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Printed in China
LW3860001A

1290

English

Introduction

With your PT-1290, you can create labels for any
application. Select from the many frames, character sizes,
widths 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.

Safety Precautions

Warning

Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, burn, injury,
electric shock, rupture, heat, abnormal odour and
smoking.

• Always use the specified voltage and the suggested AC adapter

(AD-24ES) for this machine to prevent any damage or failure.

• Unplug the adapter cord immediately and stop using the P-touch

during an electrical storm.

• Do not use the machine/AC adapter in places of high humidity such

as bathrooms.

• Do not overload the adapter cord.

• Do not place heavy objects on, or damage the adapter cord or plug.

Do not forcibly bend or pull the adapter cord. When disconnecting

the adapter cord from the power outlet, always hold the plug.

• Make sure that the plug is fully inserted in the power outlet. Do not

use an outlet that is loose.

• Do not swallow the cutter stopper.

• Do not get the machine/AC adapter/adapter plug wet, such as by

handling them with wet hands or spilling liquids on to them.

• Do not disassemble or modify the P-touch/AC adapter/batteries.

• Do not use metallic objects, such as tweezers or a metallic pen,

when changing the batteries.

• Do not throw the batteries into fire or expose to heat.

• Disconnect the AC adapter, remove batteries immediately and stop

using the machine if you notice abnormal odour, heat,

discolouration, deformation or anything unusual while using or

storing it.

Caution

Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury,
battery leakage, burn and heat.

• Do not touch the cutter blade or any metal parts near the print head.

• Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not

intend to use the P-touch for an extended period of time.

• 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.

• Do not drop or hit the P-touch/AC adapter.

• Do not press hard on the LCD display.

• Make sure you do not trap your fingers when closing the cassette

cover.

General Precautions

• Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions,

the label may unpeel or become irremovable, the colour of the label

may change or be transferred to other objects. Before applying the

label, check the environmental condition and the material.

• Do not use the P-touch in any way or for any purpose not described

in this guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage to the

machine.

• Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that

do not have the

mark.

• Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the machine; never use alcohol

or other organic solvents.

• Use a cotton swab to clean the print head; never touch the print

head.

• Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot or AC adapter

connector, etc.

• Do not place the P-touch/battery/adapter in direct sunlight or rain,

near heaters or other hot appliances, in any location exposed to

extremely high or low temperatures (e.g. on the dashboard or in the

back of your car), high humidity, or dusty locations.

• Do not apply excessive pressure to the cutter lever.

• Do not try to print if the cassette is empty; it will damage the print

head.

• Do not pull the tape while printing or feeding; it will damage the tape

and machine.

• Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the

P-touch, or if the battery expires and no adapter is connected.

• When power is disconnected for more than three minutes, all texts

settings and any text files stored in the memory will be cleared.

EC Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer

Brother Industries, Ltd.

15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan
Plant

Zhuhai Brother Industries Co., Ltd.

254 Gangchang Road, Gongbei, Zhuhai City S.E.Z. Guang Dong,

CHINA
Herewith declare that:
Products description

Model number

: P-touch

: PT-1290

is in conformity with provisions of the Electromagnetic

Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC) and we declare

compliance with the following standards :
Harmonized standards applied:

EMC

EN55022: 2006 + A1: 2007 Class B

EN55024: 1998 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2003

EN61000-3-2: 2006

EN61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001 + A2:

2005

The optional AC adapter AD-24ES also conforms with EN60950-

1:2001+A11:2004 and follows the provisions of the Low Voltage

Directive 2006/95/EC.
Year in which CE marking was first affixed: 2009

Issued by

: Brother Industries, Ltd.

Quality Management Dept.

Power Supply and Tape Cassette

Open the cassette cover by pressing the
indicated area at the back 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.
• Make sure that the power is turned off when

replacing batteries or tape cassettes.

Insert six new AAA 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 of the same type.

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 cassette cover, making
sure that it snaps into place.

After you have installed the tape, press

to feed the tape once and then push in the tape cutter
lever to cut the tape.

NOTE

When using optional AC adapter (AD-24ES)

Insert the small plug on the adapter cord into the AC

adapter socket on the top end of the machine.

Insert the power plug into the nearest standard electrical

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outlet.

For memory back up, we recommend using AAA alkaline

batteries (LR03) together when using the AC adapter.

Print head

Tape cutter lever

Cassette

cover

Cutter

blade

End of tape

Tape exit slot

Tape guide

Toothed

Wheel

Cutter

Stopper

AC adapter socket

LCD Display & Keyboard

NOTE

The LCD shows one r

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