[GETTING STARTED]

1 PREPARATION 2 OPERATION 3 REFERENCE

SYSTEM
Unpacking Your P-touch Labeler Keyboard & LCD Troubleshooting
N IC L A B E LI N G
E LE C T R O Check that the package contains the followings before using your P-touch Error message
Size Width
labeler. Style
Message Cause/Remedy
PT- 80 M tape cassette Battery The batteries are weak.

USER'S GUIDE User's Guide

Cursor
Invalid
Replace them with new ones.
Invalid number is selected for Label Length setting.
English / Español Caps Underline/Frame No Text • The Print key or Preview key is pressed when no text is
Num Lock Label Length entered.
www.brother.com Accessories Guide
• You tried to set Copies (copy printing) when no text is
LN8233001 Print key
Printed in China entered.
Warranty Card Time/Date Time/Date key
Line Lmt Line Limit. Printable lines are limited up to 2 lines.
Preview key Function key
Fn Cursor key You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing Enter key.

INTRODUCTION
Power key Full The maximum number of characters (80 characters) have
Included items may differ by distribution. Q W E R T Y U I O P Backspace key
Character keys A S D F G H J K L / already been entered.
With your PT-80, you can create labels for any application. Select from the
Power Supply & Tape Cassettes .'
Z X C V B N M ,-
Text Lmt Text Limit. The text length exceeds the selected label length
many frames, character sizes and styles to design beautiful custom labels. In Shift key
Caps Num Symbol Space Accent
Shift key or the selected Auto Format setting length.

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addition, the variety of tape cartridges available allows you to print labels with Caps key Enter key
different widths and exciting colors. Remove the back cover by pressing in Num Lock key
What to do when...
Accent key
the rough area at the top end of the
Read this manual carefully before starting and keep the manual in a handy Symbol key Space key Problem Solution
machine.
place for future reference. If a tape cassette is already installed, The display stays blank • Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.
remove it by pulling it straight up. Also, if after you have turned on • If the batteries are weak, replace them.
FCC NOTICE batteries are already installed, remove • The LCD shows one row of 12 characters; however, the text that the machine.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) them. you enter can be up to 80 characters in length, which will scroll
Language setting of the • Turn off the machine and then while holding
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, • Make sure that the power is turned off across the display. machine is incorrect.
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
when replacing batteries or tape • Use Cursor key while holding down Shift key to go to beginning / down and , press to turn the machine
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to cassette.
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful end of the text.
back on. Finally, release and .
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
Initial Setting • Note: The text and formats in the display are erased. Also,
the language, unit and clock settings will be cleared.
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by The machine does not • Check that the tape cassette has been inserted correctly.
one or more of the following measures: Print head Start your machine print, or the printed • If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Supply power by using four AAA batteries, and then press . characters are not • Check the cassette cover is properly closed.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. formed properly.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Insert four new AAA-size alkaline
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. batteries (LR03), making sure that The setting has cleared • The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
- Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s Set the language (English/Spanish/French/Portuguese) on its own. • When power is disconnected for more than two minutes,
authority to operate the equipment. their poles point in the correct
directions. Always replace all four all text & formats in the display will be lost. Language, unit
batteries at the same time using brand and clock settings will also be cleared.
new ones. A blank horizontal line • There may be some dust on the print head. Remove the
Choose a language with and press . appears through the tape cassette and use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS Set the unit (inch/mm)

