Brother PT-9200DX User Manual 2
Model : PT-9200DX
• Read this Quick Reference before you start using your P-touch.
• Keep this Quick Reference in a handy place for future reference.
Quick Reference
Thank you for purchasing the PT-9200DX!
With your new Brother label printer, you can print personalized labels for any purpose. Simply insert a label cassette into
the PT-9200DX, design your label with the enclosed P-touch Editor software, and then print it out. Your customized label
prints out in seconds. Labels are available in various sizes and colors—ideal for color-coding and your own special
labeling needs.
The many features of the P-touch Editor software make creating great labels quick and easy. Not only does the software
automate the more complicated layout functions, but it also includes a variety of pre-formatted templates for immediate
use.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity
(For USA Only)
Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation
declares that the product
Product Name : Brother Label Printer P-touch Pro DX
Model Number : PT-9200DX
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.
– The enclosed interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital
device.
– Changes or modifications 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 USP4983058 USP5120147
USP4927278 USP5009530
USP4976558 USP5069557
Table of contents
Unpacking ........................................................................................................................................ 2
General Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 3
Connecting the interface and power supply cables .......................................................................... 4
Installing P-touch Editor ................................................................................................................... 6
P-touch Editor & Printer Driver Installation (for Windows® 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000 Professional/XP) ......
Installing P-touch Editor Version 3.1............................................................................................. 6
Installing the printer driver ........................................................................................................... 8
For a serial connection............................................................................................................ 8
Using the Change Baud Rate Wizard ...................................................................................... 9
For a USB connection (Windows
P-touch Editor Version 3.1 Installation (for Macintosh) ...................................................................... 12
Installing P-touch Editor Version 3.1............................................................................................. 12
Installing the PT-9200DX printer driver ........................................................................................ 13
Selecting the printer ..................................................................................................................... 14
Uninstalling P-touch Software and Printer Driver .............................................................................. 14
Uninstalling P-touch Editor Version 3.1 (for Windows® 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000 Professional/XP) ......
Replacing, installing or deleting the printer driver (for Windows® 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000 Professional/XP) ......
For a serial connection............................................................................................................ 15
For a USB connection (Windows
Deleting P-touch Editor Version 3.1 and the printer driver (for Macintosh) ................................... 17
Using P-touch Editor....................................................................................................................... 18
Starting up P-touch Editor................................................................................................................ 18
Displaying the Properties .................................................................................................................. 19
Creating a new layout ....................................................................................................................... 19
Designing a layout from an Auto Format template ........................................................................... 20
Importing a graphics file.................................................................................................................... 21
Barcode ............................................................................................................................................ 22
Databases ......................................................................................................................................... 22
Reading the User’s Guide ................................................................................................................. 23
Reading the P-touch Editor User’s Guide ........................................................................................... 23
Using the PT-9200DX ....................................................................................................................... 24
Installing the tape cassette ................................................................................................................. 24
Printing a label .................................................................................................................................. 25
Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 26
Cleaning the print head and rollers ................................................................................................... 26
Monitoring the P-touch Status .......................................................................................................... 27
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 28
Changing the P-touch’s Baud Rate .................................................................................................... 30
Machine Specification ...................................................................................................................... 31
Accessories ....................................................................................................................................... 32
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98/Me/2000 Professional/XP only) ..................................... 10
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98/Me/2000 Professional/XP only) ..................................... 16
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Unpacking
PT-9200DX 1 1/2”-wide TZ tape cassette
Tape
compartment cover
Feed/cut button
On/off button
Cover release button
Interface cables (2)
Serial: For either IBM PC-compatible or
Macintosh computers
CD-ROM containing the PC and Mac software and their manuals
USB: For either IBM PC-compatible or
Macintosh computers
(black characters on white tape)
Power supply cord (for connecting
the PT-9200DX to the AC outlet)
Precautions:
• Be careful that the CD-ROM
is not scratched.
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• Do not subject the CD-ROM
to extremely high or
extremely low temperatures.
