Brother 9600 User Manual

9600/36009600/3600

USER’S GUIDE

GUÍA DE USUARIO

• Read this User’s Guide before you start using your P-touch.

• Keep this User’s Guide in a handy place for future reference.

• Antes de usar su equipo por primera vez, lea cuidadosamente esta Guía de Usuario.

• Guarde esta Guía de Usuario para futuras referencias.

PREFACE

Thank you for purchasing this P-touch! With your new P-touch, you can create labels for any purpose. Select from a variety of frames, fonts

and character styles to design beautiful custom labels. In addition, the many pre-formatted templates available make label-making quick and easy. In addition, three types of AV label cassettes can be used to create easy-to-peel-off, pre-sized address and filing labels (AV2067: 3/4" × 2 5/8" (20 mm × 67 mm) address labels, AV1957: 3/4" × 2 1/4" (19 mm × 57 mm) return address labels and AV1789: 5/8" × 3 1/2" (17 mm × 89 mm) file folder labels).

You can print professional-looking labels in no time. The quality and performance of this P-touch make it an extremely practical machine to meet all your labelling needs.

Although this P-touch is easy to use, we suggest that you read this User’s Guide carefully before starting. Keep this manual nearby for future reference.

NOTE

The P-touch will make a noise when it is turned on or while it is printing; however, this does not indicate a malfunction.

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 product Product Name : Brother Label Printer P-touch 9600/3600 Model Number : PT-9600/3600

complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

- The enclosed interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device.

- Changes or modi cations not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Patent numbers and patent publication numbers which are related to this product are as below: USP4839742 USP4976558 USP5009530 USP5120147 USP4927278 USP4983058 USP5069557

QUICK REFERENCE

Entering text

Adding a space Space bar Entering/Exiting Insert

mode Adding an uppercase

letter Adding a series of

uppercase letters (entering Caps mode)

Adding a lowercase letter in Caps mode

Adding an accented character

Adding a symbol

i h or t + Desired character

c → Type character

h or t + desired character a + Type character

d + s → Type letter (OR n ) → m or g to select letter → j or k to select → n

s → m or g to select category → j or k to select symbol →

Adding a new line

Adding a new block

Adding a barcode

Adding a special character to the barcode

Changing a barcode parameter

Editing text

Deleting text

Deleting one line of text

Clearing all of the text and formats

Clearing only the text

n n d + n d + i → Type barcode data → n d + i → s → m or g to select special character → n d + i → m → j or k to select parameter → m or g to select

setting → n

b OR q d + q

d + b → m or g to select TEXT & FORMAT → n d + b → m or g to select TEXT ONLY → n

Formatting text

Changing formats for entire text

d + 1 → j or k to select function → m or g to select setting → n

Changing formats for a block of text

Changing formats for a line of text

Changing the font

Changing the character size

Changing the character width

Changing the character style

Changing the line effects

j, k, m or g to select text block → d + 2 → j or k to select function → m or g to select setting → n

j, k, m or g to select text line → d + 3 → j or k to select function → m or g to select setting → n

d + 1, 2 or 3 → j or k to select FONT → m or g to select setting → n d + 1, 2 or 3 → j or k to select SIZE → m or g to select setting → n

d + 1, 2 or 3 → j or k to select WIDTH → m or g to select setting → n

+ 1, 2 or 3 → j or k to select

to select setting

d + 1, 2 or 3 → j or k to select LINE EFFECTS → m or g to select setting → n

→

STYLE1

STYLE2

→ m or

Changing the frame

Changing the text alignment

Changing the label margins

Changing the label length

Changing the block margins

Changing the block length

d + 1, 2 or 3 → j or k to select FRAME → m or g to select setting → n

d + 1, 2 or 3 → j or k to select ALIGNMENT → m or g to select setting → n

d + 1 → j or k to select T. MARGIN → m or g to select set- ting → n

d + 1 → j or k to select T. LENGTH → m or g to select setting → n

d + 1 → j or k to select B. MARGIN → m or g to select set- ting → n

d + 1 or 2 → j or k to select B. LENGTH → m or g to select setting → n

Printing in reverse (mirror printing)

Formatting text for a stamp

Rotating the text

d + p → m or g to select setting → n d + S → m or g to select setting → n

d + 1 or 2 → j or k to select ROTATE → m or g to select setting → n

Using an Auto Format template

Creating a label or stamp from an Auto Format template

d + 6 or 7 → m or g to select template → n → Type in each line of text, then n → Continue with 1, 2, 3 or 4

