Brother 2730 User manual

Read this User’s Guide before you start using your P-touch.

Keep this User’s Guide in a handy place for future reference.

USER’S GUIDE

INTRODUCTION

GETTING STARTED

EDITING A LABEL

LABEL PRINTING

USING THE FILE MEMORY

MAINTAINNING YOUR P-TOUCH

TROUBLESHOOTING

APPENDIX

INDEX

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the P-touch 2730.

Your new P-touch is an easy to operate, feature packed labelling system that makes

creating professional, high quality labels a breeze. In addition to easy label creation via

pre-formatted label layouts, the P-touch editing software features advanced label

formatting, block formats, bar codes and auto-numbering functions.

This manual contains various precautions and basic procedures for using this. Read

this manual carefully before using and keep in a handy place for future reference.

For Australia Only:

Warranty & Repair - For details about warranty on your Brother Product, the details

are listed on the following link: www.brother.com.au under Service & Support >

Warranty. For warranty service (repair) of your Brother product you will need to retain a

copy of your sales docket and contact the Support Centre for location of the nearest

Authorised Warranty Centre (AWC).

Support - For technical support for your Brother Product other than what you can

resolve through the User’s Guide, please visit our website or our solutions website

for FAQs/Troubleshooting, Drivers & Software, or contact the Product Support Centre

for any technical or customer care/support enquiry.

Product Support Centre: Australia

Brother International (Aust) Pty Ltd

Phone: 02 8875 6000

Fax: 02 9870 7223

Email: Please visit www.brother.com.au/ServiceSupport/EmailSupport.aspx and

submit a email enquiry.

Web Site: www.brother.com.au

Solutions Site: http://solutions.brother.com

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 products

Product Name : Brother P-touch

Electronic

Labeling

System

Model Number : PT-2730

comply 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 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.

Important

• The enclosed interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits

for a Class B digital device.

• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void

the user's authority to operate the equipment.

International ENERGY STAR

®

Compliance Statement

The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR

®

Program is to promote the development

and popularization of energy-efficient office equipment.As an ENERGY STAR

®

Partner,

Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR

®

guidelines for energy efficiency.

Compilation and Publication Notice

Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd., this manual has been compiled and

published, covering the latest product’s descriptions and specifications.

The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change

without notice.

If new versions of the PT-2730 software become available, this manual may not reflect the

updated features. Therefore, you may find that the software and the contents in this manual

are different.

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The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.

Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.

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in the United States and other countries.

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and other countries.

The names of other software or products used in this document are trademarks or registered

trademarks of the respective companies that developed them.

Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License

Agreement specific to its proprietary programs.

Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Brother products, related

documents and any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those

respective companies.

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How to use the P-touch ................................................................................................. 4

Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................ 6

General Precautions...................................................................................................... 9

Symbols Used in this Guide ........................................................................................ 10

GETTING STARTED ............................................................................. 11

Unpacking Your P-touch ............................................................................................. 11

General Description..................................................................................................... 12

LCD Display & Keyboard............................................................................................. 13

LCD Display .......................................................................................................... 13

Key Names and Functions.................................................................................... 14

Power Supply .............................................................................................................. 16

Battery................................................................................................................... 16

AC Adapter ........................................................................................................... 17

Inserting a Tape Cassette ........................................................................................... 18

Turning Power On/Off ................................................................................................. 19

Feeding Tape .............................................................................................................. 20

Feed & Cut............................................................................................................ 20

Feed Only ............................................................................................................. 20

LCD Display ................................................................................................................ 21

LCD Contrast ........................................................................................................ 21

Display Mode ........................................................................................................ 21

Back Light ............................................................................................................. 22

Setting Language and Unit.......................................................................................... 22

Language .............................................................................................................. 22

Unit........................................................................................................................ 22

EDITING A LABEL................................................................................. 23

Entering and Editing Text............................................................................................ 23

Entering Text from the Keyboard .......................................................................... 23

Using Text Reminder ............................................................................................ 23

