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Brother PT-65

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Brother PT-65

The checks and guides below come from the official manuals for this model.

Errors and messages

Messages and indicator states from the manual
BATTERYlow batteries after printing
  1. BATTERY appears after printing when batteries are low.
  2. With very low batteries, the machine automatically switches off when you try to print or feed tape.
  3. The complete battery replacement sequence is provided under Change the batteries.

Guides

Care and precautions

Instructions from the manual
Care and safe storage6 steps
  1. Clean the machine with a soft, dry cloth.
  2. Use only AA-size LR6 alkaline batteries.
  3. Keep the machine and cassette away from high temperatures, high humidity and excessive dust.
  4. Remove batteries for extended non-use.
  5. Do not touch the cutter button while printing or changing the cutter unit; do not touch the blade or block the tape exit.
  6. Never put labels in your mouth or stick them onto skin.
Machine does not respond to keys3 steps
  1. Press On/Off to turn the machine off.
  2. Hold Code and Backspace (Clear), then press On/Off once to turn it on again.
  3. This is the manual’s recovery sequence for a machine that locks up.

Fcc notice

Instructions from the manual
Respond to radio or television interference3 steps
  1. Determine whether the equipment causes interference by turning it off and on.
  2. Try reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna, increasing separation between equipment and receiver, connecting the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit from the receiver, or consulting the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
  3. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void authority to operate the equipment.

How to make a label

Instructions from the manual
Make a label7 steps
  1. Insert batteries.
  2. Insert a tape cassette bearing the M TAPE logo.
  3. Press On/Off.
  4. Enter and format up to 55 characters, including spaces.
  5. Press Print; the back cover must be attached or printing is impossible.
  6. Cut the label, then peel off its backing.
  7. Do not force the cutter: its safety mechanism prevents operation when no cassette is installed and the back cover is removed; forcing it may prevent correct printing.

Changing the batteries

Instructions from the manual
Change the batteries5 steps
  1. Press the rough area at the top end and pull off the back cover.
  2. If batteries are installed, first pull out any tape cassette, then remove the batteries negative end first.
  3. Insert six new AA-size LR6 alkaline batteries positive end first, following the compartment illustration: the positive ends of the bottom three point downward, and the upper three point oppositely.
  4. Always replace all six together with brand-new batteries.
  5. Insert the two hooks at the bottom of the back cover into the bottom slots, then press the cover firmly until it snaps into place.
PT-65 back cover removal.
PT-65 back cover removal.

Diagram key

  • Back cover: Press the rough top area and pull the cover off.
  • Upward arrow: Shows the back cover being pulled away from the machine.
PT-65 six-battery orientation.
PT-65 six-battery orientation.

Diagram key

  • 3: Insert six new AA LR6 alkaline batteries with the orientation stated in the complete instruction above the diagram.
  • Six battery positions and repeated polarity marks: Use six new AA LR6 alkaline batteries. Bottom-row positive ends point downward; upper-row positive ends point oppositely. Insert positive ends first, remove negative ends first and replace all six together.
  • Insertion arrows: Shows the batteries entering the compartment. Remove any tape cassette before removing installed batteries.

Changing the tape cassette

Instructions from the manual
Change the tape cassette8 steps
  1. Press the rough area at the top and pull off the back cover.
  2. Pull an existing cassette straight out.
  3. Remove the paper tab from the new cassette and ensure the tape end feeds under its guides.
  4. Insert the cassette until it clicks, fitting it around both metal guides.
  5. Insert the two back-cover hooks into the bottom slots and press firmly until the cover snaps into place.
  6. Hold Code and press Space (Feed), then press the cutter button to cut.
  7. Remaining tape is visible through the back-cover window; green ribbon appears when usable tape is finished.
  8. The leaflet describes a 4 m starter tape and 8 m purchased tapes.
PT-65 cassette insertion and tape guides.
PT-65 cassette insertion and tape guides.

