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Getting Started 

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The remaining quantities can also be 
estimated by checking the markings on 
the tape cassettes, fabric ribbon cassettes 
and ink ribbon cassettes.

Installing the Printer 

Driver and Software

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For Windows

®

The printer driver and software can be 
installed using a USB cable connection or a 
wired network connection.

a

Insert the installer CD-ROM into your 
CD-ROM drive. If the language screen 
appears, choose your language.

NOTE

If the installer screen does not 
automatically appear:

• Windows Vista

®

/Windows

®

7:

Display the contents of the CD-ROM drive 
folder, and then double-click [

start.exe

].

• Windows

®

8/Windows

®

8.1:

Click [

Run start.exe

] in the [

Start

] screen, 

or display the contents of the CD-ROM 
drive folder from the desktop, and then 
double-click [

start.exe

].

 

 

Before starting the installation, 
make sure that you are logged on to 
the computer with administrator 
rights.

After the installation, we 
recommend visiting the Brother 
Solutions Center and downloading 
the latest software.

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Содержание TP-M5000N

Страница 1: ...User s Guide TP M5000N Before using this machine be sure to read this User s Guide We suggest that you keep this manual for future reference ...

Страница 2: ... or the operating system running on your computer Before using this machine be sure to read all included documentation for details on its safe and correct use In the event that this machine is defective due to faulty manufacturing we shall repair or replace it We shall not be obligated to repair or replace the product under any other circumstances We assume no responsibility for damages that may r...

Страница 3: ...of Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc Precautions for Creating Tape and Fabric Ribbon Observe the following precautions when creating tape and fabric ribbon Copyrighted material Creating tape or fabric ribbons of copyrighted material is prohibited except for personal use ...

Страница 4: ...r Driver and Software 19 Connecting the Computer and Machine 21 USB Cable Connection 21 Wired Network Connection 21 2 Software 22 About the Software 22 Using P touch Editor 22 Operation Modes 23 Creating Printing Tapes or Fabric Ribbons in P touch Editor 26 Creating Multiple Tapes or Fabric Ribbons 30 Image Files 31 Using P touch Library For Windows only 31 Registering Templates With P touch Libra...

Страница 5: ...ing Web Based Management Web Browser 45 Using the BRAdmin Professional Utility 45 Managing With Web Based Management Web Browser 46 Configuring Machine Settings Using Web Based Management Web Browser 46 Network Specifications 48 5 Maintenance 49 Print Head Maintenance 49 Ink Ribbon Guide Roller Maintenance 50 Platen Roller Maintenance 50 Bottom Cover Maintenance 50 Paper Core Holder Maintenance 50...

Страница 6: ...icates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in damage to property or loss of product functionality Indicates risk of fire under certain circumstances Indicates risk of injury such as electric shock if the indicated part of the machine is disassembled Indicates risk of electric shock under certain circumstances Indicates risk of electric shock if the machine is exposed ...

Страница 7: ...t Near water such as in a kitchen or bathroom near a water heater or in an extremely humid location In a location where it is exposed to rain or moisture In an extremely dusty location Near open flames heaters or volatile combustible material In an extremely hot location such as in direct sunlight In a location where condensation may form Do not touch the machine during a severe thunderstorm as th...

Страница 8: ...hen contact your reseller or Brother Customer Service for assistance Before cleaning the machine be sure to turn it off and unplug the power cord from the power outlet otherwise fire electric shock or damage may result Do not touch any metal parts near the print head The print head becomes very hot during use and remains very hot for some time after use Do not touch it directly with your hands Pow...

Страница 9: ...re electric shock or damage may result Use the cables correctly and observe the following precautions otherwise fire or electric shock may result Do not damage them Do not modify them Do not twist them Do not severely bend them Do not pull on them Do not place objects on them Do not subject them to heat Do not bind them Do not allow them to be pinched Fully insert the power plug into the power out...

Страница 10: ...n cassette Do not place the tape cassette fabric ribbon cassette or ink ribbon cassette on an unstable surface such as an unsteady table or a high shelf If the cassette falls injuries may result Print head cleaning pen Do not place the print head cleaning pen in your mouth or allow it to contact your eyes or skin Do not put it into a fire IMPORTANT Machine The machine may malfunction if left near ...

Страница 11: ...d the contents of each warning label and perform operations while observing the precautions that are described In addition be very careful that the warning labels do not peel off and are not scratched Other warnings precautions Make sure that the power cord is accessible so that it can be removed in an emergency Do not place objects on or near the power cord Always keep the top cover and bottom co...

