For Macintosh

For Macintosh users

Before labels can be printed on the PT-2420PC, label-designing software and the PT-2420PC printer driver must be installed. In order to design labels that can be printed on the PT-2420PC, two applications are available on the enclosed CD-ROM: P-touch Quick Editor and P-touch Editor Ver. 3.1

Before installation

Check that your system configuration meets the following requirements.Computer: MacintoshOperating system: Mac OS 8.6 or later

*This software can only run on Mac OS X in the Classic environment. However, the Mac OS X v10.2 Classic environment is not supported.

￿The Mac version of the software is for a Mac with an English operating system. If the software is installed on a Mac with an operating system in a different language, the software may not run properly.

Hard disk free space: At least 30 MB

￿ A few hundred megabytes of additional free space may be needed when printing long labels or large amounts of data.

Available memory free space: Minimum 24 MB USB port (installed as standard equipment)

CD-ROM drive

Installing P-touch Quick Editor

The P-touch Quick Editor software provides quick access to the more simple label-designing features for easy text input and instant printing of labels. Install the P-touch Quick Editor software on a Mac as described below.

1With the PT-2420PC and computer turned off, connect the PT-2420PC to the Macintosh using the enclosed USB interface cable. Be sure to leave the PT-2420PC off.

2Turn on the Macintosh.

3Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. A folder opens, allowing you to view the contents of the CD-ROM.

4Double-click the P-touch Quick Editor Installer icon in the folder that appears. The installer starts up.

5Select the installation method.

Clicking the Install button immediately starts installing the most basic options.

About 30 MB of available hard-disk space is needed to begin installation. If enough hard- disk space is available, click the Install button.

Clicking the Custom Install button displays a dialogue box that allows you to select which options to install.

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