Brother International PT 1200 Users Manual - English - Page 1
Brother International PT 1200 - P-Touch 1200 Thermal Transfer Printer Manual
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INTRODUCTION This machine will help you design and print labels for any application. Extremely versatile, it can create characters of many sizes and styles. In addition, with the use of colorful tape cartridges, you can print labels with a variety of letter and background colors. You no longer have to worry about rushing tasks that require professional-type printing. The quality and performance of this machine make it very versatile. Although this machine is easy to use, we suggest that you read this manual carefully before starting. Please keep this manual in a handy place for future reference. Good luck! We hope you enjoy making beautiful custom labels. FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Patent numbers and patent publication numbers which are related to this product USP4839742 USP4983058 USP5120147 MODEL PT-1200 USER'S GUIDE ® LA0500001 USP4927278 USP5009530 USP4976558 USP5069557 are as below: GENERAL PRECAUTIONS TAPE CASSETTES DELETE KEY • Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark. • Three different tape widths are available: 1/4" (6 mm), 3/8" (9 mm) and 1/2" (12 mm). • Do not pull the tape. 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 if you do not intend to use your machine for an extended period of time. (Note: When power is disconnected for more than three minutes, any messages in the working area or the Phrase Memory will be lost.) • Do not put any foreign objects onto or into 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. 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 and 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. POWER SUPPLY A TZ tape cassette is supplied with this unit. The Brother TZ tapes used in this machine are available in a variety of colors and three tape widths (1/4" (6 mm), 3/8" (9 mm), and 1/2" (12 mm)). (1) Press in on the rough area at the top end of the machine and pull off the back cover. At the same time, the cassette release lever on the back of the machine is lifted. (2) If there is a tape cassette already in the compartment, remove it by pulling it straight up. (3) Remove the stopper from the new tape cassette and if the tape inside the cassette is loose, use your finger to wind the toothed wheel in the direction of the arrow on the tape cassette. Note: Some tape cassettes are not provided with a stopper. (4) Insert the tape cassette firmly into the compartment. Note: When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the inner ribbon does not get caught on the corner of the metal guide. (5) Replace the back cover by inserting the tab on the bottom end of the cover into the slot on the bottom end of the machine, then securely fitting it into place. Lock the back cover by pushing the release lever back into place. (6) Feed the tape by holding down tape cutter button to cut the tape. and pressing once, then press in on the 3 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. 2 4 1 (1) Press in on the rough area at the top end of the machine and pull off the back cover. At the same time, the cassette release lever on the back of the machine is lifted. (2) Insert the batteries in the direction shown by the illustration on the bottom of the battery compartment. The positive end of the three batteries in the bottom row point toward the right, while the positive end of the top three point in the opposite direction. Note: When replacing the batteries, insert the new ones within three minutes of removing the old ones, otherwise any message in the working area or Phrase Memory will be lost . (3) Replace the back cover by inserting the tab on the bottom end of the cover into the slot on the bottom end of the machine, then securely fitting it into place. Lock the back cover by pushing the release lever back into place. STARTING Press . The machine's internal memory retains the last message created and displays it when you turn on the machine. This feature allows you to stop work on a message, turn off the machine and return to it later without having to re-enter the message. The machine has an automatic power-off feature. If no key is pressed within five minutes while the machine is on, it will automatically turn off. The message will be retained in memory until the machine is turned on again. CODE KEY + - - + -+ + - By holding down and pressing a key with a function, written in yellow above it, you can use the corresponding function or add the corresponding character to your message. CAPS KEY OVERVIEW Tape cutter button Print key LCD display On/off key Delete key Back cover By pressing to enter Caps mode, you can add uppercase letters to your message by simply pressing the character keys. When this mode is on, the Caps indicator in the bottom left-hand corner of the display comes on. To exit Caps mode, press off the Caps indicator. to turn DISPLAY This machine's LCD display is 4 characters wide. Actually though, you can create messages up to 55 characters in length. The 4-character display is like a window which moves across your message. 1234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345 Caps key Code key Enter key Space key Batteries Tape cassette CURSOR MOVEMENT Cassette release lever Print head You can review and edit different parts of your message by moving the cursor backward and forward. Press and Note: to move the cursor one space at a time. • Hold down message. and press to return the cursor to the beginning of the • Hold down and press to advance the cursor to the end of the message. Tape exit slot This key can be used to remove characters from your message, delete the entire message or cancel some settings. To delete a character: Press to delete the character to the left of the one above the cursor. To delete the current message: Hold down and press . SPACE KEY As on a typewriter, press to add a blank space to your message. ENTER KEY Press length. to select some settings, such as an accented character, a symbol, the label COMPOSITE CHARACTERS You can create composite characters, which consist of a letter and an accent. The accents available are ¨, ´, `, and ˆ. (1) Hold down and press the key of the accent you want to enter. (2) Type the letter you wish to combine with it. The accent and character will flash alternately on the LCD display, but will be printed together when you print your label. ACCENTED CHARACTERS You can choose from a list to add other accented characters to your message. (1) Press if you want the accented character to be an uppercase letter. (2) Hold down and press . The message "A-U?" is displayed. (3) Press the key corresponding to the letter in the desired accented character. (4) Press and to move the cursor under the accented character that you wish to use. (5) Press to add the selected character to your message. The letter and accent will flash alternately in your message, but will be printed together when you print your label. SYMBOLS In addition to the letters, symbols, and numerals on the key tops, there are 70 symbols available in Symbol mode. These symbols are divided into 18 groups, corresponding to the letters A through R. Group No. SYMBOLS Group No. SYMBOLS A Ü ü Ç ç J 2 3 2 3 B Æ æ á é K 4 ™ ® © C í ó ú 5 L D Ã ã M E Õ õ Ñ ñ N ? F i § # O G · ° ; % P H + x ÷ = Q I $ [ ] R To input a symbol from Symbol mode: (1) Press to enter Symbol mode. The message "A-R?" is displayed. (2) Press the key of the letter whose group contains the symbol you wish to use. The symbols in that letter's group will be displayed. (3) Press and to move the cursor under the symbol you want. (4) Press to display your message with the selected character added to it. (5) Repeat steps (1) through (4) if you wish to add another symbol to your message. SIZE There are five different character sizes that you can select for your message. The indicator at the top of the display shows the currently selected size. A Standard size A Double width A Double height A Double width & double height A 4 × Width & double height To choose a character size: (1) Hold down and press to change the character size. (2) Continue holding down and pressing until your desired character size is indicated. The sizes change in the following order: A A A AA