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... the specifications of this document may differ depending on your computer's operating system, your product model, and software version. Before using the Label Printer, make changes without notice. Brother reserves the right to download the latest manuals. Product Safety Guide 1 Quick Setup Guide 1 User's Guide 2 This guide provides safety information;
... the specifications of this document may differ depending on your computer's operating system, your product model, and software version. Before using the Label Printer, make changes without notice. Brother reserves the right to download the latest manuals. Product Safety Guide 1 Quick Setup Guide 1 User's Guide 2 This guide provides safety information;
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...or plants. Both the label and print will be applied. DK Rolls use the applicator included with inkjet printers. marks). Store in the printer driver or the Printer Setting Tool. Use the DK Rolls soon after being applied to follow the instructions in your finger nails or metal ...not as expected, use thermal paper and thermal film. General Precautions DK Roll (DK Label and DK Tape) Use only genuine Brother accessories and supplies (with sunlight and heat. Before applying the label, check the environmental conditions and the material. DO NOT use any ...
...or plants. Both the label and print will be applied. DK Rolls use the applicator included with inkjet printers. marks). Store in the printer driver or the Printer Setting Tool. Use the DK Rolls soon after being applied to follow the instructions in your finger nails or metal ...not as expected, use thermal paper and thermal film. General Precautions DK Roll (DK Label and DK Tape) Use only genuine Brother accessories and supplies (with sunlight and heat. Before applying the label, check the environmental conditions and the material. DO NOT use any ...
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... Power Cord ...4 Load the DK Roll...5 Turn Power On/Off...8 2 Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) 9 Install Printer Drivers and Software on a Computer 9 Connect the Label Printer to a Computer 9 Print from a Computer ...10 Available Applications...10 Create Labels from Your Computer 11 Attach Labels...12 ...Print Templates Created on a Computer 17 Attach Labels...18 5 Change the Label Printer Settings 19 Printer Setting Tool for Windows ...19 Before Using the Printer Setting Tool 19 Use the Printer Setting Tool for Windows 20 Device Settings for Windows ...22 Settings Dialog Box ...
... Power Cord ...4 Load the DK Roll...5 Turn Power On/Off...8 2 Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) 9 Install Printer Drivers and Software on a Computer 9 Connect the Label Printer to a Computer 9 Print from a Computer ...10 Available Applications...10 Create Labels from Your Computer 11 Attach Labels...12 ...Print Templates Created on a Computer 17 Attach Labels...18 5 Change the Label Printer Settings 19 Printer Setting Tool for Windows ...19 Before Using the Printer Setting Tool 19 Use the Printer Setting Tool for Windows 20 Device Settings for Windows ...22 Settings Dialog Box ...
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...Mac...30 Settings Dialog Box ...31 Basic Tab...32 Advanced Tab ...32 Management Tab ...32 Apply Setting Changes to Multiple Label Printers 33 Change Settings When Printing from a Mobile Device 34 6 Print Labels Using P-touch Template 35 P-touch Template Operations...35 ... Text Numbering (Serializing) ...47 Barcode Numbering (Serializing)...48 Print with Numbering (Serializing) Advanced Operation 49 7 Other Functions 50 Confirm Label Printer Settings...50 Crop Print (Print Barcode Labels) (Windows only 50 Barcodes Compatible with Crop Print 51 Create a Barcode Document to Use with...
...Mac...30 Settings Dialog Box ...31 Basic Tab...32 Advanced Tab ...32 Management Tab ...32 Apply Setting Changes to Multiple Label Printers 33 Change Settings When Printing from a Mobile Device 34 6 Print Labels Using P-touch Template 35 P-touch Template Operations...35 ... Text Numbering (Serializing) ...47 Barcode Numbering (Serializing)...48 Print with Numbering (Serializing) Advanced Operation 49 7 Other Functions 50 Confirm Label Printer Settings...50 Crop Print (Print Barcode Labels) (Windows only 50 Barcodes Compatible with Crop Print 51 Create a Barcode Document to Use with...
