[GETTING STARTED]

1 PREPARATION 2 OPERATION 3 REFERENCE

Power Supply & Tape Cassettes Keyboard & LCD Troubleshooting
Remove the back cover by pressing in Size Width Error message
the rough area at the top end of the Style
Message Cause/Remedy
machine.
If a tape cassette is already installed, Battery The batteries are weak. Replace them with new ones.

USER'S GUIDE
remove it by pulling it straight up. Also, if
Cursor Invalid An invalid number was specified as the Label Length setting.
batteries are already installed, remove
them. No Text • The Print key or Preview key is pressed when no text has
English Caps Underline/Frame been entered.
• Be sure to turn off the machine before
Num Lock Label Length • A Copies (copy printing) setting was being specified, when
www.P-touch.com replacing the batteries or the tape no text is entered.
LN9049001 cassette. Print key
Printed in China Line Lmt Line Limit. You can have up to 2 printable lines.
Time/Date Time/Date key
Preview key Function key was pressed to enter a third line.
Fn Cursor key
INTRODUCTION Print head Power key Full The maximum number of characters (80 characters) have
Q W E R T Y U I O P Backspace key
Insert four new AAA-size alkaline Character keys A S D F G H J K L /
already been entered.
With your P-touch 80, you can create labels for any application. Select from batteries (LR03), making sure that Z X C V B N M ,- .' Text Lmt Text Limit. The text length exceeds the selected label length
the many frames, character sizes and styles to design beautiful custom la- their poles point in the correct Caps Num Symbol Space Accent
or the selected Auto Format setting length.
Shift key Shift key

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directions. Always replace all four

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bels. In addition, the variety of tape cartridges available allows you to print la-
batteries at the same time using brand Caps key Enter key
bels with different widths and exciting colours. What to do when...
Read this manual carefully before starting and keep the manual in a handy new ones. Num Lock key Accent key
place for future reference. Symbol key Space key Problem Solution
The display stays blank • Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS • The LCD shows one row of 12 characters; however, the text that
after you have turned on • If the batteries are weak, replace them.
the machine.
• Use only Brother M tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have 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
the mark. Insert a tape cassette, making sure across the display. machine is incorrect.
• Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Only use a soft, dry that it snaps into place. • Use Cursor key while holding down Shift key to go to beginning / down and , press to turn the machine
cloth. end of the text. back on. Finally, release and .
Tape guide
• 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. Cutter's edge
Initial Setting • Note: The text and formats in the display are erased. Also,
the language, unit and clock settings will be cleared.
• To prevent damage or breakage of the LCD glass, do not press on the display. The machine does not • Check that the tape cassette has been inserted correctly.
• Do not put any foreign objects into or heavy objects on the machine. Start your machine print, or the printed • If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.
Provide power by installing four AAA batteries, and then press . characters are not • Make sure that the back cover is properly closed.
• Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period of time,
otherwise the machine may be stained. formed properly.
• Do not get the machine wet, such as by handling it with wet hands or spilling End of tape The setting has been • The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
Set your language (Language options depend on the country of purchase.) lost. • When no power is supplied for more than two minutes, all
beverages on it.
• Do not expose the machine to extremely high temperatures or high humidity. Never text and formats in the display will be lost. Language, unit
Tape exit slot and clock settings will also be cleared.
leave it on the dashboard, in the back of your car, near heaters or other hot
appliances. Keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain. • Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides. A blank horizontal line • There may be some dust on the print head. Remove the
• Avoid using the machine in extremely dusty places. • Use only Brother M tapes with this machine. Choose a language with and press . appears through the tape cassette and use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the
• Depending on the environmental conditions and the applied settings, some printed label. print head with an up-and-down motion.
Attach the back cover by inserting the Set Date (DD/MM/YY) and Time (hh:mm)
characters or symbols may be difficult to read. Example: setting the clock to 20th March 2006, 15:30 The machine has • Turn off the machine, and then while holding
two hooks at the bottom into the slots
• Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch, otherwise the tape cassette "locked up" (i.e., nothing
on the machine, then pushing down down and , press to turn the machine
or P-touch may be damaged. Date (DD/MM/YY) happens when a key is
firmly on the cover until it snaps into
pressed, even though back on. Finally, release and .
• Do not attempt to cut the tape while printing or feeding since this will damage the tape. place.
• Do not try to print labels using an empty tape cassette set in the P-touch. Doing so will • After you have installed the tape, feed > > the machine is on).
• Note: The text and formats in the display are erased. Also,
damage the print head. the tape ( + ) once and input “20” input “03” input “06” the language, unit and clock settings will be cleared.
• Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the machine for an extended period Time (hh:mm)
then push in the tape cutter lever to cut The machine turns off • The batteries may be weak. Replace them.
of time. (Note: When no power is supplied for more than two minutes, all text and
the tape. > when you try to print.
format settings will be cleared. Language and clock settings will also be cleared.)
input “15” input “30” The tape does not feed • Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape
• Be sure to turn off the machine before replacing the batteries or the tape cassette.
properly or the tape gets guides.
• Do not use old and new batteries together or mix alkaline batteries with other type You can also confirm the current setting and continue to the next stuck inside the • The cutter lever was used while printing. Do not touch the
batteries, or set the positive and negative end in the wrong position. Otherwise the setting by pressing the right cursor key. machine. cutter lever during printing.
batteries may have leakage or fracture. Tape cutter lever
All text and format • Press while holding down , or press , then
• The machine automatically turns off if no key is pressed within 5 settings need to be
minutes. cleared to create a new .
• To cancel operations, press . label.
• To return the P-touch to its factory settings, turn it off, and then
while holding down and , press to turn the machine Specifications
back on. Finally, release and .
Item Specification
Dimensions 172 mm (W) × 100 mm (D) × 58 mm (H)
Weight 240 g (without batteries and tape cassette)
Power supply Four AAA-size alkaline batteries (LR03)
Tape cassette Brother M tape (width) :
9 mm, 12 mm

