USER???S GUIDE

USER???S GUIDE

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the PT-1230PC. Your new P-touch labeler uses P-touch Editor Lite software, which is already installed on your labeler. There is no need to install any software or drivers onto your PC in order to make creative labels. 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. If new versions of the PT-1230PC software become available, this manual may not re???ect the updated features. Therefore, you may ???nd that the software and the contents in this guide are different.

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. 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, pursuant to 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 in accordance with 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 cor- rect the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-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 connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

-Changes or modi???cations not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user???s authority to operate the equipment.

-The enclosed interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device.

Getting Ready

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

???Always use the speci???ed voltage and the suggested AC adapter (AD-24) for this machine to prevent any damage or failure.

???Unplug the power cord immediately and stop using the P-touch labeler during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

???Do not use the AC adapter in places of high humidity such as bathrooms.

???Do not overload the power cord.

???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.

???To prevent ???re or electric shock, make sure that the plug is fully inserted to the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that is loose.

???Do not get the machine/AC adapter/power plug wet, such as by handling them with wet hands or spilling beverages on to them.

???Do not disassemble or modify P-touch labeler/AC adapter/batteries.

???Do not use metallic articles, such as tweezers or a metallic pen, when exchanging the batteries.

???Do not throw into ???re or heat up the battery.

???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.

CAUTION

???To avoid injuries, do not touch the blade of the cutter unit or any metal parts near the print head.

???Do not apply excessive pressure to the cutter lever.

???Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use P-touch labeler for an extended period of time.

???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.

???To prevent damage or breakage, do not drop or hit P-touch labeler/AC adapter.

???Use only the USB cable included with the P-touch labeler.

General Precautions

???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.

???Do not use the P-touch labeler in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage the machine.

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

???Do not clean P-touch labeler with alcohol or other organic solvents. Only use a soft, dry cloth.

???Do not touch the print head with your ???ngers anytime to prevent from a burn. Use a soft wipe (e.g. a cotton swab) when cleaning the print head.

???Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot or AC adapter connector, etc.

???Do not place the P-touch labeler/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.

???Do not try to print labels using an empty tape cassette in the P-touch labeler. Doing so will damage the print head.

???Do not pull the tape being fed from the P-touch labeler, otherwise the tape cassette or P-touch labeler may be damaged.

Review the names of P-touch labeler parts.

AC adapter(optional) connecter

USB port

Mode selector switch

The PT-1230PC has 2 mode selector settings - ???EL??? and ???E???. The mode selector switch is pre-set at the factory to the EL mode, for use with P-touch Editor Lite. 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 Edi- tor 5.0, see ???Starting P-touch Editor 5.0??? below.

Install a TZ tape cassette.

Connect the P-touch labeler's power supply.

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.

When using the optional AC adapt- er (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 min- utes. The message ???Unsafe Removal of Device??? may be displayed depending on the Operating System running on your PC. Any data being displayed will be saved. When you turn the labeler back on, click on the Editor Lite icon to re- sume creating your label.

Exit P-touch Editor Lite by clicking on the at the top right.

To disconnect the labeler, click the icon in the computer???s task bar ( , , or ).

Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device.

When The device can be safely removed is displayed, turn off the P-touch labeler and disconnect the USB ca- ble.

Starting P-touch Editor 5.0

Move the mode selector switch on the back of the P-touch labeler to the ???E??? position before connect- ing the USB cable.

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 soft- ware will give you greater label making functionality.

Do not connect the P-touch labeler to your PC before you begin the P-touch Edi- tor 5.0 installation.

P-touch Editor Lite

Command Toolbar

Displays the New screen for creating a new label.

Opens a saved ???le with P-touch Editor Lite.

Saves the data to your PC, etc, but not to the labeler.

Inserts a new text box (convenient when creating labels containing both single and multiple lines of text).

Inserts an image onto your label.

From ???le: Inserts an image stored on your PC.

Screen capture: Inserts the selected area of the PC screen as a

graphic.

Symbol: Inserts one of your PC???s built-in symbols.

Inserts a frame.

Displays the menu.

The menu includes all P-touch Editor Lite functionality.

Minimizes P-touch Editor Lite.

Exits P-touch Editor Lite.

Property Toolbar

Click to change the font.

Click to specify the font size.

You can adjust the font size up or down one level by clicking or .

Speci???es the font style:

Bold Italic Underline

Speci???es the alignment of text in a text box.

Sets the width of the tape. Click to automatically detect the width of the inserted tape.

Sets the length of the label. Click to automatically adjust the length of the label to accommodate the entered text.

Sets/cancels the label direction to vertical.

Click to set the zoom factor for the Label View.

You can also change the zoom factor by clicking or .

Click to print normally or to print with options.

Mirror Printing: Prints a mirror image of the label.

Cut Mark: Prints cut marks to easily mark where labels should be manually cut when

printing a strip of labels or setting tape margin to none.

Copies: Prints multiple copies of a label.

Label View

This label view is displayed when the software is started. The width of tape currently set is displayed on the left of label image. When ???Auto??? is shown on

the right, the length of tape is automatically adjusted

to the length of text.

You can drag the label border to manually change

the length and width of the label. Move the pointer to

the label area???s border. When the blue line appears, drag to the desired length or width.

You can adjust the size of the P-touch Editor Lite window. Simply move the pointer over an edge of the P-touch Editor Lite window and drag to adjust the size once the pointer changes to an arrow.

Guidelines are sometimes displayed when moving

objects. They are shown when the object is aligned at the left, right, top, or bottom edge of Printable

area, or in the center. In the illustration to the left, the

guidelines indicate that the object is centered at the

top edge of the tape.

Inserted text boxes, images, and frames are treated

as objects. Objects are surrounded by handles (indi-

cated by eight blue points).

Indicates that an object is selected.

The pointer changes to an arrow when moved over a handle. You can change the size of the object by

dragging.

You can move objects by dragging when the pointer

is a crosshair. For text objects, the pointer only changes to a crosshair over the border of the object.

Other Functions (available on the menu displayed by right-clicking the mouse)

Creating Labels

Adjusting the left and right margins of your label

How to reduce the margin size.

Large ABCD

Margin Setting

Small : ABCD

When margins are set to Large, (default setting) labels print with approx. 1" margins on each side of the printed text. Reduce this margin by changing the setting to Small.

Select Margins from the menu displayed when you right click the mouse. Change the setting to Small.

Enter the desired text and click the Print button. The tape will advance and place cut marks where the margin should be manually cut to ac- commodate small margins.

Select the tape size and enter the de- sired text.

Insert a few spaces, then click the button.

Enter the desired text and press the ENTER key. Enter the desired text on the second row.

Click Symbol under . Select theClick the Print button. symbol that you want to enter from the

displayed dialog box.

Troubleshooting

Accessories (Supplies may differ by distribution)

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 from an authorized Brother reseller.

CAUTION

Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your bare hands.

Should you encounter any problems with your product, please do not return your product to the store!

After referring to the User???s guide, if you still need assistance, call Brother Customer Service at : Voice:1-877-4-PTOUCH Web:www.brother.com Fax:1-901-379-1210

If you need to locate a service center, please call 1-800-284-HELP or visit us at www.brother.com