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    PS-9000 User's Manual US English
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    to set up and use PS-9000 safely. Please read this manual carefully before using the product. PS-9000 print server provides small-scale network connectivity for your PS-9000-compatible P-touch printers. PS-9000 is compatible with print monitors of P-touch printer drivers. You can check the statuses
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    For the name of local Brother Authorized Service Center(s), call 1-800-521-2846. What Brother will ask you to do: After contacting Brother or a Brother Authorized Service Center, you may be required to deliver (by hand if you prefer) or send the Product properly packaged, freight prepaid, to the
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    pack the Machine that Brother agreed to replace in the package from the replacement Machine and return it to Brother using the air bill supplied by Brother in accordance with the instructions provided by Brother. Since you will be in possession of two machines, Brother will require that you provide
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    Brother Product, we have a variety of support options for you to choose from: USA-Customer Service: Customer Service 877-478-6824 (voice) Customer Service your proof of purchase (bill of sale) in case your Product requires service. Model # Serial # Date of purchase: Store where purchased: Location of
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    ...14 Software specifications ...14 Operation requirements ...14 2 Using PS-9000 in a Windows® Environment 15 Starting the Brother PS-9000 Utility 16 How to Set Up PS-9000 17 PS-9000 Setup Method 1 18 "Installs this unit and the utility." -Using the TCP/IP protocol ...18 PS-9000 Setup Method
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    ® 2000 Pro and Microsoft® Windows® XP 36 Print Print using using an an LPR LPR port port in in Microsoft® Microsoft® W Wiinnddoowwss®N2T0®004.P0ro(PT..-.9..5..0..0..P..C....o..n..l.y 3368 Print using an LPR port in Microsoft® Windows® XP 41 PS-9000 Settings ...44 Contact Information
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    carefully before starting to use this product. These safety instructions include important information on the safe handling of the product a service representative for service or repairs. ■ If any foreign objects (such as metal or liquids) enters the unit, immediately turn off the P-touch,
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    1 About PS-9000 About PS-9000 9 Parts and Functions 10 Connection to the Network 12 Specifications 14
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    with print monitors of P-touch printer drivers and enables you to visually check the statuses of print jobs and P-touch machines. Compatible models ■ QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD ■ QL-1050/QL-1050N ■ PT-9500PC ■ PT-9200DX The appropriate P-touch driver compatible with PS-9000 must be installed. From
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    is established. ■ STATUS LED (Orange) Flashes during data transfer. Ethernet Address (The last 6 digits are the product's serial number.) ■ Ethernet Address The Ethernet Address of the device. The last 6 digits are the product's serial number. Note ● Ethernet address 00:80:77:50:00: 01 is noted as
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    off the PS-9000 while it is being initialized to the factory default settings. ● When PS-9000 is turned on again after being initialized to the factory default settings, do not press the push button. ● PS-9000 can be initialized to its factory default settings from the Brother PS-9000 Utility. 11
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    had been connected to other P-touch units, initialize PS-9000 to its factory default settings. You can initialize PS-9000 from Brother PS-9000 Utility. ● PS-9000 cannot be used with a USB hub. ● If you are using PS-9000 in a 100BASE-TX environment, prepare a 100BASE-TX Ethernet hub and network cable
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    connect devices other than a P-touch to the PS-9000 USB port. ● Wait more than 2 seconds between connecting and disconnecting the USB cable. ● Do not disconnect the USB cable while printing. Type A Type B P-touch Ethernet HUB Note ● The shape of the power cord depends on your model. PS-9000 13
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    can be set with Setup Utility. Operation requirements ■ Network Environment Microsoft® Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me, Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Pro, Microsoft® Windows® XP *Please note that the supported printer OS differ per model. ■ Operating Environment Temperature: 5 °C to
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    2 Using PS-9000 in a Windows® Environment Starting the Brother PS-9000 Utility 16 How to Set Up PS-9000 17 PS-9000 Setup Method 1 18 PS-9000 Setup Method 2 22 Other Functions 25 Uninstalling the Software 26 Using PS-9000 With a Different P-touch 26
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    on the Brother PS-9000 Utility. Make sure to read this information carefully before starting to use PS-9000. ■ Setup The installation wizard will be started. This leads you through the setup of PS-9000 for printing. ■ User's Guide Click [User's Guide] to access the on-line manual. Adobe® Acrobat
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    ® Windows® XP), be sure to log in with a user account that has administrator privileges. There are two setup methods available with the Brother PS-9000 Utility. "Installs this unit and the utility." 1 With this method, the PS-9000 print server settings are specified and the software for printing on
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    , click [P-touch Driver], and then install the network driver for your P-touch. ● Before starting the setup, make sure to quit all application programs that are running. "Installs this unit and the utility." -Using the TCP/IP protocol This method sets up PS-9000 and the printing software. Choose
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    →In an environment with a DHCP/ BOOTP server, the IP address of PS9000 is automatically assigned. Caution ● After setup, the IP address may change when the unit is turned off, then turned on again. In that case, the PS-9000 must be set again and the printing software must be reinstalled. 19
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    is not used already. Select if you want to set up the printer 9 port. • The screen shown below appears if the Brother PS-9000 Utility has already been installed on your computer. Select if you want to overwrite the software, and then click [Next]. If you selected "Yes", continue with the operation
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    port name, and then c click [Next]. • If there are no compatible P-touch units, click [Cancel] to quit this setup wizard, install a P-touch printer driver, and then repeat the setup procedure for PS-9000 from the beginning. After the setup preparations are a finished, click [Next]. • When you
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    then install the network driver for your P-touch. ● Before starting the setup, make sure to quit all application programs that are running. "Installs the utility." -Install the printing client software This method sets up only the Brother PS-9000 Utility. Choose this setup method when PS-9000 has
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    . The default group name is "Brother PS-9000 Utility". After specifying the group name, click [Next]. • If there are no compatible P-touch units, click [Cancel] to quit this setup wizard, install a P-touch printer driver, and then repeat the setup procedure for PS-9000 from the beginning. After the
