GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
•
To avoid injures, do not touch the cutter’s edge.
•
Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine to avoid damage. Do not use tapes that
do not have the
mark.
•
Tapes are available in three different widths: 1/4" (6 mm), 3/8" (9 mm) and 1/2" (12 mm).
•
Do not pull the tape since this may damage the tape cassette.
•
Do not attempt to cut the tape while printing or feeding since this will damage the tape.
•
Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Use only a soft, dry cloth.
•
Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use the
machine for an extended period of time.
Note:
If power is disconnected for more than three minutes, all text shown in the
display and any text files stored in the memory will be lost.
•
Do not put any foreign objects into the machine.
•
Do not put anything on top of the machine.
•
Do not expose the machine to high temperatures or high humidity. Never leave it on
the dashboard or in the back of your car.
•
Do not use the machine in dusty places, and keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain.
•
Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period of time,
which may cause staining of the machine.
•
After inserting a new tape cassette, advance the tape by holding down
and
pressing
once.
•
Do not touch the print head mechanism. If the head is touched, clean it immediately
with a soft wipe (e.g., a cotton swab) to avoid permanent damage.
•
To prevent damage during shipment, a clear protective sheet is placed over the LCD
panel. Remove this clear protective sheet before beginning use.
POWER SUPPLY
Changing the batteries
CAUTION
Batteries installed incorrectly can overheat and leak. This can result in chemical
burns and machine overheating and damage.
Your machine requires 6 alkaline AAA batteries.
Carefully follow these instructions.
1
Press bumps on top of back cover and open.
2
Pull out tape cassette, if one was installed.
3
Remove batteries, if they were already installed.
4
Hold machine as pictured:
5
Insert six new batteries as follows:
Always:
• Insert “+” ends before “-” ends.
• Remove “-” ends before “+” ends.
• Replace all 6 batteries at the same time with new ones.
6
Insert tape cassette.
7
Insert two hooks on bottom end of back cover into slots on bottom
of machine. Push down firmly on cover until it snaps into place.
8
Turn machine on.
If no power, immediately remove batteries and call Brother Customer Service at:
1-877-478-6824
Optional AC adapter
The AC adapter allows you to use this machine wherever an electrical outlet is available.
Use Brother’s AD-30 adapter for your new PT-11Q.
1
Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the adapter
jack on the bottom of the machine.
2
Insert the plug into the nearest standard electrical outlet.
OVERVIEW
11Q
Display
Backspace key
CURSOR MOVEMENT
You can view and edit different parts of the text by moving the cursor backward and
forward.
●
To move the cursor one character at a time, press
or
.
●
To move the cursor to the beginning of the text, hold down
and press
.
●
To move the cursor to the end of the text, hold down
and press
.
BACKSPACE KEY
This key can be used to remove characters from your text, clear all of the text or cancel
the current function and return to the text input mode.
●
To delete the character to the left of the cursor or to cancel a function, press
.
●
To clear all of the text that is currently entered, hold down
and press
.
SPACE KEY
As on a word processor, press
to add a blank space to your text.
RETURN KEY
Press
when you wish to accept or confirm a setting, or end the first line of text and
start the second.
●
To add a second line, press
once. The return mark (
) appears in the text to
indicate the end of the first line and the beginning of the second.
Note:
Two lines of text can only be entered if 3/8" (9-mm)- or 1/2" (12-mm)-wide tape
is installed.
●
To accept or confirm a setting from a list, press
once.
ACCENTED CHARACTERS
You can also choose from a list of other accented characters that can be added to your
text.
1
Press
if you want the accented character to be an uppercase letter.
Note:
To quit the following procedure at any time without making any changes, press
.
2
Hold down
and press
. The message “A-U?” appears in the display.
3
Press the key for the letter in the accented character that you wish to add, and then
press
and
until the cursor is positioned under the desired accented
character.
4
Press
to add the selected character to your text.
SYMBOLS
In addition to the letters, symbols, and numerals on and above the keys, there are 72
symbols available with the
Symbol
function. These symbols are divided into 9 groups,
corresponding to the letters A through I.
1
Press
. The message “A-I?” appears in the display.
2
Press the key for the letter of the group containing the symbol that you wish to add,
and then press
and
until the cursor is positioned under the desired symbol.
3
Press
to add the symbol to the text.
With your ne
w PT -11Q, y
ou can create labels for an
y application. Select from the man
y frames,
character sizes and styles to design beautiful custom labels. In addition, the variety of tape cartridges
availab
le allows y
ou to print labels with diff
erent widths and exciting colors
.
Y ou no longer ha
ve
to worr
y about urgent tasks that require professional pr
inting. In the office
, the
factor
y , the lab or the home
, the quality and perfor
mance of the PT -11Q mak
e it an extremely pr
actical
machine.
