Brother EM-430 User Manual

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Please record in the blank space below the MODEL NO. and SERIAL NO. ofthis typewriter. The MODEL NO. and SERIAL NO. are located on the back of the typewriter.____________________________

MODEL NO.:

SERIAL NO:

Please keep these numbers in a safe place for future reference.

FCC NOTICE

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not				installed and used		properly,
that	is, in strict accordance with the	manufacturer’s	instructions, may	cause	interference	to	radio
and	television reception. It has been	type tested and	found to comply	with	the limits for	a	class

B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection aginst such interference in a residential installation.

However, there	is	no guarantee that such interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can
be determined	by	turning the equipment on and off will be avoided. The user is encouraged to

try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

= Reorient the receiving antenna

-Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver

-Move the computer away from the receiver

- Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and receiver are on different

branch circuits. If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television

technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the

Federal Communications Commission helpful: “Howto Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems’’. This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C, 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

THE EQUIPMENT MUST BE INSTALLED NEAR THE SOCKET OUTLET, WHICH MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

GENERAL VIEW.................................	*........	3
SETTING UP THE TYPEWRITER................		4
Paper Support...............................................		4
Acoustic Cover.............................................		5
Margin scale..............................................		5
Top Cover.....................................................		5
Opening the top cover...............................		5
Closing the top cover.,.............................. 6
Power Switch.............................................		6
Cassette Daisy Wheel.................................		7
Removing the daisy wheel........................		7
Inserting the new daisy wheel...................		8
Cassette Ribbon .........................................		8
Removing the old ribbon...........................		9
Inserting the new ribbon............................		9
Correction Tape.........................................		10
Removing the old correction tape............		I I
installing the new correction tape............		II
BASIC TYPING FUNCTIONS.....................		13
Auto Paper Insert.......................................		13
Manual Paper Insert..................................		14
Setting Start Position.................................		15
Paper Thickness Control..........................		15
Setting Impact............................................		15
The Keyboard (Version I)..........................		16
The Keyboard (Version 2)........................		16a
Symbol Keyboards...................................		16b
Selecting Keyboard....................................		17
Dead Keys..................................................		18
Code Key....................................................		18
Extra characters......................................		18
Setting Line Space .....................................		18
Setting Typing Pitch..................................		19
Margins.......................................................		20

Margin release....................................		20
Setting margins.......................................		20
Setting left margin..................................		20
Setting right margin................................		20
Setting And Using Tabs...........................		21
Normal tabs.............................................		21
Decimal tabs........................................		22
Tab clear................................................		23
All tab clear.............................................		23
Using Shift And Caps Keys.....................		23
Shift.....................	:...................................	23
Shift lock.................................................		24
Caps.......................................................		24
Backspacing..............................................		24
Simple backspace..................................		24
Express backspace................................		24
Micro backspace.................................		24
Repeat Function........................................		25
AxUto repeat........................................		26
ADVANCED TYPING.................................		27
Bold..........................................................		27
Auto Underline..........................................		27
Expand.......................................................		28
Carrier Return............................................		28
Manual carrier return............................		28
Hot zone.................................................		28
Auto carrier return................................		29
Permanent spaces and hyphens............		29
Centering...................................................		30
Right Margin Flush...................................		30
Indentation................................................		31
Line indentation.....................................		31
Paragraph indentation...........................		31
Indent clear....... .....................................		32
Corrections...............................................		32

Preset margins........................................

20

Automatic correction..............................

32

Table of Contents

Character correction...............................	33
Word out.................................................	34
Line out...................................................	34
Insertions And Deletions..........................	35
Insertions................................................	35
Deletions.................................................	36
Relocation..................................................	38
Manual Correction.....................................	38
Subscript And Superscript.......................	39
Micro index/reverse micro index..............	40
Memory.......................................................	40
Storing a line format................................	40
Calling a line format
From memory........................................	41
Text memory..........................................	41
Correction in store mode.....................	41
Printing text from memory......................	42
Removing text from memory..................	43
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE­
SHOOTING ................................................	44
Maintenance...............................................	44
Environment...........................................	44
Cleaning..................................................	44
Supplies..................................................	45
Troubleshooting........................................	46
SPECIFICATIONS......................................	47
KEYBOARD LAYOUT (VERSION I) ...	48
KEYBOARD LAYOUT (VERSION 2) ...	50
INDEX..........................................................	52

Self Demonstration Feature

Your typewriter has a self-dennonstration that shows nnany of the typing features of the nnachine. Your dealer nnay already have dennonstrated this to you, but if not, you can do it yourself. After you have set up the typewriter and switched it on as detailed in the following section, insert a sheet of paper and press the [SHIFT] and [PITCH] keys together.

