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... custom labels after it is to promote the development and popularization of the International ENERGY STAR® Program is connected to radio communications. Introduction Thank you for future reference. The PT-9700PC/PT-9800PCN (hereafter, referred to as "printer") is a label printer that may cause... frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Part 15 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 to operate the equipment...
... custom labels after it is to promote the development and popularization of the International ENERGY STAR® Program is connected to radio communications. Introduction Thank you for future reference. The PT-9700PC/PT-9800PCN (hereafter, referred to as "printer") is a label printer that may cause... frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Part 15 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 to operate the equipment...
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Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of the PT-9700PC/9800PCN software become available, this manual may find that developed them. If new versions of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product's descriptions and ...User's Guide, the Software User's Guide and Network User's Guide (PT-9800PCN only) are subject to the publication. The contents of this product are registered trademarks of Brother Industries, Ltd. © 2009 Brother Industries, Ltd. Therefore, you may not reflect the updated features. ...
Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of the PT-9700PC/9800PCN software become available, this manual may find that developed them. If new versions of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product's descriptions and ...User's Guide, the Software User's Guide and Network User's Guide (PT-9800PCN only) are subject to the publication. The contents of this product are registered trademarks of Brother Industries, Ltd. © 2009 Brother Industries, Ltd. Therefore, you may not reflect the updated features. ...
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...or low temperatures. Do not place the CD-ROM in a cool, dark place. Store in any printer that Brother Co., Ltd. Standard operating temperature range: 50 °F to read this User's Guide carefully before using an empty...the printer. does not assume responsibility for use tapes that you read . ● Use only Brother TZ tapes or Brother HG tapes with this printer. Do not use with oil-based or water-based ink may ... AC adapter jack, USB port, serial port or LAN port (PT-9800PCN only), etc. ● Do not touch the print head with alcohol or other hot appliances, in the cassette...
...or low temperatures. Do not place the CD-ROM in a cool, dark place. Store in any printer that Brother Co., Ltd. Standard operating temperature range: 50 °F to read this User's Guide carefully before using an empty...the printer. does not assume responsibility for use tapes that you read . ● Use only Brother TZ tapes or Brother HG tapes with this printer. Do not use with oil-based or water-based ink may ... AC adapter jack, USB port, serial port or LAN port (PT-9800PCN only), etc. ● Do not touch the print head with alcohol or other hot appliances, in the cassette...
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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 on ...Main power switch Rear view 8. Always close the cover. 11 STATUS lamp 5. Cover release button 4. Label outlet 3. 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.
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 on ...Main power switch Rear view 8. Always close the cover. 11 STATUS lamp 5. Cover release button 4. Label outlet 3. 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.
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... the STATUS lamp continues to consecutively scan barcodes or use the barcode reader to flash, contact the reseller where the printer was purchased or call Brother customer service. Lamp condition Power button STATUS lamp (green) (red) Condition Cutter error Lit Flashing fast Roller holder error Lit Not lit Flashing... the printer off and on . 13 If the STATUS lamp continues to flash, contact the reseller where the printer was purchased or call Brother customer service. - ■ LED display on USB Direct Interface (PT-9800PCN only) Lamp condition Color Condition -
... the STATUS lamp continues to consecutively scan barcodes or use the barcode reader to flash, contact the reseller where the printer was purchased or call Brother customer service. Lamp condition Power button STATUS lamp (green) (red) Condition Cutter error Lit Flashing fast Roller holder error Lit Not lit Flashing... the printer off and on . 13 If the STATUS lamp continues to flash, contact the reseller where the printer was purchased or call Brother customer service. - ■ LED display on USB Direct Interface (PT-9800PCN only) Lamp condition Color Condition -
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PT-9700PC Operation Systems Windows® 2000 Professional/ Windows® XP/ Windows Vista® Mac OS® X 10.3.910.6 Windows® 2000 Professional/ Windows® XP/ Windows ... interface cables. 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. 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 ... interface cables. 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. PT-9800PCN 16
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... the included USB interface cable should be used to "Serial interface settings (Windows® only)" (→ P.44). ■ Network cable (PT-9800PCN only) Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for the serial cables (RS-232C cables) which can purchase the cables at...TX Fast Ethernet Network. Using the interface cables Serial (RS-232C) cables and network (Ethernet) cables are shown in the table below. 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 ...
