Brother Label Maker LN9953001 User Manual

[GETTING STARTED]  
REFERENCE  
Troubleshooting  
Error message  
PREPARATION  
Unpacking Your P-touch Labeler  
Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch la-  
beler.  
OPERATION  
Keyboard & LCD  
3
1
2
Width  
Style  
Size  
Message  
Cause/Remedy  
P-touch 1830  
Battery Weak!  
Check Battery!  
Invalid!  
The batteries are weak.  
The installed batteries are about to run out.  
Cursor  
TZ tape cassette  
User's Guide  
• There is no text above the cursor when you set Number-  
ing.  
USER'S GUIDE  
Underline/Frame  
Label Length  
Caps  
• Invalid character is selected for Numbering.  
• Invalid number is selected for Tab Length or Label Length.  
English  
/ Español  
Tape cutter lever  
Accessories Guide  
Warranty Card  
No Text!  
You tried to print a text file when there is no data stored in  
the memory.  
LN9953001  
Printed in China  
• 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"  
(6 mm) tape is installed.  
With your PT-1830, you can create labels for any application. Select from the  
many frames, character sizes and styles to design beautiful custom labels. In  
addition, the variety of tape cartridges available allows you to print labels with  
different widths and exciting colors.  
Favorite keys  
Included items may differ by distribution.  
No Cassette!  
Cutter Error!  
Full!  
You tried to print a label when there is no cassette installed.  
Tape cutter lever is used in the middle of printing process.  
Function key  
Power key  
Tape Cassettes  
Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing a tape cassette.  
Read this manual carefully before starting and keep the manual in a handy  
place for future reference.  
The maximum number of characters (80 characters) have  
already been entered.  
Print key  
Cursor/Esc/  
OK key  
Text Too Long!  
No Frame OK?  
The text length exceeds the selected label length or the  
selected Auto Format setting length.  
Open the tape compartment cover by lifting up both sides at the same time.  
If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by pulling it straight up.  
Preview key  
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.  
Backspace key  
Character keys  
Printing on 9/64" (3.5 mm) tape with invalid Frame setting  
Tab key  
Caps key  
Insert a tape cassette, making sure that it snaps into place.  
ON. (Select  
to print with no Frame,  
to cancel.)  
Enter key  
Shift key  
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:  
End of tape  
Shift key  
What to do when...  
Symbol key  
Auto Format key  
Accent key  
Space key  
Toothed Wheel  
Problem  
Solution  
Tape compartment  
cover  
The display stays blank • Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.  
after you have turned on • If the batteries are weak, replace them.  
• The LCD shows one row of 15 characters; however, the text that  
you enter can be up to 80 characters in length.  
the machine.  
The machine does not • Check that the tape cassette has been inserted correctly.  
print. • If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.  
• Check that the AD-30/AD-24 adapter is correctly connected.  
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s  
authority to operate the equipment.  
• Use  
with Shift key to go to top/end of the text.  
Tape guide  
The printed characters • The batteries may be weak. Replace them.  
are not formed properly,  
or the printed characters  
are blurred.  
Initial Setting  
• 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.  
After you have installed the tape, feed the tape (see Feeding) once and then push  
in the tape cutter lever to cut the tape.  
Start your machine  
The memory has  
cleared on its own.  
• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.  
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS  
Supply power by using six AA batteries or the optional AC adapter, and then  
press  
.
Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have  
A blank horizontal line  
appears through the  
printed label.  
• There may be 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 print head can be cleaned more easily if the optional  
print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4) is used.  
the  
mark.  
Set the language (English/Spanish/French/Portuguese)  
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  
Securely close the front cover, making sure that it snaps into place.  
cleaning the print head.  
To avoid injuries, do not touch the cutter's edge.  
The machine has  
Turn off the machine, and then while holding  
Power Supply  
Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing batteries.  
"locked up" (i.e., nothing  
happens when a key is  
pressed, even though  
the machine is on).  
Choose a language with  
and press  
/
.
down  
and  
, press  
and  
to turn the machine back on.  
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 or in the back of your car, near heaters or other hot  
appliances. Keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain.  
Set the unit (inch/mm)  
Finally, release  
.
Turn the machine over and remove the battery compartment cover.  
If batteries are already installed, remove them.  
Specifications  
Choose a unit with  
and press  
/
.
