Brother P-TOUCH 80 User Manual

USER'S GUIDE
English
www.P-touch.com
LN9049001
Printed in China
INTRODUCTION
With your P-touch 80, 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 colours.
Read this manual carefully before starting and keep the manual in a handy
place for future reference.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
• Use only Brother M 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 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 of the LCD glass, do not press on the display.
• Do not put any foreign objects into or heavy objects on the machine.
• Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period of time,
otherwise the machine may be stained.
• Do not get the machine wet, such as by handling it with wet hands or spilling
beverages on it.
• Do not expose the machine to extremely high temperatures or high humidity. Never
leave it on the dashboard, in the back of your car, near heaters or other hot
appliances. Keep it 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, otherwise the tape cassette
or P-touch may be damaged.
• Do not attempt to cut the tape while printing or feeding since this will damage the tape.
• Do not try to print labels using an empty tape cassette set in the P-touch. Doing so will
damage the print head.
• Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the machine for an extended period
of time. (Note: When no power is supplied for more than two minutes, all text and
format settings will be cleared. Language and clock settings will also be cleared.)
• Be sure to turn off the machine before replacing the batteries or the tape cassette.
• 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 have leakage or fracture.
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PREPARATION
Power Supply & Tape Cassettes
Remove the back 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.
• Be sure to turn off the machine before
replacing the batteries or the tape
cassette.
Print head
Insert four new AAA-size alkaline
batteries (LR03), making sure that
their poles point in the correct
directions. Always replace all four
batteries at the same time using brand
new ones.
Insert a tape cassette, making sure
that it snaps into place.
Tape guide
Cutter's edge
End of tape
Tape exit slot
• Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.
• Use only Brother M tapes with this machine.
Attach the back cover by inserting the
two hooks at the bottom into the slots
on the machine, then pushing down
firmly on the cover until it snaps into
place.
• After you have installed the tape, feed
+
the tape ( ) once and
then push in the tape cutter lever to cut
the tape.
Tape cutter lever
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OPERATION
Keyboard & LCD
Width
Size
Style
Cursor
Underline/Frame
Caps
Num Lock Label Length
Print key
Time/Date key
Time/Date
Preview key Function key
Cursor key
Fn Fn
Power key
Backspace key
Q W E R T Y U I O P
Character keys
A S D F G H J K L /
Z X C V B N M - , '
.
Shift key Caps Caps Num Num Symbol Symbol Space Space Accent Accent Shift key
Caps key Enter key
Num Lock key
Accent key
Symbol key
Space key
• The LCD shows one row of 12 characters; however, the text that
you enter can be up to 80 characters in length, which will scroll
across the display.
• Use Cursor key while holding down Shift key to go to beginning /
end of the text.
Initial Setting
Start your machine
Provide power by installing four AAA batteries, and then press .
Set your language (Language options depend on the country of purchase.)
Choose a language with and press .
Set Date (DD/MM/YY) and Time (hh:mm)
Example: setting the clock to 20th March 2006, 15:30
Date (DD/MM/YY)
> >
input "20" input "03" input "06"
Time (hh:mm)
>
input "15" input "30"
You can also confirm the current setting and continue to the next
setting by pressing the right cursor key.
• The machine automatically turns off if no key is pressed within 5
minutes.
• To cancel operations, press .
• To return the P-touch to its factory settings, turn it off, and then
while holding down and , press to turn the machine
back on. Finally, release and .

[GETTING STARTED]

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REFERENCE
Troubleshooting
Error message
Message Cause/Remedy
Battery The batteries are weak. Replace them with new ones.
Invalid An invalid number was specified as the Label Length setting.
No Text • The Print key or Preview key is pressed when no text has
been entered.
• A Copies (copy printing) setting was being specified, when
no text is entered.
Line Lmt Line Limit. You can have up to 2 printable lines.
was pressed to enter a third line.
Full The maximum number of characters (80 characters) have
already been entered.
Text Lmt Text Limit. The text length exceeds the selected label length
or the selected Auto Format setting length.
What to do when...
Problem Solution
The display stays blank • Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.
after you have turned on • If the batteries are weak, replace them.
the machine.
Language setting of the
• Turn off the machine and then while holding
machine is incorrect.
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 clock settings will be cleared.
The machine does not • Check that the tape cassette has been inserted correctly.
print, or the printed • If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.
characters are not • Make sure that the back cover is properly closed.
formed properly.
The setting has been • The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
lost. • When no power is supplied for more than two minutes, all
text and formats in the display will be lost. Language, unit
and clock settings will also be cleared.
A blank horizontal line • There may be some dust on the print head. Remove the
appears through the tape cassette and use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the
printed label. print head with an up-and-down motion.
The machine has • Turn off the machine, and then while holding
"locked up" (i.e., nothing
down and , press to turn the machine
happens when a key is
pressed, even though
back on. Finally, release and .
the machine is on).
• Note: The text and formats in the display are erased. Also,
the language, unit and clock settings will be cleared.
The machine turns off • The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
when you try to print.
The tape does not feed • Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape
properly or the tape gets guides.
stuck inside the • The cutter lever was used while printing. Do not touch the
machine. cutter lever during printing.
All text and format
• Press while holding down , or press , then
settings need to be
cleared to create a new .
label.
Specifications
Item Specification
172 mm (W) × 100 mm (D) × 58 mm (H)
Dimensions
Weight 240 g (without batteries and tape cassette)
Power supply Four AAA-size alkaline batteries (LR03)
Tape cassette Brother M tape (width) :
9 mm, 12 mm