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...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 purchasing the PT-9500PC. Connect the equipment to... product are designed to operate the equipment. Introduction Thank you to easily print custom labels after it is connected to a computer. The PT-9500PC (hereafter, referred to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. This equipment...
...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 purchasing the PT-9500PC. Connect the equipment to... product are designed to operate the equipment. Introduction Thank you to easily print custom labels after it is connected to a computer. The PT-9500PC (hereafter, referred to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. This equipment...
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...date and an additional warranty up at no charge to you are not limited to label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries. • Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that expired in its Authorized Service Center will be free from defects in materials... normal conditions. • This warranty applies only to products purchased and used with a photocopy of your bill of sale. Supply Brother or the Brother Authorized Service Center with a rated life; You are responsible for the cost of shipping, packing product, and insurance (if you think...
...date and an additional warranty up at no charge to you are not limited to label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries. • Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that expired in its Authorized Service Center will be free from defects in materials... normal conditions. • This warranty applies only to products purchased and used with a photocopy of your bill of sale. Supply Brother or the Brother Authorized Service Center with a rated life; You are responsible for the cost of shipping, packing product, and insurance (if you think...
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... and be damaged. ● The PT-9500PC may be visible through a label affixed over them. Do not touch directly with your local authorized service center. Use the tape cassettes soon after use and immediately after opening the tape cassette package. ● Note that Brother Co., Ltd. Do not drop the PT-9500PC or subject it to strong...
... and be damaged. ● The PT-9500PC may be visible through a label affixed over them. Do not touch directly with your local authorized service center. Use the tape cassettes soon after use and immediately after opening the tape cassette package. ● Note that Brother Co., Ltd. Do not drop the PT-9500PC or subject it to strong...
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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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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. 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
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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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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. For details, refer to "2." 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 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. For details, refer to "2." 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 Always close the cover.
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...). Connecting the PT-9500PC Connect the PT-9500PC to "Connecting the PT-9500PC" (→ P.17). For details, refer to the power source and a personal computer. Preparations before creating labels Before creating labels with the personal computer and install the label design software. Note ● The connection procedures are necessary. For details, refer to use the PT-9500PC as a printer with the PT-9500PC, the...
...). Connecting the PT-9500PC Connect the PT-9500PC to "Connecting the PT-9500PC" (→ P.17). For details, refer to the power source and a personal computer. Preparations before creating labels Before creating labels with the personal computer and install the label design software. Note ● The connection procedures are necessary. For details, refer to use the PT-9500PC as a printer with the PT-9500PC, the...
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...cassette This section lists the types of tape that may be used with the PT-9500PC and explains the procedures to install the tape cassettes. Authorized tape Installing the tape cassette. Non-Laminated ■ AV Labels Note ● For details on the tape cassette. 1 • Note ...Press the cover release button and open 2 the tape compartment cover. 22 The types of tape that some tape cassettes may be used with the PT-9500PC are listed below. ■ TZ Tapes " Standard Laminated Tape " Extra Strength Adhesive Tape - This section explains the procedures to "Accessories" (→...
...cassette This section lists the types of tape that may be used with the PT-9500PC and explains the procedures to install the tape cassettes. Authorized tape Installing the tape cassette. Non-Laminated ■ AV Labels Note ● For details on the tape cassette. 1 • Note ...Press the cover release button and open 2 the tape compartment cover. 22 The types of tape that some tape cassettes may be used with the PT-9500PC are listed below. ■ TZ Tapes " Standard Laminated Tape " Extra Strength Adhesive Tape - This section explains the procedures to "Accessories" (→...
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...bent and that the end of the tape Tape guides Install the tape cassette. 4 Be sure to this case, repeat the procedure from the PT-9500PC. 23 Due to install the tape cassette in the correct direction. Press the power button on because the roller holder will not be produced. ... the tape cassette is performed within 10 minutes after printing a label, the roller holder will light. In this function, the tape cannot be removed if the AC adapter is routed correctly through the tape guides. Always turn off the PT-9500PC before removing the AC adapter from step 2. Press the feed/...
...bent and that the end of the tape Tape guides Install the tape cassette. 4 Be sure to this case, repeat the procedure from the PT-9500PC. 23 Due to install the tape cassette in the correct direction. Press the power button on because the roller holder will not be produced. ... the tape cassette is performed within 10 minutes after printing a label, the roller holder will light. In this function, the tape cannot be removed if the AC adapter is routed correctly through the tape guides. Always turn off the PT-9500PC before removing the AC adapter from step 2. Press the feed/...
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Use the collection tray when printing a lot of labels, etc. Assemble the collection tray. 1 Refer to the illustrations below to the 3 PT-9500PC. The collection tray is used to assemble the collection tray. Install the collection tray to install the collection tray. Open the collection tray support. 2 Collection tray support 24 Installing the collection tray Install the collection tray. Refer to the illustrations below to collect labels ejected from the PT-9500PC.
Use the collection tray when printing a lot of labels, etc. Assemble the collection tray. 1 Refer to the illustrations below to the 3 PT-9500PC. The collection tray is used to assemble the collection tray. Install the collection tray to install the collection tray. Open the collection tray support. 2 Collection tray support 24 Installing the collection tray Install the collection tray. Refer to the illustrations below to collect labels ejected from the PT-9500PC.