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 [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 into your text at the touch of a button.
Time and Date can be printed in one of the 8 different formats.
[Large] [Small]
Lower case ( OFF)
You can change the time/date by changing the clock setting.
Upper case ( ON)
• The LCD shows the whole text and the label length (inch/mm), then returns to the
original text.
To add the time and 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

The cursor should be positioned where you wish to insert the time and date.
Entering Numbers > [Width] > [×2] Feeding (Tape Feed) To select the format of the time and date:
[Normal] [×2] [×1/2]
> +

Num Lock ON Num Lock OFF • The machine will feed 25 mm of tape, which should be done after installing a new tape

Setting [Style] (Vertical) ( + )

cassette.
Example
Num
> [Style] > [Vertical]
Printing Format Description
(20th March 2006, 15:30)

Entering Symbols
D/M/Y Date/Month/Year 20/03/06
[Normal] [Bold] [Outline]
D/M/Y hm Date/Month/Year time 20/03/06 15:30

> • 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 15:30
• To prevent damage to the tape, do not try to cut while the message "Print" or
Group Symbols Group Symbols "Feed" is displayed. Y-M-D Year-Month-Date 06-03-20
[I+Outl](Italic Outline) [I+Shadow](Italic Shadow) [Vertical]
Using Copies
1 7 Y-M-D hm Year-Month-Date time 06-03-20 15:30
( + )
2 8 M/D/Y Month/Date/Year 03/20/06
You can print up to 9 copies of each label.
Setting [Undl/Frm]
M/D/Y hm Month/Date/Year time 03/20/06 15:30
3 9
> [Copies] >
4 10 (Underline/Frame) ( + )
To change the Clock Setting:
Example: Setting the clock to 20th March 2006, 15:30
5 11
You can also select the number of copies by entering with ~ .
> [Undl/Frm] > [Undl] >

COMPLETED LABELS
6
[Off] [Undl] (Underline) [Round] [Candy]
• To go to the next group, press . Setting Date (DD), Month (MM), Year (YY)
• To cancel operations, press . [Callout] [Banner] [Wooden] > >
input “20” input “03” input “06”
Entering Accented Characters Setting Hour (hh) and Minute (mm)
Setting [Length] >
> > / >
(Label Length)(Auto / 30 - 300mm) ( + ) input “15” input “30”
You can also confirm the current setting and continue to the next setting by
Accented Characters Accented Characters > [Length] > pressing the right cursor key.
A a
C c
• You can also select the length by entering the length with
• To return to [Auto], press .
~ . Function Shortcuts ( + )
D d
E e Setting [A/F](Auto Format) ( + ) Peel the printed label from the backing and then apply the label.
In addition to the basic steps to search for a function, PT-80 provides you with
function shortcuts so you can easily jump to a frequently used function just by

Removing the Label Backing

G g You can choose label length from five formats to create labels for various pressing and the shortcut key shown in the table below.
I i applications. To confirm, press .
K k > [A/F] > [VCR VHS] This machine is equipped with a peeler that allows you to easily remove the Key Function Key Function
L l backing from labels.
Size Auto Format
N n LCD Application Length
Insert the label, with the printed surface facing down, as far as possible
O o VCR VHS Cassette spine 140mm into the built-in peeler. Width Copies
MiniDV Cassette spine 42mm
R r Style Time & Date
Audio Cassette case spine 89mm
S s File Tab File tab 82mm
T t Divider Divider Tab 42mm Fold back the label to the right and quickly pull out the label. The end of Underline/Frame All Clear
the backing is separated from the label.
U u
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To Clear Label Length

Z z Entries will be deleted backwards. By pressing , you will delete a charac-

• To cancel operations, press . ter. (To delete a whole line of text, keep pressing .)
• The order of accented characters differ by the selected LCD language.

Making Two-Line Text

To Clear All Text and Settings ( + )
Move the cursor to where the second line will start, and press .
Display Label image
+

> >

• This will not affect the clock or language settings.

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