Brother P-touch 90 Manuale d'uso

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User's Guide

English

Printed in China

LW4138001

Power Supply and Tape Cassette

Cassette

cover

Print head

Tape cutter lever

Remove the cassette cover by pressing the

above indicated area.

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.

Changeable Faceplates

The PT-90 comes with a variety of different faceplates - enabling users to customize the machine. To change the faceplates, follow the steps below.

Cassette cover

Front cover

Remove the cassette cover by pressing the

above indicated area. Slide the front cover

back and lift up from machine.

• Make sure that the power is turned off when

replacing the faceplate.

LCD Display & Keyboard

Width

Size

Cursor

Num Lock

Caps

DECO MODE key

Preview key

Print key

Character key

Num Lock key

Shift key

Symbol key

Caps key

NOTE

The LCD shows one row of 12 characters; however, you can enter up to 80 characters in length.

Troubleshooting

Error messages

Message

Cause/Remedy

The batteries are weak. Replace them with

Low Battery!

new ones.

The maximum number of characters (80

characters for regular text, or 50 characters

Full!

for DECO MODE) have already been

entered.

• You tried to print a text file when there was

no data stored in the memory.

•

was pressed when no text was

entered.

•

was pressed when no text was

No Text!

entered.

• You tried to select [Copies] when no text

was entered.

•

was pressed when no text was

entered in the text entry screen of DECO

MODE.

Introduction

With your PT-90, 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 place for future reference.

The contents of this guide and the specifications of this

product are subject to change without notice.

Declaration of Conformity

(Europe/Turkey only)

We,

BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD

15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku,

Nagoya, 467-8561, Japan

declare that this product is in compliance with the essential

requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives 2004/108/

EC and 2005/32/EC.

The Adapter AD-24ES is in compliance with the essential

requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2006/95/EC.

The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is on our Web site. Please go

to http://solutions.brother.com -> choose region (eg. Europe) ->

choose country -> choose your model -> choose "Manuals" ->

choose Declaration of Conformity (*Select Language when

required).

AC adapter

socket

Insert four new AAA alkaline batteries

(LR03), making sure that their poles point in

the correct directions.

• Always replace all four batteries at the same time

using brand new ones.

• For using optional AC adapter (AD-24ES), refer to

"Using Optional AC Adapter".

Faceplates

Remove the inserted faceplate, and then

replace it with another one.

• Be sure to remove the protective film from the front

side of the faceplate before replacing.

• Do not insert more than one faceplate at a time. This

can damage the faceplates and cause the front

cover to fit incorrectly.

Bold

Outline

Shadow

Vertical

Italic

Frame

Underline

Label Length

Cursor key

Function key

Cursor key

Power key

Backspace key

Enter key

Shift key

Accent key

Space key

Message

Cause/Remedy

• You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing

Line Limit!

(Maximum printable lines is 2).

Invalid!

Invalid number is selected for [Label Length].

• The text length exceeds the selected label

length.

• The text length exceeds 200mm when

[Label Length] is set to [Auto] in DECO

Text Limit!

MODE.

• If the minimum label length (30mm) is

selected, some frame types (Leaf or Star)

will not allow you to enter additional text.

If the print head becomes too hot, your

machine will stop printing and automatically

start to cool down. The cool down time will

Cooling XXX

be displayed. Once the print head is cool,

printing will automatically continue. Do not

touch the P-touch while cooling.

Safety Precautions

Warning

Follow these guidelines to avoid the risk of fire, burn,

injury, electric shock, damage, overheating, abnormal

odours or 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 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.

Tape guide

End of tape

Insert a tape cassette, making sure that it

snaps into place.

• Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the

tape guide.

• Use only Brother M tapes with this machine.

Slot

Insert the hooks on the front cover into the

slots on the machine, and slide the cover

back into place.

Initial Settings

Start your machine.

Supply power by using four AAA alkaline batteries

(LR03) or the optional AC adapter, and then press

Set the language.

The default setting is [English].

[Language]

[English/Español/Français/

Italiano/Nederlands/Norsk/Português/

Svenska/Dansk/Deutsch]

• You can also display [Language] by pressing

What to do when...

Problem

Solution

The display stays

• Check that the batteries are correctly

blank after you have

inserted.

turned on the

• If the batteries are weak, replace them.

machine.

The machine does

• Check that the tape cassette has been

not print, or the

inserted correctly.

printed characters are

• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.

not formed properly.

• Check the cassette cover is properly closed.

• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.

• When power is disconnected for more

The settings and texts

than three minutes, all texts, settings and

have cleared on their

any text files stored in the memory will be

own.

cleared. Language and Unit settings will

also be cleared.

There maybe some dust on the print head.

A blank horizontal line

Remove the tape cassette and use a dry

appears through the

cotton swab to gently wipe the print head

printed label.

with an up-and-down motion.

• 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 M tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that

do not have the

mark.

• 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.

• When power is disconnected for more than three minutes, all texts

settings and any text files stored in the memory will be cleared.

• 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.

Cutter

blade

Tape

exit slot

Insert the two hooks at the bottom of the

cassette cover into the slots on the machine

(1), and then close the cover securely until

it snaps into place (2).

After you have installed the tape, feed the tape (see

"Feeding") once and then push in the tape cutter lever

to cut the tape.

Hook

Insert the two hooks at the bottom of the

cassette cover into the slots on the machine

(1), and then close the cover securely until

it snaps into place (2).

Set the unit of measurement.

The default setting is [mm].

[mm/inch]

• You can also display [Unit] by pressing

NOTE

• The machine automatically turns off if no keys are

pressed within five minutes.

• To cancel operations, press

• To initialize the P-touch back to factory settings, see

"Resetting the P-touch".

and

Problem

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 print.

• Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.

The tape does not

• Check that the end of the tape feeds under

feed properly or the

the tape guides.

tape gets stuck inside

• The cutter lever is used while printing. Do

the machine.

not touch the cutter lever during printing.

All text and format

Press

while holding down

settings need to be

cleared to create a

into Function mode and select

new label.

To change language

Refer to "Initial Settings".

setting

[Unit]

and

Solution

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