Страница 12: ... core Do not leave the machine for an extended period with its cover open otherwise dust may accumulate on the internal machine parts Do not touch sensors inside the machine Do not leave rubber or vinyl on the machine for an extended period If the machine will not be used for an extended period unplug the power cord from the power outlet before storing the machine When the machine is purchased a p...

Страница 13: ...f Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries Each owner whose software title is mentioned in this document has a Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary programs Any trade names and product names appearing on Brother products related documents and any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Open Source Lic...

Страница 14: ...Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a...

Страница 15: ...nal items Tape and fabric ribbon that can be printed with TP M5000N 1 TP M5000N Paper core holder Power cord CD ROM User s Guide this manual Quick Setup Guide Print head cleaning pen USB cable Tape Fabric ribbon Material PET OPP Polyester satin Width 0 59 15 mm 1 49 38 mm 1 96 50 mm 0 59 15 mm 1 49 38 mm Paper Core Inner Diameter 3 76 2 mm Maximum Wound Length 27 yds 24 6 m 72 yds 65 8 m 72 yds 65...

Страница 16: ...nual ink ribbon cassettes for printing tape and ink ribbon cassettes for printing fabric ribbon are simply referred to as ink ribbon cassettes Tape cassette Fabric ribbon cassette For printing tape For printing fabric ribbon Ink ribbon cassette for printing tape Fabric ink ribbon cassette for printing fabric ribbon Paper core ...

Страница 17: ...the amounts of tape ribbon and ink in the machine as well as various menus and error messages 2 Power indicator 3 Power button Press to turn power on off 4 Pause button While printing hold down this button to pause printing Then you can select whether to resume or cancel printing 5 Set button Press after attaching tape or fabric ribbon to the paper core in order to prepare for printing 6 Cut butto...

Страница 18: ... NOTE When the remaining quantity of tape ribbon and ink is less than a set amount appears on the screen Backlight Unit Language Set the language for the screens that appear Auto Power Off LCD Contrast Cut Option Check Size By default a message will appear if the ink ribbon cassette is wider than the installed tape cassette Printing will be possible after pressing the OK button To set the machine ...

Страница 19: ... tape cassette integrates a reel wound with tape and a reel wound with backing paper When printing on fabric ribbon use the fabric ribbon cassette The tape cassette is used in the procedures and illustrations a Open the top cover and bottom cover of the machine Press the open buttons 1 to open the covers b Make sure that there is no slack in the tape cassette If there is slack in the tape turn the...

Страница 20: ...bon cassette If there is slack in the ink ribbon turn the gear in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack b Install the ink ribbon cassette on top of the tape cassette Align on the ink ribbon cassette with on the machine Installing the Paper Core Holder 1 Install onto the paper core holder the paper core to be wound with the printed tape The paper core holder for tape is used in the procedu...

Страница 21: ...im of the paper core holder in the direction of the arrow until it locks into the slot of the paper core holder NOTE There are multiple slots in the paper core holder Make sure that all have been set for the correct width If even one is incorrectly set the machine will not operate correctly d Slide the paper core onto the paper core holder e Attach the rim of the paper core holder Firmly attach th...

Страница 22: ...paper core holder toward you until it locks into place h Pull the tape or fabric ribbon from the tape or fabric ribbon cassette and then securely attach it to the paper core NOTE If the tape or fabric ribbon is not securely affixed it may come off the paper core and be incorrectly wound Correctly align the tape or fabric ribbon before affixing it If the tape or fabric ribbon is affixed at an angle...

Страница 23: ...bbon Cassettes and Ink Ribbon Cassettes 1 Storage When the tape cassettes fabric ribbon cassettes and ink ribbon cassettes are not being used store them in their packaging When the fabric ribbon cassettes are not being used be sure to apply the lock to secure the ribbon after removing the cassette from the machine If the tape cassettes fabric ribbon cassettes and ink ribbon cassettes are not store...

Страница 24: ...nguage screen appears choose your language NOTE If the installer screen does not automatically appear Windows Vista Windows 7 Display the contents of the CD ROM drive folder and then double click start exe Windows 8 Windows 8 1 Click Run start exe in the Start screen or display the contents of the CD ROM drive folder from the desktop and then double click start exe Before starting the installation...

Страница 25: ...heck the IP address of the machine being connected and then specify the appropriate settings The IP address can be checked using any of the following methods Press the MENU ESC button and then select Network Configuration in the menu that appeared For details see Operation Panel on page 12 Check with Communication settings of the Printer Setting Tool For details see Communication Settings for Wind...

