Brother PT-P750W User manual

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P-touch PT-P750W
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Introduction
Important Notice
The contents of this document and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained
herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the
materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publications.
Screen images in this document may differ depending on your computer's operating system.
Before using the P-touch labeler, be sure to read all documents included with the P-touch labeler for
information about safety and proper operation.
Symbols used in this Guide
The following symbols are used throughout this guide.
WARNING Tells you what to do to avoid the risk of injury.
CAUTION Tells you about procedures you must follow to avoid minor personal injury or
damage to the P-touch labeler.
Important Indicates information or directions that should be followed. Ignoring them may result
in damage, or failed operations.
Note Indicates notes that provide information or directions that can help you better
understand and use the product more efficiently.

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Trademarks and Copyrights
BROTHER is either a trademark or a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
P-TOUCH is a trademark or registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
© 2014 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.
Microsoft, Windows Vista, Windows Server and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.
Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.
Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc.
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Alliance are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
WPA, WPA2, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Wi-Fi Protected Setup logo and Wi-Fi Direct are trademarks of the Wi-Fi
Alliance.
IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.
The names of other software or products used in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of
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any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those respective companies.

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Table of Contents
1 Wireless Network Connection Methods 1
Confirm Your Network Environment ..........................................................................................................1
2 Printing from Computers 2
Available Applications for Use with Computers .........................................................................................2
Installing P-touch Editor and the Printer Driver..........................................................................................4
When Printing via a USB Connection..................................................................................................4
When Printing via a Wireless Network Connection .............................................................................4
Establishing a Wireless Network Connection ............................................................................................5
Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) ................................................................................................5
Establishing a Connection in the Infrastructure Mode .........................................................................6
Establishing a Connection Using Wireless Direct................................................................................7
Using P-touch Editor..................................................................................................................................8
Using P-touch Editor (For Windows®) .................................................................................................8
Using P-touch Editor (For Macintosh) ...............................................................................................11
3 Printing from iOS Devices 14
Available Applications for Use with iOS Devices.....................................................................................14
Installing Applications ..............................................................................................................................14
Connecting the P-touch labeler to Your iOS Device................................................................................15
Printing from Your iOS Device.................................................................................................................15
4 Printing from Android™ Devices 16
Available Applications for Use with Android™ Devices ...........................................................................16
Installing Applications ..............................................................................................................................16
Connecting the P-touch labeler to Your Android™ Device......................................................................17
When Your Android™ Device Supports NFC (Near Field Communication)......................................17
When Your Android™ Device Does Not Support NFC (Near Field Communication)........................18
Printing from your Android™ device ........................................................................................................18
5 Printer Setting Tool (for Windows®)19
Using the Communication Settings..........................................................................................................19
Settings Dialog Box ...........................................................................................................................20
Menu Bar ...........................................................................................................................................21
General Tab.......................................................................................................................................24
Wireless LAN Tab..............................................................................................................................26
Wireless Direct Tab ...........................................................................................................................30
Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers ..................................................................................31
Using the Device Settings........................................................................................................................32
Menu Bar ...........................................................................................................................................34

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6 Brother P-touch Utility (for Macintosh) 35
Using the P-touch Utility ..........................................................................................................................35
Settings Dialog Box ...........................................................................................................................36
Basic Tab...........................................................................................................................................37
Print Tab............................................................................................................................................38
Wireless Direct Tab ...........................................................................................................................39
7 Web Based Management 40
Overview..................................................................................................................................................40
Configuring the Printer Settings Using Web Based Management (Web Browser)..................................41
8 Printing Labels Distributed to Multiple Printers 42
Distributed Printing ..................................................................................................................................42
AAppendix 46
Routine Maintenance...............................................................................................................................46
Cleaning the Exterior of Your P-touch Labeler ..................................................................................46
Cleaning the Print Head and Head Roller .........................................................................................46
Cleaning the Tape Cutter ..................................................................................................................48
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................49

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Confirm Your Network Environment 1
The connection method varies according to your network environment and the type of device that you want
to connect. Therefore, confirm your network environment before connecting to the network.
Wireless Network Connection Methods 1
There is a WLAN
access
point/router
Wireless configuration
temporarily using a USB cable
See Wireless configuration
temporarily using a USB cable
on page 4.
One-push configuration using
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected
Setup™)
See One-push configuration
using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected
Setup™) on page 4.
There is no WLAN
access
point/router
Use Wireless Direct
Android™ device
See Printing from Android™
Devices on page 16.
iOS
See Printing from iOS Devices
on page 14.
Computer
See Establishing a Connection
Using Wireless Direct on page 7.

