Brother PT-97OOPC manual Installing the software for PT-9700PC, When using Microsoft, Windows

Installing the software for PT-9700PC

The procedure for installing the software varies depending on the OS of the computer. Install procedure is subject to change without notice.

For Microsoft® Windows® users, see “When using Microsoft® Windows®” (→ P.19). For Macintosh® users, see “When using Mac OS®” (→ P.20).

Note

●If you will be using the models "PT-9700PC", it is necessary to install the following versions of P-touch Editor or b-PAC SDK to avoid printing difficulties:

[P-touch Editor] version 5.0.101 and later (included on CD).

[b-PAC SDK] version 3.0.010 and later (download from Brother Solutions Center).

●For details of the software, see the “Software User’s Guide” (PDF).

●You can find the “Software User’s Guide” (PDF) by clicking “Start” - “All Programs (Programs)” - “Brother P-touch” - “Manuals” - “PT-9700PC” - “Software User’s Guide”.

	† Custom Installation
When using Microsoft®	P-touch Editor 5.0, printer driver, and
Windows®	Software User’s Guide (PDF) can all be
	installed separately.
This section explains how to install the P-touch	† Display User’s Guide
	Software User’s Guide (PDF)
Editor 5.0, printer driver, and Software User’s
	† Adobe Reader Download
Guide (PDF) as a whole via USB.
	Link to the download page for Adobe®
Note	Reader® will be displayed.
● Do not connect the printer to the
computer until directed to do so.
● You must be logged on as a user with
administrator privileges to install this software.
● Turn off the printer with the power button
and then with the main power switch.
The following is the example for Windows Vista®.

1Start the computer and put the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

	Read the license agreement and click [Yes]
Note	3if you agree with the terms and conditions.
● If it does not start up automatically, open	Follow the on-screen instructions.
the files on the CD-ROM and double	Put a check mark in the box next to the
click on “Setup.exe”.	4Add-in programs you want to install, and
Click [Standard Installation].	click [Next].
2Installation items:	Note
† Standard Installation	● Make sure that all Microsoft® Office
	applications are closed.
P-touch Editor 5.0, printer driver, and
Software User’s Guide (PDF)

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