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.... ■ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration 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 the products Product Name: Model Numbers: Brother Label Printer P-touch PT-9700PC, PT-9800PCN comply with the limits for a Class B digital device. • A shielded interface cable...
.... ■ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration 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 the products Product Name: Model Numbers: Brother Label Printer P-touch PT-9700PC, PT-9800PCN comply with the limits for a Class B digital device. • A shielded interface cable...
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...PT-9700PC/9800PCN software become available, this product are different. Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in this manual can be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on your OS or printer. © 2009 Brother...latest product's descriptions and specifications. Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. © 2009 Brother Industries, Ltd. QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in...
...PT-9700PC/9800PCN software become available, this product are different. Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in this manual can be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on your OS or printer. © 2009 Brother...latest product's descriptions and specifications. Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. © 2009 Brother Industries, Ltd. QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in...
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... or failure. There may result in the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that the plug is loose. 6 Brother shall not assume any responsibility for your printer. Unplug the power cord immediately and stop using various symbols. Do not use the AC adapter in water. Do not ...places of injury. Safety precautions To prevent injury and damage, important notes are as follows: Action NOT allowed. Unplugging Safety alert Alerts to the printer. Don't use a damaged power cord. Do not forcibly bend or pull the power cord. The symbols and their meanings are as follows:...
... or failure. There may result in the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that the plug is loose. 6 Brother shall not assume any responsibility for your printer. Unplug the power cord immediately and stop using various symbols. Do not use the AC adapter in water. Do not ...places of injury. Safety precautions To prevent injury and damage, important notes are as follows: Action NOT allowed. Unplugging Safety alert Alerts to the printer. Don't use a damaged power cord. Do not forcibly bend or pull the power cord. The symbols and their meanings are as follows:...
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... to the cutter unit. Do not apply excessive pressure to avoid personal injury and damage of the printer. WARNING Printer Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury and damage of the printer. Plastic bags are used in the packaging of suffocation, keep these guidelines to avoid fire, damage,...these bags away from babies and children. The print head becomes very hot during use and remains very hot immediately after use the printer with your local authorized service center. If water, metallic substance or any metal parts near the print head. For inspection, adjustment...
... to the cutter unit. Do not apply excessive pressure to avoid personal injury and damage of the printer. WARNING Printer Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury and damage of the printer. Plastic bags are used in the packaging of suffocation, keep these guidelines to avoid fire, damage,...these bags away from babies and children. The print head becomes very hot during use and remains very hot immediately after use the printer with your local authorized service center. If water, metallic substance or any metal parts near the print head. For inspection, adjustment...
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...-ROM in any foreign objects into the label outlet, AC adapter jack, USB port, serial port or LAN port (PT-9800PCN only), etc. ● Do not touch the print head with the printer and may result in any damage, etc. Do not use a dark-colored label. ● Note that you read . ...9679; Use only Brother TZ tapes or Brother HG tapes with alcohol or other hot appliances, in accidents or damage to the printer. ● Do not put any location exposed to scratch the CD-ROM. Do not place heavy objects...
...-ROM in any foreign objects into the label outlet, AC adapter jack, USB port, serial port or LAN port (PT-9800PCN only), etc. ● Do not touch the print head with the printer and may result in any damage, etc. Do not use a dark-colored label. ● Note that you read . ...9679; Use only Brother TZ tapes or Brother HG tapes with alcohol or other hot appliances, in accidents or damage to the printer. ● Do not put any location exposed to scratch the CD-ROM. Do not place heavy objects...
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... display ...12 Getting ready to use your printer 14 Connecting the printer ...15 Connecting to the power source ...15 Connecting to a computer ...16 Using the interface cables ...17 Installing the tape cassette 18 Authorized tape ...18 Installing the tape cassette ...18 Installing the software for PT-9700PC 19 When using Microsoft® Windows 19...
... display ...12 Getting ready to use your printer 14 Connecting the printer ...15 Connecting to the power source ...15 Connecting to a computer ...16 Using the interface cables ...17 Installing the tape cassette 18 Authorized tape ...18 Installing the tape cassette ...18 Installing the software for PT-9700PC 19 When using Microsoft® Windows 19...
