Brother PT-1200 User's Manual

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS TAPE CASSETTES DELETE KEY

INTRODUCTION

Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the A TZ tape cassette is supplied with this unit. This key can be used to remove characters from your message, delete the entire mark. The Brother TZ tapes used in this machine are available in a variety of colors and three tape message or cancel some settings.

Three different tape widths are available: 1/4" (6 mm), 3/8" (9 mm) and 1/2" (12 mm). widths (1/4" (6 mm), 3/8" (9 mm), and 1/2" (12 mm)). This machine will help you design and print labels for any application. To delete a character: Extremely versatile, it can create characters of many sizes and styles. In addition, with the use of

Do not pull the tape. This may damage the tape cassettes.

colorful tape cartridges, you can print labels with a variety of letter and background colors. Press to delete the character to the left of the one above the cursor.

Do not attempt to cut the tape while printing or feeding since this will damage the (1) Press in on the rough area at the top end of the machine and pull off the back cover.

You no longer have to worry about rushing tasks that require professional-type printing. The quality and To delete the current message:

tape. At the same time, the cassette release lever on the back of the machine is lifted.

performance of this machine make it very versatile.

Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Use only a soft, dry (2) If there is a tape cassette already in the compartment, remove it by pulling it straight Hold down and press .

Although this machine is easy to use, we suggest that you read this manual carefully before starting.

cloth. up. Please keep this manual in a handy place for future reference. Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use your machine for an extended (3) Remove the stopper from the new tape cassette and if the tape inside the cassette Good luck! We hope you enjoy making beautiful custom labels.

SPACE KEY

period of time. is loose, use your finger to wind the toothed wheel in the direction of the arrow on (Note: When power is disconnected for more than three minutes, any messages in the tape cassette.

MODEL PT-1200 the working area or the Phrase Memory will be lost.) FCC NOTICE

As on a typewriter, press to add a blank space to your message.

Do not put any foreign objects onto or into the machine. Note: Some tape cassettes are not provided with a stopper.

Do not expose the machine to high temperatures or high humidity. Never leave it on This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

ENTER KEY

the dashboard or in the back of your car. (4) Insert the tape cassette firmly into the compartment. digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

USER’S GUIDE Do not use the machine in dusty places. Keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain. provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

Press to select some settings, such as an accented character, a symbol, the label

Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period of time. Note: When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the inner ribbon does not get installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

length.

Doing so may cause staining. caught on the corner of the metal guide. energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

After inserting a new tape cassette, advance the tape by holding down and harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

(5) Replace the back cover by inserting the tab on the bottom end of the cover into the COMPOSITE CHARACTERS interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

pressing once.

slot on the bottom end of the machine, then securely fitting it into place. Lock the harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

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

back cover by pushing the release lever back into place. turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

You can create composite characters, which consist of a letter and an accent.

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

interference by one or more of the following measures: (6) Feed the tape by holding down and pressing once, then press in on the The accents available are ¨, ´, `, and ˆ.

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

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

tape cutter button to cut the tape.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. (1) Hold down and press the key of the accent you want to enter. POWER SUPPLY -Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the (2) Type the letter you wish to combine with it. The accent and character will flash receiver is connected. alternately on the LCD display, but will be printed together when you print your label. Since this machine is compact and portable, it can be used -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

anywhere by installing six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03). When

ACCENTED CHARACTERS

changing the batteries, always replace all six at the same time.

Patent numbers and patent publication numbers which are related to this product You can choose from a list to add other accented characters to your message. are as below: USP4839742 USP4983058 USP5120147 (1) USP4927278 USP5009530 Press if you want the accented character to be an uppercase letter.

(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) USP4976558 USP5069557 Hold down and press . The message “A-U?” is displayed. (2) Insert the batteries in the direction shown by the illustration on the bottom of the (3) Press the key corresponding to the letter in the desired accented character.

STARTING

battery compartment. The positive end of the three batteries in the bottom row point (4) Press and to move the cursor under the accented character that you wish to use. toward the right, while the positive end of the top three point in the opposite

(5) Press to add the selected character to your message. The letter and accent will

direction. Press .

flash alternately in your message, but will be printed together when you print your label.

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 . The machine’s internal memory retains the last message created and displays it when

LA0500001 you turn on the machine. This feature allows you to stop work on a message, turn off the

(3) Replace the back cover by inserting the tab on the bottom end of the cover into the SYMBOLS

slot on the bottom end of the machine, then securely fitting it into place. Lock the machine and return to it later without having to re-enter the message. back cover by pushing the release lever back into place. The machine has an automatic power-off feature. If no key is pressed within five minutes

In addition to the letters, symbols, and numerals on the key tops, there are 70 symbols

while the machine is on, it will automatically turn off. The message will be retained in

available in Symbol mode. These symbols are divided into 18 groups, corresponding to

memory until the machine is turned on again.

the letters A through R. Group No. SYMBOLS Group No. SYMBOLS

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

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

To input a symbol from Symbol mode:

OVERVIEW

bottom left-hand corner of the display comes on. To exit Caps mode, press to turn

(1) Press to enter Symbol mode. The message “A-R?” is displayed.

off the Caps indicator.

Tape cutter button LCD display

(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.

DISPLAY

(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.

This machine’s LCD display is 4 characters wide. Actually though, you can create

(5) Repeat steps (1) through (4) if you wish to add another symbol to your message.

messages up to 55 characters in length. The 4-character display is like a window which moves across your message.

Print key On/off key SIZE Delete key

Back cover 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

CURSOR MOVEMENT

Caps key Enter key

Space key

You can review and edit different parts of your message by moving the cursor backward A Double width & double height A 4 × Width & double height

Code key Batteries

and forward.

Cassette release

Press and to move the cursor one space at a time.

lever

To choose a character size:

Note:

Print head

(1) Hold down and press to change the character size.

Hold down and press to return the cursor to the beginning of the message. (2) Continue holding down and pressing until your desired character size is

indicated. The sizes change in the following order:

Hold down and press to advance the cursor to the end of the message.

Tape cassette

Tape exit slot