printed label.
The machine has
print head with an up-and-down motion.
• Turn off the machine, and then while holding
• Use only Brother M tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have "locked up" (i.e., nothing
happens when a key is down and , press to turn the machine
the mark.
pressed, even though back on. Finally, release and .
• Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Only use a soft, dry Choose a unit with and press . the machine is on).
cloth. • Note: The text and formats in the display are erased. Also,
Insert a tape cassette, making sure that it snaps into place. Set Date (MM/DD/YY) and Time (hh:mm) the language, unit and clock settings will be cleared.
• Do not touch the print head mechanism. Use a soft wipe (e.g. a cotton swab) when Example: setting the clock to March 20th 2006, 10:30AM
Tape guide The power turns off • The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
cleaning the print head.
when you try to print.
• To avoid injuries, do not touch the cutter's edge. Date (MM/DD/YY)
The tape does not feed • Check that the end of the tape feeds under the tape
• To prevent damage or breakage of the LCD glass, do not press on the display. Cutter's edge > > properly or the tape gets guides.
• Do not put any foreign objects into or heavy objects on the machine. input “03” input “20” input “06” stuck inside the machine. • The cutter lever is used while printing. Do not touch the
cutter lever during printing.
• Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period of time, Time (hh:mm)
All text and format • Press Backspace key while holding down Shift key, or go
otherwise the machine may be stained. > > settings need to be
• Do not get the machine wet, such as by handling the machine with wet hands or End of tape cleared to create a new into Function mode and select
input “10” input “30”
spilling beverages on to the machine. label.
• Do not expose the machine to extremely high temperatures or high humidity. Never
leave it on the dashboard, in the back of your car, near heaters or other hot Tape exit slot Select AM/PM with and press . Specifications
appliances. Keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain. You can also confirm the figure and move to the next setting by using
• Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.
• Avoid using the machine in extremely dusty places. • Use only Brother M tapes with this machine. right cursor key.
Item Specification
• Depending on the environmental conditions and the applied settings, some
characters or symbols may be difficult to read.
Attach the back cover by inserting two • The machine automatically turns off if no key is pressed within 5 Dimensions 6.8" (W) × 4.0" (D) × 2.3" (H)
hooks at the bottom into the slots on minutes. (172 mm (W) × 100 mm (D) × 58 mm (H))
• Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch labeler, otherwise the tape the machine, then pushing down
cassette or P-touch labeler may be damaged. firmly on the cover until it snaps into • To cancel operations, press . Weight 0.5 lbs. (240 g) (without batteries and tape cassette)
place. • To initialize the P-touch labeler back to factory settings, turn off the Power supply Four AAA-size alkaline batteries (LR03)
• Do not attempt to cut the tape while printing or feeding since this will damage the tape. • After you have installed the tape, feed
machine and then while holding down and , press to Tape cassette Brother M tape (width) :
• Do not try to print labels using an empty tape cassette set in the P-touch labeler. Doing
the tape ( + ) once and
turn the machine back on. Finally, release and .
3/8" (9 mm), 1/2" (12 mm)
so will damage the print head.
then push in the tape cutter lever to cut See the attached “Supplies and Accessories Guide” for detailed info of tape
• Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the machine for an extended period
the tape. variation.
of time. (Note: When power is disconnected for more than two minutes, all text and
format settings will be cleared. Language, unit and clock settings will also be cleared.)
• Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing batteries or tape cassette.
Tape cutter lever
• 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.

[CREATING LABELS]

1 MAKING TEXT 2 DESIGNING LABELS 3 PRINTING LABELS USEFUL FUNCTIONS

Switching Upper Case/Lower Case Setting [Size] ( + ) Text Preview Time & Date Function ( + )

> > [Size] > [Large] You can preview the text before printing. You can insert the desired time and date to your text at the touch of a button.
8 Formats are available for printing time and date.
[Large] [Small]
Upper case ( ON) Lower case ( OFF) You can change the number of time/date by changing the clock setting.
• The LCD shows the whole text and the label length (inch/mm), then returns to the
original text.
To add Time & Date to your text:
Caps Setting [Width] ( + ) • Only the text can be previewed, not the font, style, size, underline/frame or any
additional features.
Time/Date

Entering Numbers > [Width] > [×2] Feeding (Tape Feed)

The cursor should be positioned where you wish to insert the time & date.
To select the format of Time & Date:
[Normal] [×2] [×1/2]
>
+
Num Lock ON Num Lock OFF • The machine will feed 1.0” of tape, which may be needed when installing a new tape
Setting [Style] (Vertical) ( + ) cassette.
Example
Num
> [Style] > [Vertical] Printing Format Description
(March 20th 2006, 3:30PM)

