Brother PT-1090 User Manual

GETTING STARTED
INTRODUCTION
With the PT-1090 you can create labels for
any application. Select from the many
frames, character sizes and styles to design
custom labels. In addition, the variety of tape
ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM
cartridges allows you to print labels with
different widths and colors.
PT-1090
Read this guide carefully before starting and
keep the guide in a handy place for future
reference.
User's Guide
The contents of this guide and the
specifications of this product are subject to
change without notice.
English
/ Español / Español
Printed in China
LW4113001
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
Error message
Follow these guidelines to avoid the risk of
fire, burn, injury, electric shock, damage, BATTERY!
overheating, abnormal odors or smoking.
Invalid!
• Always use the specified voltage and the suggested No Text!
AC adapter (AD-24ES) to prevent any damage or
failure.
• Unplug the power cord immediately and stop using the
P-touch labeler during an electric storm.
• Do not use the P-touch labeler/adapter in places of high
humidity such as bathrooms. Do not get the P-touch
Line Limit!
labeler/adapter/power plug wet such as by handling
them with wet hands or spilling beverages on to it.
• Do not overload the power cord. Do not forcibly bend or
pull the power cord. Do not damage or place heavy
objects on the power cord or plug. Cutter Error
• Hold the plug when disconnecting the power cord from
the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that is loose.
Full!
• Do not swallow the cutter stopper.
• Do not disassemble or modify the P-touch labeler/
adapter/batteries. Do not use metallic objects such as
tweezers or a pen when changing the batteries. Do not
Text Limit!
throw the batteries into fire or expose to heat.
• Disconnect the adapter, remove the batteries and stop
using the P-touch labeler immediately if you notice
abnormal odor, heat, discoloration, deformation or
anything unusual while using or storing it.
No Frame OK?
CAUTION
Follow these guidelines to avoid personal
injury, battery leakage, burn and heat
OK to Feed?
• Do not touch the edge of the cutter or any metal part
Cooling
near the print head.
• Remove the batteries and disconnect the adapter if you
do not intend to use the P-touch labeler for an extended
period of time.
• Do not use old and new batteries together or mix
Insert 1/2" (12 mm)!
alkaline batteries with other types.
• Do not drop or hit the P-touch labeler/adapter. Do not
No Cassette!
press hard on the LCD display.
• Do not put your finger between the covers when you
close the cassette cover. Problem
The display stays blank after you have
turned on the machine.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
• Depending on the location, material, and The power turns off when trying to print
environmental conditions, the label may unpeel or
become irremovable, the color of the label may change
When the label is printed out, there is too
or be transferred to other objects. Before applying the
much margin on both sides of the text.
label, check the environmental condition and the
material.
The machine has "locked up" (i.e., nothing
• Do not use the labeler in any way or for any purpose not
happens when a key is pressed, even
described in this guide. Doing so may result in
though the machine is on).
accidents or damage the machine.
• Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the labeler; never use
All text and format settings need to be
alcohol or other organic solvents.
cleared to create a new label
• Use a soft wipe to clean the print head; never touch the
The machine does not print or printing is
print head.
• Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot or blurry.
adapter etc.
• Do not place the labeler/batteries in direct sunlight or
The setting has cleared on its own.
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 apply excessive pressure to the cutter lever.
The tape does not feed properly or gets
• Do not try to print if the cassette is empty; it will damage
the print head. stuck inside the labeler
• Do not pull the tape while printing or feeding; it will
damage the tape and the labeler.
To change the language setting
• Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or
repair of the labeler, or if the battery power runs out.
ACCESSORIES
If you encounter any problems with this product, do
If the cutter blade becomes blunt after repetitive
not return the product to the store. After referring to
use and the tape cannot be cut cleanly, replace
the User guide if you still need assistance, call
with new cutter unit (stock no.TC-5) by obtaining
Brother Customer Service at:
from an authorized Brother reseller.
