to read
barcode labels created using coloured tape or ink.
You can print up to five barcodes on a single label.

NOTE
• The number of characters or lines you can add varies depending on the tape width.
• Use the [Large] setting for [Width] or [Size] whenever possible. Some barcode readers may not be
able to read barcode labels created using the [Small] setting.
• Continuously printing a large number of labels with barcodes can overheat the Print Head, which may
affect the print quality.
• Symbols are available for the CODE39, CODE128, CODABAR, or GS1-128 protocols.
• The "[Link]" (Check Digit) attribute is available for the CODE39, I-2/5, and CODABAR protocols.

>> PT-E310BT
>> PT-E510/PT-E560BT

PT-E310BT

1. Press and then press .

2. Press a, b, d, or c to select an attribute, and then press OK.

For more information, see Related Information.
3. Enter the barcode data.

4. To select a character, press and then press . Press a or b to select the character you want,
and then press OK.
5. Press OK.

PT-E510/PT-E560BT

1. Press .

2. Press a, b, d, or c to select an attribute, and then press OK.

For more information, see Related Information.
3. Enter the barcode data.

4. To select a character, press . Press a or b to select the character you want, and then press OK.

5. Press OK.

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Barcode Options

Protocol Attribute Value

CODE39, CODE128, EAN-8, Width Small, Large
EAN-13, GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128),
Under# On, Off
UPC-A, UPC-E, I-2/5 (ITF),
CODABAR (Characters printed below the
barcode)
[Link] Off, On
(Check Digit) (Available only for the CODE39, I-2/5,
and CODABAR protocols)
QR Code Model Model 1, Model 2, Micro
Size Small, M Small, Medium, M Large,
Large
ECC Level 7%, 15%, 25%, 30%
Data Matrix Model Square, Rect. (Rectangular)
Size Small, M Small, Medium, M Large,
Large

Special Character Options

CODE39
Special Character

(SPACE)

CODABAR
Special Character

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 Special Character

CODE128, GS1-128 (UCC / EAN-128), QR Code, Data Matrix

Special Character
(SPACE)

NUL SOH STX

ETX EOT ENQ ACK

BEL BS HT LF
VT FF CR SO
SI DLE DC1 DC2
DC3 DC4 NAK SYN
ETB CAN EM SUB
ESC FS

GS RS

US DEL FNC3 1 FNC2 1

FNC4 1 FNC1 1

1 Not available for QR Code or Data Matrix.

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Edit or Delete a Barcode and Barcode Data

>> Delete a barcode from a label
>> Edit Barcode Data

Delete a barcode from a label

1. Position the cursor to the right of the barcode on the data entry screen.

2. Press .

Edit Barcode Data

>> PT-E310BT
>> PT-E510/PT-E560BT

PT-E310BT
1. To edit barcode attributes and barcode data, position the cursor to the left of the barcode on the data entry
screen.

2. Press and then press .

The Barcode Setup screen appears on the LCD.

PT-E510/PT-E560BT
1. To edit barcode attributes and barcode data, position the cursor to the left of the barcode on the data entry
screen.

2. Press .

The Barcode Setup screen appears on the LCD.

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Create Serialised Labels

• Serialisation Options

• Create Labels with a Single Serialised Range

• Create Labels with Two Serialised Ranges

• Create Advanced Serialised Labels

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Serialisation Options

Option Description
Count Select the number of labels you want to create.
Incremented by Select the increment value for a number or letter.
Type Select the serialisation type. For details, see the
examples below.

• In the [Type] option, you can select [Norm / Normal], [Octal], [Dec / Decimal], or [Hex].
• [Octal], [Dec / Decimal], and [Hex] are not available for barcodes.
• Incremental changes to numbers or letters based on the selected [Type] option:
[Norm / Normal]
-

[Octal]

[Dec / Decimal]

[Hex]
-

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Create Labels with a Single Serialised Range

Create labels with a single serialised range by entering only one pattern text, as shown.

• Entering Text Pattern: A10

• Serialised Range: (1)
• Printed Label Result:

A10 A11 A12 A13

(1) (1) (1) (1)

>> PT-E310BT
>> PT-E510/PT-E560BT

PT-E310BT
1. Type "A10" using the keyboard.

2. Press and then press .

3. Position the cursor to the left of the first character in the range you want to serialise, and then press OK.

4. Press d or c to select the last character in the range you want to serialise, and then press OK.

5. Press a, b, d, or c to set the following parameters (for this example):

• Set "4" in the [Count] menu.
• Set "1" in the [Incremented by] menu.
• Select [Norm] from the [Type] menu.
When you set them all, press OK.

6. Press .

You can select [All], [Current], or [Range] for the print option.

PT-E510/PT-E560BT
1. Type "A10" using the keyboard.

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2. Press .

3. Position the cursor to the left of the first character in the range you want to serialise, and then press OK.

4. Press d or c to select the last character in the range you want to serialise, and then press OK.

5. Press a, b, d, or c to set the following parameters (for this example):

• Set "4" in the [Count] menu.
• Set "1" in the [Incremented by] menu.
• Select [Normal] from the [Type] menu.
When you set them all, press OK.

6. Press .

You can select [All], [Current], or [Range] for the print option.

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• Create Serialised Labels
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• Serialisation Options

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Create Labels with Two Serialised Ranges

Create labels with two serialised ranges by entering the pattern text, as shown.

• Entering Text Pattern: A-W10

• Serialised Range: (1) and (2)
• Printed Label Result:

A-W10 B-W11 C-W12 D-W13

(1) (2) (1) (2) (1) (2) (1) (2)

>> PT-E310BT
>> PT-E510/PT-E560BT

PT-E310BT
1. Type "A-W10" using the keyboard.

2. Press and then press .

3. Press a or b to select [Simultaneous], and then press OK.

4. Specify the first range (1) you want to serialise.
a. Position the cursor to the left of the first character of the range, and then press OK.
b. Press d or c to select the last character of the range, and then press OK.
(For (1) in this example, position the cursor to the left of "A" and press OK twice since the first and last
characters are the same.)

(1)

5. Repeat the previous step to specify the second range (2) you want to serialise.

(2)

6. Press a, b, d, or c to set the following parameters (for this example):

• Set "4" in the [Count] menu.
• Set "1" in the [Incremented by] menu.
• Select [Norm] from the [Type] menu.
When you set them all, press OK.

7. Press .

You can select [All], [Current], or [Range] for the print option.

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 PT-E510/PT-E560BT
1. Type "A-W10" using the keyboard.

2. Press .

3. Press a or b to select [Simultaneous], and then press OK.

4. Specify the first range (1) you want to serialise.
a. Position the cursor to the left of the first character of the range, and then press OK.
b. Press d or c to select the last character of the range, and then press OK.
(For (1) in this example, position the cursor to the left of "A" and press OK twice since the first and last
characters are the same.)

(1)

5. Repeat the previous step to specify the second range (2) you want to serialise.

(2)

6. Press a, b, d, or c to set the following parameters (for this example):

• Set "4" in the [Count] menu.
• Set "1" in the [Incremented by] menu.
• Select [Normal] from the [Type] menu.
When you set them all, press OK.

