Brother PT-1230PC instruction manual Getting Ready, User’S Guide, Introduction, When using

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USER’S GUIDE

USER’S GUIDE

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the PT-1230PC. Your new P-touch labeller uses P-touch Editor Lite software, which is already installed on your labeller. 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 labeller. Be sure to read the instructions before use and use the product in ac- cordance with these instructions. Keep this manual handy for future reference.

Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada Only)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Returning this product is expensive and time consuming for you, your retailer and for us, the manufacturer. Should you encounter any problem with your new product, please refer to the instruction manual. If you still need assistance, call our "help" line at 1-877-BROTHER

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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 labeller 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 onto them.

•Do not disassemble or modify P-touch labeller/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 labeller 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 labeller/AC adapter.

•Use only the USB cable included with the P-touch labeller.

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 labeller 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 labeller 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 labeller/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 labeller. Doing so will damage the print head.

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

Review the names of P-touch labeller 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 labeller 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 labeller.
		• 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 labeller'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 labeller. Insert the plug into the nearest standard electrical outlet.

Auto Power Off Function

When the P-touch labeller is operating on battery power only, it will turn off automatically if not used for a period of 20 minutes. 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 labeller back on, click on the Editor Lite icon to resume 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 labeller.
USB cable.	The LED lamp will light up.

How to disconnect the P-touch labeller

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 labeller 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	labeller 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 labeller.
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 labeller, 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 labeller and disconnect the USB ca- ble.

Starting P-touch Editor 5.0

Move the mode selector switch on the back of the P-touch labeller 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 labeller, 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 labeller to your PC before you begin the P-touch Editor 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 labeller
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.