Diagram key

  • Tape guides: The tape end must feed under the guides on the new cassette.
  • Cassette insertion arrow: Insert until it clicks and fits around the two metal guides.
  • Curved cover arrow: Shows the cover closing; attach its two bottom hooks into the slots and press firmly until it snaps into place.
  • Repeated machine and separate cassette: The cassette enters the compartment; its tape end feeds under the labeled guides.

Changing the cutter unit

Instructions from the manual
Change the cutter unit6 steps
  1. Replace a cutter that is blunt and no longer cuts cleanly.
  2. Remove the back cover and cassette.
  3. Grasp the tab on top of the cutter and pull it out without touching the blade.
  4. Grasp the new unit’s tab and insert it as shown in the reviewed figure.
  5. Do not touch the blade.
  6. Keep the cutter unit safely out of small children’s reach.
PT-65 cutter removal and replacement.
PT-65 cutter removal and replacement.

Diagram key

  • Tab: Grasp this tab to remove or insert the cutter, without touching the blade.
  • Cutter unit: Replace when blunt and no longer cutting cleanly.
  • Tape exit slot: The labeled slot must not be blocked.
  • Upward arrow: Pull the old cutter out by its tab after removing the back cover and cassette.
  • Downward arrow: Insert the new cutter by its tab as shown. Keep the unit safely out of small children’s reach.
  • Repeated compartments and tabs: Left shows removal of the old cutter; right shows insertion of its replacement.

Cleaning the print head

Instructions from the manual
Clean the print head6 steps
  1. If dust causes blank horizontal lines, turn the P-Touch off.
  2. Remove the back cover and cassette.
  3. Gently wipe the print head and rubber pinch roller up and down with a dry cotton swab.
  4. Reinsert the cassette, attach the cover and turn on the machine.
  5. Hold Code and press Space (Feed), then try printing.
  6. If blank lines remain, repeat this entire sequence, using a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol for the cleaning step.
PT-65 print-head and pinch-roller cleaning.
PT-65 print-head and pinch-roller cleaning.

Diagram key

  • Thermal print head: Gently wipe with a dry cotton swab after turning off and removing the cover and cassette.
  • Rubber pinch roller: Wipe gently up and down with the same dry swab.
  • Swab and repeated stroke arrows: Use an up-and-down motion. Reinstall, feed and test. If blank lines remain, repeat the entire sequence with isopropyl alcohol on the swab.

Accessories

Instructions from the manual
Find replacement accessories4 steps
  1. The leaflet lists M-series 12 mm tapes M-931, M-831, M-531, M-731, M-E31 and M-231 for black on silver, gold, blue, green, pink and white; 9 mm tapes M-921, M-821, M-521, M-721 and M-E21 for black on silver, gold, blue, green and pink.
  2. It lists replacement cutter TC7 and carrying case 6991.
  3. Historical prices are not current purchase quotations.
  4. Most retailers and distributors carry tape cassettes; the leaflet refers to the separately included Accessory Order Form for direct orders.

