Brother PT-P750W Installation guide

Setup Guide

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P-touch PT-P750W

Before using this printer, be sure to read this Setup Guide.

We suggest that you keep this manual in a handy place for future

reference.

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Introduction

Important Notice

 The contents of this document and the specifications of this product are subject to change

without notice.

 Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials

contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential)

caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and

other errors relating to the publications.

 Screen images in this document may differ depending on your computer's operating system.

 Before using the P-touch labeler, be sure to read all documents included with the P-touch

labeler for information about safety and proper operation.

Symbols used in this Guide

The following symbols are used throughout this guide.

WARNING

Tells you what to do to avoid the risk of injury.

CAUTION

Tells you about procedures you must follow to avoid minor personal injury

or damage to the P-touch labeler.

Important

Indicates information or directions that should be followed. Ignoring them

may result in damage, or failed operations.

Note

Indicates notes that provide information or directions that can help you

better understand and use the product more efficiently.

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Trademarks and Copyrights

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P-TOUCH is a trademark or registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.

Microsoft, Windows Vista, Windows Server and Windows are either registered trademarks or

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Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other

countries.

Android is a trademark of Google Inc.

Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc.

Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Alliance are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

WPA, WPA2, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Wi-Fi Protected Setup logo and Wi-Fi Direct are trademarks

of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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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......................................................4

When Printing via a USB Connection..............................................................4

When Printing via a Wireless Network Connection .........................................4

Establishing a Wireless Network Connection ........................................................5

Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) ............................................................5

Establishing a Connection in the Infrastructure Mode .....................................6

Establishing a Connection Using Wireless Direct............................................7

Using P-touch Editor..............................................................................................8

Using P-touch Editor (For Windows

®

) .............................................................8

Using P-touch Editor (For Macintosh) ........................................................... 11

3 Printing from iOS Devices 14

Available Applications for Use with iOS Devices ................................................. 14

Installing Applications .......................................................................................... 14

Connecting the P-touch labeler to Your iOS Device............................................15

Printing from Your iOS Device............................................................................. 15

4 Printing from Android™ Devices 16

Available Applications for Use with Android™ Devices .......................................16

Installing Applications .......................................................................................... 16

Connecting the P-touch labeler to Your Android™ Device.................................. 17

When Your Android™ Device Supports NFC

(Near Field Communication)...................................................................... 17

When Your Android™ Device Does Not Support NFC

(Near Field Communication)...................................................................... 18

Printing from your Android™ device .................................................................... 18

5 Printer Setting Tool (for Windows

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)19

Using the Communication Settings...................................................................... 19

Settings Dialog Box ....................................................................................... 20

Menu Bar .......................................................................................................21

General Tab................................................................................................... 24

Wireless LAN Tab..........................................................................................26

Wireless Direct Tab ....................................................................................... 30

Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers ..............................................31

Using the Device Settings.................................................................................... 32

Menu Bar .......................................................................................................34

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6 Brother P-touch Utility (for Macintosh) 35

Using the P-touch Utility ......................................................................................35

Settings Dialog Box .......................................................................................36

Basic Tab.......................................................................................................37

Print Tab ........................................................................................................38

Wireless Direct Tab .......................................................................................39

7 Web Based Management 40

Overview..............................................................................................................40

Configuring the Printer Settings Using Web Based Management

(Web Browser)..................................................................................................41

8 Printing Labels Distributed to Multiple Printers 42

Distributed Printing ..............................................................................................42

AAppendix 46

Routine Maintenance...........................................................................................46

Cleaning the Exterior of Your P-touch Labeler ..............................................46

Cleaning the Print Head and Head Roller .....................................................46

Cleaning the Tape Cutter ..............................................................................48

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................49

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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.

Wireless Network Connection

Methods

1

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.

One-push configuration using

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected

Setup™)

See One-push configuration

using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected

Setup™) on page 4.

There is no

WLAN access

point/router

Use Wireless Direct

Android™ device

See Printing from Android™

Devices on page 16.

iOS

See Printing from iOS Devices

on page 14.

Computer

See Establishing a

Connection Using Wireless

Direct on page 7.

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Available Applications for Use with Computers 2

In order to use the P-touch labeler effectively, a number of applications and functions are

available.

Printing from Computers 2

Application Windows Macintosh Features

P-touch Editor Lite rr

It is not necessary to install a driver or software for

P-touch Editor Lite.

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.

P-touch Editor rr

It is necessary to install the driver and P-touch Editor.

With P-touch Editor, you can create a wide variety of

custom labels in complex layouts by using fonts,

templates, and clip art.

P-touch Library r

This is installed with P-touch Editor.

This application allows you to use your computer to

manage P-touch Editor templates and other data.

