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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 future reference. However, there is no guarantee that...
.... ■ 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 future reference. However, there is no guarantee that...
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... malfunction if left near any printer that you read . ● Use only Brother TZ tapes or Brother HG tapes with alcohol or other hot appliances, in any location exposed to the tape in any foreign objects into the label outlet, AC adapter jack, USB port, serial port or LAN port (PT-9800PCN only), etc. ● Do...
... malfunction if left near any printer that you read . ● Use only Brother TZ tapes or Brother HG tapes with alcohol or other hot appliances, in any location exposed to the tape in any foreign objects into the label outlet, AC adapter jack, USB port, serial port or LAN port (PT-9800PCN only), etc. ● Do...
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...8594; P.22). You will also vary depending on whether a USB connection, serial connection or network connection (PT-9800 PCN only) is used. For details on connecting the printer to your specific computer, refer to "Connecting to a computer" (→ P.16). Note ● The ...connection procedures are necessary. Connecting the printer Connect the printer to "Connecting the printer" (→ P.15). They will also need to install the printer driver to use your printer Before creating labels with your computer. For details, refer to the power source and a ...
...8594; P.22). You will also vary depending on whether a USB connection, serial connection or network connection (PT-9800 PCN only) is used. For details on connecting the printer to your specific computer, refer to "Connecting to a computer" (→ P.16). Note ● The ...connection procedures are necessary. Connecting the printer Connect the printer to "Connecting the printer" (→ P.15). They will also need to install the printer driver to use your printer Before creating labels with your computer. For details, refer to the power source and a ...
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..."Printing at a higher speed or at a higher resolution" (→ P.34). Cover release button 18 The types of tape that may be used with the printer are listed below. ■ TZ Tapes Standard Laminated Tape Extra Strength Adhesive Tape - Laminated Flexible ID tape - Authorized tape ... 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 removed if the AC adapter is removed from the printer with the printer powered on or if the power is loose, use your finger to install...
..."Printing at a higher speed or at a higher resolution" (→ P.34). Cover release button 18 The types of tape that may be used with the printer are listed below. ■ TZ Tapes Standard Laminated Tape Extra Strength Adhesive Tape - Laminated Flexible ID tape - Authorized tape ... 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 removed if the AC adapter is removed from the printer with the printer powered on or if the power is loose, use your finger to install...
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... function After the printer has been connected to multiple printers See "Distributed printing" (→ P.35) ■ Printing using only a barcode reader without a computer See "BTP (Barcode Template Print) function" (→ P.37) ■ Creating and printing simple labels by using P-touch Editor Lite LAN (PT-9800PCN only) See "Using P-touch Editor Lite LAN (PT-9800PCN and Windows®...
... function After the printer has been connected to multiple printers See "Distributed printing" (→ P.35) ■ Printing using only a barcode reader without a computer See "BTP (Barcode Template Print) function" (→ P.37) ■ Creating and printing simple labels by using P-touch Editor Lite LAN (PT-9800PCN only) See "Using P-touch Editor Lite LAN (PT-9800PCN and Windows®...
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... 4 dialog box, select the printers to be used for distributed printing. 1 3 2 200 67 67 66 1. Note ● Printing can be distributed to printers connected via a USB connection or network connection (PT-9800PCN only). ● The number of...Printer Name" to be printed is performed at the same time, the total printing time can be reduced. Click [Detect Current Paper Information...]. 2. From the "File" menu in step 4. Select the "Advanced" tab, select the 3 "Distributed printing" check box, and then click [Settings]. Distributed printing When printing a large number of labels...
... 4 dialog box, select the printers to be used for distributed printing. 1 3 2 200 67 67 66 1. Note ● Printing can be distributed to printers connected via a USB connection or network connection (PT-9800PCN only). ● The number of...Printer Name" to be printed is performed at the same time, the total printing time can be reduced. Click [Detect Current Paper Information...]. 2. From the "File" menu in step 4. Select the "Advanced" tab, select the 3 "Distributed printing" check box, and then click [Settings]. Distributed printing When printing a large number of labels...
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... 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 printed replacing object data arranged in ...label printing (→ P.40) A database connected to label layout can be searched, and the data can be used must 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/). ● Before this printer...
... 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 printed replacing object data arranged in ...label printing (→ P.40) A database connected to label layout can be searched, and the data can be used must 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/). ● Before this printer...
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...http://solutions.brother.com/ [Select your region/country]-[Choose your product]-[Downloads] . ● To specify the number of copies to be printed. Using Transfer Manager, transfer (from 1 P-touch Editor 5.0 to the printer) the label layout to "List of barcodes for label layouts ...Preset template printing If a frequently used label layout is stored in the "Tools" menu, click the "General" tab, and then select the "Display Expanded Tabs of Object Properties" check box under "Others". Otherwise, click "Options" in the printer, identical labels can be specified for specifying settings"...
...http://solutions.brother.com/ [Select your region/country]-[Choose your product]-[Downloads] . ● To specify the number of copies to be printed. Using Transfer Manager, transfer (from 1 P-touch Editor 5.0 to the printer) the label layout to "List of barcodes for label layouts ...Preset template printing If a frequently used label layout is stored in the "Tools" menu, click the "General" tab, and then select the "Display Expanded Tabs of Object Properties" check box under "Others". Otherwise, click "Options" in the printer, identical labels can be specified for specifying settings"...
