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User’s Guide

Printed in China

LW3860001A

1290

1290

1290

English

Introduction

With your PT-1290, you can create labels for any

application. Select from the many frames, character sizes,

widths 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 manual carefully before starting and keep the

manual in a handy place for future reference.

Safety Precautions

Warning

Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, burn, injury,

electric shock, rupture, heat, abnormal odour and

smoking.

• Always use the specified voltage and the suggested AC adapter

(AD-24ES) for this machine to prevent any damage or failure.

• Unplug the adapter cord immediately and stop using the P-touch

during an electrical storm.

• Do not use the machine/AC adapter in places of high humidity such

as bathrooms.

• Do not overload the adapter cord.

• Do not place heavy objects on, or damage the adapter cord or plug.

Do not forcibly bend or pull the adapter cord. When disconnecting

the adapter cord from the power outlet, always hold the plug.

• Make sure that the plug is fully inserted in the power outlet. Do not

use an outlet that is loose.

• Do not swallow the cutter stopper.

• Do not get the machine/AC adapter/adapter plug wet, such as by

handling them with wet hands or spilling liquids on to them.

• Do not disassemble or modify the P-touch/AC adapter/batteries.

• Do not use metallic objects, such as tweezers or a metallic pen,

when changing the batteries.

• Do not throw the batteries into fire or expose to heat.

• Disconnect the AC adapter, remove batteries immediately and stop

using the machine if you notice abnormal odour, heat,

discolouration, deformation or anything unusual while using or

storing it.

Caution

Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury,

battery leakage, burn and heat.

• Do not touch the cutter blade or any metal parts near the print head.

• Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not

intend to use the P-touch 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.

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

• Do not press hard on the LCD display.

• Make sure you do not trap your fingers when closing 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 P-touch in any way or for any purpose not described

in this guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage to the

machine.

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

do not have the mark.

• Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the machine; 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 AC adapter

connector, etc.

• Do not place the P-touch/battery/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 machine.

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

P-touch, or if the battery expires and no adapter is connected.

• When power is disconnected for more than three minutes, all texts

settings and any text files stored in the memory will be cleared.

EC Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer

Brother Industries, Ltd.

15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan

Plant

Zhuhai Brother Industries Co., Ltd.

254 Gangchang Road, Gongbei, Zhuhai City S.E.Z. Guang Dong,

CHINA

Herewith declare that:

Products description

Model number

: P-touch

: PT-1290

is in conformity with provisions of the Electromagnetic

Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC) and we declare

compliance with the following standards :

Harmonized standards applied:

EMC EN55022: 2006 + A1: 2007 Class B

EN55024: 1998 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2003

EN61000-3-2: 2006

EN61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001 + A2:

2005

The optional AC adapter AD-24ES also conforms with EN60950-

1:2001+A11:2004 and follows the provisions of the Low Voltage

Directive 2006/95/EC.

Year in which CE marking was first affixed: 2009

Issued by : Brother Industries, Ltd.

Quality Management Dept.

Power Supply and Tape Cassette

Open the cassette cover by pressing the

indicated area at the back of the machine.

If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by

pulling it straight up. Also, if batteries are already

installed, remove them.

• Make sure that the power is turned off when

replacing batteries or tape cassettes.

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 of the same type.

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.

• Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine.

Securely close the cassette cover, making

sure that it snaps into place.

After you have installed the tape, press +

to feed the tape once and then push in the tape cutter

lever to cut the tape.

NOTE

When using optional AC adapter (AD-24ES)

1. Insert the small plug on the adapter cord into the AC

adapter socket on the top end of the machine.

2. Insert the power plug into the nearest standard electrical

outlet.

For memory back up, we recommend using AAA alkaline

batteries (LR03) together when using the AC adapter.

1

Print head

Tape cutter lever

Cassette

cover

23

Cutter

blade

End of tape

Tape exit slot

Tape guide

Toothed

Wheel

Cutter

Stopper

4

AC adapter socket

LCD Display & Keyboard

NOTE

The LCD shows one row of 15 characters; however, the

text that you enter can be up to 80 characters in length.

1

2

3

4

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

5

6

7

8

16

17

19

18

20

21

22

23

14

25

24

1. Size

2. Font

3. Cursor

4. Caps

5. Width

6. Style

7. Underline/Frame

8. Label Length

9. Escape key

10. Power key

11. Function key

12. Font keys

13. Character keys

14. Shift key

15. Caps key

16. Cursor key (Use with

Shift key to go to start/

end of the text.)

17. OK key

18. Print/Feed key

19. Preview key

20. DECO MODE key

21. Backspace key

22. Enter key

23. Accent key

24. Symbol key

25. Space key

Initial Settings

1Start your machine.