Adding a New Line................................................................................................ 24

Adding a New Block.............................................................................................. 24

Moving the Cursor................................................................................................. 24

Inserting Text ........................................................................................................ 24

Inserting a Tab ...................................................................................................... 24

Deleting Text......................................................................................................... 25

Entering Symbols ........................................................................................................ 26

Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function...................................................... 26

Using Symbol Update Function ............................................................................ 27

Contents

INTRODUCTION

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Entering Accented Characters .....................................................................................29

Setting Character Attributes .........................................................................................30

Setting Character Attributes by Label ....................................................................30

Setting Character Attributes by Each Line.............................................................30

Setting Auto Fit Style .............................................................................................34

Setting Label Attributes ................................................................................................35

Using Auto-Format Layouts .........................................................................................38

Using Templates - Example creating an Asset Tag...............................................38

Using Block Layouts ..............................................................................................42

Using Time & Date Function ........................................................................................45

Clock Setting..........................................................................................................45

Time & Date Format Setting ..................................................................................46

Time Stamp Setting ...............................................................................................47

[Timing]............................................................................................................47

[Time Stamp Format].......................................................................................48

[Forward] .........................................................................................................48

Creating a Bar Code Label...........................................................................................49

Setting Bar Code Parameters................................................................................50

Entering Bar Code Data.........................................................................................51

Editing and Deleting a Bar Code ...........................................................................52

LABEL PRINTING ................................................................................. 53

Label Preview...............................................................................................................53

Printing a Label ............................................................................................................53

Printing a Single Copy ...........................................................................................54

Printing Multiple Copies .........................................................................................54

Auto-numbering Labels..........................................................................................55

Mirror Printing ........................................................................................................56

Tape Cutting Options ...................................................................................................57

Adjusting the Label Length...........................................................................................59

Attaching Labels...........................................................................................................59

Printing from the Label Collection ................................................................................60

Printing a label from the Label Collection Stored in the Machine ..........................60

Downloading a new Label Collection Category (Windows

®

only) ...............................64

Downloading a Label Collection Category to your P-touch ...................................64

Downloading a New Label Collection Category to P-touch Editor /

Updating P-touch Editor Software .........................................................................67

USING THE FILE MEMORY ................................................................. 69

Storing a Label into Memory ........................................................................................69

Opening a Stored Label File ........................................................................................69

Printing a Stored Label File..........................................................................................70

Deleting a Stored Label File.........................................................................................70

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MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH........................................................... 71

Resetting the P-touch.................................................................................................. 71

Resetting data to factory settings (Downloaded data is not reset.)....................... 71

Resetting data to factory settings (Downloaded data is reset.)............................. 71

Maintenance................................................................................................................ 71

Cleaning the Unit .................................................................................................. 71

Cleaning the Print Head........................................................................................ 72

Cleaning the Tape Cutter...................................................................................... 72

TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................... 73

What to do when... ...................................................................................................... 73

Error Messages........................................................................................................... 75

APPENDIX............................................................................................. 78

Specifications .............................................................................................................. 78

INDEX.................................................................................................... 79

INTRODUCTION

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How to use the P-touch

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Create a label with the P-touch

GETTING STARTED

CREATING A LABEL

LABEL PRINTING

How to use the P-touch

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• Prepare the P-touch.

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In addition to entering text, the P-touch has a

large range of formatting options.

Create labels like these:

• Entering and Editing text.

• Entering Symbols.

• Entering Accented Characters.

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Using Auto-Format Layouts.

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P. 26

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• Printing a label.

• Tape Cutting Options.

• Printing from the Label collection.

P. 53

P. 57

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Before printing, you can check the layout of

your label using the preview function.

Create labels like these:

Feed & Cut

Preview

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How to use the P-touch

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Create a label by connecting your P-touch to a PC

GETTING STARTED

This P-touch can be used as a stand alone desktop P-touch or it can be

connected to a PC/Mac and used with the included P-touch Editor software to

create more elaborate labels.