Although this machine is easy to use, we suggest that y
ou read this manual carefully bef
ore starting and
keep the man
ual in a handy place for future ref
erence.
FCC NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device
, pursuant to Pa
rt 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 r
adio communications
. Ho
we
ve
r, there is no guar
antee 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 encour
aged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
-
Reorient or relocate the r
eceiving antenna.
-
Increase the separation between the equipment and r
eceiver.
-
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit dif
ferent from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
-
Changes or modifications not expressly appr
oved by Brother Industries, Ltd.
could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Return key
Group
Symbols
A
Ü
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Ç
ç
Æ
æ
á
é
B
í
ó
ú
★
Ã
ã
C
Õ
õ
Ñ
ñ
¡
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INTRODUCTION
MODEL PT-11Q
USER’S GUIDE
LA3288001
Printed in China
Function key
TAPE CASSETTES
This machine uses the Brother TZ tape, which is available in a variety of colors and three widths
(1/4" (6mm), 3/8" (9mm) and 1/2" (12mm)). A TZ tape is supplied with this machine.
1
Press in on the rough area at the top end of the machine and
fold open the back cover. Should be the exact process as
loading batteries.
2
If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by pulling it
straight up.
3
If the ink ribbon in the other tape cassette is loose, use your
finger to wind the toothed wheel in the direction of the arrow on
the cassette until there is no slack in the ribbon. Also, make sure
that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.
Note:
If you are using a new tape cassette provided with a
stopper, be sure to remove the stopper.
4
Insert the tape cassette firmly into the compartment, making
sure that the entire back of the cassette contacts the bottom of
the compartment.
Note:
When inserting a tape cassette, make sure that the inner
ribbon does not catch on the corner of the metal guide.
5
Securely close the back cover, making sure that it snaps into place.
6
Feed the tape by holding down
and pressing
once,
and then push in the tape cutter lever to cut the tape.
LETTERING STICK
The enclosed lettering stick enables you to easily remove the backing from laminated
tapes.
1
Hold the tape in your left hand, with the printed surface facing up, and hold the stick
in your right hand.
2
Pass the tape halfway through the long narrow hole in the stick.
3
Turn the stick three-quarters of a turn towards you and pull the stick away from you,
as shown below.
4
Peel off the label backing.
STARTING
Press
. If batteries have been installed or the machine has been plugged in using the
optional AC adapter, the previous session’s information is displayed when the machine is
turned on. This feature allows you to stop work on a label and turn off the machine, then
return to it later without having to re-enter the text.
The machine automatically turns off if no key is pressed within five minutes. The current
session’s information is stored in the machine’s internal memory and displayed when the
machine is later turned on again.
CODE KEY
By holding down
and pressing a key with a function, character or accent written
above it, you can use the corresponding function or add the corresponding character to
your text.
CAPS KEY
By pressing
to enter
Caps
mode, you can add upper-case letters to your text by
simply pressing the character keys. When this mode is on, the
Caps
indicator in the top-
left corner of the display comes on. To exit
Caps
mode, press
until the
Caps
indicator goes off.
NUM KEY
By pressing
to enter
Num
mode, you can add numbers to your text by simply
pressing the corresponding keys. When this mode is on, the
Num
indicator in the bottom-
left corner of the display comes on. To exit
Num
mode, press
until the
Num
indicator goes off.
DISPLAY
This machine’s LCD shows one row of 8 characters; however, the text that you enter can
be up to 55 characters including spaces. The 8-character display is like a window which
moves across the text.
1234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345
Tape cutter lever
Letter
Accented character
Letter
Accented character
A
À
Á
Ä
Â
Ã
Æ
a
à
á
ä
â
ã
æ
C
Ç
c
ç
E
È
É
Ë
Ê
e
è
é
ë
ê
I
Í
Ï
Î
i
í
ï
î
N
Ñ
n
ñ
O
Ó
Ö
Ô
Õ
o
ó
ö
ô
õ
U
Ù
Ú
Ü
Û
u
ù
ú
ü
û
On/Off key
Patent numbers and patent publication numbers which are r
elated to this product
are as below:
USP4839472
USP4983058
USP5120147
USP4927278
USP5009530
USP4976558
USP5069557
This document contains copyrighted materials, trademarks and product names
which are owned by Br
other Industries, Ltd.
Num key
Caps key
-
+
FIRST, in
LOWER
layer
insert ˝+˝ ends
pointing DOWN.
SECOND, in
UPPER
layer
insert ˝+˝ ends
pointing UP.
+
-
GH
ABCDEF
ABCDEF
Tape exit slot
Back cover
Batteries
Print head
Tape cassette
