Brother Label Maker PT1090BK User Manual

GETTING STARTED  
PRINTING LABELS  
Display  
1. Caps  
2. Cursor  
3. Size  
4. Width  
5. Style  
6. Label length  
7. Underline / Frame  
INITIAL SETTINGS  
1. Start your machine  
INTRODUCTION  
PREPARATION  
With the PT-1090 you can create labels for  
any application. Select from the many  
frames, character sizes and styles to design  
custom labels. In addition, the variety of tape  
cartridges allows you to print labels with  
different widths and colors.  
Read this guide carefully before starting and  
keep the guide in a handy place for future  
reference.  
3. Set the unit of measurement: inch or mm  
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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.  
[Unit]  
• Supply power by using the batteries or the  
A
adapter and press  
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[inch/mm]  
ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM  
PT-1090  
User’s Guide  
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:  
4. Set date (MM/DD/YY) and time (hh:mm)  
Example: Setting the date and time for November 21,  
2009 10:30AM.  
2. Set the language  
B
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2
[
Language]  
Keyboard  
8. DECO MODE  
9. Print  
10.Cursor keys  
11.Back Space (BS)/Cancel  
12.Function  
13.Alphabetic keyboard  
14.Accent  
[Time Date]  
[Clock]  
The contents of this guide and the  
specifications of this product are subject to  
change without notice.  
[English / Español / Français / Hrvatski/  
Italiano /Magyar / Nederlands/ Norsk /Polski /  
Português /Română /Slovenski / Slovenský /  
Suomi / Svenska /Türkçe/ Čeština / Dansk /  
Deutsch]  
[MM/01/10] Input “11”  
[11/21/YY] Input “09”  
[hh:00] Input “10”  
[AM/PM]  
[11/DD/10] Input “21”  
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9
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.  
English  
/ Español  
21  
20  
[10:mm] Input “30”  
A:Cassette cover  
B:Tape cutter lever  
Open the cassette cover by pressing the above  
indicated area at the top end of the machine.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Important  
10  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother  
Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the  
equipment.  
15.Space  
16.Symbol  
17.Caps  
11  
12  
19  
18  
SETTINGS (LABEL DESIGNS)  
Size  
Underline/Frame  
Printed in China  
LW4113001  
18.Time/Date  
19.Clear  
20.Enter  
[Undl/Frame]  
[Size]  
A
B
[Underline]  
[Large/Medium/Small]  
21.Power  
In addition to this setting, the text size  
automatically adjusts to the tape width. The  
actual printed size varies with tape width.  
Note:  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
13  
Display: 12 characters.  
Text buffer: maximum 80 characters.  
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8 Frames are available. Refer to table  
) on the enclosed insertion sheet.  
Frames cannot be printed on 9/64"  
(3.5mm) tape.  
WARNING  
(
Error message  
BATTERY!  
Invalid!  
Cause / remedy  
The batteries are about to run out. Replace all batteries.  
- An invalid number is selected for Label length.  
Width  
Follow these guidelines to avoid the risk of  
fire, burn, injury, electric shock, damage,  
overheating, abnormal odors or smoking.  
-
Adapter (optional)  
For memory back up it is  
recommended to use the batteries  
together with the (optional)  
AC adapter (AD-24ES).  
[Width]  
14  
15  
C
17  
16  
[Normal/x 2/x 1/2]  
Always use the specified voltage and the suggested  
AC adapter (AD-24ES) to prevent any damage or  
failure.  
No Text!  
- You tried to print a text file when there is no data stored  
in the memory.  
1 Underline  
2 Round  
3 Leaf  
4 Tile  
5 Star  
7 Bubble  
8 Flower  
6 Heart  
Style  
-
-
is pressed when no text is entered.  
You tried to select [Copies], [Preview] or [Cable] when  
no text is entered.  
Unplug the power cord immediately and stop using the  
P-touch labeler during an electric storm.  
A:Cutter edge  
B:Cutter stopper  
C:Print head  
[Style]  
[Normal/Bold/Outline/Shadow/Italic/  
I+Bold/I+Outline/I+Shadow/Vertical/]  
Do not use the P-touch labeler/adapter in places of high  
humidity such as bathrooms. Do not get the P-touch  
labeler/adapter/power plug wet such as by handling  
them with wet hands or spilling beverages on to it.  
