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Manual For preparation and operation of the PT-9500PC and software installation Using P-touch Editor Version 4.0 for Windows Using P-touch Editor Version 3.2 for Macintosh Using P-touch Quick Editor Using P-touch AV Editor Quick Reference (this manual The following Quick Reference is included with the PT-9500PC. Not Available ! ! ! Using this manual) ! ! ! ! ! Not Available 5 Not Available ! Software help files CD-ROM User's Guide Not Available Not Available ! Refer to the Quick Reference to use the PT-9500PC as necessary.
Manual For preparation and operation of the PT-9500PC and software installation Using P-touch Editor Version 4.0 for Windows Using P-touch Editor Version 3.2 for Macintosh Using P-touch Quick Editor Using P-touch AV Editor Quick Reference (this manual The following Quick Reference is included with the PT-9500PC. Not Available ! ! ! Using this manual) ! ! ! ! ! Not Available 5 Not Available ! Software help files CD-ROM User's Guide Not Available Not Available ! Refer to the Quick Reference to use the PT-9500PC as necessary.
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... of software used ...26 Using Windows ...27 Installation precautions ...28 Installing using basic setup ...28 Installing P-touch Editor only ...34 Installing P-touch Quick Editor only 35 Installing P-touch AV Editor only ...37 Installing the printer driver only ...39 Setting the personal computer and PT-9500PC baud rate 45 Uninstalling the software ...48 Printer is no longer used ...49...
... of software used ...26 Using Windows ...27 Installation precautions ...28 Installing using basic setup ...28 Installing P-touch Editor only ...34 Installing P-touch Quick Editor only 35 Installing P-touch AV Editor only ...37 Installing the printer driver only ...39 Setting the personal computer and PT-9500PC baud rate 45 Uninstalling the software ...48 Printer is no longer used ...49...
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...Removing the label backing ...91 4 Creating labels: Macintosh version 93 Creating labels ...94 Creating labels using P-touch Editor 95 Starting P-touch Editor ...95 Layout window ...96 Creating a name badge ...97 Label printing ...98 Using the CD-ROM User's Guide 101 Creating 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...
...Removing the label backing ...91 4 Creating labels: Macintosh version 93 Creating labels ...94 Creating labels using P-touch Editor 95 Starting P-touch Editor ...95 Layout window ...96 Creating a name badge ...97 Label printing ...98 Using the CD-ROM User's Guide 101 Creating 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...
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... and whether a serial connection or USB connection is used. Installing the software Install the printer driver to "Creating labels: Windows version" (→ P.71) or "Creating labels: Macintosh version" (→ P.93). 16 Connecting the PT-9500PC Connect the PT-9500PC to "Connecting the PT-9500PC" (→ P.17). Note ● The connection procedures are necessary. For details, refer to the...
... and whether a serial connection or USB connection is used. Installing the software Install the printer driver to "Creating labels: Windows version" (→ P.71) or "Creating labels: Macintosh version" (→ P.93). 16 Connecting the PT-9500PC Connect the PT-9500PC to "Connecting the PT-9500PC" (→ P.17). Note ● The connection procedures are necessary. For details, refer to the...
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... Note ● Do not connect both the serial interface cable and USB interface cable to a personal computer using the included interface cables. The PT-9500PC may malfunction. Windows® 95/NT4.0 Windows® 98/98 SE/ Me/2000 Pro/XP Mac OS 8.6-9.x Mac OS X 10.1-10.2.6 Connecting to a serial port Basic setup Connect to...
... Note ● Do not connect both the serial interface cable and USB interface cable to a personal computer using the included interface cables. The PT-9500PC may malfunction. Windows® 95/NT4.0 Windows® 98/98 SE/ Me/2000 Pro/XP Mac OS 8.6-9.x Mac OS X 10.1-10.2.6 Connecting to a serial port Basic setup Connect to...
