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Brother PT-1010 User Manual

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ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM

ELECTRONIC L A B E L I N G SYSTEM

ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM

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PREPARATION OPERATION REFERENCE

[GETTING STARTED]

[CREATING LABELS]

MAKING TEXT

DESIGNING LABELS

PRINTING LABELS

COMPLETED LABELS

USEFUL FUNCTIONS

USER'S GUIDE

/ Français

www.brother.ca

Printed in China

LW1952001

English

With your P-touch 1010, you can create labels for any application. Select from

the many frames, character sizes and styles to design beautiful custom la-

bels. In addition, the variety of tape cartridges available allows you to print la-

bels with different widths and exciting colors.

Read this manual carefully before starting and keep the manual in a handy

place for future reference.

• Always use the specified 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 during an electrical

storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

• Do not use the AC adapter in places with 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,

always hold the plug.

• To prevent fire 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 the machine/AC adapter/batteries.

• Disconnect the AC adapter, remove batteries and stop using immediately if you notice

any abnormal odour, heat, discolouration, deformation or anything unusual while in

use, or in storage.

• Do not use metallic articles, such as tweezers or a metallic pen, when exchanging the

batteries.

• 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 the

machine for an extended period of time. (Note: When power is disconnected for more

than two minutes, all text & formats in the display will be lost. Language, Unit and

Time/Date settings will also be cleared.)

• To avoid battery leakage or damage, make sure batteries are inserted correctly.

• To prevent damage or breakage, do not drop or hit the machine/AC adapter or press

on the LCD display.

• 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.

• Any data stored in memory may be lost due to failure or repair of the P-touch, or if the

battery expires.

• Do not use the P-touch in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide.

Doing so may result in accidents or damage to the machine.

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

mark.

• Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Only use a soft, dry

cloth.

• Do not touch the print head with your fingers. 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 in direct sunlight or rain, near heaters or other hot

appliances, dashboard or in the back of your car, in any location exposed to extremely

high or low temperatures, high humidity, or dusty locations. Standard operating

temperature range: 10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F).

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

damage the print head.

• Do not pull the tape being fed from the P-touch, otherwise the tape cassette or P-touch

may be damaged.

INTRODUCTION

Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada Only)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

WARNING

CAUTION

General Precautions

Power Supply & Tape Cassettes

Open the tape compartment

cover by pressing in the rough

area at the top end of the

machine.

If a tape cassette is already

installed, remove it by pulling it

straight up. Also, if batteries are

already installed, remove them.

• Make sure that the power is

turned off when replacing

batteries or tape cassette.

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.

Insert a tape cassette, making

sure that it slots into place.

• 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.

• Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine.

Securely close the back cover, making

sure that it slots into place.

After you have installed the tape, feed the

tape (see Feeding) once and then push in the

tape cutter lever to cut the tape.

When using optional AC adapter (AD-24)

Insert the plug on the adapter cord into

the adapter jack on the bottom end of

the machine.

Insert the plug into the nearest standard

electrical outlet.

For memory back up, we recommend using

AAA alkaline batteries (LR03) together with

the AC adapter.

Print

head

Tape cutter lever

Tape compartment

cover

End of tape

Tape guide

Cutter's edge

Toothed Wheel

Tape exit slot

Keyboard & LCD

Initial Settings

Start your machine

Supply power by using six AAA alkaline batteries or the optional AC adapter, and

then press .

Set the language (English/Español/Français/Hrvatski/Italiano/Magyar/

Nedrlnds/Norsk/Polski/Portug./Romana/Slovenski/Slovensky/Suomi/

Svenska/ /Dansk/Deutsch)

The default setting is "English".

> [

Language] >

Choose a language with and press .

Set the unit (inch/mm)

The default setting is "inch".

> [

Unit] >

Choose unit with and press .

Set Date (MM/DD/YY) and Time (hh:mm)

Example: setting the clock to October 21st 2007, 10:30AM

> [

TimeDate] > [Clock] .

You can also confirm the figure and move to the next setting by using the right

cursor key.

The LCD shows one row of 12 characters; however, the text that you

enter can be up to 80 characters in length.

Date (MM/DD/YY)

>>>

input “10” input “21” input “07”

Time (hh:mm)

>>

input “10” input “30”

Select AM/PM with and press .

• The machine automatically turns off if no keys are pressed for 5

minutes.

• To cancel operations, press .

• To reset the machine to default settings, turn off the machine and

then while holding down

and , press to turn the

machine back on. Finally, release

and .

Size

Cursor

Caps

Power key

Function key

Character key

Clear key

Caps key

Symbol key

Width

Style

Underline/Frame

Label Length

Print key

Cursor key

Backspace key

Enter key

Accent key

Space key

Time/Date key

Number key

Troubleshooting

Error message

What to do when...

Specifications

Accessories (Supplies may differ by distribution.)