To stop the demonstration press the

[SPACEBAR].

PRINTER CARRIER

Printing mechanism that holds the ribbon cassette, daisy wheel, and correction tape

It moves back and forth along the platen

PAPER SUPPORT

Holds paper for insertion

PAPER RELEASE LEVER

Unlocks the platen to adjust paper position

ACOUSTIC COVER

Suppresses printing noise, protects from dust, and has margin and tab reference scale for convenience

TOP COVER

Protects print carrier

PAPER REST

Prevents paper from going back into the typewriter

KEYBOARD

Alphanumeric and function keys

PAPER BAIL

Applies pressure for automatic paper feeding

PAPER BAIL RELEASE LEVER

Opens the paper bail to ease manual paper insertion

POWER SWITCH

Turns the typewriter ON and OFF

PLATEN KNOB

Feeds paper manually

This section tells you how to set up your typewriter to be ready for typing. If you didn’t remove the yellow packing pieces and ft the paper support when you unpacked the typewriter, now is the time to do it before you attempt to power up the machine.

Paper Support

The paper support is used to check and adjust the position of the paper.

Attach the paper support by inserting the tabs into the holes provided on the top of the ■ typewriter.

The sliding paper guide can be used to adjust the position of the left edge of the paper, relative to the extrenne left position of the print carrier, which is indicated by the ‘0’ nnark on the embossed scale.

Note:

Should you need to move yourtypewriter, we suggest that you remove the paper support first to avoid the risk of damage.

Selling up ihe Typewnier

Acoustic Cover

The acoustic cover suppresses the noise created by the typing	carrier		and prevents			dust
from entering the typewriter. Electronic typewriters really dislike	dust,		so	make	sure	that
the acoustic cover of your typewriter is always closed.
Margin scale
The margin scale is embossed on the acoustic cover. It shows	the	three		pitch	scales	(for
10, 12 and 15 characters per inch), the left and right margins,	the	tab	stop positions			and
the position of the carrier.

Top Cover

Opening the top cover

In orderto insert a new cassette daisywheel, cassette ribbon or spool of	correction	tape,
first place the top cover of the typewriterto the upright position. Do this	by placing	both
hands on either end of the cover and lifting it upwards until it stands by itself

Notes:

1.The keyboard locks up when the cover is raised, and typing is not possible until it is closed again.

2.Opening the top cover has no effect on margin settings, tab settings orthe correction memory, all of which are retained without change.

Setting up the Typewriter

Closing the top cover

After inserting the cassette daisywheel, cassette ribbon or spool of correction tape, close the top cover by replacing it to its original position.

Ensure that it is firnniy in place after closing.

Note:

If the top cover is closed with the unit switched ON, the carrier will autonnatically travel to the left edge, then return to its previous position.

Power Switch

Your typewriter is now ready to be powered up. You’ll find the power cord at the back of the typewriter. Sinnply unwrap it and plug it in.

The Power Switch is located at the left rear side ofthe typewriter under the platen knob.

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Setting up the Typewriter

Set the Power Switch to the ON position. The following should occur:

1.The daisy wheel rotates and stops.

2.The carrier moves automatical ly to the far left end of the platen and then to the preset or specified left margin.

Notes:

I. Whenever you lift up the top cover, for example to change the cassette		ribbon,	the
power to the typewriter	will automatically go off For this reason there is	no danger
in changing the cassette	daisywheel or cassette ribbon and correction tape	even	with
the Power ON.
2. If any of the above didn’t happen, take a look at the section on troubleshooting on
page 46.

Cassette Daisy Wheel

Brother’s slip-in, slip-out cassette daisywheels are known the world over fortheir	beautiful
true letter quality type print. Here’s your chance to discover it for yourself
Your typewriter comes with a cassette daisy wheel already installed. You may,	at some
point, wish to exchange it for one with a different typeface, or to place a new one	in. With
the Brother typewriter, this is a vei-y simple task.

