Brother 3600 Printer User Manual


 
9
Ch. 2 Getting Started
Getting Started
Connecting the AC adapter
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.
Turning on/off the P-touch
The power key (o) is located in the upper-
right 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 automat-
ically turn off if no key is pressed or no opera-
tion is performed for 5 minutes.
Press o to turn on or turn off the P-touch.
Installing/replacing a tape
cassette
Tape cassettes are available for this machine in
a wide variety of types, colours and sizes, ena-
bling you to make distinctive colour-coded and
stylised labels. In addition, this machine has
been designed to allow you to change the tape
cassette 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.
NOTE
Only use the AC adapter designed exclusively
for this machine.
If you do not intend to use this machine for an
extended period of time, disconnect the AC
adapter.
NOTE
Do not unplug the AC adapter 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 adapter.
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
through a serial (RS-232C) interface cable or is
printing data from the computer, it will not
automatically turn off.
If the P-touch is connected to a computer
through a USB interface cable and is printing
data from the computer, the P-touch will not
automatically turn off.
NOTE
If you are using a new tape cassette provided with a
stopper, be sure to remove the stopper.
P-touch 9600:
P-touch 3600: