Brother PT-1010 manual

[GETTING STARTED]

USER'S GUIDE

1 PREPARATION

Power Supply & Tape Cassettes

2 OPERATION

Keyboard & LCD

3 REFERENCE

Troubleshooting

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Printed in China

LW1952001

INTRODUCTION

With your P-touch 1010, you can create labels for any application. Select from the many frames, character sizes and styles to design beautiful custom la- bels. In addition, the variety of tape cartridges available allows you to print labels with different widths and exciting colors.

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

Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada Only)This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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 during an electrical

storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

• Do not use the AC adapter in places with 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,

always 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.

Open the tape compartment 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.

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

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.

Insert a tape cassette, making sure that it slots into place.End of tapeToothed WheelTape guide

Tape compartment coverPrint headTape cutter leverCutter's edge

Size
	Width
	Style
Cursor	Underline/Frame
Caps
	Label Length
Time/Date key
	Print key
Power key
	Enter key
Cursor key	Backspace key
Clear key
	Function key
Number key
	Character key
Caps key	Accent key
Symbol key	Space key

The LCD shows one row of 12 characters; however, the text that you enter can be up to 80 characters in length.

Initial Settings

Start your machine

Supply power by using six AAA alkaline batteries or the optional AC adapter, and

then press .

Set the language (English/Español/Français/Hrvatski/Italiano/Magyar/ Nedrlnds/Norsk/Polski/Portug./Romana/Slovenski/Slovensky/Suomi/

Error message

Message		Cause/Remedy
Battery	The batteries are weak. Replace them with new ones.
BATTERY!	The installed batteries are about to run out.
Invalid	• There is no text above the cursor when you set Numbering.
	• 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 with no data stored in the mem-
	ory.
	• The Print key was pressed when no text was entered.
	• You tried to set Copies, Numbering, Mirror, or Text Preview
	when no text was entered.
Line Lmt	• You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing the Enter key.
	• You tried to print a 2 line text with 9/64" (3.5 mm) or 1/4"
	(6 mm) tape installed.
No Cassette	You tried to print a label with no cassette installed.
Cutter Error	Tape cutter lever was used in the middle of printing process.
Full	The maximum number of characters (80 characters) has
	already been entered.
Text Lmt	The text length exceeds the selected label length or the
	selected Auto Format setting length.
No Frame OK?	Printing on 9/64" (3.5 mm) tape with invalid Frame setting ON.
	(Select	to print with no Frame,	to cancel.)

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 AD-24 adapter is correctly connected.
When the label is	• See "[Margin] (Tape Margin)" in this users guide and select
printed out, there is too	[Half] or [Narrow] to have smaller margins for your label.
much margin (space) on
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 two minutes,

• 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 the machine/AC adapter/batteries.

• Disconnect the AC adapter, remove batteries and stop using immediately if you notice

any abnormal odour, heat, discolouration, deformation or anything unusual while in

use, or in storage.

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

batteries.

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 the machine for an extended period of time. (Note: When power is disconnected for more than two minutes, all text & formats in the display will be lost. Language, Unit and Time/Date settings will also be cleared.)

•To avoid battery leakage or damage, make sure batteries are inserted correctly.

•To prevent damage or breakage, do not drop or hit the machine/AC adapter or press on the LCD display.

•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.

•Any data stored in memory may be lost due to failure or repair of the P-touch, or if the battery expires.

General Precautions

•Do not use the P-touch in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage to the machine.

•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 with your fingers. 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 in direct sunlight or rain, near heaters or other hot appliances, dashboard or in the back of your car, in any location exposed to extremely high or low temperatures, high humidity, or dusty locations. Standard operating temperature range: 10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F).

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

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

Tape exit slot•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 slots 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 adapter (AD-24)

Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the adapter jack on the bottom end of the machine.

Insert the plug into the nearest standard electrical outlet.For memory back up, we recommend usingAAAalkaline batteries (LR03) together with the AC adapter.

Svenska//Dansk/Deutsch)The default setting is "English".

>	[ Language]	>
Choose a language with	and press	.

