Changing the line effects d + 1, 2 or 3 j or k to select LINE EFFECTS m or g to select setting n Changing the frame d + 1, 2 or 3 j or k to select FRAME m or g to select setting n Changing the text alignment d + 1, 2 or 3 j or k to select ALIGNMENT m or g to select setting n
Changing the label mar- d + 1 j or k to select T. MARGIN m or g to select setgins ting n Changing the label length Changing the block margins Changing the block length d + 1 j or k to select T. LENGTH m or g to select setting n d + 1 j or k to select B. MARGIN m or g to select setting n d + 1 or 2 j or k to select B. LENGTH m or g to select setting n
Printing in reverse (mirror printing) Formatting text for a stamp Rotating the text
d + p m or g to select setting n d + S m or g to select setting n d + 1 or 2 j or k to select ROTATE m or g to select setting n
Using an Auto Format template
Creating a label or stamp from an Auto For- d + 6 or 7 m or g to select template n Type in each mat template line of text, then n Continue with 1, 2, 3 or Printing an Auto Form or g to select PRINT n mat template 2 Editing the Auto Format template text m or g to select EDIT MORE n Type in each line of text, then n 3 Changing the style of the Auto Format tem- m or g to select CHANGE STYLE n m or g to select format plate style n 4 Quitting the Auto Format function m or g to select EXIT n n

Printing text

Previewing the label Changing how the labels are cut Printing using the current print options Feeding and cutting 1" (24 mm) of tape Printing many copies Printing many copies while increasing selected text d + 9 (j or k to scroll) d + f m or g to select setting n p f d + 4 m or g to select number (OR type number) n d + 5 j, k, m or g to select start of numbering field n j or k to select end of numbering field n m or g to select (or type) number n
Storing, recalling, deleting & printing text files
Saving a file d + 8 m or g to select STORE n m or g to select file number Type file name n Recalling a previously saved file d + 8 m or g to select RECALL n m or g to select file number n Deleting a previously saved file d + 8 m or g to select CLEAR n m or g to select file number Space bar so ! appears n n Printing a previously saved text file d + 8 m or g to select PRINT n m or g to select file number Space bar so ! appears n

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This P-touch can be used anywhere a standard electrical outlet is available. 1 Insert the plug on the adaptor cord into the AC adaptor connector on the right side of the P-touch. 2 Insert the pronged plug on the other end of the adaptor cord into the nearest standard electrical outlet.
Do not unplug the AC adaptor 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 adaptor.
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
Only use the AC adaptor designed exclusively

for this machine.

through a serial (RS-232C) interface cable or is printing data from the computer, it will not automatically turn off.
through a USB interface cable and is printing data from the computer, the P-touch will not automatically turn off.
If you do not intend to use this machine for an
extended period of time, disconnect the AC adaptor.
Press o to turn on or turn off the P-touch.
Installing/replacing a tape cassette
Turning on/off the P-touch
The power key (o) is located in the upperright corner of the machines keyboard. If the P-touch has remained plugged in, the previous sessions 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.
TZ tape cassettes are available for this machine in a wide variety of types, colors and sizes, enabling you to make distinctive color-coded and stylized labels. AV label cassettes are also available for expanded addressing and filing capabilities. This machine has been designed to allow you to change the cassettes quickly and easily. 1 Press the cover release button, and then lift open the tape compartment cover.
2 If a tape cassette is already installed and you wish to replace it, remove it by pulling it straight up. 3 If 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.

For installation on Windows 2000, administraAfter the P-touch is connected to a computer using a USB cable, the P-touch enters Interface mode when data is sent to it from the computer.
tor privileges are required. In addition, printing requires power user or administrator privileges. This software cannot be operated in Users groups. In addition, this software is not compatible with the Windows 2000 Server operating system.
To exit Interface mode for a USB connection
and return to the text, press any key.
With Windows XP, printing and installation is
only possible from an account with administrator privileges. These operations cannot be performed from an account with limited privileges.
The P-touch cannot enter Interface mode for a
USB connection while it is printing, feeding tape or in Interface mode for an RS-232C connection (PT-9600 only) or while a macro is being assigned to a PF key (PT-9600 only).
Hard disk free space: At least 20 MB (100 MB for a full installation)
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Up to 100 MB of hard disk free space may be needed when printing long labels or large amounts of data.
Memory: At least 64 MB Monitor: VGA or higher graphics card USB port CD-ROM drive
Installing the P-touch Editor 3.2 software
The P-touch Editor 3.2 software includes a variety of more complex functions for printing barcodes and images, enabling you to design just about any label that you can image. Install the P-touch Editor 3.2 software onto a PC as described below.
To install just the printer driver, click the lower
button (Driver). The first Driver Setup dialog box appears, allowing you to select whether the P-touch will be connected through the USB port or the RS-232C port. Continue with the procedure in Installing the USB printer driver on page 14. (To install the serial printer driver, refer to the Advanced Functions booklet.)
Do not connect the P-touch to the computer before installing the software, otherwise it may not be installed correctly. Be sure to connect the P-touch only when you are instructed to do so. Getting Started
To install the P-touch Editor 3.2 software
1 Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the computers CD-ROM drive. A dialog box automatically appears, allowing you to select what to install.
To install the P-touch Quick Editor software,
click the middle button (P-touch Quick Editor). Continue with the procedure in Installing the Ptouch Quick Editor software on page 12.
If the dialog box does not automatically appear, double-click My Computer on the desktop, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive containing the CD-ROM. (For Windows XP, click My Computer in the Start menu, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive containing the CD-ROM.) Next, double-click Setup.exe to display the dialog box.

Ironing

Iron garments with transfers using normal temperature settings. Be sure to place a piece of cloth between the iron and the label when you iron over it to prevent the label from sticking to the iron.

Assembling stamps

In addition to labels, your P-touch can be used to make custom, pre-inked stamps for various uses (optional stamp kit required). Simply design your own customized stamps using one of the pre-formatted stamp templates, and then affix the printed stamp stencil to a self-inking stamp film holder. 1 Install a stamp film cassette, and then format the stamp text in either of the following ways: a) Select a pre-formatted stamp template from those available with the Auto Format function (refer to page 59). b) Type in text, and then set the Stamp function to ON (refer to page 59).

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The labels are non-toxic, however, please maintain the usual precautions, such as not placing them in your mouth, etc.

