Brother PT-1280, LN7629001 User Manual

[GETTING STARTED]

USER'S GUIDE

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INTRODUCTION

With your PT-1280, you can create labels for any application. Select from the many frames, character sizes and styles to design beautiful custom labels. In addition, the variety of tape cartridges available allows you to print labels with different widths and exciting colours. Read this manual carefully before starting and keep the manual in a handy place for future reference.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

• Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark.

• Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Only use a soft, dry cloth.

• Do not touch the print head mechanism. Use a soft wipe (e.g. a cotton swab) when cleaning the print head.

• To avoid injuries, do not touch the cutter's edge.

• To prevent damage or breakage of the glass, do not press hard on the LCD display.

• Do not put any foreign objects into or heavy objects on the machine.

• Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period of time, otherwise the machine may be stained.

• Do not get the machine wet, such as by touching with wet hands or spilling beverages on to the machine.

• Do not expose the machine to extremely high temperatures or high humidity. Never leave it on the dashboard, in the back of your car, near heaters or other hot appliances. Keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain.

• Avoid using the machine in extremely dusty places.

• Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch, otherwise the tape cassette may be damaged.

• Do not attempt to cut the tape while printing or feeding since this will damage the tape.

• Do not try to print labels using an empty tape cassette set in the P-touch. Doing so will damage the print head.

• Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adaptor if you do not intend to use the machine for an extended period of time. (Note: When power is disconnected for more than three minutes, all text shown in the display and any text files stored in the memory will be lost. Language and unit settings will also be cleared.)

• Do not use old and new batteries together or mix alkaline batteries with other type batteries, or set the positive and negative end in the wrong position. Otherwise, the batteries may leak or be damaged.

• Use only the suggested AC adaptor for this machine to prevent any damage or failure.

LN7629001

Printed in China

PREPARATION OPERATION REFERENCE

Power Supply & Tape Cassettes

Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing batteries or tape cassette.

Open the back cover by pressing in the rough area at the top end of the machine.

If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by pulling it straight up. Also, if batteries are already installed, remove them.

Insert six new AAA-size alkaline batteries (LR03), making sure that their poles point in the correct directions. Always replace all six batteries at the same time using brand new ones.

Insert a tape cassette, making sure that it snaps into place.

End of tape

Toothed Wheel

Tape guide

• Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.

• If the ink ribbon is loose, use your finger to wind the toothed wheel in the direction of the arrow on the cassette.

• Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine.

Securely close the back cover, making sure that it snaps into place.

After you have installed the tape, feed the tape (see Feeding) once and then push in the tape cutter lever to cut the tape.

When using optional AC adaptor (model AD-5000)

Insert the plug on the adaptor cord into the adaptor jack on the top end of the machine.

Insert the plug into the nearest standard electrical outlet.

For memory back up, we recommend using AAA-size alkaline batteries (LR03) together when using the AC adaptor.

Print head

Tape cutter lever

Cutter's edge

Tape exit slot

Keyboard & LCD

Size

Cursor

Caps

Power key

Function key

Favourite keys

Character key

Tab key

Caps key

Shift key

Symbol key

Auto Format key

• The LCD shows one row of 15 characters; however, the text that you enter can be up to 80 characters in length.

• Use Cursor key while holding down Shift key to go to beginning/ end of the text.

Initial Setting

Start your machine

Supply power by using six AAA batteries or the optional AC adaptor, and then press .

Set the language (English/Spanish/French/Portuguese)

Choose a language with and press / .

Set the unit (inch/mm)

Choose a unit with and press / .

• The machine automatically turns off if no key is pressed within 5 minutes.

• To cancel operations, press .

• To initialize the settings, turn off the machine and then while holding down and , press to turn the machine back on. Finally, release and .

Creating Labels

See the reverse side for steps of creating labels.

