Brother PTP950NWZU1 User Manual

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User’s Guide

P900W P950NW

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Introduction

Important Notice

 The contents of this document and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

 Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained

herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publications.

 Screen images in this document may differ depending on your computer's operating system, your product

model and, the software version.

 Before using the P-touch labelling machine, make sure you read all documents included with the machine

for information about safety and proper operation.

 The machine shown in the illustrations may be different from, machine.

 Not all options and the consumables such as TZe tape, FLe label and HSe tube cassettes are available in

all countries.

 The available options and supplies may vary depending on the country.

Available Manuals

Visit the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com and click Manuals on your model page to download the latest manuals.

Product Safety Guide

Quick Setup Guide

User's Guide

Printed manual in the box

PDF manual on the Brother Solutions Center website

This guide provides safety information; read it before you use the machine.

This guide provides basic information about using the machine along with troubleshooting tips.

This guide provides additional information about the machine settings and operations, network connection and settings, troubleshooting tips, and maintenance instructions.

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Symbols Used in This Guide

WARNING

CAUTION

The following symbols are used throughout this guide:

Tells you what to do to avoid the risk of injury.

Tells you about procedures you must follow to avoid minor personal injury or damage to the machine.

Important

Note

Indicates information or directions that should be followed. Ignoring them may result in damage, or failed operations.

Indicates notes that provide information or directions that can help you better understand and use the product more efficiently.

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IMPORTANT NOTE

 This product is approved for use in the country of purchase only. Do not use this product outside the

country of purchase as it may violate the wireless telecommunication and power regulations of that country.

 Windows Vista

 Windows

Enterprise, and Windows

Windows

or Windows

 Windows Server

Server

2008 R2.

 Windows Server

Server

2012 R2.

in this document represents all editions of Windows Vista®.

7 in this document represents all editions of Windows® 7.

8 in this document represents all editions of Windows® 8.

8.1 in this document represents all editions of Windows® 8.1.

10 in this document represents Windows® 10 Home, Windows® 10 Pro, Windows® 10

10 Education.

10 in this document does not represent Windows® 10 Mobile, Windows® 10 Mobile Enterprise,

10 IoT Core.

2008 in this document represents all editions of Windows Server® 2008 and Windows

2012 in this document represents all editions of Windows Server® 2012 and Windows

 Not all models are available in all countries.

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Section I Basic Operations

1 Setting Up the P-touch Labelling Machine 2

General Description ...................................................................................................................................2

Front ....................................................................................................................................................2

Back.....................................................................................................................................................3

Connecting the Power Supply ...................................................................................................................4

Inserting a Tape Cassette..........................................................................................................................5

Turning Power On/Off................................................................................................................................7

Feeding Tape ............................................................................................................................................7

2 Printing Using the Computer 8

Installing the Printer Driver and Software ..................................................................................................8

Connecting the Machine to a Computer....................................................................................................9

Connecting Using USB........................................................................................................................9

Connecting Using Wi-Fi

Connecting Using a Wired LAN (P950NW Only)...............................................................................12

Printing from a Computer.........................................................................................................................13

Available Applications........................................................................................................................13

Printing from Your Computer.............................................................................................................14

Attaching Labels................................................................................................................................16

.....................................................................................................................9

3 Printing Using the Mobile Device 17

Installing Applications for Use with Mobile Devices.................................................................................17

Available Applications........................................................................................................................17

Connecting the Machine to a Mobile Device ...........................................................................................17

Turning the Wireless Function On or Off...........................................................................................18

Printing from a Mobile Device..................................................................................................................18

Printing from Your Mobile Device......................................................................................................18

Using a Mobile Device to Print Templates Created on a Computer .................................................20

Attaching Labels................................................................................................................................21

4 Using the Other Interfaces (Serial Interface/Bluetooth Interface) 22

Installing the Printer Driver and Software ................................................................................................22

Transferring the Template to P-touch Transfer Manager ..................................................................22

Transferring Templates from the Computer to the Machine..............................................................22

Connecting Using the Serial Adapter (Optional:PA-SCA-001) ................................................................23

Serial (RS-232C) Cable (Windows

Serial Interface Settings ....................................................................................................................24

Connecting Using the Bluetooth Interface (Optional: PA-BI-002) (P950NW Only)..................................25

Product Specifications of PA-BI-002 .................................................................................................25

Only) ........................................................................................24

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5 Changing the P-touch Labelling Machine Settings 26

Printer Setting Tool for Windows®...........................................................................................................26

Before Using the Printer Setting Tool ................................................................................................26

Using the Printer Setting Tool for Windows Communication Settings for Windows

Settings Dialog Box ...........................................................................................................................29

Menu Bar ...........................................................................................................................................31

General Tab.......................................................................................................................................34

Wired LAN (P950NW Only)/Wireless LAN Tabs ...............................................................................36

Wireless Direct Tab ...........................................................................................................................41

Bluetooth Tab (P950NW Only) ..........................................................................................................42

Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Machines ...............................................................................43

Device Settings for Windows

.................................................................................................................44

Settings Dialog Box ...........................................................................................................................44

Menu Bar ...........................................................................................................................................46

Basic Tab...........................................................................................................................................48

Label Settings Tab.............................................................................................................................49

Panel Settings Tab (P950NW Only) ..................................................................................................50

Management Tabs (P950NW Only) ..................................................................................................51

Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Machines ...............................................................................54

P-touch Template Settings for Windows

P-touch Template Settings Dialog Box..............................................................................................56

Printer Setting Tool for Mac.....................................................................................................................58

Before Using the Printer Setting Tool ................................................................................................58

Using the Printer Setting Tool for Mac.....................................................................................................58

Settings Dialog Box ...........................................................................................................................59

Basic Tab...........................................................................................................................................60

Label Settings Tab.............................................................................................................................61

Bluetooth Settings Tab (P950NW Only) ............................................................................................62

Wireless LAN Tab..............................................................................................................................63

Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Machines ...............................................................................64

Changing Settings When Printing from a Mobile Device.........................................................................65

...........................................................................................27

...................................................................................................29

...............................................................................................55

6 Printing Labels Using P-touch Template 66

P-touch Template Operations..................................................................................................................66

Preparation ..............................................................................................................................................67

Specifying Settings in the P-touch Template Settings Tool...............................................................67

Specifying the RS232C Serial Port Settings......................................................................................69

Connecting a Barcode Scanner...............................................................................................................70

Standard Template Printing .....................................................................................................................71

Advanced Template Printing....................................................................................................................73

Database Lookup Printing .......................................................................................................................76

Numbering (Serialised Number) Printing.................................................................................................79

Text Numbering (Serialising).............................................................................................................79

Barcode Numbering (Serialising).......................................................................................................80

Printing with Numbering (Serialising) Advanced Operation...............................................................81

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7 Other Functions 82

Confirming the P-touch Labelling Machine Settings ................................................................................82

Mass Storage Mode.................................................................................................................................82

Description.........................................................................................................................................82

Using the Mass Storage Mode ..........................................................................................................82

Distributed Printing (Windows

Printing Labels in High Resolution Mode.................................................................................................88

Printing Labels in High Speed Mode .......................................................................................................89

Only)......................................................................................................84

Section II Application

8 How to Use Cable Label Tool (Windows® Only) 91

Starting Cable Label Tool ........................................................................................................................91

Creating a Cable Label............................................................................................................................93

Faceplate...........................................................................................................................................93

Cable Wrap........................................................................................................................................94

Cable Flag .........................................................................................................................................95

Patch Panel .......................................................................................................................................96

Punch-Down Block ............................................................................................................................96

Die-cut Flag .......................................................................................................................................97

Heat Shrink Tube...............................................................................................................................97

Linking a Database..................................................................................................................................98

Numbering Function (Serialised Number) Printing ..................................................................................99

Printing with Cable Label Tool .................................................................................................................99

Transferring Templates from Cable Label Tool to the P-touch Labelling Machine................................100

9 How to Use P-touch Editor 101

For Windows®........................................................................................................................................101

Starting P-touch Editor ....................................................................................................................101

Printing with P-touch Editor .............................................................................................................104

Transferring Data to the Machine....................................................................................................105

For Mac..................................................................................................................................................106

Starting P-touch Editor ....................................................................................................................106

Operation modes .............................................................................................................................107

Transferring Data to the Machine....................................................................................................108

10 How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows® Only) 109

P-touch Transfer Manager.....................................................................................................................109

Transferring the Template to P-touch Transfer Manager ......................................................................109

Transferring Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the Machine ...........................................112

Backing up Templates or Other Data Saved in the Machine.................................................................117

Deleting All the Machine Data ...............................................................................................................118

Creating a BLF File or a PDZ File..........................................................................................................119

P-touch Library ......................................................................................................................................120

Starting P-touch Library.........................................................................................................................120

Opening and Editing Templates ............................................................................................................122

Printing Templates.................................................................................................................................123

Searching for Templates........................................................................................................................124

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11 Transferring Templates with P-touch Transfer Express (Windows® Only) 126

Preparing P-touch Transfer Express .....................................................................................................126

Transferring the Template to P-touch Transfer Manager ......................................................................127

Saving the Template as a Transfer Package File (.pdz)........................................................................128

Distributing the Transfer Package File (.pdz) and P-touch Transfer Express to the User .....................130

Transferring the Transfer Package File (.pdz) to Your Machine............................................................131

12 How to Update P-touch Software 134

Updating Cable Label Tool (Windows® Only) and P-touch Editor.........................................................134

For Windows

For Mac ...........................................................................................................................................136

Updating the Firmware ..........................................................................................................................138

For Windows

For Mac ...........................................................................................................................................140

.................................................................................................................................134

.................................................................................................................................138

Section III Network

13 Introduction 144

Network Features ..................................................................................................................................144

14 Changing Your P-touch Labelling Machine Network Settings 145

Changing Your Machine's Network Settings

(IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway) Using Windows

Using the BRAdmin Light Utility.......................................................................................................145

Other Management Utilities ...................................................................................................................147

Using Web Based Management (Web Browser).............................................................................147

Using the BRAdmin Professional Utility (Windows

15 Web Based Management 148

...............................................................145

Only) ..............................................................147

Overview................................................................................................................................................148

Configuring the Machine Settings Using Web Based Management (Web Browser) .............................149

Section IV Appendix

16 Resetting the P-touch Labelling Machine 151

Resetting All Settings to the Factory Settings Using the Machine Buttons............................................151

Resetting Data Using the Printer Setting Tool .......................................................................................151

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17 Maintenance 152

Cleaning the Exterior of the Unit............................................................................................................152

Cleaning the Print Head and Head Roller..............................................................................................152

Print Head........................................................................................................................................153

Head Roller......................................................................................................................................153

Cleaning the Tape Cutter.......................................................................................................................154

18 Troubleshooting 155

Overview................................................................................................................................................155

Printing Problems ............................................................................................................................156

Label Problems................................................................................................................................158

Machine Problems...........................................................................................................................159

Network Setup Problems.................................................................................................................160

Machine Cannot Print over the Network

Machine Is Not Found on the Network Even after Successful Installation ..................................161

Security Software Problems ............................................................................................................161

Checking the Operation of Network Devices...................................................................................162

Version Information .........................................................................................................................162

LED Indicators .......................................................................................................................................163

Indicator Warnings...........................................................................................................................167

19 Product Specifications 168

P-touch Labelling Machine Specifications.............................................................................................168

Operating Environment..........................................................................................................................170

20 Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager 171

Notes on Creating Templates................................................................................................................171