Fabric tape

Fabric tape is used to attach a piece of fabric printed with your text onto garments using an iron. After printing the text onto fabric tape and cutting off the label using scissors, place the label on an ironed garment at the location where you wish to attach it in such a way that the printed text can be read correctly. Cover the label with another piece of cloth and use an iron set to a medium-high temperature (320 to 356 F (160 to 180 C)) to press down firmly for 15 to 30 seconds. For more details, refer to the instructions included with the fabric tape cassette.
If an Auto Format stamp template is used, it is not necessary to set the Stamp function to ON.
3 Print out the stamp stencil and remove its backing paper. 4 Remove the frame from around the stamp holder ink pad, one end at a time, and then remove the protective seal covering the ink pad.
If the stamp holder already contains a stamp
film, hold the stamp over a piece of scrap paper and remove the stamp frame by pulling it off, one end at a time. Then, slowly peel off the stamp film. Be careful that the ink does not splatter.
Keep the stamp film holder out of the reach of

children.

Avoid getting ink in your eyes or mouth. If ink
gets in your eyes or mouth, immediately wash it with fresh water for several minutes and consult a doctor.
Keep ink off skin, clothes and important papers.
Immediately use soap to wash skin that has come in contact with ink. Even washing may not remove all ink.
5 With the glossy side of the stamp film facing up, align one end of the stamp film with the slit in the side of the stamp holder.

Glossy side

Tape end
9 Insert the stamp holder straight into the cap.

To create a new block:

Hold down d and press n. The new block mark ( ) appears at the end of the block.
A symbol can also be selected by typing in the
corresponding code indicated in the table of available symbols. For example, pressing T displays the GARDENING category, and then pressing 3 displays the third symbol of the GARDENING category.

Symbol key (s)

In addition to the letters, symbols and numerals on the key tops, there are over 440 additional symbols and pictures available with the Symbol function. After these symbols or pictures are added to the text, they can be deleted like any other character, and some can be formatted using certain text formatting functions (see pages 48 through 54). A table of the available symbols can be found on pages 90 through 92.

Accent function (d + s)

The Accent function can be used to add accented characters to your text. Many of these characters can also be found on the keys and typed in using a (refer to page 41). The accented characters are grouped according to the uppercase or lowercase letter that they are combined with. The following table shows the available characters.
Letter a c e i n o u Accented Characters e Letter A C E I N O U Accented Characters E
To add a symbol or picture to the text:
1 Press s. A row of symbols appears in the display.
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To return to the text at any time, press e (OR press s).
To add an accented character to the text:
1 Hold down d and press s. The message ACCENT a-u/A-U? PRESS THE REQUIRED CHARACTER appears on the display.
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Barcode key (d + i)

The Barcode function, which enables barcodes to be printed as part of labels, is one of this machines most advanced features.
This section will explain how to enter a barcode
into your text. It is not intended as a comprehensive introduction to the concept of barcoding. For more detailed information, please consult one of the many reference books available.
To return to the text at any time, press e (OR hold down d and press s).
2 Press the key of the letter in the desired accented character (OR press n ).
Since this machine is not specifically designed
for special barcode label-making, some barcode readers may not be able to read the labels.

0 Press m or g until the special character that you want to add is displayed.
Refer to page 93 for tables of the special characters that are available.
2 Type in the new barcode data or edit the old data.
A Press n. The selected special character is added to the barcode data.
To change the barcode parameter settings:

3 Press m.

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To add the barcode to the text:

B Press n.

4 Press j or k until the parameter that you want to change is displayed.
To delete a barcode, move the cursor either immediately after the barcode mark ( ) or below the
right half of the mark and press b (OR move the cursor below either half of the barcode mark ( ) and press q). When the message OK TO CLEAR? appears, press n. To return to the text without deleting the barcode, press e.
To select the default setting, press the space bar. To return to the barcode data without changing
any parameters, press e (OR hold down d and press i).
5 Press m or g until the desired setting is displayed. 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all parameters are set as you wish. 7 Press n.
To delete a sequence of characters:
1 Press j, k, m or g to position the cursor below the character that you wish to delete. 2 Hold down q until all of the characters that you wish to delete are removed.

Backspace key (b)

The backspace key (b) allows you to remove characters to the left of the cursors current position. It differs from the left cursor key (j), which only moves the cursor without deleting any characters.
Line out function (d + q)
With the Line Out function, you can easily remove an entire line of text.
If the cursor is at the beginning of a line or a block when b is pressed, the current text line or block is joined with the previous one.
To delete a line of text:
1 Press j, k, m or g to position the cursor within the line of text that you wish to delete. 2 Hold down d and press q once.

To remove one character:

1 Press j, k, m or g to position the cursor below the character immediately to the right of the character that you wish to delete. 2 Press b once.

2 Press j or k until B. LENGTH is displayed. The current setting is shown on the left side of the display.
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When using the Mirror Printing function, the text should be printed on clear tape.
OFF ON When ON is selected, the Mirror Printing indicator at the top of the display comes on.
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3 Press m or g until the desired setting is displayed, or use the number keys to type in the desired block length.
The block length is displayed in the currently
To print a mirror image of the text:
1 Hold down d and press p.
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2 Press m or g until the desired setting is displayed.
To return to the text without changing the formatting, press e (OR hold down d and press p).
3 Press n to apply the setting.
Stamp Stencil function (d + S)
The Stamp Stencil function allows you to quickly and easily create your own stamp stencil films for chemical etching. After inserting a stamp film cassette, select this function to adjust the text to a perfect thickness for the pre-inked stamp film holders. Since the stamp holder is reusable, just make a new stamp stencil film and replace the one in the holder.
Auto Format function (d + 6/ 7 [v/w on the PT-3600])
The Auto Format function keys (6 and 7) make creating labels and stamps quick and easy. After simply selecting one of the various pre-formatted templates and typing text into each of its fields, the overall style of the label can easily be changed by selecting one of the six available style formats, and then the label is ready to be printed. The two sets of templates available allow you to create labels and stamps for a variety of needs from addressing envelopes to identifying floppy disks or audio and video cassettes. The 15 templates available by pressing 6 (v on the PT3600) are designed specifically for the pre-sized AV labels, which allow you to quickly and easily create multiple copies of address and filing labels. By pressing 7 (w on the PT-3600), a wider variety of templates (39 with the PT-9600, 31 with the PT-3600) are available for use with TZ tape. The width and length of each label or stamp printed from a template is preset. For samples of the available templates, refer to pages 99 through 103. After the text is entered, a different style for the text can easily be selected. For samples of the available style formats, refer to pages 104.

