Brother PT-2430PC User Manual

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USER’S GUIDE

USER’S GUIDE

English

Printed in China

LW3960001

www.brother.com

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the PT-2430PC. Your new P-touch labeler uses P-touch Editor Lite software, which is already installed on your labeler.  
There is no need to install any software or drivers onto your PC in order to make creative labels. This manual includes important precautionary 
information and simple instructions for operating your new P-touch labeler. Be sure to read the instructions before use and use the product in ac-
cordance with these instructions. Keep this manual handy for future reference. If new versions of the PT-2430PC software become available, this 
manual may not re

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 ect the updated features. Therefore, you may 

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 nd that the software and the contents in this guide are different.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)

Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA

TEL: (908) 704-1700

declares that the product: Product Name: P-touch Labeler PT-2430PC

Model Number: PT-2430PC

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 cor-
rect the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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

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 Changes or modi

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 cations not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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 The enclosed interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

CAUTION

General Precautions

• Always use the speci

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 ed voltage and the included AC adapter (AD-24ES) for this machine to prevent any damage or failure.

• Unplug the power cord immediately and stop using the P-touch labeler during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
• Do not use the 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 power cord or plug. Do not forcibly bend or pull the power cord. When disconnecting the power cord from the power outlet, al-

ways hold the plug.

• To prevent 

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 re or electric shock, make sure that the plug is fully inserted to the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that is loose.

• Do not get the machine/AC adapter/power plug wet, such as by handling them with wet hands or spilling beverages on to them.
• Do not disassemble or modify P-touch labeler/AC adapter/batteries.
• Do not use metallic articles, such as tweezers or a metallic pen, when exchanging the batteries.
• Do not throw into 

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 re or heat up the battery.

• Disconnect the AC adapter, remove batteries and stop using immediately if you notice any abnormal odor, heat, discoloration, deformation or anything unusual while in use, or 

in storage.

• To avoid injuries, do not touch the blade of the cutter unit or any metal parts near the print head.
• Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use P-touch labeler for an extended period of time.
• Do not use old and new batteries together or mix alkaline batteries with other type batteries, or set the positive and negative end in the wrong position. Otherwise, the batter-

ies may leak or be damaged.

• To prevent damage or breakage, do not drop or hit P-touch labeler/AC adapter.
• Use only the USB cable included with the P-touch labeler.

• 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 condition 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 machine.
• Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the 

 mark.

• Do not clean P-touch labeler with alcohol or other organic solvents. Only use a soft, dry cloth.
• Do not touch the print head with your 

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 ngers anytime to prevent from a burn. Use a soft wipe (e.g. a cotton swab) when cleaning the print head.

• Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot or AC adapter connector, etc.
• Do not place the P-touch labeler/battery 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), high humidity, or dusty locations.

• Do not try to print labels using an empty tape cassette in the P-touch labeler. Doing so will damage the print head.
• Do not pull the tape being fed from the P-touch labeler, otherwise the tape cassette or P-touch labeler may be damaged.

Insert a tape 
cassette.

Close the cassette 
cover.

Verify that the P-touch labeler is 
turned off. Open the cassette cover 
as shown by the arrow in the above 
illustration while pressing the part 
marked "<<".

Insert a tape cassette as shown in 
the above illustration.

• Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.
• If the ink ribbon is loose, use your 

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 nger to wind the toothed 

wheel in the direction of the arrow on the cassette.

• Use only Brother tapes with the P-touch labeler.
• For initial use of the tape, install the tape. Then, push in the Feed 

& Cut button to cut the tape. 

• Make sure that the release lever is up when closing the tape cover. 

The tape cover cannot be closed if the release lever is pressed down. 

Connect the P-touch labeler's power supply.

When using the included AC adapter (AD-
24ES), insert the plug on the adapter cord 
into the adapter jack on the bottom end of the 
P-touch labeler. Insert the plug into the near-
est standard electrical outlet.