To use your P-touch connected to a computer, attach your P-touch to a

computer via the included USB cable and install the P-touch Editor software

and drivers.

CREATING A LABEL

LABEL PRINTING

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Printing from the Label Collection

Using the Label Collection function, labels can be created easily by selecting and

then printing designs already built into the machine.

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• Prepare the P-touch.

• Prepare the PC.

Software Installation Guide

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• Launch the P-touch Editor Software.

• Enter the label text using P-touch

Editor.

Software Help

Software Installation Guide

Create labels like these:

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Print the label

Software Help

Software Installation Guide

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Safety Precautions

To prevent injury and damage, important notes are explained using various symbols.

The symbols and their meanings are as follows:

The symbols used in this manual are as follows:

Safety Precautions

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injuries.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in minor or moderate injuries.

Action NOT allowed

DO NOT disassemble the

product.

DO NOT splash the product with or

immerse the product in water.

DO NOT touch a given portion

of the product.

Mandatory action Unplugging

Safety alert

Alerts to the possibility of

electrical shock

WARNING

P-touch

Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, electric shock, the risk of injury and/or damage.

DO NOT allow the P-touch to get wet in

any way.

DO NOT

touch any metal parts near the

print head. The print head becomes very

hot during use and remains very hot

immediately after use. Do not touch it

directly with your hands.

DO NOT disassemble the P-touch.

For inspection, adjustment, and repair

of the printer, contact the retail outlet

where the P-touch was purchased or

your local authorized service centre.

Plastic bags are used in the packaging

of your printer. To avoid danger of

suffocation, keep these bags away

from babies and children.

Disconnect the AC adapter and remove

batteries immediately and stop using

when you notice abnormal odour, heat,

discolouration, deformation or anything

unusual while using or storing it.

To prevent damage, do not drop or hit

the P-touch.

DO NOT use the P-touch with a foreign object in it. If water, metallic substance or

any foreign object enters the P-touch , disconnect the AC adapter and remove

batteries, and contact the retail outlet where the P-touch was purchased or your

local authorized service centre.

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Safety Precautions

Battery

Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat, battery rupture or personal injury.

DO NOT

throw into fire, heat up, short-circuit, recharge, or disassemble the

batteries.

AC adapter

Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, damage, electric shock, failure or the risk of injury.

Always use the specified voltage (220-

240V) and the suggested AC adapter.

Failure to observe this may result in an

accident or damage. Brother shall not

assume any responsibility for any

accident or damage resulting from not

using the specified AC

adapter,adapter cord and USB cable.

Don't connect the enclosed AC

adapter, adapter cord, power plug and

USB cable to other products.

Unplug the AC adapter cord

immediately and stop using the

P-touch during an electrical storm.

There may be a remote risk of electric

shock from lightning.

DO NOT

touch the AC adapter or

power plug with wet hands.

DO NOT

use the AC adapter in places

of high humidity such as bathrooms.

DO NOT

use a damaged adapter cord

or power plug.

DO NOT

place heavy objects on,

damage or modify the adapter cord or

plug. Do not forcibly bend or pull the

adapter cord.

DO NOT

drop, hit or otherwise

damage the AC adapter.

Make sure that the plug is fully

inserted in the power outlet. Do not

use an outlet that is loose.

Tape Cutter

DO NOT

touch the blade of the cutter

unit.

WARNING

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Safety Precautions

CAUTION

Battery

Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat or battery rupture.

DO NOT

use old and new batteries

together.

DO NOT

mix alkaline batteries with

other type batteries.

DO NOT

set the positive and negative

end in the wrong position.

Remove the batteries if you do not

intend to use the P-touch for an

extended period of time.

AC adapter

If you do not intend using the P-touch

for an extended period of time, please

disconnect the AC adapter from the

power outlet.

Always hold the AC adapter when

disconnecting from the power outlet.

Tape Cutter

Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the printer.

DO NOT

open the tape compartment

cover when operating the cutter unit.

DO NOT

apply excessive pressure to

the cutter unit.

