BROTHER P-TOUCH PT-1230PC USER MANUAL Pdf Download (2024)

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USER'S GUIDE

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the PT-1230PC. Your new P-touch labeller uses P-touch Editor Lite software, which is already installed on your labeller.

There is no need to install any software or drivers onto your PC in order to make creative labels. This manual includes important precautionary

information and simple instructions for operating your new P-touch labeller. Be sure to read the instructions before use and use the product in ac-

cordance with these instructions. Keep this manual handy for future reference. If new versions of the PT-1230PC software become available, this

manual may not reﬂ ect the updated features. Therefore, you may ﬁ nd that the software and the contents in this guide are different.

Declaration of Conformity

BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD.

15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan

declare that the P-touch Labeller PT-1230PC conforms with the following normative documents:

EMC:

EN 55022: 2006 Class B

EN 55024: 1998 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2003

EN 61000-3-2: 2006

EN 61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2005

and follows the provisions of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC.

The AC adapter AD-24 also conforms with EN 60950-1: 2001 and follows the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.

Issued by: BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Quality Management Dept.

Getting Ready

Review the names of P-touch labeller parts.

LED lamp

Power/feed

button

Tape cutter

button

Tape exit slot

AC adapter (optional)

connecter

USB port

Mode selector

switch

The PT-1230PC has 2 mode selector settings - "EL" and "E". The mode

selector switch is pre-set at the factory to the EL mode, for use with

P-touch Editor Lite. For E mode, you need to download P-touch Editor 5.0

and the required drivers. For details on how to download P-touch Editor

5.0, see "Starting P-touch Editor 5.0" below.

Connect the P-touch labeller's power supply.

Insert six new AAA alkaline batteries (LR03),

making sure that their poles point in the

correct directions. Always replace all six

batteries at the same time using brand new

ones.

Connect the USB cable and start P-touch Editor Lite.

Connect the

Turn on the P-touch

USB cable.

labeller. The LED lamp

will light up.

How to disconnect the P-touch

labeller

Exit P-touch Editor Lite by clicking on the

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

• Always use the speciﬁ ed voltage and the suggested AC adapter (AD-24) for this machine to prevent any damage or failure.

• Unplug the power cord immediately and stop using the P-touch labeller during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

• Do not use the AC adapter in places of high humidity such as bathrooms.

• Do not overload the power cord.

• Do not place heavy objects on, or damage the power cord or plug. Do not forcibly bend or pull the power cord. When disconnecting the power cord from the power outlet, al-

ways hold the plug.

• To prevent ﬁ re or electric shock, make sure that the plug is fully inserted in the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that is loose.

• Do not get the machine/AC adapter/power plug wet, such as by handling them with wet hands or spilling beverages onto them.

• Do not disassemble or modify the P-touch labeller/AC adapter/batteries.

• Do not use metallic articles, such as tweezers or a metallic pen, when exchanging the batteries.

• Do not throw into ﬁ re or heat up the battery.

• Disconnect the AC adapter, remove batteries and stop using immediately if you notice any abnormal odour, heat, discolouration, deformation or anything unusual while in use,

or in storage.

CAUTION

• To avoid injuries, do not touch the blade of the cutter unit or any metal parts near the print head.

• Do not apply excessive pressure to the cutter lever.

• Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use the P-touch labeller for an extended period of time.

• 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 batter-

ies may leak or be damaged.

• To prevent damage or breakage, do not drop or hit the P-touch labeller/AC adapter.

• Use only the USB cable included with the P-touch labeller.

General Precautions

• Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, a label may unpeel or become irremovable, the colour of a label may change or be transferred to other ob-

jects. Before applying labels, check the environmental condition and the surface material.

• Do not use the P-touch labeller in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage to the machine.

• Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the

• Do not clean the P-touch labeller with alcohol or other organic solvents. Only use a soft, dry cloth.

• Do not touch the print head with your ﬁ ngers at any time, to prevent the possibility of burns. Use a soft wipe (e.g. a cotton swab) when cleaning the print head.

• Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot or AC adapter connector, etc.

• Do not place the P-touch labeller/battery 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.

• Do not try to print labels using an empty tape cassette in the P-touch labeller. Doing so will damage the print head.

• Do not pull the tape being fed from the P-touch labeller, otherwise the tape cassette or P-touch labeller may be damaged.

Insert a tape

cassette.

Insert a TZ tape cassette as shown

in the above illustration.

W h e n u s i n g t h e o p t i o n a l A C

When the P-touch labeller is operating on battery power

adapter (AD-24), insert the plug on

only, it will turn off automatically if not used for a period of 20

the adapter cord into the adapter

minutes. The message "Unsafe Removal of Device" may

socket on the bottom end of the

P-touch labeller. Insert the plug

be displayed depending on the Operating System running

into the nearest standard electrical

on your PC. Any data being displayed will be saved. When

outlet.

you turn the labeller back on, click on the Editor Lite icon to

resume creating your label.

PTLITE10.EXE.

It will take longer than usu-

al to start P-touch Editor

Lite when connecting P-touch

labeller to your computer for

the first time. If the software

does not start automatically

when you connect the machine,

you may launch it from My

Computer. Start P-touch Editor

Lite by double-clicking

PTL-

ITE10.EXE.

*Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other

countries.

*The name of other software or products used in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective

companies that developed them.

If you would like to use the more advanced software that is available for your P-touch labeller,

you are able to download P-touch Editor 5.0 from the Brother website. This advanced software

will give you greater label making functionality.

Do not connect the P-touch labeller to your PC before you begin the P-touch

Editor 5.0 installation.

Download and install the PT-1230PC's

driver and P-touch Editor 5.0 from Broth-

er's website. Connect the P-touch labeller

to your PC when requested during this

installation.

For more information about

installing the software, visit

http://solutions.brother.com/

mark.

Close the cassette

cover.

• Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape

guides.

• If the ink ribbon is loose, use your ﬁ nger to wind the toothed

wheel in the direction of the arrow on the cassette.

• Use only Brother TZ tapes with the P-touch labeller.

• For initial use of the tape, install the tape, turn on the P-touch

labeller, and press and hold the Power/feed button to feed the

tape. Then, push in the tape cutter lever to cut the tape.

Auto Power Off Function

P-touch Editor Lite

starts immediately.

For details on using

P-touch Editor Lite,

see the back of this

sheet.

Do not turn off the power or remove the labeller

while using P-touch Editor Lite.

When using

Windows Vista

When connecting the device for the ﬁ rst time, perform the

scan and then select the Always do this for software and

games check box on the dialog box displayed when the

scan completes. P-touch Editor Lite will start automatically

the next time you connect the P-touch labeller.

Start

P-touch Editor 5.0.

If you have trouble using

• Double-click the short-

cut icon on the desktop

the software, refer to the

(P-touch Editor 5.0).

help information available

• Click P-touch Editor 5.0

in P-touch Editor 5.0.

under All Programs

on the Start menu.

Use

P-touch Editor 5.0.