Do not overload the power cord. Do not forcibly bend or  
pull the power cord. Do not damage or place heavy  
objects on the power cord or plug.  
Hold the plug when disconnecting the power cord from  
the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that is loose.  
Do not swallow the cutter stopper.  
Do not disassemble or modify the P-touch labeler/  
adapter/batteries. Do not use metallic objects such as  
tweezers or a pen when changing the batteries. Do not  
throw the batteries into fire or expose to heat.  
Disconnect the adapter, remove the batteries and stop  
using the P-touch labeler immediately if you notice  
abnormal odor, heat, discoloration, deformation or  
anything unusual while using or storing it.  
Line Limit!  
- You tried to enter a third line by pressing  
Note: Use either 3/8" (9 mm) or 1/2" (12 mm) wide tape  
when printing two lines.  
.
• Insert six AAA alkaline batteries.  
• Make sure the + and – of the batteries are  
positioned correctly.  
Cutter Error  
Full!  
Tape cutter lever is pressed while the machine is printing.  
Note: Do not push the cutter lever while printing.  
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Full/Half/Narrow: For leaving equal  
margins on both sides of the text.  
ENTERING TEXT  
Upper/Lower case  
Upper/Lower case:  
DECO MODE  
SAVING LABELS  
Note: Only use new batteries.  
The maximum number of characters (80 Characters for  
regular text, or 50 characters for DECO MODE) have  
already been entered.  
This function allows you to create unique  
labels by using built-in templates. For a list of  
available designs, refer to table ( ) on the  
enclosed insertion sheet.  
Up to nine labels can be saved and recalled  
for printing at a later date. It is also possible  
to edit and overwrite a stored label.  
[Full]  
[Half]  
[Narrow]  
is ON/OFF.  
ABC  
:
ABC  
:
ABC  
Text Limit!  
-The text length exceeds the selected Label length.  
-The text length exceeds 7.8" (200mm) when “Label  
Length” is set to [Auto] in DECO MODE.  
1/6” 1/6”  
1”  
1”  
1/2”  
1/2”  
Symbols  
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Basic/Pictograph: For entering symbols.  
Chain print: For creating labels  
containing text in various styles.  
A
Example: (design/format 10)  
Save  
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If the minimum label length (1.2"/30mm) is selected, some frame  
types (Leaf or Star) will not allow you to enter additional text.  
[Basic/Pictograph]  
[. , : ; " ' •]  
1. When the message “OK to Feed?” appears  
after the label is printed, press  
2.Clear the text, enter the text for the next  
label, and then press  
3.Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each  
additional label.  
[File]  
No Frame OK?  
OK to Feed?  
Cooling  
Frames can not be printed on 9/64" (3.5mm) tape.  
Select to print with no frame or to cancel.  
.
CAUTION  
[Save]  
[Print]  
[Open]  
[1-9]  
[1-9]  
[1-9]  
Follow these guidelines to avoid personal  
injury, battery leakage, burn and heat  
•Refer to the symbol table (Basic:  
/
[Design 10]  
[Auto/1.2"-7.8"]  
Pictograph: ) on the enclosed insertion sheet.  
The rows of symbols (A to L) in the  
Pictograph table can be selected by  
pressing the corresponding character.  
Tape feeds after printing when [Chain Prt] is selected.  
Refer to 'Set margin (tape margin)'.  
.
Print  
Do not touch the edge of the cutter or any metal part  
near the print head.  
Remove the batteries and disconnect the adapter if you  
do not intend to use the P-touch labeler for an extended  
period of time.  
BROTHER  
If the print head becomes too hot, the labeler stops printing  
and automatically starts to cool down. The cool down time will  
be displayed. Once the print head is cool, printing will continue  
automatically. Do not touch the labeler while cooling.  
[File]  
[File]  
[Print/Quit]  
4.When the message “OK to Feed?”  
appears after the last label is printed,  
•To go to the next group, press  
Print List: For printing all symbols in the  
pictograph table.  
(again).  
Some designs contain a check mark next to  
them in the table. If selected, your machine may  
automatically stop printing if the print head  
becomes too hot, allowing it to cool down. The  
cooling time will be displayed. Once the print  
head is cool, printing will continue automatically.  
• Depending on the format you have  
selected, the entire contents of your text  
may not be printed.  