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... location of a Macintosh. Note ● To use ■ Connecting to a USB port Follow the following procedures to connect the PT-9500PC to the USB port of a personal computer running Windows® 98/98 SE/Me/ 2000 Pro/XP using the "Basic setup" (→ P.28) or to the USB port of...of the PT-9500PC. Proceed to do so. Do not connect the PT-9500PC to a personal computer until instructed to "Installing the software" (→ P.25). If this case, the PT-9500PC must be installed on the back of hub used. Insert the plug on the end of a personal computer running Windows while the...
... location of a Macintosh. Note ● To use ■ Connecting to a USB port Follow the following procedures to connect the PT-9500PC to the USB port of a personal computer running Windows® 98/98 SE/Me/ 2000 Pro/XP using the "Basic setup" (→ P.28) or to the USB port of...of the PT-9500PC. Proceed to do so. Do not connect the PT-9500PC to a personal computer until instructed to "Installing the software" (→ P.25). If this case, the PT-9500PC must be installed on the back of hub used. Insert the plug on the end of a personal computer running Windows while the...
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... for communication. Remove the USB interface cable from the PT-9500PC. ● When connecting the PT-9500PC to a personal computer using the serial port, select "Connecting to a serial port" (→ P.40). To connect to personal computers running Windows® 95/ NT 4.0 must be connected. Prepare ...Connect to the personal computer. ■ Connecting to a serial port A personal computer running Windows® 98/98 SE/Me/2000 Pro/XP using a serial connection, connect the PT-9500PC to the personal computer with the serial interface cable before installing the software. ● ...
... for communication. Remove the USB interface cable from the PT-9500PC. ● When connecting the PT-9500PC to a personal computer using the serial port, select "Connecting to a serial port" (→ P.40). To connect to personal computers running Windows® 95/ NT 4.0 must be connected. Prepare ...Connect to the personal computer. ■ Connecting to a serial port A personal computer running Windows® 98/98 SE/Me/2000 Pro/XP using a serial connection, connect the PT-9500PC to the personal computer with the serial interface cable before installing the software. ● ...
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Types of software used 26 Using Windows 27 Using Mac OS 8.6-9.x 51 Using Mac OS X 10.1 or later 58 2 Installing the software This chapter contains the procedures to install the necessary software to operate the PT-9500PC.
Types of software used 26 Using Windows 27 Using Mac OS 8.6-9.x 51 Using Mac OS X 10.1 or later 58 2 Installing the software This chapter contains the procedures to install the necessary software to operate the PT-9500PC.
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...; Windows NT® 4.0 Not Available Not Available !*2 (Ver. 4.0) Serial connection*3 Mac OS 8.6 to use the PT-9500PC, the following software must be used. 26 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 AV labels. Software P-touch Quick Editor P-touch AV Editor P-touch Editor Printer driver...
...; Windows NT® 4.0 Not Available Not Available !*2 (Ver. 4.0) Serial connection*3 Mac OS 8.6 to use the PT-9500PC, the following software must be used. 26 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 AV labels. Software P-touch Quick Editor P-touch AV Editor P-touch Editor Printer driver...
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... on personal computers running Windows® 98/98 SE/Me/ 2000 Pro/XP using PS-9000 Network connection PT-9500PC is not supported USB interface cable Serial connection Printer driver installation for network connection Select the editing software. P-touch Quick Editor /P-touch AV Editor P-touch Editor Printer driver installation for USB connection P-touch Quick Editor /P-touch AV Editor installation Setup...
... on personal computers running Windows® 98/98 SE/Me/ 2000 Pro/XP using PS-9000 Network connection PT-9500PC is not supported USB interface cable Serial connection Printer driver installation for network connection Select the editing software. P-touch Quick Editor /P-touch AV Editor P-touch Editor Printer driver installation for USB connection P-touch Quick Editor /P-touch AV Editor installation Setup...
