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...Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Afterward, keep this manual before using this machine") is a label printer that the product Product Name: Brother Label Printer P-touch Model Number: PT-9500PC complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to read this manual in a ... Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL: (908) 704-1700 declares that enables you for help. - The enclosed interface cable should be determined by Brother Industries, Ltd. The PT-9500PC (hereafter,...
...Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Afterward, keep this manual before using this machine") is a label printer that the product Product Name: Brother Label Printer P-touch Model Number: PT-9500PC complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to read this manual in a ... Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL: (908) 704-1700 declares that enables you for help. - The enclosed interface cable should be determined by Brother Industries, Ltd. The PT-9500PC (hereafter,...
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...prior to your dated bill of sale showing that the Machine and the accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items 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. • This warranty...Consumable and Accessories Items accompanying the Machine have a one-stage warranty: 90 Days from the original purchase date. You are not limited to label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries. • Except as to whether to repair or replace the Machine and/or ...
...prior to your dated bill of sale showing that the Machine and the accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items 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. • This warranty...Consumable and Accessories Items accompanying the Machine have a one-stage warranty: 90 Days from the original purchase date. You are not limited to label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries. • Except as to whether to repair or replace the Machine and/or ...
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... that Brother Co., Ltd. The print head is a precision machine. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ■ P-touch 9500PC ● The PT-9500PC is very hot during use and immediately after opening the tape cassette package. ● Note that will not be affixed. ● Depending on top of the PT-9500PC for an extended period. The PT-9500PC may be visible through a label affixed...
... that Brother Co., Ltd. The print head is a precision machine. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ■ P-touch 9500PC ● The PT-9500PC is very hot during use and immediately after opening the tape cassette package. ● Note that will not be affixed. ● Depending on top of the PT-9500PC for an extended period. The PT-9500PC may be visible through a label affixed...
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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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... a personal computer. ■ Collection tray This tray collects the printed labels ejected from the PT-9500PC. 12 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...
... a personal computer. ■ Collection tray This tray collects the printed labels ejected from the PT-9500PC. 12 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...
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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." 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
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... the software" (→ P.25). Installing the software Install the printer driver 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. Connecting the PT-9500PC Connect the PT-9500PC to use the PT-9500PC as a printer with the PT-9500PC, the following preparations are different depending on the operating...
... the software" (→ P.25). Installing the software Install the printer driver 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. Connecting the PT-9500PC Connect the PT-9500PC to use the PT-9500PC as a printer with the PT-9500PC, the following preparations are different depending on the operating...
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...and open 2 the tape compartment cover. 22 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 - Authorized tape Installing the tape cassette. This ...(→ P.118). Laminated " Fabric Iron-On Tape - Non-Laminated ■ AV Labels Note ● For details on the tape cassette. 1 • Note that some tape cassettes may be used with the PT-9500PC and explains the procedures to install the tape cassettes. The types of tape that may not...
...and open 2 the tape compartment cover. 22 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 - Authorized tape Installing the tape cassette. This ...(→ P.118). Laminated " Fabric Iron-On Tape - Non-Laminated ■ AV Labels Note ● For details on the tape cassette. 1 • Note that some tape cassettes may be used with the PT-9500PC and explains the procedures to install the tape cassettes. The types of tape that may not...
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Always turn off the PT-9500PC before removing the AC adapter from step 2. Check the tape cassette. 3 Make sure that it 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 not installed...green). • If the tape compartment cover is not completely closed or if the tape cassette is removed from the PT-9500PC with the PT-9500PC turned on the 6 PT-9500PC. Due to install the tape cassette in the correct direction. Note ● If no additional operation is routed correctly through...
Always turn off the PT-9500PC before removing the AC adapter from step 2. Check the tape cassette. 3 Make sure that it 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 not installed...green). • If the tape compartment cover is not completely closed or if the tape cassette is removed from the PT-9500PC with the PT-9500PC turned on the 6 PT-9500PC. Due to install the tape cassette in the correct direction. Note ● If no additional operation is routed correctly through...
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Install the collection tray to 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. Installing the collection tray Install the collection tray. Assemble the collection tray. 1 Refer to the illustrations below to the 3 PT-9500PC. Open the collection tray support. 2 Collection tray support 24 The collection tray is used to assemble the collection tray.
