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... read all the documents included with troubleshooting tips. Available Manuals Visit the Brother support website at support.brother.com and click Manuals on the Brother support website This guide provides safety information; This guide provides basic information about using the Label Printer, make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and...
... read all the documents included with troubleshooting tips. Available Manuals Visit the Brother support website at support.brother.com and click Manuals on the Brother support website This guide provides safety information; This guide provides basic information about using the Label Printer, make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and...
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Ignoring them may result in This Guide The following symbols are used throughout this guide: WARNING CAUTION Important Note Tells you what to do to the Label Printer. Tells you about procedures you better understand and use the product more efficiently. ii Indicates notes that provide information or directions that should be followed. Indicates information or directions that can help you must follow to avoid minor personal injury or damage to avoid the risk of injury. Symbols Used in damage, or failed operations.
Ignoring them may result in This Guide The following symbols are used throughout this guide: WARNING CAUTION Important Note Tells you what to do to the Label Printer. Tells you about procedures you better understand and use the product more efficiently. ii Indicates notes that provide information or directions that should be followed. Indicates information or directions that can help you must follow to avoid minor personal injury or damage to avoid the risk of injury. Symbols Used in damage, or failed operations.
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...of the label with your CD/DVD player's instruction guide regarding applying CD/DVD labels. „ DO NOT use CD/DVD labels in the printer driver or the Printer Setting Tool. In addition, never apply labels to public or private property without permission. „ As the end of CD/DVD labels. ...132; When a label is attached to a wet, dirty, or oily surface, it to CDs/DVDs designed for applying CD/DVD labels. Labels peel off easily. Brother accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage of data caused by affixing a small piece of the intended surface. „ If print results are not...
...of the label with your CD/DVD player's instruction guide regarding applying CD/DVD labels. „ DO NOT use CD/DVD labels in the printer driver or the Printer Setting Tool. In addition, never apply labels to public or private property without permission. „ As the end of CD/DVD labels. ...132; When a label is attached to a wet, dirty, or oily surface, it to CDs/DVDs designed for applying CD/DVD labels. Labels peel off easily. Brother accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage of data caused by affixing a small piece of the intended surface. „ If print results are not...
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... 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... Basic Tab...18 Advanced Tab ...19 Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Label Printers 19 Printer Setting Tool for Mac ...20 Before Using the Printer Setting Tool 20 Using the Printer Setting Tool for Mac...20 Settings Dialog Box ...21 Basic Tab...22 Advanced...
... 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... Basic Tab...18 Advanced Tab ...19 Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Label Printers 19 Printer Setting Tool for Mac ...20 Before Using the Printer Setting Tool 20 Using the Printer Setting Tool for Mac...20 Settings Dialog Box ...21 Basic Tab...22 Advanced...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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
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Section I Basic Operations I Setting Up the Label Printer 2 Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) 7 Printing Using the Mobile Device 11 Changing the Label Printer Settings 13 Other Functions 24
Section I Basic Operations I Setting Up the Label Printer 2 Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) 7 Printing Using the Mobile Device 11 Changing the Label Printer Settings 13 Other Functions 24
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1 Setting Up the Label Printer 1 Parts Description Front 7 8 1 1 1 9 10 3 5 1 1 Feed Button 2 Cutter Button 3 Editor Lite LED 4 Editor Lite Button 5 Status LED 6 Power Button 2 4 6 7 Label Output Slot 8 DK Roll Compartment Cover 9 Roll Spool Arm 10 Roll Spool Guide 2
1 Setting Up the Label Printer 1 Parts Description Front 7 8 1 1 1 9 10 3 5 1 1 Feed Button 2 Cutter Button 3 Editor Lite LED 4 Editor Lite Button 5 Status LED 6 Power Button 2 4 6 7 Label Output Slot 8 DK Roll Compartment Cover 9 Roll Spool Arm 10 Roll Spool Guide 2
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...into the Label Output Slot to open it. 2 Remove the Protective Sheet from inside the Label Printer. Setting Up the Label Printer Rear 1 1 1 Power Cord Slot 2 USB Port 2 1 Important Before using the Label Printer, make sure you remove the Protective Sheet, as shown below: 1 Make sure that the Label... Printer is not in use, lift the DK Roll Compartment Cover and remove any DK Rolls from the Label Output Slot. ...