Notes on Transferring Templates..........................................................................................................171

Notes on Transferring Data Other Than Templates ..............................................................................172

21 Network Terms and Information 173

Supported Protocols and Security Features..........................................................................................173

Types of Network Connections and Protocols .......................................................................................174

Types of Network Connections........................................................................................................174

Configuring Your Machine for a Network...............................................................................................176

IP Addresses, Subnet Masks and Gateways ..................................................................................176

Wireless Network Terms and Concepts ................................................................................................178

Security Terms ................................................................................................................................178

22 List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function 183

General Procedure for the P-touch Template Function .........................................................................183

List of Barcodes for Specifying Settings ................................................................................................184

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23 Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery/Battery Base

(Optional:PA-BT-4000LI/PA-BB-002) 187

Installing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery .............................................................................................187

Removing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ...........................................................................................188

Charging the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery.............................................................................................189

Stopping Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Charging ...................................................................................189

Notes on Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery...................................................................................190

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Characteristics .........................................................................................190

Product Specifications ...........................................................................................................................191

24 Using the Touch Panel Display (Optional:PA-TDU-003)

(P950NW Only) 192

General Description ...............................................................................................................................192

LCD .......................................................................................................................................................193

Main Screen ....................................................................................................................................193

Touch Panel ..........................................................................................................................................195

Replacing the Touch Panel .............................................................................................................196

Printing With the Touch Panel Display ..................................................................................................199

Touch Panel Display Settings................................................................................................................200

Specifying Settings From the Touch Panel Display.........................................................................200

Creating a Label Layout (Windows

Creating a Template........................................................................................................................204

Linking a Database to a Template...................................................................................................207

Transferring the Label Layout to the Machine .......................................................................................210

Selecting the Touch Panel...............................................................................................................212

Selecting the Data Assigned to Keys on the One-Touch Panel ......................................................213

Creating a One-Touch Panel...........................................................................................................214

Printing the Label...................................................................................................................................215

Printing Using the Basic Control Panel............................................................................................215

Printing Using the One-Touch Panel ...............................................................................................217

Printing Using a Barcode Scanner ..................................................................................................219

Label Layouts on the Machine (Checking, Deleting and Log) ...............................................................220

Replacing the Time/Date Battery...........................................................................................................221

Frequently Asked Questions..................................................................................................................223

Product Specifications ...........................................................................................................................225

Only)............................................................................................204

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Section I

Basic Operations I

Setting Up the P-touch Labelling Machine 2 Printing Using the Computer 8 Printing Using the Mobile Device 17

Using the Other Interfaces (Serial Interface/Bluetooth Interface)

Changing the P-touch Labelling Machine Settings 26 Printing Labels Using P-touch Template 66

Other Functions 82

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Setting Up the P-touch Labelling Machine1

General Description 1

Front 1

1 Tape compartment cover

2 Tape exit slot

3 Cover open button

4 (Status) indicator

5 (Battery) indicator

6 (Power) button

7 (Feed&Cut) button

8 (Wi-Fi) button

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Important

Back 1

P900W P950NW

1 AC adapter socket

2 Serial port

3 USB port (for Computer)

4 USB host (for Barcode Scanner)

5 LAN port

Before using the machine, make sure you remove the protective material according to the following procedure.

1 Press the cover open button to open the tape compartment cover.

2 Pull the tape to remove the tape together with the protective material.

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Setting Up the P-touch Labelling Machine

Important

Note

Connecting the Power Supply 1

Use the AD9100ESA (AC adapter) for this machine. Connect the AC adapter directly to the machine.

a Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the AC adapter socket marked DC IN 24 V on the machine. b Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the AC adapter.

1 AC adapter

2 Power supply cord

c Insert the power supply plug into a standard electrical socket.

• Turn the machine off before disconnecting the AC adapter.

• Do not pull or bend the AC adapter cord and power supply cord.

• After the power supply plug is inserted into the electrical socket, it may take a few seconds until the (Power) button is enabled.

To safeguard and back up the machine memory, when the power supply is unplugged it is recommended to have the rechargeable battery (optional: PA-BT-4000LI) installed in the machine.

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Setting Up the P-touch Labelling Machine

Important

Inserting a Tape Cassette 1

The TZe tape, FLe label and HSe tube cassettes can be used in your machine.

If the new tape cassette has a cardboard stopper, be sure to remove the stopper before inserting the cassette.

a Check that the end of the tape is not bent and that it passes through the tape guides. If it does not, pass

it through the tape guides as shown in the illustration.

1 End of tape

2 Tape guides (The actual shape may be different depending on the tape width.)

b Press the cover open button to open the tape compartment cover. c Carefully insert the tape cassette into the tape cassette compartment with the end of the tape facing the

machine's tape exit slot, then push down evenly until the tape cassette is installed correctly.

1 Tape exit slot

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Important

• When inserting the tape cassette, make sure that the tape and ink ribbon do not catch on the print head.

• Make sure that there is no slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape may catch on the protrusion (2) and become bent or wrinkled, causing the tape to jam.

To fix the slack in the tape, refer to the illustration in step a and pull the tape outside of the tape guide.

• When removing the tape cassette, make sure that the tape does not catch on the protrusion (2).

d Close the tape compartment cover.

Store tape cassettes in a cool dark location, away from direct sunlight and high temperature, high humidity, or dusty locations. After opening the sealed package, use the tape cassette as quickly as possible.

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Important

Turning Power On/Off 1

On: Press the (Power) button to turn the machine on. The (Power) indicator lights in green.

Off: Press and hold the (Power) button again to turn the machine off. The (Power) indicator may light

in orange until the power is off.

When turning the machine off, do NOT remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter until the orange

(Power) indicator turns off.

Feeding Tape 1

• Be sure to feed tape to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape cassette.

• Do not pull the label when the machine is ejecting it from the tape exit slot. Doing so will cause the ink ribbon to be discharged with the tape. The tape may no longer be functional after the ink ribbon discharges.

• Do not block the tape exit slot during printing or when feeding tape. Doing so will cause the tape to jam.

Feed and Cut 1

The Feed and Cut function feeds approximately 22.3 mm of blank tape, and then cuts the tape.

Press the (Feed&Cut) button.

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Note

Printing Using the Computer 2

Installing the Printer Driver and Software 2

To print from your Windows® computer or Mac, install the printer driver, Cable Label Tool, P-touch Editor and other applications.

a Visit our website (www.brother.com/inst) and download the installer for the latest software and

manuals.

b Double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.

• After the installation starts, you can select which items to install.

• To connect the P-touch labelling machine to a computer using a wireless connection, we recommend the following:

• Configure the wireless network settings while installing the software. You can change the settings later using the Printer Setting Tool. For more information, see Changing the P-touch Labelling Machine Settings on page 26.

• Install the software on a computer wirelessly connected to your network and configure the machine using a USB cable.

• Get the SSID (network name) and password (network key) of the wireless network in advance.

c Close the dialog box when the installation is complete.

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Important

Connecting the Machine to a Computer 2

Connect your machine using one of the methods below:

 USB cable connection

See Connecting Using USB on page 9.

 Wireless LAN connection

See Connecting Using Wi-Fi

 Wired LAN connection (P950NW only)

See Connecting Using a Wired LAN (P950NW Only) on page 12.

on page 9.

Connecting Using USB 2

a Before connecting the USB cable, make sure that the machine is turned off. b Connect the machine end of the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the machine. c Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer. d Turn the machine on.

Connecting Using Wi-Fi

The following Wi-Fi connection methods are available:

 Infrastructure Mode

 Ad-Hoc Mode (To set the Ad-Hoc mode, use the Printer Setting Tool (see Changing the P-touch Labelling

Machine Settings on page 26).)

Infrastructure Mode 2

Infrastructure mode allows you to connect the machine to a computer via a wireless access point/router.

 Before You Begin

First you must configure the Wi-Fi settings of your machine to communicate with your wireless access point/router. After the machine has been configured, computers on your network will have access to the machine.

• If you are going to connect the machine to your network, we recommend that you contact your system administrator prior to installation. You must confirm your Wi-Fi settings before you proceed with this installation.

• To configure the Wi-Fi settings again, or if the status of the Wi-Fi connection for your machine is not clear, reset the Wi-Fi settings of the machine.

1 Confirm that the machine is turned off.

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Note

2 Press and hold the (Power) and (Feed&Cut) buttons for more than three seconds.

The (Status) indicator flashes in green and the (Power) indicator lit in orange.

3 Continue holding down the (Power) button, and press the (Feed&Cut) button two times (for APIPA

On) or four times (for APIPA Off).

4 Release the (Power) button.

The (Status) indicator flashing three times in green and the (Power) indicator flashing three times in orange.

• We recommend preparing the SSID (network name) and password (network key) of the wireless network in advance.

• To achieve the best results with everyday document printing, use the machine as close to the wireless access point/router as possible with minimal obstructions. Large objects and walls between the two devices as well as interference from other electronic devices can affect the data transfer speed of your documents.

 Connecting the machine to your wireless access point/router

a First, write down the SSID (network name) and password (network key) of your wireless access

point/router.

b Connect the machine and computer with a USB cable. c Press and hold the (Wi-Fi) button on your machine for one second to turn the Wi-Fi function on.

The (Wi-Fi) indicator starts flashing in green once every three seconds.

d Configure the Infrastructure Mode settings of the machine using the computer.

 For Windows

Start the Printer Setting Tool on your computer, and click [Communication Settings]. Select [Infrastructure or Ad-hoc] or [Infrastructure and Wireless Direct] for [Selected Interface] in [Communication Settings] in the [General] tab, and select [Infrastructure] for [Communication Mode] in [Wireless Settings] in the [Wireless LAN] tab.

For details, see Changing the P-touch Labelling Machine Settings on page 26.

 For Mac

Start the Wireless Device Setup Wizard included in the Printer Driver Package, and then follow the on-screen instructions. The Wireless Device Setup Wizard can be found in the [Utilities] folder.

e Enter the SSID that you wrote down, or click [Search] and select the SSID from the displayed list.

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Note

f Enter the password in the [Passphrase] field.

The required information depends on the authentication method and encryption mode; enter only the information relevant to your network environment.

g To send the settings to the machine, click [Apply].

When the connection between the machine and your wireless access point/router is established, the

(Wi-Fi) indicator lights in green. Computers on the same network as the machine will have access

to the machine.

To change any other network settings, use the Printer Setting Tool (see Changing the P-touch Labelling Machine Settings on page 26).

 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™)

If your wireless access point/router supports WPS, you can configure settings and connections wirelessly.

a First, confirm that your wireless access point/router has the WPS symbol.

b Place your machine within the range of your wireless access point/router. The range may differ

depending on your environment. See the instructions provided with your wireless access point/router.

c Press the WPS button on your wireless access point/router, and press and hold the (Wi-Fi) button

on the machine for about five seconds. The (Wi-Fi) indicator on the machine flashes in green. When the connection is established, the (Wi-Fi) indicator lights in green. Computers that are on the same network as the machine will have access to the machine.

Your machine will try to connect using WPS for two minutes. If the (Wi-Fi) button is pressed and held for another five seconds during that time, the machine will continue trying to connect for an additional two minutes.

Ad-Hoc Mode 2

For Windows, after installing the printer driver and other applications to your computer, set the Ad-Hoc mode using the Printer Setting Tool installed on the computer.

For Mac, set the Ad-Hoc mode using the Wireless Device Setup Wizard.

Turning the Wireless Function On or Off 2

To turn the wireless function on or off, press the (Wi-Fi) button.

a Press the (Wi-Fi) button. The wireless function is now on. The (Wi-Fi) indicator lights/flashes in

green.

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Note

b Press the (Wi-Fi) button again to turn the wireless function off. The (Wi-Fi) indicator turns off.

When the wireless function is on, the Li-ion battery power will decrease quickly. To change the power source, connect the AC adapter.

Connecting Using a Wired LAN (P950NW Only) 2

To use a static IP address to connect your machine to a wired LAN connection, install the printer driver and Printer Setting Tool, and then specify wired LAN connection settings with [Communication Settings] in the Printer Setting Tool.

For more information, see Changing the P-touch Labelling Machine Settings on page 26.

a Before connecting the LAN cable, make sure that the machine is turned off. b Connect the LAN cable to the LAN port on the back of the machine, and then connect the other end of

the LAN cable to an active LAN port on the network.

c Turn the machine on.

The printer’s communication settings can be changed with [Communication Settings] in the Printer Setting Tool.

For more information, see Changing the P-touch Labelling Machine Settings on page 26.

Network Cable 2

Use a straight-through Category 5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network.

Connect this product to a LAN connection that is not liable to overvoltages.

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Printing from a Computer 2

Available Applications 2

To use the machine effectively, a number of applications and functions are available.

You must install the printer driver to use these applications.

Visit our website (www.brother.com/inst

Application Windows Mac Features

Cable Label Tool r

P-touch Editor rr

P-touch Transfer Manager r

P-touch Library r

P-touch Update Software rrUpdate software to the latest version.

Printer Setting Tool rrSpecify the machine's device settings from a computer.

Wireless Device Setup Wizard

BRAdmin Light r

BRAdmin Professional r

) and download the installer for the applications and printer driver.

Create and print labels for cables, patch panels, faceplates, electrical equipment and more.

Design and print custom labels with built in drawing tools, text using different fonts and styles, imported graphic images and barcodes.

It allows you to transfer templates and other data to the machine and save backups of your data on the computer.

This application is installed with P-touch Editor.

Manage and print P-touch Editor templates.

You can use P-touch Library to print templates.

This application is installed with P-touch Editor.

This application allows you to configure your machine for a wireless network.

Finds the machine on your network and is used to make basic configuration settings from your computer.

Finds the machine on your network and is used to make advanced configuration settings and updates from your computer.

Useful Function Windows Mac Features

When printing a large number of labels, printing can be distributed among multiple machines.

Distributed printing r

Because printing is performed at the same time, the total printing time can be reduced.

For more information, see Distributed Printing (Windows

Only) on page 84.

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Printing from Your Computer 2

There are various methods for printing with this machine.

The following describes the procedure for printing from a computer using Cable Label Tool or P-touch Editor.

a Start Cable Label Tool or P-touch Editor, and then open the document you want to print. b Create a label design. c Check the cutting options. (See Cutting Options on page 14.) d Select [File] then [Print] from the menu bar or by clicking the [Print] icon.

Cutting Options 2

The cutting options allow you to specify how the item is fed and cut when it is printed. Use the printer driver to select the cutting option when printing from the computer using the application.

See the following table for a list of all available settings:

Tape Cut Option Table

Auto Cut Half Cut Chain Printing Image

No Yes No

ABCABC

Yes Yes No

No No No

Yes No No

ABC

ABCABC

ABC

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Tape Cut Option Table

Auto Cut Half Cut Chain Printing Image

No Yes Yes

ABCABC

Yes Yes Yes

No No Yes

Yes No Yes

Special tape

ABC

ABCABC

ABC

(FLe Label)

Yes

(FLe Label)

――

ABCABC

ABC

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Note

• When printing multiple copies of different labels, select chain printing option to reduce the blank space between the labels. (See Tape Cut Option Table on page 14.)

• When using the chain printing option, press the (Feed&Cut) button after the last label is printed.

Attaching Labels 2

a If needed, trim the printed label to the shape and length you want with scissors. b Peel the backing from the label. c Position the label, and then press firmly from top to bottom with your finger to attach the label.

• The backing of some types of tapes may be pre-cut to make it easier to peel the backing. To remove the backing, simply fold the label lengthwise with the text facing inwards to expose the inside edges of the backing. Next, peel off the backing one piece at a time.

• Labels may be difficult to attach to surfaces that are wet, dirty, or uneven. The labels may peel off easily from these surfaces.

• Extra Strength Adhesive Tape:

• For rough and textured surfaces, we recommend using Extra Strength Adhesive Tape.

• Be sure to read the instructions provided with Fabric Tapes, Extra Strength Adhesive Tapes or other special tapes and observe all precautions noted in the instructions.

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Installing Applications for Use with Mobile Devices 3

Brother offers various applications for use with your P-touch labelling machine, including applications that allow you to print directly from your Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch or Android™ smartphone or tablets, and applications that allow you to transfer data, such as templates, symbols, and databases created using a computer, to your machine wirelessly.

Available Applications 3

The following Brother applications can be downloaded free-of-charge from the App Store or Google Play™:

Application Features

Mobile Cable Label Tool

Brother iPrint&Label

Mobile Transfer Express

Print labels for cables and patch panels using templates on a smartphone, tablet or other mobile device directly to your machine.

Create and print labels using templates on a smartphone, tablet or other mobile device directly to your machine.

Allows you to use a mobile device to download databases and label data, which was created on a computer using P-touch Editor and saved to a cloud service, and send them to your machine.

Connecting the Machine to a Mobile Device 3

You can connect your machine to a mobile device. To create and print labels directly from your mobile device, install the Brother mobile applications, and then connect your machine to your mobile device.

a Confirm the Wireless Direct settings of the machine.

 For Windows

Connect the machine and computer with a USB cable. Start the Printer Setting Tool on your computer, and click [Communication Settings]. Confirm that [Infrastructure and Wireless Direct] or [Wireless Direct] is selected for [Selected Interface] in [Communication Settings] in the [General] tab.

For more information, see Printer Setting Tool for Windows

 For Mac

Connect the machine and computer with a USB cable. Start the Printer Setting Tool on your computer, and confirm that [WirelessDirect] is set to [On] in the [Wireless LAN] tab.

For more information, see Printer Setting Tool for Mac on page 58.

b Press and hold the (Wi-Fi) button on your machine for one second to turn the Wi-Fi function on.

The (Wi-Fi) indicator starts flashing in green once every three seconds.

on page 26.

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Note

c In the Wi-Fi settings screen of your mobile device, select the SSID of the machine and enter the

password.

• The factory settings for the SSID and password are as follows:

SSID: "DIRECT-*****_PT-P900W" or "DIRECT-*****_PT-P950NW" where “*****” is the last five digits of the product serial number.

(You can find the serial number label in the tape compartment of the machine.)

Password (network key): 00000000

• You can connect the machine to a mobile device in the Infrastructure Mode via a wireless access point/router.

Turning the Wireless Function On or Off 3

To turn the wireless function on or off, press the (Wi-Fi) button.

a Press the (Wi-Fi) button. The wireless function is now on. The (Wi-Fi) indicator lights/flashes in

green.

b Press the (Wi-Fi) button again to turn the wireless function off. The (Wi-Fi) indicator turns off.

When the wireless function is on, the Li-ion battery power will decrease quickly. To change the power source, connect the AC adapter.

Printing from a Mobile Device 3

Printing from Your Mobile Device 3

a Start the application (Mobile Cable Label Tool/Brother iPrint&Label) on your mobile device.

(See Available Applications on page 17.)

Make sure that the machine is connected to your mobile device.

See Connecting the Machine to a Mobile Device on page 17.

b Select a label template or design.

You can also select a label or image you designed previously, and print it.

c Check the cutting options. (See Cutting Options on page 19.) d Tap [Print] in the application menu.

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Cutting Options 3

The cutting options allow you to specify how the item is fed and cut when it is printed. Use the printing option to select the cutting option when printing from the mobile device using the application.

See the following table for a list of all available settings:

Tape Cut Option Table

Auto Cut Half Cut Chain Printing Image

No Yes No

Yes Yes No

No No No

Yes No No

ABCABC

ABC

ABCABC

ABC

No Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes

ABCABC

ABC

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Tape Cut Option Table

Auto Cut Half Cut Chain Printing Image

No No Yes

Yes No Yes

(FLe Label)

(Mobile Cable Label

Tool only)

Yes

(FLe Label)

(Mobile Cable Label

Tool only)

Special tape

――

ABCABC

ABC

ABCABC

ABC

• When printing multiple copies of different labels, select chain printing option to reduce the blank space between the labels. (See Tape Cut Option Table on page 19.)

• When using the chain printing option, press the (Feed&Cut) button after the last label is printed.

Using a Mobile Device to Print Templates Created on a Computer 3

You can use P-touch Transfer Manager to save template data, which was created using P-touch Editor, in the BLF or PDZ format. Then, you can use Mobile Transfer Express to send the saved file from your mobile device to the machine and print the file.

a Save the template data in the BLF format or the PDZ format using P-touch Transfer Manager.

For more information, see Creating a BLF File or a PDZ File on page 119.

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b Use one of the following methods to use a .blf file or .pdz file with your mobile device.

 Save the file using a cloud storage service, and then use the sharing function of the mobile device's

OS to share the file.

 Send the file as an email attachment from the computer to the mobile device, and then save the file

to the mobile device.

c Connect the machine to your mobile device, and then start Mobile Transfer Express.

The template data appears.

d Select the template that you want to print, and then transfer the template to the machine.

To download a file from a cloud storage service to your mobile device, you must connect your mobile device using Infrastructure Mode. Therefore, if you also connect your mobile device to the machine using Infrastructure Mode, you can quickly transfer downloaded files (.blf file only).

e Use the barcode scanner or the touch panel display (optional: PA-TDU-003)(P950NW only) to select the

template that you want to print from the transferred file and print it.

Attaching Labels 3

• Labels may be difficult to attach to surfaces that are wet, dirty, or uneven. The labels may peel off easily from these surfaces.

• Extra Strength Adhesive Tape:

• For rough and textured surfaces, we recommend using Extra Strength Adhesive Tape.

• Be sure to read the instructions provided with Fabric Tapes, Extra Strength Adhesive Tapes or other special tapes and observe all precautions noted in the instructions.

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Using the Other Interfaces (Serial

To connect a barcode scanner or scale to the P-touch labelling machine using a serial cable or Bluetooth and use the P-touch Template functions, you must transfer a template to the machine in advance.

Interface/Bluetooth Interface)

Installing the Printer Driver and Software 4

Install the printer driver and software (P-touch Editor).

For more information on installing the printer driver and software, see Installing the Printer Driver and Software on page 8.

Transferring the Template to P-touch Transfer Manager 4

Create the template using P-touch Editor, and then transfer the template to P-touch Transfer Manager.

For more information, see Transferring the Template to P-touch Transfer Manager on page 109.

Transferring Templates from the Computer to the Machine 4

Transfer the template to the machine using P-touch Transfer Manager.

For more information, see Transferring Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the Machine on page 112.

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Note

Connecting Using the Serial Adapter (Optional:PA-SCA-001) 4

You can connect the machine to a barcode scanner or scale using a serial interface.

a Before connecting the serial cable, make sure the machine and the barcode scanner or scale are turned

off.

b Connect the RJ25 end of the adapter to the machine. c Connect the machine end of the serial cable to the DB9M side of this adapter. d Connect the other end of the serial cable to the serial port on your barcode scanner or scale.

