Brother PT-1230PC Printer User Manual
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1. Undo Inserts a new text box convenient when creating labels containing both single and multiple lines of text Inserts an image onto your label Sets the width of the tape Click F1 to automatically detect the width of the From file Inserts an image stored on your PC inserted tape Screen capture Inserts the selected area of the PC screen as a graphic Symbol Inserts one of your PC s built in symbols Brother Solutions Center About Displays the menu The menu includes all P touch Editor Lite functionality Click to print normally or to print with options Mirror Printing Prints a mirror image of the label a Cut Mark Prints cut marks to easily mark where labels should be manually cut when Paste Ctrl V Margins Insert Direction Exit Alt F4 Exits P touch Editor Lite printing a strip of labels or setting tape margin to none Copies Prints multiple copies of a label EJ Label View Other Functions available on the menu displayed by right clicking the mouse Display Function Display Function Undo Click Undo to undo the last operation Redo Click Redo to redo an undone operation Inserted text boxes images and frames are treated a Select the text area or object that you want to cut or copy and select Cut or Copy Click in the destination as objects Objects are surrounded by handles indi OPy area and select Paste the right the length of tape is automatically2. Annual Repor Fiscal 2008 DF 2 DAG E JE BE Annual Report Marketing a Select the tape size and enter the de Enter the desired text and press the Click Symbol under Select the Click the Print button sired text l ENTER key Enter the desired text on symbol that you want to enter from the Insert a few spaces then click the the second row displayed dialog box button waT S Ci m ra E ae El c 1 AAP re 7 I I Cut Mark Mirror Printing Labels with consecutive numbering Marketing Proposal File 1 jiy Click to the right of the Print button Check the Numbering box and enter Marketing Proposal File 2 Select the tape size and enter the de E and click Print Options the number of labels being printed in sired text Select the text for which you Click Numbering on the context menu the Count field Click the Print button want to configure numbering Marketing Proposal File f Troubleshooting System Requirements PC er Commission FCC Declaration of Conformity For USA Only Specification R ible Party Brother i i After exiting P touch Editor There are three ways to restart Perform any of the followings Operating n te eapone ier any mgt ey MAT cibanona Or cravlon he vedere Onporate Boulevard Lite how do restart the Turn off the P touch labeller and then turn it back on System Mi
3. Do not use an outlet that is loose This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 e Do not get the machine AC adapter power plug wet such as by handling them with wet hands or spilling beverages onto them e Do not disassemble or modify P touch labeller AC adapter batteries e Do not use metallic articles such as tweezers or a metallic pen when exchanging the batteries e Do not throw into fire or heat up the battery IMPORTANT INFORMATION e Disconnect the AC adapter remove batteries and stop using immediately if you notice any abnormal odor heat discoloration deformation or anything unusual while in use or in storage A CAUTION Ce e To avoid injuries do not touch the blade of the cutter unit or any metal parts near the print head e Do not apply excessive pressure to the cutter lever e Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use P touch labeller for an extended period of time e 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 Otherwise the batter ies may leak or be damaged e To prevent damage or breakage do not drop or hit P touch labeller AC adapter WE CAN HELP YOU e Use only the USB cable included with the P touch labeller Returning this product is expensive and time consuming for you your retailer and for us the manufacturer Should you encounter any So
4. problem with your new product please refer to the instruction manual If you still need assistance call our help line at 1 877 BROTHER General Precautions e 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 e 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 the machine Contact Information Website www brother ca e Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine Do not use tapes that do not have the mark TEL 1 877 BROTHER e Do not clean P touch labeller with alcohol or other organic solvents Only use a soft dry cloth e Do not touch the print head with your fingers anytime to prevent from a burn Use a soft wipe e g a cotton swab when cleaning the print head e Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot or AC adapter connector etc e 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 e Do not try to print labels using an empty tape cassette in the P touch labeller Doing so will damage the print head e Do not pull the tape being fed from the P touch
5. labeller otherwise the tape cassette or P touch labeller may be damaged GettingsRead Review the names of P touch labeller parts Install a TZ tape cassette button Open the cassette Insert a tape 3 Close the cassette Bo aea cover cassette cover Tape exit slot Tape cutter AC adapter optional connecter USB port The PT 1230PC has 2 mode selector settings EL and E The mode Verify that the P touch labeller is Insert a TZ tape cassette as shown e Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape Bree turned off Open the cassette cover in the above illustration guides selector switch is pre set at the factory to the EL mode for use with rae l i as shown by the arrow in the above e If the ink ribbon is loose use your finger to wind the toothed P touch Editor Lite For E mode you need to download P touch Editor 5 0 i dme rearea daare Por aaa ohono doana E P oh Ed illustration while pressing the part wheel in the direction of the arrow on the cassette q marked lt lt e Use only Brother TZ tapes with the P touch labeller Ood SID e Pele eio Se Ueto e For initial use of the tape install the tape press and hold the power feed button to feed the tape Then push in the tape cut ter lever to cut the tape D Connect the P touch labeller s power supply Auto Power Off Function When using the optional AC adapt When the P touch labeller is operating on ba
