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... your product model, and software version. Before using the Label Printer along with the Label Printer for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the Brother Solutions Center website i Introduction Important Notice The contents of this ... be responsible for information about using the Label Printer, make changes without notice. Brother reserves the right to make sure you use the Label Printer. This guide provides additional information about the Label Printer settings and operations, troubleshooting tips, and maintenance ...
... your product model, and software version. Before using the Label Printer along with the Label Printer for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the Brother Solutions Center website i Introduction Important Notice The contents of this ... be responsible for information about using the Label Printer, make changes without notice. Brother reserves the right to make sure you use the Label Printer. This guide provides additional information about the Label Printer settings and operations, troubleshooting tips, and maintenance ...
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... irremovable, or the color of the label with your finger nails or metal objects, or touching the printed surface with the CD/DVD label rolls. Brother accepts no responsibility for this happens, remove the remaining labels, insert a new DK Roll, and reprint the last label. Test the label by the ... loading CD/DVD player. DO NOT peel off easily. Before applying the label, clean the surface to which the label will fade with inkjet printers. If this , the number of DK Labels included on the package. When a label is designed to not adhere to CDs/DVDs designed for ...
... irremovable, or the color of the label with your finger nails or metal objects, or touching the printed surface with the CD/DVD label rolls. Brother accepts no responsibility for this happens, remove the remaining labels, insert a new DK Roll, and reprint the last label. Test the label by the ... loading CD/DVD player. DO NOT peel off easily. Before applying the label, clean the surface to which the label will fade with inkjet printers. If this , the number of DK Labels included on the package. When a label is designed to not adhere to CDs/DVDs designed for ...
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... Power Cord ...4 Load the DK Roll...5 Turn Power On/Off...8 2 Print 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 ...Print Templates Created on a Computer 17 Attach Labels...18 5 Change the Label Printer Settings 19 Printer Setting Tool for Windows ...19 Before Using the Printer Setting Tool 19 Use the Printer Setting Tool for Windows 20 Device Settings for Windows ...22 Settings Dialog Box ...
... Power Cord ...4 Load the DK Roll...5 Turn Power On/Off...8 2 Print 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 ...Print Templates Created on a Computer 17 Attach Labels...18 5 Change the Label Printer Settings 19 Printer Setting Tool for Windows ...19 Before Using the Printer Setting Tool 19 Use the Printer Setting Tool for Windows 20 Device Settings for Windows ...22 Settings Dialog Box ...
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...Mac...30 Settings Dialog Box ...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 ... Text Numbering (Serializing) ...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...
...Mac...30 Settings Dialog Box ...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 ... Text Numbering (Serializing) ...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...
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...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 ... 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 (Windows...
...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 ... 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 (Windows...
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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 ...122 ... 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 ...122 ... 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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Set Up the Label Printer Connect the Power Cord 1 1 Connect the AC Power Cord to the Label Printer. For more information, see Product Specifications on page 120. 4 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.
Set Up the Label Printer Connect the Power Cord 1 1 Connect the AC Power Cord to the Label Printer. For more information, see Product Specifications on page 120. 4 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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Set Up the Label Printer Load the DK Roll 1 1 a Make sure that the Label Printer is turned Off. IMPORTANT Before using the Label Printer, remove the protective sheet (1) from the Label Output Slot. 1 5 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.
Set Up the Label Printer Load the DK Roll 1 1 a Make sure that the Label Printer is turned Off. IMPORTANT Before using the Label Printer, remove the protective sheet (1) from the Label Output Slot. 1 5 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.
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... Arm (2) is inserted firmly in the 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...
... Arm (2) is inserted firmly in the 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...
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Set Up the Label Printer e Close the DK Roll Compartment Cover. 1 IMPORTANT • Do not leave any DK Rolls from accumulating in the Label Printer. Doing so will cause the labels to prevent dust and debris from inside the Label Printer and close the DK Roll Compartment Cover 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 accumulating in the Label Printer. Doing so will cause the labels to prevent dust and debris from inside the Label Printer and close the DK Roll Compartment Cover to jam. • When not in use, remove any printed labels in the Label Printer. 7
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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. The Status LED turns green. Set Up the Label Printer Turn Power On/Off On: Press the Power ( ) Button to turn the Label Printer On.
