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CONTENTS Brother® 90 Days/One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (For USA Only iii Important Information v Getting Started GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 3 BATTERIES ...3 OPTIONAL AC ADAPTER 4 TAPE CASSETTE 5 CONNECTING THE P-TOUCH TO A COMPUTER 6 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND PRINTER DRIVER 7 READING THE USER'S GUIDE 33 USING P-TOUCH EDITOR 3.2 34 USING THE P-TOUCH QUICK EDITOR 37 USING...
CONTENTS Brother® 90 Days/One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (For USA Only iii Important Information v Getting Started GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 3 BATTERIES ...3 OPTIONAL AC ADAPTER 4 TAPE CASSETTE 5 CONNECTING THE P-TOUCH TO A COMPUTER 6 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND PRINTER DRIVER 7 READING THE USER'S GUIDE 33 USING P-TOUCH EDITOR 3.2 34 USING THE P-TOUCH QUICK EDITOR 37 USING...
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... a hub connection, try connecting the PT-2600/2610 directly to the computer using the USB interface cable. Follow the installation procedure on pages 7 through 47 to install the P-touch Editor software and the printer driver, and connect the P-touch to the computer when you to connect the P-touch to your IBM PC-compatible or Macintosh computer...
... a hub connection, try connecting the PT-2600/2610 directly to the computer using the USB interface cable. Follow the installation procedure on pages 7 through 47 to install the P-touch Editor software and the printer driver, and connect the P-touch to the computer when you to connect the P-touch to your IBM PC-compatible or Macintosh computer...
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.../2610, three applications are available on Windows® 2000, administrator privileges are instructed to print labels from the P-touch 2600/2610. INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND PRINTER DRIVER In order to provide even more complex functions for Windows® only). These operations cannot be installed correctly. With Windows® XP, printing ...and installation is not compatible with limited privileges. In addition, printing requires power user or administrator privileges. With all three applications, the printer driver must also be operated in order to do so. 7
.../2610, three applications are available on Windows® 2000, administrator privileges are instructed to print labels from the P-touch 2600/2610. INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND PRINTER DRIVER In order to provide even more complex functions for Windows® only). These operations cannot be installed correctly. With Windows® XP, printing ...and installation is not compatible with limited privileges. In addition, printing requires power user or administrator privileges. With all three applications, the printer driver must also be operated in order to do so. 7
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... dialog box. 2 Click the upper button (P-touch Editor). The InstallShield® Wizard for installing the P-touch Editor software starts up, and then the Welcome dialog box appears. To install just the printer driver, click the lower button (Driver). (With Windows® XP, a message ... XP, click "My Computer" in INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER on page 17. 8 Click the OK button.) The first Driver Setup dialog box appears, informing you that the printer driver has passed compatibility tests and that the PT2600/2610 printer driver will be clicked if a warning message appears. 1...
... dialog box. 2 Click the upper button (P-touch Editor). The InstallShield® Wizard for installing the P-touch Editor software starts up, and then the Welcome dialog box appears. To install just the printer driver, click the lower button (Driver). (With Windows® XP, a message ... XP, click "My Computer" in INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER on page 17. 8 Click the OK button.) The first Driver Setup dialog box appears, informing you that the printer driver has passed compatibility tests and that the PT2600/2610 printer driver will be clicked if a warning message appears. 1...
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... beside them will be selected. Compact: Only P-touch Editor 3.2 is installed, a dialog box appears, allowing you wish to install the printer driver. 10 Editor: P-touch Editor 3.2 software Clip Art: Illustrations for the P-touch Editor 3.2 Clip Art function Fonts Auto Format Templates...: Templates for the Auto Format function Help: Help files for P-touch Editor 3.2 User's Guide: HTML User's ...
... beside them will be selected. Compact: Only P-touch Editor 3.2 is installed, a dialog box appears, allowing you wish to install the printer driver. 10 Editor: P-touch Editor 3.2 software Clip Art: Illustrations for the P-touch Editor 3.2 Clip Art function Fonts Auto Format Templates...: Templates for the Auto Format function Help: Help files for P-touch Editor 3.2 User's Guide: HTML User's ...