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2
Available Applications for Use with Computers 2
In order to use the P-touch labeler effectively, a number of applications and functions are available.
Printing from Computers 2
Application Windows Macintosh Features
P-touch Editor Lite rr
It is not necessary to install a driver or software for P-touch
Editor Lite.
With P-touch Editor Lite, you can create various simple label
layouts quickly and easily.
P-touch Editor Lite is only supported when connected using
a USB cable.
P-touch Editor rr
It is necessary to install the driver and P-touch Editor.
With P-touch Editor, you can create a wide variety of custom
labels in complex layouts by using fonts, templates, and clip
art.
P-touch Library r
This is installed with P-touch Editor.
This application allows you to use your computer to manage
P-touch Editor templates and other data.
You can use P-touch Library to print templates.
P-touch Update Software rr
It is necessary to install P-touch Update Software.
The software can be upgraded to the latest version.
Printer Setting Tool r
This is installed with the printer driver.
This application allows you to specify the printer’s
communication settings and device settings from the
computer.
Utility r
This is installed with the printer driver.
This application allows you to specify the printer’s
communication settings and device settings from the
computer.
Wireless Device Setup
Wizard rThis application allows you to configure your printer for a
wireless network.
BRAdmin Light rr
This application allows you to configure and manage your
network printer from the computer.
BRAdmin Pro rThis application allows you to configure and manage your
network printer from the computer.

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For more information, refer to [FAQ’s & Troubleshooting] on the Brother Solutions Center
(http://support.brother.com/).
Useful function Windows Macintosh Features
Distributed printing r
When printing a large number of labels, printing can be
distributed among multiple printers.
Since printing is performed at the same time, the total
printing time can be reduced.
For more information, see Printing Labels Distributed to
Multiple Printers on page 42.

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Installing P-touch Editor and the Printer Driver 2
When Printing via a USB Connection 2
To print from your computer, you must install P-touch Editor, the printer driver, and other applications to your
computer.
Visit our website described below and download the necessary software. The installation instructions are
available on the download page.
For Windows®: http://www.brother.com/inst/
For Macintosh: The [Downloads] page on the Brother Solutions Center (http://support.brother.com/)
When Printing via a Wireless Network Connection 2
Note
If the P-touch labeler is powered by alkaline or Ni-MH batteries, you cannot establish a wireless network
connection. Use the rechargeable Li-ion battery or the AC adapter.
When you want to print via a wireless network connection, it is recommended that you configure the wireless
network settings while installing the application.
You can change the wireless network settings later using the Printer Setting Tool. (For Windows®only)
For more information, see Printer Setting Tool (for Windows®)on page 19.
The following installation methods are available.
Visit our website described below and download the necessary software. The installation instructions are
available on the download page.
For Windows®: http://www.brother.com/inst/
For Macintosh: The [Downloads] page on the Brother Solutions Center (http://support.brother.com/)
Wireless configuration temporarily using a USB cable 2
It is recommended that you use a computer wirelessly connected to your network for this method.
You can remotely configure the P-touch labeler from the computer on the network using a USB cable.
One-push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) 2
You can use WPS to configure your wireless network settings quickly, if your WLAN access point/router
supports WPS.

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Establishing a Wireless Network Connection 2
This section describes how to configure the wireless network settings and establish a wireless network
connection, if you did not configure the wireless network settings during the installation.
Note
If the P-touch labeler is powered by alkaline or Ni-MH batteries, you cannot establish a wireless network
connection. Use the rechargeable Li-ion battery or the AC adapter.
Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) 2
If your WLAN access point/router supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™), settings and connections can be
configured easily with the press of a button.
aFirst, confirm that your WLAN access point/router has the WPS symbol.
bPress and hold the Wireless Mode button on the P-touch labeler for more than 5 seconds.
After the Wi-Fi lamp starts flashing in 0.5 second intervals, release the button.
cPress the WPS button on your WLAN access point/router.
dWhen the connection is established, the Wi-Fi lamp is lit.
Note
The printer will try to connect using WPS for 2 minutes. If the Wireless Mode button is pressed and held
for 5 seconds during that time, the printer will continue trying to connect for an additional 2 minutes starting
from that point.

