Brother PT-97OOPC Getting ready to use your printer, Connecting the printer, Creating labels

Getting ready to use your printer

Before creating labels with the printer, the following preparations are necessary.

Note

●The connection procedures are different depending on the operating system running on the computer. They will also vary depending on whether a USB connection, serial connection or

network connection (PT-9800 PCN only) is used. For details on connecting the printer to your specific computer, refer to “Connecting to a computer” (→ P.16).

Connecting the printer

Connect the printer to the power source and a computer.

For details, refer to “Connecting the printer” (→ P.15).

Installing the software

You will need to install the printer driver to use your printer with your computer. You will also need to install P- touch Editor label design software. For details on installing this software, refer to “Installing the software for PT- 9700PC” (→ P.19) or “Installing the software for PT- 9800PCN” (→ P.22).

Creating labels

After setting up your printer you can start creating labels. For details on how to design and create labels, refer to the “Software User’s Guide” (PDF). For detailed feature explanations, you may also reference the P-touch Editor Help menu found in the software.

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