• Do not put heavy objects on
the CD-ROM.
Tape Cassettes
• Do not pull on the tape, otherwise the tape cassette may be damaged.
• If the label is attached to a wet or dirty surface, it may easily peel off. Before affixing the label, clean the surface
where it will be attached.
• Depending on the environmental conditions and the material, condition, roughness, and shape of the affixing
surface, the label may move out of place or peel off.
• In order to test the label’s adhesive strength or before using this label where safety is a particular concern, test the
label by affixing a small piece of it to a hidden area of the intended surface.
• Sunlight, wind and rain may cause the color of the label to fade or the label to peel off.
• Markings made with oil-based or water-based ink may be visible through a label affixed over them. To hide the
markings, use two labels layered on top of each other, or use tape with a dark background.
• This tape may not be adequate in cases where liabilities may result due to damage or injuries.
Brother Co., Ltd. and its suppliers possess all rights and copyrights to this software (including, but not limited to, the
programming, images, clip art, templates, and text incorporated into the software), the text in the enclosed manuals, and
duplicates of the software. This software, either in part or in whole, may not be duplicated, modified, reverse engineered, disassembled or decompiled without permission.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
• Use only Brother TZ tapes with machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark.
• Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch. Doing so may damage the tape cassette.
• 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 temperature or humidity.
• Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period of time. Doing so may cause staining.
• 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 injures, do not touch the cutter’s edge.
• Do not touch the print head, which becomes very hot when P-touch is used. Even after the machine is turned off, the print
head remains hot for some time.
• Use only the power supply cord designed exclusively for this machine. Use of any other cord will void the warranty.
• Use only the attached interface cables for this machine. Use of any other cable will void the warranty.
• When the machine is not being used for a long period of time, disconnect the power supply cord.
• Do not try to disassemble the P-touch.
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• IBM
is trademark of International Business Machines, Inc.
• Microsoft
• Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
• All other software and product names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the US and other countries.
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Connecting the interface and power supply cables
Connect the PT-9200DX to the computer according to the instructions below.
When connecting to the serial port:
Serial
1 Make sure that both the PT-9200DX and the computer are turned off.
2 Connect one end of the enclosed serial interface cable to the serial connector (IOIOI) of the PT-9200DX and the
other end of the cable to the serial port of the computer. For a Macintosh connection, connect the PT-9200DX to
either the modem or the printer port (preferably the modem port).
The serial (RS-232C) ports of some computers are shaped so that the serial interface cable cannot be con-
nected. If this is the case, use a commercially available adapter.
3 Insert the plug on one end of the power supply cord into the power supply jack on the PT-9200DX.
4 Insert the plug on the other end of the power supply cord into an AC outlet equipped with a grounding terminal.
Some locations may require the use of an adapter provided with a grounding wire. Connect this wire to the ground
terminal.
5 Turn on the PT-9200DX, and then turn on the computer.
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When connecting to the USB port:
You must install the software first before connecting to the USB interface or turning on the power. Please follow the
installation procedures on pages 6 through 12 before connecting up or turning the power on. The Brother P-touch
installation software will instruct you when to do this.
USB
1 Connect one end of the enclosed USB interface cable to the USB connector ( ) of the PT-9200DX and the other
end of the cable to the USB port of the computer.
Do not connect the PT-9200DX to the computer using both the serial and the USB interface cables, otherwise
the PT-9200DX may be damaged.
When making a USB connection through a hub, a proper connection may not be possible due to the type of
hub used. If printing is not possible with a hub connection, try connecting the PT-9200DX directly to the
computer using the USB interface cable.
2 Insert the plug on one end of the power supply cord into the power supply jack on the PT-9200DX.
3 Insert the plug on the other end of the power supply cord into an AC outlet equipped with a grounding terminal.
Some locations may require the use of an adapter provided with a grounding wire. Connect this wire to the ground
terminal.
