Follow these guidelines to avoid the risk of fire, burns, injury, electric
shocks, rupture, overheating, abnormal odours or smoke.
• Always use the specified voltage and the included AC adapter (AD-E001) for the
P-touch to prevent any damage or failure.
• Do not touch the P-touch during a lightning storm.
• Do not use the P-touch/AC adapter in places of high humidity such as bathrooms.
• Do not overload the power cord.
• Do not place heavy objects on, or damage the P-touch, power cord or plug. Do not
forcibly bend or pull the power cord. Always hold the AC adapter when
disconnecting from the power socket.
• Make sure that the plug is fully inserted in the power socket. Do not use a socket
that is loose.
• Do not allow the P-touch/AC adapter/power plug/batteries to get wet, for example,
by handling them with wet hands or spilling beverages on to them.
• Do not disassemble or modify the P-touch/AC adapter/batteries.
• Do not allow a metal object to contact both the plus and minus ends of a battery.
• Do not use sharp objects, such as tweezers or a metallic pen, to change the
batteries.
• Do not throw the batteries into fire or expose to heat.
• Disconnect the AC adapter, remove batteries immediately and stop using the
P-touch if you notice abnormal odour, heat, discolouration, deformation or anything
unusual while using or storing it.
• Do not use a damaged or leaking battery as the fluid may get on your hands.
• Do not use a deformed or leaking battery or one whose label is damaged. There is
a possibility of damaging the P-touch.
• Since loss of eyesight may result when leaked fluid from batteries gets into your
eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with a large amount of clean water, and then
seek medical attention.
Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury, liquid leakage, burns
or heat.
• When the P-touch is not being used, store it out of the reach of children. In addition,
do not allow children to put any P-touch parts or labels in their mouths. If any object
has been swallowed, seek medical attention.
• Do not touch metal parts around the print head immediately after printing.
• Do not touch the cutter blade. (See Parts Description.)
• If leaked fluid from batteries gets on your skin or clothes, immediately rinse them
with clean water.
• Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use the
P-touch.
• Do not use any batteries other than those specified. Do not use combinations of old
and new batteries or combinations of different types, different charging levels,
different manufacturers or different models. Do not insert a battery with its plus and
minus ends reversed.
• Do not drop or hit the P-touch/AC adapter.
• Do not put your finger inside the P-touch when you close the cassette cover.
• Before using Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, carefully read the instructions for the
batteries and battery charger, and be sure to use them correctly.
• When using Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries with a specialized
battery charger before using the batteries.
• Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, the label may
unpeel or become irremovable, the colour of the label may change or be transferred
to other objects. Before applying the label, check the environmental conditions and
the material.
• 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 to the P-touch.
• Use Brother TZe tapes with the P-touch.
• Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the P-touch; never use alcohol or other organic
solvents.
• Use a soft wipe to clean the print head; never touch the print head with your fingers.
• Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot or AC adapter connector or
battery compartment, etc.
• Do not place the P-touch/batteries/AC adapter 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) or high humidity,
or in dusty locations.
• Do not try to print if the cassette is empty; it will damage the print head.
• Do not pull the tape while printing or feeding; it will damage the tape and the P-touch.
• Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the P-touch, or if
the batteries expire.
• The P-touch is not equipped with a charging feature for rechargeable batteries.
• The length of the printed label may differ from the displayed label length on the
computer.
• A protective clear plastic sticker is placed over the top panel during manufacturing
and shipping. This sticker should be removed prior to use.
• When printing multiple copies of a label or using the numbering function printing,
the P-touch will not detect the end of the tape cassette and will continue operating.
• When using Heat Shrink Tube, the printing area will be smaller than when using
normal tape.
• Do not scratch or subject the CD-ROM to high or low temperatures.
• Do not put heavy objects on the CD-ROM or apply force to the CD-ROM.
• The software contained on the CD-ROM is meant for use with this P-touch only.
See the Licence on the CD-ROM for details. This software may be installed on
multiple computers for use in an office, etc.
The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR
®
Program
is to promote the development and popularization of
energy-efficient office equipment. As an ENERGY STAR
®
Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR
®
guidelines for energy
efficiency.
Safety Precautions
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injuries.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injuries.
Thank you for choosing the P-touch model P700. Your new P-touch uses P-touch Editor Lite software,
which is already installed on your P-touch.
There is no need to install any software or drivers onto your computer in order to make creative labels.
This manual includes important precautionary information and simple instructions for operating your
new P-touch. Be sure to read the instructions before use and use the product in accordance with these
instructions. Keep this manual handy for future reference. If new versions of the P700 software
become available, this manual may not reflect the updated features. Therefore, you may find that the
software and the contents in this guide are different.
Printed in China
LAD304001
English
P700
User’s Guide
General Precautions
Declaration of Conformity (Europe Only)
We,
Brother Industries, Ltd.
15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku,
Nagoya 467-8561 Japan
declare that this product and AC adapter are in conformity with the essential
requirements of all relevant directives and regulations applied within the European
Community.
The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) can be downloaded from the Brother
Solutions Center.
Visit http://solutions.brother.com/ and:
• select “Europe”
• select your country
• select your model
• select “Manuals” and your language, then click “Search”
• select Declaration of Conformity
• click “Download”
Your Declaration will be downloaded as a PDF file.
International ENERGY STAR
®
Compliance
Statement
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of
Conformity (For USA Only)
Responsible Party:
Brother International Corporation
200 Crossing Boulevard
P.O. Box 6911
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA
TEL: (908) 704-1700
declares that the products
Product Name:
Brother P-touch Electronic Labeling System
Model Number:
PT-P700
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 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 radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee 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 encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Important
• The enclosed interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the
limits for a Class B digital device.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
