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...country. This guide provides basic information about the Label Printer settings and operations, troubleshooting tips, and maintenance instructions. 1 Printed manual in this product are subject to change without notice. Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in... included with troubleshooting tips. This guide provides additional information about using the Label Printer, make sure you use the Label Printer. Available Manuals Visit the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com and click Manuals on your product model, and software version. &#...
...country. This guide provides basic information about the Label Printer settings and operations, troubleshooting tips, and maintenance instructions. 1 Printed manual in this product are subject to change without notice. Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in... included with troubleshooting tips. This guide provides additional information about using the Label Printer, make sure you use the Label Printer. Available Manuals Visit the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com and click Manuals on your product model, and software version. &#...
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... the printed surface with damp or wet hands can result in a cool, dark place. General Precautions DK Roll (DK Label and DK Tape) Use only genuine Brother accessories and supplies (with inkjet printers. Labels peel off surfaces if exposed to ultraviolet light, wind, or rain. DO NOT expose the DK Rolls...
... the printed surface with damp or wet hands can result in a cool, dark place. General Precautions DK Roll (DK Label and DK Tape) Use only genuine Brother accessories and supplies (with inkjet printers. Labels peel off surfaces if exposed to ultraviolet light, wind, or rain. DO NOT expose the DK Rolls...
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...Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) 9 Install Printer Drivers and Software on a Computer 9 Connect the Label Printer to a Computer 9 Print from a Computer ...10 Available Applications...10 Create Labels from Your Computer 11 Attach Labels...12 3 Print Using P-touch Editor Lite (Windows only) 13 P-touch Editor Lite ...13 4 Print...Dialog Box ...22 Menu Bar ...24 Basic Tab...25 Advanced Tab ...25 Management Tab ...25 Apply Setting Changes to Multiple Label Printers 26 P-touch Template Settings for Windows 27 P-touch Template Settings Dialog Box 28 Printer Setting Tool for Mac ...30 Before...
...Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) 9 Install Printer Drivers and Software on a Computer 9 Connect the Label Printer to a Computer 9 Print from a Computer ...10 Available Applications...10 Create Labels from Your Computer 11 Attach Labels...12 3 Print Using P-touch Editor Lite (Windows only) 13 P-touch Editor Lite ...13 4 Print...Dialog Box ...22 Menu Bar ...24 Basic Tab...25 Advanced Tab ...25 Management Tab ...25 Apply Setting Changes to Multiple Label Printers 26 P-touch Template Settings for Windows 27 P-touch Template Settings Dialog Box 28 Printer Setting Tool for Mac ...30 Before...
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...31 Basic Tab...32 Advanced Tab ...32 Management Tab ...32 Apply Setting Changes to Multiple Label Printers 33 Change Settings When Printing from a Mobile Device 34 6 Print Labels Using P-touch Template 35 P-touch Template Operations...35 Preparation ...36 Specify Settings in the P-...) ...47 Barcode Numbering (Serializing)...48 Print with Numbering (Serializing) Advanced Operation 49 7 Other Functions 50 Confirm Label Printer Settings...50 Crop Print (Print Barcode Labels) (Windows only 50 Barcodes Compatible with Crop Print 51 Create a Barcode Document to Use with Crop Print 51...
...31 Basic Tab...32 Advanced Tab ...32 Management Tab ...32 Apply Setting Changes to Multiple Label Printers 33 Change Settings When Printing from a Mobile Device 34 6 Print Labels Using P-touch Template 35 P-touch Template Operations...35 Preparation ...36 Specify Settings in the P-...) ...47 Barcode Numbering (Serializing)...48 Print with Numbering (Serializing) Advanced Operation 49 7 Other Functions 50 Confirm Label Printer Settings...50 Crop Print (Print Barcode Labels) (Windows only 50 Barcodes Compatible with Crop Print 51 Create a Barcode Document to Use with Crop Print 51...
