Brother PT-1700 Label Printer User's Guide

This User's Guide provides information about the features and functions of the PT-1700 printer, which can help users design and print various labels.


Brother PT-1700 Label Printer User's Guide - cover page
Brand
Brother
Category
Printer
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
82
File format
PDF
File size
602 KB
Published
02 July, 2012
Updated
28 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
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About this manual

The Brother PT-1700 is a versatile label printer designed for creating characters of many sizes and styles. It supports colorful tape cartridges to print labels with various letter and background colors, eliminating the need for professional printing equipment.

This manual provides instructions on inserting tape cassettes and batteries, replacing the cutter unit, and starting the machine. It details how to create messages, move cursors, edit text, set formats (size, style, underline/frame), print labels, and utilize phrase memory functions.

What's inside

  • Overview
  • General Precautions
  • Inserting a Tape Cassette
  • Inserting Batteries
  • Changing the Cutter Unit
  • Creating a Message
  • Setting the Format
  • Printing a Label
  • Troubleshooting
  • Specifications

Specifications

Input Device49 keys (39 character keys and 10 function keys)
Print Speed10 mm/sec.
LCD Display7 x 5 dots 1line x 4 columns
Power Supply (Batteries)Six AA batteries
Dimensions6.85"(174mm) W x 7.87"(200mm) D x 2.36"(50mm) H
Weight1.4lb(0.65kg)
Memory Buffer Size55 characters

Frequently asked questions

What type of tape should be used with this machine?

You must use only Brother TZ tapes that have the specific mark.

How many batteries does the PT-1700 require?

The machine uses six AA size batteries (AM3, LR6, SUM-3, or R6).

What is the expected life of the cutter unit?

The expected life of the unit's cutter is approximately 2000 cuts.

What happens if no key is pushed for five minutes?

The power automatically turns off.

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