Brother PT-1230PC manual Open the cassette Insert a tape, Cover Cassette, Windows 2000 User

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USER’S GUIDE

USER’S GUIDE

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the PT-1230PC. Your new P-touch labeler uses P-touch Editor Lite software, which is already installed on your labeler. There is no need to install any software or drivers onto your PC in order to make creative labels. This manual includes important precautionary information and simple instructions for operating your new P-touch labeler. Be sure to read the instructions before use and use the product in accordance with these instructions. Keep this manual handy for future reference. If new versions of the PT-1230PC software become available, this manual may not reflect the updated features. Therefore, you may find that the software and the contents in this guide are different.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)

Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL: (908) 704-1700

declares that the product: Product Name: P-touch Labeler PT-1230PC Model Number: PT-1230PC

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor- rect the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

-Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

-The enclosed interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device.

Getting Ready

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

Always use the specified voltage and the suggested AC adapter (AD-24) for this machine to prevent any damage or failure.

Unplug the power cord immediately and stop using the P-touch labeler during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

Do not use the AC adapter in places of high humidity such as bathrooms.

Do not overload the power cord.

Do not place heavy objects on, or damage the power cord or plug. Do not forcibly bend or pull the power cord. When disconnecting the power cord from the power outlet, al- ways hold the plug.

To prevent fire or electric shock, make sure that the plug is fully inserted to the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that is loose.

Do not get the machine/AC adapter/power plug wet, such as by handling them with wet hands or spilling beverages on to them.

Do not disassemble or modify P-touch labeler/AC adapter/batteries.

Do not use metallic articles, such as tweezers or a metallic pen, when exchanging the batteries.

Do not throw into fire or heat up the battery.

Disconnect the AC adapter, remove batteries and stop using immediately if you notice any abnormal odor, heat, discoloration, deformation or anything unusual while in use, or in storage.

CAUTION

To avoid injuries, do not touch the blade of the cutter unit or any metal parts near the print head.

Do not apply excessive pressure to the cutter lever.

Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use P-touch labeler for an extended period of time.

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 batter- ies may leak or be damaged.

To prevent damage or breakage, do not drop or hit P-touch labeler/AC adapter.

Use only the USB cable included with the P-touch labeler.

General Precautions

Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, the label may unpeel or become irremovable, the color 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 P-touch labeler in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage the machine.

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

Do not clean P-touch labeler with alcohol or other organic solvents. Only use a soft, dry cloth.

Do not touch the print head with your fingers anytime to prevent from a burn. Use a soft wipe (e.g. a cotton swab) when cleaning the print head.

Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot or AC adapter connector, etc.

Do not place the P-touch labeler/battery 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 try to print labels using an empty tape cassette in the P-touch labeler. Doing so will damage the print head.

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

Review the names of P-touch labeler parts.

LED lamp

 

Power/feed

 

button

 

Tape cutter

 

button

Print head

Tape exit slot

Tape cutter

 

AC adapter(optional) connecter

USB port

Mode selector switch

The PT-1230PC has 2 mode selector settings - “EL” and “E”. The mode selector switch is pre-set at the factory to the EL mode, for use with P-touch Editor Lite. For E mode, you need to download P-touch Editor 5.0 and the required drivers. For details on how to download the P-touch Edi- tor 5.0, see “Starting P-touch Editor 5.0” below.

Install a TZ tape cassette.

Open the cassette

Insert a tape

 

 

 

 

 

 

Close the cassette

cover.

cassette.

 

 

 

 

 

 

cover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Verify that the P-touch labeler is

Insert a TZ tape cassette as shown

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

turned off. Open the cassette cover

in the above illustration.

guides.

as shown by the arrow in the above

 

• If the ink ribbon is loose, use your finger to wind the toothed

illustration while pressing the part

 

wheel in the direction of the arrow on the cassette.

marked "<<".

 

• Use only Brother TZ tapes with the P-touch labeler.

 

 

• For initial use of the tape, install the tape, press and hold the

 

 

power/feed button to feed the tape. Then, push in the tape cut-

 

 

ter lever to cut the tape.

