[GETTING STARTED]
REFERENCE
Troubleshooting
Error message
PREPARATION
Unpacking Your P-touch Labeler
OPERATION
Keyboard & LCD
3
1
2
Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch la-
beler.
Message
Cause/Remedy
Width
Size
PT-1880
Battery Weak!
Check Battery!
Invalid!
The batteries are weak. Replace them with new ones.
The installed batteries are about to run out.
TZ tape cassette
User's Guide
Cursor
• There is no text above the cursor when you set Number-
ing.
• Invalid character is selected for Numbering.
• Invalid number is selected for Tab Length or Label Length.
USER'S GUIDE
English
/ Español
Style
Underline/Frame
Label Length
Caps
Accessories Guide
Warranty Card
No Text!
• You tried to print a text file when there is no data stored in
the memory.
• The Print key is pressed when no text is entered.
• You tried to set Copies, Numbering or Mirror when no text
is entered.
LW0624001
Printed in China
Tape cutter lever
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.
INTRODUCTION
With your PT-1880, 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.
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.
Tape Cassettes
Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing a tape cassette.
The maximum number of characters (80 characters) have
already been entered.
Read this manual carefully before starting and keep the manual in a handy
place for future reference.
Text Too Long!
No Frame OK?
The text length exceeds the selected label length or the
selected Auto Format setting length.
Esc key
Print key
Preview key
Font keys
OK key
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.
FCC NOTICE
Cursor keys
Printing on 9/64" (3.5 mm) tape with invalid Frame setting
Power key
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.
ON. (Select
to print with no Frame,
Function key
Character keys
Backspace key
Insert a tape cassette, making sure that it snaps into place.
What to do when...
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
Tab key
Caps key
Enter key
Shift key
Problem
Solution
Tape compartment
Toothed Wheel
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 machine.
Shift key
Symbol key
Auto Format key
Accent key
Space key
• Check that the AC adapter is correctly connected.
When the label is
• Refer to "Setting [Margin] (Tape Margin)" on this users
guide and select [Half] or [Narrow] to have smaller margins
for your label.
printed out, there is too
much margin (space) on
both sides of the text.
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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.
Tape guide
The machine does not • Check that the tape cassette has been inserted correctly.
• The LCD shows one row of 15 characters; however, the text that
you enter can be up to 80 characters in length, which will scroll
across the display.
print, or the printed
characters are not
formed properly.
• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.
• Check the tape compartment cover is properly closed.
The setting has cleared • The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
on its own.
• 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 (
push in the tape cutter lever to cut the tape.
• Use
with Shift key to go to beginning/end of the text.
• When power is disconnected for more than five minutes, all
text & formats in the display will be lost. Language and unit
settings will also be cleared.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
•
Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have
+
) once and then
A blank horizontal line
appears through the
printed label.
• There maybe some dust on the print head. Remove the
tape cassette and use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the
print head with and 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.
Turning the Power On
•
•
Do not disassemble or modify the machine/AC adapter.
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
cleaning the print head.
To avoid injuries, do not touch the cutter's edge.
To prevent damage or breakage, do not press 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/AC adapter/power plug wet, such as by handling them with
wet hands or spilling beverages on to them.
Do not expose the machine/AC adapter to extremely high temperatures or high
humidity. Never leave them on the dashboard or in the back of your car, near heaters
or other hot appliances. Keep them out of both direct sunlight and rain.
Avoid using the machine in extremely dusty places.
Securely close the front cover, making sure that it snaps into place.
•
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.)
down
and
, press
to turn the machine back
•
•
•
•
English/Spanish/
)
(
(
+
+
)
)
Setting Language (
French/Portuguese
on. Finally, release
and
.
• Note: The text and formats in the display are erased. Also,
the language and unit settings will be cleared.
Turn the machine over and remove the battery compartment cover.
If batteries are already installed, remove them.
>
[Language]
/
>
[English]
/
The power turns off
when you try to print.
• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
• Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.
•
•
Insert six new AA-size alkaline
The tape does not feed
• Check that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.
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.
properly or the tape gets • The cutter lever is used while printing. Do not touch the
Setting unit (inch/mm)
stuck inside the machine.
cutter lever during printing.
All text and format settings
need to be cleared to
create a new label.
• Press
mat].
while holding down
, and select [Text&For-
•
•
Depending on the environmental conditions and the applied settings, some
characters or symbols may be difficult to read.
>
[Unit]
/
>
[inch]
/
•
Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch labeler, otherwise the tape
cassette or P-touch labeler 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. 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 five minutes, all text, format settings and any text files stored in the memory will
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.
Do not use metallic articles, such as tweezers or metallic pen, when exchanging the
batteries.
Always use the specified voltage and the suggested AC adapter (AD-24) for this
machine to prevent any damage or failure.
To prevent fire or electric shock, make sure that the plug of the AC adapter is fully
inserted into the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that is loose.
Specifications
• The machine automatically turns off if no key is pressed within 5
minutes.
•
•
Item
Specification
• To cancel operations, press
.
•
Dimensions
6.6" (W) × 8.5" (D) × 2.2" (H)
(167mm (W) × 215mm (D) × 57mm (H))
• To initialize the P-touch labeler back to factory settings, turn off the
machine and then while holding down
turn the machine back on. Finally, release
and
and
, press
.
to
Weight
1.26 lbs. (570 g) (without batteries and tape cassette)
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.
Power supply
Six AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6) or optional AC adapter
(model AD-24)
•
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)
•
•
•
When using optional AC adapter (model
AD-24)
Accessories
(Supplies may differ by distribution.)
