Brother P-TOUCH P700 User Manual

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User's Guide

Thank you for choosing the P-touch model P700. Your new P-touch uses P-touch Editor Lite software,

which is already installed on your P-touch.

There is no need to install any software or drivers onto your computer in order to make creative labels.

This manual includes important precautionary information and simple instructions for operating your

new P-touch. Be sure to read the instructions before use and use the product in accordance with these

instructions. Keep this manual handy for future reference. If new versions of the P700 software

become available, this manual may not reflect the updated features. Therefore, you may find that the

software and the contents in this guide are different.

Printed in China

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Safety Precautions

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

WARNING

avoided, could result in death or serious injuries.

Follow these guidelines to avoid the risk of fire, burns, injury, electric

shocks, rupture, overheating, abnormal odours or smoke.

• Always use the specified voltage and the included AC adapter (AD-E001) for the

P-touch to prevent any damage or failure.

• Do not touch the P-touch during a lightning storm.

• Do not use the P-touch/AC adapter in places of high humidity such as bathrooms.

• Do not overload the power cord.

• Do not place heavy objects on, or damage the P-touch, power cord or plug. Do not

forcibly bend or pull the power cord. Always hold the AC adapter when

disconnecting from the power socket.

• Make sure that the plug is fully inserted in the power socket. Do not use a socket

that is loose.

• Do not allow the P-touch/AC adapter/power plug/batteries to get wet, for example,

by handling them with wet hands or spilling beverages on to them.

• Do not disassemble or modify the P-touch/AC adapter/batteries.

• Do not allow a metal object to contact both the plus and minus ends of a battery.

• 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, remove batteries immediately and stop using the

P-touch if you notice abnormal odour, heat, discolouration, deformation or anything

unusual while using or storing it.

• Do not use a damaged or leaking battery as the fluid may get on your hands.

• Do not use a deformed or leaking battery or one whose label is damaged. There is

a possibility of damaging the P-touch.

• 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.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

CAUTION

avoided, may result in minor or moderate injuries.

Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury, liquid leakage, burns

or heat.

• When the P-touch is not being used, store it out of the reach of children. In addition,

do not allow children to put any P-touch 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. (See Parts Description.)

• 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

P-touch.

• Do not use any batteries other than those 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 P-touch/AC adapter.

• Do not put your finger inside the P-touch 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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General Precautions

• 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 conditions and

the material.

• Do not use the P-touch in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide.

Doing so may result in accidents or damage to the P-touch.

• Use Brother TZe tapes with the P-touch.

• Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the P-touch; never use alcohol or other organic

solvents.

• Use a soft wipe to clean the print head; never touch the print head with your fingers.

• Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot or AC adapter connector or

battery compartment, etc.

• Do not place the P-touch/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 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 P-touch.

• Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the P-touch, or if

the batteries expire.

• The P-touch is not equipped with a charging feature for rechargeable batteries.

• The length of the printed label may differ from the displayed label length on the

computer.

• A protective clear plastic sticker is placed over the top panel during manufacturing

and shipping. This sticker should be removed prior to use.

• When printing multiple copies of a label or using the numbering function printing,

the P-touch will not detect the end of the tape cassette and will continue operating.

• When using Heat Shrink Tube, the printing area will be smaller than when using

normal tape.

• Do not scratch or subject the CD-ROM to high or low temperatures.

• Do not put heavy objects on the CD-ROM or apply force to the CD-ROM.

• The software contained on the CD-ROM is meant for use with this P-touch only.

See the Licence on the CD-ROM for details. This software may be installed on

multiple computers for use in an office, etc.

Declaration of Conformity (Europe Only)

We,

Brother Industries, Ltd.

15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku,

Nagoya 467-8561 Japan

declare that this product and AC adapter are in conformity with the essential

requirements of all relevant directives and regulations applied within the European

Community.

The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) can be downloaded from the Brother

Solutions Center.

Visit http://solutions.brother.com/ and:

• select "Europe"

• select your country

• select your model

• select "Manuals" and your language, then click "Search"

• select Declaration of Conformity

• click "Download"

Your Declaration will be downloaded as a PDF file.

International ENERGY STAR

Statement

The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR

is to promote the development and popularization of

energy-efficient office equipment. As an ENERGY STAR

Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this

product meets the ENERGY STAR

efficiency.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of

Conformity (For USA Only)

Responsible Party:

Brother International Corporation

200 Crossing Boulevard

P.O. Box 6911

Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA

TEL: (908) 704-1700

declares that the products

Product Name:

Brother P-touch Electronic Labeling System

Model Number:

PT-P700

comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Important

• The enclosed interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the

limits for a Class B digital device.

• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could

void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Compliance

Program

guidelines for energy