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General Precautions
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The printer may malfunction if left near a television, radio, etc. Do not install the printer near any printer
that will cause electromagnetic interference.
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Do not use the printer in any way or for any purpose not described in this manual. Doing so may result
in accidents or damage to the printer.
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Do not put any foreign objects into the label outlet, AC adapter jack, USB port, serial port or LAN port
(PT-9800PCN only), etc.
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Do not touch the print head with your fingers. Use a soft wipe (e.g. a cotton swab) when cleaning the
print head or the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL6) when cleaning the print head.
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Do not clean the printer with alcohol or other organic solvents. Only use a soft, dry cloth.
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Do not place the printer 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), high
humidity, or dusty locations. Standard operating temperature range: 50 °F to 95 °F.
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Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the printer for an extended period of time, otherwise the printer may
be stained.
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Depending on the environmental conditions and the applied settings, some characters or symbols may
be difficult to read.
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Use only Brother TZ tapes or Brother HG tapes with this printer. Do not use tapes that do not have the
or
mark.
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Do not pull or apply pressure to the tape in the cassette. Otherwise the tape cassette or printer may be
damaged.
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Do not try to print labels using an empty tape cassette or without a tape cassette set in the printer. Doing
so will damage the print head.
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Do not attempt to cut tape while printing or feeding since this will damage the tape.
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Be careful not to scratch the CD-ROM. Do not place the CD-ROM in any location exposed to high or
low temperatures. Do not place heavy objects on the CD-ROM or bend it.
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The software on the CD-ROM is intended for use with the printer and may be installed on more than one
computer.
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We strongly recommend that you read this User’s Guide carefully before using your printer, and then
keep it nearby for future reference.
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Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, the label may unpeel or become
irremovable, the color of the label may change or be transferred to other objects. Before applying the
label, check the environmental condition and the material.
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Do not expose the tape cassettes to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, or dust. Store in a
cool, dark place. Use the tape cassettes soon after opening the tape cassette package.
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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-colored label.
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Note that Brother Co., Ltd. does not assume responsibility for any damage, etc. arising from failure to
follow the precautions listed.