Страница 26: ...le into the Ethernet network port on the back of the machine and then turn on the machine NOTE For Windows The machine s communication settings can be changed with Communication settings of the Printer Setting Tool For details see Communication Settings forWindows on page 37 By using the Printer Setting Tool the communication settings can be changed and easily applied to multiple machines For deta...

Страница 27: ...aller s software selection window Using P touch Editor 2 P touch Editor can be used to edit and create print designs The actual windows and dialog boxes of the software may differ from those shown in this manual depending on your computers operating system a Start P touch Editor For Windows Windows Vista Windows 7 Click All Programs Brother P touch P touch Editor 5 1 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 Click P ...

Страница 28: ...lick the New Layout button 2 To create a new layout using a preset layout double click the desired tape or fabric ribbon width and category 3 To connect a pre set layout to a database select the Connect Database check box 4 To open an existing layout click Open Operation Modes 2 For Windows P touch Editor has three different operation modes Express mode Professional mode and Snap mode You can easi...

Страница 29: ...appears b Click OK The Snap mode palette appears NOTE If you select the Do Not Display This Dialog Again check box in the Description of Snap mode dialog box that dialog box will not appear the next time that you switch to Snap mode Windows Vista Windows 7 You can also start P touch Editor in Snap mode by clicking All Programs Brother P touch P touch Editor 5 1 Snap mode Windows 8 Windows 8 1 You ...

Страница 30: ...mand bar 2 Draw Edit toolbar 3 Inspector 4 Layout window 5 Database window Snap mode With this mode you can capture the screen print it as an image and save it for future use To start the Snap mode follow steps below a Click the Snap mode selection button The Description of Snap mode dialog box appears b Click OK The Snap mode palette appears 1 2 5 4 3 ...

Страница 31: ...gn and create tapes and fabric ribbons Using an Existing Design 2 P touch Editor comes pre installed with various designs You can easily use an existing design as a template for creating your own tape or fabric ribbon designs In the following procedure we will create the following tape design P touch Editor main window Express mode a Start P touch Editor 5 1 2 1 ...

Страница 32: ...e change brother to TP M5000N e Select the text object and then change the font character style etc 2 NOTE You can also change other format settings such as the character size and text arrangement f After creating the design click Print and then click Print in the dialog box that appears NOTE To check and change the print settings click Properties When printing starts a line is printed to indicate...

Страница 33: ...1 b Click New Layout c Specify the size of the tape to be created Click Paper 1 and then specify the tape size and length d Type in the text Click Text 2 and then specify the font and character style Very small text or images containing fine lines or detailed patterns may not be cleanly printed We recommend performing a test print and checking the print result Image lines and patterns of at least ...

Страница 34: ...n also adjust the size and position g To replace an image insert the new image delete the unwanted image and then move the new image to the location of the deleted image NOTE To increase the spacing between the pattern repeating drag the white end of the pattern to the right with your mouse h Repeat these steps to complete the tape design i After creating the design click Print and then click Prin...

Страница 35: ...t Properties 1 b In 2 specify the desired number of copies c Click 3 to begin printing When a roll of tape has been printed with copy printing 2 a When a roll of tape has been printed with copy printing the machine will automatically stop The indicator blinks in green and the machine is in setup standby b Open the top cover and bottom cover of the machine and then remove the printed tape or fabric...

Страница 36: ...nd then save the file at the desired location NOTE To use WMF format images in P touch Editor click Insert Image From file on the menu bar Using P touch Library For Windows only 2 Using P touch Library you can manage P touch templates and other data from your computer a Start P touch Library Windows Vista Windows 7 Click All Programs Brother P touch P touch Tools P touch Library 2 2 Windows 8 Wind...

Страница 37: ...dialog box click Registration Settings c Select the timing for registering templates created in P touch Editor and then click OK Using P touch Library 2 Opening and Editing Templates 2 Select the template to be opened or edited and then click Open The program associated with the template will be started so that the template can be edited NOTE The program that starts depends on the format of the fi...

Страница 38: ...arch results can be confirmed by clicking Search Results in the folder list Criteria Details Multiple Parameters Determines how the program searches when multiple criteria are specified Select AND to search for files that satisfy all of the criteria Select OR to search for files that satisfy any of the criteria Name Allows you to search for a template or other data by specifying the file name Type...

Страница 39: ... turn on the machine b The P touch Update Software starts Windows Vista Windows 7 Double click the P touch Update Software icon NOTE You can also start the P touch Update Software using the following method Click All Programs Brother P touch P touch Update Software Windows 8 Windows 8 1 Click P touch Update Software on the Apps screen or double click P touch Update Software on the desktop c Select...

