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- Page 1 Online User’s Guide P-touch PT-P750W Before using this printer, be sure to read this Online User’s Guide. Version 0 We suggest that you keep this manual in a handy place for future reference. US ENG...
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Page 2: Important Notice
Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publications. -
Page 3: Trademarks And Copyrights
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Wireless Network Connection Methods Confirm Your Network Environment ......................1 Printing from Computers Available Applications for Use with Computers ..................2 Installing P-touch Editor and the Printer Driver..................4 When Printing via a USB Connection ....................4 When Printing via a Wireless Network Connection ................4 Establishing a Wireless Network Connection ....................5 Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) ....................5 Establishing a Connection in the Infrastructure Mode .................6... - Page 5 Brother P-touch Utility (for Macintosh) Using the P-touch Utility ..........................35 Settings Dialog Box ...........................36 Basic Tab............................37 Print Tab ............................38 Wireless Direct Tab ...........................39 Web Based Management Overview..............................40 Configuring the Printer Settings Using Web Based Management (Web Browser) ........41 Printing Labels Distributed to Multiple Printers Distributed Printing ..........................42...
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Page 6: Wireless Network Connection Methods
Wireless Network Connection Methods Confirm Your Network Environment The connection method varies according to your network environment and the type of device that you want to connect. Therefore, confirm your network environment before connecting to the network. Wireless configuration temporarily using a USB cable There is a WLAN access See Wireless configuration... -
Page 7: Printing From Computers
Printing from Computers Available Applications for Use with Computers In order to use the P-touch labeler effectively, a number of applications and functions are available. Application Windows Macintosh Features It is not necessary to install a driver or software for P-touch Editor Lite. - Page 8 Since printing is performed at the same time, the total Distributed printing printing time can be reduced. For more information, see Printing Labels Distributed to Multiple Printers on page 42. For more information, refer to [FAQ’s & Troubleshooting] on the Brother Solutions Center (http://support.brother.com/).
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Page 9: Installing P-Touch Editor And The Printer Driver
For Windows : http://www.brother.com/inst/ For Macintosh: The [Downloads] page on the Brother Solutions Center (http://support.brother.com/) When Printing via a Wireless Network Connection Note If the P-touch labeler is powered by alkaline or Ni-MH batteries, you cannot establish a wireless network connection. -
Page 10: Establishing A Wireless Network Connection
Printing from Computers Establishing a Wireless Network Connection This section describes how to configure the wireless network settings and establish a wireless network connection, if you did not configure the wireless network settings during the installation. Note If the P-touch labeler is powered by alkaline or Ni-MH batteries, you cannot establish a wireless network connection. -
Page 11: Establishing A Connection In The Infrastructure Mode
For Macintosh Use the Wireless Device Setup Wizard, which you can download from the [Downloads] page on the Brother Solutions Center (http://support.brother.com/). Note If you use the Ad-hoc mode, refer to [FAQ’s & Troubleshooting] on the Brother Solutions Center (http://support.brother.com/). -
Page 12: Establishing A Connection Using Wireless Direct
Start the P-touch Utility with your computer, and confirm that [Wireless Direct] is set to [ON] in the [Wireless Direct] tab. See Brother P-touch Utility (for Macintosh) on page 35 for details on the P-touch Utility. In the Wi-Fi settings screen of your computer, select the SSID of the P-touch labeler and enter the password. -
Page 13: Using P-Touch Editor
Using P-touch Editor You will need to install P-touch Editor and the printer driver to use your P-touch labeler with your computer. To download the latest driver and software, please visit the Brother Solutions Center at: http://support.brother.com/ When printing via a USB connection, check that the Editor Lite lamp is not lit. If the Editor Lite lamp is lit, press and hold down the Editor Lite button until the lamp goes off. - Page 14 Printing from Computers Select an option in the screen. 1 To create a new layout, click the [New Layout] button. 2 To create a new layout using a pre-set layout, select the desired category button. 3 To connect a pre-set layout to a database, select the check box next to [Connect Database]. 4 To open an existing layout, click [Open].
- Page 15 Printing from Computers Printing with P-touch Editor Express mode This mode allows you to quickly and easily create layouts that include text and images. The [Express] mode screen is explained below: You can print by selecting [Print] from [File] in the menu bar or by clicking the [Print] icon. (Configure the printing settings in the [Print] screen before printing.) Professional mode This mode allows you to create layouts using a wide-range of advanced tools and options.
