Brother PS-9000 User Manual
PS-9000 User’s Manual
US English
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing PS-9000 print server.
This manual provides complete information on how to set up and use PS-9000 safely. Please read this
manual carefully before using the product.
PS-9000 print server provides small-scale network connectivity for your PS-9000–compatible P-touch
printers. PS-9000 is compatible with print monitors of P-touch printer drivers. You can check the
statuses (tape amount, tape width, errors, etc.) of P-touch machines that are connected to the network
in real time from your computer.
■ PS-9000
Supported Protocol: TCP/IP
Supported OS: Microsoft
Windows
®
2000 Pro, Microsoft® Windows® XP
*Please note that the supported printer OS differ per model.
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (auto-detect)
USB interface port
■ About this Manual
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Extreme care has been taken to edit this manual; however, we take no responsibility for any
mistakes included in this manual or any damages, direct or indirect, arising from the use of this
manual.
P-touch is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. in the U.S. and other countries.
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®
, Windows®, Windows NT®, etc. are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the U.S. and other countries.
Other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
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■ Conventions
This manual uses the following symbols to point out specific information that should always be well
observed. In addition, refer to the precautions described in “Safety Instructions” for details on the
safe and correct operation.
®
Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me, Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0, Microsoft®
Caution
● This type of notation indicates important information that must be observed when operating the
product. Be sure to read this information for safe and proper use.
Note
● This type of notation indicates useful information that is helpful during operation. When you
experience difficulties operating the product, refer to this information first.
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Brother® One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service
(This warranty is valid only within the United States.)
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
parts and 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).
®
-brand
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
Service Center within the applicable warranty
period. Supply Brother or 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.
What Brother will do:
First 90 Days:
your Machine and/or accompanying Consumable
and Accessory Item(s) is covered by this warranty
and if you 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
or a Brother Authorized
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Brother® One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service
(This warranty is valid only within the United States.)
91st day to 1 year:
If the problem reported concerning your Machine is
covered by this warranty and if you first reported the
problem after 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.
will be responsible for all labor charges associated
with repairs made after the first 90 days from 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, after you 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.
original accessory items and a copy of the return air
bill, signed by the courier.
After 90 days from the original purchase
.
You
Retain your
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.
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:
We recommend that you keep all original packing
materials, in the event that you ship this product.
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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
Please record your model and serial number and
your date and location of Purchase below for your
records. Keep this information with your proof of
purchase (bill of sale) in case your Product requires
service.
Model #
Serial #
Date of purchase:
Store where purchased:
Location of store:
Important: We recommend that you keep all
original packing materials, in the event you ship this
product.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................................1
®
Brother
(This warranty is valid only within the United States.) ......................................................2
Important Information ......................................................................................................4
Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................7
1 About PS-9000 ......................................................................................... 8
About PS-9000 ..................................................................................................................9
Parts and Functions .........................................................................................................10
Connection to the Network .............................................................................................12
Specifications ..................................................................................................................14
2 Using PS-9000 in a Windows® Environment ......................................... 15
Starting the Brother PS-9000 Utility ................................................................................16
How to Set Up PS-9000 ...................................................................................................17
PS-9000 Setup Method 1 ...............................................................................................18
PS-9000 Setup Method 2 ...............................................................................................22
Other Functions ..............................................................................................................25
Uninstalling the Software ................................................................................................26
Using PS-9000 With a Different P-touch .........................................................................26
One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service
Compatible models ..........................................................................................................................9
Top ................................................................................................................................................10
Bottom ...........................................................................................................................................10
Back ...............................................................................................................................................11
Right side ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Hardware specifications .................................................................................................................14
Software specifications ...................................................................................................................14
Operation requirements ..................................................................................................................14
“Installs this unit and the utility.”
-Using the TCP/IP protocol ............................................................................................................. 18
“Installs the utility.”
-Install the printing client software ..................................................................................................22
Automatic IP address configuration with DHCP/BOOTP ................................................................25
Automatic IP address configuration with RARP ...............................................................................25
3 Using the Web Browser ......................................................................... 27
Using the Web Browser ...................................................................................................28
Display the PS-9000 Web page ......................................................................................................28
Manage PS-9000 Via the Web Page .................................................................................29
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4 Questions & Answers ............................................................................. 30
Questions & Answers ......................................................................................................31
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................33
5 Appendix ............................................................................................... 35
LPR Printing in Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Pro and
Microsoft
PS-9000 Settings ..............................................................................................................44
Contact Information (For USA Only) ..............................................................................46
®
Windows® XP ................................................................................................36
Print using an LPR port in Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 (PT-9500PC only) ...................................36
Print using an LPR port in Microsoft
Print using an LPR port in Microsoft
®
Windows® 2000 Pro ............................................................38
®
Windows® XP ......................................................................41
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Safety Instructions
To ensure safe and proper use, please read the following information carefully before starting to use
this product. These safety instructions include important information on the safe handling of the
product and on general safety issues for the user.
■ Do not subject the machines to impacts. If the P-touch or this unit is subjected to an impact and is
damaged, unplug it from the electrical outlet, and then contact the service representative. If you
continue to operate a damaged machine, a fire or an electric shock may result.
■ Keep the cords and cables connected to this unit out of the reach of children, otherwise an electric
shock or injuries may result.
■ Before disconnecting this unit, be sure to first unplug the P-touch machines and this unit from the
electrical outlet.
■ Do not disassemble or alter this product in any way.
■ Do not use this unit with the cover removed, otherwise an electric shock may occur.
■ Do not try to service, adjust or repair this unit, otherwise an electric shock may occur. Contact a
service representative to request servicing, adjustments or repairs for this unit.
■ Stop using this unit if it does not operate correctly (for example, if it becomes unusually hot or
produces smoke or an unusual odor), otherwise a fire, an electric shock or damage may result.