Set the unit (inch/mm)The default setting is "inch".> [Unit] >Choose unit with and press .Set Date (MM/DD/YY) and Time (hh:mm)Example: setting the clock to October 21st 2007, 10:30AM

>	[TimeDate]	>	[Clock]	.
Date (MM/DD/YY)
>		>		>
input “10”	input “21”		input “07”

Time (hh:mm)
>	>
input “10”	input “30”

Select AM/PM with and press .

You can also confirm the figure and move to the next setting by using the right cursor key.

• The machine automatically turns off if no keys are pressed for 5 minutes.•To cancel operations, press .•To reset the machine to default settings, turn off the machine andthen while holding down and , press to turn themachine back on. Finally, release and .

	all text & formats in the display will be lost. Language, Unit
	and Time/Date 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 an up-and-down motion.
The machine has	• Turn off the machine, and then while holding down
"locked up" (i.e., nothing	and	, press		to turn the machine back on.
happens when a key is
	Finally, release		and	.
pressed, even though
the machine is on.)	• Note: The text and formats in the display are erased. Also,
	the language, Unit and Time/Date 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 was used while printing. Do not touch the
stuck inside the machine.	cutter lever during printing.
All text and format settings	• Press	and select [Txt&Format].
need to be cleared to
create a new label.
To change language	• See step 2 "Set the language" of the "Initial Settings".
setting.
Specifications

Item	Specification
Dimensions	4.3" (W) ⋅ 8.1" (D) ⋅ 2.3" (H)
	(107.4 mm (W) ⋅ 202.6 mm (D) ⋅ 56.6 mm (H))
Weight	0.8 lbs. (365 g) (without batteries and tape cassette)
Power supply	Six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03) or optional AC adapter
	(AD-24)
Tape cassette	Brother TZ tape (width) :
	9/64" (3.5 mm), 1/4" (6 mm), 3/8" (9 mm), 1/2" (12 mm)
Accessories (Supplies may differ by distribution.)

Accessories	Stock No.
Tape Cassettes	See the included "Tape Catalog".
AC Adapter	AD-24
Cutter Unit	TC-5 (replacement)

If the cutter blade becomes blunt and/or the cutter stopper wears out after repetitive use, causing the cutter to not cut the tape cleanly, replace with a new cutter unit (stock no. TC-5) which can be obtained from an authorised Brother reseller.

1 MAKING TEXT

2 DESIGNING LABELS

[CREATING LABELS]

3

PRINTING LABELS

4 COMPLETED LABELS

Switching Upper Case/Lower Case

[Size]

(

+

)

Text Preview

(

+

)

>

[Size]

>

[Large]

You can preview the text before printing.

Upper case (

ON)

Lower case (

OFF)

[Large]

[Medium]

[Small]

>

[Preview]

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

Peel the printed label from backing and apply the label.

Making Two Line Text

[Width]

(

+

)

original text.

USEFUL FUNCTIONS

additional features.

Automatically adjusts the text size according to the tape width.

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

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

>

[Width]

>

⋅

Feeding (Tape Feed)

(

+

)

File (Memory)

(

+

)

[ 2]

Use either 3/8" (9 mm) or 1/2" (12 mm) wide tape for two line text.

[Normal]

[⋅2]

[⋅1/2]

>

[Feed]

You can save your original labels on to your machine. Up to nine labels can

Display

Label image

be saved and recalled for printing whenever you desire. You can also edit and

Printing

[Style] (Vertical)

overwrite the stored label.

Entering Symbols

(

+

)

>

>

[File]

>

>

>

[Style]

>

[Vertical]

To Save: >

[Save]

>

>

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

[Normal]

[Bold]

[Outline]

Group

Symbols

Group

Symbols

machine.

To Print: >

[Print]

>

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

is displayed.

1

8

[Shadow]

[Italic]

[I+Bold](Italic Bold)

• When Chain Print is set, "OK to Feed?" will appear after printing. (See the Note of

To Open: >

[Open]

>

2

9

[Chain Prt] in [Margin] (Tape Margin). )

[Margin] (Tape Margin)

(

+

)

3

10

[I+Outl](Italic Outline) [I+Shadow](Italic Shadow) [Vertical]

If you try to store a label when there is already a label stored to that

>

[Margin]

>

[Full]

4

11

number, a message “Overwrite?” will appear. Press

to save your

[Underline/Frame]

(

+

)

new label. Press

to cancel.