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Installing P-touch Editor
Before labels can be printed on the PT-9200DX, the P-touch Editor software and the PT-9200DX printer driver must be
For Windows®
installed.
P-touch Editor & Printer Driver Installation (for Windows® 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000 Professional/XP)
Install P-touch Editor Version 3.1 and the printer driver on a PC as described below.
Check that your system configuration meets the following requirements.
Computer: IBM PC or compatible
Operating system:
Serial interface: PC equipped with an x86 processor and a serial (RS-232C) port, and running Microsoft
USB interface: PC equipped with a USB port, and pre-installed with Microsoft
Some PCs pre-installed with Microsoft® Windows® 95/NT 4.0 do not support all USB hardware features.
Hard disk free space: At least 20 MB
A few hundred megabytes of additional free space may be needed when printing long labels or large amounts of
data.
Monitor: VGA or higher graphics card
Port: Serial or USB
Available memory: Minimum 32 MB
CD-ROM drive
Installing P-touch Editor Version 3.1
For a serial connection: Before installing the P-touch Editor software and the printer driver, connect the PT9200DX to the computer as described on page 4, and then turn them on.
For a USB connection: Do not connect the PT-9200DX to the computer before installing the P-touch Editor
software, otherwise it may not be installed correctly. Be sure not to connect the PT-9200DX until you are
instructed to do so.
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Windows
Professional/XP
95/98/Me/2000 Professional/XP or Windows® NT 4.0
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Windows® 98/Me/2000
1 Insert the P-touch Editor Version 3.1 CD-ROM into
the computer’s CD-ROM drive. A dialog box appears,
allowing you to select what to install.
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If the dialog box does not automatically appear, click
“My Computer” on the desktop, and then doubleclick the CD-ROM drive containing the CD-ROM.
(For Windows
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 top button (Editor). A dialog box appears,
allowing you to select the model.
To install just the printer driver, click the lower
button (Printer driver).
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XP, click “My Computer” in the Start
3 Click the icon for the PT-9200DX. The InstallShield
Wizard for installing the P-touch Editor software starts
up, and then the Welcome dialog box appears.
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7 Select the installation method, and then click the Next
button.
For Windows®
4 Carefully read the contents of the dialog box, and
then click the Next button to continue. The User
Information dialog box appears.
5 Type the necessary information into the appropriate
boxes (If the information has already been registered
in Windows
click the Next button. A dialog box appears, asking
for confirmation of the entered information.
6 Click the Yes button to register the entered informa-
tion. The Setup Type dialog box appears.
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, it will automatically appear.), and then
To change the information, click the No button,
and then return to step 5.
• For a Typical or Compact installation
Selecting “Typical” or “Compact”, then clicking the
Next button immediately starts installation.
Typical: All of the basic options (P-touch Editor
Compact: Only P-touch Editor Version 3.1 is in-
• 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.
Version 3.1, Clip Art, Auto Format templates, Help, and 13 fonts) are installed.
stalled.
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1) Select which options to install.
Editor: The P-touch Editor Version 3.1
For Windows®
Clip Art: The illustrations for the P-touch
Fonts: The 13 fonts
Auto Format
Templates: The templates for the Auto Format
User’s Guide:
Help: The help files for P-touch Editor
If the Change button can be clicked while an option is
selected, sub-components can be selected. Click the
Change 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.
2) Click the Next button to begin installation.
8 After P-touch Editor is installed, a dialog box appears,
allowing you to select whether or not to install the
printer driver.
To install the printer driver, click the Yes button. The
first Driver Setup dialog box appears. Continue with
the section
If the printer driver is already installed, click the No
button, restart the computer, and then remove the
CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.
software
Editor Version 3.1 Clip Art
function
function
The User’s Guide (HTML) for the Ptouch Editor Version 3.1 (The User’s
Guide can also be viewed from the
CD-ROM.)
Version 3.1
Installing the printer driver
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2 Select “Install”, and then click the Next button.
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For Windows® 95/98/Me users: Skip to step 4.
