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USER'S GUIDE
•Read this User's Guide before you start using your P-Touch.
•Keep this User's Guide in a handy place for future reference.
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  • Page 1 PT-1700 USER’S GUIDE •Read this User’s Guide before you start using your P-Touch. •Keep this User’s Guide in a handy place for future reference. ®...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS ....................OVERVIEW..................... GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ................BEFORE YOU START ..................INSERTING A TAPE CASSETTE ..............INSERTING BATTERIES ................CHANGING THE CUTTER UNIT ............. STARTING....................CREATING A MESSAGE.................. 10 DISPLAY....................10 MOVING THE CURSOR ................10 CLEARING THE DISPLAY................. 11 KEY OPERATIONS ...................

  • Page 3: Contents

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the P-Touch 1700! Your new P-Touch will allow you to design and print labels for any application. Since it is extremely versatile, you will be able to create characters of many sizes and styles. In addition, by using the variety of tape cassettes available, you can print labels with different widths and exciting colors.

  • Page 4: Overview

    OVERVIEW Cover lift Tape cartridge cover Tape exit slot AC adaptor slot CAPS UNDL/FRM UNDL/FRM SIZE STYLE TAPE INSERT STORE RECALL M. DEL WORD OUT CLEAR ¢ & MEMORY ˆ ¨ NUMBER REPEAT SYMBOL ´ ’’ SHIFT ç Ç , – CAPS ´...
  • Page 5 Print head Tape cutter unit Tape release lever...
  • Page 6 Battery compartment latch Tape exit slot Battery compartment Tape cutter lever...

  • Page 7: General Precautions

    GENERAL PRECAUTIONS Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark. Four different tape widths are available: 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm and 18 mm. Do not pull the tape. This may damage the tape cassettes.

  • Page 8: Before You Start

    BEFORE YOU START INSERTING A TAPE CASSETTE Brother TZ tapes are only available in the following widths for this machine: 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm and 18 mm. To insert a new tape cassette: (1) Lift the cassette cover so that you can reach the tape cassette easily. This will also release the installed cassette.

  • Page 9: Inserting Batteries

    INSERTING BATTERIES The machine uses six “AA” size (AM3, LR6, SUM-3, R6) batteries. To insert batteries: (1) Turn the machine over. Remove the battery compartment cover by pinching the latch and lifting. (2) Follow the diagrams on the back of the compartment to insert the batteries in the proper direction.

  • Page 10: Changing The Cutter Unit

    CHANGING THE CUTTER UNIT When the cutter is not cutting well, replace it with a new one. To replace a cutter with a dull or broken blade: (1) Open the tape cassette compartment cover and carefully remove the tape cassette if it is installed. (2) Grasp the cutter with your fingers and pull it out.

  • Page 11: Starting

    STARTING To start the machine: Press the ON/OFF key. The machine’s internal memory retains the last message created, and displays it when you turn on the machine. This feature allows you to stop work on a mes- sage, turn off the machine, and return to it later without having to re-enter the message.

  • Page 12: Creating A Message

    CREATING A MESSAGE DISPLAY You are now ready to create a message on the machine. The machine’s LCD display is four characters wide. Actually though, you can create messages up to 55 characters in length. The four-character display is like a window which moves across your message.

  • Page 13: Clearing The Display

    CLEARING THE DISPLAY Before entering a new message, you will often need to clear an old message. To erase the previous message from the display: Hold down the CODE key and press the CLEAR key. Example Erase any message from the display by pressing CLEAR CODE CAPS...

  • Page 14: Key Operations

    KEY OPERATIONS CODE KEY By holding down the CODE key and pushing the appropriate key, you can use the functions written in pink characters. SHIFT KEY By using the SHIFT key you can type capital letters, and symbols located on the upper part of keys.

  • Page 15: Input

    INPUT You can now use the keys to enter a message. Example To input “Mr.”: SHIFT Press to input a capital M. CAPS CAPS UNDL/FRM Complete “Mr.” by pressing , then ‘ M r . CAPS UNDL/FRM -13-...

  • Page 16: Space Key

    SPACE KEY As on a typewriter, this machine’s SPACE key lets you add a blank space into your message. Note: The SPACE key and the key have different functions. The moves the cursor forward without adding blank spaces. Example To complete the message “Mr. J Smith”: Enter the initial “J”: SHIFT Press...

