Online User’s Guide P-touch PT-P750W Before using this printer, be sure to read this Online User’s Guide. We suggest that you keep this manual in a handy place for future reference.
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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..........................................................................................
6 Brother P-touch Utility (for Macintosh) 35 Using the P-touch Utility ..........................................................................................................................35 Settings Dialog Box ...........................................................................................................................36 Basic Tab...........................................................................................................................................37 Print Tab ......
1 Wireless Network Connection Methods 1 1 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. 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.
2 Printing from Computers Available Applications for Use with Computers 2 2 2 In order to use the P-touch labeler effectively, a number of applications and functions are available. Application Windows Macintosh Features It is not necessary to install a driver or software for P-touch Editor Lite. P-touch Editor Lite r r 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.
Printing from Computers Useful function Windows Macintosh Features When printing a large number of labels, printing can be distributed among multiple printers. Distributed printing r 2 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. For more information, refer to [FAQ’s & Troubleshooting] on the Brother Solutions Center (http://support.brother.com/).
Printing from Computers 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.
Printing from Computers 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. 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.
Printing from Computers Establishing a Connection in the Infrastructure Mode 2 For Windows a b c Confirm the SSID (network name) and password of your WLAN access point/router beforehand. d Start 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. e In [Wireless Settings] in the [Wireless LAN] tab, confirm that [Communication Mode] is set to [Infrastructure].
Printing from Computers Establishing a Connection Using Wireless Direct 2 Using this method, the P-touch labeler also serves as a wireless network access point. a b Connect the P-touch labeler and computer with a USB cable. c For Windows® 2 If 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.
Printing from Computers 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/ 2 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.
Printing from Computers b Select an option in the screen. 4 3 1 5 2 2 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.
Printing from Computers Printing with P-touch Editor 2 Express mode 2 This mode allows you to quickly and easily create layouts that include text and images. 2 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.
Printing from Computers 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. a Click the [Snap] mode selection button. The [Description of Snap mode] dialog box is displayed. b Click [OK]. The [Snap] mode palette is displayed. 2 Using P-touch Editor (For Macintosh) 2 Starting P-touch Editor a 2 Double-click the [P-touch Editor] icon on the desktop.
Printing from Computers c Verify 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. d Click the [+] button. 2 2 3 4 e f g Click the [Default] icon which is located at the top of the dialog box. Choose your machine from the [Name] list.
Printing from Computers h Click [Add]. 5 2 6 7 8 i The printer is now available in the [Printers] section. Choose [Quit System Preferences] from the Apple Menu.
3 Printing from iOS Devices Available Applications for Use with iOS Devices 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) 3 3 3 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.
Printing from iOS Devices Connecting the P-touch labeler to Your iOS Device a b c 3 Connect the P-touch labeler and computer with a USB cable. If 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. For Windows 3 ® Start the Printer Setting Tool on your computer, and click the [Communication settings] button.
4 Printing from Android™ Devices Available Applications for Use with Android™ Devices Application Features iPrint&Label This application allows you to print directly to your label printer from your Android™ device. Mobile Cable Label Tool 4 4 This application allows you to print directly to your label printer from your Android™ device. 4 You can print various cable labels. For more information, refer to [FAQ’s & Troubleshooting] on the Brother Solutions Center (http://support.brother.com/).
Printing from Android™ Devices Connecting the P-touch labeler to Your Android™ Device 4 Use Wireless Direct to connect the P-touch labeler to your Android™ device. The P-touch labeler serves also as a wireless network access point. When Your Android™ Device Supports NFC (Near Field Communication) 4 a If 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.
Printing from Android™ Devices When Your Android™ Device Does Not Support NFC (Near Field Communication) 4 a If 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. b For Windows® Start the Printer Setting Tool on your computer, and click the [Communication settings] button.
5 Printer Setting Tool (for Windows®) 5 By using the Printer Setting Tool, the printer’s communication settings and device settings can be specified from the computer. Note The Printer Setting Tool is installed at the same time as other software such as the printer driver. Using the Communication Settings 5 With [Communication settings] in the Printer Setting Tool, the printer communication information can be specified or changed when connecting the printer and computer with a USB cable.
