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... and found to comply with Part 15 of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL: (908) 704-1700 declares that the product Product Name: Brother Label Printer P-touch Model Number: PT-9500PC complies with the limits for a Class B digital device. - However, there is no guarantee that...
... and found to comply with Part 15 of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL: (908) 704-1700 declares that the product Product Name: Brother Label Printer P-touch Model Number: PT-9500PC complies with the limits for a Class B digital device. - However, there is no guarantee that...
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...this Product in shipping. You are not limited to label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries. • Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that expired in accordance with a photocopy of your bill of sale. Brother reserves the right to supply a refurbished or remanufactured ...Item(s) is made available for the cost of shipping, packing product, and insurance (if you for parts or labor. Supply Brother or the Brother Authorized Service Center with this Product has been altered or modified in any way (including but not limited to pick up ...
...this Product in shipping. You are not limited to label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries. • Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that expired in accordance with a photocopy of your bill of sale. Brother reserves the right to supply a refurbished or remanufactured ...Item(s) is made available for the cost of shipping, packing product, and insurance (if you for parts or labor. Supply Brother or the Brother Authorized Service Center with this Product has been altered or modified in any way (including but not limited to pick up ...
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... head. arising from the electrical outlet. ■ Tape (tape cassette) ● Use only Brother TZ tapes or Brother/Avery AV labels with this machine. The cover could result. ● Do not touch the cutter. The PT-9500PC finish may come off and the PT-9500PC case may peel off . ● Markings made with a soft, dry cloth. ● Do...
... head. arising from the electrical outlet. ■ Tape (tape cassette) ● Use only Brother TZ tapes or Brother/Avery AV labels with this machine. The cover could result. ● Do not touch the cutter. The PT-9500PC finish may come off and the PT-9500PC case may peel off . ● Markings made with a soft, dry cloth. ● Do...
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Table of Contents 1 Before use 11 Confirming the included accessories 12 PT-9500PC terms ...14 Front view ...14 Rear view ...14 Lamp display ...15 Preparations before creating labels 16 Connecting the PT-9500PC 17 Connecting to the power source ...17 Connecting to a personal computer ...computer and PT-9500PC baud rate 45 Uninstalling the software ...48 Printer is no longer used ...49 Using Mac OS 8.6-9.x ...51 Installing P-touch Editor and the printer driver 51 Installing P-touch Quick Editor and the printer driver 53 Installing the printer driver only ...54 Selecting the printer ...56 ...
Table of Contents 1 Before use 11 Confirming the included accessories 12 PT-9500PC terms ...14 Front view ...14 Rear view ...14 Lamp display ...15 Preparations before creating labels 16 Connecting the PT-9500PC 17 Connecting to the power source ...17 Connecting to a personal computer ...computer and PT-9500PC baud rate 45 Uninstalling the software ...48 Printer is no longer used ...49 Using Mac OS 8.6-9.x ...51 Installing P-touch Editor and the printer driver 51 Installing P-touch Quick Editor and the printer driver 53 Installing the printer driver only ...54 Selecting the printer ...56 ...
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... Bar code summary ...106 Precautions for printing bar code labels 107 Changing the P-touch settings 108 Changing the USB ID mode ...108 Using multiple computers ...109 Changing the baud rate ...109 Maintenance ...110 Label is not printed clearly ...110 Cleaning the cutter ...112 Troubleshooting ...114 Q & A ...114 Product specifications 116 PT-9500PC ...116 Operating environment ...117 9
... Bar code summary ...106 Precautions for printing bar code labels 107 Changing the P-touch settings 108 Changing the USB ID mode ...108 Using multiple computers ...109 Changing the baud rate ...109 Maintenance ...110 Label is not printed clearly ...110 Cleaning the cutter ...112 Troubleshooting ...114 Q & A ...114 Product specifications 116 PT-9500PC ...116 Operating environment ...117 9
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1 Before use This chapter contains information that should be confirmed before creating labels 16 Connecting the PT-9500PC 17 Installing the tape cassette 22 Installing the collection tray 24 Confirming the included accessories 12 PT-9500PC terms 14 Preparations before using the PT-9500PC.
