User manual BROTHER PT-1230PC

[. . . ] This manual includes important precautionary information and simple instructions for operating your new P-touch labeler. Be sure to read the instructions before use and use the product in accordance with these instructions. Keep this manual handy for future reference. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL: (908) 704-1700 declares that the product: Product Name: P-touch Labeler PT-1230PC Model Number: PT-1230PC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ] For E mode, you need to download P-touch Editor 5. 0 and the required drivers. For details on how to download the P-touch Editor 5. 0, see "Starting P-touch Editor 5. 0" below. Verify that the P-touch labeler is turned off. Open the cassette cover as shown by the arrow in the above illustration while pressing the part marked "<<". Insert a TZ tape cassette as shown in the above illustration. · Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides. · If the ink ribbon is loose, use your finger to wind the toothed wheel in the direction of the arrow on the cassette. · 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 cutter lever to cut the tape. Connect the P-touch labeler's power supply. When using the optional AC adapter (AD-24), insert the plug on the adapter cord into the adapter jack on the bottom end of the P-touch labeler. Insert the plug into the nearest standard electrical outlet. Auto Power Off Function When the P-touch labeler is operating on battery power only, it will turn off automatically if not used for a period of 20 minutes. The message "Unsafe Removal of Device" may be displayed depending on the Operating System running on your PC. When you turn the labeler back on, click on the Editor Lite icon to resume creating your label. Insert six new AAA alkaline batteries (LR03), making sure that their poles point in the correct directions. Always replace all six batteries at the same time using brand new ones. Connect the USB cable and start P-touch Editor Lite. Windows® 2000 User Go to My Computer and open Removable Disk, then start P-touch Editor Lite by double-clicking PTLITE10. EXE. P-touch Editor Lite starts immediately. For details on using P-touch Editor Lite, see the back of this sheet. Connect the USB cable. Turn on the P-touch labeler. It will take longer than usual to start P-touch Editor Lite when connecting P-touch labeler to your computer for the first time. If the software does not start automatically when you connect the machine, you may launch it from My Computer. Start P-touch Editor Lite by double-clicking PTLITE10. EXE. Do not turn off the power or remove the labeler while using P-touch Editor Lite. When using Windows Vista® When connecting the device for the first time, perform the scan and then select the Always do this for software and games check box on the dialog box displayed when the scan completes. P-touch Editor Lite will start automatically the next time you connect the P-touch labeler. Windows Vista® User Pop-up Window Appears. Click P-touch Editor Lite. How to disconnect the P-touch labeler Exit P-touch Editor Lite by clicking on the right. at the top *Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. *The name of other software or products used in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies that developed them. Starting P-touch Editor 5. 0 If you would like to use the more advanced software that is available for your P-touch labeler, you are able to download P-touch Editor 5. 0 from the Brother web site. This advanced software will give you greater label making functionality. To disconnect the labeler, click the icon in the computer's task bar ( , , or ). [. . . ] If the LED remains flashing after performing the above, please contact Brother Customer Service for further assistance. Accessories (Supplies may differ by distribution) Solution Accessories Tape cassette Stock No. Brother TZ tape (width) : 9/64", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" For details, see the included "Supplies and Accessories Guide". AC Adapter Cutter Unit AD-24 TC-5 (replacement) I cannot turn the P-touch Check to see that the batteries are installed correctly, or that the recommended power adapter is securely connected. I cannot exit P-touch Editor Check to see if an error message is displayed, and try to resolve. Please note that the software cannot be exited while labels are being printed. [. . . ]