-
Do not use old and new batteries together or mix  
alkaline batteries with other types.  
Do not drop or hit the P-touch labeler/adapter. Do not  
press hard on the LCD display.  
Do not put your finger between the covers when you  
close the cassette cover.  
press  
.
Open  
A:Toothed wheel  
Insert 1/2" (12 mm)!  
No Cassette!  
Only 1/2" (12 mm) tape cassette is available for DECO MODE.  
5.After the tape is fed, press the cutter  
lever to cut off the chain of labels.  
• Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under  
Insert a cassette  
.
[Print List]  
the tape guides.  
If the ink ribbon in the cassette is loose, use your  
finger to turn the toothed wheel in the direction of  
the arrow on the cassette until there is no slack.  
[Print OK?]  
Problem  
Possible solution  
[Ok to Feed?]  
The display stays blank after you have  
turned on the machine.  
- Check the batteries are correctly inserted.  
- The batteries could be weak, replace them.  
Note: A message Overwrite?” will appear if  
ABC  
ABC  
Two line text  
• Enter the text for the first line and press  
DEF  
you try to store a label when there is  
already a label stored with that number.  
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS  
-
Check that the AD-24ES adapter is correctly connected.  
.
• The template formats cannot be changed.  
The highlighted symbols on the enclosed  
insertion sheet are available in DECO MODE.  
Making Copies  
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.  
The power turns off when trying to print  
- The batteries are weak; replace all batteries.  
- Check that the batteries are inserted correctly.  
• Enter the text for the second line and press  
Note:Do not press  
.
after the second line  
of text otherwise “Line Limit!” error  
message will appear.  
[Copies]  
SHORTCUTS  
To clear all text, press  
Press to clear or  
.
Clear?  
to cancel.  
appears.  
When the label is printed out, there is too See 'Set margin (tape margin)' in this user's guide and select  
much margin on both sides of the text. [Half] or [Narrow] to have smaller margins for your label.  
[Set 1-9?]  
In addition to the basic steps to search for a  
function, the labeler also provides the user  
with function shortcuts - making it easy to  
jump to a frequently used function.  
The machine has “locked up” (i.e., nothing Refer to 'RESETTING THE P-TOUCH'.  
happens when a key is pressed, even  
though the machine is on).  
• When you access DECO MODE, the most  
recently printed text and label length will be  
recalled.  
to return to the previous step.  
to change the “Label Length”  
setting back to [Auto].  
To exit DECO MODE, press  
display shows the text entry screen.  
Alternative: select [Quit] in the [Print]/[Quit]  
selection screen.  
Note:Use either 3/8" (9 mm) or 1/2" (12 mm)  
Do not use the labeler in any way or for any purpose not  
described in this guide. Doing so may result in  
accidents or damage the machine.  
You can print up to 9 copies of the label.  
wide tape when printing two lines of text.  
Accented characters  
• Type a character and press  
• Choose an accented character with  
or and press . For a list of available  
• Press  
• Press  
Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the labeler; never use  
alcohol or other organic solvents.  
Use a soft wipe to clean the print head; never touch the  
print head.  
Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot or  
adapter etc.  
Do not place the labeler/batteries in direct sunlight or  
rain, near heaters or other hot appliances, in any  
location exposed to extremely high or low temperatures  
(e.g. on the dashboard or in the back of your car), high  
humidity, or dusty locations.  
All text and format settings need to be  
cleared to create a new label  
When you want to print the same labels with  
the narrowest margins, set margin to Narrow.  
Press  
and select [Txt & Format].  
• Press  
and then the shortcut key.  
.
• Press  
to confirm.  
The machine does not print or printing is  
blurry.  
- Check that the tape cassette is inserted correctly.  
- If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.  
- Check that the cassette cover is properly closed.  
until the  
characters, refer to table ( ) on the  
enclosed insertion sheet.  
TIME / DATE  
You can print time and date with one touch  
on the button. Eight formats are available.  
A
Shortcut keys and functions  
Key  
Function  
Key  
Function  
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 & formatting will be lost. Language and  
Unit settings will also be cleared.  
Language  
File  
Clear  
By pressing  
deleted one by one.  
A:Tape exit slot  
• Insert a tape cassette.  
, the characters will be  
Note:DECO MODE feature is only available when  
using 1/2" (12mm) wide tape cassettes.  
