could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Power Supply and Tape Cassette Changeable Faceplates The PT-90 comes with a variety of different faceplates - enabling users to customize the machine. To change the faceplates, follow the steps below. 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. • Make sure that the power is turned off when replacing batteries or tape cassettes. 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. • Use only Brother M tapes with this machine. 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. 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. • 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. 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). 1 Print head Tape cutter lever Cassette cover 2 3 Cutter’s edge Tape exit slot Tape guide End of tape 1 2 4 Cassette cover Front cover 1 Faceplates 2 3 Hook Slot 1 2 4 LCD Display & Keyboard NOTE The LCD shows one row of 12 characters; however, you can enter up to 80 characters in length. Width Size Bold Cursor Num Lock Caps Label Length Frame DECO MODE key Preview key Print key Character key Num Lock key Shift key Symbol key Caps key Cursor key Function key Cursor key Power key Backspace key Enter key Shift key Accent key Space key Underline Italic Vertical Outline Shadow Initial Settings 1 Start your machine. Supply power by using four AAA batteries, and then press . 2 Set the language. The default setting is [English]. [Language] [English/Espanol/Francais/ Italiano/Nederlands/Norsk/Portugues/ Svenska/Dansk/Deutsch] • You can also display [Language] by pressing and . 3 Set the unit of measurement. The default setting is [inch]. [Unit] [inch/mm] • You can also display [Unit] by pressing and . NOTE • 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”. Troubleshooting .. Error message ..What to do when... Message Cause/Remedy Low Battery! The batteries are weak. Replace them with new ones. Full! The maximum number of characters (80 characters for regular text, or 50 characters for DECO MODE) have already been entered. No Text! • You tried to print a text file when there is no data stored in the memory. • is pressed when no text is entered. • is pressed when no text is entered. • You tried to select [Copies] when no text is entered. • is pressed when no text is entered in the text entry screen of DECO MODE. Line Limit! • You tried to enter a 3rd line by pressing (Maximum printable lines is 2). Invalid! Invalid number is selected for [Label Length]. Text Limit! • 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. Cooling XXX 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. Message Cause/Remedy 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. The machine does not print, or the printed characters are not formed properly. • Check that the tape cassette has been inserted correctly. • If the tape cassette is empty, replace it. • Check the cassette cover is properly closed. The setting has cleared on its own. • The batteries may be weak. Replace them....