Brother P-Touch 1080 - User Manual

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User’s Guide

Printed in China

LAA479001

English

GETTING STARTED

INTRODUCTION

With the PT-1080/1090 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 colours.

Read this guide carefully before starting and

keep the guide in a handy place for future

reference.

The contents of this guide and the

specifications of this product are subject to

change without notice.

Declaration of Conformity

(Europe/Turkey only)

We, BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD

15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku,

Nagoya, 467-8561, Japan

declare that this product is in compliance with the essential

requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives

2004/108/EC and 2005/32/EC.

The Adapter AD-24ES is in compliance with the essential

requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive

2006/95/EC.

The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is on our Web site. Please

go to http://solutions.brother.com -> choose region

(eg. Europe) -> choose country -> choose your model ->

choose “Manuals”-> choose Declaration of Conformity

(*Select Language when required).

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

Follow these guidelines to avoid the risk of

fire, burn, injury, electric shock, damage,

overheating, abnormal odours or smoking.

• Always use the specified voltage and the suggested

AC adapter (AD-24ES) to prevent any damage or

failure.

• Unplug the adapter cord immediately and stop using

the P-touch labeller during an electric storm.

•

Do not use the P-touch labeller/adapter in places of high

humidity such as bathrooms. Do not get the P-touch

labeller/adapter/power plug wet such as by handling

them with wet hands or spilling beverages onto it.

• Do not overload the adapter cord. Do not forcibly bend

or pull the adapter cord. Do not damage or place heavy

objects on the adapter cord or plug.

• Hold the plug when disconnecting the adapter 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 labeller/

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 labeller immediately if you notice

abnormal odour, heat, discoloration, deformation or

anything unusual while using or storing it.

• Do not allow organic solvents (benzene, paint thinner,

nail polish remover, deodorizer, etc.) to come into

contact with the machine and its connecting cables.

Doing so may cause the equipment to deform or

dissolve, and there may be a risk of electrical shock or

fire.

CAUTION

Follow these guidelines to avoid personal

injury, battery leakage, burn and heat

• 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 labeller for an

extended period of time.

• Do not use old and new batteries together or mix

alkaline batteries with other types.

• Do not drop or hit the P-touch labeller/adapter. Do not

press hard on the LCD display.

• Do not put your finger between the covers when you

close the cassette cover.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

• Depending on the location, material, and

environmental conditions, the label may unpeel or

become irremovable, the colour of the label may

change or be transferred to other objects. Before

applying the label, check the environmental condition

and the material.

• Do not use the labeller in any way or for any purpose

not described in this guide. Doing so may result in

accidents or damage to the machine.

• Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the labeller; never

use alcohol or other organic solvents.

• Use a cotton swab 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 labeller/batteries/AC adapter 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 apply excessive pressure to the cutter lever.

• Do not try to print if the cassette is empty; it will damage

the print head.

• Do not pull the tape while printing or feeding; it will

damage the tape and the labeller.

• Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or

repair of the labeller, or if the battery expires and no

adapter is connected.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Error messages Cause / remedy

BATTERY! The batteries are about to run out. Replace all batteries.

Invalid! - An invalid number is selected for Label length.

No Text! - You tried to print a text file when there is no data stored

in the memory.

- is pressed when no text is entered.

You tried to select [Copies], [Preview] or [Cable] when

no text is entered.

Line Limit!

- You tried to enter a third line by pressing .

Note: Use either 9 mm or 12 mm wide tape when

printing two lines.

Cutter Error Tape cutter lever is pressed while the machine is printing.

Note: Do not push the cutter lever while printing.

Full! The maximum number of characters (80 Characters for

regular text, or 50 characters for DECO MODE) have

already been entered.

Text Limit!

- The text length exceeds the selected Label length.

- The text length exceeds 200 mm when “Label Length”

is set to [Auto] in DECO MODE.

If the minimum label length 30mm is selected, some frame

types (Leaf or Star) will not allow you to enter additional text.

No Frame OK? Frames can not be printed on 3.5 mm tape.

Select to print with no frame or to cancel.

OK to Feed? Tape feeds after printing when [Chain Prt] is selected.

