User manual BROTHER PT-12

[. . . ] Note: If you are using a new tape cassette provided with a stopper, be sure to remove the stopper. 4 Insert the tape cassette firmly into the compartment, making sure that the entire back of the cassette contacts the bottom of the compartment. Note: When inserting a tape cassette, make sure that the inner ribbon does not catch on the corner of the metal guide. 5 Securely close the back cover, making sure that it snaps into place. [. . . ] In the office, the factory, the lab or the home, the quality and performance of the PT-12 make it an extremely practical machine. Although this machine is easy to use, we suggest that you read this manual carefully before starting and keep the manual in a handy place for future reference. INTRODUCTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Patent numbers and patent publication numbers which are related to this product are as below: USP4839472 USP4983058 USP5120147 USP4927278 USP5009530 USP4976558 USP5069557 NUM KEY By pressing to enter Num mode, you can add numbers to your text by simply pressing the corresponding keys. When this mode is on, the Num indicator in the bottomuntil the Num left corner of the display comes on. To exit Num mode, press indicator goes off. B C D E F G H 5 % ] 2 # = 3 Optional AC adapter The AC adapter allows you to use this machine wherever an electrical outlet is available. Remove the tape cassette and use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the print head with an up-and-down motion. Try printing again, and if dust still remains, dip the cotton swab in isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol and gently wipe the print head again. Turn off the machine, and then while holding down and , press q SHADOW ITALIC I+OUTL (italic + outline) q I+BOLD (italic + bold) I+SHADOW (italic + shadow) VERTICAL message "1-9?" appears in the display. Press and until the file number where you want to store the text is 2. The machine does not print, or the printed characters are blurred. displayed. OR Press the key (1-9) corresponding to the file number where you want to store the text. Note: If the file number you selected already contains text, the message "ERROR" (or ), and then select a different file number. Press If nine text files are already stored, the message "ERROR" appears. Press (or ), and then delete one of the stored text files before trying to store the current text. If 300 characters are already stored, the message "FULL" appears. Press (or ), and then delete one of the stored text files before trying to store the current text. Note: If there are two lines of text, they are printed in the NORMAL style, regardless of the selected style setting. [. . . ] (400 g) (without batteries and tape cassette) 55 characters 300 characters maximum, 9 text files current mirror printing setting appears in the display. Press Press and (or until the desired mirror printing setting is displayed. ) to apply the selected mirror printing setting to the text. Weight: Buffer size: Memory size: TAPE MARGIN This function can be used to leave equal margins of 1/6" (4 mm (#)), 1/2" (12 mm (##)) or 1" (24 mm (###)) on both sides of the text. Using the "" tape margin setting, multiple formats can be printed, one after the other without feeding the tape, onto a single label. [. . . ]