What is the E/EL switch on the back of the P-touch labeler for?
This is a "Mode selector switch".
The PT-1230PC has 2 mode selector settings - "EL" (P-touch Editor Lite) and "E" (P-touch Editor).
The mode selector switch is pre-set at the factory to the EL mode.
For EL mode, you can start P-touch Editor Lite soon without installing software and drivers.
For E mode, you need to install P-touch Editor which is more advanced labeling software and the required drivers from the [Downloads] section.
Do not connect the P-touch labeler to your computer before you begin the P-touch Editor installation.
Make sure that you move the mode selector switch on the back of the P-touch labeler to the "E" position before connecting the USB cable when you want to print a label with the P-touch Editor.
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