You can use P-touch Library to print templates.

P-touch Update

Software

rr

It is necessary to install P-touch Update Software.

The software can be upgraded to the latest version.

Printer Setting Tool r

This is installed with the printer driver.

This application allows you to specify the printer’s

communication settings and device settings from the

computer.

Utility r

This is installed with the printer driver.

This application allows you to specify the printer’s

communication settings and device settings from the

computer.

Wireless Device Setup

Wizard

r

This application allows you to configure your printer for

a wireless network.

BRAdmin Light rr

This application allows you to configure and manage

your network printer from the computer.

BRAdmin Pro r

This application allows you to configure and manage

your network printer from the computer.

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For more information, refer to [FAQ’s & Troubleshooting] on the Brother Solutions Center

(http://support.brother.com/

).

Useful function Windows Macintosh Features

Distributed printing r

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.

For more information, see Printing Labels Distributed

to Multiple Printers on page 42.

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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.brother.com/

)

When Printing via a Wireless Network Connection 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.

When you want to print via a wireless network connection, it is recommended that you configure

the wireless network settings while installing the application.

You can change the wireless network settings later using the Printer Setting Tool. (For Windows

®

only)

For more information, see Printer Setting Tool (for Windows

®

) on page 19.

The following installation methods are available.

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.brother.com/

)

Wireless configuration temporarily using a USB cable 2

It is recommended that you use a computer wirelessly connected to your network for this method.

You can remotely configure the P-touch labeler from the computer on the network using a USB

cable.

One-push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) 2

You can use WPS to configure your wireless network settings quickly, if your WLAN access

point/router supports WPS.

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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.

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.

Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) 2

If your WLAN access point/router supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™), settings and

connections can be configured easily with the press of a button.

a First, confirm that your WLAN access point/router has the WPS symbol.

b Press and hold the Wireless Mode button on the P-touch labeler for more than 5 seconds.

After the Wi-Fi lamp starts flashing in 0.5 second intervals, release the button.

c Press the WPS button on your WLAN access point/router.

d When the connection is established, the Wi-Fi lamp is lit.

Note

The printer will try to connect using WPS for 2 minutes. If the Wireless Mode button is pressed

and held for 5 seconds during that time, the printer will continue trying to connect for an

additional 2 minutes starting from that point.

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Establishing a Connection in the Infrastructure Mode 2

 For Windows

a Confirm the SSID (network name) and password of your WLAN access point/router

beforehand.

b Connect the printer and computer with a USB cable.

c 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.

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].

f Enter the SSID that you have noted, or click [Search] and select the SSID from the

displayed list.

g Enter the password as [Passphrase].

Note

Information to be entered varies depending on the authentication method and encryption

mode. Enter necessary information for your network environment.

h Click [Apply].

i When the connection is established, the Wi-Fi lamp is lit.

Note

If you want to change any other network settings, use the Communication settings.

For details on the Communication settings, see Using the Communication Settings

on page 19.

 For Macintosh

Use the Wireless Device Setup Wizard, which you can download from the [Downloads] page

on the Brother Solutions Center (http://support.brother.com/

).

Note

If you use the Ad-hoc mode, refer to [FAQ’s & Troubleshooting] on the Brother Solutions

Center (http://support.brother.com/

).

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Establishing a Connection Using Wireless Direct 2

Using this method, the P-touch labeler also serves as a wireless network access point.

a Connect the P-touch labeler and computer with a USB cable.

b 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.

c For Windows

®

Start the Printer Setting Tool on your computer, and click the [Communication settings]

button. Confirm that the [Enable Wireless Direct when Wireless LAN is turned on] checkbox

is selected in the [General] tab of the Communication settings.

(This is selected as the factory default.)

See Using the Communication Settings on page 19 for details on the Communication

settings.

For Macintosh

Start the P-touch Utility with your computer, and confirm that [Wireless Direct] is set to [ON]

in the [Wireless Direct] tab.

See Brother P-touch Utility (for Macintosh) on page 35 for details on the P-touch Utility.

d In the Wi-Fi settings screen of your computer, select the SSID of the P-touch labeler and

enter the password.

e When the connection is established, the NFC lamp is lit.

Note

• The factory default SSID and password are as follows:

SSID: “DIRECT-brPT-P750W****” where “****” is the last four digits of the product serial

number.

(You can find the serial number label by opening the cassette cover.)

Password (Network key): 00000000

• If you want to print the SSID and password, press the Wireless Mode button twice.

(Use 0.94" (24 mm) tape.)

• You cannot connect to the Internet via a wireless network while using Wireless Direct. If you

want to use the Internet, use a wired connection.

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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/

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.