For Windows
dialog box appears, allowing you to add a P-touch
(PTCOM) port.
If a P-touch (PTCOM) port is already installed, click the
Next button and continue with step 4 below.
If a P-touch (PTCOM) port is not already installed, click
the Add button. The Port Name dialog box appears.
From the list of PTCOM ports, select the port where
the PT-9200DX is connected (“PTCOM1:” if the PT9200DX is connected to the COM1 port, or
“PTCOM2:” if the PT-9200DX is connected to the
COM2 port), and then click the OK button. In the
Driver Setup dialog box, click the Next button.
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NT 4.0/2000 Professional/XP users: A
Installing the printer driver
For a serial connection
1 Select “Serial cable”, and then click the OK button. A
dialog box appears, allowing you to select whether to
install or uninstall the printer driver.
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4 A dialog box appears, allowing you to select the
PTCOM port where the PT-9200DX is connected.
Select “PTCOM1:” if the PT-9200DX is connected to the
COM1 port, or “PTCOM2:” if the PT-9200DX is
connected to the COM2 port, and then click the Next
button. (On Windows
select the port added in step 3.) A dialog box appears,
asking for confirmation on how the installation will be
carried out.
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NT 4.0/2000 Professional/XP,
5 Check that the installation will be carried out as
desired, and then click the Next button. A dialog box
appears, showing that the printer driver has been
installed.
6 If the port where the PT-9200DX is connected
supports a baud rate of 115,200 bps, click the Next
button.
If the port where the PT-9200DX is connected does
not support a baud rate of 115,200 bps, or if you wish
to check the connection between the PT-9200DX and
the computer, select “Start up the Change Baud Rate
Wizard”, and then click the Next button to start up
the Change Baud Rate Wizard. After changing the
baud rate as described by steps 3 through 6 in the
Using the Change Baud Rate Wizard
section
9, continue with step 7 below.
7 A dialog box appears, showing 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 computer.
on page
Using the Change Baud Rate Wizard
If the PT-9200DX is connected to a port that does not support a baud rate of 115,200 bps, or if you wish to check the
connection between the PT-9200DX and the computer, start
up the Change Baud Rate Wizard and select the desired
settings as described below.
1 From the Start menu, point to “Settings”, and then
click “Printers” to open the Printers folder.
(For Windows
Start menu to open the Printers and Faxes folder.)
With Windows® 95, 98, 98SE and Me:
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Right-click the Brother PT-9200DX icon, and then
click “Properties” in the pop-up menu that appears.
On the Advanced tab of the dialog box that appears,
click the Baudrate button to start up the Change Baud
Rate Wizard.
With Windows® NT 4.0:
Right-click the Brother PT-9200DX icon, and then
click “Properties” in the pop-up menu that appears.
On the Device Settings tab of the dialog box that
appears, click “Baud Rate...” in the tree view to
display the Change ‘Baud Rate’ Setting section at the
bottom of the dialog box. Click the Baud Rate...
button to start up the Change Baud Rate Wizard.
With Windows® 2000 and XP:
Right-click the Brother PT-9200DX icon, and then
click “Properties” in the pop-up menu that appears.
On the Device Settings tab of the dialog box that
appears, click “Baud Rate...” in the tree view, and
then click the Properties... button that appears on the
right side to start up the Change Baud Rate Wizard.
3 A dialog box appears, allowing you to select the serial
port where the PT-9200DX is connected.
Select the appropriate serial port, and then click the
Next button. A dialog box appears, allowing you to
select the desired baud rate.
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XP, click “Printers and Faxes” in the
For Windows®
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4 Select the desired baud rate, and then click the Next
button.
Normally “115,200 bps” is selected; however,
For Windows®
your computer may not be able to support a baud
rate of 115,200 bps. If this is the case, refer to the
your computer’s instruction manual and select the
maximum possible baud rate.
A dialog box appears, asking for confirmation of the
selected baud rate settings.
5 Check that the baud rate will be changed as desired,
and then click the Next button.
