PS-9000 User`s Manual US English
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1. 39 40 Print after displaying the printer s Properties dialog box then clearing the Enable bidirectional support check box on the Ports tab and selecting Disable for Printer Monitor on the Device Settings tab Brother PT 9500PC Properties 1 2 xl Color Management Security Device Settings General Shang Parts Advanced K Brother PT 9500PC Print to the following port s Documents will print to the first free checked port Serial Port O FILE Print to File C PTLAN B38EF P touch TCP Port Brother PT 3300PC PEERS E Brother PT 9500PC O usean Virtual printer port fo n C Program File PDF Port Acrobat Distiller 4 gt Add Port Delete Port Configure Port T Enable bidirectional support Enable printer pooling Cancel Apply Print using an LPR port in Microsoft Windows XP Note e In order to print using a LPR an LPR port must be added Go to start Control Panel Add or Remove programs Add Remove Windows Components to start up the Windows Components Wizard In the Components list select Other Network File and Print Services click Details select Print Services for Unix and then click OK In the Windows Components Wizard click Next After the component is added click Finish The LPR port is added 6 Go to start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware and th2. PS 9000 User s Manual US English Introduction Thank you for purchasing PS 9000 print server This manual provides complete information on how to set up and use PS 9000 safely Please read this manual carefully before using the product PS 9000 print server provides small scale network connectivity for your PS 9000 compatible P touch printers PS 9000 is compatible with print monitors of P touch printer drivers You can check the statuses tape amount tape width errors etc of P touch machines that are connected to the network in real time from your computer B PS 9000 Supported Protocol TCP IP Supported OS Microsoft Windows 95 98 98SE Me Microsoft Windows NTe 4 0 Microsoft Windows 2000 Pro Microsoft Windows XP Please note that the supported printer OS differ per model 10BASE T 100BASE TX auto detect USB interface port E About this Manual Copying all or any part of this manual without permission is strictly prohibited The contents of this manual may be changed without advance notice If you have any questions about this manual or our products please contact our customer support Extreme care has been taken to edit this manual however we take no responsibility for any mistakes included in this manual or any damages direct or indirect arising from the use of this manual P touch is a registered trademark of Brother Industries Ltd in the U S and other countries Microsoft Windows Windows NTe et
3. consequential damages or specific relief Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages the above limitation may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WRITTEN OR ORAL WHETHER EXPRESSED BY AFFIRMATION PROMISE DESCRIPTION DRAWING MODEL OR SAMPLE ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THIS ONE WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED e This Limited Warranty is the only warranty that Brother is giving for this Product It is the final expression and the exclusive and only statement of Brother s obligations to you It replaces all other agreements and understandings that you may have with Brother or its representatives e This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have other rights that may vary from state to state e This Limited Warranty and Brother s obligation to you may not be changed in any way unless ou and Brother sign the same piece of paper in which we 1 refer to this Product and your bill of sale date 2 describe the change to this warranty and 3 agree to make that change Important We recommend that you keep all original packing materials in the event that you ship this product Important Information Should you have questions or need information about your Brother Product we have a variety of supp
4. Gateway Gateway Explanation Sets up the subnet mask of PS 9000 The value must be configured in the format of four series of numbers separated by decimal points such as xxx xxx xxx xxx If 0 0 0 0 is specified this setting will become disabled and according to the IP address the subnet mask will automatically be used Sets up the gateway IP address The value must be configured in the format of four series of numbers separated by decimal points such as xxx xxx xxx xxx The gateway must reside within the same subnetwork as PS 9000 If 0 0 0 0 is specified this setting will become disabled 45 Contact Information For USA Only Service Center Locations If you need a local service center please call 1 800 284 HELP 4357 to locate the authorized service center closest to you Note Be sure to call the Service Center before your visit Service centers do not provide operational assistance See Operational Assistance Operational Assistance For technical and operational assistance you may call Brother Customer Service at Voice 1 877 4 PTouch or Fax 1 901 379 1210 Assistance on the Internet For product information and downloading the latest drivers http www brother com For purchasing accessories and certain Brother products http www brothermall com Fax Back System Brother Customer Service has installed an easy to use Fax Back System so you can get instant answers to common
5. If the port is not listed you can create a new port O Use the following port Create a new port Type of port LPR Port v lt Back Next gt Cancel e If the destination print port was created when PS 9000 was installed select the port from the Use the following port list and then click Next In the Name or address of server providing Ipd box of the Add LPR compatible printer dialog box type in the IP address that was set for PS 9000 In the Name of printer or print queue on that server box type in Ip and then click OK Add LPR compatible printer Name or address of server providing Ipd 192 168 4 35 Name of printer or print queue on that server Ip 41 42 In the Add Printer Wizard dialog box select the P touch printer driver to be used and then click Next Add Printer Wizard Install Printer Software The manufacturer and model determine which printer software to use Y Select the manufacturer and model of your printer If your printer came with an installation sa disk click Have Disk If your printer is not listed consult your printer documentation for compatible printer software Manufacturer A Printers ast AT amp T Brother Brother Industries Ltd v amp This driver is not digitally signed Windows Update Have Disk Tell me why driver signing is important lt Back Next gt Cancel In the Use Existing Driver dialog
6. License Agreement carefully Use the scroll bar x2 to view the text SOFTWARE Brother PS 8000 Utility Version 1 0 End User License Agreement for Brother Software X Do you acceptthe terms ofthe License Agreement To continue the setup you must accept If you click No the installation will be canceled 18 Select PS 9000 which is to be set up and then click Next Brother PS 9000 Setup Select the Brother PS 9000 to be setup from the list If you cannot find the Brother PS 9000 on the list folder enter the Ethernet address The Ethernet address is written on the back panel of Brother Ps 9000 Ethernet Address oo 80 Search Result Ethernet Address IP Address Product Name 00 80 92 0B 38 EF 192 158 4 35 PS 9000 Initialize Search e f the product is not displayed in the list click Search Alternatively you can type in the Ethernet address of the product that you want to set up e f you want to reset the product to its factory default settings click Initialize and follow the instructions Specify the IP address If Assign an IP address is selected recommended In the following dialog box that appears type in the IP address subnet mask and default gateway Consult your network administrator for the appropriate settings Brother PS 9000 Setup IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Information Select Dbtain an IP address automatical
