Brother LN7629001, PT-1280 specifications 1PREPARATION, Operation, Reference

[GETTING STARTED]

	1PREPARATION
	Power Supply & Tape Cassettes
	Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing batteries or tape cassette.
USER'S GUIDE	Open the back 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
www.brother.com	straight up. Also, if batteries are
	already installed, remove them.	Print head
LN7629001
Printed in China		Tape cutter lever
INTRODUCTION
With your PT-1280, 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 manual carefully before starting and keep the manual in a handy	Insert six new AAA-size alkaline batteries (LR03), making sure that their
place for future reference.
	poles point in the correct directions. Always replace all six batteries at the
	same time using brand new ones.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

• 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 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 of the glass, do not press hard on the LCD	Insert a tape cassette, making sure that it snaps into place.
display.
• Do not put any foreign objects into or heavy objects on the machine.	End of tape
• Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period of	Toothed Wheel
time, otherwise the machine may be stained.	Cutter's edge
• Do not get the machine wet, such as by touching with wet hands or spilling
beverages on to the machine.
• Do not expose the machine to extremely high temperatures or high
humidity. Never leave it on the dashboard, in the back of your car, near	Tape guide
heaters or other hot appliances. Keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain.
• Avoid using the machine in extremely dusty places.
• Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch, otherwise the tape	Tape exit slot
cassette may be damaged.	• Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.
• Do not attempt to cut the tape while printing or feeding since this will	• If the ink ribbon is loose, use your finger to wind the toothed wheel in the
damage the tape.	direction of the arrow on the cassette.
	• Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine.

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

• Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adaptor if you do not intend	Securely close the back cover, making sure that it snaps into place.
	After you have installed the tape,
to use the machine for an extended period of time. (Note: When power is
	feed the tape (see Feeding)
disconnected for more than three minutes, all text shown in the display and	once and then push in the tape
any text files stored in the memory will be lost. Language and unit settings	cutter lever to cut the tape.
will also 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.

•Use only the suggested AC adaptor for this machine to prevent any damage or failure.

When using optional AC adaptor (model

AD-5000)

Insert the plug on the adaptor cord into the adaptor jack on the top end of the machine.

Insert the plug into the nearest standard electrical outlet.

For memory back up, we recommend using AAA-size alkaline batteries (LR03) together when using the AC adaptor.

2 OPERATION

Keyboard & LCD

Size	Width
	Style
Cursor
Caps	Underline/Frame
	Label Length
	Print key
Power key
	Cursor key
Function key	Preview key
Favourite keys	OK key
Character key	ESC key
	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.

•Use Cursor key while holding down Shift key to go to beginning/ end of the text.

Initial Setting

Start your machine

Supply power by using six AAA batteries or the optional AC adaptor, and then press .

Set the language (English/Spanish/French/Portuguese)

Choose a language with	and press	/	.
Set the unit (inch/mm)
Choose a unit with	and press /		.

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

•To cancel operations, press .

•To initialize the settings, turn off the machine and then while

holding down and , press to turn the machine back on. Finally, release and .

Creating Labels

See the reverse side for steps of creating labels.

3 REFERENCE

Troubleshooting

Error message

Message		Cause/Remedy
Battery Weak!	The batteries are weak.
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.)

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 suggested adaptor is correctly connected.
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 blurred.
The printed characters	• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
are not formed properly.
The memory has	• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
cleared on its own.
A blank horizontal line	• There may be 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 print head can be cleaned more easily if the optional
	print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL3) 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 on.
happens when a key is
	Finally, release		and	.
pressed, even though
	• Note: The text and formats in the display and all text files
the machine is on).
	stored in the memory are erased. Also, the language and
	unit settings will be cleared.
Specifications
Item			Specification
Dimensions	160 mm (W) ⋅ 151 mm (D) ⋅ 60 mm (H)
Weight	470 g (without batteries and tape cassette)
Power supply	Six AAA-size alkaline batteries (LR03 : not included) or
	optional AC adaptor (model AD-5000)
Tape cassette	Brother TZ tape (width) :

3.5mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm

Accessories (Supplies may differ by distribution.)

Accessories	Stock No.
Tape Cassettes	See the attached TZ Tape Catalogue.
AC adaptor	model AD-5000
Cutter Unit	TC-5 (replacement)

If the cutter blade becomes blunt after repetitive use and the tape cannot be cut cleanly, replace with new cutter unit (stock no. TC-5) by obtaining from an authorised brother reseller.

Be sure to use scissors to cut the fabric tapes. The built-in cutter can- not completely cut the fabric tapes.

MAKING TEXT

DESIGNING LABELS

PRINTING LABELS

COMPLETED LABELS