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BTP (Bar code Template Print) 
function
With a bar code reader connected to the printer, 
labels and bar codes can be easily printed 
without a computer by scanning bar codes.
 Preset template printing (→ P. 29)
If a frequently used label layout is 
transferred to the printer, identical labels 
can be printed simply by scanning the 
print settings and commands with a bar 
code reader.
 Bar code printing (→ P. 30)
A bar code scanned with the bar code 
reader can be printed with the protocol 
and with the size from a previously 
created template.
 Database-assisted label printing 
(→ P. 31)
A object in a P-touch Editor label layout 
which is connected with a database can 
be replaced with bar code data scanned 
by the bar code reader.
■ Preparation
Connect a bar code reader to the printer.
 Bar code reader connection interfaces
 Bar code reader models whose 
operation has been confirmed
• OPR-4001 
(OPTOELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
• LS-1203 (Motorola, Inc.)
• DS 6707 (Honeywell International Inc.)
STATUS
Bar code reader
RS-232
USB direct 
interface
PT-9700PC Yes No
PT-9800PCN Yes Yes
Note
●
For the FAQ and up-to-date list of bar 
code reader models whose operation has 
been confirmed, visit the Brother Solutions 
Center (http://solutions.brother.com/).
● Before this function can be used, the 
label layout or template to be used must 
be transferred with the Transfer Manager 
from the computer to the printer. For 
details of the Transfer Manager, see the 
“Software User’s Guide” (PDF).
● The bar code reader should be set for 
bar codes with no prefix or suffix.
● Various settings such as the baud rate 
must be changed in order to use the 
RS-232C connection. For details on 
changing the settings, refer to the 
operation manual for the bar code 
reader. The default settings for the serial 
port of this printer are listed below.
● To change the printer serial interface 
communications settings, refer to “Serial 
interface settings (Windows
®
 only)” 
(→ P. 35) for detailed information.
● For details on using the bar code reader, 
contact the manufacturer.
Baud 
rate
9600bps Flow control DTR
Parity None Stop bit 1
Bit 
length
8