  • Page 17: Composite Characters

    COMPOSITE CHARACTERS You can create composite characters, consisting of a letter and an accent. The accent available are ¨, ´, ` and ˆ. To input a composite character: (1) Press the appropriate keys to enter the accent you want. (2) Type the letter you wish to combine with it. The entered mark and character will flash alternately on the LCD display and will be printed together when you print your label.

  • Page 18: Symbols

    SYMBOLS In addition to the letters, symbols, and numerals on the key tops, there are 39 symbols available in Symbol Mode. These 39 additional symbols are arranged into 10 groups, corresponding to the numbers A to J on the keyboard. Group No.
  • Page 19 Example First, make sure that the cursor is located at the place where you want to add a symbol. To add a telephone symbol ( ) to the message, changing the message to “Mr. J Smith ”: CODE Enter Symbol Mode by pressing SYMBOL The following message will be displayed: A - J ?
  • Page 20 Push to input a The message should now look like this: Mr.J Sm i t h CAPS UNDL/FRM After a non-keyboard symbol has been entered, the machine automatically exits from Symbol Mode. If you wish to enter another symbol, you must re-enter Sym- bol Mode by holding down the CODE key and pressing the SYMBOL key.

  • Page 21: Editing A Message

    EDITING A MESSAGE DELETING The DELETE key allows you to remove characters from your message. To delete a character: (1) Using the keys, position the cursor one space to the right of the character you want to delete. CLEAR (2) Press the DELETE ( ) key.
  • Page 22 Now we will delete the blank space between the “J” and “S”: Press until the cursor is positioned to the right of the blank space (under the “S”). Mr.J S m i t CAPS UNDL/FRM CLEAR Press to remove the blank space. Mr.J S m i t CAPS...

  • Page 23: Word Out

    WORD OUT This function allows you to erase one word at a time, simplifying the editing of long messages. To use the WORD OUT function: (1) Position the cursor to the right of the word you want to delete. (2) Hold down the CODE key and press the WORD OUT key. A number or word located before the cursor and after the nearest preceeding space will be deleted.

  • Page 24: Over Typing

    OVER TYPING The machine normally operates in Overtype Mode. In Overtype Mode, you can change a character simply by typing a new one in its place. To type over a character: (1) Move the cursor to the character you want to change. (2) Press the character or symbol you want.

  • Page 25: Inserting

    INSERTING Sometimes you may want to insert a character into the middle of your message. To do so, you must change from Overtype Mode to Insert Mode. To insert characters: (1) Hold down the CODE key and press the INSERT key until display shows “I : ”.
  • Page 26 (OVERWRITE MODE) (INSERT MODE) × CAPS UNDL/FRM CAPS UNDL/FRM CODE Release the key when the display shows “I: ”. Press the key. ‘ . S M I CAPS UNDL/FRM To leave INSERT Mode: Holding down the CODE key press the INSERT key again. -24-...

  • Page 27: Setting The Format

    SETTING THE FORMAT You can print your completed message using a variety of different character sizes, styles, fonts, underline/frames and tape feed settings. Choose character size, style, underline/box and tape feed before printing the label. Note: The type of character you choose will be used for all the characters in your message.
  • Page 28 To choose a character size: (1) Holding down the CODE key, press the SIZE key to change the character size. The size indicator on the display advances in the order shown. CAPS UNDL/FRM (2) Stop pressing the SIZE key when your desired character size is indicated. Example To use Double Width and Double Height (4) characters: SIZE...
  • Page 29 Note: The size of the characters that can be printed are limited by the width of the tape. Tape width Possible character sizes 18 mm 1, W2, H2, 4, 8, BIG 12 mm 1, W2, H2, 4, 8 9 mm 1, W2, H2, 4, 8 6 mm 1, W2...

  • Page 30: Big Size Font

    BIG SIZE FONT This machine has a BIG size font in addition to the normal font. The normal size font can be set at the standard size, W2 (double width), H2 (double height), 4 (double width & double height) and 8 (4 × width & double height). If the BIG size font is chosen, all other settings are cancelled.

