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... provides additional information about using the Label Printer, make changes without notice. „ Brother reserves the right to 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... from 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 support website This guide provides safety information; This guide provides basic information about...
... provides additional information about using the Label Printer, make changes without notice. „ Brother reserves the right to 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... from 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 support website This guide provides safety information; This guide provides basic information about...
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Symbols Used in damage, or failed operations. ii Tells you about procedures you what to do to the Label Printer. Indicates information or directions that can help you better understand and use the product more efficiently. Ignoring them may result in This Guide The following symbols are used throughout this guide: WARNING CAUTION Important Note Tells you must follow to avoid minor personal injury or damage to avoid the risk of injury. Indicates notes that provide information or directions that should be followed.
Symbols Used in damage, or failed operations. ii Tells you about procedures you what to do to the Label Printer. Indicates information or directions that can help you better understand and use the product more efficiently. Ignoring them may result in This Guide The following symbols are used throughout this guide: WARNING CAUTION Important Note Tells you must follow to avoid minor personal injury or damage to avoid the risk of injury. Indicates notes that provide information or directions that should be followed.
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...fade with inkjet printers. Use the DK Rolls soon after being applied to a surface, a portion of the label may remain applied. „ Prior to using discs with the CD/DVD label rolls. Brother accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage of data caused by affixing a small piece of data. „... objects, or touching the printed surface with , marks). DO NOT use DK Rolls for applying CD/DVD labels. General Precautions DK Roll (DK Label and DK Tape) „ Use only genuine Brother accessories and supplies (with damp or wet hands can cause the color to change or be cut correctly....
...fade with inkjet printers. Use the DK Rolls soon after being applied to a surface, a portion of the label may remain applied. „ Prior to using discs with the CD/DVD label rolls. Brother accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage of data caused by affixing a small piece of data. „... objects, or touching the printed surface with , marks). DO NOT use DK Rolls for applying CD/DVD labels. General Precautions DK Roll (DK Label and DK Tape) „ Use only genuine Brother accessories and supplies (with damp or wet hands can cause the color to change or be cut correctly....
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... 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 Settings 13 Printer Setting Tool for Windows® ...13 Before Using the Printer Setting Tool 13 Using the Printer Setting ...for Windows®...16 Settings Dialog Box ...16 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...
... 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 Settings 13 Printer Setting Tool for Windows® ...13 Before Using the Printer Setting Tool 13 Using the Printer Setting ...for Windows®...16 Settings Dialog Box ...16 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...
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...® 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...
...® 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...
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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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...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. 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...
...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. 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...
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... package or 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 notch of the... Label Output Slot. • Insert the first label 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...
... package or 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 notch of the... Label Output Slot. • Insert the first label 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...
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Setting Up the Label Printer d Close the DK Roll Compartment Cover. When you press the Power ( ) Button to jam. 5 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.
Setting Up the Label Printer d Close the DK Roll Compartment Cover. When you press the Power ( ) Button to jam. 5 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.
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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 Turning Power On/Off 1 On: Press the Power ( ) Button to turn the Label Printer On. Off: Press and hold the Power ( ) Button again to turn the Label Printer Off. The Status LED turns green. Setting Up the Label Printer Connecting the AC Power Cord 1 1 Connect the AC Power Cord to the Label Printer.
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 Turning Power On/Off 1 On: Press the Power ( ) Button to turn the Label Printer On. Off: Press and hold the Power ( ) Button again to turn the Label Printer Off. The Status LED turns green. Setting Up the Label Printer Connecting the AC Power Cord 1 1 Connect the AC Power Cord to the Label Printer.
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...174;: Printer Driver, P-touch Editor, P-touch Address Book, P-touch Update Software, and Printer Setting Tool. 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 your computer. 2 Printing Using a Computer ...Software, and Printer Setting Tool. b Connect the USB cable to a Computer 2 a Before connecting the USB Cable, make sure that the Label Printer is complete. Important When printing with the installation. b Double-click the downloaded EXE file (for Windows®) or DMG file (...
...174;: Printer Driver, P-touch Editor, P-touch Address Book, P-touch Update Software, and Printer Setting Tool. 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 your computer. 2 Printing Using a Computer ...Software, and Printer Setting Tool. b Connect the USB cable to a Computer 2 a Before connecting the USB Cable, make sure that the Label Printer is complete. Important When printing with the installation. b Double-click the downloaded EXE file (for Windows®) or DMG file (...
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... 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...Distributed printing Windows Mac r Features When printing a large number of applications and functions are available. Prints address labels by using different fonts and styles, imported graphic images and barcodes. For more information, see Distributed Printing (Windows®...
... 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...Distributed printing Windows Mac r Features When printing a large number of applications and functions are available. Prints address labels by using different fonts and styles, imported graphic images and barcodes. For more information, see Distributed Printing (Windows®...
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.... Use the printer driver to print. c Check the cutting options. 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 d Select [File] ... to specify how the item is fed and cut when it is printed. The following describes the procedure for printing with this Label Printer. Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Creating Labels from the menu bar or click the [Print] icon. Cutting Options 2 The cutting options allow you want to select the cutting...
.... Use the printer driver to print. c Check the cutting options. 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 d Select [File] ... to specify how the item is fed and cut when it is printed. The following describes the procedure for printing with this Label Printer. Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Creating Labels from the menu bar or click the [Print] icon. Cutting Options 2 The cutting options allow you want to select the cutting...
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The labels may be difficult to attach to surfaces that are wet, dirty, or uneven. 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 attach the label. 2 Note Labels may peel off easily from the label.
The labels may be difficult to attach to surfaces that are wet, dirty, or uneven. 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 attach the label. 2 Note Labels may peel off easily from the label.
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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 Label Printer. Note You must purchase a USB cable to connect your printer and Android™... 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 to your mobile device with Mobile Devices 3 You can use your...
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 Label Printer. Note You must purchase a USB cable to connect your printer and Android™... 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 to your mobile device with Mobile Devices 3 You can use your...
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...Options on your mobile device. The labels may be difficult to attach to attach the label. b Position the label, and then press firmly from top to bottom with your finger to surfaces that the Label Printer is connected to your mobile device. b Select a label template or design. You can ...also select a previously designed label or image and print it. Printing Using the Mobile Device Printing from a Mobile ...
...Options on your mobile device. The labels may be difficult to attach to attach the label. b Position the label, and then press firmly from top to bottom with your finger to surfaces that the Label Printer is connected to your mobile device. b Select a label template or design. You can ...also select a previously designed label or image and print it. Printing Using the Mobile Device Printing from a Mobile ...
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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. 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
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... only that the Label Printer you want to configure appears next to [Printer]. c Check that Label Printer is unnecessary to the computer. b Start the Printer Setting Tool. „ For Windows Vista® / Windows® 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.
... only that the Label Printer you want to configure appears next to [Printer]. c Check that Label Printer is unnecessary to the computer. b Start the Printer Setting Tool. „ For Windows Vista® / Windows® 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.