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...-ROM drive. Continue with the procedure in INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER on page 17. If the printer driver is finished. Install the P-touch Quick Editor software onto a PC as described below. Do not connect the P-touch 2600/2610 to the more simple label-designing features for...to do so. 11 To install the printer driver, click the Yes button. Windows® XP only: A message appears, informing you that the PT-2600/2610 printer driver will be installed correctly. INSTALLING THE P-TOUCH QUICK EDITOR SOFTWARE The P-touch Quick Editor software provides quick access to ...
...-ROM drive. Continue with the procedure in INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER on page 17. If the printer driver is finished. Install the P-touch Quick Editor software onto a PC as described below. Do not connect the P-touch 2600/2610 to the more simple label-designing features for...to do so. 11 To install the printer driver, click the Yes button. Windows® XP only: A message appears, informing you that the PT-2600/2610 printer driver will be installed correctly. INSTALLING THE P-TOUCH QUICK EDITOR SOFTWARE The P-touch Quick Editor software provides quick access to ...
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... automatically appears, allowing you to select what to display the dialog box. 2 Click the middle button (P-touch Quick Editor). Click the OK button.) The first Driver Setup dialog box appears, informing you that the printer driver has passed compatibility tests and that the PT2600/2610 printer driver will be clicked if a warning message appears. To install the...
... automatically appears, allowing you to select what to display the dialog box. 2 Click the middle button (P-touch Quick Editor). Click the OK button.) The first Driver Setup dialog box appears, informing you that the printer driver has passed compatibility tests and that the PT2600/2610 printer driver will be clicked if a warning message appears. To install the...
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... now.", click the Finish button to P-touch Quick Editor will be installed. After P-touch Quick Editor is finished. The first Driver Setup dialog box appears, informing you to select whether or not to install the printer driver. A dialog box appears, allowing you that the PT-2600/2610 printer driver will be installed, click the Browse button...
... now.", click the Finish button to P-touch Quick Editor will be installed. After P-touch Quick Editor is finished. The first Driver Setup dialog box appears, informing you to select whether or not to install the printer driver. A dialog box appears, allowing you that the PT-2600/2610 printer driver will be installed, click the Browse button...
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... the computer before installing the software, otherwise it may not be installed correctly. Continue with the procedure in INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER on page 11. 15 Continue with the procedure in INSTALLING THE P-TOUCH EDITOR 3.2 SOFTWARE on the desktop, and then double-click the CDROM drive containing the CD-ROM. (For Windows®...
... the computer before installing the software, otherwise it may not be installed correctly. Continue with the procedure in INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER on page 11. 15 Continue with the procedure in INSTALLING THE P-TOUCH EDITOR 3.2 SOFTWARE on the desktop, and then double-click the CDROM drive containing the CD-ROM. (For Windows®...
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... Destination Location dialog box appears. 6 Click the Next button to continue. A dialog box appears, allowing you to select where shortcuts to P-touch AV Editor will be installed, click the Browse button, and then select the installation folder in Windows®, it will be added. 7 ... the Next button to begin installation. To change the registration information, click the No button, and then return to install the printer driver. 16 The User Information dialog box appears. 4 Type the necessary information into the appropriate boxes (If the information has already been registered...
... Destination Location dialog box appears. 6 Click the Next button to continue. A dialog box appears, allowing you to select where shortcuts to P-touch AV Editor will be installed, click the Browse button, and then select the installation folder in Windows®, it will be added. 7 ... the Next button to begin installation. To change the registration information, click the No button, and then return to install the printer driver. 16 The User Information dialog box appears. 4 Type the necessary information into the appropriate boxes (If the information has already been registered...
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... click the Finish button to do so, otherwise the PT-2600/2610 printer driver may not be installed with the procedure in INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER on the CD-ROM. Do not connect the P-touch 2600/2610 to the computer until you are automatically installed. Be sure to... INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER With Plug-and-Play, new devices connected to be connected through the USB port, its driver will be pressed if a warning message appears. If the P-touch 2600/2610 is finished. The first Driver Setup dialog box appears, informing you that the PT2600/2610 printer driver will be...
