Brother PT-1250LBF1 li- Manuals

Page 2 - INTRODUCTION; Important

2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the P-touch labeler PT-H500LI. Your new P-touch labeler is an easy to operate, feature packed labeling system that makes creating professional, high quality labels a breeze. This manual contains various precautions and basic procedures for using this labeler. ...

Page 4 - What is the length of the Warranty Periods:

4 Brother ® Two-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA Only) Who is covered: • This limited warranty ("warranty") is given only to the original end-user/retail purchaser (referred to in this warranty as "Original Purchaser") of the accompanying product, consumables and ac...

Page 5 - What Brother will do:; What happens when Brother elects to replace your Machine:; Retain your original Accessory Items and a copy

5 You are responsible for the cost of shipping, packing product, and insurance (if you desire). You are also responsible for loss or damage to the machine in shipping. What Brother will do: If the problem reported concerning your Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items is covered ...

Page 7 - Important Information

7 Important Information Should you have questions, or need information about your Brother Product, we have a variety of support options for you to choose from: USA-Customer Service: Customer Service 1-877-BROTHER (877-276-8437) Customer Service 1-901-379-1210 (fax) World Wide Web www.brother-usa.com...

Page 8 - Contents

INTRODUCTION 8 Safety Precautions .........................................................................................................9General Precautions ....................................................................................................16Symbols Used in this Guide ..............

Page 9 - Safety Precautions; DANGER

9  IN T R ODU C T ION Safety Precautions To prevent injury and damage, important notes are explained using various symbols. The symbols and their meanings are as follows: The symbols used in this manual are as follows: Safety Precautions DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if ...

Page 10 - Rechargeable Li-ion Battery; if it is damaged or leaking.

INTRODUCTION 10 Safety Precautions DANGER Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Carefully observe the following precautions for the rechargeable Li-ion battery (hereafter referred to as "rechargeable battery"), If these precautions are not followed, overheating, leaking, or cracks in the battery may r...

Page 11 - short in the battery.

11  IN T R ODU C T ION Safety Precautions Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Liquid (electrolyte) leaking from the P-touch labeler or rechargeable battery may indicate that the rechargeable battery is damaged. If the rechargeable battery leaks, immediately stop using the P-touch labeler, unplug the AC ada...

Page 12 - WARNING; your local authorized service center.; Alkaline batteries/Ni-MH rechargeable batteries

INTRODUCTION 12 Safety Precautions WARNING P-touch Labeler Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, electric shock, the risk of injury to yourself or others, and/or damage to the P-touch labeler or other property. DO NOT allow the P-touch labeler to get wet or use the P-touch labeler in areas that may...

Page 13 - AC Adapter; Make sure that the plug is fully; Tape Cutter

13  IN T R ODU C T ION Safety Precautions AC Adapter Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, damage, electric shock, failure or the risk of injury. Make sure that the plug is fully inserted in the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that is loose. Always use the specified AC adapter, and always plug ...

Page 14 - CAUTION; or dispose of the batteries in a fire.; of high humidity such as bathrooms.

INTRODUCTION 14 Safety Precautions CAUTION Alkaline batteries/Ni-MH rechargeable batteries Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, overheating or rupture of the battery. DO NOT use a battery other than the one specified for use with your P-touch labeler. Do not use combinations of old and n...

Page 16 - Rechargeable Li-ion battery; Doing so may result in injury or damage the P-touch labeler.; General Precautions

INTRODUCTION 16 General Precautions Rechargeable Li-ion battery • At the time of purchase, the rechargeable Li-ion battery is slightly charged so that the operation of the P-touch labeler can be verified; however, the rechargeable Li-ion battery should be fully charged with the AC adapter before the...

Page 17 - Symbols Used in this Guide

17  IN T R ODU C T ION Symbols Used in this Guide • DO NOT attempt to cut the tape while printing or feeding since this will damage the tape.• Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, the label may unpeel or become irremovable, and the color of the label may change or be t...

