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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 Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not...
.... ■ 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 Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not...
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... 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 change or be visible through a label affixed over them. Do not install the printer near any printer that Brother Co., Ltd.... Only use the printer in any damage, etc. Use...
... 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 change or be visible through a label affixed over them. Do not install the printer near any printer that Brother Co., Ltd.... Only use the printer in any damage, etc. Use...
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...Editor Help menu found in the software. 14 Connecting the printer Connect the printer to "Connecting the printer" (→ P.15). For details, refer to the power source and a computer. Creating labels After setting up your specific computer, refer to "Connecting ...to a computer" (→ P.16). You will also vary depending on whether a USB connection, serial connection or network connection (PT...
...Editor Help menu found in the software. 14 Connecting the printer Connect the printer to "Connecting the printer" (→ P.15). For details, refer to the power source and a computer. Creating labels After setting up your specific computer, refer to "Connecting ...to a computer" (→ P.16). You will also vary depending on whether a USB connection, serial connection or network connection (PT...
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... make sure that the power is performed within 10 minutes after printing a label, you will hear the roller assembly being released, the tape cannot be used with the printer are listed below. ■ TZ Tapes Standard Laminated Tape Extra Strength Adhesive Tape - Cover release ...cassettes. Authorized tape Install the tape cassette. 3 Make sure that may be removed if the AC adapter is removed from the printer with the printer and explains the procedures to being automatically released. Non-Laminated ■ HG Tapes HG tapes enable three available combinations of the ...
... make sure that the power is performed within 10 minutes after printing a label, you will hear the roller assembly being released, the tape cannot be used with the printer are listed below. ■ TZ Tapes Standard Laminated Tape Extra Strength Adhesive Tape - Cover release ...cassettes. Authorized tape Install the tape cassette. 3 Make sure that may be removed if the AC adapter is removed from the printer with the printer and explains the procedures to being automatically released. Non-Laminated ■ HG Tapes HG tapes enable three available combinations of the ...
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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) Printing at a higher speed or at a higher resolution The print speed and...
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) Printing at a higher speed or at a higher resolution The print speed and...
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...the 3 "Distributed printing" check box, and then click [Settings]. Distributed printing When printing a large number of labels, printing can be reduced. Since printing is automatically divided among multiple printers. Click [Detect Current Paper Information...]. 2. Click [Properties...]. 2 35 From the "File" menu in step ...4. Note ● Printing can be distributed to printers connected via a USB connection or network connection (PT-9800PCN only). ● The number of pages to be printed is performed at the same time, the total...
...the 3 "Distributed printing" check box, and then click [Settings]. Distributed printing When printing a large number of labels, printing can be reduced. Since printing is automatically divided among multiple printers. Click [Detect Current Paper Information...]. 2. Click [Properties...]. 2 35 From the "File" menu in step ...4. Note ● Printing can be distributed to printers connected via a USB connection or network connection (PT-9800PCN only). ● The number of pages to be printed is performed at the same time, the total...
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...Honeywell International Inc.) Note ● For the FAQ and up-to-date list of barcode reader models whose operation has been confirmed, visit the Brother Solution Center (http:// solutions.brother.com/). ● Before this printer are listed below. BTP (Barcode Template Print) function With a barcode reader connected to the printer, labels ...) A barcode scanned with the barcode reader can be changed in the layout of a template. ■ Preparation Connect a barcode reader to the printer. Barcode reader connection interfaces Barcode reader RS-232 USB direct interface PT-9700PC -
...Honeywell International Inc.) Note ● For the FAQ and up-to-date list of barcode reader models whose operation has been confirmed, visit the Brother Solution Center (http:// solutions.brother.com/). ● Before this printer are listed below. BTP (Barcode Template Print) function With a barcode reader connected to the printer, labels ...) A barcode scanned with the barcode reader can be changed in the layout of a template. ■ Preparation Connect a barcode reader to the printer. Barcode reader connection interfaces Barcode reader RS-232 USB direct interface PT-9700PC -
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... is a single copy with preset template printing. From the "Basic settings" barcodes, scan 4 the barcode for label layouts to be used templates from 1 P-touch Editor 5.0 to the printer) the label layout to be changed. http://solutions.brother.com/ [Select your region/country]-[Choose your product]-[Downloads] . ● To specify the number of copies to...
... is a single copy with preset template printing. From the "Basic settings" barcodes, scan 4 the barcode for label layouts to be used templates from 1 P-touch Editor 5.0 to the printer) the label layout to be changed. http://solutions.brother.com/ [Select your region/country]-[Choose your product]-[Downloads] . ● To specify the number of copies to...