To make a stamp:

0 Press n to print the label. The message COPIES 1/ 1 appears in the display while the label is being printed. The MENU screen appears in the display again.
To quit the Auto Format function without using
a template, hold down d and press 6 at any time.
To change the text entered in the template:
A Press m or g until ! moves beside EDIT MORE.
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The half cut can only be used to cut laminated
B Press n. The first field for the selected template appears in the display. C Repeat step 4 until the text is edited as you wish. The MENU screen appears again when n is pressed after editing the last field in the template.
When the last label is printed, press f to feed the chain of labels and cut it. When setting 1, 2, 3 or 4 is selected, the Auto Cut indicator in the upper-right corner of the display comes on, indicating that the labels will be cut off after the last label in the chain is printed.
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Layout Preview function (d + 9)
The Layout Preview function allows you to get a general overview of the text within the width of the currently installed tape. The length of the current label is indicated in the lower-left corner of the display.

To preview the label:

Hold down d and press 9.
AV labels are always cut after they are printed
regardless of the current Auto Cut setting.
To scroll the label preview back and forth, press

j or k.

When setting 5, 6, 7 or 8 is selected, the Auto
Cut indicator does not come on.
To return to the text at any time, press e
(OR hold down d and press 9). Functions 62
The following Auto Cut settings are available:
1 (both full and half cuts no chain printing) 2 (full cuts onlyno half cuts and no chain printing) 3 (half cuts onlyno full cuts and no chain printing) 4 (no full, half cuts or chain printing) 5 (full, half cuts and chain printing) 6 (full cuts and chain printingno half cuts) 7 (half cuts and chain printingno full cuts) 8 (chain printingneither full nor half cuts)
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Auto Cut function (d + f)
Each setting of the Auto Cut function consists of settings for three different cut methods: full cut (which is used to completely cut off the label), half cut (which is used to cut laminated tape without cutting the label backing, making it easier to remove the backing paper from labels), and chain printing (where the last copy is not cut off, reducing the amount of tape that is wasted). Chain printing is an economical function designed to help eliminate wasted tape at the beginning of labels. Without chain printing, the usual leftover tape from the previous printing session is wasted before the first label in the current session is printed. However, if an Auto Cut setting using chain printing is selected, the last label in the previous session remains in the machine (is not fed out), so that the next label can be printed without wasting tape.

After printing a label on TZ tape with the Auto
Cut function set to 5, 6, 7 or 8, press f to feed the tape, then cut it.
To quit printing at any time, press e.
This function can also be specified with the
P-touch Editor 3.2 software.
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To change the setting for the Auto Cut function:
1 Hold down d and press f.
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Feed & Cut key (f)

Press this key to feed out any leftover printed tape after pressing e to quit printing.
Only TZ tape can be fed out and cut using this
function. If an AV label cassette is installed when @ is held down and B is pressed, the error message CANT FEED AV LABELS appears. 6, 7 or 8, press B to feed the tape, then cut it. Functions
2 Press m or g until the desired setting is displayed. The current setting is shown on the left side of the display and a sample can be seen on the right side.
After printing with the Auto Cut function set to 5,
To return the function to its default setting (1),

press the space bar.

To return to the text without changing the setting for the Auto Cut function, press e (OR hold down d and press f ).
To feed out 1" (26 mm) of tape and automatically cut it:
Press f. The message FEED appears.
Repeat Printing function (d + 4)
This function allows you to print up to 999 copies of the same text.

Print key (p)

After you have typed in your text and chosen all of the desired format settings, you are ready to print it.
To print multiple copies of a label:
1 Hold down d and press 4.
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Depending on the setting selected for the Auto Cut function, TZ labels will automatically be cut after they are printed. AV labels are always cut after they are printed.

Press p. The message COPIES followed by the number of the label being printed appears.
2 Press m or g until the desired setting is displayed, or use the number keys to type in the desired number of copies.
To select the default setting (1), press the space bar. To change the setting in steps of 5, hold down
either m or g, and then release the key when the desired setting is displayed.
Only one numbering field can be selected from

any text.

If you include a non-alphanumeric character
such as a symbol in the numbering field, only the letters and numbers in the numbering field will be increased when the labels are printed, or just one label will be printed if the field only contains a non-alphanumeric character.
To quit the Repeat Printing function, press e (OR hold down d and press 4). 3 Press n to begin printing the set number of copies. The number of each copy is displayed while it is being printed.
When a barcode is selected as the numbering
field, only the numbers in the barcode data are increased.
After printing with the Auto Cut function set to 5, 6, 7 or 8, press f to feed the tape, then cut it.
To print labels using the Numbering function:
1 Hold down d and press 5. The message SELECT START POINT appears.
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Numbering function (d + 5)
The Numbering function can be used to print many copies of the same text while increasing certain characters (letters, numbers or barcode data) after each label is printed. This type of automatic incrementation is very useful when printing serial number labels, production control labels or other labels requiring ascending codes. Letters and numbers increase as shown below: 0 A a " " " 1 B b " " ".9.Z.z " " " 0 A a " " ".
2 Press m, g, j or k until the first character that you wish to include in the numbering field is flashing.
To quit the Numbering function, press e (OR hold down d and press 5).

A0 "

A1 "

.A9 "

B0 "
3 Press n. The message SELECT END POINT appears.

