Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PT-1760 Brother
Go to page of 71
User’s Guide Guía de Usuario PT- 1 7 60 HPT007 • Read this User’s Guide before you start using your labeler. • Keep this User’s Guide in a handy place for future reference. • Antes de usar su equipo por primera vez, lea cuidadosamente esta Guía de Usuario.
P-touch 1750 cover 2-3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the PT-1760! Your new labeler will allow you to create labels for any need. Its versatility enables you to design custom labels by choosing from a variety of frame designs and from many characters sizes and styles.
1 CONTENTS Getting Started GENERAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................... 2 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................... 3 BATTERIES .
2 TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW Getting Started GENERAL DESCRIPTION Tape compartment cover LCD display Keyboard Tape cutter lever AC adapter connector Tape exit slot Battery compartment cover.
3 KEYBOARD & LCD DISPLA Y • Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark. • Do not pull on the tape being fed from the labeler . This may damage the tape cassette. • Do not use the machine in dusty places, and keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain.
4 • Do not try to disassemble the AC adapter . • When the machine is not being used for a long period of time and it is not necessary to keep the text files stored in the memory , disconnect the AC adapter , and remove the bat- teries to prevent them from leaking and damaging the machine.
5 The AC adapter (model AD-30) allows you to use this machine wherever there is an electri- cal outlet. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the connector marked DC IN 7.0V on the right side of the machine. 2 Insert the plug on the adapter into the near- est standard electrical outlet.
6 4 Insert the tape cassette firmly into the tape compartment, making sure that the entire back of the cassette touches the bottom of the compartment. ☞ When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the inner ribbon does not catch on the corner of the metal guide.
7 LAMINA TED T APE The enclosed stick enables you to easily remove the backing from labels printed on lami- nated tapes. 1 Hold the tape in your left hand, with the printed surface facing up, and hold the stick in your right hand. 2 Pass the tape halfway through the long narrow hole in the stick.
8 Occasionally, specks of dust or dirt become attached to the machine’s print head and rollers. This is particularly likely when you are using the unit outdoors or in a very dusty environ- ment. If a section of the print head is covered with dust, a blank horizontal streak may appear through the label text.
9 The power key ( b ) is located in the top right-hand corner of the keyboard. If batteries have been installed or the machine has been plugged in using the AC adapter, the previous session’s information is displayed when the machine is turned on.
10 RIGHT CURSOR KEY To move the cursor one character to the right: ● Press > once. To move the cursor several characters to the right: ● Hold down > until the cursor moves to the desired position. To move the cursor to the end of the text line: ● Hold down f and press > .
11 EXAMPLE The Caps mode is similar to holding down e . It allows you to type capital letters continu- ously. To type in many capital letters: 1 Hold down f and press e . The Caps indicator on the left side of the display lights up. 2 Press the keys of the desired letters or symbols.
12 EXAMPLE Like on a typewriter or word processor, this machine’s return key ( h ) is used to end a line of text and start another one. When you have finished entering one line, press the return key to make a new line and move the cursor to it. ☞ A label can only contain a maximum of two text lines.
13 To select an item from a list: ● Press h . To answer “yes”: ● Press h . The delete key ( c ) allows you to remove characters to the left of the cursor’s current posi- tion. It differs from the left cursor key ( < ), which only moves the cursor without deleting any characters.
14 EXAMPLE The Accent function can also be used to add accented characters to your text. The accented characters are grouped according to the capital or small letter that they are combined with. The following accented characters are available: To clear the text: 1 Hold down f and press c .
15 To type in an accented character: 1 Hold down f and press d . The message “A – U?” appears on the display. 2 Press the key of the letter in the desired accented character. ☞ To type a capital letter , hold down e (or hold down f and press e to turn on Caps mode) before pressing the letter key .
16 The following symbols are available: To type in a symbol: 1 Press d . The message “1-4?” appears on the display. 2 Press a key 1 to 4 to choose the set that contains the desired symbol. 3 Press < or > until the cursor is under the desired symbol.
17 The character size can be adjusted using the Size function. The following table shows the character sizes. The default size setting is AUTO . The currently selected size setting is always shown by the indicator above the display.
18 EXAMPLE You can choose from nine different character styles to apply to your text. ☞ Characters printed using the smaller sizes may be difficult to read if certain style set- tings (e.