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... used To use the PT-9500PC as a printer. Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Pro Microsoft® Windows® XP Software to create labels with various designs. ! (Ver. 4.0) Software to enable the personal computer to the pages listed below for the type of software used . 26 Software P-touch Quick Editor P-touch AV Editor P-touch Editor Printer driver OS Software...
... used To use the PT-9500PC as a printer. Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Pro Microsoft® Windows® XP Software to create labels with various designs. ! (Ver. 4.0) Software to enable the personal computer to the pages listed below for the type of software used . 26 Software P-touch Quick Editor P-touch AV Editor P-touch Editor Printer driver OS Software...
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... ■ Connecting to a serial port When connecting the PT-9500PC to a personal computer using the same user name and continue the installation. ● If a network printer is installed, the following precautions according to design labels, and the printer driver software. Installing using a user name with the serial.... Start the personal computer, 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 the operating environment used in this guide.
... ■ Connecting to a serial port When connecting the PT-9500PC to a personal computer using the same user name and continue the installation. ● If a network printer is installed, the following precautions according to design labels, and the printer driver software. Installing using a user name with the serial.... Start the personal computer, 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 the operating environment used in this guide.
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... (Brother PT-9500PC) dialog box appears again. Click [Finish]. →When installation is complete, the InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box appears. To install P-touch AV Editor, proceed to steps - 9 0 in "Installing P-touch Quick...touch Quick Editor is selected in "Installing P-touch AV Editor only" (→ P.39). →The User Registration dialog box appears. When creating a label, proceed to "Installing P-touch Quick Editor only" (→ P.35). When installing P-touch Quick Editor, proceed to "Creating labels: Windows version" (→ P.71). 33 g If P-touch...
... (Brother PT-9500PC) dialog box appears again. Click [Finish]. →When installation is complete, the InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box appears. To install P-touch AV Editor, proceed to steps - 9 0 in "Installing P-touch Quick...touch Quick Editor is selected in "Installing P-touch AV Editor only" (→ P.39). →The User Registration dialog box appears. When creating a label, proceed to "Installing P-touch Quick Editor only" (→ P.35). When installing P-touch Quick Editor, proceed to "Creating labels: Windows version" (→ P.71). 33 g If P-touch...
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...The dialog box to select the software to design labels. Refer to step 3 in "Installing using basic setup" (→ P.29). →The User Registration dialog box appears. When installing the printer driver as well, proceed to steps - 4 0 in "Installing the printer driver only" (→ P.40). 34 Start ... 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-click the P-touch icon. Click the button for P-touch Editor. 3 →P-touch Editor will be installed and the dialog...
...The dialog box to select the software to design labels. Refer to step 3 in "Installing using basic setup" (→ P.29). →The User Registration dialog box appears. When installing the printer driver as well, proceed to steps - 4 0 in "Installing the printer driver only" (→ P.40). 34 Start ... 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-click the P-touch icon. Click the button for P-touch Editor. 3 →P-touch Editor will be installed and the dialog...
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... 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-click the P-touch icon. Installing the software Installing P-touch Quick Editor only Install P-touch Quick Editor to install appears....contents, and then click [Next]. 4 →The dialog box to select the software to design labels using simple operations. Click the button for Advanced setup. 2 Click the button for P-touch Quick 3 Editor. →The installation preparation begins. →When the preparation is complete, the...
... 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-click the P-touch icon. Installing the software Installing P-touch Quick Editor only Install P-touch Quick Editor to install appears....contents, and then click [Next]. 4 →The dialog box to select the software to design labels using simple operations. Click the button for Advanced setup. 2 Click the button for P-touch Quick 3 Editor. →The installation preparation begins. →When the preparation is complete, the...
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Click the button for AV labels. 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-click the P-touch icon. Installing the software Click "Yes...
Click the button for AV labels. 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-click the P-touch icon. Installing the software Click "Yes...
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... procedure to install the software on a Macintosh running Mac OS 8.6-9.x. ■ Creating labels with a check mark beside them are installed. Installing P-touch Editor and the printer driver Double-click the P-touch Editor 3.2 4 Installer icon. Start the Macintosh, and then insert the 1 CD... installed and the Macintosh has been restarted. Only the options with various designs Refer to "Installing P-touch Editor and the printer driver" (→ P.51). ■ Printing labels simply Refer to the Macintosh, remove the USB interface cable. →The Installer starts. Double-click...
... procedure to install the software on a Macintosh running Mac OS 8.6-9.x. ■ Creating labels with a check mark beside them are installed. Installing P-touch Editor and the printer driver Double-click the P-touch Editor 3.2 4 Installer icon. Start the Macintosh, and then insert the 1 CD... installed and the Macintosh has been restarted. Only the options with various designs Refer to "Installing P-touch Editor and the printer driver" (→ P.51). ■ Printing labels simply Refer to the Macintosh, remove the USB interface cable. →The Installer starts. Double-click...
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... is not selected, all of available hard-disk space is done." appears. 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 pre-formatted templates for English like Atlanta, etc. Auto Format Templates A collection of illustrations, etc. After the Macintosh...
... is not selected, all of available hard-disk space is done." appears. 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 pre-formatted templates for English like Atlanta, etc. Auto Format Templates A collection of illustrations, etc. After the Macintosh...