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USER'S GUIDE
Check Battery! The installed batteries are about to run out.
TZ tape cassette
Cursor Invalid! There is no text above the cursor when you set Number-
User's Guide
ing.
English / Espaol Caps Style
Invalid character is selected for Numbering.
Invalid number is selected for Tab Length or Label Length.
www.brother.com Accessories Guide Underline/Frame
Label Length No Text! You tried to print a text file when there is no data stored in
LW0624001 Tape cutter lever
Printed in China the memory.
Warranty Card The Print key is pressed when no text is entered.
You tried to set Copies, Numbering or Mirror when no text
is entered.
INTRODUCTION Line Limit! You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing Enter key.
You tried to print a 2 line text when 9/64" (3.5 mm) or 1/4"
With your PT-1880, you can create labels for any application. Select from the (6 mm) tape is installed.
many frames, character sizes and styles to design beautiful custom labels. In Included items may differ by distribution. No Cassette! You tried to print a label when there is no cassette installed.
addition, the variety of tape cartridges available allows you to print labels with Cutter Error! Tape cutter lever is used in the middle of printing process.
different widths and exciting colors. Tape Cassettes Full! The maximum number of characters (80 characters) have
Read this manual carefully before starting and keep the manual in a handy already been entered.
place for future reference. Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing a tape cassette. Text Too Long! The text length exceeds the selected label length or the
Esc key
Print key OK key selected Auto Format setting length.
FCC NOTICE Open the tape compartment cover by lifting up both sides at the same time.
Preview key Cursor keys No Frame OK? Printing on 9/64" (3.5 mm) tape with invalid Frame setting
If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by pulling it straight up. Font keys
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) Power key
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, Function key ON. (Select to print with no Frame, to cancel.)
including interference that may cause undesired operation. Character keys Backspace key
Insert a tape cassette, making sure that it snaps into place.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
What to do when...
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
End of tape Tab key
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency Caps key
Enter key Problem Solution
Toothed Wheel Tape compartment
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to cover Shift key The display stays blank Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular Shift key
after you have turned on If the batteries are weak, replace them.
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be Symbol key Accent key the machine. Check that the AC adapter is correctly connected.
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Space key
one or more of the following measures:
Auto Format key When the label is Refer to "Setting [Margin] (Tape Margin)" on this users
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. printed out, there is too guide and select [Half] or [Narrow] to have smaller margins
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. much margin (space) on for your label.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. both sides of the text.
Tape guide
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The machine does not Check that the tape cassette has been inserted correctly.
- Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the users The LCD shows one row of 15 characters; however, the text that print, or the printed If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.
authority to operate the equipment.
you enter can be up to 80 characters in length, which will scroll characters are not Check the tape compartment cover is properly closed.
across the display. formed properly.
Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides. The setting has cleared The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Use with Shift key to go to beginning/end of the text. on its own. When power is disconnected for more than five minutes, all
If the ink ribbon is loose, use your finger to wind the toothed wheel in the
direction of the arrow on the cassette. text & formats in the display will be lost. Language and unit
settings will also be cleared.
Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have After you have installed the tape, feed the tape ( + ) once and then
A blank horizontal line There maybe some dust on the print head. Remove the
the mark.
Do not disassemble or modify the machine/AC adapter.
push in the tape cutter lever to cut the tape. Turning the Power On appears through the tape cassette and use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the
Securely close the front cover, making sure that it snaps into place. printed label. print head with and up-and-down motion.
Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Only use a soft, dry The print head can be cleaned more easily if the optional
cloth. print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4) is used.
Do not touch the print head mechanism. Use a soft wipe (e.g. a cotton swab) when
cleaning the print head. Power Supply The machine has
"locked up" (i.e., nothing
Turn off the machine, and then while holding
To avoid injuries, do not touch the cutter's edge. happens when a key is down and , press to turn the machine back
To prevent damage or breakage, do not press on the LCD display. Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing batteries. French/Portuguese )
Setting Language (English/Spanish/ ( + ) pressed, even though on. Finally, release and .
