Brother P-touch PT-9700PC User manual

PT-9700PC PT-9800PCN
Operating systems Microsoft®Windows®2000 Professional
(SP4 or higher)
Microsoft®Windows®2000 Professional
(SP4 or higher)
Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows XP
Windows Vista®Windows Vista®
Windows Server®2003
Windows Server®2008
Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.6 Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.6
Interfaces USB (ver 2.0 full speed) USB (ver 2.0 full speed)
RS-232C serial (9 pin) RS-232C serial (9 pin)
Ethernet (10/100 Base-TX)
USB-A (USB host version 2.0 full speed)
Hard disk space Windows : more than 70MB Windows : more than 70MB
Mac : more than 100MB Mac : more than 100MB
Memory Microsoft®Windows®2000 Professional:
128MB minimum
Microsoft®Windows®2000 Professional:
128MB minimum
Microsoft®Windows®XP :
128MB minimum
Microsoft®Windows®XP :
128MB minimum
Windows Vista®: 512MB minimum Windows Vista®: 512MB minimum
Windows Server®2003 : 128MB minimum
Windows Server®2008 : 512MB minimum
Graphics adapter SVGA with 16 bit colour depth minimum SVGA with 16 bit colour depth minimum
Others CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM Drive
Microsoft®Office add-in Microsoft®Word 2000/2002/2003/2007 Microsoft®Word 2000/2002/2003/2007
Microsoft®Excel 2000/2002/2003/2007 Microsoft®Excel 2000/2002/2003/2007
Microsoft®Outlook® 2000/2002/2003/2007 Microsoft®Outlook®2000/2002/2003/2007
System Requirements
Brother International Europe Ltd
Brother House, 1 Tame Street, Audenshaw,
Manchester M34 5JE
Tel:[phone]
www.brother.eu
P-touch 9700PC/9800PCN
Professional PC labelling
machines with advanced
labelling functions.
Print high quality, durable labels
up to 36mm in width, using the
built-in USB or network ports and
the included label design software.

The need for labelling
Help organise your workplace with clear, high quality, durable labels, office stationery, archive
folders, company assets, shelving, parts labelling and custom signage are just some of the many
applications. Whether you need one or a hundred labels at a time, a Brother P-touch 9700PC or
P-touch 9800PCN will help ensure your day-to-day work runs as efficiently as you need it to.
And with the wide variety of tape widths and colours available you’re sure to find one suitable for
your needs.
The P-touch 9700PC and P-touch 9800PCN
Developed for the professional user and boasting the highest print resolutions and speeds in this
category of labelling machine, these two flagship PC labelling machines are able to use all the
widths, colours and materials available in the TZ and HG tape ranges, producing professional,
durable and customised labels on demand.
Both models incorporate an advanced cutter that either fully cuts the label, or just cuts half way
through, so your labels can be printed in one long strip and simply peeled individually when
required. P-touch Editor, Brother’s professional label design software is included as standard and
offers a comprehensive range of functions to print information such as barcodes, images and
data stored in various database formats.
Features Ptouch 9700PC Ptouch 9800PCN
Print resolutions of up to 720x360dpi HG ✓ ✓
Print speeds of up to 80mm/second HG ✓ ✓
Accepts tape cassettes from 3.5mm to 36mm ✓ ✓
Easy label change cassette system ✓ ✓
Professional label design software included ✓ ✓
Advanced cutter with full & half cut capabilities ✓ ✓
Print up to 5,000 labels per print job* ✓ ✓
Supports over 15 popular 1D & 2D barcode protocols* ✓ ✓
Link to data in .xls, .mdb files & SQL server databases* ✓ ✓
Automatic date/time printing capability* ✓ ✓
Advanced image dithering for high-quality images* ✓ ✓
Network ready ✓
Network printer administration software included ✓
Network label editing software included ✓
Stand-alone barcode label copying capability ✓
Windows Server 2003 support ✓
Windows Server 2008 support ✓
Bring efficiency and organisation through
clear identification of your items
P-touch laminated labels are designed to withstand
extreme conditions HG Using professional HG tape cassettes * Using P-touch Editor 5 label design software
If you need durable, customised labels from
3.5 to 36mm in width, the P-touch 9700PC and
P-touch 9800PCN are the most professional
P-touch labelling machines available.