6. adjusted cated by eight blue points Peel to the length of text J Set the length of blank space on both sides of the label large or small Click Insert Select Text box to insert text onto the label acer Select From File to insert an image stored on your PC You can drag the label border to manually change Select Screen Capture to insert the selected area of the PC screen the length and width of the label Move the pointer to felicia ihatarobect is telected Select Symbol to insert one of your PC s built in symbols the label area s border When the blue line appears j AN ODJEL SEEC Select Frame to insert one of P touch Editor Lite built in frames drag to the desired length or width Select the object text and click either Horizontal Text or Vertical Text to change the direction of the label Rambern Select the number or letter within your text and click Numbering to consecutively advance the number or let g ter on each label wa adjust the size of the P touch Editor Lite A E EE wien moved Gver Change Image Select the image and click Change Image to replace the current image with a different image E E T nee ac a a handle You can change the size of the object by the P touch Editor Lite window and drag to adjust dragging Rotate Rotate objects to 0 90 180 or 270 the size once the pointer changes to an arrow Order Select one of the objects and click Order then select Bring to Front Send to Back Bring Forward or Send Back
7. brother Ensist Printed in Chi z www brother ca aera pen y pr 1230PC ANAA Geass USER S GUIDE INTRODUCTION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A WARNING Ee Thank you for choosing the PT 1230PC Your new P touch labeller uses P touch Editor Lite software which is already installed on your labeller Always lise ihe sheened voltage and thesuiddested AC adapter AD 24 for ihis machine to prevent any damage Or Talore There is no need to install any software or drivers onto your PC in order to make creative labels This manual includes important precautionary e Unplug the power cord immediately and stop using the P touch labeller during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning information and simple instructions for operating your new P touch labeller Be sure to read the instructions before use and use the product in ac Do not use the AC adapter in places of high humidity such as bathrooms cordance with these instructions Keep this manual handy for future reference Do not overload the power cord e 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 al ways hold the plug Industry Canada Compliance Statement Canada Only e To prevent fire or electric shock make sure that the plug is fully inserted to the power outlet
8. crosoft Windows 2000 Professional XP Windows Vista Bridgewater NJ 08807 0911 USA program while the machine Disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable while the labeller is on TEL 908 704 1700 is still on Launch P touch Editor Lite from My Computer e 128MB minimum Windows Vista 512MB minimum dedares thakte produc Brodie Name Prouch Labeler Pio 0P The LED is flashing This is an error message Model Number PT 1230PC Please press the Power feed button to clear the error message USB Port USB Spec 1 1 or 2 0 protocol a d If the LED remains flashing after performing the above please contact Broth This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two condi er Customer Service for further assistance Graphics Card SVGA tions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any inter cannot turn the P touch la Check to see that the batteries are installed correctly or that the recom ference received including interference that may cause undesired operation beller on mended power adapter is securely connected A trih This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device i i ccessories Supplies may differ by distribution quip py 9 i cannot exit P touch Editor Check to see if an error message is displayed and try to resolve Please PP y y pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are design
9. e If the software does Wi indows Vista not start automatically when you P connect the machine you may When connecting the device for the first time perform the Windows Vista User launch it from My Computer scan and then select the Always do this for software and Start P touch Editor Lite by dou games check box on the dialog box displayed when the p ble clicking 2 PTLITE10 EXE scan completes P touch Editor Lite will start automatically eroune Pop up Window the next time you connect the P touch labeller a Appears Click G m P touch Editor Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other urz ET Lite countries Bly usna windows Exporer aiani in The name of other software or products used in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective How to discon nect the P touch companies that developed them labeller If you would like to use the more advanced software that is available for your P touch labeller you are able to download P touch Editor 5 0 from the Brother web site This advanced soft ware will give you greater label making functionality Do not connect the P touch labeller to your PC before you begin the P touch Starting P touch Editor 5 0 0 Exit P touch Editor Lite by clicking on the amp at the top right To disconnect the labeller click the icon in the computer s Editor 5 0 i
