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1090
User Manual
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Brother 1090 User Manual

1090
User’s Guide
Printed in China LW4118001
English
GETTING STARTED
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING Follow these guidelines to avoid the risk of fire, burn, injury, electric shock, damage, overheating, abnormal odours or smoking.
• Always use the specified voltage and the suggested AC adapter “AD-24ES/AD-5000ES” (For Australia, New Zealand Only) to prevent any damage or failure.
• Unplug the adapter cord immediately and stop using the P-touch labeller during an electric storm. Do not use the P-touch labeller/adapter in places of high
• humidity such as bathrooms. Do not get the P-touch labeller/adapter/power plug wet such as by handling them with wet hands or spilling beverages onto it.
• Do not overload the adapter cord. Do not forcibly bend or pull the adapter cord. Do not damage or place heavy objects on the adapter cord or plug.
• Hold the plug when disconnecting the adapter cord from the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that is loose.
• Do not swallow the cutter stopper.
• Do not disassemble or modify the P-touch labeller/ adapter/batteries. Do not use metallic objects such as tweezers or a pen when changing the batteries. Do not throw the batteries into fire or expose to heat.
• Disconnect the adapter, remove the batteries and stop using the P-touch labeller immediately if you notice abnormal odour, heat, discoloration, deformation or anything unusual while using or storing it.
CAUTION Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury, battery leakage, burn and heat
• Do not touch the edge of the cutter or any metal part near the print head.
• Remove the batteries and disconnect the adapter if you do not intend to use the P-touch labeller for an extended period of time.
• Do not use old and new batteries together or mix alkaline batteries with other types.
• Do not drop or hit the P-touch labeller/adapter. Do not press hard on the LCD display.
• Do not put your finger between the covers when you close the cassette cover.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
• Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, the label may unpeel or become irremovable, the colour of the label may change or be transferred to other objects. Before applying the label, check the environmental condition and the material.
• Do not use the labeller in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage to the machine.
• Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the labeller; never use alcohol or other organic solvents.
• Use a cotton swab to clean the print head, never touch the print head.
• Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot or adapter etc.
• Do not place the labeller/batteries/AC adapter in direct sunlight or rain, near heaters or other hot appliances, in any location exposed to extremely high or low temperatures (e.g. on the dashboard or in the back of your car), high humidity, or dusty locations.
• Do not apply excessive pressure to the cutter lever.
• Do not try to print if the cassette is empty as it will damage the print head.
• Do not pull the tape while printing or feeding as it will damage the tape and the labeller.
• Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the labeller, or if the battery expires and no adapter is connected.
INTRODUCTION
TROUBLESHOOTING
Error messages Cause / remedy
BATTERY! The batteries are about to run out. Replace all batteries. Invalid! - An invalid number is selected for Label length. No Text! - You tried to print a text file when there is no data stored
Line Limit!
Cutter Error Tape cutter lever is pressed while the machine is printing.
Full! The maximum number of characters (80 Characters for
Text Limit!
No Frame OK? Frames can not be printed on 3.5 mm tape.
OK to Feed? Tape feeds after printing when [Chain Prt] is selected.
Cooling
Insert 12 mm! No Cassette! Insert a cassette
Problem Possible solution
The display stays blank after you have turned on the machine.
The power turns off when trying to print - The batteries are weak, replace all batteries.
When the label is printed out, there is too much margin on both sides of the text.
The machine has “locked up” (i.e., nothing happens when a key is pressed, even though the machine is on).
All text and format settings need to be cleared to create a new label
The machine does not print or printing is blurry.
The settings and texts have cleared on their own.
The tape does not feed properly or gets stuck inside the labeller
To change the language setting Refer to ‘INITIAL SETTINGS’. A blank horizontal line appears through
the printed label.
ACCESSORIES
If the cutter blade becomes blunt after repetitive use and the tape cannot be cut cleanly, replace with a new cutter unit (stock no.TC-5) obtained from an authorized Brother reseller.
Tape cassettes See the included tape
catalogue.
AC adapter “AD-24ES/AD-5000ES” (For
Australia, New Zealand Only) Cutter unit TC-5 (replacement) Cleaning cassette TZ-CL3
CAUTION
• Do not t ouch the cutter blade di rectly with your finge rs.
• Do not swallow the cutter stopper.
in the memory.
- is pressed when no text is entered.
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You tried to select [Copies], [Preview] or [Cable] when no text is entered.
- You tried to enter a third line by pressing . Note: Use either 9 mm or 12 mm wide tape when printing two lines.
Note: Do not push the cutter lever while printing.
regular text, or 50 characters for DECO MODE) have already been entered.
- The text length exceeds the selected Label length.
- The text length exceeds 200 mm when “Label Length” is set to [Auto] in DECO MODE.
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If the minimum label length 30mm is selected, some frame
types (Leaf or Star) will not allow you to enter additional text.
Select to print with no frame or to cancel.