• The serial interface is not compatible with the Windows® or Mac printer drivers and is only used for template mode.

• The default communication settings are as follows:

Baud rate: 9600 bps

Parity: None

Bit length: 8 bits

Busy Control: DTR

• To change the communication settings, use [P-touch Template Settings] in the Printer Setting Tool. For more information on setting the machine baud rate, download P-touch Template Manual/Command Reference (English only) from the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com

To download the latest version, from the Brother Solutions Center website:

1 Visit support.brother.com

2 Select the product, and then select [Manuals].

Serial adapter converts RJ25 to a D-sub 9-pin male connector.

1 RJ25 to DB9M serial adapter

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Note

DCD

PA-SCA-001 side (D-sub female, lock screw #4-40 inch screw)

Barcode scanner or scale side

(D-sub 9-pin female)

Signal Name Signal NamePin Number Pin NumberPin Assignments

RXD

CTS

TXD

DTR

GND

DSR

RTS

DCD

RXD

CTS

TXD

DTR

GND

DSR

RTS

Serial (RS-232C) Cable (Windows® Only) 4

Serial (RS-232C) cables are not standard accessories.

• For serial interfaces, a shielded interface cable should be used to ensure compliance with the limits for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).

• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. may affect the performance and print quality, and damage may not be covered under the limited warranty.

The pin assignments for the serial cables (RS-232C cables) that can be used with this machine are shown in the table below. You can purchase the cables at an electronics store. Do not use a serial cable that is longer than (2.0 m).

Serial Interface Settings 4

Use the following steps to change or confirm the port and the baud rate settings on the barcode scanner or scale and the machine.

Setting the Barcode Scanner or Scale Baud Rate 4

For more information on setting the baud rate, see the instruction manual for the barcode scanner or scale.

Setting the Machine Baud Rate (Windows® Only) 4

To set the machine baud rate, see Preparation on page 67. For more informaton, download P-touch Template Manual/Command Reference (English only) from the Brother Solutions Center at

support.brother.com

[Select your region/country.] - [Manuals] - [Choose your product]

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Connecting Using the Bluetooth Interface (Optional: PA-BI-002) (P950NW Only) 4

You can connect the machine to a barcode scanner using a Bluetooth interface (optional:PA-BI-002).

• Follow the recommendations of the manufacturer of your Bluetooth-equipped devices such as barcode scanners or Bluetooth adapter and install any necessary hardware and software.

• The Bluetooth connection settings are saved even after the machine is turned off.

To use a Bluetooth connection, the Bluetooth interface must be installed to the machine. Refer to the instruction manual for more information on attaching the Bluetooth interface.

 Connecting the machine to a computer using Bluetooth:

See [FAQs & Troubleshooting] on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com

 Connecting the machine to a barcode scanner using Bluetooth:

This machine will not be able to print using Bluetooth immediately after it has been enabled.

You must first follow the procedure below to allow the machine to communicate with your barcode scanner. Once a connection has been established, the machine remains connected until it is turned off, preventing it from connecting to another device.

a Check that the Bluetooth interface is correctly attached to the machine, and then use the slider to

enable the Bluetooth interface.

b Press and hold the (Wi-Fi) button and the (Power) button at the same time.

The machine starts up in mass storage mode, the (Power) indicator lights in green and the

(Status) indicator lights in orange.

c Press and hold (about 5 seconds) the (Feed&Cut) button until the (Status) indicator blinks in

green.

d If the machine was automatically turned off, turn it on again. e Check that the Bluetooth indicator on the Bluetooth Interface is lights in green.

The machine has entered Bluetooth mode. If the (Status) indicator turns off, the machine has failed to enter the Bluetooth mode. Repeat the

procedure from step c.

f Use the search and connect function of the barcode scanner to discover and connect to the machine.

Product Specifications of PA-BI-002 4

Size: approx. 97 mm (W) x 71 mm (D) x 18 mm (H)

Weight: approx. 0.048 kg

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Important

Changing the P-touch Labelling Machine

Printer Setting Tool for Windows

Using the Printer Setting Tool, you can specify the machine’s communication settings, device settings and

P-touch Template settings from a Windows

The Printer Setting Tool is installed automatically when you use the initial installer to install the printer driver. For more information, see Installing the Printer Driver and Software on page 8.

The Printer Setting Tool is available only with compatible Brother machines.

Settings

computer.

Before Using the Printer Setting Tool 5

 Make sure the AC adapter is connected to the machine and to an electrical socket, or a fully-charged

battery is installed.

 Make sure the printer driver has been installed correctly and you can print.

 Connect this machine to a computer with a USB cable. Settings cannot be specified using Wi-Fi using this

tool.

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Using the Printer Setting Tool for Windows

a Connect the machine you want to configure to the computer. b Start the Printer Setting Tool.

/ Windows®7 / Windows Server® 2008 / Windows Server® 2008 R2:

10:

 For Windows Vista

From the Start button, click [All Programs] - [Brother] - [Label & Mobile Printer] - [Printer Setting Tool].

 For Windows®8 / Windows®8.1 / Windows Server® 2012 / Windows Server® 2012 R2:

Click the [Printer Setting Tool] icon on the [Apps] screen.

 For Windows

From the Start button, select [All apps], and then click [Brother] - [Label & Mobile Printer] - [Printer Setting Tool].

The main window appears.

1Printer

Lists the connected machines.

2 Communication Settings

Specify wired LAN (P950NW only), wireless LAN and Bluetooth (P950NW only) communication settings.

To use the Bluetooth connection, you must attach the corresponding optional unit to the machine and specify connection settings.

3 Device Settings

Specifies machine device settings, such as power settings and machine settings. Settings can also be specified for the touch panel display (P950NW only).

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Important

4 P-touch Template Settings

Specifies P-touch Template settings. For more information on P-touch Template, download the P-touch Template Manual/Command

Reference (English only) from the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com

5Exit

Closes the window.

c Check that the machine you want to configure appears next to [Printer]. If a different machine appears,

select the machine you want from the drop-down list.

If only one machine is connected, it is unnecessary to make a selection because only that machine is available.

d Select the setting you want to change, and then specify or change the settings in the dialog box.

For more information on the settings dialog boxes, see Communication Settings for Windows

on page 29, Device Settings for Windows

on page 44 or P-touch Template Settings for Windows®

on page 55.

e Click [Apply] - [Exit] in the settings dialog box to apply the settings to the machine. f Click [Exit] in the main window to finish specifying settings.

Use the Printer Setting Tool to configure the machine only when the machine is in standby. The machine may malfunction if you try to configure it while it is handling a job.

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Communication Settings for Windows

With [Communication Settings] in the Printer Setting Tool, the machine communication information can be specified or changed when connecting the machine and computer with a USB cable or via a Bluetooth connection (P950NW only). Not only can you change the communication settings for one machine, but you can also apply the same settings to multiple machines.

Settings Dialog Box 5

1 Disable these settings

When this check box is selected, appears in the tab, and the settings can no longer be specified or changed.

Settings in a tab where appears will not be applied to the machine even if [Apply] is clicked. In addition, the settings in the tab will not be saved or exported when the [Save in Command File] or

[Export] command is executed. To apply the settings to the machine or save or export them, make sure you clear the check box.

2Items

When [Current Status] is selected, the current settings appear in the settings display/change area. Select the item for the settings that you want to change.

3 Menu Bar

4Printer

Lists the connected machines.

5 Node Name

Displays the node name (nodes can be renamed). (See Menu Bar on page 31.)

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6 Settings Tabs

Contains settings that may be specified or changed.

If appears in the tab, the settings in that tab will not be applied to the machine.

7 Settings Display/Change Area

Displays the current settings for the selected item.

8 Refresh

Updates the displayed settings with the most recent information.

9Exit

Exits [Communication Settings], and returns to the main window of the Printer Setting Tool.

Settings are not applied to machines if [Exit] is clicked without clicking the [Apply] button after changing settings.

10 Apply

Applies the settings to the machine. To save the specified settings in a command file, select [Save in Command File] from the drop-down list.

The saved command file can be used with the mass storage mode to apply the settings to a machine. (See Mass Storage Mode on page 82.)

Clicking [Apply] applies all settings in all tabs to the machine. If the [Disable these settings] check box is selected, the settings in that tab are not applied.

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Important

1 2

3 4

Menu Bar 5

1 Apply Settings to the Printer

Applies the settings to the machine.

2 Save Settings in Command File

Saves the specified settings in a command file. The file extension is .bin. The saved command file can be used with the mass storage mode to apply the settings to a machine. (See

Mass Storage Mode on page 82.)

If the [Disable these settings] check box is selected, the settings in that tab are not saved.

• The following information is not saved with the command file:

• Node name

• IP address, subnet mask and default gateway (when the IP address is set to [STATIC])

• The saved communication settings commands are intended to be used only for applying settings to a machine. To apply the settings to the machine using this command file, use the mass storage mode.

• Saved command files contain authentication keys and passwords. Take necessary measures to protect saved command files, such as saving them in a location that cannot be accessed by other users.

• Do not send the command file to a different machine model.

3 Import

 Import from the current computer wireless settings

Imports the settings from the computer.

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Note

Important

Note

• When importing the computer wireless settings, administrator privileges for the computer are needed.

• Only personal security authentication settings (open system, public key authentication and WPA/WPA2-PSK) can be imported. Enterprise security authentication (such as LEAP and EAP-FAST), WPA2-PSK (TKIP) and WPA-PSK (AES) settings cannot be imported.

• If multiple wireless LANs are enabled for the computer you use, the first wireless settings (only personal settings) that are detected will be considered for the import data.

• Only the settings (communication mode, SSID, authentication method, encryption mode and authentication key) from the [Wireless LAN] tab - [Wireless Settings] pane can be imported.

 Select a Profile to import

Imports the exported file and applies the settings to a machine. Click [Browse] and select the file you want to import. The settings in the selected file appear in the

settings display/change area.

• All settings, such as wireless settings or TCP/IP settings, can be imported, except for node names.

• Only profiles that are compatible with the selected machine can be imported.

• If the imported profile’s IP address is set to [STATIC], change the IP address of the imported profile, if needed, so that it does not duplicate the IP address of an existing configured machine on the network.

4 Export

Saves the current settings in a file.

If the [Disable these settings] check box is selected, the settings in that tab are not saved.

Exported files are not encrypted.

5 Automatically restart the printer after applying new settings

If this check box is selected, the machine automatically restarts after communication settings are applied. If this check box is cleared, your must restart the machine manually.

When configuring multiple machines, you can reduce the time needed to change settings by clearing this check box. In this case, we recommend selecting this check box when configuring the first machine so that you can confirm that each setting is operating as intended.

6 Automatically detects the connected printer, and retrieves the current settings

If this check box is selected and a machine is connected to the computer, the machine is automatically detected and the machine’s current settings are displayed in the [Current Status] pane.

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Note

If the model of the connected machine is different from that of the machine shown in the [Printer] drop-down list, the settings available on all tabs change to match the connected machine.

7 Change Node Name/Bluetooth Device Name

Allows renaming a node.

8 Reset to Default Communication Settings

Returns the communication settings to their factory settings.

9 Display Help

Displays the Help.

10 About

Displays the version information.

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General Tab 5

Communication Settings 5

1 2

1 Network Settings on Power On

Specifies the conditions for connecting via Wi-Fi when the machine is turned on. P900W: Select [On by Default], [Off by Default] or [Keep Current State]. P950NW: Select [Wireless LAN by Default], [Wired LAN by Default] or [Keep Current State].