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Page 16: Using P-Touch Editor (For Macintosh)
OS. If this occurs, choose the CUPS printer driver using the following procedure. Choose the Apple Menu - [System Preferences] – [Print & Scan] or [Printers & Scanners]. Choose your Brother printer in the [Printers] section. - Page 17 (Where XXXXXXX is your model name.) Note If you cannot find “Brother XXXXXX CUPS”, the CUPS printer driver is not installed. Go to the [Downloads] page on the Brother Solutions Center (http://support.brother.com/) to download and install the latest CUPS printer driver.
- Page 18 Printing from Computers Click [Add]. The printer is now available in the [Printers] section. Choose [Quit System Preferences] from the Apple Menu.
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Page 19: Printing From Ios Devices
For more information, refer to [FAQ’s & Troubleshooting] on the Brother Solutions Center (http://support.brother.com/). A software development kit (SDK) is available. Visit the Brother Developer Center (http://www.brother.com/product/dev/index.htm). Installing Applications The Brother applications for iOS devices can be downloaded free-of-charge from the App Store. -
Page 20: Connecting The P-Touch Labeler To Your Ios Device
Start the P-touch Utility with your computer, and confirm that [Wireless Direct] is set to [ON] in the [Wireless Direct] tab. See Brother P-touch Utility (for Macintosh) on page 35 for details on the P-touch Utility. In the Wi-Fi settings screen of your iOS device, select the SSID of the P-touch labeler and enter the password. -
Page 21: Printing From Android™ Devices
This application allows you to print directly to your label printer from your Android™ device. Mobile Cable Label Tool You can print various cable labels. For more information, refer to [FAQ’s & Troubleshooting] on the Brother Solutions Center (http://support.brother.com/). A software development kit (SDK) is available. Visit the Brother Developer Center (http://www.brother.com/product/dev/index.htm). -
Page 22: Connecting The P-Touch Labeler To Your Android™ Device
Start the P-touch Utility with your computer, and confirm that [Wireless Direct] is set to [ON] in the [Wireless Direct] tab. See Brother P-touch Utility (for Macintosh) on page 35 for details on the P-touch Utility. Activate the NFC function of your Android™ device, and touch it to the NFC mark on the P-touch labeler. -
Page 23: When Your Android™ Device Does Not Support Nfc (Near Field Communication)
Start the P-touch Utility with your computer, and confirm that [Wireless Direct] is set to [ON] in the [Wireless Direct] tab. See Brother P-touch Utility (for Macintosh) on page 35 for details on the P-touch Utility. Start one of the Brother applications for mobile devices with your Android™ device and tap (See Available Applications for Use with Android™... -
Page 24: Printer Setting Tool
® ® For Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 From the Start menu, click [All Programs] - [Brother] - [Label & Mobile Printer] - [Printer Setting Tool]. ® ® ® For Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 / Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 On the [Apps] screen, click [Printer Setting Tool]. -
Page 25: Settings Dialog Box
® Printer Setting Tool (for Windows Settings Dialog Box 1 Disable these settings When this check box is selected, appears in the tab, and the settings can no longer be specified or changed. The settings in a tab where appears will not be applied to the printer even if [Apply] is clicked. In addition, the settings in the tab will not be saved or exported when the [Save in Command File] or [Export] command is executed. -
Page 26: Menu Bar
® Printer Setting Tool (for Windows 6 Settings Tabs Click the tab containing the settings to be specified or changed. appears in the tab, the settings in that tab will not be applied to the printer. 7 Settings Display/Change Area Displays the current settings for the selected item. - Page 27 ® Printer Setting Tool (for Windows Important • If the [Disable these settings] check box is selected, the settings in that tab are not saved. • The following information is not saved with the settings commands. • Node name • IP address, subnet mask and default gateway (when the IP address is set to [STATIC]) •...
- Page 28 ® Printer Setting Tool (for Windows Export Saves the current settings in a file. Note If the [Disable these settings] check box is selected, the settings in that tab are not saved. Important Exported files are not encrypted. Tools menu ...
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Page 29: General Tab
® Printer Setting Tool (for Windows General Tab Communication settings 1 Network Settings on Power On Determines the conditions for connecting via Wireless LAN when the printer is turned on. Select [Wireless LAN by Default], [Off by default] or [Keep Current State]. 2 Selected Interface Select [OFF] or [Wireless LAN]. - Page 30 ® Printer Setting Tool (for Windows IPv6 1 IPv6 Usage Select [Enable] or [Disable]. 2 Priority on IPv6 address Select to give priority to an IPv6 addresses.