19 EXAMPLE REFERENCE You can emphasize your text by underlining it. The default underline setting is OFF . In this case, “TEXT” will show on the display. When the Underline function is set to UNDERLINE , the Underline indicator on the bottom of the dis- play lights up.
20 To turn on or off the Underline function: 1 While holding down f , press 3 once, and keep f held down to display the current underline setting. 2 While still holding down f , continue pressing 3 until the desired underline setting is displayed. ☞ The Underline indicator lights up when the UNDERLINE setting is selected.
21 2 While still holding down f , continue pressing 4 until the desired frame setting is displayed. ☞ The Frame indicator lights up when any setting other than TEXT is selected.
22 The default setting is OFF . When you turn the Big Size function ON , the Big indicator will light up in the bottom right of the display. ☞ If you change any of the Size , Style , Underline , or .
23 T APE MARGIN FUNCTION The Tape margin function allows you to adjust the size of the margins on the left and right sides of your text. The default tape margin setting is FULL ; however, three other settings are also available.
24 MIRROR PRINTING FUNCTION With this function, you can print your text so that the characters can be read from the tape side of the tape. If mirror-printed labels are attached to glass or some other clear material, they can be read correctly from the opposite side.
25 PRINT KEY & FEED FUNCTION After you have entered your text and chosen the desired format settings, you are ready to print. To print a label: ● Press a once. The message “PRINTING” is displayed. To feed the tape: ● Hold down f and press g once.
26 5 Press down on the tape cutter lever to cut the tape, and then use scissors to cut along the printed dots to separate the labels. EXAMPLE To print three labels with numbers 1, 2 and 3: 1 Position the cursor below “1”. 2 Hold down f and press A .
27 REPEA T PRINTING FUNCTION This function allows you to print up to 9 copies of the same text. To use the Repeat printing function: 1 Hold down f and press S . The message “REPEAT:1-9?” appears in the display. 2 Press the number key ( 1 to 9 ) of the number of labels that you want.
28 MEMORY FUNCTIONS You can use the memory to store your most frequently used text files. The text remains in the memory, even after all characters are removed from the display using the Clear function (holding down f and pressing c ). When each file is stored, it is given a number to make recalling it easier.
29 2 Press the key ( 1 to 9 ) of the file number containing the text that you wish to recall. The text stored under the selected file number is shown. ☞ To quit the Recall function without recalling text, hold down f and press 9 (or press just c ). 3 Press h .
30 To recall the text from file number 4: 1 Hold down f and press 9 . 2 Press 4 . 3 Press h . To delete the text stored under file number 4: 1 Hold down f and press 0 .
31 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Remedy 1. The display stays blank after you have turned on the machine. • Check that the AC adapter is connected correctly . • If you are using batteries, check that they are correctly inserted. • If the batteries are low , replace them with new ones.
32 ERROR MESSAGE LIST Error Message Cause Remedy 2 LINE LIMIT! This message appears if two lines already exist when you press h . Limit the number of lines to two. BATTERY WEAK! This message appears when the installed batteries become weak. Replace the batteries or use the AC adapter .
33 CUTTER ERROR! This message appears if the tape cutter lever is pressed down while a label is being printed. Release the tape cutter lever . INVAL. CHRS! This message appears if the cursor is not below a number when you hold down f and press A . Move the cursor below a number before holding down f and press A .
34 SPECIFICA TIONS HARDW ARE SOFTW ARE Input Device: Keyboard - 49 keys LCD: 7 × 5 dots 15 characters × 1 line 11 indicators Print Tape: Pressure-sensitive, Adhesive-based 26’ 3” (8 m) long Four.
35 ACCESSORIES (For USA Only) ● Supplies Obtain tape cassettes from your nearest authorized dealer . Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Brother cannot be held responsible for trouble caused by the use of unauthorized supplies. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark.
36 Standard Laminated Tapes: Options Stock No. Description QTY/P ACKAGE PRICE 3/4” (18mm)-wide laminated tapes TZ-141 Black characters on clear adhesive 1 $18.99 TZ-145 White characters on clear adhesive 1 $20.99 TZ-241 Black characters on white adhesive 1 $20.
37 PT -1760 CONTACT INFORMA TION (For USA Only) Service Center Locations If you need a local service center , please call 1-800-284-HELP (4357) to locate the authorized service center closest to you. Note: Be sure to call the Service Center before your visit.
ACCESSORY ORDER FORM (For USA Only) Dear Customer: This order form is provided for your convenience should your retailer not stock the item(s) needed. T o order by mail, send this completed form along.