7. Next Brother PS 9000 Setup x You can use the default port name or assign a printer port name Printer port names that already exist are not available e g LPT1 Destination printer port name TL ANOB3GEF tee oa e When you assign the printer port name make sure that the port name you specify is not used already e g LPT1 The default port name is PTLANxxxxxx where xxxxxx is the last six digits of the Ethernet address 24 The setup configuration is displayed Click Finish Brother PS 9000 Setup x Click Finish to register the Brother PS 9000 port configuration as displayed below IP address 192 168 4 35 Destination printer port PTLANDB38EF name Printer name PT 9500PC a Cancel When setup is complete the dialog box shown bellow appears Click Finish Brother PS 9000 Setup Setup is completed Enjoy the network printing provided by Brother PS 9000 Other Functions Other functions of PS 9000 are as follows Automatic IP address configuration with DHCP BOOTP PS 9000 supports the DHCP BOOTP protocol TCP IP related settings can be specified within the network where the DHCP BOOTP server is operating o Caution e P5 9000 supports DHCP BOOTP protocols that are in accordance with RFC2131 2132 To use the DHCP BOOTP function of PS 9000 contact your network administrator e If the IP address obtained by the PS 9000 from a D
8. different web browser is used it must be compatible with HTTP 1 0 RFC1945 and HTML 2 0 RFC1866 e The information may be different depending on the products In order to use the Web browser an IP address must be assigned to PS 9000 20 Manage PS 9000 Via the Web Page B Display Status E Configuration The printer status and system information of Through the Web browser setup you can the P touch connected to PS 9000 can be configure PS 9000 general and TCP IP seen here settings and restart PS 9000 You must type in the user name root and password to change the configuration We recommend Q 0c as that you change the password after setting up 1 PS 9000 so that only the network administrator can change the configuration As a factory default root is specified as the user name and no password is set 3 rS 9000 Home Page Microsoft Internet Explorer Ele EX Mew Favorkes Tods Help Qw O xg fb s Z tarte Que O S Q c3 A yess d htp jj192 168 4 35 enjindex htm brother PT 9500PC Printer status Display Status p 7 letters max J Passveord Select one 3 PS 9000 Home Page Microsoft Internet Explorer Ele EGR Wew Favortes Tools Help Om Ox DOH sn Zr partes Que O SB z AB http j192 168 4 25j lenjindex htm PT 9500PC System information Display Status Are you sure to restart this printserver You can t connect this printserver while it s rebooting Ye
9. evsene re reee reser rer eee 17 PS 9000 Setup Method CD eerte ORI EA Aae n HESA 18 PS 9000 Setup Method D 6 eee a I PAR Me M IEEE 22 Other Eunctions correre NU ee UN ETIN DM OU TU NOUS 25 ninstallingthe SofbWware eeen tuecte ete are xot eere e UE RR Ee bke ses 26 Using PS 9000 With a Different P touch eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 26 Starting the Brother PS 9000 Utility Insert the CD ROM included with PS 9000 into the CD ROM drive of your computer The main menu dialog box will automatically appear After the CD ROM is inserted into the CD ROM drive of the computer the main menu dialog box automatically appears e If the main menu dialog box does not appear open My Computer select the CD ROM drive and then run autorun exe Fi Brother PS 9000 Utility Ver 1 0 0 Readme Setup User s Guide L a _j D lt N PS 9000 Pon INC Driver her Industries Ltd All Rights Reserved LANGUAGE QUIT Copyright 2003 Brot E Readme Click Readme for important information on the Brother PS 9000 Utility Make sure to read this information carefully before starting to use PS 9000 Bi Setup The installation wizard will be started This leads you through the setup of PS 9000 for printing E User s Guide Click User s Guide to access the on line manual Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed in order to view the manual 16 How to Set Up PS 9000 Caution When setting
10. or an electric shock About PS 9000 ADOLIL 559 0 0 CD eo sap M i tai as olen xine ek a ye aa REPE n nece T 9 Parts anne STTS TT 10 Connection to the NetwoEEK H TT TT TH 12 KT ST T Sn s n SOS S K KE Ae areas cea en e e De 14 About PS 9000 PS 9000 is a USB print server for P touch machines on a 10BASE T 100BASE TX network environment PS 9000 is compatible with print monitors of P touch printer drivers and enables you to visually check the statuses of print jobs and P touch machines Compatible models E QL 500 QL 550 QL 650TD E QL 1050 QL 1050N E PT 9500PC E PT 9200DX The appropriate P touch driver compatible with PS 9000 must be installed From the dialog box that appears when the CD ROM included with PS 9000 this unit is inserted into the drive click P touch Driver install the network driver for your P touch and then begin the setup il Federal Communications Commission FCC Declaration of Conformity For USA Only Responsible Party Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater NJ 08807 0911 USA TEL 908 704 1700 declares that the product Product Name Brother Print Server 9000 Model Number PS 9000 complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This e
11. to change the destination directory Brother PS 9000 Utility Setup To acceptthe default destination folder click Next To change the destination folder click Browse and select a folder Destination folder CaProgram FilesiBrothenPS 9000 Utility Cancel e The screen shown below appears if the Brother PS 9000 Utility has already been installed on your computer Select if you want to overwrite the software and then click Next If you selected Yes continue with the operation described above If you selected No continue with step 10 Brother PS 9000 Utility Setup The Brother PS 9000 utility and its related software have already been installed on this computer OK to overwrite Cancel 20 Specify the group name that will appear in the Start menu The default group name is Brother PS 9000 Utility After specifying the group name click Next Brother PS 9000 Utility Setup Brother PS 9000 Utility will be added to the Start menu Select a folder from the list or enter a new folder name Group Name Brother PS 9000 Utility Groups Cancel f you change the name make sure that the group name you specify is not used already Select if you want to set up the printer port Brother PS 9000 Utility Setup The installation of the Brother PS 9000 utility and its related software onto this computer is completed You can continue with the print setup for Brother P
12. two different types of printing connectors Be sure to insert the correct type of connector into the correct port il USB Cable Connectors Ethernet HUB 2 b PS 9000 Note The shape of the power cord depends on your model 13 Specifications Hardware specifications B CPU 32bit RISC CPU B Memory RAM 8 MBytes Flash ROM 1 MByte R Network Interface TOBASE T 100BASE TX 1 port automatic detection E USB Interface A Port Bi Others Push Button 1 button LED Indicators 3 LEDs one for Status orange one for 10BASE Link green and one for 100BASE Link green Software specifications E Supported Protocol TCP IP B TCP IP Network Layer ARP RARP ICMP IP Session Layer TCP UDP Application Layer LPR FTP BOOTP HTTP DHCP IP address can be set with Setup Utility 14 Operation requirements B Network Environment Microsoft windows 95 98 98SE Me Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 Microsoft Windows 2000 Pro Microsoft Windows XP Please note that the supported printer OS differ per model E Operating Environment Temperature 5 C to 35 C Humidity 2096 to 80 RH no condensation allowed ll Storage Environment Temperature 10 C to 50 C Humidity 2096 to 90 RH no condensation allowed Using PS 9000 in a Windows Environment Starting the Brother PS 9000 Utility eeeeeeeeeeeee eere eere eren 16 How to S UD PS 9000 7 E e xa
13. HCP BOOTP server is changed printing will no longer be possible We recommend using a fixed IP address for the PS 9000 Automatic IP address configuration with RARP The PS 9000 supports RARP protocol The IP address can be set within the network where the RARP server is operating Caution e To use the RARP function of PS 9000 contact your network administrator e If the IP address obtained by the PS 9000 from a RARP server is changed printing will no longer be possible We recommend using a fixed IP address for the PS 9000 25 Uninstalling the Software If this product will no longer be used remove uninstall the software 26 On the Start menu point to All Programs click Brother PS 9000 Utility and then click Ke Uninstall Programs on operating systems other than Windows XP The Uninstaller dialog box appears Ininstall Brother PS 9000 re you sure yt Click Yes The software is uninstalled Using PS 9000 With a Different P touch When using PS 9000 with a different P touch than the one that is currently connected remove uninstall the Brother PS 9000 Utility from the computer reset PS 9000 to its factory default settings and then perform the setup procedure from the beginning Uninstall the Brother PS 9000 Utility Refer to Uninstalling the Software in chapter 2 Using PS 9000 in a Windows Environment Reset PS 9000 to its fact