1 Printing an Auto For-

mat template

2 Editing the Auto For-

mat template text

3 Changing the style of

the Auto Format template

4 Quitting the Auto

Format function

Printing text

Previewing the label

Changing how the labels are cut

Printing using the current print options

Feeding and cutting 1" (24 mm) of tape

Printing many copies

m or g to select PRINT → n m or g to select EDIT MORE → n → Type in each line of text, then

m or g to select CHANGE STYLE → n → m or g to select format style → n

m or g to select EXIT → n → n

d + 9 (j or k to scroll) d + f → m or g to select setting → n

p f

d + 4 → m or g to select number (OR type number) → n

Printing many copies while increasing selected text

d + 5 → j, k, m or g to select start of numbering field → n → j or k to select end of numbering field → n → m or g to select (or type) number → n

Storing, recalling, deleting & printing text files

Saving a file

d + 8 → m or g to select STORE → n → m or g to select file number → Type file name → n

Recalling a previously saved file

Deleting a previously saved file

Printing a previously saved text file

d + 8 → m or g to select RECALL → n → m or g to select file number → n

d + 8 → m or g to select CLEAR → n → m or g to select file number → Space bar so 9 appears → n → n

d + 8 → m or g to select PRINT → n → m or g to select file number → Space bar so 9 appears → n

CONTENTS

Brother® 90 Days/One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service

(For USA Only) ...........................................................................iii

Important Information .................................................................v

Chapter 1

Before You Start ..................................................... 1

GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................................................2

Top view .............................................................................................................. 2

Bottom view ........................................................................................................ 3

LCD display ........................................................................................................ 3

Keyboard ............................................................................................................. 4

Chapter 2

Getting Started ........................................................ 5

PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................6

Connecting the AC adaptor ................................................................................ 7

Turning on/off the P-touch .................................................................................. 7

Installing/replacing a tape cassette .................................................................... 7

Connecting the P-touch to a computer ............................................................... 8

Installing the Software & Printer Driver ............................................................ 9

Reading the User’s Guide ................................................................................. 27

Using P-touch Editor 3.2 .................................................................................. 28

Using P-touch Quick Editor ............................................................................. 30

Using the P-touch AV Editor ............................................................................ 33

Uninstalling the Software & Printer Driver ..................................................... 35

Attaching labels ................................................................................................ 38

Assembling stamps ............................................................................................ 39

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

Brother® 90 Days/One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service

(For USA Only)

Who is covered:

• This limited warranty (“warranty”) is given only to the original end-use/retail purchaser (referred to in this warranty as “Original Purchaser”) of the accompanying product, consumables and accessories (collectively referred to in this warranty as “this Product”).

• If you purchased a product from someone other than an authorized Brother reseller in the United States or if the product was used (including but not limited to floor models or refurbished product), prior to your purchase you are not the Original Purchaser and the product that you purchased is not covered by this warranty.

What is covered:

• This Product includes a Machine and Consumable and Accessory Items. Consumable and Accessory Items include but are not limited to label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries.

• Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that the Machine and the accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, when used under normal conditions.

• This warranty applies only to products purchased and used in the United States. For products purchased in, but used outside, the United States, this warranty covers only warranty service within the United States (and does not include shipping outside the United States).

What is the length of the Warranty Period(s):

• Machines have a two-stage warranty: 90 days from the original purchase date and an additional warranty up to one year from the original purchase date.

• Consumable and Accessories Items accompanying the Machine have a one-stage warranty: 90 Days from the original purchase date.

What is NOT covered:

This warranty does not cover: (1) Physical damage to this Product; (2) Damage caused by improper installation, improper or

abnormal use, misuse, neglect or accident (including but not limited to transporting this Product without the proper preparation and/or packaging);

(3) Damage caused by another device or software used

with this Product (including but not limited to damage resulting from use of non Brother Consumable and Accessory Items);

(4) Consumable and Accessory Items that expired in

accordance with a rated life; and,

(5) Problems arising from other than defects in materials or

workmanship.

This limited warranty is VOID if this Product has been altered or modified in any way (including but not limited to attempted warranty repair without authorization from Brother and/or alteration/removal of the serial number).

What to do if you think your Product is eligible for warranty service:

Report your issue to either our Customer Service Hotline at 1-877-478-6824

within the applicable warranty period

the Brother Authorized Service Center with a copy of your dated bill of sale showing that this Product was purchased within the U.S. For the name of local Brother Authorized Service Center(s), call 1-800-521-2846.

