Brother Ptouch Home Hobby 3 Manual

							H75H75H753 31122
USERS GUIDE
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Printed in China LAB903001
English
With your P-touch H75, you can create  labels for any application. Select from  the many frames, character sizes and st yles to design beautiful custom la- bels. In addition, the variety of tape cart ridges available allows you to print la- bels with different widt hs and exciting colours. Read this manual carefully before starting and keep the manual in a handy place for future reference.
• Always use the specified voltage and the suggested AC adapter (AD-24ES) for this  machine to prevent any damage or failure.  Unplug the power cord immediately and stop using the P-touch during an electrical  storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.  Do not use the 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. When disconnecting the power cord from the power outlet,  always hold the plug.  To prevent fire or electric shock, make sure that the plug is fully inserted into the power  outlet. Do not use an outlet that is loose.  Do not get the machine/AC adapter/power plug wet, such as by handling them with  wet hands or spilling beverages on to them. Do not disassemble or modify the machine/AC adapter/batteries.  Disconnect the AC adapter, remove batteries and stop using immediately if you notice  any abnormal odour, heat, discolouration, deformation or anything unusual while in use, or in storage.  Do not use metallic articles, such as tweeze rs or a metallic pen, when exchanging the  batteries. 
 To avoid injuries, do not touch the blade of the cutter unit or any metal parts near the  print head.  Do not apply excessive pressure to the cutter lever.  Remove the batteries and disconn ect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use the  machine for an extended period of time. (Note: When power is disconnected for more than two minutes, all text & formats in the display will be lost. Language, Unit and  Time/Date settings will also be cleared.)  To avoid battery leakage or damage, make  sure batteries are inserted correctly.  To prevent damage or breakage, do not drop or hit the machine/AC adapter or press  on the LCD display.  Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, the label may  unpeel or become irremovable, the colour of the label may change or be transferred  to other objects. Before applying the label, check the environmental condition and the  material.  Any data stored in memory may be lost due to failure or repair of the P-touch, or if the  battery expires. 
 Do not use the P-touch in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide.   Doing so may result in accidents or damage to the machine.  Do not clean the machine with alcohol or ot her organic solvents. Only use a soft, dry  cloth.  Do not touch the print head with your fingers. Use a soft wipe (e.g. a cotton swab)  when cleaning the print head.  Do not put any foreign objects into the tape  exit slot or AC adapter connector, etc.  Do not place the P-touch in direct sunlight or rain, near heaters or other hot  appliances, dashboard or in the back of your  car, in any location exposed to extremely  high or low temperatures, high humidity, or dusty locations. Standard operating  temperature range: 10 °C to 35°C.  Do not try to print labels using an empty tape cassette in the P-touch. Doing so will  damage the print head.  Do not pull the tape being fed from the P-touc h, otherwise the tape cassette or P-touch  may be damaged.
INTRODUCTION
 WARNING
 CAUTION
General Precautions
Keyboard & LCD
Initial Settings
Start your machineSupply power by using six AAA alkaline  batteries or the AC adapter, and then  press . 
Set the language (English/Español/ Français/Hrvatski/Italiano/Magyar/ Nedrlnds/Norsk/Polski/Portug./Romana/Slovenski/Slovensky/Suomi/ Svenska/ /Dansk/Deutsch) The default setting is “English”. 
>   [Language]  >  
Choose a language with     and press  . 
Set the unit (mm/inch) The default setting is “mm”. 
>   [Unit]  >  
Choose unit with     and press  . 
Set Date (DD/MM/YY) and Time (hh:mm) Example:  setting the date and time to October 21st 2009, 10:30 
>   [TimeDate]  >   [Clock]  . 
You can also confirm the figure and move to the next setting by using the right  cursor key.
The LCD shows one row of 12 characters; however, the text that you  
enter can be up to 80 characters in length.
Date (DD/MM/YY) 
>>> 
input “21” input “10” input “09” 
Time (hh:mm) 
> 
input “10” input “30”
 The machine automatically turns off if no keys are pressed for 5  minutes. 
 To cancel operations, press  .
 To reset the machine to default settings, turn off the machine and 
then while holding down  and  , press   to turn the 
machine back on. Finally, release  and .
Size 
Cursor 
Caps 
Power key 
Function key 
Character key 
Clear key 
Caps key Symbol key 
Width 
Style
Underline/FrameLabel Length 
Print key 
Cursor key Backspace key 
Enter key 
Accent key Space key
Time/Date key
Number key
Troubleshooting
Error message 
What to do when...
Specifications
Accessories (Supplies may differ by distribution.) 
If the cutter blade becomes blunt and/or the cutter stopper wears out after  repetitive use, causing the cutter to not cut the tape cleanly, replace with a  new cutter unit (stock no. TC-5) which can be obtained from an authorised  Brother reseller.
MessageCause/Remedy
Battery The batteries are weak. Replace them with new ones. BATTERY! The installed batteries are about to run out. 
Invalid There is no text above the cursor when you set Numbering. Invalid character is selected for Numbering.  Invalid number is selected for Tab Length or Label Length. 
No Text  You tried to print a text file with no data stored in the mem- ory. The Print key was pressed when no text was entered.  You tried to set Copies, Numbering, Mirror, or Text Preview  when no text was entered. 
Line Lmt  You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing the Enter key.  You tried to print a 2 line text with 3.5 mm or 6 mm tape  installed. 
No Cassette You tried to print a label with no cassette installed. Cutter Error Tape cutter lever was used in the middle of printing process. 
Full The maximum number of characters (80 characters) has  already been entered. Text Lmt The text length exceeds the selected label length or the  selected Auto Format setting length. 
No Frame OK? Printing on 3.5 mm tape with invalid Frame setting ON.  
(Select   to print with no Frame,   to cancel.)
ProblemSolution
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 AD-24ES adapter is correctly connected. 
When the label is  printed out, there is too  much margin (space) on  both sides of the text. 
 See “[Margin]  (Tape Margin)” in this user’s 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 tape compartment 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 two minutes, all text & formats in the display will be lost. Language, Unit  and Time/Date 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 machine has  “locked up” (i.e., nothing  happens when a key is  pressed, even though the machine is on.) 
 Turn off the machine, and then while holding down  and  , press   to turn the machine back on.  Finally, release  and  .  Note: The text and formats in the display are erased. Also,  the language, Unit and Time/Date settings will be cleared. 
The power turns off  when you try to print.  The batteries may be weak. Replace them.  Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.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 was 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 [Txt&Format].
To change language setting. See step 2 “Set the language” of the “Initial Settings”.
ItemSpecification
Dimensions 107.4 mm (W)  × 202.6 mm (D) × 56.6 mm (H) Weight 365 g (without batteries and tape cassette) 
Power supply Six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03) or AC adapter (AD-24ES)
Tape cassette Brother TZe tape (width) : 3.5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mmTZ tape is also supported.
AccessoriesStock No.
Tape Cassettes See the included “Tape Catalog”. AC Adapter AD-24ES 
Cutter Unit TC-5 (replacement)
PREPARATION OPERATION REFERENCE 
[GETTING STARTED]
MAKING TEXTDESIGNING LABELSPRINTING LABELSCOMPLETED LABELS
Power Supply & Tape Cassettes
Open the tape compartment  cover by pressing in the rough  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 cassette. 
Insert six new AAA alkaline  batteries (LR03), making sure that their poles point in the  correct directions. Always  replace all six batteries at the same time using brand new  ones. 
Insert a tape cassette, making  sure that it slots into place. 
 Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.  Insert a TZe cassette, making sure that it slots into place. 
Securely close the back cover, making  sure that it slots into place.After you have installed the tape, feed the  tape (see Feeding) once and then push in the tape cutter lever to cut the tape.
When using AC adapter (AD-24ES) 
Insert the plug on the adapter cord into  the adapter jack on the bottom end of the machine. 
Insert the plug into the nearest standard  electrical outlet. For memory back up, we recommend using  
AAA alkaline batteries (LR03) together with  the AC adapter.
Print  head 
Tape cutter lever 
Tape compartment  cover
End of tape 
Tape guide 
Cutters edge 
Toothed Wheel 
Tape exit slot 
						

