LA3085001 Printed in China
When inserting new batteries, always insert them positive end rst. When removing old batteries, always remove them negative end rst. Always replace all six batteries at the same time with brand new ones. 4) Attach the back cover by inserting the two hooks on the bottom end of the back cover into the slots on the bottom end of the machine, then pushing down rmly on the cover until it snaps into place.
3) Grasp the tab on the new cutter unit and insert it as shown below.
Please read this instruction leaet before using the P-Touch. Keep it in a handy place for future reference. Use only tape cassettes bearing the logo with this machine.

Cutter unit

With the P-Touch HOME&HOBBY, you can make labels quickly and easily. Simply switch on the P-Touch, type in your text, then print out your label. You can choose from ve different text sizes, nine character styles, and seven framing settings. The text can be printed on either one or two lines and can include accented characters and special symbols. In addition, nine preset layout formats are available for you to type in and print out labels quickly. Six tape color (white, silver, gold, blue, green and pink) and two tape widths (3/8 (9 mm) and 1/2 (12 mm)) are available for creating personalized labels.
FCC NOTICE 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. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

Tape exit slot

Changing the tape cassette
1) Remove the back cover by pressing in on the rough area at the top end of the machine and pulling off the back cover. 2) If a tape cassette is already installed, pull it straight out and remove the paper tab from the new tape cassette. Make sure that the end of the tape in the new cassette feeds under the tape guides. The tape that is provided with the P-touch Home&Hobby is a 13.3 long (4m) starter tape. Tapes available for purchase are 26.2 (8m) long.
CAUTION When changing the cutter unit, be sure not to touch the cutter blade. Keep the cutter unit in a safe place that is out of the reach of small children.

How to make a label

1) Insert the batteries. 2) Insert a tape cassette. 3) Turn on the P-Touch by pressing 4) Type in and format the text. 5) Print the label by pressing 6) Cut off the label.
The tape cutter button is equipped with a safety mechanism. Do not try to force the cutter button since it cannot be operated if no cassette is installed and the back cover is removed. If the cutter button is forcefully operated, correct printing may no longer be possible.

Cleaning the print head

If dust accumulates on the print head, blank horizontal lines may appear through the printed label. If this happens, clean the print head as follows: 1) Turn off the P-Touch. 2) Remove the back cover and the tape cassette. 3) Use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the print head and rubber pinch roller with an up-and-down motion.

Thermal print head Rubber pinch roller
Your text can be up to 55 characters long including spaces. See Advanced functions for more details on formatting your text.
Before printing, be sure that the back cover is attached, otherwise the label cannot be printed.

Tape guides

7) Peel off the backing.

Care and precautions

1) Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the machine. 2) Use only AA-size (LR6) alkaline batteries. 3) Do not expose the machine or the tape cassette to high temperatures, high humidity, or excessive dust. 4) If you do not intend to use the machine for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. 5) Do not touch the tape cutter button while printing or replacing the cutter unit. 6) Do not touch the cutter blade. 7) Do not block the tape exit slot.

Changing the batteries

1) Remove the back cover by pressing in on the rough area at the top end of the machine and pulling off the back cover.
3) Insert the tape cassette, making sure that it clicks into place. Check that the cassette ts properly around the two metal guides in the cassette compartment.

Metal guides Back cover

Tape cutter button
4) Re-insert the tape cassette, attach the back cover, turn on the machine, hold down and press to feed the tape, and then try printing. 5) If blank lines remain in the printed label, repeat steps 1 through 4, this time using a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol.
8) Do not put labels in your mouth. 9) Do not stick labels onto skin. 10) If the machine locks up (i.e., it does not respond when a key is pressed), press to turn off the machine; then, while holding down and , press once to turn the machine on again.
2) If batteries are already installed, remove them. Before removing the batteries, pull out the tape cassette if one is installed. 3) Insert six new AA-size (LR6) alkaline batteries in the direction shown by the illustration on the bottom of the battery compartment. The positive end of the three batteries in the bottom row point downward, while the positive end of the top three batteries point in the opposite direction.
4) Attach the back cover by inserting the two hooks on the bottom end of the back cover into the slots on the bottom end of the machine, then pushing down rmly on the cover until it snaps into place. 5) Feed the tape by holding down and pressing , then cut the tape by pressing in on the tape cutter button. The amount of tape remaining is visible through the window in the back of the P-Touch. When the usable tape is nished, green ribbon appears.

