Brother P-touch PT-1880 User Manual

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Printed in China.
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With your PT-1880, you can create labels for any application. Select from the
many frames, character sizes and styles to design beautiful custom labels. In
addition, the variety of tape cartridges available allows you to print labels with
different widths and exciting colors.
Read this manual carefully before starting and keep the manual in a handy
place for future reference.
FCC NOTICE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FOC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interferonco, and (2) his davice must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
'This equipment has beon tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
FCC Rules. These l i m i t s are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
to radio or television reception, which can be
encouraged to try to correct the interference by
mined by turning the equip
'more of the following meas
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the soparation botwoon the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected,
+ Consult the dealor or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
- Changes or moditieations-not expressly approved by Brother Indusines Ld anuid void the user's
authority to operate tho equipment.
* Use only Brother TZ tay
the I% mark.
* Do not disassemble or modify the machine/AC adapter.
* Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Only use a soft, dry
cloth.
* Do not touch the print head mechanism. Use a soft wipe (e.g. a cotton swab) when
cleaning the print head.
To avoid injuries, do not touch the cutter's edge.
To prevent damage or breakage, do not press on the LCD display.
Do not put any foreign objects into or heavy objects on the machine.
Do not leave any rubber or viny! on the machine for an extended period of time,
otherwise the machine may be stained.
* 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 expose the machine/AC adapter to extremely high temperatures or high
humidity. Never leave them on the dashboard or in the back of your car, near heaters.
or other hot appliances. Keep them out of both direct sunlight and rain.
Avoid using the machine in extremely dusty places.
* Depending on the environmental conditions and the applied settings, some
characters or symbols may be difficult to read.
* Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch labeler, otherwise the tape
cassette or P-touch labeler may be damaged.
* Donotattemptto cut the tape while printing or feeding since this will damage the tape.
* Donottryto print labels using an empty tape cassette set in the P-touch labeler. Doing
so will damage the print head.
* Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use the
machine for an extended period of time. (Note: When power is disconnected for more
than five minutes, all text, format settings and any text files stored in the memory will
be cleared.)
* 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
batteries may leak or be damaged
* Do not use metallic articles, such as tweezers or metallic pen, when exchanging the
batteries.
+ Always use the specified voltage and the suggested AC adapter (AD-24) for this
machine to prevent any damage or failure.
* To prevent fire or electric shock, make sure that the plug of the AC adapter is fully
inserted into the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that is loose.
with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have
Unpacking Your P-touch Labeler
Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch la-
beler.
PT-1880
Included items may differ by distribution.
Tape Cassettes
Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing a tape cassette.
|1] Open the tape compartment cover by lifting up both sides at the same time.
E If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by pulling it straight up.
Insert a tape cassette, making sure that it snaps into place.
End of tape
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* 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.
After you have installed the tape, feed the tape (C=
push in the tape cutter lever to cut the tape.
Securely close the front cover, making sure that it snaps into place.
Power Supply
Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing batteries.
|1] Turn the machine over and remove the battery compartment cover.
If batteries are already installed, remove them.
+ D ) once and then
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Insert six new AA-size alkaline
batteries (LR6), making sure that
their poles point in the correct
directions. Always replace all six
batteries at the same time using
$ brand new ones.
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Attach the battery compartment cover by inserting the three hooks at the
bottom into the slots on the machine, then pushing down firmly on the
cover u n t i l it snaps into place.
When using optional AC adapter (model
AD-24) |
Q) Insert the plug on the adapter cord into
the adapter jack on the right side of the X
machine.
Insertthe into the nearest standard
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For memory back up, we recommend using
AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6) together
when using the AC adapter.