14. ME General Ports Scheduling Sharing Security Device Settings 4 Brother PT 9500PC Print to the following port s Documents will print to the first free d checked port Port Description Printer j M 192 168 4 59 LP Brother PT 9500PC D LPT1 Local Port E O LPT2 Local Port B O LPT3 Local Port S O COMI Local Port E O COM2 Local Port lul O COM3 Local Port S C coma Local Port BIB 37 Print using an LPR port in Microsoft Windows 2000 Pro Note e In order to print using LPR an LPR port must be added Go to Start Settings Control Panel Add Remove Programs Add Remove Windows Components to start up the Windows Components Wizard In the Components list select Other Network File and Print Services click Details select Print Services for Unix and then click OK In the Windows Component Wizard click Next After the component is added click Finish The LPR port is added 6 Go to Start Settings Control Panel Printers and then double click Add Printer The Add Printer Wizard starts up o Click Next Add Printer Wizard Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard This wizard helps you install a printer or make printer connections To continue click Next Select Local printer Be sure to clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play print
15. MEDEDP O 11 ST TRS zzzzzzDBtDDDyDDDDDDbbYDMwwW9 WYwWwWaWa raW55XX5X r 595wXw w5 X 5XJ mm rp tice tte Moran 11 Conbecton to the Network s lis n e liser kla seded kk eea rr EAR seda w kev y k ye dek kae 12 rapere E 14 Hardware specifications comes Reo C td ER ERR REED hates atu ipn pn aed Od ku eT D RU 14 e ANOS CCI CANON t oie 14 Op ration reguirementS ss 5503444r54332230K400540 414411445 15330445 1444401 essa T 14 2 Using PS 9000 in a Windows Environment r 15 Starting the Brother PS 9000 Utility esse ssssssseeesssssee ees seene ennenen ennenen 16 How to Set Up v ys yu ic j aA 17 PS 9000 Setup Method Q seasoned dk ik uc k l k la kul k ad ka Ka b R k kn ak k k ha a kada s Z EAR an a wa KUK 18 Installs this unit and the utility Using th TCP IP Protocol veine RNN N NHNN NH MMMMJMMMNMNMNMDMIMIMIIMD UN 18 P 9000 Setup Method 2 TTT 22 Installs the utility zZnstalltbe printing ellent e T 22 Other dte e 25 Automatic IP address configuration with DHGP BOGG TP eee 25 Automatic IP address configuration with RARDP neenon ota eie kek kek kek kek k Kak kK tarde 25 Uninstalling the Software u i e a rna dave rn eh ea EAE dek da e RR E Ha cek TAE a 26 Using PS 9000 With a Different P touch ssssssssss ess
16. Q Caution Do not turn off the PS 9000 while it is being initialized to the factory default settings When PS 9000 is turned on again after being initialized to the factory default settings do not press the push button PS 9000 can be initialized to its factory default settings from the Brother PS 9000 Utility 11 Connection to the Network Q Caution e f you have already used PS 9000 on another network or if it had been connected to other P touch units initialize PS 9000 to its factory default settings You can initialize PS 9000 from Brother PS 9000 Utility PS 9000 cannot be used with a USB hub f you are using PS 9000 in a 100BASE TX environment prepare a 100BASE TX Ethernet hub and network cable Category 5 E Prepare the following items Ethernet HUB Network Cable USB Cable 12 Use the network cable to connect C Turn on the P touch PS 9000 to the Ethernet hub Connect the AC adapter to PS 9000 and caution then plug the power cable of the P touch Using an AC adapter other than the one and PS 9000 into the electrical outlet supplied with PS 9000 may result in damage Use the USB cable to connect PS 9000 to e Do not connect devices other than a the P touch PS 9000 Type A connector P touch to the PS 9000 USB port P touch Type B connector 6 Wait more than 2 seconds between connecting and disconnecting the USB Nm cable 6 Do not disconnect the USB cable while e The USB cable has
17. S 9000 and create the printer port OK to specify the print settings for Brother PS 9000 Select Yes and then click Next Select the P touch to be set up and then click Next Select Printer Select the printer that you want to use Do not select Brother PT 9500PC UsB001 Cancel e f there are no compatible P touch units click Cancel to quit this setup wizard install a P touch printer driver and then repeat the setup procedure for Type in the printer port name and then click Next Brother PS 9000 Setup x You can use the default port name or assign a printer port name Printer port names that already exist are not available e g LPT1 Destination printer port name TLANOBSBEF lt Back Next gt Cancel PS 9000 from the beginning After the setup preparations are finished click Next Brother PS 9000 Setup x Before starting the Brother PS 9000 Setup check the following 1 Is Brother PS 9000 connected to the network 2 Is Brother PS 9000 turned on 3 Is Brother PS 9000 connected to the P touch 4 Is the P touch turned on Click Next when the setup preparations are finished 1 Cancel Select PS 9000 which is to be set up and then click Next Brother PS 9000 Setup x Select the Brother PS 9000 to be setup for printing If you cannot find the Brother PS 9000 on the list click Search Search Result IP address Etherne
18. Some programs do not support server and printer name combinations of more than 31 characters Printer name Brother PT 3500PC Do you want your Windows based programs to use this printer as the default printer C Yes No lt Back Cancel In the Printer Sharing dialog box select Share as or Do not share this printer according to your environment If the printer is shared type a share name Then click Next Add Printer Wizard P Printer Sharing You can share this printer with other network users Indicate whether you want this printer to be available to other users If you share this printer vou must provide a share name RT In the Print Test Page dialog box select No and then click Next Add Printer Wizard E Print Test Page To confirm that the printer is installed properly you can print a test page Do you want to print a test page BT The configuration information will be listed If it is correct click Finish When the new printer is added to the list the printer setup is complete Add Printer Wizard Completing the Add Printer Wizard You have successfully completed the Add Printer wizard You specified the following printer settings Name Brother PT 3500PC Shared as lt Not Shared Pott 192 168 4 35 Ip Model Brother PT 3500PC Default No Test page No To close this wizard click Finish lt Back Jf x Cancel
19. TATUS LED 100BASE LINK Orange LED Green You can check the LED on the board Bi 10BASE LINK LED Green Lights when a proper 10BASE T network connection is established B 100BASE LINK LED Green Lights when a proper 100BASE TX network connection is established lil STATUS LED Orange Flashes during data transfer 10 Bottom Ethernet Address The last 6 digits are the product s serial number Bi Ethernet Address The Ethernet Address of the device The last 6 digits are the product s serial number Note e Ethernet address 00 80 77 50 00 01 is noted as 008077500001 The product s number serial number is 500001 Back Right side Power Connector Push Button Network Port USB Port TOBASE T 100BASE TX R Network Port 10BASE T 100BASE TX E Push Button Connection for the network cable Press this button to reset PS 9000 to its In 100BASE TX environment use category factory default settings 5 E USB Port Connection for the USB cable Bi Power Connector Connection for the AC adapter Bi Factory Default Settings O Make sure that the AC adapter is not connected to PS 9000 While pressing the push button connect the AC adapter to PS 9000 The STATUS LED orange will blink once when the connection is made Continue to press the push button for two seconds The STATUS LED will blink again when the settings are successfully reset to the factory default settings Release the push button
20. What Brother will do First 90 Days If the problem reported concerning your Machine and or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item s is covered by this warranty and if you first reported the problem to Brother or an Authorized Service Center within 90 days from the date of original purchase Brother or its Authorized Service Center will repair or replace the Machine and or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item s at no charge to you for parts or labor The decision as to whether to repair or replace the Machine and or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item s is made by Brother in its sole discretion Brother reserves the right to supply a refurbished or remanufactured replacement Machine and or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item s and use refurbished parts provided such replacement products conform to the manufacturer s specifications for new product parts The repaired or replacement Machine and or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item s will be returned to you freight prepaid or made available for you to pick up at a conveniently located Authorized Service Center Brother One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service This warranty is valid only within the United States 91 day to 1 year If the problem reported concerning your Machine is covered by this warranty and if you first reported the problem after 90 days but before 1 year from the date of original purchase Brother will furnis