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...Template to P-touch Transfer Manager 75 Transfer Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the Label Printer 78 Back up Templates or Other Data Saved in the Label Printer 83 Delete Label Printer Data ...84 Create Transfer Package Files ...85 P-touch Library ...86 Start P-touch Library...86 ... 94 Distribute the Transfer Package File (.pdz) and P-touch Transfer Express to Others 96 Transfer the Transfer Package File (.pdz) to Your Label Printer 97 13 How to Update P-touch Software 100 Update P-touch Editor and P-touch Address Book (Windows only 100 Update P-touch Editor Lite (Windows...
...Template to P-touch Transfer Manager 75 Transfer Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the Label Printer 78 Back up Templates or Other Data Saved in the Label Printer 83 Delete Label Printer Data ...84 Create Transfer Package Files ...85 P-touch Library ...86 Start P-touch Library...86 ... 94 Distribute the Transfer Package File (.pdz) and P-touch Transfer Express to Others 96 Transfer the Transfer Package File (.pdz) to Your Label Printer 97 13 How to Update P-touch Software 100 Update P-touch Editor and P-touch Address Book (Windows only 100 Update P-touch Editor Lite (Windows...
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16 Troubleshooting 110 Overview...110 LED Indications...111 Printing Problems ...113 Version Information ...119 17 Product Specifications 120 Label Printer Specifications ...120 18 Software Development Kit 121 19 Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager 122 Notes on Creating Templates ...122 Notes on Transferring Templates ...122 ... Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function 123 General Procedure for the P-touch Template Function 123 List of Barcodes for Specifying Settings 124 21 Use the Brother Barcode Scanner (Optional: PA-BR-001) 127 vii
16 Troubleshooting 110 Overview...110 LED Indications...111 Printing Problems ...113 Version Information ...119 17 Product Specifications 120 Label Printer Specifications ...120 18 Software Development Kit 121 19 Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager 122 Notes on Creating Templates ...122 Notes on Transferring Templates ...122 ... Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function 123 General Procedure for the P-touch Template Function 123 List of Barcodes for Specifying Settings 124 21 Use the Brother Barcode Scanner (Optional: PA-BR-001) 127 vii
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Section I Basic Operations I Set Up the Label Printer 2 Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) 9 Print Using P-touch Editor Lite (Windows only) 13 Print Using a Mobile Device 16 Change the Label Printer Settings 19 Print Labels Using P-touch Template 35 Other Functions 50
Section I Basic Operations I Set Up the Label Printer 2 Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) 9 Print Using P-touch Editor Lite (Windows only) 13 Print Using a Mobile Device 16 Change the Label Printer Settings 19 Print Labels Using P-touch Template 35 Other Functions 50
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1 Set Up the Label Printer 1 1 Parts Description 1 Front 1 8 7 1 Status LED 2 Power Button 3 Feed Button 4 Cutter Button 5 Editor Lite Button 1 6 2 3 4 5 6 Editor Lite LED 7 DK Roll Compartment Cover 8 Label Output Slot 2
1 Set Up the Label Printer 1 1 Parts Description 1 Front 1 8 7 1 Status LED 2 Power Button 3 Feed Button 4 Cutter Button 5 Editor Lite Button 1 6 2 3 4 5 6 Editor Lite LED 7 DK Roll Compartment Cover 8 Label Output Slot 2
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Set Up the Label Printer Connect the Power Cord 1 1 Connect the AC Power Cord to the Label Printer. IMPORTANT Do not use your Label Printer in areas where the power source voltage is different from the Label Printer's specified voltage. For more information, see Product Specifications on page 120. 4 Then, plug the AC Power Cord into a grounded AC power outlet.
Set Up the Label Printer Connect the Power Cord 1 1 Connect the AC Power Cord to the Label Printer. IMPORTANT Do not use your Label Printer in areas where the power source voltage is different from the Label Printer's specified voltage. For more information, see Product Specifications on page 120. 4 Then, plug the AC Power Cord into a grounded AC power outlet.
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Set Up the Label Printer Load the DK Roll 1 1 a Make sure that the Label Printer is turned Off. IMPORTANT Before using the Label Printer, remove the protective sheet (1) from the Label Output Slot. 1 5 b Pull the release levers on both sides of the Label Printer to unlock the DK Roll Compartment Cover. • Hold the Label Printer by the front, and firmly lift the DK Roll Compartment Cover to open it.