What Brother will ask you to do:

After contacting Brother or a Brother Authorized Service Center, you may be required to deliver (by hand if you prefer) or send the Product properly packaged, freight prepaid, to the Authorized Service Center together with a photocopy of your bill of sale.

You are responsible for the cost of shipping, packing product, and insurance (if you desire). You are also responsible for loss or damage to this Product in shipping.

or a Brother Authorized Service Center

-brand parts and

. Supply Brother or

What Brother will do:

First 90 Days Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) is covered by this warranty and first reported the problem to Brother or an Authorized Service Center within 90 days from the date of original purchase, Brother or its Authorized Service Center will repair or replace the Machine and/ or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) at no charge to you for parts or labor. The decision as to whether to repair or replace the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) is made by Brother in its sole discretion. Brother reserves the right to supply a refurbished or remanufactured replacement Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) and use refurbished parts provided such replacement products conform to the manufacturer’s specifications for new product/parts. The repaired or replacement Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) will be returned to you freight prepaid or made available for you to pick up at a conveniently located Authorized Service Center.

: If the problem reported concerning your

if you

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Brother® 90 Days/One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service

(For USA Only)

91st day to 1 year: If the problem reported concerning your Machine is covered by this warranty and 90 days, but before 1 year from the date of original purchase, Brother will furnish, free of charge (excluding labor charges), replacement part(s) for those part(s) of the Machine determined by Brother or its Authorized Service Center to be defective.

sible for all labor charges associated with repairs made after the first 90 days from original purchase.

days from the original purchase date, accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items are no longer covered by this warranty. If the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) are not covered by this warranty (either stage), you will be charged for shipping the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) back to you.

The foregoing are your sole (i.e., only) and exclusive remedies under this warranty.

What happens when Brother elects to replace your Machine:

If you have delivered the Machine to an Authorized Service Center, the Authorized Service Center will provide you with a replacement Machine after receiving one from Brother. If you are dealing directly with Brother, Brother will send to you a replacement Machine with the understanding that you will, after receipt of the replacement Machine, supply the required proof of purchase information, together with the Machine that Brother agreed to replace. You are then expected to pack the Machine that Brother agreed to replace in the package from the replacement Machine and return it to Brother using the air bill supplied by Brother in accordance with the instructions provided by Brother. Since you will be in possession of two machines, Brother will require that you provide a valid major credit card number. Brother will issue a hold against the credit card account number that you provide until Brother receives your original Product and determines that your original Product is entitled to warranty coverage. Your credit card will be charged up to the cost of a new Product

only if: (i) you do not return your original Product to Brother within five (5) business days; (ii) the problems of your original Product are not covered by the limited warranty; (iii) the proper packaging instructions are not followed and has caused damage to the product; or (iv) the warranty period on your original Product has expired or has not been sufficiently validated with a copy of the proof of purchase (bill of sale). The replacement Machine you receive (even if refurbished or remanufactured) will be covered by the balance of the limited warranty period remaining on the original Product, plus an additional thirty (30) days. You will keep the replacement Machine that is sent to you and your original Machine shall become the property of Brother.

Retain your original accessory items and a copy of the return air bill, signed by the courier.

Limitations: Brother is not responsible for damage to or loss of any

equipment, media, programs or data related to the use of this Product. Except for that repair or replacement as described above, Brother shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages or specific relief. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.

if you first reported the problem after

You will be respon-

After 90

THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHETHER EXPRESSED BY AFFIRMATION, PROMISE, DESCRIPTION, DRAWING, MODEL OR SAMPLE. ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THIS ONE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.

• This Limited Warranty is the only warranty that Brother is giving for this Product. It is the final expression and the exclusive and only statement of Brother’s obligations to you. It replaces all other agreements and understandings that you may have with Brother or its representatives.

• This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have other rights that may vary from state to state.

• This Limited Warranty (and Brother’s obligation to you) may not be changed in any way unless you and Brother sign the same piece of paper in which we (1) refer to this Product and your bill of sale date, (2) describe the change to this warranty and (3) agree to make that change.

Important:

packing materials, in the event that you ship this product.

