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... starting and keep the manual in accordance with the limits for purchasing the PT-9700PC/PT-9800PCN. Therefore, you may not reflect the updated features. The PT-9700PC/PT-9800PCN (hereafter, referred to as "printer") is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Brother Industries, Ltd. International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement The purpose of energy-efficient office equipment...
... starting and keep the manual in accordance with the limits for purchasing the PT-9700PC/PT-9800PCN. Therefore, you may not reflect the updated features. The PT-9700PC/PT-9800PCN (hereafter, referred to as "printer") is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Brother Industries, Ltd. International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement The purpose of energy-efficient office equipment...
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..., the Software User's Guide and Network User's Guide (PT-9800PCN only) are different. QR Code is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. © 2009 Brother Industries, Ltd. Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in this manual are registered trademarks of the PT-9700PC/9800PCN software become available, this manual can be responsible...
..., the Software User's Guide and Network User's Guide (PT-9800PCN only) are different. QR Code is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. © 2009 Brother Industries, Ltd. Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in this manual are registered trademarks of the PT-9700PC/9800PCN software become available, this manual can be responsible...
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... use with alcohol or other hot appliances, 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 oil-based or water-based ink may be visible through a label affixed over them. ...; The printer may result in the back of each other or use two labels layered on more than one computer. ● We strongly recommend that Brother Co., Ltd. Use a soft wipe (e.g. Doing so may malfunction if left near heaters or other organic solvents. To hide the markings, use a dark-colored ...
... use with alcohol or other hot appliances, 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 oil-based or water-based ink may be visible through a label affixed over them. ...; The printer may result in the back of each other or use two labels layered on more than one computer. ● We strongly recommend that Brother Co., Ltd. Use a soft wipe (e.g. Doing so may malfunction if left near heaters or other organic solvents. To hide the markings, use a dark-colored ...
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...cassette 18 Authorized tape ...18 Installing the tape cassette ...18 Installing the software for PT-9700PC 19 When using Microsoft® Windows 19 When using Mac OS® ...20 Installing the software for PT-9800PCN 22 When using Microsoft® Windows 22 When using Mac OS® ...26 ... a higher speed or at a higher resolution 34 Distributed printing ...35 BTP (Barcode Template Print) function 37 Using P-touch Editor Lite LAN (PT-9800PCN and Windows® only 42 Printing the printer settings ...43 Serial interface settings (Windows® only 44 Setting the computer baud rate ...44 ...
...cassette 18 Authorized tape ...18 Installing the tape cassette ...18 Installing the software for PT-9700PC 19 When using Microsoft® Windows 19 When using Mac OS® ...20 Installing the software for PT-9800PCN 22 When using Microsoft® Windows 22 When using Mac OS® ...26 ... a higher speed or at a higher resolution 34 Distributed printing ...35 BTP (Barcode Template Print) function 37 Using P-touch Editor Lite LAN (PT-9800PCN and Windows® only 42 Printing the printer settings ...43 Serial interface settings (Windows® only 44 Setting the computer baud rate ...44 ...
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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 Unpacking the printer Open the box and confirm that the following items are included.
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... Serial (RS-232C) port 10.USB port 11.LED lamp on USB Direct Interface (PT-9800PCN only) 12.USB 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 .... Always close the cover. 11 Tape compartment cover 2. Feed/Cut button 7. Label outlet 3. Cover release button 4. 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 1. Power button (...
... Serial (RS-232C) port 10.USB port 11.LED lamp on USB Direct Interface (PT-9800PCN only) 12.USB 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 .... Always close the cover. 11 Tape compartment cover 2. Feed/Cut button 7. Label outlet 3. Cover release button 4. 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 1. Power button (...
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...and on . If the STATUS lamp continues to flash, contact the reseller where the printer was purchased or call Brother customer service. - ■ LED display on the printer. If the STATUS lamp continues to flash, contact the... reseller where the printer was purchased or call Brother customer service. Turn the printer off and on . If necessary, turn the printer off and on . 13 Lamp ...Remedy Confirm that the tape is saved on USB Direct Interface (PT-9800PCN only) Lamp condition Color Condition -
...and on . If the STATUS lamp continues to flash, contact the reseller where the printer was purchased or call Brother customer service. - ■ LED display on the printer. If the STATUS lamp continues to flash, contact the... reseller where the printer was purchased or call Brother customer service. Turn the printer off and on . If necessary, turn the printer off and on . 13 Lamp ...Remedy Confirm that the tape is saved on USB Direct Interface (PT-9800PCN only) Lamp condition Color Condition -
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PT-9800PCN 16 PT-9700PC Operation Systems Windows® 2000 Professional/ Windows® XP/ Windows Vista® Mac OS® X 10.3.910.6 Windows® 2000 Professional/ Windows® XP/ Windows ...