1 Before use This chapter contains information that should be confirmed before creating labels 16 Connecting the PT-9500PC 17 Installing the tape cassette 22 Installing the collection tray 24 Confirming the included accessories 12 PT-9500PC terms 14 Preparations before using the PT-9500PC.
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If any item is missing or damaged, please contact the retail outlet where the PT-9500PC was purchased. ■ PT-9500PC Label printer ■ Serial interface cable Use this cable to connect the PT-9500PC to the serial port of a personal computer. ■ AC adapter (model AD-9000) Connect to the power supply cord. ■ Tape cassette This cassette...
If any item is missing or damaged, please contact the retail outlet where the PT-9500PC was purchased. ■ PT-9500PC Label printer ■ Serial interface cable Use this cable to connect the PT-9500PC to the serial port of a personal computer. ■ AC adapter (model AD-9000) Connect to the power supply cord. ■ Tape cassette This cassette...
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Always close the cover. Rear view AC adapter jack USB ID switch Serial port USB port Note ● The USB ID switch is left open, dust will collect on the print head. PT-9500PC terms This section identifies the main PT-9500PC terms. Front view Tape compartment cover Label outlet Collection tray support Cover release button ERROR lamp Power button (including lamp) Feed/cut button Note ● If the tape compartment cover is usually set to "Changing the USB ID mode" (→ P.108). 14 For details, refer to "2."
Always close the cover. Rear view AC adapter jack USB ID switch Serial port USB port Note ● The USB ID switch is left open, dust will collect on the print head. PT-9500PC terms This section identifies the main PT-9500PC terms. Front view Tape compartment cover Label outlet Collection tray support Cover release button ERROR lamp Power button (including lamp) Feed/cut button Note ● If the tape compartment cover is usually set to "Changing the USB ID mode" (→ P.108). 14 For details, refer to "2."
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.... For details, refer to "Installing the software" (→ P.25). Creating labels After preparing the PT-9500PC, start creating labels. Note ● The connection procedures are necessary. For details, refer to "Connecting the PT-9500PC" (→ P.17). For details, refer to use the PT-9500PC as a printer with the PT-9500PC, the following preparations are different depending on the operating system running...
.... For details, refer to "Installing the software" (→ P.25). Creating labels After preparing the PT-9500PC, start creating labels. Note ● The connection procedures are necessary. For details, refer to "Connecting the PT-9500PC" (→ P.17). For details, refer to use the PT-9500PC as a printer with the PT-9500PC, the following preparations are different depending on the operating system running...
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... release button and open 2 the tape compartment cover. 22 Non-Laminated ■ AV Labels Note ● For details on the tape cassette. 1 • Note that may be used with the PT-9500PC and explains the procedures to install the tape cassettes. This section explains the procedures to ..."Accessories" (→ P.118). The types of tape that may be used with the PT-9500PC are listed below. ■ TZ Tapes " Standard Laminated Tape " Extra Strength Adhesive Tape - Installing the tape cassette This section lists ...
... release button and open 2 the tape compartment cover. 22 Non-Laminated ■ AV Labels Note ● For details on the tape cassette. 1 • Note that may be used with the PT-9500PC and explains the procedures to install the tape cassettes. This section explains the procedures to ..."Accessories" (→ P.118). The types of tape that may be used with the PT-9500PC are listed below. ■ TZ Tapes " Standard Laminated Tape " Extra Strength Adhesive Tape - Installing the tape cassette This section lists ...
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...performed within 10 minutes after printing a label, the roller holder will light. Press the power button on because the roller holder will not be produced. Note ● If no additional operation is removed from the PT-9500PC with the PT-9500PC turned on the 6 PT-9500PC. Power button →The power button... end of the tape Tape guides Install the tape cassette. 4 Be sure to this case, repeat the procedure from the PT-9500PC. 23 Always turn off the PT-9500PC before removing the AC adapter from step 2. Check the tape cassette. 3 Make sure that it is not installed correctly,...