Connect the P-touch labeler's power supply.

Insert six new AAA 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.

When using the optional AC adapt- er (AD-24), insert the plug on the adapter cord into the adapter jack on the bottom end of the P-touch labeler. Insert the plug into the nearest standard electrical outlet.

Auto Power Off Function

When the P-touch labeler is operating on battery power only, it will turn off automatically if not used for a period of 20 min- utes. The message “Unsafe Removal of Device” may be displayed depending on the Operating System running on your PC. Any data being displayed will be saved. When you turn the labeler back on, click on the Editor Lite icon to re- sume creating your label.

Connect the USB cable and start P-touch Editor Lite.

Windows® 2000 User

P-touch Editor Lite

 

starts immediately.

Connect the

 

Turn on the P-touch labeler.

 

USB cable.

 

The LED lamp will light up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How to disconnect the P-touch labeler

Go to My Computer and open Removable Disk, then start

 

For details on using

 

P-touch Editor Lite,

P-touch Editor Lite by double-clicking

PTLITE10.EXE.

 

 

see the back of this

 

 

 

 

 

 

sheet.

Windows® XP User

 

 

 

 

 

Do not turn off the power or remove the labeler while

P o p - u p W i n d o w

It will take longer than usu-

using P-touch Editor Lite.

 

al to start P-touch Editor

 

 

Appears . Select

Lite when connecting P-touch

When using

 

P-touch Editor Lite

labeler to your computer for the

 

and click OK.

first time. If the software does

Windows Vista

®

 

not start automatically when you

 

Windows Vista® User

connect the machine, you may

When connecting the device for the first time, perform the

launch it from My Computer.

scan and then select the Always do this for software and

 

Start P-touch Editor Lite by dou-

games check box on the dialog box displayed when the

Pop-up Window

ble-clicking PTLITE10.EXE.

scan completes. P-touch Editor Lite will start automatically

 

the next time you connect the P-touch labeler.

 

Appears. Click

 

 

 

 

 

P-touch Editor

*Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other

Lite.

countries.

 

 

 

*The name of other software or products used in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective

companies that developed them.

Exit P-touch Editor Lite by clicking on the at the top right.

To disconnect the labeler, click the icon in the computer’s task bar ( , , or ).

Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device.

When The device can be safely removed is displayed, turn off the P-touch labeler and disconnect the USB ca- ble.

Starting P-touch Editor 5.0

Move the mode selector switch on the back of the P-touch labeler to the “E” position before connect- ing the USB cable.

If you would like to use the more advanced software that is available for your P-touch labeler, you are able to download P-touch Editor 5.0 from the Brother web site. This advanced soft- ware will give you greater label making functionality.

Do not connect the P-touch labeler to your PC before you begin the P-touch Edi- tor 5.0 installation.

Download and install the PT-1230PC’s

Start

Use

driver and P-touch Editor 5.0 from Broth-

P-touch Editor 5.0.

P-touch Editor 5.0.

er’s website. Connect the P-touch labeler

 

 

to your PC when requested during this

 

 

installation.

 

 

For more information about install-

Double-click the short-

If you have trouble using

ing the software, visit http://solu-

cut icon on the desktop

the software, refer to the

tions.brother.com/

(P-touch Editor 5.0).

help information available

 

• Click P-touch Editor 5.0

in P-touch Editor 5.0.

 

under All Programs on

 

 

the Start menu.

 

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PT-1230PC specifications

The Brother PT-1230PC is a sophisticated yet user-friendly label maker designed to meet a variety of labeling needs. Perfect for home, office, or school use, it combines efficient functionality with a sleek design ideal for both novice and experienced users.

One of the standout features of the PT-1230PC is its seamless compatibility with Windows and Mac operating systems. Users can connect the device directly to a computer via USB, enabling them to create custom labels using the advanced Brother P-touch Editor software. This software offers a plethora of design options, including various fonts, frames, and symbols that allow for personalized creations tailored to any project.

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