Accessories

The following accessories are available:
Tape cassettes Black on silver Black on gold Black on blue Black on green Black on pink Black on white Replacement cutter unit Carrying case 1/2 (12 mm) $9.99 (SRP) M-931 M-831 M-531 M-731 M-E31 M-231 TC7 $9.95 (SRP) 6991 $17.99 3/8 (9 mm) $8.99 (SRP) M-921 M-821 M-521 M-721 M-E21

Changing the cutter unit

When the cutter becomes blunt and ceases to cut the tape cleanly, replace it. 1) Remove the back cover and the tape cassette. 2) Grasp the tab on the top of the cutter unit and pull out the cutter, taking care not to touch the blade.
Most retailers and distributors carry a full line of tape cassettes. If you wish to order accessories for your P-Touch direct from Brother, please refer to the Accessory Order Form included separately, or visit our web site http://www.brothermall.com.

Function keys

Tape cutter button Print key LCD display Backspace key On/Off key

Cursor movement (

You can move the cursor ( _ ) to view or edit parts of the text to the left or right of the 8 characters shown in the LCD display. To move the cursor to the left, press ; to move the cursor to the right, press. Move the cursor several characters in a row by holding down the appropriate key. To position the cursor under the rst character of the text, hold down and press ; to position the cursor immediately after the last character, hold down and press.

Advanced functions

Changing text size ( + )
To select a text size, hold down and press. The currently selected size is displayed and is shown by the indicator at the top of the display. Keep held down and press until your desired text size appears and is indicated at the top of the display. The selected text size applies to the entire text. The following ve text sizes are available:
SIZE1 SIZE2 SIZE3 SIZE4 SIZE5
The following frame settings are available:
TEXT (no frame) ROUND WOODEN POINTING

DIAMOND

Add a symbol (

Backspace (

) Changing text style ( + )
To select a text style, hold down and press. The currently selected style is displayed. Keep held down and press until your desired text style appears. The selected text style applies to the entire text. The following nine text styles are available:

NORMAL OUTLINE BOLD

Code key
Caps key Num key Space key
To delete the character to the left of the cursor, press. This key can also be used to cancel current function and return to the text mode. To erase the current text, hold down and press. The text size, style, underline/frame setting, and Caps/Num setting are not cleared.
To enter a symbol, press. After the message AI? appears, press the letter key of the group containing the desired symbol. In the displayed list of available symbols, press or to position the cursor under the desired symbol, then press. Your text reappears on the display with the selected symbol added. To clear the list of available symbols and return to the current text, press (or ) instead of pressing. The following symbols are available: A B C D E F G H I _ +

Text (

On/Off (
To switch the P-Touch on or off, press. The P-Touch conserves battery power by automatically switching itself off if no key is pressed within ve minutes. When the batteries are low, BATTERY appears on the display after printing. When the batteries are very low, the P-Touch will automatically turn itself off when you try to print text or feed the tape. If the P-Touch is turned off and then on again, the current text, text size and style, underline/frame setting, and Caps setting remain unchanged.
To view the entered text, hold down and press. All of the entered text, starting from the beginning, scrolls along the display, then the length of the text appears. To change the units, press while the text is scrolling across the display. Press or (or press ) until the desired unit appears, and then press. The current label length appears in the display for a short time.

SHADOW

ITALIC

I+OUTL (italic+outline)

Symbols =

V ; [

I+BOLD (italic+bold)

I+SHADOW (italic+shadow)

VERTICAL

Feed (

Caps (
To turn the Caps function on or off, press. When the Caps indicator is on, you can add capital letters to your text by simply pressing the character keys. When the Caps indicator is off, pressing a character key enters lower case letter in your text.
To feed out about 1 (24 mm) of tape at a time, hold down and press. The message FEED appears while the tape is fed. Do not press the tape cutter button while feeding, as this will cause the tape to jam.

