Transferring Data To/From A Computer; Entering Transfer Mode - Brother P-touch 1600 Guía De Usuario

Databases
Keep the following points in mind when using the database functions of P-touch
Editor 3.2.
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For general details, refer to the User's Guide supplied on the P-touch Editor 3.2
CD-ROM.
• The database function of P-touch Editor 3.2 uses database files that are
compatible with Microsoft Access 97. By upgrading P-touch Editor 3.2 using a
program available on the CD-ROM, P-touch Editor will become compatible
with Access 2000. If P-touch Editor 3.2 has not been updated to Access 2000
during installation, refer to the Readme file located at Ptouch\Editor\Ac2k on
the CD-ROM, and start up the program.
• P-touch Editor 3.2 can import files other than .mdb files, such as .csv files.
Files saved as .csv files with an application such as Microsoft Excel can be
used with P-touch Editor. Refer to the User's Guide supplied on the P-touch
Editor 3.2 CD-ROM for more details.
• Using a function available with Microsoft Access 97, Excel files can be linked
to .mdb files. With this function, data changed in Excel is automatically
updated with P-touch Editor.

Transferring Data To/From a Computer

A template, database or a user-defined character image (character not available on the
P-touch) can be transferred from the computer and assigned to a PF key on the P-touch.

Entering Transfer mode

Hold down g and press o to turn on
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the P-touch in Transfer mode.
To exit Transfer mode, press o to turn off the P-touch.
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Be sure not to turn off the P-touch while data is being set to it, otherwise the data
will be lost.
☞ Regardless of whether the P-touch is being operated from batteries or the AC
adapter, the machine will automatically turn off if no key is pressed or no
operation is performed for 5 minutes.
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