7. Press .

You can select [All], [Current], or [Range] for the print option.

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• Create Serialised Labels
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• Serialisation Options

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Create Advanced Serialised Labels

Create advanced labels with two serialised label ranges by entering the text pattern, as shown.

• Entering Text Pattern: W10-A

• Serialised Range: (1) and (2)
• Printed Label Result:

W10-A W11-A W12-A W13-A

(1) (2) (1) (2) (1) (2) (1) (2)

W10-B W11-B W12-B W13-B

>> PT-E310BT
>> PT-E510/PT-E560BT

PT-E310BT
1. Type "W10-A" using the keyboard.

2. Press and then press .

3. Press a or b to select [Advanced], and then press OK.

4. Specify the first range (1) you want to serialise, and then select the count and increment for the first range.
a. Position the cursor to the left of the first character of the range, and then press OK.
b. Press d or c to select the last character of the range, and then press OK.

(1)

c. Press a, b, d, or c to set the following parameters (for this example):

• Set "4" in the [Count] menu.
• Set "1" in the [Incremented by] menu.
• Select [Norm] from the [Type] menu.
When you set them all, press OK.
5. Specify the second range (2) you want to serialise, and then select the count and increment for the second
range.
a. Position the cursor to the left of the first character of the range, and then press OK.
b. Press d or c to select the last character of the range, and then press OK.
(For (2) in this example, position the cursor to the left of "A" and press OK twice since the first and last
characters are the same.)

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 (2)

c. Press a, b, d, or c to set the following parameters (for this example):

• Set "2" in the [Count] menu.
• Set "1" in the [Incremented by] menu.
• Select [Norm] from the [Type] menu.
When you set them all, press OK.

6. Press .

You can select [All], [Current], or [Range] for the print option.

PT-E510/PT-E560BT
1. Type "W10-A" using the keyboard.

2. Press .

3. Press a or b to select [Advanced], and then press OK.

4. Specify the first range (1) you want to serialise, and then select the count and increment for the first range.
a. Position the cursor to the left of the first character of the range, and then press OK.
b. Press d or c to select the last character of the range, and then press OK.

(1)

c. Press a, b, d, or c to set the following parameters (for this example):

• Set "4" in the [Count] menu.
• Set "1" in the [Incremented by] menu.
• Select [Normal] from the [Type] menu.
When you set them all, press OK.
5. Specify the second range (2) you want to serialise, and then select the count and increment for the second
range.
a. Position the cursor to the left of the first character of the range, and then press OK.
b. Press d or c to select the last character of the range, and then press OK.
(For (2) in this example, position the cursor to the left of "A" and press OK twice since the first and last
characters are the same.)

(2)

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 c. Press a, b, d, or c to set the following parameters (for this example):
• Set "2" in the [Count] menu.
• Set "1" in the [Incremented by] menu.
• Select [Normal] from the [Type] menu.
When you set them all, press OK.

6. Press .

You can select [All], [Current], or [Range] for the print option.

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• Create Serialised Labels
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• Serialisation Options

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Print Labels

• Preview Labels

• Print Labels

• Select a Cut Option (PT-E310BT)

• Select a Cut Option (PT-E510/PT-E560BT)

• Print Transferred Templates

• Print Transferred Database Data

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Preview Labels
You can preview labels before printing to make sure they are correct.

1. Press .

2. Do one of the following:

• Press d, c, a, or b to scroll the preview left, right, up, or down.

• Press to zoom the preview in and out.

• Press and d, c, a, or b to jump directly to the left, right, top, or bottom border.

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Print Labels
(PT-E310BT) To cut the label, press the Tape Cutter Lever on the top left corner of the Label Printer.

• (PT-E310BT) To prevent damage to the tape, do not press the Cutter Lever while the message
[Printing... Copies] or [Feeding tape... Please wait] appears on the LCD.
• Do not pull the label while it is emerging from the Tape Exit Slot. Doing so will cause the ink ribbon to be
ejected with the tape, making the tape unusable.
• Do not block the Tape Exit Slot during printing. Doing so will cause the tape to jam.

1. After creating your label, press .

2. If you print serialised labels, specify the labels you want to print using the a and b keys to select an option on
the LCD.

Option Description

All Print all labels.

Current Print the label where the cursor is positioned.

Range Specify the first and last label to print.

3. To change other print options, press and then press .

NOTE
• When you print multiple labels, a confirmation message appears after each label is printed.
(PT-E510/PT-E560BT) To disable this confirmation message, follow these steps:
a. Press Menu.
b. Press a or b to display [Cut Pause], and then press OK.
c. Press a or b to select [Off], and then press OK.
• If the battery runs out and the print job stops, you can resume printing by following these steps (not
available when using a USB or Bluetooth connection):

a. Fully charge the battery, turn the printer on, and press .

b. Follow the instructions on the LCD, select the page range, and resume printing.

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Print Options

To change print options, press , and then press .

Option Description
Copies Select the number of copies (1-99) you want.
Page All When you print serialised labels, print all labels.
Current When you print serialised labels, print only the label where
the cursor is positioned.
Range When you print serialised labels, specify the first and last
label to print.
Order When you print multiple copies of serialised labels, print them in sorted or stacked order.
Invert Invert the character colour and the background colour on the label.

ABC

Mirror Use clear tape when using this option, so the label can be read correctly from the
opposite side when attached to glass, windows, or other transparent surfaces.

ABC

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Select a Cut Option (PT-E310BT)

Related Models: PT-E310BT

1. Press .

2. Press a or b to display [Cut Option], and then press d or c to select the option you want.
In the tables below, these visual patterns represent parts of your label, as illustrated in the Example column.

Print area
ABC
Margin

Laminate margin

Setting Description Example

Small The tape automatically feeds 23 mm first, and • When each label length is approximately 23
Margin then each label is printed, leaving a margin of 2 mm or more
mm before and after the text. b b b

ABC ABC

a b
a. Approximately 23 mm
b. 2 mm
• When each label length is approximately 23
mm or less
b b

A A

a b a
a. Approximately 23 mm
b. 2 mm
Chain • Select this setting when printing several
b b
labels with minimum margins. c
• A margin of 23 mm is printed first, and then
each label is printed, leaving a margin of 2 ABC ABC
mm before and after the text.
• Feed the tape before using the Tape Cutter,
otherwise part of the text may get cut off. Do
a b
not try to pull the tape as this may damage a. Approximately 23 mm
the Tape Cassette. b. 2 mm
c. Tape Stop Position

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 Setting Description Example
No Cut • Select this setting when printing multiple
copies of a label or when using Heat Shrink b b
c
Tube or any other tapes that cannot be cut
using the Tape Cutter and instead must be ABC ABC
cut with scissors.
• Feed the tape before using the Tape Cutter,
otherwise part of the text may get cut off. Do a b
not try to pull the tape as this may damage a. Approximately 23 mm
the Tape Cassette.
b. 2 mm
• When using any tapes that cannot be cut
using the Tape Cutter, remove the Tape c. Tape Stop Position
Cassette after printing, and use scissors to
cut the tape.
Large The total margin (laminate margin + label b b b b
Margin margin) is 25 mm on either side of the label.

