Brother PT-9200 manual

• Read this Quick Reference before you start using your P-touch. • Keep this Quick Reference in a handy place for future reference. Model : PT-9200DX[...]

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS • Use only Brother TZ tapes with machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark. • Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch. Doing so may damage the tape cassette. • A void using the machine in extremely dusty places. Keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain. • Do not expose the machine to extremely hi[...]

1 T able of contents Unpacking ...................................................................................................................... .................. 2 General Precautions ............................................................................................................ ............. 3 Connecting the interface and power[...]

2 Unpacking PT -9200DX 1” (24 mm)-wide TZ tape cassette (black characters on white tape) CD-ROM containing the PC and Mac software and their manuals Precautions: • Be careful that the CD-ROM is not scratched. • Do not subject the CD-ROM to extremely high or extremely low temperatures. • Do not put heavy objects on the CD-ROM. On/off button [...]

3 T ape Cassettes • Do not pull on the tape, otherwise the tape cassette may be damaged. • If the label is attached to a wet or dirty surface, it may easily peel off. Before affixing the label, clean the surface where it will be attached. • Depending on the environmental conditions and the material, condition, roughness, and shape of the affi[...]

4 Connecting the interface and power supply cables Connect the PT -9200DX to the computer according to the instructions below . When connecting to the serial port: 1 Make sure that both the PT -9200DX and the computer are turned off. 2 Connect one end of the enclosed serial interface cable to the serial connector (IOIOI) of the PT -9200DX and the o[...]

5 When connecting to the USB port:  Y ou must install the software first before connecting to the USB interface or turning on the power . Please follow the installation procedures on pages 6 through 12 before connecting up or turning the power on. The Brother P-touch installation software will instruct you when to do this. 1 Connect one end of t[...]

6 Installing P-touch Editor Before labels can be printed on the PT -9200DX, the P-touch Editor software and the PT -9200DX printer driver must be installed. P-touch Editor & Printer Driver Installation (for W indows ® 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000 Professional/XP) Install P-touch Editor V ersion 3.1 and the printer driver on a PC as described below . C[...]

7 4 Click the icon for the PT -9200DX. The InstallShield ® W izard for installing the P-touch Editor software starts up, and then the W elcome dialogue box appears. 5 Carefully read the contents of the dialogue box, and then click the Next button to continue. The User Information dialogue box appears. 6 T ype the necessary information into the app[...]

8 1) Select which options to install. Editor: The P-touch Editor V ersion 3.1 software Clip Art: The illustrations for the P-touch Editor V ersion 3.1 Clip Art function Fonts: The 13 fonts Auto Format T emplates: The templates for the Auto Format function User ’ s Guide: The User ’ s Guide (HTML) for the P- touch Editor V ersion 3.1 (The User ?[...]

9 5 Check that the installation will be carried out as desired, and then click the Next button. A dialog box appears, showing that the printer driver has been installed. 6 If the port where the PT -9200DX is connected supports a baud rate of 1 15,200 bps, click the Next button. If the port where the PT -9200DX is connected does not support a baud r[...]

10 4 Select the desired baud rate, and then click the Next button.  Normally “ 1 15,200 bps ” is selected; however , your computer may not be able to support a baud rate of 1 15,200 bps. If this is the case, refer to the your computer ’ s instruction manual and select the maximum possible baud rate. A dialog box appears, asking for confirm[...]

11 4 Click the Finish button. A dialog box appears, showing that installation is finished. 5 Select “ Y es, I want to restart my computer now . ” , click the Finish button to restart the computer , and then remove the CD-ROM from the computer . With W indows ® XP: 1 In the dialog box that appears, informing you that the PT -9200DX printer driv[...]

12 6 If the dialog box warning that the software has not passed Windows Logo testing appears again, click the Continue Anyway button to continue with the installation (since this printer driver has already cleared strict product quality standards of our testing). For Macintosh P-touch Editor V ersion 3.1 Installation (for Macintosh) Follow the proc[...]