Entering Symbols [Normal] [Bold] [Outline]

M/D/Y Month/ Date/ Year 03/20/06
M/D/Y hm Month/ Date/ Year time 03/20/06 03:30PM
> • To cut off the label, push in the tape cutter lever on the upper-left corner of the D/M/Y Date/ Month/ Year 20/03/06
[Shadow] [Italic] [I+Bold] (Italic Bold)
machine.
D/M/Y hm Date/ Month/ Year time 20/03/06 03:30PM
Group Symbols Group Symbols • To prevent damage to the tape, do not try to cut while the message "Print" or
"Feed" is displayed. D.M.Y Date.Month.Year 20.03.06
1 7 [I+Outl](Italic Outline) [I+Shadow](Italic Shadow) [Vertical]

Using Copies
D.M.Y hm Date.Month.Year time 20.03.06 03:30PM
( + )
2 8 Y-M-D Year- Month- Date 06-03-20

3 9 Setting [Undl/Frm] (Underline/Frame) ( + )

You can print up to 9 copies of each label. Y-M-D hm Year- Month- Date time 06-03-20 03:30PM

> [Copies] >

4 10 To change the Clock Setting:
> [Undl/Frm] > [Undl] Example: setting the clock to March 20th 2006, 10:30AM
5 11 You can also select the number of copies by entering with .
[Off] [Undl] (Underline) [Round] [Candy] >
6

• To go to the next group, press . [Callout] [Banner] [Wooden]

COMPLETED LABELS Setting Month (MM), Date (DD), Year (YY)
• To cancel operations, press . > >

Entering Accented Characters Setting [Length] input “03” input “20” input “06”

(Label Length)(Auto / 1.2" - 12.0") ( + )

Setting Hour (hh) and Minute (mm)
>
> > / >
input “10” input “30”
> [Length] >
Accented Characters Accented Characters
• You can also select the length by entering the length with .
A a • To return to [Auto], press . Select AM/PM with and press .
C c You can also confirm the figure and move to the next setting by using right cursor key.
Setting [A/F](Auto Format) ( + )
D
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Peel the printed label from backing and apply the label. Function Shortcuts ( + )
You can choose label length from five formats to create labels for various
G g applications. Removing the Label Backing In addition to the basic steps to search for a function, PT-80 provides you with
I i > [A/F] > [VCR VHS] function shortcuts so you can easily jump to a frequently used function just by
K k This machine is equipped with a peeler that allows you to easily remove the pressing and the shortcut key shown in the table below.
LCD Application Length backing from labels. To confirm, press .
L l
VCR VHS Cassette spine 5.5"
N n Insert the label, with the printed surface facing down, as far as possible Key Function Key Function
MiniDV Cassette spine 1.6"
into the built-in peeler.
O o Audio Cassette case spine 3.5" Size Auto Format
File Tab File tab 3.2"
R r
Divider Divider Tab 1.6" Width Copies
S s
T t To Clear Fold back the label to the right and quickly pull out the label. The end of
the backing is separated from the label. Style Time & Date
U u
By pressing the backspace key you will delete a character. Underline/Frame All Clear
Y y
(To delete a whole line of text, keep pressing the Backspace key)
Z z Label Length

• To cancel operations, press .

• The order of accented characters differ by the selected LCD language.
To Clear All the Text and the Settings (
Should you encounter any problems with your product, please do not
+ ) return your product to the store!
Making Two Line Text After referring to the User's guide, if you still need assistance, call Brother
Customer Service at:
Move the cursor to where the second line starts and press . + Voice : 1-877-4-PTOUCH
Display Label image Web : www.brother.com
> > Fax : 1-901-379-1210
If you need to locate a service center, please call 1-800-284-HELP or visit
• This will not affect Time & Date or language settings. us at www.brother.com