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...the Template to P-touch Transfer Manager 75 Transfer Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the Label Printer 78 Back up Templates or Other Data Saved in the Label Printer 83 Delete Label Printer Data ...84 Create Transfer Package Files ...85 P-touch Library ...86 Start P-touch Library...86... (.pdz 94 Distribute the Transfer Package File (.pdz) and P-touch Transfer Express to Others 96 Transfer the Transfer Package File (.pdz) to Your Label Printer 97 13 How to Update P-touch Software 100 Update P-touch Editor and P-touch Address Book (Windows only 100 Update P-touch Editor Lite ...
...the Template to P-touch Transfer Manager 75 Transfer Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the Label Printer 78 Back up Templates or Other Data Saved in the Label Printer 83 Delete Label Printer Data ...84 Create Transfer Package Files ...85 P-touch Library ...86 Start P-touch Library...86... (.pdz 94 Distribute the Transfer Package File (.pdz) and P-touch Transfer Express to Others 96 Transfer the Transfer Package File (.pdz) to Your Label Printer 97 13 How to Update P-touch Software 100 Update P-touch Editor and P-touch Address Book (Windows only 100 Update P-touch Editor Lite ...
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16 Troubleshooting 110 Overview...110 LED Indications...111 Printing Problems ...113 Version Information ...119 17 Product Specifications 120 Label Printer Specifications ...120 18 Software Development Kit 121 19 Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager 122 Notes on Creating Templates ...122 Notes on Transferring Templates ...... Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function 123 General Procedure for the P-touch Template Function 123 List of Barcodes for Specifying Settings 124 21 Use the Brother Barcode Scanner (Optional: PA-BR-001) 127 vii
16 Troubleshooting 110 Overview...110 LED Indications...111 Printing Problems ...113 Version Information ...119 17 Product Specifications 120 Label Printer Specifications ...120 18 Software Development Kit 121 19 Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager 122 Notes on Creating Templates ...122 Notes on Transferring Templates ...... Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function 123 General Procedure for the P-touch Template Function 123 List of Barcodes for Specifying Settings 124 21 Use the Brother Barcode Scanner (Optional: PA-BR-001) 127 vii
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Section I Basic Operations I Set Up the Label Printer 2 Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) 9 Print Using P-touch Editor Lite (Windows only) 13 Print Using a Mobile Device 16 Change the Label Printer Settings 19 Print Labels Using P-touch Template 35 Other Functions 50
Section I Basic Operations I Set Up the Label Printer 2 Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) 9 Print Using P-touch Editor Lite (Windows only) 13 Print Using a Mobile Device 16 Change the Label Printer Settings 19 Print Labels Using P-touch Template 35 Other Functions 50
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1 Set Up the Label Printer 1 1 Parts Description 1 Front 1 8 7 1 Status LED 2 Power Button 3 Feed Button 4 Cutter Button 5 Editor Lite Button 1 6 2 3 4 5 6 Editor Lite LED 7 DK Roll Compartment Cover 8 Label Output Slot 2
1 Set Up the Label Printer 1 1 Parts Description 1 Front 1 8 7 1 Status LED 2 Power Button 3 Feed Button 4 Cutter Button 5 Editor Lite Button 1 6 2 3 4 5 6 Editor Lite LED 7 DK Roll Compartment Cover 8 Label Output Slot 2
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For more information, see Product Specifications on page 120. 4 Set Up the Label Printer Connect the Power Cord 1 1 Connect the AC Power Cord to the Label Printer. Then, plug the AC Power Cord into a grounded AC power outlet. IMPORTANT Do not use your Label Printer in areas where the power source voltage is different from the Label Printer's specified voltage.
For more information, see Product Specifications on page 120. 4 Set Up the Label Printer Connect the Power Cord 1 1 Connect the AC Power Cord to the Label Printer. Then, plug the AC Power Cord into a grounded AC power outlet. IMPORTANT Do not use your Label Printer in areas where the power source voltage is different from the Label Printer's specified voltage.
