Brother PT-9200 User 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

81) Select which options to install.Editor: The P-touch Editor Version 3.1softwareClip Art: The illustrations for the P-touchEditor Version 3.1 Clip A

95 Check that the installation will be carried out asdesired, and then click the Next button. A dialog boxappears, showing that the printer driver has

104 Select the desired baud rate, and then click the Nextbutton.Normally “115,200 bps” is selected; however,your computer may not be able to support

114 Click the Finish button. A dialog box appears,showing that installation is finished.5 Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.”, clickthe F

126 If the dialog box warning that the software has notpassed Windows Logo testing appears again, click theContinue Anyway button to continue with the

13Clicking the Custom Install button displays a dialogbox that allows you to select which options to install.Only the options with a check mark beside

143 If the PT-9200DX(Serial) icon was selected, click theicon for the port linked with PT-9200DX(Serial) fromthe list on the right.4 Close the Chooser

15Replacing, installing or deleting theprinter driver (for Windows® 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000 Professional/XP)For a serial connection1 Connect the PT-9200DX

16Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.”,click the Finish button to restart the computer, andthen remove the CD-ROM from the computer.For a

178 If “Replace with new Brother PT-9200DX” or “AddBrother PT-9200DX” was selected:With Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional:A dialogue box appears,

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

18If “Delete Brother PT-9200DX” was selected:A dialogue box appears, asking for confirmation todelete all PT-9200DX printer drivers.Click the Yes butt

19Using P-touch EditorThe P-touch Editor application makes it easy for anyone to design and print labels for almost any need imaginable.Starting up P-

20Displaying the PropertiesAlthough the screens shown in the following explanations are for Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me, the operations for Windows®NT4.0/2

21Designing a layout from an Auto Format templateIn addition to allowing you to draw pictures and arrange text using any of the available fonts, sizes

22On a Macintosh computer:1 Select the [Auto Format] command in the [File] menu to display theAuto Format dialog box.2 In the “Category:” list box, se

23BarcodeKeep the following points in mind when using P-touch Editor Version 3.1 to print barcodes.• Barcodes should be printed on white tape. If othe

24Reading the User’s GuideThe P-touch Editor User’s Guide can be read either by inserting the CD-ROM into the drive each time you wish to refer toit o

25Using the PT-9200DXAfter you have designed a label layout using the P-touch Editor application, you can print it out to make a label.Installing the

265 After the on/off button lights up in green, press the feed/cut buttononce to remove any slack in the tape and cut off the excess.Printing a label1

27MaintenanceCleaning the Print Head and RollerA blank horizontal line appearing through the printed label indicates that the print head and roller ar

1Table of contentsUnpacking ...

28Power button light colorLights up in greenFlashes in greenLights up in orangeFlashes in orangeFlashes in red(Correct the problem, and then try print

29ProblemThe P-touch does notprint.A printing error isindicated.While printing, stripedtape appears.The power button doesnot light up or flash.A blank

30Problem Remedy• Turn off the machine, open the tape compartmentcover, and remove the tape cassette if one is installed.Using a cotton swab dipped in

31Power buttonChanging the P-touch’s Baud RateThe PT-9200DX’s default baud rate for a serial connection is 115,200 bps. Some computers may not support

32Machine SpecificationPrint 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 dots360 dp

33Accessories• SuppliesObtain tape cassettes from your nearest authorised dealer. Brother cannot be held responsible for trouble caused bythe use of u

34Stock No. Description12 mm laminated tapesTZ-131 Black characters on clear adhesiveTZ-132 Red characters on clear adhesiveTZ-133 Blue characters on

35Stock No. Description18 mm non-laminated tapesTZ-N241 Black characters on white adhesiveTZ-N242 Red characters on white adhesiveTZ-N243 Blue charact

36Stock No. Description12 mm laminated tapesTZ-131 Black characters on clear adhesiveTZ-132 Red characters on clear adhesiveTZ-133 Blue characters on

2UnpackingPT-9200DX 1” (24 mm)-wide TZ tape cassette(black characters on white tape)CD-ROM containing the PC and Mac software and their manualsPrecaut

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3Tape 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 easi

4Connecting the interface and power supply cablesConnect the PT-9200DX to the computer according to the instructions below.When connecting to the seri

5When connecting to the USB port:You must install the software first before connecting to the USB interface or turning on the power. Please follow th

6Installing P-touch EditorBefore labels can be printed on the PT-9200DX, the P-touch Editor software and the PT-9200DX printer driver must beinstalled

74 Click the icon for the PT-9200DX. The InstallShield®Wizard for installing the P-touch Editor software startsup, and then the Welcome dialogue box a