13 Clicking the Custom Install button displays a dialog box that allows you to select which options to install. Only the options with a check mark beside them are installed. Select the options that you wish to install, and then click the Install button. Dialog box that appears if the Custom Install button is clicked: 6 Installation begins. 7 When t[...]

14 3 If the PT -9200DX(Serial) icon was selected, click the icon for the port linked with PT -9200DX(Serial) from the list on the right. 4 Close the Chooser window to confirm your settings. Selecting the printer 1 Pull down the Apple menu and select “ Chooser ” to display the Chooser window . 2 In the list on the left, click the PT -9200DX(USB)[...]

15 Replacing, installing or deleting the printer driver (for Windows ® 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000 Professional/XP) For a serial connection 1 Connect the PT -9200DX to the computer using the enclosed serial interface cable as described on page 4, and then turn on the PT -9200DX. 2 Insert the P-touch Editor V ersion 3.1 CD-ROM into the computer ’ s CD-R[...]

16 Select “ Y es, I want to restart my computer now . ” , click the Finish button to restart the computer , and then remove the CD-ROM from the computer . For a USB connection (W indows ® 98/Me/2000 Professional/XP only) A PT -9200DX printer driver can be replaced, added or de- leted by following the procedure below . 1 T urn off the PT -9200D[...]

17 8 If “ Replace with new Brother PT -9200DX ” or “ Add Brother PT -9200DX ” was selected: W ith Windows ® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional : A dialogue box appears, instructing you to connect the PT -9200DX to the computer . Connect the PT -9200DX to the computer using the enclosed USB interface cable as described on page 5, and then turn on[...]

18 If “ Delete Brother PT -9200DX ” was selected: A dialogue box appears, asking for confirmation to delete all PT -9200DX printer drivers. Click the Y es button. A dialogue box appears, showing that the printer drivers have been deleted. Click the Finish button.  If a dialogue box appears, explaining that the computer should be restarted, s[...]

19 Using P-touch Editor The P-touch Editor application makes it easy for anyone to design and print labels for almost any need imaginable. Starting up P-touch Editor On an IBM PC-compatible computer: • By clicking the P-touch Editor icon: Double-click the “P-touch Editor 3.1” icon in the “P-touch Editor 3.1” group window . • W ith the S[...]

20 Displaying the Properties Although the screens shown in the following explanations are for W indows ® 95/98/98SE/Me, the operations for Windows ® NT4.0/2000 Professional/XP and Macintosh are the same unless specifically mentioned. The desired Properties can be displayed by clicking the icon in the property dock. Click an icon to display its Pr[...]

21 Designing a layout from an Auto Format template In addition to allowing you to draw pictures and arrange text using any of the available fonts, sizes, and styles, P-touch Editor comes with a variety of pre-formatted templates, which make creating label layouts quick and easy . Now let ’ s see how simple it is to create a label layout with the [...]

22 On a Macintosh computer: 1 Select the [Auto Format] command in the [File] menu to display the Auto Format dialog box. 2 In the “ Category: ” list box, select the category containing the template that you wish to use. For this example, let ’ s select “ shop ” . 3 In the “ T emplate: ” list box, select the template that you wish to u[...]

23 Barcode Keep the following points in mind when using P-touch Editor V ersion 3.1 to print barcodes. • Barcodes should be printed on white tape. If other colours of tape are used, the bar code reader may not be able to read the barcode correctly . • Be sure to test the barcode reader to make sure that it can read printed bar codes in the envi[...]

24 Reading the User ’ s Guide The P-touch Editor User ’ s Guide can be read either by inserting the CD-ROM into the drive each time you wish to refer to it or by installing it onto your hard disk so that it is quickly available at any time. Since the User ’ s Guide is an HTML document, a browser is needed to read it. If Internet Explorer is n[...]