PT-9800PCN 16 PT-9700PC Operation Systems Windows® 2000 Professional/ Windows® XP/ Windows Vista® Mac OS® X 10.3.910.6 Windows® 2000 Professional/ Windows® XP/ Windows ...
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...interface 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. Do not use a serial cable that is longer than 5.9' ...ensure compliance with this equipment is not Limited Power Source. ● For details on serial interface settings, refer 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...
...interface 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. Do not use a serial cable that is longer than 5.9' ...ensure compliance with this equipment is not Limited Power Source. ● For details on serial interface settings, refer 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...
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... automatically, open the files on the CD-ROM and double click on -screen instructions. 22 Follow the on "Setup.exe". "Brother P-touch" - Installing the software for PT-9800PCN The procedure for installing the software varies depending on the OS of the Network, see "When using Mac OS®" (→... P.26). Install procedure is the example for Windows Vista®. "PT-9800PCN" - When using USB interface cable, do not connect the printer to the computer until directed to do so. ● You must be installed ...
... automatically, open the files on the CD-ROM and double click on -screen instructions. 22 Follow the on "Setup.exe". "Brother P-touch" - Installing the software for PT-9800PCN The procedure for installing the software varies depending on the OS of the Network, see "When using Mac OS®" (→... P.26). Install procedure is the example for Windows Vista®. "PT-9800PCN" - When using USB interface cable, do not connect the printer to the computer until directed to do so. ● You must be installed ...
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Double click "Brother PT-9800PCN 2 Driver.pkg" in "Mac OS X" folder. Choose STATIC for Mac OS® X 10.5.7. Note ● Until P-touch Editor 5.0 installation is the example for the Boot ...
Double click "Brother PT-9800PCN 2 Driver.pkg" in "Mac OS X" folder. Choose STATIC for Mac OS® X 10.5.7. Note ● Until P-touch Editor 5.0 installation is the example for the Boot ...
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...of the screen. Note ● For details on software, see the P-touch Editor Help. 28 Choose "PT-9800PCN" from the list and click [Add] to add the printer to the "Printer Setup Utility"/"Print & Fax". Choose "PT-9800PCN/Brother PT9800PCN" from the list and click [Add] again to add the printer to "Printer List" 0 ...use the printer. See "For network interface cable users (Simple network configuration)" (→ P.29). † Network Shared Printer (Manual network configuration) Check that "PT- 9800PCN/Brother PT-9800PCN" is added, and close the "Printer List" / "Print & Fax" screen.
...of the screen. Note ● For details on software, see the P-touch Editor Help. 28 Choose "PT-9800PCN" from the list and click [Add] to add the printer to the "Printer Setup Utility"/"Print & Fax". Choose "PT-9800PCN/Brother PT9800PCN" from the list and click [Add] again to add the printer to "Printer List" 0 ...use the printer. See "For network interface cable users (Simple network configuration)" (→ P.29). † Network Shared Printer (Manual network configuration) Check that "PT- 9800PCN/Brother PT-9800PCN" is added, and close the "Printer List" / "Print & Fax" screen.
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... the a list and click [Add] again to add the printer to "Printer List" b / "Print & Fax" screen, check that "Brother PT-9800PCN" is added, and close the "Printer List" / "Print & Fax" screen. Now you can use the printer. Mac OS® X 10.3.9 Mac OS® X 10.4.x 29 &#...
... the a list and click [Add] again to add the printer to "Printer List" b / "Print & Fax" screen, check that "Brother PT-9800PCN" is added, and close the "Printer List" / "Print & Fax" screen. Now you can use the printer. Mac OS® X 10.3.9 Mac OS® X 10.4.x 29 &#...
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In that "Brother PT-9800PCN" is a utility for Brother products on -screen instructions. Follow the on your network, view the status and configure basic network settings, such as IP address. Now you can also search for initial setup of Brother network connected devices. When the installation is displayed, click [... completed and 2 the message "The Software was successfully installed." It can use the value BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx at http://solutions.brother.com/ Note ● If you are using Personal Firewall software, BRAdmin Light may fail to the "Printer Setup Utility". Choose...
In that "Brother PT-9800PCN" is a utility for Brother products on -screen instructions. Follow the on your network, view the status and configure basic network settings, such as IP address. Now you can also search for initial setup of Brother network connected devices. When the installation is displayed, click [... completed and 2 the message "The Software was successfully installed." It can use the value BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx at http://solutions.brother.com/ Note ● If you are using Personal Firewall software, BRAdmin Light may fail to the "Printer Setup Utility". Choose...
