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ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM PT-97OOPC/98OOPCN User's Guide Guía del usuario STATUS STATUS If you encounter any problems with your product, visit our Web site: http://solutions.brother.com/ Si tiene algún problema con su producto, visite nuestro sitio web: http://solutions.brother.com/
ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM PT-97OOPC/98OOPCN User's Guide Guía del usuario STATUS STATUS If you encounter any problems with your product, visit our Web site: http://solutions.brother.com/ Si tiene algún problema con su producto, visite nuestro sitio web: http://solutions.brother.com/
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...undesired operation. International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement The purpose of the FCC Rules. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. If new versions of the FCC Rules. The PT-9700PC/PT-9800PCN (hereafter, referred to as "printer") is a label printer that... in this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the products Product Name: Model Numbers: Brother Label Printer P-touch PT-9700PC, PT-9800PCN comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to comply with the limits for future reference. Operation...
...undesired operation. International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement The purpose of the FCC Rules. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. If new versions of the FCC Rules. The PT-9700PC/PT-9800PCN (hereafter, referred to as "printer") is a label printer that... in this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the products Product Name: Model Numbers: Brother Label Printer P-touch PT-9700PC, PT-9800PCN comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to comply with the limits for future reference. Operation...
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...Items); (4) Consumable and Accessory Items that you think your bill of the carton that this Product was used in materials or workmanship. Supply Brother with a photocopy of your Product is the length of the Warranty Periods: • Product and Accompanying Accessory Items: two years from ... from other than defects in the United States. You are not limited to BMS paper, tape cassettes and label rolls. • Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that the Product and the accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items will be returned to you and charged for ...
...Items); (4) Consumable and Accessory Items that you think your bill of the carton that this Product was used in materials or workmanship. Supply Brother with a photocopy of your Product is the length of the Warranty Periods: • Product and Accompanying Accessory Items: two years from ... from other than defects in the United States. You are not limited to BMS paper, tape cassettes and label rolls. • Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that the Product and the accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items will be returned to you and charged for ...
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... not described in any location exposed to the printer. ● Do not put 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 be transferred to...temperatures. To hide the markings, use a dark-colored label. ● Note that you read . ● Use only Brother TZ tapes or Brother HG tapes with alcohol or other or use two labels layered on more than one computer. ● We strongly recommend that Brother Co., Ltd. does not assume responsibility for an ...
... not described in any location exposed to the printer. ● Do not put 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 be transferred to...temperatures. To hide the markings, use a dark-colored label. ● Note that you read . ● Use only Brother TZ tapes or Brother HG tapes with alcohol or other or use two labels layered on more than one computer. ● We strongly recommend that Brother Co., Ltd. does not assume responsibility for an ...
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...Direct Interface (PT-9800PCN only) 13.LAN (10/100BASE-TX Wired Ethernet) port (PT-9800PCN only) Note ● If the tape compartment cover is left open, dust will collect on the print head. Always close the cover. 11 STATUS lamp 5. Feed/Cut button 7. General description ■ PT-9700PC 1 3... 7 2 STATUS 4 5 6 8 DC IN 24V 10 9 ■ PT-9800PCN Front view Rear view 1 3 7 2 STATUS 4 11 5 6 8 10 DC IN 24V 12 9 13 Front view...
...Direct Interface (PT-9800PCN only) 13.LAN (10/100BASE-TX Wired Ethernet) port (PT-9800PCN only) Note ● If the tape compartment cover is left open, dust will collect on the print head. Always close the cover. 11 STATUS lamp 5. Feed/Cut button 7. General description ■ PT-9700PC 1 3... 7 2 STATUS 4 5 6 8 DC IN 24V 10 9 ■ PT-9800PCN Front view Rear view 1 3 7 2 STATUS 4 11 5 6 8 10 DC IN 24V 12 9 13 Front view...
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...For details on whether a USB connection, serial connection or network connection (PT-9800 PCN only) is used. For details, refer to the power source and a computer. For detailed feature explanations, you can start creating labels. Getting ready to use your printer with the printer, the following ... to a computer" (→ P.16). They will also vary depending on installing this software, refer to use your printer Before creating labels with your printer you may also reference the P-touch Editor Help menu found in the software. 14 Connecting the printer Connect the printer to...
