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...depending on the country. This guide provides basic information about safety and proper operation. The Label Printer shown in the box 2 PDF manual on the Brother support website This guide provides safety information; read it before you read all the documents included with ... by reliance on your product model, and software version. Before using the Label Printer, make sure you use the Label Printer. Available Manuals Visit the Brother support website at support.brother.com and click Manuals on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and...
...depending on the country. This guide provides basic information about safety and proper operation. The Label Printer shown in the box 2 PDF manual on the Brother support website This guide provides safety information; read it before you read all the documents included with ... by reliance on your product model, and software version. Before using the Label Printer, make sure you use the Label Printer. Available Manuals Visit the Brother support website at support.brother.com and click Manuals on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical 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. Symbols Used in damage, or failed operations. ii Indicates information or directions that can help you must follow to avoid minor personal injury or damage to avoid the risk of injury. Tells you about procedures you better understand and use the product more efficiently. Indicates notes that provide information or directions that should be followed.
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. Symbols Used in damage, or failed operations. ii Indicates information or directions that can help you must follow to avoid minor personal injury or damage to avoid the risk of injury. Tells you about procedures you better understand and use the product more efficiently. Indicates notes that provide information or directions that should be followed.
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... 11 Available Applications...11 Printing from a Mobile Device...12 Attaching Labels ...12 4 Changing the Label Printer Settings 13 Printer Setting Tool for Windows® ...13 Before Using the Printer Setting Tool 13 Using the Printer Setting Tool for Windows 14 Device Settings for Windows®...16 Settings...Menu Bar ...18 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 Tab ...
... 11 Available Applications...11 Printing from a Mobile Device...12 Attaching Labels ...12 4 Changing the Label Printer Settings 13 Printer Setting Tool for Windows® ...13 Before Using the Printer Setting Tool 13 Using the Printer Setting Tool for Windows 14 Device Settings for Windows®...16 Settings...Menu Bar ...18 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 Tab ...
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...) 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...
...) 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...
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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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Protective Sheet • Do not throw away the Protective Sheet. • When the Label Printer is turned Off. Then, insert the Protective Sheet into the Label Output Slot to open it. 2 Remove the Protective Sheet from inside the Label Printer. Hold the Label Printer by the front, and firmly lift the DK Roll Compartment Cover to maintain good...
Protective Sheet • Do not throw away the Protective Sheet. • When the Label Printer is turned Off. Then, insert the Protective Sheet into the Label Output Slot to open it. 2 Remove the Protective Sheet from inside the Label Printer. Hold the Label Printer by the front, and firmly lift the DK Roll Compartment Cover to maintain good...
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...P-touch Editor on page 30. For more information, see DK Label & Tape Guide which is turned Off. c Thread the DK Roll through the Label Output Slot until the end reaches the mark, as shown below: 4 Setting Up the Label Printer Loading the DK Roll a Make sure that the Roll Spool Arm...(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 of the Label Printer. 1 Note If using P-touch Editor, select the DK Roll size...
...P-touch Editor on page 30. For more information, see DK Label & Tape Guide which is turned Off. c Thread the DK Roll through the Label Output Slot until the end reaches the mark, as shown below: 4 Setting Up the Label Printer Loading the DK Roll a Make sure that the Roll Spool Arm...(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 of the Label Printer. 1 Note If using P-touch Editor, select the DK Roll size...
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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 Setting Up the Label Printer d Close the DK Roll Compartment Cover.
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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. 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. Off: Press and hold the Power ( ) Button again to turn the Label Printer On. 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. 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. Off: Press and hold the Power ( ) Button again to turn the Label Printer On. Turning Power On/Off 1 On: Press the Power ( ) Button to the Label Printer.
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... Tool. b Connect the USB cable to your computer. Connecting 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), and follow the on the computer. 2 Printing Using...
... Tool. b Connect the USB cable to your computer. Connecting 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), and follow the on the computer. 2 Printing Using...
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... using an address database. 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 labels with P-touch Editor. Specifies the Label Printer's device settings from a Computer 2 Available Applications To use...
... using an address database. 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 labels with P-touch Editor. Specifies the Label Printer's device settings from a Computer 2 Available Applications To use...
