User manual BROTHER P-TOUCH 1960

[. . . ] · Avoid using the machine in extremely dusty places. Keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain. · Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period of time, otherwise the machine may be stained. · Do not touch the print head mechanism. [. . . ] · Be sure to remove the paper tab when installing a new tape cassette. · 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. Attach the back cover by inserting the two hooks at the bottom into the slots on the machine, then pushing down firmly on the cover until it snaps 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. b-1 Print head Tape cutter lever b-2 c Cutter unit Optional AC adapter (model G/G1) a Declaration of Conformity We BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. 1-1-1, Kawagishi, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8562, Japan declare that the Labelling System PT-1000 conforms with the following normative documents: EMC: EN 55022: 1998 Class B EN 55024: 1998 and follows the provisions of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC (as amended by 91/263/EEC and 92/31/EEC). The optional AC adapter also conforms with EN 60950 and follows the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. P & H company Development DIV. 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. SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: Weight: Power supply: Tape cassette: Cutter unit: 108 mm (W) 196 mm (D) 55 mm (H) 335 g (without batteries and tape cassette) Six AAA size alkaline batteries (LR03) or optional AC adapter (model G/G1) Brother TZ tape 6 mm / 9 mm / 12 mm (width) TC-5 (replacement) b Tape exit slot Cutter unit (replacement) If the cutter blade becomes blunt after repetitive use and the tape can not be cut cleanly, replace with new cutter unit (stock no. TC-5) by obtaining from an authorized brother dealer. KEYBOARD & LCD GETTING STARTED a MAKING TEXT Switching UPPER CASE/LOWER CASE Start your machine Supply power by using six AAA batteries or the optional AC adapter, and then press a. LCD indicators Size b " ABC abc j Lower case ABC abc Set the language (English/French/German) Upper case Choose a language with b and press e. Upper case/Lower case Cursor Check the display and press e. Otherwise A PART OF THE TEXT MAY BE CUT OFF. Do not try to pull the tape since this may damage the tape cassette. 2> ABC ABC ABC (feed & cut) " NOTE: f > f/b CHAIN <e. g. 1> " " " " NOTE: f > f/b >e> ABC ABC DEF To STORE; f/b >e >b >e · The LCD shows the whole text and the label length (mm/inch), then returns to the original text. · Only the text can be previewed, but not the font, style, size, underline/frame or any additional features. (feed & cut) LONG TXT To RECALL; Print Option/REPEAT PRINTING You can print up to 9 copies of each label. (f+, ) > FEEDING (TAPE FEED) (f+i) >e f/b >e >b >e TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The display stays blank after you have turned on the machine. The machine does not print, or the printed characters are blurred. " f > f/b " NOTE: To DELETE; f > f/b e > e > f/b >e > f/b f/b >e >b >e Solution · Check that the batteries are correctly inserted. · If the batteries are weak, replace them. · Check that the adapter is correctly connected. · Check that the tape cassette has been inserted correctly. · If the tape cassette is empty, replace it. · Check that the character size is appropriate for the width of the tape that is used. [. . . ] · When the tape margin is set to FULL/HALF/NARROW, cut along the printed dots (:) with scissors to separate the labels. · When the memory is full, delete one or more files and then store the new file. · You can also choose a file number by pressing the corresponding Num key (1-9). FUNCTION SHORTCUTS (F+. . . ) In addition to the basic steps to search for a function, PT-1000 provides you with function shortcuts so you can easily jump to a frequently used function just by pressing f and the shortcut key shown in the table below. To confirm, press e (or the shortcut key again). Key LCD message 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Print Option/NUMBERING (f+, ) The printed characters are not formed properly. [. . . ]