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Getting ready to use your printer Before creating labels with the printer, the following preparations are necessary. Note ● The connection procedures are different depending on the operating system running on the computer. They will also vary depending on whether a USB connection, serial connection or network connection (PT-9800 PCN only) is used. For details on connecting the printer to your specific computer, refer to "Connecting to a computer" (→ P.16). Connecting the printer Connect the printer to the power source and a computer. For details, refer to "Connecting the printer" (→ P.15). Installing the software You will need to install the printer driver to use your printer with your computer. You will also need to install Ptouch Editor label design software. For details on installing this software, refer to "Installing the software for PT9700PC" (→ P.19) or "Installing the software for PT9800PCN" (→ P.22). Creating labels After setting up your printer you can start creating labels. For details on how to design and create labels, refer to the "Software User's Guide" (PDF). For detailed feature explanations, you may also reference the P-touch Editor Help menu found in the software. 14

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Getting ready to use your printer
Before creating labels with the printer, the following preparations are necessary.
Note
●
The connection procedures are different depending on the operating system running on the
computer. They will also vary depending on whether a USB connection, serial connection or
network connection (PT-9800 PCN only) is used. For details on connecting the printer to your
specific computer, refer to “Connecting to a computer” (
→
P.16).
Connecting the printer
Connect the printer to the power source and a computer.
For details, refer to “Connecting the printer” (
→
P.15).
Installing the software
You will need to install the printer driver to use your
printer with your computer. You will also need to install P-
touch Editor label design software. For details on installing
this software, refer to “Installing the software for PT-
9700PC” (
→
P.19) or “Installing the software for PT-
9800PCN” (
→
P.22).
Creating labels
After setting up your printer you can start creating labels.
For details on how to design and create labels, refer to the
“Software User’s Guide” (PDF). For detailed feature
explanations, you may also reference the P-touch Editor
Help menu found in the software.