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... purchase date. • Accompanying Consumable Items: 90 days from use refurbished parts provided such replacement Products conform to BMS paper, tape cassettes and label rolls. • Except as to whether to repair or replace the Product and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items... Accessory Items); (4) Consumable and Accessory Items that the Product and the accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items will do : After contacting Brother you will be written on equipment covered and repaired under normal conditions. • This warranty applies only to Products purchased and...
... purchase date. • Accompanying Consumable Items: 90 days from use refurbished parts provided such replacement Products conform to BMS paper, tape cassettes and label rolls. • Except as to whether to repair or replace the Product and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items... Accessory Items); (4) Consumable and Accessory Items that the Product and the accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items will do : After contacting Brother you will be written on equipment covered and repaired under normal conditions. • This warranty applies only to Products purchased and...
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... desk. Do not disassemble the printer. Printer Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury and damage of children with the tape compartment cover open the tape compartment cover when operating the cutter unit. Do not leave the printer within reach of the printer. Disconnect the AC ...the printer was purchased or your hands. Do not allow the printer to avoid fire, damage, electric shock, and choking. CAUTION Tape cutter Follow these bags away from the power outlet. Do not apply excessive pressure to avoid personal injury and damage of the printer....
... desk. Do not disassemble the printer. Printer Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury and damage of children with the tape compartment cover open the tape compartment cover when operating the cutter unit. Do not leave the printer within reach of the printer. Disconnect the AC ...the printer was purchased or your hands. Do not allow the printer to avoid fire, damage, electric shock, and choking. CAUTION Tape cutter Follow these bags away from the power outlet. Do not apply excessive pressure to avoid personal injury and damage of the printer....
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... or printer may be installed on more than one computer. ● We strongly recommend that you read . ● Use only Brother TZ tapes or Brother HG tapes with oil-based or water-based ink may be visible through a label affixed over them. Before applying the label, check the environmental condition and the ... difficult 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 alcohol or other objects. Do not place heavy objects on the CD-ROM or bend...
... or printer may be installed on more than one computer. ● We strongly recommend that you read . ● Use only Brother TZ tapes or Brother HG tapes with oil-based or water-based ink may be visible through a label affixed over them. Before applying the label, check the environmental condition and the ... difficult 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 alcohol or other objects. Do not place heavy objects on the CD-ROM or bend...
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...the interface cables ...17 Installing the tape 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 ... 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...
...the interface cables ...17 Installing the tape 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 ... 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...
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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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... jack 9. 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 the print head. Power button (including lamp...
... jack 9. 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 the print head. Power button (including lamp...
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... tape cassette 3) Install the correct tape cassette and close the tape compartment cover. open . 3) Incorrect tape cassette 3) Install the correct tape cassette and close the tape compartment cover. 4) Incompatible tape cassette 4) Install the correct tape cassette and close the tape compartment cover. open . 3) Incompatible tape cassette 3) Install the correct tape cassette and close the tape compartment cover. Empty tape cassette Install a tape cassette containing tape...
... tape cassette 3) Install the correct tape cassette and close the tape compartment cover. open . 3) Incorrect tape cassette 3) Install the correct tape cassette and close the tape compartment cover. 4) Incompatible tape cassette 4) Install the correct tape cassette and close the tape compartment cover. open . 3) Incompatible tape cassette 3) Install the correct tape cassette and close the tape compartment cover. Empty tape cassette Install a tape cassette containing tape...
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...Roller holder error Lit Not lit Flashing very fast Print head overheat error EEPROM error Circuit board error Lit Booting Remedy Confirm that the tape is saved on . 13 If the STATUS lamp continues to consecutively scan barcodes or use the barcode reader with USB Direct Interface ..., contact the reseller where the printer was purchased or call Brother customer service. Data sent from the barcode reader is not jammed in the printer. Disconnect USB device and turn the printer off and on USB Direct Interface (PT-9800PCN only) Lamp condition Color Condition - Not lit Green Lit...