Page 18 - Create a label with the P-touch labeler; GETTING STARTED; How to use the P-touch labeler; In addition to entering text, the P-touch; could fall into the P-touch labeler and cause a malfunction.

INTRODUCTION 18 How to use the P-touch labeler  Create a label with the P-touch labeler GETTING STARTED CREATING A LABEL LABEL PRINTING How to use the P-touch labeler 1 • Prepare the P-touch labeler. P. 20 2 In addition to entering text, the P-touch labeler has a large range of formatting options. ...

Page 19 - Create a label by connecting your P-touch labeler to a computer; Printing from the Label Collection; • Launch the P-touch Editor; • Print the label

19  IN T R ODU C T ION How to use the P-touch labeler  Create a label by connecting your P-touch labeler to a computer GETTING STARTED Your P-touch labeler can be used as a stand alone handheld labeler, or it can be connected to a PC or Mac and used with the included P-touch Editor software to cre...

Page 20 - Unpacking Your P-touch labeler; AC adapter

20 Unpacking Your P-touch labeler GETTING STARTED Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch labeler: Unpacking Your P-touch labeler  PT-H500LI P-touch labeler AC adapter The plug may differ by countries. USB cable Li-ion Battery Strap Starter Tape Cassette CD-ROM Quick...

Page 21 - General Description; sheet to prevent damage. Remove this sheet before using the P-touch.

21  G E TTIN G STA R TED General Description 1. Cover latch2. Tape exit slot3. LCD display4. Mini-USB port5. Keyboard 6. Tape cutter7. Tape cassette compartment8. Release lever9. Print head 1. Tape viewer2. Rear cover3. AC adapter connector 4. LED lamp5. Battery compartment General Description 3 5 ...

Page 22 - LCD Display; Block Separator Line; LCD Display & Keyboard

22 LCD Display & Keyboard GETTING STARTED LCD Display 1. Line number Indicates line number within the label layout. 2. Shift Mode Indicates shift mode is on. 3. Start Line / 4. End Line The area between the start and end line will be printed.The short lines extending from the start/end lines sho...

Page 23 - Key Names and Functions; Displays a preview of the label.; Shift

23  G E TTIN G STA R TED LCD Display & Keyboard Key Names and Functions 1. Power Turns the P-touch labeler on and off. 2. Print Options Enables Numbering or Mirror to be selected and printed. 3. Preview Displays a preview of the label. 4. Feed & Cut Feeds 0.96" (24.5mm) of blank tape th...

Page 24 - Caps

24 LCD Display & Keyboard GETTING STARTED 13. Esc (Escape) Cancels the current command and returns the display to the data entry screen or the previous step. 14. Clear Clears all text entered, or all text and current label settings. 15. OK Selects the displayed option. 16. Cursor ( ) Moves the c...

Page 25 - Battery; inside the battery compartment.; Users of alkaline batteries; Attach the rear cover by inserting the three hooks at; Power Supply

25  G E TTIN G STA R TED Power Supply Battery After making sure that the power is off, remove the rear cover on the back of the P-touch labeler. If the batteries are already in the P-touch labeler, remove them. Insert six new AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6), or fully charged Ni-MH rechargeable bat...

Page 26 - Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch labeler.; Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery; Installing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery; • Turn the P-touch labeler off before disconnecting the AC adapter.

26 Power Supply GETTING STARTED AC Adapter Use AD-E001 (AC adapter) for the P-touch labeler. AD-18 or AD-24ES cannot be used. Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch labeler. Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the connector marked DC IN 12V on the P-touch labeler. Insert the AC adapt...

Page 27 - Removing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery; Charging the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery; Use the AC adapter and AC power cord to connect the P-touch; Stopping Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Charging

27  G E TTIN G STA R TED Power Supply Confirm that the hooks on the edge of the rear cover are inserted correctly, and then reattach the cover. Removing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Remove the battery cover and the rechargeable Li-ion battery, and then reattach the battery cover.  Charging the ...