We recommend that you keep all original

Important Information

Should you have questions, or need information about your Brother Product, we have a variety of support options for you to choose from:

USA-Customer Service: Customer Service 877-478-6824 (voice)

Customer Service 901-379-1210 (fax)

Automated Faxback 800-521-2846

World Wide Web www.brother.com

Supplies / Accessories www.brothermall.com or 888-879-3232

BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD. BRIDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY 08807-0911

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Date of purchase:

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Location of store:

Important:

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We recommend that you keep all original

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Ch. 1 Before You Start

Top view

Before You Start

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

P-touch 9600:

P-touch 3600:

Tape compartment cover

Recharging indicator

LCD display

Cover release button

AC adaptor connector

RS-232C port

USB port

Keyboard

Tape compartment cover

LCD display

Cover release button

AC adaptor connector

USB port

Keyboard

Bottom view

Battery compartment cover (PT-9600 only)

Ch.1 Before You Start

Handle

LCD display

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Tape exit slot

Before You Start

1 Tape width indicator ➩ p. 8 0 Mirror Printing setting indicator ➩ p. 65 2 Caps indicator ➩ p. 46 A Rotate setting indicator ➩ p. 61 3 Alt indicator ➩ p. 47 B Auto Cut setting indicator ➩ p. 68 4 Insert mode indicator ➩ p. 46 C Tape Length setting ➩ p. 63 5 Line Effects setting indicator ➩ p. 58 D Tape Margin setting ➩ p. 62 6 Frame setting ➩ p. 59 E Font setting ➩ p. 54 7 Style1 setting indicators ➩ p. 57 F Character width setting ➩ p. 56 8 Style2 setting indicators ➩ p. 58 G Character size setting ➩ p. 54 9 Text Alignment setting indicators ➩ p. 60 H Character size setting indicator ➩ p. 54

I French Caps indicator ➩ p.46

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Keyboard

P-touch 9600:

Before You Start

P-touch 3600:

5 6

123

1 Power key ➩ p. 7 6 Arrow keys ➩ p. 44 2 Screen backlight key (PT-9600 only)

➩ Refer to the Advanced Functions booklet.

3 Macro key (PT-9600 only)

➩ Refer to the Advanced Functions booklet.

4 PF keys (PT-9600 only)

➩ Refer to the Advanced Functions booklet.

7 Return key ➩ p. 45

8 Backspace key ➩ p. 51

9 Interface key (PT-9600 only)

➩ Refer to the Advanced Functions booklet.

5 Space bar ➩ p. 46

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Ch. 2 Getting Started

PRECAUTIONS

● Use only Brother TZ tapes or Brother/Avery AV labels with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the or mark.

● Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch, otherwise the tape cassette may be damaged.

● Avoid using the machine in extremely dusty places. Keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain.

● Do not expose the machine to extremely high temperatures or high humidity. Never leave it on

the dashboard or in the back of your car.

● Do not store tape cassettes where they would be exposed to direct sunlight, high humidity or

Getting Started

dust.

● Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period of time, otherwise the machine may be stained.

● Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Only use a soft, dry cloth.

● Do not put any foreign objects into or heavy objects on the machine.

● To avoid injuries, do not touch the cutter’s edge.

● Use only the AC adaptor designed exclusively for this machine. Use of any other adaptor will

void the warranty.

● Do not try to disassemble the AC adaptor.

● When the machine is not being used for a long period of time, disconnect the AC adaptor, and

(for the PT-9600 only) remove the rechargeable battery to prevent it from leaking and damaging the machine.

● Use only the Ni-MH rechargeable battery designed exclusively for this machine. (PT-9600 only)

● Never try to disassemble the P-touch.

● Use only the enclosed USB interface cable. Use of any other USB cable will void the warranty.

● Avery

● IBM

● Microsoft

● Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

● All other software and product names mentioned are trademarks of registered trademarks of

● Portions of graphics filter software are based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG group.

is a registered trademark of AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION.

and PC-DOS® are trademarks of International Business Machines, Inc.

and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the US and other

countries.

their respective companies.

Ch. 2 Getting Started

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Connecting the AC adaptor

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This P-touch can be used anywhere a standard electrical outlet is available.

1 Insert the plug on the adaptor cord into the

AC adaptor connector on the right side of the P-touch.

2 Insert the pronged plug on the other end of

the adaptor cord into the nearest standard electrical outlet.

NOTE

Only use the AC adaptor designed exclusively

☞

for this machine. If you do not intend to use this machine for an

☞

extended period of time, disconnect the AC adaptor.

NOTE

Do not unplug the AC adaptor if the P-touch is

☞

plugged in and turned on, otherwise the data being edited will be erased. Be sure to turn off the P-touch before unplugging the AC adaptor.