...into the Label Output Slot to open it. 2 Remove the Protective Sheet from inside the Label Printer. Setting Up the Label Printer Rear 1 1 1 Power Cord Slot 2 USB Port 2 1 Important Before using the Label Printer, make sure you remove the Protective Sheet, as shown below: 1 Make sure that the Label... Printer is not in use, lift the DK Roll Compartment Cover and remove any DK Rolls from the Label Output Slot. ...
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... How to open it. 1 1 b After removing the Protective Sheet, place the DK Roll into the Roll Spool Guide. • Make sure that the Label Printer is inserted firmly in the Roll Spool Guide. • Make sure the Stabilizer (1) slides into the slot inside the compartment. • Push the label through... the Label Printer. • Align the edge of the DK Roll with the upright edge of the Label Output Slot. • Insert the first label into the notch...
... How to open it. 1 1 b After removing the Protective Sheet, place the DK Roll into the Roll Spool Guide. • Make sure that the Label Printer is inserted firmly in the Roll Spool Guide. • Make sure the Stabilizer (1) slides into the slot inside the compartment. • Push the label through... the Label Printer. • Align the edge of the DK Roll with the upright edge of the Label Output Slot. • Insert the first label into the notch...
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Setting Up the Label Printer d Close the DK Roll Compartment Cover. Doing so will cause the labels to turn the Label Printer On, the end of the DK Roll aligns automatically. 1 Important Do not leave any printed labels in the Label Printer. When you press the Power ( ) Button to jam. 5
Setting Up the Label Printer d Close the DK Roll Compartment Cover. Doing so will cause the labels to turn the Label Printer On, the end of the DK Roll aligns automatically. 1 Important Do not leave any printed labels in the Label Printer. When you press the Power ( ) Button to jam. 5
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Turning Power On/Off 1 On: Press the Power ( ) Button to the Label Printer. Setting Up the Label Printer Connecting the AC Power Cord 1 1 Connect the AC Power Cord to turn the Label Printer Off. Then, plug the AC Power Cord into a grounded AC power outlet. Off: Press and hold the Power ( ) Button again 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. 6 The Status LED turns green.
Turning Power On/Off 1 On: Press the Power ( ) Button to the Label Printer. Setting Up the Label Printer Connecting the AC Power Cord 1 1 Connect the AC Power Cord to turn the Label Printer Off. Then, plug the AC Power Cord into a grounded AC power outlet. Off: Press and hold the Power ( ) Button again 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. 6 The Status LED turns green.
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... to a Computer 2 a Before connecting the USB Cable, make sure that the Label Printer is complete. Important When printing with the installation. d Turn the Label Printer On. 7 a Visit our website (install.brother) and download the Software Installer for Mac), and follow the on-screen instructions to the... USB Port on the back of the Label Printer. b Double-click the downloaded EXE file (for...
... to a Computer 2 a Before connecting the USB Cable, make sure that the Label Printer is complete. Important When printing with the installation. d Turn the Label Printer On. 7 a Visit our website (install.brother) and download the Software Installer for Mac), and follow the on-screen instructions to the... USB Port on the back of the Label Printer. b Double-click the downloaded EXE file (for...
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.... This application is performed at the same time, the total printing time can be reduced. You must install the printer driver to the latest version. Function Distributed printing Windows Mac r Features When printing a large number of applications and functions...graphic images and barcodes. 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 r r Features Designs and prints custom...
.... This application is performed at the same time, the total printing time can be reduced. You must install the printer driver to the latest version. Function Distributed printing Windows Mac r Features When printing a large number of applications and functions...graphic images and barcodes. 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 r r Features Designs and prints custom...
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... option when printing from the menu bar or click the [Print] icon. b Create a label design. The following describes the procedure for printing with this Label Printer. Use the printer driver to specify how the item is fed and cut when it is printed.