Using P-touch Editor (For Windows

®

) 2

Starting P-touch Editor 2

a For Windows Vista

®

/ Windows

®

7 / Windows Server

®

2008/2008 R2

From the Start button, click [All Programs]-[Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 5.1].

When P-touch Editor starts, select whether you want to create a new layout or open an

existing layout.

For Windows

®

8/ Windows

®

8.1 / Windows Server

®

2012/2012 R2

Click [P-touch Editor 5.1] on [Apps] screen or double-click [P-touch Editor 5.1] on the

desktop.

When P-touch Editor starts, select whether you want to create a new layout or open an

existing layout.

Note

• You can also start P-touch Editor using shortcuts, if you chose to create shortcuts during

installation.

• Shortcut icon on the desktop: double-click to start P-touch Editor

• Shortcut icon in the Quick Launch bar: click to start P-touch Editor

• To change how P-touch Editor functions when it starts, click [Tools]-[Options] in the P-touch

Editor menu bar to display the [Options] dialog box. On the left side, select the [General]

heading and then the desired setting in the [Operations] list box under [Startup Settings]. The

default setting is [Display New View].

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b Select an option in the screen.

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.

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4

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Printing with P-touch Editor 2

Express mode 2

This mode allows you to quickly and easily create layouts that include text and images.

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.

The [Professional] mode screen is explained below:

You can print by selecting [Print] from [File] in the menu bar or by clicking the [Print] icon (A).

Configure the printing settings in the [Print] screen before printing.

In addition, you can select “B” to start printing without selecting the printing settings.

B

A

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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.

Using P-touch Editor (For Macintosh) 2

Starting P-touch Editor 2

a Double-click the [P-touch Editor] icon on the desktop.

Note

The following method can also be used to start P-touch Editor.

Double-click [Macintosh HD] - [Applications] - [P-touch Editor] and then the [P-touch Editor]

application icon.

P-touch Editor starts.

If a message is displayed instructing you to choose the CUPS printer driver 2

When printing, a message may be displayed instructing you to choose the CUPS printer driver

depending on the version of your OS. If this occurs, choose the CUPS printer driver using the

following procedure.

a Choose the Apple Menu - [System Preferences] – [Print & Scan] or [Printers & Scanners].

b Choose your Brother printer in the [Printers] section.

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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.

e Click the [Default] icon which is located at the top of the dialog box.

f Choose your machine from the [Name] list.

g Make sure that “Brother XXXXXX CUPS” is selected in the [Use] list.

(Where XXXXXXX is your model name.)

Note

If you cannot find “Brother XXXXXX CUPS”, the CUPS printer driver is not installed. Go to the

[Downloads] page on the Brother Solutions Center (http://support.brother.com/

) to download

and install the latest CUPS printer driver.

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h Click [Add].

i The printer is now available in the [Printers] section.

Choose [Quit System Preferences] from the Apple Menu.

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Available Applications for Use with iOS Devices 3

For more information, refer to [FAQ’s & Troubleshooting] on the Brother Solutions Center

(http://support.brother.com/

).

SDK 3

A software development kit (SDK) is available. Visit the Brother Developer Center

(http://www.brother.com/product/dev/index.htm

).

Installing Applications 3

The Brother applications for iOS devices can be downloaded free-of-charge from the App Store.

Printing from iOS Devices 3

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)

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.

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Connecting the P-touch labeler to Your iOS Device3

a Connect the P-touch labeler and computer with a USB cable.

b 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.

c For Windows

®

Start the Printer Setting Tool on your computer, and click the [Communication settings]

button. Confirm that the [Enable Wireless Direct when Wireless LAN is turned on] checkbox

is selected in the [General] tab of the Communication settings.

(This is selected as the factory default.)

See Using the Communication Settings on page 19 for details on the Communication

settings.

For Macintosh

Start the P-touch Utility with your computer, and confirm that [Wireless Direct] is set to [ON]

in the [Wireless Direct] tab.

See Brother P-touch Utility (for Macintosh) on page 35 for details on the P-touch Utility.

d In the Wi-Fi settings screen of your iOS device, select the SSID of the P-touch labeler and

enter the password.

Note

• The factory default SSID and password are as follows:

SSID: “DIRECT-brPT-P750W****” where “****” is the last four digits of the product serial

number.

(You can find the serial number label by opening the cassette cover.)

Password (Network key): 00000000

• If you want to print the SSID and password, press the Wireless Mode button twice.

(Use 0.94" (24 mm) tape.)

• You can also connect the P-touch labeler to an iOS device in the infrastructure mode via a

WLAN access point/router.

Printing from Your iOS Device 3

a Start one of the Brother applications for mobile devices with your iOS device.

(See Available Applications for Use with iOS Devices on page 14.)

b After editing the data you want to print, tap [Print].

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