2 Selected Interface

Select [Infrastructure or Ad-hoc], [Infrastructure and Wireless Direct] or [Wireless Direct].

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IPv6 5

1 2

1IPv6 usage

Select [Enable] or [Disable].

2 Priority on IPv6 address

Select to give priority to an IPv6 address.

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Wired LAN (P950NW Only)/Wireless LAN Tabs 5

TCP/IP (Wired) 5

TCP/IP (Wireless) 5

1 Boot Method

Select [AUTO], [BOOTP], [DHCP], [RARP] or [STATIC].

2 IP Address/Subnet Mask/Gateway

Specifies the various networking values. You can type these settings only when the IP address is set to [STATIC].

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3 DNS Server Method

Select [AUTO] or [STATIC].

4 Primary DNS Server IP Address/Secondary DNS Server IP Address

You can type these settings only when the DNS server is set to [STATIC].

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IPv6 5

1 Static IPv6 Address

Specifies a permanent IPv6 address.

2 Enable this address

Enables the specified static IPv6 address.

3 Primary DNS Server IPv6 Address/Secondary DNS Server IPv6 Address

Specifies the DNS server IPv6 addresses.

4 IPv6 Address List

Displays the list of IPv6 addresses.

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Wireless Settings 5

1 2 3

5 6

1 Communication Mode

Select [Infrastructure] or [Ad-hoc].

2 SSID (Network Name)

Clicking [Search] displays the available SSID selections in a separate dialog box.

3 Channel

Lists available channels.

This setting is valid only in Ad-Hoc mode.

4 Authentication Method/Encryption Mode

The supported encryption modes for the authentication methods are as shown in Communication Modes and Authentication Methods/Encryption Modes on page 40.

5WEP Key

You can specify a setting only when WEP is selected as the encryption mode.

6 Passphrase

You can specify a setting only when WPA/WPA2-PSK is selected as the authentication method.

7 User ID/Password

You can specify settings only when LEAP, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TTLS or EAP-TLS is selected as the authentication method. In addition, with EAP-TLS, it is not necessary to register a password, but a client certificate must be registered. To register a certificate, connect to the machine from a web browser, and then specify the certificate. For more information on using a web browser, see Web Based Management on page 148.

8 Display the key and password on-screen

If this check box is selected, keys and passwords are displayed in plain (non-encrypted) text.

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Important

Communication Modes and Authentication Methods/Encryption Modes 5

 When [Communication Mode] is set to [Ad-hoc]

Authentication Method Encryption Mode

Open System None / WEP

 When [Communication Mode] is set to [Infrastructure]

Authentication Method Encryption Mode

Open System None / WEP

Shared Key WEP

WPA/WPA2-PSK TKIP+AES / AES

LEAP CKIP

EAP-FAST/NONE TKIP+AES / AES

EAP-FAST/MS-CHAPv2 TKIP+AES / AES

EAP-FAST/GTC TKIP+AES / AES

PEAP/MS-CHAPv2 TKIP+AES / AES

PEAP/GTC TKIP+AES / AES

EAP-TTLS/CHAP TKIP+AES / AES

EAP-TTLS/MS-CHAP TKIP+AES / AES

EAP-TTLS/MS-CHAPv2 TKIP+AES / AES

EAP-TTLS/PAP TKIP+AES / AES

EAP-TLS TKIP+AES / AES

To specify higher level security settings:

When performing certificate verification with EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TTLS or EAP-TLS authentication methods, the certificate cannot be specified from the Printer Setting Tool. After the machine is configured to connect to the network, specify the certificate by accessing the machine from a web browser.

For more information on using a web browser, see Web Based Management on page 148.

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Note

Wireless Direct Tab 5

Wireless Direct Settings 5

1 SSID (Network Name)/Network Key

Specifies the SSID (25 ASCII characters or fewer) and the network key (63 characters or fewer) you want to use in the Wireless Direct mode.

The factory settings for the SSID and password are as follows:

SSID: "DIRECT-*****_PT-P900W" or "DIRECT-*****_PT-P950NW" where "*****" is the last five digits of the product serial number. (You can find the serial number label in the tape compartment of the machine.)

Password (Network key): 00000000

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Bluetooth Tab (P950NW Only) 5

Bluetooth Settings 5

1 2

3 4

1 Bluetooth usage

Select [Enable] or [Disable(serial port)].

2 Visible to Other Devices

Allows the machine to be “discovered” by other Bluetooth devices. Available settings: [Discoverable], [Not Discoverable]

3 Change PIN code

If this check box is selected, you can change the PIN.

4 PIN code

Specifies the PIN that will be used when pairing with devices compliant with Bluetooth 2.0 or earlier.

5 Display the PIN code on-screen

If this check box is selected, your computer displays PIN by default.

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Note

Important

Note

Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Machines 5

a After applying settings to the first machine, disconnect the machine from the computer, and then connect

the second machine to the computer.

b Select the newly connected machine from the [Printer] drop-down list.

If the [Automatically detects the connected printer, and retrieves the current settings] check box in the [Option Settings] dialog box is selected, the machine connected with the USB cable is automatically selected.

For more information, see Communication Settings for Windows

on page 29.

c Click [Apply].

The same settings that were applied to the first machine are applied to the second machine.

We recommend selecting the [Automatically restart the printer after applying new settings] check box when configuring the first machine so that you can confirm that a connection with the wireless access point/router can be correctly established with the settings. For more information, see Communication

Settings for Windows

on page 29.

d Repeat steps a – c for all machines whose settings you want to change.

If the IP address is set to [STATIC], the machine’s IP address will also be changed to the same address as the first machine. Change the IP address if needed.

To save the current settings in a file, click [File] - [Export].

The same settings can be applied to another machine by clicking [File] - [Import], then selecting the

exported settings file. (See Communication Settings for Windows

on page 29.)

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Note

1 2

Device Settings for Windows

With [Device Settings] in the Printer Setting Tool, machine settings can be specified or changed when connecting the machine and computer with a USB cable or via a Bluetooth connection. Not only can you change the device settings for one machine, but you can also apply the same settings to multiple machines.

When printing from a computer application, various printing settings can be specified from the printer driver; however, by using [Device Settings] in the Printer Setting Tool, more advanced settings can be specified.

When [Device Settings] is opened, the machine’s current settings are retrieved and displayed. If the current settings could not be retrieved, the previous settings are displayed. If the current settings could not be retrieved and previous settings have not been specified, this tool’s factory settings are displayed.

Settings Dialog Box 5

1 Menu Bar

Select a command contained in each menu from the list.

2Printer

Specifies the machine whose device settings are to be configured. If only one machine is connected, it is unnecessary to make a selection since only that machine will

appear.

3 Settings Tabs

Contains settings that may be specified or changed.

If appears in the tab, the settings in that tab cannot be specified or changed. In addition, the settings in the tab will not be applied to the machine even if [Apply] is clicked. The settings in the tab will also not

be saved or exported when the [Save in Command File] or [Export] command is executed.

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4 Current Settings

Retrieves the settings from the currently connected machine and displays them in the dialog box. Settings

will also be retrieved for parameters on tabs with .

5 Disable these settings

When this check box is selected, appears in the tab, and the settings can no longer be specified or changed.

Settings in a tab where appears will not be applied to the machine even if [Apply] is clicked. In addition, the settings in the tab will not be saved or exported when the [Save in Command File] or

[Export] command is executed.

6 Parameters

Displays the current settings.

7Exit

Exits [Device Settings], and returns to the main window of the Printer Setting Tool.

8 Apply

Applies the settings to the machine. To save the specified settings in a command file, select [Save in Command File] from the drop-down list. The saved command file can be used with the mass storage mode to apply the settings to a machine. (See

Mass Storage Mode on page 82.)

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Menu Bar 5

7 8 9

1 Apply Settings to the Printer

Applies the settings to the machine. Performs the same operation as when [Apply] is clicked.

2 Save Settings in Command File

Saves the specified settings in a command file. Performs the same operation as when [Save in Command File] is selected from the [Apply] drop-down

list.

3 Import

Imports the exported file.

4 Export

Saves the current settings in a file.

5 Save Print Log in File

Saves the print log in a file in the CSV format.

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6 Print Unit Settings

Prints a report containing firmware version and device setting information. You can also print this report using the (Feed&Cut) button (see Confirming the P-touch Labelling

Machine Settings on page 82).

When you print this report, use 24 mm or 36 mm tape.

7 Factory Reset

Resets all machine settings to factory settings.

8 Delete Template and Database

Deletes the templates and databases stored in the machine.

9 Delete Print Log

Deletes the print log stored in the machine.

10 Option Settings

If the [Do not display an error message if the current settings cannot be retrieved at startup] check box is selected, a message will not be displayed next time.

11 About

Displays the version information.

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Basic Tab 5

1 2

1 Auto Power On

Specifies whether the machine turns on automatically when the power supply cord is plugged into an electrical socket.

Available settings: [Disable], [Enable]

2 Auto Power Off (AC/DC)

Specifies the period of time that passes before the machine turns off automatically when connected to an electrical socket.

Available settings: [None], 10/20/30/40/50 Minutes, 1/2/4/8/12 hours

3 Auto Power Off (Li-ion)

Specifies the period of time that passes before the machine turns off automatically when powered by the rechargeable Li-ion battery.

Available settings: [None], 10/20/30/40/50 Minutes, 1 hour

4 Command Mode

Specifies the machine's command format. Available settings: [Raster], [ESC/P], [P-touch Template]

5 Contents

Specifies the machine information that will be printed. Available settings: [All], [Usage Log], [Printer Settings], [Printer Transfer Data]

6 Save Printer Print Log

Select whether or not to save the machine's print log. If [Disable] is applied to the machine, [Maintenance] - [Save Print Log in File] does not work.

Available settings: [Enable], [Disable]

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Label Settings Tab 5

1 2

1 Length Adjustment

Adjusts the length of the printed label to correspond to the length of the label displayed on the computer. Available settings: -4 to +4 (1 increments)

2 Full Cut Margin Adjustment

Adjusts the margin length when fully cutting labels. Available settings: -2 to +2 (1 increments)

3 Half Cut Margin Adjustment

Adjusts the margin length when half-cutting labels. Available settings: -2 to +2 (1 increments)

4Test Print

Prints a test label to check the results of each adjustment.

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Panel Settings Tab (P950NW Only) 5

Specify the settings when the touch panel display (optional) is used.

2 3 4

5 6 7

1 Confirm Print

Select whether a message appears before printing so that the number of copies can be confirmed. Available settings: [On], [Off]

2 Full Cut

Select whether to cut the labels automatically and how many labels to print before cutting them. Available settings: [On], [Off] (A number between 1 and 99 can be specified.)

3Half Cut

Select whether to use half cuts. Available settings: [On], [Off]

4Chain

Select whether to use chain printing. Available settings: [On], [Off]

5 Backlight

Select whether the LCD display backlight is turned on. Available settings: [On], [Off]

6 LCD Contrast

Select the LCD display contrast. Available settings: -2–+2

7Beeper

Select whether the machine beeps when a touch panel key is pressed. Available settings: [On], [Off]

8Set Panel

Select the touch panel you want. Available settings: [A], [B]

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Important

Management Tabs (P950NW Only) 5

Specify the settings when the touch panel display (optional) is used.

To display these tabs, you must have administrator privileges for the computer or the machine.

You can confirm the administrator privileges for the machine in the [Printer properties] - [Security] tab.