Set Up the Label Printer Load the DK Roll 1 1 a Make sure that the Label Printer is turned Off. IMPORTANT Before using the Label Printer, remove the protective sheet (1) from the Label Output Slot. 1 5 b Pull the release levers on both sides of the Label Printer to unlock the DK Roll Compartment Cover. • Hold the Label Printer by the front, and firmly lift the DK Roll Compartment Cover to open it.
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Note If you have difficulty inserting the first label, try inserting from the side under the sensor (1). 1 6 Set Up the Label Printer c Place the DK Roll into the Roll Spool Guide (1). • Make sure that the Roll Spool Arm (2) is inserted firmly in the Roll Spool Guide. ...8226; Make sure the Stabilizer (3) slides into the notch of the Label Printer. 1 3 2 1 d Thread the DK Roll through the Label Printer. • Align the edge of the DK Roll with the upright edge of the Label Output Slot. • Check that the DK...
Note If you have difficulty inserting the first label, try inserting from the side under the sensor (1). 1 6 Set Up the Label Printer c Place the DK Roll into the Roll Spool Guide (1). • Make sure that the Roll Spool Arm (2) is inserted firmly in the Roll Spool Guide. ...8226; Make sure the Stabilizer (3) slides into the notch of the Label Printer. 1 3 2 1 d Thread the DK Roll through the Label Printer. • Align the edge of the DK Roll with the upright edge of the Label Output Slot. • Check that the DK...
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Set Up the Label Printer e Close the DK Roll Compartment Cover. 1 IMPORTANT • Do not leave any DK Rolls from inside the Label Printer and close the DK Roll Compartment Cover to jam. • When not in use, remove any printed labels in the Label Printer. 7 Doing so will cause the labels to prevent dust and debris from accumulating in the Label Printer.
Set Up the Label Printer e Close the DK Roll Compartment Cover. 1 IMPORTANT • Do not leave any DK Rolls from inside the Label Printer and close the DK Roll Compartment Cover to jam. • When not in use, remove any printed labels in the Label Printer. 7 Doing so will cause the labels to prevent dust and debris from accumulating in the Label Printer.
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Set Up the Label Printer Turn Power On/Off On: Press the Power ( ) Button to turn the Label Printer On. The Status LED turns green. IMPORTANT Press the Feed ( ) Button to align the end of the DK Roll. 1 1 Off: Press and hold the Power ( ) Button again to turn the Label Printer Off. IMPORTANT When turning the Label Printer Off, do not disconnect the AC Power Cord until the orange Status LED turns Off. 8
Set Up the Label Printer Turn Power On/Off On: Press the Power ( ) Button to turn the Label Printer On. The Status LED turns green. IMPORTANT Press the Feed ( ) Button to align the end of the DK Roll. 1 1 Off: Press and hold the Power ( ) Button again to turn the Label Printer Off. IMPORTANT When turning the Label Printer Off, do not disconnect the AC Power Cord until the orange Status LED turns Off. 8
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... our website (install.brother) and download the Software Installer for Mac), and follow the on the back of the Label Printer, and then to proceed with P-touch Editor, press and hold the P-touch Editor Lite Button until the green Editor Lite LED turns off. Connect the Label Printer to a Computer 2... You can connect the Label Printer to your computer. c Close the dialog box when the installation is turned Off before connecting the USB Cable. b Connect...
... our website (install.brother) and download the Software Installer for Mac), and follow the on the back of the Label Printer, and then to proceed with P-touch Editor, press and hold the P-touch Editor Lite Button until the green Editor Lite LED turns off. Connect the Label Printer to a Computer 2... You can connect the Label Printer to your computer. c Close the dialog box when the installation is turned Off before connecting the USB Cable. b Connect...
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... the same time, the total printing time can be reduced. Visit our website (install.brother) and download the installer for the applications and printer driver. 2 2 Application P-touch Editor Windows r P-touch Transfer Manager r P-touch Library r P-touch Update Software r P-touch Address Book r Printer Setting Tool r Mac Features Designs and prints custom labels with P-touch Editor.
