Brother P-touch EDGE PT-E100 PTE100 Data Sheet

• Always use the specified voltage and the recommended AC adapter 

(AD-24ES) to prevent any damage or failure.

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

• Do not use the P-touch/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 AC power cord or plug. 

Do not forcibly bend or pull the AC power cord. Always hold the AC 

adapter carefully when disconnecting from the power socket.

• Make sure that the plug is fully inserted in the power socket. Do not use 

a socket that is loose.

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

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

• If battery fluid leaks and gets in to your eyes, immediately rinse your 

eyes with a large amount of clean water and then seek medical attention. 

Battery fluid may cause eye damage.

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

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

battery.

• Do not use sharp or metal 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 or remove batteries immediately and stop 

using the P-touch if you notice any abnormal odours, heat, 

discolouration, 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 with a damaged label. 

There is a possibility of generating heat.

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

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

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

immediately.

• 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.

• 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/AC adapter.

• Do not press on the LCD display.

• Be careful not to trap your fingers when closing 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 colour 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 in any way or for any purpose not described in 

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

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

not have the 

 mark.

• Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the P-touch; never use alcohol or other 

organic solvents.

• Use a dry cotton swab to clean the print head; never touch the print head 

directly.

• Do not put any foreign objects into any part of the P-touch.

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

rain, near heaters or other hot appliances, or in any location exposed to 

extremely high or low temperatures (e.g., on the dashboard or in the 

back of your car). Avoid high humidity or 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.

• Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the 

P-touch, or if the battery expires.

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

batteries.

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

• A protective clear plastic sticker is 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.

Indicates a potentially hazardous 

situation which, if not avoided, 

could result in death or serious 

injuries.

Indicates a potentially hazardous 

situation which, if not avoided, 

may result in minor or moderate 

injuries.

(Europe only)

We,    Brother Industries, Ltd.

15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku,
Nagoya 467-8561 Japan

declare that this product and AC adapter are in conformity with the 
essential requirements of all relevant directives 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 language, then click "Search"

• select Declaration of Conformity

• click "Download"

Your Declaration will be downloaded as a PDF file.

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.

NOTE

Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ for the latest 
information about recommended batteries.

• Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under 

the tape guides.

• Use only Brother TZe tapes with this P-touch.

NOTE

When using the AC adapter (AD-24ES)

Connect the AC adapter into the AC adapter socket on 

the bottom of the P-touch.

Insert the plug into the nearest standard electrical 

socket. For memory back up, we recommend using 

AAA alkaline batteries (LR03) or Ni-MH batteries 

(HR03) together with the AC adapter.

Tape cutter 

lever

Cassette

cover

Print head

Toothed 

wheel

Cutter’s 

edge

End of tape

Tape 

exit slot

Tape guide

AC adapter socket

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 the Space key to go back to 

the default item.

Size

Cursor

Caps

Cable Wrap

Faceplate

Cable Flag

Label Length
If a specific label length 
has been selected, 

 

also appears.

Guidance (left, right)

Power key

10. Cursor key: Right
11. Cursor key: Left 

12. Backspace key
13. Cable Wrap key
14. Cable Flag key
15. Character keys
16. Caps key
17. Symbol key
18. Menu key
19. Clear key
20. Print key
21. Enter key
22. Serialize key
23. Faceplate key
24. Accent key
25. 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.

Supply power by using six AAA batteries, and then press 

.

The default setting is [mm].

NOTE

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

five minutes.

• To cancel any operation, press 

.

  /

 

[Language]    /

 

[English/Español/Français/Hrvatski/Italiano/Magyar/
Nederlands/Norsk/Polski/Português/Portug. (BR)/
Română/Slovenski/Slovenský/Suomi/Svenska/Türkçe/
Čeština/Dansk/Deutsch] .

   /

 

[Unit]   

 /

 

[inch/mm]  .

X Error message

X What to do when...

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 have expired.

Invalid!

• An invalid number was entered as the label length, 

tab length, cable diameter, flag length or faceplate 
length.

• An invalid character or number to be ascended was 

selected in the Serialize function.

No Data!

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

stored in the memory.

•

 or 

 was pressed when no text is entered.

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

The tape cutter lever was used during the printing 
process.

Text Full!

The maximum number of characters (80 characters for 
regular text) has already been entered.

Text Limit!

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”.

Wrong Tape!

Use a tape cassette with the 

 mark.

The display stays blank 
after you have turned on 
the P-touch.

• Check that the batteries are correctly 

inserted.

• If the batteries are weak, replace them.

When the label is printed 
out, the margin (space) is 
too large 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 P-touch does not 
print, or the printed 
characters are not formed 
correctly.

• Check that the tape cassette has been 

inserted correctly.

• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.
• Check the cassette cover is fully closed.

The setting has cleared 
on its own.

• If the batteries are weak, replace them.
• When the 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 P-touch has "locked 
up" (i.e., nothing happens 
when a key is pressed, 
even though the P-touch 
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.

The tape does not feed 
correctly or the tape gets 
stuck inside the machine.

• Check that the end of the tape feeds 

under the tape guides.

• The cutter lever has been 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].

The LCD is set to an 
incorrect language.

• Refer to “Initial Settings”.

Contact may differ by country. 
Visit our website at http://www.brother.eu/

With your P-touch E100, you can create labels for multiple 
applications. Select from the many character sizes and styles to 
design professional looking custom labels. In addition, the 
variety of tape cassettes available allows you to print labels with 
different widths and industrial colours. Read this manual 
carefully before you begin and keep the manual in a handy 
place for future reference.

Printed in China
LAB665001

English

User’s Guide

*

1

Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ for the latest 
information about recommended batteries.

Approx.110(W) × 208(D) × 59(H)mm

Approx. 390 g
(without batteries and tape cassette)

Six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03)
Six AAA Ni-MH batteries (HR03)*

1

AC adapter (AD-24ES)

Brother TZe tape (width)
3.5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm