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Getting ready to use your printer
Before creating labels with the printer, the following preparations are necessary.
Note
● The connection procedures are different depending on the operating system running on the
computer. They will also vary depending on whether a USB connection, serial connection or
network connection (PT-9800 PCN only) is used. For details on connecting the printer to your
specific computer, refer to “Connecting to a computer” (→ P. 13).
Connecting the printer
Connect the printer to the power source and your computer,
and install a tape cassette. For details, refer to “Connecting
the printer” (→ P. 12) and “Installing the tape cassette”
(→ P. 15).
Installing the software
You will need to install the printer driver to use your
printer with your computer. You will also need to install
P-touch Editor label design software. For details on
installing this software, refer to “Installing the software for
PT-9700PC” (→ P. 16) or “Installing the software for
PT-9800PCN” (→ P. 18).
Creating labels
After setting up your printer you can start creating labels.
For details on how to design and create labels, refer to
the “Software User’s Guide” (PDF). For detailed feature
explanations, you may also reference the P-touch Editor
Help menu found in the software.
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