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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 width indicator ➩ p. 8 2 Caps indicator ... setting indicator ➩ p. 65 A Rotate setting indicator ➩ p. 61 B Auto Cut setting indicator ➩ p. 68 C Tape Length setting ➩ p. 63 D Tape Margin setting ➩ p. 62 E Font setting ➩ p. 54 F Character width setting ➩ p. 56 G Character size ...
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 width indicator ➩ p. 8 2 Caps indicator ... setting indicator ➩ p. 65 A Rotate setting indicator ➩ p. 61 B Auto Cut setting indicator ➩ p. 68 C Tape Length setting ➩ p. 63 D Tape Margin setting ➩ p. 62 E Font setting ➩ p. 54 F Character width setting ➩ p. 56 G Character size ...
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...International Business Machines, Inc. ● Microsoft® and Windows® are based in part on the machine. ● To avoid injuries, do not touch the cutter's edge. ● Use only the AC adaptor designed exclusively for the PT-9600 only) remove the rechargeable battery to prevent it from the P-touch, otherwise the tape...Started Ch. 2 Getting Started PRECAUTIONS ● Use only Brother TZ tapes or Brother/Avery AV labels with alcohol or other USB cable will void the warranty. ● Do not try to disassemble the P-touch. ● Use only the enclosed USB interface cable. ...
...International Business Machines, Inc. ● Microsoft® and Windows® are based in part on the machine. ● To avoid injuries, do not touch the cutter's edge. ● Use only the AC adaptor designed exclusively for the PT-9600 only) remove the rechargeable battery to prevent it from the P-touch, otherwise the tape...Started Ch. 2 Getting Started PRECAUTIONS ● Use only Brother TZ tapes or Brother/Avery AV labels with alcohol or other USB cable will void the warranty. ● Do not try to disassemble the P-touch. ● Use only the enclosed USB interface cable. ...
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.... Be sure 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 or no operation is performed for 5 minutes. AV label cassettes are available for 5 minutes. P-touch 9600: 7 TZ tape cassettes are also available for an extended...
.... Be sure 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 or no operation is performed for 5 minutes. AV label cassettes are available for 5 minutes. P-touch 9600: 7 TZ tape cassettes are also available for an extended...
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...mode when data is sent to it is being assigned to a PF key (PT-9600 only). Operating system: Pre-installed with your system configuration meets the following requirements. This software cannot be performed from the computer. P-touch 9600: Installing the Software & Printer Driver In order to provide even more illustration ... right side of data. Hard disk free space: At least 20 MB (100 MB for an RS-232C connection (PT-9600 only) or while a macro is printing, feeding tape or in Interface mode for a full installation) NOTE Up to 100 MB of hard disk free space may be installed...
...mode when data is sent to it is being assigned to a PF key (PT-9600 only). Operating system: Pre-installed with your system configuration meets the following requirements. This software cannot be performed from the computer. P-touch 9600: Installing the Software & Printer Driver In order to provide even more illustration ... right side of data. Hard disk free space: At least 20 MB (100 MB for an RS-232C connection (PT-9600 only) or while a macro is printing, feeding tape or in Interface mode for a full installation) NOTE Up to 100 MB of hard disk free space may be installed...
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... one of the various pre-formatted templates and typing text into each of its fields, the overall style of templates (39 with the PT-9600, 31 with TZ tape. For samples of the available templates, refer to pages 105 through 109. Selecting this template displays the text that was entered in the... memory can be changed by pressing 6 (v on the PT-3600), a wider variety of the label can easily be changed with the Setup functions. (Refer to...
... one of the various pre-formatted templates and typing text into each of its fields, the overall style of templates (39 with the PT-9600, 31 with TZ tape. For samples of the available templates, refer to pages 105 through 109. Selecting this template displays the text that was entered in the... memory can be changed by pressing 6 (v on the PT-3600), a wider variety of the label can easily be changed with the Setup functions. (Refer to...
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... to apply the setting. Contact your service representative. 1 Hold down d and press A. played. Normally, for easy setup of multiple P-touch machines connected to a computer, all PT-9600/3600s will be set to 000000001, indicating that the data will be skipped if settings for several Setup functions are being applied at...the same time, continue pressing j or k to select the function, then pressing m or g to print through the USB connection. NOTE If the tape is cut less deep, select a lower value. NOTE ☞ To cut too much or not enough. Press n only after this setting has ...