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Page 31: Wireless Lan Tab
® Printer Setting Tool (for Windows Wireless LAN Tab TCP/IP (Wireless) 1 Boot Method Select [STATIC], [AUTO], [BOOTP], [DHCP] or [RARP]. 2 IP Address/Subnet Mask/Gateway Specify the various values. You can only enter settings when the IP address is set to [STATIC]. 3 DNS Server Method Select [STATIC] or [AUTO]. - Page 32 ® Printer Setting Tool (for Windows IPv6 1 Static IPv6 Address Specify the value. 2 Enable this address Select to make the specified static IPv6 address effective. 3 Primary DNS Server IPv6 Address/Secondary DNS Server IPv6 Address Specify the values. 4 IPv6 Address List Displays the list of IPv6 addresses.
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Page 33: Wireless Settings
® Printer Setting Tool (for Windows Wireless Settings 1 Communication Mode Select [Ad-hoc] or [Infrastructure]. 2 SSID (Network Name) Click the [Search] button to display the SSID selections in a separate dialog box. 3 Channel Select from the displayed options. 4 Authentication Method/Encryption Mode The supported encryption modes for the various authentication methods are as shown in Communication Modes and Authentication Methods/Encryption Modes on page 29. - Page 34 ® Printer Setting Tool (for Windows Communication Modes and Authentication Methods/Encryption Modes When [Communication Mode] is set to [Ad-hoc] Authentication Method Encryption Mode Open System None / WEP When [Communication Mode] is set to [Infrastructure] Authentication Method Encryption Mode Open System None / WEP Shared Key...
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Page 35: Wireless Direct Tab
® Printer Setting Tool (for Windows Wireless Direct Tab Wireless Direct Settings 1 SSID/Network Key Generation Select [AUTO] or [STATIC]. You can only specify a setting when [Manual] is selected as the [Device Connection Method]. 2 SSID (Network Name)/Network Key Enter the SSID (25 ASCII characters or less) and the network key (63 characters or less) to be used in the Wireless Direct mode. -
Page 36: Applying Setting Changes To Multiple Printers
® Printer Setting Tool (for Windows Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers After applying settings to the first printer, disconnect the printer from the computer, and then connect the second printer to the computer. Select the newly connected printer from the [Printer] drop-down box. Note If the [Automatically detects the connected printer, and retrieves the current settings.] check box in the [Option Settings] dialog box is selected, the printer connected with the USB cable is automatically... -
Page 37: Using The Device Settings
® ® For Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 From the Start menu, click [All Programs] - [Brother] - [Label & Mobile Printer] - [Printer Setting Tool]. ® ® ® For Windows 8/ Windows 8.1 / Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 On the [Apps] screen, click [Printer Setting Tool]. - Page 38 ® Printer Setting Tool (for Windows 1 Auto power off when AC adapter is connected Specify the amount of time that passes before the printer turns off automatically. Available settings: [None], 10/20/30/40/50 minutes, 1/2/4/8/12 hours 2 Auto power off when running on lithium-ion battery Specify the amount of time that passes before the printer turns off automatically.
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Page 39: Menu Bar
® Printer Setting Tool (for Windows Menu Bar File menu Apply Settings to the Printer Applies the settings to the printer. Performs the same operation as when the [Apply] button is clicked. Save Settings in Command File Saves the specified settings in a command file. The file extension is ".bin". The saved command file can be used with the BRAdmin utility to apply the settings to a machine. -
Page 40: Brother P-Touch Utility (For Macintosh)
With this tool, settings cannot be specified using a wireless LAN connection. Using the P-touch Utility Connect the P-touch labeler to the computer. Click [Macintosh HD] - [Applications] - [Brother] - [P-touch Utilities] - [Brother P-touch Utility.app]. The [Brother P-touch Utility] window appears. -
Page 41: Settings Dialog Box
Brother P-touch Utility (for Macintosh) Settings Dialog Box 1 Printer Displays your printer’s model name. 2 Setting Tabs Click the tab containing the settings to be specified or changed. 3 Apply Sends the setting for each item to the printer. -
Page 42: Basic Tab
Brother P-touch Utility (for Macintosh) Basic Tab 1 Auto power off when AC adapter is connected Specify the amount of time that passes before the printer turns off automatically. Available settings: [OFF], 10/20/30/40/50 minutes, 1/2/4/8/12 hours 2 Auto power off when running on lithium-ion battery Specify the amount of time that passes before the printer turns off automatically. -
Page 43: Print Tab
Brother P-touch Utility (for Macintosh) Print Tab 1 Printer Information Output Settings Specifies the items that will be printed as the printer information. Available settings: [All] Prints all of the information included in the usage log and device settings. [Usage Log] Prints the program version information, missing dot test pattern, printer usage history, and error history. -