Page 28 - cool place away from direct sunlight.; Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Specifications; • Nominal Capacity: 1850 mAh; Surroundings temperature range

28 Power Supply GETTING STARTED Rechargeable Li-ion Battery P-touch labeler • Charging current: 500 mA• Charging voltage: up to 8.2 V (Maximum) Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Characteristics Understanding the properties of the rechargeable Li-ion battery will allow you to optimize its usage. • Using or...

Page 29 - Check that the end of the tape is not bent and that it passes; Inserting a Tape Cassette

29  G E TTIN G STA R TED Inserting a Tape Cassette Tape cassettes of 0.13", 0.23", 0.35", 0.47", 0.70" or 0.94" (3.5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 18mm or 24mm) width can be used in your P-touch labeler. Use only Brother tape cassettes with the mark. Check that the end of the tape is n...

Page 30 - after the ink ribbon discharges.; possible after opening the sealed package.

30 Turning Power On/Off GETTING STARTED Close the rear cover. Press the Power key to turn the P-touch labeler on. Press the Power key again to turn the P-touch labeler off. Auto Power-Off Time If you use the AC adapter or Li-ion battery, you can change the setting of the auto power-off time. Press t...

Page 31 - OK; Off”, the setting for “AC Adapter” becomes valid.; Feeding Tape; cause the tape to jam.; Esc

31  G E TTIN G STA R TED Feeding Tape  Auto Power-Off Time  Feed & Cut The Feed & Cut function feeds 0.96" (24.5mm) of blank tape, and then cuts the tape. Press the Feed & Cut key. "Feed & Cut?" will appear on the LCD display. Using the or key to select the "Feed &...

Page 32 - Feed Only; To exit or cancel this function press; • Press the; key to return to the previous step.; Space; • Power can be saved when the back light is turned off.

32 LCD Display GETTING STARTED Feed Only This function will advance the tape approximately 0.96" (24.5mm) resulting in a blank label sticking out of the tape cassette. This action is recommended when using Fabric tapes, which should be cut using scissors. Press the Feed & Cut key. "Feed ...

Page 33 - Language; Setting Language and Unit; Press the; Using P-touch Software

33  G E TTIN G STA R TED Setting Language and Unit Language Press the Menu key, select " Language" using the or key, and then press the OK or Enter key. Select a language for menu commands and messages shown on the LCD display by using the or key. The language can be selected from " Č e...

Page 34 - Features; • DO NOT use a USB hub.

34 Using P-touch Software GETTING STARTED Features System Requirements Before installation, check that your system configuration meets the following requirements. Installing the Software and Printer Driver The procedure for installing the software varies depending on the OS of the computer. To downl...

Page 35 - For Windows; Standard Installation

35  G E TTIN G STA R TED Using P-touch Software  For Windows ® Insert the installer CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If the language screen appears, choose your language. Click [Standard Installation]. 1. Standard Installation Installs P-touch Editor, the printer driver, P-touch Update Software and ...

Page 37 - For Macintosh; Uninstalling the Printer Driver; For Windows Vista; Click

37  G E TTIN G STA R TED Using P-touch Software  For Macintosh Start your Macintosh, and download the driver, software and manuals from the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com). Uninstalling the Printer Driver  For Windows Vista ® If the P-touch labeler is connected to the comp...

Page 39 - Uninstalling the Software

39  G E TTIN G STA R TED Using P-touch Software  For Mac OS X v10.6.8 - OS X v10.8.x Turn off the P-touch labeler. Click [Apple menu] - [System Preferences], and click [Print & Fax] (Mac OS X v10.6.8) / [Print & Scan] (OS X v10.7.x / OS X v10.8.x). Choose [Brother xx-xxxx], and click [-]. ...

Page 40 - Service Center Locations; Note: Be sure to call the Service Center before your visit.; Operational Assistance

41 Contact Information (For USA Only) Service Center Locations If you need a local service center, please go to www.brother-usa.com/service/ or call 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) to locate the authorized service center closest to you. Note: Be sure to call the Service Center before your visit. Serv...