Voice: 1-877-BROTHER I Fax 1-901-379-1210
Web: www.brother-usa.com
Tape cassettes See the included 'Supplies
and Accessories Guide'.
If you need to locate a service center,
AC adapter AD-24ES
call 1-877-BROTHER or visit us at our web site.
Cutter unit TC-5 (replacement)
CAUTION
• Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your fingers.
• Do not swallow the cutter stopper.
PREPARATION
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, 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 correct 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.
A:Cassette cover
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
B:Tape cutter lever
Important
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother
• Open the cassette cover by pressing the above
Industries, Ltd. could void the user's authority to operate the
indicated area at the top end of the machine.
equipment.
Cause / remedy
The batteries are about to run out. Replace all batteries.
- An invalid number is selected for Label length.
- You tried to print a text file when there is no data stored
in the memory.
- is pressed when no text is entered.
- You tried to select [Copies], [Preview] or [Cable] when
A:Cutter edge
no text is entered.
B:Cutter stopper
C:Print head
- You tried to enter a third line by pressing .
• Insert six AAA alkaline batteries.
Note: Use either 3/8" (9 mm) or 1/2" (12 mm) wide tape
when printing two lines. • Make sure the + and – of the batteries are
positioned correctly.
Tape cutter lever is pressed while the machine is printing.
Note: Do not push the cutter lever while printing.
Note: Only use new batteries.
The maximum number of characters (80 Characters for
regular text, or 50 characters for DECO MODE) have
already been entered.
-The text length exceeds the selected Label length.
-The text length exceeds 7.8" (200mm) when "Label
Length" is set to [Auto] in DECO MODE.
-If the minimum label length (1.2"/30mm) is selected, some frame
types (Leaf or Star) will not allow you to enter additional text.
Frames can not be printed on 9/64" (3.5mm) tape.
Select to print with no frame or to cancel.
Tape feeds after printing when [Chain Prt] is selected.
Refer to 'Set margin (tape margin)'.
If the print head becomes too hot, the labeler stops printing
and automatically starts to cool down. The cool down time will
be displayed. Once the print head is cool, printing will continue
automatically. Do not touch the labeler while cooling.
A:Toothed wheel
Only 1/2" (12 mm) tape cassette is available for DECO MODE.
• Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under
Insert a cassette.
the tape guides.
• If the ink ribbon in the cassette is loose, use your
Possible solution
finger to turn the toothed wheel in the direction of
- Check the batteries are correctly inserted.
the arrow on the cassette until there is no slack.
- The batteries could be weak, replace them.
- Check that the AD-24ES adapter is correctly connected.
- The batteries are weak; replace all batteries.
- Check that the batteries are inserted correctly.
See 'Set margin (tape margin)' in this user's guide and select
[Half] or [Narrow] to have smaller margins for your label.
Refer to 'RESETTING THE P-TOUCH'.
Press and select [Txt & Format].
- Check that the tape cassette is inserted correctly.
- If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.
- Check that the cassette cover is properly closed.
- The batteries may be weak; replace them.
- When power is disconnected for more than two A:Tape exit slot
minutes, all text & formatting will be lost. Language and
• Insert a tape cassette.
Unit settings will also be cleared.
• Make sure that the cassette snaps into place.
Check that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides. • Close the cassette cover.
The cutter lever is pressed while printing. Do not touch
• After you have installed the tape, feed the tape
the cutter lever during printing.
(see "Feeding") once and then push in the tape
Refer to 'INITIAL SETTINGS'. cutter lever to cut the tape.
SPECIFICATIONS Note: Use only Brother TZ tapes with this
machine.
Dimensions 4.25" × 8.24" × 2.27"
(W x D x H) (107.9 × 209.4 × 57.6 mm)
RESETTING THE P-TOUCH
Weight Approx. 0.69lb (Approx. 315g)
Power supply Six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03)
Reset the P-touch labeler if you want to
AC adapter Model AD-24ES
initialize the settings or in case the labeler
Tape cassette Brother TZ tape (width)
does not work properly.