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... want to print. d Select [File] and then select [Print] from the computer. The following describes the procedure for printing with this Label Printer. Label Cut Option Table Auto Cut Cut at end Image No Yes ABC ABC No No Yes Yes or No ABC ABC ABC ABC 9 b Create... a label design. Use the printer driver to select the cutting option when printing from the menu bar or click the [Print] icon. Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Creating Labels from Your Computer 2 There are various methods for printing from a ...
... want to print. d Select [File] and then select [Print] from the computer. The following describes the procedure for printing with this Label Printer. Label Cut Option Table Auto Cut Cut at end Image No Yes ABC ABC No No Yes Yes or No ABC ABC ABC ABC 9 b Create... a label design. Use the printer driver to select the cutting option when printing from the menu bar or click the [Print] icon. Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Creating Labels from Your Computer 2 There are various methods for printing from a ...
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... a USB cable to connect your Label Printer as a stand-alone Label Printer or connect it to your Label Printer. 3 Printing Using the Mobile Device 3 Installing Applications for Use with the USB cable. 3 Available Applications 3 The following free Brother applications can use your printer and Android™ mobile device. 11 To create and print labels directly from your mobile device...
... a USB cable to connect your Label Printer as a stand-alone Label Printer or connect it to your Label Printer. 3 Printing Using the Mobile Device 3 Installing Applications for Use with the USB cable. 3 Available Applications 3 The following free Brother applications can use your printer and Android™ mobile device. 11 To create and print labels directly from your mobile device...
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... image and print it. c Tap [Print] in the application menu. b Select a label template or design. Cutting Options See Cutting Options on your mobile device. b Position the label, and then press firmly from top to bottom with your finger to your mobile device. Printing ...that are wet, dirty, or uneven. 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 the label. Start the mobile printing application on page 9. 3 3 3 Attaching Labels 3 a Peel the backing from these surfaces. ...
... image and print it. c Tap [Print] in the application menu. b Select a label template or design. Cutting Options See Cutting Options on your mobile device. b Position the label, and then press firmly from top to bottom with your finger to your mobile device. Printing ...that are wet, dirty, or uneven. 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 the label. Start the mobile printing application on page 9. 3 3 3 Attaching Labels 3 a Peel the backing from these surfaces. ...
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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. Before Using the Printer Setting Tool Make sure the AC Power Cord is available only with a USB cable. 4 4 4 13 4 Changing the Label Printer Settings 4 Printer Setting Tool for Windows® Use the Printer Setting Tool to a computer with compatible Brother printers.
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. Before Using the Printer Setting Tool Make sure the AC Power Cord is available only with a USB cable. 4 4 4 13 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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...; 10 Click Start > Brother > Label & Mobile Printer > Printer Setting Tool. c Check that the Label Printer you want to configure to make a selection because only that Label Printer is available. 14 Note If only one Label Printer is connected, it is unnecessary to the computer. Changing the Label Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool for Windows® a Connect the Label Printer you want from the...
...; 10 Click Start > Brother > Label & Mobile Printer > Printer Setting Tool. c Check that the Label Printer you want to configure to make a selection because only that Label Printer is available. 14 Note If only one Label Printer is connected, it is unnecessary to the computer. Changing the Label Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool for Windows® a Connect the Label Printer you want from the...
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The Label Printer may malfunction if you want to configure it while it is waiting for Windows® on the settings dialog boxes, see Device Settings for the next print job. For more information on page 16. Changing the Label Printer Settings d Select the settings you try to change, and then specify or change the settings in the dialog box. f Click [Exit]. 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 Important Use the Printer Setting Tool to the Label Printer.
The Label Printer may malfunction if you want to configure it while it is waiting for Windows® on the settings dialog boxes, see Device Settings for the next print job. For more information on page 16. Changing the Label Printer Settings d Select the settings you try to change, and then specify or change the settings in the dialog box. f Click [Exit]. 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 Important Use the Printer Setting Tool to the Label Printer.
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... current settings could not be specified from the list. 2 Printer Specifies the Label Printer you change the device settings for one Label Printer is connected, it is opened, the Label Printer's current settings are displayed. When [Device Settings] is unnecessary to specify or change printer settings when connecting the Label Printer and computer with a USB cable. You can be retrieved...
... current settings could not be specified from the list. 2 Printer Specifies the Label Printer you change the device settings for one Label Printer is connected, it is opened, the Label Printer's current settings are displayed. When [Device Settings] is unnecessary to specify or change printer settings when connecting the Label Printer and computer with a USB cable. You can be retrieved...