Brother P-touch 1400 User Manual page 13

_, Make sure that the batteries are inserted so that their poles point in the correct direction.
With batteries installed, the P-touch determines tile renmiNng battery charge during
printing and feeding. If a low battery charge is detected, the low battery indicator (_)
comes on. When this occurs, be sure to replace the batteries. The low battery indicator
may not come on in some operating conditions.
_, Before replacing the batteries, make sure that the P-touch is turned off. In addition, when
replacing the batteries, insert the new ones within five minutes of relnoving the old ones,
otherwise the text shown in the display and any text stored in the memory will be lost.
_, If yon do not intend to use this P-touch for an extended period of time, remove the
batteries. When the power is disconnected, all text shown ill the display and stored in the
memory will be lost.
,_, Since the enclosed batteries beghl discharging from the time that the unit is shipped fl_om
the factory, their life span nmy not meet specifications, depending on when the unit is
put into use.
Notes on tape cassettes
,_ Before installing the tapo cassette, make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape
guides. If the tape cassette to be installed has an ink ribbon and the ink ribbon is loose,
use your finger to wind the toothed wheel in the direction of the an'ow on the cassette
until there is no slack in the ribbon.
End of tile tape Tape guides
When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the inner ribtxm does not catch on the
comer of the metal guide.
,_, After installing a tape cassette, press _ once to remove any slack in the tape, and then
press in on the tapo cutter button to cut off the excess tape.
_, Always cut offthe tape before removing it from the machine. If the tape is pulled on
beDre being cut oft'. the tape cassette may be danmged.