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20570 TZuk brochure 28/1/04 11:27 am Page 2 Always at your side P-touch Professional labelling solutions Established for almost one hundred years, Brother Industries Ltd was launched in 1908 as a repair workshop. Now, with headquarters in Nagoya, Japan, it is a major corporation with representation in more than 100 countries. Brother Industries Ltd employs a total workforce of over 20,000 and has a steadily expanding product sector responsible for annual sales of more than $3.5billion. The parent company is divided into three specialised divisions. The first Information & Documentation produces office equipment and associated products such as fax machines, printers and multi-function centres, that offer business solutions. Secondly, the Machines & Solutions division produces industrial sewing machines and machine tools. Finally Brother s Personal & Home division produces domestic sewing machines, laminators, StampCreator and P-touch electronic labelling machines. The innovative P-touch provides professional labelling solutions for all major industries. The combined strengths of office and industrial P-touch labelling machines and TZ tapes offer the technology and reliability for various labelling situations in extreme and hard wearing environments. To find out more about P-touch and its accompanying software visit www.brother.com where the latest driver products can be downloaded free of charge. To find out more about Brother and our products visit www.brother.com

20570 TZuk brochure 28/1/04 11:27 am Page 3 TZ Tape Laminated tape Flexible ID tape Fluorescent tape Contents Strong adhesive Security tape Non-laminated Fabric Iron-on Metallic Flexi ID tape TZ Application Universal application Office Retail Manufacturing Asset management Electrical & safety TZ Variety TZ tape widths Availability TZ Durability Cable labelling TZ tape waterproof test TZ tape abrasion test TZ tape sterile wipe/alcohol resistence

20570 TZuk brochure 28/1/04 11:27 am Page 4 TZ Tape

20570 TZuk brochure 28/1/04 11:27 am Page 5 Laminated tape Brother s unique, patented TZ tapes are designed to be extra hard wearing. Tests have shown that they can withstand heavy abrasion, electrical resistance and lengthy exposure to chemicals, sunlight, Laminated tape water and extreme temperatures. Brother laminated tapes consist of six layers of materials, resulting in a thin, yet extremely strong label. Characters formed with thermal transfer ink are actually printed onto the underside of the laminate. Sandwiched between two layers of PET (polyester film) creating characters that are virtually indestructible. Backing paper Adhesive (acrylic) Colour layer for the base film Base (PET) Adhesive (Acryl) Lettering Protective laminate (PET) 38µm 91µm 158µm Fluorescent tapes In many industrial applications special tapes are needed for particular applications. Brothers fluorescent tapes are best used for circumstances where caution signage is required, and are an ideal solution for warning labels

20570 TZuk brochure 28/1/04 11:28 am Page 6 Special tapes Strong adhesive All TZ tapes share the same adhesive which meets the needs of all industrial environments. However, some industries may require additional strength and in this situation Brother offer a stronger adhesive version of the laminated TZ tape. Under tests, strong adhesive tape demonstrates improved adhesion when stuck to varying materials (i.e. stainless steel, glass, PVC, acrylic, polypropylene and polyester-coated wood). (tape on wood)

20570 TZuk brochure 28/1/04 11:28 am Page 7 Security tape Whether used for Asset management, metrology or safety, P-touch laminated security labels are designed to leave an irremovable checkerboard pattern as an indicator, that the label has been peeled off. Special tapes (tape on metal) (to be cut to show security type backing)

20570 TZuk brochure 28/1/04 11:28 am Page 8 Non-laminated Special tapes Still offering durability non-laminated tapes are not suitable for exposure to chemicals, extreme temperatures or severe conditions and have a limited resilience to water and abrasion. Non-laminated tapes may offer a more economical option to meet your labelling requirements. Suitable for educational environments, corporate offices and some indoor retail use. Anna Smith/Class IV Anna Smith/Class IV

