Brother P-TOUCH 1000 Handheld Label Printer User Manual

Brother P-TOUCH 1000 Handheld Label Printer User Manual

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

• Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark.

• Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch, otherwise the tape cassette may be damaged.

• 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. Only use a soft, dry cloth.

• Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use the machine for an extended period.
  Note: If power is disconnected for more than three minutes, all text shown in the display and any text files stored in the memory will be lost. Language and unit settings will also be cleared.

• Do not put any foreign objects or heavy objects on the machine.

• Do not expose the machine to extremely high temperatures or high humidity. Never leave it on the dashboard or in the back of your car.

• Avoid using the machine in extremely 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, otherwise the machine may be stained.

• 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.

• Use only the AC adapter designed exclusively for this machine. Use of any other adapter may void the warranty.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Dimensions: 4.32″ (W) ✕ 7.84″ (D) ✕ 2.2″ (H)
• (108mm (W) ✕ 196mm (D) ✕ 55mm (H))
• Weight: 0.74 lbs. (335g) (without batteries and tape cassette)
• Power supply: Six AAA-size alkaline batteries or optional AC adapter (model AD-30/AD-24)
• Tape cassette: Brother TZ tape
• 1/4″ / 3/8″ / 1/2″ (width) (6mm, 9mm, 12mm (width))
• Cutter unit: TC-5 (replacement)

POWER SUPPLY & TAPE CASSETTES

• Remove the back cover by pressing in the rough area at the top end of the machine and then flip away from the machine.
• If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by pulling it straight up. Also, if batteries are already installed, remove them.
• Insert the batteries into the battery compartment with the positive end of the bottom three batteries pointing away from the cutter lever, and the positive end of the top three batteries pointing toward the tape cutter lever.
• Always replace all six batteries at the same time using brand new ones.
• Insert a tape cassette, making sure that it snaps into place.
• 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.
• Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine.
• Attach the back cover by inserting the two hooks at the bottom into the slots on the machine, then push 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.

Optional AC adapter (model AD-30/AD-24)
Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the adapter jack on the bottom end of the machine. Plug the other end of the adapter to the nearest standard electrical outlet.

Cutter unit (replacement)
If the cutter blade becomes blunt after repetitive use and the tape cannot be cut cleanly, replace it with a new cutter unit (stock no. TC-5) by obtaining it from an authorized brother dealer.

KEYBOARD & LCD
The LCD shows one row of 8 characters; however, the text that you enter can be up to 55 characters in length.

Power On/Off
Press a to turn the machine on and off. The machine automatically turns off if no key is pressed within 5 minutes.

Start your machine
Supply power by using six AAA batteries or the optional AC adapter, and then press .

Set the unit (mm/inch)

NOTE
You can also display the languages and units by pressing the corresponding Num keys (1-3). The available accented characters depend on the language setting.

NOTE

• To cancel operations, press .
• To delete entries backward, press .
• To initialize the settings, turn off the machine and then while holding down, press to turn the machine back on.
• Finally , release and.

MAKING TEXT

Switching UPPER CASE/LOWER CASE

Making A TWO LINE LABEL

Move the cursor to where the second line starts and press .
NOTE: Use either 9 mm or 12 mm wide tape for two-line labels.

Entering SYMBOLS

NOTE

• You can also display the symbols by pressing .
• To go to the next group, press .
• To skip to a different group, press the corresponding character key of the group.
• You can also scroll the symbols in each group by pressing the corresponding character key of the group repeatedly.

Entering ACCENTED CHARACTERS

NOTE

• You can also display the characters by pressing .
• To go to the next letter group, press .
• To skip to a different letter group, press the corresponding character key.
• You can also scroll the characters in each letter group by pressing the corresponding character key repeatedly

DESIGNING LABELS

Setting FONT

Setting SIZE

NOTE

• Two line labels are printed in SIZE1 regardless of the setting.
• Only AUTO, SIZE1 and SIZE2 can be used on 1/4” tapes.

Setting STYLE

NOTE

• Two-line texts are printed in NORMAL regardless of the setting.
• Use clear tape in MIRROR, so the labels appear on the other side when stuck on glass, windows or other transparent surfaces.

Setting UNDERLINE/FRAME

NOTE: No underline or frame is set to texts in VERTICAL style.

Setting TAB

You can make aligned texts by setting tabs.
Example: To set a tab between “ABC” and “d

NOTE: The cursor should be positioned where you set a tab.

Setting TAB LENGTH (0.0″ – 4.0″)

NOTE: You can also select the length by entering the length with Num keys.

Setting LABEL LENGTH (AUTO/1.6″ – 11.8″)

NOTE: You can also select the length by entering the length with Num keys. To return to AUTO, press any alphabet key or i.

