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USER???S GUIDE
???Read this User???s Guide before you start using your
???Keep this User???s Guide in a handy place for future reference.
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USER???S GUIDE
???Read this User???s Guide before you start using your
???Keep this User???s Guide in a handy place for future reference.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the
Your new
You no longer have to worry about urgent tasks that require professional printing. In the office, the factory, the lab and the home, the quality and performance of the
Finally, as you may want to refer to this User???s Guide occasionally, we suggest that you keep it in a handy place.
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from dig- ital apparatus as set out in the
Switching the language of the messages between English and French
1.Erase all of the text in the display either with *or by holding down cand press- ing *.
2.Hold down c and press F to display the current language setting (???ENGLISH??? or ???FRAN??AIS???).
3.Keep cheld down and press Fagain until the desired setting appears in the dis- play, then release the keys.
???The default setting is English.
Turning off the machine does not change the language setting.
The language cannot be changed if some text remains in the display.
Use only the adaptor designed exclusively for this machine. See ???GENERAL PRECAUTIONS??? on page 2.
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Getting Started
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
TOP VIEW
Tape compartment cover
AC adaptor connector
USB port
LCD display
Keyboard
BOTTOM VIEW
Tape exit slot
Battery compartment cover
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KEYBOARD & LCD DISPLAY
Delete key
Cursor keys
Return key Power key
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
???Do not use the machine in dusty places, and keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain.
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???Do not expose the machine to high temperatures or high humidity. Never leave it on the dashboard or in the back of your car.
???Do not leave any rubber or vinyl 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 injuries, do not touch the cutter???s edge.
???Use only the AC adaptor (model
???Do not try to disassemble the AC adaptor.
???When the machine is not being used for a long period of time and it is not necessary to keep the text ???les stored in the memory, disconnect the AC adaptor, and remove the bat- teries to prevent them from leaking and damaging the machine.
???When the AC adaptor is connected, unplugging the adaptor from the electrical outlet before unplugging it from the machine can delete all text ???les in the memory, even if bat- teries are installed.
??? Use eight AA alkaline batteries in this machine.
BATTERIES
This portable machine can be used anywhere by installing eight (8) AA alkaline batteries. When you change the batteries, always replace all eight at the same time.
To change the batteries:
1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the machine.
2If batteries are already installed, remove them.
3Insert eight new AA alkaline batteries, making sure that their poles point in the correct direction.
4Attach the battery compartment cover.
???Be sure to insert the new batteries within ???ve minutes of removing the old ones, otherwise the text shown in the display and any text ???les stored in the memory will be lost (unless the machine is plugged into an AC outlet with the AC adaptor).
Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adaptor if you do not intend to use this machine for an extended period of time. When the power is disconnected, all text shown in the display and stored in the memory will be lost.
If the batteries are not installed with their positive and negative poles pointing in the correct direction, the batteries may leak, overheat or burst, or the print head may overheat.
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OPTIONAL AC ADAPTOR
The AC adaptor (model
To connect the optional AC adaptor:
1Insert the plug on the adaptor cord into the connector marked DC IN 9.5V on the right side of the machine.
2Insert the plug on the adaptor into the nearest standard electrical outlet.
???Only use the AC adaptor designed exclusively for this machine.
Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adaptor if you do not intend to use this machine for an extended period of time. When the power is disconnected, all text shown in the display and stored in the memory will be lost.
When the AC adaptor is connected, unplugging the adaptor from the electrical out- let before unplugging it from the machine can delete all text ???les in the memory, even if batteries are installed.
It is recommended that you use the AC adaptor when printing large fonts on 1??? (24
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TAPE CASSETTE
A single TZ tape cassette is supplied with this unit. However, since TZ tape cassettes are avail- able for this machine in a wide variety of colors and sizes, it is possible to make distinctive
In addition, this machine has been designed to allow you to change the tape cassettes quickly and easily.
To change the tape cassette:
1Lift open the tape compartment cover. The installed cassette is also released.
2If a tape cassette is already installed, remove it by pulling it straight up.
3If the ink ribbon in the other tape cassette is loose, use your finger to wind the toothed wheel in the direction of the arrow on the cassette until there is no slack in the ribbon. Also, make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.
???If you are using a new tape cassette provided with a stopper, be sure to remove the stopper.
4Insert the tape cassette firmly into the tape compartment, making sure that the entire back of the cassette touches the bottom of the compartment.
???When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the inner ribbon does not catch on the corner of the metal guide.
5Close the compartment cover, then turn on the machine if it is off.
6Hold down cand press _once to advance the tape and remove any slack.
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CONNECTING THE
This machine is equipped with a USB port, allowing you to connect the
???The
A USB interface cable is not included with the
To connect the
1Insert the flat (A) connector on the USB cable into the USB port on the computer.
2Insert the square (B) connector on the USB cable into the USB port on the right side of the
3Turn on the
???The USB cable needed for connecting the
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INSTALLING
The
???Do not connect the
On an IBM
To install the
1Check that your system configuration meets the following requirements.
Computer: IBM PC or compatible
Operating system: Microsoft?? Windows?? 2000 or
Hard disk free space: At least 20 MB
???A few hundred megabytes of additional free space may be needed when printing long labels or large amounts of data.