A PT-9600 operating from its rechargeable bat-

☞

tery will automatically turn off if no key is pressed or no operation is performed for 5 minutes. However, if the PT-9600 is in Transfer mode or Interface mode, it will automatically turn off if no operation is performed for 30 minutes.

If the PT-9600 is connected to a computer

☞

through a serial (RS-232C) interface cable or is printing data from the computer, it will not automatically turn off.

If the P-touch is connected to a computer

☞

through a USB interface cable and is printing data from the computer, the P-touch will not automatically turn off.

● Press o to turn on or turn off the P-touch.

Installing/replacing a tape

Getting Started

Turning on/off the P-touch

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The power key (o) is located in the upper-

right corner of the machine’s keyboard. If the P-touch has remained plugged in, the previous session’s text is displayed when you turn it on again. This feature allows you to stop work on a label, turn off the machine, and return to it later without having to re-enter the text.

If the PT-9600 is being operated from its rechargeable battery, the machine will automatically turn off if no key is pressed or no operation is performed for 5 minutes.

cassette

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TZ tape cassettes are available for this machine in a wide variety of types, colors and sizes, enabling you to make distinctive color-coded and stylized labels. AV label cassettes are also available for expanded addressing and filing capabilities. This machine has been designed to allow you to change the cassettes quickly and easily.

1 Press the cover release button, and then lift

open the tape compartment cover.

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P-touch 3600:

2 If a tape cassette is already installed and

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you wish to replace it, remove it by pulling it straight up.

3 If the ink ribbon is loose in the tape cassette

to be installed, use your finger to wind the toothed wheel in the direction of the arrow on the cassette until there is no slack in the ribbon. Also, make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides.

NOTE

For stamp and AV label cassettes, the tightening

☞

of the ink ribbon does not apply, since they are not equipped with ink ribbons.

If you are using a new tape cassette provided

☞

with a stopper, be sure to remove the stopper.

P-touch 3600:

5 Close the compartment cover, and then

press o to turn on the machine, if it is off.

The width of the currently installed tape is shown by the tape width indicator on the left edge of the display.

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6 Press f once to remove any slack in the

tape and cut off the excess.

4 Insert the tape cassette firmly into the tape

compartment, making sure that the entire back of the cassette touches the bottom of

the compartment.

NOTE

When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the inner ribbon does not catch on the corner of the metal guide.

P-touch 9600:

Connecting the P-touch to a computer

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This machine is equipped with a USB port, allowing you to use a USB cable to connect the

P-touch to a computer running Windows Mac OS, and print labels created using the

P-touch Editor software.

NOTE

Do not connect the P-touch to the computer before installing the P-touch Editor software, otherwise it may not be installed correctly. Follow the installation procedure on pages 9 through 27 to install the P-touch Editor software and the printer driver, and connect the P-touch to the computer when you are instructed to do so.

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To connect a computer to the P-touch through the USB port:

1 Insert the flat (A) connector on the USB

cable into the USB port on the computer.

2 Insert the square (B) connector on the USB

cable into the USB port on the right side of the P-touch.

3 Turn on the P-touch.

P-touch 9600:

P-touch 3600:

Installing the Software & Printer Driver

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In order to provide even more illustration and layout features to the label-making possibilities available with your P-touch, three applications are available on the enclosed

CD-ROM: P-touch Editor 3.2, P-touch Quick Editor and P-touch AV Editor (for Windows

only). With all three applications, the printer driver must also be installed in order to print labels from the P-touch.

On a Computer Running Windows

Before installation

Check that your system configuration meets the following requirements.

Computer: IBM PC or compatible. Operating system: Pre-installed with Microsoft

Windows® 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional or XP

Getting Started

After the P-touch is connected to a computer using a USB cable, the P-touch enters Interface

mode when data is sent to it from the computer.

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

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USB connection while it is printing, feeding tape or in Interface mode for an RS-232C connection (PT-9600 only) or while a macro is being assigned to a PF key (PT-9600 only).

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For installation on Windows® 2000, administra-

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tor privileges are required. In addition, printing requires power user or administrator privileges. This software cannot be operated in Users groups. In addition, this software is not compat-

ible with the Windows

2000 Server operating

system.

With Windows® XP, printing and installation is

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only possible from an account with administrator privileges. These operations cannot be performed from an account with limited privileges.

Hard disk free space: At least 20 MB (100 MB for a full installation)

NOTE

Up to 100 MB of hard disk free space may be needed when printing long labels or large amounts of data.

