PT-D800W
FAQs & Troubleshooting |
PT-D800W
Date: 08/29/2022 ID: faqp00100017_002
Printing from a computer via a wireless network
To print from a computer via a wireless network, follow the steps below.
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Installing the printer driver and software
To print from your Windows computer or Mac (PT-D800W/E800W only), install the printer driver (not provided for macOS 11 or later), P-touch Editor and other applications.
Do not connect the printer to the computer until asked to do so.
- Visit the [Downloads] section of this web site and download the installer for the software and manuals.
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Double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.
- Make sure you are logged on with administrator rights.
- To download each software separately, visit the [Downloads] section of this web site.
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To connect the printer to a computer using a wireless connection, we recommend the following:
- Configure the wireless network settings while installing the software. For more information, see “How do I connect my printer via Wi-Fi®?”.
- Install the software on a computer wirelessly connected to your network and configuring the printer using a USB cable.
- Get the SSID (network name) and password (network key) of the wireless network in advance.
- Close the dialog box when the installation is complete.
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Connecting using Wi-Fi®
You can connect your printer to your computer using Infrastructure mode, Wireless Direct and Ad-hoc mode.
For details on connecting methods, see “How do I connect my printer via Wi-Fi®?”.Not all computers, mobile devices, and operating systems, may support Ad-hoc mode.
<Turning the Wireless Function On or Off>
To turn the wireless function on or off, press the (Wi-Fi) button.- Press the (Wi-Fi) button. The wireless function is now on.
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Press the (Wi-Fi) button again to turn the wireless function off.
- If [Off] is selected in the [Direct Mode On/Off] and [Infrastructure Mode On/Off] screen, the wireless function will remain off even if you press the (Wi-Fi) button.
- When the wireless function is on, the Li-ion battery power will decrease quickly. To change the power source, connect the AC adapter.
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Printing from a computer
To use the printer effectively, a number of applications and functions are available.
There are various methods for printing with this printer.
The following describes the procedure for printing from a computer using P-touch Editor or Cable Label Tool (for Windows only).- Start P-touch Editor or Cable Label Tool, and then open the document you want to print.
- Create a label (or tube) design.
- Check the cutting options.
- Select [File] then [Print] from the menu bar or by clicking the [Print] icon.
Click the links below to see more detailed information:
On Cable Label Tool, see “Using Cable Label Tool”.
On the cut options, see “What options are available for label / tube feeding and cutting?”.
PT-D800W
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