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1290

User's Guide

English

Printed in China

LW3860001A

Power Supply and Tape Cassette

Print head

Tape cutter lever

Cassette

cover

Open the cassette cover by pressing the

indicated area at the back of the machine.

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.

LCD Display & Keyboard

Troubleshooting

Error message

Message

Cause/Remedy

The batteries are weak. Replace them with

Battery Weak!

new ones.

Check Battery!

The installed batteries are running low.

• There is no text above the cursor when you

selected [Numbering].

Invalid!

• Invalid character is selected for [Numbering].

• Invalid number is selected for [Tab Length]

or [Label Length].

• You tried to print a text file when there is no

data stored in the memory.

•

is pressed when no text is entered.

No Text!

• You tried to select [Copies], [Numbering],

[Mirror], or Text Preview when no text is

entered.

• You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing

Line Limit!

• You tried to print a 2 line text with 3.5mm or

6mm tape installed.

You tried to print a label with no cassette

No Cassette!

installed.

Cutter Error!

The tape cutter lever was used while printing.

Introduction

With your PT-1290, you can create labels for any

application. Select from the many frames, character sizes,

widths 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.

EC Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer

Brother Industries, Ltd.

15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan

Plant

Zhuhai Brother Industries Co., Ltd.

254 Gangchang Road, Gongbei, Zhuhai City S.E.Z. Guang Dong,

CHINA

Herewith declare that:

Products description

: P-touch

Model number

: PT-1290

is in conformity with provisions of the Electromagnetic

Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC) and we declare

compliance with the following standards :

Harmonized standards applied:

EMC

EN55022: 2006 + A1: 2007 Class B

EN55024: 1998 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2003

EN61000-3-2: 2006

EN61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001 + A2:

2005

The optional AC adapter AD-24ES also conforms with EN60950-

1:2001+A11:2004 and follows the provisions of the Low Voltage

Directive 2006/95/EC.

Year in which CE marking was first affixed: 2009

Issued by

: Brother Industries, Ltd.

Quality Management Dept.

Insert six new AAA 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 of the same type.

Size

15. Caps key

Font

16. Cursor key (Use with

Cursor

Shift key to go to start/

Caps

end of the text.)

Width

17. OK key

Style

18. Print/Feed key

Underline/Frame

19. Preview key

Label Length

20. DECO MODE key

Escape key

21. Backspace key

10. Power key

22. Enter key

11. Function key

23. Accent key

12. Font keys

24. Symbol key

13. Character keys

25. Space key

14. Shift key

NOTE

The LCD shows one row of 15 characters; however, the

text that you enter can be up to 80 characters in length.

Message

Cause/Remedy

The maximum number of characters (80

Full!

characters, for DECO MODE 50 characters)

have already been entered.

The text length exceeds the selected label

Text Too Long!

length, Auto Format setting length and DECO

MODE setting length.

Printing on 3.5mm tape with invalid Frame

setting ON. (Select

No Frame OK?

Frame,

to cancel.)

Feeding tape after printing when [Chain print]

OK to Feed?

is selected. Refer to "Setting Margin".

If the print head becomes too hot, your

machine will stop printing and automatically

start to cool down. The cool down time will be

Cooling

displayed. Once the print head is cool, printing

will automatically continue.

Do not touch the P-touch while cooling.

Insert 12mm!

12mm tape is required for DECO MODE.

Safety Precautions

Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, burn, injury,

electric shock, rupture, heat, abnormal odour and

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.

Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury,

battery leakage, burn and heat.

• Do not touch the cutter blade or any metal parts 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.

End of tape

Toothed

Wheel

Tape guide

Insert a tape cassette, making sure that

it snaps into place.

• Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under

the tape guides.

• 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.

Initial Settings

Start your machine.

Supply power by using six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03)

or the optional AC adapter, and then press

Set the language.

The default setting is [English].

[English/Español/Français/Hrvatski/Italiano/

Magyar/Nederlands/Norsk/Polski/

Português/Română/Slovenski/Slovenský/

Suomi/Svenska/Türkçe/Český/Dansk/

Deutsch]

What to do when...

Problem

• Check that the batteries are correctly

The display stays

inserted.

blank after turning

• If the batteries are weak, replace them.

on the machine.

• Check that the optional AD-24ES adapter is

correctly connected.

When the label is

printed out, there is

• See "Setting Margin" and select [Half] or

to print with no

too much margin

[Narrow] to have smaller margins for your

(space) on both

label.

sides of the text.

The machine does

• Check that the tape cassette has been

not print, or the

inserted correctly.

printed characters

• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.

are not formed

• Check the cassette cover is properly closed.

properly.

• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.

The settings and

• When power is disconnected for more than

texts have cleared

three minutes, all texts, settings and any text

on their own.

files stored in the memory will be cleared.

A blank horizontal

• There maybe some dust on the print head.

line appears

Remove the tape cassette and use a dry

through the printed

cotton swab to gently wipe the print head

with an up-and-down motion.

label.

• 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.

Warning

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 TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that

do not have the

• 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.

Caution

• 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.

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

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

Cutter

blade

Cutter

Stopper

Tape exit slot

Securely close the cassette cover, making

sure that it snaps into place.

After you have installed the tape, press

to feed the tape once and then push in the tape cutter

lever to cut the tape.

NOTE

When using optional AC adapter (AD-24ES)

Insert the small plug on the adapter cord into the AC

adapter socket on the top end of the machine.

Insert the power plug into the nearest standard electrical

outlet.

For memory back up, we recommend using AAA alkaline

batteries (LR03) together when using the AC adapter.

Set the unit of measurement.

The default setting is [mm].

[

Language]

NOTE

• The machine automatically turns off if no keys are

pressed within five minutes.

• To cancel operations, press

Problem

Solution

The machine has

"locked up" (i.e.,

nothing happens

when a key is

pressed, even

though the

machine is on.)

The power turns off

when you try to

print.

The tape does not

feed properly or the

tape gets stuck

inside the machine.

How can I delete all

text and format

settings to create a

new label?

How can I change

the language

setting?

mark.

AC adapter socket

[Unit]

[mm/inch]

Solution

• Refer to "Resetting the P-touch".

• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.

• Check that the batteries are correctly

inserted.

• Check that the end of the tape feeds under

the tape guides.

• The tape cutter lever was used while

printing. Do not touch the cutter lever during

printing.

• Press

and select

[Text&Format].

• Refer to "Initial Settings".