Getting Started; Connecting The Ac Adapter; Installing/Replacing A Tape Cassette; Turning On/Off The P-Touch - Brother PT-9600 Quick Setup Manual

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Connecting the AC adapter

This P-touch can be used anywhere a standard
electrical outlet is available.
a
Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the AC
adapter connector on the right side of the P-touch.
b
Insert the pronged plug on the other end of
the adapter cord into the nearest standard
electrical outlet.
Note
• Only use the AC adapter designed exclusively for
this machine.
• If you do not intend to use this machine for an
extended period of time, disconnect the AC adapter.
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Turning on/off the P-touch

The power key (o) is located in the upper-right cor-
ner of the machine's keyboard. If the P-touch has
remained plugged in, the previous session's text is dis-
played when you turn it on again. This feature allows
you to stop work on a label, turn off the machine, and
return to it later without having to re-enter the text.
If the PT-9600 is being operated from its rechargeable
battery, the machine will automatically turn off if no key
is pressed or no operation is performed for 5 minutes.
Note
• Do not unplug the AC adapter if the P-touch is
plugged in and turned on, otherwise the data
being edited will be erased. Be sure to turn off the
P-touch before unplugging the AC adapter.
• If the P-touch is connected to a computer through a USB
interface cable, the P-touch will automatically turn off if no
key is pressed or no operation is performed for 30 minutes.
• If the PT-9600 is connected to a computer through a
serial (RS-232C) interface cable or is printing data
from the computer, it will not automatically turn off.
• If the P-touch is connected to a computer through a
USB interface cable and is printing data from the
computer, the P-touch will not automatically turn off.
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Press o to turn on or turn off the P-touch.

GETTING STARTED

Tape cassettes are available for this machine in
a wide variety of types, colours and sizes, ena-
bling you to make distinctive colour-coded and
stylised labels. In addition, this machine has
been designed to allow you to change the tape
cassette quickly and easily.
a
b
c
3 Installing/replacing a tape
cassette
Press the cover release button, and then lift
open the tape compartment cover.
P-touch 9600:
P-touch 3600:
If a tape cassette is already installed and you wish
to replace it, remove it by pulling it straight up.
If the ink ribbon is loose in the tape cassette to
be installed, use your finger to wind the
toothed wheel in the direction of the arrow on
the cassette until there is no slack in the rib-
bon. Also, make sure that the end of the tape
feeds under the tape guides.
Note
If you are using a new tape cassette provided with
a stopper, be sure to remove the stopper.
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