... click the Finish button to do so, otherwise the PT-2600/2610 printer driver may not be installed with the procedure in INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER on the CD-ROM. Do not connect the P-touch 2600/2610 to the computer until you are automatically installed. Be sure to... INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER With Plug-and-Play, new devices connected to be connected through the USB port, its driver will be pressed if a warning message appears. If the P-touch 2600/2610 is finished. The first Driver Setup dialog box appears, informing you that the PT2600/2610 printer driver will be...
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... to connect the P-touch 2600/2610 to the computer. 2 Connect the P-touch 2600/2610 to the computer using the enclosed USB interface cable as described on page 6, and then turn on the P-touch 2600/2610. A dialog box appears, indicating that the PT-2600/2610 printer driver will be installed, ...click the Next button. A dialog box appears, instructing you to connect the P-touch 2600/2610 to the computer. 18 With Windows® 98...
... to connect the P-touch 2600/2610 to the computer. 2 Connect the P-touch 2600/2610 to the computer using the enclosed USB interface cable as described on page 6, and then turn on the P-touch 2600/2610. A dialog box appears, indicating that the PT-2600/2610 printer driver will be installed, ...click the Next button. A dialog box appears, instructing you to connect the P-touch 2600/2610 to the computer. 18 With Windows® 98...
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..., indicating that the printer driver has been installed. 19 A dialog box appears, warning that the software has not passed Windows® Logo testing. 4 Click the Continue Anyway button to the computer using the enclosed USB interface cable as described on page 6, and then turn on the P-touch 2600/2610. A Driver Setup dialog box appears...
..., indicating that the printer driver has been installed. 19 A dialog box appears, warning that the software has not passed Windows® Logo testing. 4 Click the Continue Anyway button to the computer using the enclosed USB interface cable as described on page 6, and then turn on the P-touch 2600/2610. A Driver Setup dialog box appears...
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... want to restart my computer now." (or "Yes, restart immediately" if the printer driver was installed separately), click the Finish button to replace, add or delete the PT-2600/2610 printer driver. 4 Select either "Replace with new Brother PT-2600/2610." A dialog box automatically appears, allowing you to select what to ...from the computer. 2 Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the com- or "Add Brother PT-2600/ 2610.", and then click the Next button. 20 REPLACING OR ADDING THE PRINTER DRIVER 1 Turn off the P-touch 2600/2610, and then disconnect it from the computer. puter's CD-ROM drive....
... want to restart my computer now." (or "Yes, restart immediately" if the printer driver was installed separately), click the Finish button to replace, add or delete the PT-2600/2610 printer driver. 4 Select either "Replace with new Brother PT-2600/2610." A dialog box automatically appears, allowing you to select what to ...from the computer. 2 Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the com- or "Add Brother PT-2600/ 2610.", and then click the Next button. 20 REPLACING OR ADDING THE PRINTER DRIVER 1 Turn off the P-touch 2600/2610, and then disconnect it from the computer. puter's CD-ROM drive....
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... If "Replace with new Brother PT-2600/2610" is selected, the previously installed printer driver is added without adding it as described on page 6, and then turn on the P-touch 2600/2610. To delete the printer driver, follow with the procedure in UNINSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER on page 45. With ... 5 A dialog box appears, instructing you to the computer. 21 nect the P-touch 2600/2610 to the computer. 6 Connect the P-touch 2600/2610 to con- If "Add Brother PT-2600/2610" is selected, a new printer driver is added. Select this option when connecting and using a USB interface cable as...
... If "Replace with new Brother PT-2600/2610" is selected, the previously installed printer driver is added without adding it as described on page 6, and then turn on the P-touch 2600/2610. To delete the printer driver, follow with the procedure in UNINSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER on page 45. With ... 5 A dialog box appears, instructing you to the computer. 21 nect the P-touch 2600/2610 to the computer. 6 Connect the P-touch 2600/2610 to con- If "Add Brother PT-2600/2610" is selected, a new printer driver is added. Select this option when connecting and using a USB interface cable as...