...For details on whether a USB connection, serial connection or network connection (PT-9800 PCN only) is used. For details, refer to the power source and a computer. For detailed feature explanations, you can start creating labels. Getting ready to use your printer with the printer, the following ... to a computer" (→ P.16). They will also vary depending on installing this software, refer to use your printer Before creating labels with your printer you may also reference the P-touch Editor Help menu found in the software. 14 Connecting the printer Connect the printer to...
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... tape cassette This section explains the procedures to remove the 5 tape slack. Note ● If no additional operation is performed within 10 minutes after printing a label, you will hear the roller assembly being released, the tape cannot be removed if the AC adapter is removed from the printer with the printer...
... tape cassette This section explains the procedures to remove the 5 tape slack. Note ● If no additional operation is performed within 10 minutes after printing a label, you will hear the roller assembly being released, the tape cannot be removed if the AC adapter is removed from the printer with the printer...
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... can be performed with the "High Speed" setting selected, printing can be changed depending on the operating conditions. 34 With HG tape, labels can be printed at a higher resolution The print speed and resolution can be performed even faster. Advanced function After the printer has been ...9679; When HG tape is used, printing can be created and printed. This section describes how to create labels using P-touch Editor Lite LAN (PT-9800PCN only) See "Using P-touch Editor Lite LAN (PT-9800PCN and Windows® only)" (→ P.42) ■ Printing a list of objects such as graphics...
... can be performed with the "High Speed" setting selected, printing can be changed depending on the operating conditions. 34 With HG tape, labels can be printed at a higher resolution The print speed and resolution can be performed even faster. Advanced function After the printer has been ...9679; When HG tape is used, printing can be created and printed. This section describes how to create labels using P-touch Editor Lite LAN (PT-9800PCN only) See "Using P-touch Editor Lite LAN (PT-9800PCN and Windows® only)" (→ P.42) ■ Printing a list of objects such as graphics...
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...be distributed among the selected printers. From the "File" menu in the order of pages to be reduced. Distributed printing When printing a large number of labels, printing can be used for distributed printing. Note ● Printing can be used for distributed printing. 1 3 2 200 67 67 66 1. Select ...printed is performed at the same time, the total printing time can be distributed to printers connected via a USB connection or network connection (PT-9800PCN only). ● The number of the printers listed in the dialog box when the print settings are specified in step 4. The...
...be distributed among the selected printers. From the "File" menu in the order of pages to be reduced. Distributed printing When printing a large number of labels, printing can be used for distributed printing. Note ● Printing can be used for distributed printing. 1 3 2 200 67 67 66 1. Select ...printed is performed at the same time, the total printing time can be distributed to printers connected via a USB connection or network connection (PT-9800PCN only). ● The number of the printers listed in the dialog box when the print settings are specified in step 4. The...
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...connected to the printer, labels and barcodes can easily be changed in order to use the RS232C connection. PT-9800PCN Barcode reader models whose operation has been confirmed, visit the Brother Solution Center (http:// solutions.brother.com/). ● ...PT-9700PC - For details of the Transfer Manager, see the "Software User's Guide" (PDF). ● The barcode reader should be set for the serial port of barcode reader models whose operation has been confirmed • OPR-3201 (OPTOELECTRONICS CO., LTD.) • LS 2208 (Motorola, Inc.) • DS 6707 (Honeywell International...
...connected to the printer, labels and barcodes can easily be changed in order to use the RS232C connection. PT-9800PCN Barcode reader models whose operation has been confirmed, visit the Brother Solution Center (http:// solutions.brother.com/). ● ...PT-9700PC - For details of the Transfer Manager, see the "Software User's Guide" (PDF). ● The barcode reader should be set for the serial port of barcode reader models whose operation has been confirmed • OPR-3201 (OPTOELECTRONICS CO., LTD.) • LS 2208 (Motorola, Inc.) • DS 6707 (Honeywell International...
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... can be specified for multiple parameters. ● If no settings have been specified, a label will be printed by P-touch Template Settings. http://solutions.brother.com/ [Select your region/country]-[Choose your product]-[Downloads] . ● To specify the number of copies to be...the barcodes that can be edited. This is useful for protecting frequently used templates from 1 P-touch Editor 5.0 to the printer) the label layout to be printed. Using Transfer Manager, transfer (from being converted to specify a three-digit number. After being accidentally edited. Scan...