  • Page 31: Style

    STYLE There are also nine different print styles: Normal (NORM) Italic + Outline (IT+O) Outline (OUTL) Italic + Bold (IT+B) Bold (BOLD) Italic + Shadow (IT+S) Shadow (SHAD) Vertical (VERT) Italic (ITAL) To choose a print style for your label: (1) Holding down the CODE key, press the STYLE key once.
  • Page 32 Note: Only Normal style characters can be printed vertically. Vertical printing can not be used with some tape width and charac- ter size combinations. Example To use Outline print: CODE Hold down STYLE Press until the display reads “OUTL”. The style indicator turns on. O U T L CAPS UNDL/FRM...

  • Page 33: Underline/Frame

    UNDERLINE/FRAME You can add an underline or frame text when you wish to emphasize it. To add Underline or Box around the text. UNDL/FRM (1) Holding down the CODE key, press UNDERLINE/FRAME ( ) key. (2) The current style will be shown on the display. (3) Still holding down the CODE key, press UNDL/FRM key to change the style.
  • Page 34 Tape width Possible character sizes 18 mm 1, W2, H2, 4, 8, 12 mm 1, W2, H2, 4, 8 9 mm 1, W2, H2, 4, 8 6 mm 1, W2 A triangle indicator on the display appears whether Underline or Frame is set on. Box 1 Box 3 Box 2...

  • Page 35: Printing A Label

    PRINTING A LABEL PRINTING & CUTTING After you have chosen the character size, print style and tape feed style, you are ready to print the label. To print a label: Press the PRINT key. The printed label comes out of the tape exit slot on the side of the machine. Press the CODE + FEED key before cutting the tape if TAPE FEED mode is set to “_”, “#”, “##”...

  • Page 36: How To Remove Label Backing (Optional)

    HOW TO REMOVE LABEL BACKING (OPTIONAL) The lettering stick enables the label backing of the tape to be removed easily. This stick is an optional accessory. (1) Hold the tape in the left hand with printed surface up, and hold the stick in the right hand.

  • Page 37: Repeat Printing

    REPEAT PRINTING The Repeat function allows you to repeatedly print the same label up to nine times. To use the REPEAT PRINTING function: It is recommended to set the TAPE FEED mode to “#”, “##” or “###”. (Please refer to page 40.) (1) Hold down the CODE key and press the REPEAT ( ) key.

  • Page 38: Numbering

    NUMBERING The NUMBERING function can be used to automatically increment numbers included in otherwise identical texts. For example, when printing text with a series of dates (“JULY 4, 1962”; “JULY 5, 1962”; and “JULY 6, 1962”), the auto count function will enable printing of all three texts in a single print operation. To use the AUTO COUNT function when printing: It is recommend to set the TAPE FEED mode to “#”, “##”...
  • Page 39 Numbers are always incremented one at a time. If the battery becomes weak during a NUMBERING operation, the operation will be interrupted. Example To use the NUMBERING function: Position the cursor beneath the number in the text to be incremented. L Y 4 CAPS UNDL/FRM...
  • Page 40 Press numeric key “6”. CAPS UNDL/FRM PRINT Press . Your text will be printed out. MIRROR The number will automatically be incremented by one, and the text will be printed out again. The printing operation will be repeated until the number you selected as the last number has been printed out.

  • Page 41: Mirror Printing

    MIRROR PRINTING For this application, tape with a clear adhesive must be used. When the Mirror Printing function is used, characters are printed so as to be legi- ble from the adhesive side of the tape. If the labels are then attached to glass or some other transparent material, they can be read correctly from the opposite side.

  • Page 42: Tape Feed

    TAPE FEED The tape feed function can be used to leave equal margins on the left and right sides of the label. The margins can be set to any of the following four widths: 4 mm, 8 mm, 12 mm or 24 mm. When continuously printing labels, the labels can be printed without extra margins.
  • Page 43 CODE SPACE Note: When “- ”, “# ”, “## ” or “### ” is set, press FEED feed the tape after the label is printed and before the tape is cut. If the tape is not fed before being cut, some of the printed characters may be cut off.
  • Page 44 If the tape is cut at the cutline, the text is centered in the middle of the label. The tape is automatically fed 8 mm when “## ” is set, and 12 mm when “### ” is set. Continuous printing When “# ”...