Do not put any foreign objects into or heavy objects on the machine. the machine is on.) Note: The text and formats in the display are erased. Also,
Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period of time, Turn the machine over and remove the battery compartment cover.
the language and unit settings will be cleared.
otherwise the machine may be stained. If batteries are already installed, remove them. > [Language] / > [English] / The power turns off The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
Do not get the machine/AC adapter/power plug wet, such as by handling them with when you try to print. Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.
wet hands or spilling beverages on to them.
Insert six new AA-size alkaline The tape does not feed Check that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.
Do not expose the machine/AC adapter to extremely high temperatures or high Battery compartment
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.
batteries (LR6), making sure that
their poles point in the correct
cover
Setting unit (inch/mm) ( + )
properly or the tape gets The cutter lever is used while printing. Do not touch the
stuck inside the machine. cutter lever during printing.
directions. Always replace all six All text and format settings Press
Avoid using the machine in extremely dusty places. while holding down , and select [Text&For-
batteries at the same time using need to be cleared to
Depending on the environmental conditions and the applied settings, some
brand new ones. > [Unit] / > [inch] / create a new label.
mat].
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. Specifications
Do not attempt to cut the tape while printing or feeding since this will damage the tape. The machine automatically turns off if no key is pressed within 5
Do not try to print labels using an empty tape cassette set in the P-touch labeler. Doing minutes.
so will damage the print head. Item Specification
To cancel operations, press .
Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use the Dimensions 6.6" (W) 8.5" (D) 2.2" (H)
machine for an extended period of time. (Note: When power is disconnected for more To initialize the P-touch labeler back to factory settings, turn off the (167mm (W) 215mm (D) 57mm (H))
than five minutes, all text, format settings and any text files stored in the memory will machine and then while holding down and , press to Weight 1.26 lbs. (570 g) (without batteries and tape cassette)
be cleared.) Attach the battery compartment cover by inserting the three hooks at the turn the machine back on. Finally, release and . Power supply Six AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6) or optional AC adapter
Do not use old and new batteries together or mix alkaline batteries with other type bottom into the slots on the machine, then pushing down firmly on the (model AD-24)
batteries, or set the positive and negative end in the wrong position. Otherwise, the cover until it snaps into place.
batteries may leak or be damaged. Tape cassette Brother TZ tape (width) :
Do not use metallic articles, such as tweezers or metallic pen, when exchanging the 9/64" (3.5 mm), 1/4" (6 mm), 3/8" (9 mm), 1/2" (12 mm), 3/4" (18 mm)
batteries. When using optional AC adapter (model
Always use the specified voltage and the suggested AC adapter (AD-24) for this AD-24) Accessories (Supplies may differ by distribution.)
machine to prevent any damage or failure.
To prevent fire or electric shock, make sure that the plug of the AC adapter is fully Insert the plug on the adapter cord into
inserted into the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that is loose. the adapter jack on the right side of the Accessories Stock No.
machine. Tape Cassettes See the attached "Supplies and Accessories Guide".
Insert the plug into the nearest standard AC Adapter model AD-24
electrical outlet.
For memory back up, we recommend using Carrying Case CC3500
AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6) together
when using the AC adapter.
[CREATING LABELS]
1 MAKING TEXT
Setting Font
2 DESIGNING LABELS 3 PRINTING LABELS 4 COMPLETED LABELS
image
Setting [Size] ( + ) Text Preview
> [Size] > [Large] You can preview the text before printing.
image
[Large] [Medium] [Small] [MAX]
Switching Upper Case/Lower Case The LCD shows the whole text and the label length (inch/mm), then returns to the
original text.
> Automatically adjusts the text size according to the tape width.
Only the text can be previewed, not the font, style, size, underline/frame or any
additional features.
Select MAX to print with maximum text size when using 3/4" (18 mm) tape, all
Upper case ( ON) Lower case ( OFF)
texts are in upper case, the Style setting is [Normal], and the Underline/Frame
setting is [Off].
Feeding (Tape Feed)
Peel the printed label from backing and apply the label.