Function keys

Instructions from the manual
Switch power on or off3 steps
  1. Press On/Off.
  2. The machine automatically switches off if no key is pressed for five minutes.
  3. Turning it off and on preserves the current text, size, style, underline/frame setting and Caps setting.
Use capital lettersView
Press Caps to toggle the Caps indicator. With the indicator on, character keys enter capitals; with it off they enter lowercase letters.
Enter numbersView
Press Num to toggle the Num indicator. With it on, the corresponding keys enter numbers; with it off they enter letters.
Enter a spaceView
Press Space to add a space.
Enter or confirm a second line3 steps
  1. Press Return to end the first line and start the second, or to confirm a setting such as a symbol or accent.
  2. Two-line text requires SIZE1 and NORMAL style.
  3. To return to one line, use Backspace to delete the line marker.
Use Code functionsView
Use either Code key to access functions or characters printed in yellow above the keys; the left and right Code keys work the same way.
Move the cursor3 steps
  1. Use the left or right arrow to move the cursor through text beyond the eight displayed characters.
  2. Hold an arrow to move several characters.
  3. Hold Code and press left to reach the first character, or Code and right to reach immediately after the last.
Delete or clear text2 steps
  1. Press Backspace to delete the character left of the cursor, or cancel the current function and return to text mode.
  2. Hold Code and press Backspace (Clear) to erase all current text; size, style, underline/frame and Caps/Num settings remain.
Review text and label length5 steps
  1. Hold Code and press H (Check).
  2. All text scrolls from the beginning, followed by its length.
  3. While scrolling, press M to change units.
  4. Press left, right or M until the desired unit appears, then Return.
  5. The current length appears briefly.
Feed tapeView
Hold Code and press Space (Feed) to feed about 1 inch (24 mm); FEED appears while feeding. Do not press the cutter during feeding: this causes a tape jam.
Print textView
Press Print to print entered text; PRINT appears during printing. Do not press the cutter during printing: this causes a tape jam.
Enter accented characters6 steps
  1. Set Caps as required, then hold Code and press F (Accent).
  2. At A–U?, press A, C, E, I, N, O or U.
  3. Move the cursor under the desired accent with left/right arrows and press Return.
  4. The selected character is added to the text.
  5. To cancel the list, press Backspace or Code plus F instead of Return.
  6. Available lowercase/uppercase sets are A: àáäâãæ / ÀÁÄÂÃÆ; C: ç / Ç; E: èéëê / ÈÉËÊ; I: íïî / ÍÏÎ; N: ñ / Ñ; O: óöôõ / ÓÖÔÕ; U: ùúüû / ÙÚÜÛ.

Advanced functions

Instructions from the manual
Change text size4 steps
  1. Hold Code and press & (Size).
  2. The current size appears and is indicated above the display.
  3. Keep Code held and press & until the desired SIZE1, SIZE2, SIZE3, SIZE4 or SIZE5 appears and is indicated.
  4. It applies to all text.
Change text style4 steps
  1. Hold Code and press A (Style).
  2. Keep Code held and press A until the desired style appears.
  3. It applies to all text.
  4. Options are NORMAL, OUTLINE, BOLD, SHADOW, ITALIC, I+OUTL (italic/outline), I+BOLD (italic/bold), I+SHADOW (italic/shadow) and VERTICAL.
Add underlining3 steps
  1. Hold Code and press S (Underline).
  2. Keep Code held and press S to toggle TEXT (none) and UNDL.
  3. Underlining applies to all text, is not printed in VERTICAL style and cancels a previously chosen frame.
Add a frame4 steps
  1. Hold Code and press D (Frame).
  2. Keep Code held and press D until the desired frame appears.
  3. Options are TEXT (none), ROUND, WOODEN, POINTING, CANDY, DOT, DIAMOND and SLANT.
  4. A frame surrounds all text, is not printed in VERTICAL style and cancels previously chosen underlining.
Add a symbol5 steps
  1. Press Sym.
  2. At A–I?, press the letter for the symbol group in the manual’s complete symbol table.
  3. Use left/right to position the cursor under the symbol, then Return to add it.
  4. To cancel and return to text without adding a symbol, press Backspace or Sym instead of Return.
  5. The manual’s table supplies the available symbols; no additional symbols are inferred.
Print repeated copiesView
Hold Code and press G (Repeat). At 1–9?, press the number for the desired quantity. Press Return to print that number of copies of the current text with its formats.
Use preset formatted layouts6 steps
  1. Hold Code and press J (Preset).
  2. At 1–9?, press the preset number.
  3. When its name appears, press right to view its size, style and underline/frame settings.
  4. Press Return to select the format, then enter text.
  5. The label prints with those settings.
  6. Nine preset layouts are shown in the manual.

Important warranty information

Instructions from the manual
Get help after reading the leaflet2 steps
  1. Keep the packing and other materials.
  2. The historical US leaflet asks users with product problems not to return the product to the store; after reading the manual, it lists Brother’s help line at 1-877-478-6824.

Model details

Model and compatibility

Power
Six AA LR6 alkaline batteries.
Text capacity
Up to 55 characters including spaces.
Tape
M TAPE cassettes; 9 mm and 12 mm widths.

Related reviewed instructions

Manuals and sources

  1. Brother operation manual
  2. Brother model support and details
  3. Brother manual download listing
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