General Precautions, Symbols Used in this Guide

BEFORE USING YOUR P-TOUCH

General Precautions

•Do not use the P-touch in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage the machine.

•Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot, AC adapter connector, or USB port, etc.

•Do not touch the print head with your fingers. Use a soft wipe (e.g. a cotton swab) when cleaning the print head or the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4) when cleaning the print head.

•Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Only use a soft, dry cloth.

•Do not place the P-touch 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. Standard operating temperature range: (10 °C to 35 °C).

•Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period of time, otherwise the machine may be stained.

•Depending on the environmental conditions and the applied settings, some characters or symbols may be difficult to read.

•Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the

mark.

•Do not pull or press on the tape in the cassette. Otherwise the tape cassette or P-touch may be damaged.

•Do not try to print labels using an empty tape cassette or without a tape cassette set in the P-touch. Doing so will damage the print head.

•Do not attempt to cut tape while printing or feeding since this will damage the tape.

•It is recommended that you use the USB cable supplied with the P-touch. Should another USB cable need to be used, ensure it is of high quality construction.

•Be careful not to scratch the CD-ROM. Do not place the CD-ROM in any location exposed to high or low temperatures. Do not place heavy objects on the CD-ROM or bend it.

•The software on the CD-ROM is intended for use with the P-touch and may be installed on more than one PC.

•We strongly recommend that you read this User's Guide carefully before using your P- touch, and then keep it nearby for future reference.

Symbols Used in this Guide

The following symbols are used throughout this guide to indicate additional information.

:This symbol indicates information or directions that may result in damage or injury if ignored, or operations that will result in errors.

:This symbol indicates information or directions that may help you understand and use the P-touch more efficiently.