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... to a USB port Do not connect the USB interface cable to design labels, and the printer driver software. For details, refer to "Connecting to a personal computer" (→ P.18). ■ Using Windows® NT 4.0/2000 Pro When installing the software, log on using a user name with computer...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 personal computer until the Brother Setup dialog box appears. • If the Brother Setup dialog box does not appear, double-click ...
... to a USB port Do not connect the USB interface cable to design labels, and the printer driver software. For details, refer to "Connecting to a personal computer" (→ P.18). ■ Using Windows® NT 4.0/2000 Pro When installing the software, log on using a user name with computer...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 personal computer until the Brother Setup dialog box appears. • If the Brother Setup dialog box does not appear, double-click ...
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...installation preparation begins. If P-touch Quick Editor is selected, refer to steps - 3 8 in "Installing P-touch Quick Editor only" (→ P.35). If P-touch AV Editor is complete, the InstallShield Wizard dialog box appears with computers running Windows® 95/NT 4.0....touch AV Editor only" (→ P.37). Read the contents, and then click [Next.] 4 • P-touch Quick Editor and P-touch AV Editor cannot be used with the message "Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Brother P-touch Editor Version 4.0." Click the button for P-touch Editor, 3 P-touch Quick Editor or P-touch...
...installation preparation begins. If P-touch Quick Editor is selected, refer to steps - 3 8 in "Installing P-touch Quick Editor only" (→ P.35). If P-touch AV Editor is complete, the InstallShield Wizard dialog box appears with computers running Windows® 95/NT 4.0....touch AV Editor only" (→ P.37). Read the contents, and then click [Next.] 4 • P-touch Quick Editor and P-touch AV Editor cannot be used with the message "Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Brother P-touch Editor Version 4.0." Click the button for P-touch Editor, 3 P-touch Quick Editor or P-touch...
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... Add shortcut dialog box appears. To add no shortcuts, clear all of "Installing the printer driver only" (→ P.41). →The Confirmation dialog box appears. If P-touch Quick Editor was selected in step 3, the following Question dialog box appears. Review the ...Windows® 95/NT 4.0, proceed to step 5 in step 3, the following Question dialog box appears. When connecting to a serial port" section of the check boxes. If P-touch AV Editor was selected in the "Connecting to a personal computer running on the personal computer. →The Driver Setup (Brother PT-9500PC...
... Add shortcut dialog box appears. To add no shortcuts, clear all of "Installing the printer driver only" (→ P.41). →The Confirmation dialog box appears. If P-touch Quick Editor was selected in step 3, the following Question dialog box appears. Review the ...Windows® 95/NT 4.0, proceed to step 5 in step 3, the following Question dialog box appears. When connecting to a serial port" section of the check boxes. If P-touch AV Editor was selected in the "Connecting to a personal computer running on the personal computer. →The Driver Setup (Brother PT-9500PC...
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...cable, and then turn on the PT-9500PC. For details, refer to "Connecting to step h (→ P.33). →If the personal computer detects that the PT-9500PC is complete, you will be instructed to connect the PT-9500PC to the personal d computer with Windows® XP and can be used.... →Driver installation begins. 32 f When connecting to a personal computer running Windows® 98/98 SE/Me/ 2000 ...
...cable, and then turn on the PT-9500PC. For details, refer to "Connecting to step h (→ P.33). →If the personal computer detects that the PT-9500PC is complete, you will be instructed to connect the PT-9500PC to the personal d computer with Windows® XP and can be used.... →Driver installation begins. 32 f When connecting to a personal computer running Windows® 98/98 SE/Me/ 2000 ...
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...;When the P-touch Editor installation is complete. To install P-touch AV Editor, proceed to "Creating labels: Windows version" (→ P.71). 33 Click [Finish]. If P-touch Quick Editor is selected in step 3, refer to "Installing P-touch Quick Editor only...touch Quick Editor, proceed to steps - 9 0 in "Installing P-touch AV Editor only" (→ P.39). →The User Registration dialog box appears. Click [Finish]. →When installation is complete, the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Installing the software →The Driver Setup (Brother PT-9500PC...