21. ame of this printer When you have finished click Next Note Exceeding 31 characters in the Server and Printer name combination may not be supported by some applications Printer name Brother PT 9500PC lt Do you want your Windows based programs to use this printer as the default printer C Yes No lt Back Cancel fi 9 In the Printer Sharing dialog box select Shared or Not shared according to your environment If the printer is shared type a share name Then click Next Add Printer Wizard Indicate whether this printer will be shared with other network users If you choose sharing give this printer a share name C Shared Not shared pee oi bach Select the operating systems of all computers that will be printing to this printer Corea l In the Print Test Page dialog box select No and then click Finish When the new printer is added to the list the printer setup is complete Add Printer Wizard After your printer is installed you can print a test page so you can confirm that the printer is set up properly Would you like to print a test page Yes recommended 12 Print after displaying the printer s Properties dialog box then clearing the Enable bidirectional support check box on the Ports tab and selecting Disable for Printer Monitor on the Device Settings tab Brother PT 9500PC Properties
22. box select whether to keep the existing driver or replace it with a new driver and then click Next Add Printer Wizard Use Existing Driver driver is already installed for this printer You can use or replace the existing driver Brother PT 9500PC Do you want to keep the existing driver or use the new one Keep ed O Replace existing driver lt Back Next gt Cancel In the Printer name box type in the P touch printer name to be used in Microsoft Windows XP If necessary type in the desired name Select whether or not to use this printer as the default printer and then click Next Add Printer Wizard Name Your Printer You must assign a name to this printer Type a name for this printer Because some programs do not support printer and server name combinations of more than 31 characters itis best to keep the name as short as possible Printer name Brother PT 9500PC Do you want to use this printer as the default printer OYes 9 No lt Back Nest Cancel In the Printer Sharing dialog box select Do not share this printer and then click Next Add Printer Wizard Printer Sharing You can share this printer with other network users If you want to share this printer you must provide a share name You can use the suggested name or type a new one The share name will be visible to other network users Q Share name lt Back Nest Cancel In the Pri
23. btain an IP address automatically in the TCP IP setting is not marked Use the Brother PS 9000 Utility to check whether the subnet mask and gateway address are correct Check the printer port name of PS 9000 The port name is indicated by PTLAN xxxxxx P touch TCP Port after the assigned port name When using PS 9000 cancel the setting for automatic dial up or if the automatic dial up setting cannot be cancelled click Cancel in the dialup dialog box to begin printing After the other user s print job is finished try printing again Otherwise use the Web browser to restart PS 9000 and then try printing again With the PT 9200DX install the printing software for PS 9000 onto each client and use it instead of using LPR printing Manually specify the tape width PS 9000 can be initialized reset to its factory default settings by using the Brother PS 9000 Utility Select PS 9000 in the PS 9000 setting dialog box of the Brother PS 9000 Utility and then click Initialize Otherwise PS 9000 can be initialized by pressing the push button For further information on how to initialize PS 9000 by pressing the push button refer to Parts and Functions in chapter 1 About PS 9000 Troubleshooting Network printing is not possible Install the printer driver No Is the printer driver installed No Yes Yes Is printing possible Is printing possible if the P touch is directl
24. c are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries Other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies E Conventions This manual uses the following symbols to point out specific information that should always be well observed In addition refer to the precautions described in Safety Instructions for details on the safe and correct operation o Caution e This type of notation indicates important information that must be observed when operating the product Be sure to read this information for safe and proper use Note e This type of notation indicates useful information that is helpful during operation When you experience difficulties operating the product refer to this information first Brother One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service This warranty is valid only within the United States Who is covered e This limited warranty warranty is given only to the original end use retail purchaser referred to in this warranty as Original Purchaser of the accompanying product consumables and accessories collectively referred to in this warranty as this Product e f you purchased a product from someone other than an authorized Brother reseller in the United States or if the product was used including but not limited to floor models or refurbished product prior to your purchase you are not the Original Purcha
25. ctly If they are not operating correctly replace the power supply cables connection cables or connected equipment and then try performing the operation again 34 Appendix Caution You need to have administrator privileges to set up PS 9000 in Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 Microsoft Windows 2000 Pro and Microsoft Windows XP LPR Printing in Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 Microsoft Windows 2000 Pro and Microsoft Windows X T 36 PS 9000 ST 44 Contact Information For USA Only asses sssssssssseeesssssse ennenen nene 46 LPR Printing in Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 Microsoft Windows 2000 Pro and Microsoft Windows XP This section explains how to setup and print with PS 9000 using LPR of Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 Microsoft Windows 2000 Pro and Microsoft Windows XP Note e PT 9200DX doesn t support LPR printing Print using an LPR port in Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 PT 9500PC only Note e In order to print using LPR an LPR port must be added Go to Start Settings Control Panel Network and then select Services Click Add select Microsoft TCP IP Printing and then click OK The component is installed Restart the computer Go to Start Settings Printers and then double click Add Printer to start up the wizard In the following dialog box that appeared select My Computer and then click Next Add Printer Wizard d
26. d to an impact and is damaged unplug it from the electrical outlet and then contact the service representative If you continue to operate a damaged machine a fire or an electric shock may result ll Keep the cords and cables connected to this unit out of the reach of children otherwise an electric shock or injuries may result Bl Before disconnecting this unit be sure to first unplug the P touch machines and this unit from the electrical outlet E Do not disassemble or alter this product in any way E Do not use this unit with the cover removed otherwise an electric shock may occur E Do not try to service adjust or repair this unit otherwise an electric shock may occur Contact a service representative to request servicing adjustments or repairs for this unit Bi Stop using this unit if it does not operate correctly for example if it becomes unusually hot or produces smoke or an unusual odor otherwise a fire an electric shock or damage may result Immediately turn off the P touch unplug the AC adapter from this unit unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and then contact a service representative for service or repairs E If any foreign objects such as metal or liquids enters the unit immediately turn off the P touch unplug the AC adapter from this unit unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and then contact a service representative for service or repairs Continuing to use the unit may result in a fire
