3. Insert the Tape Cassette
to remove any slack in the tape.
1. Insert the Tape Cassette following the illustration under
2. Press the Tape Cassette into the Label Maker until
4. Turn the Power ON or OFF
1. Print from the Label Maker
2. Print from Your Computer
3. Print from Your Mobile Device
.
Maker turns off.
2. Install Batteries or Connect the AC Adapter
socket. For memory backup, we recommend using AA
all text and format settings will be cleared. Any text les
stored in the memory will also be cleared.
Label Maker for an extended period of time.
point, not in the general waste stream. In addition, be
regulations.
short-circuiting.
1. Cellophane tape
2. Alkaline battery
1. Overview
1. Caps Mode
2-7. Font Style Icons
8. Label Width x Label Length
9. Block Number
10. Line Number
11. Cursor
12. Return Mark
13. Zoom Slider
The components included in the box may differ depending on your country or region.
Use the Label Maker
Safety Precautions
Be sure to read this section before using the product. It contains important safety instructions.
We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.
• For servicing, adjustments, or repairs, contact Brother Customer Service or your local Brother dealer.
• If the product operates abnormally or any error occurs, or if any cable is damaged, turn off the product,
disconnect all cables, and contact Brother Customer Service or your local Brother dealer.
• We assume no responsibility for damages arising from earthquakes, re, other disasters, actions of third
parties, the user’s intentional or negligent operation, misuse, or operation under other special conditions.
• We assume no responsibility for damage (such as losses, loss of business prot, lost prots, business
disruptions, or a lost means of communication) that may result from the use of, or inability to use, the
product.
• We assume no responsibility for damages that may result from incorrect operation of the product by
connecting incompatible equipment or using incompatible software.
• We assume no responsibility for any damages or lost prot arising from the use of labels created with this
product, the disappearance or change of data due to failure, repair, or consumables and we do not accept
any claim from a third party.
• Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specications and materials contained
herein. Furthermore, Brother shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by
reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to
the publications.
• For more information about software, see the User’s Guide, which can be found on the Brother support
website at support.brother.com.
• The latest version of your product documentation is available on the Brother support website at
support.brother.com.
• The available models, accessories, and supplies may vary depending on the country or region.
• This product is approved for use in the country or region of purchase only.
WARNING
Failure to observe instructions and warnings could result in death or serious injuries.
• DO NOT operate, charge, or store the Label Maker, AC Adapter, USB Cable, and Alkaline Batteries in the
following locations (otherwise a re, electrical shock, smoke, or damage may occur):
- Near water, such as in a bathroom or near a water heater, or in an extremely humid or cold location.*
- In a location where it is exposed to rain or moisture.
- In an extremely dusty location.
- In an extremely hot location, such as near open ames, heaters, or in direct sunlight.
- In a closed car in direct sunlight.
- In a location where condensation may form.
- At a high altitude.
- During a thunderstorm.
• DO NOT use the Label Maker with a foreign object in it. If water, a metal object, or any other foreign object
enters the Label Maker, disconnect the AC Adapter and remove the batteries (if installed), and then contact
your local Brother dealer for repairs.
• If foreign objects are inserted into the Label Maker or its slots, connectors, ports, or Battery Compartment,
stop using the Label Maker, turn off the power, and then disconnect each cable or remove the batteries
(if installed).
• Stop using the Label Maker if there are noticeable abnormalities such as smell, heat, noise, deformities,
or discoloration.
• DO NOT use a damaged AC Adapter.
To avoid damaging the Label Maker, AC Adapter, USB Cable, or Alkaline Batteries, DO NOT:
- Place heavy objects on them.
- Dissamble or modify them.
- Drop or hit them.
- Allow them to get wet, for example, by handling them with wet hands or spilling liquids on them.
• DO NOT insert foreign objects into openings such as the Tape Exit Slot, USB Port, or Battery Compartment.
• DO NOT allow babies and children to play with the plastic bag that contained the Label Maker.
Dispose of the bag or keep it away from babies and children. There is a risk of suffocation.
• DO NOT use the Label Maker in special environments, such as near medical equipment. Electromagnetic
waves may cause the medical equipment to malfunction.
• Users with heart pacemakers must move away from the Label Maker if they sense any abnormalities. Then,
immediately seek the advice of a medical professional.