Available memory: Minimum 32 MB
Monitor: VGA or higher graphics card
USB port
2Insert the
???If the dialog box does not automatically appear,
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3Select the language for the Windows operat- ing system that you are using, and then click the OK button. A dialog box appears, allow- ing you to select what to install.
4Click the top button
???To install just the printer driver, click the lower button (Printer driver). The ???rst Driver Setup dialog box appears, informing you that the
Continue with the procedure in To install the USB printer driver on page 10.
5Carefully read the contents of the dialog box, and then click the Next button to continue. The User Information dialog box appears.
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6Type the necessary information into the
appropriate boxes (If the information has already been registered in Windows??, it will automatically appear.), and then click the Next button. A dialog box appears, asking for confirmation of the entered information.
7Click the Yes button to register the entered information. The Setup Type dialog box appears.
???To change the information, click the No button, and then return to step 6.
8Select the installation method, and then click the Next button.
???For a Typical or Compact installation
Selecting ???Typical??? or ???Compact???, then clicking the Next button immediately starts installation.
Typical: All of the basic options
Compact: Only
3.1is installed.
???For a Custom installation
Selecting ???Custom???, then clicking the Next button displays a dialog box that allows you to select which options to install. Only the options with a check mark beside them will be installed. In addition to the basic options listed for a Typical installation, the User???s Guide can also be installed.
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1)Select which options to install.
Editor: The
If the Change button can be clicked while an option is selected,
2) Click the Next button to begin installation.
9After
To install the printer driver, click the Yes but- ton. The first Driver Setup dialog box appears, informing you that the
To install the USB printer driver below.
If the printer driver is already installed, click the No button, restart the computer, and then remove the
To install the USB printer driver:
With
???Be sure not to connect the
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1Click the Next button. A dialog box appears, instructing you to connect the
2Connect the
3Click the Finish button. A dialog box appears, showing that installation is finished.
4Select ???Yes, I want to restart my computer now.???, click the Finish button to restart the computer, and then remove the
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To replace, add or delete the printer driver:
1Turn off the
2Insert the
???If the dialog box does not automati- cally appear,
3Select the language for the Windows operat- ing system that you are using, and then click the OK button. A dialog box appears, allow- ing you to select what to install.
4Click the bottom button (Printer driver). A Driver Setup dialog box appears, allowing you to select whether to replace, add or delete the
5Select the desired operation, and then click the Next button.
???If ???Replace with new Brother
If ???Add Brother
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6If ???Replace with new Brother
Connect the
Select ???Yes, restart immediately.???, and then click the Finish button to restart the com- puter.
If ???Delete Brother
Click the Yes button. A dialog box appears, showing that the printer drivers have been deleted.
Click the Finish button.
???If a dialog box appears, explaining that the computer should be restarted, select the option for restarting the computer, and then click the Finish button.
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On a Macintosh Computer
The Mac version of the software is for a Mac with an English operating system. If the software is installed on a Mac with an operating system in a different language, the software may not run properly.
To install the
1Check that your system configuration meets the following requirements. Computer: Macintosh, Power Macintosh or iMac
Operating system: Mac OS 8.6 or later
*This software is only compatible with Mac OS X classic.
Hard disk free space: At least 20 MB
???A few hundred megabytes of additional free space may be needed when printing long labels or large amounts of data.
Available memory free space: Minimum 24 MB
USB port
*The application is supplied on a
2Connect the
3Turn on the Macintosh.
4Insert the
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6After the installer starts up, select the installation method.
???For a basic installation
Clicking the Install button immediately starts installing the most basic options. (Some clip art illustrations are not installed.)
About 20 MB of available
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???For a Custom installation
Clicking the Custom Install button dis- plays a dialog box that allows you to select which options to install.
Only the options with a check mark beside them are installed. Select the options that you wish to install, and then click the Install button.
???In order to print from the
7When the installation is finished and the following dialog box appears, click the Quit button.
8When the dialog box appears, asking if you wish to restart the computer, click the Restart button to restart the computer.
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To select the
1Turn on the
2Pull down the Apple menu and select ???Chooser??? to display the Chooser window.
3In the list on the left, click the
4Close the Chooser window to confirm your settings.
To delete
??? When deleting the printer driver, be sure that the
1 Drag the
2In the System Folder, open the Extensions folder.
3 Drag the
5Drag the
STARTING
The
On an IBM
To start up
???By clicking the
???
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???With the Start button:
1 Click the Start button in the taskbar to display the Start menu. 2 Select ???Programs???.
3 Select
4 Click
???With Windows Explorer:
1 Start up Windows Explorer.
2 Select the drive and directory where
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After
Menu bar
Standard toolbar
Property dock
Layout area
Print area
Draw toolbar
Object dock
Status bar
On a Macintosh Computer
To start up
Title bar
Rulers
Cursor
???
After
Draw toolbar
Print toolbar
Database toolbar
Status bar
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Notes on Usage
Barcodes
Keep the following points in mind when using
???Barcodes should be printed on white tape. If other colors of tape are used, the barcode reader may not be able to read the barcode correctly.
???Be sure to test the barcode reader to make sure that it can read printed barcodes in the environment where you plan to use them. In some cases, the barcodes are not read cor- rectly.
???The QR Code protocol can only be used with English. If data in any other language is entered, the barcode may not be read correctly.