25 Using the PT -9200DX After you have designed a label layout using the P-touch Editor application, you can print it out to make a label. Installing the tape cassette 1 Press down on the cover release button and lift open the tape com- partment cover . 2 If you are using a new tape cassette, first remove the stopper . (some tape cassettes may not [...]

26 5 After the on/off button lights up in green, press the feed/cut button once to remove any slack in the tape and cut off the excess. Printing a label 1 T urn on the PT -9200DX and start up the computer . 2 Start up P-touch Editor and make sure that “ PT -9200DX ” is selected as the printer in the Print Setup dialog box ([Print Setup] command[...]

27 Maintenance Cleaning the Print Head and Roller A blank horizontal line appearing through the printed label indicates that the print head and roller are dirty . Clean the print head and roller according to the following procedure. 1 T urn off the PT -9200DX. 2 Open the tape compartment cover . 3 Remove the tape cassette if one is installed. 4 Use[...]

28 Power button light color Lights up in green Flashes in green Lights up in orange Flashes in orange Flashes in red (Correct the problem, and then try printing again.) Lights up in red (Correct the problem, and then try printing again.) Description/Remedy • The P-touch is operating normally and is in stand-by . • The P-touch is receiving data [...]

29 Problem The P-touch does not print. A printing error is indicated. While printing, striped tape appears. The power button does not light up or flash. A blank horizontal line appears through the printed label. A data transmission error appears on the computer . (Windows ® only) The baud rate cannot be set using the Change Baud Rate W izard. Solu[...]

30 Problem Remedy • T urn off the machine, open the tape compartment cover , and remove the tape cassette if one is installed. Using a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, clean off the metal piece in the exit slot to the left of the cutter . • The tape is not ejected correctly after being automati- cally cut. Cutter Cotton swab M[...]

31 Power button Changing the P-touch’ s Baud Rate The PT -9200DX ’ s default baud rate for a serial connection is 1 15,200 bps. Some computers may not support a serial port baud rate of 1 15,200 bps. If so, follow the procedure below to change the P-touch ’ s baud rate to 9,600 bps. In addition, the baud rate for the port must also be set to [...]

32 Machine Specification Print tape: 6 widths available: 1/4 ” (6 mm) 3/8 ” (9 mm) 1/2 ” (12 mm) 3/4 ” (18 mm) 1 ” (24 mm) 1 1/2 ” (36 mm) Print head: 384 dots 360 dpi T ape cutter: Auto full cutter Auto half cutter Port: Serial, USB Dimensions: 4.7 ” × 5.9 ” × 9.8 ” (120 × 150 × 250 mm) W eight: 3.3 lbs. (1.5 kg)[...]

33 Accessories • Supplies Obtain tape cassettes from your nearest authorised dealer . Brother cannot be held responsible for trouble caused by the use of unauthorised supplies. Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark. Stock No. Description 36 mm laminated tapes TZ-161 Black characters on clear adhes[...]

34 Stock No. Description 12 mm laminated tapes TZ-131 Black characters on clear adhesive TZ-132 Red characters on clear adhesive TZ-133 Blue characters on clear adhesive TZ-135 White characters on clear adhesive TZ-231 Black characters on white adhesive TZ-232 Red characters on white adhesive TZ-233 Blue characters on white adhesive TZ-334 Gold cha[...]

35 Stock No. Description 18 mm non-laminated tapes TZ-N241 Black characters on white adhesive TZ-N242 Red characters on white adhesive TZ-N243 Blue characters on white adhesive TZ-N541 Black characters on blue adhesive TZ-N641 Black characters on yellow adhesive TZ-N741 Black characters on green adhesive TZ-NF41 Black characters on purpul adhesive [...]

36 Stock No. Description 12 mm laminated tapes TZ-131 Black characters on clear adhesive TZ-132 Red characters on clear adhesive TZ-133 Blue characters on clear adhesive TZ-135 White characters on clear adhesive TZ-231 Black characters on white adhesive TZ-232 Red characters on white adhesive TZ-233 Blue characters on white adhesive TZ-334 Gold cha[...]

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