Brother PTH100 Manuale Proprietario

Follow these guidelines to avoid the risk of fire, burns, injury, 
rupture, overheating, abnormal odor or smoke.
• Do not use the P-touch labeler in places of high humidity such as bathrooms.

• Do not allow the P-touch labeler/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/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.

• 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 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.

• 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 battery compartment, etc.

• Do not place the P-touch labeler/batteries 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 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 serious injuries.

Indicates a potentially hazardous 

situation which, if not avoided, 

may result in minor or moderate 

injuries.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to 

the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful 

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, 

including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 

B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are 

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio 

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off 

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more 

of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Important

• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, 

Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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.

NOTE

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

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.

Tape cutter 

lever

Cassette

cover

Print head

Toothed 

wheel

Cutter’s 

edge

End of tape

Tape 

exit slot

Tape guide

NOTE

• The LCD shows one row of 12 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

Underline/Frame

Width

Style

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. Size key

14. Style key
15. Character keys
16. Caps key
17. Symbol key
18. Menu key
19. Clear key
20. Print key
21. Enter key
22. Auto Designs key
23. Frame 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 [inch].

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 are running low.

Invalid!

An invalid number was entered as the label length. 
(This is not displayed in Auto Designs 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 Text Preview or Cable Label when 

no text is entered.

•

 was pressed when no text was entered while 

using the DECO MODE or Auto Designs function.

Line Limit!

• You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing 

.

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

0.13" (3.5mm) or 0.23" (6 mm) tape is installed. Install 
tape of a larger size.

No Cassette!

You tried to print 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*) 
have already been entered.
*50 characters - for Auto Designs function and DECO 
MODE

Text Limit!

With the DECO MODE 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 0.13" (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 0.47"

Only 0.47"(12mm) tapes are available for use with 
DECO MODE function.

Wrong Tape!

Use a tape cassette with the 

 mark.

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.

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 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 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.

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].

The LCD is set to an 
incorrect language.

• Refer to “Initial Settings”.

X Switching Upper Case/Lower Case

Upper case (

 ON)

Lower case (

 OFF)

X Making Two Lines of Text

To make two lines of text, do one of following:

a) Enter the text for the first line and then press 

 for the 

second line.

b) Move the cursor to where the second line starts and press 

.

Use either 0.35" (9mm) or 0.47" (12mm) wide tape for two line text.

NOTE

Do not press 

 after the second line; otherwise the “Line Limit!” 

error message will appear.

X To Clear

By pressing 

, the letters will be deleted one by one.

To delete all text and settings :

To delete text only :

X Entering Accented Characters

• To cancel the current operation, press 

.

• The order of accented characters differs depending on the 

selected LCD language.

X 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.

X Preview

You can preview the text before printing.

Only the text can be previewed, not the size, font or any 
additional features.

X Feeding (Tape Feed)

X 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.

• Peel the printed label from the backing and apply the label.
• You can print up to 9 copies of each label.

X 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.

Enter text.

Press 

, then [Copies: ] appears.

Press 

/

 or enter number with number keys to 

select the number of copies.

Press 

. Printing will start, and then the message "OK 

to Feed?" appears.

Press 

 to enter more text.

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

When the message "OK to Feed?" appears after the last 
label is printed, press 

.

After the tape is fed, press the cutter lever to cut off the 
chain of labels.

NOTE

• When [Half] or [Narrow] is set, the 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].

• 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.
*Feed the tape before using the cutter.

• 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.

X Print

X Save

X Open

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 dull after repetitive use and the tape cannot 
be cut cleanly, replace with a new cutter (stock no. TC-4). You may 
obtain this item from an authorized Brother reseller.

X Replacing the Cutter Unit

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

direction of the arrows shown in the illustration.

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

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.

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

NOTE

All text, settings and stored files are cleared.

LCD display

Label image

   /

 

[Text&Format] 

 

 

/

 [Text Only] 

 -

 

       

/  /

  

A

a

C

D

c

d

E

e

G

I

g

i

K

L

k

l

N

R

n

r

O

o

S

T

s

t

U

u

Y

Z

y

z

 

 

/

 [Label Length] 

 

 

/

 [Auto/1.2"-12.0" (30-300 mm)] 

   /

 

[Preview] 

   /

 

[Feed] 

 

 [Copies: 1] 

/

 / 

 - 

 

 

   /

 

[Margin]    

/

 [Full/Half/Narrow/Chain Print] 

LCD display

Label image

1"

0.16"

0.16"

1"

ABC

ABC

0.47"

0.47"

(4 mm)

(25 mm)

(12 mm)

ABC

Full

Half

Narrow

2.7"

(67 mm)

ABC

1.6"

(41 mm)

ABC

1"

(25 mm)

ABC

  /

 

[File]    /

 

[Print]   

 

/

 

 

 

 

[Copies: ] 

/

 

 - 

 

 

 

 

/

 [File] 

 

 

/

 [Save] 

 

 

/

 

 

  /

 

[File]    /

 

[Open]   

 

/

 

 

See the included “Supplies and 
Accessories Guide”.