Width Style

Underline/Frame

Label Length

Print key

Cursor key Preview key

OK key ESC key Backspace key

Enter key

Shift key

Accent key Space key

Troubleshooting

Error message

Message Cause/Remedy

Battery Weak! The batteries are weak. Check Battery! The installed batteries are about to run out. Invalid! • There is no text above the cursor when you set Number-

No Text! • You tried to print a text file when there is no data stored in

Line Limit! • You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing Enter key.

No Cassette! You tried to print a label when there is no cassette installed. Cutter Error! Tape cutter lever is used in the middle of printing process. Full! The maximum number of characters (80 characters) have

Text Too Long! The text length exceeds the selected label length or the

No Frame OK? Printing on 3.5 mm tape with invalid Frame setting ON.

ing.

• Invalid character is selected for Numbering.

• Invalid number is selected for Tab Length or Label Length.

the memory.

• The Print key is pressed when no text is entered.

• You tried to set Copies, Numbering or Mirror when no text is entered.

• You tried to print a 2 line text when 3.5 mm or 6 mm tape is installed.

already been entered.

selected Auto Format setting length.

(Select to print with no Frame, to cancel.)

What to do when...

Problem Solution

The display stays blank after you have turned on the machine.

The machine does not print, or the printed characters are blurred.

The printed characters are not formed properly.

The memory has cleared on its own.

A blank horizontal line appears through the printed label.

The machine has "locked up" (i.e., nothing happens when a key is pressed, even though the machine is on).

• Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.

• If the batteries are weak, replace them.

• Check that the suggested adaptor is correctly connected.

• Check that the tape cassette has been inserted correctly.

• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.

• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.

• 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.

• Turn off the machine, and then while holding

down and , press to turn the machine back on.

Finally, release and .

• Note: The text and formats in the display and all text files stored in the memory are erased. Also, the language and unit settings will be cleared.

Specifications

Item Specification

Dimensions 160 mm (W) × 151 mm (D) × 60 mm (H) Weight 470 g (without batteries and tape cassette) Power supply Six AAA-size alkaline batteries (LR03 : not included) or

Tape cassette Brother TZ tape (width) :

optional AC adaptor (model AD-5000)

3.5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm

Accessories (Supplies may differ by distribution.)

Accessories Stock No.

Tape Cassettes See the attached TZ Tape Catalogue. AC adaptor model AD-5000 Cutter Unit TC-5 (replacement)

If the cutter blade becomes blunt after repetitive use and the tape cannot be cut cleanly, replace with new cutter unit (stock no. TC-5) by obtaining from an authorised brother reseller.

Be sure to use scissors to cut the fabric tapes. The built-in cutter cannot completely cut the fabric tapes.

[CREATING LABELS]

MAKING TEXT DESIGNING LABELS PRINTING LABELS COMPLETED LABELS

Switching Upper Case/Lower Case

Upper case ( ON) Lower case ( OFF)

Making Two Line Text

Move the cursor to where the second line starts and press .

Use either 9 mm or 12 mm wide tape for two line text.

Display Label image

Entering Symbols

Group

410

511

• To go to the next group, press .

• To cancel operations, press .

Symbols

Group

Symbols

Entering Accented Characters

>>/ > /

Accented Characters Accented Characters

• To cancel operations, press .

• The order of accented characters differ by the selected LCD language.

To Clear

By pressing the Backspace Key, the letters will be deleted one by one.

All text and settings will be cleared.

Setting [Size]

> [Size] > [Large]

[Large] [Medium] [Small]

Automatically adjusts the text size according to the tape width.

Setting [Width]

> [Width] > [×2]

[Normal] [

×2] [×1/2]

Setting [Style] (Vertical)

> [Style] > [Vertical]

[Normal] [Bold] [Outline]

[Shadow] [Italic] [Italic Bold]

[Italic Outl](Italic Outline)

[Italic Shadow] [Vertical]

Setting [Underline/Frame]

> [Underline/Frame] > [Underline]

[Off] [Underline] [Round] [Candy]

[Callout] [Banner] [Wooden]

Frames can not be printed on 3.5 mm tape.