Add underlining (

Print (

Num (

To print out the entered text, press. The message PRINT appears while printing. Do not press the tape cutter button while printing, as this will cause the tape to jam.
To select underlining, hold down and press. The currently selected setting is displayed. Keep held down and press to switch between underline and normal text. The underline is printed under all of the text, but is not printed when the VERTICAL style is selected. If a frame was chosen before selecting underlining, the frame is cancelled and the underline is printed. The following underline settings are available:

TEXT (no underline) UNDL (underline)

Repeat printing (

To print multiple copies of the current text with its formats, hold down and press. After the message "1-9?" appears, press the key corresponding to the desired number of labels that you want to print. Press to print the specied number of labels.
Using preset formatted layouts (
To turn the Num function on or off, press. When the Num indicator is on, you can add numbers to your text by simply pressing the corresponding keys. When the Num indicator is off, pressing a key adds a letter to the text.

Accented characters (

Space ( Return (
To add a space to your text, press
This key has 2 functions: 1) To end the rst line of text and start the second line, simply press. 2) To accept or conrm a setting, such as an accented character or symbol. Two-line text can only be printed with the SIZE1 text size and the NORMAL style. To change a message back to a single line, use to delete the marker.
To enter an accented character, rst make sure the Caps function is turned on or off as desired, then hold down and press. After the message AU? appears, press the key of the desired letter (A, C, E, I, N, O or U). In the displayed list of available accented characters, press or to position the cursor under the desired accented character, then press. Your text reappears on the display with the selected character added. To clear the list of available accented characters and return to the current text, press (or hold down and press ) instead of pressing. The following accented characters are available:
Accented characters Accented characters N O U

Add framing (

To select a frame, hold down and press. The currently selected setting is displayed. Keep held down and press until your desired setting appears and is displayed. The frame is printed around the entire text, but is not printed when the VERTICAL style is selected. If underlining was chosen before selecting a frame, the underline is cancelled and the frame is printed.

To select an auto format, hold down and press. After the message 19? appears, press the number key of the desired preset format. After the format name appears, press to view each of the format settings (text size, style and underline/frame). Press to select the displayed format, then enter the text. The label will be printed with the format settings of the selected auto format. The following preset formatted layouts are available:
PRESET 1 PRESET 2 PRESET 3 PRESET 4 PRESET 5

PRESET 6

PRESET 7

PRESET 8

PRESET 9

A C E I

Code (
IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION
Thank you for purchasing this Brother Product. We hope that you will enjoy using it. We suggest that you keep all packing and other materials. SHOULD YOU ENCOUNTER ANY PROBLEMS WITH YOUR PRODUCT,
To access the functions or enter the characters printed in yellow above the keys, press. See the following explanations and Advanced functions for more details on how this key is used. The left and right Code keys can be used in the same way.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE STORE!
After referring to the instruction manual, if you still need assistance, call Brothers HELP line at:

1-877-478-6824

P-touch

PARTS REFERENCE LIST

MODEL: P-touch 65 / 60

REVISED

NOTES FOR USING THIS PARTS REFERENCE LIST
1. In the case of ordering parts, it needs mentioning the following items: (1) Code (2) Q'ty (3) Description (4) Symbol (PCB No., Revision , and Parts location mounted on the PCB.) Note : No orders without Parts Code or Tool No. can be accepted.
[ Example ] (4) (1) (2) (3)

REF. NO.

SYMBOL

DESCRIPTION

REMARKS
Revision No. : marked on the printed circuit board.

B55L080 - A

Design change indication Specification No. Pattern alteration No. Circuit board No.
2. Design-changed parts: When the parts are changed, any one of the following symbols is indicated in the REMARKS column. CHNG#A : compatible between old and new CHNG#B : replaceable from old to new CHNG#D : incompatible ADD : newly established 3. The original of this list was made based on the information available in July, 2002. 4. Parts are subject to change in design without prior notice.