Refer to ‘Set margin (tape margin)’. If the print head becomes too hot, the labeller stops printing
and automatically starts to cool down. The cool down time will be displayed. Once the print head is cool, printing will continue automatically. Do not touch the labeller while cooling.
Only 12 mm tape cassette is suitable for DECO MODE.
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- Check the batteries are correctly inserted.
- The batteries could be weak, replace them.
- Check that the optional “AD-24ES/AD-5000ES” (For Australia, New Zealand Only) is connected correctly.
- Check that the batteries are inserted correctly.
See ‘Set margin (tape margin)’ in this user's guide and select [Half] or [Narrow] to have smaller margins for your label.
Refer to ‘RESETTING THE P-TOUCH’.
Press and select [Txt&Format].
- Check that the tape cassette is inserted correctly.
- If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.
- Check that the cassette cover is properly closed.
- The batteries may be weak, replace them.
- When power is disconnected for more than two minutes, all texts, settings and any text files stored in the memory will be cleared.
- Check that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guide.
- The cutter lever is pressed while printing. Do not touch the cutter lever during printing.
- There may be some dust on the print head. Remove the tape cassette and use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the print head with an up-and-down motion.
- The print head can be cleaned more easily if the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL3) is used.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Weight Approx. 315g Power supply Six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03) Optional AC
adapter Tape cassette Brother TZ tape (width)
107.9 × 209.4 × 57.6 mm
Model “AD-24ES/AD-5000ES” (For Australia, New Zealand Only)
3.5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm
PREPARATION
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B
A: Cassette cover B: Tape cutter lever
• Open the cassette cover by pressing the above indicated area at the top end of the machine.
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B
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A: Cutter blade B: Cutter stopper C: Print head
• Insert six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03).
• Make sure the + and – of the batteries are positioned correctly.
Note: Only use new batteries.
A: Too t h e d w h e e l
• Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guide.
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If the ink ribbon in the cassette is loose, use your finger to turn the toothed wheel in the direction of the arrow on the cassette until there is no slack.
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A: Tape exit slot
• Insert a tape cassette.
• Make sure that the cassette snaps into place.
• Close the cassette cover.
• After you have installed the tape, feed the tape (see “Feed (tape feed)”) once and then push in the tape cutter lever to cut the tape.
Note: Use only Brother TZ tapes with this
machine.
RESETTING THE P-TOUCH
Reset the P-touch labeller if you want to initialize the settings or in case the labeller does not work properly.
• Turn off the labeller.
• Hold down and .
• While holding and , press once to turn ON the labeller.
• Release and .
Note: The internal memory is reset, and all
text, settings and stored files are cleared.
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PRINTING LABELS
[Full]
25 mm 25 mm
12 mm 12 mm
4 mm 4 mm
ABC ABC ABC::
[Half] [Narrow]
ABC
ABC DEF
Display
1. Caps
2. Cursor
3. Size
4. Width
5. Style
6. Label length
7. Underline / Frame
Keyboard
8. DECO MODE
9. Print
10.Cursor keys
11.Back Space/Cancel
12.Function
13.Alphanumeric keyboard
14.Accent
15.Space
16.Symbol
17.Caps
18.Time/Date
19.Clear
20.Enter
21.Power
Display: 12 characters. Text buffer: maximum 80 characters.
Adapter (optional)
For memory back up it is recommended to use the batteries together with the optional AC adapter “AD-24ES/AD-5000ES” (For Australia, New Zealand Only).
INITIAL SETTINGS
1. Start your machine
• Supply power by using the batteries or the optional AC adapter and press .
2. Set the language
[ Language]
[English / Español / Français / Hrvatski / Italiano / Magyar / Nederlands / Norsk / Polski / Português / Român ă / Slovenski / Slovenský / Suomi / Svenska / Türkçe / Čeština / Dansk / Deutsch]
SETTINGS (LABEL DESIGNS)
Size
[Size]
[Large/Medium/Small]
In addition to this setting, the text size automatically adjusts to the tape width. The actual printed size varies with tape width.
Width
[Width]
[Normal/× 2/× 1/2]
Style
3. Set the unit of measurement: mm
[Unit]
[mm]
4. Set date (DD/MM/YY) and time (hh:mm)
Example: Setting the date and time for 21 November 2009 10:30.
[Time Date]
[Clock]
[DD/01/10] Input “21” [21/MM/10] Input “11”
[21/11/YY] Input “09”
[hh:00] Input “10” [10:mm] Input “30”
Underline/Frame
[Undl/Frame]
[Underline]
Note:
- 8 Frames are available. Refer to table ( ) on the enclosed insertion sheet.
- Frames cannot be printed on 3.5 mm tape.
1 Underline 3 Leaf 5 Star 7 Bubble 2 Round 4 Tile 6 Heart 8 Flower
ENTERING TEXT
Upper/Lower case
Upper/Lower case: Press to switch ON/OFF.
Symbols
- Basic/Pictograph: For entering symbols.
