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... pursuant to design beautiful custom labels. 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 to which the receiver is...been tested and found to the following measures: - Select from that the product Product Name : Brother Label Printer P-touch 9600/3600 Model Number : PT-9600/3600 complies with the limits for future reference. In addition, the many pre-formatted templates available make...
... pursuant to design beautiful custom labels. 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 to which the receiver is...been tested and found to the following measures: - Select from that the product Product Name : Brother Label Printer P-touch 9600/3600 Model Number : PT-9600/3600 complies with the limits for future reference. In addition, the many pre-formatted templates available make...
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Chapter 3 Functions 43 Performing basic operations 44 Entering text ...46 Editing text ...51 Formatting ...52 Printing ...68 Storing and recalling files 72 Chapter 4 Machine Adjustments 79 Machine adjustments 80 ERROR MESSAGE LIST 83 TROUBLESHOOTING 90 MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS 94 Appendix 95 Symbols ...96 Special barcode characters 99 Fonts ...99 Sizes and widths 100 Type styles ...102 Framing and shading patterns 104 Pre-set templates 105 Template text styles 110 INDEX 112 ACCESSORIES (For USA Only 116 PT-9600/3600 CONTACT INFORMATION (For USA Only) .... 118 ii
Chapter 3 Functions 43 Performing basic operations 44 Entering text ...46 Editing text ...51 Formatting ...52 Printing ...68 Storing and recalling files 72 Chapter 4 Machine Adjustments 79 Machine adjustments 80 ERROR MESSAGE LIST 83 TROUBLESHOOTING 90 MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS 94 Appendix 95 Symbols ...96 Special barcode characters 99 Fonts ...99 Sizes and widths 100 Type styles ...102 Framing and shading patterns 104 Pre-set templates 105 Template text styles 110 INDEX 112 ACCESSORIES (For USA Only 116 PT-9600/3600 CONTACT INFORMATION (For USA Only) .... 118 ii
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Before You Start Bottom view Battery compartment cover (PT-9600 only) Handle Ch.1 Before You Start Tape exit slot LCD display R1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C G H NO I 1LM:_ D E F K QQQQQQQQQQQQ J AUTO 1.10 HELSINKI A AUTO Length Margin Font Width Size 1 Tape ...
Before You Start Bottom view Battery compartment cover (PT-9600 only) Handle Ch.1 Before You Start Tape exit slot LCD display R1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C G H NO I 1LM:_ D E F K QQQQQQQQQQQQ J AUTO 1.10 HELSINKI A AUTO Length Margin Font Width Size 1 Tape ...
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Before You Start Ch. 1 Before You Start Keyboard P-touch 9600: 4 32 1 9 8 7 P-touch 3600: 5 6 1 Power key ➩ p. 7 6 Arrow keys ➩ p. 44 2 Screen backlight key (PT-9600 only) ➩ Refer to the Advanced Functions booklet. 7 Return key ➩ p. 45 3 Macro key (PT-9600 only) ➩ Refer to the Advanced Functions booklet. 8 Backspace key ➩ p. 51 4 PF keys (PT-9600 only) 9 Interface key (PT-9600 only) ➩ Refer to the Advanced Functions booklet. ➩ Refer to the Advanced Functions booklet. 5 Space bar ➩ p. 46 4
Before You Start Ch. 1 Before You Start Keyboard P-touch 9600: 4 32 1 9 8 7 P-touch 3600: 5 6 1 Power key ➩ p. 7 6 Arrow keys ➩ p. 44 2 Screen backlight key (PT-9600 only) ➩ Refer to the Advanced Functions booklet. 7 Return key ➩ p. 45 3 Macro key (PT-9600 only) ➩ Refer to the Advanced Functions booklet. 8 Backspace key ➩ p. 51 4 PF keys (PT-9600 only) 9 Interface key (PT-9600 only) ➩ Refer to the Advanced Functions booklet. ➩ Refer to the Advanced Functions booklet. 5 Space bar ➩ p. 46 4
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...the AC adaptor, and (for the PT-9600 only) remove the rechargeable battery to prevent it from the P-touch, otherwise the tape cassette may be... exposed to direct sunlight, high humidity or dust. ● Do not leave any other adaptor will void the warranty. ● Avery® is a registered trademark of AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION. ● IBM® and PC-DOS® are trademarks of International... Started Ch. 2 Getting Started PRECAUTIONS ● Use only Brother TZ tapes or Brother/Avery AV labels with alcohol or other organic solvents. Use of...