Страница 40: ...Printer check that The machine is connected correctly appears and then click OK f Select a setting for Language select the check box beside the firmware to be updated and then click Transfer When a confirmation message appears check the details of the data to be transferred and then click Start g After the transfer is completed successfully click OK to complete the operation Do not turn off the ma...

Страница 41: ...driver has been installed and is functional Connect this machine to a computer with a USB cable With this tool settings cannot be specified using a wired network connection Using the Printer Setting Tool for Windows 3 a Connect the Tape Creator to be configured to the computer b Start Printer Setting Tool Windows Vista Windows 7 Click All Programs Brother Label Mobile Printer Printer Setting Tool ...

Страница 42: ... or Device settings for Windows on page 41 e After changing the settings click Apply Exit in the settings dialog box to apply the settings to the Tape Creator f Click Exit in the main window to finish specifying settings Communication Settings for Windows 3 Using Communication settings in the Printer Setting Tool when connected to the machine with a USB cable you can set or change the network comm...

Страница 43: ...ine To save the specified settings in a command file select Save in Command File from the drop down menu The saved command file can be used with the BRAdmin utility to apply the settings to a machine 9 Boot Method Select STATIC AUTO BOOTP DHCP or RARP 10 IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Specify the various values You can only enter settings when the IP address is set to STATIC 11 DNS Server Method S...

Страница 44: ...cted the Tape Creator automatically restarts after communication settings are applied If this check box is cleared the Tape Creator must be manually restarted NOTE When configuring multiple Tape Creators you can reduce the time required to change settings by clearing this check box In this case we recommend selecting this check box when configuring the first Tape Creator so you can confirm each se...

Страница 45: ...nter after applying new settings check box is cleared the Tape Creators will not be restarted after the settings are changed reducing the time required to configure the machines However we recommend selecting the Automatically restart the printer after applying new settings check box when configuring the first Tape Creator so that you can confirm that a connection with the access point can be corr...

Страница 46: ...t Adjust the print position along the width of the tape or fabric ribbon When the tape or fabric ribbon is installed a test print is performed and the tape or fabric ribbon is wound on the paper core Look through the small window of the machine at the tape or fabric ribbon wound on the paper core to check the print position 5 Current Settings Click this button to retrieve the settings from the cur...

Страница 47: ...the Printer Setting Tool you can specify the device settings from a Mac Not only can you change the device settings for one printer but you can also apply the same settings to multiple printers NOTE The Printer Setting Tool is installed automatically when you use the initial installer to install the printer driver For more information see Installing the Printer Driver and Software on page 19 IMPOR...

Страница 48: ...er Setting Tool to configure the machine only when the machine is in standby The machine may malfunction if you try to configure it while it is handling a job Settings Dialog Box 3 1 Printer Lists the connected printers 2 Import Imports settings from a file 3 Export Saves the current settings in a file 4 Auto Power Off Specifies the period of time that passes before the printer turns off automatic...

Страница 49: ...RAdmin Light can be downloaded from support brother com If more advanced management is required use BRAdmin Professional after downloading the newest version from support brother com If a firewall anti spyware or antivirus software is being used temporarily disable them After checking that printing can be performed enable them again The node name appears in the BRAdmin Light window The default nod...

Страница 50: ...chine Settings Using Web Based Management Web Browser on page 46 Using the BRAdmin Professional Utility 4 BRAdmin Professional is a utility for more advanced management of network connected devices This utility can search for Brother products on your network and show the device status in an easy to read Explorer style window with color changes indicating the status of each device You can configure...

Страница 51: ...re version information of the machine and print server Change network and machine configuration settings NOTE Make sure that JavaScript and cookies are always enabled in whichever web browser you use In order to use web based management your network must use TCP IP and the machine and computer must have valid IP addresses Configuring Machine Settings Using Web Based Management Web Browser 4 A stan...

Страница 52: ...o web based management When a password is specified unauthorized users will not be able to change settings except on the Basic tab a Open your web browser b Type http xxx xxx xxx xxx into the web browser s address bar xxx xxx xxx xxx is the IP address of the Brother machine Example If the IP address of the machine is 192 168 1 3 Type http 192 168 1 3 into the web browser s address bar c Click the ...

Страница 53: ...d by the machine are listed below Interface Ethernet 10BASE T 100BASE TX Network Protocol IPv4 ARP RARP BOOTP DHCP APIPA Auto IP WINS NetBIOS name resolution DNS Resolver mDNS LLMNR responder LPR LPD Custom Raw Port Port9100 FTP Server TFTP server SNTP client SNMP v1 v2c SNMP v3 ICMP ...