Making Two Line Text Setting [Width] ( + ) +
Move the cursor to where the second line starts and press . > [Width] > [2]
The machine will feed 1.0" of tape, which may be needed when installing a new tape
cassette or when using the [Chain Print] feature. USEFUL FUNCTIONS
[Normal] [2] [1/2]
Use either 3/8" (9 mm) or 1/2" (12 mm), or 3/4" (18 mm) wide tape for two line text.
Display Label image Printing Memory (File) ( + )
You can save your original labels on to your machine. Up to five labels can
Setting [Style] (Vertical) ( + ) be saved and recalled for printing whenever you desire. You can also edit and
Entering Symbols To cut off the label, push in the tape cutter lever on the upper-left corner of the
machine.
overwrite the stored label.
> [Style] > [Vertical] > > [File] > >
To prevent damage to the tape, do not try to cut while the message "Print" or "Feed"
> [Normal] [Bold] [Outline] is displayed.
To Save:
Group Symbols Group Symbols Setting [Margin] (Tape Margin) ( + )
> [Save] >
1 7 [Shadow] [Italic] [Italic Bold]
2 8 > [Margin] > [Full]
To Print:
3 9
[Italic Outl](Italic Outline) [Italic Shadow] [Vertical] [Full]/[Half]/[Narrow] is for leaving equal margins on both sides of the text.
4 10 > [Print] >
NOTE: Cut along the printed dots (:) with scissors so the text is centered in the label.
5 11 Full Half Narrow
To Open:
6 12
Setting [Underline/Frame] ( + ) ABC : ABC : ABC
> [Open] >
To go to the next group, press . 1" 1" 1/6" 1/6"
1/2" 1/2"
To cancel operations, press . > [Underline/Frame] > [Underline] [Chain Print] is for printing more than 1 copy of a label with minimum margin
<e.g. 1>. You can also create a label containing text in various styles; print a
Entering Accented Characters [Off] [Underline] [Round] [Candy] [Callout]
text in one style, and before feeding, enter the second text in another style
If you try to store a label when there is already a label stored to that
number, a message "Overwrite?" will appear. Press to save your
<e.g. 2>.
> > / > / [Banner] [Wooden] [Vine] [Hand] [Flower]
FEED THE TAPE BEFORE USING THE CUTTER (see Feeding/Printing).
new label. Press to cancel.
Otherwise A PART OF THE TEXT MAY BE CUT OFF. Do not try to pull the
Accented Characters Accented Characters Frames cannot be printed on 9/64" (3.5 mm) tape. tape since this may damage the tape cassette. Function Shortcuts ( + )
A a Chain Print
C c
Setting [Label Length](Auto / 1.2" - 12.0") ( + ) <e.g. 1> <e.g. 2> In addition to the basic steps to search for a function, the PT-1880 provides
ABC
D d ABC ABC ABC ABC you with function shortcuts so you can easily jump to a frequently used func-
> >
DEF
[Label Length]
(feed & cut) (feed & cut)
E e tion just by pressing and the shortcut key shown in the table below. To
You can also select the length by entering the length with Num keys.
G g
I i
To return to [Auto], press .
Using [Print Option] ( + ) confirm, press .
PRECAUCIONES GENERALES
borraran asimismo los ajustes del idioma y de las unidades.
Una vez instalada la cinta, psela una vez ( + ) y presione la palanca
del cortador para cortar la cinta. Deseche la cinta cortada. Aparece una lnea Es posible que haya polvo en el cabezal de impresin. Retire el
horizontal blanca a travs casete de cinta y limpie con cuidado el cabezal de impresin con
Utilice solamente cintas TZ de Brother con esta mquina. No utilice cintas que
no tengan la marca .
Cierre firmemente la tapa frontal, asegurndose de que encaje a presin
en su sitio.
Encendido de la etiqueta impresa. un hisopo de algodn seco y movimientos de arriba a abajo.
Para limpiar ms fcilmente el cabezal de impresin, puede
No desarme ni modifique la maquina ni el adaptador de CA. utilizar el casete limpiador de cabezales (TZ-CL4).