...the AC adaptor, and (for the PT-9600 only) remove the rechargeable battery to prevent it from the P-touch, otherwise the tape cassette may be... exposed to direct sunlight, high humidity or dust. ● Do not leave any other adaptor will void the warranty. ● Avery® is a registered trademark of AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION. ● IBM® and PC-DOS® are trademarks of International... Started Ch. 2 Getting Started PRECAUTIONS ● Use only Brother TZ tapes or Brother/Avery AV labels with alcohol or other organic solvents. Use of...
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... button, and then lift open the tape compartment cover. Be sure to make distinctive color-coded and stylized labels. P-touch 9600: 7 TZ tape cassettes are also available for 5 minutes. However, if the PT-9600 is in the upperright corner of types, colors and sizes, enabling you turn off the...and turned on again. NOTE ☞ Do not unplug the AC adaptor if the P-touch is displayed when you to turn off the P-touch before unplugging the AC adaptor. ☞ A PT-9600 operating from its rechargeable battery, the machine will automatically turn off if no key is pressed...
... button, and then lift open the tape compartment cover. Be sure to make distinctive color-coded and stylized labels. P-touch 9600: 7 TZ tape cassettes are also available for 5 minutes. However, if the PT-9600 is in the upperright corner of types, colors and sizes, enabling you turn off the...and turned on again. NOTE ☞ Do not unplug the AC adaptor if the P-touch is displayed when you to turn off the P-touch before unplugging the AC adaptor. ☞ A PT-9600 operating from its rechargeable battery, the machine will automatically turn off if no key is pressed...
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... Windows® XP, printing and installation is being assigned to a PF key (PT-9600 only). NOTE ☞ To exit Interface mode for a USB connection and return to the text, press any key. ☞ The P-touch cannot enter Interface mode for a USB connection while it from an account with limited... 2000 Professional or XP NOTE ☞ For installation on Windows® 2000, administrator privileges are available on the enclosed CD-ROM: P-touch Editor 3.2, P-touch Quick Editor and P-touch AV Editor (for an RS-232C connection (PT-9600 only) or while a macro is only possible from the computer.
... Windows® XP, printing and installation is being assigned to a PF key (PT-9600 only). NOTE ☞ To exit Interface mode for a USB connection and return to the text, press any key. ☞ The P-touch cannot enter Interface mode for a USB connection while it from an account with limited... 2000 Professional or XP NOTE ☞ For installation on Windows® 2000, administrator privileges are available on the enclosed CD-ROM: P-touch Editor 3.2, P-touch Quick Editor and P-touch AV Editor (for an RS-232C connection (PT-9600 only) or while a macro is only possible from the computer.
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...port or the RS-232C port. Getting Started Ch. 2 Getting Started Transfer Manager: (PT-9600 only-not compatible with the software for the PT-3600) Two applications: Transfer Manager (which allows you to back up P-touch data on page 17. (To install the serial printer driver, refer to the Advanced Functions...CD-ROM from a computer) and Backup Manager (which allows you to transfer templates, a database linked to a template or image data to the P-touch from the CD-ROM drive. To install the printer driver, click the Yes button. Continue with Access 2000. If you to select what to ...