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Switching Upper Case/Lower Case
Making Two Line Text
Move the cursor to where the second line starts and press . 
Use either 9 mm or 12 mm wide tape for two line text.
Entering Symbols
>     
 To go to the next group, press  .  To cancel operations, press  .
Entering Accented Characters
>>/  > 
 To cancel operations, press  . 
 The order of accented characters differ by the selected LCD language.
To Clear
By pressing the Backspace Key, the letters will be deleted one by one. 
All text and settings will be cleared.
>  [Txt&Format] .
Only text will be cleared.
>  [Text Only] .
GroupSymbolsGroupSymbols
18 
29
310 
411 
512
613
7
Accented CharactersAccented Characters
Aa 
Cc 
Dd
Ee 
Gg 
Ii
Kk 
Ll 
Nn
Oo 
Rr
Ss 
Tt 
Uu
Yy 
Zz
Upper case ( ON)Lower case ( OFF)
Display Label image
[CREATING LABELS] 
MAKING TEXT DESIGNING LABELS PR INTING LABELS COMPLETED LABELS 
USEFUL FUNCTIONS
[Size]
>   [Size] >  [Large] 
Automatically adjusts the text size according to the tape width.
[Width]
>  [Width] >  [×2] 
[Style] (Vertical)
>  [Style] >  [Vertical]
[Underline/Frame]
>  [Undl/Frm] >  [Undl] 
Frames cannot be printed on 3.5 mm tape.
[Tab]
You can align text by setting tabs.Example:To set a tab between “ABC” and “D” The cursor should be posit ioned where you set a tab. 
  >>   [Tab] 
[Tab Length](Auto / 0 - 100 mm)
>  [Tab Length]>  
 You can also select the length by entering the length with Number keys.  To return to [Auto], press  .
[Label Length](Auto / 30 - 300 mm)
>   [Length] >  
 You can also select the length by entering the length with Number keys.  To return to [Auto], press  .
[Auto Format]
You can choose label length from six form ats to create labels for various ap- plications.
>   [A/F] >  [VCR VHS] 
Text Preview
You can preview the text before printing.
>  [Preview]  
 The LCD shows the whole text and the label length (inch/mm), then returns to the  original text. Only the text can be previewed, not the font, style, size, underline/frame or any  additional features.
Feeding (Tape Feed)
>   [Feed] 
Printing
 To cut off the label, push in the tape cutter lever on the upper-right corner of the  machine.  To prevent damage to the tape, do not try to cut while the message “Print” or “Feed” is displayed.  When Chain Print is set, “OK to Feed?” will appear after printing. (See the Note of  [Chain Prt] in [Margin] (Tape Margin). )
[Margin] (Tape Margin)
>   [Margin] >  [Full] 
[Full]/[Half]/[Narrow] is for leaving equal margins on both sides of the text.
NOTE:Cut along the printed dots (:) with scissors so the text is centered in the label.
[Chain Prt] (Chain Print) is for printing more than 1 copy of a label with min- imum margin . You can also create a label containing texts in various  
styles; enter a text in one style and pr ess  . After that, cancel feeding (see  
the note below), and enter the second text in another style .
Using [Print Option]
[Copies]You can print up to 9 copies of each label.
>   [Print Option] >  [Copies] > 
   
