Brother 1880 specifications Keyboard & LCD, Troubleshooting, Power Supply, Tape Cassettes

USER'S GUIDE

English

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1 PREPARATION

Unpacking Your P-touch Labeler

Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch la- beler.

PT-1880

2 OPERATION

Keyboard & LCD

Size Width

[GETTING STARTED] 3 REFERENCE

Troubleshooting

Error message

Message	Cause/Remedy
Battery Weak!	The batteries are weak. Replace them with new ones.

Printed in China

LW1704001

INTRODUCTION

With your PT-1880, 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 User’s Guide carefully before starting and keep the User’s Guide 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

TZ tape cassette

User's Guide

Accessories Guide

Warranty Card

Included items may differ by distribution.

Power Supply

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

Turn the machine over and remove the battery compartment cover.

If batteries are already installed, remove them.

Cursor

Caps

Tape cutter lever

Print key

Preview key

Font keys

Style

Underline/Frame

Label Length

Esc key

OK key

Cursor keys

Power key

Function key

Check Battery!	The installed batteries are about to run out.
Invalid!	• There is no text above the cursor when you set Number-
	ing.
	• Invalid character is selected for Numbering.
	• Invalid number is selected for Tab Length or Label Length.
No Text!	• You tried to print a text file when there is no data stored in
	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.
Line Limit!	• You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing Enter key.
	• You tried to print a 2 line text when 3.5 mm or 6 mm tape is
	installed.
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
	already been entered.
Text Too Long!	The text length exceeds the selected label length or the
	selected Auto Format setting length.
No Frame OK?	Printing on 3.5 mm tape with invalid Frame setting ON.
	(Select	to print with no Frame,	to cancel.)

the	mark.
• Do not disassemble or modify the machine/AC adapter.
• 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, do not press 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/AC adapter/power plug wet, such as by handling them with
wet hands or spilling beverages on to them.
• Do not expose the machine/AC adapter to extremely high temperatures or high
humidity. Never leave them on the dashboard or in the back of your car, near heaters
or other hot appliances. Keep them out of both direct sunlight and rain.
• Avoid using the machine in extremely dusty places.
• Depending on the environmental conditions and the applied settings, some
characters or symbols may be difficult to read.
• Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch labeler, otherwise the tape
cassette or P-touch labeler 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 labeler. Doing
so will damage the print head.
• Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use the
machine for an extended period of time. (Note: When power is disconnected for more
than five minutes, all text, format settings and any text files stored in the memory will
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.
• Do not use metallic articles, such as tweezers or metallic pen, when exchanging the
batteries.
• Always use the specified voltage and the suggested AC adapter (AD5000) for
this machine to prevent any damage or failure.
• To prevent fire or electric shock, make sure that the plug of the AC adapter is fully
inserted into the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that is loose.

Insert six new AA-size alkaline	Battery compartment
batteries (LR6), making sure that
	cover
their poles point in the correct
directions. Always replace all six
batteries at the same time using
brand new ones.

Attach the battery compartment cover by inserting the three hooks at the bottom into the slots on the machine, then pushing down firmly on the cover until it snaps into place.

When using optional AC adapter (model

AD5000)

Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the adapter jack on the right side of the machine.

Insert the plug into the nearest standard electrical outlet.

For memory back up, we recommend using AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6) together when using the AC adapter.

Tape Cassettes

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

Open the tape compartment cover by lifting up both sides at the same time.

If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by pulling it straight up.

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

End of tape

Toothed Wheel	Tape compartment
	cover

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.

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

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

Character keys	Backspace key
Tab key	Enter key
Caps key
Shift key	Shift key
Symbol key	Accent key
Auto Format key	Space key

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

• Use with Shift key to go to beginning/end of the text.

Turning the Power On

Setting Language (French/PortugueseEnglish/Spanish/ )	(	+	)
> [Language] / > [English]		/
Setting unit (mm/inch)	(	+	)

> [Unit] /> [mm] /

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

•To cancel operations, press .

•To initialize the P-touch labeler back to factory settings, turn off the

machine and then while holding down and , press to

turn the machine back on. Finally, release and .

What to do when...

Problem	Solution
The display stays blank	• Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.
after you have turned on	• If the batteries are weak, replace them.
the machine.	• Check that the AC adapter is correctly connected.
When the label is	• Refer to "Setting [Margin] (Tape Margin)" on this users
printed out, there is too	guide and select [Half] or [Narrow] to have smaller margins
much margin (space) on	for your label.
both sides of the text.
The machine does not	• Check that the tape cassette has been inserted correctly.
print, or the printed	• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.
characters are not	• Check the tape compartment cover is properly closed.
formed properly.
The setting has cleared	• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
on its own.	• When power is disconnected for more than five minutes, all
	text & formats in the display will be lost. Language and unit
	settings will also be cleared.
A blank horizontal line	• There maybe some dust on the print head. Remove the
appears through the	tape cassette and use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the
printed label.	print head with and up-and-down motion.
	• The print head can be cleaned more easily if the optional
	print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4) is used.

The machine has	• Turn off the machine, and then while holding
"locked up" (i.e., nothing	down	and	, press	to turn the machine back
happens when a key is
	on. Finally, release		and	.
pressed, even though
the machine is on.)	• Note: The text and formats in the display are erased. Also,
	the language and unit settings will be cleared.
The power turns off	• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
when you try to print.	• Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.
The tape does not feed	• Check that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.
properly or the tape gets	• The cutter lever is used while printing. Do not touch the
stuck inside the machine.	cutter lever during printing.
All text and format settings	• Press	while holding down		, and select [Text&For-
need to be cleared to	mat].
create a new label.
Specifications
Item			Specification
Dimensions	167 mm (W) ⋅ 215 mm (D) ⋅ 57 mm (H)
Weight	570 g (without batteries and tape cassette)
Power supply	Six AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6) or optional AC adapter
	(model AD5000)
Tape cassette	Brother TZ tape (width) :

3.5mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm

Accessories (Supplies may differ by distribution.)

Accessories	Stock No.
Tape Cassettes	See the attached "Supplies and Accessories Guide".
AC Adapter	model AD5000
Carrying Case	CC3500