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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
CAUTION
General Precautions
• 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 to 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 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 odor, heat, discoloration, deformation or anything unusual while in use, or
in storage.
• 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 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 P-touch labeller/AC adapter.
• Use only the USB cable included with the P-touch labeller.
• Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, the label may unpeel or become irremovable, the color 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 P-touch labeller in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage the machine.
• Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the
mark.
• Do not clean 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 anytime to prevent from a burn. 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.
Open the cassette
cover.
Insert a tape
cassette.
Close the cassette
cover.
Verify that the P-touch labeller is
turned off. Open the cassette cover
as shown by the arrow in the above
illustration while pressing the part
marked "<<".
Insert a TZ tape cassette as shown
in the above illustration.
• 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, press and hold the
power/feed button to feed the tape. Then, push in the tape cut-
ter lever to cut the tape.
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.
Auto Power Off Function
When the P-touch labeller is operating on battery power
only, it will turn off automatically if not used for a period of 20
minutes. The message “Unsafe Removal of Device” may
be displayed depending on the Operating System running
on your PC. Any data being displayed will be saved. When
you turn the labeller back on, click on the Editor Lite icon to
resume creating your label.
Connect the USB cable and start P-touch Editor Lite.
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 install-
ing the software, visit http://solu-
tions.brother.com/
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 web site. This advanced soft-
ware 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.
Starting P-touch Editor 5.0
Start
P-touch Editor 5.0.
• Double-click the short-
cut icon on the desktop
(P-touch Editor 5.0).
• Click P-touch Editor 5.0
under All Programs on
the Start menu.
Use
P-touch Editor 5.0.
If you have trouble using
the software, refer to the
help information available
in P-touch Editor 5.0.
Getting Ready
Review the names of P-touch labeller parts.
Install a TZ tape cassette.
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 the P-touch Edi-
tor 5.0, see “Starting P-touch Editor 5.0” below.
Connect the
USB cable.
Turn on the P-touch labeller.
The LED lamp will light up.
Windows
®
XP User
Windows
®
2000 User
Windows Vista
®
User
Go to My Computer and open Removable Disk, then start
P-touch Editor Lite by double-clicking
PTLITE10.EXE.
Pop-up Window
Appears. Select
P-touch Editor Lite
and click OK.
Pop-up Window
Appears. Click
P-touch Editor
Lite.
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 dou-
ble-clicking
PTLITE10.EXE.
For details on using
P-touch Editor Lite,
see the back of this
sheet.
P-touch Editor Lite
starts immediately.
*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.
When using the optional AC adapt-
er (AD-24), insert the plug on the
adapter cord into the adapter jack
on the bottom end of the P-touch
labeller. Insert the plug into the
nearest standard electrical outlet.
Move the mode selector
switch on the back of the
P-touch labeller to the “E”
position before connect-
ing the USB cable.
Do not turn off the power or remove the labeller while
using P-touch Editor Lite.
How to disconnect the P-touch
labeller
Exit P-touch Editor Lite by clicking on the at the top
right.
To disconnect the labeller, click the icon in the computer’s
task bar (
, , or ).
Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device.
When The device can be safely removed is displayed,
turn off the P-touch labeller and disconnect the USB ca-
ble.
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.
Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada Only)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Contact Information Website: www.brother.ca
TEL:1-877-BROTHER
LED lamp
Power/feed
button
Tape cutter
button
Tape exit slot
AC adapter(optional)
connecter
Mode selector
switch
USB port
Print head
Tape cutter
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USER’S GUIDE
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USER’S GUIDE
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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.