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b Pull the release levers on both sides of the Label Printer to unlock the DK Roll Compartment Cover. • Hold the Label Printer by the front, and firmly lift the DK Roll Compartment Cover to open it. IMPORTANT Before using the Label Printer, remove the protective sheet (1) from the Label Output Slot. 1 5 Set Up the Label Printer Load the DK Roll 1 1 a Make sure that the Label Printer is turned Off.
b Pull the release levers on both sides of the Label Printer to unlock the DK Roll Compartment Cover. • Hold the Label Printer by the front, and firmly lift the DK Roll Compartment Cover to open it. IMPORTANT Before using the Label Printer, remove the protective sheet (1) from the Label Output Slot. 1 5 Set Up the Label Printer Load the DK Roll 1 1 a Make sure that the Label Printer is turned Off.
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... Roll Spool Guide. • Make sure the Stabilizer (3) slides into the notch of the Label Printer. 1 3 2 1 d Thread the DK Roll through the Label Printer. • Align the edge of the DK Roll with the upright edge of the Label Output Slot. • Check that the DK Roll is threaded straight so that the... labels will not be skewed. • Push the first label through the Label Output Slot until the end comes out of the Slot as shown.
... Roll Spool Guide. • Make sure the Stabilizer (3) slides into the notch of the Label Printer. 1 3 2 1 d Thread the DK Roll through the Label Printer. • Align the edge of the DK Roll with the upright edge of the Label Output Slot. • Check that the DK Roll is threaded straight so that the... labels will not be skewed. • Push the first label through the Label Output Slot until the end comes out of the Slot as shown.
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Doing so will cause the labels to jam. • When not in use, remove any printed labels in the Label Printer. 7 Set Up the Label Printer e Close the DK Roll Compartment Cover. 1 IMPORTANT • Do not leave any DK Rolls from inside the Label Printer and close the DK Roll Compartment Cover to prevent dust and debris from accumulating in the Label Printer.
Doing so will cause the labels to jam. • When not in use, remove any printed labels in the Label Printer. 7 Set Up the Label Printer e Close the DK Roll Compartment Cover. 1 IMPORTANT • Do not leave any DK Rolls from inside the Label Printer and close the DK Roll Compartment Cover to prevent dust and debris from accumulating in the Label Printer.
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IMPORTANT When turning the Label Printer Off, do not disconnect the AC Power Cord until the orange Status LED turns Off. 8 IMPORTANT Press the Feed ( ) Button to align the end of the DK Roll. 1 1 Off: Press and hold the Power ( ) Button again to turn the Label Printer Off. Set Up the Label Printer Turn Power On/Off On: Press the Power ( ) Button to turn the Label Printer On. The Status LED turns green.
IMPORTANT When turning the Label Printer Off, do not disconnect the AC Power Cord until the orange Status LED turns Off. 8 IMPORTANT Press the Feed ( ) Button to align the end of the DK Roll. 1 1 Off: Press and hold the Power ( ) Button again to turn the Label Printer Off. Set Up the Label Printer Turn Power On/Off On: Press the Power ( ) Button to turn the Label Printer On. The Status LED turns green.
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... to a Computer 2 You can connect the Label Printer to proceed with P-touch Editor, press and hold the P-touch Editor Lite Button until the green Editor Lite LED turns off. a Visit our website (install.brother) and download the Software Installer for Mac: Printer Driver, P-touch ...Editor, P-touch Update Software, and Printer Setting Tool IMPORTANT When printing with the installation. c Turn the Label Printer On. 9 a Make sure the Label Printer is complete. b Connect the ...
... to a Computer 2 You can connect the Label Printer to proceed with P-touch Editor, press and hold the P-touch Editor Lite Button until the green Editor Lite LED turns off. a Visit our website (install.brother) and download the Software Installer for Mac: Printer Driver, P-touch ...Editor, P-touch Update Software, and Printer Setting Tool IMPORTANT When printing with the installation. c Turn the Label Printer On. 9 a Make sure the Label Printer is complete. b Connect the ...
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...website (install.brother) and download the installer for the applications and printer driver. 2 2 Application P-touch Editor Windows r P-touch Transfer Manager r P-touch Library r P-touch Update Software r P-touch Address Book r Printer Setting Tool r Mac Features Designs and prints custom labels with built-...Allows you to transfer templates and other data to print templates. r Updates software to use P-touch Library to the Label Printer and save backups of applications and functions are available. Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Print from a Letter...
