Creating Labels - Brother P-TOUCH PT-1230PC User Manual

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P-touch Editor Lite
Label View
Display Function
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.

Creating Labels

Adjusting the left and
right margins of your
label
How to reduce the margin size.
ABCD
Large
Margin Setting
Small : ABCD
Creating a mixed
1-row/2-row label
containing a symbol
Troubleshooting
Problem
After exiting P-touch Editor There are three ways to restart. Perform any of the followings.
Lite, how do I restart the • Turn off the P-touch labeler and then turn it back on.
program while the machine • Disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable while the labeler is on.
is still on? • Launch P-touch Editor Lite from My Computer.
The LED is fl ashing. This is an error message.
Please press the Power/feed button to clear the error message.
If the LED remains fl ashing after performing the above, please contact Brother Customer Service for further assistance.
I cannot turn the P-touch Check to see that the batteries are installed correctly, or that the recommended power adapter is securely connected.
labeler on.
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.
Lite.
A blank horizontal line ap- Streaks or poor quality characters on printed labels generally indicate that the print head is dirty. Clean the print head using a cotton swab.
pears through the printed * Do not touch the print head directly with your bare hands.
label.
The label is diffi cult to cut. Clean the cutter blade using a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.
* Do not touch the cutter blade directry with your bare hands.
Specifi cations
Item Specifi cation
Dimension 2.1"(W)×6.2"(D)×4.4"(H)
Weight 0.88lb (without batteries and tape cassette)
Power supply Six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03) or optional AC adapter (AD-24ES)
USB port USB mini B type
USER'S GUIDE
USER'S GUIDE
Command Toolbar
Icon Function
Displays the New screen for creating a new label.
Opens a saved fi 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 fi 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.
Display Function
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.
When margins are set to Large, (default
Select Margins from the menu displayed
setting) labels print with approx. 1 " margins
on each side of the printed text. Reduce this when you right click the mouse. Change
margin by changing the setting to Small.
the setting to Small.
Select the tape size and enter the de- Enter the desired text and press the
sired text.
ENTER key. Enter the desired text on
Insert a few spaces, then click the
the second row.
button.
Solution
System Requirements PC
Item
Operating
®
Windows XP/Windows Vista
System
®
Windows XP: More than 128 MB
System
Windows Vista
Memory
®
Windows 7: More than 1 GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)
Interface USB Port (USB Spec. 1.1 or 2.0 protocol)
Graphics Card SVGA
Property Toolbar
Icon
Other Functions (available on the menu displayed by right-clicking the mouse)
Menu
Undo Click Undo to undo the last operation.
Redo Click Redo to redo an undone operation.
Cut
Select the text area (or object) that you want to cut or copy and select Cut or Copy. Click in the destination
Copy
area and select Paste.
Paste
Margins Set the length of blank space on both sides of the label (large or small).
Click Insert.
Select Text box to insert text onto the label.
Select From File to insert an image stored on your PC.
Insert
Select Screen Capture to insert the selected area of the PC screen.
Select Symbol to insert one of your PC's built-in symbols.
Select Frame to insert one of P-touch Editor Lite built-in frames.
Direction Select the object text and click either Horizontal Text or Vertical Text to change the direction of the label.
Select the number or letter within your text and click Numbering to consecutively advance the number or let-
Numbering ter on each label. Click
and enter the number of labels being printing in the Count fi eld. Click the Print button.
Change Image Select the image and click Change Image to replace the current image with a different image.
Rotate Rotate objects to 0°, 90°, 180° or 270°.
Select one of the objects and click Order, then select Bring to Front, Send to Back, Bring Forward, or
Order
Send Backward to set the order of each object in the layer.
Click Options.
Select either mm (mm) or inches (in) to set the measurement unit setting.
Options Select P-touch Editor Lite language. Restart the application to apply the new selected "Language".
Select either Display New Value after Printing or Reset to Original Value after Printing to set the number-
ing option.
Click Brother Solutions Center to go to the web site for assistance, information or downloading P-touch Edi-
Brother Solutions Center
tor 5.0.
About
Click About to learn about the P-touch Editor Lite version.
Exit
Click Exit to exit P-touch Editor Lite.
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.
Click Symbol under
symbol that you want to enter from the
displayed dialog box.
Accessories (Supplies may differ by distribution)
Accessories
Tape cassette
AC Adapter
Cutter Unit
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.
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
If you need to locate a service center, please call 1-800-284-HELP or visit us at www.brother.com
Specifi cation
® ®
/Windows 7
®
: More than 512 MB
Function
Click to change the font.
Click to specify the font size.
You can adjust the font size up or down one level by clicking
Specifi es the font style:
Bold Italic Underline
Specifi 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.
Do this
to the right of the Print button and click Print Options. Check the Numbering box
. Select the
Click the Print button.
Stock No.
Brother TZ tape (width) : 9/64", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2"
For details, see the included "Supplies and Accessories Guide".
AD-24ES
TC-5 (replacement)
CAUTION
Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your bare hands.
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