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ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM

ELECTRONIC L A B E L I N G SYSTEM

ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM

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USER'S GUIDE

www.brother.com

Printed in China

LW1704001

English

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 colours.

Read this User’s Guide carefully before starting and keep the User’s Guide in

a handy place for future reference.

• Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have

the mark.

• 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.

• Depending on the environmental conditions and the applied settings, some

characters or symbols may be difficult to read.

• 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 (AD5000) 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.

INTRODUCTION

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

Unpacking Your P-touch Labeler

Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch la-

beler.

Included items may differ by distribution.

Power Supply

Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing batteries.

Turn the machine over and remove the battery compartment cover.

If batteries are already installed, remove them.

Insert six new AA-size alkaline

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.

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.

Tape Cassettes

Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing a tape cassette.

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.

Insert a tape cassette, making sure that it snaps into place.

• 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 ( + ) once and then

push in the tape cutter lever to cut the tape.

Securely close the front cover, making sure that it snaps into place.

When using optional AC adapter (model

AD5000)

Insert the plug on the adapter cord into

the adapter jack on the right side of the

machine.

Insert the plug into the nearest standard

electrical outlet.

For memory back up, we recommend using

AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6) together

when using the AC adapter.

TZ tape cassette

Accessories Guide

PT-1880

User's Guide

Warranty Card

Battery compartment

cover

Tape compartment

cover

End of tape

Tape guide

Toothed Wheel

Keyboard & LCD

Turning the Power On

Setting Language (

>[Language] / >[English] /

Setting unit (mm/inch)

>[Unit] / >[mm] /

• 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.

• Use with Shift key to go to beginning/end of the text.

• The machine automatically turns off if no key is pressed within 5

minutes.

• To cancel operations, press .

• To initialize the P-touch labeler back to factory settings, turn off the

machine and then while holding down and , press to

turn the machine back on. Finally, release and .

Size

Caps

Preview key

Font keys

Character keys

Tab key

Caps key

Shift key

Symbol key

Auto Format key

Width

Style

Underline/Frame

Label Length

Cursor keys

Function key

Power key

Backspace key

Enter key

Shift key

Accent key

Space key

Cursor

Tape cutter lever

Esc key

OK key

Print key

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English/Spanish/

French/Portuguese

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Troubleshooting

Error message

What to do when...

Specifications

Accessories (Supplies may differ by distribution.)

Message Cause/Remedy

Battery Weak! The batteries are weak. Replace them with new ones.

Check Battery! The installed batteries are about to run out.

Invalid! • 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.

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.

Line Limit! • You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing Enter key.

• You tried to print a 2 line text when 3.5 mm or 6 mm tape is

installed.

No Cassette! You tried to print a label when there is no cassette installed.

Cutter Error! Tape cutter lever is used in the middle of printing process.

Full! The maximum number of characters (80 characters) have

already been entered.

Text Too Long! The text length exceeds the selected label length or the

selected Auto Format setting length.

No Frame OK? Printing on 3.5 mm tape with invalid Frame setting ON.

(Select to print with no Frame, to cancel.)

Problem Solution

The display stays blank

after you have turned on

the machine.

• Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.

• If the batteries are weak, replace them.

• Check that the AC adapter is correctly connected.

When the label is

printed out, there is too

much margin (space) on

both sides of the text.

• Refer to "Setting [Margin] (Tape Margin)" on this users

guide and select [Half] or [Narrow] to have smaller margins

for your label.

The machine does not

print, or the printed

characters are not

formed properly.

• Check that the tape cassette has been inserted correctly.

• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.

• Check the tape compartment cover is properly closed.

The setting has cleared

on its own.

• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.

• 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.

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 machine has

"locked up" (i.e., nothing

happens when a key is

pressed, even though

the machine is on.)

• Turn off the machine, and then while holding

down and , press to turn the machine back

on. Finally, release and .

• Note: The text and formats in the display are erased. Also,

the language and unit settings will be cleared.

The power turns off

when you try to print.

• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.

• Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.

The tape does not feed

properly or the tape gets

stuck inside the machine.

• Check that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.

• The cutter lever is used while printing. Do not touch the

cutter lever during printing.

All text and format settings

need to be cleared to

create a new label.

• Press while holding down , and select [Text&For-

mat].

Item Specification

Dimensions 167 mm (W) × 215 mm (D) × 57 mm (H)

Weight 570 g (without batteries and tape cassette)

Power supply Six AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6) or optional AC adapter

(model AD5000)

Tape cassette Brother TZ tape (width) :

3.5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm

Accessories Stock No.

Tape Cassettes See the attached "Supplies and Accessories Guide".

AC Adapter model AD5000

Carrying Case CC3500

PREPARATION OPERATION REFERENCE

[GETTING STARTED]

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Setting Font

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Switching Upper Case/Lower Case

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Making Two Line Text

Move the cursor to where the second line starts and press .

The return mark ( ) appears in the text to indicate the end of

the first line and the beginning of the second.

Use either 9 mm, 12 mm, or 18 mm wide tape for two line text.