Size  
Cable  
• Make sure that the cassette snaps into place.  
• Close the cassette cover.  
• After you have installed the tape, feed the tape  
(see “Feeding”) once and then push in the tape  
cutter lever to cut the tape.  
Do not apply excessive pressure to the cutter lever.  
Do not try to print if the cassette is empty; it will damage  
the print head.  
Add Time / Date  
Width  
Preview  
Feed  
The tape does not feed properly or gets  
stuck inside the labeler  
Check that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.  
The cutter lever is pressed while printing. Do not touch  
the cutter lever during printing.  
The maximum label length in DECO MODE is  
7.8" (200 mm). When [Auto] is selected, the  
machine will automatically adjust the length so  
that the text appears on the label one time.  
• Deleting all text and settings  
[abc_]  
[abc 11/21/09_ ]  
Style  
Do not pull the tape while printing or feeding; it will  
damage the tape and the labeler.  
Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or  
repair of the labeler, or if the battery power runs out.  
[Txt&Format]  
Undl/Frame  
Label length  
Copies  
Unit  
To change the language setting  
Refer to ‘INITIAL SETTINGS’.  
Select a format  
• Deleting text only  
Time Date  
Margin  
Note: Use only Brother TZ tapes with this  
machine.  
ACCESSORIES  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Dimensions  
(W x D x H)  
CABLE LABELING  
[Time Date]  
[Text Only]  
If you encounter any problems with this product, do  
not return the product to the store. After referring to  
the User guide if you still need assistance, call  
Brother Customer Service at:  
If the cutter blade becomes blunt after repetitive  
use and the tape cannot be cut cleanly, replace  
with new cutter unit (stock no.TC-5) by obtaining  
from an authorized Brother reseller.  
4.25" × 8.24" × 2.27"  
To create labels similar to the image below,  
follow the below steps: Input up to 2 lines of text.  
Print label, and wrap around cable. Always use  
Brother Flexible ID tape when wrapping.  
Refer to the manual enclosed with Flexible ID  
tape about the recommended conditions for use.  
[Format]  
(107.9 × 209.4 × 57.6 mm)  
PRINTING LABELS  
Text preview  
[M/D/Y hm]  
RESETTING THE P-TOUCH  
Weight  
Approx. 0.69lb (Approx. 315g)  
Six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03)  
Model AD-24ES  
Power supply  
AC adapter  
Tape cassette  
Reset the P-touch labeler if you want to  
initialize the settings or in case the labeler  
does not work properly.  
The following formats are available.  
Voice:  
Web:  
1-877-BROTHER I Fax 1-901-379-1210  
Tape cassettes  
See the included ‘Supplies  
and Accessories Guide’.  
Brother TZ tape (width)  
st  
[Preview]  
Format  
M/D/Y  
November 21 2009 3:30 PM  
11/21/09  
9/64" (3.5 mm), 1/4" (6 mm),  
3/8" (9 mm), 1/2" (12 mm)  
If you need to locate a service center,  
call 1-877-BROTHER or visit us at our web site.  
[Cable]  
Note:Only the text can be previewed, not the size,  
font or any additional features.  
• Turn off the labeler.  
• Hold down  
AC adapter  
Cutter unit  
AD-24ES  
M/D/Y hm  
D/M/Y  
11/21/09 03:30PM  
21/11/09  
TC-5 (replacement)  
and  
and  
.
[Print OK?]  
Feed (tape feed)  
• While holding  
once to turn ON the labeler.  
• Release and  
, press  
D/M/Y hm  
D.M.Y  
21/11/09 03:30PM  
21.11.09  
CAUTION  
[Feed]  
.
D.M.Y hm  
Y-M-D  
21.11.09 03:30PM  
09-11-21  
• Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your fingers.  
• Do not swallow the cutter stopper.  
Print  
Note: The labeler turns on with its internal  
factory settings.  
Y-M-D hm  
09-11-21 03:30PM  
• Press  
.
ABC  
159  
ABC  
159  
Set margin (tape margin)  
All text, settings and stored files are  
cleared.  
Changing the clock setting  
• Refer to INITIAL SETTINGS, step 4.  
Label length and margin settings will automatically  
default to [Auto] when Cable Labeling.  
[Margin]  
[Full/Half/Narrow/Chain Prt]  
 
 
 

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