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

5

12

Time/Date Function

(

+

)

6

13

>

[Undl/Frm]

>

[Undl]

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

Full

Half

Narrow

You can insert the desired time and date to your text at the touch of a button.

ABC

:

ABC

:

ABC

7

[Off]

[Undl](Underline)

[Round]

[Candy]

8 Formats are available for printing time and date.

•

To go to the next group, press .

1" (25 mm)

1" (25 mm)

1/2" (12 mm)

1/2" (12 mm)

1/6" (4 mm) 1/6" (4 mm)

You can change the number of time/date by changing the clock setting.

[Callout]

[Banner]

[Wooden]

[Chain Prt] (Chain Print) is for printing more than 1 copy of a label with min-

To add Time/Date to your text:

•

To cancel operations, press .

Entering Accented Characters

imum margin <e.g. 1>. You can also create a label containing texts in various

Frames cannot be printed on 9/64" (3.5 mm) tape.

styles; enter a text in one style and press

. After that, cancel feeding (see

>

> /

>

[Tab]

(

+

)

the note below), and enter the second text in another style <e.g.2>.

The cursor should be positioned where you wish to insert the time and date.

Chain Print

Accented Characters

Accented Characters

You can align text by setting tabs.

<e.g. 1>

<e.g. 2>

To select the format of Time/Date:

ABC

ABC ABC

ABC ABC

>

[TimeDate]

>

A

a

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

DEF

C

c

The cursor should be positioned where you set a tab.

(feed & cut)

(feed & cut)

>

>

[Tab]

D

d

• FEED THE TAPE BEFORE USING THE CUTTER OTHERWISE A

E

e

Display

Label image

PART OF THE TEXT MAY BE CUT OFF.

Example

Format

Example

G

g

ABC

D

• After printing, "OK to Feed?" will appear. Press

to feed. Press

Format (October 21st 2007, 3:30PM)

(October 21st 2007, 3:30PM)

to cancel.

I

i

Tab

M/D/Y

10/21/07

D.M.Y

21.10.07

• Do not try to pull the tape since this may damage the tape cassette.

K

k

[Tab Length](Auto / 0.0" - 4.0" (0-100 mm))

(

+

)

M/D/Y hm

10/21/07 03:30PM

D.M.Y hm

21.10.07 03:30PM

Using [Print Option]

(

+

)

D/M/Y

21/10/07

Y-M-D

07-10-21

L

l

>

[Tab Length]

>

N

n

[Copies]

D/M/Y hm

21/10/07 03:30PM

Y-M-D hm

07-10-21 03:30PM

To change the Clock Settings:

O

o

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

You can print up to 9 copies of each label.

See step 4 of the "Initial Settings".

• To return to [Auto], press .

R

r

>

[Print Option]

>

[Copies]

>

[Label Length](Auto / 1.2" - 12.0" (30-300 mm))(

+

)

S

s

T

t

>

[Length]

>

U

u

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

Y

y

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

[Numbering]

• To return to [Auto], press .

Z

z

You can print many copies of the same text while increasing a selected

[Auto Format]

(

+

)

•

To cancel operations, press .

number by 1 after each label is printed.

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

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

You can choose label length from six formats to create labels for various ap-

>

>

[Print Option]

>

To Clear

plications.

[Numbering]

>

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

>

[A/F] >

[VCR VHS]

Application

Length

Application

Length

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

[Mirror]

All text and settings will be cleared.

VCR VHS

5.5" (140 mm)

CD Spine

4.4" (113 mm)

Mini DV

1.6" (42 mm)

File Tab

3.2" (82 mm)

>

[Print Option]

>

[Mirror]

>

>

[Txt&Format] .

Audio

3.5" (89 mm)

Divider

1.6" (42 mm)

[Mirror Prt?]

You can also use the Function shortcuts for these menu. Press the

Contact Information

Only text will be cleared.

and the shortcut key shown next to the menu title. To confirm,

>

[Text Only] .

press .

Use clear tape in [Mirror], so the labels can be read correctly from the oppo-

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