...website (install.brother) and download the installer for the applications and printer driver. 2 2 Application P-touch Editor Windows r P-touch Transfer Manager r P-touch Library r P-touch Update Software r P-touch Address Book r Printer Setting Tool r Mac Features Designs and prints custom labels with built-...Allows you to transfer templates and other data to print templates. r Updates software to use P-touch Library to the Label Printer and save backups of applications and functions are available. Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Print from a Letter...
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... Option Table Auto Cut Cut at End Image No Yes ABC ABC No No Yes Yes or No ABC ABC ABC ABC 11 b Create a label design. d Select File > Print or by clicking the Print icon. Cutting Options 2 The cutting options allow you want to specify how the item is fed ... Book. 2 a Start P-touch Editor or P-touch Address Book, and then open the document you to print. The following describes the procedure for printing with this Label Printer.
... Option Table Auto Cut Cut at End Image No Yes ABC ABC No No Yes Yes or No ABC ABC ABC ABC 11 b Create a label design. d Select File > Print or by clicking the Print icon. Cutting Options 2 The cutting options allow you want to specify how the item is fed ... Book. 2 a Start P-touch Editor or P-touch Address Book, and then open the document you to print. The following describes the procedure for printing with this Label Printer.
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b Position the label, and then press firmly from the label. Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Attach Labels 2 a Peel the backing from top to bottom with your finger to surfaces that are wet, dirty, or uneven. The labels may be difficult to attach to attach the label. 2 Note Labels may peel off easily from these surfaces. 12
b Position the label, and then press firmly from the label. Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Attach Labels 2 a Peel the backing from top to bottom with your finger to surfaces that are wet, dirty, or uneven. The labels may be difficult to attach to attach the label. 2 Note Labels may peel off easily from these surfaces. 12
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... 2 1 Note P-touch Editor Lite is no need to Off as the default mode. If this happens, unplug the USB Cable, make sure the Label Printer is a Label creation software application for computers. 3 Print Using P-touch Editor Lite (Windows only) 3 P-touch Editor Lite 3 P-touch Editor Lite is On, and... then reconnect the USB Cable. 13 This application allows you are connecting the Label Printer via a USB Cable, it may not be detected correctly. With P-touch Editor Lite, there is set to install the application or printer drivers....
... 2 1 Note P-touch Editor Lite is no need to Off as the default mode. If this happens, unplug the USB Cable, make sure the Label Printer is a Label creation software application for computers. 3 Print Using P-touch Editor Lite (Windows only) 3 P-touch Editor Lite 3 P-touch Editor Lite is On, and... then reconnect the USB Cable. 13 This application allows you are connecting the Label Printer via a USB Cable, it may not be detected correctly. With P-touch Editor Lite, there is set to install the application or printer drivers....
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...not see the dialog box, it from My Computer. Double-click PtLite10. If the software does not start P-touch Editor Lite when connecting the Label Printer to your computer monitor. (The following screens may be hidden behind an open software program window. Start P-touch Editor Lite by double-clicking... PTLITE10.EXE. 14 Note • If you connect the Label Printer, launch it may differ depending on your computer for the first time. Minimize all windows to view the dialog box. • It ...
...not see the dialog box, it from My Computer. Double-click PtLite10. If the software does not start P-touch Editor Lite when connecting the Label Printer to your computer monitor. (The following screens may be hidden behind an open software program window. Start P-touch Editor Lite by double-clicking... PTLITE10.EXE. 14 Note • If you connect the Label Printer, launch it may differ depending on your computer for the first time. Minimize all windows to view the dialog box. • It ...
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Note P-touch Editor Lite is not available for Mac. 15 Print Using P-touch Editor Lite (Windows only) d P-touch Editor Lite launches. 3 IMPORTANT Do not turn Off or disconnect the Label Printer while using P-touch Editor Lite.
Note P-touch Editor Lite is not available for Mac. 15 Print Using P-touch Editor Lite (Windows only) d P-touch Editor Lite launches. 3 IMPORTANT Do not turn Off or disconnect the Label Printer while using P-touch Editor Lite.