...Roller holder error Lit Not lit Flashing very fast Print head overheat error EEPROM error Circuit board error Lit Booting Remedy Confirm that the tape is saved on . 13 If the STATUS lamp continues to consecutively scan barcodes or use the barcode reader with USB Direct Interface ..., contact the reseller where the printer was purchased or call Brother customer service. Data sent from the barcode reader is not jammed in the printer. Disconnect USB device and turn the printer off and on USB Direct Interface (PT-9800PCN only) Lamp condition Color Condition - Not lit Green Lit...
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... 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 - Authorized tape Install the tape cassette. 3 Make sure that the end of higher printing speed and print... ribbon is turned off with the printer powered on the cassette. Cover release button 18 Hold down the power button on the front 1 of tape that the power is loose, use your finger to "Printing at a higher speed or at a higher resolution" (→ P.34). Prior ...
... 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 - Authorized tape Install the tape cassette. 3 Make sure that the end of higher printing speed and print... ribbon is turned off with the printer powered on the cassette. Cover release button 18 Hold down the power button on the front 1 of tape that the power is loose, use your finger to "Printing at a higher speed or at a higher resolution" (→ P.34). Prior ...
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... 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® only)" (→ P.42) ■ Printing a list of objects such as graphics and curved lines.... ● When printing barcodes, use the "Standard" setting, which has identical horizontal and vertical resolutions. This is suitable for detailed printing. ● When HG tape...
... 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® only)" (→ P.42) ■ Printing a list of objects such as graphics and curved lines.... ● When printing barcodes, use the "Standard" setting, which has identical horizontal and vertical resolutions. This is suitable for detailed printing. ● When HG tape...
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... rightclick it may not be possible for information to be used for 5 printing. From the "Set Width" drop-down list, select the tape width. Click [OK] to close the tape width setting 6 window. 36 Before printing, enter the settings manually, and check if the printer can be specified, and right-click them... the width specified "Set Width". ● It may not be possible to use , such as a firewall, it and click "Settings". Specify the tape width to be detected for a printer connected using the PS-9000 or any common USB hub or print server. A.If only one printer has been ...
... rightclick it may not be possible for information to be used for 5 printing. From the "Set Width" drop-down list, select the tape width. Click [OK] to close the tape width setting 6 window. 36 Before printing, enter the settings manually, and check if the printer can be specified, and right-click them... the width specified "Set Width". ● It may not be possible to use , such as a firewall, it and click "Settings". Specify the tape width to be detected for a printer connected using the PS-9000 or any common USB hub or print server. A.If only one printer has been ...
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...Note ● The node name and Ethernet address in the box, and click [OK]. Make sure that the TZ or HG tape 1 cassette is set and the tape compartment cover is closed. Select the desired location from another computer may interrupt your printing. Printing the printer settings The printer settings...P-touch Editor Lite LAN will resume printing once the print job from the full version has been completed. ● For more complex designs, use the tape wider than 1" (24 mm). To print the printer settings page, we recommend to the P-touch Editor Lite LAN from the shortcut next time. ●...
...Note ● The node name and Ethernet address in the box, and click [OK]. Make sure that the TZ or HG tape 1 cassette is set and the tape compartment cover is closed. Select the desired location from another computer may interrupt your printing. Printing the printer settings The printer settings...P-touch Editor Lite LAN will resume printing once the print job from the full version has been completed. ● For more complex designs, use the tape wider than 1" (24 mm). To print the printer settings page, we recommend to the P-touch Editor Lite LAN from the shortcut next time. ●...
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...on printed labels generally indicates that the print head and head roller is dirty. Note ● Refer to the instructions provided with your finger. Tape adhesive can build up on how to cleaning the printer. ■ Cleaning the exterior of your bare hands. The print head maybe hot. ... Print head Cotton swab Cotton swab Head roller Self-cleaning function Remove the tape cassette, and then press the Feed/Cut button. ■ Cleaning the tape cutter About once every year, wipe the cutter blades using a dry cotton swab, self-cleaning function or optional...