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. The Status LED turns green. Set Up the Label Printer Turn Power On/Off On: Press the Power ( ) Button to turn the Label Printer On.
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... print from your Windows computer or Mac, install the printer drivers, P-touch Editor, and other applications to a Windows computer or Mac via a USB Cable. 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. Connect...
... print from your Windows computer or Mac, install the printer drivers, P-touch Editor, and other applications to a Windows computer or Mac via a USB Cable. 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. Connect...
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..., and barcodes. It will automatically identify and individually crop and print barcodes. You can be distributed among multiple Label Printers. This application is installed with P-touch Editor. Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Print from a Computer 2 ...these applications. Visit our 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 ...
..., and barcodes. It will automatically identify and individually crop and print barcodes. You can be distributed among multiple Label Printers. This application is installed with P-touch Editor. Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Print from a Computer 2 ...these applications. Visit our 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 ...
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b Create a label design. The following describes the procedure for printing with this Label Printer. c Check the cutting options. d Select File > Print or by clicking the Print icon. Label Cut Option Table Auto Cut Cut at End Image No Yes ... ABC 11 Cutting Options 2 The cutting options allow you want to specify how the item is fed and cut when it is printed. Use the printer driver to select the cutting option when printing from a computer using P-touch Editor or P-touch Address Book. 2 a Start P-touch Editor or P-touch Address Book, and...
b Create a label design. The following describes the procedure for printing with this Label Printer. c Check the cutting options. d Select File > Print or by clicking the Print icon. Label Cut Option Table Auto Cut Cut at End Image No Yes ... ABC 11 Cutting Options 2 The cutting options allow you want to specify how the item is fed and cut when it is printed. Use the printer driver to select the cutting option when printing from a computer using P-touch Editor or P-touch Address Book. 2 a Start P-touch Editor or P-touch Address Book, and...
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... a USB Cable to your computer. Note If you to create and print simple labels with text, frames, and images. 3 a Turn the Label Printer On, then press and hold the P-touch Editor Lite Button until the green P-touch Editor Lite LED turns on. 1 Editor Lite LED 2 Editor Lite...Editor Lite is a Label creation software application for computers. This application allows you are connecting the Label Printer via a USB Cable, it may not be detected correctly. b Connect the USB Cable to the Label Printer. 3 Print Using P-touch Editor Lite (Windows only) 3 P-touch Editor Lite 3 P-touch Editor ...
... a USB Cable to your computer. Note If you to create and print simple labels with text, frames, and images. 3 a Turn the Label Printer On, then press and hold the P-touch Editor Lite Button until the green P-touch Editor Lite LED turns on. 1 Editor Lite LED 2 Editor Lite...Editor Lite is a Label creation software application for computers. This application allows you are connecting the Label Printer via a USB Cable, it may not be detected correctly. b Connect the USB Cable to the Label Printer. 3 Print Using P-touch Editor Lite (Windows only) 3 P-touch Editor Lite 3 P-touch Editor ...
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... your computer monitor. (The following screens may be hidden behind an open software program window. Double-click PtLite10. Note • If you connect the Label Printer, launch it may differ depending on your computer for the first time. If the software does not start P-touch Editor Lite when connecting the Label...
... your computer monitor. (The following screens may be hidden behind an open software program window. Double-click PtLite10. Note • If you connect the Label Printer, launch it may differ depending on your computer for the first time. If the software does not start P-touch Editor Lite when connecting the Label...
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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. Note P-touch Editor Lite is not available for Mac. 15
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...-the-Go cable 1. 4 1 Sold separately Available Applications 4 Download these free Brother apps from Google Play: Application Brother iPrint&Label Mobile Transfer Express Features This application allows you to use your Label Printer. 16 This application allows you to your Label Printer as a stand-alone printer or connect it to a mobile device. 4 Print Using a Mobile Device...
...-the-Go cable 1. 4 1 Sold separately Available Applications 4 Download these free Brother apps from Google Play: Application Brother iPrint&Label Mobile Transfer Express Features This application allows you to use your Label Printer. 16 This application allows you to your Label Printer as a stand-alone printer or connect it to a mobile device. 4 Print Using a Mobile Device...