ABC ABC

a a a a
a. Approximately 23 mm
b. 2 mm
Special • Select this setting when using any special b b b
Tape tape.
• When using Fabric Iron-On Tapes or Heat
Shrink Tube, select Special Tape in the ABC ABC
Cut Option before printing. After printing,
remove the Tape Cassette from the Label
Printer and use scissors to cut the tape. a b
a. Approximately 23 mm
b. 2 mm

3. Press OK.

• When you set the cut option to [No Cut] or [Chain], the cut position is set in the middle of printing
area after the last label is printed. When [Start feeding?] appears on the LCD, press OK to feed
the tape. Press Esc to return to the text entry screen.
• When you set the cut option to [Large Margin], [Small Margin], or [Chain], the message
[Cut tape or press Enter to continue.] appears after printing, and the Label Printer enters
Cut Pause Mode.

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Select a Cut Option (PT-E510/PT-E560BT)

Related Models: PT-E510/PT-E560BT

1. Press Menu.
2. Press a or b to select [Cut Option], and then press OK.
3. Press a or b to select the option you want.

No Example Full Cut Half Cut Chain

1 No Yes No
ABC ABC
2 Yes Yes No
ABC ABC
3 No No No
ABC ABC
4 Yes No No
ABC ABC
5 1 No Yes Yes

ABC ABC
1. Tape Stop Position
6 1 Yes Yes Yes

ABC ABC
1. Tape Stop Position
7 1 No No Yes

ABC ABC
1. Tape Stop Position
8 1 Yes No Yes

ABC ABC
1. Tape Stop Position
9 For special tape
ABC
ABC
4. Press OK.

• The Chain setting neither feeds nor cuts the tape when the last label is printed.

Press to feed and cut the tape.

• The Half Cut setting becomes unavailable when using Fabric Iron-On Tapes, Heat Shrink Tube, or Non-
Laminated Tapes.

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Print Transferred Templates

You can transfer templates created in P-touch Editor to your Label Printer, customise your text, and then print the
updated labels.

1. Press .

2. Press a or b to display [Transferred Templates], and then press OK.

3. Press a or b to select the template you want to print, and then press OK.
4. Press a or b to display [Print], and then press OK.

If you have not yet transferred templates from P-touch Editor, [Transferred Templates] will not
appear in the list of options.
For more information, see Related Topics.

Related Information
• Print Labels
• Edit and Print Transferred Templates
• Print Transferred Templates from a Database
• Delete a Transferred Template
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Edit and Print Transferred Templates

1. Press .

2. Press a or b to display [Transferred Templates], and then press OK.

3. Press a or b to select the template you want to edit, and then press OK.
4. Press a or b to display [Edit Label (Not Saved)], and then press OK.
5. Press a or b to select the object in the template you want to edit, and then press OK.
6. Edit the object, and then press OK.

You cannot add or delete a line break when editing a transferred template.
7. Press Esc to return to the previous screen.
8. Press a or b to display [Print], and then press OK.

You cannot save your changes to a transferred template.

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Print Transferred Templates from a Database

You can transfer templates linked from a database created in P-touch Editor to your Label Printer, customise
your text, and then print the updated labels.

1. Press .

2. Press a or b to display [Transferred Templates], and then press OK.

3. Press a or b to select the template you want to print, and then press OK.
4. Press a or b to display [Print from Database], and then press OK.
5. Press d, c, a, or b to select the first record in the range you want to print, and then press OK.
The first record line is highlighted on the LCD.
6. Press a or b to select the last record line in the range you want to print.
7. Press OK.
The templates are printed.

Related Information
• Print Transferred Templates
• Find Specific Information within a Template in a Database
Related Topics:
• Transfer Templates to the Printer Using Your Computer (Windows)

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Specific Information within a Template in a Database

Find Specific Information within a Template in a Database

1. Press .

2. Press a or b to display [Transferred Templates], and then press OK.

3. Press a or b to select the template you want to print, and then press OK.
4. Press a or b to display [Print from Database], and then press OK.
The selected database appears on the LCD.
5. Type the data or name you want to find.
For example, type 'B' to find any character strings containing 'B'. Type 'BR' to find any character strings
containing 'BR'.
Type as many letters or numbers as needed.

• If a string contains the character you typed, the cursor on the LCD moves to that content and highlights
it. If the content does not exist, the cursor remains in its current position.
• (PT-E310BT) If the character you are searching for is contained in multiple fields in the database, press
, and then press to move to the next field containing the character. The character is
highlighted in the field.
• (PT-E510/PT-E560BT) If the character you are searching for is contained in multiple fields in the
database, press to move to the next field containing the character. The character is highlighted
in the field.

• Press to delete the last character in your search data. The cursor moves to the next field containing
the remaining search characters.

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Delete a Transferred Template

When you delete a transferred template, it is deleted only from your Label Printer. It is not deleted from P-touch
Editor or from your database.

1. Press .

2. Press a or b to display [Transferred Templates], and then press OK.

3. Press a or b to select the template you want to delete, and then press OK.
4. Press a or b to display [Delete], and then press OK.
The [Delete?] message appears.
5. Press OK.

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Print Transferred Database Data

You can transfer a database converted to a CSV file to your Label Printer, customise your text, and then print the
updated labels.

• Make sure the database you transfer to your Label Printer does not have a template assigned to it.
• The database data is imported into each labelling application type, according to the number of blocks and
labels set for each type.
• If the selected database range is larger than the number of blocks and labels set for each labelling
application type, the data is imported until its maximum number is reached.

The table below shows the printed results for each labelling application type when the databases such as the
following examples are imported.

Example 1 Example 2

number name type length Block No. number name type length Block No.
1A-B01 AA
(1) a 10 #008 1A-B01 AA
(2) a 10 #008
1A-B02 AB b 20 #009 1A-B02 AB b 20 #009
1A-B03 AC c 30 #010 1A-B03 AC c 30 #010
1A-B04 AD d 40 #011 1A-B04 AD d 40 #011
1A-B05 AE e 50 #012 1A-B05 AE e 50 #012
1A-B06 AF f 60 #013 1A-B06 AF f 60 #013
1A-B07 AG g 70 #014 1A-B07 AG g 70 #014
1A-B08 AH h 80 #015 1A-B08 AH h 80 #015
1A-B09 AI i 90 #016 1A-B09 AI i 90 #016

1,2 Selected range in database

Labelling Data Import Printed Result Printed Result

Application Type Method < Example 1 > < Example 2 >
General For each label
separately AA AB AC AD AA a AB b

Faceplate For each label (When 2 blocks are set per label) (When 2 blocks are set per label)
separately
AA AB AC AD AA a AB b

Cable Wrap For each label

AC
AC
AC

AD
AD
AD
AA
AA
AA

AB
AB
AB

AA
AA
AA

AB
AB
AB
a
a
a

b
b
b

separately

Cable Flag For each label

separately AA AA AB AB AA AA a a

For each block

separately AA AB AC AD AA a AB b

Patch Panel For each block

separately AA AB AC AA a AB

AD AE AF b AC c

Punch Block For each block

AA AB AC AD AE AF AA a AB b AC c
separately AG AD d

>> PT-E310BT
>> PT-E510/PT-E560BT

PT-E310BT
1. Press the button for the labelling application type you want to print.
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2. Press , and then press .

