Brother 1290 manual Introduction, Safety Precautions, General Precautions, LCD Display & Keyboard

1290

User’s Guide

English

Printed in China

LW3860001A

Introduction

With your PT-1290, you can create labels for any application. Select from the many frames, character sizes, widths 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 place for future reference.

EC Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer

Brother Industries, Ltd.

15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan

Plant

Zhuhai Brother Industries Co., Ltd.

254 Gangchang Road, Gongbei, Zhuhai City S.E.Z. Guang Dong,

CHINA

Herewith declare that:

Products description	: P-touch
Model number	: PT-1290

is in conformity with provisions of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC) and we declare compliance with the following standards :

Harmonized standards applied:

EMC EN55022: 2006 + A1: 2007	Class B
EN55024: 1998 + A1: 2001	+ A2: 2003
EN61000-3-2: 2006
EN61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001 + A2:
2005

The optional AC adapter AD-24ES also conforms with EN60950- 1:2001+A11:2004 and follows the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.

Year in which CE marking was first affixed: 2009

Issued by	: Brother Industries, Ltd.
	Quality Management Dept.

Safety Precautions

Warning

Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, burn, injury, electric shock, rupture, heat, abnormal odour and smoking.

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

•Unplug the adapter cord immediately and stop using the P-touch during an electrical storm.

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

•Do not overload the adapter cord.

•Do not place heavy objects on, or damage the adapter cord or plug. Do not forcibly bend or pull the adapter cord. When disconnecting the adapter cord from the power outlet, always hold the plug.

•Make sure that the plug is fully inserted in the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that is loose.

•Do not swallow the cutter stopper.

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

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

•Do not use metallic objects, such as tweezers or a metallic pen, when changing the batteries.

•Do not throw the batteries into fire or expose to heat.

•Disconnect the AC adapter, remove batteries immediately and stop using the machine if you notice abnormal odour, heat, discolouration, deformation or anything unusual while using or storing it.

Caution

Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury, battery leakage, burn and heat.

•Do not touch the cutter blade or any metal parts near the print head.

•Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use the P-touch 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.

•Do not drop or hit the P-touch/AC adapter.

•Do not press hard on the LCD display.

•Make sure you do not trap your fingers when closing the cassette cover.

General Precautions

•Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, the label may unpeel or become irremovable, the colour 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 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 themark.

•Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the machine; never use alcohol or other organic solvents.

•Use a cotton swab to clean the print head; never touch 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/battery/adapter 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 apply excessive pressure to the cutter lever.

•Do not try to print if the cassette is empty; it will damage the print head.

•Do not pull the tape while printing or feeding; it will damage the tape and machine.

•Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the P-touch, or if the battery expires and no adapter is connected.

•When power is disconnected for more than three minutes, all texts settings and any text files stored in the memory will be cleared.

Power Supply and Tape Cassette

1	2	3			4
	Print head	End of tape		Cutter
			Toothed
	Tape cutter lever			blade
Cassette
			Wheel
cover
				Cutter	AC adapter socket
				Stopper
		Tape guide		Tape exit slot

Open the cassette cover by pressing the indicated area at the back 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 cassettes.

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 of the same type.

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

•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 cassette cover, making sure that it snaps into place.

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

NOTE

When using optional AC adapter (AD-24ES)

1.Insert the small plug on the adapter cord into the AC adapter socket on the top end of the machine.

2.Insert the power plug into the nearest standard electrical outlet.

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

LCD Display & Keyboard

1	5
	6
2
3		7
4	8

	16
9	17
		18
10
11	19
12	20
13	21
	22
	23
14	24
	14
15	25

1.	Size	15.	Caps key
2.	Font	16.	Cursor key (Use with
3.	Cursor		Shift key to go to start/
4.	Caps		end of the text.)
5.	Width	17.	OK key
6.	Style	18.	Print/Feed key
7.	Underline/Frame	19.	Preview key
8.	Label Length	20.	DECO MODE key
9.	Escape key	21.	Backspace key
10.	Power key	22.	Enter key
11.	Function key	23.	Accent key
12.	Font keys	24.	Symbol key
13.	Character keys	25.	Space key

14.Shift key

NOTE

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

Initial Settings

1 Start your machine.

Supply power by using six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03) or the optional AC adapter, and then press .

