Barcode; Databases - Brother P-touch PRO DX PT-9200DX Quick Reference

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.
• Be sure to test the barcode reader to make sure that it can read printed barcodes in the environment where you plan
to use them. In some cases, the barcodes are not read correctly.
• The QR Code protocol can only be used with English. If data in any other language is entered, the barcode may not
be read correctly.

Databases

• For general details, refer to the User's Guide supplied on the P-touch Editor Version 3.1 CD-ROM.
Keep the following points in mind when using the database functions of P-touch Editor Version 3.1.
• The database function of P-touch Editor Version 3.1 (Windows
Microsoft Access 97. By upgrading P-touch Editor Version 3.1 using a program available on the CD-ROM, P-touch
Editor will become compatible with Access 2000. Refer to the Readme file located at English\Ptouch\Editor\Ac2k
on the CD-ROM (the folder name for French is "Francais"), and start up the program.
• P-touch Editor Version 3.1 can import files other than mdb files, such as csv files. Files saved as csv files with an
application such as Microsoft
touch Editor Version 3.1 CD-ROM for more details.
• Using a function available with Microsoft
changed in Excel is automatically updated with the P-touch Editor.
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Excel can be used with P-touch Editor. Refer to the User's Guide supplied on the P-
® Access 97, Excel files can be linked to mdb files. With this function, data
® version) uses database files that are compatible with