3. Press a or b to select the database you want to print, and then press OK.
The selected database appears on the LCD.
4. Press d, c, a, or b to select the first record in the range you want to print, and then press OK.
5. Press d, c, a, or b to select the last record in the range you want to print, and then press OK.
The records in the selected range are highlighted on the LCD.

6. Press .

PT-E510/PT-E560BT
1. Press the labelling application type button you want to print.

2. Press .

3. Press a or b to select the database you want to print, and then press OK.
The selected database appears on the LCD.
4. Press d, c, a, or b to select the first record in the range you want to print, and then press OK.
5. Press d, c, a, or b to select the last record in the range you want to print, and then press OK.
The records in the selected range are highlighted on the LCD.

6. Press .

Related Information
• Print Labels
• Edit a Transferred Database
• Delete a Transferred Database
Related Topics:
• Create Labels Using Labelling Application Type
• Transfer Templates to the Printer Using Your Computer (Windows)

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Edit a Transferred Database

>> PT-E310BT
>> PT-E510/PT-E560BT

PT-E310BT

1. Press , and then press .

2. Press a or b to select the database you want to edit, and then press OK.
The selected database appears on the LCD.
3. Press a or b to select the cell you want to edit, and then press and hold OK.
4. Edit the cell, and then press OK. To cancel editing, press Esc, and then press OK.

• You can add or delete a line break.

• The number of available symbols you can use is limited.
• Each cell can contain up to five lines.
5. Press Esc.
Your changes to the database is saved.

PT-E510/PT-E560BT

1. Press .

2. Press a or b to select the database you want to edit, and then press OK.
The selected database appears on the LCD.
3. Press a or b to select the cell you want to edit, and then press and hold OK.
4. Edit the cell, and then press OK. To cancel editing, press Esc, and then press OK.

• You can add or delete a line break.

• The number of available symbols you can use is limited.
• Each cell can contain up to seven lines.
5. Press Esc.
Your changes to the database is saved.

Related Information
• Print Transferred Database Data
• Find Specific Information within a Database

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Information within a Database

Find Specific Information within a Database

>> PT-E310BT
>> PT-E510/PT-E560BT

PT-E310BT

1. Press , and then press .

2. Press a or b to select the database you want to print, and then press OK.
The selected database appears on the LCD.
3. Type the data or name you want to find.
For example, type 'B' to find any character strings containing 'B'. Type 'BR' to find any character strings
containing 'BR'.
Type as many letters or numbers as needed.

• If a string contains the character you typed, the cursor on the LCD moves to that content and highlights
it. If the content does not exist, the cursor remains in its current position.

• If the character you searched for is contained in multiple fields in the database, press , and then

press to move to the next field containing the character. The character is highlighted in the field.

• Press to delete the last character in your search data. The cursor moves to the next field containing
the remaining search characters.

PT-E510/PT-E560BT

1. Press .

2. Press a or b to select the database you want to print, and then press OK.
The selected database appears on the LCD.
3. Type the data or name you want to find.
For example, type 'B' to find any character strings containing 'B'. Type 'BR' to find any character strings
containing 'BR'.
Type as many letters or numbers as needed.

• If a string contains the character you typed, the cursor on the LCD moves to that content and highlights
it. If the content does not exist, the cursor remains in its current position.

• If the character you searched for is contained in multiple fields in the database, press to move
to the next field containing the character. The character is highlighted in the field.

• Press to delete the last character in your search data. The cursor moves to the next field containing
the remaining search characters.

Related Information
• Edit a Transferred Database

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Delete a Transferred Database

>> PT-E310BT
>> PT-E510/PT-E560BT

PT-E310BT

1. Press , and then press .

2. Press a or b to select the database you want to delete, and then press .

The [Delete?] message appears.

3. Press OK.

PT-E510/PT-E560BT

1. Press .

2. Press a or b to select the database you want to delete, and then press .

The [Delete?] message appears.

3. Press OK.

Related Information
• Print Transferred Database Data

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Use the File Memory

• Save a Label File

• Print, Open, or Delete a Saved Label File

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Save a Label File

You can save up to 99 label files and recall them for printing at a later date. You can edit and overwrite saved
labels.

1. Enter the text and format your label.

2. Press .

3. Select [Local Files], if it appears.

4. Press a or b to display [Save], and then press OK.
5. Press a or b to select a file, and then press OK.
6. Enter the file name, and then press OK.

NOTE
To confirm the available space in the file memory, do the following:
a. Press Menu.
b. Press a or b to display [Memory Usage], and then press OK.
c. Press a or b to select [Local Content], and then press OK.

Related Information
• Use the File Memory

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Print, Open, or Delete a Saved Label File

1. Press .

2. Select [Local Files], if it appears.

3. Do one of the following:

Option Description
Print a. Press a or b to display Print, and then press OK.
b. Press a or b to select a file, and then press OK.
c. If the selection screen appears, select All or Range, and then press OK.

Open a. Press a or b to display Open, and then press OK.

b. Press a or b to select a file, and then press OK.

Delete a. Press a or b to display Delete, and then press OK.

b. Press a or b to select a file, and then press OK.
The Delete? message appears.
c. Press OK.

Related Information
• Use the File Memory

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Home > Create and Print Labels Using Your Computer

Create and Print Labels Using Your Computer

• Create and Print Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows)

• Create and Print Labels Using P-touch Editor (Mac)

• Print Labels Using the Printer Driver (Windows)

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(Windows)

Create and Print Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows)

To use your Label Printer with your Windows computer, install your model's printer driver and P-touch Editor on
your computer.
For the latest drivers and software, go to your model's Downloads page at [Link]/downloads.

1. Start P-touch Editor .

Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Editor, or double-click the P-touch Editor icon on the desktop.
*Depending on your computer's operating system, the Brother P-touch folder may or may not be created.
2. Make sure your model's name is selected on the Home screen.
3. Do one of the following:
• To create a new layout, click the New Label tab, and then click the New Label button (1).
• To create a new layout using a preset layout, click the New Label tab, and then click a category button
(2), select a template, and then click Create (3).
• To open an existing layout, click Open (4).
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4 3

4. Click the Print icon.

5. Select the print settings you want, and then click Print.

To change how P-touch Editor starts, open P-touch Editor and click File > Options. Select the Mode option
on the left side of the screen, and then select the Home/Office or Electrical/Network option. Click OK to
apply the setting.

Related Information
• Create and Print Labels Using Your Computer
• Main Window of P-touch Editor (Windows)

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Main Window of P-touch Editor (Windows)

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2
3

5 4
1. Menu Bar
2. Toolbar
3. Layout Window
4. Object Inspector
5. Database Connection Area
6. Label Inspector

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• Create and Print Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows)

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(Mac)

Create and Print Labels Using P-touch Editor (Mac)

Download and install P-touch Editor from the App Store on your Mac.

