Manual Brother PT-D200KN Label Printer

Manual

Follow these guidelines to avoid the risk of fire, burns, injury, electric

shocks, rupture, overheating, abnormal odours or smoke.

• Always use the specified voltage and the suggested AC adapter (AD-24ES: Optional

on the PT-D200) for the P-touch labeler to prevent any damage or failure.

• Do not touch the P-touch labeler during a lightning storm.

• Do not use the P-touch labeler/AC adapter in places of high humidity such as

bathrooms.

• Do not overload the power cord.

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

bend or pull the power cord. Always hold the AC adapter when disconnecting from

the power outlet.

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

is loose.

• Do not allow the P-touch labeler/AC adapter/power plug/batteries to get wet, for

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

• Since loss of eyesight may result when leaked fluid from batteries gets into your eyes,

immediately rinse your eyes with a large amount of clean water, and then seek

medical attention.

• Do not disassemble or modify the P-touch labeler/AC adapter/batteries.

• Do not allow a metal object to contact both the plus and minus ends of a battery.

• Do not use sharp objects, such as tweezers or a metallic pen, to change the batteries.

• Do not throw the batteries into fire or expose to heat.

• Disconnect the AC adapter and remove batteries immediately and stop using the

P-touch labeler if you notice abnormal odor, heat, discoloration, deformation or

anything unusual while using or storing it.

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

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

possibility of generating heat.

Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury, liquid leakage,

burns or heat.

• When the P-touch labeler is not being used, store it out of the reach of children. In

addition, do not allow children to put the P-touch labeler parts or labels in their

mouths. If any object has been swallowed, seek medical attention.

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

• Do not touch the cutter blade.

• If leaked fluid from batteries gets on your skin or clothes, immediately rinse them with

clean water.

• Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use the

P-touch labeler.

• Do not use a battery other than that specified. Do not use combinations of old and

new batteries or combinations of different types, different charging levels, different

manufacturers or different models. Do not insert a battery with its plus and minus

ends reversed.

• Do not drop or hit the P-touch labeler/AC adapter.

• Do not press on the LCD display.

• Do not put your finger inside the P-touch labeler when you close the cassette cover.

• Before using Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, carefully read the instructions for the

batteries and battery charger, and be sure to use them correctly.

• When using Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries with a specialized

battery charger before using the batteries.

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

unpeel or become irremovable, the color of the label may change or be transferred

to other objects. Before applying the label, check the environmental conditions and

the material.

• Do not use the P-touch labeler in any way or for any purpose not described in this

guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage the P-touch labeler.

• Use only Brother TZe tapes with the P-touch labeler. Do not use tapes that do not

have the mark.

• Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the labeler; never use alcohol or other organic

solvents.

• Use a soft wipe to clean the print head; never touch the print head.

• Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot or AC adapter connector or

battery compartment, etc.

• Do not place the P-touch labeler/batteries/AC adapter in direct sunlight or rain, near

heaters or other hot appliances, in any location exposed to extremely high or low

temperatures (e.g., on the dashboard or in the back of your car) or high humidity, or

in dusty locations.

• Do not apply excessive pressure to the cutter lever.

• Do not try to print if the cassette is empty; it will damage the print head.

• Do not pull the tape while printing or feeding; it will damage the tape and the P-touch

labeler.

• Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the P-touch labeler,

or if the battery expires.

• The P-touch labeler is not equipped with a charging feature for rechargeable

batteries.

• The printed text may differ from the text that appears in the LCD.

• The length of the printed label may differ from the displayed label length.

• A protective clear plastic sticker it placed over the display during manufacturing and

shipping. This sticker should be removed prior to use.

• When power is disconnected for more than three minutes, all text, format settings and

any text files stored in the memory will be cleared.

 Contact Information

Contact may differ by country.

See the Web site. (http://www.P-touch.com/)

Safety Precautions

Indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious

injuries.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, may

result in minor or moderate injuries.