27. ded with PS 9000 this unit is inserted into the drive click P touch Driver and then install the network driver for your P touch Before starting the setup make sure to quit all application programs that are running Installs this unit and the utility Using the TCP IP protocol This method sets up PS 9000 and the printing software Choose this setup mode when you are using PS 9000 for the first time and the product is still set to its factory default settings In the main menu dialog box click Select Installs this unit and the utility Setup The welcome message shown and then click Next below appears Click Next Brother PS 9000 Utility Setup Select the setup method then click Next Welcome Q Welcome to the Brother PS 9000 Utility Setup This Installs this unit and the utility program will install the Brother PS 9000 utility on your Installs the utility computer Exit all Windows programs before running this Setup If any 7 Windows application programs are still running click 4 Information Cancel to quit this Setup C cum The Brother PS 9000 unit and the Brother PS 9000 utility will be set up You must choose this setup method ifthe Brother PS 9000 is being used forthe firsttime and the factory default settings are still selected Cancel Cancel Read the Software License Agreement and then click Yes if you agree License Agreement Please read the following
28. e This method sets up only the Brother PS 9000 Utility Choose this setup method when PS 9000 has already been set up in the environment In the main menu dialog box click Select Installs the utility and then Setup The welcome message shown click Next below appears Click Next Brother PS 9000 Utility Setup Selectthe setup method then click Next Welcome d Welcome to the Brother PS 9000 Utility Setup This Installs this unit and the utility program will install the Brother PS 9000 utility on your Installs the utility computer Exit all Windows programs before running this Setup If any Windows application programs are still running click 4 Information Cancel to quit this Setup C Mona The necessary options can be selected for setup Choose this setup method to complete the setup ofthe Brother PS 9000 utility when the Brother PS 9000 has already been setup Cancel Cancel Read the Software License Agreement and then click Yes if you agree License Agreement Please read the following License Agreement carefully Use the scroll bar x2 to view the text SOFTWARE Brother PS 8000 Utility Version 1 0 End User License Agreement for Brother Software X Do you acceptthe terms ofthe License Agreement To continue the setup you must accept If you click No the installation will be canceled 22 The Brother PS 9000 Utility is installed Click Next if you d
29. e used with this Product including but not limited to damage resulting from use of non Brother brand parts and Consumable and Accessory Items 4 Consumable and Accessory Items that expired in accordance with a rated life and 5 Problems arising from other than defects in materials or workmanship This limited warranty is VOID if this Product has been altered or modified in any way including but not limited to attempted warranty repair without authorization from Brother and or alteration removal of the serial number What to do if you think your Product is eligible for warranty service Report your issue to either our Customer Service Hotline at 1 877 478 6824 or a Brother Authorized Service Center within the applicable warranty period Supply Brother or the Brother Authorized Service Center with a copy of your dated bill of sale showing that this Product was purchased within the U S For the name of local Brother Authorized Service Center s call 1 800 521 2846 What Brother will ask you to do After contacting Brother or a Brother Authorized Service Center you may be required to deliver by hand if you prefer or send the Product properly packaged freight prepaid to the Authorized Service Center together with a photocopy of your bill of sale You are responsible for the cost of shipping packing product and insurance if you desire You are also responsible for loss or damage to this Product in shipping
30. e bidirectional support Enable printer pooling 43 PS 9000 Settings Below are the settings for PS 9000 General LAN Interface TCP IP Name Web page DHCP BOOTP IP Address IP Address Receive IP address automatically 44 Factory Default AUTO Factory Default ENABLE ENABLE 0 0 0 0 Explanation Set up network type Normally use in AUTO If the LINK LED on the hub does not light up after the PS 9000 is turned on select the appropriate network type for the hub Explanation Enables or disables DHCP BOOTP These are protocols where the IP address is acquired from the DHCP BOOTP server during start up In order for DHCP BOOTP to specify the IP address of PS 9000 a DHCP BOOTP server must exist within the subnetwork and be properly set up PS 9000 will automatically acknowledge DHCP and BOOTP and use as its own address the IP address that it previously received as a reply Enables or disables RARP RARP is a protocol where the IP address is acquired from the RARP server during start up In order for DHCP BOOTP to specify the IP address of PS 9000 an RARP server must exist within the subnetwork and be properly set up Sets up the IP address of PS 9000 The value must be configured in the format of four series of numbers separated by decimal points such as XXX XXX XXX XXX Factory Default Subnet Mask Subnet Mask 0 0 0 0 Default Default
31. en click Add a printer to start up the wizard Add Printer Wizard Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard This wizard helps you install a printer or make printer connections If you have a Plug and Play printer that connects AJ through a USB port or any other hot pluggable port such as IEEE 1394 infrared and so on you do not need to use this wizard Click Cancel to close the wizard and then plug the printer s cable into your computer or point the printer toward your computer s infrared port and tum the printer on Windows will automatically install the printer for you To continue click Next G Select Local printer attached to this computer Be sure to clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box Add Printer Wizard Local or Network Printer The wizard needs to know which type of printer to set up Select the option that describes the printer you want to use Au O A network printer or a printer attached to another computer To set up a network printer that is not attached to a print server AJ use the Local printer option lt Back Nest Cancel In the Select a Printer Port dialog box select Create a new port to create a new port Select LPR Port and then click Next Add Printer Wizard Select a Printer Port Computers communicate with printers through ports Select the port you want your printer to use
32. er check box Add Printer Wizard i Local or Network Printer Is the printer attached to your computer If the printer is directly attached to your computer click Local printer If it is attached to another computer or directly to the network click Network printer C Lo r C Network printer lt Back Cancel 38 o In the Select the Printer Port dialog box select Create a new port to create a new port Select LPR Port and then click Next Add Printer Wizard E a Select the Printer Port Computers communicate with printers through ports Select the port you want your printer to use If the port is not listed you can create a new port C Use the following port LPT1 Printer Port Acrobat PDFWriter Epson L LPT2 Printer Port LPT3 Printer Port COMI Serial Port COM2 Serial Port PM Serial Port j Note Most computers use the LPT1 port to communicate with a local printer Create a new port Type LPR Port X e If the destination print port was created when PS 9000 was installed select the port from the Use the following port list and then click Next G In the Name or address of server providing Ipd box of the Add LPR compatible printer dialog box type in the IP address that was set for PS 9000 In the Name of printer or print queue on that server box type in Ip and then click OK Add LPR compatible printer 3 x Name or address o