...port or the RS-232C port. Getting Started Ch. 2 Getting Started Transfer Manager: (PT-9600 only-not compatible with the software for the PT-3600) Two applications: Transfer Manager (which allows you to back up P-touch data on page 17. (To install the serial printer driver, refer to the Advanced Functions...CD-ROM from a computer) and Backup Manager (which allows you to transfer templates, a database linked to a template or image data to the P-touch from the CD-ROM drive. To install the printer driver, click the Yes button. Continue with Access 2000. If you to select what to ...
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...computer should be slightly different from the computer. When installing the software for the PT-3600, the dialog boxes may not be connected with Plug-and-Play. A dialog box appears, informing you to select whether the P-touch will be installed. If a dialog box appears, indicating that the installation is... with a USB cable or an RS-232C cable, select "USB cable", and then click the OK button. If the P-touch 9600/ 3600 is finished and explaining that the PT-9600/3600 printer driver will be installed with a USB cable or an RS-232C cable, select "USB cable", and then click ...
...computer should be slightly different from the computer. When installing the software for the PT-3600, the dialog boxes may not be connected with Plug-and-Play. A dialog box appears, informing you to select whether the P-touch will be installed. If a dialog box appears, indicating that the installation is... with a USB cable or an RS-232C cable, select "USB cable", and then click the OK button. If the P-touch 9600/ 3600 is finished and explaining that the PT-9600/3600 printer driver will be installed with a USB cable or an RS-232C cable, select "USB cable", and then click ...
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...indicating that the printer driver has been installed, click the Finish button. To replace or add a USB printer driver 1 Turn off the P-touch, and then disconnect it from the computer. The first Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Getting Started Ch. 2 Getting Started 2 ... A dialog box appears, warning that the Found New Hardware Wizard has finished installing the software for the PT-9600/3600. A dialog box automatically appears, allowing you to connect the P-touch to the computer. 6 Click the Finish button. Replacing or adding a USB printer driver 5 Click the...
...indicating that the printer driver has been installed, click the Finish button. To replace or add a USB printer driver 1 Turn off the P-touch, and then disconnect it from the computer. The first Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Getting Started Ch. 2 Getting Started 2 ... A dialog box appears, warning that the Found New Hardware Wizard has finished installing the software for the PT-9600/3600. A dialog box automatically appears, allowing you to connect the P-touch to the computer. 6 Click the Finish button. Replacing or adding a USB printer driver 5 Click the...
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... menu, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive containing the CD-ROM.) Next, double-click "Setup.exe" to a P-touch 9600/3600 with new Brother PT-9600/3600." is selected, a new printer driver is added without adding it as a new printer. With a USB connection on the... P-touch. With Windows® 98, 98 SE, Me or 2000: 5 A dialog box appears, instructing you that the printer driver has passed compatibility tests and that the printer driver has been installed. 4 Select either "Replace with a different serial number. ☞ If "Add Brother PT-9600/3600." A dialog ...
... menu, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive containing the CD-ROM.) Next, double-click "Setup.exe" to a P-touch 9600/3600 with new Brother PT-9600/3600." is selected, a new printer driver is added without adding it as a new printer. With a USB connection on the... P-touch. With Windows® 98, 98 SE, Me or 2000: 5 A dialog box appears, instructing you that the printer driver has passed compatibility tests and that the printer driver has been installed. 4 Select either "Replace with a different serial number. ☞ If "Add Brother PT-9600/3600." A dialog ...
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...Before installation Check that the software has not passed Windows® Logo testing. Getting Started 6 Connect the P-touch to the computer using the enclosed USB interface cable as described on page 9, and then turn on a ... an English operating system. With Windows® XP: 5 A dialog box appears, instructing you to connect the P-touch to restart the computer, and then remove the CD-ROM from the computer. 7 Select "Install the software automatically..., the software may be restarted, select the option for the PT-9600/3600. Ch. 2 Getting Started 7 Click the Finish button.