Refer to ‘Set margin (tape margin)’.

Cooling

If the print head becomes too hot, the labeller 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 labeller while cooling.

Insert 12 mm!

Only 12 mm tape cassette is suitable for DECO MODE.

No Cassette! Insert a cassette

Problem Possible solution

The display stays blank after you have

turned on the machine.

- Check the batteries are correctly inserted.

- The batteries could be weak, replace them.

Check that the optional AD-24ES adapter is correctly connected.

The power turns off when trying to print - The batteries are weak; replace all batteries.

- Check that the batteries are inserted correctly.

When the label is printed out, there is too

much margin on both sides of the text.

See ‘Set margin (tape margin)’ in this user's guide and select

[Half] or [Narrow] to have smaller margins for your label.

The machine has “locked up” (i.e., nothing

happens when a key is pressed, even

though the machine is on).

Refer to ‘RESETTING THE P-TOUCH’.

All text and format settings need to be

cleared to create a new label

Press and select [Txt&Format].

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.

The settings and texts have cleared on

their own.

- The batteries may be weak; replace them.

- When power is disconnected for more than two

minutes, all texts, settings and any text files stored in

the memory will be cleared.

The tape does not feed properly or gets

stuck inside the labeller

- Check that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guide.

- The cutter lever is pressed while printing. Do not touch

the cutter lever during printing.

To change the language setting Refer to ‘INITIAL SETTINGS’.

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/TZe-CL3) is used.

PREPARATION

A: Cassette cover

B: Tape cutter lever

• Open the cassette cover by pressing the above

indicated area at the top end of the machine.

A: Cutter blade

B: Cutter stopper

C: Print head

• Insert six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03).

• Make sure the + and – of the batteries are

positioned correctly.

Note: Only use new batteries.

A: Toothed wheel

• Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under

the tape guide.

•

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.

A: Tape exit slot

• Insert a tape cassette.

• Make sure that the cassette snaps into place.

• Close the cassette cover.

• After you have installed the tape, feed the tape

(see “Feed (tape feed)”) once and then push in

the tape cutter lever to cut the tape.

Note: Use only Brother TZ/TZe tapes with this

machine.

RESETTING THE P-TOUCH

Reset the P-touch labeller if you want to

initialize the settings or in case the labeller

does not work properly.

• Turn off the labeller.

• Hold down and .

• While holding and , press once

to turn ON the labeller.

• Release and .

Note: The internal memory is reset, and all

text, settings and stored files are

cleared.

ACCESSORIES

If the cutter blade becomes blunt after repetitive

use and the tape cannot be cut cleanly, replace

with a new cutter unit (stock no.TC-5) obtained

from an authorized Brother reseller.

Tape cassettes See the included tape

catalogue.

AC adapter AD-24ES

Cutter unit TC-5 (replacement)

Cleaning cassette TZ/TZe-CL3

CAUTION

• Do not touch the cutter blade directly with your fingers.

• Do not swallow the cutter stopper.

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions

(W × D × H)

107.9 × 209.4 × 57.6 mm

Weight Approx. 315g

Power supply Six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03)

Optional AC

adapter

Model AD-24ES

Tape cassette Brother TZ/TZe tape (width)

3.5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Brother P-Touch 1080 and is the answer not in the manual?

The Brother P-touch 1080/1090 is a portable label printer designed for creating custom labels for various applications. It offers a range of features for designing and printing labels with different frames, character sizes, and styles, utilizing various tape cartridge widths and colors.

Function Description:

The P-touch 1080/1090 allows users to input text using its alphanumeric keyboard and then customize the label's appearance before printing. Key functions include setting the text size (Large, Medium, Small, or Auto-adjusting to tape width), selecting from various text styles (Normal, Bold, Outline, Shadow, Italic, Italic+Bold, Italic+Outline, Italic+Shadow, and Vertical), and applying underlines or frames. The device supports two-line text printing when using 9 mm or 12 mm wide tape. It also features a DECO MODE with built-in templates for creating unique labels, and a CABLE LABELLING function for printing labels designed to wrap around cables, ideally using Brother Flexible ID tape.