Removing the cassette daisy wheel

To remove the cassette daisy wheel, pull the motor lock lever toward you to release it, then grasp the ear’ of the cassette daisy wheel between your thumb and forefinger and simply pull it out.

Setting up the Typewriter

Note:

The cassette ribbon need not be removed in orderto remove the cassette daisy wheel.

Inserting the new cassette daisy wheel

Grasping the ear of the new cassette daisy wheel, slip it into	the cassette	guide slot	and
slide it in as far as it will go.
Now press the motor lock lever back toward the platen until	it clicks into	place. Do	not
force the lever. If you have any difficulty, recheck the cassette	daisy wheel	to ensure	that
it is properly set and try again.

Notes:

1.Be sure that the ‘ear ofthe cassette daisywheel istothe right during insertion. Putting it in backwards can damage both the cassette daisywheel and the motor mechanism.

2.If the cassette daisy wheel is not properly locked into position, characters will not be properly typed.

3.There is a wide selection of Brother cassette daisy wheels available.

Cassette Ribbon

The wide range of Brother cassette ribbons available have two unique features in common: they are clean and trouble free. Clean means that the ink goes where it is supposed to go, on the paper, and not on your hands!

Setting up the Typewriter

Removing the old cassette ribbon

First, use the [SPACEBAR] or [BKSP] key to move the carrier to the center of the platen. To remove the cassette ribbon, hold the cassette with both hands and raise the front end (that near to the platen). Then, when the ribbon is clear, simply lift the cassette up and out.

Inserting the new cassette ribbon

Remove the stopper from the new cassette ribbon and turn the ribbon feed knob counter clockwise to tighten the ribbon.

Now locate the lugs on the back edge ofthe cassette into the locating holes in the cassette ribbon table, and slide the ribbon between the ribbon guides.

With the ribbon set between the ribbon guides, press the cassette down until it locks into place. Turn the ribbon feed knob again slightly counter clockwise to tighten the ribbon.

Setting up the Typewriter

Notes:

1.A window is provided in the cassette to allow you to check on the rennaining annount of ribbon.

2.Brother cassette ribbons are available in four different types:

Correctable film ribbon (standard with this model)

One-time film ribbon

Multistrike film ribbon

Nylon ribbon

The correctable film ribbon is also available in red, blue, green and brown.

Correction Tape

The correction tape guarantees	a faultless document	every time. What’s more, the bottom
of your typewriter will never be	full of pieces of old	correction paper and lumps of dried
up correction fluid!

Setting up the Typewriter

Removing the old correction tape

If you need to replace the correction tape, first make sure that the carrier is in the center of the platen by using the [SPACEBAR] or [BKSP] key. Then remove the cassette ribbon.

Now just pull out the left and right spools of the old correction tape from the carrier.

Installing the new correction tape

First install the	left spool, then thread the tape	across the left and right guide rollers and
install the right	spool. Make sure that the active	(non-shiny) side of the correction tape is

facing towards the platen.

Take up the slack by turning the right spool counter clockwise until the white portion of the tape begins to wind onto the right spool.

Note:

Brother correction tapes are available in two types:

Liftoff correction tape (standard with this typewriter)

This is used together with the correctable film ribbon.

Coverup correction tape

This is used together with the multi-strike film ribbon, one-time film ribbon or the nylon ribbon.

Having set up your typewriter, you are now ready to insert a sheet of paper and begin typing.

Automatic Paper Insertion

PINS

SSET

Inserting a sheet of paper into a typewriter has never been simpler, just three easy steps and you’re.off! Most types of smooth finish paper can be used with your typewriter. Rag content and other types of rough paper, however, are not recommended.

First, ensure that the power switch is ON, and that the PAPER RELEASE LEVER is set to the back position.

Place the paper guide in the desired position, then, holding the sheet as straight as possible, insert the paper into the slot behind the paper rest with the left edge against the paper guide.

Now press the [PINS] key. The carrierwill first move to the left end of the platen and then back to the center of the nnargin scale, the paper bail will lift, and the platen will rotate to feed in the sheet of paper automatically.

Basic Typing Functions

Hold down the [CODE] key and press the [EXPR] key, or simply press the [RETURN] key to move the carrierto the left margin position. If you press the [RETURN] key, the paper will advance according to the line spacing.

