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... guide provides additional 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; This guide provides basic information about using the Label Printer, make sure you use the Label Printer. read it before you read all the documents included with troubleshooting...
... guide provides additional 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; This guide provides basic information about using the Label Printer, make sure you use the Label Printer. read it before you read all the documents included with troubleshooting...
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Tells you about procedures you better understand and use the product more efficiently. Indicates notes that provide information or directions that should be followed. ii Indicates information or directions that can help you must follow to avoid minor personal injury or damage to avoid the risk of injury. 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.
Tells you about procedures you better understand and use the product more efficiently. Indicates notes that provide information or directions that should be followed. ii Indicates information or directions that can help you must follow to avoid minor personal injury or damage to avoid the risk of injury. 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.
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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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... Media] (Mac) drop-down list. 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 is... 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...
... Media] (Mac) drop-down list. 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 is... 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...
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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. 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
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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 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. Off: Press and hold the Power ( ) Button again to turn the Label Printer On.
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. 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. Off: Press and hold the Power ( ) Button again to turn the Label Printer On.
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... green Editor Lite LED turns off. For Mac: Printer Driver, P-touch Editor, P-touch Update Software, and Printer Setting Tool. 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. c Close the dialog box when the installation is...
... green Editor Lite LED turns off. For Mac: Printer Driver, P-touch Editor, P-touch Update Software, and Printer Setting Tool. 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. c Close the dialog box when the installation is...
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... tools, text using an address database. Specifies the Label Printer's device settings from a Computer 2 Available Applications To use these applications. For more information, see Distributed Printing (Windows® only) on page 26. 8 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...
... tools, text using an address database. Specifies the Label Printer's device settings from a Computer 2 Available Applications To use these applications. For more information, see Distributed Printing (Windows® only) on page 26. 8 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...
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... No Yes ABC ABC No No Yes Yes or No ABC ABC ABC ABC 9 b Create a label design. c Check the cutting options. The following describes the procedure for printing with this Label Printer. Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Creating Labels from Your Computer 2 There are various methods for printing from a computer using P-touch Editor or...
... No Yes ABC ABC No No Yes Yes or No ABC ABC ABC ABC 9 b Create a label design. c Check the cutting options. The following describes the procedure for printing with this Label Printer. Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Creating Labels from Your Computer 2 There are various methods for printing from a computer using P-touch Editor or...
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...; mobile device. 11 Note You must purchase a USB cable to connect your Label Printer as a stand-alone Label Printer or connect it to your Label Printer. To create and print labels directly 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 be downloaded from Google...
...; mobile device. 11 Note You must purchase a USB cable to connect your Label Printer as a stand-alone Label Printer or connect it to your Label Printer. To create and print labels directly 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 be downloaded from Google...
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.... 12 Start the mobile printing application on page 9. 3 3 3 Attaching Labels 3 a Peel the backing from the label. You can also select a previously designed label or image and print it. The labels may be difficult to attach to surfaces that the Label Printer is connected to attach the label. Printing Using the Mobile Device Printing from a Mobile Device a Make...
.... 12 Start the mobile printing application on page 9. 3 3 3 Attaching Labels 3 a Peel the backing from the label. You can also select a previously designed label or image and print it. The labels may be difficult to attach to surfaces that the Label Printer is connected to attach the label. Printing Using the Mobile Device Printing from a Mobile Device a Make...
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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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... 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. If a different Label Printer appears, select the Label Printer you want from the drop-down list. The main...
... 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. If a different Label Printer appears, select the Label Printer you want from the drop-down list. The main...
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f Click [Exit]. The Label Printer may malfunction if you want to change, and then specify or change the settings in the dialog box. 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. e Click [Apply], and then click [Exit...] to apply the settings to the Label Printer. For more information on page 16.
f Click [Exit]. The Label Printer may malfunction if you want to change, and then specify or change the settings in the dialog box. 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. e Click [Apply], and then click [Exit...] to apply the settings to the Label Printer. For more information on page 16.
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...previous settings have administrator privileges for the computer or the Label Printer. If the current settings could not be specified from the list. 2 Printer Specifies the Label Printer you must have not been specified, this machine's ...printer settings when connecting the Label Printer and computer with a USB cable. Changing the Label Printer Settings Device Settings for one Label Printer is connected, it is opened, the Label Printer's current settings are displayed. however, by using [Device Settings] in the Printer Setting Tool to configure. If only one Label Printer...
...previous settings have administrator privileges for the computer or the Label Printer. If the current settings could not be specified from the list. 2 Printer Specifies the Label Printer you must have not been specified, this machine's ...printer settings when connecting the Label Printer and computer with a USB cable. Changing the Label Printer Settings Device Settings for one Label Printer is connected, it is opened, the Label Printer's current settings are displayed. however, by using [Device Settings] in the Printer Setting Tool to configure. If only one Label Printer...