Databases
Keep the following points in mind when using the database functions of
???For general details, refer to the User???s Guide supplied on the
???The database function of
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???Using a function available with Microsoft Access 97, Excel ???les can be linked to mdb ???les. With this function, data changed in Excel is automatically updated with the
ATTACHING LABELS
LAMINATED TAPE
The enclosed stick enables you to easily remove the backing from labels printed on laminated tapes.
1Hold the tape in your left hand, with the printed surface facing up, and hold the stick in your right hand.
2Pass the tape halfway through the long narrow hole in the stick.
3Turn the stick
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4Peel off the label backing.
Labels printed on
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???Hold the tape very ???rmly and do not move it while rubbing the tape.
A
1Insert an
2Iron the garment to flatten it before transferring the text.
3Place the label on the garment at the location where you wish the text to be transferred.
4Set the iron to cotton (150 to 180 ??C), and then press down on the label with the iron for about 15 seconds.
5Allow the
???White garments made from 100% cotton with a plain (smooth) surface are best for iron- on transfers.
You can also make transfers to garments made from 100% linen or cotton/polyester blends as long as they have a plain (smooth) surface.
The label will not adhere properly to any cloth with a rough surface, such as pile or denim, or with a waterproof surface.
Do not move the iron while pressing, otherwise the label may move out of the desired position. Press the iron straight down onto the cloth.
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After the backing tape has been removed, the transferred label may appear glossy. In addition, some white spots may have appeared on the label if it was touched while the backing tape was peeled off. These can be removed by ironing over the label with a piece of cloth placed between the label and the iron.
Since the transferred label cannot be removed once it is applied, make all transfers with care.
Washing:
Garments with transfer labels can be washed over 20 times if the label has been transferred correctly. Normal biological and
The label may become discoloured if the garment is placed in bleach for an extended length of time.
Be careful that hard objects such as buckles or buttons do not come into contact with the label during the wash.
Do not dry clean garments which have had transfer labels applied.
Drying:
Garments with transfer labels may be dried either inside or outside out.
Do not tumble dry. The transfers will come off and may stick to other items of clothing.
Ironing:
Iron garments with transfers using normal temperature settings.
Be sure to place a piece of cloth between the iron and the label when you iron over it to pre- vent the label from sticking to the iron.
The labels are
Do not store the tape cassette in areas exposed to direct sunlight, high humidity or dust.
FABRIC TAPE
Fabric tape is used to attach a piece of fabric printed with your text onto garments using an iron. After printing the text onto fabric tape and cutting off the label using scissors, place the label on an ironed garment at the location where you wish to attach it in such a way that the printed text can be read correctly. Cover the label with another piece of cloth and use an iron set to a
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STAMP TAPE
Refer to pages 38 through 40 for a detailed explanation on using the stamp tape to make stamps.
PRINT HEAD & ROLLERS
Occasionally, specks of dust or dirt become attached to the machine???s print head and rollers. This is particularly likely when you are using the unit outdoors or in a very dusty environment. If a section of the print head is covered with dust, a blank horizontal streak may appear through the label text. Therefore, as with a tape recorder, the machine???s head may need to be cleaned from time to time.
To clean the print head and rollers:
1Turn off the machine.
2Open the tape compartment cover, then remove the tape cassette if one is installed. The print head and rollers are located in the tape compartment.
3Print head: Use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the print head with an
Rollers: Use a dry cotton swab to wipe each roller with an
4Install a tape cassette, close the tape compartment cover, and then try printing again.
5If a blank streak still appears in the label, repeat steps 3 and 4 using a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol.
If none of the above works, contact your service representative.
???The print head can be cleaned more easily if the optional print head cleaning cassette
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For Your Information
POWER KEY
The power key ( o) is located in the
The machine will automatically turn off if no key is pressed within 5 minutes (30 minutes if the machine is connected to a computer). The machine???s internal memory stores the current ses- sion???s information and displays it when you turn on the machine again.
To turn on the machine:
???Press o. The previous session???s information appears in the LCD display.
To turn off the machine:
???Press o. The current session???s information is stored in the internal memory.
CURSOR KEYS
The machine???s LCD display shows two rows of 9 characters; however, the text that you create can be up to 99 characters long. You can review and edit your text by using the cursor keys to move the cursor so that different parts are shown in the display.
LEFT CURSOR KEY
To move the cursor one character to the left:
???Press fonce.
To move the cursor several characters to the left:
???Hold down funtil the cursor moves to the desired position.
To move the cursor to the beginning of the current line:
???Hold down cand press f.
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RIGHT CURSOR KEY
To move the cursor one character to the right:
???Press wonce.
To move the cursor several characters to the right:
???Hold down wuntil the cursor moves to the desired position.
To move the cursor to the end of the current line:
???Hold down cand press w.
UP CURSOR KEY
To move the cursor up to the previous line:
???Press honce.
???If the cursor is in the ???rst line of text, it will move to the beginning of the line.
To move the cursor up several lines:
???Hold down huntil the cursor moves to the desired position.
To move the cursor to the beginning of the entire text:
???Hold down cand press h.
DOWN CURSOR KEY
To move the cursor down to the following line:
???Press eonce.
???If the cursor is in the last line of text, it will move to the end of the line.
To move the cursor down several lines:
???Hold down euntil the cursor moves to the desired position.
To move the cursor to the end of the entire text:
???Hold down cand press e.
