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... 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 troubleshooting tips. Product Safety Guide 1 Quick Setup Guide 1 User's Guide 2 1 Printed manual in the illustrations may be different from ...your Label Printer. The available options and supplies may vary depending on the country. Available Manuals Visit the Brother support website at support.brother.com and click Manuals on your model page...
... 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 troubleshooting tips. Product Safety Guide 1 Quick Setup Guide 1 User's Guide 2 1 Printed manual in the illustrations may be different from ...your Label Printer. The available options and supplies may vary depending on the country. Available Manuals Visit the Brother support website at support.brother.com and click Manuals on your model page...
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... to other objects. Before applying the label, check the environmental conditions and the material. DO NOT use with the CD/DVD label rolls. Brother accepts no responsibility for use any unauthorized accessories or supplies. If the label is applied to the CD/DVD, a thin surface ...or film that requires durability. Depending on the package. When a label is removed after opening the package. Scratching the printed surface of the label with your CD/DVD player's instruction guide regarding applying CD/DVD labels. DO NOT use CD/DVD labels in a slot...
... to other objects. Before applying the label, check the environmental conditions and the material. DO NOT use with the CD/DVD label rolls. Brother accepts no responsibility for use any unauthorized accessories or supplies. If the label is applied to the CD/DVD, a thin surface ...or film that requires durability. Depending on the package. When a label is removed after opening the package. Scratching the printed surface of the label with your CD/DVD player's instruction guide regarding applying CD/DVD labels. DO NOT use CD/DVD labels in a slot...
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... 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 Applications...11 Printing from a Mobile Device...12 Attaching Labels ...12 4 Changing the Label Printer...
... 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 Applications...11 Printing from a Mobile Device...12 Attaching Labels ...12 4 Changing the Label Printer...
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...DK Roll 34 Adjusting the Color Range, Brightness, and Contrast 37 For Mac...39 Starting P-touch Editor ...39 Operation modes ...40 2-Color Printing Configuration ...41 Adjusting the Color Range...42 How to use the P-touch Address Book (Windows® only 43 Starting the P-touch Address ...45 7 How to Use P-touch Library (Windows® only) 47 P-touch Library ...47 Starting P-touch Library ...47 Opening and Editing Templates ...48 Printing Templates...49 Searching for Templates...50 8 How to use P-touch Editor Lite (Windows® only) 52 9 How to Update P-touch Software 56 Updating ...
...DK Roll 34 Adjusting the Color Range, Brightness, and Contrast 37 For Mac...39 Starting P-touch Editor ...39 Operation modes ...40 2-Color Printing Configuration ...41 Adjusting the Color Range...42 How to use the P-touch Address Book (Windows® only 43 Starting the P-touch Address ...45 7 How to Use P-touch Library (Windows® only) 47 P-touch Library ...47 Starting P-touch Library ...47 Opening and Editing Templates ...48 Printing Templates...49 Searching for Templates...50 8 How to use P-touch Editor Lite (Windows® only) 52 9 How to Update P-touch Software 56 Updating ...
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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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... DK Rolls from the Label Output Slot. Hold the Label Printer by the front, and firmly lift the DK Roll Compartment Cover to maintain good printing quality. 3
... DK Rolls from the Label Output Slot. Hold the Label Printer by the front, and firmly lift the DK Roll Compartment Cover to maintain good printing quality. 3
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...; Insert the first label into the notch of the Label Printer. 1 Note If using P-touch Editor, select the DK Roll size in [Paper Type] (Windows) / [Print Media] (Mac) drop-down list. For more information, see DK Label & Tape Guide which is included in the Roll Spool Guide. • Make sure the...
...; Insert the first label into the notch of the Label Printer. 1 Note If using P-touch Editor, select the DK Roll size in [Paper Type] (Windows) / [Print Media] (Mac) drop-down list. For more information, see DK Label & Tape Guide which is included in the Roll Spool Guide. • Make sure the...
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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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Important When printing with the installation. a Visit our website (install.brother) and download the Software Installer for Mac), and follow the on the back of the Label Printer. Connecting the Label Printer to the ...Mac: Printer Driver, P-touch Editor, P-touch Update Software, and Printer Setting Tool. d Turn the Label Printer On. 7 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. For Windows®: Printer Driver, P-touch Editor, P-touch Address Book, P-touch Update Software, and Printer Setting...
Important When printing with the installation. a Visit our website (install.brother) and download the Software Installer for Mac), and follow the on the back of the Label Printer. Connecting the Label Printer to the ...Mac: Printer Driver, P-touch Editor, P-touch Update Software, and Printer Setting Tool. d Turn the Label Printer On. 7 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. For Windows®: Printer Driver, P-touch Editor, P-touch Address Book, P-touch Update Software, and Printer Setting...
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... settings from a Computer 2 Available Applications To use these applications. 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...
... settings from a Computer 2 Available Applications To use these applications. 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...
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... a Computer (P-touch Editor) Creating Labels from the menu bar or click the [Print] icon. c Check the cutting options. 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 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 then open the document you to...
... a Computer (P-touch Editor) Creating Labels from the menu bar or click the [Print] icon. c Check the cutting options. 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 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 then open the document you to...