General Precautions

CAUTION

Power Supply and Tape Cassette

Open the cassette cover by pressing the

above indicated area at the top end of the

machine.

If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by

pulling it straight up. Also, if batteries are already

installed, remove them.

• Make sure that the power is turned off when

replacing batteries or tape cassettes.

Insert six new AAA alkaline batteries (LR03) or

fully charged Ni-MH batteries (HR03), making

sure that their poles point in the correct

directions.

Users of alkaline batteries:

Always replace all six batteries at the same

time with brand new ones.

Users of Ni-MH batteries:

Always replace all six batteries at the same

time with fully charged ones.

NOTE

Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ for the latest

information about the recommended batteries.

Insert a tape cassette, making sure that it

snaps into place.

• Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape

guides.

• Use only Brother TZe tapes with this machine.

Securely close the cassette cover, making sure

that it snaps into place.

NOTE

When using AC adapter (AD-24ES: Optional on the

PT-D200)

1. Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the AC

adapter jack on the top end of the machine.

2. Insert the plug into the nearest standard electrical outlet.

For memory back up, we recommend using AAA

alkaline batteries (LR03) or Ni-MH batteries (HR03)

together when using the AC adapter.

1

Print head

Tape cutter

lever

Cassette

cover

2

3

Toothed

Wheel

Cutter’s

edge

End of tape

Tape

exit slot

Tape guide

4

AC adapter jack

NOTE

• The LCD shows one row of 15 characters; however, the text

that you enter can be up to 80 characters in length.

• While selecting the settings, press Space key to go back to the

default item.

LCD Display & Keyboard

1

2

3

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

26

4

6

5

8

7

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

17

27

25

1. Size

2. Cursor

3. Underline/Frame

4. Width

5. Style

6. Caps

7. English Text Mode

8. Label Length

If a specific label length has been

selected, also appears.

9. Cursor key : Right (Use with

Shift key to go to end of the

text.)

10. OK key

11. Escape key

12. Cursor key : Left (Use with

Shift key to go to top of the

text.)

13. Power key

14. Menu key

15. Font key

16. Character key

17. Shift key

18. Print key

19. Preview key

20. Frame key

21. Symbol key

22. Decorative Mode key

23. Backspace key

24. Enter key

25. Caps key

26. Eng/Thai key

27. Space key

• The print preview is a generated image of the label, and may

differ from the actual label when printed.

• Label length shown on LCD may slightly differ from the actual

label length when printed.

1 Start your machine.

Supply power by using six AAA batteries or the AC adapter

(AD-24ES: Optional on the PT-D200), and then press .

2 Set the language.

The default setting is [Thai].

NOTE

• The machine automatically turns off if no keys are pressed within

five minutes.

• To cancel any operation, press .

Initial Settings

/ [Language]

/ [Thai/English] .

Troubleshooting

 Error message  What to do when...

Message Cause/Remedy

Low Battery!

The batteries are weak.

If using AAA alkaline batteries: Replace them with new

ones.

If using Ni-MH batteries: Charge them fully.

Battery Dead

The installed batteries are running low.

Invalid!

• There is no text above the cursor when you selected

[Numbering].

• Invalid character is selected for [Numbering].

• Invalid number is selected for [Tab Length] or [Label

Length].

• An invalid value was entered as the label length while

using the Decorative Mode or Name Label function.

No Text!

• You tried to print a text file when there is no data

stored in the memory.

• is pressed when no text is entered.

• You tried to select [Numbering], [Mirror], or Text

Preview when no text is entered.

• or was pressed when no text was

entered while using the Decorative Mode or Name

Label function.

Line Limit!

• You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing .

• You tried to print or preview two lines of text while

3.5mm or 6 mm tape is installed. Install tape of a

larger size.

No Cassette!

You tried to print or preview a label when there is no

cassette installed.