Management (1) 5

2 3 4 5

6 7

Management (2) 5

8 9

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1 Keys Function

Select the type of data assigned to keys in the one-touch panel. To assign templates, select [Template]. To assign databases linked to a single template, select [Database]. Available settings: [Template], [Database]

2 Serialize Mode

Select whether to serialise from the last number printed. Available settings: [Cont From Last], [From Starting#]

3 Default Print#

Specify the default number of copies that appears when printing. Available settings: 1–999

4Print#

Select whether the number of copies set from the touch panel display (TDU), remains set after the copies are printed.

This TDU setting is applied until the machine is turned off. Available settings: [From Starting#], [Cont from Last]

5 Database Search

When using a template with a linked database, select whether to search for database records by their line number or by their data.

Available settings: [By Line#], [By Data]

6Unit

Select the measurement units for displayed settings. Available settings: [mm], [inch]

7 Language

Select the language of the touch panel display. Available settings: [Dansk], [Deutsch], [English], [Español], [Français], [Italiano], [Nederlands],

[Norsk], [Português], [Suomi], [Svenska], [ ], [ ]

The possible display languages differ depending on the machine model you are using. If the selected language cannot be used for the touch panel display, the display language will not be changed.

Make sure that the touch panel display can display the selected language.

8Set Clock

Set the date and time for the touch panel display. To specify the time settings, you must attach the touch panel display.

9 Current Date/Time

Click to retrieve the current date and time from the computer and display them.

10 Date Format

Select the date format for the clock.

11 Time Format

Select the time format for the clock.

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12 Disable Edit

Select whether label layouts can be edited. Available settings: [On], [Off]

13 Lock Settings

Select whether settings selected by pressing [ ] (settings key) on the touch panel display can be changed.

Available settings: [On], [Off]

14 Admin Password

Set a password for accessing basic settings specified by pressing [ ] (admin key) on the touch panel display. Set a 4-digit password. If the [Display the password on-screen] check box is selected, specified passwords appear in computer windows.

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Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Machines 5

a After applying settings to the first machine, disconnect the machine from the computer, and then connect

the second machine to the computer.

b Select the newly connected machine from the [Printer] drop-down list. c Click [Apply].

The same settings that were applied to the first machine are applied to the second machine.

d Repeat steps a – c for all machines whose settings you want to change.

To save the current settings in a file, click [File] - [Export].

The same settings can be applied to another machine by clicking [File] - [Import], and then selecting the

exported settings file. (See Device Settings for Windows

on page 44.)

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P-touch Template Settings for Windows

P-touch template mode provides operations for inserting data into text and barcode objects in a downloaded template from a barcode scanner (optional: PA-BR-001) or other device connected to the machine.

With [P-touch Template Settings] in the Printer Setting Tool, settings for using the P-touch Template functions can be specified or changed.

• P-touch template mode is also compatible with other input devices like a scale, testing machine, controller or a programmable logic device.

• For more information on P-touch Template, download the P-touch Template Manual/Command Reference (English only) from the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com

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5 6 7 8 9

13 14

P-touch Template Settings Dialog Box 5

1 Default Command Mode

Specifies the P-touch Template mode as the default mode. To change the mode, use the Device Settings.

2 Default Template Number

Specifies a template number to select as default when the machine is turned on. However, if a template is not to be transferred to the machine, do not specify a template number.

3 Data Delimiter for P-touch Template

A symbol used to indicate the boundaries between groups of data in a file. Between 1 and 20 characters can be specified.

4 Trigger for P-touch Template Printing

You can specify a trigger to begin printing from a number of options. [Command Character]: Printing starts when the command character specified here is received. [Data Insertion into All the Objects]: Printing starts when the delimiter for the last object is received. [Received Data Size]: Printing starts when the number of characters specified here is received. However,

delimiters are not counted in the number of characters.

5 Character Code Table

Select one of the following character code sets: Available settings: [Windows 1252], [Windows 1250 Eastern Europe], [Brother standard]

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6 International Character Set

Lists character sets for specific countries. Available settings: [United States], [France], [Germany], [Britain], [Denmark], [Sweden], [Italy],

[Spain], [Japan], [Norway], [Denmark II], [Spain II], [Latin America], [Korea], [Legal] The following 12 codes are switched depending on the country selected from the list above: 23h 24h 40h 5Bh 5Ch 5Dh 5Eh 60h 7Bh 7Ch 7Dh 7Eh For switched characters, see the P-touch Template Manual/Command Reference (which can be

downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center website).

7 Command Prefix Character

Specifies the prefix character code, which identifies commands used in P-touch Template mode.

8 Non-Printed Character

Characters specified here are not printed when data is received. Specify 1 to 20 characters.

9 Available Return Code

The line feed code is used when feeding data to indicate that the following data should be moved to the next line in a text object. One of the following four line feed codes can be selected, or 1 to 20 characters can be specified as the line feed code.

Available settings: [^CR], [\0D\0A], [\0A], [\0D]

10 Number of Copies

Sets the number of copies. A number between 1 and 99 can be specified.

11 Cut option

Specifies whether to cut the labels automatically and how many labels to print before cutting them. A number between 1 and 99 can be specified.

You can also select other cutting options.

12 Communication Settings

Specifies the communication settings.

13 Set

Applies the settings to the machine. To save the specified settings in a command file, select [Save in Command File] from the drop-down list.

The saved command file can be used with the mass storage mode to apply the settings to a machine. (See Mass Storage Mode on page 82.)

14 Cancel

Cancels the settings and closes the dialog box. The settings will remain unchanged.

15 Default

Returns to factory settings.

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Important

Note

Important

Printer Setting Tool for Mac 5

Using the Printer Setting Tool, you can specify the machine’s communication settings and device settings from a Mac. Not only can you change the device settings for one machine, but you can also apply the same settings to multiple machines.

The Printer Setting Tool is installed automatically when you use the initial installer to install the printer driver. For more information, see Installing the Printer Driver and Software on page 8.

The Printer Setting Tool is available only with compatible Brother machines.

Before Using the Printer Setting Tool 5

 Make sure the AC adapter is connected to the machine and to an electrical socket, or a fully-charged

battery is installed.

 Make sure the printer driver has been installed correctly and you can print.

 Connect this machine to a computer with a USB cable. Settings cannot be specified using Wi-Fi using this

tool.

Using the Printer Setting Tool for Mac 5

a Connect the machine you want to configure to the computer. b Click [Macintosh HD] - [Applications] - [Brother] - [Printer Setting Tool] - [Printer Setting Tool.app].

The [Printer Setting Tool] window appears.

c Check that the machine you want to configure appears next to [Printer]. If a different machine appears,

select the machine you want from the drop-down list.

d Select a setting tab, and then specify or change the settings. e Click [Apply Settings to the Printer] in the setting tab to apply the settings to the machine. f Click [Exit] to finish specifying settings.

If only one machine is connected, it is unnecessary to make a selection because only that machine will appear.

Use the Printer Setting Tool to configure the machine only when the machine is in standby. The machine may malfunction if you try to configure it while it is handling a job.

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Settings Dialog Box 5

1Printer

Lists the connected machines.

2 Import

Imports settings from a file.

3 Export

Saves the current settings in a file.

2 3

5 6

4 Setting Tabs

Contain settings that may be specified or changed.

5 Apply Settings to the Printer

Applies the settings to the machine.

6 Print Unit Settings

Prints a report containing firmware version and device setting information. You can also print this report using the (Feed&Cut) button (see Confirming the P-touch Labelling

Machine Settings on page 82).

When you print this report, use 24 mm or 36 mm tape.

7 Factory Reset

Resets machine settings to factory settings.

8 Current Settings

Retrieves the settings from the currently connected machine and displays them in the dialog box.

9Exit

Exits the Printer Setting Tool.

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Basic Tab 5

1 Auto Power On

Specifies whether the machine turns on automatically when the power supply cord is plugged into an electrical socket.

Available settings: [Disable], [Enable]

2 Auto Power Off (AC/DC)

Specifies the period of time that passes before the machine turns off automatically when connected to an electrical socket.

Available settings: [None], 10/20/30/40/50 Minutes, 1/2/4/8/12 hours

3 Auto Power Off (Li-ion)

Specifies the period of time that passes before the machine turns off automatically when powered by the rechargeable Li-ion battery.

Available settings: [None], 10/20/30/40/50 Minutes, 1 hour

4 Print Information Report

Specifies the machine information that will be printed. Available settings: [All], [Usage Log], [Printer Settings], [Printer Transfer Data]

5 Save Printer Print Log

Select whether or not to save the machine’s print log. Available settings: [Enable], [Disable]

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Label Settings Tab 5

1 Length Adjustment

Adjusts the length of the printed label to correspond to the length of the label displayed on the computer. Available settings: -4 to +4 (1 increments)

2 Full Cut Margin Adjustment

Adjusts the margin length when fully cutting labels. Available settings: -2 to +2 (1 increments)

3 Half Cut Margin Adjustment

Adjusts the margin length when half-cutting labels. Available settings: -2 to +2 (1 increments)

4Test Print

Prints a test label to check the results of the settings.

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Bluetooth Settings Tab (P950NW Only) 5

1 2 3

1 Bluetooth usage

Select [Enable] or [Disable(serial port)].

2 Bluetooth Device Name

Allows to type the Bluetooth device name.

3 Bluetooth Address

Displays the acquired Bluetooth address.

4 Visible to Other Devices

Allows the machine to be "discovered" by other Bluetooth devices. Available settings: [Discoverable], [Not Discoverable]

5 PIN code

Enables or disables the PIN used when pairing with devices.

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Wireless LAN Tab 5

1 WirelessDirect

Turns the Wireless Direct function on or off.

2 SSID/Network Key Generation

Select [AUTO] or [STATIC].

3 SSID (Network Name)/Network Key

Specifies the SSID (3 to 25 ASCII characters) and the network key you want to use in the Wireless Direct mode.

You can specify a setting only when [STATIC] is selected as [SSID/Network Key Generation].

4 Display current settings

Displays the current settings for Wireless Direct. Click [Current Settings] to update the displayed settings with the most recent information.

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Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Machines 5

a After applying settings to the first machine, disconnect the machine from the computer, and then connect

the second machine to the computer.

b Select the newly connected machine from the [Printer] drop-down list. c Click [Apply Settings to the Printer].

The same settings that were applied to the first machine are applied to the second machine.

d Repeat steps a – c for all machines whose settings you want to change.

To save the current settings in a file, click [Export].

The same settings can be applied to another machine by clicking [Import], then selecting the exported settings file. (See Settings Dialog Box on page 59.)

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Changing Settings When Printing from a Mobile Device 5

If using a mobile device, change the settings as necessary using the application before printing. The settings that can be changed vary according to the application.

Before connecting a mobile device, you can specify detailed settings by connecting the machine to a computer and using the Printer Setting Tool (see Changing the P-touch Labelling Machine Settings on page 26).

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P-touch Template Operations 6

Basic operations 6

 Standard Template Printing (See page 71)

Download frequently used templates or images and simply scan a barcode to select which one to print.

 Advanced Template Printing (See page 73)

Download a template and scan a barcode to print a copy or insert the scanned data into a different looking label.

 Database Lookup Printing (See page 76)

Download a database linked to a template and scan a barcode to find a record to insert into the template and print it out.

Advanced Features

 Numbering (Serialised Number) Printing (See page 79)

Automatically increment a text or barcode in any downloaded template while printing.

• P-touch template mode is also compatible with other input devices like a scale, testing machine, controller or a programmable logic device.