TC-4 (replacement)

Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your fingers.

(Europe/Turkey only)

We,    BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD

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

declare that this product is in compliance with the essential 
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives 
2004/108/EC.
The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is on our Web site. 
Please go to http://solutions.brother.com -> choose region 
(eg. Europe) -> choose country -> choose your model -> 
choose “Manuals”-> choose Declaration of Conformity 
(*Select Language when required).

The designed labels shown below are preset in the machine.
Using these templates, you can create decorative labels easily by 
inputting text.

Example:  

If [Surprise!] is selected, a frame, style and pictographs are selected randomly.

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, the "Text Limit!" error message will appear. (Only for DECO MODE function) 

• The template designs cannot be edited.
• Only the highlighted symbols in “Symbol Key” can be used in DECO MODE.

• To clear all text, press 

, and “Clear?” appears. Press 

 to clear. Press 

 to cancel.

• When you access DECO MODE or Auto Designs, your most recently printed 

DECO MODE or Auto Designs text and label length will be recalled.

• Press 

 to return to the previous step.

• To exit DECO MODE or Auto Designs and return to the text input screen, press 

/

 to select [Cancel], and then press 

 when [Print] is displayed.

• The DECO MODE features are only available when using 0.47" (12mm) tape 

cassettes.

• The maximum label length is 7.8" (200mm) for the DECO MODE.
• When [Surprise!] is selected in the Auto Designs function, label length will not be 

displayed in the text input screen.

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

correct length for the text.

• Press 

 to return to the [Auto] setting for “Label Length” mode.

Press 

 to select the frame design. 

NOTE

Frames cannot be printed on 0.13" (3.5mm) tape.

NOTE

With the Cable Label function, [Auto] is automatically selected for 

the label length and [Full] for the margins.

 

/

 

Press 

 to select various symbols. 

To enter Basic symbols :

Only the highlighted symbols can be used in DECO MODE.
To enter Pictograph symbols :

The selected symbol is displayed as "A1" in the text input screen. 
For example, a car   is displayed as 

 in the screen.

To print all pictographs :

NOTE

Press 

 to return to the previous step.

 

 [★Category★]   /

 

[Pets]  

 

[★Input text★] 

Rusty's 

Food  

  

[Print]  

Congrats

Sports

People

Fashion

Pets

Flower

Kitchen

Space

Business

Surprise!

 

 

/

 [Deco mode] 

 

 

 

[Design X] (X:1-12) 

 

 [Input Text] ABCDEF 

 

 

 

[Label Length] 

 

/

 [Auto/1.2"-7.8"(30-200mm)] 

 

 [Print] 

1

7

2

8

3

9

4

10

5

11

6

12

 

 

/

 Select a frame 

2

4

7

5

8

3

6

9

This function allows you to create cable labels 
as below with 2 lines of text wrapping around 
cable. We recommend using Brother Flexible 
ID tape when wrapping.
Refer to the insertion sheet included with 
Flexible ID tape about the recommended 
conditions for use.

[Input 

text] 

ABC 

 

159      /

 

[Cable]  

  

[Print OK?] 

 

 

 [Copies: 1] 

/

 / 

 - 

 

 

ABC

159

ABC

159

 or 

 or 

+

 

 

/

 Select an item 

Size

Large

Medium

Small

Style

Normal

Bold

Outline

Shadow

Italic

I+Bold

I+Outline

I+Shadow

Vertical

Width

 + 

Normal

× 2

× 1/2

Width

 

 

Label Length

 

 

Margin

 

 

File

 

 

Cable

 

 

Deco mode

 

 

Preview

 

 

Feed

 

 

Unit

 

 

Language

 

 

 

 

/

 [Basic] 

 

 

/

 Choose a symbol 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

 

 

/

 [Pictograph] 

 

 

/

 Select category 

 

 

/

 Choose a symbol 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

 

 

/

 [Print List] 

 

 

 [Print OK?] 

 

With your PT-H100, 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 cassette available allows you to print labels with different 
widths and exciting colors.
Read this manual carefully before you begin and keep the 
manual in a handy place for future reference.

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LAA204001

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User’s Guide

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

information about the recommended batteries.

Approx. 4.4" × 8.2" × 2.4"
(Approx.110(W) × 208(D) × 59(H)mm)

Approx. 0.9 lb. (Approx. 390 g)
(without batteries and tape cassette)

Six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03)
Six AAA Ni-MH batteries (HR03)*1

Brother TZe tape (width)
0.13" (3.5mm), 0.23" (6mm),
0.35" (9mm), 0.47" (12mm)

Should you encounter any problems with your product, 
please do not return your product to the store!
After referring to the User's guide, if you still need 
assistance, call Brother Customer Service at:

Voice: 1-877-BROTHER
Web: www.brother-usa.com
Fax: 1-901-379-1210

If you need to locate a service center, please call 
1-877-BROTHER or visit us at www.brother-usa.com