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Unpacking the printer Open the box and confirm that the following items are included. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact the retail outlet where the printer was purchased. ■ PT-9700PC/PT-9800PCN Printer (PT-9700PC) ■ USB cable STATUS Printer (PT-9800PCN) STATUS ■ Tape cassette ■ User's Guide ■ AC adapter Connect to the power supply cord. ■ CD-ROM ■ Power supply cord Connect to an electrical outlet (AC 120 V). ■ Tape catalog ■ Supplies and Accessories Guide 10
Unpacking the printer Open the box and confirm that the following items are included. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact the retail outlet where the printer was purchased. ■ PT-9700PC/PT-9800PCN Printer (PT-9700PC) ■ USB cable STATUS Printer (PT-9800PCN) STATUS ■ Tape cassette ■ User's Guide ■ AC adapter Connect to the power supply cord. ■ CD-ROM ■ Power supply cord Connect to an electrical outlet (AC 120 V). ■ Tape catalog ■ Supplies and Accessories Guide 10
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...and close the tape compartment cover. Empty tape cassette Install a tape cassette containing tape and close the tape compartment cover. During the printer standby 1) No tape cassette 1) Install the tape cassette and close the tape compartment cover. 2) Tape compartment cover is 2) Close the... Power button STATUS lamp (green) (red) Lit Not lit Flashing Not lit Flashing Lit Lit Lit Lit Flashing Condition Remedy Printer standby condition - open. 3) Incorrect tape cassette 3) Install the correct tape cassette and close the tape compartment cover. 4) Incompatible...
...and close the tape compartment cover. Empty tape cassette Install a tape cassette containing tape and close the tape compartment cover. During the printer standby 1) No tape cassette 1) Install the tape cassette and close the tape compartment cover. 2) Tape compartment cover is 2) Close the... Power button STATUS lamp (green) (red) Lit Not lit Flashing Not lit Flashing Lit Lit Lit Lit Flashing Condition Remedy Printer standby condition - open. 3) Incorrect tape cassette 3) Install the correct tape cassette and close the tape compartment cover. 4) Incompatible...
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... and on . Do not use the barcode reader to flash, contact the reseller where the printer was purchased or call Brother customer service. - ■ LED display on the printer. Lamp condition Power button STATUS lamp (green) (red) Condition Cutter error Lit Flashing fast Roller ...holder error Lit Not lit Flashing very fast Print head overheat error EEPROM error Circuit board error Lit Booting Remedy Confirm that the tape is saved on USB Direct Interface (PT...
... and on . Do not use the barcode reader to flash, contact the reseller where the printer was purchased or call Brother customer service. - ■ LED display on the printer. Lamp condition Power button STATUS lamp (green) (red) Condition Cutter error Lit Flashing fast Roller ...holder error Lit Not lit Flashing very fast Print head overheat error EEPROM error Circuit board error Lit Booting Remedy Confirm that the tape is saved on USB Direct Interface (PT...
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... the software for PT9700PC" (→ P.19) or "Installing the software for PT9800PCN" (→ P.22). Creating labels After setting up your printer you may also reference the P-touch Editor Help menu found in the software. 14 You will need to a computer" (→ P.16). ...labels with your computer. For details on whether a USB connection, serial connection or network connection (PT-9800 PCN only) is used. Getting ready to use your printer with the printer, the following preparations are different depending on the operating system running on installing this software, refer ...
... the software for PT9700PC" (→ P.19) or "Installing the software for PT9800PCN" (→ P.22). Creating labels After setting up your printer you may also reference the P-touch Editor Help menu found in the software. 14 You will need to a computer" (→ P.16). ...labels with your computer. For details on whether a USB connection, serial connection or network connection (PT-9800 PCN only) is used. Getting ready to use your printer with the printer, the following preparations are different depending on the operating system running on installing this software, refer ...
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.... DC IN 24V DC IN 24V Plug the power supply cord into the 2 AC adapter jack on the front of the printer until the printer is turned off, and then turn the power off first using the printer, remove the power supply cord from the electrical outlet and the AC adapter from the... cord. Connect the included power supply cord 1 to the power source Turning on the printer 4 Turn on the main power switch on the back of the printer, and then press the power button on the back of the printer. STATUS Power button Main power STATUS switch Note ● Always turn off the main...
