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Ch. 2 Getting Started
Getting Started
PRECAUTIONS
● Use only Brother TZ tapes or Brother/Avery AV labels with this machine. Do not use tapes
that do not have the or mark.
● Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch, otherwise the tape cassette may be dam-
aged.
● Avoid using the machine in extremely dusty places. Keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain.
● Do not expose the machine to extremely high temperatures or high humidity. Never leave it on
the dashboard or in the back of your car.
● Do not store tape cassettes where they would be exposed to direct sunlight, high humidity or
dust.
● Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period of time, otherwise the
machine may be stained.
● Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Only use a soft, dry cloth.
● Do not put any foreign objects into or heavy objects on the machine.
● To avoid injuries, do not touch the cutter’s edge.
● Use only the AC adaptor designed exclusively for this machine. Use of any other adaptor will
void the warranty.
● Do not try to disassemble the AC adaptor.
● When the machine is not being used for a long period of time, disconnect the AC adaptor, and
(for the PT-9600 only) remove the rechargeable battery to prevent it from leaking and damaging
the machine.
● Use only the Ni-MH rechargeable battery designed exclusively for this machine. (PT-9600 only)
● Never try to disassemble the P-touch.
● Use only the enclosed USB interface cable. Use of any other USB cable will void the warranty.
● Avery
®
is a registered trademark of AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION.
● IBM
®
and PC-DOS
®
are trademarks of International Business Machines, Inc.
● Microsoft
®
and Windows
®
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the US and other
countries.
● Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
● All other software and product names mentioned are trademarks of registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
● Portions of graphics filter software are based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG group.