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Establishing a Connection in the Infrastructure Mode 2
For Windows
aConfirm the SSID (network name) and password of your WLAN access point/router beforehand.
bConnect the printer and computer with a USB cable.
cIf the Wi-Fi lamp is not lit, press and hold the Wireless Mode button for one second to turn on the
wireless LAN function. After the Wi-Fi lamp is lit, release the button. The Wi-Fi lamp flashes.
dStart the Printer Setting Tool on your computer, and click [Communication settings] button.
For details on the Printer Setting Tool, see Printer Setting Tool (for Windows®)on page 19.
eIn [Wireless Settings] in the [Wireless LAN] tab, confirm that [Communication Mode] is set to
[Infrastructure].
fEnter the SSID that you have noted, or click [Search] and select the SSID from the displayed list.
gEnter the password as [Passphrase].
Note
Information to be entered varies depending on the authentication method and encryption mode. Enter
necessary information for your network environment.
hClick [Apply].
iWhen the connection is established, the Wi-Fi lamp is lit.
Note
If you want to change any other network settings, use the Communication settings.
For details on the Communication settings, see Using the Communication Settings on page 19.
For Macintosh
Use the Wireless Device Setup Wizard, which you can download from the [Downloads] page on the
Brother Solutions Center (http://support.brother.com/).
Note
If you use the Ad-hoc mode, refer to [FAQ’s & Troubleshooting] on the Brother Solutions Center
(http://support.brother.com/).

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Establishing a Connection Using Wireless Direct 2
Using this method, the P-touch labeler also serves as a wireless network access point.
aConnect the P-touch labeler and computer with a USB cable.
bIf the Wi-Fi lamp is not lit, press and hold the Wireless Mode button for one second to turn on the wireless
LAN function.
After the Wi-Fi lamp is lit, release the button. The Wi-Fi lamp flashes.
cFor Windows®
Start the Printer Setting Tool on your computer, and click the [Communication settings] button. Confirm
that the [Enable Wireless Direct when Wireless LAN is turned on] checkbox is selected in the [General]
tab of the Communication settings.
(This is selected as the factory default.)
See Using the Communication Settings on page 19 for details on the Communication settings.
For Macintosh
Start the P-touch Utility with your computer, and confirm that [Wireless Direct] is set to [ON] in the
[Wireless Direct] tab.
See Brother P-touch Utility (for Macintosh) on page 35 for details on the P-touch Utility.
dIn the Wi-Fi settings screen of your computer, select the SSID of the P-touch labeler and enter the
password.
eWhen the connection is established, the NFC lamp is lit.
Note
• The factory default SSID and password are as follows:
SSID: “DIRECT-brPT-P750W****” where “****” is the last four digits of the product serial number.
(You can find the serial number label by opening the cassette cover.)
Password (Network key): 00000000
• If you want to print the SSID and password, press the Wireless Mode button twice.
(Use 0.94" (24 mm) tape.)
• You cannot connect to the Internet via a wireless network while using Wireless Direct. If you want to use
the Internet, use a wired connection.

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Using P-touch Editor 2
You will need to install P-touch Editor and the printer driver to use your P-touch labeler with your computer.
To download the latest driver and software, please visit the Brother Solutions Center at:
http://support.brother.com/
When printing via a USB connection, check that the Editor Lite lamp is not lit. If the Editor Lite lamp is lit, press
and hold down the Editor Lite button until the lamp goes off.
Using P-touch Editor (For Windows®)2
Starting P-touch Editor 2
aFor Windows Vista®/ Windows®7 / Windows Server®2008/2008 R2
From the Start button, click [All Programs]-[Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 5.1].
When P-touch Editor starts, select whether you want to create a new layout or open an existing layout.
For Windows®8/ Windows®8.1 / Windows Server®2012/2012 R2
Click [P-touch Editor 5.1] on [Apps] screen or double-click [P-touch Editor 5.1] on the desktop.
When P-touch Editor starts, select whether you want to create a new layout or open an existing layout.
Note
• You can also start P-touch Editor using shortcuts, if you chose to create shortcuts during installation.
• Shortcut icon on the desktop: double-click to start P-touch Editor
• Shortcut icon in the Quick Launch bar: click to start P-touch Editor
• To change how P-touch Editor functions when it starts, click [Tools]-[Options] in the P-touch Editor menu
bar to display the [Options] dialog box. On the left side, select the [General] heading and then the desired
setting in the [Operations] list box under [Startup Settings]. The default setting is [Display New View].

