[GETTING STARTED]

E LE C T R O
N IC L A B E
PT-70
LI N G SYSTEM
1 PREPARATION 2 OPERATION 3 REFERENCE
Unpacking Your P-touch Labeler Keyboard & LCD Troubleshooting
USER'S GUIDE Check that the package contains the followings before using your P-touch Width Error message
English / Franais Size
labeler. Style
www.brother.ca Message Cause/Remedy
PT- 70 M tape cassette User's Guide Battery The batteries are weak.
LW7595001 Replace them with new ones.
Printed in China Cursor
Invalid Invalid number is selected for Label Length setting.
Caps Underline/Frame No Text The Print key or Preview key is pressed when no text is
Num Lock Label Length entered.
You tried to set Copies (copy printing) when no text is
Print key
entered.
Time/Date key
Power key Function key Line Lmt Line Limit. You can have up to 2 printable lines.
Backspace key You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing Enter key.
Preview key
Included items may differ by distribution. Cursor key
INTRODUCTION Character keys
Caps key
Full The maximum number of characters (80 characters) has
already been entered.
With your PT-70, you can create labels for virtually any application. Select Power Supply & Tape Cassettes Num Lock key Shift key
Text Lmt Text Limit. The text length exceeds the selected label length
from the many frames, character sizes and styles to design beautiful custom or the selected Auto Format setting length.
labels. In addition, the variety of tape cartridges available allows you to print Remove the back cover by pressing in Shift key Enter key
labels in different widths and exciting colors. the rough area at the top end of the Symbol key Accent key
What to do when...
Read this manual carefully before using your machine and keep in a handy machine.
If a tape cassette is already installed, Space key Problem Solution
place for future reference. remove it by pulling it straight up. Also, if The display stays blank Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.
batteries are already installed, remove after you have turned on If the batteries are weak, replace them.
Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada Only) them. The LCD shows one row of 8 characters; however, the text that you the machine.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Make sure that the power is turned off enter can be up to 80 characters in length, which will scroll across
Language setting of the Turn off the machine and then while holding
when replacing batteries or tape the display. machine is incorrect.
Use Cursor key while holding down Shift key to go to beginning / down and , press to turn the machine
Warning
cassette.
end of the text.
back on. Finally, release and .
Do not use the machine in places of high humidity such as bathrooms.
Do not swallow the cutter stopper. Initial Setting Note: The text and formats in the display are erased. Also,
the language, unit and clock settings will be cleared.
Do not get the machine wet, such as by handling it with wet hands or spilling Print head The machine does not Check that the tape cassette has been inserted correctly.
beverages on to it. Turn on your machine. print, or the printed If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.
Supply power by using four AAA batteries, and then press . characters are not Check that the back cover is properly closed.
Do not disassemble or modify the P-touch labeler/batteries. Insert four new AAA-size alkaline formed properly.
Do not use metallic objects, such as tweezers or a metallic pen, when changing the batteries (LR03), making sure that
The setting has cleared The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
batteries. their poles point in the correct Set the language (English/Spanish/French/Portuguese). on its own. When power is disconnected for more than two minutes,
directions. Always replace all four
Do not throw the batteries into fire or expose to heat. all text & formats in the display will be lost. Language, unit
batteries at the same time using brand
and clock settings will also be cleared.
Remove batteries immediately and stop using the machine if you notice abnormal new ones.
A blank horizontal line There may be some dust on the print head. Remove the
odor, heat, discoloration, deformation or anything unusual while using or storing it.
Choose a language with and press . appears through the tape cassette and use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the
printed label. print head with an up-and-down motion.
Caution Set the unit (inch/mm).
The machine has Turn off the machine, and then while holding
Do not touch the edge of the cutter near the print head. "locked up" (i.e., nothing
happens when a key is down and , press to turn the machine
Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use P-touch labeler for an extended pressed, even though back on. Finally, release and .
period of time. Choose a unit with and press . the machine is on).
Insert a tape cassette, making sure that it snaps into place. Note: The text and formats in the display are erased. Also,
Do not use old and new batteries together or mix alkaline batteries with other type
Set Date (MM/DD/YY) and Time (hh:mm). the language, unit and clock settings will be cleared.
batteries, or set the positive and negative end in the wrong position. Tape guide
Example: setting the clock to March 20th 2006, 10:30AM The power turns off The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
Do not drop or hit the P-touch labeler. when you try to print.
Date (MM/DD/YY)
Do not press hard on the LCD display. Cutter's edge The tape does not feed Check that the end of the tape feeds under the tape
Do not put your finger between the covers when you close the back cover. > > properly or the tape gets guides.
input 03 input 20 input 06 stuck inside the machine. The cutter lever is used while printing. Do not touch the
General Precautions Time (hh:mm)
cutter lever during printing.
All text and format Press Backspace key while holding down Shift key, or go
Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, the label may End of tape > > settings need to be
unpeel or become irremovable, the color of the label may change or be transferred to cleared to create a new into Function mode and select .
input 10 input 30
other objects. Before applying the label, check the environmental condition and the label.
material.
Do not use the P-touch labeler in any way or for any purpose not described in this
Tape exit slot
Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.
Select AM/PM with and press . Specifications
guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage the machine.
Use only Brother M tapes with this machine. You can also confirm the figure and move to the next setting by using
Use only Brother M tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the
right cursor key. Item Specification
mark. Attach the back cover by inserting two
hooks at the bottom into the slots on Dimensions 6.7" (W) 4.4" (D) 2.3" (H)
Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the labeler; never use alcohol or other organic The machine automatically turns off if no key is pressed within 5
the machine, then pushing down firmly (167 mm (W) 110 mm (D) 58 mm (H))
solvents. on the cover until it snaps into place. minutes.
Weight 0.5 lbs. (240 g) (without batteries and tape cassette)
Use a soft wipe to clean the print head; never touch the print head. After you have installed the tape, feed To cancel operations, press .
Power supply Four AAA-size alkaline batteries (LR03)
Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot, etc. the tape ( + ) once and To initialize the P-touch labeler back to factory settings, turn off the
Tape cassette Brother M tape (width) :
Do not place the P-touch labeler/battery in direct sunlight or rain, near heaters or other
then push in the tape cutter lever to cut machine and then while holding down and , press to 9 mm, 12 mm
hot appliances, in any location exposed to extremely high or low temperatures (e.g. the tape. turn the machine back on. Finally, release and .
on the dashboard or in the back of your car), 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 machine.
When power is disconnected for more than two minutes, all text and format settings Tape cutter lever
will be cleared. Language, unit and clock settings will also be cleared.