No limpie la mquina con alcohol o cualquier otro solvente orgnico. Utilice solamente
un pao suave y seco. Fuente de alimentacin La mquina est
"bloqueada" (es decir, no
responde al presionar
Apague la mquina y a continuacin, mientras mantiene pre-
sionadas las teclas y , presione para volver a
No toque el mecanismo del cabezal de impresin. Use un material suave de limpieza ninguna tecla, aunque
(por ejemplo, un hisopo de algodn) para limpiar el cabezal de impresin.
Para evitar lesiones, no toque el borde de la cuchilla.
Asegrese de que la mquina est desconectada al reemplazar las pilas. Ajuste del idioma ( ingls/espaol/
francs/portugus ) ( + ) est encendida).
encenderla. Por ltimo, suelte y .
Nota: El texto y los formatos del visualizador se borrarn. Se
Dle vuelta a la mquina y retire la tapa del compartimento de pilas. borraran asimismo los ajustes del idioma y de las unidades.
Para evitar daos o roturas, no ejerza presin sobre la pantalla LCD.
No introduzca objetos extraos dentro de la mquina ni ponga objetos pesados sobre Si hay pilas instaladas, extrigalas. La maquina se apaga al Las pilas pueden estar dbiles. Reemplcelas.
la mquina. > [Idioma] / > [Espaol] / tratar de imprimir. Compruebe que las baterias esten correctamente introducidas.
No deje objetos de goma o de vinilo sobre la mquina durante mucho tiempo porque La cinta no avanza Compruebe si el extremo de la cinta sale por debajo de las
Inserte seis pilas alcalinas correctamente o se pega guas de la cinta.
Ajuste de unidades (pulgadas/milimetros) (
podran mancharla. Tapa del comparti-
No permita que se moje la maquina, el adaptador de CA o el enchufe, por ejemplo nuevas tamao AA (LR6), mento de pilas + ) en el interior de la La palanca del cortador se utiliza durante la impresin. No
evite manipularlos con las manos mojadas o verter bebidas sobre ellos. asegurndose de colocar los mquina. toque la palanca del cortador durante la impresin.
No exponga la maquina o al adaptador de CA a temperaturas extremadamente altas polos en la posicin correcta. Todos los ajustes de texto Pulse mientras mantiene pulsada , y seleccione
> >
o a una alta humedad. Nunca los deje en el salpicadero ni en el respaldo del coche, Cambie siempre las seis pilas a y formatos necesitan
la vez y utilice pilas nuevas.
[Unidad] / [pulgadas] / [Texto&Formato].
ni cerca de calefactores u otros aparatos calientes. No los exponga a la luz solar borrarse para crear una
directa ni a la lluvia. nueva etiqueta.
Evite utilizar la mquina en lugares muy polvorientos.
Dependiendo de las condiciones ambientales y de los ajustes realizados, algunos
caracteres o simbolos pueden ser dificiles de leer.
La mquina se apagar automticamente si no se presiona
ninguna tecla durante 5 minutos. Especificaciones
No tire de la cinta que esta saliendo de la P-touch, porque puede daar el casete Para cancelar las operaciones, presione . Elemento Especificacin
de la cinta o la P-touch. Para volver a los ajustes de fbrica de la P-touch, apague la Dimensiones 6.6" (An) 8.5" (Prof) 2.2" (Al)
No intente cortar la cinta mientras imprime o mientras la cinta avanza, ya que daar (167 mm (An) 215 mm (Prof) 57 mm (Al))
la cinta si lo intenta. mquina y despus, al mismo tiempo que mantiene presionadas
las teclas y , presione para encenderla. Por ltimo, Peso 1.26 lbs. (570 g) (sin pilas ni casete de cinta)
No trate de imprimir etiquetas usando un casete de cinta vaco en la P-touch. Daar Sujete la tapa del compartimento de pilas insertando los tres ganchos situados
el cabezal de impresin si lo intenta. Fuente de alimentacin Seis pilas alcalinas tamao AA (LR6) o adaptador de CA
en la parte inferior en las ranuras de la mquina y a continuacin ejerza una suelte y . opcional (modelo AD-24)
Quite las pilas y desconecte el adaptador de CA si no tiene intencin de utilizar la firme presin sobre esta tapa hasta que encaje a presin en su sitio.
mquina durante un largo perodo de tiempo. (Nota: si desconecta la alimentacion Casete de cinta Cinta Brother TZ (ancho):
9/64" (3.5 mm), 1/4" (6 mm), 3/8" (9 mm), 1/2" (12 mm), 3/4" (18 mm)
electrica durante mas de cinco minutos, se perdera todo el texto, los ajustes de
formato y se borraran los archivos de texto almacenados en la memoria.)