ACCESSORY ORDER FORM (For USA Only) Dear Customer: This order form is provided for your convenience should your retailer not stock the item(s) needed. T o order by mail, send this completed form along.
GUÍA DE INSTRUCCIONES.
INTRODUCCIÓN Gracias por adquirir una PT-1760. Su nueva etiquetadora le permitirá diseñar y crear etiquetas para cualquier tipo de apli- cación. Su versatilidad le permitirá crear etiquetas personales seleccionando distintos dis- eños de marcos y muchos tamaños y estilos de caracteres.
1 ÍNDICE PRECAUCIONES GENERALES ............................................................................ 2 PILAS .................................................................................................................. 2 ADAPTADOR DE CA .
2 PRECAUCIONES GENERALES • Con esta máquina emplee sólo cintas TZ Brother . No emplee cintas que no tengan la marca . • No tire de la cinta que se alimenta desde la etiquetadora. Podría dañar el casete de cinta. • No utilice la máquina en lugares polvorientos, y manténgala alejada de la luz solar directa y la lluvvia.
3 Para cambiar las pilas: 1 Extraiga la cubierta del comparti- miento de las pilas de la parte posterior de la máquina. 2 Si ya hay pilas instaladas, extráigalas. 3 Inserte seis pilas AA nuevas, asegurán- dose de que quedan orientadas en la dirección correcta.
4 Dos casetes de TZ se suministran con la unidad. Sin embargo, para esta máquina hay dis- ponibles una amplia gama de casetes de cinta TZ de distintos colores y tamaños, es posi- ble crear etiquetas diferentes codificadas por colores o tamaños. Para cambiar el casete de cinta: 1 Levante la cubierta del compartimiento de la cinta para abrirla.
5 1 Abra la tapa del compartimiento de la cinta. 2 Empuje la punta de la varilla hacia usted con el dedo. 3 Tome la varilla por la punta y tire de ella hacia arriba para sacarla. CINT A LAMINADA La varilla suministrada permite que, en las cintas laminadas, usted pueda extraer facilmente el papel del dorso de la etiqueta.
6 CABEZAL DE IMPRESIÓN Y RODILLOS De vez en cuando, motas de polvo o suciedad se adhieren al cabezal de impresión y a los rodillos de la máquina. Suele suceder cuando se emplea la unidad en exteriores o en lugares con mucho polvo.
7 TECLA DEL CURSOR El visualizador de LCD de esta máquina muestra uno fila de 15 caracteres; sin embargo, el texto que usted cree puede tener hasta 60 caracteres de longitud. Podrá revisar y editar el texto empleando las teclas del cursor para moverlo y que muestre las distintas partes en el visualizador.
8 TECLA SHIFT Para escribir una letra mayúscula o un símbolo impreso en la esquina superior izquierda de la tecla: ● Mantenga presionado e y presione la tecla de la letra o símbolo deseado. El modo Caps (mayúsculas) es similar a mantener presionada e .
9 TECLA DE BORRADO (BS) La tecla de borrado ( c ) le permite eliminar caracteres situados a la izquierda de la posi- ción actual del cursor. Se diferencia de la tecla del cursor izquierda ( < ) que sólo mueve el cursor sin borrar ningún carácter.
10 FUNCIÓN DE ACENTOS La función de acentos también podrá utilizarse para añadir caracteres acentuados al texto. Los caracteres acentuados se agrupan de acuerdo con la letra mayúscula o minúscula con la que se combinan.
11 3 Presione < o > hasta que el cursor se coloque debajo del símbolo deseado. 4 Presione h . El símbolo aparecerá en el texto. El tamaño de los caracteres puede ajustarse empleando las funciones de tamaño (Size). La tabla siguiente indica los tamaños de caracteres.
12 Hay disponibles los siguientes ajustes de estilos: NORMAL OUTLINE (perfilado) ITALIC+OUTLINE (cursiva y perfilado) BOLD (negrilla) ITALIC+BOLD (cursiva y negrilla) SHADOW (sombreado) ITALIC+SHADOW (cursiva y sombreado) ITALIC (cursiva) VERTICAL El ajuste de estilo predeterminado es NORMAL .
