Layout Mode Symbols and Indicators

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1Text areaThis is where text appears during input and editing.2Tape lengthThis value shows the length that the tape will be printed.3Label formatShows the format of the label being created.4Character countThese values indicate the character count as shown below 13/24 CHR Maximum number of allowable charactersNumber of characters input

Part 2 - Label Printing Basics

This section contains general procedures for laying out and printing labels.Getting readyConnect the AC adaptor (Page 10).Or load batteries into the printer (Page 47).Load a tape cartridge (Page 13).Printing precautionsNever turn off the printer while it is performing a print operation.

Never open the cassette cover while the printer is performing a print operation.

Do not touch the tape coming out of the printer until it is cut automatically or until printing is complete.

Printing is not possible if the total length of a single print operation is longer than the length of remaining tape. Either shorten the length of each label or reduce the number of copies.

Before printing, make sure that the tape cartridge has enough tape left to finish the print operation. If the tape cartridge runs out of tape during a print operation, press ESC to cancel the print operation.

Make sure that cut tape does not pile up in the area around the tape outlet. Tape building up around the tape outlet can cause the outlet to become blocked, causing a tape jam and malfunction of the printer.

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