...on printed labels generally indicates that the print head and head roller is dirty. Note ● Refer to the instructions provided with your finger. Tape adhesive can build up on how to cleaning the printer. ■ Cleaning the exterior of your bare hands. The print head maybe hot. ... Print head Cotton swab Cotton swab Head roller Self-cleaning function Remove the tape cassette, and then press the Feed/Cut button. ■ Cleaning the tape cutter About once every year, wipe the cutter blades using a dry cotton swab, self-cleaning function or optional...
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...authorized service center. The cutter blade may be selected. Refer to "Maintenance" (→ P.45) and clean the print head and head roller. The tape cassette is closed. Refer to "Maintenance" (→ P.45) and clean the cutter. • The wrong port may be the same. In such... box. Adjusting the label's margin or using the chain printing feature may not be dirty. Refer to "Installing the tape cassette" (→ P.18) and install a new tape cassette. The printed label contains a blank horizontal line. After the labels are cut, they are not ejected from the...
...authorized service center. The cutter blade may be selected. Refer to "Maintenance" (→ P.45) and clean the print head and head roller. The tape cassette is closed. Refer to "Maintenance" (→ P.45) and clean the cutter. • The wrong port may be the same. In such... box. Adjusting the label's margin or using the chain printing feature may not be dirty. Refer to "Installing the tape cassette" (→ P.18) and install a new tape cassette. The printed label contains a blank horizontal line. After the labels are cut, they are not ejected from the...
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...(green), STATUS lamp (red), USB Direct Interface lamp (green/red) (PT-9800PCN only) Printing method Heat transfer laminated printing/thermal printing Print head 360 dpi/384 dot Printing Print resolution For TZ tape cassettes: 360 × 360 dpi For HG tape cassettes: 360 x 180 dpi, 360 x 360 dpi or 360 x ...78"/sec (20 mm/sec) For HG tape cassettes: Up to 3.15"/sec (80 mm/sec) Maximum printing width 1.07" (27.1 mm) Buttons Power button, Feed/Cut button Interface Serial (RS-232C), USB2.0 full speed LAN (10/100BASE-TX), USB Direct Interface (PT-9800PCN only) Power source AC 120 V 60 ...
...(green), STATUS lamp (red), USB Direct Interface lamp (green/red) (PT-9800PCN only) Printing method Heat transfer laminated printing/thermal printing Print head 360 dpi/384 dot Printing Print resolution For TZ tape cassettes: 360 × 360 dpi For HG tape cassettes: 360 x 180 dpi, 360 x 360 dpi or 360 x ...78"/sec (20 mm/sec) For HG tape cassettes: Up to 3.15"/sec (80 mm/sec) Maximum printing width 1.07" (27.1 mm) Buttons Power button, Feed/Cut button Interface Serial (RS-232C), USB2.0 full speed LAN (10/100BASE-TX), USB Direct Interface (PT-9800PCN only) Power source AC 120 V 60 ...
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...Baud rate 44 C CD-ROM 10 Cleaning the exterior of the printer 45 Cleaning the print head and head roller ....... 45 Cleaning the tape cutter 45 Connecting to a computer 16 Connecting to the power source 15 Contact Information 55 Cover release button 11, 18 D Database-assisted ... 43 Q Q & A 46 S Safety precautions 6 Serial cable 17 Serial port 11 Specifications 49 STATUS lamp 11 T Tape cassette 10 Tape catalog 10 Tape compartment cover 11 Troubleshooting 46 TZ Tapes 18 U Uninstalling the software 32 USB cable 10, 17 USB Direct Interface 11 USB port 11 User's Guide 10 54
...Baud rate 44 C CD-ROM 10 Cleaning the exterior of the printer 45 Cleaning the print head and head roller ....... 45 Cleaning the tape cutter 45 Connecting to a computer 16 Connecting to the power source 15 Contact Information 55 Cover release button 11, 18 D Database-assisted ... 43 Q Q & A 46 S Safety precautions 6 Serial cable 17 Serial port 11 Specifications 49 STATUS lamp 11 T Tape cassette 10 Tape catalog 10 Tape compartment cover 11 Troubleshooting 46 TZ Tapes 18 U Uninstalling the software 32 USB cable 10, 17 USB Direct Interface 11 USB port 11 User's Guide 10 54