Brother PT-1180 Label Maker User's Guide

This document introduces the safety precautions for using Brother P-Touch TZ series label makers.

Brand: Brother
Category: Other Computer Accessories
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 2
File format: PDF
File size: 326 KB
Published: 02 July, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
Model: PT-1180
MD5 checksum: D45572223F194BBFFC330A3CFE2BF900
PDF: Brother PT-1180 Label Maker User's Guide PDF

About this manual

The Brother PT-1180 is a thermal transfer label maker designed for creating custom labels in offices, factories, labs, or homes. It supports three different tape widths (1/4", 3/8", and 1/2") and allows users to print with various colors and styles using compatible Brother TZ tapes.

The manual details how to install batteries (requiring six alkaline AAA batteries) and replace the tape cassette. It also explains key functions such as cursor movement, backspacing, entering accented characters, inserting symbols, and switching between Caps and Num modes.

What's inside

General Precautions
Power Supply
Overview of Keys
Tape Cassette Installation
Lettering Stick Usage
Starting the Machine
Code Key Function
Caps and Num Modes

Specifications

Battery Type	6 alkaline AAA batteries
Tape Widths Supported	1/4" (6 mm), 3/8" (9 mm) and 1/2" (12 mm)
Display Capacity	One row of 8 characters; text up to 55 characters
Auto Shut-off Time	Five minutes

Frequently asked questions

What type of batteries does the PT-1180 use?

The machine requires six alkaline AAA batteries.

Can I use any brand of tape with this label maker?

No, you must only use Brother TZ tapes that have the specific mark.

What happens if I leave the batteries out for more than three minutes?

All text shown in the display and any stored text files will be lost.

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