Produce professional labels on demand
Developed for professional use in either the office or industry, the P-touch 9700PC prints
labels for any application. Externally, the machine has both USB and RS-232C serial ports, for
quick and easy connection to a PC or Mac.* Inside you will find a high resolution print head
that, when used in conjunction with HG tapes, offers a print resolution of up to 720 x 360dpi,
and a print speed of up to 80mm/second. Perfect for where many labels are required quickly,
such as in manufacturing, event management, filing systems and asset management.
Find important information quickly through
clear and precise labelling
P-touch Editor 5 label design software supports
many different barcode protocols
Brother TZ and HG laminated labels are suitable
for the most demanding of applications
Printing of high resolution greyscale images (such as
photographs) is possible using the specialised HG tape
P-touch 9700PC labelling machine
P-touch 9700PC Features P-touch 9700PC Included items
Prints labels up to 36mm in width PT-9700PC labelling machine
Print speed of up to 80mm/second HG-261 36mm black on white tape (8 metres)
USB / RS-232C ports P-touch Editor 5 label design software
Advanced cutter for easy label management AC adapter
Label editing software supplied at no additional cost USB cable
*Mac P-touch Editor software only available in English

Network ready for maximum flexibility
With all the features found in the P-touch 9700PC, this advanced model adds networking as
standard, allowing multiple users to share the labelling machine. The included P-touch Editor
Lite LAN label design software can be placed on a central network drive to allow all network
users to create labels without any software or driver installation required.
Create copies of barcode labels by connecting a USB barcode scanner* directly to the front
of the labelling machine – no PC connection required.
Print custom labels that include a copy of a scanned
barcode - without the need of a PC*
Built-in networking gives the freedom to place the
P-touch 9800PCN wherever it is required
Microsoft Excel data can be merged with the label
layout to print labels containing variable data
Easy-to-use labelling software is available to all network
users without the need of installation
P-touch 9800PCN labelling machine
P-touch 9800PCN Features P-touch 9800PCN included items
Same features as PT-9700PC plus: PT-9800PCN labelling machine
Direct copying of barcode labels – no PC required* HG-261 36mm black on white tape (8 metres)
Integrated 10/100 Base TX network port P-touch Editor 5 label design software
Remote printer management via network PT-Editor Lite LAN label design software
Support for Windows Server 2003/2008 operating systems AC adapter
USB cable
*USB barcode scanner not supplied

Common features found on both models
Both the P-touch 9700PC and P-touch 9800PCN are based on the same durable printing
mechanism, and using the specialist HG tape cassettes boast an impressive print speed of up to
80mm/second, and a print resolution up to 720 x 360 dpi for perfect image printing. When printing
multiple labels, the built-in advanced cutter will keep the labels attached to the backing paper.
This ensures that labels are kept in the correct order, and also makes peeling the labels easier
from the backing material. Advanced label editing software and a tape cassette are supplied as
standard, making both models ready for use straight out of the box.
Software solutions
P-touch Editor 5
Create your own custom labels with pixel precision, by using this powerful software solution.
With features such as support for over 15 barcode protocols, advanced image dithering to print
high quality greyscale images, and the ability to link to data contained in Excel spreadsheets for
batch printing of labels, any label design is possible.
b-PAC Software Development Kit
Developed for advanced users such as system integrators, by adding just a few lines of
programming code, label printing is possible from many Windows™ applications.
• Create a label template using P-touch Editor 5 and save the file to your PC.
• Using the b-PAC SDK, send the relevant commands to add your text/barcode/images to the label template.
• Issue the print command from your program.
• The b-PAC SDK will then create and print the label containing your information.
More details can be found at http://www.brother.com/bpac
Brother ESC/P printing
Connect to non-windows devices using the RS-232 serial port. By sending simple text
commands containing the label format and the text/barcode to be printed, the labelling machine
will print the label required. No driver or software needs installing.
Advanced cutter to keep sequential labels in
the correct order
P-touch Editor 5 gives full control of label design which
can include text, barcodes and images
TZ and HG tape cassettes are extremely quick
and easy to change
The b-PAC SDK allows system developers to add
label printing from within their own programs
Use the Brother ESC/P printer language to send simple
text commands containing label data
P-touch Editor Lite LAN gives all network users a quick and
easy way to print labels (PT-9800PCN only)

