BROTHER PT-9700PC & PT-9800PCN

Desktop BarcoDe anD LaBeL printers

Thermal transfer printers for

Harsh environment, Laminated Labels
BROTHER MOBILE SOLUTIONS, INC.

Desktop Barcode &

Label Printers
The Brother PT-9700PC and PT-9800PCN Desktop Barcode and Label Printers
produce high-quality laminated labels suitable for harsh environment applications.
With resolutions up to 360 x 720 dpi and a maximum print speed of 3.15 ips, the
PT-9700PC and PT-9800PCN can be configured to print on-demand, laminated
labels that will fit many vertical market applications.
The printers use thermal transfer technology and self-contained cassettes that
include the adhesive-backed label and the lamination all in one. This drop-in cassette
makes it easy to change consumables - there are no transfer ribbons to install and
align, no need to remove wrinkles from a transfer ribbon, and no need to perform
density calibrations at any time. The continuous label cassettes give you the
flexibility to print labels of any length with a half-cut feature that allows multiple
labels to be printed on a single strip and peeled off as needed.
The powerful Brother P-touch Editor label design software is included with each
printer to help you design and print customized, on-demand labels for just about
any application. You can create labels with text, graphics, and over 14 industrystandard linear and 2D bar codes. In addition, you can use P-touch Editor to
connect to and print labels from a variety of data files, includes text and CSV files,
Excel spreadsheets, and Microsoft Access and SQL Server databases.
A special feature with the PT-9700PC and PT-9800PCN printers is that large label
print jobs can be distributed among multiple printers simultaneously. The number
of labels to be printed will be automatically divided among the selected printers.
Using this distributed printing mode will reduce the total printing time and reduce
overall throughput. Distributed printing is available via the USB and Ethernet
(PT-9800PCN) interfaces.
Two Models
PT-9700PC, with USB and Serial interfaces
PT-9800PCN, with standard USB, Host USB, Serial, and
Ethernet interfaces
Both printers measure 4.6" (W) x 7.6" (D) x 5.5" (H), and are perfect for areas
where space is at a premium.

A Wide Range of Connectivity

Both printers include USB and serial interfaces, while the PT-9800PCN also includes
a built-in Ethernet interface and a Host USB interface. This gives end users and
system integrators the flexibility to print labels from several different platforms and
using different data formats:

Manufacturing / Warehouse

Telecom / Datacom

Harsh Environment Applications:

Manufacturing / Warehouse:
Work-in-process labels
Product and bin labels
Asset management and calibration labels

Telecom / Datacom:
Cable and wire markers
Patch panels
Asset management

Healthcare:
Specimen labels
Test tube and slide labels
Autoclave / Sterilization tray labels

Retail:
Freezer labels
Shelf labels
Small signage
P-touch laminated labels are designed and tested for use
in harsh environment applications to offer protection from
moisture, temperature extremes, industrial chemicals, UV,
and abrasion. Our Extra Strength Adhesive and Flexible ID
labels are UL recognized (UL-969) for indoor and outdoor
use. In addition, having the lamination applied as part of the
printing process saves time and eliminates the need for a
manual over-lamination process.
All printing is done on the underside of a clear polyester
lamination layer. The result is an extremely durable label that
stands up to the toughest conditions.

USB, serial, and Ethernet interfaces for optimized Windows printing.

USB and Ethernet interfaces for printing from Macintosh applications.
Ethernet, USB, and serial interfaces for printing from non-Windows
applications using ESC/P emulation or direct ASCII data.

Laminated Tape Structure

Thermal Transfer Ink

(Prints Under Laminate)

Serial interface, using ESC/P emulation or ASCII data streams, to

connect directly to medical instruments, test equipment, handheld
terminals, postage scales, and other stand-alone devices.
Host USB interface for connecting a USB scanner and printing labels
from scanned barcode data to label templates downloaded to the printer.
All images are for illustrative purposes only.

Clear Polyester Laminate

(Protects against abrasion and spills)

Colored
Polyester
Substrate
Adhesive
Image is for illustrative purpose only

A Variety of Media Options

(Separate purchased required)

Healthcare

Retail

Key Product Features

Harsh environment labeling - laminated labels offer protection
from moisture, temperature extremes, certain chemicals, and
abrasion.
High speed, high resolution thermal transfer printing maximun print speed is 3.15 ips; maximum resolution is
360 x 720 dpi.
Drop-in label cassettes eliminate the maintenance required
with other thermal transfer printers - no transfer ribbons to
install or align and no density calibrations required.
Built-in auto cutter allows labels of various lengths to be
printed. Half-cut feature allows multiple labels to be printed
on a single strip and peeled off as needed.
Built-in Ethernet port on the PT-9800PCN allows multiple
users to share one printer.
Host USB port on the PT-9800PCN lets you connect a
USB scanner and print labels from scanned barcode data to
downloaded label templates.
Print from non-Windows applications via the USB, serial and
Ethernet interfaces using ESC/P emulation or ASCII data.
Distributed printing can spread large print jobs over multiple
printers.
Five resident fonts and over 14 linear and two-dimensional
barcode symbologies.
Bundled with P-touch Editor, a powerful software application for
designing and printing customized, on-demand labels. You
can also use it to connect to a variety of data files.
BRAdmin Light network management software is included with
the PT-9800PCN to make it easier to set up and manage Brother
desktop barcode and label printers.