... to apply the setting. Contact your service representative. 1 Hold down d and press A. played. Normally, for easy setup of multiple P-touch machines connected to a computer, all PT-9600/3600s will be set to 000000001, indicating that the data will be skipped if settings for several Setup functions are being applied at...the same time, continue pressing j or k to select the function, then pressing m or g to print through the USB connection. NOTE If the tape is cut less deep, select a lower value. NOTE ☞ To cut too much or not enough. Press n only after this setting has ...
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...16 lines ● have already been entered when you try to 50. This message appears if the tape ● cassette was changed while the computer was sending data to the P-touch. This message appears if a an ● extremely high-voltage or extremely low-voltage adaptor is installed.... 83 ERROR MESSAGE LIST ERROR MESSAGE LIST ERROR MESSAGE 16 LINE LIMIT! ● ● 50 LINE LIMIT REACHED! ● BATTERIES WEAK! ● (PT-9600 only) BUFFER EMPTY! ● BUFFER FULL! ● CAN'T FEED AV ● LABELS! This message appears if no text ● has been typed ...
...16 lines ● have already been entered when you try to 50. This message appears if the tape ● cassette was changed while the computer was sending data to the P-touch. This message appears if a an ● extremely high-voltage or extremely low-voltage adaptor is installed.... 83 ERROR MESSAGE LIST ERROR MESSAGE LIST ERROR MESSAGE 16 LINE LIMIT! ● ● 50 LINE LIMIT REACHED! ● BATTERIES WEAK! ● (PT-9600 only) BUFFER EMPTY! ● BUFFER FULL! ● CAN'T FEED AV ● LABELS! This message appears if no text ● has been typed ...
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... initialize. ● This message appears if the AV ● Replace the AV label cas- the P-touch was turned on again. ● If the problem cannot be damaged. reached a low voltage. ● This message appears if the tape ● Close the compartment compartment cover is not labels. Contact your service rep- number of... the barcode data. EEPROM ERROR! label sensor cannot detect the sette with one that is open. CUTTER ERROR! ERROR MESSAGE LIST ERROR MESSAGE CHARGE BATTERIES! (PT-9600 only) CLOSE CASSETTE COVER!
... initialize. ● This message appears if the AV ● Replace the AV label cas- the P-touch was turned on again. ● If the problem cannot be damaged. reached a low voltage. ● This message appears if the tape ● Close the compartment compartment cover is not labels. Contact your service rep- number of... the barcode data. EEPROM ERROR! label sensor cannot detect the sette with one that is open. CUTTER ERROR! ERROR MESSAGE LIST ERROR MESSAGE CHARGE BATTERIES! (PT-9600 only) CLOSE CASSETTE COVER!
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...you try again. digits before try to print or use the Layout Pre- REPLACE BATTERIES! (PT-9600 only) CAUSE SOLUTION ● This message appears if you try ● Reduce the number of characters has one. one . NO TAPE! try - to store a text file after the maxi- are entered as the barcode data....; This message appears if you try to print or use installed Ni-MH battery is greater than the maximum possible for the installed tape. (Since the number of lines possible depends on the width of four than the minimum four digits are stored in the text is ...
...you try again. digits before try to print or use the Layout Pre- REPLACE BATTERIES! (PT-9600 only) CAUSE SOLUTION ● This message appears if you try ● Reduce the number of characters has one. one . NO TAPE! try - to store a text file after the maxi- are entered as the barcode data....; This message appears if you try to print or use installed Ni-MH battery is greater than the maximum possible for the installed tape. (Since the number of lines possible depends on the width of four than the minimum four digits are stored in the text is ...
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...for a STAMP M stamp. ● This message appears if the end ● Replace the tape cassette, of Text set with a greater width or ● (PT-9600 only) This message appears if the Lines of the tape in the example on ● This message appears if you try page 55. to the label... length that is larger than the characters, install a tape width of the installed tape. cific length, as described tion...
...for a STAMP M stamp. ● This message appears if the end ● Replace the tape cassette, of Text set with a greater width or ● (PT-9600 only) This message appears if the Lines of the tape in the example on ● This message appears if you try page 55. to the label... length that is larger than the characters, install a tape width of the installed tape. cific length, as described tion...
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... not print or the printed ● Check that the AC adaptor is properly charged. (PT-9600 only) ● Reset the machine by: - (PT-3600) unplugging the AC adaptor, and leaving it in again - (PT-9600 only) pressing the reset button in the battery compartment at the bottom of the tape in the display will be erased.
