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Introduction
With your PT-1290, 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 colors.
Read this manual carefully before starting and keep the
manual in a handy place for future reference.
Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada Only)
ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
PT 1290
PT 1290
PT 1290
User's Guide
English
Français
Printed in China
LW3911001
Power Supply and Tape Cassette
1
2
Print head
Tape cutter lever
Cassette
cover
Open the cassette cover by pressing the
Insert six new AAA alkaline batteries
above indicated area at the top end of the
(LR03), making sure that their poles
machine.
point in the correct directions. Always
If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by
replace all six batteries at the same time
pulling it straight up. Also, if batteries are already
using brand new ones.
installed, remove them.
• Make sure that the power is turned off when
replacing batteries or tape cassettes.
LCD Display & Keyboard
1
5
1.
Size
15. Caps key
6
2.
Font
16. Cursor key (Use with
3.
Cursor
2
4.
Caps
3
7
5.
Width
17. OK key
4
8
6.
Style
18. Print/Feed key
7.
Underline/Frame
19. Preview key
8.
Label Length
20. DECO MODE key
9.
Escape key
21. Backspace key
10. Power key
22. Enter key
11. Function key
23. Accent key
16
12. Font keys
24. Symbol key
17
13. Character key
25. Space key
9
14. Shift key
18
10
19
11
NOTE
12
20
The LCD shows one row of 15 characters; however, the
text that you enter can be up to 80 characters in length.
13
21
22
23
24
14
14
15
25
Troubleshooting
Error message
Message
Cause/Remedy
Message
Cause/Remedy
The maximum number of characters (80
Full!
characters, 50 characters for DECO MODE)
The batteries are weak. Replace them with
Battery Weak!
have already been entered.
new ones.
The text length exceeds the selected label
Check Battery!
The installed batteries are running low.
Text Too Long!
length, Auto Format setting length and DECO
MODE setting length.
• There is no text above the cursor when you
selected [Numbering].
Printing on 3.5mm (9/64") tape with invalid
Invalid!
• Invalid character is selected for [Numbering].
• Invalid number is selected for [Tab Length]
No Frame OK?
Frame setting ON. (Select
or [Label Length].
no Frame,
• You tried to print a text file when there is no
data stored in the memory.
Feeding tape after printing when [Chain print]
OK to Feed?
is selected. Refer to "Setting Margin".
No Text!
•
is pressed when no text is entered.
• You tried to select [Copies], [Numbering],
If the print head becomes too hot, your
[Mirror], or Text Preview when no text is
machine will stop printing and automatically
entered.
start to cool down. The cool down time will be
Cooling
displayed. Once the print head is cool, printing
• You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing
will automatically continue.
Do not touch the P-touch labeller while
Line Limit!
.
cooling.
• You tried to print a 2 line text when 3.5mm
Only 12mm (1/2") tape cassette is available for
Insert 12mm (1/2")!
(9/64") or 6mm (1/4") tape is installed.
DECO MODE.
You tried to print a label when there is no
No Cassette!
cassette installed.
Tape cutter lever is used in the middle of
Cutter Error!
printing process.
Safety Precautions
Warning
Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, burns, injury,
electric shock, rupture, heat, abnormal odor 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 power cord immediately and stop using the P-touch
labeller during an electrical storm.
• Do not use the machine/AC adapter in places of high humidity such
as bathrooms.
• Do not overload the power cord.
• Do not place heavy objects on, or damage the power cord or plug.
Do not forcibly bend or pull the power cord. When disconnecting the
power cord from the power outlet, always hold the plug.
• Make sure that the plug is fully inserted to the power outlet. Do not
use an outlet that is loose.
• Do not put the cutter stopper in your mouth. Keep it out of the reach
of children.
• Do not get the machine/AC adapter/power plug wet, such as by
handling them with wet hands or spilling beverages on to them.
• Do not disassemble or modify the P-touch labeller/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 odor, heat, discoloration,
deformation or anything unusual while using or storing it.