20570 TZuk brochure 28/1/04 11:28 am Page 9 Fabric tape Marking fabric successfully has always been problematic, as conventional labels often fall off after they have been washed. Fabric tape is made from cloth of which text can be printed on, this tape Special tapes can then be ironed directly onto fabric offering ideal identification solutions for uniforms and workware. (tape on fabric) Anna Smith/Class IV Iron-on tape This is another ideal solution to labelling fabrics that later need to be identified, such as uniforms and work ware. Iron on tape allows letters to be transferred directly to the fabric. It is applied by the heat of an iron, and a cloth over the tape. Once heat sealed the letters are the only thing that remain on the fabric surface. (tape on fabric) Anna Smith/Class IV

20570 TZuk brochure 28/1/04 11:28 am Page 10 Metallic Special tapes The unique middle layer of metallic tapes offers highly reflective aluminium effect label, ideally used for valuables, electrical & office equipment and asset labelling. (black on silver tape)

20570 TZuk brochure 28/1/04 11:29 am Page 11 Flexi ID Tape Brother s Flexi ID tape offers a reliable and secure solution to industrial labelling applications. Using P-touch laminated labelling technology, Flexi ID tape is made with special material designed for labelling over Special tape acute edges and around cylindrical surfaces. The tapes can be used wrapped or flagged securely around cables, wires, labelling over edges, around hydraulic and electrical connectors and marking tubing. The more advanced P-touch label printers also offer a "Rotate and Repeat" function whereby the text is rotated to appear along the width of your label and then repeated so as to make it clearly visible from all sides, when wrapped around for example wire, pipes, laboratory equipment etc. Step 1. Text is rotated along the width of the label. Step 2. Text is automatically repeated to fill the required label length. Step 3. Label is wrapped around required object and text is visible from all sides.

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20570 TZuk brochure 28/1/04 11:29 am Page 13 Universal application The combined strengths of P-touch electronic labelling systems and the versatility and durability of Brother TZ tapes offers the potential for unlimited application and ultimately a more organised business world. Application

20570 TZuk brochure 28/1/04 11:29 am Page 14 Office Office Every office needs better organisation. To help you identify items quickly, save time and reduce mistakes TZ labelling can be used for files, folders, boxes, computer discs, filing cabinets, department property, name plates & visitor badges and 6mm tape offers the ideal solution to labelling the spines of CD-ROM cases. Inventory Report Year 2001 - Q1 Name: Company: Visitor

20570 TZuk brochure 28/1/04 11:29 am Page 15 Retail Within retail environments TZ tapes offer a perfect alternative to pricing solutions. The labels can be used for window display signs as well as for Retail creating a variety of price tags. The barcode functions of Brother s P-touch machines can also be utilised for quick and efficient price allocation and instant price labelling solution. (tape on white plastic) Special download features of some P-touch models may allow the user to have access to advanced communication between PC applications and P-touch model. Enabling key information on your PC to be quickly transferred to a label format.

20570 TZuk brochure 28/1/04 11:29 am Page 16 Manufacturing Manufacturing Clear information improves efficiency, increases safety and speeds up productivity. Where the right information is a key part of business, clear labels that are proven to last are essential. (tape on circuit board)

20570 TZuk brochure 28/1/04 11:30 am Page 17 Asset management Many businesses require repetitive label printing, for labelling of items that differ but cannot be easily identified. When used in conjunction with P-touch software, large quantities of labels can be produced, with only Asset/management key information changed per label. Offering ideal solutions to picking & packing within warehouse and distribution environments. Professional labelling solutions can also be found for identifying company assets; computer hardware, audio & video equipment and tools.

20570 TZuk brochure 28/1/04 11:30 am Page 18 Electrical & safety Electrical & safety Where safety is an issue, TZ tapes meet the essential requirements for labelling within industrial environments. The combined properties withstand heavy abrasion, electrical resistance and lengthy exposure to chemicals, sunlight, water and extreme temperatures. The tapes can therefore be ideally used in telecommunications & networking, all electrical occupations and engineering.