CONTENTS

1. PRINT MECHANISM...1 2. COVERS...3 3. PACKING MATERIALS....6 4. MAIN PCB...9 5. SUB PCB...11 6. RUBBER KEY....11 7. PRINTED MATTER...13

1. PRINT MECHANISM

PT-65/60

8V2-U21-045

REF.NO. CODE LA3076001 LA0123001 UN3640001 LA3060001 LA3060003 LA3060004 LA3060002 LA3061001 UB3941001 LA3066001 LAQ'TY DESCRIPTION CHASSIS ASSY DC MOTOR ASSY NAPLES SCREW, PAN 1.7X2.5 CUTTER LEVER PT65, PURPLE6140 (USA/DEU/CAN/GBR/FRA/BRA/IRL/NLD/AUT /AUS/ITA/BEL/ESP/POL) (PT-65/65S/65DX/65BULK/60LB/65SB/65BULK) CUTTER LEVER PT65, BLUE6301 (DEU/GBR/FRA/IRL/NLD/AUT/ITA/BEL/ESP/POL /TUR) (PT-60LB/65TU) CUTTER LEVER PT65, BLUE6362 (DEU/GBR/FRA/NLD/CHE/DNK/SWE/AUT/ITA /BEL/PRT/NOR/ESP/ZAF) (PT-65R/65RLB/65RLBP/65RS/65RLBS) CUTTER LEVER PT65, PURPLE6303 (DEU/GBR/FRA/IRL/NLD/CHE/DNK/SWE /AUT/AUS/ITA/BEL/PRT/NOR/ESP/ZAF) (PT-65/65LB/65T/65YE/65LBS) HEAD ASSY KF2400-21 CUP SCREW, M2.6X4 ROLLER HOLDER ASSY ROLLER HOLDER SPRING RETAINING RING, E2 REMARKS