10. ed to provide reasonable protection Lite note that the software cannot be exited while labels are being printed re Accessories Stock No against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can A blank horizontal line ap Streaks or poor quality characters on printed labels generally indicate that i pears through the printed the print head is dirty Clean the print head using a cotton swab Do not touch the print head directly with your bare hands Tape cassette 3 8 9mm 1 2 12mm cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interfer The label is difficult to cut Clean the cutter blade using a cotton swab moistened with alcohol For details see the included Supplies and Accessories Guide ence will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your bare hands AC Adapter AD 24 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 Cutter Unit TC 5 replacement a Specifications 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 con If the cutter blade bec
11. nstallation task bar ij or 3 Download and install the PT 1230PC s Start Use Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device aU ate mada E 1 driver and P touch Editor 5 0 from Broth 2 P touch Editor 5 0 3 P touch Editor 5 0 Se n TEER es switch on the back of the to your PC when requested during this emove USB Mass Storage Device Drivel Ptouch labeler to the E installation position before connect For more information about install e Double click the short If you have trouble using 4 When The device can be safely removed is displayed ing the USB cable ing the software visit http solu oe a ae J ae refer i i F j tOUC ItOr 3 U elip information avallapie Se off the P touch labeller and disconnect the USB ca tions brother com e ence ice ae Sa eae i under All Programs on the Start menu orother penal 7 J c2 YSTEM www brother ca EIEDTRONTEASEIS P touch EditofmL ite EI Command Toolbar EJ Property Toolbar Function Icon Function Displays the New screen for creating a new label i Click to change the font O drewi Pouch Editor Lit Click _ to specify the font size pee mars E nent renga _ You can adjust the font size up or down one level by clicking A or a4 Specifies the font style Saves the data to your PC etc but not to the labeller Bay B Bold 7 Italic U Underline al Newauim e lala B Z 0 I hi 0 98 Auto Ctrl Z
12. omes blunt after repetitive use and the tape cannot be cut cleanly nected 2 1 W x6 2 D x4 4 H 53mm W x158mm D x112mm H replace it with a new cutter unit stock no TC 5 by obtaining from an authorized Brother Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help reseller ears l Weight 0 9lbs 400g without batteries and tape cassette Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries Ltd could void the user s authority to operate the equipment A CAUTION The enclosed interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your bare hands Class B digital device Brother TZ tape width 9 64 3 5mm 1 4 6mm radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may Specification Power supply Six AAA alkaline batteries LRO3 or optional AC adapter AD 24 USB port USB mini B type
13. ttery power er AD 24 insert the plug on the only it will turn off automatically if not used for a period of 20 E E ae Ee minutes The message Unsafe Removal of Device may Ale Insert six new AAA alkaline batteries LR03 See Fone lu ie deere be displayed depending on the Operating System running E gt making sure that their poles point in the See real j ye tlet on your PC Any data being displayed will be saved When 5 D5 correct directions Always replace all six a so haere you turn the labeller back on click on the Editor Lite icon to Se batteries at the same time using brand new resume creating your label Wey ones YS ra at S P touch Editor Lite starts immediately For details on using P touch Editor Lite see the back of this sheet 5 x Edt View Favorites Tools Help Back gt gt gt fy GQsearch Eyrolders CBristory My GE i my Computer an a ee Go to My Computer and open Removable Disk then start P touch Editor Lite by double clicking PTLITE10 EXE Elta A ess Computer Connect the Turn on the P touch labeller USB cable The LED lamp will light up Q Do not turn off the power or remove the labeller while using P touch Editor Lite It will take longer than usu Pop up Window al to start P touch Editor Appears Select Lite when connecting P touch j pl Lite labeller to your computer for the When usi ng and clic first tim
14. ward to set the order of each object in the layer er l Click Options Guidelines are sometimes displayed when moving Salone Select either mm mm or inches in to set the measurement unit setting and option for numbering printing objects They are shown when the object is aligned Emme You can move objects by dragging when the pointer p Select either Display New Value after Printing or Reset to Original Value after Printing to set the number at the left right top or bottom edge of Printable Bb ing option area or in the center In the illustration to the left the ee a a anaes 7 guidelines indicate that the object is centered at the J iis Brother Solutions Center top edge of the tape About Exit This label view is displayed when the software is started The width of tape currently set is displayed ry on the left of label image When Auto is shown on if Bi INNIN i Click Brother Solutions Center to go to the web site for assistance information or downloading P touch Edi tor 5 0 Click About to learn about the P touch Editor Lite version Click Exit to exit P touch Editor Lite CrneatinNgakabels Editos Lite z a IE From File Screen Capture Symbol Creating a mixed 1 row 2 row label containing a symbol Annual Reporsisresing Dept j AEA AE AES ea SE A EA Ea A z Fiscal 2008 T FN HIA TNS VUE Marketing Dept NAAI TNS VUE UMarketing Der
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