... option when printing from the menu bar or click the [Print] icon. b Create a label design. The following describes the procedure for printing with this Label Printer. Use the printer driver to specify how the item is fed and cut when it is printed.
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... your mobile device with Mobile Devices 3 You can be downloaded from Google Play™: Application Brother iPrint&Label Features Create and print labels using templates on a smartphone, tablet or other mobile device directly to your Label Printer. 3 Printing Using the Mobile Device 3 Installing Applications for Use with the USB cable. 3 Available Applications...
... your mobile device with Mobile Devices 3 You can be downloaded from Google Play™: Application Brother iPrint&Label Features Create and print labels using templates on a smartphone, tablet or other mobile device directly to your Label Printer. 3 Printing Using the Mobile Device 3 Installing Applications for Use with the USB cable. 3 Available Applications...
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...] in the application menu. Cutting Options See Cutting Options on your mobile device. The labels may be difficult to attach to surfaces that the Label Printer is connected to attach the label. Note Labels may peel off easily from these surfaces. 12
...] in the application menu. Cutting Options See Cutting Options on your mobile device. The labels may be difficult to attach to surfaces that the Label Printer is connected to attach the label. Note Labels may peel off easily from these surfaces. 12
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Before Using the Printer Setting Tool „ Make sure the AC Power Cord is available only with a USB cable. 4 4 4 13 Important The Printer Setting Tool is connected to the Label Printer and to an AC power outlet. „ Make sure the printer driver has been installed correctly and you can print. „ Connect your Label Printer to specify the Label Printer's device settings from a Windows® computer. 4 Changing the Label Printer Settings 4 Printer Setting Tool for Windows® Use the Printer Setting Tool to a computer with compatible Brother printers.
Before Using the Printer Setting Tool „ Make sure the AC Power Cord is available only with a USB cable. 4 4 4 13 Important The Printer Setting Tool is connected to the Label Printer and to an AC power outlet. „ Make sure the printer driver has been installed correctly and you can print. „ Connect your Label Printer to specify the Label Printer's device settings from a Windows® computer. 4 Changing the Label Printer Settings 4 Printer Setting Tool for Windows® Use the Printer Setting Tool to a computer with compatible Brother printers.
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...® 7 Click Start > All Programs > Brother > Labels & Mobile Printer > Printer Setting Tool. „ For Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 On the Apps screen, click the Printer Setting Tool. „ For Windows® 10 Click Start > Brother > Label & Mobile Printer > Printer Setting Tool. The main window appears. 1 4 4 2 3 1 Printer Lists the connected printers. 2 Device Settings Specifies Label Printer device settings, such as power...
...® 7 Click Start > All Programs > Brother > Labels & Mobile Printer > Printer Setting Tool. „ For Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 On the Apps screen, click the Printer Setting Tool. „ For Windows® 10 Click Start > Brother > Label & Mobile Printer > Printer Setting Tool. The main window appears. 1 4 4 2 3 1 Printer Lists the connected printers. 2 Device Settings Specifies Label Printer device settings, such as power...
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The Label Printer may malfunction if you want to change, and then specify or change the settings in the dialog box. Changing the Label Printer Settings d Select the settings you try to configure it while it is waiting for Windows® on page 16. f Click [Exit]. Important Use the Printer Setting Tool to the Label Printer. For more information on the settings dialog boxes, see Device Settings for the next print job. e Click [Apply], and then click [Exit...] to apply the settings to configure the Label Printer only when the Label Printer is handling a job. 4 15
The Label Printer may malfunction if you want to change, and then specify or change the settings in the dialog box. Changing the Label Printer Settings d Select the settings you try to configure it while it is waiting for Windows® on page 16. f Click [Exit]. Important Use the Printer Setting Tool to the Label Printer. For more information on the settings dialog boxes, see Device Settings for the next print job. e Click [Apply], and then click [Exit...] to apply the settings to configure the Label Printer only when the Label Printer is handling a job. 4 15
