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Version 04 ENG After reading this guide, keep it in a safe place for the correct setup procedure. User's Guide QL-800 Read the Product Safety Guide first, then read the Quick Setup Guide for quick reference.
Version 04 ENG After reading this guide, keep it in a safe place for the correct setup procedure. User's Guide QL-800 Read the Product Safety Guide first, then read the Quick Setup Guide for quick reference.
Users Guide
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... documents included with troubleshooting tips. This guide provides basic information about the Label Printer settings and operations, troubleshooting tips, and maintenance instructions. Product Safety Guide 1 Quick Setup Guide 1 User's Guide 2 1 Printed manual in the illustrations may vary depending on the country. i This guide provides additional information about using the Label Printer, make sure you read it before you use the Label Printer. Available Manuals Visit the Brother support website at support.brother.com and click Manuals on your model page to...
... documents included with troubleshooting tips. This guide provides basic information about the Label Printer settings and operations, troubleshooting tips, and maintenance instructions. Product Safety Guide 1 Quick Setup Guide 1 User's Guide 2 1 Printed manual in the illustrations may vary depending on the country. i This guide provides additional information about using the Label Printer, make sure you read it before you use the Label Printer. Available Manuals Visit the Brother support website at support.brother.com and click Manuals on your model page to...
Users Guide
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... with your CD/DVD player's instruction guide regarding applying CD/DVD labels. „ DO NOT use thermal paper and thermal film. Brother accepts no responsibility for use the adjustment options in a cool, dark place. Store in the printer driver or the Printer Setting Tool. Test the label by the inappropriate use of the intended surface. „ If print results are not as expected, use with , marks). Note: To...
... with your CD/DVD player's instruction guide regarding applying CD/DVD labels. „ DO NOT use thermal paper and thermal film. Brother accepts no responsibility for use the adjustment options in a cool, dark place. Store in the printer driver or the Printer Setting Tool. Test the label by the inappropriate use of the intended surface. „ If print results are not as expected, use with , marks). Note: To...
Users Guide
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Table of Contents Section I Basic Operations 1 Setting Up the Label Printer 2 Parts Description ...2 Front ...2 Rear ...3 Loading the DK Roll...4 Connecting the AC Power Cord...6 Turning Power On/Off...6 2 Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) 7 Installing the Software and Printer Drivers to a Computer 7 Connecting the Label Printer to a Computer 7 Printing from a Computer...8 Available Applications...8 Creating Labels from Your Computer 9 Attaching Labels ...10 3 Printing Using the Mobile Device 11 Installing Applications for Use with Mobile Devices 11 Available ...
Table of Contents Section I Basic Operations 1 Setting Up the Label Printer 2 Parts Description ...2 Front ...2 Rear ...3 Loading the DK Roll...4 Connecting the AC Power Cord...6 Turning Power On/Off...6 2 Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) 7 Installing the Software and Printer Drivers to a Computer 7 Connecting the Label Printer to a Computer 7 Printing from a Computer...8 Available Applications...8 Creating Labels from Your Computer 9 Attaching Labels ...10 3 Printing Using the Mobile Device 11 Installing Applications for Use with Mobile Devices 11 Available ...
Users Guide
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... Update P-touch Software 56 Updating P-touch Editor and P-touch Address Book (Windows® only 56 For Windows® ...56 For Mac ...58 Updating P-touch Editor Lite (Windows® only) and the Firmware 59 For Windows® ...59 For Mac ...61 Section III Appendix 10 Resetting the Label Printer 64 Resetting All Settings to the Factory Settings Using the Label Printer Buttons 64 Resetting Data Using the Printer Setting Tool 64 11 Maintenance 65 Cleaning the Exterior of the Unit...65 Cleaning the Print Head...65 Cleaning the Roller ...65 Cleaning the Label...
... Update P-touch Software 56 Updating P-touch Editor and P-touch Address Book (Windows® only 56 For Windows® ...56 For Mac ...58 Updating P-touch Editor Lite (Windows® only) and the Firmware 59 For Windows® ...59 For Mac ...61 Section III Appendix 10 Resetting the Label Printer 64 Resetting All Settings to the Factory Settings Using the Label Printer Buttons 64 Resetting Data Using the Printer Setting Tool 64 11 Maintenance 65 Cleaning the Exterior of the Unit...65 Cleaning the Print Head...65 Cleaning the Roller ...65 Cleaning the Label...
