• Do not place heavy objects on, or damage the power cord or plug.
Do not forcibly bend or pull the power cord. Always hold the
AC Adapter when disconnecting from the power outlet.
• Make sure that the plug is fully inserted to the power outlet. Do not
use an outlet that is loose.
• Do not allow the Label Maker/AC Adapter/Power Plug/Batteries to
get wet, for example, by handling them with wet hands or spilling
beverages on to them.
• Since loss of eyesight may result when leaked fluid from batteries
gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with a large amount
of clean water, and then seek medical attention.
• Do not disassemble or modify the Label Maker/AC Adapter/Batteries.
• Do not allow a metal object to contact both the plus and minus ends
of a battery.
Insert six new AAA alkaline batteries
(LR03) or fully charged Ni-MH batteries
(HR03), making sure that their poles
point in the correct directions.
Users of alkaline batteries:
Always replace all six batteries at the
same time with brand new ones.
Users of Ni-MH batteries:
Always replace all six batteries at the
same time with fully charged ones.
• Do not use sharp objects, such as tweezers or a metallic pen, to
change the batteries.
• Do not throw the batteries into fire or expose to heat.
• Disconnect the AC Adapter and remove batteries immediately and
stop using the Label Maker if you notice abnormal odor, heat,
discoloration, deformation or anything unusual while using or storing it.
• Do not use a damaged or leaking battery as the fluid may get on your
• Do not use a deformed or leaking battery or one whose label is
damaged. There is a possibility of generating heat.
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injuries.
Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury, liquid
leakage, burns or heat.
• When the Label Maker is not being used, store it out of the reach of
children. In addition, do not allow children to put the Label Maker parts
or labels in their mouths. If any object has been swallowed, seek
medical attention.
• Do not touch metal parts around the print head immediately after printing.
• Do not touch the Cutter Blade.
• If leaked fluid from batteries gets on your skin or clothes, immediately
rinse them with clean water.
• Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC Adapter if you do not
intend to use the Label Maker.
• Do not use a battery other than that specified. Do not use combinations
of old and new batteries or combinations of different types, different
charging levels, different manufacturers or different models. Do not
insert a battery with its plus and minus ends reversed.
• Do not drop or hit the Label Maker/AC Adapter.
• Do not press on the LCD display.
• Do not put your finger inside the Label Maker when you close the
Cassette Cover.
• Before using Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, carefully read the instructions
for the batteries and battery charger, and be sure to use them correctly.
• When using Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries with a
specialized battery charger before using the batteries.
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Tape Guide
Insert a Tape Cassette into the Label
Maker until it locks into place and then
close the Tape Cassette Compartment
• Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under
the tape guides.
• Use only Brother TZe tapes with this machine.
General Precautions
• 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 conditions and the material.
• Do not use the Label Maker in any way or for any purpose not
described in this guide. Doing so may result in accidents or damage
the Label Maker.
• Use only Brother TZe tapes with the Label Maker. Do not use tapes
that do not have the
• Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the Label Maker; never use alcohol
or other organic solvents.
• Use a soft, lint free cloth to clean the Print Head. Never touch the Print
Head directly with your hands.
• Do not put any foreign objects into the Tape Exit Slot, AC Adapter
Connector, Battery Compartment, etc.
• Do not place Label Maker/Batteries/AC Adapter 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)
or high humidity, or in dusty locations.
• Do not apply excessive pressure to the Cutter Lever.
• Do not try to print if the cassette is empty; it will damage the Print Head.
• Do not pull the tape while printing or feeding; it will damage the tape and the
Label Maker.
• Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure, repair of the Label
Maker, or if the battery expires.
• The Label Maker is not equipped with a charging feature for
rechargeable batteries.
• The printed text may differ from the text that appears in the LCD.
• The length of the printed label may differ from the displayed label
• A protective clear plastic sticker is placed over the display during
manufacturing and shipping. This sticker should be removed prior to
• When the power has been disconnected for more than three minutes,
all text, format settings and any text files stored in the memory will be