[Basic/Pictograph]
[. , : ; " ' •]
• Refer to the symbol table (Basic: / Pictograph: ) on the enclosed insertion sheet.
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The rows of symbols (A to L) in the Pictograph table can be selected by pressing the corresponding character.
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To go to the next group, press (again).
- Print List: For printing all symbols in the pictograph table.
[Print List]
[Print OK?]
Two line text
• Enter the text for the first line and press .
• Enter the text for the second line and press .
Note: Do not press after the second line
of text otherwise “Line Limit!” error message will appear.
Note: Use either 9 mm or 12 mm wide tape
when printing two lines of text.
Accented characters
• Type a character and press .
• Choose an accented character with
or and press . For a list of available characters, refer to table ( ) on the enclosed insertion sheet.
Clear
By pressing , the characters will be deleted one by one.
• To delete current text and settings
[Txt&Format]
• To delete current text only
[Text Only]
PRINTING LABELS
Text preview
[Preview]
Note: Only the text can be previewed, not the
size, font or any additional features.
Feed (tape feed)
[Feed]
Print
•Press .
Set margin (tape margin)
[Full/Half/Narrow/Chain Prt]
[Margin]
[Style]
[Normal/Bold/Outline/Shadow/Italic/
I+Bold/I+Outline/I+Shadow/Vertical/]
- Full/Half/Narrow: For leaving equal margins on both sides of the text.
DECO MODE
This function allows you to create unique labels by using built-in templates. For a list of available designs, refer to table ( ) on the enclosed insertion sheet.
- Chain print: text in various styles and formats.
1.
When the message “OK to Feed?” appears
For creating labels containing
Example: (design/format 10)
after the label is printed, press .
2. Clear the text, enter the text for the next
label, and then press .
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each
additional label.
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4. When the message
OK to Feed?” appears after the last label is printed, press .
5. After the tape is fed, press the cutter lever to cut off the chain of labels.
BROTHER
[Print/Quit]
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Some designs contain a check mark next to them in the table. If selected, your machine may automatically stop printing if the print head becomes too hot, allowing it to cool down. The
[Design 10]
[Auto/30 mm-200 mm]
cooling time will be displayed. Once the print
[Ok to Feed?]
head is cool, printing will continue automatically.
• Depending on the format you have selected, the entire contents of your text may not be printed.
Making Copies
[Copies]
[Set 1-9?]
You can print up to 9 copies of the label.
• The template formats cannot be changed.
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The highlighted symbols on the enclosed insertion sheet are available in DECO MODE.
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To clear all text, press . “Clear?” appears. Press to clear or to cancel.
• When you access DECO MODE, the most recently printed text and label length will be recalled.
When you want to print the same labels with the narrowest margins, set margin to Narrow.
• Press to return to the previous step.
• Press to change the “Label Length” setting back to [Auto].
TIME / DATE
You can add the time and date with one touch on the button. Eight formats are available.
Add Time / Date
[abc_ ] [abc 21/11/09_ ]
Select a format
The following formats are available.
Format 21 November 2009 15:30
D/M/Y 21/11/09 D/M/Y hm 21/11/09 15:30 D.M.Y 21.11.09 D.M.Y hm 21.11.09 15:30 Y-M-D 09-11-21 Y-M-D hm 09-11-21 15:30 M/D/Y 11/21/09 M/D/Y hm 11/21/09 15:30
Changing the clock setting
• Refer to INITIAL SETTINGS, step 4.
[Time Date]
[Format]
[D/M/Y hm]
• To exit DECO MODE, press until the display shows the text entry screen. Alternative: select [Quit] in the [Print]/[Quit] selection screen.
Note:
Printing DECO MODE designs is only available
when using 12 mm wide tape cassettes.
The maximum label length in DECO MODE is 200 mm. When [Auto] is selected, the machine will automatically adjust the length so that the text appears on the label one time.
CABLE LABELLING
To create labels like the one shown below, follow these steps: Input up to 2 lines of text.
[Cable]
[Print OK?]
Print the label with the Cable function, and wrap around cable. Always use Brother Flexible ID tape when wrapping. Refer to the manual enclosed with Flexible ID tape about the recommended conditions for use. Label length and margin settings will automatically default to [Auto] when Cable Labelling.
ABC 159
ABC 159
SAVING LABELS
Up to nine labels can be saved and recalled for printing at a later date. It is also possible to edit and overwrite a stored label.
Save
[File]
[Save] [1-9]
Print
[File]
[Print] [1-9]
Open
[File]
[Open] [1-9]
Note: A message “Overwrite?” will appear if
you try to store a label when there is already a label stored with that number.
SHORTCUTS
In addition to the basic steps to search for a function, the labeller also provides the user with function shortcuts - making it easy to jump to a frequently used function.
• Press and then the shortcut key.
• Press to confirm.
Shortcut keys and functions
Key Function Key Function
Language File
Size Cable
Width Preview
Style Feed
Undl/Frame Unit
Label Length Time/Date
Copies Margin
Contact Information
See the website www.brother.com/
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