Brother PS-9000 user manual Introduction, About this Manual, Conventions

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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 the print monitor of the P-touch printer drivers. You can check the status (tape end, tape width, errors, etc.) of P-touch machines that are connected to the network in real time from your computer.

PS-9000

Supported Protocol: TCP/IP

Supported OS: 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. 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (auto-detect)

USB interface port

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 Brother customer support. Extreme care has been taken to check this manual for errors and omissions; 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 NT®, etc. 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.

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 safe and correct operation.

Caution

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

This type of notation indicates useful information that is helpful during operation. If you experience difficulties operating the product, refer to this information first.

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Contents PS-9000 User’s Manual UK English About this Manual IntroductionPS-9000 ConventionsTable of Contents Appendix Safety Instructions About PS-9000 QL-500 QL-550 QL-650TD QL-1050 QL-1050N PT-9500PC PT-9200DX About PS-9000Compatible models Declaration of ConformityBottom Parts and FunctionsTop Right side Power ConnectorBack Network Port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Push ButtonConnection to the Network Prepare the following itemsUSB Cable Connectors Turn on the P-touchSoftware specifications SpecificationsHardware specifications Operation requirementsUsing the PS-9000 in a Windows Environment Readme SetupStarting the Brother PS-9000 Utility User’s GuideInstalls the utility How to Set Up the PS-9000Installs this unit and the utility PS-9000 Setup Method Select the PS-9000 to be set up, and then click Next Specify the IP addressSelectport. if you want to set up the printer 8Specify the group name that will appear in the Start menuType in the printer port name, and then click Next Select the P-touch to be set up, and then click NextSetup configuration is displayed. Click Finish Install the utility Install the printing client software After the setup preparations are finished, click Next Specify the group name that will appear in the Start menuIf the product is not displayed in the list, click Search Other Functions Automatic IP address configuration with DhcpAutomatic IP address configuration with Rarp ClickThe softwareYes. is uninstalled Uninstalling the SoftwareUsing the PS-9000 With a Different P-touch Using the PS-9000 in a Windows EnvironmentUsing the Web Browser Type the IP address of the PS-9000 in the Web browser Using the Web BrowserDisplay the PS-9000 Web Display Status ConfigurationManage PS-9000 Via the Web Questions & Answers Questions & Answers SearchingOr Quick Editor Server. In this case, the IPTroubleshooting YesStatus LED orange Appendix Page Print Test Page dialog box, select No, and then click Finish Print using an LPR port in Microsoft Windows 2000 Pro Click NextPage Page Print using an LPR port in Microsoft Windows XP Page Page PS-9000 Settings Below are the settings for PS-9000Web Default