Supply power by using six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03)

or the optional AC adapter, and then press .

2Set the language.

The default setting is [English].

[ Language]

[English/Español/Français/Hrvatski/Italiano/

Magyar/Nederlands/Norsk/Polski/

Português/Română/Slovenski/Slovenský/

Suomi/Svenska/Türkçe/Český/Dansk/

Deutsch] .

3Set the unit of measurement.

The default setting is [mm].

[Unit]

[mm/inch] .

NOTE

• The machine automatically turns off if no keys are

pressed within five minutes.

• To cancel operations, press .

Troubleshooting

XError message XWhat to do when...

Message Cause/Remedy

Battery Weak! The batteries are weak. Replace them with

new ones.

Check Battery! The installed batteries are running low.

Invalid!

• There is no text above the cursor when you

selected [Numbering].

• 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.

• is pressed when no text is entered.

• You tried to select [Copies], [Numbering],

[Mirror], or Text Preview when no text is

entered.

Line Limit!

• You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing

.

• You tried to print a 2 line text with 3.5mm or

6mm tape installed.

No Cassette! You tried to print a label with no cassette

installed.

Cutter Error! The tape cutter lever was used while printing.

Full!

The maximum number of characters (80

characters, for DECO MODE 50 characters)

have already been entered.

Text Too Long!

The text length exceeds the selected label

length, Auto Format setting length and DECO

MODE setting length.

No Frame OK?

Printing on 3.5mm tape with invalid Frame

setting ON. (Select to print with no

Frame, to cancel.)

OK to Feed? Feeding tape after printing when [Chain print]

is selected. Refer to “Setting Margin”.

Cooling

If the print head becomes too hot, your

machine will stop printing and automatically

start to cool down. The cool down time will be

displayed. Once the print head is cool, printing

will automatically continue.

Do not touch the P-touch while cooling.

Insert 12mm! 12mm tape is required for DECO MODE.

Message Cause/Remedy

Problem Solution

The display stays

blank after turning

on the machine.

• Check that the batteries are correctly

inserted.

• If the batteries are weak, replace them.

• Check that the optional AD-24ES adapter is

correctly connected.

When the label is

printed out, there is

too much margin

(space) on both

sides of the text.

• See “Setting Margin” 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 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

three minutes, all texts, settings and any text

files stored in the memory will 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 an up-and-down motion.

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”.

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 tape cutter lever was used while

printing. Do not touch the cutter lever during

printing.

How can I delete all

text and format

settings to create a

new label?

• Press + and select

[Text&Format].

How can I change

the language

setting?

• Refer to “Initial Settings”.

Problem Solution

Entering Text

XSetting Font

(Helsinki) or (Bohemia)

Label image (Helsinki) Label image (Bohemia)

XSwitching Upper Case/Lower Case

Upper case ( ON) Lower case ( OFF)

XEntering Two Lines of Text

Move the cursor to where the second line starts and press

.

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

Display Label image

XEntering Symbols

Choose a symbol with and

press .

• Refer to the table of symbols (A) on the enclosed insertion

sheet for a list of available symbols.

• To go to the next group, press .

• To cancel operations, press .

XEntering Accented Characters

- /

• Refer to the table of accented characters (B) on the

enclosed insertion sheet for a list of available accented

characters.

• To cancel operations, press .

• The order of accented characters differs by the selected

LCD language.

XTo Clear

By pressing , the letters will be deleted one by one.

To delete all text and settings :

+ [Text&Format]

To delete text only :

+ [Text Only]

Designing Labels

1Press , use to select a function under column [A], and then press . (The function

can also be selected with the shortcut keys listed under column [C]. ( + to ))

2Use to select a setting listed under column [B], and then press .

*1 These are the default settings. To return to the default setting, press .

*2 Frames can not be printed on 3.5mm tapes.

*3 You can also select the length by entering the length with the number keys. To turn to [Auto], press .

Design [A] [B] Label image [C]

Size Size

Large*1

Medium

Small

Width Width

Normal*1

x 2

x 1/2

Style Style

Normal*1

Bold

Outline

Shadow

Italic

Italic Bold

Italic Outl (Italic Outline)

Italic Shadow

Vertical

Underline/Frame

*2Underline/Frame

Off*1

Underline

Round

Leaf

Tile

Star

Heart

Square

Clip

Tab Tab • The cursor should be positioned where you set a tab.

Tab length Tab Length Auto

*

1

/

0-100mm*

3

The tab is set with the specified length.

Label length Label Length Auto*1/ 30-300mm*3The label is printed with the specified length.