To change the settings, click the Back button, and
return to step 4.
A dialog box appears, showing that the baud rate has
been set as specified.
For a USB connection (Windows® 98/Me/2000 Peofessional/XP only)
With Plug-and-Play, new devices connected to the system
are detected, and their drivers are automatically installed. If
the PT-9200DX 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 file supplied on the CD-ROM.
Do not connect the P-touch 9200DX to the
computer until you are instructed to do so,
otherwise the PT-9200DX printer driver may not
be installed correctly.
With Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional:
1 Select “USB cable”, and then click the OK button. The
USB message dialog box appears.
2 Click the Next button. A dialog box appears, instruct-
ing you to connect the PT-9200DX to the computer.
6 Click the Finish button.
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3 Connect the PT-9200DX to the computer using the
enclosed USB interface cable as described on page 5,
and then turn on the PT-9200DX. A dialog box
appears, showing that the printer driver has been
installed.
4 Click the Finish button. A dialog box appears,
showing that installation is finished.
5 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 computer.
With Windows® XP:
1 In the dialog box that appears, informing you that the
PT-9200DX printer driver will be installed, click the
Next button.
3 In the first Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box
that appears, select “Install the software automatically
(Recommended)”, and then click the Next button.
4 If the dialog box warning appears indicating the
software has not passed Windows Logo testing, simply
continue with the installation.
For Windows®
2 After the dialog box appears, instructing you to
connect the P-touch 9200DX and turn it on, connect
the P-touch 9200DX to the computer using the
enclosed USB interface cable as described on page 5,
and then turn on the P-touch 9200DX.
5 In the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box that
appears, indicating that installation of the PT-9200DX
and the Found New Hardware Wizard are finished,
click the Finish button.
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6 If the dialog box warning that the software has not
passed Windows Logo testing appears again, click the
Continue Anyway button to continue with the
installation (since this printer driver has already
cleared strict product quality standards of our testing).
For Macintosh
7 In the dialog box that appears, indicating that installa-
tion is finished, select “Yes, restart immediately.”, and
then click the Finish button. After the computer is
restarted, the installation is fully completed.
8 Remove the CD-ROM from the computer.
P-touch Editor Version 3.1 Installation (for Macintosh)
Follow the procedure below to install the P-touch Editor software on the Mac.
Check that your system configuration meets the following requirements.
Computer: Macintosh or Power Macintosh
Operating system:
Serial interface: Macintosh equipped with a PowerPC processor and a serial port (modem or printer), and
USB interface: Macintosh equipped with a USB port and running Mac OS 8.5.1 or later
Hard disk free space: At least 20 MB
A few hundred megabytes of additional free space may be needed when printing long labels or large
amounts of data.
Port: Serial or USB
Available memory free space: Minimum 24 MB
CD-ROM drive
running Mac OS 8.1 or later
* For previous Mac OS versions, refer to the Apple Web site for information about USB.
* This software can only run on Mac OS X in the Classic environment.
However, the Mac OS X v10.2 Classic environment is not supported.
* The application is supplied on a CD-ROM; therefore, the computer should be equipped with
a CD-ROM drive.
With the enclosed CD-ROM, the following can be installed:
• P-touch Editor Version 3.1
• PT-9200DX printer driver
Installing P-touch Editor Version 3.1
1 Connect the PT-9200DX to the Macintosh using the
enclosed interface cable. Be sure to leave the PT9200DX turned off.
2 Turn on the Macintosh.
3 Insert the P-touch Editor CD-ROM into the computer’s
CD-ROM drive.
4 Double-click the P-touch Editor 3.1 Installer icon in
the folder that appears.
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5 After the installer starts up, select the installation
method.
Clicking the Install button immediately starts installing
the most basic options. (Some clip art illustrations are
not installed.)
About 20 MB of available hard-disk space is needed
to begin installation. In order to install all options,
about 120 MB of available hard-disk space is needed.
If enough hard-disk space is available, click the Install
button.