... the included USB interface cable should be used to "Serial interface settings (Windows® only)" (→ P.44). ■ Network cable (PT-9800PCN only) Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for the serial cables (RS-232C cables) which can purchase the cables at...TX Fast Ethernet Network. Using the interface cables Serial (RS-232C) cables and network (Ethernet) cables are shown in the table below. 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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... User's Guide (PDF), and Network User's Guide (PDF) as a user with administrator privileges to the download page for Windows Vista®. "Brother P-touch" - "PT-9800PCN" - "Manuals" - Note ● If it does not start up automatically, open the files on the CD-ROM and double click on the...install this software. ● Turn off the printer with the power button and then with the terms and conditions. Installing the software for PT-9800PCN The procedure for installing the software varies depending on "Setup.exe". Note ● For details of the software, see the "Software User's...
... User's Guide (PDF), and Network User's Guide (PDF) as a user with administrator privileges to the download page for Windows Vista®. "Brother P-touch" - "PT-9800PCN" - "Manuals" - Note ● If it does not start up automatically, open the files on the CD-ROM and double click on the...install this software. ● Turn off the printer with the power button and then with the terms and conditions. Installing the software for PT-9800PCN The procedure for installing the software varies depending on "Setup.exe". Note ● For details of the software, see the "Software User's...
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... CD-ROM drive. Follow the on as a user with the main power switch. The address information will be logged on -screen instructions. 26 Double click "Brother PT-9800PCN 2 Driver.pkg" in "Mac OS X" folder. Choose STATIC for Mac OS® X 10.5.7. When using Mac OS® This section explains how to Macintosh®...
... CD-ROM drive. Follow the on as a user with the main power switch. The address information will be logged on -screen instructions. 26 Double click "Brother PT-9800PCN 2 Driver.pkg" in "Mac OS X" folder. Choose STATIC for Mac OS® X 10.5.7. When using Mac OS® This section explains how to Macintosh®...
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... occurs.) Set the appropriate printer name. 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". See "For network interface cable ...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. Choose "PT-9800PCN/Brother PT9800PCN" from the list and click [Add] again to add the printer to the "Printer Setup Utility"/"...
... occurs.) Set the appropriate printer name. 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". See "For network interface cable ...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. Choose "PT-9800PCN/Brother PT9800PCN" from the list and click [Add] again to add the printer to the "Printer Setup Utility"/"...
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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. Mac OS® X 10.5.x-10.6 When the screen returns to the "Printer Setup Utility"/ "Print & ...
... 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. Mac OS® X 10.5.x-10.6 When the screen returns to the "Printer Setup Utility"/ "Print & ...
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Enter the IP address of Brother network connected devices. In that "Brother PT-9800PCN" is set. Now you are using Personal Firewall software, BRAdmin Light may fail to "Printer List" 0 / "Print & Fax" screen, check that case, disable your ...[Add] again to add the printer to the "Printer Setup Utility". ■ Installing the BRAdmin Light configuration utility The BRAdmin Light is a utility for Brother products on BRAdmin Light, visit us at where xxxxxxxxxxxx is completed. 30 is completed and 2 the message "The Software was successfully installed." The installation of...
Enter the IP address of Brother network connected devices. In that "Brother PT-9800PCN" is set. Now you are using Personal Firewall software, BRAdmin Light may fail to "Printer List" 0 / "Print & Fax" screen, check that case, disable your ...[Add] again to add the printer to the "Printer Setup Utility". ■ Installing the BRAdmin Light configuration utility The BRAdmin Light is a utility for Brother products on BRAdmin Light, visit us at where xxxxxxxxxxxx is completed. 30 is completed and 2 the message "The Software was successfully installed." The installation of...