Immediately turn off the P-touch, unplug the AC adapter from this unit, unplug the AC adapter
from the electrical outlet, and then contact a service representative for service or repairs.
■ If any foreign objects (such as metal or liquids) enters the unit, immediately turn off the P-touch,
unplug the AC adapter from this unit, unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet, and then
contact a service representative for service or repairs. Continuing to use the unit may result in a
fire or an electric shock.
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About PS-9000
About PS-9000 ................................................................................................9
Parts and Functions.......................................................................................10
Connection to the Network...........................................................................12
Specifications................................................................................................14
About PS-9000
PS-9000 is a USB print server for P-touch machines on a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network environment.
PS-9000 is compatible with print monitors of P-touch printer drivers and enables you to visually check
the statuses of print jobs and P-touch machines.
Compatible models
■ QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD
■ QL-1050/QL-1050N
■ PT-9500PC
■ PT-9200DX
The appropriate P-touch driver compatible with PS-9000 must be installed. From the dialog box that
appears when the CD-ROM included with PS-9000 (this unit) is inserted into the drive, click [P-touch
Driver], install the network driver for your P-touch, and then begin the setup.
■ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)
Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation
declares that the product
Product Name: Brother Print Server 9000
Model Number: PS-9000
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.
100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA
TEL: (908) 704-1700
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 to 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.
- Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
■ Tested to Comply with FCC Standards for Home or Office Use
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Parts and Functions
Top
10BASE LINK
LED (Green)
100BASE LINK
LED (Green)
You can check the LED on the board.
■ 10BASE LINK LED (Green)
Lights when a proper 10BASE-T network
connection is established.
■ 100BASE LINK LED (Green)
Lights when a proper 100BASE-TX network
connection is established.
■ STATUS LED (Orange)
Flashes during data transfer.
STATUS LED
(Orange)
Bottom
Ethernet Address
(The last 6 digits are the product’s serial number.)
■ Ethernet Address
The Ethernet Address of the device. The last 6
digits are the product’s serial number.
Note
● Ethernet address 00:80:77:50:00: 01 is
noted as 008077500001. The product’s
number (serial number) is 500001.
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Back
Right side
Power Connector
LAN
Network Port
(10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)
DC5V IN
USB
USB Port
■ Network Port (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)
Connection for the network cable.
*In 100BASE-TX environment, use category
■ Push Button
Press this button to reset PS-9000 to its
factory default settings.
Push Button
5.
■ USB Port
Connection for the USB cable.
■ Power Connector
Connection for the AC adapter.
■ Factory Default Settings
Make sure that the AC adapter is not connected to PS-9000.
1
While pressing the push button, connect the AC adapter to PS-9000. The STATUS LED (orange)
2
will blink once when the connection is made.
Continue to press the push button for two seconds. The STATUS LED will blink again when the
3
settings are successfully reset to the factory default settings. Release the push button.
Caution
● Do not turn off the PS-9000 while it is being initialized to the factory default settings.
● When PS-9000 is turned on again after being initialized to the factory default settings, do not
press the push button.
● PS-9000 can be initialized to its factory default settings from the Brother PS-9000 Utility.
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Connection to the Network
Caution
● If you have already used PS-9000 on another network or if it had been connected to other
P-touch units, initialize PS-9000 to its factory default settings. You can initialize PS-9000 from
Brother PS-9000 Utility.
● PS-9000 cannot be used with a USB hub.
● If you are using PS-9000 in a 100BASE-TX environment, prepare a 100BASE-TX Ethernet hub
and network cable (Category 5).
■ Prepare the following items.
Ethernet HUB
USB Cable
Network Cable
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Use the network cable to connect
1
PS-9000 to the Ethernet hub.
Turn on the P-touch.
4
Connect the AC adapter to PS-9000, and
2
then plug the power cable of the P-touch
and PS-9000 into the electrical outlet.
Use the USB cable to connect PS-9000 to
3
the P-touch. (PS-9000: Type A connector;
P-touch: Type B connector)
Note
● The USB cable has two different types of
connectors. Be sure to insert the correct
type of connector into the correct port.
■ USB Cable Connectors
Type A
Type B
P-touch
Caution
● Using an AC adapter other than the one
supplied with PS-9000 may result in
damage.
● Do not connect devices other than a
P-touch to the PS-9000 USB port.
● Wait more than 2 seconds between
connecting and disconnecting the USB
cable.
● Do not disconnect the USB cable while
printing.
Ethernet HUB
Note
● The shape of the power cord depends on your model.
PS-9000
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Specifications
Hardware specifications
■ CPU
32bit RISC CPU
■ Memory
RAM: 8 MBytes
Flash ROM: 1 MByte
■ Network Interface
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 1 port (automatic
detection)
■ USB Interface
A Port
■ Others
Push Button: 1 button
LED Indicators: 3 LEDs, one for Status
(orange), one for 10BASE Link (green), and
one for 100BASE Link (green)
Software specifications
■ Supported Protocol
TCP/IP
■ TCP/IP
Network Layer: ARP, RARP, ICMP, IP
Session Layer: TCP, UDP
Application Layer: LPR, FTP, BOOTP, HTTP,
DHCP
IP address can be set with Setup Utility.
Operation requirements
■ Network Environment
Microsoft
Microsoft
Windows
XP
*Please note that the supported printer OS
differ per model.
■ Operating Environment
Temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C
Humidity: 20% to 80% RH (no condensation
allowed)
■ Storage Environment
Temperature: -10 °C to 50 °C
Humidity: 20% to 90% RH (no condensation
allowed)
®
Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me,
®
Windows NT® 4.0, Microsoft®
®
2000 Pro, Microsoft® Windows®
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