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The labels may be difficult to attach to attach the label. 2 Note Labels may peel off easily from the label. Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Attaching Labels 2 a Peel the backing from these surfaces. 10 b Position the label, and then press firmly 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 the label. Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Attaching Labels 2 a Peel the backing from these surfaces. 10 b Position the label, and then press firmly from top to bottom with your finger to surfaces that are wet, dirty, or uneven.
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... USB cable to a mobile device. 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 be downloaded from your mobile device, install the Brother mobile applications, and then connect the Label Printer...-alone Label Printer or connect it to connect your Label Printer. To create and print labels directly 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 printer...
... USB cable to a mobile device. 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 be downloaded from your mobile device, install the Brother mobile applications, and then connect the Label Printer...-alone Label Printer or connect it to connect your Label Printer. To create and print labels directly 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 printer...
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...Position the label, and then press firmly from top to attach the label. Note Labels may peel off easily from the label. Printing Using the Mobile Device Printing from a Mobile Device a Make sure that are wet, dirty, or uneven. Cutting Options See Cutting Options on your mobile device....with your mobile device. b Select a label template or design. You can also select a previously designed label or image and print it. c Tap [Print] in the application menu. Start the mobile printing application on page 9. 3 3 3 Attaching Labels 3 a Peel the backing from these surfaces. 12
...Position the label, and then press firmly from top to attach the label. Note Labels may peel off easily from the label. Printing Using the Mobile Device Printing from a Mobile Device a Make sure that are wet, dirty, or uneven. Cutting Options See Cutting Options on your mobile device....with your mobile device. b Select a label template or design. You can also select a previously designed label or image and print it. c Tap [Print] in the application menu. Start the mobile printing application on page 9. 3 3 3 Attaching Labels 3 a Peel the backing 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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Important Use the Printer Setting Tool to configure the Label Printer only when the Label Printer is handling a job. 4 15 Changing the Label Printer Settings d Select the settings you try to configure it while it is waiting for Windows® on the settings dialog boxes, see Device Settings for the next print job. The Label Printer may malfunction if you want to the Label Printer. f Click [Exit]. e Click [Apply], and then click [Exit...] to apply the settings to change, and then specify or change the settings in the dialog box. For more information on page 16.
Important Use the Printer Setting Tool to configure the Label Printer only when the Label Printer is handling a job. 4 15 Changing the Label Printer Settings d Select the settings you try to configure it while it is waiting for Windows® on the settings dialog boxes, see Device Settings for the next print job. The Label Printer may malfunction if you want to the Label Printer. f Click [Exit]. e Click [Apply], and then click [Exit...] to apply the settings to change, and then specify or change the settings in the dialog box. For more information on page 16.
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... [Device Settings] in each menu from the printer driver; If only one Label Printer, but you can be retrieved, the previous settings are displayed. When printing from a computer application, various printing settings can also apply the same settings to multiple Label Printers.
... [Device Settings] in each menu from the printer driver; If only one Label Printer, but you can be retrieved, the previous settings are displayed. When printing from a computer application, various printing settings can also apply the same settings to multiple Label Printers.
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... Label Printer to the first Label Printer, disconnect the Label Printer from the [Printer] drop-down list. Available settings: [+6/+5/+4/+3/+2/+1/0/-1/-2/-3/-4/-5/-6] • Print Density (Red) Sets the density of black. c for Windows® on page 16. 19 d Repeat steps a - The same ...to another Label Printer by clicking [File] - [Import], and then selecting the exported settings file. Available settings: [Keep Print Data], [Erase All Print Data] 4 4 Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Label Printers 4 a After applying settings to the computer. Changing the Label Printer...
... Label Printer to the first Label Printer, disconnect the Label Printer from the [Printer] drop-down list. Available settings: [+6/+5/+4/+3/+2/+1/0/-1/-2/-3/-4/-5/-6] • Print Density (Red) Sets the density of black. c for Windows® on page 16. 19 d Repeat steps a - The same ...to another Label Printer by clicking [File] - [Import], and then selecting the exported settings file. Available settings: [Keep Print Data], [Erase All Print Data] 4 4 Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Label Printers 4 a After applying settings to the computer. Changing the Label Printer...
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... the Label Printer Settings Printer Setting Tool for Mac 4 Using the Printer Setting Tool, you can print. Connect the Label Printer to a computer with compatible Brother printers. For more information, see Installing the Software and Printer Drivers to the Label Printer. c ...automatically when you change the settings. The [Printer Setting Tool] window appears. Note The Printer Setting Tool is handling a print job. 20 b Click [Macintosh HD] - [Applications] - [Brother] - [Printer Setting Tool] - [Printer Setting Tool.app]. Not only can you use the initial installer to multiple...
... the Label Printer Settings Printer Setting Tool for Mac 4 Using the Printer Setting Tool, you can print. Connect the Label Printer to a computer with compatible Brother printers. For more information, see Installing the Software and Printer Drivers to the Label Printer. c ...automatically when you change the settings. The [Printer Setting Tool] window appears. Note The Printer Setting Tool is handling a print job. 20 b Click [Macintosh HD] - [Applications] - [Brother] - [Printer Setting Tool] - [Printer Setting Tool.app]. Not only can you use the initial installer to multiple...