To quit the Memory Clear function without erasing any text, press e (OR hold down d and press 8).
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6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until ! appears to the right of all files to be deleted. Files marked with ! will be deleted.
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Printing stored text and Auto Format templates
Multiple stored text or Auto Format templates can be printed immediately without first being recalled.
If multiple files are to be deleted, follow steps 5 and 6 to mark them with !. If only one file is to be deleted, steps 5 and 6 can be
To select all files in the memory, hold down
d and press the space bar.
To print stored text files:
1 Hold down d and press 8. The MEMORY screen appears. 2 Press m or g until ! moves beside PRINT.
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To remove a file from those that are to be
deleted, select the file, and then press the space bar to remove the ! from the right side of the file name.
7 Press n. The message OK TO CLEAR? appears.
If all of the stored files were selected, the message CLEAR ALL? appears.
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To quit the Memory Print function without printing any text, press e (OR hold down d and press 8).
8 Press n. The text stored in the selected file numbers is deleted.
To go back and select different files to be deleted, press e.
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4 Press m or g until the file number containing the text that you wish to print is displayed. The file name is shown beside the file number, and the text stored under the selected file number is shown in the bottom line.
To see other parts of the selected text file, press j or k.
3 Press n. The PRINT screen appears in the display with the currently selected file number.
Ch. 3 Functions 5 Press the space bar so that ! appears to the right of the file name.
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6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until ! appears to the right of all files to be printed. Files marked with ! will be printed.
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To return the function to its default setting (ENGLISH), press the space bar.
To apply several Setup settings at the same time, continue pressing j or k to select the function, then pressing m or g to select the desired setting. Press n only after the necessary functions have been set.
To return the function to its default setting (inch), press the space bar.
To change the CONTRAST setting:
The CONTRAST function enables you to make the LCD display lighter or darker. 1 Hold down d and press A.
2 Press j or k until CONTRAST is displayed.
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To change the LANGUAGE setting:
The LANGUAGE function allows you to select whether the menus, settings and messages will appear in English or French.
Ch. 4 Machine Adjustments 3 Press m or g until the desired setting is displayed.
To return the function to its default setting (0), press the space bar.
To change the HEAD ADJUSTMENT setting:
This function allows you to shift the printing up or down within the tape.
To change the TAPE LENGTH ADJUST setting:
When printing a label with a specified length (Tape Length function), the length of the printed label may be slightly different. This function allows you to adjust the length of the printed label.
This function does not adjust printing on 1 1/2" (36mm)-wide tape.
2 Press j or k until HEAD ADJUSTMENT is displayed.
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If the tape length cannot be adjusted satisfactorily using this function, small adjustments can be made to the tape length using the Tape Length function.
2 Press j or k until TAPE LENGTH ADJUST is displayed.
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To return the function to its default setting (0),
To shift the printing down, select a lower value.
To shift the printing up, select a higher value.
To decrease the label length, select a lower
value. To increase the label length, select a higher value.
To change the HALF CUTTER setting:
This function allows you to adjust how deep a half cut is cut with laminated tape, for example, if the tape is cut too much or not enough. Normally, it is only necessary to change the setting by one. If the half cut is still either too deep or not deep enough, change the setting by one again.
To change the USB ID SELECTION setting:
This function allows you to specify a unique identification number for each P-touch connected to a computer in order to print through the USB connection. Normally, for easy setup of multiple P-touch machines connected to a computer, all PT-9600/3600s will be set to 000000001, indicating that the data will be printed on all connected P-touch machines at the same time. 1 Hold down d and press A.

Backing removal 33 Backspace key 45 Barcode function 43 Barcode key 43 Barcode parameters 43 Barcode special characters 93 Basic functions 37 Battery compartment (PT-9600) 2 Blank space 40 Block Format functions 47 Block Length function 57 Block Margin function 57 Blocks 41
Cancel key 39 Capital letters 40 Caps indicator 40 Caps key 40 Caps mode 40 Center alignment 53 Changing Block format 47 Block length 57 Block margins 57 Character size 48, 49 Character style 51 Character width 50 Font 48
Default settings Auto Cut 63 Auto Format 60 Block Length 58 Block Margin 57 Font 48 Frame 53 Line Effects 52 Mirror Printing 58 Numbering 65 Repeat Printing 64
Size 49 Stamp 59 Style StyleTape Length 57 Tape Margin 56 Text Alignment 54 Text Rotation 55 Width 50 Delete key 45 Deleting File from memory 68 Text 45 Text and formats 45 Text lines 45 Description of machine 2 Display clearing 45 Displaying text 38 Drying garments with labels 33
EAN128 special characters 93 Editing Text 45 Emphasizing 53 Ending line of text 41 Entering Accented characters 41, 42 Barcodes 43 Blank space 40 Capital letters 40 Special characters 41 Symbols or pictures 42 Text 40 Uppercase letters 40 Erasing File from memory 68 Text 45 Text and formats 45 Text lines 45 Error messages 77
Entire text 46 Text 46 Text automatically 59 Text blocks 47 Frame function 53 Framing 53 Functions Accent 42 Auto Cut 62 Auto Format 59 Barcode 43 Block Format 47 Block Length 57 Block Margin 57 Clear 45 Font 48 Frame 53 Global Format 46 Layout Preview 62 Line Effects 52 Line Out 45 Mirror Printing 58 New Block 41 Numbering 64 Repeat Printing 63 Size 48 Stamp 59 Style Style Symbol 42 Tape Length 56 Tape Margin 55 Text Alignment 53 Text Rotation 54 Width 50
Global Format functions 46 Grip 2
Handle 2 Hardware specifications 88 Highlighting 53
Fabric tape 34 Feed&Cut key 63 Font function 48 Format functions Block 47 Global 46 Format templates 59 Formatting
Incremental printing 64 Indicators Alt 41 Auto Cut 62
Caps 40 Font 48 Frame 53 Ins 40 Line Effects 52 Size 48 Style 50, 51 Tape Length 56 Tape Margin 55 Text Alignment 54 Text Rotation 55 Width 50 Ink stamps 34 Ins indicator 40 Insert key 40 Insert mode 40 Inserting text 40 Installing P-touch Editor 10 Tape cassette 7 Ironing garments with labels 34 Iron-on transfer tape 33 Italic text style 51
Mirror Printing function 58 Modes Alt 41 Caps 40 Insert 40 Multiple copies 63
New Block function 41 New line 41 Numbering function 64
Operating systems 9 Overwriting stored files 67
PARAMETER menu 44 PC operating systems 9 PC, connecting to 8 Picture, add to text 42 Pictures 90 Power key 7 Precautions 6 Previewing 62 Print head cleaning 86 Print key 63 Printing 63 Auto format template file from memory 70 Multiple copies 63 Text file from memory 69 Problems & solutions 84 PROTOCOL parameter 43 P-touch Editor 10 Starting 25 P-touch Quick Editor 12 Starting 27 Punctuation marks 41, 90

3 Changing the style of Rotate r (OR m or g) to select CHANGE STYLE Press r (OR the Auto format temn) Rotate r (OR m or g) to select format style Press r (OR plate n) 4 Quitting the Auto format function Rotate r (OR m or g) to select FINISH Press r (OR n) Press r (OR n)

Printing text

Previewing the label Rotate r to select LAYOUT PREVIEW, then press r (OR just press d + 9) (j or k to scroll)
Changing how the labels are cut Printing using the current print options Feeding and cutting 24 mm of tape Printing many copies
Rotate r to select AUTO CUT, then press r (OR just press d + f) Rotate r (OR m or g) to select setting Press r (OR n) p f Rotate r to select REPEAT, then press r (OR just press d + 4) Rotate r (OR m or g) to select number (OR type number) Press r (OR n)
Printing many copies while increasing selected text
Rotate r to select NUMBER, then press r (OR just press d + 5) j, k, m or g to select start of numbering field Press r (OR n) j or k to select end of numbering field Press r (OR n) Rotate r (OR m or g) to select (or type) number Press r (OR n)
Storing, recalling, deleting & printing text files
Saving a file Rotate r to select MEMORY, then press r (OR just press d + 8) Rotate r (OR m or g) to select STORE Press r (OR n) Rotate r (OR m or g) to select file number Type file name Press r (OR n) Recalling a previously saved file Rotate r to select MEMORY, then press r (OR just press d + 8) Rotate r (OR m or g) to select RECALL Press r (OR n) Rotate r (OR m or g) to select file number Press r (OR n) Deleting a previously saved file Rotate r to select MEMORY, then press r (OR just press d + 8) Rotate r (OR m or g) to select CLEAR Press r (OR n) Rotate r (OR m or g) to select file number Space bar so ! appears Press r (OR n) Press r (OR n) Printing a previously saved text file Rotate r to select MEMORY, then press r (OR just press d + 8) Rotate r (OR m or g) to select PRINT Press r (OR n) Rotate r (OR m or g) to select file number Space bar so ! appears Press r (OR n)

