Brother PT-18R manual General Precautions, Symbols Used in this Guide

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.

•Use only genuine TZ tapes, with the mark, in the P-touch.

•Do not pull or press on the tape in the cassette.

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

•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 touch the print head with your fingers.

•Note that all data stored in memory will be lost if you disconnect BOTH the AC adapter AND the rechargeable battery.

•Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol or any other organic solvent to clean the P-touch.

•Do not place the P-touch in direct sunlight, near heaters or other hot appliances, in any

location exposed to extremely high or low temperatures, high humidity, or dusty locations. Standard operating temperature range: 50°F to 95°F.

•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.

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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.

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