Notes:

1. The paper is automatically fed approximately I inch from the top edge of the paper.

2. For even more precise settings, you can also move the paper up or down half a line at a time with the [INDEX] and [R INDEX] keys.

3. If the paper is crooked or not properly aligned after automatic insertion, it may be adjusted manually. First turn the platen or use the [INDEX] key to feed more paper

through, then pull the paper release lever forward. This will lift the			paper bail and
release the paper so that it may be moved manually. Align the paper until it is straight,
then return the paper release lever to its back position	and turn	the	platen knob or
use the [INDEX] and [R INDEX] keys to return the	paper to	the	position where
you wish to begin typing. For finer adjustment, use these keys with the [CODE] key
held down.

Manual Paper Insertion

You may need to use the manual method for unusual settings or for when you	need to
make a precise alignment in the middle of a document.
First insert the sheet of paper into the slot behind the paper rest while keeping the	left edge
of the paper in line with the paper guide. Set the paper release lever in its back	position.
Use both hands and try to keep the sheet as straight as possible.

Pull the paper bail I ever forward to raise the paper bail and avoid it catching on the paper.

Then	turn the	platen	knob	until the	top edge	of the paper is brought underthe paper bail
to the position desired, and release the paper						bail lever. If the sheet is not straight, set the
paper	release	lever	to its	forward	position	and straighten the sheet with both hands.

Return the paper release leverto its back position and turn the platen knob until the sheet comes out to the desired position.

Setting Start Position

Basic Typing Functions

PINS

SSET

Automatic paper insertion normally sets the paper so that typing will start approximately one inch (25.4 mm) from the top ofthe page. However, you can change this position using the START SET function, so that auto-insertion will set the paper to a start position anywhere between one and six inches (25.4 and 152.4 mm) from the top of the page.

To set the start position, insert a sheet of paper and press the [PINS] key to auto-insert the page. Now, use the [INDEX] and [R INDEX] keys to adjust the position of the page to where you wish to begin typing. Then, hold down the [CODE] key and press the

[S SET] key to save that setting as the start line.

Paper Thickness Control

The paper thickness control is located on the right side of the cassette ribbon table.

The lever is normally pushed right down in	its standard position. Pulling up the lever
increases the space between the carrier print	head and the platen, thus enabling you to
insert thicker paper and envelopes.

Typing impact may be adjusted according to the quality and thickness of the paper you wish to use, or to the number of carbon copies you are making.

Select the desired impact force by holding down the [CODE] key and pressing the key for LIGHT impact, the key for MEDIUM impact, or the key for HEAVY impact.

Note:

Your typewriter is able to make up to 4 carbon copies in addition to the original document

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••• PITCH •••				... LINE
SHIFT	10	12	15	1	11Д 2
CAPS UNDLN BOLD EXPANDAUTO PIND						--------- IMPACT
					-------KEYBOARD------
					STD INTL SMBL	L M H

INDICATORS		KEYS		14	Tab/Paragraph Indent*	25	Correction/Manual Correction*
1. Shift/Caps*		4	Line Indent	15	Caps Lock	26	Word Out/Line Out*
2.		5	Centering/Auto Underline*	16	Shift	27	Backspace/Micro Backspace*
10	Pitch/Underline*	6	Right Margin Flush/Bold*	17	[CODE]	28	Relocate/Express backspace*
12	Pitch/Bold*	7	Line Spacing	18	Space Bar	29	Return/Paragraph Indent Clear*
15	Pitch/Expand*	8	Pitch	19 Keyboard Standard*		30	Paper Insert/Start Set*
3.		9	Margin Release	20	Keyboard International*	31	Reverse Index/Micro Reverse Index*
Single Line Spacing/		10	Left Margin/Auto Carrier Return*	21	Keyboard Symbol*	32	Index/Micro Index*
Auto Carrier Return*		1 1 Right Margin/Tab Clear*		22	Light Impact*	33	Store/Print*
1 1/2 Line Spacing/Paragraph Indent*		12 Tab Set/Decimal Tab Set*		23	Medium Impact*	34	End/Format*
Double Line Spacing		13	Repeat/Expand*	24	Heavy Impact*

Key functions or indicators shown with an asterisk are sele^cted while pressing the [CODE] key