Memory: At least 64 MB Monitor: VGA or higher graphics card USB port CD-ROM drive

Ch. 2 Getting Started

Installing the P-touch Editor 3.2 software

The P-touch Editor 3.2 software includes a variety of more complex functions for printing barcodes and images, enabling you to design just about any label that you can image. Install the P-touch Editor

3.2 software onto a PC as described below.

NOTE

Do not connect the P-touch to the computer before installing the software, otherwise it may not be installed correctly. Be sure to connect the P-touch only when you are instructed to do so.

Getting Started

To install the P-touch Editor 3.2 software

Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the computer’s

CD-ROM drive. A dialog box automatically appears, allowing you to select what to install.

NOTE

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To install just the printer driver, click the lower button (Driver). (With Windows

appears, informing you that the printer driver has passed compatibility tests and that the Continue Anyway button should be clicked if a warning message appears. Click the OK button.)

The first Driver Setup dialog box appears, allowing you to select whether the P-touch will be connected through the USB port or the RS232C port. Continue with the procedure in Installing the USB printer driver on page 17. (To install the serial printer driver, refer to the Advanced Functions booklet.)

XP, a message

NOTE

If the dialog box does not automatically appear, double-click “My Computer” on the desktop, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive containing

the CD-ROM. (For Windows puter” in the Start menu, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive containing the CD-ROM.) Next, double-click “Setup.exe” to display the dialog box.

XP, click “My Com-

2 Click the upper button (P-touch Editor). The

InstallShield

Wizard for installing the P-touch Editor software starts up, and then the Welcome dialog box appears.

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To install the P-touch Quick Editor software, click the second button from the top (P-touch Quick Editor). Continue with the procedure in Installing

the P-touch Quick Editor software

To install the P-touch AV Editor software, click

the third button from the top (P-touch AV Editor). Continue with the procedure in Installing the P-touch AV Editor software on page 15

on page 12

Ch. 2 Getting Started

3 Carefully read the contents of the Welcome

dialog box, and then click the Next button to continue. The User Information dialog box appears.

4 Type the necessary information into the

appropriate boxes (If the information has

already been registered in Windows

, it will automatically appear.), and then click the Next button. A dialog box appears, asking for confirmation of the entered information.

Typical: All of the basic options (P-touch Editor 3.2, Clip art, Auto Format templates, Help and fonts) are installed.

Compact: Only P-touch Editor 3.2 is installed.

● For a Custom installation

Selecting “Custom”, then clicking the Next button displays a dialog box that allows you to select which options to install. Only the options with a check mark beside them will be installed. In addition to the basic options listed for a Typical installation, the User’s Guide can also be installed.

Getting Started

5 Click the Yes button to register the entered

information.

NOTE

To change the registration information, click the No button, and then return to step

The Setup Type dialog box appears.

6 Select the installation method, and then

click the Next button.

● For a Typical or Compact installation

Selecting “Typical” or “Compact”, then clicking the Next button immediately starts installation.

1) Select which options to install.

Editor: P-touch Editor 3.2 software Clip Art: Illustrations for the P-touch

Editor 3.2 Clip Art function

Fonts Auto Format Templates: Templates for

the Auto Format function

Help: Help files for P-touch Editor 3.2 User’s Guide: HTML User’s Guide for

P-touch Editor 3.2 (The User’s Guide can also be viewed from the CDROM.)

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 transfer templates, a database linked to a template or image data to the P-touch from a computer) and Backup Manager (which allows you to back up P-touch data on a PC and transfer it back to the P-touch)

If the Change button can be clicked while an option is selected, sub-components can be selected. Click the Change

Getting Started

button to display the Select Sub-components dialog box, and then select the sub-components that you wish to install by putting a check mark beside them.

If certain options or sub-components are not installed, some P-touch Editor functions may not be available. After selecting the desired sub-components, click the Continue button.

Click the Next button to begin installation.

7 After P-touch Editor is installed, a dialog

box appears, allowing you to select whether or not to install the printer driver.

8 When installation of P-touch Editor is fin-

ished, a dialog box appears, allowing you to upgrade P-touch Editor 3.2 so that it will be compatible with Access 2000.

To upgrade P-touch Editor 3.2 for Access 2000, click the Yes button, and then follow the instructions that appear. If you do not wish to upgrade P-touch Editor

3.2 for Access 2000, click the No button.