CODE, ALT & SHIFT KEYS
Most characters can be entered simply by pressing their keys. However, to use special func- tions or to enter capital letters, accented characters and some symbols, the following special keys are necessary.
CODE KEY
To use a function printed above a key:
???Hold down cand press the key immediately below the desired function.
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EXAMPLE
To start the Symbol function:
Alt
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??? Hold down cand press aonce.
ALT KEY
To type in characters printed in color on the
???Hold down aand press the key of the desired character written in color. The Alt indi- cator on the left side of the display comes on while ais held down.
EXAMPLE
To type in
???Hold down aand press /once. The Alt indicator comes on while ais held down.
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SHIFT KEY
To type in a capital letter or a symbol printed in the top
???Hold down sand press the key of the desired letter or symbol.
EXAMPLE
To type in ???%???:
Alt
Caps 1: 5 _
??? Hold down sand press 5.
Alt
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The Caps mode is similar to holding down s. It allows you to type capital letters continu- ously.
To type in many capital letters:
1Hold down c and press s. The Caps indicator on the left side of the display comes on.
Alt
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2Press the keys of the desired letters or symbols.
3To exit Caps mode, hold down cand press s. The Caps indicator goes off.
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SPACE KEY
The Space key ( _) lets you add blank spaces between characters in your text. It is differ- ent from the right cursor key ( w), which just moves the cursor without adding blank
spaces.
To add a space:
???Press _.
EXAMPLE
To add a space:
Alt
Caps 1: J . _
??? Press _.
Alt
Caps 1: J . _
RETURN KEY
Like on a typewriter or word processor, this machine???s return key ( r) is used to end a line of text and start another one. When you have finished entering one line, press the return key to make a new line and move the cursor to it.
???The text can only contain a maximum of six lines. If you press rwhen six text lines already exist, the error message ???6 LINE LIMIT!??? will appear.
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The return key can also be used to select an item from a list (e.g., add a symbol or accented character to the text) or to apply a selected setting.
Some questions asking you to confirm a command may appear on the LCD display, especially when the function that you have chosen will delete or affect files. In these cases, pressing ris like answering ???yes???.
???To answer ???no???, press *. Refer to DELETE KEY on page 30.
To add a new line:
???Press r. The return mark ( 
) appears to indicate the end of the line.
To select an item from a list:
???Press r.
To answer ???yes???:
???Press r.
TAB FUNCTION
This function allows you to separate sections of a line of text by adding tabs. This enables you to create perfectly aligned columns without having to type in several spaces. All tabs have the same length and are measured from either the beginning of the line or the previous tab if there is more than one. The tab length can be set between 0.0??? and 11.8??? (0.0 and 30.0 cm).
???The text can contain no more than 50 tabs. If 50 tabs have already been added to the text when Qis pressed, the error message ???TAB LIMIT!??? appears.
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To set the tab length:
1Hold down cand press Wonce. The current tab length is displayed.
2Press hor euntil the desired length is displayed or use the number keys to type in the length.
???To change the units (inches or centimeters) used to display the tab lengths, press
Muntil the desired units are displayed.
3Press r.
To add a tab:
???Hold down cand press Qonce. The tab mark ( 
) appears in the text to indi- cate the position of the tab.
???If the text in front of a tab extends past the point where the next section of text should start, the text will instead start at the following tab position.
For example, if the tab length is set to 1.2??? (3.0 cm) and the following text is typed in:
1:A B C
D E F
G H I
2:J K L M N O P Q R S T
U
the label shown below will be printed
EXAMPLE
To set the tab length to 1???:
1 Hold down cand press Wonce.
Alt
Caps
T A B L E N G T H 1 . 2 i n c h
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2 Press euntil 1.0 is displayed.
To add a tab:
??? Hold down cand press Qonce.
Alt
DELETE KEY
The delete key ( *) allows you to remove characters to the left of the cursor???s current posi- tion. It differs from the left cursor key ( f), which only moves the cursor without deleting
any characters.
The delete key can also be used to quit most functions and return to the previous display with- out changing the text.
Some questions asking you to confirm a command may appear on the LCD display, especially when the function that you have chosen will delete or affect files. In these cases, pressing *
is like answering ???no???.
???To answer ???yes???, press r. Refer to RETURN KEY on page 27.
To delete one character:
1Press f, w, h or e to position the cursor below the character immediately to the right of the character that you wish to delete.
2 Press *once.
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To delete a sequence of characters:
1Press f, w, h or e to position the cursor below the character immediately to the right of the last character that you wish to delete.
2Hold down *until all of the characters that you wish to delete are deleted.
To quit a function without changing your text:
???Press *to return to your text.
To answer ???no???:
???Press *.
LINE OUT FUNCTION
With the Line Out function, you can easily remove an entire line of text.
To delete a line of text:
1Press f, w, h or e to position the cursor within the line of text that you wish to delete.
2Hold down cand press 0once.
??? Each time 0is pressed while cis held down, one line of text is deleted.
EXAMPLE
To delete
Alt
Caps
??? Hold down cand press 0once.
Alt
Caps
1:G a r d e n 
2:3 4 5 ??? 6 7 8 9 _
1:K ??? s G a r d e
2:_
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CLEAR FUNCTION
When clearing the display before entering new text, the Clear function can be used to choose whether all of the text is erased and all format functions (Font, Size, Width, Style, Underline,
Frame, Tape margin, Alignment, Tab length, Mirror printing, and Length) are returned to their default settings, or whether just the text is erased.
