Tape Cassettes Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing a tape cassette. Open the tape compartment cover by lifting up both sides at the same time. If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by pulling it straight up. 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. After you have installed the tape, feed the tape (see Feeding) once and then push in the tape cutter lever to cut the tape. Securely close the front cover, making sure that it snaps into place. Power Supply Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing batteries. Turn the machine over and remove the battery compartment cover. If batteries are already installed, remove them. Insert six new AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6), making sure that their poles point in the correct directions. Always replace all six batteries at the same time using brand new ones. Attach the battery compartment cover by inserting the three hooks at the bottom into the slots on the machine, then pushing down firmly on the cover until it snaps into place. When using optional AC adapter (model AD-30) Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the adapter jack on the right side of the machine. Insert the plug into the nearest standard electrical outlet. For memory back up, we recommend using AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6) together when using the AC adapter. TZ tape cassette Accessories Guide P-touch 1830 User's Guide Warranty Card Tape compartment cover End of tape Tape guide Toothed Wheel Battery compartment cover Keyboard & LCD Initial Setting Start your machine Supply power by using six AA batteries or the optional AC adapter, 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 with Shift key to go to top/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 . 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. Size Caps Print key Preview key Character keys Tab key Caps key Shift key Symbol key Auto Format key Width Style Underline/Frame Label Length Cursor/Esc/ OK key Favorite keys Function key Power key Backspace key Enter key Shift key Accent key Space key Cursor Tape cutter lever See the under side for steps of creating labels. Troubleshooting Error message What to do when... Specifications Accessories (Supplies may differ by distribution.) 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 Numbering. • 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 9/64" (3.5 mm) or 1/4" (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 9/64" (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 AD-30 adapter is correctly connected. The machine does not print. • Check that the tape cassette has been inserted correctly. • If the tape cassette is empty, replace it. The printed characters are not formed properly, or the printed characters are blurred. • 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-...
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