Brother P-Touch 2420PC User Manual

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General description
General precautions
• Use only Brother TZ tapes and AL tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the and mark.
• Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch. Otherwise, the tape cassette may be damaged.
• Avoid using the machine in extremely dusty places, and keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain.
• Do not expose the machine to high temperatures or high humidity.
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Do not leave any rubber or vinyl objects on the machine for an extended period of time. Doing so may cause staining.
• Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Use a soft, dry cloth only.
• Do not put any foreign objects into or anything on the machine.
• To avoid injures, do not touch the cutter’s edge.
• Do not touch the print head, which becomes very hot when the P-touch is used. Even after the machine is turned off, the
print head remains hot for some time.
• Use only the enclosed AC adapter (Model J) designed exclusively for this machine. Use of any other adapter will void the
warranty.
• Use only the enclosed USB interface cable. Use of any other cable will void the warranty.
• When the machine is not being used for a long period of time, disconnect the AC adapter.
• Do not try to disassemble the P-touch.
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Microsoft
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are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the US and other countries.
• Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
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Status indicator
Power/Feed key
AC adapter connector
Tape compartment cover
Tape cutter button
Tape exit slot
USB port
Cutter
Unpacking
• PT-2420PC
• 24 mm Direct Thermal Paper tape cassette (black characters on white tape; 7 meters)
• AC adapter (Model J; for plugging the PT-2420PC into the AC outlet)
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USB Interface cable (for connecting the PT-2420PC to either an IBM PC-compatible or Macintosh computer)
• Quick Reference
• CD-ROM containing the PC and Mac software and their manuals
• Tape separator
Print head
Release lever
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Brother P-Touch 2420PC Specifications

General

Model	P-Touch 2420PC
Device Category	Label Maker
Connectivity Technology	USB
Print Technology	Thermal Transfer
Maximum Print Width	18 mm
Barcodes	Yes
Cutter	Automatic
Display	LCD
Compatibility	Windows, Mac
Power Source	AC Adapter
Type	PC Connectable
Maximum Print Speed	10 mm/sec
Tape Width	6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm
Tape Compatibility	TZe Tape
Label Cassettes	TZe