To delete all of the text and return all formats to their default settings:
1Hold down cand press *.
2Press hor euntil TXT&FORMAT is selected (flashing).
??? To return to the text without erasing anything, press *.
3 Press r.
EXAMPLE
To clear the text and formats:
1 Hold down cand press *.
2 Press huntil TXT&FORMAT is flashing.
3 Press r.
Alt
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To delete just the text:
1Hold down cand press *.
2Press hor euntil TEXT ONLY is selected (flashing).
??? To return to the text without erasing anything, press *.
3Press r.
EXAMPLE
To clear just the text:
1 Hold down cand press *.
2 Press euntil TEXT ONLY is flashing.
3 Press r.
Alt
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ACCENT FUNCTION
The Accent function can also be used to add accented characters to your text. Many of these characters can also be typed in using the Symbol function.
The accented characters are grouped according to the capital or small letter that they are com- bined with. The following accented characters are available:
To type in an accented character:
1Hold down cand press A. The message ???ACCENT a ??? u / A ??? U???? appears on the display.
2Press the key of the letter in the desired accented character.
???To type a capital letter, hold down s(or hold down cand press sto turn on Caps mode) before pressing the letter key.
3Press for wuntil the desired accented character appears enlarged within the frame in the middle of the display.
4Press r. The accented character is added to the text.
???To type in a series of accented characters, hold down cbefore pressing r.
Then, continue adding accented characters by selecting them as explained in steps
2 and 3, and holding down c while pressing r. Press just r after selecting the last character in the series.
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EXAMPLE
To add the accented character ????????:
1 Hold down cand press A.
2 Hold down sand press E.
3 Press wuntil ?? appears in the frame.
4 Press r.
Alt
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SYMBOL FUNCTION
In addition to the letters, symbols and numerals on the key tops, there are 53 additional marks available with the Symbol function.
The following symbols are available:
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To type in a symbol:
1Hold down cand press a. A row of symbols appear in the display.
2Press h or e to display different rows of symbols and press f or w until the desired symbol appears enlarged within the frame in the middle of the display.
3Press r. The symbol is added to the text.
???To type in a series of symbols, hold down cbefore pressing r. Then, con-
tinue adding symbols by selecting them as explained in steps 2 and 3, and hold- ing down c while pressing r. Press just r after selecting the last
symbol in the series.
EXAMPLE
To add the symbol ???
???:
1 Hold down cand press a.
Alt
Caps
2 Press h or e until the row containing ???
??? appears, then press f or w until
?? ?? ?? ?? ??
???
??? appears in the frame.
Alt
Caps
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3 Press r.
Alt
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AUTO FORMAT FUNCTION
With the Auto Format function, you can select from a variety of preset formats perfect for your specific need. This function automatically adjusts the label length, tape margins and horizon- tal alignment without changing the text or any other formats, allowing you to create labels faster and easier.
The following preset formats are available:
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To select a preset format:
1Hold down c and press Y once. The currently selected setting appears in the dis- play.
2Press hor eto select the desired setting.
??? To return to default settings, press _.
3Press rto apply the selected setting.
??? The Length indicator comes on if any setting other than DEFAULT is selected.
EXAMPLE
To select the AUDIO CASSETTE setting:
1 Hold down cand press Y.
Alt D E F A U L T
Caps
2 Press h or e until the AUDIO CASSETTE
setting is displayed.
3 Press r.
STAMP FUNCTION
The Stamp function allows you to quickly and easily create your own stamp stencil films for customized stamps. After inserting a stamp film cassette, select this function to automatically center the text and adjust the tape length and margins to a perfect format for the
To make a stamp:
1Type in the text, and then insert a medium (3/4???
2Hold down cand press Uonce. The message ???STAMP FORMAT???? appears in the display.
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3Press r. The text is automatically formatted for the installed stamp: centered within the preset message area with the tape length and margins automatically adjusted.
4Press pto cut the text out of the stamp stencil film.
5After the stamp stencil film is cut off, remove the backing paper from the stamp stencil film and affix it to the ink pad of a stamp film holder.
???After setting the stamp format for a large (1???
EXAMPLE
To cut a stamp:
1 Enter the text and insert a stamp film cassette in the tape compartment.
2 Hold down cand press U.
Alt
Caps
3 Press r.
Alt
Caps
S T A M P
F O R M A T ?
4 Press pto engrave the stamp stencil film, and then automatically cut off.
Alt
Caps
C O P I E S 1 / 1
To af???x a stamp:
5Remove the stamp frame from around the stamp film holder ink pad, one side at a time, then remove the protective seal covering the ink pad and the backing paper from the stamp stencil film.
6With the glossy side of the stamp stencil film upward, align one of its ends with the slit on the side of the stamp film holder.
Glossy side
Tape end 
Slit
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7 Hold the end of the stamp stencil film in place
9Fit the stamp frame over the stamp stencil film and push it into place.
0 Insert the stamp film holder straight into its cap.
???Be sure that the stamp is correctly covered in order to prevent ink spills.
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FONT FUNCTION
With the Font function, you can choose one of four fonts for your text.
The following font settings are available:
The default font setting is FONT 1.