• See the P-touch Template Manual/Command Reference for more information. You can download the latest versions from the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com

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Preparation 6

Before connecting the barcode scanner to the machine, specify the barcode scanner settings using the Ptouch Template setting tool (inside Printer Setting Tool).

Specifying Settings in the P-touch Template Settings Tool 6

a Connect the machine and the computer with a USB cable, and then turn the machine on. b Start the Printer Setting Tool.

 For Windows Vista

From the Start button, click [All Programs] - [Brother] - [Label & Mobile Printer] - [Printer Setting Tool].

 For Windows

Click the [Printer Setting Tool] icon on the [Apps] screen.

 For Windows

From the Start button, select [All apps], and then click [Brother] - [Label & Mobile Printer] - [Printer Setting Tool].

/ Windows® 7 / Windows Server® 2008 / Windows Server® 2008 R2:

8 / Windows® 8.1 / Windows Server® 2012 / Windows Server® 2012 R2:

10:

c Click [P-touch Template Settings]. d Select the appropriate settings, and then click [Set].

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• By default, printing begins with the code "^FF" is scanned from a barcode using a barcode scanner. (This can be changed with the settings in A.) If [Received Data Size] is selected with the number of bytes setting, the template will automatically print out after the specified number of bytes have been scanned in.

• Because the print mode setting will return to raster mode each time you print from the computer, you must change the setting to template mode again.

• If you turn the machine off and then turn it on again, the machine starts up in template mode.

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Specifying the RS232C Serial Port Settings 6

If you are using a barcode scanner or other device with an RS-232C serial interface, you will need to set the serial communications in the barcode scanner and the machine to be the same in order to operate reliably. You will also need the serial adapter (optional: PA-SCA-001).

Refer to the barcode scanner programming reference manual before making these settings. We recommend starting with the barcode scanner factory settings and change the communication settings in the machine because many barcode scanners are more difficult to program. The factory communication settings for the machine are shown below.

Baud rate [9600] bps

Bit Length [8] bits

Parity [None]

Busy Control [DTR]

a Click Communication Settings (B) shown in the previous step d "Specifying settings in the P-touch

Template Settings tool".

b Change the settings as necessary, and then click [Set].

Making the proper communication settings may require trying a few different settings so the Communication Settings box does not close after clicking the [Set] button. After the proper settings have been made, click [Cancel] or the red [x] in the upper right corner to close the Communication Settings box.

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Connecting a Barcode Scanner 6

We recommend you use a high quality reliable barcode scanner and you check the barcode scanner specifications before selecting a model.

 Barcode scanner connection methods

For P900W, use the RS232C serial interface.

For P950NW, use the USB host interface, the RS232C serial interface, or the Bluetooth interface.

• When using the RS232C serial interface, you may also need the RJ25 to DB9M serial adapter (optional: PA-SCA-001).

• When using the Bluetooth interface with the P950NW, you also need the Bluetooth interface (optional: PABI-002).

 Recommended barcode scanner selection criteria

• When using the USB host interface: HID-class models that can be identified as a keyboard (ex. optional: PA-BR-001)

• When using the RS232C serial interface: Programmable models with battery or external AC adapter

The communication settings for the machine are listed below:

Baud rate From [300] bps to [115200] bps

Bit Length [7] bits, [8] bits

Parity [None], [Odd], [Even]

Busy Control [DTR], [XON/XOFF]

• When using the Bluetooth interface: Bluetooth Ver.2.1+EDR (Class 1) models that support SPP or OPP profiles

• For P-touch Template mode, templates must first be downloaded from a computer to the machine using

P-touch Transfer Manager. See How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows

Only) on page 109 for more information.

• The barcode scanner should be programmed to use the English keyboard. For beginners, the barcode scanner should be programmed to scan data with no prefix or suffix characters. For advanced users, the prefix and/or suffix characters can be used as commands to the machine to make a P-touch Template mode solution easier to use.

• When scanning barcodes with encoded characters, we recommend using a RS232C serial interface barcode scanner model.

• Contact the manufacturer for more information on how to use and program that barcode scanner model.

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Standard Template Printing 6

Download frequently used templates or images and simply scan a barcode to select which one to print.

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• For more information on the barcodes that can be scanned using various settings, see List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function on page 183.

• Grouped objects will be converted and sent as an image.

a Using P-touch Transfer Manager, transfer (from P-touch Editor) a template (label layout) to the machine.

(See How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows

A text object in the label layout can be converted to an image. After being converted to an image, the text cannot be changed. This is useful for protecting frequently used templates from being accidentally edited.

In the P-touch Editor layout window, right-click the text object, and then click [Properties]. Click the [Expanded] tab, and then select the [Text Cannot Be Edited] check box.

Otherwise, click [Options] in the [Tools] menu, click the [General] tab, and then select the [Display Expanded Tabs of Object Properties] check box under [Others].

Only) on page 109.)

When the check box is cleared, the object is converted back to text that can be edited.

b When you transfer data to [Configurations] in P-touch Transfer Manager, select the folder containing

the data you want to transfer.

• When a template is transferred to [Configurations] in P-touch Transfer Manager, the [Key Assign] number is automatically assigned.

• You can specify a [Key Assign] number between 1 and 10 for any downloaded templates into the machine.

• For advanced operation, you can specify a [Key Assign] number between 1 and 99 for any downloaded templates into the machine but you will need to scan different barcodes in step f to select and print it. For more information, download P-touch Template Manual/Command Reference (English only) from the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com

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• You can add custom folders under [Configurations], and drag-and-drop a transferred template into that custom folder to manage different sets of templates.

c Select the transferred template and then click [Transfer] to download the template to the [Key Assign]

number in the machine.

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d Scan the “P-touch template command (Initialise + begin specifying settings)” barcode.

See List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function on page 183.

e From the list of barcodes under "Basic settings", scan each barcode to send a command or setting to the

machine.

• Settings can be made with multiple commands.

• If no settings have been made by scanning the barcode commands, a template will be printed using the P-touch Template settings. The default P-touch Template settings are to print a single copy with "Auto cut" turned "On".

For more information on P-touch Template Settings, download P-touch Template Manual/Command Reference (English only) from the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com [Select your region/country.] - [Manuals] - [Choose your product]

• To specify the number of copies you want, scan the “Number of copies” barcode, and then scan the barcodes under “For entering numbers” to specify a three-digit number.

Example:

Specify numbers by scanning the following barcodes: 7i[0][0][7], 15i[0][1][5]

• To change the setting for the number of copies, scan the “Number of copies” barcode again, and then scan the barcodes for the new three-digit number.

f Scan the barcode under “Preset template number” with the same number as the [Key Assign] number

for the label layout you want.

g The specified label is printed.

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Important

Note

Advanced Template Printing 6

Download a template and scan a barcode to print a copy or insert the scanned data into a different looking label.

• For more information on the barcodes that can be scanned using various settings, see List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function on page 183.

• If the barcode to be scanned with the barcode scanner has a different protocol than the barcode template already registered with the machine, it may not be possible for the barcode to be created and printed.

• Depending on the manufacturer barcode scanner model, some barcode symbologies or protocols that can be scanned may not be printable because they are not supported in the machine.

a Using P-touch Transfer Manager, transfer (from P-touch Editor) a template (label layout) to the machine.

(See How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows® Only) on page 109)

CODE128/9-digit/69 mm17 mm

It is important to design a template to meet the barcode symbology or protocol requirements, especially for the label size and barcode position in the label to fit the maximum number and type of characters being inserted from the barcode scanner. A barcode in the template cannot be created or be scannable if the barcode with the inserted data does not fit entirely within the label printable image area.

b When you transfer data to [Configurations] in P-touch Transfer Manager, select the folder containing

the data you want to transfer.

• When a template is transferred to [Configurations] in P-touch Transfer Manager, the [Key Assign] number is automatically assigned.

• You can specify a [Key Assign] number between 1 and 10 for any downloaded templates into the machine.

• You can add custom folders under [Configurations], and drag-and-drop a transferred template into that custom folder to manage different sets of templates.

c Select the transferred template and then click [Transfer] to download the template to the [Key Assign]

number in the machine.

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d Scan the “P-touch template command (Initialise + begin specifying settings)” barcode.

See List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function on page 183.

e From the list of barcodes under "Basic settings", scan each barcode to send a command or setting to the

machine.

• Settings can be made with multiple commands.

For more information on P-touch Template Setting Tool, download P-touch Template Manual/Command Reference (English only) from the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com [Select your region/country.] - [Manuals] - [Choose your product]

• To specify the number of copies you want, scan the “Number of copies” barcode, and then scan the barcodes under “For entering numbers” to specify a three-digit number. The setting is automatically applied when three digits have been specified.

Example:

Specify numbers by scanning the following barcodes: 7i[0][0][7], 15i[0][1][5]

• To change the setting for the number of copies, scan the “Number of copies” barcode again, and then scan the barcodes for the new three-digit number.

f Scan the "Select template" barcode and then scan the barcodes under "For entering numbers" with the

same number (three digits) as the [Key Assign] number used for the downloaded template to be printed. The desired downloaded template will be automatically selected after the three digit numbers have been scanned. Example: Specify the three digit numbers by scanning the following barcodes: 7i[0][0][7], 15i[0][1][5]

You can use P-touch Editor to create and print a label with a single barcode for step f.

Example:

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g Scan a barcode that contains the data you want inserted into the barcode object in the selected

downloaded template from step f. Example:

(CODE128/9-digit)

h Scan the "Begin printing" barcode to send the command to start printing. i The barcode in the printed template will contain the data from the barcode scanned in step g.

Example:

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Database Lookup Printing 6

Download a database linked to a template and scan a barcode as a key word to find a record containing that key word, and then insert that record into the template and print it out.

• The machine has reserved the leftmost column (field "A") of a downloaded linked database for this operation, therefore the key word scanned from a barcode must be in this column of the database.

• The data in the leftmost column (field "A") of a downloaded linked database must match exactly to the key word scanned from a barcode, otherwise the key word search will not be successful.

• P-touch Editor and the machine can only read one line of data in each field of a linked database so we do not recommend using databases with two or more lines of data in the leftmost column (field "A").

• For more information on the barcodes that can be scanned using various settings, see List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function on page 183.

a Use P-touch Editor to create a template and connect to a database file. You can link as many columns

to a text and barcode object in the template as needed.

It is not necessary to link the leftmost column (field "A") in the database file to any text or barcode object in the template if this data is not needed in the printed label, however the key words must be included in the leftmost column (field "A") of the database file regardless if this data is printed or not.

For more information on specifying the settings, refer to the [P-touch Editor Help].

b Using P-touch Transfer Manager, transfer (from P-touch Editor) a template (label layout) to the machine.

(See How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows The linked database file will also be transferred.

Only) on page 109.)

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c When a template is transferred to [Configurations] in P-touch Transfer Manager, the [Key Assign]

number is automatically assigned.

You can add custom folders under [Configurations], and drag-and-drop a transferred template into that custom folder to manage different sets of templates.

d Select the transferred template and then click [Transfer] to download the template to the [Key Assign]

number in the machine.

e Scan the “P-touch template command” barcode.

See List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function on page 183.

f From the list of barcodes under "Basic settings", scan each barcode to send a command or setting to the

machine.

• Settings can be made with multiple commands.

