Brother 1250 User Manual

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USER'S GUIDE

LA3333001

Printed in China

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

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Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the

mark.

•

Tapes are available in three different widths: 6 mm, 9 mm and 12 mm.

•

Do not pull the tape since this may damage the tape cassettes.

•

Do not attempt to cut the tape while printing or feeding since this will damage the

tape.

•

Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Use only a soft, dry

cloth.

•

Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use the

machine for an extended period of time.

Note: If 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.

•

Do not put any foreign objects into or anything on the machine.

•

Do not expose the machine to high temperatures or high humidity. Never leave it on

the dashboard or in the back of your car.

•

Do not use the machine in dusty places, and 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.

Doing so may cause staining.

•

After inserting a new tape cassette, advance the tape by holding down

pressing

once.

•

Do not touch the print head mechanism. If the head is touched, clean it immediately

with a soft wipe (e.g., a cotton swab) to avoid permanent damage.

•

To avoid injuries, do not touch the cutter's edge.

•

Use only the AC adapter designed exclusively for this machine. Use of any

other adapter will void the warranty.

Please contact your Brother dealer for details.

POWER SUPPLY

Batteries

Since this machine is compact and portable, it can be used anywhere by installing six

AAA alkaline batteries (LR03). When changing the batteries, always replace all six at the

same time.

1 Press in on the rough area at the top end of the machine and

fold open the back cover.

2 If batteries are already installed, remove the tape cassette (if one is

installed) by pulling it straight out, and then remove the batteries.

3 Insert the batteries into the battery compartment with the

positive end of the bottom three batteries pointing toward the top

end of the machine, and the positive end of the top three

batteries pointing in the opposite direction.

Note: When replacing the batteries, insert the new ones within

three minutes of removing the old ones, otherwise all text

shown in the display and any text files stored in the

memory will be lost (unless the machine is plugged into

an outlet with the AC adapter).

4 Securely close the back cover, making sure that it snaps into place.

Optional AC adapter

The AC adapter allows you to use this machine wherever an electrical outlet is available.

1 Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the adapter jack on the bottom end of the

machine.

2 Insert the plug into the nearest standard electrical outlet.

OVERVIEW

Tape cutter lever

Display

Delete key

Return key

Function dial

Back cover

Caps key

Num key

On/off key

Batteries

Tape cassette

TAPE CASSETTES

A TZ tape cassette is supplied with this unit. The Brother TZ tapes used with this machine are

available in a variety of colours and three tape widths (6 mm, 9 mm and 12 mm).

1 Press in on the rough area at the top end of the machine and

fold open the back cover.

2 If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by pulling it

straight up.

3 If the ink ribbon in the other tape cassette is loose, use your

finger to wind the toothed wheel in the direction of the arrow on

the cassette until there is no slack in the ribbon. Also, make sure

that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.

Note: If you are using a new tape cassette provided with a

stopper, be sure to remove the stopper.

4 Insert the tape cassette firmly into the compartment, making

sure that the entire back of the cassette contacts the bottom of

the compartment.

Note: When inserting a tape cassette, make sure that the inner

ribbon does not catch on the corner of the metal guide.

5 Securely close the back cover, making sure that it snaps into place.

and

6 Feed the tape by holding down

and pressing

then push in the tape cutter lever to cut the tape.

STARTING

Press

. If batteries have been installed or the machine has been plugged in using the

optional AC adapter, the previous session's information is displayed when the machine is

turned on. This feature allows you to stop work on a label and turn off the machine, then

return to it later without having to re-enter the text.

The machine automatically turns off if no key is pressed within five minutes. The current

session's information is stored in the machine's internal memory and displayed when the

machine is later turned on again.

CODE KEY

By holding down

and pressing a key with a function, character or accent written in

yellow above it, you can use the corresponding function or add the corresponding

character to your text.

CAPS KEY

By pressing

to enter Caps mode, you can add upper-case letters to your text by

simply pressing the character keys. When this mode is on, the Caps indicator in the top-

left corner of the display comes on. To exit Caps mode, press

indicator goes off.

NUM KEY

By pressing

to enter Num mode, you can add numbers to your text by simply

pressing the corresponding keys. When this mode is on, the Num indicator in the bottom-

left corner of the display comes on. To exit Num mode, press

goes off.

DISPLAY

This machine's LCD shows one row of 8 characters; however, the text that you enter can

be up to 55 characters in length. The 8-character display is like a window which moves

across the text.

1234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345

CURSOR MOVEMENT

You can view and edit different parts of the text by moving the cursor backward and

forward.

To move the cursor one character at a time, press

To move the cursor to the beginning of the text, hold down

To move the cursor to the end of the text, hold down

Print head

DELETE KEY

This key can be used to remove characters from your text, clear all of the text or cancel

functions.

To delete the character to the left of the cursor or to cancel a function (instead of

pressing

), press

To clear all of the text that is currently entered, hold down

Tape exit slot

SPACE KEY

As on a word processor, press

RETURN KEY

Press

when you wish to select a setting, or end the first line of text and start the

second.

To add a second line, press

indicate the end of the first line and the beginning of the second.

Note: Two lines of text can only be entered if 9- or 12-mm-wide tape is installed.

To select an item from a list, press

COMPOSITE CHARACTERS

You can add composite characters, which consist of a letter and a diacritical mark ( `, ´, ¨,

ˆ, and ˜).

Diacritical mark Letters which can be combined

once, and

1 Hold down

and press the key of the diacritical mark that you want to enter.

2 Press

if you want the accented character to be an uppercase letter.

3 Press the key of the letter that you wish to combine with the diacritical mark. The

letter and diacritical mark are added to the text.

ACCENTED CHARACTERS

You can also choose from a list of other accented characters that can be added to your

text.

Letter

Accented character

until the Caps

1 Press

if you want the accented character to be an uppercase letter.

Note: To quit the following procedure at any time without making any changes, press

2 Press

. The message "A-Y?" appears in the display.

3 Turn the Function dial until the cursor is positioned under the desired accented

character.

Press the key for the letter in the accented character that you wish to add, and then

until the Num indicator

press

and

until the cursor is positioned under the desired accented

character.

4 Press the Function dial (or

) to add the selected character to your text.

SYMBOLS

In addition to the letters, symbols, and numerals on and above the keys, there are 75

symbols available with the Symbol function. These symbols are divided into 10 groups,

corresponding to the letters A through J.

Group

;

←

→

and press

Note:

and press

• The use of certain symbols may be governed by local, national or European

regulation. Therefore, check that any symbol printed conforms to these regulations

before it is used.

• To quit the following procedure at any time without making any changes, press

1 Turn the Function dial until SYMBOL is displayed, and then press the Function dial

(or

). The message "A-J?" appears in the display.

2 Turn the Function dial until the cursor is positioned under the desired symbol.

Press the key for the letter of the group containing the symbol that you wish to add,

and then press

and

until the cursor is positioned under the desired symbol.

and press

3 Press the Function dial (or

) to add the symbol to the text.

to add a blank space to your text.

once. The return mark ( ) appears in the text to

once.

A E I O U a e i o u

A E I O U a e i o u y

A E I O U a e i o u

A N O a n o

Letter

Accented character

Symbols

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]

↑

↓