Install the collection tray to 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. Installing the collection tray Install the collection tray. Assemble the collection tray. 1 Refer to the illustrations below to the 3 PT-9500PC. Open the collection tray support. 2 Collection tray support 24 The collection tray is used to assemble the collection tray.
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... labels with various designs. ! (Ver. 4.0) Software to enable the personal computer to the pages listed below for a serial connection. *2 When using simple operations. 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 ... ! Mac OS 10.1 to print 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 To use the PT-9500PC as a printer. Types of operating system running on ...
... labels with various designs. ! (Ver. 4.0) Software to enable the personal computer to the pages listed below for a serial connection. *2 When using simple operations. 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 ... ! Mac OS 10.1 to print 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 To use the PT-9500PC as a printer. Types of operating system running on ...
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... the software is to be necessary to design labels, and the printer driver software. 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 restart the personal computer during installation...
... the software is to be necessary to design labels, and the printer driver software. 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 restart the personal computer during installation...
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... appears. When creating a label, proceed to steps - 9 0 in step 3, refer to "Creating labels: Windows version" (→ P.71). 33 g If P-touch AV Editor was selected in "Installing P-touch AV Editor only" (→...; P.39). →The User Registration dialog box appears. h →When the P-touch Editor installation is complete, the InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box appears. Installing the software →The Driver Setup (Brother PT-9500PC...
... appears. When creating a label, proceed to steps - 9 0 in step 3, refer to "Creating labels: Windows version" (→ P.71). 33 g If P-touch AV Editor was selected in "Installing P-touch AV Editor only" (→...; P.39). →The User Registration dialog box appears. h →When the P-touch Editor installation is complete, the InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box appears. Installing the software →The Driver Setup (Brother PT-9500PC...
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...installed and the dialog box in "Installing the printer driver only" (→ P.40). 34 Refer to step 3 in step 3 appears again. Installing P-touch Editor only Install P-touch Editor 4.0 to install appears. Click [Finish]. 6 →The dialog box to select the software to design labels. Select "Yes, display the page.", 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 ...
...installed and the dialog box in "Installing the printer driver only" (→ P.40). 34 Refer to step 3 in step 3 appears again. Installing P-touch Editor only Install P-touch Editor 4.0 to install appears. Click [Finish]. 6 →The dialog box to select the software to design labels. Select "Yes, display the page.", 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 ...
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... 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. →The User Information dialog box appears. 35 Read the contents, and then click [Next]. 4 →The dialog box to select the software to design labels using simple operations. Note ● P-touch...
... 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. →The User Information dialog box appears. 35 Read the contents, and then click [Next]. 4 →The dialog box to select the software to design labels using simple operations. Note ● P-touch...
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...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 computer will restart. Start the personal computer, and then 1 insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM .... • 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 AV labels. Installing the software Click "Yes, I want to install ...
...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 computer will restart. Start the personal computer, and then 1 insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM .... • 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 AV labels. Installing the software Click "Yes, I want to install ...
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...→The Mac OS 9 window appears. Only the options with various designs Refer to "Installing P-touch Editor and the printer driver" (→ P.51). ■ Printing labels simply Refer to install. →The P-touch Editor 3.2 window appears. 51 Note ● Do not connect the USB interface cable to the Macintosh..., and then insert the 1 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. →The P-touch window appears. Confirm the drive to install the software 5 to design labels, and the printer driver software. Clear the check marks from the programs you to select which options to install...
...→The Mac OS 9 window appears. Only the options with various designs Refer to "Installing P-touch Editor and the printer driver" (→ P.51). ■ Printing labels simply Refer to install. →The P-touch Editor 3.2 window appears. 51 Note ● Do not connect the USB interface cable to the Macintosh..., and then insert the 1 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. →The P-touch window appears. Confirm the drive to install the software 5 to design labels, and the printer driver software. Clear the check marks from the programs you to select which options to install...
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... the Macintosh with the USB interface cable, and then turn on the labels • If custom installation is done." appears. Click [Quit]. 6 52 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. Click [Restart]. 7 →Installation...
... the Macintosh with the USB interface cable, and then turn on the labels • If custom installation is done." appears. Click [Quit]. 6 52 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. Click [Restart]. 7 →Installation...