... the same time, the total printing time can be reduced. Visit our website (install.brother) and download the installer for the applications and printer driver. 2 2 Application P-touch Editor Windows r P-touch Transfer Manager r P-touch Library r P-touch Update Software r P-touch Address Book r Printer Setting Tool r Mac Features Designs and prints custom labels with P-touch Editor.
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... options allow you want to print. c Check the cutting options. d Select File > Print or by clicking the Print icon. b Create a label design. Use the printer driver to specify how the item is fed and cut when it is printed. Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Create Labels from the computer. The...and then open the document you to select the cutting option when printing from Your Computer 2 There are various methods 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 11
... options allow you want to print. c Check the cutting options. d Select File > Print or by clicking the Print icon. b Create a label design. Use the printer driver to specify how the item is fed and cut when it is printed. Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Create Labels from the computer. The...and then open the document you to select the cutting option when printing from Your Computer 2 There are various methods 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 11
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... LED 2 Editor Lite Button 2 1 Note P-touch Editor Lite is no need to Off as the default mode. This application allows you are connecting the Label Printer via a USB Cable, it may not be detected correctly. 3 Print Using P-touch Editor Lite (Windows only) 3 P-touch Editor Lite 3 P-touch Editor Lite is On, ...and then reconnect the USB Cable. 13 Simply connect a USB Cable to your computer. If this happens, unplug the USB Cable, make sure the Label Printer is a Label creation software application for computers. With P-touch Editor Lite, there is set to install the application or...
... LED 2 Editor Lite Button 2 1 Note P-touch Editor Lite is no need to Off as the default mode. This application allows you are connecting the Label Printer via a USB Cable, it may not be detected correctly. 3 Print Using P-touch Editor Lite (Windows only) 3 P-touch Editor Lite 3 P-touch Editor Lite is On, ...and then reconnect the USB Cable. 13 Simply connect a USB Cable to your computer. If this happens, unplug the USB Cable, make sure the Label Printer is a Label creation software application for computers. With P-touch Editor Lite, there is set to install the application or...
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...when you do not see the dialog box, it from My Computer. If the software does not start P-touch Editor Lite when connecting the Label Printer to view files. Print Using P-touch Editor Lite (Windows only) c After the USB Cable is connected, a dialog box appears on your operating ... to your computer monitor. (The following screens may be hidden behind an open software program window. Note • If you connect the Label Printer, launch it may differ depending on your computer for the first time. Double-click PtLite10. Start P-touch Editor Lite by double-clicking PTLITE10.EXE...
...when you do not see the dialog box, it from My Computer. If the software does not start P-touch Editor Lite when connecting the Label Printer to view files. Print Using P-touch Editor Lite (Windows only) c After the USB Cable is connected, a dialog box appears on your operating ... to your computer monitor. (The following screens may be hidden behind an open software program window. Note • If you connect the Label Printer, launch it may differ depending on your computer for the first time. Double-click PtLite10. Start P-touch Editor Lite by double-clicking PTLITE10.EXE...
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Note P-touch Editor Lite is not available for Mac. 15 Print Using P-touch Editor Lite (Windows only) d P-touch Editor Lite launches. 3 IMPORTANT Do not turn Off or disconnect the Label Printer while using P-touch Editor Lite.
Note P-touch Editor Lite is not available for Mac. 15 Print Using P-touch Editor Lite (Windows only) d P-touch Editor Lite launches. 3 IMPORTANT Do not turn Off or disconnect the Label Printer while using P-touch Editor Lite.
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... and send them to your Label Printer as a stand-alone printer or connect it to use your Label Printer. 16 To create and print labels directly from your mobile device, install the Brother mobile applications, and then connect your Label Printer to your mobile device via a USB... On-the-Go cable 1. 4 1 Sold separately Available Applications 4 Download these free Brother apps from Google Play: Application Brother iPrint&Label Mobile Transfer Express Features...
... and send them to your Label Printer as a stand-alone printer or connect it to use your Label Printer. 16 To create and print labels directly from your mobile device, install the Brother mobile applications, and then connect your Label Printer to your mobile device via a USB... On-the-Go cable 1. 4 1 Sold separately Available Applications 4 Download these free Brother apps from Google Play: Application Brother iPrint&Label Mobile Transfer Express Features...