Cutter Error

Tape cutter lever is used in the middle of printing

process.

Text Full!

The maximum number of characters (80 characters, 50

characters for Decorative Mode or Name Label

function) have already been entered.

Text Limit!

With the Decorative Mode or Name Label function:

Since the number of entered characters exceeds the

label length, reduce the text.

All other functions:

Since the number of entered characters exceeds the

label length, reduce the text, or select [Auto] as the

label length.

No Frame OK?

Printing on 3.5mm tape with invalid Frame setting ON.

(Select to print with no Frame, to

cancel.)

OK to Feed?

Feeding tape after printing when [Chain Print] is

selected. Refer to “Setting Margin”.

Insert 12mm

Only 12mm tape cassette is available for Decorative

Mode or Name Label function.

Wrong Tape!

Use a tape cassette with the mark.

No vertical OK?

Vertical printing is impossible if entry was made in Thai

characters.

(Select to print no Vertical, to

cancel.)

Message Cause/Remedy

Problem Solution

The display

stays blank

after you have

turned on the

machine.

• Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.

• If the batteries are weak, replace them.

• Check that the AC adapter (AD-24ES: Optional on

the PT-D200) is correctly connected.

When the label

is printed out,

there is too

much margin

(space) on both

sides of the text.

• See “Setting Margin” in this users guide and select

[Half] or [Narrow] to have smaller margins for your

label.

The machine

does not print,

or the printed

characters are

not formed

properly.

• Check that the tape cassette has been inserted

correctly.

• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.

• Check the cassette cover is properly closed.

The setting has

cleared on its

own.

• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.

• When power is disconnected for more than three

minutes, all text & formats in the display will be lost.

Language and Unit settings will also be cleared.

A blank

horizontal line

appears

through the

printed label.

• There maybe some dust on the print head. Remove

the tape cassette and use a dry cotton swab to gently

wipe the print head with an up-and-down motion.

• The print head can be cleaned more easily if the

optional print head cleaning cassette (TZe-CL3) is

used.

The machine

has “locked up”

(i.e., nothing

happens when

a key is

pressed, even

though the

machine is on.)

• Refer to “Resetting the P-touch”.

The power

turns off when

you try to print.

• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.

• Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.

• A wrong adapter is used; the recommended adapter

is the AD-24ES (Optional on the PT-D200).

The tape does

not feed

properly or the

tape gets stuck

inside the

machine.

• Check that the end of the tape feeds under the tape

guides.

• The cutter lever is used while printing. Do not touch

the cutter lever during printing.

All text and

format settings

need to be

cleared to

create a new

label.

• Press + and select [Text&Format].

To change

language

setting.

• Refer to “Initial Settings”.

Problem Solution

BASIC USAGE

 Switching the character for entry[English/

Thai]

 Switching Upper Case/Lower Case

Upper case ( ON) Lower case ( OFF)

 Making Two Lines Text

Move the cursor to where the second line starts and press .

Use either 9mm or 12mm wide tape for two line text.

 Entering Tab ( + )

To change tab length:

 Changing Label Length ( + )

NOTE

• After the label is printed, cut along the printed dots (:) with

scissors so that the label length matches the machine setting.

• If a specific label length has been selected, also appears in

the LCD.

 To Clear

By pressing , the letters will be deleted one by one.

To delete all text and settings :

To delete text only :

 Preview

You can preview the text before printing.

• The print preview is a generated image of the label, and may

differ from the actual label when printed.

• When the LCD cannot display all the text at a time, press

/ to display the hidden text.

 Feeding (Tape Feed)

 Printing

• If you need only 1 copy of the label, press without

selecting the number of copies.

• The number of copies can also be specified by pressing a

number key.

• To prevent damage to the tape, do not touch the cutter lever

while the message "Printing..." or "Feeding..." is displayed.

• To cut off the label, push in the tape cutter lever on the upper-

right corner of the machine.