  • Page 45: Phrase Memory Operation

    PHRASE MEMORY OPERATION PHRASE MEMORY You can use the Phrase Memory function to store your most frequently used mes- sages. Text stored in the Phrase Memory will not be deleted by the usual message clear operation (CODE + CLEAR). You can easily recall your message from this Phrase Memory any time you want to work with it.
  • Page 46 If the area you select is already being used, an error message will briefly appear, and then the display will again ask you to choose an area. In that event, please select a different number from 1 to 9. If all nine areas are being used, you must clear one of them before you can store your current message.

  • Page 47: Recalling From Phrase Memory

    RECALLING FROM PHRASE MEMORY To recall a message stored in one of the nine PHRASE MEMORY areas: (1) Holding down the CODE key, press the RECALL key. (2) The display will read: 1 - 9 ? CAPS UNDL/FRM (3) Select the number of the area you want to recall, and press it. (4) The key number and the beginning of the message appear on the display.
  • Page 48 Press 1, since you stored your message in area 1. The stored message appears on the display, along with its area number. 1 : J . CAPS UNDL/FRM Press . The message is moved to the working area and remains on the display. J .

  • Page 49: Deleting The Phrase Memory

    DELETING THE PHRASE MEMORY To delete an area of PHRASE MEMORY: (1) Hold down the CODE key and press the M.DEL key. The following message appears on the display: 1 - 9 ? CAPS UNDL/FRM (2) Select the number key (1-9) of the memory area you want to delete, and press it.
  • Page 50 To delete Phrase Memory Press 1. The stored message appears on the display. 1 : J . CAPS UNDL/FRM Press . The message is deleted from the memory. The message previously in the working area (in this case, the same “J. SMITH”) appears on the display.

  • Page 51: Message List

    MESSAGE LIST Input error. The selected tape type is incorrect. BATT The batteries are weak. BATT The batteries are empty The working area is full (max: 55 characters) or the FULL Phrase Memory is full (see page 43). NORM OUTL BOLD SHAD ITAL...

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem What to Do 1. The display stays blank after you Check the polarity of the batteries. have turned on the machine. If the batteries are low, replace them. Check that the adaptor is working properly. 2. The machine does not print, or the Check that the tape cassette has printed characters are blurred.

  • Page 53: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Input Device: 49 keys (39 character keys and 10 function keys) Print Speed: 10 mm/sec. Character Size: Standard Size (1) Double Width (W2) Double Height (H2) Double Width & Double Height (4) 4 x Width & Double Height (8) BIG SIZE (ALL INDICATORS ON, STYLE FIXED, NO UNDERLINE/FRAME) Internal Character:...

  • Page 54: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Obtain tape cassettes from your nearest authorized dealer. Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Brother cannot be held responsible for trouble caused by the use of unauthorized supplies. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark.
  • Page 55 QTY/ Stock No. Description PRICE PACKAGE 9 mm (3/8”) TZ121 Black Characters on Clear Tape $16.99 TZ221 Black Characters on White Tape $19.99 TZ222 Red Characters on White Tape $19.99 TZ223 Blue Characters on White Tape $19.99 TZ325 White Characters on Black Tape $22.99 6 mm (1/4”) TZ111...
  • Page 56 Iron on transfer tape QTY/ Stock No. Description PRICE PACKAGE 18 mm (3/4”) TZIY41 Black Characters $31.99 Security tape QTY/ Stock No. Description PRICE PACKAGE 18 mm (3/4”) TZSE4 Black Characters on White Tape $49.95 Fabric tape QTY/ Stock No. Description PRICE PACKAGE...

  • Page 57: Accessory Order Form

    This order form is provided for your convenience should your retailer not stock the item(s) needed or if you prefer to order by telephone. To order by phone, please call Brother International at 1-800-668-2768 and have your Visa or Mas- terCard available.
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  • Page 59 STANCES AT- TEMPT TO CUT THE TAPE WHILE PRINTING OR FEEDING. · INSTALL AND PRESS CODE+FEED. AC adaptor connection · USE THE AC ADAPTOR DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THIS MACHINE. – – – © BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. 1999~ Printed in China LA1145001...

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