2 Set the language.

The default setting is [English].

[ Language] [English/Español/Français/Hrvatski/Italiano/ Magyar/Nederlands/Norsk/Polski/ Português/Română/Slovenski/Slovenský/ Suomi/Svenska/Türkçe/Český/Dansk/

Deutsch] .

3 Set the unit of measurement.

The default setting is [mm].

[Unit]

[mm/inch] .

NOTE

•The machine automatically turns off if no keys are pressed within five minutes.

•To cancel operations, press .

Troubleshooting

XError message

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

	• There is no text above the cursor when you
Invalid!	selected [Numbering].
	• Invalid character is selected for [Numbering].
	• Invalid number is selected for [Tab Length]
	or [Label Length].
	• You tried to print a text file when there is no
	data stored in the memory.

No Text! • is pressed when no text is entered.

•You tried to select [Copies], [Numbering], [Mirror], or Text Preview when no text is entered.

•You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing

Line Limit! .

•You tried to print a 2 line text with 3.5mm or 6mm tape installed.

No Cassette!	You tried to print a label with no cassette
	installed.
Cutter Error!	The tape cutter lever was used while printing.

Message	Cause/Remedy
Full!	The maximum number of characters (80
	characters, for DECO MODE 50 characters)
	have already been entered.
Text Too Long!	The text length exceeds the selected label
	length, Auto Format setting length and DECO
	MODE setting length.
	Printing on 3.5mm tape with invalid Frame
No Frame OK?	setting ON. (Select	to print with no

Frame, to cancel.)

OK to Feed?	Feeding tape after printing when [Chain print]
	is selected. Refer to “Setting Margin”.
	If the print head becomes too hot, your
	machine will stop printing and automatically
Cooling	start to cool down. The cool down time will be
	displayed. Once the print head is cool, printing
	will automatically continue.
	Do not touch the P-touch while cooling.
Insert 12mm!	12mm tape is required for DECO MODE.

XWhat to do when...

Problem	Solution
The display stays	• Check that the batteries are correctly
	inserted.
blank after turning	• If the batteries are weak, replace them.
on the machine.	• Check that the optional AD-24ES adapter is
	correctly connected.
When the label is
printed out, there is	• See “Setting Margin” and select [Half] or
too much margin	[Narrow] to have smaller margins for your
(space) on both	label.
sides of the text.
The machine does	• Check that the tape cassette has been
not print, or the	inserted correctly.
printed characters
	• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.
are not formed
	• Check the cassette cover is properly closed.
properly.
The settings and	• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
	• When power is disconnected for more than
texts have cleared
on their own.	three minutes, all texts, settings and any text
	files stored in the memory will be cleared.
A blank horizontal	• There maybe some dust on the print head.
line appears	Remove the tape cassette and use a dry
through the printed	cotton swab to gently wipe the print head
label.	with an up-and-down motion.

Problem			Solution
The machine has
“locked up” (i.e.,
nothing happens
when a key is	• Refer to “Resetting the P-touch”.
pressed, even
though the
machine is on.)
The power turns off	• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
when you try to	• Check that the batteries are correctly
print.	inserted.
The tape does not	• Check that the end of the tape feeds under
feed properly or the	the tape guides.
	• The tape cutter lever was used while
tape gets stuck	printing. Do not touch the cutter lever during
inside the machine.
	printing.
How can I delete all
text and format	• Press	+	and select
settings to create a
new label?	[Text&Format].
How can I change
the language	• Refer to “Initial Settings”.
setting?