Connecting the AC adapter

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This P-touch can be used anywhere a standard electrical outlet is available.

1Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the AC adapter connector on the right side of the P-touch.

2Insert 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.

Turning on/off the P-touch

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The power key (o) is located in the upper- right corner of the machine’s keyboard. If the P-touch has remained plugged in, the previous session’s text is displayed 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.

●Press oto turn on or turn off the P-touch.

Ch. 2 Getting Started

Installing/replacing a tape cassette

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Tape cassettes are available for this machine in a wide variety of types, colours and sizes, enabling 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.

1Press the cover release button, and then lift open the tape compartment cover.

P-touch 9600:

P-touch 3600:

2If a tape cassette is already installed and you wish to replace it, remove it by pulling it straight up.

3If 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 ribbon. 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.

Getting Started

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