Brother P-touch PT-9700PC User Manual

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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.16).
Connecting the printer
Connect the printer to the power source and a computer.
For details, refer to “Connecting the printer” (→ 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.19) or “Installing the software for PT-
9800PCN” (→ P.22).
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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Brother P-touch PT-9700PC Specifications

General

Print technology	Direct thermal
Vertical printing	Yes
Maximum resolution	720 x 360 DPI
Product color	White
Keyboard layout	ABC
Standard interfaces	USB 2.0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Minimum storage drive space	70 MB
Compatible operating systems	Microsoft Windows 2000 Prof. (SP4), XP, Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.6
Tape size	36 mm
Label type	TZ / AL / HZ
Power supply type	AC adaptor (AD9100ES) (Enclosed)
Print sizes included	20
Maximum label length	1 m
Tape cutting	Automatic
Number of styles	10
Built-in barcodes	POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Bundled software	P-touch Editor 5.0
Package weight	3.190 g

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	193 mm
Width	116 mm
Height	140 mm