Brother Label Maker PT 90 User Manual

Introduction  
Safety Precautions  
General Precautions  
Entering Text and Symbols  
Printing Labels  
Saving Label Files  
Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions,  
the label may unpeel or become irremovable, the color 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 labeler in any way or for any purpose not  
described in this guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage  
the machine.  
With your PT-90, 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 colors.  
Read this manual carefully before starting and keep the  
manual in a handy place for future reference.  
The contents of this guide and the specifications of this  
product are subject to change without notice.  
Warning  
X Switching Upper Case/Lower Case  
X Entering Accented Characters  
X Text Preview  
You can preview the text before printing.  
X Memory (  
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Follow these guidelines to avoid the risk of fire, burn,  
injury, electric shock, damage, overheating, abnormal  
odors or smoking.  
Do not use the machine in places of high humidity such as  
bathrooms.  
Do not swallow the cutter stopper.  
Do not get the machine wet, such as by handling it with wet hands  
or spilling beverages on to it.  
Do not disassemble or modify the P-touch labeler/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.  
Remove batteries immediately and stop using the machine if you  
notice abnormal odor, heat, discoloration, deformation or anything  
unusual while using or storing it.  
You can save your original labels on to your machine. Up to  
three labels can be saved and recalled for printing at a later  
time. You can also edit and overwrite the stored label.  
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Upper case (  
ON)  
Lower case (  
OFF)  
Accented Characters  
Accented Characters  
• 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 style, size,  
underline/frame or any additional features.  
Use only Brother M tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that  
[File]  
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do not have the  
mark.  
Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the labeler; never use alcohol or  
other organic solvents.  
ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM  
To Save:  
To Print:  
To Open:  
[Save]  
[Print]  
[Open]  
Use a soft wipe to clean the print head; never touch the print head.  
Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot, etc.  
Do not place the P-touch labeler/battery 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 labeler, or if the battery expires.  
X Feeding (Tape Feed)  
FCC NOTICE  
X Entering Numbers  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is  
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause  
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
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PT 90  
The machine will feed 1.0" of tape, which may be needed  
when installing a new tape cassette.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for  
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These  
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
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 determined by turning the equipment off and on,  
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more  
of the following measures:  
Num Lock ON  
Num Lock OFF  
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Caution  
X Printing  
User’s Guide  
English / Español  
Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury, liquid  
leakage, burn and heat.  
Do not touch the edge of the cutter near the print head.  
Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use P-touch labeler for  
an extended period of time.  
When power is disconnected for more than three minutes, all text,  
format settings and any text files stored in the memory will 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.  
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• To prevent damage to the tape, do not touch the cutter  
lever while the message “Printing…” or “Feeding…” is  
displayed.  
• To cut off the label, push in the tape cutter lever on the  
upper-left corner of the machine.  
X Making a Two Line Label  
1. Enter the text for the first line and press  
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2. Enter the text for the second line and press  
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
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NOTE  
• Peel the printed label from backing and apply the label.  
• Do not press  
after the second line; otherwise “Line  
If you try to store a label when there is already a label  
stored to that number, a message “Overwrite?” will appear.  
Do not drop or hit the P-touch labeler.  
Do not press hard on the LCD display.  
Do not put your finger between the covers when you close the back  
cover.  
Limit!” error message will appear.  
• Use either 3/8" (9mm) or 1/2" (12mm) wide tape for two  
line text.  
Important  
X Making Copies (  
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother  
You can print up to 9 copies of each label.  
Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
Press  
to save your new label. Press  
to cancel.  
Printed in China  
LW4039001  
• To cancel operations, press  
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[Copies]  
Display  
Label image  
• The order of accented characters differs by the selected  
LCD language.  
Symbols  
The following symbols are available.  
X To Clear (  
By pressing  
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Power Supply and Tape Cassette  
, the letters will be deleted one by one.  
• You can also select the number of copies by entering with  
X Entering Symbols  
Example: Entering  
the Number Keys  
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Basic  
X Removing the Label Backing  
This machine is equipped with a peeler that allows you to  
easily remove the backing from labels.  
Cassette  
cover  
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2
3
4
To delete all text and settings :  
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×
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Cutter’s  
edge  
Tape guide  
[Pictograph]  
Label image  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
08  
09  
10  
11  
12  
13  
Print head  
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[Txt&Format]  
[Text Only]  
1. Insert the label, with the printed surface facing down,  
as far as possible into the built-in peeler.  
2. Fold back the label to the right and quickly pull out the  
label. The end of the backing is separated from the  
label.  
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To delete text only :  
Display  
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    
End of tape  
Tape cutter lever  
Tape  
• Pictographs are displayed on the LCD display with the  
corresponding alphabet and number of the Pictograph  
table. For the Pictograph table and Pictograph List, refer  
to “Symbols”.  
exit slot  
α
β
1
γ
δ
µ
Remove the cassette cover by pressing the  
above indicated area.  