Printer Setting Tool (for Windows®) Settings Dialog Box 5 3 4 5 6 1 5 2 7 8 9 10 1 Disable these settings When this check box is selected, changed. appears in the tab, and the settings can no longer be specified or The settings in a tab where appears will not be applied to the printer even if [Apply] is clicked. In addition, the settings in the tab will not be saved or exported when the [Save in Command File] or [Export] command is executed.
Printer Setting Tool (for Windows®) 6 Settings Tabs Click the tab containing the settings to be specified or changed. If appears in the tab, the settings in that tab will not be applied to the printer. 7 Settings Display/Change Area Displays the current settings for the selected item. Change the settings as necessary using the drop-down menus, direct entry or other appropriate methods. 8 Refresh Click to update the displayed settings with the most recent information.
Printer Setting Tool (for Windows®) Important • If the [Disable these settings] check box is selected, the settings in that tab are not saved. • The following information is not saved with the settings commands. • Node name • IP address, subnet mask and default gateway (when the IP address is set to [STATIC]) • The saved communication settings commands are only intended to be used for applying settings to a printer. The settings cannot be applied by importing this command file.
Printer Setting Tool (for Windows®) Export Saves the current settings in a file. Note If the [Disable these settings] check box is selected, the settings in that tab are not saved. Important Exported files are not encrypted. Tools menu 5 5 Option Settings • Automatically restart the printer after applying new settings. If this check box is selected, the printer automatically restarts after communication settings are applied. If this check box is cleared, printers must be manually restarted.
Printer Setting Tool (for Windows®) General Tab 5 Communication settings 5 1 2 3 5 1 Network Settings on Power On Determines the conditions for connecting via Wireless LAN when the printer is turned on. Select [Wireless LAN by Default], [Off by default] or [Keep Current State]. 2 Selected Interface Select [OFF] or [Wireless LAN]. 3 Enable Wireless Direct when Wireless LAN is turned on Select when you want to use Wireless Direct.
Printer Setting Tool (for Windows®) IPv6 5 1 2 5 1 IPv6 Usage Select [Enable] or [Disable]. 2 Priority on IPv6 address Select to give priority to an IPv6 addresses.
Printer Setting Tool (for Windows®) Wireless LAN Tab 5 TCP/IP (Wireless) 5 1 5 2 3 4 1 Boot Method Select [STATIC], [AUTO], [BOOTP], [DHCP] or [RARP]. 2 IP Address/Subnet Mask/Gateway Specify the various values. You can only enter settings when the IP address is set to [STATIC]. 3 DNS Server Method Select [STATIC] or [AUTO]. 4 Primary DNS Server IP Address/Secondary DNS Server IP Address You can only enter settings when the DNS server is set to [STATIC].
Printer Setting Tool (for Windows®) IPv6 5 1 2 3 5 4 1 Static IPv6 Address Specify the value. 2 Enable this address Select to make the specified static IPv6 address effective. 3 Primary DNS Server IPv6 Address/Secondary DNS Server IPv6 Address Specify the values. 4 IPv6 Address List Displays the list of IPv6 addresses.
Printer Setting Tool (for Windows®) Wireless Settings 5 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 1 Communication Mode Select [Ad-hoc] or [Infrastructure]. 2 SSID (Network Name) Click the [Search] button to display the SSID selections in a separate dialog box. 3 Channel Select from the displayed options. 4 Authentication Method/Encryption Mode The supported encryption modes for the various authentication methods are as shown in Communication Modes and Authentication Methods/Encryption Modes on page 29.
Printer Setting Tool (for Windows®) Communication Modes and Authentication Methods/Encryption Modes 5 When [Communication Mode] is set to [Ad-hoc] Authentication Method Encryption Mode Open System None / WEP When [Communication Mode] is set to [Infrastructure] Authentication Method Encryption Mode Open System None / WEP Shared Key WEP WPA2-PSK AES WPA/WPA2-PSK TKIP+AES / AES LEAP CKIP EAP-FAST/NONE TKIP / AES EAP-FAST/MS-CHAPv2 TKIP / AES EAP-FAST/GTC TKIP / AES PEAP/MS-CHAPv2
Printer Setting Tool (for Windows®) Wireless Direct Tab 5 Wireless Direct Settings 5 1 5 2 1 SSID/Network Key Generation Select [AUTO] or [STATIC]. You can only specify a setting when [Manual] is selected as the [Device Connection Method]. 2 SSID (Network Name)/Network Key Enter the SSID (25 ASCII characters or less) and the network key (63 characters or less) to be used in the Wireless Direct mode. You can only specify a setting when [STATIC] is selected as the [SSID/Network Key Generation].