Caution
Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury, liquid
leakage, heat and burns.
• Do not touch the edge of the cutter or any metal parts near the print
head.
• Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not
intend to use P-touch labeller for an extended period of time.
3
4
Cutter's
End of tape
Toothed
edge
Wheel
Cutter
Stopper
Tape
Tape guide
exit slot
Insert a tape cassette, making sure that
Securely close the cassette cover, making
it snaps into place.
sure that it snaps into place.
• Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under
After you have installed the tape, feed the tape (see
the tape guides.
"Feeding") once and then push in the tape cutter
lever to cut the tape.
• 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
1
3
Start your machine.
Supply power by using six AAA alkaline batteries or the
Shift key to go to top/
end of the text.)
optional AC adapter, and then press
.
2
Set the language.
The default setting is [English].
[
Language]
[English/Español/Français/Hrvatski/Italiano/
Magyar/Nederlands/Norsk/Polski/
Português/Română/Slovenski/Slovenský/
Suomi/Svenska/Türkçe/Český/Dansk/
Deutsch]
.
What to do when...
Problem
Solution
• Check that the batteries are correctly
The display stays
inserted.
blank after you
• If the batteries are weak, replace them.
have turned on the
• Check that the AD-24ES adapter is correctly
machine.
connected.
When the label is
printed out, there is
• See "Setting Margin" in this users guide and
to print with
too much margin
select [Half] or [Narrow] to have smaller
(space) on both
margins for your label.
to cancel.)
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 that the cassette cover is properly
properly.
closed.
• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
• When power is disconnected for more than
The setting has
three minutes, all text & formats in the
cleared on its own.
display will be lost. Language and Unit
settings will also 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.
• When power is disconnected for more than three minutes, all text,
format settings and any text files stored in the memory will be
Entering Text
cleared.
• Do not use old and new batteries together or mix alkaline batteries
with other type batteries, or set the positive and negative ends in the
Setting Font
wrong position.
• Do not drop or hit the P-touch labeller/AC adapter.
• Do not put pressure on the LCD display.
• Do not put your finger between the cover and the machine when
(Helsinki) or
(Bohemia)
you close the back cover.
Label image (Helsinki)
Label image (Bohemia)
General Precautions
Switching Upper Case/Lower Case
• Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions,
the label may unpeel or become irremovable, the color 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 labeller in any way or for any purpose not
described in this guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage
Upper case (
ON) Lower case (
the machine.
• Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that
do not have the
mark.
• Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the labeller; never use alcohol or
other organic solvents.
• Use a soft wipe to clean the print head; never touch the print head.
Making Two Lines of Text
• Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot or AC adapter
connector, etc.
Move the cursor to where the second line starts and press
• Do not place the P-touch labeller/battery 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.
Use either 9mm (3/8") or 12mm (1/2") wide tape for two line
• Do not apply excessive pressure to the cutter lever.
• Do not try to print if the cassette is empty; it will damage the print
text.
head.
Display
Label image
• Do not pull the tape while printing or feeding; it will damage the tape
and machine.
• Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the
P-touch labeller, or if the battery expires.
Entering Symbols
Choose a symbol with
.
press
Designing Labels
1
Press
, use
to select a function under column [A], and then press
can also be selected with the shortcut keys listed under column [C]. (
2
Use
to select a setting listed under column [B], and then press
AC adapter jack
Design
[A]
Size
Size
NOTE
When using optional AC adapter (AD-24ES)
1.
Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the AC adapter
Width
Width
jack on the top end of the machine.
2.
Insert the plug into the nearest standard electrical outlet.
For memory back up, we recommend using AAA alkaline
batteries (LR03) together when using the AC adapter.
Style
Style
Set the unit of measurement.
The default setting is [mm].
[Unit]
[mm/inch]
.
NOTE
• The machine automatically turns off if no keys are
pressed within five minutes.
• To cancel operations, press
.