...performed within 10 minutes after printing a label, the roller holder will light. Press the power button on because the roller holder will not be produced. Note ● If no additional operation is removed from the PT-9500PC with the PT-9500PC turned on the 6 PT-9500PC. Power button →The power button... end of the tape Tape guides Install the tape cassette. 4 Be sure to this case, repeat the procedure from the PT-9500PC. 23 Always turn off the PT-9500PC before removing the AC adapter from step 2. Check the tape cassette. 3 Make sure that it is not installed correctly,...
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Use the collection tray when printing a lot of labels, etc. Refer to the illustrations below to install the collection tray. Assemble the collection tray. 1 Refer to the illustrations below to assemble the collection tray. Open the collection tray support. 2 Collection tray support 24 Install the collection tray to collect labels ejected from the PT-9500PC. Installing the collection tray Install the collection tray. The collection tray is used to the 3 PT-9500PC.
Use the collection tray when printing a lot of labels, etc. Refer to the illustrations below to install the collection tray. Assemble the collection tray. 1 Refer to the illustrations below to assemble the collection tray. Open the collection tray support. 2 Collection tray support 24 Install the collection tray to collect labels ejected from the PT-9500PC. Installing the collection tray Install the collection tray. The collection tray is used to the 3 PT-9500PC.
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...labels using Windows NT® 4.0, the P-touch Editor clip art cannot not be used if Internet Explorer 5.5 or later is not installed. *3 USB connection cannot be used. *4 Serial connection cannot be installed on the personal computer. Software P-touch Quick Editor P-touch AV Editor P-touch Editor Printer driver OS Software to use the PT-9500PC...serial connection. *2 When using simple operations. Software to the pages listed below for the type of software used To use the PT-9500PC as a printer. Mac OS 10.1 to 9.x ! Types of operating system running on the personal computer.
...labels using Windows NT® 4.0, the P-touch Editor clip art cannot not be used if Internet Explorer 5.5 or later is not installed. *3 USB connection cannot be used. *4 Serial connection cannot be installed on the personal computer. Software P-touch Quick Editor P-touch AV Editor P-touch Editor Printer driver OS Software to use the PT-9500PC...serial connection. *2 When using simple operations. Software to the pages listed below for the type of software used To use the PT-9500PC as a printer. Mac OS 10.1 to 9.x ! Types of operating system running on the personal computer.
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... and then 1 insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. →The Brother Setup dialog box appears. • It may be installed, please use the PT-9500PC, install P-touch Editor 4.0, to "Installing the printer driver only" (→ P.39). ● The examples of dialog boxes from Windows... the USB interface cable. ■ Connecting to a serial port When connecting the PT-9500PC to a personal computer using basic setup To enable the personal computer to use the advanced setup function. ● When installing only the printer driver, refer to design labels, and the printer driver software.
... and then 1 insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. →The Brother Setup dialog box appears. • It may be installed, please use the PT-9500PC, install P-touch Editor 4.0, to "Installing the printer driver only" (→ P.39). ● The examples of dialog boxes from Windows... the USB interface cable. ■ Connecting to a serial port When connecting the PT-9500PC to a personal computer using basic setup To enable the personal computer to use the advanced setup function. ● When installing only the printer driver, refer to design labels, and the printer driver software.
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... [Next]. When installing P-touch Quick Editor, proceed to "Creating labels: Windows version" (→ P.71). 33 When creating a label, proceed to "Installing P-touch Quick Editor only" (→ P.35). h →When the P-touch Editor installation is complete, the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Installing the software →The Driver Setup (Brother PT-9500PC) dialog box appears...
... [Next]. When installing P-touch Quick Editor, proceed to "Creating labels: Windows version" (→ P.71). 33 When creating a label, proceed to "Installing P-touch Quick Editor only" (→ P.35). h →When the P-touch Editor installation is complete, the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Installing the software →The Driver Setup (Brother PT-9500PC) dialog box appears...