Auto Power Off Function

When the P-touch labeler is operating on battery power only, 
it will turn off automatically if not used for a period of 20 min-
utes. The message “

Unsafe Removal of Device

” may be 

displayed depending on the Operating System running on 
your PC. Any data being displayed will be saved. When you 
turn the labeler back on, click on the Editor Lite icon to re-
sume creating your label.

Connect the USB cable and start P-touch Editor Lite.

When using 
Windows Vista

®

When connecting the device for the 

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 rst time, perform the 

scan and then select the 

Always do this for software and 

games

 check box on the dialog box displayed when the 

scan completes. P-touch Editor Lite will start automatically 
the next time you connect the P-touch labeler.

How to disconnect the P-touch 

labeler

If you would like to use the more advanced software that is available for your P-touch labeler, 
you are able to install P-touch Editor 5.0 from the included CD-ROM. This advanced software 
will give you greater label making functionality.

Do not connect the P-touch labeler to your PC before you begin the P-touch Edi-

tor 5.0 installation. For details on how to install P-touch Editor 5.0, see the in-

stallation guide in the included CD-ROM.

Starting P-touch Editor 5.0

Review the names of P-touch labeler parts.

Install a tape cassette.

The PT-2430PC has 2 mode selector settings - “EL” and “E”. The mode selector 
switch is pre-set at the factory to the EL mode, for use with P-touch Editor Lite. For 
E mode, you will need to install P-touch Editor 5.0, a more advanced labeling soft-
ware, and the required drivers from the enclosed CD.  For details on how to install 
the P-touch Editor 5.0, see “Starting P-touch Editor 5.0” below.

Connect the 

USB cable.

Turn on the P-touch labeler. 

The LED lamp will light up.

Windows

®

 XP User

For details on using 
P-touch Editor Lite, 
see the back of this 
sheet.

P-touch Editor Lite

starts immediately.

Windows

®

 2000 User

Windows Vista

®

 User

Go to 

My Computer

 and open 

Removable Disk

, then 

start P-touch Editor Lite by double-clicking   

PTLITE10.

EXE

.

P o p - u p   W i n d o w 
Appears. Select 

P - t o u c h   E d i t o r 
Lite 

and click 

OK

.

Pop-up Window 
Appears. Click 

P-touch Editor 
Lite.

 Exit P-touch Editor Lite by clicking on the   at the top 

right.

 To disconnect the labeler, click the icon in the computer’s 

task bar ( ,  , or 

).

 Click 

Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device

.

 When 

The device can be safely removed

 is displayed, 

turn off the P-touch labeler and disconnect the USB ca-

ble.

It will take longer than usu-
al to start P-touch Editor 

Lite when connecting P-touch 
labeler to your computer for the 
first time. If the software does 
not start automatically when you 
connect the machine, you may 
launch it from 

My Computer

. 

Start P-touch Editor Lite by dou-
ble-clicking 

PTLITE10.EXE

.

Open the cassette 
cover.

Do not turn off the power or remove the labeler while 
using P-touch Editor Lite.

When using the P-touch labeler with 
batteries, insert six new AA alkaline 
batteries (LR6), making sure that 
their poles point in the correct direc-
tions. Always replace all six batter-
ies at the same time using brand 
new ones.

Move the mode selector 
switch on the back of the 
P-touch labeler to the “E” 
position before connecting 
the USB cable.

Getting Ready

LED lamp
Power

button

Tape exit slot

AC adapter (included) 

connecter

Mode selector 

switch

USB port

Print head

Tape cutter

Feed & Cut button

Release Lever

International ENERGY STAR

®

 Compliance Statement

The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR

®

 Program is to 

promote the development and popularization of  energy-ef

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 cient of-

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 ce equipment.

As an ENERGY STAR

®

 Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd.  has deter-

mined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR

®

  guidelines for 

energy ef

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 ciency.