9/64" (3.5 mm), 1/4" (6 mm),
• Turn off the labeler.
3/8" (9 mm), 1/2" (12 mm)
• Hold down
• While holding
once to turn ON the labeler.
• Release
Note: The labeler turns on with its internal
factory settings.
All text, settings and stored files are
cleared.
PRINTING LABELS
5
4
A
3
B
1
2
21
20
19
18
A
B
C
17
16
ENTERING TEXT
Upper/Lower case
Upper/Lower case: is ON/OFF.
Symbols
- Basic/Pictograph: For entering symbols.
A
[Basic/Pictograph]
[. , : ; " ' •]
•Refer to the symbol table (Basic: /
Pictograph: ) on the enclosed insertion sheet.
•The rows of symbols (A to L) in the
Pictograph table can be selected by
pressing the corresponding character.
•To go to the next group, press (again).
- Print List: For printing all symbols in the
pictograph table.
[Print List]
[Print OK?]
Two line text
• Enter the text for the first line and press .
• Enter the text for the second line and press .
Note: Do not press after the second line
of text otherwise "Line Limit!" error
message will appear.
Note: Use either 3/8" (9 mm) or 1/2" (12 mm)
wide tape when printing two lines of text.
Accented characters
• Type a character and press .
• Choose an accented character with
or and press . For a list of available
characters, refer to table ( ) on the
A
enclosed insertion sheet.
Clear
By pressing , the characters will be
deleted one by one.
• Deleting all text and settings
[Txt&Format]
• Deleting text only
[Text Only]
PRINTING LABELS
Text preview
[Preview]
Note:Only the text can be previewed, not the size,
font or any additional features.
and .
Feed (tape feed)
and , press
[Feed]
and .
Print
• Press .
Set margin (tape margin)
[Margin]
[Full/Half/Narrow/Chain Prt]
INITIAL SETTINGS
Display
1. Caps
1. Start your machine
2. Cursor
3. Size
• Supply power by using the batteries or the
4. Width
adapter and press .
5. Style
6. Label length
2. Set the language
7. Underline / Frame
6
7
Keyboard
8. DECO MODE
[English / Español / Français / Hrvatski/
9. Print
Italiano /Magyar / Nederlands/ Norsk /Polski /
10.Cursor keys
Português /Română /Slovenski / Slovenský /
8
11.Back Space (BS)/Cancel Suomi / Svenska /Türkçe/ Čeština / Dansk /
Deutsch]
9 12.Function
13.Alphabetic keyboard
14.Accent
10
15.Space
SETTINGS (LABEL DESIGNS)
11
16.Symbol
12
Size
17.Caps
18.Time/Date
19.Clear
20.Enter
[Large/Medium/Small]
21.Power
In addition to this setting, the text size
automatically adjusts to the tape width. The
13
Display: 12 characters.
actual printed size varies with tape width.
Text buffer: maximum 80 characters.
Width
Adapter (optional)
For memory back up it is
recommended to use the batteries
14
[Normal/x 2/x 1/2]
together with the (optional)
AC adapter (AD-24ES).
15
Style
[Normal/Bold/Outline/Shadow/Italic/
I+Bold/I+Outline/I+Shadow/Vertical/]
- Full/Half/Narrow: For leaving equal DECO MODE
margins on both sides of the text.
This function allows you to create unique
labels by using built-in templates. For a list of
[Full] [Half] [Narrow]
ABC : ABC : ABC
available designs, refer to table ( ) on the
1" 1" 1/2" 1/2" 1/6" 1/6" enclosed insertion sheet.
- Chain print: For creating labels
Example: (design/format 10)
containing text in various styles.
1. When the message "OK to Feed?" appears
after the label is printed, press .
2. Clear the text, enter the text for the next
label, and then press .
[Auto/1.2"-7.8"]
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each
BROTHER
additional label.