Underline/Frame*
2
Underline/Frame
Problem
Solution
The machine has
"locked up" (i.e.,
Tab
Tab
nothing happens
when a key is
• Refer to "Resetting the P-touch".
pressed, even
Tab length
Tab Length
though the
machine is on.)
Label length
Label Length
The power turns off
• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
when you try to
• Check that the batteries are correctly
print.
inserted.
The tape does not
• Check that the end of the tape feeds under
feed properly or the
the tape guides.
tape gets stuck
• The cutter lever is used while printing. Do
Auto format
Auto Format
not touch the cutter lever during printing.
inside the machine.
All text and format
settings need to be
• Press
+
and select
cleared to create a
[Text&Format].
new label.
*1 There are the default settings. To return to the default setting, press
To change
*2 Frames can not be printed on 3.5mm (9/64") tape.
• Refer to "Initial Settings".
language setting.
*3 You can also select the length by entering the length with Number keys. To turn to [Auto], press
• Refer to the table of symbols (A) on the enclosed insertion
Text Preview
sheet for a list of available symbols.
You can preview the text before printing.
• To go to the next group, press
.
• To cancel operations, press
.
Entering Accented Characters
• The LCD shows the whole text and the label length
(mm/inch), then returns to the original text.
• Only the text can be previewed, not the font, style, size,
-
/
underline/frame or any additional features.
• Refer to the table of accented characters (B) on the
Feeding (Tape Feed)
enclosed insertion sheet for a list of available accented
characters.
OFF)
• To cancel operations, press
.
Setting Margin (
• The order of accented characters differs by the selected
LCD language.
To Clear
By pressing
, the letters will be deleted one by one.
[Full]/[Half]/[Narrow]
To delete all text and settings :
For leaving equal margins on both sides of the text.
+
[Text&Format]
Full
To delete text only :
25mm
[Chain Print]
+
[Text Only]
For creating a label containing text in various styles.
1.
and
2.
3.
Chain Print
. (The function
NOTE
+
to
))
• When [Half] or [Narrow] is set, feed the tape before using
the cutter otherwise a part of the text may be cut off. Also,
.
cut along the printed dots (:) with scissors so the text is
centered in the label.
[C]
• To print more than 1 copy of a label with minimum margin,
[B]
Label image
set the margin [Narrow] and select [Copies] for [Print
1
Options] function.
Large*
• Do not try to pull the tape since this may damage the tape
cassette.
Medium
Printing
Small
• To prevent damage to the tape, do not touch the cutter
1
Normal*
lever while the message "Print" or "Feed" is displayed.
• To cut off the label, push in the tape cutter lever on the
upper-right corner of the machine.
x 2
• Peel the printed label from backing and apply the label.
Using Print Options (
x 1/2
[Copies]
1
Normal*
You can print up to 9 copies of each label.
• To print more than 1 copy of a label with minimum margin,
Bold
set the margin to [Narrow] and select [Copies] for [Print
Options] function.
Outline
Shadow
Italic
• You can also select the number of copies by entering with
Italic Bold
Number keys.
[Numbering]
Italic Outl (Italic Outline)
You can print many copies of the same text while increasing
a selected number by 1 after each label is printed.
Example: To print copies of a label containing a serial
Italic Shadow
number (0123, 0124 and 0125)
Vertical
1
Off*
Underline
Round
• Select the highest number you wish to be printed when
setting the number.
Leaf
[Mirror]
Tile
Star
Heart
• Use clear tape in [Mirror], so the labels can be read
Square
correctly from the opposite side when attached on glass,
windows or other transparent surfaces.
Clip
• The cursor should be positioned where you set to tab.
Resetting the P-touch
• You can also set a tab by using the Tab key on the keyboard.
1
3
You can reset the P-touch labeller when you want to
Auto*
/0-100mm (0.0"-4.0")*
The tab is set with the specified length.
initialize the settings, or in the event the P-touch labeller is
not working properly.
1
3
1
Auto*
/30-300mm (1.2"-12.0")*
The label is printed with the specified length.