Printer Setting Tool (for Windows®) Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers 5 a After applying settings to the first printer, disconnect the printer from the computer, and then connect the second printer to the computer. b Select the newly connected printer from the [Printer] drop-down box. Note If the [Automatically detects the connected printer, and retrieves the current settings.
Printer Setting Tool (for Windows®) Using the Device Settings 5 Use [Device settings] in the Printer Setting Tool to change the printer’s default settings. Important • Before connecting the USB cable to the computer, 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. • Make sure that the AC adapter is connected to an AC power outlet. • Make sure that the printer driver has been installed and is functional.
Printer Setting Tool (for Windows®) 1 Auto power off when AC adapter is connected Specify the amount of time that passes before the printer turns off automatically. Available settings: [None], 10/20/30/40/50 minutes, 1/2/4/8/12 hours 2 Auto power off when running on lithium-ion battery Specify the amount of time that passes before the printer turns off automatically. Available settings: [None], 10/20/30/40/50 minutes, 1 hour 3 Contents Specifies the printer information that will be printed.
Printer Setting Tool (for Windows®) Menu Bar 5 File menu 5 Apply Settings to the Printer Applies the settings to the printer. Performs the same operation as when the [Apply] button is clicked. Save Settings in Command File Saves the specified settings in a command file. The file extension is ".bin". The saved command file can be used with the BRAdmin utility to apply the settings to a machine. Import 5 Imports the exported file and applies the settings to this tool.
6 Brother P-touch Utility (for Macintosh) 6 By using the P-touch Utility, the printer’s communication settings and device settings can be specified from the Macintosh computer when connecting the printer and computer with a USB cable. Note The P-touch Utility is installed at the same time as other software such as the printer driver. Important • Before connecting the USB cable to the computer, check that the Editor Lite lamp is not lit.
Brother P-touch Utility (for Macintosh) Settings Dialog Box 6 1 2 3 6 4 5 6 1 Printer Displays your printer’s model name. 2 Setting Tabs Click the tab containing the settings to be specified or changed. 3 Apply Sends the setting for each item to the printer. 4 Resets the settings to their defaults Returns all printer settings to their factory defaults. 5 Current Retrieves the settings from the currently connected printer and displays them in the dialog box. 6 Exit Exits the P-touch Utility.
Brother P-touch Utility (for Macintosh) Basic Tab 6 1 2 6 1 Auto power off when AC adapter is connected Specify the amount of time that passes before the printer turns off automatically. Available settings: [OFF], 10/20/30/40/50 minutes, 1/2/4/8/12 hours 2 Auto power off when running on lithium-ion battery Specify the amount of time that passes before the printer turns off automatically.
Brother P-touch Utility (for Macintosh) Print Tab 6 1 2 6 1 Printer Information Output Settings Specifies the items that will be printed as the printer information. Available settings: [All] Prints all of the information included in the usage log and device settings. [Usage Log] Prints the program version information, missing dot test pattern, printer usage history, and error history. [Printer Settings] Prints program version, device settings information, network settings information, PDL information.
Brother P-touch Utility (for Macintosh) Wireless Direct Tab 6 1 2 3 6 4 1 Wireless Direct Turns the Wireless Direct function on or off. Available settings: [ON], [OFF] 2 SSID/Network Key Generation Select [AUTO] or [STATIC]. 3 SSID (Network Name)/Network Key Enter the SSID (3 to 25 ASCII characters) and the network key to be used in the Wireless Direct mode. You can only specify a setting when [STATIC] is selected as [SSID/Network Key Generation].
7 Web Based Management 7 Overview 7 You can use a standard web browser to manage a printer on your network using HTTP. When using Web Based Management, the following actions are possible: Display printer status information Change network settings such as TCP/IP information Display software version information of the printer and print server Change network and printer configuration details Note Please make sure that JavaScript and cookies are always enabled in whichever browser you use.