.... DC IN 24V DC IN 24V Plug the power supply cord into the 2 AC adapter jack on the front of the printer until the printer is turned off, and then turn the power off first using the printer, remove the power supply cord from the electrical outlet and the AC adapter from the... cord. Connect the included power supply cord 1 to the power source Turning on the printer 4 Turn on the main power switch on the back of the printer, and then press the power button on the back of the printer. STATUS Power button Main power STATUS switch Note ● Always turn off the main...
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... The interface cables used to connect to a computer using the interface cables. PT-9700PC Operation Systems Windows® 2000 Professional/ Windows® XP/ Windows Vista® Mac OS® X 10.3.910.6 Windows® 2000 Professional/ Windows® XP/ Windows ...® 2008 Mac OS® X 10.3.910.6 Basic Setup USB port LAN port { - { { Serial port (ESC/P and P-touch Template only) { - { - Connecting to a computer Connect the printer to a USB port, serial (RS-232C) port and LAN (10/100BASE-TX Wired Ethernet) port are different.
... The interface cables used to connect to a computer using the interface cables. PT-9700PC Operation Systems Windows® 2000 Professional/ Windows® XP/ Windows Vista® Mac OS® X 10.3.910.6 Windows® 2000 Professional/ Windows® XP/ Windows ...® 2008 Mac OS® X 10.3.910.6 Basic Setup USB port LAN port { - { { Serial port (ESC/P and P-touch Template only) { - { - Connecting to a computer Connect the printer to a USB port, serial (RS-232C) port and LAN (10/100BASE-TX Wired Ethernet) port are different.
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... settings (Windows® only)" (→ P.44). ■ Network cable (PT-9800PCN only) Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for EMC. ● Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. Use the appropriate cable for the serial cables (RS-232C cables... not standard accessories. may affect the performance and print quality, and damage may not be used to overvoltages. 17 Brother printer side (D-sub female, lock screw #4-40 inch screw) Computer side (D-Sub9P female) Signal Name Pin Number Pin Assignments Pin Number Signal ...
... settings (Windows® only)" (→ P.44). ■ Network cable (PT-9800PCN only) Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for EMC. ● Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. Use the appropriate cable for the serial cables (RS-232C cables... not standard accessories. may affect the performance and print quality, and damage may not be used to overvoltages. 17 Brother printer side (D-sub female, lock screw #4-40 inch screw) Computer side (D-Sub9P female) Signal Name Pin Number Pin Assignments Pin Number Signal ...
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Laminated Flexible ID tape - Hold down the power button on the front 1 of the printer, and make sure that may be removed if the AC adapter is removed from the printer with the power button. The types of tape that the power is loose, use your finger to install the tape cassettes... a label, you will hear the roller assembly being automatically released. Press the Feed/Cut button to being released, the tape cannot be used with the printer and explains the procedures to wind the toothed wheel in the direction of the arrow on the back of the...
Laminated Flexible ID tape - Hold down the power button on the front 1 of the printer, and make sure that may be removed if the AC adapter is removed from the printer with the power button. The types of tape that the power is loose, use your finger to install the tape cassettes... a label, you will hear the roller assembly being automatically released. Press the Feed/Cut button to being released, the tape cannot be used with the printer and explains the procedures to wind the toothed wheel in the direction of the arrow on the back of the...
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...users, see "When using Microsoft® Windows®" (→ P.19). "All Programs (Programs)" - "PT-9700PC" - "Software User's Guide". Start the computer and put the CD-ROM 1 into the CD-ROM ...printer driver, and Software User's Guide (PDF) as a user with administrator privileges to the 4 Add-in programs you agree with the main power switch. The following is subject to the download page for Windows Vista®. Installing the software for PT-9700PC...Software User's Guide (PDF) Adobe Reader Download Link to change without notice. "Brother P-touch" - "Manuals" -
...users, see "When using Microsoft® Windows®" (→ P.19). "All Programs (Programs)" - "PT-9700PC" - "Software User's Guide". Start the computer and put the CD-ROM 1 into the CD-ROM ...printer driver, and Software User's Guide (PDF) as a user with administrator privileges to the 4 Add-in programs you agree with the main power switch. The following is subject to the download page for Windows Vista®. Installing the software for PT-9700PC...Software User's Guide (PDF) Adobe Reader Download Link to change without notice. "Brother P-touch" - "Manuals" -
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... 9 The software installation is the example for Mac OS® X 10.5.7. When instructed to install P-touch Editor 5.0 and printer driver. Below is now complete. Double click "Brother PT-9700PC 2 Driver.pkg" in a new window. Note ● To download the optional tools later, you will automatically be logged ...on this software. ● Turn off the printer with the power button and then with administrator ...