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...Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, indicating that the printer driver has been installed. 0 Select "Yes, restart immediately.", ... box appears. 7 Select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)", and then click the Next button. A Driver Setup dialog box appears, indicating that the Found New Hardware Wizard has finished installing the software for the... PT-2600/2610. 9 Click the Finish button. 6 Connect the P-touch 2600/2610 to continue with the installation. A dialog box appears, warning that the software has not passed...
...Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, indicating that the printer driver has been installed. 0 Select "Yes, restart immediately.", ... box appears. 7 Select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)", and then click the Next button. A Driver Setup dialog box appears, indicating that the Found New Hardware Wizard has finished installing the software for the... PT-2600/2610. 9 Click the Finish button. 6 Connect the P-touch 2600/2610 to continue with the installation. A dialog box appears, warning that the software has not passed...
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... functions may not be selected for installation. If certain options are installed. 5 Double-click the P-touch Editor 3.2 folder to print from the P-touch 2600/2610, "PT-2600/2610 Driver" must be available. 8 When the dialog box appears, indicating that the installation is needed . The installer starts up. 7 Select the installation method. ...button displays a dialog box that allows you wish to install, and then click the Install button. In order to open it. 6 Double-click the P-touch Editor 3.2 Installer icon in the folder that you to select which options to begin installation.
... functions may not be selected for installation. If certain options are installed. 5 Double-click the P-touch Editor 3.2 folder to print from the P-touch 2600/2610, "PT-2600/2610 Driver" must be available. 8 When the dialog box appears, indicating that the installation is needed . The installer starts up. 7 Select the installation method. ...button displays a dialog box that allows you wish to install, and then click the Install button. In order to open it. 6 Double-click the P-touch Editor 3.2 Installer icon in the folder that you to select which options to begin installation.
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4 Double-click the Mac OS 9 folder to open it. 5 Double-click the P-touch Quick Editor Installer icon in the folder that allows you to select which options to install. Select the options that you wish to restart the ... Install button immediately starts installing the most basic options. About 20 MB of available hard-disk space is needed to print from the P-touch 2600/2610, "PT-2600/2610 Driver" must be selected for installation. 7 When the dialog box appears, indicating that the installation is available, click the Install button. •For...
4 Double-click the Mac OS 9 folder to open it. 5 Double-click the P-touch Quick Editor Installer icon in the folder that allows you to select which options to install. Select the options that you wish to restart the ... Install button immediately starts installing the most basic options. About 20 MB of available hard-disk space is needed to print from the P-touch 2600/2610, "PT-2600/2610 Driver" must be selected for installation. 7 When the dialog box appears, indicating that the installation is available, click the Install button. •For...
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...Click the Next button. INSTALLING THE PT-2600/2610 PRINTER DRIVER (MAC OS X 10.1 TO 10.2.1) 1 With the P-touch 2600/2610 and the Macintosh turned off . 2 Turn on page 6. A dialog box appears, allowing you to select where an alias to P-touch Quick Editor will be added. 8 Select the ...that the installation is installed, a dialog box appears, indicating that the installation will be performed as described on the Macintosh. 30 After P-touch Quick Editor is finished. 0 Click the Done button, and then restart the computer. The Choose Alias Folder dialog box appears, allowing you...
...Click the Next button. INSTALLING THE PT-2600/2610 PRINTER DRIVER (MAC OS X 10.1 TO 10.2.1) 1 With the P-touch 2600/2610 and the Macintosh turned off . 2 Turn on page 6. A dialog box appears, allowing you to select where an alias to P-touch Quick Editor will be added. 8 Select the ...that the installation is installed, a dialog box appears, indicating that the installation will be performed as described on the Macintosh. 30 After P-touch Quick Editor is finished. 0 Click the Done button, and then restart the computer. The Choose Alias Folder dialog box appears, allowing you...
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3 Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive. 4 Double-click the Mac OS X folder to check the installation. 31 A dialog box appears, allowing you to open it. 5 Double-click the Driver Installer icon in the folder that appears. The installer starts up, and then the Introduction dialog box appears. 6 Click the Next button.
3 Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive. 4 Double-click the Mac OS X folder to check the installation. 31 A dialog box appears, allowing you to open it. 5 Double-click the Driver Installer icon in the folder that appears. The installer starts up, and then the Introduction dialog box appears. 6 Click the Next button.