Installing the PT-9200DX printer driver
1 Double-click the Driver Installer icon in the P-touch
folder.
Clicking the Custom Install button displays a dialog
box that allows you to select which options to install.
Only the options with a check mark beside them are
installed.
Select the options that you wish to install, and then
click the Install button.
Dialog box that appears if the Custom Install button is
clicked:
6 Installation begins.
7 When the installation is finished and the following
dialog box appears, click the Quit button.
2 After the installer starts up, click the Select Driver
button.
3 In the dialog box that appears, select “PT-
9200DX(USB)” (for a USB port connection) or “PT9200DX(Serial)” (for a modem or printer port connection). The printer drivers with a check mark beside
them are installed.
Then, click the Install button.
4 Installation begins. When the installation is finished
and the following dialog box appears, click the Quit
button.
For Macintosh
8 When the dialog box appears, asking if you wish to
restart the computer, click the Quit button to continue
and install the printer driver.
5 When the dialog box appears, asking if you wish to
restart the computer, click the Restart button to restart
the computer.
6 After the computer is restarted, turn on the P-touch.
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Selecting the printer
1 Pull down the Apple menu and select “Chooser” to
display the Chooser window.
For Macintosh
3 If the PT-9200DX(Serial) icon was selected, click the
icon for the port linked with PT-9200DX(Serial) from
the list on the right.
2 In the list on the left, click the PT-9200DX(USB) icon
(for a USB port connection) or the PT-9200DX(Serial)
icon (for a modem or printer port connection). Then,
select the appropriate printer driver.
4 Close the Chooser window to confirm your settings.
Uninstalling P-touch Software and Printer Driver
Uninstall P-touch Editor Version 3.1 and the printer driver using the steps below:
Uninstalling P-touch Editor Version 3.1
(for Windows® 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000 Professional/XP)
1 Start up Windows® 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000 Profes-
sional/XP.
2 Click the Start button in the taskbar, select “Settings”,
and then click “Control Panel”.
With Windows
taskbar, and then click “Control Panel”.
3 In the Control Panel window, double-click “Add/
Remove Programs”.
4 In the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box,
select “P-touch Editor 3.1”, and then click the Add/
Remove button.
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XP, click the Start button in the
* The dialog box that appears may differ depending
on the operating system being used.
5 A message appears, asking if you wish to delete the
selected application. Click the Yes button to delete the
application. If you do not wish to delete the application, click the No button.
6 In the dialog box that appears, indicating that the
application is deleted, click the OK button.
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Replacing, installing or deleting the printer driver
(for Windows
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95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000 Professional/XP)
For a serial connection
1 Connect the PT-9200DX to the computer using the
enclosed serial interface cable as described on page
4, and then turn on the PT-9200DX.
2 Insert the P-touch Editor Version 3.1 CD-ROM into
the computer’s CD-ROM drive. A dialog box appears,
allowing you to select what to install.
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
the Start menu, and then double-click the CD-ROM
drive containing the CD-ROM.) Next, double-click
“Ptsetup.exe” to display the dialog box.
3 Click the bottom button (Printer driver). A dialog box
appears, allowing you to select the model.
4 Click the icon for the PT-9200DX. The first Driver
Setup dialog box appears, allowing you to select
whether a serial or a USB connection is used.
®
XP, click “My Computer” in
6 Select the desired operation, and then click the Next
button.
7 If “Install” was selected: Perform steps 3 through 7 in
the section
If “Uninstall” was selected: A dialog box appears,
asking for confirmation to uninstall the PT-9200DX
printer driver.
Click the Next button. A dialog box appears, showing
that the printer driver has been deleted.
Click the Next button. A dialog box appears, showing
that uninstallation is finished.
For a Serial Connection
on page 8.
5 Select “Serial cable”, and then click the OK button. A
dialog box appears, allowing you to select whether to
install or uninstall the printer driver.
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 computer.