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...Brother Setup dialog box does not appear, double-click the My Computer icon, and then double-click the P-touch icon. Select "Yes, display the page.", and then 5 click [Next]. →The InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box appears. Click [Finish]. 6 →The dialog box to select the software to design labels. When installing the printer... driver as well, proceed to steps - 4 0 in "Installing the printer driver only" (→ P.40). 34 Click the button for P-touch Editor. 3 →P-touch Editor will be installed and...
...Brother Setup dialog box does not appear, double-click the My Computer icon, and then double-click the P-touch icon. Select "Yes, display the page.", and then 5 click [Next]. →The InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box appears. Click [Finish]. 6 →The dialog box to select the software to design labels. When installing the printer... driver as well, proceed to steps - 4 0 in "Installing the printer driver only" (→ P.40). 34 Click the button for P-touch Editor. 3 →P-touch Editor will be installed and...
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... 1 insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. →The Brother Setup dialog box appears. • It may take a short time until the Brother Setup dialog box appears. • If the Brother Setup dialog box does not appear, double-click the My Computer icon, ... →The dialog box to select the software to design labels using simple operations. Note ● P-touch Quick Editor cannot be used with computers running Windows® 95/ NT 4.0. Installing the software Installing P-touch Quick Editor only Install P-touch Quick Editor to install appears. →The User Information dialog...
... 1 insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. →The Brother Setup dialog box appears. • It may take a short time until the Brother Setup dialog box appears. • If the Brother Setup dialog box does not appear, double-click the My Computer icon, ... →The dialog box to select the software to design labels using simple operations. Note ● P-touch Quick Editor cannot be used with computers running Windows® 95/ NT 4.0. Installing the software Installing P-touch Quick Editor only Install P-touch Quick Editor to install appears. →The User Information dialog...
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... setup. 2 →The dialog box to select the software to format text for AV labels. Installing the software Click "Yes, I want to restart my computer 0 now.", and then click [Finish]. →Installation of P-touch Quick Editor is complete, and the personal computer will restart. Start the personal computer, and... then 1 insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. →The Brother Setup dialog box appears. • It may take a short time until the Brother Setup dialog box appears. • If the Brother Setup dialog box does not appear, double-click the My Computer icon, and then double...
... setup. 2 →The dialog box to select the software to format text for AV labels. Installing the software Click "Yes, I want to restart my computer 0 now.", and then click [Finish]. →Installation of P-touch Quick Editor is complete, and the personal computer will restart. Start the personal computer, and... then 1 insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. →The Brother Setup dialog box appears. • It may take a short time until the Brother Setup dialog box appears. • If the Brother Setup dialog box does not appear, double-click the My Computer icon, and then double...
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... the Macintosh has been restarted. Double-click the Mac OS 9 folder. 2 →The Mac OS 9 window appears. Double-click the P-touch Editor 3.2 3 folder. Only the options with various designs Refer to "Installing P-touch Editor and the printer driver" (→ P.51). ■ Printing labels simply Refer to "Installing P-touch Quick Editor and the printer driver" (→ P.53).
... the Macintosh has been restarted. Double-click the Mac OS 9 folder. 2 →The Mac OS 9 window appears. Double-click the P-touch Editor 3.2 3 folder. Only the options with various designs Refer to "Installing P-touch Editor and the printer driver" (→ P.51). ■ Printing labels simply Refer to "Installing P-touch Quick Editor and the printer driver" (→ P.53).
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Program Description P-touch Editor 3.2 P-touch Editor software PT-9500PC Driver Printer driver for the PT-9500PC Fonts (13 typefaces) Can install fonts for labels Clip Art A collection of illustrations, etc. Auto Format Templates A collection of P-touch Editor is complete, and the Macintosh will be installed are listed below. Approximately 100 MB of the programs will restart. Click [Restart]. 7 →Installation...
Program Description P-touch Editor 3.2 P-touch Editor software PT-9500PC Driver Printer driver for the PT-9500PC Fonts (13 typefaces) Can install fonts for labels Clip Art A collection of illustrations, etc. Auto Format Templates A collection of P-touch Editor is complete, and the Macintosh will be installed are listed below. Approximately 100 MB of the programs will restart. Click [Restart]. 7 →Installation...