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USING A COMBINATION OF DIFFERENT BATTERIES (SUCH AS
Ni-MH AND ALKALINE), MAY RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION. DISPOSE
OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
NOTE
Battery Recommendations
• Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the P-touch
labeler for an extended period of time.
• Dispose of the batteries at an appropriate collection point,
not in the general waste stream. In addition, be sure to
observe all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• When storing or discarding the batteries, wrap it (for example
with cellophane tape), to prevent it from short-circuiting.
(Refer to the picture on the lower right)
(Battery insulation example)
1. Cellophane tape
2. Alkaline battery
Troubleshooting
Error message
Message
Low Battery! The batteries are low. Replace them with four new AAA alkaline batteries. Do not use old and new batteries together or mix alkaline batteries with other battery types.
Full!
Make sure you do not exceed the maximum number of characters allowed (80 characters for regular text, or 50 characters for DECO MODE).
• Make sure you enter text before you try to use the print, preview or copy functions.
No Text!
• Do not press
Line Limit!
Make sure you do not exceed the maximum number of lines allowed (two).
Invalid!
Make sure you select a valid [Label Length].
• The text length exceeds the selected label length.
Text Limit!
• The text length exceeds 200 mm when you set [Label Length] to [Auto] in DECO MODE.
• If you select the minimum label length 30 mm, some frame types (Leaf or Star) do not allow you to enter additional text.
If the print head becomes too hot, your machine stops printing and automatically starts to cool down. The cool down time message appears.
Cooling XXX
When the print head is cool, printing automatically continues. Do not touch the machine while it is cooling.
What to do when...
Problem
The display stays blank after you have
turned the machine on.
The machine does not print, or the
printed characters are not formed
correctly.
The machine's settings have reset
themselves.
A blank horizontal line appears through
the printed label.
The machine has "locked up" (that is,
nothing happens when you press a
key, even though the machine is on.)
The power turns off when you try to
print.
The tape does not feed correctly or the
tape gets stuck inside the machine.
All text and format settings must be
cleared to create a new label.
To change the language setting
Specifications
Dimensions:
Approx. 156 mm × 111 mm × 61 mm
(W × D × H)
Weight:
Approx. 250 g (without batteries and tape cassette)
CAUTION
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when no text is entered in the text entry screen of DECO MODE.
• Check that you installed the batteries with the positive and negative ends in the correct position.
• If the batteries are low, replace them with four new AAA alkaline batteries. Do not use old and new batteries
together or mix alkaline batteries with other battery types.
• Check that you have inserted the tape cassette correctly.
• If the tape cassette is empty, replace it.
• Check that you closed the cassette cover correctly.
• The batteries may be low. Replace them with four new AAA alkaline batteries. Do not use old and new batteries
together or mix alkaline batteries with other type batteries.
• When power is disconnected for more than three minutes, all text, format settings, and any text files stored in the
memory are cleared. Language and Unit settings are also cleared.
There may be some dust on the print head. Remove the tape cassette and use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe
the print head with an up-and-down motion.
See "Resetting the machine".
• The batteries may be low. Replace them with four new AAA alkaline batteries. Do not use old and new batteries
together or mix alkaline batteries with other battery types.
• Check that you inserted the batteries correctly.
• Remove the M tape from the machine and ensure the tape feeds under the tape guides.
• You used the cutter lever while printing. Do not touch the cutter lever while the message "Printing..." or "Feeding..." appears.
Press
while holding down
See "Initial Settings".
For Australia Only:
Support - For technical support of your Brother Product other
than what you can resolve through the User's Guide, please visit
our Web Site or Solutions Web Site (see below) to find an
answer to FAQs/Troubleshooting, locating Drivers & Software.
Alternatively, please contact the Product Support Centre for any
customer care/technical support enquiry.
To contact Brother International (Aust) Pty Ltd for support
on a Brother product please see the details listed below:
Product Support Centre: Australia
Brother International (Aust) Pty Ltd
Phone:
02 8875 6000
Fax:
02 9870 7223
Solutions Site: solutions.brother.com
Web Site:
www.brother.com.au
E-mail:
To submit an e-mail enquiry, visit
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www.brother.com.au go to Service and
Support area and follow the prompts.
Our Technical Support Consultants are available 5 days a week by phone
during the hours of 8.30am to 5.00pm (EST/EDST) Monday to Friday.
Cause/Remedy
Solution
, or go into Function mode and select
Power supply: Four AAA alkaline batteries (LR03)
Tape cassette: Brother P-touch M tape widths: 9 mm, 12 mm
.
Optional AC adapter (AD-24ES/AD-5000ES:
For Australia, New Zealand only)
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