...Before installation Check that the software has not passed Windows® Logo testing. Getting Started 6 Connect the P-touch to the computer using the enclosed USB interface cable as described on page 9, and then turn on a ... an English operating system. With Windows® XP: 5 A dialog box appears, instructing you to connect the P-touch to restart the computer, and then remove the CD-ROM from the computer. 7 Select "Install the software automatically..., the software may be restarted, select the option for the PT-9600/3600. Ch. 2 Getting Started 7 Click the Finish button.
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...onto a Macintosh as described on the Macintosh. 3 Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the com- Be sure to leave the P-touch turned off , connect the P-touch to the computer using the enclosed USB interface cable as described below. NOTE About 20 MB of available hard-disk space is ...installing all options, about any label that appears. NOTE ☞ In order to open it. 5 Double-click the P-touch Editor 3.2 folder to print from the P-touch 9600/3600, "PT-9600/3600 Driver" must be selected for printing barcodes and images, enabling you to select which options to install, and then ...
...onto a Macintosh as described on the Macintosh. 3 Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the com- Be sure to leave the P-touch turned off , connect the P-touch to the computer using the enclosed USB interface cable as described below. NOTE About 20 MB of available hard-disk space is ...installing all options, about any label that appears. NOTE ☞ In order to open it. 5 Double-click the P-touch Editor 3.2 folder to print from the P-touch 9600/3600, "PT-9600/3600 Driver" must be selected for printing barcodes and images, enabling you to select which options to install, and then ...
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... to select which options to install. 1 With the P-touch and the Macintosh turned off . 2 Turn on page 9. NOTE In order to print from the P-touch 9600/3600, "PT-9600/ 3600 Driver" must be selected for installation. 5 Double-click the P-touch Quick Editor folder to open it . Be sure to ...leave the P-touch turned off , connect the P-touch to the computer using the enclosed USB interface cable as described...
... to select which options to install. 1 With the P-touch and the Macintosh turned off . 2 Turn on page 9. NOTE In order to print from the P-touch 9600/3600, "PT-9600/ 3600 Driver" must be selected for installation. 5 Double-click the P-touch Quick Editor folder to open it . Be sure to ...leave the P-touch turned off , connect the P-touch to the computer using the enclosed USB interface cable as described...
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.... Click the Add button. To view the User's Guide installed on the left, click the PT-9600/ 3600 icon. Getting Started F After the computer has started up again, connect the P-touch to the computer using the enclosed USB interface cable as the printer Ch. 2 Getting Started To.... 2 Double-click the Applications folder on the P-touch 9600/3600. 2 Pull down the Apple menu and select "Chooser" to display the Chooser window. 5 Click the Add Printer button. The PT-9600/3600 appears in the taskbar to display the Start menu. 2 Point to "Programs". 3 Point to confirm your computer so ...
.... Click the Add button. To view the User's Guide installed on the left, click the PT-9600/ 3600 icon. Getting Started F After the computer has started up again, connect the P-touch to the computer using the enclosed USB interface cable as the printer Ch. 2 Getting Started To.... 2 Double-click the Applications folder on the P-touch 9600/3600. 2 Pull down the Apple menu and select "Chooser" to display the Chooser window. 5 Click the Add Printer button. The PT-9600/3600 appears in the taskbar to display the Start menu. 2 Point to "Programs". 3 Point to confirm your computer so ...
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... the dialog box that appears, indicating that it is deleted, click the OK button. Uninstalling the printer driver Uninstall the PT-9600/3600 printer driver from a PC as described below . Quitting P-touch AV Editor Do either of labels are cut off only after it is perfect for attacing to print the text in...
... the dialog box that appears, indicating that it is deleted, click the OK button. Uninstalling the printer driver Uninstall the PT-9600/3600 printer driver from a PC as described below . Quitting P-touch AV Editor Do either of labels are cut off only after it is perfect for attacing to print the text in...
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..., indicating that the P-touch is turned off the P-touch 9600/3600, and then disconnect it from a Macintosh as described below. On a Macintosh Computer Uninstall the P-touch Editor 3.2 software, the P-touch Quick Editor software or the PT-9600/3600 printer driver from...touch Quick Editor software) 2 In the System Folder, open the Extensions folder. 3 Drag the following to the Trash icon: • PT-9600/3600 icon (to display the dialog box. 3 Click the lower button (Driver). A dialog box automatically appears, allowing you to select whether to install. 4 Select "Delete Brother PT-9600...
