Introduction; Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only); International ENERGY STAR- Page 2

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the PT-9700PC/PT-9800PCN.
The PT-9700PC/PT-9800PCN (hereafter, referred to as “printer”) is a label printer that enables you to 
easily print custom labels after it is connected to a computer.
This manual contains various precautions and basic procedures for using this printer. Read this manual 
carefully before starting and keep the manual in a handy place for future reference.
If new versions of the PT-9700PC/PT-9800PCN software become available, this manual may not reflect the 
updated features. Therefore, you may find that the software and the contents in this manual are different.

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)

Responsible Party:

Brother International Corporation
100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA
TEL: (908) 704-1700

declares, that the products

Product Name:

Brother Label Printer P-touch

Model Numbers:

PT-9700PC, PT-9800PCN

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 to 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.

• A shielded 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.

International ENERGY STAR

®

 Compliance Statement

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.