• To remove the backing, fold the label lengthwise with the text

facing inward, to expose the inside edges of the backing.

Peel off the backing one piece at a time and apply.

• You can print up to 9 copies of each label.

 Using Print Options ( + )

[Numbering]

You can print many copies of the same text while increasing a

selected number by 1 after each label is printed.

Example: To print copies of a label containing a serial number

(0123, 0124 and 0125)

• Select the highest number you wish to be printed when

setting the number.

You can also print Thai numbers the same as above by entering

Thai numbers.

[Mirror]

• Use clear tape in [Mirror], so the labels can be read correctly

from the opposite side when attached on glass, windows or

other transparent surfaces.

 Setting Margin ( + )

[Full]/[Half]/[Narrow]

For leaving equal margins on both sides of the text.

[Chain Print]

For creating a label containing text in various styles.

1. Enter text.

2. Press , then [Copies: ] appears.

3. Press / or enter number with number keys

to select the number of copies.

4. Press . Printing will start, and then the message

"OK to Feed?" appears.

5. Press to enter more text.

6. Clear the text, enter the text for the next label, and then

press .

7. When the message "OK to Feed?" appears after the last

label is printed, press .

8. After the tape is fed, press the cutter lever to cut off the

chain of labels.

NOTE

• When [Chain Print] is set, feed the tape before using the cutter

otherwise a part of the text may be cut off. Also, cut along the

printed dots ( ) with scissors so the text is centered in the label.

• When [Half] or [Narrow] is set, displayed label length is the

length from the printed dots ( ) to the end of the label.

• To print more than 1 copy of a label with minimum margin, set

the margin to [Narrow].

• Do not pull the tape since this may damage the tape cassette.

You can save up to 9 labels and recall them for printing at a later

date. A maximum of 80 characters can be saved per file, a

maximum total of 720 characters for the total memory. You can

also edit and overwrite the stored label.

 Save

 Print

 Open

• You can also enter the File menu by pressing .

NOTE

If you try to store a label when there is already a label stored to that

number, a message “Overwrite?” will appear. Press to

save your new label. Press to cancel.

If the cutter blade becomes blunt after repetitive use and the tape

cannot be cut cleanly, replace with new cutter unit (stock no. TC-4) by

obtaining from an authorized Brother reseller.

 Replacing the Cutter Unit

1. Pull out the two sections of the cutter unit (green) in the

direction of the arrows shown in the illustration.

2. Install a new cutter unit. Push it in until it snaps into place.

Entering Text

English Thai

Display Label image

/ [Tab]

Caps

Caps

/ [Tab Length]

/ [Auto/0-100 mm]

/ [Label Length]

/ [Auto/30-300 mm]

+ / [Text&Format]

+ / [Text Only]

Printing Labels

+

[Copies: ] / -

/ +

/ [Numbering]

/

+ / [Mirror]

[Mirror Print?]

/ [Margin]

/ [Full/Half/Narrow/Chain Print]

LCD display Label image

Full

Half

Narrow

25mm

4mm4mm

25mm

ABC ABC

12mm 12mm

ABC

Full

Half

Narrow

63mm

ABC

37mm

ABC

21mm

ABC

Saving Label Files

/ [File]

/ [Save]

/

/ [File]

/ [Print]

/

[Copies: ] / -

/ [File]

/ [Open]

/

Accessories

Tape Cassettes: See the included “TAPE GUIDE”.

AC Adapter: AD-24ES (Optional on the PT-D200)

Cutter Unit: TC-4 (replacement)

Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your fingers.

USING TEMPLATES

This function allows you to create various name labels using the

built-in templates.

Example:

This function allows you to create unique labels by using built-in

templates.

Example:

NOTE

• Depending on the format you have selected, the entire

contents of your text may not be printed. For example, if you

selected a fixed Label Length and the text is too long, an error

message "Text Limit!" will appear.