P-touch

Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the

P-touch.

Place the P-touch on a flat, stable

surface such as a desk.

DO NOT

leave the P-touch within

reach of children with the tape

compartment cover open.

DO NOT

place any heavy objects on

top of the P-touch.

To prevent injuries, be careful not to

put your fingers in the areas shown in

the illustrations.

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• DO NOT install this machine near any device that will cause electromagnetic

interference.This machine may malfunction if left near a television, radio, etc.

• DO NOT use the P-touch in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide. Doing

so may result in accidents or damage the machine.

• DO NOT put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot, AC adapter connector or USB port, etc.

• DO NOT touch the print head with your fingers.Use the optional print head cleaning

cassette (TZ-CL4), the self-cleaning function of the printer or a soft wipe (e.g. a cotton

swab) when cleaning the print head (

refer to “Cleaning the Unit” on page 71).

• DO NOT clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Only use a soft, dry cloth.

• DO NOT place the P-touch in direct sunlight, near heaters or other hot appliances, in any

location exposed to extremely high or low temperatures, high humidity, or dusty locations.

Standard operating temperature range: 50°F to 95°F.

• DO NOT leave any rubber or vinyl on the printer for an extended period of time, otherwise

the printer may be stained.

• Depending on the environmental conditions and the applied settings, some characters or

symbols may be difficult to read.

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

• DO NOT pull or apply pressure to the tape in the cassette. Otherwise the tape cassette or

printer may be damaged.

• DO NOT try to print labels using an empty tape cassette or without a tape cassette set in

the P-touch. Doing so will damage the print head.

• DO NOT attempt to cut the tape while printing or feeding since this will damage the tape.

• It is recommended that you use the USB cable supplied with the P-touch. Should another

USB cable need to be used, ensure it is of high quality construction.

• Be careful not to scratch the CD-ROM. Do not place the CD-ROM in any location exposed

to high or low temperatures. Do not place heavy objects on the CD-ROM or bend it.

• The software on the CD-ROM is intended for use with the P-touch and may be installed

on more than one PC.

• We strongly recommend that you read this User’s Guide carefully before using your

P-touch, and then keep it nearby for future reference.

• Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, the label may unpeel

or become irremovable, the colour of the label may change or be transferred to other

objects. Before applying the label, check the environmental condition and the material.

• DO NOT expose the tape cassettes to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity,

or dust. Store tape cassettes in a cool, dark place. Use the tape cassettes soon after

opening the tape cassette package.

• Markings made with oil-based or water-based ink may be visible through a label affixed

over them. To hide the markings, use two labels layered on top of each other or use a dark-

coloured label.

• Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the P-touch, or if the

batteries expire.

• When power is disconnected for more than two minutes, all text and format settings

will be cleared. Any text files stored in the memory and clock settings will also be

cleared.

• Note that Brother Industries, Ltd does not assume responsibility for any damage, etc.

arising from failure to follow the precautions listed.

General Precautions

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Symbols Used in this Guide

The following symbols are used throughout this guide to indicate additional information.

Symbols Used in this Guide

:

This symbol indicates information or directions that may result in damage or

injury if ignored, or operations that will result in errors.

:

This symbol indicates information or directions that may help you understand

and use the P-touch more efficiently.

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Unpacking Your P-touch

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GETTING STARTED

Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch.

Unpacking Your P-touch

P-touch PT-2730 Starter Tape Cassette

CD-ROM USB cable

AC adapter

The adapter plug may differ by country.

User’s Guide

Software Installation Guide

The Software Installation Guide may be

provided on CD, not printed.

You can download the PDF version

of the Software Installation Guide,

please go to

http://solutions.brother.com

The User's Guide may be provided on CD,

not printed.

You can download the PDF version

of the User's guide, please go to

http://solutions.brother.com

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General Description

GETTING STARTED

General Description

When shipped from the factory, the LCD display is covered with a protective sheet to

prevent damage. Remove this sheet before using the P-touch.