33. ere ennenen neee eee reee keneke ee ke keke keke 26 3 Using the Web Browsere ere c ce e cen Using the Web BEOWSeTF i eere s lale ye ax hae rerit ak k k ascen apa Ker akla kaleka kake ka ad 28 Display the PS 9000 Web page uses x 95350554615508 se SEL d k 198955650 kk RW ER KEN EEE aE xaw n 00 950 kG kk Kak k n 28 Manage PS 9000 Via the Web Page ehheeeeeeeereeeeeeeeeee kene eee cek Heke Kek enne 29 2 OQU stlonS H ROOT T TU QUESTIONS amp ATDSWOIS aaaea Lia earan iEn p ya aT Rao Ea NE ERN E a daan 31 Troubleshooting TTT 33 Ap endix eer eU e 5 LPR Printing in Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 Microsoft Windows 2000 Pro and Microsoft Windows XP sss 36 Print using an LPR port in Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 PT 9500PC only sssrin 36 Print using an LPR port in Microsoft Windows 2000 Pro sese 38 Print using an LPR nort Tn Microsoft Windows XP sesini niii vnm d Rod 41 PS 9000 ripple 44 Contact Information For USA Only iet nna sassa tsasouna nda rausat ceisiai 46 Safety Instructions To ensure safe and proper use please read the following information carefully before starting to use this product These safety instructions include important information on the safe handling of the product and on general safety issues for the user E Do not subject the machines to impacts If the P touch or this unit is subjecte
34. f server providing Ipd 192 168 4 35 Name of printer or print queue on that server Ip _ Cancel Help In the Add Printer Wizard dialog box select the P touch printer driver to be used and then click Next Add Printer Wizard E E Add Printer Wizard The manufacturer and model determine which printer to use a Select the manufacturer and model of your printer If your printer came with an installation C disk click Have Disk If your printer is not listed consult your printer documentation for a compatible printer Manufacturers Printers Brother Industries Ltd j Brother PT 3500PL Have Disk cms Q In the Use Existing Driver dialog box select whether to keep the existing driver or replace it with a new driver and then click Next Add Printer Wizard Use Existing Driver A driver is already installed for this printer You can use or replace the existing driver Brother PT 9500PC Do you want to keep the existing driver or use the new one C Replace existing driver Ec e In the Printer name box type in the P touch printer name to be used in Microsoft Windows 2000 Pro If necessary type in the desired name When you are asked to select whether or not to use this printer as the default printer select No and then click Next Add Printer Wizard Name Your Printer You must assign a name for this printer Supply a name for this printer
35. h free of charge excluding labor charges replacement part s for those part s of the Machine determined by Brother or its Authorized Service Center to be defective You will be responsible for all labor charges associated with repairs made after the first 90 days from original purchase After 90 days from the original purchase date accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items are no longer covered by this warranty If the Machine and or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item s are not covered by this warranty either stage you will be charged for shipping the Machine and or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item s back to you The foregoing are your sole i e only and exclusive remedies under this warranty What happens when Brother elects to replace your Machine If you have delivered the Machine to an Authorized Service Center the Authorized Service Center will provide you with a replacement Machine after receiving one from Brother If you are dealing directly with Brother Brother will send to you a replacement Machine after you supply the required proof of purchase information together with the Machine that Brother agreed to replace You are then expected to pack the Machine that Brother agreed to replace in the package from the replacement Machine and return it to Brother using the air bill supplied by Brother in accordance with the instructions provided by Brother Since you will be in possession of two machine
36. ing limitations are applied remove them Check for the following and then initialize PS 9000 to its factory default settings and set it up from the beginning eCheck if the PS 9000 power is turned on Male sure harthe LINC LED eCheck if the network cable is inserted correctly Pone ou to PS 9000 is blinking If the LINK LED is scheck Ta bie le bek not blinking PS 9000 may not a aC Qe eCheck if the LINK LED of PS 9000 and the Ethernet hub is blinking eCheck if the Ethernet hub is working properly eCheck if PS 9000 and the P touch are connected properly eCheck if the USB cable is connected properly be properly connected to the network Reset PS 9000 to its factory default settings and set it up again from the beginning Example When sending a ping in Windows 98 MS DOS The print job is Go to E Programs MSDOS Prompt not printed and run Ping XXX XXX XXX XXX You will see the message below xxx xxx xxx xxx is the IP address of PS 9000 If you are using the TCP IP When there is a reply to pinging protocol ping PS 9000 with Reply from xxx xxx xxx xxx bytes 32 the set IP address to see if time 58ms TTL 253 there is any reply If there is no Reply from xxx xxx xxx xxx bytes 32 reply to pinging the IP address time 58ms TTL 253 may not be set properly Reply from xxx xxx xxx xxx bytes 32 time 58ms TTL 253 Reply from xxx xxx xxx xxx bytes 32 time 58ms TTL 253 eWhen there is no reply to pinging Req
37. ly to automatically assign an IP address to Brother PS 9000 via the DHCP BOOTP server In an environment without DHCP BOOTP server select Assign an IP address to manually assign the IP address Brother PS 9000 Setup Information Select Obtain an IP address automatically to automatically assign an IP address to Brother PS 9000 via the DHCP BOOTP server In an environment without DHCP BOOTP server select Assign an IP address to manually assign the IP address z e f Obtain an IP address automatically is selected gt ln an environment with a DHCP BOOTP server the IP address of PS 9000 is automatically assigned o Caution After setup the IP address may change when the unit is turned off then turned on again In that case the PS 9000 must be set again and the printing software must be reinstalled 19 The selected configuration is displayed for you to check it If the configuration is correct click Execute to apply it The settings are sent to PS 9000 Brother PS 9000 Setup Configuration confirmation Check ifthe displayed configuration is correct The following are selected 8 Ethernet Address 00 80 92 0b 38 ef DHCP BOOTP Disable IP Address 192 168 4 23 Subnet Mask 0 0 0 0 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 lt Click Execute to implement the configuration lt Back Execute Cancel The Brother PS 9000 Utility is installed Click Next if you do not want
38. nt Test Page dialog box select No and then click Next Add Printer Wizard Print Test Page To confirm that the printer is installed properly you can print a test page Do you want to print a test page lt Back Nest Cancel The configuration information will be listed If it is correct click Finish When the new printer is added to the list the printer setup is complete Add Printer Wizard Completing the Add Printer Wizard You have successfully completed the Add Printer Wizard You specified the following printer settings Name Brother PT 3500PC Share name Not Shared Port 192 168 4 35 Ip Model Brother PT 9500PC Default Test page To close this wizard click Finish h Cancel 11 Print after displaying the printer s Properties dialog box then clearing the Enable bidirectional support check box on the Ports tab and selecting Disable for Printer Monitor on the Device Settings tab amp Brother PT 9500PC Properties Color Management Device Settings General Sharing Ports Advanced U Sa Brother PT 3500PC Print to the following port s Documents will print to the first free checked port Port Description Printer DU COM3 Serial Port O COM4 Serial Port D FILE Print to File D USB Virtual printer port fo 2m Brother PT 8500PC Brother D PTL P touch TCP Port v L Add Port Delete Port mal Configure Port _ C nabi
39. o not want to change the destination directory Brother PS 9000 Utility Setup To accept the default destination folder click Next To change the destination folder click Browse and select a folder Destination folder C Program FilesiBrothenPS 9000 Utility Browse Cancel e The screen shown below appears if the Brother PS 9000 Utility has already been installed on your computer Select if you want to overwrite the software and then click Next If you selected Yes continue with the operation described above If you selected No continue with step 7 Brother PS 9000 Utility Setup The Brother PS 9000 utility and its related software have already been installed on this computer OK to overwrite Cancel Specify the group name that will appear in the Start menu The default group name is Brother PS 9000 Utility After specifying the group name click Next Brother PS 9000 Utility Setup Brother PS 9000 Utility will be added to the Start menu Select a folder from the list or enter a new folder name Group Name Brother PS 9000 Utility Groups Cancel f you change the name make sure that the group name you specify is not used already Select if you want to set up the printer port Brother PS 9000 Utility Setup The installation of the Brother PS 9000 utility and its related software onto this computer is completed You can continue with the prin