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For a USB connection (Windows® 98/Me/2000 Professional/XP only)
A PT-9200DX printer driver can be replaced, added or deleted by following the procedure below.
1 Turn off the PT-9200DX, and then disconnect it from
the computer.
2 Insert the P-touch Editor Version 3.1 CD-ROM into
the computer’s CD-ROM drive. A dialog box appears,
allowing you to select what to install.
If the dialog box does not automatically appear, click
“My Computer” on the desktop, and then doubleclick the CD-ROM drive containing the CD-ROM.
(For Windows
menu, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive
containing the CD-ROM.)
Next, double-click “Setup.exe” to display the dialog box.
3 Click the bottom button (Printer driver). A dialog box
appears, allowing you to select the model.
4 Click the icon for the PT-9200DX. The first Driver
Setup dialog box appears, allowing you to select
whether a serial or a USB connection is used.
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XP, click “My Computer” in the Start
6 Select the desired operation, and then click the Next
button.
If “Replace with new Brother PT-9200DX” is
selected, the previously installed printer driver is
deleted, and replaced with a new one. Select this
option when upgrading the printer driver, or when
running Windows
changing to a PT-9200DX with a different serial
number.
If “Add Brother PT-9200DX” is selected, a new
printer driver is added. With a USB connection on
Windows
adding it as a new printer. Select this option when
connecting and using multiple PT-9200DXs with
the same computer.
7 If “Replace with new Brother PT-9200DX” or “Add
Brother PT-9200DX” was selected:
With Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional:
A dialog box appears, instructing you to connect the
PT-9200DX to the computer.
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2000 Professional/XP and
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98/Me, only a port is added without
5 Select “USB cable”, and then click the OK button. A
Driver Setup dialog box appears, allowing you to
select whether to replace, add or delete the
PT-9200DX printer driver.
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Connect the PT-9200DX to the computer using the
enclosed USB interface cable as described on page 5,
and then turn on the PT-9200DX. A dialog box
appears, showing that the printer driver has been
installed.
Select “Yes, restart immediately.”, and then click the
Finish button to restart the computer.
With Windows® XP:
In the first Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box
that appears, select “Install the software automatically
(Recommended)”, and then click the Next button.
If the dialog box warning appears indicating the
software has not passed Windows Logo testing, simply
continue with the installation.
In the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box that
appears, indicating that installation of the PT-9200DX
and the Found New Hardware Wizard are finished,
click the Finish button.
Remove the CD-ROM from the computer.
If “Delete Brother PT-9200DX” was selected:
A dialog box appears, asking for confirmation to
delete all PT-9200DX printer drivers.
Click the Yes button. A dialog box appears, showing
that the printer drivers have been deleted.
Click the Finish button.
If a dialog box appears, explaining that the computer
should be restarted, select the option for restarting
the computer, and then click the Finish button
.
If the dialog box warning that the software has not
passed Windows Logo testing appears again, click the
Continue Anyway button to continue with the
installation (since this printer driver has already
cleared strict product quality standards of our testing).
In the dialog box that appears, indicating that installation is finished, select “Yes, restart immediately.”, and
then click the Finish button. The computer is restarted.
Deleting P-touch Editor Version 3.1 and
the printer driver (for Macintosh)
Delete P-touch Editor Version 3.1 and the printer driver as
described below.
When deleting the printer driver, be sure that the P-touch
is turned off and unplugged.
1
Drag the P-touch Editor Ver3.1 folder to the Trash icon.
2 In the System Folder, open the Extensions folder.
Drag the PT-9200DX(USB) icon and the USB PT-9200PC Extension
3
icon (for a USB port connection) or the PT-9200DX(Serial) icon (for
a modem or printer port connection) to the Trash icon.
4 In the System Folder, open the Preferences folder.
5 Drag the P-touch Editor 3.1 Prefs icon and either the
PT-9200DX(USB) Prefs icon (for a USB port connection) or the PT-9200DX(Serial) Prefs icon (for a
modem or printer port connection) to the Trash icon.