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...; When HG tape 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 objects such as graphics and curved lines. ● When printing barcodes...
...; When HG tape 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 objects such as graphics and curved lines. ● When printing barcodes...
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......]. 2 35 Since printing 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 printed is automatically divided among multiple printers. In the "Distributed Printing Settings" 4 dialog box, select the printers...
......]. 2 35 Since printing 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 printed is automatically divided among multiple printers. In the "Distributed Printing Settings" 4 dialog box, select the printers...
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...the printer. Barcode reader connection interfaces Barcode reader RS-232 USB direct interface PT-9700PC - PT-9800PCN Barcode reader models whose operation has been confirmed, visit the Brother Solution Center (http:// solutions.brother.com/). ● Before this printer are listed below. STATUS Preset template printing...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 this function can be used, the label layout or ...
...the printer. Barcode reader connection interfaces Barcode reader RS-232 USB direct interface PT-9700PC - PT-9800PCN Barcode reader models whose operation has been confirmed, visit the Brother Solution Center (http:// solutions.brother.com/). ● Before this printer are listed below. STATUS Preset template printing...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 this function can be used, the label layout or ...
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... folder on the "Print" button. 3 The label is being used , the IP address of a label-editing tool. Using P-touch Editor Lite LAN (PT-9800PCN and Windows® only) P-touch Editor Lite LAN is a basic version of this utility, refer to "Setting the IP address and subnet mask" in ...be used . However, since the IP address may change dynamically, we recommend specifying a static IP address when P-touch Editor Lite LAN is printed. 4 Brother Note ● A label created using this printer must be correctly specified. The IP address can be specified with a utility such as BRAdmin Light, ...
... folder on the "Print" button. 3 The label is being used , the IP address of a label-editing tool. Using P-touch Editor Lite LAN (PT-9800PCN and Windows® only) P-touch Editor Lite LAN is a basic version of this utility, refer to "Setting the IP address and subnet mask" in ...be used . However, since the IP address may change dynamically, we recommend specifying a static IP address when P-touch Editor Lite LAN is printed. 4 Brother Note ● A label created using this printer must be correctly specified. The IP address can be specified with a utility such as BRAdmin Light, ...
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... power button on . - Then, hold the power button to a COM port that the printer is using the Change Baud Rate Wizard or the Brother printer utilities. • Error 99: the computer cannot detect the printer. - Make sure that is connected correctly. - I want to factory setting... Wizard.) • Error 1 or Error 5: the serial port of the PT-9800PCN is incompatible with the PT-9800PCN. All the transferred data from a device plugged into the USB Direct Interface on the front of the PT-9800PCN may have become full. I do not understand how to connect to reset ...
... power button on . - Then, hold the power button to a COM port that the printer is using the Change Baud Rate Wizard or the Brother printer utilities. • Error 99: the computer cannot detect the printer. - Make sure that is connected correctly. - I want to factory setting... Wizard.) • Error 1 or Error 5: the serial port of the PT-9800PCN is incompatible with the PT-9800PCN. All the transferred data from a device plugged into the USB Direct Interface on the front of the PT-9800PCN may have become full. I do not understand how to connect to reset ...
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...computer. Problem 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). See "Network User's Guide" (PDF). 48 If one is already installed After the second printer is automatically installed through Plug and Play. ...• With a Peer-to-Peer connection (PT-9800PCN only) - If multiple printers are to be installed at the same time When the printers are selected in the list appearing in the dialog...
...computer. Problem 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). See "Network User's Guide" (PDF). 48 If one is already installed After the second printer is automatically installed through Plug and Play. ...• With a Peer-to-Peer connection (PT-9800PCN only) - If multiple printers are to be installed at the same time When the printers are selected in the list appearing in the dialog...