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12 Troubleshooting 68 Overview...68 Printing Problems ...69 Version Information ...72 LED Indications...73 Troubleshooting ...75 13 Product Specifications 76 Label Printer Specifications ...76 vii
12 Troubleshooting 68 Overview...68 Printing Problems ...69 Version Information ...72 LED Indications...73 Troubleshooting ...75 13 Product Specifications 76 Label Printer Specifications ...76 vii
Users Guide
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... instructions to proceed with P-touch Editor, press and hold the P-touch Editor Lite Button until the green Editor Lite LED turns off. 2 Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) 2 Installing the Software and Printer Drivers to a Computer 2 2 To print from your computer. a Visit our website (install.brother) and download the Software Installer for Mac), and follow the on the back of the Label Printer. b Double-click the downloaded EXE file (for Windows®) or DMG file (for the latest software and manuals. For Windows®: Printer Driver, P-touch Editor, P-touch Address...
... instructions to proceed with P-touch Editor, press and hold the P-touch Editor Lite Button until the green Editor Lite LED turns off. 2 Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) 2 Installing the Software and Printer Drivers to a Computer 2 2 To print from your computer. a Visit our website (install.brother) and download the Software Installer for Mac), and follow the on the back of the Label Printer. b Double-click the downloaded EXE file (for Windows®) or DMG file (for the latest software and manuals. For Windows®: Printer Driver, P-touch Editor, P-touch Address...
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... a computer. Prints address labels by using different fonts and styles, imported graphic images and barcodes. For more information, see Distributed Printing (Windows® only) on page 26. 8 Updates software to use the Label Printer effectively, a number of labels, printing can be distributed among multiple Label Printers. Visit our website (install.brother) and download the installer for the applications and printer driver. 2 2 Application P-touch Editor Windows Mac r r P-touch Library r P-touch Update Software r r P-touch Address Book r Printer Setting Tool...
... a computer. Prints address labels by using different fonts and styles, imported graphic images and barcodes. For more information, see Distributed Printing (Windows® only) on page 26. 8 Updates software to use the Label Printer effectively, a number of labels, printing can be distributed among multiple Label Printers. Visit our website (install.brother) and download the installer for the applications and printer driver. 2 2 Application P-touch Editor Windows Mac r r P-touch Library r P-touch Update Software r r P-touch Address Book r Printer Setting Tool...
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... Software and Printer Drivers to a Computer on page 7. 4 Important The Printer Setting Tool is available only with a USB cable. The [Printer Setting Tool] window appears. Note The Printer Setting Tool is handling a print job. 20 If a different Label Printer appears, select the Label Printer you use the initial installer to install the printer driver. Important Use the Printer Setting Tool to configure the Label Printer only when the Label Printer is connected to the Label Printer and to an AC power outlet. „ Make...
... Software and Printer Drivers to a Computer on page 7. 4 Important The Printer Setting Tool is available only with a USB cable. The [Printer Setting Tool] window appears. Note The Printer Setting Tool is handling a print job. 20 If a different Label Printer appears, select the Label Printer you use the initial installer to install the printer driver. Important Use the Printer Setting Tool to configure the Label Printer only when the Label Printer is connected to the Label Printer and to an AC power outlet. „ Make...
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d Select [Frame] to edit the color of the text. b Select [Black/Red] for [2-color mode:]. 6 c Select [Text] to Use P-touch Editor Printing Using a 2.4" (62 mm) Black/Red DK Roll 6 Apply the following settings when using the DK Roll (Sample) Tape 2.4" (62 mm) included with the label printer, or the DK-2251 continuous roll (sold separately). How to edit the color of the frame. 34 color mode appears. Configuring through P-touch Editor Express mode 6 a Select [Paper] then the 2-
d Select [Frame] to edit the color of the text. b Select [Black/Red] for [2-color mode:]. 6 c Select [Text] to Use P-touch Editor Printing Using a 2.4" (62 mm) Black/Red DK Roll 6 Apply the following settings when using the DK Roll (Sample) Tape 2.4" (62 mm) included with the label printer, or the DK-2251 continuous roll (sold separately). How to edit the color of the frame. 34 color mode appears. Configuring through P-touch Editor Express mode 6 a Select [Paper] then the 2-
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... File to redo the last operation. Select either Display New Value after Printing or Reset to Original Value after Printing to apply the new selected "Language". Exit Click Exit to set the numbering option. Click the Print button. Rotate Rotate objects to insert one of P-touch Editor Lite's built-in ) to exit P-touch Editor Lite. 55 Select Frame to 0°, 90°, 180° or 270°. Click P-touch Editor to cut or copy and select Cut...