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...scan the barcodes for multiple parameters. ● If no settings have been specified, a label will be created and printed. From the "Basic settings" barcodes, scan 4 the barcode ... is automatically applied when three digits have been specified. For details on ". http://solutions.brother.com/ [Select your region/country]-[Choose your product]-[Downloads]. ● To specify the ...from a previously created template. 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...
...scan the barcodes for multiple parameters. ● If no settings have been specified, a label will be created and printed. From the "Basic settings" barcodes, scan 4 the barcode ... is automatically applied when three digits have been specified. For details on ". http://solutions.brother.com/ [Select your region/country]-[Choose your product]-[Downloads]. ● To specify the ...from a previously created template. 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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...is also transferred. For details on the barcodes that can be printed replacing data from P-touch Editor 5.0 to the printer. Using Transfer Manager, transfer the 2 label layout from the connected database file in the object of barcodes for specifying settings" (→ P.51). The database ...) 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...
...is also transferred. For details on the barcodes that can be printed replacing data from P-touch Editor 5.0 to the printer. Using Transfer Manager, transfer the 2 label layout from the connected database file in the object of barcodes for specifying settings" (→ P.51). The database ...) 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...
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... 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. Using P-touch Editor Lite LAN (PT-9800PCN and Windows® only) P-touch Editor Lite LAN is connected to the network, therefore... the printer can be used immediately. Note ● In order for example, with ...
... 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. Using P-touch Editor Lite LAN (PT-9800PCN and Windows® only) P-touch Editor Lite LAN is connected to the network, therefore... the printer can be used immediately. Note ● In order for example, with ...
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...Cut button to its detailed information are not available. ● Print jobs from the full version of the network card in the printer settings list. P-touch Editor Lite LAN will resume printing once the print job from another computer may interrupt your printing. Make sure... printer is "BRNXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX" where "XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX" is closed. Note ● P-touch Editor Lite LAN is ideal for the first time, "Add shortcut" dialog box appears. You can access to use P-touch Editor 5.0. ● When using the P-touch Editor Lite LAN for creating simple labels. To create labels ...
...Cut button to its detailed information are not available. ● Print jobs from the full version of the network card in the printer settings list. P-touch Editor Lite LAN will resume printing once the print job from another computer may interrupt your printing. Make sure... printer is "BRNXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX" where "XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX" is closed. Note ● P-touch Editor Lite LAN is ideal for the first time, "Add shortcut" dialog box appears. You can access to use P-touch Editor 5.0. ● When using the P-touch Editor Lite LAN for creating simple labels. To create labels ...
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...Use a slightly dampened cloth with water on printed labels generally indicates that the print head and head roller ... maintain its performance. Note ● Always disconnect the AC adapter prior to cleaning the printer. ■ Cleaning the exterior of your printer. ■ Cleaning the print head and head roller Streaks or poor quality characters on difficult... finger. Note ● Refer to the instructions provided with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol). Maintenance Your printer should be cleaned on how to use it. Cutter blade Print head Cotton swab Metal section 45 Tape...
...Use a slightly dampened cloth with water on printed labels generally indicates that the print head and head roller ... maintain its performance. Note ● Always disconnect the AC adapter prior to cleaning the printer. ■ Cleaning the exterior of your printer. ■ Cleaning the print head and head roller Streaks or poor quality characters on difficult... finger. Note ● Refer to the instructions provided with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol). Maintenance Your printer should be cleaned on how to use it. Cutter blade Print head Cotton swab Metal section 45 Tape...
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... are completed. • The baud rates for the computer and the printer may be selected. The printed label contains a blank horizontal line. Most TZ labels have a clear laminate top layer. Troubleshooting For printer troubleshooting, refer to the following port" list in the leading edge of... connection, select "USB00n". • Is someone printing via network? While printing, striped tape appears. After the labels are cut, they are printing large amounts of printer is on. • Check that the interface cable is connected correctly, the tape cassette is installed correctly, and...
... are completed. • The baud rates for the computer and the printer may be selected. The printed label contains a blank horizontal line. Most TZ labels have a clear laminate top layer. Troubleshooting For printer troubleshooting, refer to the following port" list in the leading edge of... connection, select "USB00n". • Is someone printing via network? While printing, striped tape appears. After the labels are cut, they are printing large amounts of printer is on. • Check that the interface cable is connected correctly, the tape cassette is installed correctly, and...
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... in red while connected devices are being used (PT-9800PCN only). • The connected device is incompatible with the PT-9800PCN. • The buffer of the printer. If the LED flashes in red, either case, the device cannot be printed. Visit http://www.brother-usa.com/faqs • I would like more... than one COM port and COM2 may have been selected in error in again. • An error occurred during installation. • Installation cannot be set using the same COM port, labels cannot be used , the buffer of the PT-9800PCN may...
... in red while connected devices are being used (PT-9800PCN only). • The connected device is incompatible with the PT-9800PCN. • The buffer of the printer. If the LED flashes in red, either case, the device cannot be printed. Visit http://www.brother-usa.com/faqs • I would like more... than one COM port and COM2 may have been selected in error in again. • An error occurred during installation. • Installation cannot be set using the same COM port, labels cannot be used , the buffer of the PT-9800PCN may...
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...copied. 3.Scan the "Begin printing" barcode. For details on specifying the various settings, refer to be printed. 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... Template Print) function" (→ P.37). 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 be specified or clears the previous settings. B.Barcode...
...copied. 3.Scan the "Begin printing" barcode. For details on specifying the various settings, refer to be printed. 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... Template Print) function" (→ P.37). 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 be specified or clears the previous settings. B.Barcode...
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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...