P-touch 9800PCN specific features
The P-touch 9800PCN has a built-in 10/100 Base-TX network port with embedded web server
enabling remote management, and is fully compatible with BR-Admin Lite network management
software as used with other Brother networked products as part of a total solution.
Being network ready offers many advantages including:
• Many users can print to the same labelling machine, reducing the cost of ownership.
• P-touch Editor LAN Lite software (supplied) can be placed on a central network drive and lets
multiple users simply run the software as and when a label is required. As no software or printer
driver requires installing, this is the perfect solution for use by many users within a company.
Multiple users can print labels as network support is
standard on the P-touch 9800PCN
The PT-9800PCN boasts a
wide range of connection
options and is the most
advanced machine in the
P-touch range
Design your label in P-touch Editor and upload to
the memory of the P-touch 9800PCN
Disconnect the PC and connect the barcode scanner
Scan the required barcode to send the data to
the P-touch 9800PCN
The P-touch 9800PCN creates the required
barcode, and the label is printed
Stand alone barcode copying function*:
• Design your label using P-touch Editor including the required barcode.
• Upload your label design to the P-touch 9800PCN.
• Disconnect from the PC – no connection is required to copy barcodes.
• Connect a USB barcode scanner* to the front USB port.
• Scan the required barcode.
When the barcode is scanned, the barcode number is sent to the P-touch 9800PCN. This data
is then used to change the barcode on the stored label to the required format, and the label is
then printed.
* USB barcode scanner not supplied
The stand alone barcode copying function allows
repair centres/production lines or other barcode
users to easily print labels with a copy of a barcode,
without requiring the expense of a PC for each
labelling machine