4. When the message "OK to Feed?" [Print/Quit]
appears after the last label is printed,
• Some designs contain a check mark next to
press . them in the table. If selected, your machine may
automatically stop printing if the print head
5. After the tape is fed, press the cutter
becomes too hot, allowing it to cool down. The
lever to cut off the chain of labels.
cooling time will be displayed. Once the print
head is cool, printing will continue automatically.
[Ok to Feed?]
• Depending on the format you have
selected, the entire contents of your text
ABC
ABC may not be printed.
DEF
• The template formats cannot be changed.
Making Copies
• The highlighted symbols on the enclosed
insertion sheet are available in DECO MODE.
[Copies]
• To clear all text, press . "Clear?" appears.
[Set 1-9?] Press to clear or to cancel.
• When you access DECO MODE, the most
You can print up to 9 copies of the label. recently printed text and label length will be
recalled.
• Press to return to the previous step.
When you want to print the same labels with
• Press to change the "Label Length"
the narrowest margins, set margin to Narrow.
setting back to [Auto].
• To exit DECO MODE, press
TIME / DATE
display shows the text entry screen.
Alternative: select [Quit] in the [Print]/[Quit]
You can print time and date with one touch
selection screen.
on the button. Eight formats are available.
Note:DECO MODE feature is only available when
using 1/2" (12mm) wide tape cassettes.
Add Time / Date
The maximum label length in DECO MODE is
[abc_] [abc 11/21/09_ ] 7.8" (200 mm). When [Auto] is selected, the
machine will automatically adjust the length so
that the text appears on the label one time.
Select a format
CABLE LABELING
[Time Date]
To create labels similar to the image below,
[Format]
follow the below steps: Input up to 2 lines of text.
[M/D/Y hm]
Print label, and wrap around cable. Always use
Brother Flexible ID tape when wrapping.
The following formats are available.
Refer to the manual enclosed with Flexible ID
tape about the recommended conditions for use.
Format November 21 st 2009 3:30 PM
M/D/Y 11/21/09
M/D/Y hm 11/21/09 03:30PM
[Print OK?]
D/M/Y 21/11/09
D/M/Y hm 21/11/09 03:30PM
D.M.Y 21.11.09
D.M.Y hm 21.11.09 03:30PM
Y-M-D 09-11-21
Y-M-D hm 09-11-21 03:30PM
ABC ABC
159 159
Changing the clock setting
• Refer to INITIAL SETTINGS, step 4.
Label length and margin settings will automatically
default to [Auto] when Cable Labeling.
3. Set the unit of measurement: inch or mm
[Unit]
[inch/mm]
4. Set date (MM/DD/YY) and time (hh:mm)
Example: Setting the date and time for November 21,
2009 10:30AM.
[ Language]
[Time Date]
[Clock]
[MM/01/10] Input "11" [11/DD/10] Input "21"
[11/21/YY] Input "09"
[hh:00] Input "10" [10:mm] Input "30"
[AM/PM]
Underline/Frame
[Undl/Frame]
[Size]
[Underline]
Note:
- 8 Frames are available. Refer to table
( ) on the enclosed insertion sheet.
- Frames cannot be printed on 9/64"
(3.5mm) tape.
[Width]
1 Underline 3 Leaf 5 Star 7 Bubble
2 Round 4 Tile 6 Heart 8 Flower
[Style]
SAVING LABELS
Up to nine labels can be saved and recalled
for printing at a later date. It is also possible
to edit and overwrite a stored label.
Save
[File]
[Save] [1-9]
[Design 10]
Print
[File]
[Print] [1-9]
Open
[File]
[Open] [1-9]
Note: A message "Overwrite?" will appear if
you try to store a label when there is
already a label stored with that number.
SHORTCUTS
In addition to the basic steps to search for a
function, the labeler also provides the user
with function shortcuts - making it easy to
jump to a frequently used function.
• Press and then the shortcut key.
• Press to confirm.
until the
Shortcut keys and functions
Key Function Key Function
Language File
Size Cable
Width Preview
Style Feed
Undl/Frame Unit
Label length Time Date
Copies Margin
[Cable]