To use your Label Printer with your Mac computer, install P-touch Editor.
1. Double-click Macintosh HD > Applications, and then double-click the Brother P-touch Editor icon.
2. When P-touch Editor starts, click New to select a template, create a new layout, or open an existing layout.

3. Click the Print icon.

4. Select the print settings you want, and then click Print.

Related Information
• Create and Print Labels Using Your Computer
• Main Window of P-touch Editor (Mac)

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Main Window of P-touch Editor (Mac)

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1. Toolbar
2. Object Inspector
3. Database Connection Area
4. Label Inspector
5. Layout Window

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• Create and Print Labels Using P-touch Editor (Mac)

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Print Labels Using the Printer Driver (Windows)

Make sure you have installed the printer driver.

For the latest drivers and software, go to your model's Downloads page at [Link]/downloads.

1. Connect the Label Printer to a computer.

2. Open the document you want to print.
3. Select the print command in your application.
4. Select your Label Printer, and then click the printer's properties or preferences button.
The printer driver window appears.
5. Change the printer driver settings, if needed.
6. Click OK.
7. Complete your print operation.

Related Information
• Create and Print Labels Using Your Computer
Related Topics:
• Connect the Label Printer to a Computer Using a USB Type-C Cable
• Enable or Disable Bluetooth
• Install the Printer Driver and Software on a Computer (Windows)

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Home > Transfer Templates to the Printer Using Your Computer (Windows)

Transfer Templates to the Printer Using Your Computer (Windows)

• Notes on Using Transfer Functions (Windows)

• Transfer a Template or Other Data from the Computer to the Printer (Windows)

• Back up Templates or Other Data Saved in the Printer to Your Computer (Windows)

• Delete Printer Data from Your Computer (Windows)

• Create Transfer Files or Transfer Package Files (Windows)

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Functions (Windows)

Notes on Using Transfer Functions (Windows)

Some P-touch Editor functions are not available with the printer, so keep the following points in mind when using
P-touch Editor to create templates.
You can preview created templates before they are transferred to the printer.

Creating Templates
• Some of the text in the templates transferred to the printer may be printed using similar fonts and character
sizes loaded in the printer. As a result, the printed label may differ from the image of the template created in
P-touch Editor.
• Depending on the text object setting, the character size may be automatically reduced or some of the text
may not be printed. If this occurs, change the Text Object setting.
• Although character styles can be applied to individual characters in P-touch Editor, styles can be applied to a
block of text only from the printer. In addition, some character styles are not available on the printer.
• Backgrounds specified in P-touch Editor are not compatible with the printer.
• The P-touch Editor layout using the split printing function (enlarging the label and printing it on two or more
labels) cannot be transferred.
• Only the portion of the label within the printable area is printed.

Transferring Templates
• The printed label may differ from the image in the preview area of P-touch Editor.
• If a two-dimensional barcode that the printer does not support is transferred to the printer, the barcode is
converted into an image. The image of the converted barcode cannot be edited. This printer supports only a
QR code or Data Matrix.
• A QR code or Data Matrix must be created using standard alphanumeric characters and numbers. If the
barcode includes special characters when it is transferred, the printer cannot create the barcode correctly.
• All transferred objects that cannot be edited by the printer are converted into images.
• Grouped objects are converted into a single bitmap.
• If objects overlap, only the bottom object is printed.

Transferring Data Other Than Templates

If the number or order of fields in a database is changed and only the database (CSV file) is transferred to
update it, the database may not link correctly to the template. The first line of data in the transferred file must be
recognised by the printer as "field names".

Transferring a Template and Database Together

The latest P-touch Editor supports LBXS files with which a template and database can be transferred as a single
file.

Related Information
• Transfer Templates to the Printer Using Your Computer (Windows)

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Data from the Computer to the Printer (Windows)

Transfer a Template or Other Data from the Computer to the Printer

(Windows)
1. Connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable, and then turn the printer on.

2. Start P-touch Editor .

Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Editor, or double-click the P-touch Editor icon on the desktop.
*Depending on your computer's operating system, the Brother P-touch folder may or may not be created.
3. Make sure your model's name is selected on the Home screen.
4. Open the template you want or create a new layout.
5. Click File > Transfer Template.
The Transfer window appears. The template is listed in the window.

6. To change the Key Assign number (memory location in the printer) assigned to an item, click the item you
want, and then select the number.

NOTE
• The database is not assigned a Key Assign number.
• The printer will overwrite any previously saved template that has the same key number as a new
template being transferred to it.

7. To change the transfer name of the template or other data, click the item you want, and then type the new
name.
The number of characters differs depending on the printer model.

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8. Make sure the template or other data you want to transfer is selected in the file list, and then click Transfer.
9. Click OK.
The selected items are transferred to the printer.

You can transfer multiple templates or other data at the same time. For more information, see Related
Information.

Related Information
• Transfer Templates to the Printer Using Your Computer (Windows)
• Transfer Multiple Items from the Computer to the Printer (Windows)
Related Topics:
• Print Transferred Templates
• Print Transferred Templates from a Database
• Print Transferred Database Data

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Data from the Computer to the Printer (Windows) > Transfer Multiple Items from the Computer to the Printer
(Windows)

Transfer Multiple Items from the Computer to the Printer (Windows)

When you transfer multiple items using P-touch Editor, follow these guidelines.

Data type Maximum number of Details

transferable items
Template 99 • Each template can contain a maximum of 50 objects.
• The maximum number of lines that can contain each object
differs depending on your printer model.
Database 99 • Only CSV files can be transferred.
• Each CSV file can contain a maximum of 255 fields and 65,000
records.

1. Connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable, and then turn the printer on.

2. Start P-touch Editor .

Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Editor, or double-click the P-touch Editor icon on the desktop.
*Depending on your computer's operating system, the Brother P-touch folder may or may not be created.
3. Make sure your model's name is selected on the Home screen, and then click Transfer.
4. In the Transfer window, click Browse... and specify the items you want to transfer.
The specified items appear in the file list.
5. Make sure the items you want to transfer are selected in the file list, and then click Transfer.
6. Click OK.
The selected items are transferred to the printer.

Related Information
• Transfer a Template or Other Data from the Computer to the Printer (Windows)
Related Topics:
• Print Transferred Templates
• Print Transferred Templates from a Database
• Print Transferred Database Data

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Data Saved in the Printer to Your Computer (Windows)

Back up Templates or Other Data Saved in the Printer to Your Computer

(Windows)

Use P-touch Transfer Manager to back up templates or other data saved in the printer to your computer. P-
touch Transfer Manager is installed with P-touch Editor 5.4, which may be an earlier version of P-touch Editor
than you are currently using. To download P-touch Editor 5.4, search for the applicable FAQs &
Troubleshooting tip at [Link].

• Backed-up templates and other data cannot be edited on the computer.

• Depending on the printer model, backed-up templates and data may not be transferable between
different models.

