Brother LN7629001 User Manual

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USER'S GUIDE

www.brother.com

LN7629001

Printed in China

With your PT-1280, 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.

• 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 cutter's edge.

• 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, 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 adaptor 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 leak or be damaged.

• Use only the suggested AC adaptor for this machine to prevent any 

damage or failure.

INTRODUCTION

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

Power Supply & Tape Cassettes

Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing batteries or tape cassette.

Open the back cover by pressing in the rough area at the top end 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.

Insert six new AAA-size 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.

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 back cover, making sure that it snaps into place.

After you have installed the tape, 
feed the tape (see Feeding) 
once and then push in the tape 
cutter lever to cut the tape.

When using optional AC adaptor (model 
AD-5000)

Insert the plug on the adaptor cord into 
the adaptor jack on the top end of the 
machine.
Insert the plug into the nearest standard 
electrical outlet.

For memory back up, we recommend using 
AAA-size alkaline batteries (LR03) together 
when using the AC adaptor.

Print head

Tape cutter lever

End of tape

Tape guide

Cutter's edge

Tape exit slot

Toothed Wheel

Keyboard & LCD

Initial Setting

Start your machine

Supply power by using six AAA batteries or the optional AC adaptor, and then 
press

.

Set the language (English/Spanish/French/Portuguese)

Choose a language with

and press

/

.

Set the unit (inch/mm)

Choose a unit with

and press

/

.

Creating Labels

• The 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.

• 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

.

Size

Cursor

Caps

Power key

Function key

Favourite keys

Character key

Tab key

Caps key

Shift key

Symbol key

Auto Format key

Width
Style

Underline/Frame

Label Length

Print key

Cursor key
Preview key
OK key

ESC key

Backspace key

Enter key

Shift key

Accent key
Space key

See the reverse side for steps of creating labels. 

Troubleshooting

Error message

What to do when...

Specifications

Accessories 

(Supplies may differ by distribution.)

If the cutter blade becomes blunt after repetitive use and the tape cannot be 
cut cleanly, replace with new cutter unit (stock no. TC-5) by obtaining from an 
authorised brother reseller.

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 tried 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 tried to set Copies, Numbering or Mirror when no text 

is entered.

Line Limit!

• You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing Enter key.
• You tried to print a 2 line text when 3.5 mm or 6 mm tape is 

installed.

No Cassette!

You tried 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.)

Problem

Solution

The display stays blank 
after you have turned on 
the machine.

• Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.
• If the batteries are weak, replace them.
• Check that the suggested adaptor is correctly connected.

The machine does not 
print, or the printed 
characters are blurred.

• Check that the tape cassette has been inserted correctly.
• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.

The printed characters 
are not formed properly.

• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.

The memory has 
cleared on its own.

• The batteries may be weak. Replace them.

A blank horizontal line 
appears through the 
printed label.

• There may be 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 print head can be cleaned more easily if the optional 

print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL3) is used.

The machine has 
"locked up" (i.e., nothing 
happens when a key is 
pressed, even though 
the machine is on).

• 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 settings will be cleared.

Item

Specification

Dimensions

160 mm (W) 

×

 151 mm (D) 

×

 60 mm (H)

Weight

470 g (without batteries and tape cassette)

Power supply

Six AAA-size alkaline batteries (LR03 : not included) or 
optional AC adaptor (model AD-5000)

Tape cassette

Brother TZ tape (width) :
3.5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm 

Accessories

Stock No.

Tape Cassettes

See the attached TZ Tape Catalogue.

AC adaptor

model AD-5000

Cutter Unit

TC-5 (replacement)

Be sure to use scissors to cut the fabric tapes. The built-in cutter can-
not completely cut the fabric tapes.

PREPARATION

OPERATION

REFERENCE

[GETTING STARTED]

MAKING TEXT

DESIGNING LABELS

PRINTING LABELS

COMPLETED LABELS