..., indicating that the P-touch is turned off the P-touch 9600/3600, and then disconnect it from a Macintosh as described below. On a Macintosh Computer Uninstall the P-touch Editor 3.2 software, the P-touch Quick Editor software or the PT-9600/3600 printer driver from...touch Quick Editor software) 2 In the System Folder, open the Extensions folder. 3 Drag the following to the Trash icon: • PT-9600/3600 icon (to display the dialog box. 3 Click the lower button (Driver). A dialog box automatically appears, allowing you to select whether to install. 4 Select "Delete Brother PT-9600...
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..., open the Printers folder, and then open the Brother folder. 8 Drag the following to the Trash icon. • P-touch Editor 3.2 Prefs icon (for the P-touch Editor 3.2 software) • P-touch Quick Editor Prefs icon (for the P-touch Quick Editor software) • PT-9600/3600 Prefs icon (for the printer driver) With ... open it. 4 Double-click the Print Center icon to delete it . 3 Double-click the Uninstall P-touch folder. 4 Double-click the Uninstall P-touch icon in the folder that "PT-9600/3600" does not appear in the Printer List. The uninstaller starts up . 5 Click the Uninstall button....
..., open the Printers folder, and then open the Brother folder. 8 Drag the following to the Trash icon. • P-touch Editor 3.2 Prefs icon (for the P-touch Editor 3.2 software) • P-touch Quick Editor Prefs icon (for the P-touch Quick Editor software) • PT-9600/3600 Prefs icon (for the printer driver) With ... open it. 4 Double-click the Print Center icon to delete it . 3 Double-click the Uninstall P-touch folder. 4 Double-click the Uninstall P-touch icon in the folder that "PT-9600/3600" does not appear in the Printer List. The uninstaller starts up . 5 Click the Uninstall button....
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... from a template is entered, a different style for the text can be printed. For samples of templates (39 with the PT-9600, 31 with TZ tape. For details on the PT-3600), a wider variety of the available style formats, refer to pages 105 through 109. After simply selecting one of the ...available templates, refer to pages 110. To select a pre-formatted template: 1 Hold down d and press 6 or 7. (For the PT-3600, press v or w .) NOTE ☞ The template that was entered in it at that has been stored in the text, and then press n. By ...
... from a template is entered, a different style for the text can be printed. For samples of templates (39 with the PT-9600, 31 with TZ tape. For details on the PT-3600), a wider variety of the available style formats, refer to pages 105 through 109. After simply selecting one of the ...available templates, refer to pages 110. To select a pre-formatted template: 1 Hold down d and press 6 or 7. (For the PT-3600, press v or w .) NOTE ☞ The template that was entered in it at that has been stored in the text, and then press n. By ...
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...function to its default setting (000000001), press the space bar. 4 Press n to 000000001, indicating that the data will be printed on all PT-9600/3600s will be skipped if settings for several Setup functions are being applied at the same time, continue pressing j or k to select the ...cutter may be dull. NOTE To return the function to its default setting (0), press the space bar. 4 Press n to a computer, all connected P-touch machines at the same time. 2 Press j or k until HALF CUTTER is displayed. NOTE ☞ To cut too much or not enough. Machine Adjustments...
...function to its default setting (000000001), press the space bar. 4 Press n to 000000001, indicating that the data will be printed on all PT-9600/3600s will be skipped if settings for several Setup functions are being applied at the same time, continue pressing j or k to select the ...cutter may be dull. NOTE To return the function to its default setting (0), press the space bar. 4 Press n to a computer, all connected P-touch machines at the same time. 2 Press j or k until HALF CUTTER is displayed. NOTE ☞ To cut too much or not enough. Machine Adjustments...