1. Start P-touch Editor 5.4.

Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Editor, or double-click the P-touch Editor icon on the desktop.
*Depending on your computer's operating system, the Brother P-touch folder may or may not be created.
2. Open the P-touch Transfer Manager window.
Click File > Transfer Template > Transfer.
3. Connect your computer to the Label Printer and turn the Label Printer on.
The printer model name appears next to a printer icon in the folder view of the P-touch Transfer Manager
window.
4. Select the printer to back up from, and then click Backup.

A confirmation message appears.

5. Click OK.
A new folder is created under the printer in the folder view. The folder name is based on the date and time of
the backup. All of the printer's templates and other data are transferred to the new folder and saved on your
computer.

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• Transfer Templates to the Printer Using Your Computer (Windows)

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Computer (Windows)

Delete Printer Data from Your Computer (Windows)

Use P-touch Transfer Manager to delete printer data from your computer. P-touch Transfer Manager is
installed with P-touch Editor 5.4, which may be an earlier version of P-touch Editor than you are currently
using. To download P-touch Editor 5.4, search for the applicable FAQs & Troubleshooting tip at
[Link].

1. Start P-touch Editor 5.4.

Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Editor, or double-click the P-touch Editor icon on the desktop.
*Depending on your computer's operating system, the Brother P-touch folder may or may not be created.
2. Open the P-touch Transfer Manager window.
Click File > Transfer Template > Transfer.
3. Connect your computer to the Label Printer and turn the Label Printer on.
The printer model name appears next to a printer icon in the folder view of the P-touch Transfer Manager
window.
4. Right-click the printer, and then select the Delete All menu.

A confirmation message appears.

5. Click OK.
All templates and other data saved on the printer are deleted.

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• Transfer Templates to the Printer Using Your Computer (Windows)

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Transfer Package Files (Windows)

Create Transfer Files or Transfer Package Files (Windows)

Create transfer files (BLF) or transfer package files (PDZ) with templates enclosed, so that these templates can
be used on other remote printers.

Use P-touch Transfer Manager to create transfer files or transfer package files. P-touch Transfer Manager is
installed with P-touch Editor 5.4, which may be an earlier version of P-touch Editor than you are currently
using. To download the P-touch Editor 5.4, search for the applicable FAQs & Troubleshooting tip at
[Link].

Template Transfer Method File Format

From a computer P-touch Update Software PDZ
From a mobile device Mobile Transfer Express BLF

1. Start P-touch Editor 5.4.

Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Editor, or double-click the P-touch Editor icon on the desktop.
*Depending on your computer's operating system, the Brother P-touch folder may or may not be created.
2. Create a template using P-touch Editor 5.4.
3. Open the P-touch Transfer Manager window from the P-touch Editor 5.4.
Click File > Transfer Template > Transfer.
The P-touch Transfer Manager window appears. The template is transferred to the Configurations folder.

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4. Without connecting the Label Printer to the computer, select the Configurations folder in the P-touch
Transfer Manager window, and then select the template you want to save.

You can select multiple templates at the same time.

5. Click File > Save Transfer File.

NOTE
The Save Transfer File button appears when the Label Printer is disconnected from the computer or it is
offline.

• If you click the Save Transfer File button after selecting the Configurations folder, all templates in the
folder are saved as a Transfer file (BLF) or Transfer Package file (PDZ).
• You can combine multiple templates into a single Transfer file (BLF) or Transfer Package file (PDZ).
6. In the Save as type field, select the transfer file format you want, and then type the name and save the
template.
7. When using your computer to transfer the transfer package file (PDZ) to your Label Printer, use P-touch
Update Software.
a. Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Update Software, or double-click the P-touch Update
Software icon on the desktop.
b. Click Firmware update.
c. Click the Printer drop-down list, select your printer, and then click OK.
d. Click File > Open, and specify the file you want to transfer.
e. Select the specified file from the file list, and then click the Transfer button.
8. When using your mobile device to transfer the Transfer file (BLF), see Related Topics: Transfer Templates
Created on a Computer to the Printer Using a Mobile Device.

Related Information
• Transfer Templates to the Printer Using Your Computer (Windows)
Related Topics:
• Transfer Templates Created on a Computer to the Printer Using a Mobile Device

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Print Labels Using Mobile Devices

Related Models: PT-E310BT/PT-E560BT

• Install Mobile Apps

• Create Labels and Print Them Using a Mobile Device

• Transfer Templates Created on a Computer to the Printer Using a Mobile Device

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Install Mobile Apps

Related Models: PT-E310BT/PT-E560BT

Use Brother applications to print directly from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Android™ mobile devices, and
to transfer data including templates, symbols, and databases created using a computer, to your printer via
Bluetooth.

App Features
Brother Pro Label Tool Create labels for telecoms, datacoms, or electrical identifications on demand.
Mobile Transfer Express Transfer compatible label templates, databases, and images to your printer using P-
touch Transfer Manager (Windows).

For more information about the mobile apps available for your printer, visit [Link]

Related Information
• Print Labels Using Mobile Devices

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Create Labels and Print Them Using a Mobile Device

Related Models: PT-E310BT/PT-E560BT

1. Start the label printing app on your mobile device.

2. Select a label template or design.

You can also select a previously designed label or image and print it.
3. Select the print menu in the label printing app to print your label.

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• Print Labels Using Mobile Devices

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Using a Mobile Device

Transfer Templates Created on a Computer to the Printer Using a

Mobile Device

Related Models: PT-E310BT/PT-E560BT

Use P-touch Transfer Manager to save template data created using P-touch Editor 5.4 in either BLF or PDZ
format. Use Mobile Transfer Express to send the saved file from your mobile device to the printer and print it.

• P-touch Transfer Manager is installed with P-touch Editor 5.4, which may be an earlier version of P-touch
Editor than you are currently using. To download the P-touch Editor 5.4, search for the applicable FAQs &
Troubleshooting tip at [Link].
• Make sure Mobile Transfer Express is installed on your mobile device.

1. Save the template data using P-touch Transfer Manager.

For more information, see Related Topics: Create Transfer Files or Transfer Package Files (Windows)
2. Do one of the following:
• Save the file to a cloud storage service, and then share it using the Mobile Transfer Express app on your
mobile device.
• Send the file as an email attachment from your computer to a mobile device, and then save the file to the
mobile device.
3. Connect the printer to your mobile device, and then start Mobile Transfer Express.
The template data appears.
4. Select the template you want to print, and then tap Transfer to transfer the template to the printer.

Related Information
• Print Labels Using Mobile Devices
Related Topics:
• Create Transfer Files or Transfer Package Files (Windows)

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Update

• Update P-touch Editor

• Update the Firmware

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Update P-touch Editor

Before updating P-touch Editor, install the printer driver.

>> Windows
>> Mac

Windows

1. Start P-touch Editor .

Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Editor, or double-click the P-touch Editor icon on the desktop.
*Depending on your computer's operating system, the Brother P-touch folder may or may not be created.
2. Click the New Label tab, and then click the New Label button to open the main window.
3. Click Help > Check for Updates.
4. If the update is available, a confirmation message will appear. Click Download.

