Brother P-touch PT-9700PC User Manual

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Using the interface cables
Serial (RS-232C) cables and network (Ethernet) cables are not standard accessories. Use the
appropriate cable for your type of interface.
■ USB cable
Use the enclosed interface cable.
■ Serial (RS-232C) cable (Windows
®
only)
The pin assignments for the serial cables (RS-232C cables) which can be used with this printer are
shown in the table below. You can purchase the cables at an electronics store. Do not use a serial
cable that is longer than 5.9' (1.8 m).
Brother printer side Computer side
(D-sub female, lock screw #4-40 inch screw) (D-Sub9P female)
■ Network cable (PT-9800PCN only)
Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast
Ethernet Network.
Note
● For USB interface, the included USB interface cable should be used to ensure compliance with
the limits for EMC.
● For serial and network interfaces, a shielded interface cable should be used to ensure
compliance with the limits for EMC.
● Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. may affect the
performance and print quality, and damage may not be covered under the limited warranty.
Signal Name Pin Number Pin Assignments Pin Number Signal Name
DCD 1 1 DCD
RXD 2 2 RXD
TXD 3 3 TXD
DTR 4 4 DTR
GND 5 5 GND
DSR 6 6 DSR
RTS 7 7 RTS
CTS 8 8 CTS
RI 9 9 RI
Note
● The RS-232C serial connector part of this equipment is not Limited Power Source.
● For details on serial interface settings, refer to “Serial interface settings (Windows
®
only)” (→
P.44).
Note
● Connect this product to a LAN connection that is not subjected to overvoltages.
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Brother P-touch PT-9700PC Specifications

General

Print technology	Direct thermal
Vertical printing	Yes
Maximum resolution	720 x 360 DPI
Product color	White
Keyboard layout	ABC
Standard interfaces	USB 2.0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Minimum storage drive space	70 MB
Compatible operating systems	Microsoft Windows 2000 Prof. (SP4), XP, Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.6
Tape size	36 mm
Label type	TZ / AL / HZ
Power supply type	AC adaptor (AD9100ES) (Enclosed)
Print sizes included	20
Maximum label length	1 m
Tape cutting	Automatic
Number of styles	10
Built-in barcodes	POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Bundled software	P-touch Editor 5.0
Package weight	3.190 g

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	193 mm
Width	116 mm
Height	140 mm