... not print or the printed ● Check that the AC adaptor is properly charged. (PT-9600 only) ● Reset the machine by: - (PT-3600) unplugging the AC adaptor, and leaving it in again - (PT-9600 only) pressing the reset button in the battery compartment at the bottom of the tape in the display will be erased.
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... working correctly. (5) The machine has "locked up to the computer using the P-touch Backup Manager. ☞ Before installing or removing the tape cassette, be sure that the P-touch has been reset. ● Reset the machine by turning it in again - (PT-9600 only) pressing the reset button in the battery compartment at the bottom of...
... working correctly. (5) The machine has "locked up to the computer using the P-touch Backup Manager. ☞ Before installing or removing the tape cassette, be sure that the P-touch has been reset. ● Reset the machine by turning it in again - (PT-9600 only) pressing the reset button in the battery compartment at the bottom of...
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...the printed label. Print head Rollers: Use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe up and down along each roller while rotating them with no tape cassette installed. 92 If none of the above works, contact your finger. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem (7) A blank horizontal line appears through 4 using a...rubbing) alcohol. Solution 1 Turn off the machine, and then disconnect the AC adaptor and (for the PT-9600 only) remove the rechargeable battery. 2 Open the tape compartment cover, then remove the tape cassette if one is used. ☞ The print head can also be cleaned by pressing f with ...
...the printed label. Print head Rollers: Use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe up and down along each roller while rotating them with no tape cassette installed. 92 If none of the above works, contact your finger. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem (7) A blank horizontal line appears through 4 using a...rubbing) alcohol. Solution 1 Turn off the machine, and then disconnect the AC adaptor and (for the PT-9600 only) remove the rechargeable battery. 2 Open the tape compartment cover, then remove the tape cassette if one is used. ☞ The print head can also be cleaned by pressing f with ...
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... keys) 24 × 119 dots + Caps, Alt and other indicators (with screen backlight-PT-9600 only) TZ tape is available in the following six widths: 1/4" (6 mm) 3/8" (9 mm) 1/2" (12 mm) 3/4" (18 mm) 1" (24 mm) 1 1/2" (36 mm) AV labels are available in the following ... of text Maximum 16 lines Maximum 50 blocks Memory size: Approximately 10,000 characters 94 MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS HARDWARE Power supply: Input device: LCD: Print tape: Print head: Tape cutter: Dimensions: Weight: MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS 24VDC, 1.5A (AC adapter AD9000) (PT-9600 only: Rechargeable Ni-MH battery) Keyboard...
... keys) 24 × 119 dots + Caps, Alt and other indicators (with screen backlight-PT-9600 only) TZ tape is available in the following six widths: 1/4" (6 mm) 3/8" (9 mm) 1/2" (12 mm) 3/4" (18 mm) 1" (24 mm) 1 1/2" (36 mm) AV labels are available in the following ... of text Maximum 16 lines Maximum 50 blocks Memory size: Approximately 10,000 characters 94 MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS HARDWARE Power supply: Input device: LCD: Print tape: Print head: Tape cutter: Dimensions: Weight: MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS 24VDC, 1.5A (AC adapter AD9000) (PT-9600 only: Rechargeable Ni-MH battery) Keyboard...
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...66 B Backing removal 38 Backspace key 51 Barcode function 49 Barcode key 49 Barcode parameters 49 Barcode special characters 99 Basic functions 43 Battery compartment (PT-9600) 2 Blank space 46 Block Format functions 53 Block Length function 64 Block Margin function 63 Blocks 47 C Cancel key 45 Capital letters 46 ... computer 8 Copies 70 Cover release button 2 Creating New block 47 New line 47 Stamps 65 Cursor 44 Custom stamps 39 Customized stamps 65 Cutting tape 68, 70 D Default settings Auto Cut 69 Auto Format 66 Block Length 64 Block Margin 64 Font 54 Frame 60 Line Effects 59 Mirror Printing...
...66 B Backing removal 38 Backspace key 51 Barcode function 49 Barcode key 49 Barcode parameters 49 Barcode special characters 99 Basic functions 43 Battery compartment (PT-9600) 2 Blank space 46 Block Format functions 53 Block Length function 64 Block Margin function 63 Blocks 47 C Cancel key 45 Capital letters 46 ... computer 8 Copies 70 Cover release button 2 Creating New block 47 New line 47 Stamps 65 Cursor 44 Custom stamps 39 Customized stamps 65 Cutting tape 68, 70 D Default settings Auto Cut 69 Auto Format 66 Block Length 64 Block Margin 64 Font 54 Frame 60 Line Effects 59 Mirror Printing...