Tape compartment cover

Keyboard

Tape viewer

LCD display

Tape cassette compartment

Tape cutter

Print head

Release lever

Tape exit slot

AC adaptor connector

USB port

Battery compartment

cover

Battery case

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LCD Display & Keyboard

LCD Display

1. Line number

Indicates line number within the label

layout.

2. Cursor

Characters are entered to the left of

the cursor. Indicates the current data

input position.

3. Return mark

Indicates the end of a line of text.

4. Caps mode

Indicates that the Caps mode is on.

5.~8. Style guidance

Indicates the current font (5),

character size (6), character style (7)

and frame (8) settings.

9. Tape length

Indicates the tape length for the text

entered.

10. Cursor selection

Use the and keys to select menu

items and the and keys to

change the settings.

LCD Display & Keyboard

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Refer to “LCD Display” on page 21 for changing the contrast and display mode, and for turning

the back light on / off.

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LCD Display & Keyboard

GETTING STARTED

Key Names and Functions

The default language is "English".

1. Power

Turns the P-touch on and off.

2. Cursor ( )

• Moves the cursor in the direction of

the arrow.

•Use the and keys to change

clock settings.

3. OK

Selects the displayed option.

4. Escape

Cancels the current command and

returns the display to the data entry

screen or the previous step.

5. Label Collection

Enables label collections to be

selected and printed.

6. Print

• Prints the current label design onto

the tape.

• Opens the Print Options menu when

used in combination with the

Shift

key.

7. Preview

• Displays a preview of the label.

• Feeds 23 mm of blank tape and then

automatically cuts the tape when

used in combination with the

Shift

key.

8. Display

Use this to change the display patterns

of text entry screen and clock display.

9. File

Enables frequently used labels in the

file memory to be printed, opened,

saved, or deleted.

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10. Text

• Enables character attributes for the

label to be set.

• Character attributes can be set for

each line of the label when the Text

menu is opened in combination with

the

Shift

key.

11. Label

Enables label attributes for the label to

be set.

12. Setup

Enables operating preferences (Bar

Code, Time & Date,LCD Contrast,

etc.) for the P-touch to be set.

13. Clear

Clears all text entered, or all text and

current label settings.

14. Letter

• Use these keys to type letters or

numbers.

• Uppercase letters and symbols can

be entered using these keys in

combination with the

Caps

or

Shift

key.

15. Tab

Inserts a tab to the position of the

cursor in the text entry screen.

16. Caps

Turns Caps mode on and off.

17. Shift

Use this key in combination with the

letter and number keys to type

uppercase letters or the symbols

indicated on the number keys.

18. Symbol

Use this to select and enter a symbol

from a list of available symbols.

19. Backspace

Deletes the character to the left of the

cursor.

20. Enter

• Enters a new line when entering text.

• Enters a new block when used in

combination with the

Shift

key.

21. Time

• Enters the selected date / time to the

position of the cursor in the text entry

screen.

• Clock display appears when used in

combination with the

Shift

key.

22. Auto-Format

Enables labels to be created using

pre-defined templates or block

formats.

23. Space

• Enters a blank space.

• Returns a setting to the default

value.

24. Bar Code

• Opens Bar Code Input screen.

• Opens Bar Code Setup screen when

used with the

Shift

key.

25. Accent

Use this to select and enter an

accented character.

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Power Supply

GETTING STARTED

Battery

After making sure that the power is off, remove the

battery compartment cover on the back of the

machine. If the batteries are already in the

machine, remove them.

Insert eight new AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6),

making sure that the positive (+) and negative (-)

ends of the batteries match the positive (+) and

negative (-) marks inside the battery compartment.

Attach the battery compartment cover by inserting

the three hooks at the bottom into the slots on the

machine, then pushing down firmly until it snaps

into place.

Power Supply

Make sure that the power is turned off when

replacing batteries.

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time using brand new ones.

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• When power is disconnected for more than two minutes, all text and format settings will be

cleared. Any text files stored in the memory and clock settings will also be cleared.

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