Insert six new AA-size alkaline  
Battery compartment  
cover  
batteries (LR6), making sure that  
their poles point in the correct  
directions. Always replace all six  
batteries at the same time using  
brand new ones.  
Item  
Specification  
• The machine automatically turns off if no key is pressed within 5  
minutes.  
Avoid using the machine in extremely dusty places.  
Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch labeler, otherwise the tape  
cassette may be damaged.  
Dimensions  
6.8" (W) × 8.8" (D) × 2.4" (H)  
(173 mm (W) × 222 mm (D) × 62 mm (H))  
1.29 lbs. (590 g) (without batteries and tape cassette)  
• To cancel operations, press  
.
Weight  
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. Doing  
so will damage the print head.  
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 three minutes, all text shown in the display and any text files stored in the  
memory will be lost. Language and unit settings will also be cleared.)  
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 leak or be damaged.  
• To initialize the settings, turn off the machine and then while  
Power supply  
Six AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6) or optional AC adapter  
(model AD-30/AD-24)  
holding down  
Finally, release  
and  
and  
, press  
.
to turn the machine back on.  
Tape cassette  
Brother TZ tape (width) :  
9/64" (3.5 mm), 1/4" (6 mm), 3/8" (9 mm), 1/2" (12 mm), 3/4" (18 mm)  
<Note> The text and formats in the display and all text files stored  
in the memory are erased. Also, the language and unit set-  
tings will be cleared.  
Accessories  
(Supplies may differ by distribution.)  
Creating Labels  
Attach the battery compartment cover by inserting the three hooks at the  
bottom into the slots on the machine, then pushing down firmly on the  
cover until it snaps into place.  
Accessories  
Stock No.  
Use only the suggested AC adapter (AD-30/AD-24) for this machine to prevent  
any damage or failure.  
Tape Cassettes  
AC Adapter  
See the attached "Supplies and Accessories Guide".  
model AD-30/AD-24  
CC3000  
Carrying Case  
When using optional AC adapter (model  
AD-30/AD-24)  
Insert the plug on the adapter cord into  
the adapter jack on the right side of the  
machine.  
See the under side for steps of creating labels.  
Insert the plug into the nearest standard  
electrical outlet.  
For memory back up, we recommend using  
AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6) together  
when using the AC adapter.  
[CREATING LABELS]  
DESIGNING LABELS  
MAKING TEXT  
Switching Upper Case/Lower Case  
2
PRINTING LABELS  
Text Preview  
COMPLETED LABELS  
1
3
4
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)
Setting [Size]  
You can preview the text before printing.  
>
[Size]  
>
[Large]  
[Large]  
[Medium]  
[Small]  
[MAX]  
Upper case (  
ON)  
Lower case (  
OFF)  
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.  
Automatically adjusts the text size according to the tape width.  
Select MAX to print with maximum text size when using 18 mm (3/4") tape, all  
texts are in upper case, the Style setting is [Normal], and the Underline/Frame  
setting is [Off].  
Making Two Line Text  
Printing  
Move the cursor to where the second line starts and press  
.
Peel the printed label from backing and apply the label.  
Use either 3/8" (9 mm) or 1/2" (12 mm), or 3/4" (18 mm) wide tape for two line text.  
(
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)
Setting [Width]  
Display  
Label image  
To cut off the label, push in the tape cutter lever on the upper-left corner of the  
machine.  
To prevent damage to the tape, do not try to cut while the message "Print" or "Feed"  
is displayed.  
>
[Width]  
>
[× 2]  
USEFUL FUNCTIONS  
[Normal]  
[× 2]  
[× 1/2]  
Memory (Favorites)  
Entering Symbols  
Feeding (Tape Feed)  
You can save and print your favorite label in seconds at the touch of a button.  
>
There are five Favorite Keys (  
~
) to store your five favorite labels.  
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)
Setting [Style] (Vertical)  
To Save:  
+
>
[Style]  
>
[Vertical]  
Group  
Symbols  
Group  
Symbols  
>
>
The machine will feed (put in amount) of tape, which may be needed when installing  
a new tape cassette or when using the [Chain Print] feature.  
[Normal]  
[Shadow]  
[Bold]  
[Outline]  
1
7
To Print:  
To Open:  
(
+
)
Setting [Margin] (Tape Margin)  
2
3
4
5
6
8
[Italic]  
[Italic Bold]  
[Vertical]  
9
>
[Margin]  
>
[Full]  
10  
11  
12  
[Italic Outl](Italic Outline) [Italic Shadow]  
[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.  