To change the font setting:
1While holding down c, press 1 once, and keep c held down to display the current font setting.
2While still holding down c, continue pressing 1 until the desired font setting is displayed.
3Release cto apply the selected font setting to the entire text.
EXAMPLE
To select the FONT 2 font setting:
1 While holding down c, press 1 once, and keep cheld down.
Alt F O N T
Caps 1
2 While still holding down c, continue pressing
1until FONT 2 is displayed.
3 Release c.
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SIZE & WIDTH FUNCTIONS
The character size can be adjusted using both the Size and Width functions. Since the charac- ter size that can be used depends on the width of the tape, the following table shows the char- acter sizes that can be used with each tape width.
The default size setting is AUTO and the default width setting is MEDIUM. The currently selected size setting is always shown by the indicators above the display. In addition, when a width setting other than MEDIUM is selected, the Width indicator comes on.
With the AUTO size setting, the machine compares your text with the width of the installed tape and automatically adjusts the characters to the largest possible size. However, seven other point sizes are also available, and each can be printed with any of the three width settings.
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To change the size setting:
1While holding down c, press 2 once, and keep c held down to display the current size setting.
2While still holding down c, continue pressing 2 until the desired size setting is displayed.
???The current size setting is shown by the size indicators at the top of the display.
3 Release cto apply the selected size setting to the entire text.
???With the AUTO setting selected and 3/4???
EXAMPLE
To select the 24 point size setting:
1While holding down c, press 2 once, and keep cheld down.
2While still holding down c, continue pressing
2until 24 is displayed.
3 Release c.
Alt
Caps
Alt
Caps
S I Z E
A U T O
S I Z E 2 4
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To change the width setting:
1While holding down c, press 3 once, and keep c held down to display the current width setting.
2While still holding down c, continue pressing 3until the desired width setting is displayed.
???The Width indicator comes on when a setting other than MEDIUM is selected.
3 Release cto apply the selected width setting to the entire text.
EXAMPLE
To select the WIDE width setting:
1 While holding down c, press 3 once,
STYLE FUNCTION
You can choose from nine different character styles to apply to your text.
???Characters printed using the smaller sizes may be dif???cult to read if certain style settings (e.g., I+SHAD) are selected.
The following style settings are available:
NORMAL, BOLD, OUTLINE, SHADOW, ITALIC, I+BOLD (italic & bold), I+OUTL (italic & outline), I+SHAD (italic & shadow), VERT (vertical)
The default style setting is NORMAL. The style indicator at the bottom of the display shows the current style setting when any setting other than NORMAL is selected.
Refer to Reference at the end of this section for samples of the available settings.
To change the style setting:
1While holding down c, press 4 once, and keep c held down to display the current style setting.
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2While still holding down c, continue pressing 4 until the desired style setting is displayed.
??? The current style setting is shown by the style indicator at the bottom of the display. c
2 While still holding down c, continue pressing
4until I+SHAD is displayed.
3 Release c.
FONT 3
FONT 4
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FONT 2
FONT 3
FONT 4
UNDERLINE FUNCTION
You can emphasize your text by underlining it.
The default underline setting is OFF. When the Underline function is set to UNDL ON, the Undl/Frm indicator on the right side of the display comes on.
UNDL
ON
To turn on or off the Underline function:
1While holding down c, press 5 once, and keep c held down to display the current underline setting.
2While still holding down c, continue pressing 5 until the desired underline set- ting is displayed.
???The Undl/Frm indicator comes on when the UNDL ON setting is selected.
3Release cto apply the selected underline setting to the entire text.
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EXAMPLE
To select the UNDL ON underline setting:
1 While holding down c, press 5 once,
FRAME FUNCTION
With the Frame function, you can choose from various frames and highlights to design a more decorative or emphasized label.
The default setting is FRAME OFF; however, the following six settings are also available.
When any setting other than FRAME OFF is selected, the Undl/Frm indicator on the right side of the display comes on.
To change the frame setting:
1While holding down c, press 6 once, and keep c held down to display the current frame setting.
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2While still holding down c, continue pressing 6 until the desired frame setting is displayed.
??? The Undl/Frm indicator comes on when any setting other than FRAME OFF is
EXAMPLE
To select the candy frame setting:
1While holding down c, press 6 once, and keep cheld down.
2While still holding down c, continue press- ing 6until the candy frame is displayed.
3 Release c.
Alt
Caps
Alt
Caps
F R A M E
O F F
TAPE MARGIN FUNCTION
The Tape margin function allows you to adjust the size of the margins on the left and right sides of your text.
The default tape margin setting is FULL; however, three other settings are also available.
FULL (1??? (24 mm margins))
NONE (1/6??? (4 mm margins))
NARROW (1/3??? (8 mm margins))
HALF (1/2??? (12 mm margins))
???When a setting other than FULL is selected, extra tape is fed out before printing starts. The extra tape is cut off if the Auto cut function is set to ON, so that the left and right margins are equal.
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To change the tape margin setting:
1While holding down c, press E once, and keep c held down to display the current tape margin setting.
2While still holding down c, continue pressing Euntil the desired tape margin set- ting is displayed.
3Release cto apply the selected tape margin setting to the entire text.
