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Select from the many frames, character sizes and styles to design beautiful custom labels. In addition, the variety of tape cartridges available allows you to print labels with different widths and exciting colours. Read this manual carefully before starting and keep the manual in a handy place for future reference. Declaration of Conformity We BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, 467-8561, Japan declare that the Labelling System PT-900 conforms with the following normative documents: EMC: EN55022:2006 Class B EN55024:1998 + A1:2000 + A2:2003 and follows the provisions of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC. Issued by: BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. Printing & Solutions Company Quality Management Dept. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS • Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark. • Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch, otherwise the tape cassette may be damaged. • Do not attempt to cut the tape while printing or feeding since this will damage the tape. • Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Only use a soft, dry cloth. • Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the machine for an extended period of time. Note: If power is disconnected for more than three minutes, all text shown in the display and any text files stored in the memory will be lost. Language and unit settings will also be cleared. • Do not put any foreign objects into or heavy objects on the machine. • Do not expose the machine to extremely high temperatures or high humidity. Never leave it on the dashboard or in the back of your car. • Avoid using the machine in extremely dusty places. Keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain. • Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period of time, otherwise the machine may be stained. • Do not touch the print head mechanism. If the head is touched, clean it immediately with a soft wipe (e.g. a cotton swab) to avoid permanent damage. • To avoid injuries, do not touch the cutter's edge. • Please contact your Brother dealer for details. SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: 108 mm (W) . 196 mm (D) . 55 mm (H) Weight: 335 g (without batteries and tape cassette) Power supply: Six AAA size alkaline batteries (LR03) Tape cassette: Brother TZ tape 6 mm / 9 mm / 12 mm (width) Cutter unit: TC-5 (replacement) POWER SUPPLY & TAPE CASSETTES a Remove the back cover by pressing in the rough area at the top end of the machine. If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by pulling it straight up. Also, if batteries are already installed, remove them. b-1 Insert six new AAA-size (LR03) alkaline batteries, making sure that their poles point in the correct directions. Always replace all six batteries at the same time using brand new ones. b-2 Insert a tape cassette, making sure that it snaps into place. • Make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides. • Be sure to remove the paper tab when installing a new tape cassette. • If the ink ribbon is loose, use your finger to wind the toothed wheel in the direction of the arrow on the cassette. • Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. c Attach the back cover by inserting the two hooks at the bottom into the slots on the machine, then pushing down firmly on the cover until it snaps into place. After you have installed the tape, feed the tape (see FEEDING) once and then push in the tape cutter lever to cut the tape. Cutter unit (replacement) If the cutter blade becomes blunt after repetitive use and the tape can not be cut cleanly, replace with new cutter unit (stock no. TC-5) by obtaining it from an authorized brother dealer. Tape cutter lever Tape exit slot Print head Cutter unit KEYBOARD & LCD The LCD shows one row of 8 characters; however, the text that you enter can be up to 55 characters in length. Power On/Off Press a to turn on/off the machine. The machine automatically turns off if no key is pressed within 5 minutes. Print key Function key Enter key Backspace key Caps key Space key LCD indicators Power key Cursor key Num keys/Function shortcuts Character keys Accent key Symbol key Function Style Upper case/Lower case Cursor Size Underline/Frame GETTING STARTED a Start your machine Supply power by using six AAA batteries and then press a. b Set the language (English/French/German) Choose a language with b and press e. Check the display and press e. (To cancel, press d.) c Set the unit (mm/inch) Choose a unit with b and press e. Check the display and press e. (To cancel, press d.) NOTE: • You can also display the languages and units by pressing the corresponding Num keys (1-3). NOTE: • To cancel operations, press d. • To delete entries backward, press d. • To initialize the settings, turn off the machine and then while holding down f and d, press a to turn the machine back on. Finally, release f and d. MAKING TEXT Switching UPPER CASE/LOWER CASE " j Upper case Lower case Making TWO LINE TEXT Move the cursor to w...