Page 44: Wireless Direct Tab
Brother P-touch Utility (for Macintosh) Wireless Direct Tab 1 Wireless Direct Turns the Wireless Direct function on or off. Available settings: [ON], [OFF] 2 SSID/Network Key Generation Select [AUTO] or [STATIC]. 3 SSID (Network Name)/Network Key Enter the SSID (3 to 25 ASCII characters) and the network key to be used in the Wireless Direct mode. -
Page 45: Web Based Management
Web Based Management Overview You can use a standard web browser to manage a printer on your network using HTTP. When using Web Based Management, the following actions are possible: Display printer status information Change network settings such as TCP/IP information ... -
Page 46: Configuring The Printer Settings Using Web Based Management (Web Browser)
Web Based Management Configuring the Printer Settings Using Web Based Management (Web Browser) A standard web browser can be used to change your print server settings using the HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol). Type “http://printer_ip_address/” into your browser. (Where “printer_ip_address” is the IP address or the print server name.) For example (if the printer’s IP address is 192.168.1.2.): http://192.168.1.2/... -
Page 47: Printing Labels Distributed To Multiple Printers
Printing Labels Distributed to Multiple Printers Distributed Printing When printing a large number of labels, printing can be distributed among multiple printers. Since printing is performed at the same time, the total printing time can be reduced. Note • Printing can be distributed to printers connected via a USB connection or wireless network connection. •... - Page 48 Printing Labels Distributed to Multiple Printers Select the [Advanced] tab, select the [Distributed Printing] check box, and then click [Settings]. In the [Distributed Printing Settings] dialog box, select the printers to be used for distributed printing. 1 Click [Detect Current Paper Information…]. 2 The current printer information that was detected appears below [Current Width] and [Paper Type].
- Page 49 Printing Labels Distributed to Multiple Printers Specify the tape width to be used for printing. A. If only one printer has been selected In the dialog box from step d, select the printer whose setting is to be specified, and then either double-click it or right-click it and click [Settings].
- Page 50 Printing Labels Distributed to Multiple Printers Click [OK] to close the [Distributed Printing Settings] window. Setup is completed. Click [OK] to start distributed printing. Note • It may not be possible for information to be detected for a printer connected using a USB hub or print server.
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Page 51: A Appendix
Appendix Routine Maintenance Your P-touch labeler should be cleaned on a regular basis to maintain its performance. Note Always disconnect the AC adapter before cleaning your P-touch labeler. Cleaning the Exterior of Your P-touch Labeler Wipe any dust and marks from the main unit using a soft, dry cloth. Use a slightly dampened cloth with water on difficult to remove marks. - Page 52 Appendix Print head 1 Cotton swab 2 Print head Head roller 1 Cotton swab 2 Head roller...
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Page 53: Cleaning The Tape Cutter
Appendix Cleaning the Tape Cutter About once every year, wipe the cutter blades using a cotton swab moistened with ethanol or isopropyl alcohol. Tape adhesive can build up on the cutter blade after repeated use, taking the edge off the blade which may result in the tape jamming in the cutter. -
Page 54: Troubleshooting
If you think there is a problem with your P-touch labeler, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting solutions. Visit us at http://support.brother.com/g/d/d5p2/. - Page 55 Check the option setting in the printer driver. For more information about the cutting automatically. options, see the FAQs on the Brother Solutions Center. Alternatively, press the Feed & Cut button to feed and cut the tape. I want to confirm whether I am...
- Page 56 Appendix Network First check the following: The rechargeable Li-ion battery is installed or the AC adapter is connected. You cannot establish a wireless network connection when the P-touch labeler is powered by alkaline or Ni-MH. The access point (for wireless), router or hub is turned on and its link light is flashing. All protective packaging has been removed from the P-touch labeler.
- Page 57 Appendix The P-touch labeler cannot print over the network. The P-touch labeler is not found on the network even after successful installation. Question Solution Is your P-touch labeler assigned with Confirm the IP address and the Subnet Mask. an available IP address? Verify that both the IP addresses and Subnet Masks of your computer and the P-touch labeler are correct and located on the same network.
- Page 58 Appendix I want to check that my network devices are working correctly. Question Solution Is your P-touch labeler, access Make sure you have confirmed all instructions in First check the following: point/router or network hub turned on? on page 51. Where can I find the P-touch labeler Check [Communication settings] in the Printer Setting Tool.