Connecting the AC adaptor; Turning on/off the P-touch; Installing/replacing a tape cassette- Page 21

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Connecting the AC adaptor

This P-touch can be used anywhere a standard
electrical outlet is available.

1

Insert the plug on the adaptor cord into the
AC adaptor connector on the right side of
the P-touch.

2

Insert the pronged plug on the other end of
the adaptor cord into the nearest standard
electrical outlet.

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Turning on/off the P-touch

The power key (

o

) is located in the upper-

right corner of the machine’s keyboard. If the
P-touch has remained plugged in, the previous
session’s text is displayed when you turn it on
again. This feature allows you to stop work on a
label, turn off the machine, and return to it later
without having to re-enter the text.
If the PT-9600 is being operated from its
rechargeable battery, the machine will automat-
ically turn off if no key is pressed or no opera-
tion is performed for 5 minutes.

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Press 

o

 to turn on or turn off the P-touch.

Installing/replacing a tape 

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cassette

TZ tape cassettes are available for this machine in
a wide variety of types, colors and sizes, enabling
you to make distinctive color-coded and stylized
labels. AV label cassettes are also available for
expanded addressing and filing capabilities. This
machine has been designed to allow you to
change the cassettes quickly and easily.

1

Press the cover release button, and then lift
open the tape compartment cover.

NOTE

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Only use the AC adaptor designed exclusively
for this machine.

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If you do not intend to use this machine for an
extended period of time, disconnect the AC
adaptor.

NOTE

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Do not unplug the AC adaptor if the P-touch is
plugged in and turned on, otherwise the data
being edited will be erased. Be sure to turn off
the P-touch before unplugging the AC adaptor.

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A PT-9600 operating from its rechargeable bat-
tery will automatically turn off if no key is
pressed or no operation is performed for 5 min-
utes. However, if the PT-9600 is in Transfer
mode or Interface mode, it will automatically
turn off if no operation is performed for 30 min-
utes.

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If the PT-9600 is connected to a computer
through a serial (RS-232C) interface cable or is
printing data from the computer, it will not
automatically turn off.

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If the P-touch is connected to a computer
through a USB interface cable and is printing
data from the computer, the P-touch will not
automatically turn off.