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...to read this manual before using this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name: Brother Label Printer P-touch Model Number: PT-9500PC complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. These limits are as "this equipment does cause harmful interference to ... Changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more 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 may ...
...to read this manual before using this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name: Brother Label Printer P-touch Model Number: PT-9500PC complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. These limits are as "this equipment does cause harmful interference to ... Changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more 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 may ...
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... and Accessories Items accompanying the Machine have a one-stage warranty: 90 Days from the original purchase date. What Brother will do : After contacting Brother or a Brother Authorized Service Center, you may be free from defects in materials and workmanship, when used under normal conditions. ...Consumable and Accessory Items. Consumable and Accessory Items include but are not limited to label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries. • Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that this Product has been altered or modified in any way (including ...
... and Accessories Items accompanying the Machine have a one-stage warranty: 90 Days from the original purchase date. What Brother will do : After contacting Brother or a Brother Authorized Service Center, you may be free from defects in materials and workmanship, when used under normal conditions. ...Consumable and Accessory Items. Consumable and Accessory Items include but are not limited to label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries. • Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that this Product has been altered or modified in any way (including ...
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..., radio, etc. arising from the electrical outlet. ■ Tape (tape cassette) ● Use only Brother TZ tapes or Brother/Avery AV labels with water or a foreign object in the PT-9500PC, the PT-9500PC may peel off easily. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ■ P-touch 9500PC ● The PT-9500PC is open when changing the tape. ● Do not insert any objects into or...
..., radio, etc. arising from the electrical outlet. ■ Tape (tape cassette) ● Use only Brother TZ tapes or Brother/Avery AV labels with water or a foreign object in the PT-9500PC, the PT-9500PC may peel off easily. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ■ P-touch 9500PC ● The PT-9500PC is open when changing the tape. ● Do not insert any objects into or...
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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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Always close the cover. For details, refer to "2." 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
Always close the cover. For details, refer to "2." 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
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... personal computer. Connecting the PT-9500PC Connect the PT-9500PC to "Creating labels: Windows version" (→ P.71) or "Creating labels: Macintosh version" (→ P.93). 16 For details, refer to use the PT-9500PC as a printer with the PT-9500PC, the following preparations are different.... Note ● The connection procedures are necessary. Installing the software Install the printer driver to "Connecting the PT-9500PC" (→ P.17). Creating labels After preparing the PT-9500PC, start creating labels. For details, refer to "Installing the software" (→ P.25). For ...
... personal computer. Connecting the PT-9500PC Connect the PT-9500PC to "Creating labels: Windows version" (→ P.71) or "Creating labels: Macintosh version" (→ P.93). 16 For details, refer to use the PT-9500PC as a printer with the PT-9500PC, the following preparations are different.... Note ● The connection procedures are necessary. Installing the software Install the printer driver to "Connecting the PT-9500PC" (→ P.17). Creating labels After preparing the PT-9500PC, start creating labels. For details, refer to "Installing the software" (→ P.25). For ...
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...Laminated ■ AV Labels Note ● For details on the tape cassette. 1 • Note that some tape cassettes may not have stoppers. Press the cover release button and open 2 the tape compartment cover. 22 The types of tape that may be used with the PT-9500PC and explains the procedures... to install the tape cassettes. Installing the tape cassette This section lists the types of tape that may be used with the PT-9500PC are listed below. ■ TZ Tapes " Standard Laminated Tape " Extra Strength Adhesive Tape - Remove the stopper on the tapes, refer ...
...Laminated ■ AV Labels Note ● For details on the tape cassette. 1 • Note that some tape cassettes may not have stoppers. Press the cover release button and open 2 the tape compartment cover. 22 The types of tape that may be used with the PT-9500PC and explains the procedures... to install the tape cassettes. Installing the tape cassette This section lists the types of tape that may be used with the PT-9500PC are listed below. ■ TZ Tapes " Standard Laminated Tape " Extra Strength Adhesive Tape - Remove the stopper on the tapes, refer ...
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...not 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. Power button →The power button will light (green). • If the ...tape compartment cover is not completely closed or if the tape cassette is performed within 10 minutes after printing a label, the roller holder will light. Note ● If no additional operation is not installed correctly, the ERROR lamp will automatically release and a sound may...
...not 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. Power button →The power button will light (green). • If the ...tape compartment cover is not completely closed or if the tape cassette is performed within 10 minutes after printing a label, the roller holder will light. Note ● If no additional operation is not installed correctly, the ERROR lamp will automatically release and a sound may...
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Assemble the collection tray. 1 Refer to the illustrations below to collect labels ejected from the PT-9500PC. Open the collection tray support. 2 Collection tray support 24 Use the collection tray when printing a lot of labels, etc. Install the collection tray to assemble the collection tray. Refer to the illustrations below to the 3 PT-9500PC. The collection tray is used to install the collection tray. Installing the collection tray Install the collection tray.
Assemble the collection tray. 1 Refer to the illustrations below to collect labels ejected from the PT-9500PC. Open the collection tray support. 2 Collection tray support 24 Use the collection tray when printing a lot of labels, etc. Install the collection tray to assemble the collection tray. Refer to the illustrations below to the 3 PT-9500PC. The collection tray is used to install the collection tray. Installing the collection tray Install the collection tray.