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20570 TZuk brochure 28/1/04 11:30 am Page 20 TZ tape widths Tape widths Brother TZ tapes are available in 6 widths of 6, 9, 12, 18, 24 and 36mm. Dependent on the P-touch machine that you are using, the number of lines that can be printed on each width of tape varies from 1 up to 16 lines of text. Each specific tape width lends itself to useful applications such as 9mm is the width of a CD-ROM case spine and can be used in offices worldwide to quickly identify the information that you need. 9mm is the size of the case spine, but you would really need a 6mm tape to label up the spine. And 36mm tape is the ideal solution for signage and warning tapes. With the variety of TZ tape widths available, and in all the varying colours and tape types - Brother offer unlimited solutions for professional labelling, all from one labelling printer. 6mm 24mm 9mm 12mm 36mm 18mm

20570 TZuk brochure 28/1/04 11:30 am Page 21 Character Colour Tape Colour 6mm 9mm 12mm 18mm 24mm 36mm Laminated 8m Red Blue Red Blue Gold Clear Clear Clear Clear Red Red Blue Blue Yellow Orange Green Green Grey Grey Fluo. Orange Fluo. Yellow Fluo. Green TZ 111 TZ 211 TZ 315 TZ 611 TZ 121 TZ 122 TZ 123 TZ 221 TZ 222 TZ 223 TZ 324 TZ 325 TZ 421 TZ 521 TZ 621 TZ 721 TZ A25 TZ 131 TZ 132 TZ 133 TZ 135 TZ 231 TZ 232 TZ 233 TZ 334 TZ 335 TZ431 TZ 435 TZ 531 TZ 535 TZ 631 TZ 635 TZ 731 TZ 735 TZ A31 TZ B31 TZ C31 TZ D31 TZ 141 TZ 145 TZ 241 TZ 242 TZ 243 TZ 344 TZ 345 TZ 441 TZ 541 TZ 641 TZ 741 TZ 151 TZ 152 TZ 153 TZ 155 TZ 251 TZ 252 TZ 253 TZ 354 TZ 355 TZ 451 TZ 455 TZ 551 TZ 555 TZ 651 TZ 655 TZ 751 TZ 755 TZ A51 TZ B51 TZ C51 TZ D51 TZ 161 TZ 165 TZ 261 TZ 262 TZ 263 TZ 364 TZ 365 TZ 461 TZ 561 TZ 661 Availability Matt 8m Clear TZ M21 TZ M31 TZ M51 Non-Laminated 8m Red Blue Blue Yellow Green Purple TZ N211 TZ N221 TZ N231 TZ N232 TZ N233 TZ N531 TZ N631 TZ N731 TZ NF31 TZ N241 TZ N242 TZ N243 TZ N541 TZ N641 TZ N741 TZ NF41 TZ N251 Flexi ID tape 8m Clear Yellow TZ FX111 TZ FX211 TZ FX611 TZ FX121 TZ FX221 TZ FX621 TZ FX131 TZ FX231 TZ FX631 TZ FX141 TZ FX241 TZ FX641 TZ FX151 TZ FX251 TZ FX651 TZ FX161 TZ FX261 TZ FX661 Strong Adhesive 8m Fabric 3m Blue Iron-on 5m Security 8m Metallic 8m Clear Yellow Silver Silver (matt) TZ S111 TZ S211 TZ S611 TZ S121 TZ S221 TZ S621 TZ S131 TZ S231 TZ S631 TZ FA3 TZ 931 TZ M931 TZ S141 TZ S241 TZ S641 TZ FA4B TZ IY41 TZ SE4 TZ S151 TZ S161 TZ S251 TZ S261 TZ S651 TZ S661 TZ 951 TZ M951 TZ 961 Actual tape colours may differ slightly from the colours printed here NB: Not all tape colours/types are available in all countries

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20570 TZuk brochure 28/1/04 11:30 am Page 24 www.p-touch.com