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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the PT-2430PC. Your new P-touch labeller uses P-touch Editor Lite software, which is already installed on your labeller.

There is no need to install any software or drivers onto your PC in order to make creative labels. This manual includes important precautionary

information and simple instructions for operating your new P-touch labeller. Be sure to read the instructions before use and use the product in ac-

cordance with these instructions. Keep this manual handy for future reference. If new versions of the PT-2430PC software become available, this

manual may not reﬂ ect the updated features. Therefore, you may ﬁ nd that the software and the contents in this guide are different.

Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada Only)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Returning this product is expensive and time consuming for you, your retailer and for us, the manufacturer. Should you encounter any

problem with your new product, please refer to the instruction manual. If you still need assistance, call our "help" line at 1-877-BROTHER

Contact Information Website: www.brother.ca

Getting Ready

Review the names of P-touch labeller parts.

Feed & Cut button

LED lamp

Power

button

Tape exit slot

AC adapter (included)

connecter

USB port

Mode selector

switch

The PT-2430PC has 2 mode selector settings - "EL" and "E". The mode selector

switch is pre-set at the factory to the EL mode, for use with P-touch Editor Lite. For

E mode, you will need to install P-touch Editor 5.0, a more advanced labeling soft-

ware, and the required drivers from the enclosed CD. For details on how to install

the P-touch Editor 5.0, see "Starting P-touch Editor 5.0" below.

Connect the P-touch labeller's power supply.

When using the included AC adapter (AD-

24ES), insert the plug on the adapter cord

into the adapter jack on the bottom end of the

P-touch labeller. Insert the plug into the near-

est standard electrical outlet.

Connect the USB cable and start P-touch Editor Lite.

Connect the

Turn on the P-touch labeller.

USB cable.

The LED lamp will light up.

How to disconnect the P-touch

labeller

Exit P-touch Editor Lite by clicking on the

right.

To disconnect the labeller, click the icon in the computer's

task bar (

, or

Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device.

When The device can be safely removed is displayed,

turn off the P-touch labeller and disconnect the USB ca-

ble.

USER'S GUIDE

TEL: 1-877-BROTHER

Release Lever

Print head

Tape cutter

Verify that the P-touch labeller is

turned off. Open the cassette cover

as shown by the arrow in the above

illustration while pressing the part

marked "<<".

Click P-touch Editor Lite.

The following

screens

may differ

depending on

the Operating

System on

your PC.

Click Open folder to

view ﬁ les.

at the top

Starting P-touch Editor 5.0

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

• Always use the speciﬁ ed voltage and the included AC adapter (AD-24ES) for this machine to prevent any damage or failure.

• Unplug the power cord immediately and stop using the P-touch labeller 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, al-

ways hold the plug.

• To prevent ﬁ re or electric shock, make sure that the plug is fully inserted to 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 onto them.

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

• Do not use metallic articles, such as tweezers or a metallic pen, when exchanging the batteries.

• Do not throw into ﬁ re or heat up the battery.

• Disconnect the AC adapter, remove batteries and stop using immediately if you notice any abnormal odor, heat, discoloration, deformation or anything unusual while in use, or

in storage.

CAUTION

• To avoid injuries, do not touch the blade of the cutter unit or any metal parts near the print head.

• Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use P-touch labeller for an extended period of time.

• Do not use old and new batteries together or mix alkaline batteries with other type batteries, or set the positive and negative end in the wrong position. Otherwise, the batter-

ies may leak or be damaged.

• To prevent damage or breakage, do not drop or hit P-touch labeller/AC adapter.

• Use only the USB cable included with the P-touch labeller.

General Precautions

• 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 condition and the material.

• Do not use the P-touch labeller in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage the machine.

• Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the

• Do not clean P-touch labeller with alcohol or other organic solvents. Only use a soft, dry cloth.

• Do not touch the print head with your ﬁ ngers anytime to prevent from a burn. 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 labeller/battery 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), high humidity, or dusty locations.

• Do not try to print labels using an empty tape cassette in the P-touch labeller. Doing so will damage the print head.

• Do not pull the tape being fed from the P-touch labeller, otherwise the tape cassette or P-touch labeller may be damaged.

Install a tape cassette.

Open the cassette

Insert a tape

cover.

cassette.

Insert a tape cassette as shown in

the above illustration.

When using the P-touch labeller

with batteries, insert six new AA al-

kaline batteries (LR6), making sure

that their poles point in the correct

directions. Always replace all six

batteries at the same time using

brand new ones.

It will take longer

than usual to start

P - t o u c h E d i t o r L i t e

w h e n c o n n e c t i n g

P-touch labeler to your

computer for the first

time. If the software

d o e s n o t s t a r t

automatically when you

connect the machine,

you may launch it from

My Computer. Start

P-touch Editor Lite by

d o u b l e - c l i c k i n g

PTLITE10.EXE.

Double-click PTLITE10.

*Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States

and other countries.

*The name of other software or products used in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of the

respective companies that developed them.

Move the mode selector

If you would like to use the more advanced software that is available for your P-touch labeller,

switch on the back of the

you are able to install P-touch Editor 5.0 from the included CD-ROM. This advanced software

will give you greater label making functionality.

P-touch labeller to the "E"

position before connecting

Do not connect the P-touch labeller to your PC before you begin the P-touch

the USB cable.

Editor 5.0 installation. For details on how to install P-touch Editor 5.0, see the

installation guide in the included CD-ROM.

International ENERGY STAR

Compliance Statement

The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR

promote the development and popularization of energy-efficient

ofﬁ ce equipment.

As an ENERGY STAR

Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has deter-

mined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR

energy efﬁ ciency.

mark.

Close the cassette

cover.

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

• If the ink ribbon is loose, use your ﬁ nger to wind the toothed

wheel in the direction of the arrow on the cassette.

• Use only Brother tapes with the P-touch labeller.

• For initial use of the tape, install the tape. Then, push in the Feed

& Cut button to cut the tape.

• Make sure that the release lever is up when closing the tape cover.

The tape cover cannot be closed if the release lever is pressed down.

Auto Power Off Function

When the P-touch labeller is operating on battery power

only, it will turn off automatically if not used for a period of 20

minutes. The message "Unsafe Removal of Device" may

be displayed depending on the Operating System running

on your PC. Any data being displayed will be saved. When

you turn the labeller back on, click on the Editor Lite icon to

resume creating your label.

P-touch Editor Lite

starts immediately.

For details on using

P-touch Editor Lite,

see the back of this

sheet.

Do not turn off the power or remove the labeller while

using P-touch Editor Lite.

When using

Windows Vista

When connecting the device for the ﬁ rst time, perform the

scan and then select the Always do this for software and

games check box on the dialog box displayed when the

scan completes. P-touch Editor Lite will start automatically

the next time you connect the P-touch labeller.

Program is to

guidelines for