Brother P-touch laminated labels
Unlike ordinary labels, Brother P-touch laminated TZ and HG tapes consist of six layers of
materials, resulting in a thin, extremely strong label. Characters are formed with a thermal transfer
ink and sandwiched between two protective layers of PET (polyester film). We’ve tested them to
the extreme, against the effects of abrasion, temperature, chemicals and sunlight. Results prove
that Brother P-touch laminated labels out-perform competitor labels, so you can be confident of a
professional quality label that has been designed to last.
Tested to the extreme
Brother P-touch laminated labels were tested under laboratory conditions and a summary of the
results can be found below. For more detailed information on the tests, please see the
“Technical data for TZ tapes” leaflet.
HG tape cassettes
A professional tape cassette specifically designed for the P-touch 9700PC and P-touch 9800PCN
that offers higher print speeds and print resolutions compared to TZ tapes, yet still offers the
durability found on TZ tape cassettes.
• Up to 80mm/second print speed (High Speed Draft mode) for instant label production
on demand.
• Up to 720 x 360dpi print resolution (High Resolution mode) for clearer greyscale images.
TZ tape cassettes
Available in a wider range of colour combinations, materials and widths, from 3.5mm up to 36mm,
this tape has been developed for a wide range of labelling applications.
• Wider range of tape colours and tape widths for all labelling applications
• Speciality tapes are available for specic labelling applications
Temperature resistant: laminated labels were subjected to
temperatures ranging from -80C to +150C for 240 hours,
and the text was found to be unaffected
Flexible ID tape: specifically developed for
attaching a label to curved surfaces
Water and chemical resistant: glass plates with laminated
labels attached were immersed in water and various
chemicals for two hours. The text was unaffected
Security tape: a special tamper evident tape that
cannot be re-applied once removed
Fade resistant: after laminated labels were placed in
a fade-inducing chamber to simulate a year in sunny
surroundings, the text was unaffected
Strong adhesive tape: offers better adhesion on textured
surfaces compared to standard tapes
Abrasion resistant: after a 1kg sanding device was passed
over the laminated labels 50 times, the text
was unaffected
TZ tapes are available in a wide range of colours and sizes
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PT-9800PCN
Maximum Print Width 27.1 mm
Min. / max. label length 4 mm - 1000 mm
Number of copies 1 - 999 (P-touch Template)
Built-in Barcode protocols CODE39, CODE128, UCC/EAN-128(GS1-128), ITF(I-2/5), CODABAR(NW-7),
UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-13(JAN13), EAN-8, GS1 DataBar (RSS)
(Omnidirectional,Truncated, Stacked), PDF417 (Standard, Truncated, Micro),
QR Code (Model 1, Model 2, Micro),
Data Matrix (ECC200 Square, ECC200 Rectangular), MaxiCode
Printer control commands Raster mode, ESC/P, P-touch template mode (stand-alone)
Flash memory size PT-9700PC: 2MB / PT-9800PCN: 7MB
Character code set Standard character code
Windows-1252 Western Europe character code
Windows-1250 Eastern Europe character code
Built in fonts (ESC/P) Bitmap fonts: Helsinki, Letter Gothic
Built in fonts (P-touch Template) Bitmap fonts: Helsinki, Brussels, Letter Gothic
Outline fonts: Helsinki, Brussels, Letter Gothic
Built in font sizes (ESC/P) Bitmap fonts: 21/28/44/56/88/120 dots
Built in font sizes (P-touch Template) Bitmap fonts: 21/28 dots
Outline fonts: 35 dots - 380 dots (20 sizes)
Built in font styles (ESC/P) Italic, Underline, Bold
Built in font styles (P-touch Template) Outline, Shadow, Outline+Shadow, Italic, Bold, Vertical
Built in font widths (ESC/P only) x2, x1/2
Special printing Mirror printing(P-touch Editor)
Vertical printing(P-touch Template)
Rotated printing(P-touch Template)
PT-9700PC PT-9800PCN
Colour Light grey & pearl white Dark grey & pearl white
Ports USB (ver 2.0 full speed) USB (ver 2.0 full speed)
RS-232C serial (9 pin) RS-232C serial (9 pin)
Ethernet (10/100 Base-TX)
USB-A (USB host version 2.0 full speed)
Dimensions 116 mm (W) x 193 mm (D) x 140 mm (H) 116 mm (W) x 193 mm (D) x 140 mm (H)
Weight 1.57 kg 1.58 kg
Tape widths TZ tape: 3.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36 mm TZ tape: 3.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36 mm
HG tape: 12, 24, 36 mm HG tape: 12, 24, 36 mm
Print resolution TZ tape: 360 x 360 dpi TZ tape: 360 x 360 dpi
HG tape: 720 x 360 dpi
(high resolution mode)
HG tape: 720 x 360 dpi
(high resolution mode)
HG tape: 180 x 360 dpi (high speed mode) HG tape: 180 x 360 dpi (high speed mode)
Max. print height 27.1 mm 27.1 mm
Max. print speed TZ tape: 20mm / second TZ tape: 20mm / second
HG tape: 52mm / second (high speed mode) HG tape: 52mm / second (high speed mode)
HG tape: 80mm / second
(high speed draft mode)
HG tape: 80mm / second
(high speed draft mode)
Cutter sensor Yes Yes
Tape end & width sensors Yes Yes
Cutter type Full automatic with half cut function Full automatic with half cut function
Buttons 2 (power on/off and tape cut) 2 (power on/off and tape cut)
Status LED 2 colours (green and red) 2 colours (green and red)
Power 100-220 auto switching AC adapter 100-220 auto switching AC adapter
PT-9700PC PT-9800PCN
Included Items PT-9700PC PC labelling machine PT-9800PCN PC labelling machine
36 mm HG-261 black on white
label cassette (8m)
36 mm HG-261 black on white
label cassette (8m)
AC adapter AC adapter
USB cable USB cable
CD-ROM containing software, drivers
and user guide
CD-ROM containing software, drivers
and user guide
Hardware Stand-alone / ESC/P / P-touch Template modes
PT-9700PC: Fully featured labelling machine for use
with a PC or Mac
PT-9800PCN: Advanced network ready labelling
machine for sharing between multiple users