CONTENTS

Chapter 1

Before You Start.. 1

GENERAL DESCRIPTION...2
Top view.... 2 Bottom view.... 3 LCD display.... 3 Keyboard.... 4 Carrying case.... 5

Chapter 2

Getting Started... 7

PRECAUTIONS...8

Connecting the AC adapter... 9 Turning on/off the P-touch.... 9 Installing/replacing a tape cassette... 9 Connecting the P-touch to a computer... 10 Installing the Software & Printer Driver... 11 Reading the Users Guide... 27 Using P-touch Editor 3.2.... 28 Using P-touch Quick Editor.... 30 Uninstalling the Software & Printer Driver... 33 Attaching labels... 36 Assembling stamps.... 37

Chapter 3

Functions.. 41
Performing basic operations... 42 Entering text.... 44 Editing text.... 51 Formatting.... 52 Printing.... 68 Storing and recalling files... 71

Chapter 4

Machine Adjustments.. 79
Machine adjustments....80
ERROR MESSAGE LIST.. 83 TROUBLESHOOTING... 89 MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS... 93

Appendix.. 95

Symbols....96 Special barcode characters...99 Fonts....99 Sizes and widths....100 Type styles...102 Framing and shading patterns..104 Pre-set templates...105 Template text styles....108
INDEX... 109 ACCESSORIES... 113

Ch.1 Before You Start

Chapter

Before You Start

Ch. 1 Before You Start

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Top view
Before You Start 2 P-touch 9600:
LCD display Tape compartment cover Recharging indicator Cover release button AC adapter connector

RS-232C port USB port

Navigation dial

Keyboard

P-touch 3600:
Tape compartment cover LCD display Cover release button AC adapter connector

USB port

Bottom view
Battery compartment cover (PT-9600 only)

Handle

Tape exit slot

LCD display

Q R9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q Q G Q <<<P-touch>>> Q O N Q H Q L Q M Q I 1:_

AUTO 0.4 HELSINKI A AUTO

Length

Margin

1 Tape width indicator p. Caps indicator p. Alt indicator p. Insert mode indicator p. Line effects setting indicator p. Frame setting p. Style1 setting indicators p. Style2 setting indicators p. Text alignment setting indicators p. 59
0 Mirror printing setting indicator p. 64 A Rotate setting indicator p. 60 B Auto cut setting indicator p. 68 C Tape length setting p. 62 D Tape margin setting p. 61 E Font setting p. 54 F Character width setting p. 55 G Character size setting p. 54 H Character size setting indicator p. 54

P-touch 9600:

1 Power key p. 9

6 Arrow keys p. 42

2 Screen backlight key (PT-9600 only) 7 Return key p. 43 Refer to the Advanced Functions booklet. 3 Macro key (PT-9600 only) 8 Backspace key p. 51 Refer to the Advanced Functions booklet. 4 PF keys (PT-9600 only) 9 Interface key (PT-9600 only) Refer to the Advanced Functions booklet. Refer to the Advanced Functions booklet. 5 Space bar p. Function dial/Set key p. 43

Carrying case

The carrying case, which is included with the PT-9600 and available as an option for the PT-3600, is useful for storing and transporting the P-touch and its accessories. The cover attached inside the case at the right helps protect your tape cassettes from dust. In addition, if the cover is removed and attached to the left side of the carrying case, it can be used as a tray for collecting labels that are fed out.
Tape cassette cover/label tray

Before You Start 6

Getting Started

Getting Started 7

Ch. 2 Getting Started

PRECAUTIONS

G G G G G G G G G G G G Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark. Do not pull on the tape being fed from the P-touch, otherwise the tape cassette may be damaged. Avoid using the machine in extremely dusty places. Keep it out of both direct sunlight and rain. Do not expose the machine to extremely high temperatures or high humidity. Never leave it on the dashboard or in the back of your car. Do not store tape cassettes where they would be exposed to direct sunlight, high humidity or dust. Do not leave any rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period of time, otherwise the machine may be stained. Do not clean the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Only use a soft, dry cloth. Do not put any foreign objects into or heavy objects on the machine. To avoid injuries, do not touch the cutters edge. Use only the AC adapter designed exclusively for this machine. Use of any other adapter will void the warranty. Do not try to disassemble the AC adapter. When the machine is not to be used for a long period of time, disconnect the AC adapter, and (for the PT-9600 only) remove the rechargeable battery to prevent it from leaking and damaging the machine. Use only the Ni-MH rechargeable battery designed exclusively for this machine. (PT-9600 only) Never try to disassemble the P-touch. Use only the enclosed USB interface cable. Use of any other USB cable will void the warranty.
Connecting the AC adapter
G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G
Installing/replacing cassette
G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G

G G G G

This P-touch can be used anywhere a standard electrical outlet is available. 1 Insert the plug on the adapter cord into the AC adapter connector on the right side of the P-touch. 2 Insert the pronged plug on the other end of the adapter cord into the nearest standard electrical outlet.

With P-touch Editor 3.2, text is always typed in
using the insert mode. The overwrite mode cannot be used to type in text.
To change the font and text size, click the
appropriate icon in the property dock, and then select the desired settings from the Properties that appear.
For details, refer to Reading the Users Guide on

page 27.

Notes on usage

Barcodes

Keep the following points in mind when using P-touch Editor 3.2 to print barcodes. G Barcodes should be printed on white tape. If other colors of tape are used, the barcode reader may not be able to read the barcode correctly. G Be sure to test the barcode reader to make sure that it can read printed barcodes in the environment where you plan to use them.
Using P-touch Quick Editor
On a Macintosh computer G Double-click the P-touch Quick Editor icon in the P-touch Quick Editor folder installed on the computer.
P-touch Quick Editor enables you to design a simple label layout quickly and easily. In addition to the various functions available through the buttons in the toolbar, right-clicking (Windows) or holding down the Control key and clicking (Macintosh) in the label view displays a pop-up menu containing more commands.
When P-touch Quick Editor is started, the following window is displayed.