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... is reduced, this is used with an even higher resolution. 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 the current printer settings See "Printing the printer settings" (→ P.43...
... is reduced, this is used with an even higher resolution. 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 the current printer settings See "Printing the printer settings" (→ P.43...
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... can be 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 pages to be used for distributed printing. Click [Detect Current Paper Information...]. 2. Click [Properties...]. 2 35 Note ● Printing can be...
... can be 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 pages to be used for distributed printing. Click [Detect Current Paper Information...]. 2. Click [Properties...]. 2 35 Note ● Printing can be...
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...PT-9800PCN † Barcode reader models whose operation has been confirmed • OPR-3201 (OPTOELECTRONICS CO., LTD.) • LS 2208 (Motorola, Inc.) • DS 6707 (Honeywell International Inc.) Note ● For the FAQ and up-to-date list of barcode reader models whose operation has been confirmed, visit the Brother...Preparation Connect a barcode reader to the printer. † Barcode reader connection interfaces Barcode reader RS-232 USB direct interface PT-9700PC - BTP (Barcode Template Print) function With a barcode reader connected to the printer, labels and barcodes can easily be...
...PT-9800PCN † Barcode reader models whose operation has been confirmed • OPR-3201 (OPTOELECTRONICS CO., LTD.) • LS 2208 (Motorola, Inc.) • DS 6707 (Honeywell International Inc.) Note ● For the FAQ and up-to-date list of barcode reader models whose operation has been confirmed, visit the Brother...Preparation Connect a barcode reader to the printer. † Barcode reader connection interfaces Barcode reader RS-232 USB direct interface PT-9700PC - BTP (Barcode Template Print) function With a barcode reader connected to the printer, labels and barcodes can easily be...
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.... ■ How to the network. By copying P-touch Editor Lite LAN, installed from [Utility Installation] on the layout area and then type "Brother". The IP address can be specified with your network administrator. ■ How to your computer. • Start up automatically, open the files on...utility such as BRAdmin Light, which can be installed from the enclosed CD-ROM, into the CD-ROM drive. Using P-touch Editor Lite LAN (PT-9800PCN and Windows® only) P-touch Editor Lite LAN is being used. However, since the IP address may change dynamically, we recommend specifying a ...
.... ■ How to the network. By copying P-touch Editor Lite LAN, installed from [Utility Installation] on the layout area and then type "Brother". The IP address can be specified with your network administrator. ■ How to your computer. • Start up automatically, open the files on...utility such as BRAdmin Light, which can be installed from the enclosed CD-ROM, into the CD-ROM drive. Using P-touch Editor Lite LAN (PT-9800PCN and Windows® only) P-touch Editor Lite LAN is being used. However, since the IP address may change dynamically, we recommend specifying a ...
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...the interface cable is the same COM port selected in red while connected devices are being used , the buffer of the PT-9800PCN is incompatible with the PT-9800PCN. Continue holding down the power button for the serial connection device or connect the printer to turn off the printer. In...Error 1 or Error 5: the serial port of the computer cannot be used (PT-9800PCN only). • The connected device is full. Make sure that the COM port where the printer is connected is connected correctly. - Visit http://www.brother-usa.com/faqs • I would like more than one COM port and...
...the interface cable is the same COM port selected in red while connected devices are being used , the buffer of the PT-9800PCN is incompatible with the PT-9800PCN. Continue holding down the power button for the serial connection device or connect the printer to turn off the printer. In...Error 1 or Error 5: the serial port of the computer cannot be used (PT-9800PCN only). • The connected device is full. Make sure that the COM port where the printer is connected is connected correctly. - Visit http://www.brother-usa.com/faqs • I would like more than one COM port and...
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...Solution I do not understand how to install the second printer that I do not understand how to share a printer on a network (PT-9800PCN only). If multiple printers are to be installed at the same time When the printers are connected to the LAN, the installer starts ... with the computer. - The selected printer driver is installed. If one is already installed After the second printer is connected to -Peer connection (PT-9800PCN only) - If multiple printers are selected in the list appearing in the dialog box where the printer can be selected. Both printers are installed....
...Solution I do not understand how to install the second printer that I do not understand how to share a printer on a network (PT-9800PCN only). If multiple printers are to be installed at the same time When the printers are connected to the LAN, the installer starts ... with the computer. - The selected printer driver is installed. If one is already installed After the second printer is connected to -Peer connection (PT-9800PCN only) - If multiple printers are selected in the list appearing in the dialog box where the printer can be selected. Both printers are installed....