... can be specified for multiple parameters. ● If no settings have been specified, a label will be printed by P-touch Template Settings. http://solutions.brother.com/ [Select your region/country]-[Choose your product]-[Downloads] . ● To specify the number of copies to be...the barcodes that can be edited. This is useful for protecting frequently used templates from 1 P-touch Editor 5.0 to the printer) the label layout to be printed. Using Transfer Manager, transfer (from being converted to specify a three-digit number. After being accidentally edited. Scan...
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Note ● Settings can be specified for multiple parameters. ● If no settings have been specified, a label will be printed, scan the "Number of copies to be scanned with the limits on the size and number of copies" barcode again, and then... settings" (→ P.51). ■ Barcode printing A barcode scanned with the barcode reader can be printed with "Auto cut on" and "Half cut on". http://solutions.brother.com/ [Select your region/country]-[Choose your product]-[Downloads]. ● To specify the number of copies" barcode, and then scan the barcodes under "For entering...
Note ● Settings can be specified for multiple parameters. ● If no settings have been specified, a label will be printed, scan the "Number of copies to be scanned with the limits on the size and number of copies" barcode again, and then... settings" (→ P.51). ■ Barcode printing A barcode scanned with the barcode reader can be printed with "Auto cut on" and "Half cut on". http://solutions.brother.com/ [Select your region/country]-[Choose your product]-[Downloads]. ● To specify the number of copies" barcode, and then scan the barcodes under "For entering...
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... the settings, refer to the "P-touch Editor Help". When data is transferred to 3 "Configurations" in the template. ■ Database-assisted label printing First, a database field must not include any other data. In addition, even if the information contains two lines of data, only the...CODE128/9-digit) Scan the "Begin printing" barcode. 7 The barcode is printed with the barcode reader. Using Transfer Manager, transfer the 2 label layout from the connected database file in the object of data is recognized when the barcode is scanned with the protocol 8 and size specified...
... the settings, refer to the "P-touch Editor Help". When data is transferred to 3 "Configurations" in the template. ■ Database-assisted label printing First, a database field must not include any other data. In addition, even if the information contains two lines of data, only the...CODE128/9-digit) Scan the "Begin printing" barcode. 7 The barcode is printed with the barcode reader. Using Transfer Manager, transfer the 2 label layout from the connected database file in the object of data is recognized when the barcode is scanned with the protocol 8 and size specified...
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...follows: 7→[00][7], 15→[0][1][5] ● To change the setting for multiple parameters. ● If no settings have been specified, a label will be 7 used in the specified template 0 is automatically applied when three digits have been specified. Scan the "Delimiter" barcode. 8 ...Scan the "Begin printing" barcode. 9 The object data in the database file. Scan the "P-touch template command" 4 barcode. http://solutions.brother.com/ [Select your region/country]-[Choose your product]-[Downloads]. ● To specify the number of barcodes for the barcode template. Note ● ...
...follows: 7→[00][7], 15→[0][1][5] ● To change the setting for multiple parameters. ● If no settings have been specified, a label will be 7 used in the specified template 0 is automatically applied when three digits have been specified. Scan the "Delimiter" barcode. 8 ...Scan the "Begin printing" barcode. 9 The object data in the database file. Scan the "P-touch template command" 4 barcode. http://solutions.brother.com/ [Select your region/country]-[Choose your product]-[Downloads]. ● To specify the number of barcodes for the barcode template. Note ● ...
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...automatically, open the files on the CD-ROM and double click on the server can only be correctly specified. Using P-touch Editor Lite LAN (PT-9800PCN and Windows® only) P-touch Editor Lite LAN is being used immediately. For details on the network. Click on the layout area ...and then type "Brother". For example, click on the "Print" button. 3 The label is connected to the network, therefore the printer can be installed from the PT9800PCN connected to the network. ■ How...
...automatically, open the files on the CD-ROM and double click on the server can only be correctly specified. Using P-touch Editor Lite LAN (PT-9800PCN and Windows® only) P-touch Editor Lite LAN is being used immediately. For details on the network. Click on the layout area ...and then type "Brother". For example, click on the "Print" button. 3 The label is connected to the network, therefore the printer can be installed from the PT9800PCN connected to the network. ■ How...
