User manual BROTHER P-TOUCH 1280

[. . . ] · You tried to print a 2 line text when 9/64" (3. 5mm) or 1/4" (6mm) tape is installed. You tried to print a label when there is no cassette installed. Tape cutter lever is used in the middle of printing process. The maximum number of characters (80 characters) have already been entered. [. . . ] If the batteries are weak, replace them. Check that the AD-30 adapter is correctly connected. Check that the tape cassette has been inserted correctly. If the tape cassette is empty, replace it. Insert six new AAA-size 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. Initial Setting Start your machine Supply power by using six AAA batteries or the optional AC adapter, and then press . Set the language (English/Spanish/French/Portuguese) · The batteries may be weak. · There may be some dust on the print head. Remove the tape cassette and use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the 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. · Turn off the machine, and then while holding 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. · Do not touch the print head mechanism. 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 display. · Do not put any foreign objects into or heavy objects on the machine. · Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period of time, otherwise the machine may be stained. · 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. [. . . ] 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 adapter. See the under side for steps of creating labels. 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 authorized brother reseller. 1 MAKING TEXT Switching Upper Case/Lower Case Upper case ( ON) Lower case ( OFF) 2 [Large] DESIGNING LABELS ( > 3 ) PRINTING LABELS 4 [CREATING LABELS] COMPLETED LABELS Setting [Size] > + Text Preview You can preview the text before printing. [Size] [Large] [Small] [Medium] Automatically adjusts the text size according to the tape width. Making Two Line Text Move the cursor to where the second line starts and press Use either 3/8" (9 mm) or 1/2" (12 mm) wide tape for two line text. Display Label image Setting [Width] . [Normal] > ( > + ) · The LCD shows the whole text and the label length (inch/mm), then returns to the original text. · Only the text can be previewed, not the font, style, size, underline/frame or any additional features. [Width] [×2] [×2] [×1/2] Feeding (Tape Feed) + Peel the printed label from backing and apply the label. Entering Symbols > Setting [Style] (Vertical) > [Normal] ( + ) Printing · To cut off the label, push in the tape cutter lever on the upper-right corner of the machine. [. . . ]