• The templates cannot be edited.

• To clear all text, press and , then “Clear?” appears.

Press to clear. Press to cancel.

• When you access Decorative Mode or Name Label function,

your most recently printed Decorative Mode or Name Label

function text and label length will be recalled.

• Press to return to the previous step.

• Only the highlighted symbols on the list below can be used in

Decorative Mode.

• To exit the Decorative Mode or Name Label function and return

to the text input screen, do one of following:

a) Press .

b) Press / to select [Cancel], and then press

when "Print" appears.

• These features are only available when using 12mm wide tape

cassettes.

• The maximum label length is 200mm for Decorative Mode and

Name Label function.

• When [Auto] is selected for “Label Length”, the label will

automatically adjust to the correct length for printing the text

one time.

• Press to return to the [Auto] setting for “Label

Length” mode.

USEFUL FUNCTION KEYS

1 Press to select the settings to enter

the text.

2 Press / to select the settings.

NOTE

To cancel operations, press .

Press to select the frame design.

NOTE

• To cancel operations, press .

• Frames cannot be printed on 3.5mm tape.

Press to select various symbols. Refer to the table of

symbols below for a list of available symbols.

NOTE

To cancel operations, press .

Name Label ( + )

/ [Name Label]

[Select Layout] /

Bill Anderson

ABC Company, Inc.

/ [Auto/30 -200mm]

[Print]

14

25

3

Decorative Mode

(Does not support Thai text.)

[Select Layout] /

[Input Text] ABCDEF

/

[Auto/30-200mm]

[Print]

17

28

39

410

511

612

Font Key

/ Select an item

Size Large Medium Small

Width Normal × 2 × 1/2

Style Normal Bold Outline

Shadow Solid Italic

I+Bold I+Outline I+Shadow

Vertical (English only)

Frame Key

/ Select a frame

Symbol Key

/ [Basic/Pictograph]

/ Select category /

Choose a symbol

Punctuation

1234567891011

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Business

1234567

Mathematics

1234567

Brackets Arrows

12345671234

Unit

1234567

Greek Letter

123456

Number

1234567891011

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Basic Shape

1234567891011

12 13 14 15

Electrical

1234567891011

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33

34 35

Fun

1234567

Family

1234567

Fashion

123456

Vehicle

1234567891011

12 13 14 15 16 17

Sports

1234567891011

12 13 14 15 16

Hobby

1234567

Animal

1234567

Event

1234567891011

Food

1234567

Flower

1234567

Messaging

1234567

Signs

1234567891011

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25

Audio/Visual

1234567891011

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Nature

12345678910

Others

1234567891011

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

With your PT-D200/E200, you can create labels for multiple

applications. Select from the many frames, character sizes and

styles to design beautiful custom labels. In addition, the variety

of tape cartridges available allows you to print labels with

different widths and exciting colors.

Read this manual carefully before starting and keep the manual

in a handy place for future reference.

Printed in China

LAB579001

English

Thai

User’s Guide

Carrying Case: This accessory is only applicable to the PT-E200.

*

1

Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ for the latest

information about the recommended batteries.

You can reset the P-touch labeler when you want to initialize the

settings, or in the event the P-touch labeler is not working properly.

1 Turn off the P-touch labeler, hold down

and and then press to turn the P-touch

back on.

2 Release and .

The P-touch labeler turns on with the internal memory reset.

NOTE

All text, settings and stored files are cleared.

Specifications

Dimensions:

(W x D x H)

Approx. 165(W) × 155(D) × 68(H)mm

Weight: Approx. 490 g

(without batteries and tape cassette)

Power supply: Six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03)

Six AAA Ni-MH batteries (HR03)*

1

AC adapter (AD-24ES: Optional on the

PT-D200)

Tape cassette: Brother TZe tape (width)

3.5mm,6mm,9mm,12mm

Resetting the P-touch

Rating

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