Brother PT-2700 User Manual

The Brother PT-2700 is a versatile and user-friendly label maker designed for both personal and professional use. It combines advanced printing technology with a range of features that enhance its functionality, making it suitable for various labeling tasks.

Key Features:

1. Input Device:
   • The PT-2700 is equipped with a QWERTY layout keyboard featuring 67 keys, allowing for easy text input.
2. Display:
   • It has an LCD screen that can display 16 characters across 3 lines (128 dot x 48 dot resolution).
   • The display includes a backlight for visibility in low-light conditions and supports multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Italian, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, and Finnish.
   • Users can adjust the screen contrast across five levels to suit their preferences.
3. Printing Capabilities:
   • The device utilizes thermal printing technology with a maximum print height of 0.71 inches (18.1mm) when using 1-inch (24mm) tape.
   • It operates at a print speed of approximately 0.39 inches (10 mm) per second.
   • The print head has a resolution of 180 dpi and supports various barcode formats such as CODE39, CODE128, EAN8, EAN13, UPC-A, and others.
4. Character Options:
   • The PT-2700 supports multiple fonts including Helsinki, Brussels, Florida, and more.
   • Users can choose from eight different character sizes ranging from 6pt to 48pt.
   • A total of 329 characters are available including alphanumeric characters and symbols.
5. Memory and Storage:
   • The device can store up to 99 files with a maximum memory size of 459 characters each.
6. Power Supply:
   • It operates on AA alkaline batteries (8 required) or an AC adapter (Model AD-60).
   • An auto power-off feature helps conserve battery life by shutting down after five minutes of inactivity when using batteries or after eight hours when connected to an AC adapter.
7. Physical Specifications:
   • Dimensions are approximately 7.06 inches (W) x 9.75 inches (D) x 2.82 inches (H), weighing about 1.87 pounds (850g) without tape or batteries.
   • The housing design is desktop type with a color scheme of silver and black.
8. Tape Compatibility:
   • Compatible with standard TZ tape cassettes in various sizes ranging from 9/64” to 1” (3.5mm to 24mm).
9. Connectivity:
   • The PT-2700 features USB connectivity for easy connection to PCs running compatible operating systems.
10. Additional Features:
    • Includes functions like multi-line printing (up to seven lines), copy printing capabilities (1 to 99 copies), mirror printing options, numbering functions up to 99, and various frame patterns for enhanced label design.
    • Supports tab functions and offers settings for label length adjustments between 1.2” (30mm) and 12” (300mm).

Overall, the Brother PT-2700 stands out as a robust labeling solution suitable for home offices or small businesses needing efficient labeling capabilities.