...;When the P-touch Editor installation is complete. To install P-touch AV Editor, proceed to "Creating labels: Windows version" (→ P.71). 33 Click [Finish]. If P-touch Quick Editor is selected in step 3, refer to "Installing P-touch Quick Editor only...touch Quick Editor, proceed to steps - 9 0 in "Installing P-touch AV Editor only" (→ P.39). →The User Registration dialog box appears. Click [Finish]. →When installation is complete, the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Installing the software →The Driver Setup (Brother PT-9500PC...
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...to design labels using simple operations. Note ● P-touch Quick Editor cannot be used with computers running Windows® 95/ NT 4.0. 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 Welcome dialog box appears. Start the personal computer, and then 1 insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. →The Brother...
...to design labels using simple operations. Note ● P-touch Quick Editor cannot be used with computers running Windows® 95/ NT 4.0. 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 Welcome dialog box appears. Start the personal computer, and then 1 insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. →The Brother...
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...restart my computer 0 now.", and then click [Finish]. →Installation of P-touch Quick Editor is complete, and the personal computer will restart. Note ● P-touch AV Editor cannot be used with computers running Windows® 95/ NT 4.0. 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. •...
...restart my computer 0 now.", and then click [Finish]. →Installation of P-touch Quick Editor is complete, and the personal computer will restart. Note ● P-touch AV Editor cannot be used with computers running Windows® 95/ NT 4.0. 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. •...
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... 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. Click the button for Advanced setup. 2 →The ...P.31). →The Driver Setup (Brother PT-9500PC) dialog box appears. →Installation of the printer driver is complete, and the personal computer will restart. ■ Connecting to a serial port Note ● When installing the PT-9500PC to the serial port of a personal computer running Windows® 98/98 SE/Me/ 2000...
... 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. Click the button for Advanced setup. 2 →The ...P.31). →The Driver Setup (Brother PT-9500PC) dialog box appears. →Installation of the printer driver is complete, and the personal computer will restart. ■ Connecting to a serial port Note ● When installing the PT-9500PC to the serial port of a personal computer running Windows® 98/98 SE/Me/ 2000...
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This function can be used in a Windows environment. →Installation of 115,200 bps, change the PT-9500PC baud rate to 9,600 bps. PS-9000 Ether HUB Ether cable USB cable Note ● For PS-9000 setup, refer to "Changing the baud rate" (... a serial port baud rate of the printer driver is connected to the PT-9500PC, the serial port cannot be used as a network printer This section contains the procedures to install the printer driver when using the PS-9000 print server, the PT-9500PC can only be used for the P-touch series printers. When using the PS-9000 print server...
This function can be used in a Windows environment. →Installation of 115,200 bps, change the PT-9500PC baud rate to 9,600 bps. PS-9000 Ether HUB Ether cable USB cable Note ● For PS-9000 setup, refer to "Changing the baud rate" (... a serial port baud rate of the printer driver is connected to the PT-9500PC, the serial port cannot be used as a network printer This section contains the procedures to install the printer driver when using the PS-9000 print server, the PT-9500PC can only be used for the P-touch series printers. When using the PS-9000 print server...
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... the instruction manual for the personal computer and the PT-9500PC. On the taskbar, click the Start button, 1 and then click Control Panel →Control Panel appears. Select "Printers and Other Hardware". 2 →The Printers and Other Hardware window appears. 45 Setting the personal computer and PT-9500PC baud rate Follow the following procedure is complete, and...
... the instruction manual for the personal computer and the PT-9500PC. On the taskbar, click the Start button, 1 and then click Control Panel →Control Panel appears. Select "Printers and Other Hardware". 2 →The Printers and Other Hardware window appears. 45 Setting the personal computer and PT-9500PC baud rate Follow the following procedure is complete, and...