Auto format Auto Format

Off*1—

VHS Spine 140mm

MiniDV Spine 42mm

Audio Tape 89mm

CD Case Spine 113mm

File Tab 82mm

Divider Tab 42mm

Printing Labels

XText 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.

XFeeding (Tape Feed)

+

XSetting Margin ( + )

[Margin]

[Full/Half/Narrow/Chain Print]

[Full]/[Half]/[Narrow]

For leaving equal margins on both sides of the text.

[Chain Print]

For creating a label containing text in various styles.

1. Enter text.

2. Press , then [OK to Feed?] appears.

3. Press to enter more text. Press to feed and

print.

NOTE

• When [Half] or [Narrow] is set, feed the tape before using

the cutter otherwise a part of the text may be cut off. Also,

cut along the printed dots (:) with scissors so the text is

centered in the label.

• To print more than 1 copy of a label with minimum margin,

set the margin to [Narrow] and select [Copies] in the [Print

Options] menu.

• Do not try to pull the tape since this may damage the tape

cassette.

XPrinting

• To prevent damage to the tape, do not touch the cutter

lever while the message “Print” or “Feed” is displayed.

• To cut off the label, push in the tape cutter lever on the

upper-right corner of the machine.

• Peel the printed label from backing and apply the label.

XUsing Print Options ( + )

[Copies]

You can print up to 9 copies of each label.

• To print more than 1 copy of a label with minimum margin,

set the margin to [Narrow] and select [Copies] for [Print

Options] function.

[Print Options]

[Copies]

• You can also select the number of copies by entering it

with the Number 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 Options]

[Numbering]

• Select the highest number you wish to be printed when

setting the number.

[Mirror]

[Print Options]

[Mirror] [Mirror Print?]

• Use clear tape with [Mirror], so the labels can be read

correctly from the opposite side when attached on glass,

windows or other transparent surfaces.

Resetting the P-touch

You can reset the P-touch when you want to initialize the

settings, or in the event the P-touch is not working properly.

1Turn off the P-touch and then while holding

down and , press to turn the

P-touch back on.

2Release and .

The P-touch turns on with the internal memory reset.

NOTE

All text, settings and stored files are cleared.

DECO MODE

This function allows you to create unique labels by using

some built-in templates. Refer to the DECO MODE format

table (C) on the enclosed insertion sheet.

Example: Design 10

[Design 10]

[Auto/30-200mm]

Bill Anderson

ABC Company, Inc. [Print OK?]

NOTE

• The formats marked in column [C] of the insertion sheet's

DECO format table can require cooling. If the print head

becomes too hot, your machine will automatically stop

printing and begin to cool down. Once the print head has

cooled, printing will automatically continue.

Do not touch the P-touch while cooling.

• If you select a format that is one line (Design 1 - Design

9), only enter the text once.

• Printing and formatting of entered text may depend on the

template style you have selected.

• The format of DECO MODE templates cannot be

changed.

• The highlighted symbols in the table of symbols (A) on the

enclosed insertion sheet are available in DECO MODE.

• To clear all text, press and , then “Clear?”

appears. Press to clear. Press to cancel.

• When you access DECO MODE, your most recently

printed DECO MODE text and label length will be

recalled.

• Press to return to the previous step.

• To exit DECO MODE, press until the display shows

the text entry screen.

• DECO MODE feature is only available when using 12mm

wide tape cassettes.

• The maximum label length is 200mm for DECO MODE.

• When [Auto] is selected for “Label Length”, the label will

automatically adjust to the correct size for printing the text

one time.

• Press to return to the [Auto] setting for “Label

Length” mode.

Saving Label Files

XMemory ( + )

You can save your original labels on to your machine. Up to

nine labels can be saved and recalled for printing at a later

date. You can also edit and overwrite the stored label.

[File]

To Save: [Save]

To Print: [Print]

To Open: [Open]

NOTE

If you try to store a label when there is already a label

stored to that number, the message “Overwrite?” will

appear. Press to save your new label. Press to

cancel.

Specifications

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) from an authorized Brother reseller.

Contact Information

Contact may differ by country.

See the Web http://www.brother.eu/

12mm 12mm 4mm4mm

ABC ABC:ABC:

25mm 25mm

Full Half Narrow

ABC ABC

DEF

Chain Print

(feed & cut)

Dimensions:

(W x D x H)

159 × 157 × 61.7mm

Weight: 485 g

(without batteries and tape cassette)

Power supply: Six AAA alkaline batteries (LR03)

Optional AC adapter (AD-24ES)

Tape cassette: Brother TZ tape (width)

3.5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm

Tape Cassettes: See the included “Tape Catalog”.

AC Adapter: AD-24ES

Cutter Unit: TC-5 (replacement)

CAUTION

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

• Do not swallow the cutter stopper.