40. ort options for you to choose from USA Customer Service Customer Service 877 478 6824 voice Customer Service 901 379 1210 fax Automated Faxback 800 521 2846 World Wide Web www brother com Supplies Accessories www brothermall com or 888 879 3232 BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD BRIDGEWATER NEW JERSEY 08807 0911 Please record your model and serial number and your date and location of Purchase below for your records Keep this information with your proof of purchase bill of sale in case your Product requires service Model Serial Date of purchase Store where purchased Location of store Important We recommend that you keep all original packing materials in the event you ship this product Table of Contents Direj l TN a MEA E E E T E E E E EE EEE 1 Brother One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service This warranty is valid only within the United States eere 2 Important niormation sostienen EEE EEE b v ke Ek 4 Safety INSTRUCTIONS mrene earne TERES 7 LADOULPS SOOO Gore eee ee SS e K ADOUEIPS 9000 ET 9 Compatible mode Sites sass sina Bale ares Pe pe en lau tune inns dace a r eke 0 adr sua tans cued Nailsea adh 9 Parts and FUNCUONS T 10 les 10 BOROM MR eee T 10 BE H N j DEoNENMDOM MDMDEMDMMUMMNMDMDMDMDMDMNMPDMDMDWMDMDMPDMDZPPDMDUWMMWMIMMDEIIEIJDOIDJDWQDMDIMIJIEMIMWMWMWMWIIIIIIIIIIZ Z Z J JM DN EDW
41. ory default settings Refer to Parts and Functions in chapter 1 About PS 9000 Set up PS 9000 Refer to PS 9000 Setup Method in chapter 2 Using PS 9000 in a Windows Environment 3 Using the Web Browser Usine the Wep BFOWSeE eere eene eor PRO EE Hene URDU sees Manage PS 9000 Via the Web Page erenesereerekennn terrre Using the Web Browser This chapter provides a description on the procedure for using a Web browser to access the PS 9000 Web page Using a Web browser the various PS 9000 settings and the status of PS 9000 and the P touch can be checked Display the PS 9000 Web page Type the IP address of PS 9000 in the Web browser Example If the IP address is 192 168 40 112 type http 192 168 40 112 F PS 9000 Home Page Microsoft Internet Explorer DER w File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q sxx Q x a Le Search f Favorites media B A E Address http 192 168 4 35 en index htm PT 9500PC Status Reload PT 9500PC Display Status Message No Errors Advice There is no advice SYSTEM STATUS PT 9500PC Reload TCP IP status TCP IP status IP address 192 168 4 35 DHCP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway addr 192 168 4 1 DHCP Server 192 168 4 1 Lease time 7200sec Note e For the Web browser we recommend Internet Explorer 4 01 SP2 or higher or Netscape Navigator 4 0 or higher If a
42. quipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries Ltd could void the user s authority to operate the equipment B Tested to Comply with FCC Standards for Home or Office Use This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Parts and Functions Top 1OBASE LINK LED Green S
43. s Brother will require that you provide a valid major credit card number Brother will issue a hold against the credit card account number that you provide until Brother receives your original Product and determines that your original Product is entitled to warranty coverage Your credit card will be charged up to the cost of a new Product only if i you do not return your original Product to Brother within five 5 business days ii the problems of your original Product are not covered by the limited warranty iii the proper packaging instructions are not followed and has caused damage to the product or iv the warranty period on your original Product has expired or has not been sufficiently validated with a copy of the proof of purchase bill of sale The replacement Machine you receive even if refurbished or remanufactured will be covered by the balance of the limited warranty period remaining on the original Product plus an additional thirty 30 days You will keep the replacement Machine that is sent to you and your original Machine shall become the property of Brother Retain your original accessory items and a copy of the return air bill signed by the courier Limitations Brother is not responsible for damage to or loss of any equipment media programs or data related to the use of this Product Except for that repair or replacement as described above Brother shall not be liable for any direct indirect incidental or
44. s you want to use Documents will print to the first available checked port Available ports Description B 1 LPT1 Local Port LPT2 Local Port i LPT3 Local Port I O COM1 Local Port O COM2 Local Port a O COM3 Local Port jI Add Port Configure Port l T Enable printer pooling In the Add Printer Wizard dialog box select the P touch printer driver to be used and then click Next Add Printer Wizard Sz Click the manufacturer and model of your printer If your printer came with an G installation disk click Have Disk If your printer is not listed consult your printer documentation for a compatible printer Manufacturers Printers AST AT amp T Brother Brother Industries Ltd Rull zi Have Disk lt Back Cancel e In the Use Existing Driver dialog box select whether to keep the existing driver or replace it with a new driver and then click Next Add Printer Wizard Brother PT 3500PC driver is already installed for this printer Would you like to keep the existing driver or use the new one Your programs may print differently if you use the new driver Bea In the Printer name box type the P touch printer name to be used in Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 If necessary type in the desired name Select whether or not to use this printer as the default printer and then click Next Add Printer Wizard Type in the n
45. s No AB h tp 192 168 4 25 erjreset index htm Restart PS 9000 e f a print job with an error that has occurred remains on the print server the jobs can be deleted by restarting PS 9000 29 4 Questions amp Answers estos N ANS OT Wroubleshoolnmg oreet uae E teaser teres yenecas Questions amp Answers This chapter answers questions and offers solutions to problems that might arise when using the product Symptom CD ROM is If your computer does not inserted but support Autorun the main In this case run autorun exe in the root directory de boe Star menu will not automatically D if the CD ROM is loaded in drive D of the appear after the CD ROM is computer of the CD ROM automatically inserted Check for the following and then initialize PS 9000 to its PS 9000 is not factory default settings and set it up from the beginning found after Make sure that the LINK LED eCheck if PS 9000 is turned on hi is blinking If the LINK LED is eCheck if the network cable is inserted correctly SURG not blinking PS 9000 may not to PS 9000 during setup be properly connected to the eCheck if the network cable is broken with the network Check if the LINK LED of PS 9000 and the Brother Ethernet hub is blinking PS 9000 eCheck if the Ethernet hub is working properly Utility If communication is limited to TCP If a personal firewall is activated deactivate it If IP PS 9000 may not be found TCP IP filter
46. s atl ard helps you install your printer or make printer ections This printer wil be e managed by My Lompi As atng vilbe managed and configured on this C Network printer Connect to a prin nother machine All settings for this printer ee nna woe edi ijs a prin in server t that has been set U n admi Bach Next gt Cancel In the following dialog box that appeared click Add Port and then create a new port Add Printer Wizard Click the check box next to the port s you want to Documents will pi rini to Sis first available checke AS Available ports Add Port Configure Port b T Enable printer pooling 36 e f you have already created a port when you installed PS 9000 select the port from the list and then continue with step 6 Select LPR Port from the Available Printer Ports and then click New Port New Monitor ji Cancel 9 In the Name or address of server providing lpd box type in the IP address that was set for PS 9000 In the Name of printer or print queue on that server box type in Ip and then click OK Add LPR compatible printer Name or address of server providing Ipd fi 192 168 4 59 Co Name of printer or print queue on that server fle E Help G In the list of Available Ports select the appropriate port and then click Next Add Printer Wizard Click the check box next to the port
