User manual BROTHER P-TOUCH 1960

[. . . ] If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by pulling it straight up. Insert six new AAA-size (LR03) alkaline batteries, making sure that their poles point in the correct directions. Always replace all six batteries at the same time using brand new ones. · Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides. [. . . ] · Be sure to remove the paper tab when installing a new tape cassette. · If the ink ribbon is loose, use your finger to wind the toothed wheel in the direction of the arrow on the cassette. Attach the back cover by inserting the two hooks at the bottom into the slots on the machine, then pushing down firmly on the cover until it snaps into place. After you have installed the tape, feed the tape (see FEEDING) once and then push in the tape cutter lever to cut the tape. b-1 Print head Tape cutter lever b-2 c Cutter unit Optional AC adapter (model G/G1) a Declaration of Conformity We BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. 1-1-1, Kawagishi, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8562, Japan declare that the Labelling System PT-1000 conforms with the following normative documents: EMC: EN 55022: 1998 Class B EN 55024: 1998 and follows the provisions of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC (as amended by 91/263/EEC and 92/31/EEC). The optional AC adapter also conforms with EN 60950 and follows the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. P & H company Development DIV. Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the adapter jack on the bottom end of the machine. Insert the plug into the nearest standard electrical outlet. SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: Weight: Power supply: Tape cassette: Cutter unit: 108 mm (W) 196 mm (D) 55 mm (H) 335 g (without batteries and tape cassette) Six AAA size alkaline batteries (LR03) or optional AC adapter (model G/G1) Brother TZ tape 6 mm / 9 mm / 12 mm (width) TC-5 (replacement) b Tape exit slot Cutter unit (replacement) If the cutter blade becomes blunt after repetitive use and the tape can not be cut cleanly, replace with new cutter unit (stock no. TC-5) by obtaining from an authorized brother dealer. KEYBOARD & LCD GETTING STARTED a MAKING TEXT Switching UPPER CASE/LOWER CASE Start your machine Supply power by using six AAA batteries or the optional AC adapter, and then press a. LCD indicators Size b " ABC abc j Lower case ABC abc Set the language (English/French/German) Upper case Choose a language with b and press e. (To cancel, press d. ) Underline/Frame Power key Cursor key Function key Num keys/Function shortcuts Enter key Backspace key The LCD shows one row of 8 characters; however, the text that you enter can be up to 55 characters in length. Making TWO LINE TEXT Move the cursor to where the second line starts and press e. NOTE: Display Use either 9 mm or 12 mm wide tape for two line texts. 2> ABC ABC ABC (feed & cut) " NOTE: f > f/b CHAIN <e. g. 1> " " " " NOTE: f > f/b >e> ABC ABC DEF To STORE; f/b >e >b >e · The LCD shows the whole text and the label length (mm/inch), then returns to the original text. · Only the text can be previewed, but not the font, style, size, underline/frame or any additional features. (feed & cut) LONG TXT To RECALL; Print Option/REPEAT PRINTING You can print up to 9 copies of each label. (f+, ) > FEEDING (TAPE FEED) (f+i) >e f/b >e >b >e TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The display stays blank after you have turned on the machine. The machine does not print, or the printed characters are blurred. " f > f/b " NOTE: To DELETE; f > f/b e > e > f/b >e > f/b f/b >e >b >e Solution · Check that the batteries are correctly inserted. · Check that the character size is appropriate for the width of the tape that is used. Remove the tape cassette and use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the print head with an up-anddown motion. · The print head can be cleaned more easily if the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL3) is used. · Turn off the machine, and then while holding down f and d, press a to turn the machine back on. Note: The text and formats in the display and all text files stored in the memory are erased. Also, the language and unit settings will be cleared. PRINTING " NOTE: c · To cut off the label, push in the tape cutter lever on the upper-right corner of the machine. [. . . ] Note: The text and formats in the display and all text files stored in the memory are erased. Also, the language and unit settings will be cleared. PRINTING " NOTE: c · To cut off the label, push in the tape cutter lever on the upper-right corner of the machine. · To prevent damage to the tape, do not try to cut while the message PRINT or FEED is displayed. · When the tape margin is set to CHAIN, FEED THE TAPE BEFORE USING THE CUTTER (see FEEDING/PRINTING). · When the tape margin is set to FULL/HALF/NARROW, cut along the printed dots (:) with scissors to separate the labels. · When the memory is full, delete one or more files and then store the new file. [. . . ]