Toolbar Label view

Starting up P-touch Quick Editor
To start up P-touch Quick Editor:
If a shortcut was added to the StartUp menu: G P-touch Quick Editor automatically starts when the computer is started up. Double-click the P-touch Quick Editor icon on the desktop.
To view the help for the Mac version of P-touch Quick Editor, double-click Help.html in the Ptouch Quick Editor folder installed on the computer.

Specifying a label size

Before entering text, the label size must be set. A selection of preset layout sizes is available for a variety of needs.
If a shortcut was added to the desktop: G
If a shortcut was added to the Quick Launch toolbar: G Double-click the P-touch Quick Editor icon in the Quick Launch toolbar.
If no shortcuts were added: 1 Click the Start button in the taskbar to display the Start menu. 2 Point to Programs. 3 Click P-touch Quick Editor.

To select a color other than those listed, select [User Settings] (Windows) or [User Settings] (Macintosh) from the Background Color sub-menu, create the desired color in the dialog box that appears, and then click the OK button.
If you want to start printing without changing the print options simply click the Print button ( ) or click the arrow beside the Print button and click [Print].

Viewing the text

Layouts that are too long to fit in the screen can be scrolled by clicking the Arrange button ( ) to view the left, the center, then the right side of the layout with each click of the button.
Hiding/displaying P-touch Quick Editor (Windows only)
P-touch Quick Editor can be hidden by clicking the Hide button ( ). Re-display P-touch Quick Editor by clicking its icon in the system tray, at the right of the taskbar.
Quitting P-touch Quick Editor
To quit P-touch Quick Editor:
On a computer running Windows Do either of the following: G Right-click the P-touch Quick Editor icon in the system tray, and then click [Exit] in the menu that appears. G Right-click in the label view (or text box), and then click [Exit] in the menu that appears.
Uninstalling the Software & Printer Driver
Uninstalling the software
Uninstall the P-touch Editor 3.2 or the P-touch Quick Editor software from a PC as described below.
To uninstall the software:
1 Start up Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 or XP. 2 Click the Start button in the taskbar, select Settings, and then click Control Panel. With Windows XP, click the Start button in the taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 3 In the Control Panel window, double-click Add/Remove Programs (Add or Remove Programs in Windows XP).
On a Macintosh computer Do either of the following: G Click [Quit] in the [File] menu G Hold down the Control key and click in the label view (or text box), and then click [Quit] in the menu that appears.
The dialog box that appears may differ depending on the operating system being used.
4 In the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box, select P-touch Editor 3.2 (to delete the P-touch Editor 3.2 software) or P-touch Quick Editor (to delete the Ptouch Quick Editor software), and then click the Add/Remove button (Change/Remove button in Windows XP). 5 A message appears, asking if you wish to delete the selected application. Click the Yes button to delete the application.

To move the cursor to the beginning of the current text block:
If this key is pressed when the cursor is in the first line of text, the cursor moves to the beginning of the line.

Hold down h and press j.

To move the cursor up several lines:
If the cursor is already at the beginning of a text block when these keys are pressed, the cursor moves to the beginning of the previous block.
Hold down m until the cursor moves to the desired position.
To move the cursor to the beginning of the entire text:

Hold down d and press m.

g (down arrow key)
To move the cursor down to the following line:

Return key (n)

The return key can be used to select an item from a list, (for example, when adding a symbol or accented character to the text) or to apply a selected setting. Some questions asking you to confirm a command may appear on the LCD display, especially when the function that you have chosen will delete or affect files. In these cases, press n is like answering yes.

Press g once.

If this key is pressed when the cursor is in the last line of text, the cursor moves to the end of the line.
To move the cursor down several lines:
Hold down g until the cursor moves to the desired position.
To move the cursor to the end of the entire text:
To answer no, press e. Refer to Cancel key below.

Hold down d and press g.

To select an item from a list or to apply the selected setting:
Function dial/Set key (r)
The navigation dial in the upper-right corner of the keyboard provides a quick way to access many of the P-touch functions and to select from the various settings. Refer to the description of each function for a detailed explanation on how to use the navigation dial.

Press n.

Cancel key (e)
The Cancel key can be used to quit most functions and return to the previous display without changing the text. Some questions asking you to confirm a command may appear on the LCD display, especially when the function that you have chosen will delete or affect files. In these cases, pressing e is like answering no.
To select a function or setting:
Rotate r either clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired function or setting is displayed.
To return to the text without making a selection, press e.
To answer yes, press n. Refer to Return key above.

To apply the selection:

Press r.
To quit a function without applying any changes that you may have made:

Press e.

Code key (d)
To use a function printed in color above or on a key:

To create a new block:

A single block of text can only contain a maximum of 16 text lines. If the maximum number of text lines has already been entered when n is pressed, the error message 16 LINE LIMIT will appear.
Hold down d and press n. The new block mark ( ) appears at the end of the block.
The number of text lines that can be printed depends on the width of the tape.

Symbol key (s)

In addition to the letters, symbols and numerals on the key tops, there are over 440 additional symbols and pictures available with the Symbol function. After these symbols or pictures are added to the text, they can be deleted like any other character, and some can be formatted using certain text formatting functions (see pages 54 through 60). A table of the available symbols can be found on pages 96 through 99.

Accent function (d + s)

The Accent function can be used to add accented characters to your text. Many of these characters can also be found on the keys and typed in using a (refer to page 45), or they can be entered using the composite character keys (refer to page 47). The accented characters are grouped according to the uppercase or lowercase letter that they are combined with. The following table shows the available characters.
Letter a c e i Accented characters Letter A C E I N O U Accented characters
To add a symbol or picture to the text:
1 Rotate r until SYMBOL is displayed, and then press r (OR press s). A row of symbols appears in the display.
Q R9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG L PUNCTUATION Q M A01 Q Q R Q Q Q RH NO Q Q RI + RJ

n o u y

HELSINKI

NOTE NOTE

To add an accented character to the text:
1 Rotate r until ACCENT is displayed, and then press r (OR hold down d and press s). The message ACCENT a-y/AU? PRESS THE REQUIRED CHARACTER appears on the display.
Q R9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG ACCENT Q Q a-y/A-U? Q R Q Q RH NO Q PRESS THE REQUIRED Q RI L Q M CHARACTER RJ AUTO 0.4 HELSINKI A AUTO
To return to the text at any time, press e (OR press s).
2 Rotate r (OR press m or g to select the desired category of symbols, and then press j or k) until the desired symbol is displayed enlarged within the frame in the middle of the display. 3 Press r (OR press n). The symbol is added to the text. To type in a series of symbols, hold down d

Diacritical mark Letters that can be combined
This section will explain how to enter a barcode
into your text. It is not intended as a comprehensive introduction to the concept of barcoding. For more detailed information, please consult one of the many reference books available.
Since this machine is not specifically designed
for special barcode label-making, some barcode readers may not be able to read the labels.
Barcodes should be printed on white labels

with black ink.