47. ser and the product that you purchased is not covered by this warranty What is covered e This Product includes a Machine and Consumable and Accessory Items Consumable and Accessory Items include but are not limited to label cassettes cutters stamps power adapters cases and batteries e Except as otherwise provided herein Brother warrants that the Machine and the accompanving Consumable and Accessory Items will be free from defects in materials and workmanship when used under normal conditions e This warranty applies only to products purchased and used in the United States For products purchased in but used outside the United States this warranty covers only warranty service within the United States and does not include shipping outside the United States What is the length of the Warranty Period s e Machines have a two stage warranty 90 days from the original purchase date and an additional warranty up to one year from the original purchase date e Consumable and Accessories Items accompanying the Machine have a one stage warranty 90 Days from the original purchase date What is NOT covered This warranty does not cover 1 Physical damage to this Product 2 Damage caused by improper installation improper or abnormal use misuse neglect or accident including but not limited to transporting this Product without the proper preparation and or packaging 3 Damage caused by another device or softwar
48. t add 1927 168 4 35 00 80 77 50 00 01__ PT 9500PC Search Option T rev m e f the product to be set up is not displayed in the list click Search e f you click Search Option the TCP IP broadcast address can be configured Brother PS 9000 Setup x When you assign the printer port name make sure that the port name you specify is not used already e g LPT1 The default port name is PTLANxxxxxx where xxxxxx is the last six digits of the Ethernet address The setup configuration is displayed Click Finish Click Finish to register the Brother PS 9000 port configuration as displayed below IP address 192 168 4 35 Destination printer port PTLANODB38EF name Printer name PT 9500PC When setup is complete the dialog box shown bellow appears Click Finish Brother PS 9000 Setup Setup is completed Enjoy the network printing provided by Brother PS 9000 21 PS 9000 Setup Method The setup wizard is very easy Q Caution 6 Before specifying settings be sure to install the P touch printer driver From the dialog box that appears when the CD ROM included with PS 9000 this unit is inserted into the drive click P touch Driver and then install the network driver for your P touch Before starting the setup make sure to quit all application programs that are running Installs the utility Install the printing client softwar
49. t setup for Brother PS 9000 and create the printer port OK to specify the print settings for Brother PS 9000 Select Yes and then click Next Select the P touch to be set up and then click Next Select Printer Select the printer that you want to use Do not select Brother PT 9500PC UsB001 Cancel e f there are no compatible P touch units click Cancel to quit this setup wizard install a P touch printer driver and then repeat the setup procedure for PS 9000 from the beginning After the setup preparations are finished click Next Brother PS 9000 Setup x Before starting the Brother PS 9000 Setup check the following 1 Is Brother PS 9000 connected to the network 2 Is Brother PS 9000 turned on 3 Is Brother PS 9000 connected to the P touch 4 Is the P touch turned on Click Next when the setup preparations are finished J e 23 Select PS 9000 which is to be set up and then click Next Brother PS 9000 Setup D Select the Brother PS 9000 to be setup for printing If you cannot find the Brother PS 9000 on the list click Search Search Result IP address Ethernet add Printer name 192 168 4 35 00 80 77 50 00 01__ PT 9500PC Search Option f Be Canes e f the product is not displayed in the list click Search f you click Search Option the TCP IP broadcast address can be configured Type in the printer port name and then click
50. technical questions and product information for all Brother products This system is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week You can use the system to send the information to any fax machine not just the one you are calling from Please call 1 800 521 2846 and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions on how to use the system and an index of Fax Back subjects SHOULD YOU ENCOUNTER ANY PROBLEMS WITH YOUR PRODUCT PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE STORE After referring to this User s Guide if you still need assistance refer to the Brother Contact information in this guide 46
51. uest timed out Request timed out Request timed out Request timed out Symptom The print job is not printed Dial up starts when printing is performed An error occurs during printing LPR printing is not available with PS 9000 The tape width cannot be detected by P touch Editor 4 or Quick Editor Can PS 9000 be initialized reset to its factory default settings 32 Cause If a DHCP BOOTP server or an RARP server resides on the network the IP address is automatically issued by the server In this case the IP address that was manually set for PS 9000 may have been overwritten by the server If PS 9000 and the computer are not in the same segment a subnet mask and gateway address must to be set for PS 9000 Depending on the operating system being used the automatic dial up setting may have been specified If the unit stopped operating because of a tape width error or no more tape in the cassette during another user s print job printing is not possible until the error is cancelled With some of the P touch machines LPR printing is not available If PT 9500PC is connected to PS 9000 the tape width detection function of P touch Editor 4 and Quick Editor does not operate There is no tape width detection function with PT 9200DX Remedy Create a local environment where the server does not exist and issue the IP address to PS 9000 At the same time make sure that O
52. up PS 9000 on an operating system that has administrator privileges such as Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 Microsoft Windows 2000 Pro or Microsoft Windows XP be sure to log in with a user account that has administrator privileges There are two setup methods available with the Brother PS 9000 Utility Installs this unit and the utility With this method the PS 9000 print server settings are specified and the software for printing on a network is installed onto the computer Select this method if the PS 9000 is being used for the first time after it was purchased or after its settings were reset to the factory default settings Installs the utility With this method only the software for printing on a network is installed onto computers Select this setup method if PS 9000 is already set up and the software is being installed onto the second or more computer o Caution e Install the printing software onto all computers that will use the P touch connected to PS 9000 Software License Use the software according to the license agreement that appears during installation e Install the software onto multiple computers at a single location and use it to print from the P touch connected to PS 9000 17 PS 9000 Setup Method The setup via the setup wizard is very easy Q Caution 6 Before specifying settings be sure to install the P touch printer driver From the dialog box that appears when the CD ROM inclu
53. y connected to the computer No Check the network environment that is being used Is other equipment on the network operating properly Yes Is printing possible Do the LEDs on the print server indicate that it is operating correctly Was there a reply to C Ppingxxx xxx XXX XXxx where xxx xxx xxx xxx is the IP address of PS 9000 at the command prompt Yes Can PS 9000 be found when the utility is used Is printing possible Yes There is a problem with The problem has been There may be a problem the printer corrected with the print server Check the setup procedure for the printer Consult a service representative 33 For details on the LEDs refer to Parts and Functions in chapter 1 About PS 9000 E 2 LINK LEDs green Lights when a proper LAN connection is established With a 100BASE TX compatible machine check which LED is lit to determine if the connected LAN interface is TOBASE T or 100BASE TX Bi STATUS LED orange Flashes during data transfer During data transfer this LED flashes at irregular intervals If the LEDs indicate that operations are not being performed correctly connected equipment or cables connecting the PS 9000 to the computer running the setup utility are not set up correctly Check that the indicators for the power supply and connection on the hub or router indicate that they are operating corre
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