If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by  
pulling it straight up. Also, if batteries are already  
installed, remove them.  
Insert four new AAA alkaline batteries  
(LR03), making sure that their poles point in  
the correct directions.  
• Always replace all four 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.  
Insert the two hooks at the bottom of the  
cassette cover into the slots on the machine  
(1), and then close the cover securely until  
it snaps into place (2).  
After you have installed the tape, feed the tape (see  
“Feeding”) once and then push in the tape cutter lever  
to cut the tape.  
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Resetting the P-touch  
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Designing Labels  
You can reset the P-touch labeler when you want to  
initialize the settings, or in the event that the P-touch is not  
working properly.  
• Use only Brother M tapes with this machine.  
• Make sure that the power is turned off when  
replacing batteries or tape cassettes.  
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2
Press  
, use  
to select a function under column [A], and then press . (The function  
to ))  
1
2
Press  
to turn off the power.  
Pictograph  
can also be selected with the shortcut keys listed under column [C]. (  
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Changeable Faceplates  
1
2
3
4
5
6
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While holding down  
turn on the power.  
and  
, press  
and  
to  
A
B
C
D
E
F
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Use  
to select a setting listed under column [B], and then press  
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The PT-90 comes with a variety of different faceplates - enabling users to customize the machine. To change the faceplates, follow the steps below.  
[C]  
Design  
[A]  
[B]  
Label image  
3
Release  
, and then release  
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1
2
3
4
The internal memory is reset, and all text, settings and  
stored files are cleared.  
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Faceplates  
Cassette cover  
Large*  
Size  
Size  
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Small  
Front cover  
Hook  
DECO MODE  
1
Normal*  
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This function allows you to create unique labels by using  
some built-in templates. You can choose from 8 types of  
templates.  
Slot  
Width  
Width  
×2  
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Design  
Label Image  
Cooling  
J
×1/2  
1
K
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Remove the cassette cover by pressing the  
above indicated area. Slide the front cover  
back and lift up from machine.  
• Make sure that the power is turned off when  
replacing the faceplate.  
Remove the inserted faceplate, and then  
replace it with another one.  
• Be sure to remove the protective film from the front  
side of the faceplate before replacing.  
Insert the hooks on the front cover into the  
slots on the machine, and slide back the  
cover into place.  
Insert the two hooks at the bottom of the  
cassette cover into the slots on the machine  
(1), and then close the cover securely until  
it snaps into place (2).  
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Normal*  
Bold  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
• To display the next group, press  
• To cancel operations, press  
• Symbols surrounded by a box in the Basic table are  
available in DECO MODE.  
• The rows of symbols (A to L) in the Pictograph table can  
be selected by pressing the corresponding character.  
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Do not insert more than one faceplate at a time. If the  
front cover is forcedly closed with more than one  
faceplate inserted, the faceplates may get wrinkled  
or the front cover will not be able to be closed firmly.  
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Outline  
Shadow  
Italic  
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Style  
Style  
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LCD Display & Keyboard  
Initial Settings  
X Printing the Pictograph List  
Width  
Size  
Bold  
Outline  
Shadow  
Vertical  
Italic  
Frame  
Italic Bold  
Italic Outline  
[Print List]  
1
2
Start your machine.  
Supply power by using four AAA batteries, and then  
3
Set the unit of measurement.  
The default setting is [inch].  
Example: Design 8  
Label image  
Cursor  
press  
.
[Unit]  
[inch/mm]  
[Design 8]  
Underline  
Label Length  
Italic Shadow  
Vertical  
Num Lock  
Caps  
Set the language.  
The default setting is [English].  
[Auto/1.2"-7.8"  
• You can also display [Unit] by pressing  
and  
.
Specifications  
(30-200mm)]  
[Print]  
ABC  
[Language]  
1
NOTE  
Off*  
Dimensions:  
(W × D × H)  
Approx. 6.14" × 4.37" × 2.22"  
(Approx. 156 × 111 × 56.5mm)  
Cursor key  
Function key  
Cursor key  
DECO MODE key  
Preview key  
• The machine automatically turns off if no keys are  
pressed within five minutes.  
• To cancel operations, press  
• To initialize the P-touch labeler back to factory settings,  
see “Resetting the P-touch”.  
[English/Español/Français/  
Italiano/Nederlands/Norsk/Português/  
Svenska/Dansk/Deutsch]  
Underline  
Round  
Leaf  
Weight:  
Approx. 0.6 lb. (Approx. 250 g)  
(without batteries and tape cassette)  
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Print key  
Power key  
NOTE  
Backspace key  
Enter key  
• Some Deco Mode formats may require cooling (indicated  
on the above table). If the print head becomes too hot,  
your machine will stop printing and automatically start to  
cool down. The cool down time will be displayed. Once  
the print head is cool, printing will automatically continue.  
