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General Precautions
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- Depending on the area, material, and environmental conditions, the label may unpeel or become permanently affixed, and the color of the label may change or be transferred to other objects. Before affixing the label, check the environmental conditions and the material. Test the label by affixing a small piece of it to an inconspicuous area of the intended surface.
- When not in use for a period of time, remove the Label Roll from the printer.
- This printer uses thermal paper. If the printed paper is marked with ink, for example written on or stamped, the ink may cause the printed text to fade or become discolored. In addition, the applied ink may take some time to dry.
Printed text may fade or become discolored if the label comes into contact with any of the following: vinyl chloride products, leather goods such as wallets and purses, organic compounds such as alcohol, ketones, or esters, adhesive tape, erasers, rubber mats, magic marker ink, permanent marker ink, correction fluid, carbon, glue, diazo sensitized paper, hand lotion, hair care products, cosmetics, water, or sweat.
- DO NOT touch the printer with wet hands.
- DO NOT use folded, wet or damp paper, otherwise a paper misfeed or malfunction may occur.
- DO NOT touch paper or labels with wet hands, otherwise a malfunction may occur.
- The LCD screens are for illustration purpose only and may differ from the actual screen.
Printer, AC Adapter (Optional), Car Adapter (Optional), or Accessories
- Observe all applicable regulations when disposing of these products.
Media Rolls
- Use Brother accessories and supplies.
- Some Media Rolls cannot be used with this printer due to their width or diameter. Be sure to check the types of compatible rolls before purchasing them.
- If the label is affixed to a wet, dirty, or oily surface, it may peel off easily. Before affixing the label, clean the surface to which the label is affixed.
- Store the Media Roll in a cool and dark place and use it soon after opening the package.
- DO NOT expose the Media Roll to direct sunlight, high temperature, high humidity, wind, or dust as it may cause labels to peel off or discolor.
- Scratching the printed surface of the label with your fingernails or metal objects, or touching the printed surface with wet hands, can cause the color to change or fade.
- The displayed label length may differ from the actual length of the printed label.
- Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, labels may unpeel or become irremovable, or the color may change or be transferred to other objects. Before applying labels, check the environmental conditions and the material.
- Small text may not be printed as clearly as it is displayed on your device’s or computer’s screen.
- Printed characters may differ from the ones displayed on your device’s or computer’s screen as it may support a resolution higher than that of the label printer.
- DO NOT use folded, wet or damp paper, otherwise a paper misfeed or a malfunction may result.
- DO NOT affix labels to people, animals, or plants. Never affix labels to public or private property without permission.
- When a label is removed after being affixed to a surface, a portion of the label may remain.
- When a label is affixed, it may be difficult to remove the label.
- DO NOT leave a Media Roll in the printer for long periods of time. When printer is left unused for a long period of time, remove the roll before storing the printer.
- Store Media Rolls in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight and any liquids. Keep it free from dust and dirt, as dust and dirt may increase friction during printing and shorten the life of the Print Head.
- Store Media Rolls with the roll core vertically. Storing them horizontally, with the label surface down, may cause quality deterioration.
- For warnings and safety precautions, see the Product Safety Guide.
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