The various barcode parameters enable you to create more customised barcodes.
Parameter TYPE WIDTH (bar width) Settings CODE 39, I-2/5, EAN13, EAN8, UPC-A, UPC-E, CODABAR, EAN128, CODE128 LARGE, MEDIUM, SMALL, EXTRA SMALL
aeiouAEI OU aeiouyAE IOU aeiouAEI OU aeiouAEI OU anoANO
Parameter UNDER# (numbers printed below barcode) CHECK DIGIT Settings ON, OFF
Q R9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG 01/04 Q Q Q R Q Q H NO TYPE Q R Q Q RI L CODE 39 M R
To change the barcode parameter settings:

3 Press m.

OFF, ON
The default settings are CODE 39 TYPE, MEDIUM WIDTH, UNDER# set to ON, and CHECK DIGIT set to OFF.
It is recommended that barcodes be printed
with the barcode WIDTH parameter set to at least SMALL, otherwise barcodes may be difficult to read.
4 Press j or k until the parameter that you want to change is displayed.
To select the default setting, press the space bar. To return to the barcode data without changing
any parameters, press e (OR hold down d and press i).
The CHECK DIGIT parameter is only available
with the CODE 39, I-2/5 and CODABAR types.
To enter the barcode data:
1 Rotate r until BARCODE is displayed, and then press r (OR hold down d and press i).
5 Rotate r (OR press m or g) until the desired setting is displayed. 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all parameters are set as you wish. 7 Press r (OR press n).
To change the data or parameters of a barcode
that has already been added to the text, position the cursor below the right half of the barcode mark ( ) before rotating r to select BARCODE and pressing r (OR holding down d and pressing i).
To add special characters to barcodes (only with types CODE39, CODABAR, EAN128 or CODE128):
8 Press j or k until the cursor is below the character immediately to the right of where you want to add the special character. 9 Press s.
Q R9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG 01/02 Q Q Q RH L Q Q M SYMBOL 1 R Q + Q Q RI O N RJ AUTO 0.4 HELSINKI A AUTO
To quit the Barcode function without adding a
barcode, press e at any time (OR hold down d and press i ).
Q R9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG Q Q PARAMETER Q RH Q Q R Q CODE 39 Q Q RI O N RJ
0 Rotate r (OR press m or g) until the special character that you want to add is displayed.

Ch. 3 Functions 2 Hold down d and press S.
Q R9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG Q Q Q R Q Q Q RH NO STAMP MODE Q Q I L OFF R M R
The many templates available allow you to create labels and stamps for a variety of needs from addressing envelopes to identifying floppy disks or audio and video cassettes. The width and length of each label or stamp printed from a template is preset. For samples of the available templates, refer to pages 105 through 107. After the text is entered, a different style for the text can easily be selected. For samples of the available style formats, refer to page 108.
If a stamp is created using this function, be sure
to use the Tape length function to select left and right label margins of 25 mm.
To select a pre-formatted template:
1 Rotate r until AUTO FORMAT is displayed, and then press r (OR hold down d and press 6).
The template that was last used appears first.
Selecting this template displays the text that was entered in it at that time.
To return to the text without changing the setting for the Stamp function, press e (OR hold down d and press S).
An Auto format template that has been stored in
Functions the memory can be recalled and used again. For details on recalling stored Auto format templates, refer to page 73.
4 Press r (OR press n). If ON was selected, print resolution is automatically adjusted for stamps. 5 Press p to cut the text out of the stamp stencil film. 6 After the stamp stencil film is cut off, remove the backing paper from the stamp stencil film and affix it to the ink pad of a stamp film holder. Refer to Assembling stamps on page 37.
Q R9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG L 1: Q Q M Q R Q Q RH ADDRESS-1 Q Q Q RI 24 80mm R

8.0 0.4 HELSINKI A AUTO

2 Rotate r (OR press m or g) until the name of the desired template is displayed.
Auto format function (d + 6)
The Auto format function makes creating labels and stamps quick and easy. After simply selecting one of the various pre-formatted templates and typing text into each of its fields, the overall style of the label can easily be changed by selecting one of the six available style formats, and then the label is ready to be printed.
To select the default setting (ADDRESS-1), press the space bar.
3 Press r (OR press n). The first field for the selected template is displayed.

Q R9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG 03/04 Q Q FINISH Q R Q Q RH P.MENU P CONTINUE Q Q I L Q R M P CHANGE STYLE RJ AUTO 0.4 HELSINKI A AUTO
E Press r (OR press n). The PRINT screen appears in the display with the currently selected file number.
Q R9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG PRINT Q Q 18mm Q RH L Q M 00TZ[00:VIDEO Q R ]P Q Q Q I R S FAVORITE SONGS R
Ch. 3 Functions F Rotate r (OR press m or g) until the file number containing the text that you wish to print is displayed. The file name is shown beside the file number, and the text stored under the selected file number is shown in the bottom line.
G Press the space bar so that ! appears to the right of the file name.
If multiple files are to be printed, follow steps G and H to mark them with !. If only one file is to be printed, steps G and H can be skipped.
I Press r (OR press n). The MENU screen appears in the display. J Make sure that ! is beside PRINT, and then press r (OR press n). The text stored under the selected file numbers is printed.
K Rotate r (OR press m or g) until ! moves beside FINISH.
Q R9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG 02/04 Q Q PRINT Q R Q Q RH P.MENU PFINISH Q Q L Q RI M PCONTINUE RJ AUTO 0.4 HELSINKI A AUTO
L Press r (OR press n). The screen from the Auto format function displayed before the Memory print function was used reappears in the display.
H Repeat steps F and G until ! appears to the right of all files to be printed. Files marked with ! will be printed.

Functions 78

Machine Adjustments
Ch. 4 Machine Adjustments

Machine adjustments

To change the TAPE LENGTH ADJUST setting:
When printing a label with a specified length (Tape length function), the length of the printed label may be slightly different. This function allows you to adjust the length of the printed label.

Setup functions (d + A)

Various functions are available for changing the general appearance of how text is shown on the display and for adjusting the operation of the P-touch.
To change the CONTRAST setting:
The CONTRAST function enables you to make the LCD display lighter or darker. 1 Hold down d and press A.