... 9 The software installation is the example for Mac OS® X 10.5.7. When instructed to install P-touch Editor 5.0 and printer driver. Below is now complete. Double click "Brother PT-9700PC 2 Driver.pkg" in a new window. Note ● To download the optional tools later, you will automatically be logged ...on this software. ● Turn off the printer with the power button and then with administrator ...
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... Macintosh® via a USB hub, it may not be detected correctly. "Utilities" - Choose "PT-9700PC" from the list and click [Add] / to add the printer to "Printer List" 9 / "Print & Fax" screen, check that "PT- 9700PC/Brother PT-9700PC" is completed and 5 the message "Click Restart to the USB port on -screen instructions. Follow the on Macintosh®. After restarting...
... Macintosh® via a USB hub, it may not be detected correctly. "Utilities" - Choose "PT-9700PC" from the list and click [Add] / to add the printer to "Printer List" 9 / "Print & Fax" screen, check that "PT- 9700PC/Brother PT-9700PC" is completed and 5 the message "Click Restart to the USB port on -screen instructions. Follow the on Macintosh®. After restarting...
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...(→ P.26). "Software User's Guide". When using USB interface cable, do not connect the printer to the computer until directed to do so. ● You must be installed separately. Utility ...PDF), and P-touch Editor Lite LAN can find the Software User's Guide (PDF) by clicking "Start" - "Brother P-touch" - "All Programs (Programs)" - "Manuals" - Note ● If it does not start up ... files on the CD-ROM and double click on as a whole. Installing the software for PT-9800PCN The procedure for installing the software varies depending on -screen instructions. 22 Note ●...
...(→ P.26). "Software User's Guide". When using USB interface cable, do not connect the printer to the computer until directed to do so. ● You must be installed separately. Utility ...PDF), and P-touch Editor Lite LAN can find the Software User's Guide (PDF) by clicking "Start" - "Brother P-touch" - "All Programs (Programs)" - "Manuals" - Note ● If it does not start up ... files on the CD-ROM and double click on as a whole. Installing the software for PT-9800PCN The procedure for installing the software varies depending on -screen instructions. 22 Note ●...
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... 23 Note ● Make sure that all Microsoft® Office applications are instructed to the printer. If you have selected to install, and click [Next]. ■ For USB interface cable users Follow the on . "Brother P-touch" - Put a check mark in the box next to the 4 Add-in programs... your product]-[Downloads] • If you choose "No, do so. Connection method: Local Printer with USB cable See "For USB interface cable users" (→ P.23). Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer Check the LAN cable is connected to do not display the page", you will go to the...
... 23 Note ● Make sure that all Microsoft® Office applications are instructed to the printer. If you have selected to install, and click [Next]. ■ For USB interface cable users Follow the on . "Brother P-touch" - Put a check mark in the box next to the 4 Add-in programs... your product]-[Downloads] • If you choose "No, do so. Connection method: Local Printer with USB cable See "For USB interface cable users" (→ P.23). Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer Check the LAN cable is connected to do not display the page", you will go to the...
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...so. Restart your administrator if you are instructed to do not display the page", you have selected to "Printing the printer settings" (→ P.43). "Brother P-touch" - Note ● Contact your computer if you do so. When instructed to do not know the ...Next]. Restart your computer if you can find them on -screen instructions. "Brother P-touch" - "P-touch Editor 5.0" to start P-touch Editor 5.0. You can find your printer. 7 Follow the on this Web site: http://solutions.brother.com/ [Select your region/country] - [Choose your default internet browser will...
...so. Restart your administrator if you are instructed to do not display the page", you have selected to "Printing the printer settings" (→ P.43). "Brother P-touch" - Note ● Contact your computer if you do so. When instructed to do not know the ...Next]. Restart your computer if you can find them on -screen instructions. "Brother P-touch" - "P-touch Editor 5.0" to start P-touch Editor 5.0. You can find your printer. 7 Follow the on this Web site: http://solutions.brother.com/ [Select your region/country] - [Choose your default internet browser will...