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- Page 1 Model : PT-9200DX • Read this Quick Reference before you start using your P-touch. • Keep this Quick Reference in a handy place for future reference.
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Page 2: General Precautions
Thank you for purchasing the PT-9200DX! With your new Brother label printer, you can print personalized labels for any purpose. Simply insert a label cassette into the PT-9200DX, design your label with the enclosed P-touch Editor software, and then print it out. Your customized label prints out in seconds. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Unpacking ... 2 General Precautions ... 3 Connecting the interface and power supply cables ... 4 Installing P-touch Editor ... 6 P-touch Editor & Printer Driver Installation (for Windows Installing P-touch Editor Version 3.1 ... 6 Installing the printer driver ... 8 For a serial connection ... -
Page 4: Unpacking
PT-9200DX Serial: For either IBM PC-compatible or Macintosh computers CD-ROM containing the PC and Mac software and their manuals Precautions: Be careful that the CD-ROM • is not scratched. Unpacking Tape compartment cover Feed/cut button On/off button Cover release button Interface cables (2) USB: For either IBM PC-compatible or... -
Page 5: Tape Cassettes
• This tape may not be adequate in cases where liabilities may result due to damage or injuries. Brother Co., Ltd. and its suppliers possess all rights and copyrights to this software (including, but not limited to, the programming, images, clip art, templates, and text incorporated into the software), the text in the enclosed manuals, and duplicates of the software. -
Page 6: Connecting The Interface And Power Supply Cables
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: Serial 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 other end of the cable to the serial port of the computer. - Page 7 You 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.
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Page 8: Installing P-Touch Editor
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 Windows Install P-touch Editor Version 3.1 and the printer driver on a PC as described below. Check that your system configuration meets the following requirements. - Page 9 4 Click the icon for the PT-9200DX. The InstallShield Wizard for installing the P-touch Editor software starts up, and then the Welcome 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.
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Page 10: Installing The Printer Driver
1) Select which options to install. Editor: The P-touch Editor Version 3.1 software Clip Art: The illustrations for the P-touch Editor Version 3.1 Clip Art function Fonts: The 13 fonts Auto Format Templates: The templates for the Auto Format function User’s Guide: The User’s Guide (HTML) for the P- touch Editor Version 3.1 (The User’s Guide can also be viewed from the... -
Page 11: Using The Change Baud Rate Wizard
® 2 With Windows 95, 98, 98SE and Me: Right-click the Brother PT-9200DX icon, and then click “Properties” in the pop-up menu that appears. On the Advanced tab of the dialog box that appears, click the Baudrate button to start up the Change Baud Rate Wizard. -
Page 12: For A Usb Connection (Windows 98/Me/2000 Professional/Xp Only)
4 Select the desired baud rate, and then click the Next button. Normally “115,200 bps” is selected; however, your computer may not be able to support a baud rate of 115,200 bps. If this is the case, refer to the your computer’s instruction manual and select the maximum possible baud rate. - Page 13 4 Click the Finish button. A dialog box appears, showing that installation is finished. 5 Select “Yes, 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 Windows ®...
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Page 14: P-Touch Editor Version 3.1 Installation (For Macintosh)
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). P-touch Editor Version 3.1 Installation (for Macintosh) Follow the procedure below to install the P-touch Editor software on the Mac. -
Page 15: Installing The Pt-9200Dx Printer Driver
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. -
Page 16: Selecting The Printer
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) icon (for a USB port connection) or the PT-9200DX(Serial) icon (for a modem or printer port connection). Then, select the appropriate printer driver. -
Page 17: 95/98/Me/Nt 4.0/2000 Professional/Xp)
Replacing, installing or deleting the printer driver (for Windows 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 Version 3.1 CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. -
Page 18: For A Usb Connection (Windows 98/Me/2000 Professional/Xp Only)
Windows changing to a PT-9200DX with a different serial number. If “Add Brother PT-9200DX” is selected, a new printer driver is added. With a USB connection on Windows adding it as a new printer. Select this option when connecting and using multiple PT-9200DXs with the same computer. - Page 19 8 If “Replace with new Brother PT-9200DX” or “Add Brother PT-9200DX” was selected: ® With 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 the PT-9200DX.
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Page 20: Deleting P-Touch Editor Version 3.1 And The Printer Driver (For Macintosh)
If “Delete Brother PT-9200DX” was selected: A dialogue box appears, asking for confirmation to delete all PT-9200DX printer drivers. Click the Yes 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... -
Page 21: 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. •... -
Page 22: Displaying The Properties
Displaying the Properties Although the screens shown in the following explanations are 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. Page Properties icon Font Properties icon Layout Properties icon Click an icon to display its Properties. -
Page 23: Designing A Layout From An Auto Format Template
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 [Auto Format] command. -
Page 24: Importing A Graphics File
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 “Template:”... -
Page 25: Barcode
Barcode Keep the following points in mind when using P-touch Editor Version 3.1 to print barcodes. • Barcodes should be printed on white tape. If other colours of tape are used, the barcode reader may not be able to read the barcode correctly. •... -
Page 26: 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. -
Page 27: 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. -
Page 28: Printing A Label
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 Turn 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 in the [File] menu of the PC software) or in the Chooser (when using the Mac software). -
Page 29: 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 Turn off the PT-9200DX. 2 Open the tape compartment cover. -
Page 30: Monitoring The P-Touch Status
Monitoring the P-touch Status You can determine the status of the PT-9200DX from the power button light. PT-9200DX status 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... -
Page 31: Troubleshooting
If you think the P-touch is not printing correctly, but you cannot determine the problem with the lighting condition of the power button, refer to the following list of possible problems and perform the necessary operations. Problem The P-touch does not •... - Page 32 Problem • The tape is not ejected correctly after being automati- cally cut. Remedy • Turn 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.
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Page 33: Changing The P-Touch's Baud Rate
Changing the P-touch’s Baud Rate The PT-9200DX’s default baud rate for a serial connection is 115,200 bps. Some computers may not support a serial port baud rate of 115,200 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 9,600 bps. -
Page 34: Machine Specification
Machine Specification Print tape: Print head: Tape cutter: Port: Dimensions: Weight: 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) 384 dots 360 dpi Auto full cutter Auto half cutter Serial, USB 4.7”... -
Page 35: 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 Stock No. - Page 36 Stock No. 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...
- Page 37 Stock No. 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 TZ-PH41...
- Page 38 Stock No. 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...
- Page 40 Printed in Japan LA4493001...