Mac
To update P-touch Editor for Mac, visit App Store and check if the update is available.

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• Update

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Update the Firmware

• Do not turn the power off or disconnect the cable when transferring data or updating firmware.
• If any other application is running, exit the application.

>> Windows
>> Mac

Windows

Before updating the firmware, you must first install the printer driver.

1. Turn the Label Printer on and connect the USB cable.

2. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.
3. Start the P-touch Update Software.
Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Update Software, or double-click the P-touch Update Software
icon on the desktop.
4. Click the Firmware update icon.
5. Click the Printer drop-down list, select your printer, and then click OK.
6. Select Language from the drop-down list.
7. Select the checkbox next to the firmware you want to update, and then click Transfer.
8. Click Start.
The firmware update begins.

NOTE
You may need to re-establish Bluetooth connection after firmware updates. Delete the Bluetooth connection
information, and perform pairing again.

Mac

Download and install Transfer Express from the App Store to update the firmware.

1. Turn the Label Printer on and connect the USB cable.

2. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.
3. Double-click Macintosh HD > Applications, and then double-click the Transfer Express icon.
4. Click the Choose a printer pop-up menu, and then select your printer from the printer list.
5. Click the Download and Update button.
The firmware update begins.

NOTE
You may need to re-establish Bluetooth connection after firmware updates. Delete the Bluetooth connection
information, and perform pairing again.

Related Information
• Update

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Routine Maintenance

• Maintenance

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Maintenance
Always remove the battery and disconnect the AC Adapter before cleaning the Label Printer.

>> Clean the Unit

>> Clean the Print Head
>> Clean the Tape Cutter

Clean the Unit

1. Wipe any dust and marks from the Label Printer using a soft, dry cloth.
2. Use a slightly dampened cloth on difficult to remove marks.

Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol, or any other organic solvent. These may deform or damage the
case of your Label Printer.

Clean the Print Head

Streaks or poor quality characters on printed labels generally indicate that the Print Head is dirty.
Clean the Print Head using a cotton swab or the optional Print Head Cleaning Cassette (TZe-CL4).

- Do not touch the Print Head directly with your bare hands.
- Read and follow the instructions provided with the Print Head Cleaning Cassette.

Clean the Tape Cutter

Tape adhesive can build up on the cutter blade after repeated use, taking the edge off the blade, which may
result in the tape jamming in the cutter.

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About once a year, wipe the cutter blade using a cotton swab moistened with Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol).

- Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your bare hands.
- Use isopropyl alcohol according to the manufacturer's guidelines.

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Troubleshooting

• If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Label Printer

• Error and Maintenance Messages

• Adjust the Label Length

• Check the Version Information

• Reset the Label Printer

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If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Label Printer

This chapter explains how to resolve typical problems you may encounter when using the Label Printer.
If you still have problems, see Related Information. If after reading the topics you are unable to resolve the
problem, visit the Brother support website at [Link]/faqs.

Problem Solution
The Label Printer does not • Check that the Tape Cassette is inserted correctly.
print. • If the Tape Cassette is empty, replace it. To order supplies and accessories, visit
[Link]/original.
• Check that the Rear Cover is securely closed.
• Check that the Label Printer is on.
• (Supported models only) Check that the computer’s or mobile device’s Bluetooth
setting is on.
• (Supported models only) Check that the Label Printer is connected to the computer
or your mobile device via Bluetooth.
• (Supported models only) Check that your Label Printer is selected in the Brother
mobile app.
• (Supported models only) Check that the Label Printer is not paired with another
device via Bluetooth.
• (Supported models only) Make sure the Label Printer and your mobile device or
computer are close enough to communicate wirelessly.
• (Supported models only) Check that the Bluetooth is not set to automatically
reconnect with another computer or mobile device.
• Make sure no devices that emit radio waves (for example, a microwave oven) are
located nearby.
• Check that the correct printer driver is installed when printing from a computer.
• Connect the Label Printer to your computer using the USB Cable (included) when
printing from a computer.
• If the Print Head is dirty, clean it with a cotton swab or optional Print Head Cleaning
Cassette (TZe-CL4).
• The tape does not feed • If the tape is bent, cut off the bent section.
correctly. • If the tape is jammed, remove the Tape Cassette, remove the jammed tape, and
• The tape gets stuck then cut off any damaged tape. To avoid tape jams, clean the Tape Cutter. See
inside the Label Printer. Related Topics.
• Check that the end of the tape exits through the Tape Guide.
• Confirm that the tape is pointed at the Tape Exit Slot.
• Remove the Tape Cassette and reinstall it.
An error occurred when Go to your mobile application’s settings menu and select Support > FAQs &
using a mobile app. Troubleshooting.
The LCD is not responding. Disconnect the AC Adapter and remove the battery for at least 10 minutes.
The LCD remains blank Check that the battery is correctly installed and the AC Adapter is correctly connected.
after turning the power on.
The LCD messages are Set the LCD language you want. For more information, see Related Topics.
displayed in a foreign
language.
The Label Printer stops • If striped tape is visible, this indicates that you have reached the end of the tape.
while printing a label. Replace the Tape Cassette.
• Replace the battery or connect the AC Adapter directly to the Label Printer.
• I cannot install the If you cannot use your Label Printer even though you have installed the Printer Driver:
Printer Driver even if I 1. Download the Printer Driver Uninstaller from your model’s Downloads page at
follow the correct [Link].
procedure. (Windows)
2. Use the Printer Driver Uninstaller to remove the printer information.

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• I cannot see my printer 3. Run the Printer Driver Installer again and follow the on-screen instructions to
listed in P-touch Editor proceed with the installation.
even though I have
installed the Printer
Driver. (Windows)
The ink ribbon is separated If the ink ribbon is damaged, replace the Tape Cassette. If it is not damaged, leave the
from the ink roller. tape uncut and carefully remove the Tape Cassette, and then wind the loose ink ribbon
back onto the spool.

Printed barcodes or QR • Change the tape. (Recommended: Black on white tape)

codes cannot be read. • Enlarge the barcodes or QR codes using your barcode application, if possible.
I do not know the version You can confirm the firmware version number and other information on the LCD. For
number of the firmware for more information, see Related Topics.
the Label Printer.

When the label is printed, Change the cut option to a smaller margin.
there is too much space See Related Topics.
(wide margin) on both sides
of the text.
The font size cannot be The font is already the maximum size for the width of the label, or the label length has
increased. been set, so there is a limit on the font size to prevent exceeding the set length.
When multiple labels are When the Chain setting is enabled, feed and cut the last printed label.
printed, the last label is cut See Related Topics.
incorrectly.
I cannot update the printer’s Restart the printer and then try to update the firmware again. Do not press any buttons
firmware using the P-touch during the firmware update until the Home Screen is displayed automatically.
Update Software or
Transfer Express.
The Label Printer does not • Reset the printer to its factory settings. For more information, see Related Topics.
operate normally. • Disconnect the AC Adapter and remove the battery for at least 10 minutes.