PT Desktop Barcode and Label Printers

The Brother PT-9700PC and PT-9800PCN Desktop Barcode and

Label Printers use self-contained Genuine Brother P-touch media
cassettes to print the label and apply the lamination in a single
process. The thermal transfer technology provides a crisp, highquality output, while the simultaneous printing and lamination
process produces durable, protected labels that are suitable for
many applications.The media is available in a wide variety of colors
and sizes, with different adhesives and performance characteristics
to meet the needs for harsh-environment labeling:
HG tape is a high-grade media that provides a high
resolution (up to 360 x 720 dpi) for printing fine text, graphics,
barcodes and logos, or a faster throughput (up to 3.15 ips)
for assembly line and other demanding applications.
TZ tape is available with four different adhesives to match
your specific application:
Standard adhesive for general purpose labeling on flat,
smooth surfaces.
Extra Strength adhesive for labeling on textured,
rough, and uneven surfaces, and on a variety of
plastics and other hard-to-stick material.
Flexible ID adhesive for labeling cables and wires,
pipes and fittings, beakers and test tubes, sharp
bends, hydraulic and electrical connectors, and other
rounded surfaces.
Tamper-Evident adhesive that leaves behind a
checkerboard pattern if the label is removed. Its
great for asset management, property tags, company
tools, calibration labels, and other security applications.
HG and TZ tapes can be used for both indoor and outdoor
applications. The Extra Strength and Flexible ID adhesive tapes
are UL recognized (UL-969) for indoor and outdoor labeling
applications. The following chart shows a comparison between
the HG and TZ tapes.

TZ Tape
High Speed
(HG only)

Standard
High Resolution
(HG only)

PT-9700PC
((USB, Serial)

PT-9800PCN
(USB, Serial,
Host USB, Ethernet)

TAPE TYPE

OUTPUT

3.15"/sec
(80 mm/sec)

0.78"/sec

2.05"/sec

(20 mm/sec)

(52 mm/sec)

RESOLUTION

HG Tape

0.78"/sec
(20 mm/sec)

360 x 180 dpi

360 x 360 dpi
360 x 720 dpi

Technical Specifications
Features
Model Type

PT-9700PC

PT-9800PCN

Desktop Barcode and Label Printer

Desktop Barcode and Label Printer (Network)

Tape Families

HG, TZ

Tape Sizes

3.5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 18mm, 24mm, 36mm

Tape Length

Most tapes are 8m (26.25')

Tape Technology

Laminated Thermal Transfer

Tape Types

High Grade, Standard Adhesive, Extra-Strength Adhesive, Flexible ID, Tamper-Evident

HG Tape: Up to 3.15 ips (80 mm/sec)
TZ Tape: Up to 0.78 ips (20 mm/sec)

Max. Print Speed

Cutter

Automatic (Built-In) Cutter: full-cut mode and crack-and-peel mode

Interface

USB (1.1 or 2.0), Serial (RS-232C)

USB (1.1 or 2.0), Host USB, Serial (RS-232C),

Ethernet (10/100 Base-TX)

Software

P-touch PT-Editor 5.0, PT-Editor for Mac 5.0,

Transfer Manager 2.1, Transfer Express, Library 2.1

BRAdmin Light 1.14, P-touch PT-Editor 5.0,

Editor Lite Lan, PT-Editor for Mac 5.0, Transfer Manager 2.1,
Transfer Express, Library 2.1

Database file compatibility

*.csv, *.txt, *.mdb, *.xls and Microsoft SQL Server

Resident Fonts

Helsinki, Brussels, Letter Gothic

Linear: Code39, ITF (I-2/5), UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN8, EAN13, Codabar (NW-7), Code128, UCC/EAN128, GS1 DataBar (RSS)
2-Dimensional: PDF417, QR Code, Micro QR Code, Data Matrix, Maxicode

Resident Barcodes
Opperating System

Windows 2000 Professional/XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7

Mac OS 10.3.9 - 10.6

Carton Contents

Windows 2000 Professional/XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7,

Windows Server 2003/2008, Mac OS 10.3.9 - 10.6

Printer, AC Adapter, Power Cord, USB Cable, CD, HG-251 Tape (26.25'), User Guide

Power Supply

120VAC 60Hz

Warranty

2 Years Limited Exchange Warranty

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