Group Symbols Group Symbols 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 Accented Characters Accented Characters A a C c D d E e G g I i K k L l N n O o R r S s T t U u Y y Z z Upper case ( ON) Lower case ( OFF) Display Label image ( + ) Setting [Size] [Size] [Large] Automatically adjusts the text size according to the tape width. Select MAX to print with maximum text size when using 0.70" (18 mm) tape, all texts are in upper case, the Style setting is [Normal], and the Underline/Frame setting is [Off]. Setting [Width] [Width] [.2] Setting [Style] (Vertical) [Style] [Vertical] Setting [Underline/Frame] [Underline/Frame] [Underline] Frames cannot be printed on 0.13" (3.5 mm) tape. Setting [Label Length](Auto / 1.2" - 12.0") [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. Setting [Tab Length](Auto / 0.0" - 4.0") [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 applications. [VHS Spine] Text Preview You can preview the text before printing. • The LCD shows the whole text and the label length (inch/mm), 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) + • The machine will feed 1.0" 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 . 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 . 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] [Print Option] [Mirror] [Mirror Print?] Use clear tape in [Mirror], so the labels can be read correctly from the opposite 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 function just by pressing and the shortcut key shown in the table below. To confirm, press . [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 5.5" CD Case Spine 4.4" MiniDV Spine 1.6" File Tab 3.2" Audio Tape 3.5" Divider Tab 1.6" ( + ) ( + ) ( + ) ( + ) ( + ) Display Label image ABC D Tab ( + ) ( + ) 1" 1" 1/2" 1/2" 1/6" 1/6" ABC : ABC : ABC Full Half Narrow ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC DEF (feed & cut) (feed & cut) Chain Print ( + ) 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] Should you encounter any problems with your product, please do not return your product to the store! After referring to the User's guide, if you still need assistance, call Brother Customer Service at: Voice : 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) Web : Fax : 1-901-379-1210 If you need to locate a ...