• DO NOT forcibly bend or pull the USB Cable or AC Adapter.
• DO NOT touch the AC Adapter or plug with wet hands, otherwise an electrical shock may occur.
• Use only the specied AC Adapter.
• Use only the AC Adapter and USB Cable included with your Label Maker. Failure to do so may result in an
injury to yourself or others, or damage to the Label Maker, or other property. Brother does not assume any
responsibility for any accident or damage resulting from not using the specied AC Adapter and USB Cable.
• DO NOT connect the included AC Adapter and USB Cable to other products.
• Use the AC Adapter with standard electrical sockets (AC 100 V - 240 V 50/60 Hz).
• Insert the plug rmly into the electrical outlet.
• DO NOT use the batteries if they are damaged or leaking.
• Keep batteries away from infants. If batteries are ingested, contact emergency services immediately.
• DO NOT use sharp objects, such as tweezers or a metallic pen, to remove or replace batteries.
• If liquid (electrolyte) from the batteries gets into the eyes, wash them immediately with clean water. Contact
emergency services immediately.
• DO NOT solder connections to the batteries.
• DO NOT use the batteries with the polarity (+) (-) reversed.
• DO NOT connect the + and - terminals with metal objects such as
wire.
• DO NOT incinerate the batteries or dispose of them with household
waste.
• Keep ngers and other body parts away from the Cutter Unit.
• DO NOT touch the Cutter Unit’s blade or insert your ngers inside
the Tape Exit Slot, otherwise ngers and other body parts may be
injured.
• DO NOT touch any metal parts near the Print Head. The Print
Head becomes very hot during and immediately after use.
DO NOT touch it directly with your hands.
CAUTION
Failure to observe instructions and warnings could result in minor or moderate injuries.
Label Maker, USB Cable, AC Adapter, Alkaline Batteries
• Use only the specied AA alkaline batteries (LR6).
• DO NOT use combinations of old and new batteries or combinations of different types, charging levels,
manufacturers, or models.
• DO NOT drop the Label Maker when removing it from the box or relocating it, otherwise you may get injured.
• Be careful when closing the Tape Cassette Compartment Cover. There is a risk of injury if your nger gets
pinched between the upper and lower parts of the cover.
• When you are not using the Label Maker, 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 immediately.
• DO NOT leave the Label Maker or any tape within the reach of babies and children.
• Store the Label Maker on a at, level, and stable surface.
• Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC Adapter if you do not intend to use the printer for an extended
period of time.
• DO NOT press on the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).
• When disconnecting the AC Adapter from the electrical outlet, always hold the AC Adapter.
• DO NOT overload an electrical circuit with the AC Adapter.
• DO NOT open the Tape Cassette Compartment Cover when operating the Cutter Unit.
• DO NOT apply excessive pressure to the Cutter Unit.
Product Safety Guide
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Print Head
2
Cutter Unit
Regulation
This device complies with Industry Canada's licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1)
This device may not cause interference; and
(2)
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment
has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure
evaluation (MPE). [※But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping the
radiator at least 20 cm or more away from person's body.]
International ENERGY STAR
®
Compliance Statement (US only)
The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR
®
Program is to promote the
development and popularization of energy-efcient ofce equipment. As an ENERGY
STAR
®
Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR
®
guidelines for energy efciency.
2. Print from Your Computer
Windows
In your browser’s address bar, type install.brother and download
and install the Printer Driver and P-touch Editor by following the
on-screen instructions.
Mac
Download P-touch Editor from the App Store to print from your
Mac. You do not need to download and install any drivers.
http://install.brother
• When printing from your computer, you must connect the Label Maker and computer
with the included USB Cable or via Bluetooth connection.
• To connect your Label Maker to your computer via Bluetooth, see 3. Print from Your
Mobile Device.
• This Label Maker does not support Wi-Fi connections.
Software Features
Printer Driver
Software required to print from a Label Maker using a Windows
computer.
P-touch Editor
Label creation software for computers. This application comes
with built-in drawing tools that allow you to print a wide variety of
custom labels in complex layouts with text of different fonts and
styles, frames, imported images, barcodes, and more.
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* For more information, see the “Specications” section in your model’s User’s Guide.