No use al mismo tiempo pilas nuevas y pilas usadas ni mezcle pilas alcalinas con
Si utiliza el adaptador de CA opcional (mo-
delo AD-24) Accesorios (Las piezas suministradas pueden ser diferentes en cada pas.)
otros tipos de pilas. Asimismo, evite colocar las pilas con los polos positivo y negativo
en posicin incorrecta. Las pilas pueden derramar su contenido o romperse en esos Inserte la clavija del cable del adaptador Accesorios N cat.
casos. en el conector situado en el lado dere- Casetes de cinta Consulte la Gua de accesorios y consumibles adjunta (solo ingls).
No use objetos metalicos, como pinzas o boligrafos metalicos, al cambiar las baterias. cho de la mquina.
Adaptador de CA modelo AD-24
Utilice siempre el voltaje especificado y el adaptador de CA recomendado (AD- Enchufe la clavija en la toma de corrien- Estuche de transporte CC3500
24) con esta maquina para evitar daos o averias. te ms prxima.
Para evitar incendios o descargas elctricas, asegrese de que el enchufe del
adaptador AC est completamente insertado en la toma de corriente. No utilice una Para contar con energa de reserva para la
memoria, recomendamos usar pilas alcali-
Informacin de contacto
toma de corriente que est floja. Esta informacin vara para cada pas. Consulte el sitio Web.
nas tamao AA (LR6) en combinacin con
el adaptador de CA. (http://www.brother.com/)
[CREACIN DE ETIQUETAS]
FUNCIONES TILES
Mueva el cursor al punto donde desea que empiece la segunda lnea y presione . > [Ancho] > [2] de cinta o al usar la caracterstica de impresin en cadena [Impri. cadena].
Utilice cinta de 3/8" (9 mm), 1/2" (12 mm) o 3/4" (18 mm) de ancho para imprimir [Normal] [2] [1/2]
Impresin
texto en dos lneas.
Pantalla Imagen en la etiqueta
Memoria (Archivo) ( + )
Ajuste de [Subrayar/Marco]
Lleno Mitad Estrecha
6 12 > [Abrir] >
( + ) ABC : ABC : ABC
Para ir al siguiente grupo, presione .
1" 1"
Para cancelar las operaciones, presione . > [Subrayar/Marco] > [Subrayar] 1/2" 1/2" 1/6" 1/6"
Si intenta almacenar una etiqueta cuando ya hay una con ese nume-
Para cancelar las operaciones, presione . > [Longitud Tab] > > > [Opcin impr.] >
El orden de los caracteres acentuados sera diferente segun el idioma seleccionado [Numeracin] >
para la pantalla. Tambin puede seleccionar la longitud escribindola con las teclas numricas.
Para volver a [Automtico], presione . Al definir el nmero, establezca el nmero ms alto que desea imprimir.
Para borrar ( + ) [Espejo]
Para borrar caracter a caracter
Ajuste del [Autoformato]
> [Opcin impr.] > [Espejo] >[Imprimr Espejo?]
Puede elegir la longitud de la etiqueta entre seis formatos, para crear etique-
tas para distintas aplicaciones.
Para borrar todo el texto > [Dorso de VHS]
Use cinta transparente con [Espejo], para que las etiquetas se lean correcta-
> [Borrar] > [Slo texto] mente por el otro lado al pegarlas sobre cristal, ventanas u otras superficies
Aplicacin Longitud Aplicacin Longitud
Para borrar todo el texto y el formato Dorso de VHS 5.5" Dorso caja CD 4.4" transparentes.
Dorso MiniDV 1.6" Pestaa arch. 3.2"
> [Borrar] > [Texto&Formato] Cinta audio 3.5" Pestaadivis. 1.6"