Do not touch the P-touch labeler while cooling.  
• Only one line of text can be entered in DECO MODE.  
• Depending on the selected format, the entire text entered  
may not be printed.  
• The formats of the DECO MODE templates cannot be  
changed.  
• Symbols surrounded by a box in the Basic table are  
available in DECO MODE. For the Basic table, refer to  
“Symbols”.  
• To clear all the entered text, press  
“Clear?” is displayed. Press  
cancel this operation.  
When you access DECO MODE, your most recently  
printed DECO MODE text and label length will be recalled.  
• Press to return to the previous step.  
• To exit DECO MODE, press until the display returns  
to the text entry screen. You can also exit this mode by  
Character key  
Num Lock key  
Shift key  
Symbol key  
Caps key  
Power supply:  
Tape cassette:  
Four AAA alkaline batteries (LR03)  
• You can also display [Language] by pressing  
.
and  
Brother M tape (width) :  
3/8" (9mm), 1/2" (12mm)  
Shift key  
Accent key  
Space key  
See the attached “Supplies and Accessories Guide” for  
detailed info of tape variation.  
Underline/Frame  
Undl/Frame  
Tile  
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NOTE  
The LCD shows one row of 12 characters; however, you can enter up to 80 characters in length.  
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  
Fax: 1-901-379-1210  
If you need to locate a service center, please call  
Star  
Heart  
Square  
Bubble  
Troubleshooting  
and  
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X Error message  
X What to do when...  
Problem  
The display stays  
blank after you have  
turned on the  
machine.  
The machine does  
not print, or the  
Message  
Invalid!  
Cause/Remedy  
Problem  
The machine has  
Solution  
to clear the text, or  
to  
Message  
Cause/Remedy  
Solution  
Invalid number is selected for [Label Length].  
“locked up” (i.e., nothing  
happens when a key is  
pressed, even though  
the machine is on.)  
The power turns off  
when you try to print.  
The tape does not  
feed properly or the  
tape gets stuck inside • The cutter lever is used while printing. Do  
not touch the cutter lever during printing.  
the machine.  
The batteries are weak. Replace them with  
new ones.  
• The text length exceeds the selected label  
length.  
• The text length exceeds 7.8" (200mm)  
when [Label Length] is set to [Auto] in  
DECO MODE.  
• If the minimum label length (1.2"/30mm) is  
selected, some frame types (Leaf or Star)  
will not allow you to enter additional text.  
Low Battery!  
Full!  
• Check that the batteries are correctly  
inserted.  
• If the batteries are weak, replace them.  
Refer to “Resetting the P-touch”.  
The maximum number of characters (80  
characters for regular text, or 50 characters  
for DECO MODE) have already been  
entered.  
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Auto* /1.2" - 12.0" (30mm -  
300mm)*  
Text Limit!  
Label length  
Length  
The label is printed with the specified length.  
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The batteries may be weak. Replace them.  
Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.  
• Check that the tape cassette has been  
inserted correctly.  
• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.  
• You tried to print a text file when there is no  
data stored in the memory.  
*1 Default setting. To return to the default setting, press  
*2 You can select the length by entering the length with the Number Keys  
.
pressing  
[Quit].  
when [Print] is displayed, and selecting  
printedcharactersare  
not formed properly.  
• Check that the end of the tape feeds under  
the tape guides.  
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. To return to [Auto], press  
.
Check the cassette cover is properly closed.  
If the print head becomes too hot, your  
machine will stop printing and automatically  
start to cool down. The cool down time will  
be displayed. Once the print head is cool,  
printing will automatically continue. Do not  
touch the P-touch labeler while cooling.  
is pressed when no text is entered.  
is pressed when no text is entered.  
• 1/2" (12mm) wide tape cassettes are recommended  
when using the DECO MODE feature.  
• The maximum label length is 7.8" (200mm) for DECO  
MODE.  
• When [Auto] is selected for [Label Length], the label will  
automatically adjust to the correct length for printing the  
text one time.  
The batteries may be weak. Replace them.  
No Text!  
• When power is disconnected for more  
than three minutes, all text & formats in the  
display will be lost. Language and Unit  
settings will also be cleared.  
Cooling XXX  
The setting has  
cleared on its own.  
• You tried to select [Copies] when no text is  
entered.  
All text and format  
Press  
while holding down  
, or go  
settings need to be  
cleared to create a  
new label.  
To change language  
setting  
is pressed when no text is entered in  
the text entry screen of DECO MODE.  
into Function mode and select  
.
There maybe 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.  
Ablankhorizontalline  
appears through the  
printed label.  
You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing  
(Maximum printable lines is 2).  
Line Limit!  
Refer to “Initial Settings”.  
• Press  
to return to [Auto] for [Label Length] mode.  
 

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