>
>
Full  
Half  
Narrow  
When the saved text contains more than 8 characters, use  
through the text.  
to scroll  
ABC  
:
ABC  
:
ABC  
(
+
+
)
Setting [Underline/Frame]  
To go to the next group, press  
To cancel operations, press  
.
1"  
1"  
1/6"  
1/6"  
1/2"  
1/2"  
(
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)
Function Shortcuts  
.
>
[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  
text in one style, and before feeding, enter the second text in another style  
<e.g. 2>.  
FEED THE TAPE BEFORE USING THE CUTTER (see Feeding/Printing).  
Otherwise A PART OF THE TEXT MAY BE CUT OFF. Do not try to pull the  
tape since this may damage the tape cassette.  
[Off]  
[Underline]  
[Round]  
[Candy]  
[Callout]  
[Flower]  
In addition to the basic steps to search for a function, the PT-1830 provides  
you with function shortcuts so you can easily jump to a frequently used func-  
Entering Accented Characters  
[Banner]  
[Wooden]  
[Vine]  
[Hand]  
>
>
/
>
/
tion just by pressing  
and the shortcut key shown in the table below. To  
confirm, press  
.
Frames cannot be printed on 9/64" (3.5 mm) tape.  
Accented Characters  
Accented Characters  
Chain Print  
<e.g. 1>  
A
C
D
E
G
I
a
c
d
e
g
i
(
)
Setting [Tab]  
You can make aligned texts by setting tabs.  
Example: To set a tab between "ABC" and "D"  
The cursor should be positioned where you set a tab.  
<e.g. 2>  
Key  
Function  
[Size]  
Key  
Function  
[Tab Length]  
[Label Length]  
[Auto Format]  
[Margin]  
ABC  
DEF  
ABC ABC ABC  
ABC  
(feed & cut)  
(feed & cut)  
[Width]  
[Style]  
(
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)
Using [Print Option]  
>
>
[Tab]  
[Underline/Frame]  
[Tab]  
[Print Option]  
Display  
Label image  
ABC  
[Copies]  
You can print up to 9 copies of each label.  
K
L
k
l
D
Tab  
You can also set a tab by using the Tab Key on the keyboard.  
>
[Print Option]  
>
[Copies]  
>
N
O
R
S
T
U
Y
Z
n
o
r
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)
Setting [Tab Length](Auto / 0.0" - 4.0")  
You can also select the number of copies by entering with Num keys.  
>
[Tab Length]  
>
s
t
[Numbering]  
You can also select the length by entering the length with Num keys.  
To return to [Auto], press  
You can print many copies of the same text while increasing a selected  
number by 1 after each label is printed.  
.
u
y
z
Example: To print copies of a label containing a serial number (0123, 0124 and 0125)  
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(
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+
)
)
Setting [Label Length](Auto / 1.2" - 12.0")  
>
>
[Print Option]  
>
>
[Label Length]  
>
[Numbering]  
>
To cancel operations, press  
.
You can also select the length by entering the length with Num keys.  
To return to [Auto], press  
The order of accented characters differ by the selected LCD language.  
Should you encounter any problems with your product, please do not  
return your product to the store!  
.
Select the highest number you wish to be printed when setting the number.  
[Mirror]  
To Clear  
Setting [Auto Format]  
You can choose label length from six formats to create labels for various ap-  
plications.  
After referring to the User's guide, if you still need assistance, call Brother  
Customer Service at:  
>
[
Print Option  
]
>
[
Mirror  
]
>[Mirror Print?]  
By pressing the Backspace Key, the letters will be deleted one by one.  
Voice : 1-877-4-PTOUCH  
>
[Auto Format]  
>
[VHS Spine]  
Web  
Fax  
:
:
1-901-379-1210  
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.  
All text and settings will be cleared.  
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Application  
Length  
Application  
Length  
If you need to locate a service center, please call 1-800-284-HELP or visit  
VHS Spine  
MiniDV Spine  
Audio Tape  
5.5"  
1.6"  
3.5"  
CD Case Spine  
File Tab  
Divider Tab  
4.4"  
3.2"  
1.6"  
 

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