The P-touch Editor Version 3.1 and the printer driver
are now deleted.
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Using P-touch Editor
The P-touch Editor application makes it easy for anyone to design and print labels for almost any need imaginable.
Starting up P-touch Editor
On an IBM PC-compatible computer:
• By clicking the P-touch Editor icon:
Double-click the “P-touch Editor 3.1” icon in the “P-touch Editor 3.1” group window.
• With the Start button:
1 Click the Start button in the taskbar to display the Start menu.
2 Select “Programs”.
3 Select “P-touch Editor 3.1”.
4 Click “P-touch Editor 3.1”.
• With Windows
1 Start up Windows
2 Select the drive and directory where P-touch Editor is installed.
3 Double-click “Ptedit3.exe”.
After P-touch Editor is started, the following window is displayed.
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Explorer:
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Menu bar
Standard toolbar
Property dock
Layout area
Print area
Draw toolbar
Object dock
Status bar
Explorer.
Title bar
Rulers
Cursor
On a Macintosh computer:
• Double-click the “P-touch Editor Ver3.1” icon in the “P-touch Editor Ver3.1” folder installed on the computer.
After P-touch Editor is started, the following window is displayed.
Layout
Print
area
Menu bar
Draw toolbar
Print toolbar
Database toolbar
Rulers
Status bar
area
Title bar
Object dock Property dock
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Displaying the Properties
Although the screens shown in the following explanations are for Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me, the operations for Windows
NT4.0/2000 Professional/XP and Macintosh are the same unless specifically mentioned.
The desired Properties can be displayed by clicking the icon in the property dock.
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Page Properties icon
Font Properties icon
Layout Properties icon
Text Properties icon
Database Properties
icon (not available on
the Macintosh version
of the software)
Click an icon to display its Properties.
• Page Properties (
Click this button to hide the Properties.
)
When using the P-touch 9200DX
Creating a new layout
Although the screens shown in the following explanations are for Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me, the operations for Windows
NT4.0/2000 Professional/XP and Macintosh are the same unless specifically mentioned.
• Entering text
1 Click
2 Move the I-beam pointer to the position in the layout area where you
3 The cursor flashes in the layout area to indicate that you can now
(Text button) on the draw toolbar.
Text can be typed in, and the pointer changes from
pointer) to
(I-beam pointer).
(selection
wish to type in text, and then click the left mouse button.
type in text.
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4 Use the computer keyboard to type in the text.
5 To create a new line of text, press the keyboard’s Enter key.
With P-touch Editor version 3.1, text is always typed in using the
insert mode. The overwrite mode cannot be used to type in text.
To change the font and text size, click the appropriate icon in the property
dock, and then select the desired settings from the Properties that appear.
For details, refer to
Reading the User’s Guide
on page 23.
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Designing a layout from an Auto Format template
In addition to allowing you to draw pictures and arrange text using any of the available fonts, sizes, and styles, P-touch
Editor comes with a variety of pre-formatted templates, which make creating label layouts quick and easy. Now let’s see
how simple it is to create a label layout with the [Auto Format] command.
On an IBM PC-compatible computer:
1 Select the [Auto Format] command in the [File] menu to start up the
Auto Format Wizard.
2 In the “Category:” box, select the category containing the Auto Format
template that you wish to use. As an example, let’s select “NAMEPLT”.
3 Click the Next button.
4 In the “Template:” list view, select the template that you wish to use.
Here, let’s select the one named NAMEPLT2.LBL.
5 Click the Next button.
6 Click the Next or the Previous buttons until the text that you wish to
change appears in the “Input:” edit box.
7 Change the text so that the desired text is entered.
8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 until all of the text is entered in the way that
you want, and then click the Next button. For this example, let’s
change the department name to “IMPORTS, INC.”, the title to
“Manager” and the name to “BILL REYNOLDS”.
9 Check that the layout contains the text that you want to use.
0 Click the Finish button. A new layout document containing the pre-
formatted text is created.
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