... File to redo the last operation. Select either Display New Value after Printing or Reset to Original Value after Printing to apply the new selected "Language". Exit Click Exit to set the numbering option. Click the Print button. Rotate Rotate objects to insert one of P-touch Editor Lite's built-in ) to exit P-touch Editor Lite. 55 Select Frame to 0°, 90°, 180° or 270°. Click P-touch Editor to cut or copy and select Cut...
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...manual may differ. • Do not turn off the power when transferring data or updating firmware. Note The following method can be used to the latest available version using the P-touch Update Software. Updating P-touch Editor and P-touch Address Book (Windows® only) 9 Important (Windows® only) Before updating P-touch Editor and P-touch Address Book, install the printer driver. 9 How to Update P-touch Software 9 The software can also be upgraded to start P-touch Update Software: Click the Start button, and then select [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Update...
...manual may differ. • Do not turn off the power when transferring data or updating firmware. Note The following method can be used to the latest available version using the P-touch Update Software. Updating P-touch Editor and P-touch Address Book (Windows® only) 9 Important (Windows® only) Before updating P-touch Editor and P-touch Address Book, install the printer driver. 9 How to Update P-touch Software 9 The software can also be upgraded to start P-touch Update Software: Click the Start button, and then select [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Update...
Users Guide
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... may cause a malfunction. The Label Printer contains only one Cleaning Sheet. 11 11 Note When cleaning the roller, be damaged and may be sure to remove marks. a Turn off the power to open it. 65 When the DK Roll passes the print head during printing and label feeding, the print head is designed to maintain its correct performance. Use a cloth slightly damp with the machine is cleaned.
... may cause a malfunction. The Label Printer contains only one Cleaning Sheet. 11 11 Note When cleaning the roller, be damaged and may be sure to remove marks. a Turn off the power to open it. 65 When the DK Roll passes the print head during printing and label feeding, the print head is designed to maintain its correct performance. Use a cloth slightly damp with the machine is cleaned.
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..., remove the DK Roll and reinstall it from the roller may become stuck on again. A data transmission error appears on page 65. For more information, see Cleaning the Roller on page 65. Troubleshooting Printing Problems 12 Problem Solution The Label Printer does not print, or a • Is the cable loose? Check that the AC Power Cord is flashing in [Paper Type] (Windows) / [Print Media] (Mac) drop-down list. Turn off the Label Printer and...
..., remove the DK Roll and reinstall it from the roller may become stuck on again. A data transmission error appears on page 65. For more information, see Cleaning the Roller on page 65. Troubleshooting Printing Problems 12 Problem Solution The Label Printer does not print, or a • Is the cable loose? Check that the AC Power Cord is flashing in [Paper Type] (Windows) / [Print Media] (Mac) drop-down list. Turn off the Label Printer and...
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... and press the Power ( ) Button. When the Editor Lite LED starts flashing and the Status LED lights in orange, press the Cutter ( ) Button three times while continuing to factory settings. 12 70 The Label Printer will be reset to hold the Cutter ( ) Button while holding the Power ( ) Button when the Label Printer is Off and remove any jammed labels. Press and hold the Power ( ) Button. Troubleshooting Problem Cutter error I want to the normal position and the Label Printer turns off .
... and press the Power ( ) Button. When the Editor Lite LED starts flashing and the Status LED lights in orange, press the Cutter ( ) Button three times while continuing to factory settings. 12 70 The Label Printer will be reset to hold the Cutter ( ) Button while holding the Power ( ) Button when the Label Printer is Off and remove any jammed labels. Press and hold the Power ( ) Button. Troubleshooting Problem Cutter error I want to the normal position and the Label Printer turns off .
iPrint&Label Users Guide - Androidtm
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...; User's Guide When downloading the installer at support.brother.com and click Manuals on using the Label Printer, along with text, frames and images. Label creation software for purchasing model QL-800! For FAQs, Troubleshooting, and to the Label Printer. USB Reference See section 7. Available Applications for Use with built-in drawing tools that you use the Label Printer. ■ Quick Setup Guide (this guide) This guide provides basic information about the Label Printer settings and operations, troubleshooting tips, and maintenance instructions. install.brother For...
