User manual BROTHER P-TOUCH XL

[. . . ] The text length exceeds the selected label length or the selected Auto Format setting length. Printing on 9/64" (3. 5 mm) tape with invalid Frame setting ON. (Select to print with no Frame, to cancel. ) USER'S GUIDE English / Español www. brother. com LN7348001 Printed in China Caps Accessories Guide Warranty Card 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. [. . . ] 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 cassette. (Use with Shift key to go to top/end of the text. ) Line Limit! Preview key OK key ESC key Backspace key Enter key Shift key Accent key Space key No Cassette!No Frame OK? Print head Tape cutter lever What to do when. . . The LCD shows one row of 15 characters; however, the text that you enter can be up to 80 characters in length. Problem The display stays blank after you have turned on the machine. The machine does not print, or the printed characters are blurred. The printed characters are not formed properly. A blank horizontal line appears through the printed label. · · · · · Solution Check that the batteries are correctly inserted. If the batteries are weak, replace them. Check that the AD-30 adapter is correctly connected. · Do not attempt to cut the tape while printing or feeding since this will damage the tape. · Do not try to print labels using an empty tape cassette set in the P-touch labeler. · Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use the machine for an extended period of time. (Note: When power is disconnected for more than three minutes, all text shown in the display and any text files stored in the memory will be lost. Language and unit settings 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 AC adapter designed exclusively for this machine to prevent any damage or failure. Insert a tape cassette, making sure that it snaps into place. End of tape Toothed Wheel Cutter's edge Choose a language with Set the unit (inch/mm) and press / . Choose a unit with and press / . The machine has "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). [. . . ] 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. · To prevent damage to the tape, do not try to cut while the message "Print" or "Feed" is displayed. USEFUL FUNCTIONS Memory (Favorites) You can save and print your favorite label in seconds at the touch of a button. There are three Favorite Keys ( ~ ) to store your three favorite labels. [Style] [Bold] > [Vertical] [Outline] Group 1 2 3 4 5 6 Symbols Group 7 8 9 10 11 Symbols [Shadow] [Italic] [Italic Bold] To Save: > > Setting [Margin] (Tape Margin) > ( + ) [Italic Outl](Italic Outline) [Italic Shadow] [Vertical] To Print: To Open: > > [Margin] > [Full] Setting [Underline/Frame] > [Full]/[Half]/[Narrow] is for leaving equal margins on both sides of the text. ( + ) NOTE: Cut along the printed dots (:) with scissors so the text is centered in the label. [. . . ]