You can also select the number of c opies by entering with Number keys.
[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) 
  >>   [Print Option] > 
  [Numbering]  >   
Select the highest number you wish to be printed when setting the number.
[Mirror]
>  [Print Option] >  [Mirror] >
[Mirror Prt?] 
Use clear tape in [Mirror], so the labels can be read correctly from the oppo- 
site side when attached on glass, wi ndows or other transparent surfaces.
Peel the printed label from backing and apply the label.
File (Memory)
You can save your original labels on to your machine. Up to nine labels can  be saved and recalled for printing whenev er you desire. You can also edit and  
overwrite the stored label.
>>   [File] >  > 
To Save: >  [Save] >   
To Print: >  [Print] >   
To Open: >  [Open] >   
Time/Date Function
You can insert the desired time and date to your text at the touch of a button. 
8 Formats are available for printing time and date.
You can change the number of time/date by changing the clock setting.
To add Time/Date to your text:
The cursor should be positioned where you wish to insert the time and date.
To select the format of Time/Date:
>   [TimeDate] >    
   
To change the Clock Settings:See step 4 of the “Initial Settings”.
[Large] [Medium] [Small] 
[Normal] [×2] [×1/2] 
[Normal] [Bold] [Outline] 
[Shadow] [Italic] [I+Bold](Italic Bold)
[I+Outl](Italic Outline)[I+Shadow](Italic  Shadow) [Vertical] 
[Off] [Undl](Underline) [Round] [Candy] 
[Callout] [Banner] [Wooden]
ApplicationLengthApplicationLengthVCR VHS 140 mm CD Spine 113 mm Mini DV 42 mm File Tab 82 mmAudio 89 mm Divider 42 mm
You can also use the Function shor tcuts for these menu. Press the  
 and the shortcut key shown next to the menu title. To confirm, 
press .
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Label image
ABC DTab 
Display
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 FEED THE TAPE BEFORE USING THE CUTTER OTHERWISE A  PART OF THE TEXT MAY BE CUT OFF. 
 After printing, “OK to Feed?” w ill appear. Press   to feed. Press   to cancel. 
 Do not try to pull the tape since this may damage the tape cassette.
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25mm12mm12mm4mm4mm25mmABC ABC : ABC:
Full Half Narrow
ABC     ABC     ABCABCABC DEF
  
(feed & cut) (feed & cut) 
Chain Print
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If you try to store a label when there  is already a label stored to that  
number, a message “Overwri te?” will appear. Press   to save your  
new label. Press   to cancel.
FormatExample(October 21st 2009, 15:30)FormatExample(October 21st 2009, 15:30)
D/M/Y 21/10/09 Y-M-D 09-10-21 
D/M/Y hm 21/10/09 15:30 Y-M-D hm 09-10-21 15:30 
D.M.Y 21.10.09 M/D/Y 10/21/09
D.M.Y hm 21.10.09 15:30 M/D/Y hm 10/21/09 15:30
 Declaration of Conformity (Europe only) 
We, Brother Industries, Ltd. 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561 Japandeclare that this product and AC adapter are in conformity with the essential requirements of all relevant directiv es and regulations applied within the  European Community.The Declaration of Conformity (DoC)  can be downloaded from our website.   Visit http://solutions.brother.com/ and: select “Europe” select your country select your model select “Manuals” and your l anguage, then click “Search”  select Declaration of Conformity click “Download”Your Declaration will be downloaded as a PDF file. 
Contact Information 
Contact may differ by country. See t he Web site. (http://www.brother.com/)
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