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    PS-9000, which is to be set up, and 9 then click [Next]. The setup configuration is displayed. a Click [Finish]. • If the product is not displayed in the list, click [Search]. • If you click [Search Option], the TCP/IP broadcast address can be configured. Type in the printer the printer port
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    administrator. ● If the IP address obtained by the PS-9000 from a DHCP/BOOTP server is changed, printing will no longer be possible. We recommend using a fixed IP address for the PS-9000. Automatic IP address configuration with RARP The PS-9000 supports RARP protocol. The IP address can be set
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    (uninstall) the software. On the Start menu, point to "All 1 Programs"*, click "Brother PS-9000 Utility", and then click . (*"Programs" on operating systems other than Windows XP.) - The Uninstaller dialog box appears. Using PS-9000 With a Different P-touch When using PS-9000 with a different
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    3 Using the Web Browser Using the Web Browser 28 Manage PS-9000 Via the Web Page 29
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    on the procedure for using a Web browser to access the PS-9000 Web page. Using a Web browser, the various PS-9000 settings and the status of PS-9000 and the P-touch can be checked. Display the PS-9000 Web page Type the IP address of PS-9000 in the Web browser. 1 Example: If the IP address is
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    the configuration. (As a factory default, "root" is specified as the user name, and no password is set.) (Printer status) (System information) (Configure PS-9000) (Restart PS-9000) • If a print job with an error that has occurred remains on the print server, the jobs can be deleted by restarting
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    4 Questions & Answers Questions & Answers 31 Troubleshooting 33
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    solutions to problems that might arise when using the product. Symptom CD-ROM is inserted, but does not start automatically. PS-9000 is not found after searching during setup with the Brother PS-9000 Utility. The print job is not printed. Cause Remedy If your computer does not support Autorun
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    the PT-9200DX, install the printing software for PS-9000 onto each client, and use it instead of using LPR printing. Manually specify the tape width. PS-9000 can be initialized (reset to its factory default settings) by using the Brother PS-9000 Utility. Select PS-9000 in the PS-9000 setting dialog
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    ? No Can PS-9000 be No found when the utility is used? Yes No Is printing possible? Yes There is a problem with the printer. Check the setup procedure for the printer. The problem has been corrected. There may be a problem with the print server. Consult a service representative. 33
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    in chapter 1, "About PS-9000". ■ 2 LINK LEDs (green) Lights when a proper LAN connection is established. With a 100BASE-TX-compatible machine, check which LED is correctly, connected equipment or cables connecting the PS-9000 to the computer running the setup utility are not set up correctly. (Check
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    to have administrator privileges to set up PS-9000 in Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Pro and Microsoft® Windows® XP. LPR Printing in Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Pro and Microsoft® Windows® XP 36 PS-9000 Settings 44 Contact Information (For USA Only
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    ® This section explains how to setup and print with PS-9000 using LPR of Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Pro and Microsoft® Windows® XP. Note ● PT-9200DX doesn't support LPR printing. Print using an LPR port in Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 (PT-9500PC only) Note ● In order to
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    driver, and then click [Next]. b Print after displaying the printer's Properties dialog box, then clearing the "Enable bidirectional support" check box on the Ports tab, and selecting "Disable" for Printer Monitor on the Device Settings tab. 9 In the "Printer name" box, type the P-touch printer
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    when PS-9000 was installed, select the port from the "Use the following port" list, and then click [Next]. 5 In the "Name or address of server providing lpd" box of the Add LPR compatible printer dialog box, type in the IP address that was set for PS-9000. In the "Name of printer or print queue
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    , select whether to keep the existing driver or replace it with a new driver, and then click [Next]. 0 In the Print Test Page dialog box, select "No", and then click [Next]. 8 In the "Printer name" box, type in the P-touch printer name to be used in Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Pro. If necessary, type
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    b Print after displaying the printer's Properties dialog box, then clearing the "Enable bidirectional support" check box on the Ports tab, and selecting "Disable" for Printer Monitor on the Device Settings tab. 40
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    when PS-9000 was installed, select the port from the "Use the following port" list, and then click [Next]. 4 In the "Name or address of server providing lpd" box of the Add LPR compatible printer dialog box, type in the IP address that was set for PS-9000. In the "Name of printer or print queue
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    select whether to keep the existing driver or replace it with a new driver, and then click [Next]. 9 In the Print Test Page dialog box, select "No", and then click [Next]. 7 In the "Printer name" box, type in the P-touch printer name to be used in Microsoft® Windows® XP. If necessary, type in the
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    a Print after displaying the printer's Properties dialog box, then clearing the "Enable bidirectional support" check box on the Ports tab, and selecting "Disable" for Printer Monitor on the Device Settings tab. 43
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    during start up. In order for DHCP/BOOTP to specify the IP address of PS-9000, a DHCP/BOOTP server must exist within the subnetwork and be properly set up. PS-9000 will automatically acknowledge DHCP and BOOTP, and use as its own address the IP address that it previously received as a reply. Enables
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    Name CD-ROM Setup Web page Factory Default Subnet Mask Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 Default Gateway Default Gateway 0.0.0.0 Explanation Sets up the subnet mask of PS-9000. The value must be configured in the format of four series of numbers separated by decimal points, such as "xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx". If
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    -379-1210 Assistance on the Internet For product information and downloading the latest drivers: http://www.brother.com For purchasing accessories and certain Brother products: http://www.brothermall.com Fax-Back System Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use Fax-Back System so you can
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PS-9000 User’s Manual
US English