If the cutter blade becomes blunt and/or the cutter stopper wears out after

repetitive use, causing the cutter to not cut the tape cleanly, replace with a

new cutter unit (stock no. TC-5) which can be obtained from an authorised

Brother reseller.

Message Cause/Remedy

Battery The batteries are weak. Replace them with new ones.

BATTERY! The installed batteries are about to run out.

Invalid

• There is no text above the cursor when you set Numbering.

• Invalid character is selected for Numbering.

• Invalid number is selected for Tab Length or Label Length.

No Text • You tried to print a text file with no data stored in the mem-

ory.

• The Print key was pressed when no text was entered.

• You tried to set Copies, Numbering, Mirror, or Text Preview

when no text was entered.

Line Lmt • You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing the Enter key.

• You tried to print a 2 line text with 9/64" (3.5 mm) or 1/4"

(6 mm) tape installed.

No Cassette You tried to print a label with no cassette installed.

Cutter Error Tape cutter lever was used in the middle of printing process.

Full The maximum number of characters (80 characters) has

already been entered.

Text Lmt The text length exceeds the selected label length or the

selected Auto Format setting length.

No Frame OK?

Printing on 9/64" (3.5 mm) tape with invalid Frame setting ON.

(Select to print with no Frame, to cancel.)

Problem Solution

The display stays blank

after you have turned on

the machine.

• Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.

• If the batteries are weak, replace them.

• Check that the

AD-24

adapter is correctly connected.

When the label is

printed out, there is too

much margin (space) on

both sides of the text.

• See "[Margin] (Tape Margin)" in this users guide and select

[Half] or [Narrow] to have smaller margins for your label.

The machine does not

print, or the printed

characters are not

formed properly.

• Check that the tape cassette has been inserted correctly.

• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.

• Check the tape compartment cover is properly closed.

The setting has cleared

on its own.

• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.

• When power is disconnected for more than two minutes,

all text & formats in the display will be lost. Language, Unit

and Time/Date settings will also be cleared.

A blank horizontal line

appears through the

printed label.

• There maybe some dust on the print head. Remove the

tape cassette and use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the

print head with an up-and-down motion.

The machine has

"locked up" (i.e., nothing

happens when a key is

pressed, even though

the machine is on.)

• Turn off the machine, and then while holding down

and , press to turn the machine back on.

Finally, release and .

• Note: The text and formats in the display are erased. Also,

the language, Unit and Time/Date settings will be cleared.

The power turns off

when you try to print.

• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.

• Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.

The tape does not feed

properly or the tape gets

stuck inside the machine.

• Check that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.

• The cutter lever was used while printing. Do not touch the

cutter lever during printing.

All text and format settings

need to be cleared to

create a new label.

• Press and select [Txt&Format].

To change language

setting.

• See step 2 "Set the language" of the "Initial Settings".

Item Specification

Dimensions 4.3" (W) × 8.1" (D) × 2.3" (H)

(107.4 mm (W) × 202.6 mm (D) × 56.6 mm (H))

Weight 0.8 lbs. (365 g) (without batteries and tape cassette)

Power supply Six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03) or optional AC adapter

(AD-24)

Tape cassette Brother TZ tape (width) :

9/64" (3.5 mm), 1/4" (6 mm), 3/8" (9 mm), 1/2" (12 mm)

Accessories Stock No.

Tape Cassettes See the included "Tape Catalog".

AC Adapter AD-24

Cutter Unit TC-5 (replacement)

Switching Upper Case/Lower Case

Making Two Line Text

Move the cursor to where the second line starts and press .

Use either 3/8" (9 mm) or 1/2" (12 mm) wide tape for two line text.

Entering Symbols

>

• To go to the next group, press .

• To cancel operations, press .

Entering Accented Characters

>>/ >

• To cancel operations, press .

• The order of accented characters differ by the selected LCD language.

To Clear

By pressing the Backspace Key, the letters will be deleted one by one.

All text and settings will be cleared.

> [Txt&Format] .

Only text will be cleared.

> [Text Only] .

Group

Symbols

Group

Symbols

18

29

310

411

512

613

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Accented Characters Accented Characters

Aa

Cc

Dd

Ee

Gg

Ii

Kk

Ll

Nn

Oo

Rr

Ss

Tt

Uu

Yy

Zz

Upper case ( ON) Lower case ( OFF)

Display Label image

[Size]

> [Size] > [Large]

Automatically adjusts the text size according to the tape width.

[Width]

> [Width] > [×2]

[Style] (Vertical)

> [Style] > [Vertical]

[Underline/Frame]

> [Undl/Frm] > [Undl]

Frames cannot be printed on 9/64" (3.5 mm) tape.

[Tab]

You can align text by setting tabs.

Example: To set a tab between "ABC" and "D"

The cursor should be positioned where you set a tab.

>> [Tab]

[Tab Length]

(Auto / 0.0" - 4.0" (0-100 mm))

> [Tab Length] >

• You can also select the length by entering the length with Number keys.

• To return to [Auto], press .

[Label Length]

(Auto / 1.2" - 12.0" (30-300 mm))

> [Length] >

• You can also select the length by entering the length with Number keys.

• To return to [Auto], press .

[Auto Format]

You can choose label length from six formats to create labels for various ap-

plications.

> [A/F] > [VCR VHS]

Text Preview

You can preview the text before printing.

> [Preview]

• The LCD shows the whole text and the label length (inch/mm), then returns to the

original text.

• Only the text can be previewed, not the font, style, size, underline/frame or any

additional features.

Feeding (Tape Feed)

> [Feed]

Printing

• To cut off the label, push in the tape cutter lever on the upper-right corner of the

machine.

• To prevent damage to the tape, do not try to cut while the message "Print" or "Feed"

is displayed.

• When Chain Print is set, "OK to Feed?" will appear after printing. (See the Note of

[Chain Prt] in [Margin] (Tape Margin). )

[Margin] (Tape Margin)

> [Margin] > [Full]

[Full]/[Half]/[Narrow] is for leaving equal margins on both sides of the text.

NOTE: Cut along the printed dots (:) with scissors so the text is centered in the label.

[Chain Prt] (Chain Print) is for printing more than 1 copy of a label with min-

imum margin <e.g. 1>. You can also create a label containing texts in various

styles; enter a text in one style and press . After that, cancel feeding (see

the note below), and enter the second text in another style <e.g.2>.

Using [Print Option]

[Copies]

You can print up to 9 copies of each label.

> [Print Option] > [Copies] >

You can also select the number of copies by entering with Number keys.

[Numbering]

You can print many copies of the same text while increasing a selected

number by 1 after each label is printed.

Example: To print copies of a label containing a serial number (0123, 0124 and 0125)

>> [Print Option] >

[Numbering] >

Select the highest number you wish to be printed when setting the number.

[Mirror]

>

[

Print Option

]

>

[

Mirror

]

>

[Mirror Prt?]

Use clear tape in [Mirror], so the labels can be read correctly from the oppo-

site side when attached on glass, windows or other transparent surfaces.

Peel the printed label from backing and apply the label.

File (Memory)

You can save your original labels on to your machine. Up to nine labels can

be saved and recalled for printing whenever you desire. You can also edit and

overwrite the stored label.

>> [File] > >

To Save: > [Save] >

To Print: > [Print] >

To Open: > [Open] >

Time/Date Function

You can insert the desired time and date to your text at the touch of a button.

8 Formats are available for printing time and date.

You can change the number of time/date by changing the clock setting.

To add Time/Date to your text:

The cursor should be positioned where you wish to insert the time and date.

To select the format of Time/Date:

> [TimeDate] >

To change the Clock Settings:

See step 4 of the "Initial Settings".

Contact Information

Website: www.brother.ca

TEL:1-877-Brother

[Large] [Medium] [Small]

[Normal] [

×2] [×1/2]

[Normal] [Bold] [Outline]

[Shadow] [Italic] [I+Bold](Italic Bold)

[I+Outl](Italic Outline)

[I+Shadow](

Italic Shadow

)[Vertical]

[Off] [Undl](

Underline

) [Round] [Candy]

[Callout] [Banner] [Wooden]

Application Length Application Length

VCR VHS 5.5" (140 mm) CD Spine 4.4" (113 mm)

Mini DV 1.6" (42 mm) File Tab 3.2" (82 mm)

Audio 3.5" (89 mm) Divider 1.6" (42 mm)

You can also use the Function shortcuts for these menu. Press the

and the shortcut key shown next to the menu title. To confirm,

press

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(+)

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Label image

ABC D

Tab

Display

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(+)

• FEED THE TAPE BEFORE USING THE CUTTER OTHERWISE A

PART OF THE TEXT MAY BE CUT OFF.

• After printing, "OK to Feed?" will appear. Press to feed. Press

to cancel.

• Do not try to pull the tape since this may damage the tape cassette.

(+)

(+)

(+)

1" (25 mm)

1/2"

(

12 mm

)

1/2"

(

12 mm

)

1/6" (4 mm)1/6" (4 mm)

1" (25 mm)

ABC ABC: ABC:

Full Half Narrow

ABC ABC ABC ABC

ABC

DEF

<e.g. 1> <e.g. 2>

(feed & cut) (feed & cut)

Chain Print

(+)

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

new label. Press to cancel.

Format

Example

(October 21st 2007, 3:30PM)

Format

Example

(October 21st 2007, 3:30PM)

M/D/Y 10/21/07 D.M.Y 21.10.07

M/D/Y hm 10/21/07 03:30PM D.M.Y hm 21.10.07 03:30PM

D/M/Y 21/10/07 Y-M-D 07-10-21

D/M/Y hm 21/10/07 03:30PM Y-M-D hm 07-10-21 03:30PM

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