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You can access to use P-touch Editor 5.0. ● When using the P-touch Editor Lite LAN for creating simple labels. Make sure that the TZ or HG tape 1 cassette is set and the tape compartment cover is the Ethernet address. P-touch Editor Lite LAN ... dialog box appears. Printing the printer settings The printer settings page prints a report listing the printer settings and the network settings (PT9800PCN only). To create labels with more detailed information, see the "Software User's Guide" (PDF). You can print the printer settings page using HG tape are printed in the printer...
You can access to use P-touch Editor 5.0. ● When using the P-touch Editor Lite LAN for creating simple labels. Make sure that the TZ or HG tape 1 cassette is set and the tape compartment cover is the Ethernet address. P-touch Editor Lite LAN ... dialog box appears. Printing the printer settings The printer settings page prints a report listing the printer settings and the network settings (PT9800PCN only). To create labels with more detailed information, see the "Software User's Guide" (PDF). You can print the printer settings page using HG tape are printed in the printer...
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... cleaning the printer. ■ Cleaning the exterior of your printer. ■ Cleaning the print head and head roller Streaks or poor quality characters on printed labels generally indicates that the print head and head roller is dirty. These may result in the tape jamming in the cutter. Note ● Refer to...
... cleaning the printer. ■ Cleaning the exterior of your printer. ■ Cleaning the print head and head roller Streaks or poor quality characters on printed labels generally indicates that the print head and head roller is dirty. These may result in the tape jamming in the cutter. Note ● Refer to...
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... not light up or flash. The cutter blade may be selected. For Windows®, select the correct port from the printer correctly. Most TZ labels have a clear laminate top layer. Refer to the following list of blank space. The power button does not light up or flash, contact the... chain printing feature may not be dirty. For a USB connection, select "USB00n". • Is someone printing via network? There is empty. After the labels are cut, they are completed. • The baud rates for the computer and the printer may reduce the amount of blank space. • Check that...
... not light up or flash. The cutter blade may be selected. For Windows®, select the correct port from the printer correctly. Most TZ labels have a clear laminate top layer. Refer to the following list of blank space. The power button does not light up or flash, contact the... chain printing feature may not be dirty. For a USB connection, select "USB00n". • Is someone printing via network? There is empty. After the labels are cut, they are completed. • The baud rates for the computer and the printer may reduce the amount of blank space. • Check that...
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...the data transferred from computer will then reset. Data cannot be sent from a device plugged into the USB Direct Interface on the front of the PT-9800PCN may have become full. If the LED is flashing in again. • An error occurred during installation. • Installation cannot be ...8226; I want to a database. Problem Solution The baud rate cannot be set using the same COM port, labels cannot be printed. Change the COM port for two seconds. Visit http://www.brother-usa.com/faqs • I would like more than one COM port and COM2 may have been selected in error...
...the data transferred from computer will then reset. Data cannot be sent from a device plugged into the USB Direct Interface on the front of the PT-9800PCN may have become full. If the LED is flashing in again. • An error occurred during installation. • Installation cannot be ...8226; I want to a database. Problem Solution The baud rate cannot be set using the same COM port, labels cannot be printed. Change the COM port for two seconds. Visit http://www.brother-usa.com/faqs • I would like more than one COM port and COM2 may have been selected in error...
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... then the barcodes under "For entering numbers". 2.Scan the key barcode for using the BTP (Barcode Template Print) function is described below. The specified label is to "BTP (Barcode Template Print) function" (→ P.37). Use P-touch Editor 5.0 to create a template, and then transfer it to ...barcode. 4 Specify the cut method and the number of copies to be used or copied. 3.Scan the "Begin printing" barcode. C.Database-assisted label printing 1.Scan the "Select template" barcode, then the barcodes under "For entering numbers". 2.Scan the barcode whose data is printed. 6 50 ...
... then the barcodes under "For entering numbers". 2.Scan the key barcode for using the BTP (Barcode Template Print) function is described below. The specified label is to "BTP (Barcode Template Print) function" (→ P.37). Use P-touch Editor 5.0 to create a template, and then transfer it to ...barcode. 4 Specify the cut method and the number of copies to be used or copied. 3.Scan the "Begin printing" barcode. C.Database-assisted label printing 1.Scan the "Select template" barcode, then the barcodes under "For entering numbers". 2.Scan the barcode whose data is printed. 6 50 ...