EXAMPLE
To select the HALF tape margin setting:
1 While holding down c, press E once, and keep cheld down.
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Caps
2 While still holding down c, continue press- ing Euntil HALF is displayed.
Alt
Caps
3 Release c.
M A R G I N
F U L L
M A R G I N
H A L F
HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT FUNCTION
You can choose to align the text in one of three ways. In addition, if the Length function was used to set the length of the label, the text will align within the label according to the selected horizontal alignment setting.
The default setting is LEFT; however, two other settings are also available.
CENTER
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To change the horizontal alignment setting:
1While holding down c, press R once, and keep c held down to display the current horizontal alignment setting.
2While still holding down c, continue pressing Runtil the desired horizontal align- ment setting is displayed.
3Release cto apply the selected horizontal alignment setting to the entire text.
EXAMPLE
To select the RIGHT horizontal alignment setting:
1 While holding down c, press R once,
MIRROR PRINTING FUNCTION
With this function, you can print your text so that the characters can be read from the tape side of the tape. If
??? When using the Mirror printing function, the text should be printed on clear tape.
The default mirror printing setting is OFF.
ON
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To turn on or off the mirror printing setting:
1While holding down c, press p once, and keep c held down to display the current mirror printing setting.
2While still holding down c, continue pressing p until the desired mirror printing setting is displayed.
3Release cto apply the selected mirror printing setting to the entire text.
EXAMPLE
To select the ON mirror printing setting:
1 While holding down c, press p once, and keep cheld down.
2 While still holding down c, continue press- ing puntil ON is displayed.
3 Release c.
LENGTH FUNCTION
Although the length of the printed label automatically adjusts to fit the length of the entered text, there may be times when you will want to make a label with a specific length. The Length function allows you to set the label length between 1.6??? and 11.8??? (4.0 cm and 30.0 cm).
The default length setting is OFF. When the Length function is set to ON, the Length indicator on the right side of the display comes on.
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To turn on or off the Length function:
1While holding down c, press T once, and keep c held down to display the current length of the label (the text and both margins) briefly, then display the current label length setting (ON or OFF).
2While still holding down c, continue pressing Tuntil the desired label length set- ting is displayed.
???The Length indicator comes on when ON is selected.
3Release c. If ON was selected, the current label length setting is displayed.
4 Press hor eto select the desired length or use the number keys to enter a length.
??? To change the units (inches or centimeters) used to display the label length, press Muntil the desired units are displayed.
To change the length in 1???
5Press r.
EXAMPLE
To select a label length of 5???:
1 While holding down c, press Tonce, and keep cheld down.
Alt
Caps
L E N G T H
5 . 3 i n c h
Alt
Caps
L E N G T H
O F F
2 While still holding down c, continue press- ing Tuntil ON is displayed.
Alt
Caps
3 Release c.
Alt
Caps
L E N G T H
O N
L E N G T H
4 . 0 i n c h
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4 Press huntil 5.0inch is displayed.
5 Press r.
AUTO CUT FUNCTION
The Auto cut function allows you to set whether or not the machine will automatically cut off each label after it is printed. Turn on the Auto cut function before starting to print in order to cut off the labels automatically after printing them.
To turn on or off the Auto cut function:
???After printing a label with the Auto cut function set to OFF, hold down cand press
_once to feed the tape, then cut it.
1While holding down c, press Z once, and keep c held down to display the current auto cut setting.
2 While still holding down c, continue pressing Z until the desired auto cut setting
is displayed. c
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PRINT KEY
After you have entered your text and chosen the desired format settings, you are ready to print.
???If the Auto cut function is set to ON, the label will automatically be cut off after it is printed.
To print a label:
???Press p once. The message ???COPIES??? followed by the number of the label being printed is displayed.
EXAMPLE
To print a label and cut it off:
??? Press ponce.
FEED & CUT FUNCTION
The Feed & Cut function is used to feed out 1??? (24 mm) of tape and automatically cut it off, for example after printing with the Auto cut function set to OFF or when printing has been inter- rupted.
To feed and cut off 1??? (24 mm) of tape:
??? Hold down cand press _once. 1??? (24 mm) of tape is fed out and cut off.
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NUMBERING FUNCTION
This function can be used to print many copies of the same text while increasing a certain number in the text by 1 after each label is printed.
To use the Numbering function:
1Press f, w, h or e to position the cursor below the number that you wish to increase.
2Hold down cand press O. The message ???NUMBER UNTIL??? appears in the display with the current setting.
3Press a number key between 1and 9(or press hor e) to select the last num- ber that is to be printed.
???To cancel the Numbering, hold down cand press O(or press just *).
4Press p (or r) to begin printing the labels. The number of each copy is displayed while it is being printed.
???If the Auto cut function is set to ON, each label is automatically cut off after it is printed.
EXAMPLE
To print three labels with numbers 1, 2 and 3:
1 Position the cursor below ???1???.
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Caps 1: S T U D I O 1
2 Hold down cand press O.
Alt
Caps
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REPEAT PRINTING FUNCTION
This function allows you to print up to 9 copies of the same text.
To use the Repeat printing function:
1Hold down cand press I. The message ???COPIES??? appears in the display with the current setting.
2Press a number key between 1 and 9 (or press h or e) to select the number
of copies that are to be printed.
??? To cancel the Repeat printing, hold down cand press I(or press just *).
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3Press p(or r) to begin printing the labels. The number of each copy is displayed while it is being printed.