...; User's Guide When downloading the installer at support.brother.com and click Manuals on using the Label Printer, along with text, frames and images. Label creation software for purchasing model QL-800! For FAQs, Troubleshooting, and to the Label Printer. USB Reference See section 7. Available Applications for Use with built-in drawing tools that you use the Label Printer. ■ Quick Setup Guide (this guide) This guide provides basic information about the Label Printer settings and operations, troubleshooting tips, and maintenance instructions. install.brother For...
iPrint&Label Users Guide - Androidtm
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...on-screen instructions to a Windows® computer or Mac using a two-tone print roll through P-touch Editor, see the User's Guide. 1. Close the dialog box when the installation is turned Off. 2. Connect the USB Cable to the USB port on the back of the Label Printer. 3. Turn the Label Printer On. 7. For Windows®: Printer Driver, P-touch Editor, P-touch Address Book, P-touch Update Software, and Printer Setting Tool For Mac: Printer Driver, P-touch Editor, P-touch Update Software, and Printer Setting Tool IMPORTANT When printing with the installation. 3. Double-click...
...on-screen instructions to a Windows® computer or Mac using a two-tone print roll through P-touch Editor, see the User's Guide. 1. Close the dialog box when the installation is turned Off. 2. Connect the USB Cable to the USB port on the back of the Label Printer. 3. Turn the Label Printer On. 7. For Windows®: Printer Driver, P-touch Editor, P-touch Address Book, P-touch Update Software, and Printer Setting Tool For Mac: Printer Driver, P-touch Editor, P-touch Update Software, and Printer Setting Tool IMPORTANT When printing with the installation. 3. Double-click...
iPrint&Label Users Guide - Androidtm
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... [QL-800] from My Computer. If P-touch Editor 5.1 and the Label Printer drivers are not installed, a message advising to your computer. 8. Click Open folder to your operating system, but the operating procedures are connecting the Label Printer using a USB Cable, it may launch it may differ depending on the dialog box displayed when the scan completes. Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor Lite) 1. Turn the Label Printer On, then press and hold the P-touch Editor Lite Button until...
... [QL-800] from My Computer. If P-touch Editor 5.1 and the Label Printer drivers are not installed, a message advising to your computer. 8. Click Open folder to your operating system, but the operating procedures are connecting the Label Printer using a USB Cable, it may launch it may differ depending on the dialog box displayed when the scan completes. Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor Lite) 1. Turn the Label Printer On, then press and hold the P-touch Editor Lite Button until...
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.... There are jammed in orange)? Check that the DK Roll Compartment Cover is available. Visit the Brother Developer Center (www.brother-usa.com/lp/civ/home.aspx). Cutter error • If a cutter error occurs, keep the DK Roll Compartment Cover closed and press the Power ( ) Button. Main Specifications Product specifications Items Printing method Interface Size (W×H×D) Weight Specifications Direct thermal printing via a USB hub, try plugging it into another USB Port.
.... There are jammed in orange)? Check that the DK Roll Compartment Cover is available. Visit the Brother Developer Center (www.brother-usa.com/lp/civ/home.aspx). Cutter error • If a cutter error occurs, keep the DK Roll Compartment Cover closed and press the Power ( ) Button. Main Specifications Product specifications Items Printing method Interface Size (W×H×D) Weight Specifications Direct thermal printing via a USB hub, try plugging it into another USB Port.
Raster Command Reference
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... (720). As shown below, with no compression, the sum of the number of offset pins and the number of pins within the print area is based on print head Feeding direction ESC i A Specify the page number in "cut each * labels". - 33 - 4. Raster Command Reference Explanation of "TIFF compression mode" With compression, the data for the "raster graphics transfer" command is the byte...
... (720). As shown below, with no compression, the sum of the number of offset pins and the number of pins within the print area is based on print head Feeding direction ESC i A Specify the page number in "cut each * labels". - 33 - 4. Raster Command Reference Explanation of "TIFF compression mode" With compression, the data for the "raster graphics transfer" command is the byte...