Setting [Tab]

You can make aligned texts by setting tabs.

Example: To set a tab between "ABC" and "D"

• You can also set a tab by using the Tab Key on the keyboard.

Setting [Tab Length]

• You can also select the length by entering the length with Num keys.

• To return to [Auto], press .

Setting [Label Length]

• You can also select the length by entering the length with Num keys.

• To return to [Auto], press .

The cursor should be positioned where you set a tab.

Display Label image

> [Tab Length] >

[Tab]

(

Auto / 0

ABC D

(Auto / 30 - 300 mm)

> [Label Length] >

Tab

- 100 mm)

Setting [Auto Format]

You can choose label length from six formats to create labels for various applications.

> [Auto Format] > [VHS Spine]

Application Length Application Length

VHS Spine 140 mm CD Case Spine 113 mm MiniDV Spine 42 mm File Tab 82 mm Audio Tape 89 mm Divider Tab 42 mm

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Text Preview

You can preview the text before printing.

• The LCD shows the whole text and the label length (inch/mm), then returns to the original text.

• Only the text can be previewed, not the font, style, size, underline/frame or any additional features.

Feeding (Tape Feed)

Printing

• To cut off the label, push in the tape cutter lever on the upper-right corner of the machine.

• To prevent damage to the tape, do not try to cut while the message "Print" or "Feed" is displayed.

• Be sure to use scissors to cut the fabric tapes. The built-in cutter cannot completely cut the fabric tapes.

Setting [Margin] (Tape Margin)

> [Margin] > [Full]

[Full]/[Half]/[Narrow] is for leaving equal margins on both sides of the text.

NOTE: Cut along the printed dots (:) with scissors so the text is centered in the label.

Full Half Narrow

ABC ABC: ABC:

25mm

[Chain Print] is for printing more than 1 copy of a label with minimum margin <e.g. 1>. You can also create a label containing texts in various styles; print a text in one style, and before feeding, enter the second text in another style <e.g. 2>. FEED THE TAPE BEFORE USING THE CUTTER (see Feeding/Printing). Otherwise A PART OF THE TEXT MAY BE CUT OFF. Do not try to pull the tape since this may damage the tape cassette.

Chain Print

<e.g. 1> <e.g. 2>

ABC ABC ABC ABC

25mm

12mm 12mm

ABC

(feed & cut) (feed & cut)

DEF

Using [Print Option]

[Copies]

You can print up to 9 copies of each label.

> [Print Option] > [Copies] >

You can also select the number of copies by entering with Num keys.

[Numbering]

You can print many copies of the same text while increasing a selected number by 1 after each label is printed.

Example: To print copies of a label containing a serial number (0123, 0124 and 0125)

[Numbering] >

Select the highest number you wish to be printed when setting the number.

[Mirror]

[

Print Option

Use clear tape in [Mirror], so the labels can be read correctly from the opposite side when attached on glass, windows or other transparent surfaces.

]

[Print Option] >

[

Mirror

]

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4mm4mm

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[Mirror Print?]

Peel the printed label from backing and apply the label.

USEFUL FUNCTIONS

Memory (Favourite keys)

You can save and print your favourite label in seconds at the touch of a button. There are three Favourite Keys ( ~ ) to store your three favourite labels.

To Save:

To Print:

To Open:

When the saved text contains more than 8 characters, use to scroll through the text.

Function Shortcuts

In addition to the basic steps to search for a function, PT-1280 provides you with function shortcuts so you can easily jump to a frequently used function just by pressing and the shortcut key shown in the table below. To confirm, press .

Key Function Key Function

[Size] [Tab Length]

[Width] [Label Length]

[Style] [Auto Format]

[Underline/Frame] [Margin]

[Tab] [Print Option]

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