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... Settings can be specified for multiple parameters. ● If no settings have been specified, a label will be printed by scanning barcodes as follows: 7→[00][7], 15→[0][1][5] ● To change...can be printed with the protocol and size from the following web site. http://solutions.brother.com/ [Select your region/country]-[Choose your product]-[Downloads]. ● To specify the ...specify a three-digit number. Using Transfer Manager, transfer (from 1 P-touch Editor 5.0 to the printer) the barcode template to be printed. (CODE128/9-digit/2.7"×0.65") Note ● Be sure to ...
... Settings can be specified for multiple parameters. ● If no settings have been specified, a label will be printed by scanning barcodes as follows: 7→[00][7], 15→[0][1][5] ● To change...can be printed with the protocol and size from the following web site. http://solutions.brother.com/ [Select your region/country]-[Choose your product]-[Downloads]. ● To specify the ...specify a three-digit number. Using Transfer Manager, transfer (from 1 P-touch Editor 5.0 to the printer) the barcode template to be printed. (CODE128/9-digit/2.7"×0.65") Note ● Be sure to ...
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...used. (CODE128/9-digit) Scan the "Begin printing" barcode. 7 The barcode is printed with the protocol 8 and size specified in the template. ■ Database-assisted label printing First, a database field must not include any other data. Therefore, enter only one line of data into the information in field "A" of the form...the various settings, refer to the "P-touch Editor Help". Note ● The key barcode is also transferred. Connect the database file to the label 1 layout to the printer. Using Transfer Manager, transfer the 2 label layout from the connected database file in the...
...used. (CODE128/9-digit) Scan the "Begin printing" barcode. 7 The barcode is printed with the protocol 8 and size specified in the template. ■ Database-assisted label printing First, a database field must not include any other data. Therefore, enter only one line of data into the information in field "A" of the form...the various settings, refer to the "P-touch Editor Help". Note ● The key barcode is also transferred. Connect the database file to the label 1 layout to the printer. Using Transfer Manager, transfer the 2 label layout from the connected database file in the...
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...the network. ■ How to the network. For details on the CD-ROM. Note ● A label created using this printer must be accessed by other network users to create labels, and print from PT9800PCN connected to use P-touch Editor Lite LAN Start P-touch Editor Lite LAN. 1 ... administrator. ■ How to be used . For example, click on "Setup.exe". Using P-touch Editor Lite LAN (PT-9800PCN and Windows® only) P-touch Editor Lite LAN is printed. 4 Brother Click [Custom Installation]. 2 42 Click [P-touch Editor Lite LAN]. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. 4 ■ How...
...the network. ■ How to the network. For details on the CD-ROM. Note ● A label created using this printer must be accessed by other network users to create labels, and print from PT9800PCN connected to use P-touch Editor Lite LAN Start P-touch Editor Lite LAN. 1 ... administrator. ■ How to be used . For example, click on "Setup.exe". Using P-touch Editor Lite LAN (PT-9800PCN and Windows® only) P-touch Editor Lite LAN is printed. 4 Brother Click [Custom Installation]. 2 42 Click [P-touch Editor Lite LAN]. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. 4 ■ How...
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To create labels with more detailed information, see the "Software User's Guide" (PDF). Printing the printer settings The printer settings page prints a report listing the printer settings and the network settings (PT9800PCN only). To print the printer settings page, we recommend to the P-touch Editor Lite LAN from the ...address. P-touch Editor Lite LAN will resume printing once the print job from another computer may interrupt your printing. Turn on the printer. 2 Press and hold the Feed/Cut button to its detailed information are not available. ● Print jobs from the full...
To create labels with more detailed information, see the "Software User's Guide" (PDF). Printing the printer settings The printer settings page prints a report listing the printer settings and the network settings (PT9800PCN only). To print the printer settings page, we recommend to the P-touch Editor Lite LAN from the ...address. P-touch Editor Lite LAN will resume printing once the print job from another computer may interrupt your printing. Turn on the printer. 2 Press and hold the Feed/Cut button to its detailed information are not available. ● Print jobs from the full...
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...print head cleaning cassette for directions on a regular basis to maintain its performance. CAUTION Do not touch the cutter blade with water on printed labels generally indicates that the print head and head roller is dirty. Use a slightly dampened cloth with your bare hands. Cutter blade Print head...up on the cutter blade after repeated use, taking the edge off the blade which may deform the case or damage the appearance of the printer Wipe any other organic solvent. WARNING Do not touch the print head directly with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol). The print head maybe hot....