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bSelect an option in the screen.
1 To create a new layout, click the [New Layout] button.
2 To create a new layout using a pre-set layout, select the desired category button.
3 To connect a pre-set layout to a database, select the check box next to [Connect Database].
4 To open an existing layout, click [Open].
5 To open the application for easily creating labels for electrical equipment management, click the
[Cable Labeling Wizard] button.
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1
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4
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Printing with P-touch Editor 2
Express mode 2
This mode allows you to quickly and easily create layouts that include text and images.
The [Express] mode screen is explained below:
You can print by selecting [Print] from [File] in the menu bar or by clicking the [Print] icon. (Configure the
printing settings in the [Print] screen before printing.)
Professional mode 2
This mode allows you to create layouts using a wide-range of advanced tools and options.
The [Professional] mode screen is explained below:
You can print by selecting [Print] from [File] in the menu bar or by clicking the [Print] icon (A). Configure the
printing settings in the [Print] screen before printing.
In addition, you can select “B” to start printing without selecting the printing settings.
B
A

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Snap mode 2
This mode allows you to capture all or a portion of your computer screen content, print it as an image, and
save it for future use.
aClick the [Snap] mode selection button.
The [Description of Snap mode] dialog box is displayed.
bClick [OK].
The [Snap] mode palette is displayed.
Using P-touch Editor (For Macintosh) 2
Starting P-touch Editor 2
aDouble-click the [P-touch Editor] icon on the desktop.
Note
The following method can also be used to start P-touch Editor.
Double-click [Macintosh HD] - [Applications] - [P-touch Editor] and then the [P-touch Editor] application
icon.
P-touch Editor starts.
If a message is displayed instructing you to choose the CUPS printer driver 2
When printing, a message may be displayed instructing you to choose the CUPS printer driver depending on
the version of your OS. If this occurs, choose the CUPS printer driver using the following procedure.
aChoose the Apple Menu - [System Preferences] – [Print & Scan] or [Printers & Scanners].
bChoose your Brother printer in the [Printers] section.

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cVerify which printer driver is used. This can be found next to [Kind].
If “(Model name) - Air Print” is displayed in [Kind], the Air Print printer driver is chosen. The Air Print
printer driver does not support P-touch Editor, so you should add the CUPS printer driver.
dClick the [+] button.
eClick the [Default] icon which is located at the top of the dialog box.
fChoose your machine from the [Name] list.
gMake sure that “Brother XXXXXX CUPS” is selected in the [Use] list.
(Where XXXXXXX is your model name.)
Note
If you cannot find “Brother XXXXXX CUPS”, the CUPS printer driver is not installed. Go to the [Downloads]
page on the Brother Solutions Center (http://support.brother.com/) to download and install the latest CUPS
printer driver.
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hClick [Add].
iThe printer is now available in the [Printers] section.
Choose [Quit System Preferences] from the Apple Menu.
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Available Applications for Use with iOS Devices 3
For more information, refer to [FAQ’s & Troubleshooting] on the Brother Solutions Center
(http://support.brother.com/).
SDK 3
A software development kit (SDK) is available. Visit the Brother Developer Center
(http://www.brother.com/product/dev/index.htm).
Installing Applications 3
The Brother applications for iOS devices can be downloaded free-of-charge from the App Store.
Printing from iOS Devices 3
Application Features
iPrint&Label This application allows you to print directly to your label printer from your
Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Mobile Cable Label Tool
(Scheduled to be available in August
2014)
This application allows you to print directly to your label printer from your
Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
You can print various cable labels.

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Connecting the P-touch labeler to Your iOS Device 3
aConnect the P-touch labeler and computer with a USB cable.
bIf the Wi-Fi lamp is not lit, press and hold the Wireless Mode button for one second to turn on the wireless
LAN function.
After the Wi-Fi lamp is lit, release the button. The Wi-Fi lamp flashes.
cFor Windows®
Start the Printer Setting Tool on your computer, and click the [Communication settings] button. Confirm
that the [Enable Wireless Direct when Wireless LAN is turned on] checkbox is selected in the [General]
tab of the Communication settings.
(This is selected as the factory default.)
See Using the Communication Settings on page 19 for details on the Communication settings.
For Macintosh
Start the P-touch Utility with your computer, and confirm that [Wireless Direct] is set to [ON] in the
[Wireless Direct] tab.
See Brother P-touch Utility (for Macintosh) on page 35 for details on the P-touch Utility.
dIn the Wi-Fi settings screen of your iOS device, select the SSID of the P-touch labeler and enter the
password.
Note
• The factory default SSID and password are as follows:
SSID: “DIRECT-brPT-P750W****” where “****” is the last four digits of the product serial number.
(You can find the serial number label by opening the cassette cover.)
Password (Network key): 00000000
• If you want to print the SSID and password, press the Wireless Mode button twice.
(Use 0.94" (24 mm) tape.)
• You can also connect the P-touch labeler to an iOS device in the infrastructure mode via a WLAN access
point/router.
Printing from Your iOS Device 3
aStart one of the Brother applications for mobile devices with your iOS device.
(See Available Applications for Use with iOS Devices on page 14.)
bAfter editing the data you want to print, tap [Print].