brother p touch pt 25 manual

The Brother P-touch PT-25 is a compact electronic label maker designed for home and office use. It features a full keyboard, LCD display, multiple font styles and sizes, various tape cassettes, automatic tape cutting, and a rechargeable battery option. Below are key sections for safety, features, installation, setup, operation, and troubleshooting.

1. Features at a Glance 2. Installation 3. First-Time Setup 4. Specifications 5. Controls and Settings 6. Connecting Devices 7. Creating Labels 8. Accessibility Features 9. Care & Cleaning 10. Regulatory Information 11. Troubleshooting

Features at a Glance

Key components: LCD display, QWERTY keyboard, Tape cassette compartment, Power connector, Battery compartment, Cutter lever.

Feature	Description
LCD display	Shows text and formatting before printing
QWERTY keyboard	For typing label text
Tape cassette compartment	Holds Brother TZ tape cassettes
Power connector	For AC adapter connection
Battery compartment	Holds 6 AA batteries (optional)
Cutter lever	Manually cuts tape after printing
FONT key	Cycles through available font styles
SIZE key	Adjusts font size (small, medium, large)
STYLE key	Applies bold, underline, or frame styles
PRINT key	Prints the current label

Installation

Unpack and inspect contents. Place on clean, flat surface.

Insert batteries: Open battery compartment, insert 6 AA batteries (optional).
Load tape cassette: Open cassette door, insert tape with printed side facing out.
Connect power: Plug AC adapter into power connector and wall outlet.
Turn on device: Press POWER button.

WARNING! Use only Brother TZ tape cassettes. Do not force cassette into compartment.

First-Time Setup

Power on device; follow on-screen prompts on LCD.

Set language: Press MENU, navigate to LANGUAGE, select ENGLISH (default).
Set date/time: In MENU, set current date and time for label timestamping.
Calibrate cutter: Perform initial cutter calibration via MENU > MAINTENANCE.
Test print: Type "TEST" and press PRINT to verify operation.

CAUTION! Keep fingers away from cutter lever during operation.

Specifications

Model: Brother P-touch PT-25.
Tape Width: Supports 3.5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm TZ tapes.
Fonts: 5 font styles, 3 sizes.
Display: 1-line LCD, 12-character capacity.
Power: AC adapter (included) or 6 AA batteries (optional).
Print Speed: Approx. 10mm per second.
Memory: Stores up to 9 frequently used labels.
Operating Temp: 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C).

Controls and Settings

Access menu via MENU key. Front Panel: POWER, FONT, SIZE, STYLE, PRINT, CUT.

Keyboard: Standard QWERTY layout with number keys, arrow keys for navigation, SPACE, BACKSPACE, and ENTER.

Text Formatting: FONT (select style), SIZE (adjust size), STYLE (bold/underline/frame). Label Settings: Auto-cut (On/Off), Mirror printing, Sequential numbering. System: Language, Date/Time, Cutter calibration, Factory reset.

Connecting Devices

This model does not support external device connections. For data transfer, manually type text using keyboard.

Ensure device is powered on.
Type desired text using keyboard.
Format text using FONT, SIZE, STYLE keys.
Print label using PRINT key.

Tip: Use arrow keys to review and edit text before printing.

Creating Labels

Supports text labels with various fonts and styles.

Type text: Use keyboard to enter label text (max 50 characters per label).
Format: Press FONT, SIZE, STYLE to apply formatting.
Preview: Text appears on LCD display.
Print: Press PRINT; device prints and automatically advances tape.
Cut: Press CUT lever to separate label (if auto-cut is off).
Peel: Remove backing from printed label and apply to surface.
Store: Press MEMORY to save frequently used labels (1-9).
Recall: Press RECALL and number key to retrieve stored label.

WARNING! Do not pull tape during printing. Allow cutter to complete operation.

Accessibility Features

Large font option: Use SIZE key to select large font for better visibility. Audio feedback: Keypress beep can be enabled/disabled in MENU > SOUND.

Care & Cleaning

Unplug or remove batteries before cleaning. Use dry, soft cloth to wipe exterior. Clean cutter blade with provided brush.

CAUTION! Do not use liquids or abrasive cleaners. Avoid getting moisture into tape compartment.

Regulatory Information

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Possible Cause	Corrective Action
No power	Batteries/AC adapter	Check battery orientation; ensure AC adapter is plugged in securely.
No text on LCD	Contrast setting	Adjust contrast via MENU > DISPLAY > CONTRAST.
Tape not feeding	Cassette jam/empty	Eject and reload cassette; replace empty tape.
Poor print quality	Dirty print head	Clean print head with dry cotton swab.
Cutter not working	Obstruction/calibration	Clear any tape debris; recalibrate cutter via MENU.

Reset: MENU > SYSTEM > RESET to restore factory defaults.

Service: 1-877-467-4289; www.brother-usa.com