Using AUTO FORMAT

LCD| Application| Length| LCD| Application| Length
---|---|---|---|---|---
VCR VHS| VCR VHS| 5.5″| FILE TAB| File Tab| 2.8″
FD 3.5″| 3.5″ Floppy Disk| 2.7″| AUDIO| Audio Cassette| 3.5″
CD CASE| CD| 3.9″| VIDEO 8| VCR 8mm (Video 8)| 3.6″

You can choose label lengths from six formats to create labels for various applications.

To CLEAR
All text and settings will be cleared

PRINTING

TEXT PREVIEW

**You can preview the text before printing.
NOTE:** 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.

FEEDING (TAPE FEED)

PRINTING
NOTE: 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.

TAPE MARGIN

FULL/HALF/NARROW is for leaving equal margins on both sides of the text.
NOTE: Cut along the printed dots (:) with scissors so the text is centred on the label.

CHAIN is for printing more than 1 copy of a label with minimum margin <e.g. 1>. You can also create a label containing texts in various styles; print a text in one style, and before feeding, enter the second text in another style <e.g. 2>.
NOTE: FEED THE TAPE BEFORE USING THE CUTTER (see FEEDING/PRINTING). Otherwise, A PART OF THE TEXT MAY BE CUT OFF. Do not try to pull the tape since this may damage the tape cassette.

Print Option/REPEAT PRINTING
You can print up to 9 copies of each label.

NOTE : When the tape margin is set to CHAIN, FEED THE TAPE BEFORE USING THE CUTTER (see FEEDING/PRINTING). Otherwise, A PART OF THE TEXT MAY BE CUT OFF. Do not try to pull the tape since this may damage the tape cassette. When the tape margin is set to FULL/HALF/NARROW, cut along the printed dots (:) with scissors to separate the labels.

Print Option/NUMBERING
You can print many copies of the same text while increasing a selected number by 1 after each label is printed.
Example: To print copies of a label containing a serial number (0123, 0124 and 0125)

NOTE:

• The last number that will be printed must be larger than the number selected in the text, otherwise the message ERROR appears.
• When the tape margin is set to CHAIN, FEED THE TAPE BEFORE USING THE CUTTER (see FEEDING/PRINTING). Otherwise, A PART OF THE TEXT MAY BE CUT OFF.
• Do not try to pull the tape since this may damage the tape cassette.
• When the tape margin is set to FULL/HALF/NARROW, cut along the printed dots (:) with scissors to separate the labels.

MEMORY

You can store up to 9 frequently used text files and recall them to create labels more quickly and easily. (Total memory size: about 300 characters.)
NOTE: When the memory is full, delete one or more files and then store the new file. You can also choose a file number by pressing the corresponding Num key (1-9).

FUNCTION SHORTCUTS
In addition to the basic steps to search for a function, PT-1000 provides you with function shortcuts so you can easily jump to a frequently used function just by pressing and the shortcut key shown in the table below. To confirm, press (or the shortcut key again).

Key| LCD message| Function| Key| LCD message| Function
---|---|---|---|---|---
1| FONT| Character font| 8| A/F| Auto Format
2| SIZE| Character size| 9| MEMORY| Memory
3| STYLE| Print style| 0| CLEAR| Clear text + style
4| UNDL/FRM| Underline/Frame| .| MARGIN| Tape margin
5| TAB| Tab setting| ,| PRINT OP| Repeat/Numbering
6| TAB LEN| Tab length| c| PREVIEW| Text preview
7| LENGTH| Label length| i| FEED| Tape feed

NOTE: PRINT OP contains two functions, REPEAT PRINTING and NUMBERING. For PREVIEW and FEED, press e to preview/feed after the LCD message appears.
NOTE: You can also refer to the chart engraved on the back of the machine

ERROR MESSAGE LIST

entered or the memory is full.
LONG TXT| The text length exceeds the selected label length.

TROUBLESHOOTING

the batteries are correctly inserted.

• If the batteries are weak, replace them.

• Check that the adapter is correctly connected.

The machine does not print, or the printed characters are blurred.| • Check that the tape cassette has been inserted correctly.

• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.

• Check that the character size is appropriate for the width of the tape that is used.

The printed characters are not formed properly.| • If the batteries are weak, replace them.
Striped tape appears.| • The tape cassette is empty. Replace it.
The memory has cleared on its own.| • The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
A blank horizontal line appears through the printed label.| • There may be some dust on the print head. Remove the tape cassette and use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the print head with an up-and- down motion.
The machine has “locked up” (i.e., nothing happens when a key is pressed, even though the machine is on).| • Turn off the machine, and then while holding down and , press to turn the machine back on. Finally, release and .

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.

FCC NOTICE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under 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 by 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 the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to 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.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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