13 FUNCIÓN DE MARCOS Con la función de marcos , podrá seleccionar diversos marcos y funciones destacadas para hacer un diseño más decorativo o una etiqueta con más énfasis. Los ajustes de marcos siguientes están disponibles: TEXT , ROUND, WOODEN, POINTING, CANDY El ajuste inicial de marco es TEXT , aunque hay también otros ajustes.
14 El ajuste inicial es OFF . Cuando ajuste la función de tamaño grande a ON , el indicador de tamaño grande se encenderá en la parte inferior izquierda del visualizador.
15 Para cambiar el ajuste de la cinta: 1 Manteniendo presionada f , pulse una vez 6 , y mantenga presionada f para hacer que se visualice la cinta actualmente ajustado. 2 Siguiendo manteniendo presionada f , continúe presionando 6 hasta que se visualice la cinta actualmente ajustado mediante el indicador del mismo.
16 Para cortar la cinta: ● Presione la cinta sobre la palanca de la cuchilla. ☞ Para evitar daños en la cinta, no trate de cortarla durante la impresión ni el avance.
17 FUNCIONES DE LA MEMORIA Usted podrá utilizar la memoria para almacenar sus archivos de texto más frecuentemente utilizados. El texto permanecerá en la memoria, incluso después de haberlo eliminado del visualizador utilizando la función de borrado (manteniendo presionada f y presionando c ).
18 Par reescribir un archivo almacenado con otro nuevo: ● Presione h para borrar el archivo previamente almacenado y almacenar el nuevo con el número seleccionado.
19 SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS Problema Remedio 1. El visualizador se queda en blanco des- pués de haber conectado la alimenta- ción de la máquina. • Compruebe que el adaptador de CA esté correctamente enchufado. • Si está empleando pilas, compruebe que estén correctamente insertadas.
20 LIST A DE MENSAJES DE ERROR Mensaje de error Causa Remedio 2 LINE LIMIT! Este mensaje aparece si ya exis- ten cuatro líneas dos presiona h . Límite el número de líneas a dos. BATTERY WEAK! Este mensaje aparece cuando las pilas instaladas están gastadas.
21 INVAL. CHRS! Este mensaje aparecerá si el cur - sor está al final del texto cuando mantenga pulsada f y pre- sione A . Mueva el cursor hasta debajo del número manteniendo pulsada f y presione A . LINE LIMIT! Este mensaje aparece si el número de líneas del texto es mayor que el número máximo de líneas posible para la cinta insta- lada.
22 ESPECIFICACIONES HARDW ARE SOFTW ARE Dispositivo de entrada: T eclado de 49 teclas LCD: 7 × 5 puntos 15 caracteres × 1 línea 11 indicadores Cinta de impresión: Sensible a la presión, base adhe.
23 ACCESORIOS (Sólo para EE.UU.) ● Accesorios de consumo Adquiera los casetes de cinta en el distribuidor autorizado que le quede más cerca. Emplee sólo cintas Brother TZ con esta máquina. Brother no puede hacerse responsa- ble por los problemas causados por el empleo de accesorios de consumo no autoriza- dos.
24 Opcións ** Precio y disponibilidad de accesorios están sujetos a cambio sin previo aviso. Los precios son en dólares estadounidenses y solamente para clientes en EE.UU. TZ-145 Caracteres blancos sobre adhesivo transparente 1 $20.99 TZ-241 Caracteres negros sobre adhesivo blanco 1 $20.
25 INFORMACIÓN P ARA CONT ACT AR CON PT -1760 (Sólo para EE.UU.) Localización de centros de servicio Si necesita ponerse en contacto con un centro de servicio local, le rogamos que llame al 1-800-284-HELP (4357) para localizar el centro de servicio autorizado más cer cano a usted.
HOJA DE PEDIDOS DE ACCESORIOS (Sólo para EE.UU.) Estimado cliente: Esta hoja de pedidos se ofrece por conveniencia en caso de que su distribuidor no tenga en existencias el(los) artículos(s) que necesite.
HOJA DE PEDIDOS DE ACCESORIOS (Sólo para EE.UU.) Estimado cliente: Esta hoja de pedidos se ofrece por conveniencia en caso de que su distribuidor no tenga en existencias el(los) artículos(s) que necesite.
Printed in China LA9916001.
An important point after buying a device Brother PT-1760 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Brother PT-1760 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Brother PT-1760 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Brother PT-1760 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Brother PT-1760 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Brother PT-1760, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Brother PT-1760.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Brother PT-1760. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Brother PT-1760 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