The device includes a "Full/Half/Narrow" margin setting to control the spacing on both sides of the text, with "Narrow" providing the smallest margins. A "Chain Print" feature allows for creating multiple labels with different styles and formats consecutively. Users can also add the current time and date to labels, choosing from eight different formats. For convenience, the P-touch 1080/1090 can save up to nine labels for later recall, editing, or reprinting. A "Copies" function enables printing up to nine identical copies of a label.

Important Technical Specifications:

Dimensions (W x D x H): 107.9 x 209.4 x 57.6 mm
Weight: Approximately 315g
Power Supply: Six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03) or optional AC adapter (Model AD-24ES). The manual recommends using batteries with the AC adapter for memory backup.
Tape Cassette: Compatible with Brother TZ/TZe tape in widths of 3.5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, and 12 mm.
Display: 12 characters, indicating Caps, Cursor, Size, Width, Style, Label length, Underline/Frame, DECO MODE, Print, Cursor keys, Back Space/Cancel, Function, Alphanumeric keyboard, Accent, Space, Symbol, Time/Date, Clear, and Enter.
Text Buffer: Maximum 80 characters for regular text, or 50 characters for DECO MODE.
Maximum Label Length: 200 mm in DECO MODE when "Label Length" is set to [Auto].

Usage Features:

Initial Setup: The device requires setting the language (English, Spanish, French, Croatian, Italian, Hungarian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Finnish, Swedish, Turkish, Czech, Danish, or German) and the unit of measurement (mm). Users can also set the current date (DD/MM/YY) and time (hh:mm).
Text Input: Text is entered via the alphanumeric keyboard. The Aa key toggles between upper and lower case. Symbols can be inserted from basic or pictograph tables, accessed via the F + Symbol key. Accented characters are available by typing a character, pressing F + Accent, and then selecting the desired accent.
Text Preview: A "Preview" function allows users to view the entered text before printing, although it does not show the size, font, or additional features.
Tape Feed: The F + Feed function advances the tape.
Printing: Labels are printed by pressing the Print button.
Error Messages: The device provides clear error messages such as "BATTERY!" (low battery), "Invalid!" (invalid label length selection), "No Text!" (attempting to print without text), "Line Limit!" (attempting to enter a third line or exceeding two lines on 9mm/12mm tape), "Cutter Error" (cutter lever pressed during printing), "Full!" (maximum character limit reached), "Text Limit!" (text length exceeds label length or 200mm in DECO MODE), "No Frame OK?" (frame cannot be printed on 3.5mm tape), "OK to Feed?" (tape feeds after printing with Chain Prt), "Cooling" (print head overheating), "Insert 12 mm!" (incorrect tape width for DECO MODE), and "No Cassette!" (no tape cassette inserted).
Shortcuts: The device offers shortcuts for frequently used functions by pressing F and a corresponding shortcut key (e.g., F + 1 for Size, F + 6 for File).
Resetting the P-touch: The device can be reset to initialize settings or resolve malfunctions by turning it off, holding down F and R, pressing Power, and then releasing F and R. This clears internal memory, text, settings, and stored files.

Maintenance Features:

Cutter Replacement: If the cutter blade becomes blunt, it can be replaced with a new cutter unit (stock no. TC-5). Users are cautioned not to touch the cutter blade directly or swallow the cutter stopper.
Print Head Cleaning: If printing is blurry or the machine does not print, the print head may be dusty. It can be cleaned by removing the tape cassette and gently wiping the print head with a dry cotton swab in an up-and-down motion. An optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ/TZe-CL3) is also available for easier cleaning.
General Cleaning: Only a soft, dry cloth should be used to clean the labeller; alcohol or organic solvents should be avoided.
Battery Management: Batteries should be removed if the labeller will not be used for an extended period. Old and new batteries should not be mixed, nor should alkaline batteries be mixed with other types.
Troubleshooting: The manual provides solutions for common issues such as a blank display (check batteries/adapter), power turning off during printing (weak batteries), excessive margins (adjust margin settings to Half or Narrow), machine "locking up" (reset the P-touch), settings clearing on their own (weak batteries or power disconnection), and tape feeding issues (check tape insertion and cutter lever).