Insert the plug on the adapter cord into
the adapter jack on the right side of the
machine.
Accessories
Stock No.
Tape Cassettes
AC Adapter
See the attached "Supplies and Accessories Guide".
Insert the plug into the nearest standard
electrical outlet.
model AD-24
CC3500
Carrying Case
For memory back up, we recommend using
AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6) together
when using the AC adapter.
[CREATING LABELS]
DESIGNING LABELS
MAKING TEXT
2
PRINTING LABELS
Text Preview
COMPLETED LABELS
1
3
4
Setting Font
(
+
)
Setting [Size]
image
image
You can preview the text before printing.
>
[Size]
>
[Large]
[Large]
[Medium]
[Small]
[MAX]
Switching Upper Case/Lower Case
•
•
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 3/4" (18 mm) tape, all
texts are in upper case, the Style setting is [Normal], and the Underline/Frame
setting is [Off].
Upper case (
ON)
Lower case (
OFF)
Feeding (Tape Feed)
Peel the printed label from backing and apply the label.
+
(
+
)
Setting [Width]
Making Two Line Text
•
The machine will feed 1.0" of tape, which may be needed when installing a new tape
cassette or when using the [Chain Print] feature.
Move the cursor to where the second line starts and press
.
>
[Width]
>
[×2]
USEFUL FUNCTIONS
[Normal]
[×2]
[×1/2]
Use either 3/8" (9 mm) or 1/2" (12 mm), or 3/4" (18 mm) wide tape for two line text.
(
+
)
Memory (File)
Printing
Display
Label image
You can save your original labels on to your machine. Up to five labels can
be saved and recalled for printing whenever you desire. You can also edit and
overwrite the stored label.
(
+
)
Setting [Style] (Vertical)
•
•
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.
Entering Symbols
>
[Style]
>
[Vertical]
>
>
[File]
>
>
>
[Normal]
[Shadow]
[Bold]
[Outline]
To Save:
Group
Symbols
Group
7
Symbols
(
+
)
Setting [Margin] (Tape Margin)
>
[Save]
>
>
>
1
2
3
4
5
6
[Italic]
[Italic Bold]
[Vertical]
8
>
[Margin]
>
[Full]
To Print:
9
[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.
>
[Print]
10
11
12
Full
Half
Narrow
To Open:
ABC
:
ABC
:
ABC
(
+
)
Setting [Underline/Frame]
>
[Open]
1"
1"
•
•
To go to the next group, press
To cancel operations, press
.
1/6"
1/6"
1/2"
1/2"
.
>
[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]
If you try to store a label when there is already a label stored to that
number, a message "Overwrite?" will appear. Press to save your
new label. Press to cancel.
Entering Accented Characters
[Banner]
[Wooden]
[Vine]
[Hand]
[Flower]
>
>
/
>
/
Accented Characters
Accented Characters
Frames cannot be printed on 9/64" (3.5 mm) tape.
(
+
)
Function Shortcuts
A
C
D
E
G
I
a
Chain Print
<e.g. 1>
(
+
)
Setting [Label Length](Auto / 1.2" - 12.0")
<e.g. 2>
In addition to the basic steps to search for a function, the PT-1880 provides
you with function shortcuts so you can easily jump to a frequently used func-
c
d
e
g
i
ABC
DEF
ABC ABC ABC
ABC
>
[Label Length]
>
(feed & cut)
(feed & cut)
tion just by pressing
and the shortcut key shown in the table below. To
•
•
You can also select the length by entering the length with Num keys.
To return to [Auto], press
.
confirm, press
.
(
+
)
Using [Print Option]
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.
Key
Function
[Size]
Key
Function
[Margin]
K
L
k
l
[Copies]
You can print up to 9 copies of each label.
[Width]
[Tab Length]
[Print Option]
[Language]
[Unit]
N
O
R
S
T
U
Y
Z
n
o
r
>
[Print Option]
>
[Copies]
>
[Style]
>
[Underline/Frame]
[File]
Display
Label image
s
t
You can also select the number of copies by entering with Num keys.
ABC
D
[Numbering]
[Label Length]
[Clear]
Tab
You can print many copies of the same text while increasing a selected
number by 1 after each label is printed.
u
y
z
(
+
)
Setting [Tab Length](Auto / 0.0" - 4.0")
Example: To print copies of a label containing a serial number (0123, 0124 and 0125)
>
>
[Print Option]
>
>
[Tab Length]
>
•
•
To cancel operations, press
The order of accented characters differ by the selected LCD language.
.
•
•
You can also select the length by entering the length with Num keys.
To return to [Auto], press
[Numbering]
>
.
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
To delete a character one by one
Setting [Auto Format]
After referring to the User's guide, if you still need assistance, call Brother
Customer Service at:
You can choose label length from six formats to create labels for various ap-
plications.
>
[Print Option
]
>
[Mirror
]
>[Mirror Print?]
Voice : 1-877-4-PTOUCH
To delete all text
>
[VHS Spine]
Web
Fax
:
:
1-901-379-1210
>
[Clear]
>
>
[Text Only]
Application
Length
Application
CD Case Spine
File Tab
Length
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.
To delete all text & format
VHS Spine
MiniDV Spine
Audio Tape
5.5"
1.6"
3.5"
4.4"
3.2"
1.6"
If you need to locate a service center, please call 1-800-284-HELP or visit
>
[Clear]
[Text & Format]
Divider Tab
You can also go into [Text & Format] / [Text Only] by pressing
+
.
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