...print head cleaning cassette for directions on a regular basis to maintain its performance. CAUTION Do not touch the cutter blade with water on printed labels generally indicates that the print head and head roller is dirty. Use a slightly dampened cloth with your bare hands. Cutter blade Print head...up on the cutter blade after repeated use, taking the edge off the blade which may deform the case or damage the appearance of the printer Wipe any other organic solvent. WARNING Do not touch the print head directly with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol). The print head maybe hot....
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... job again after the other users are completed. • The baud rates for the computer and the printer may be the same. A printing error is connected correctly. Adjusting the label's margin or using the chain printing feature may be selected. The cutter blade may not be dirty. ... is about 1" of blank space at the leading edge of each printed label. For a USB connection, select "USB00n". • Is someone printing via network? The process of adding this laminate layer results in the printer Properties dialog box. If the power button still does not light up or...
... job again after the other users are completed. • The baud rates for the computer and the printer may be the same. A printing error is connected correctly. Adjusting the label's margin or using the chain printing feature may be selected. The cutter blade may not be dirty. ... is about 1" of blank space at the leading edge of each printed label. For a USB connection, select "USB00n". • Is someone printing via network? The process of adding this laminate layer results in the printer Properties dialog box. If the power button still does not light up or...
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... seconds. In either the device is incompatible with the PT-9800PCN. • The buffer of the PT-9800PCN is using the Change Baud Rate Wizard or the Brother printer utilities. • Error 99: the computer cannot detect the printer. - Data cannot be sent from computer. Make sure...occurred during installation. • Installation cannot be used , the buffer of the printer. See "Software User's Guide" (PDF). 47 Problem Solution The baud rate cannot be set using the same COM port, labels cannot be printed. Make sure that the interface cable is incompatible with the CD...
... seconds. In either the device is incompatible with the PT-9800PCN. • The buffer of the PT-9800PCN is using the Change Baud Rate Wizard or the Brother printer utilities. • Error 99: the computer cannot detect the printer. - Data cannot be sent from computer. Make sure...occurred during installation. • Installation cannot be used , the buffer of the printer. See "Software User's Guide" (PDF). 47 Problem Solution The baud rate cannot be set using the same COM port, labels cannot be printed. Make sure that the interface cable is incompatible with the CD...
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...". 2.Scan the barcode whose data is to be used . 3.Scan the "Delimiter" barcode. 4.Scan the "Begin printing" barcode. The specified label is described below. For details on specifying the various settings, refer to be printed. Scan the "Basic settings" barcode. 4 Specify the cut ...used or copied. 3.Scan the "Begin printing" barcode. Use P-touch Editor 5.0 to create a template, and then transfer it to the printer. 1 Connect the barcode reader to the printer. 2 Scan the "P-touch template command" barcode. 3 This allows the settings to "BTP (Barcode Template Print) function" (→ P.37)....
...". 2.Scan the barcode whose data is to be used . 3.Scan the "Delimiter" barcode. 4.Scan the "Begin printing" barcode. The specified label is described below. For details on specifying the various settings, refer to be printed. Scan the "Basic settings" barcode. 4 Specify the cut ...used or copied. 3.Scan the "Begin printing" barcode. Use P-touch Editor 5.0 to create a template, and then transfer it to the printer. 1 Connect the barcode reader to the printer. 2 Scan the "P-touch template command" barcode. 3 This allows the settings to "BTP (Barcode Template Print) function" (→ P.37)....
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...cutter 45 Connecting to a computer 16 Connecting to the power source 15 Contact Information 55 Cover release button 11, 18 D Database-assisted label printing 40 Distributed printing 35 F Feed/Cut button 11 G General precautions 8 H HG Tapes 18 High resolution printing 34 High speed ...11 Maintenance 45 N Network cable 17 O Operating environment 49 P Power button 11 Power supply cord 10, 15 Preset template printing 38 Printing the printer settings 43 Q Q & A 46 S Safety precautions 6 Serial cable 17 Serial port 11 Specifications 49 STATUS lamp 11 T Tape cassette 10...
...cutter 45 Connecting to a computer 16 Connecting to the power source 15 Contact Information 55 Cover release button 11, 18 D Database-assisted label printing 40 Distributed printing 35 F Feed/Cut button 11 G General precautions 8 H HG Tapes 18 High resolution printing 34 High speed ...11 Maintenance 45 N Network cable 17 O Operating environment 49 P Power button 11 Power supply cord 10, 15 Preset template printing 38 Printing the printer settings 43 Q Q & A 46 S Safety precautions 6 Serial cable 17 Serial port 11 Specifications 49 STATUS lamp 11 T Tape cassette 10...