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...computer. Refer to use the PT-9500PC, the following software must be used. 26 Software P-touch Quick Editor P-touch AV Editor P-touch Editor Printer driver OS Software to 10.2.6... ! ! ! (Ver. 3.2) USB connection*4 ! ! (Ver. 3.2) USB connection*4 *1 Select Basic setup for a USB connection and select Advanced setup for the type of software used To use the PT-9500PC as a printer. Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Pro Microsoft® Windows® XP Software to create labels...
...computer. Refer to use the PT-9500PC, the following software must be used. 26 Software P-touch Quick Editor P-touch AV Editor P-touch Editor Printer driver OS Software to 10.2.6... ! ! ! (Ver. 3.2) USB connection*4 ! ! (Ver. 3.2) USB connection*4 *1 Select Basic setup for a USB connection and select Advanced setup for the type of software used To use the PT-9500PC as a printer. Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Pro Microsoft® Windows® XP Software to create labels...
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... 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 a personal computer before installing the software. Install P-touch Editor, and then install the printer driver. If the USB interface cable is to...; If the Brother Setup dialog box does not appear, double-click the My Computer icon, and then double-click the P-touch icon. 28 Installing using the same user name and continue the installation. ● If a network printer is connected to design labels, and the printer driver software....
... 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 a personal computer before installing the software. Install P-touch Editor, and then install the printer driver. If the USB interface cable is to...; If the Brother Setup dialog box does not appear, double-click the My Computer icon, and then double-click the P-touch icon. 28 Installing using the same user name and continue the installation. ● If a network printer is connected to design labels, and the printer driver software....
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... the page.", and then i click [Next]. To install P-touch AV Editor, proceed to "Creating labels: Windows version" (→ P.71). 33 When creating a label, proceed to "Installing P-touch AV Editor only" (→ P.37). Installing the software →The Driver Setup (Brother PT-9500PC) dialog box appears again. Click [Finish]. When installing P-touch Quick Editor, proceed to steps - 9 0 in "Installing...
... the page.", and then i click [Next]. To install P-touch AV Editor, proceed to "Creating labels: Windows version" (→ P.71). 33 When creating a label, proceed to "Installing P-touch AV Editor only" (→ P.37). Installing the software →The Driver Setup (Brother PT-9500PC) dialog box appears again. Click [Finish]. When installing P-touch Quick Editor, proceed to steps - 9 0 in "Installing...
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... labels. Click the button for Advanced setup. 2 Follow the instructions on each dialog 4 box and start installation. Select "Yes, display the page.", and then 5 click [Next]. →The InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box appears. Click the button for P-touch Editor. 3 →P-touch ...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. When installing the printer driver as well, proceed to steps - 4 0 in "Installing the printer driver only" (...
... labels. Click the button for Advanced setup. 2 Follow the instructions on each dialog 4 box and start installation. Select "Yes, display the page.", and then 5 click [Next]. →The InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box appears. Click the button for P-touch Editor. 3 →P-touch ...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. When installing the printer driver as well, proceed to steps - 4 0 in "Installing the printer driver only" (...
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... 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. Start the personal computer, and then 1 insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. →The Brother Setup dialog box appears. •... 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 Advanced setup. 2 Click the button for P-touch Quick 3 Editor. →The ...
... 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. Start the personal computer, and then 1 insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. →The Brother Setup dialog box appears. •... 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 Advanced setup. 2 Click the button for P-touch Quick 3 Editor. →The ...
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...appears. 37 Click the button for AV labels. Installing P-touch AV Editor only Install P-touch AV Editor to format text for Advanced setup. 2 →The dialog box to select the software to restart my computer 0 now.", and then click [Finish]. →Installation of P-touch Quick Editor is complete, and the personal... 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 ...
...appears. 37 Click the button for AV labels. Installing P-touch AV Editor only Install P-touch AV Editor to format text for Advanced setup. 2 →The dialog box to select the software to restart my computer 0 now.", and then click [Finish]. →Installation of P-touch Quick Editor is complete, and the personal... 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 ...
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... the USB interface cable is already connected to design labels, and the printer driver software. Only the options with various designs Refer to "Installing P-touch Editor and the printer driver" (→ P.51). ■ Printing labels simply Refer to install. Installing P-touch Editor and the printer driver Double-click the P-touch Editor 3.2 4 Installer icon. Confirm the drive to install...
... the USB interface cable is already connected to design labels, and the printer driver software. Only the options with various designs Refer to "Installing P-touch Editor and the printer driver" (→ P.51). ■ Printing labels simply Refer to install. Installing P-touch Editor and the printer driver Double-click the P-touch Editor 3.2 4 Installer icon. Confirm the drive to install...
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... is complete, and the Macintosh will be installed are listed below. 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 the programs will restart. to "Selecting the printer" (→ P.56). →When installation is complete, the message "Installation is required...
... is complete, and the Macintosh will be installed are listed below. 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 the programs will restart. to "Selecting the printer" (→ P.56). →When installation is complete, the message "Installation is required...