ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM PT M95 User’s Guide English /Español
Introduction ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM PT M95 User’s Guide English /Español With your new Brother label maker, you can create a wide variety of custom, self-adhesive labels. This label maker uses Brother "M" Series tapes in 0.35" (9mm) and 0.47" (12mm) widths, available in a variety of colors. Visit www.brother.com for a complete list of tapes that work with your label maker. Read this manual carefully before starting and keep it in a handy place for future reference.
Power Supply and Tape Cassette 1 Cassette cover Print head 2 Cutter’s edge Tape guide End of tape Tape cutter lever Tape exit slot Remove the cassette cover by pressing the above indicated area. Insert a tape cassette, making sure it snaps into place. If you already installed a tape cassette, remove it by pulling it straight up. If you already installed batteries, remove them as well. • Make sure the power is turned off when replacing batteries or tape cassettes.
Keyboard Cursor key Function key DECO MODE key Preview key Cursor key Print key Power key Backspace key Character key Enter key Num Lock key Shift key Symbol key Shift key Accent key Caps key Space key LCD Width Size Bold Outline Shadow Vertical Italic Cursor Frame Underline Label Length Num Lock Caps NOTE The LCD displays one row of 12 characters; however, you can enter up to 80 characters in length. Initial Settings 1 3 Turn on your label maker.
Entering Text and Accented Characters X Switching Upper Case/Lower Case X Entering Accented Characters - Upper case ( ON) Lower case ( OFF) Accented Characters X Entering Numbers Num Lock ON Num Lock OFF X Making a Two Line Label 1. Enter the text for the first line and press . 2. Enter the text for the second line and press . • Do not press after the second line; otherwise the “Line Limit!” error message will appear on the display.
Adding Symbols X Entering Symbols Pictograph 1 Example: Entering 3 4 5 6 7 A [Pictograph] B [A7] Display 2 Label image C D • Pictographs are displayed on the LCD with the corresponding alphabet and number of the Pictograph table. The following symbols are available: 02 03 04 . , : @ - & # % ? + 05 06 < > ; ~ " _ ' \ ! ( ± ) = [ H / * 11 12 ® © ™ δ μ Ω φ α Σ 2 3 0 4 1 5 2 6 3 13 7 8 9 14 15 16 17 18 9 6 J ] L § 09 10 I K 07 08 F G Basic 01 E β γ 0
Designing Labels Adding Deco Mode Patterns 1 Press , use to select a function under column [A], and then press . (You can also select the function with the shortcut keys listed under column [C]. ( + to )) 2 Use to select a setting listed under column [B], and then press . Design [A] [B] Label image [C] + Size Small Width 2 3 4 5 7 may occur 8 Normal*1 Width 1 6 Large*1 Size This function allows you to create unique labels using built-in templates.
Saving Label Files Printing Labels X Text Preview X Memory ( You can preview the text before printing. + ) You can save your original labels on to your label maker. Up to 3 labels can be saved and recalled for printing at a later time. You can also edit and overwrite the stored label. • The LCD displays the whole text and the label length (inch/mm), then returns to the original text. • You can only preview the text. Style, size, underline, frame, or any additional features cannot be previewed.
Troubleshooting X Error message Message Cause/Remedy Low Battery! The batteries are weak. Replace them with four new AAA alkaline batteries. Do not use old and new batteries together or mix alkaline batteries with other battery types. Full! You have already entered the maximum number of characters allowed (80 characters for regular text, or 50 characters for DECO MODE). No Text! • • • • You tried to print a text file when there is no data stored in the memory. You pressed when no text is entered.
