Safety Precautions, Introduction | Brother PT-1090 instruction

1090

User’s Guide

English

Printed in China

LW4118001

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

GETTING STARTED

INTRODUCTION

With the PT-1090 you can create labels for any application. Select from the many frames, character sizes and styles to design custom labels. In addition, the variety of tape cartridges allows you to print labels with different widths and colours.

Read this guide carefully before starting and keep the guide in a handy place for future reference.

The contents of this guide and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

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
		in the memory.
	-	is pressed when no text is entered.
	- You tried to select [Copies], [Preview] or [Cable] when
		no text is entered.
Line Limit!	- You tried to enter a third line by pressing				.
		Note: Use either 9 mm or 12 mm wide tape when
		printing two lines.
Cutter Error	Tape cutter lever is pressed while the machine is printing.
	Note: Do not push the cutter lever while printing.
Full!	The maximum number of characters (80 Characters for
	regular text, or 50 characters for DECO MODE) have
	already been entered.
Text Limit!	- The text length exceeds the selected Label length.
	- The text length exceeds 200 mm when “Label Length”
		is set to [Auto] in DECO MODE.
	- If the minimum label length 30mm is selected, some frame
		types (Leaf or Star) will not allow you to enter additional text.
No Frame OK?	Frames can not be printed on 3.5 mm tape.
	Select		to print with no frame or	to cancel.
OK to Feed?	Tape feeds after printing when [Chain Prt] is selected.
	Refer to ‘Set margin (tape margin)’.
Cooling	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.
Insert 12 mm!	Only 12 mm tape cassette is suitable for DECO MODE.
No Cassette!	Insert a cassette.

PREPARATION

A:Cassette cover

B:Tape cutter lever

•Open the cassette cover by pressing the above indicated area at the top end of the machine.

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:Toothed wheel

•	Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under
•	the tape guide.
•	If the ink ribbon in the cassette is loose, use your

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.

Problem

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

The power turns off when trying to print

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

A blank horizontal line appears through the printed label.

Possible solution

-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.

-The batteries are weak, replace all batteries.

-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.

Refer to ‘INITIAL SETTINGS’.

-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.

finger to turn the toothed wheel in the direction of

the arrow on the cassette until there is no slack.

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

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 touch the cutter blade directly with your fingers.

•Do not swallow the cutter stopper.

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions	107.9 × 209.4 × 57.6 mm
(W × D × H)
Weight	Approx. 315g
Power supply	Six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03)
Optional AC	Model “AD-24ES/AD-5000ES”
adapter	(For Australia, New Zealand Only)
Tape cassette	Brother TZ tape (width)
	3.5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm