INTRODUCTION
10
General Precautions
Rechargeable Li-ion battery
• At the time of purchase, the rechargeable Li-ion battery is slightly charged so that the
operation of the labelling system can be verified; however, the rechargeable Li-ion battery
should be fully charged with the AC adapter before the labelling system is used.
• If the labelling system will not be used for a long period of time, remove the rechargeable
Li-ion battery from the labelling system, and then store it in a location where it is not
exposed to static electricity, high humidity, or high temperatures (temperatures between
15 and 25
°
C and 40 to 60% humidity are recommended). In order to maintain the
efficiency and life of the Li-ion rechargeable battery, charge it at least every six months.
• If you notice anything unusual about the rechargeable Li-ion battery the first time it is used,
for example overheating or rust, DO NOT continue to use the battery. Contact Brother
customer service.
Labelling System
• DO NOT install the P-touch near any device that will cause electromagnetic interference.
The P-touch may malfunction if left near a television or radio etc.
• DO NOT use the P-touch in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide. Doing
so may result in injury or damage to the labelling system.
• DO NOT put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot, AC adapter connector, or any other
part of the labelling system.
• DO NOT touch the print head (see page 6) with your fingers. Use the optional print head
cleaning cassette (TZe-CL4), the self-cleaning function of the labelling system, or a soft
wipe (e.g.a cotton swab) when cleaning the print head (see “Cleaning the Unit” on
• DO NOT clean any part of the labelling system with alcohol or other organic solvents.
Only use a soft, dry cloth.
• DO NOT place the P-touch in direct sunlight, near heaters or other hot appliances,
or in any location exposed to extremely high or low temperatures, high humidity, or dust.
The standard operating temperature range of the P-touch is 10 to 35
°
C.
• DO NOT leave any rubber or vinyl, or products made of rubber or vinyl, on the labelling
system for an extended period of time, otherwise the labelling system may become stained.
• Depending on the environmental conditions and the applied settings, some characters
or symbols may be difficult to read.
• Use Brother TZe or HGe tapes with the P-touch.
• DO NOT pull or apply pressure to the tape in the cassette to avoid damaging the P-touch.
• DO NOT try to print labels using an empty tape cassette or without a tape cassette in
the P-touch. Doing so will damage the print head.
• DO NOT attempt to cut the tape while printing or feeding since this will damage the tape.
• Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, the label may unpeel
or become irremovable, and the colour of the label may change or be transferred to other
objects.
• DO NOT expose the tape cassettes to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity,
or dust. Store tape cassettes in a cool, dark place. Use the tape cassettes soon after
opening the tape cassette package.
• Markings made with oil-based or water-based ink may be visible through a label affixed
over them. To hide the markings, use two labels layered on top of each other or use
a dark-coloured label.
General Precautions