1
Off*
—
VHS Spine
140mm (5.5")
2
MiniDV Spine
42mm (1.6")
Audio Tape
89mm (3.5")
CD Case Spine
113mm (4.4")
File Tab
82mm (3.2")
NOTE
Divider Tab
42mm (1.6")
All text, settings and stored files are cleared.
.
.
Printing Labels
DECO MODE
This function allows you to create unique labels by using
some built-in templates. Refer to the DECO MODE format
table (C) on the enclosed insertion sheet.
Example: Design 10
[Design 10]
[Auto/30-200mm
(1.2"-7.8")]
+
Bill Anderson
+
)
ABC Company, Inc.
[Margin]
NOTE
[Full/Half/Narrow/Chain Print]
• Some formats checked on [C] in the DECO format table
need cooling. If the print head becomes too hot, your
machine will stop printing and automatically start to cool
down. The cool down time will be displayed. Once the
print head is cool, printing will automatically continue.
Half
Narrow
Do not touch the P-touch labeller while cooling.
ABC
:
ABC
:
ABC
• If you select a format that is one line (Design 1 - Design
25mm
9), only enter the text one time.
12mm
12mm
4mm
4mm
• Depending on the format you have selected, the entire
contents of your text may not be printed.
• The DECO MODE templates cannot change format.
Enter text.
• The highlighted symbols in the table of symbols (A) on the
enclosed insertion sheet are available in DECO MODE.
Press
, then [OK to Feed?] appears.
• To clear all text, press
and
Press
to enter more texts. Press
to feed and
appears. Press
to clear. Press
print.
• When you access DECO MODE, your most recently
printed DECO MODE text and label length will be
ABC
recalled.
ABC
DEF
(feed & cut)
• Press
to return to the previous step.
• To exit DECO MODE, press
until the display shows
the text entry screen.
• DECO MODE feature is only available when using 12mm
(1/2") wide tape cassettes.
• The maximum label length is 200mm (7.8") for DECO
MODE.
• When [Auto] is selected for "Label Length", the label will
automatically adjust to the correct size for printing the text
one time.
• Press
to return to the [Auto] setting for "Label
Length" mode.
Saving Label Files
Memory (
+
)
You can save your original labels on to your machine. Up to
nine labels can be saved and recalled for printing at a later
date. You can also edit and overwrite the stored label.
+
)
To Save:
[Save]
[Print Options]
To Print:
[Print]
[Copies]
To Open:
[Open]
NOTE
If you try to store a label when there is already a label
stored to that number, a message "Overwrite?" will appear.
Press
to save your new label. Press
Specifications
[Print Options]
[Numbering]
Dimensions:
159 × 157 × 61.7mm
(W x D x H)
(6.26" × 6.18" × 2.43")
Weight:
485 g (1.07 lb.)
(without batteries and tape cassette)
Power supply:
Six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03)
Optional AC adapter (AD-24ES)
Tape cassette:
Brother TZ tape (width)
[Print Options]
3.5mm (9/64"), 6mm (1/4"),
9mm (3/8"), 12mm (1/2")
[Mirror]
[Mirror Print?]
Accessories
Tape Cassettes:
See the included "Supplies and
Accessories Guide".
AC Adapter:
AD-24ES
Cutter Unit:
TC-5 (replacement)
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.
CAUTION
• Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your fingers.
Turn off the P-touch labeller and then while
• Do not put the cutter stopper in your mouth. Keep it out
holding down
and
, press
to turn
of the reach of children.
the P-touch back on.
Release
and
.
Contact Information
The P-touch labeller turns on with the internal memory
reset.
Web site: www.brother.ca
TEL: 1-877-BROTHER
Returning this product is expensive and time consuming for you, your
retailer and for us, the manufacturer. Should you encounter any problem
with your new product, please refer to the instruction manual. If you still
need assistance, call our "help" line at 1-877-BROTHER
[Print OK?]
, then "Clear?"
to cancel.
[File]
to cancel.