Entering Symbols

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• To go to the next group, press .

• To cancel operations, press .

Entering Accented Characters

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• To cancel operations, press .

• The order of accented characters differ by the selected LCD language.

To Clear

To delete a character one by one

To delete all text

>[Clear] >[Text Only]

To delete all text & format

>[Clear] >[Text & Format]

You can also go into [Text & Format] / [Text Only] by pressing +.

Group

Symbols

Group

Symbols

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410

511

612

Accented Characters Accented Characters

Aa

Cc

Dd

Ee

Gg

Ii

Kk

Ll

Nn

Oo

Rr

Ss

Tt

Uu

Yy

Zz

Upper case ( ON) Lower case ( OFF)

Display Label image

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Setting [Size]

>[Size]>[Large]

Automatically adjusts the text size according to the tape width.

Select MAX to print with maximum text size when using 18 mm tape, all texts

are in upper case, the Style setting is [Normal], and the Underline/Frame set-

ting is [Off].

Setting [Width]

>[Width]>[×2]

Setting [Style] (Vertical)

>[Style]>[Vertical]

Setting [Underline/Frame]

>[Underline/Frame]>[Underline]

Frames cannot be printed on 3.5 mm tape.

Setting [Label Length]

(Auto / 30 - 300mm)

>[Label Length]>

• You can also select the length by entering the length with Num keys.

• To return to [Auto], press .

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.

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Setting [Tab Length]

(Auto / 0 - 100mm)

>[Tab Length]>

• You can also select the length by entering the length with Num keys.

• To return to [Auto], press .

Setting [Auto Format]

You can choose label length from six formats to create labels for various ap-

plications.

>[VHS Spine]

Text Preview

You can preview the text before printing.

• The LCD shows the whole text and the label length (mm/inch), then returns to the

original text.

• Only the text can be previewed, not the font, style, size, underline/frame or any

additional features.

Feeding (Tape Feed)

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• The machine will feed 25 mm of tape, which may be needed when installing a new

tape cassette or when using the [Chain Print] feature.

Printing

• 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.

Setting [Margin] (Tape Margin)

>[Margin] >[Full]

[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.

[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.

Using [Print Option]

[Copies]

You can print up to 9 copies of each label.

>[Print Option]>[Copies]>

You can also select the number of copies by entering with Num keys.

[Numbering]

You can print many copies of the same text while increasing a selected

number by 1 after each label is printed.

Example: To print copies of a label containing a serial number (0123, 0124 and 0125)

>> [Print Option]>

[Numbering]>

Select the highest number you wish to be printed when setting the number.

[Mirror]

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[Mirror Print?]

Use a clear tape in [Mirror], so the labels can be read correctly from the op-

posite side when attached on glass, windows or other transparent surfaces.

Peel the printed label from backing and apply the label.

Memory (File)

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.

>> [File] >>

To Save:

>[Save] >

To Print:

>[Print] >

To Open:

>[Open] >

Function Shortcuts

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-

tion just by pressing and the shortcut key shown in the table below. To

confirm, press .

For Australia Only:

Warranty & Repair - For details about warranty on your Brother Product, the

details are listed on the following link: www.brother.com.au under warranty.

For warranty service (repair) of your Brother product you will need to retain a

copy of your sales docket and contact the Support Centre for location of near-

est Authorised Warranty Centre (AWC).

Support - For technical support for your Brother Product other than what you

can resolve through the User's Guide, please visit our website or our solutions

website for FAQs/Troubleshooting or contact the Product Support Centre for

any technical or customer care/support enquiry.

Brother International (Aust) Pty Ltd

Phone: 02 8875 6000

Fax: 02 9870 7223

Email: productsupport@brother.com.au

Web Site: www.brother.com.au

Solutions Site: http://solutions.brother.com

[Large] [Medium] [Small] [MAX]

[Normal] [×2] [×1/2]

[Normal] [Bold] [Outline]

[Shadow] [Italic] [Italic Bold]

[Italic Outl](Italic Outline)

[Italic Shadow] [Vertical]

[Off] [Underline] [Round] [Candy] [Callout]

[Banner] [Wooden] [Vine] [Hand] [Flower]

Application Length Application Length

VHS Spine 140 mm CD Case Spine 113 mm

MiniDV Spine 42 mm File Tab 82 mm

Audio Tape 89 mm Divider Tab 42 mm

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Display Label image

ABC D

Tab

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ABC ABC: ABC:

25mm 25mm

12mm 12mm 4mm4mm

Full Half Narrow

ABC ABC ABC ABC

ABC

DEF

<e.g. 1> <e.g. 2>

(feed & cut) (feed & cut)

Chain Print

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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.

Key Function Key Function

[Size] [Margin]

[Width] [Tab Length]

[Style] [Print Option]

[Underline/Frame] [Language]

[File] [Unit]

[Label Length] [Clear]

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[CREATING LABELS]

MAKING TEXT

DESIGNING LABELS

PRINTING LABELS COMPLETED LABELS

USEFUL FUNCTIONS