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... Text lines 51 Repeat Printing function 70 Replacing tape cassette 7 Return key 45, 47 Right alignment 60 Roller cleaning 92 Rotating text 61 RS-232C port (PT-9600) 2 S Saving text file 72 Shift key 46 Signs 48, 96 Size function 54 Software Starting 28, 30 Software (PT-9600) Specifications 94 Space bar 46 Special characters...
... Text lines 51 Repeat Printing function 70 Replacing tape cassette 7 Return key 45, 47 Right alignment 60 Roller cleaning 92 Rotating text 61 RS-232C port (PT-9600) 2 S Saving text file 72 Shift key 46 Signs 48, 96 Size function 54 Software Starting 28, 30 Software (PT-9600) Specifications 94 Space bar 46 Special characters...
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Options BA9000 CC9000 Description Rechargeable Battery (PT-9600 only) Carrying Case There are 26.2' long unless otherwise noted StockNo. Complete the order form (on the reverse side) and mail it to order directly from Brother. 1. tape length 3/4" (18mm)-wide laminated tapes TZ-141 Black on Clear TZ-145 White on ...on Green TZ-B41 Black on Fluorescent Orange - 16.4ft. Visit us at www.brothermall.com and use a major credit card. 2. tape length TZ-M41 Black on Clear Matte Finish TZ-WB41 Black on Bugs Bunny Pattern TZ-WS41 Black on Sylvester & Tweety Pattern TZ-WT41...
Options BA9000 CC9000 Description Rechargeable Battery (PT-9600 only) Carrying Case There are 26.2' long unless otherwise noted StockNo. Complete the order form (on the reverse side) and mail it to order directly from Brother. 1. tape length 3/4" (18mm)-wide laminated tapes TZ-141 Black on Clear TZ-145 White on ...on Green TZ-B41 Black on Fluorescent Orange - 16.4ft. Visit us at www.brothermall.com and use a major credit card. 2. tape length TZ-M41 Black on Clear Matte Finish TZ-WB41 Black on Bugs Bunny Pattern TZ-WS41 Black on Sylvester & Tweety Pattern TZ-WT41...
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... recharging. Recharging the battery The Ni-MH battery starts recharging as soon as the PT-9600 is plugged into an electrical outlet with the wires from the rechargeable bat- The P-touch can be used away from two 1 1/2" (36mm) wide tape cassettes. tery. NOTE ☞ Only use the rechargeable battery designed exclusively for this machine...
... recharging. Recharging the battery The Ni-MH battery starts recharging as soon as the PT-9600 is plugged into an electrical outlet with the wires from the rechargeable bat- The P-touch can be used away from two 1 1/2" (36mm) wide tape cassettes. tery. NOTE ☞ Only use the rechargeable battery designed exclusively for this machine...
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... BARCODE RATIO 3:1 (default), 2.5:1, 2:1 INTERFACE MODE STANDARD (default), ESC/P 3 Press or displayed. Function FONT SIZE WIDTH STYLE1 STYLE2 UNDERLINE FRAME T. Parameter Settings T. LENGTH (Tape Length function) H. IBM extended codes 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B CDE F 0 SP 0 @ P ' p Ç É ...; µ÷ 7 ' 7 GW g w ç ù º 8 ( 8HX h x ê ÿ ¿ · 9 ) 9 I Pts ' ñ} Japan # $@ [ ¥ ] '{ } Norway Denmark II Spain II Latin America To change the settings for the text format function: 1 Hold down and ...
... BARCODE RATIO 3:1 (default), 2.5:1, 2:1 INTERFACE MODE STANDARD (default), ESC/P 3 Press or displayed. Function FONT SIZE WIDTH STYLE1 STYLE2 UNDERLINE FRAME T. Parameter Settings T. LENGTH (Tape Length function) H. IBM extended codes 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B CDE F 0 SP 0 @ P ' p Ç É ...; µ÷ 7 ' 7 GW g w ç ù º 8 ( 8HX h x ê ÿ ¿ · 9 ) 9 I Pts ' ñ} Japan # $@ [ ¥ ] '{ } Norway Denmark II Spain II Latin America To change the settings for the text format function: 1 Hold down and ...