Страница 54: ...g machine maintenance turn off the machine and then unplug the power cord from the power outlet Do not directly touch the print head with your fingers 2 1 IMPORTANT About cooling mode If the print head becomes too hot printing will stop so that the print head can cool down At that time an extra vertical line will be printed on the tape or fabric ribbon After cooling printing will resume This may o...

Страница 55: ...over Maintenance 5 a Press the open button to open the bottom cover b Clean the parts shown in gray in the illustration with a cloth slightly moistened with ethanol or isopropyl alcohol Paper Core Holder Maintenance 5 If tape adhesive accumulates on the inside 1 of the rims for the paper core holder clean it off a Remove the paper core holder from the machine and then remove the paper core b Clean...

Страница 56: ...izing O off Cover open G off Preparing to print Transferring Setup standby during copy printing O once every second off Cooling O once every 2 seconds off Remaining tape remaining fabric ribbon remaining ink ribbon size confirmation mode G R once every 1 8 seconds Tape incorrectly attached to the paper core Top cover open G R twice every 1 8 seconds Cutter error Close the cover and then turn the m...

Страница 57: ...Message Solution Cooling Please Wait Wait while the machine is cools down Do not open the top cover or bottom cover otherwise printing will not resume Head is Worn Contact Customer Service Contact your reseller or Brother Customer Service ...

Страница 58: ... Change the setting in Print Position Adjustment of the device settings Problem Solution The machine does not turn on Is the power cord inserted correctly Make sure that the power cord is inserted correctly If it is try plugging it into a different power outlet Make sure you are using a genuine Brother power cord If the power indicator still does not light up contact your reseller or Brother Custo...

Страница 59: ...ng and try again press the cut button to cut the tape and then remove the printed tape After printing on fabric ribbon use scissors to cut it and then remove the printed fabric ribbon Then install a new paper core onto the paper core holder before installing it into the machine For details see Installing the Paper Core Holder on page 15 The indicators show that a system error has occurred If this ...

Страница 60: ...ning quantities on page 18 Cancel the print job and then turn off the machine Turn the machine on and then try printing again Check that the firmware has been updated to the newest version The firmware version can be checked with the P touch Update Software For details see Using the P touch Update Software For Windows only on page 34 The tape or fabric ribbon is not fed correctly Is the platen rol...

Страница 61: ...in the machine Securely attach the tape or fabric ribbon to the paper core If the tape or fabric ribbon is not securely affixed or is affixed at an angle the tape or fabric ribbon will not be correctly wound The tape fabric ribbon or ink ribbon ran out during printing Replace the consumables with new ones To restart printing after consumables are replaced start printing again from the beginning of...

Страница 62: ...en press the OK button 4 Press or to select Factory Reset and then press the OK button All of the machine settings and transferred data from the computer will be deleted and the machine will be reset to its factory settings I want to stop the operation that is being performed Hold down the pause button I want to cancel the current print job While printing hold down the pause button to pause printi...

Страница 63: ...e printer I have checked all the above but the machine still does not print Uninstall the printer driver and software and then reinstall them Checks Solution Did you grant permission when the security alert message appeared during a standard installation or BRAdmin Light installation or when using the printing features If you did not grant permission when the security alert message appeared the fi...

Страница 64: ...are fully closed The tape cassette is correctly installed A network cable is securely connected to the machine and the router or hub Where can I find the machine s network settings such as IP address The IP address of the machine can be checked using any of the following methods Press the MENU ESC button and then select Network Configuration in the menu that appeared For details see Operation Pane...

Страница 65: ...Technology Thermal transfer Maximum Print Height 1 73 44 mm Printing Resolution 300 dpi Print Speed 1 6 89 in s 175 mm s 8 86 in s 225 mm s 6 89 in s 175 mm s Maximum Wound Length 27 yds 24 6 m 72 yds 65 8 m 27 yds 24 6 m Minimum Wound Length 1 yd 0 9 m Tape Fabric Specifications Compatible Tape Width 0 59 15 mm 1 49 38 mm 1 96 50 mm 0 59 15 mm 1 49 38 mm 2 Material PET OPP Polyester satin Paper C...

Страница 66: ...ired connection 10 100 Base TX RJ 45 connector Environment Temperature Guaranteed Operating Temperature Humidity 41 95 F 5 35 C 20 80 max wet bulb temperature 80 6 F 27 C 59 95 F 15 35 C 20 80 max wet bulb temperature 80 6 F 27 C Compatible operating systems See support brother com for a complete and updated list of software Item Model Name TP M5000N ...

Страница 67: ...Printed in China LNA699001 ...

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