Load the PT-H110 with the power off
- Turn the printer off. Press the marked area at the top of the cassette cover to open it.
- Check that the tape end runs under the small guides on the TZe cassette. Line up the cassette in the compartment and press it into place until it seats securely. The tape end should be directed towards the exit slot.
- Fit six matching AAA cells, following the positive and negative marks in the battery compartment. The UK manual lists alkaline LR03 and fully charged Ni-MH HR03 batteries. Fit the cover hooks into their slots and close the cover fully.
- Turn on the label maker. If it asks for initial settings, use the arrow keys and OK to select the language and units shown on screen.
Brother lists 3.5, 6, 9 and 12 mm TZe tapes for the PT-H110. Choose a width that fits the flat part of the object. A 12 mm black-on-white tape works for many drawer faces and folder spines. If you want to use the optional AD-24ES mains adaptor, connect it to the socket at the bottom of the unit. Follow the manual’s battery guidance if you want memory backup when the adaptor is disconnected. PT-H110 UK user guide
If you have an empty starter cassette, TZe-231 is a compatible 12 mm refill with black print on white laminated stock. Check the label surface before choosing the width. The narrower TZe-221 is a separate 9 mm cassette. Brother PT-H110 consumables
12 mm · everyday labels
Brother TZe-231 laminated tape
A genuine 12 mm cassette for black text on white laminated labels. Useful when a folder spine, drawer or box face has room for larger type.
Keep in mind. Check that Brother lists the cassette for your P-touch model. Measure the flat space first if you are labelling narrow tabs or dividers.
- 12 mm × 8 m
- Black on white
- One laminated cassette
Print one label and check the cut
Type a short word such as FILES on the built-in keyboard. Press the preview key, marked with a magnifying glass, and use the arrows if the whole label does not fit on screen. Leave preview and press Print. At the copy prompt, press OK for one. For identical labels, you can select up to nine copies in one run.
Wait for printing to finish. In ordinary single-label printing the screen briefly shows Please Cut. Press the lever at the upper right to cut the label. Keep the lever released while the machine is printing or showing Please Wait. If you see Feed OK? instead, check the Chain Print setting and follow its final feed step before cutting.
Gently flex the cut strip lengthways to split the backing. Place one end on the clean, dry surface and press across the rest. Check that the label fits and can be read where you normally stand before printing duplicates.
Choose the text and length before printing a batch
If the label will go on a narrow panel, start with the actual tape width. The PT-H110 accepts two text lines only with wider supported stock. For 3.5 and 6 mm, use a short single line. Some templates require 12 mm tape. Switching to a simple text label can be easier than buying wider stock for one job.
For an ordinary label that follows the length of your text, choose Menu → Label Length → Auto. Set a fixed length only if you want strips to match across a set of drawers or folders. If the machine reports Text Limit! Change Length, shorten the text or switch back to Auto. The length setting and the margins do different jobs. Change the margins if the text fits but there is more spare tape at the ends than you want.
Match the fault to the first check
| What you see | Start here |
|---|---|
| Blank display after switching on | Check all six battery orientations and try a fresh matching set. If using mains power, check the AD-24ES and its connection. |
| Turns off when printing starts | Check the power supply. Weak batteries can still light the display but fail when the printer starts feeding. |
| No Cassette, uneven print or no feed | Switch off, check the cassette is compatible and seated, then check that the tape end is under the guides. Replace a spent cassette. |
| Text Limit or a line-limit error | Check the fixed label length and loaded tape width. Shorten the wording, use Auto or choose a width that supports two lines. |
| A blank horizontal line through the letters | After checking the cassette, follow Brother’s printhead care instructions. The manual specifies a dry cotton swab for this model. |
If the tape is jammed, stop and turn the machine off before opening the cover. Use the Brother jam instructions if the cassette is trapped. Forcing it or pulling the exposed strip can damage the cassette or bring the tape into the cutter. If the machine is feeding evenly and every letter is present, extra blank tape at the front is a separate margin question. Brother tape jam support
Brother instructions
Common questions
Which batteries fit the Brother PT-H110?
Brother’s UK manual specifies six AAA alkaline LR03 batteries or six fully charged AAA Ni-MH HR03 batteries. Replace the whole set together. The specified optional mains adaptor is the AD-24ES.
Can I print two lines on 6 mm tape?
The PT-H110 allows one line on 3.5 or 6 mm tape. Use compatible 9 or 12 mm stock if the surface has room for a two-line label.
What does No Cassette mean when there is tape inside?
Turn the machine off and check that the correct TZe cassette is fully seated. Verify that the tape end sits under the guides and the cover is fully closed before restarting.
What does Feed OK mean after I print?
That is the Chain Print prompt. Press Esc to enter the next label, or OK after the final label to feed the tape. Let it feed before using the cutter lever.
Why does the PT-H110 turn off when I try to print?
Check the batteries and their direction first. Replace a weak set with six matching fresh alkaline or fully charged Ni-MH AAA cells. If you are using mains power, check the specified AD-24ES adaptor and connection.