To shift the printing down, select a lower value.
To shift the printing up, select a higher value.
To change the HALF CUTTER setting:
This function allows you to adjust how deep a half cut is cut with laminated tape, for example, if the tape is cut too much or not enough. Normally, it is only necessary to change the setting by one. If the half cut is still either too deep or not deep enough, change the setting by one again.
To change the USB ID SELECTION setting:
This function allows you to specify a unique identification number for each P-touch connected to a computer in order to print through the USB connection. Normally, for easy setup of multiple P-touch machines connected to a computer, all PT-9600/3600s will be set to 000000001, indicating that the data will be printed on all connected P-touch machines at the same time. 1 Hold down d and press A.
2 Rotate r until USB ID SELECTION is displayed, and then press r (OR press j or k until USB ID SELECTION is displayed).
Q R9 A B C D E F K Q Q Q RG 05/05 Q Q Q RH Q Q NO USB ID SELECTION R Q Q Q RI L 000000001 M R
To return the function to its default setting (000000001), press the space bar.

ERROR MESSAGE LIST

ERROR MESSAGE 4 DIGITS MINIMUM!
CAUSE This message appears if less than the minimum four digits are entered as the barcode data. This message appears if 16 lines have already been entered in a text block of text when you press n.
SOLUTION Enter a minimum of four digits before pressing n.

16 LINE LIMIT!

Limit the number of lines in a text block to 16.
This message appears if you delete text, causing the number of lines in a block to exceed the 16-line limit. This message appears if 50 text blocks have already been entered when you hold down d and press n.
Adjust the number of lines so that the block will not have more than 16 lines. Limit the number of text blocks to 50.

50 LINE LIMIT REACHED!

BATTERIES WEAK! (PT-9600 only) BUFFER EMPTY!
This message appears when the installed Ni-MH battery has become weak. This message appears if no text has been typed in when you try to print or use the Numbering function, Repeat printing function or Layout preview function. This message appears if you try to add a character, a space, a new line, a new block, a symbol, an accented character or a barcode after the maximum number of characters has already been entered. This message appears when the rechargeable Ni-MH battery has reached a low voltage. This message appears if the tape compartment cover is open.

Recharge the battery or use the AC adapter. Type in some text before trying to perform any of these operations.

BUFFER FULL!

Delete some existing text before trying to add any more.
CHARGE BATTERIES! (PT-9600 only) CLOSE CASSETTE COVER!
Recharge the battery or use the AC adapter. Close the compartment cover.
ERROR MESSAGE LIST ERROR MESSAGE CUTTER ERROR!
CAUSE This message appears if the cutter did not operate correctly.
SOLUTION Turn off the P-touch, and then turn the P-touch on again. If the problem cannot be corrected, contact your service representative. Type in a conversion rate other than 0.

DIVIDE BY ZERO ERROR!

This message appears if the conversion rate entered when setting up the Euro conversion function was 0. This message appears if a checksum error occurred when the P-touch was turned on or if the keyword was damaged and failed to initialize. This message appears if the set number of digits is not entered in the barcode data.

EEPROM ERROR!

Contact your service representative.

INPUT WHOLE CODE!

Input the correct number of digits or change the number of digits set in the barcode parameters.
ERROR MESSAGE LIST ERROR MESSAGE INTERFACE ERROR!

SOLUTION

This message appears if the Windows wrong port is selected for a USB Under Print to the following connection. port in the printer Properties dialog box, select PTUSB: for the USB connection. For Windows 98 and Me:
If two or more of the same P-touch model are connected through their USB ports, instead of PTUSB:, select PTUSB (PT-3600/ 9600-XXXXXXXXX): (where XXXXXXXXX is the serial number). The serial number is written above the barcode on the silver label attached to the bottom of the P-touch. The P-touch can be added as a second printer.

For Windows 2000 and XP:

Macintosh In the Chooser, select the PT3600/9600 as the printer.
This message appears if the wrong port is selected for a serial (RS-232C) connection.
Specify correct settings for the BAUDRATE, BIT LENGTH, PARITY and BUSY interface parameters. Check that the interface cable is correctly connected. Delete some of the text.

Category PROHIBITION (I01-I29)

Symbols

WARNING (J01-J42)

MANDATORY (K01-K19)

FIRE (L01-L08)

TRANSPORT (M01-M13)

EMERGENCY (N01-N06)

INFORMATION (O01-O43)

Category OTHER SIGNS (P01-P12)

VIDEO (Q01-Q09)

OFFICE (R01-R44)

GENERAL (S01-S27)

GARDENING (T01-T14)

VEHICLES (U01-U13)

OCCASIONS (V01-V18)
The use of the CE mark is strictly governed by one or more European Council directives. Ensure that any labels you produce which use this mark conform with the relevant directives.
Special barcode characters p. 47
The following special characters can only be added to barcodes created using types CODE39 or CODABAR.

Value Character + $

The following special characters can only be added to barcodes created using types EAN128 and CODE128.
Value SOH STX ETX EOT Character # $ + < = > @ [ \ ] ^ _ NUL Value Character ENQ ACK BEL BS HT LF VT FF CR SO SI DLE DC1 DC2 DC3 DC4 NAK SYN Value US DEL FNC3 FNC2 FNC4 FNC1 Character ETB CAN EM SUB ESC { FS | GS } RS

Fonts p. 54

The following fonts are available.
Sizes and widths pp. 54 & 55
Samples of some available text sizes and widths are shown below.

Width Size

NORMAL

NARROW

NARROWEST

76 points

72 points

64 points

56 points

48 points

40 points

36 points

32 points 28 points 24 points 22 points 20 points
18 points 16 points 14 points 12 points 11 points 10 points 9 points 8 points
7 points 6 points 5 points 4 points
If the 4 point or 5 point text size setting is selected, the text will be printed with the BRUSSELS font setting, regardless of the font setting that is selected. Characters printed using the smaller sizes may be difficult to read if certain style settings are selected. Small characters may appear faint when they are printed.
Type styles pp. 56 & 57
Style1 setting Style2 setting Helsinki NORMAL NORMAL BOLD NORMAL OUTLINE NORMAL SOLID NORMAL SHADOW NORMAL INVERT NORMAL

Brussels

San Diego

Florida

Brunei Bold Los Angeles Bermuda Script
Istanbul Letter Gothic Style1 setting Style2 setting Helsinki NORMAL ITALIC BOLD ITALIC OUTLINE ITALIC SOLID ITALIC SHADOW ITALIC INVERT ITALIC

Brunei Bold Los Angeles

Style1 setting Style2 setting Bermuda Script NORMAL ITALIC BOLD ITALIC OUTLINE ITALIC SOLID ITALIC SHADOW ITALIC INVERT ITALIC