Web Based Management Configuring the Printer Settings Using Web Based Management (Web Browser) 7 A standard web browser can be used to change your print server settings using the HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol). a Type “http://printer_ip_address/” into your browser. (Where “printer_ip_address” is the IP address or the print server name.) For example (if the printer’s IP address is 192.168.1.2.): http://192.168.1.
8 Printing Labels Distributed to Multiple Printers 8 Distributed Printing 8 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. Note • Printing can be distributed to printers connected via a USB connection or wireless network connection. • The number of pages to be printed is automatically divided among the selected printers.
Printing Labels Distributed to Multiple Printers c Select the [Advanced] tab, select the [Distributed Printing] check box, and then click [Settings]. d In the [Distributed Printing Settings] dialog box, select the printers to be used for distributed printing. 8 1 3 2 1 Click [Detect Current Paper Information…]. 2 The current printer information that was detected appears below [Current Width] and [Paper Type]. 3 Select the check box beside the [Printer Name] to be used for distributed printing.
Printing Labels Distributed to Multiple Printers e Specify the tape width to be used for printing. A. If only one printer has been selected 8 In the dialog box from step d, select the printer whose setting is to be specified, and then either double-click it or right-click it and click [Settings]. From the [Set Width] drop-down list, select the tape width. 8 Note Information to be displayed in the dialog box from step d can be entered in the [Notes] text box. B.
Printing Labels Distributed to Multiple Printers g Click [OK] to close the [Distributed Printing Settings] window. Setup is completed. h Click [OK] to start distributed printing. Note • It may not be possible for information to be detected for a printer connected using a USB hub or print server. Before printing, enter the settings manually, and check if the printer can be used for printing.
A Appendix A Routine Maintenance A Your P-touch labeler should be cleaned on a regular basis to maintain its performance. Note Always disconnect the AC adapter before cleaning your P-touch labeler. Cleaning the Exterior of Your P-touch Labeler A Wipe any dust and marks from the main unit using a soft, dry cloth. Use a slightly dampened cloth with water on difficult to remove marks. Important Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol or any other organic solvent.
Appendix Print head 1 2 1 Cotton swab 2 Print head A Head roller 1 2 1 Cotton swab 2 Head roller 47
Appendix Cleaning the Tape Cutter A About once every year, wipe the cutter blades using a cotton swab moistened with ethanol or isopropyl alcohol. Tape adhesive can build up on the cutter blade after repeated use, taking the edge off the blade which may result in the tape jamming in the cutter. CAUTION Do not touch the cutter blade with your finger.
Appendix Troubleshooting A If you think there is a problem with your P-touch labeler, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting solutions. Visit us at http://support.brother.com/g/d/d5p2/.
Appendix Problem The ink ribbon is separated from the ink roller. Solution If the ink ribbon is broken, replace the tape cassette. If not, leave the tape uncut and remove the tape cassette, then wind the loose ink ribbon onto the spool as shown in the figure. 1 1 Spool The P-touch labeler stops while printing a label. Replace the tape cassette if striped tape is visible, as this indicates that you have reached the end of the tape.
Appendix Network First check the following: The rechargeable Li-ion battery is installed or the AC adapter is connected. You cannot establish a wireless network connection when the P-touch labeler is powered by alkaline or Ni-MH. The access point (for wireless), router or hub is turned on and its link light is flashing. All protective packaging has been removed from the P-touch labeler. The cassette cover is fully closed. The tape cassette is inserted correctly in the tape cassette compartment.
Appendix The P-touch labeler cannot print over the network. The P-touch labeler is not found on the network even after successful installation. Question Solution Is your P-touch labeler assigned with an available IP address? Confirm the IP address and the Subnet Mask. Verify that both the IP addresses and Subnet Masks of your computer and the P-touch labeler are correct and located on the same network.
Appendix I want to check that my network devices are working correctly. Question Solution Is your P-touch labeler, access Make sure you have confirmed all instructions in First check the following: point/router or network hub turned on? on page 51. Where can I find the P-touch labeler Check [Communication settings] in the Printer Setting Tool. network settings, such as IP address? See Using the Communication Settings on page 19 for details about [Communication settings].