NOTE

If a dialog box appears, indicating that the installation is finished and explaining that the computer should be restarted, select the option for restarting the computer, click the Finish button to restart the computer, and then remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.

Installing the P-touch Quick Editor software

The P-touch Quick Editor software provides quick access to the more simple label-designing features for easy text input and instant printing of labels. Install the P-touch Quick Editor soft-

ware onto a PC as described below.

To install the printer driver, click the Yes button.

NOTE

Windows® XP only: A message appears, informing you that the printer driver has passed compatibility tests and that the Continue Anyway button should be pressed if a warning message appears. Click the OK button.

The first Driver Setup dialog box appears, allowing you to select whether the P-touch will be connected through the USB port or the RS-232C port. Continue with the procedure in Installing the USB printer driver on page 17. (To install the serial printer driver, refer to the

Advanced Functions booklet.)

NOTE

If the printer driver is already installed, click the No button.

NOTE

Do not connect the P-touch to the computer before installing the software, otherwise it may not be installed correctly. Be sure to connect the P-touch only when you are instructed to do so.

To install the P-touch Quick Editor software

1 Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the com-

puter’s CD-ROM drive. A dialog box automatically appears, allowing you to select what to install.

Ch. 2 Getting Started

NOTE

If the dialog box does not automatically appear, double-click “My Computer” on the desktop, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive containing

the CD-ROM. (For Windows puter” in the Start menu, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive containing the CD-ROM.) Next, double-click “Setup.exe” to display the dialog box.

XP, click “My Com-

2 Click the middle button (P-touch Quick Edi-

tor). The InstallShield

Wizard for installing the P-touch Quick Editor software starts up, and then the Welcome dialog box appears.

NOTE

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To install just the printer driver, click the lower button (Driver).

appears, informing you that the printer driver has passed compatibility tests and that the Continue Anyway button should be clicked if a warning message appears. Click the OK button.)

(With Windows® XP, a message

Getting Started

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To install the P-touch Editor 3.2 software, click the upper button (P-touch Editor). Continue with the procedure in Installing the P-touch Edi-

tor 3.2 software on page 10.

To install the P-touch AV Editor software, click

the third button from the top (P-touch AV Editor). Continue with the procedure in Installing

the P-touch AV Editor software on page 15

Ch. 2 Getting Started

3 Carefully read the contents of the Welcome

dialog box, and then click the Next button to continue. The User Information dialog box appears.

Getting Started

4 Type the necessary information into the

appropriate boxes (If the information has already been registered in Windows

will automatically appear.), and then click the Next button. A dialog box appears, asking for confirmation of the entered information.

After P-touch Quick Editor is installed, a dialog box appears, allowing you to select where shortcuts to P-touch Quick Editor will be added.

7 Select the desired locations for the short-

cuts, and then click the Next button. A dialog box appears, allowing you to select

, it

whether or not to install the printer driver.

To install the printer driver, click the Yes button.

NOTE

5 Click the Yes button to register the entered

information.

NOTE

To change the registration information, click the No button, and then return to step

The Choose Destination Location dialog box appears.

Click the Next button to begin installation.

NOTE

To change the location where P-touch Quick Editor will be installed, click the Browse button, and then

select the installation folder in the Choose Folder dialog box that appears. Then, click the OK button.

NOTE

If the printer driver is already installed, click the No button. A dialog box appears explaining that installation is finished. Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.”, click the Finish button to restart the computer, and then remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.

Installing the P-touch AV Editor software

The P-touch AV Editor software enables text to quickly and easily be entered and formatted for AV labels. Install the P-touch AV Editor software

onto a PC as described below.

NOTE

Do not connect the P-touch to the computer before installing the software, otherwise it may not be installed correctly. Be sure to connect the P-touch only when you are instructed to do so.

To install the P-touch AV Editor software

1 Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the com-

puter’s CD-ROM drive. A dialog box automatically appears, allowing you to select what to install.

Ch. 2 Getting Started

NOTE

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To install just the printer driver, click the lower button (Driver).

appears, informing you that the printer driver has passed compatibility tests and that the Continue Anyway button should be clicked if a warning message appears. Click the OK button.)

(With Windows® XP, a message

Getting Started

NOTE

If the dialog box does not automatically appear, double-click “My Computer” on the desktop, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive containing

the CD-ROM. (For Windows® XP, click “My Computer” in the Start menu, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive containing the CD-ROM.) Next, double-click “Setup.exe” to display the dialog box.

