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Troubleshooting

For printer troubleshooting, refer to the following list of possible problems.

Q & A

Problem

Solution

The printer does not print.
A printing error is received.

Check that the interface cable is connected correctly, the tape 

cassette is installed correctly, and the tape compartment 

cover is closed.

While printing, striped tape appears.

The tape cassette is empty. 

Refer to “Installing the tape cassette” (

 P.18) and install a 

new tape cassette.

There is about 1” of blank space at the 
leading edge of each printed label.

Most TZ labels have a clear laminate top layer. This durable 

laminate helps the label withstand abrasion, fading and wet 

conditions providing a crisp, readable image. The process of 

adding this laminate layer results in the leading edge of blank 

space. Adjusting the label’s margin or using the chain printing 

feature may reduce the amount of blank space.

The label is not cut automatically.

• Check the Auto Cut, Chain Printing and Special Tape 

settings.

• When using Fabric tapes or Non-laminated tapes, the label 

is not cut automatically.
After printing, remove the tape cassette from the machine 
and use scissors to cut the tape.
Be sure to read the instructions provided with tapes and 
observe all precautions noted in the instructions.

The power button does not light up or 
flash.

• Check that the main power switch on the back of printer is 

on.

• Check that the power supply cord is connected correctly. If 

the power button still does not light up or flash, contact the 
retail outlet where the printer was purchased or your local 
authorized service center.

The printed label contains a blank hori-
zontal line.

There maybe some dust on the print head. 

Refer to “Maintenance” (

 P.45) and clean the print head 

and head roller.

After the labels are cut, they are not 
ejected from the printer correctly.

The cutter blade may be dirty. 

Refer to “Maintenance” (

 P.45) and clean the cutter.

A data transmission error appears on the 
computer.

• The wrong port may be selected. 

For Windows

®

, select the correct port from the “Print to the 

following port” list in the printer Properties dialog box.
For a USB connection, select “USB00n”.

• Is someone printing via network?

If you try to print while other users are printing large 
amounts of data, the printer is unable to accept your print 
job until the ongoing printing is finished. In such situations, 
execute the print job again after the other jobs are 
completed.

• The baud rates for the computer and the printer may not be 

the same. Refer to “Setting the computer baud rate” (

 

P.44) and change the baud rate.

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  • Check the Auto Cut, Chain Printing and Special Tape settings.
  • When using Fabric tapes or Non-laminated tapes, the label is not cut automatically.
  • Check that the main power switch on the back of printer is on.
  • Check that the power supply cord is connected correctly.
  • The wrong port may be selected.
  • Is someone printing via network?
  • The baud rates for the computer and the printer may not be the same.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for Brother PT-9700PC User's Guide - Page 47

  • For Windows ® , select the correct port from the “Print to the following port” list in the printer Properties dialog box. For a USB connection, select “USB00n”. • Is someone printing via network?

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