USER'S GUIDE
English
www.P-touch.com
LN7589001
Printed in China
INTRODUCTION
With your PT-1830, 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 manual carefully before starting and keep the manual in a handy
place for future reference.
Declaration of Conformity
We
BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 487-8561, Japan
declare that the Labelling System PT-1830 conforms with the following normative
documents:
EMC:
EN55022:1998/A1: 2000/A2: 2003 Class B
EN55024:1998/A1: 2001
EN61000-3-2: 2000
EN61000-3-3: 1995/A1: 2001
and follows the provisions of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC (as
amended by 91/263/EEC and 92/31/EEC). The optional AC adapter also conforms with
EN 60950 and follows the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
Issued by: BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
Personal & Home Company
Development & Production Dept.
Note: Marking is in compliance with EU Directive 2002/96/EC and EN50419.
This equipment is marked with the above recycling symbol. It means that at the end
of the life of the equipment you must dispose of it separately at an appropriate col-
lection point and not place it in the normal domestic unsorted waste stream. This will
benefit the environment for all. (European Union only)
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
• Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have
the
mark.
• 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 edge of the cutter.
• To prevent damage or breakage of the glass, do not press hard 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 wet, such as by touching with wet hands or spilling beverages
on to the machine.
• Do not expose the machine to extremely high temperatures or high humidity. Never
leave it on the dashboard or in the back of your car, near heaters or other hot
appliances. Keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain.
• Avoid using the machine in extremely dusty places.
• Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch, otherwise the tape cassette
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. 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 three minutes, all text shown in the display and any text files stored in the
memory will be lost. Language and unit settings will also 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 have leakage or fracture.
• Use only the suggested AC adapter for this machine to prevent any damage or
failure.
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PREPARATION
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.
End of tape
Toothed Wheel
Tape compartment
cover
Tape guide
• 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.
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.
Battery compartment
cover
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.
When using AC adapter (model G1)
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, when the AC adapter
is unplugged, please use AA-size alkaline
batteries (LR6).
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OPERATION
Keyboard & Display
Size
Width
Style
Cursor
Underline/Frame
Caps
Label Length
Tape cutter lever
Memory keys
(Favourite Label
Memory)
Function key
Power key
Print key
Cursor/Esc/
Preview key
OK key
Character keys
Backspace key
Enter key
Accent key
Symbol key
Shift key
Shift key
Caps key
Space key
• The display (LCD) shows one row of 15 characters; however, the
text that you enter can be up to 80 characters in length.
• Use Cursor key while holding down Shift key to go to beginning/
end of the text.
Initial Setting
Start your machine
Supply power by using six AA batteries or the AC adapter, and then press
Set the language (Language option differ by distribution)
Choose a language with
and press
/
.
• The machine automatically turns off if no key is pressed within 5
minutes.
• To cancel operations, press
.
• To initialize the settings, 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 and all text files stored
in the memory are erased. Also, the language and unit set-
tings will be cleared.
Creating Labels
See the reverse side for steps of creating labels.
[GETTING STARTED]
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REFERENCE
Troubleshooting
Error message
Message
Cause/Remedy
Battery Weak!
The batteries are weak.
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 try 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 try to set Copies, Numbering or Mirror when no text is
entered.
Line Limit!
• You try to enter a 3rd line by pressing Enter key.
• You try to print a 2 line text when 3.5 mm or 6 mm tape is
installed.
No Cassette!
You try 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.)
What to do when...
Problem
Solution
The display stays blank
• Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.
after you have turned on
• If the batteries are weak, replace them.
the machine.
• Check that the suggested adapter is correctly connected.
The machine does not
• Check that the tape cassette has been inserted correctly.
print.
• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.
The printed characters
• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
are not formed properly,
or the printed characters
are blurred.
.
The memory has
• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
cleared on its own.
A blank horizontal line
• There may be some dust on the print head. Remove the
appears through the
tape cassette and use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the
printed label.
print head with an 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
• Turn off the machine, and then while holding
"locked up" (i.e., nothing
down
and
, press
to turn the machine back on.
happens when a key is
Finally, release
and
.
pressed, even though
the machine is on).
Specifications
Item
Specification
173 mm (W) × 222 mm (D) × 62 mm (H)
Dimensions
Weight
590 g (without batteries and tape cassette)
Power supply
Six AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6) or AC adapter (model G1)
Tape cassette
Brother TZ tape (width) :
3.5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm
Accessories
(Supplies may differ by distribution.)
Accessories
Stock No.
Tape Cassettes
See the attached TZ Tape Catalogue.
AC adapter
model G1
Contact Information
Contact may differ by country. See the Web site. (http://www.P-touch.com/)