???If the Auto cut function is set to ON, each label is automatically cut off after it is printed.
EXAMPLE
To print three copies of a label:
1 Hold down cand press I.
Alt
Caps
2 Press 3.
Alt
Caps
3 Press p(or r).
C O P I E S 1
C O P I E S 3
Alt
Caps
C O P I E S 1 / 3
Alt
Caps
C O P I E S 2 / 3
Alt
Caps
C O P I E S 3 / 3
??? If the Auto cut function is set to ON, each label is automatically cut off after it is printed.
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MEMORY FUNCTIONS
You can use the memory to store your most frequently used text files. The text remains in the memory, along with its formatting, even after all characters are removed from the display
using the Clear function (holding down cand pressing *).
When each file is stored, it is given a number to make recalling it easier. Up to 10 text files or as much as 300 characters can be stored in the memory. (A single text file can have a maxi- mum of 99 characters.)
Since a copy of the stored text file is recalled when the Recall function is used, the text can be edited or printed without changing the originally stored file. When a file is no longer needed or more space is necessary, the Memory delete function can be used to delete it.
???When inserting new batteries, be sure to insert the new ones within ???ve minutes of removing the old ones, otherwise any text ???les stored in the memory will be lost (unless the machine is plugged into an electrical outlet with the AC adaptor).
STORING TEXT
To store a text file:
1Hold down cand press 7. The message ???STORE??? appears on the display with the currently selected file number.
???If 300 characters have already been stored, the error message ???MEMORY FULL!??? appears in the display. If this occurs, an existing text ???le must be deleted before the
new one can be stored.
To quit the Store function without storing the text, hold down cand press 7
(or press just *).
2Press a number key (or press h or e) to select the file number where you wish to store the text.
3Press r. The text is stored under the selected file number and the text previously shown in the display reappears.
???If a ???le is already stored under the selected ???le number, the message ???OVER- WRITE???? appears in the display and you must decide whether or not to overwrite it (delete it from the memory and store the new one).
To overwrite the stored file with the new one:
???Press r to delete the previously stored ???le and store the new one under the selected number.
???To go back and choose another ???le number without overwriting the text ???le, press
*, and then select a different ???le number.
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RECALLING TEXT
To recall a text file:
1Hold down c and press 8. The message ???RECALL??? appears on the display with the file number and beginning of the most recently stored or recalled text.
???To quit the Recall function without recalling text, hold down cand press 8
(or press just *).
2Press a number key (or press h or e) to select the file number containing the text
that you wish to recall. The text stored under the selected file number is shown.
??? To see other parts of the selected text ???le, press for w.
To display the text stored under other file numbers, press hor e, or the key of
a different ???le number.
3Press r. Any text previously entered in the display is erased and the text stored under the selected file number is recalled into the display.
DELETING A FILE
To delete a text file:
1Hold down cand press 9. The message ???CLEAR??? appears on the display with the file number and beginning of the most recently stored or recalled text.
???To cancel the Memory delete function without deleting the text ???le, hold down cand press 9(or press just *).
2Press a number key (or press h or e) to select the file number containing the text
that you wish to delete. The text stored under the selected file number is shown.
??? To see other parts of the selected text ???le, press for w.
To display the text stored under other file numbers, press hor e, or the key of
a different ???le number.
3Press r. The message ???OK TO CLEAR???? appears.
???To go back and select a different text ???le, press *.
4Press rto delete the text file that was selected.
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EXAMPLE
To store text under ???le number 4:
1 Hold down cand press 7.
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Caps
2 Press 4.
Alt
Caps
3 Press r.
S T O R E [ 0 ]
S T O R E [ 4 ]
Alt
Caps 1: J . S m i t h _
To recall the text from ???le number 1:
1 Hold down cand press 8.
2 Press 1.
3 Press r.
Alt
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To delete the text stored under ???le number 4:
1 Hold down cand press 9.
2 Press 4.
3 Press r.
4 Press r.
Alt
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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ERROR MESSAGE LIST
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ACCESSORIES
???Supplies
Obtain tape cassettes from your nearest authorized dealer.
Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Brother cannot be held responsible for trouble caused by the use of unauthorized supplies. Do not use tapes that do not have the 
mark.
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Stamp lit/holder
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ACCESSORY ORDER FORM
This order form is provided for your convenience should your retailer not stock the item(s) needed or if you prefer to order by telephone. To order by phone, please call Brother Interna- tional at
TOTAL
Prices subject to change without notice.
Before calling:
1.Review the reverse side of this form and select the desired items.
2.Complete the order form, indicating the quantity of each item (for your records).
3.Enter the total on the ???Supply/Accessory Total??? line below (for your records).
4.Add appropriate sales tax and shipping/handling costs (for your records).
5.Have your Visa or MasterCard number and expiration date available.
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ACCESSORY ORDER FORM
This order form is provided for your convenience should your retailer not stock the item(s) needed or if you prefer to order by telephone. To order by phone, please call Brother Interna- tional at
TOTAL
Prices subject to change without notice.
Before calling:
1.Review the reverse side of this form and select the desired items.
2.Complete the order form, indicating the quantity of each item (for your records).
3.Enter the total on the ???Supply/Accessory Total??? line below (for your records).
4.Add appropriate sales tax and shipping/handling costs (for your records).
5.Have your Visa or MasterCard number and expiration date available.
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