2 Click the third button from the top (P-touch

AV Editor). The InstallShield

Wizard for installing the P-touch AV Editor software starts up, and then the Welcome dialog box appears.

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To install the P-touch Editor 3.2 software, click the upper button (P-touch Editor). Continue with the procedure in Installing the P-touch Edi-

tor 3.2 software on page 10.

To install the P-touch Quick Editor software, click

the second button from the top (P-touch Quick Editor). Continue with the procedure in Installing

the P-touch Quick Editor software

on page 12

Ch. 2 Getting Started

3 Carefully read the contents of the Welcome

dialog box, and then click the Next button to continue. The User Information dialog box appears.

Getting Started

4 Type the necessary information into the

appropriate boxes (If the information has already been registered in Windows

will automatically appear.), and then click the Next button. A dialog box appears, asking for confirmation of the entered information.

After P-touch AV Editor is installed, a dialog box appears, allowing you to select where shortcuts to P-touch AV Editor will be added.

7 Select the desired locations for the short-

cuts, and then click the Next button. A dialog box appears, allowing you to select

, it

whether or not to install the printer driver.

To install the printer driver, click the Yes button.

NOTE

5 Click the Yes button to register the entered

information.

NOTE

To change the registration information, click the No button, and then return to step

The Choose Destination Location dialog box appears.

Click the Next button to begin installation.

NOTE

To change the location where P-touch AV Editor will be installed, click the Browse button, and then

select the installation folder in the Choose Folder dialog box that appears. Then, click the OK button.

NOTE

Ch. 2 Getting Started

Installing the USB printer driver

With Plug-and-Play, new devices connected to the system are detected, and their drivers are automatically installed. If the P-touch 9600/ 3600 is to be connected through the USB port, its driver will be installed with Plug-and-Play. Be sure to read the installation instructions described below before installing the printer driver supplied on the CD-ROM.

NOTE

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Do not connect the P-touch to the computer until you are instructed to do so, otherwise the printer driver may not be installed correctly.

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The dialog boxes shown in the procedures below are for the installation of the software for the PT-9600. When installing the software for the PT-3600, the dialog boxes may be slightly different from those shown.

To install the USB printer driver

With Windows® 98, 98 SE, Me or 2000:

3 Connect the P-touch to the computer using

the enclosed USB interface cable as described on page 9, and then turn on the P-touch. A dialog box appears, indicating that the printer driver has been installed.

4 Click the Finish button.

NOTE

Getting Started

1 In the dialog box that appears, allowing you

to select whether the P-touch will be connected with a USB cable or an RS-232C cable, select “USB cable”, and then click the OK button. A dialog box appears, informing you that the PT-9600/3600 printer driver will be installed.

Click the Next button. A dialog box appears, instructing you to connect the P-touch to the computer.

With Windows® XP:

In the dialog box that appears, allowing you to

select whether the P-touch will be connected with a USB cable or an RS-232C cable, select “USB cable”, and then click the OK button. A dialog box appears, informing you that the PT-9600/3600 printer driver will be installed

Ch. 2 Getting Started

Click the Next button. A dialog box appears,

instructing you to connect the P-touch to the computer.

3 Connect the P-touch to the computer using

the enclosed USB interface cable as

Getting Started

described on page 9, and then turn on the P-touch. The first Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears.

6 Click the Finish button.

NOTE

If a Driver Setup dialog box appears, indicating that the printer driver has been installed, click the Finish button.

A dialog box appears, indicating that the installation is finished.

4 Select “Install the software automatically

(Recommended)”, and then click the Next button. A dialog box appears, warning that

the software has not passed Windows Logo testing.

5 Click the Continue Anyway button to con-

tinue with the installation. A Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, indicating that the Found New Hardware Wizard has finished installing the software for the PT-9600/3600.

7 Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer

now.” (or “Yes, restart immediately” if the printer driver was installed separately), click the Finish button to restart the computer, and then remove the CD-ROM from the computer.

Replacing or adding a USB printer driver

To replace or add a USB printer driver

1 Turn off the P-touch, and then disconnect it

from the computer.

2 Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the com-

puter’s CD-ROM drive. A dialog box automatically appears, allowing you to select what to install.

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Brother 9600 User Manual

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Before You Start

Top view

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Bottom view

LCD display

Keyboard

Getting Started

PRECAUTIONS

Connecting the AC adaptor

Turning on/off the P-touch

Connecting the P-touch to a computer

Installing the Software & Printer Driver