Check the tape width marked on the cassette
The PT-H110 prints two lines on 9 or 12 mm Brother TZe tape. If you have 9 mm fitted and enough space for both lines, start there. Switch the printer off before opening the cover to read or change the cassette. Choose a width that fits the flat space on the object. A sample on a drawer face can be easy to read where the same wording on a narrow folder tab looks cramped.
| TZe cassette width | Maximum text lines | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5 mm | 1 | A very short code on a narrow strip. |
| 6 mm | 1 | One short line on a slim tab or edge. |
| 9 mm | 2 | Two short lines where the available height is limited. |
| 12 mm | 2 | A two-line label for a wider spine, drawer or box face. |
If the surface has room for 12 mm and you need a refill, Brother’s TZe-231 is a black-on-white laminated option for this model. It gives the label more height than the 9 mm TZe-221. The printer still limits the design to two text lines. Brother PT-H110 specifications · Brother PT-H110 compatible tape
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
Use Enter to split the two lines
- From the normal text screen, type the first line. For example, use FILES as the main label on an archive box.
- With the cursor at the end of that line, press the bent-arrow Enter key once. The return mark on the display indicates the line break.
- Type the second line, such as TO KEEP. If you already typed all the words, use the arrow keys to place the cursor where you want the break and press Enter there.
- Press the Preview key marked with a magnifying glass. Use the arrows to inspect the design if it extends beyond the display.
- Press Print and confirm one copy with OK. Let the label finish feeding before using the cutter lever. Brother two-line printing instructions · PT-H110 UK user guide
The return mark on the display is a cue for editing. If you want to undo the break, move the cursor immediately after it and press Backspace. Reinsert it at the new position before previewing again.
Match the line-limit message to the fix
- 1 Line Limit! Check the cassette width first. For 3.5 or 6 mm, shorten the label to one line or load 9 or 12 mm and keep one break.
- 2 Line Limit! There is already a line break. A second press of Enter attempts a third text line. Edit both lines without adding another break.
- Insert 12 mm. Some PT-H110 templates require the widest tape. Back out to the ordinary text screen to print two plain lines on 9 mm, or load 12 mm for the template.
- Text Limit! Change Length. The entered text is too long for the selected fixed label length. Shorten the longest line or choose Menu → Label Length → Auto. If all your strips need the same length, preview a short version before setting a new fixed length. Brother PT-H110 line-limit help · PT-H110 UK user guide
Check the printed label where you will use it
Put the most useful word on the first line and a short qualifier below. Try PAPER / A4 WHITE on a drawer or CABLES / USB-C on a box. If a long second line forces a small print size or a long strip, shorten the wording first. Brother notes that the printed character size depends on the tape width, number of characters and number of lines. Brother PT-H110 character size help
Hold the printed sample against the surface with its backing still on. Check the edges clear any lip, hinge or curve and the words are readable from your usual position. If the text reads well and only the ends are too long, check the margin settings separately. Once a single sample fits, repeat the design for the rest of the set.
Brother instructions
Common questions
Which key puts text on a new line on the PT-H110?
Use the Enter key marked with a bent return arrow. Press it once at the end of the first line, then type the second line.
Can the Brother PT-H110 print two lines on 9 mm tape?
Yes. Both 9 and 12 mm compatible TZe cassettes support two lines. Use 9 mm if the label needs to fit on a narrow surface and a sample is readable there.
What does 1 Line Limit mean on the PT-H110?
A 3.5 or 6 mm cassette supports one text line. Load 9 or 12 mm TZe tape or use the arrows and Backspace to remove the line break.
What does 2 Line Limit mean when I press Enter again?
The PT-H110 allows at most two text lines. Leave one Enter break in the label and remove an extra break if you are editing text you already entered.
Why does the preview still fail with 9 mm tape loaded?
Check the message. If it says Insert 12 mm, leave the template and try ordinary text. If it says Text Limit or Change Length, shorten the wording or set Label Length to Auto.