User manual BROTHER P-TOUCH 1280

[. . . ] 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 FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. [. . . ] Remove the tape cassette and use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the print head with an up-and-down motion. · The print head can be cleaned more easily if the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL3) is used. · Turn off the machine, and then while holding GENERAL PRECAUTIONS · Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. · Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. · To prevent damage or breakage of the glass, do not press hard on the LCD 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 touching with wet hands or spilling beverages on to the machine. · 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. · Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch labeler, otherwise the tape cassette 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 labeler. · Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use the machine for an extended period of time. [. . . ] TC-5) by obtaining from an authorized brother reseller. 1 MAKING TEXT Switching Upper Case/Lower Case Upper case ( ON) Lower case ( OFF) 2 [Large] DESIGNING LABELS ( > 3 ) PRINTING LABELS 4 [CREATING LABELS] COMPLETED LABELS Setting [Size] > + Text Preview You can preview the text before printing. [Size] [Large] [Small] [Medium] Automatically adjusts the text size according to the tape width. 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. Display Label image Setting [Width] . [Normal] > ( > + ) · 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. [Width] [×2] [×2] [×1/2] Feeding (Tape Feed) + Peel the printed label from backing and apply the label. Entering Symbols > Setting [Style] (Vertical) > [Normal] ( + ) Printing · To cut off the label, push in the tape cutter lever on the upper-right corner of the machine. [. . . ]