General Precautions - Brother P-touch 9700PC User Manual

General Precautions

● The printer may malfunction if left near a television, radio, etc. Do not use the printer near any device
that will cause electromagnetic interference.
● 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.
● Do not put any foreign objects into the label outlet, AC adapter socket, USB port, serial port or LAN
port (PT-9800PCN only), etc.
● Do not touch the print head with your fingers. Use the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL6),
the self-cleaning function of the printer or a soft wipe (e.g. a cotton swab) when cleaning the print
head (→ P. 36).
● Do not clean the printer with alcohol or other organic solvents. Only use a soft, dry cloth.
● 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: 10 to 30°C.
● Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the printer for an extended period of time, otherwise the printer
may be stained.
● Depending on the environmental conditions and the applied settings, some characters or symbols
may be difficult to read.
● Use only Brother TZ tapes or Brother HG tapes with this printer. Do not use tapes that do not have the
or mark.
● Do not pull or apply pressure to the tape in the cassette. Otherwise the tape cassette or printer may
be damaged.
● 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.
● Do not attempt to cut the tape while printing or feeding since this will damage the tape.
● 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.
● The software on the CD-ROM is intended for use with the printer and may be installed on more than
one computer.
● We strongly recommend that you read this User's Guide carefully before using your printer, and then
keep it nearby for future reference.
● Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, the label may unpeel or become
irremovable, the colour of the label may change or be transferred to other objects. Before applying the
label, check the environmental condition and the material.
● Do not expose the tape cassettes to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, or dust. Store
tape cassettes in a cool, dark place. Use the tape cassettes soon after opening the tape cassette
package.
● 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-coloured label.
● Note that Brother Co., Ltd. does not assume responsibility for any damage, etc. arising from failure to
follow the precautions listed.
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