2. COVERS

8V2-U21-061
REF.NO. 8 9-10 9-10 9-10 9-10 9-10 CODE LA4929001 LA8477001 LA8442003 LA8442004 LA8442002 LA8442001 LA8421003 LA8421004 LA8421002 LA8421001 LA8444003 LA8444004 LA8444002 LA8444001 LA8446003 LA8446004 LA8446002 LA8446001 LA3070002 LA3070001 LA3070005 LA3071001 LA3104001 LA3104002 LA5429001 LA5966001 LA3109001 LA5430001 LA5971001 LA3119001 LA5431001 LA5978001 LA6239001 LA3132001 LA3950001 LA8478001 LA7449001 LA7449001 LA3073003 LA3073002 LA3073001 LA3073004 LA3073005 UN8040001 UN8041001 LALA3074003 LA3074004 LA3074002 LA3074001 LA3074005 LA4939001 LA3856001 Q'TY DESCRIPTION BODY COVER PT65S, SILVER8146 (USA/ARE) (PT-65S) BODY COVER PT65-TU, (TUR) (PT-65TU) BODY COVER ASSY PT65GE, GRAY1554 (DEU/AUT/POL) (PT-60LB) BODY COVER ASSY PT65GE, RED2255 (DEUAUT) (PT-65R/65RLB/65RS/65RLBS) BODY COVER ASSY PT65GE, YELLOW4168 (DEU/AUT) (PT-65/65T/65LB/65LBS /65S) BODY COVER ASSY PT65GE, GREEN5158 (DEU) (PT-60LB) BODY COVER ASSY PT65UK, GRAY1554 (GBR/IRL/NLD/ITA/ESP) (PT-60LB) BODY COVER ASSY PT65UK, RED2255 (GBR/NLD/CHE/DNK/SWE/ITA/PRT/NOR /ESP/ZAF) (PT-65R/65RLB) BODY COVER ASSY PT65UK, YELLOW4168 (GBR/IRL/NLD/CHE/DNK/SWE/ITA /PRT/NOR/ESP/ZAF) (PT-65/65LB) BODY COVER ASSY PT65UK, GREEN5158 (GBR/IRL/NLD/ITA/ESP) (PT-60LB) BODY COVER ASSY PT65FR, GRAY1554 (FRA) (PT-60LB) BODY COVER ASSY PT65FR, RED2255 (FRA) (PT-65RLB/65R/65RLBP) BODY COVER ASSY PT65FR, YELLOW4168 (FRA) (PT-65) BODY COVER ASSY PT65FR, GREEN5158 (FRA) (PT-60LB) BODY COVER ASSY PT65BG, GRAY1554 (BEL) (PT-60LB) BODY COVER ASSY PT65BG, RED2255 (BEL) (PT-65R) BODY COVER ASSY PT65BG, YELLOW4168 (BEL) (PT-65) BODY COVER ASSY PT65BG, GREEN5158 (BEL) (PT-60LB) BODY COVER PT65-US, YELLOW4168 (AUS) (PT-65YE) BODY COVER PT65-US, GREEN5158 (USA/CAN/BRA/AUS) (PT-65DX/65/65BULK) BODY COVER PT65-US, BLUE6316 (USA) (PT-65SB) LCD PANEL PT65-CA (USA/CAN/BRA) (PT-65S/65DX/65/65SB) LCD PANEL PT65-AUS (ARE/AUS) (PT-65/65S) LCD PANEL PT65-AUS (AUS) (PT-65YE) LCD PANEL PT60-GE (DEU/AUT/POL) (PT-60LB) LCD PANEL PT65R-GE (DEU/AUT) (PT-65R/65RLB/65RS/65RLBS) LCD PANEL PT65-GE (DEU/AUT) (PT-65/65T/65LB/65LBS/65S) LCD PANEL PT60-UK (GBR/IRL/NLD/ITA/BEL/ESP) (PT-60LB) LCD PANEL PT65R-UK (GBR/IRL/NLD/CHE/DNK/SWE/ITA/BEL/PRT/NOR/ESP/ZAF) (PT-65R/65RLB) LCD PANEL PT65-UK (GBR/IRL/NLD/CHE/DNK/SWE/ITA/BEL/PRT/NOR/ESP/ZAF) (PT-65/65LB) LCD PANEL PT60-FR (FRA) (PT-60LB) LCD PANEL PT65R-FR (FRA) (PT-65R/65RLB) LCD PANEL PT65R-FR P (FRA) (PT-65RLBP) LCD PANEL PT65-FR (FRA) (PT-65) LCD PANEL PT65-US (USA) (PT-65/65BULK) LCD PANEL PT65-TU (TUR) (PT-65TU) TAPTITE, BIND B M2.6X4 (EUROPE) TAPTITE, BIND B M2.6X4 (USA/AUS/CAN/BRA/ARE/TUR) BOTTOM COVER PT65, GRAY1395 (USA/ARE/CAN/BRA/EUROPE) (PT-65/65S /65DX/65BULK/60LB) BOTTOM COVER PT65, GRAY1554 (EUROPE) (PT-60LB) BOTTOM COVER PT65, WHITE1603 (EUROPE/ZAF) (PT-65R/65RLB/65RLBP/65RS /65RLBS) BOTTOM COVER PT65, BLUE6301 (EUROPE/AUS/ZAF/TUR) (PT-65/65LB/65T /65YE/65LBS/65TU) BOTTOM COVER PT65, BLUE6316 (USA) (PT-65SB) BATTERY TERMINAL P1 BATTERY TERMINAL P2 PLUS/MINUS TERMINAL P3 TAPTITE, BIND B M2.6X8 CASSETTE COVER ASSY PT65, GRAY1554 (EUROPE) (PT-60LB) CASSETTE COVER ASSY PT65, RED2255 (EUROPR/ZAF) (PT-65R/65RLB/65RLBP /65RS/65RLBS) CASSETTE COVER ASSY PT65, YELLOW4168 (EUROPE/AUS/ZAF) (PT-65/65LB /65T/65YE/65LBS/65S) CASSETTE COVER ASSY PT65, GREEN5158 (USA/CAN/BRA/AUS/EUROPE) (PT-65/65DX/65BULK/60LB) CASSETTE COVER ASSY PT65, BLUE6316 (USA) (PT-65SB) CASSETTE COVER PT65S, SILVER1585 (USA/ARE/TUR) (PT-65S/65TU) ROLLER HOLDER CAM REMARKS

July, 2002 8V2007BE1 Printed in Japan