When inserting new batteries, always insert them pos- itive end first. When removing old batteries, always remove them negative end first.
Always replace all six batteries at the same time with brand new ones.
4)Attach the back cover by inserting the two hooks on the bottom end of the back cover into the slots on the bot- tom end of the machine, then pushing down firmly on the cover until it snaps into place.
Changing the tape cassette
1)Remove the back cover by pressing in on the rough area at the top end of the machine and pulling off the back cover.
2)If a tape cassette is already installed, pull it straight out and remove the paper tab from the new tape cassette. Make sure that the end of the tape in the new cassette feeds under the tape guides.
The tape that is provided with the
Tape guides
3)Insert the tape cassette, making sure that it clicks into place.
Check that the cassette fits properly around the two metal guides in the cassette compartment.
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Metal guides | button |
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4)Attach the back cover by inserting the two hooks on the bottom end of the back cover into the slots on the bot- tom end of the machine, then pushing down firmly on the cover until it snaps into place.
5)Feed the tape by holding down
and pressing 
, then cut the tape by pressing in on the tape cutter button.
The amount of tape remaining is visible through the window in the back of the
When the usable tape is finished, green ribbon appears.
Changing the cutter unit
When the cutter becomes blunt and ceases to cut the tape cleanly, replace it.
1)Remove the back cover and the tape cassette.
2)Grasp the tab on the top of the cutter unit and pull out the cutter, taking care not to touch the blade.
3)Grasp the tab on the new cutter unit and insert it as shown below.
Tab
Cutter unit
Tape exit slot
CAUTION
•When changing the cutter unit, be sure not to touch the cutter blade.
•Keep the cutter unit in a safe place that is out of the reach of small children.
Cleaning the print head
If dust accumulates on the print head, blank horizontal lines may appear through the printed label. If this hap- pens, clean the print head as follows:
1)Turn off the
2)Remove the back cover and the tape cassette.
3)Use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the print head and rubber pinch roller with an
Thermal print head
Rubber pinch
roller
4)
on the machine, hold down 
and press 
to feed the tape, and then try printing.
5)If blank lines remain in the printed label, repeat steps 1 through 4, this time using a cotton swab dipped in iso- propyl (rubbing) alcohol.
Accessories
The following accessories are available:
Tape cassettes | 1/2” (12 mm) | 3/8” (9 mm) |
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Black on silver | ||
Black on gold | ||
Black on blue | ||
Black on green | ||
Black on pink | ||
Black on white |
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Replacement cutter | TC7 $9.95 (SRP) |
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Carrying case | 6991 $17.99 |
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Most retailers and distributors carry a full line of tape cas- settes. If you wish to order accessories for your