[CREATING LABELS]

1 MAKING TEXT 2 DESIGNING LABELS 3 PRINTING LABELS USEFUL FUNCTIONS

Switching Upper Case/Lower Case Setting [Size] ( + ) Text Preview Time & Date Function ( + )

> > [Size] > [Large] You can preview the text before printing. You can add the desired time and date to your text at the touch of a button.
8 Formats are available for printing time and date.
[Large] [Small]
Upper case ( ON) Lower case ( OFF) You can change the number of time/date by changing the clock setting.
The LCD shows the whole text and the label length (inch/mm), then returns to the
original text.
To add Time & Date to your text:
Caps Setting [Width] ( + ) Only the text can be previewed, not the font, style, size, underline/frame or any
additional features.
The cursor should be positioned where you wish to insert the time & date.
Entering Numbers > [Width] > [2] Feeding (Tape Feed) To select the format of Time & Date:
[Normal] [2] [1/2]
>
+
Num Lock ON Num Lock OFF The machine will feed 1.0 of tape, which may be needed when installing a new tape
Setting [Style] (Vertical) ( + ) cassette.
Example
Format Description
Num
> [Style] > [Vertical] Printing/Cutting M/D/Y Month/ Date/ Year
(March 20th 2006, 3:30PM)
03/20/06
Entering Symbols [Normal] [Bold] [Outline] M/D/Y hm Month/ Date/ Year time 03/20/06 03:30PM
D/M/Y Date/ Month/ Year 20/03/06
> To cut off the label, push in the tape cutter lever on the upper-left corner of the D/M/Y hm Date/ Month/ Year time 20/03/06 03:30PM
[Shadow] [Italic] [I+Bold] (Italic Bold) D.M.Y Date.Month.Year 20.03.06
machine.
Group Symbols Group Symbols To prevent damage to the tape, do not try to cut while the message "Print" or D.M.Y hm Date.Month.Year time 20.03.06 03:30PM
"Feed" is displayed. Y-M-D Year- Month- Date 06-03-20
1 7 [I+Outl](Italic Outline) [I+Shadow](Italic Shadow) [Vertical]
Y-M-D hm Year- Month- Date time 06-03-20 03:30PM
2 8
Copies ( + )
To change the Clock Setting:
3 9 Setting [Undl/Frm] (Underline/Frame) ( + )
You can print up to 9 copies of each label. Example: setting the clock to March 20th 2006, 10:30AM

4 10 > [Copies] > >

> [Undl/Frm] > [Undl]
5 11 You can also select the number of copies by entering with .
[Off] [Undl] (Underline) [Round] [Candy] Setting Month (MM), Date (DD), Year (YY)
6 > >
To go to the next group, press
To cancel operations, press .
. [Callout] [Banner] [Wooden]
COMPLETED LABELS input 03
Setting Hour (hh) and Minute (mm)
input 20 input 06

>
Entering Accented Characters Setting [Length] input 10 input 30
(Label Length)(Auto / 1.2" - 12.0") ( + )
> > / >
Select AM/PM with and press .
> [Length] >
Accented Characters Accented Characters You can also confirm the figure and move to the next setting by using right cursor key.
You can also select the length by entering the length with .
A
C
a
c
To return to [Auto], press .
Function Shortcuts ( + )
D d Setting [A/F](Auto Format) ( + )
In addition to the basic steps to search for a function, PT-70 provides you with
Peel the printed label from backing and apply the label.
E e You can choose label length from five formats to create labels for various function shortcuts so you can easily jump to a frequently used function just by
pressing and the shortcut key shown in the table below.
G g applications. Removing the Label Backing To confirm, press .
I i > [A/F] > [VCR VHS]
K k This machine is equipped with a peeler that allows you to easily remove the Key Function Key Function
LCD Application Length backing from labels.
L l Size Auto Format
VCR VHS Cassette spine 5.5"
N n MiniDV Cassette spine 1.6" Insert the label, with the printed surface facing down, as far as possible
into the built-in peeler. Width Copies
O o Audio Cassette case spine 3.5"
File Tab File tab 3.2"
R r Style Time & Date
Divider Divider Tab 1.6"
S s
T t To Clear Fold back the label to the right and quickly pull out the label. The end of
the backing is separated from the label.
Underline/Frame All Clear

U u
Y y
Z z
To cancel operations, press . TEL: 1-877-BROTHER
The order of accented characters differ by the selected LCD language.
Making Two Line Text
Move the cursor to where the second line starts and press
Display Label image
Label Length
By pressing the backspace key you will delete a character.
(To delete a whole line of text, keep pressing the Backspace key)
Web site: www.brother.ca
To Clear All Text and Settings ( + )
. +
> > 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
This will not affect Time & Date or language settings. need assistance, call our help line at 1-877-BROTHER