Related Information
• Troubleshooting
Related Topics:
• Reset the Label Printer
• Set Language
• Check the Version Information
• Select a Cut Option (PT-E310BT)
• Select a Cut Option (PT-E510/PT-E560BT)
• Maintenance

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Error and Maintenance Messages

Message Cause/Remedy
Barcode error There was an attempt to print barcode labels from a database.
Record: XXXXX The Label Printer displays this message when the selected range of the database
Field : XXXXX includes invalid characters or numbers not supported by the barcode protocol.

Barcode too wide Reduce the barcode data, or try to use wider tape.
Battery damaged. The Rechargeable Li-ion Battery is damaged. Replace the battery or use an AC
Replace Li-ion adapter.
Battery.
Battery empty The battery has run out of charge. Recharge the Li-ion Battery.
Check no. of digits The number of digits entered in the barcode data does not match the number of digits
entered set in the barcode parameters. Enter the correct number of digits.
Cooling... wait ## The printer is too hot and needs to cool down. Wait for the number of minutes listed in
mins and restart the message, and then try again.
machine
Cutter error If the tape is jammed in the Cutter unit, remove the tape. Turn the Label Printer off and
then on again before continuing.
Hi-Res Print not The tape currently installed cannot print in high resolution mode.
supported with this
media
Length limit The printed label length using the text entered is longer than 999 mm. Edit the text so
that the label length is less than 999 mm.
Low Battery The battery level is low. Recharge the Li-ion Battery.
Memory full The total data size exceeds the free space in the printer's memory after you have edited
reduce file size to database records. Reduce the data size if you want to edit.
proceed
System error XX Contact Brother customer service.
Text too long The printed label length using the text entered is longer than the length setting. Edit the
text to fit within the set length or change the length setting.

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Adjust the Label Length

When the Tape Cassette is almost empty, the printed label length may be less accurate. In this case, adjust the
label length manually.

Approximately 1% of the total label length is adjusted by one level.

1. Press Menu.
2. Press a or b to display [Adjust Label Length].
3. Press d or c to display [-3 - +3], and then press OK.

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Check the Version Information

You can confirm the firmware version number and other information on your printer's LCD. You may need this
information if you contact Brother with a query or regarding the warranty.
1. Press Menu.
2. Press a or b to display [Version Information], and then press OK.

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Reset the Label Printer

• Reset Using the LCD

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Reset Using the LCD

1. Press Menu.
2. Press a or b to display [Reset], and then press OK.
3. Press a or b to display the reset option you want, and then press OK.
A message appears asking you to confirm your reset option.
4. Press OK.

If using the [Reset All Settings] or [Factory Settings] reset options, you will need to set your
preferred default language again after the reset.

Reset Options Details

Reset All Settings File memory is NOT cleared.
Settings data is cleared and all settings are reset to the factory settings.
Erase All Content File memory is cleared.
Settings data is NOT cleared and settings remain as currently configured.
Factory Settings File memory, labels, and customised settings are reset to the factory settings.

Related Information
• Reset the Label Printer

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Appendix

• Specifications

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Specifications
>> Printing
>> Size
>> Interface
>> Environment
>> Power Supply
>> Media
>> Memory
>> Compatible Operating Systems

Printing

Print Speed 1 Using AC Adapter 2 • PT-E310BT

Up to 20 mm/sec.
• PT-E510/PT-E560BT
Up to 30 mm/sec.
Using Battery • PT-E310BT
Up to 20 mm/sec.
• PT-E510/PT-E560BT
Up to 20 mm/sec.
Print Resolution • PT-E310BT
112 dot / 180 dpi
• PT-E510/PT-E560BT
128 dot / 180 dpi

Maximum Print Height 3 • PT-E310BT

Up to 15.8 mm (when using 18 mm tape)
• PT-E510/PT-E560BT
Up to 18.0 mm (when using 24 mm tape)

1 Actual print speed varies depending on the conditions.

2 When using the AC Adapter for USB Type-C (PA-AD-004 / Optional)
3 The actual character size may be smaller than the maximum print height.

Size

Weight • PT-E310BT
Approximately 785 g (without battery and Tape Cassette)
• PT-E510/PT-E560BT
Approximately 1050 g (without battery and Tape Cassette)
Dimensions • PT-E310BT
Approximately 135 mm (W) x 235.5 mm (D) x 70.3 mm (H)
• PT-E510/PT-E560BT
Approximately 132 mm (W) x 244 mm (D) x 80 mm (H)
LCD • PT-E310BT
15 characters x 2 lines (128 dot x 56 dot)
• PT-E510/PT-E560BT
17 characters x 2 lines (240 dot x 120 dot)

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USB USB Ver.2.0 (Full Speed) (Type C)

USB class: Printer class
Bluetooth Bluetooth Ver.5.0
(PT-E310BT/PT-E560BT) Supported profile: SPP
Supported protocol: iAP

Environment

Operating Between 10°C and 35°C

Temperature
Operating Between 20% and 80%
Humidity Maximum wet bulb temperature: 27°C

Power Supply

Battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery: 7.2 V

Model Name: BA-E001
Adapter AC Adapter for USB Type-C: 12 V
(Optional) Model Name: PA-AD-004

Charging Time 1 Approximately 3 hours

1 When using the AC Adapter for USB Type-C (PA-AD-004 / Optional)

Media

Tape Width Standard TZe Tape • PT-E310BT

Cassette 3.5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm
• PT-E510/PT-E560BT
3.5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm, 24 mm
HGe Tape Cassette • PT-E310BT
6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm
• PT-E510/PT-E560BT
6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm, 24 mm
HSe Tube Cassette • PT-E310BT
(2:1 heat shrink 5.8 mm, 8.8 mm, 11.7 mm, 17.7 mm
ratio)
• PT-E510/PT-E560BT
5.8 mm, 8.8 mm, 11.7 mm, 17.7 mm, 23.6 mm
HSe Tube Cassette • PT-E310BT
(3:1 heat shrink 5.2 mm, 9.0 mm, 11.2 mm
ratio)
• PT-E510/PT-E560BT
5.2 mm, 9.0 mm, 11.2 mm, 21.0 mm
No. of Lines • PT-E310BT
18 mm tape: 1 - 5 lines
12 mm tape: 1 - 3 lines
9 mm tape: 1 - 2 lines
6 mm tape: 1 - 2 lines
3.5 mm tape: 1 line
• PT-E510/PT-E560BT

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18 mm tape: 1 - 5 lines
12 mm tape: 1 - 3 lines
9 mm tape: 1 - 2 lines
6 mm tape: 1 - 2 lines
3.5 mm tape: 1 line

Memory

File Memory Text Buffer Maximum 1800 characters

File Storage Maximum 99 files
Transferred Data Memory 6 MB

Compatible Operating Systems

For the latest list of compatible software, visit [Link]/os.

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Brother Help and Customer Support

If you need help with using your Brother product, visit [Link] for FAQs and troubleshooting tips.
You can also download the latest software, drivers and firmware, to improve the performance of your machine,
and user documentation, to learn how to get the most from your Brother product.
Further product and support information is available from your local Brother office website. Visit
[Link]/en/gateway to find the contact details for your local Brother office and to register your new product.

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