For more information on P-touch Template Setting Tool, download P-touch Template Manual/Command Reference (English only) from the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com

[Select your region/country.] - [Manuals] - [Choose your product]

• To specify the number of copies to be printed, scan the “Number of copies” barcode, and then scan the barcodes under “For entering numbers” to specify a three-digit number. The setting is automatically applied when three digits have been specified.

Example:

Specify numbers by scanning the following barcodes: 7i[0][0][7], 15i[0][1][5]

• To change the setting for the number of copies, scan the “Number of copies” barcode again, and then scan the barcodes for the new three-digit number.

g Scan the "Select template" barcode and then scan the barcodes under "For entering numbers" with the

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You can use P-touch Editor to create and print a label with a single barcode for step f.

Example:

h Scan a barcode that contains the key word to lookup in downloaded database from step d.

Example:

i Scan the "Delimiter" barcode to send the command to start searching the downloaded database for the

key word that was scanned in.

j Scan the "Begin printing" barcode to send the command to start printing.

You can use P-touch Editor to create and print a label with a single barcode for steps i and j.

Example:

k The machine will print the template with the data inserted from the database record found with the key

word that was scanned in.

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Numbering (Serialised Number) Printing 6

Automatically increment text or barcode in any downloaded template while printing.

• This advanced operation can be applied to any of the P-touch Template mode basic operations.

• You can automatically increment up to 999 printed copies.

• You can select up to nine text and barcode objects within each downloaded template that will simultaneously be incremented while printing.

• Text and barcode objects linked to a database file can not be incremented.

Text Numbering (Serialising) 6

 Procedure

a Use P-touch Editor to create or open a template and select a text object that you want to automatically

increment while printing. Example:

b Highlight or drag the cursor over a group of numbers and letters within the text object that you want

to increment (Numbering field).

A maximum of 15 numbers and letters can be selected in each Numbering field.

c With the cursor over the highlighted Numbering field, right-click and select [Numbering].

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Barcode Numbering (Serialising) 6

 Procedure

a Use P-touch Editor to create or open a template and select a barcode object that you want to

automatically increment while printing.

b With the cursor over a selected barcode object, right-click and select [Properties].

Example:

c Click on the Input tab and highlight or drag the cursor over a group of numbers and letters within the

barcode object that you want to increment (Numbering field). Example:

The [Numbering] button will become un-grayed after a group of numbers and letters are highlighted.

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d Click [Numbering], and then click [OK].

A maximum of 15 numbers and letters can be selected in each Numbering field.

Printing with Numbering (Serialising) Advanced Operation 6

a Using P-touch Transfer Manager, transfer (from P-touch Editor) a template (label layout) to the machine.

(See How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows® Only) on page 109.). A linked database file will also be transferred.

b Numbering (Serialising) advanced operation setting the machine. See List of Barcodes for the P-touch

Template Function on page 183.

 Scan the "Number of serialised copies" barcode and then scan the barcodes under "For entering numbers"

with the number of copies to be printed (three digits).

Example:

For five copies, specify the three digit numbers by scanning barcodes for [0][0][5]

• Follow P-touch Template mode basic operation procedures from Standard Template Printing on page 71 to Database Lookup Printing on page 76 to start printing.

• The Numbering field will increment by one number or letter with each label that is printed and the count is permanently saved in the machine.

• To reset a text or barcode object back to the original value, scan the "Initialise template data" barcode.

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Other Functions 7

Confirming the P-touch Labelling Machine Settings 7

You can print the settings report without connecting the machine to a computer or mobile device.

The machine report contains the following information: The firmware version, device setting information, serial number, network setting information, and Bluetooth setting information (P950NW only).

a Turn the machine on. b Press and hold the (Feed&Cut) button for more than ten seconds to print the report.

• When you print this report, use 24 mm or 36 mm tape.

• This operation can also be performed using the Printer Setting Tool (see Changing the P-touch Labelling Machine Settings on page 26).

Mass Storage Mode 7

Description 7

The mass storage mode feature allows you to communicate with the machine with just a file via the USB interface without loading a printer driver.

This feature is useful for:

 Applying printer settings saved in a command file (.bin file format) or adding templates (.blf file format) into

the machine distributed by the administrator without using any software tools.

 Executing commands without installing the printer driver

 Using a device with an OS (including non-Windows

print and transmit data

Using the Mass Storage Mode 7

operating systems) that has a USB host feature to

a Confirm that the machine is turned off. b Press and hold the (Wi-Fi) button and the (Power) button at the same time.

The machine starts up in mass storage mode, the (Power) indicator lights in green and the (Status) indicator lights in orange.

c Connect the computer or device to the machine via USB.

The machine’s mass storage area appears as a folder on the computer or device's screen.

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Important

Note

If the mass storage area does not appear automatically, refer to the operating instructions for the computer or device’s operating system for information about displaying the mass storage area.

d Drag and drop the file you want to copy to the mass storage area. e Press the (Wi-Fi) button.

The commands in the command file are executed, and the (Status) indicator flashes once in green. When finished, the (Status) indicator lights in orange.

f To turn mass storage mode off, turn the machine off.

• When the machine is turned off, mass storage mode is deactivated and any files in the mass storage area are deleted.

• This feature supports .bin, and .blf files. Other file formats are not supported.

• Do not create folders in the mass storage area. If a folder is created, files in the folder cannot be accessed.

• The capacity of the mass storage area is 2.5 MB. Files larger than 2 MB may not work correctly.

• If multiple files are copied, the order that the commands will be executed in cannot be guaranteed.

• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features are not available while the machine is running in mass storage mode.

• Do not access other files in the mass storage area when executing a copied file.

For more information on how to create a .blf file, see Creating a BLF File or a PDZ File on page 119.

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Distributed Printing (Windows® Only) 7

When printing a large number of labels, printing can be distributed among multiple machines. Because printing is performed at the same time, the total printing time can be reduced.

• Printing can be distributed to machines connected via a USB or network connection.

• The number of pages is automatically divided among the selected machines. If the specified number of pages cannot be evenly divided among the machines, it will be divided in the order of the machines listed in the [Distributed Printing Settings] dialog box when the print settings are specified in step d.

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67 67

a From the [File] menu in P-touch Editor, click [Print]. b Click [Properties…].

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c Click the [Advanced] tab, select the [Distributed Printing] check box, and then click [Settings].

d In the [Distributed Printing Settings] dialog box, select the machines you want to use for distributed

printing.

1 Click [Detect Current Paper Information…].

2 The current printer information that was detected appears below [Current Width] and [Paper Type].

3 Select the check box next to the [Printer Name] you want.

If the selected tape width is different from that displayed beside [Current Width], appears beside the setting below [Current Width]. Load the printer with tape of the width specified [Set Width].

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e Specify the tape width.

A. If only one machine has been selected.

In the [Distributed Printing Settings] dialog box from step d, select the machine whose setting you want to specify, and then either double-click it, or right-click it and then click [Settings]. From the [Set

Width] drop-down list, select the tape width.

Information displayed in the [Distributed Printing Settings] dialog box from step d can be entered in the [Notes] text box.

B. If multiple machines have been selected.

In the [Distributed Printing Settings] dialog box from step d, select the machines whose settings you want to specify, right-click them, and then click [Settings]. From the [Set Width] drop-down list, select the tape width. The same tape width setting is applied to all selected machines.

The settings below [Printer Settings] and [Notes] are not available.

f Click [OK] to close the tape width setting window.

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g Click [OK] to close the [Distributed Printing Settings] window.

Setup is completed.

h Click [OK] to start distributed printing.

• It may not be possible for information to be detected for a printer connected using a USB hub or print server. Before printing, enter the settings manually, and check if the machine can be used for printing.

• Depending on whether a router is used and the security features in use, such as a firewall, it may not be possible to use this function.

• We recommend performing a connection test for your operating environment. Contact your information technology manager or administrator for assistance.

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Printing Labels in High Resolution Mode 7

High resolution printing can be used if the AC adapter is connected, and TZe laminated tape with black ink is installed. Use the printer driver to select the high resolution mode when printing the labels. You cannot use this function for TZe-FX**1 tape.

a From the [File] menu in P-touch Editor, click [Print]. b Click [Properties…]. c On the [Basic] tab, select [High resolution] from the [Quality] drop-down list.

d Click [OK].

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Printing Labels in High Speed Mode 7

High speed printing can be used if the AC adapter is connected, and TZe laminated tape with black ink is installed. Use the printer driver to select the high speed mode when printing the labels. You cannot use this function for TZe-FX**1 tape.

a From the [File] menu in P-touch Editor, click [Print]. b Click [Properties…]. c On the [Basic] tab, select [High Speed] from the [Quality] drop-down list.

d Click [OK].

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Section II

Application II

How to Use Cable Label Tool (Windows® Only) 91 How to Use P-touch Editor 101

How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library

(Windows

Transferring Templates with P-touch Transfer Express

(Windows® Only) 126 How to Update P-touch Software 134

Only) 109

Brother PTP950NWZU1 User Manual

Introduction

Important Notice

Available Manuals

Symbols Used in This Guide

IMPORTANT NOTE

Table of Contents

Basic Operations I

Setting Up the P-touch Labelling Machine1

General Description 1

Front 1

Back 1

Connecting the Power Supply 1

Inserting a Tape Cassette 1

Turning Power On/Off 1

Feeding Tape 1

Printing Using the Computer 2

Installing the Printer Driver and Software 2

Connecting the Machine to a Computer 2

Connecting Using USB 2

 Infrastructure Mode

Ad-Hoc Mode 2

Turning the Wireless Function On or Off 2

Connecting Using a Wired LAN (P950NW Only) 2

Network Cable 2

Printing from a Computer 2

Available Applications 2

Printing from Your Computer 2

Cutting Options 2

Attaching Labels 2

Printing Using the Mobile Device 3

Installing Applications for Use with Mobile Devices 3

Available Applications 3

Connecting the Machine to a Mobile Device 3

Turning the Wireless Function On or Off 3

Printing from a Mobile Device 3

Printing from Your Mobile Device 3

Cutting Options 3

Using a Mobile Device to Print Templates Created on a Computer 3

Attaching Labels 3

Installing the Printer Driver and Software 4

Transferring the Template to P-touch Transfer Manager 4

Transferring Templates from the Computer to the Machine 4

Connecting Using the Serial Adapter (Optional:PA-SCA-001) 4

Serial (RS-232C) Cable (Windows® Only) 4

Serial Interface Settings 4

Setting the Barcode Scanner or Scale Baud Rate 4

Setting the Machine Baud Rate (Windows® Only) 4

Connecting Using the Bluetooth Interface (Optional: PA-BI-002) (P950NW Only) 4

Product Specifications of PA-BI-002 4

Before Using the Printer Setting Tool 5

Settings Dialog Box 5

Menu Bar 5

General Tab 5

Communication Settings 5

IPv6 5

Wired LAN (P950NW Only)/Wireless LAN Tabs 5

TCP/IP (Wired) 5

TCP/IP (Wireless) 5

IPv6 5

Wireless Settings 5

Wireless Direct Tab 5

Wireless Direct Settings 5

Bluetooth Tab (P950NW Only) 5

Bluetooth Settings 5

Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Machines 5

Settings Dialog Box 5

Menu Bar 5

Basic Tab 5

Label Settings Tab 5

Panel Settings Tab (P950NW Only) 5

Management Tabs (P950NW Only) 5

Management (1) 5

Management (2) 5

Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Machines 5

P-touch Template Settings Dialog Box 5

Printer Setting Tool for Mac 5

Before Using the Printer Setting Tool 5

Using the Printer Setting Tool for Mac 5

Settings Dialog Box 5