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... Loading the DK Roll...5 Connecting the AC Adapter ...7 Installing the Coin Cell Battery (QL-820NWB only 8 Turning Power On/Off...10 Setting LCD Language (QL-820NWB only 10 Setting the Time and Date (QL-820NWB only 10 LCD (QL-820NWB only) ...11 Screen ...11 LCD Settings ...12 2 Printing Using a ...Using USB...23 Connecting Using Wi-Fi...23 Connecting Using a Wired LAN (QL-820NWB only 28 Bluetooth Connection (QL-820NWB only 28 Connecting the Label Printer to a Barcode Scanner using Bluetooth (QL-820NWB only 29 Printing from a Computer...30 Available Applications...30 Creating Labels from...
... Loading the DK Roll...5 Connecting the AC Adapter ...7 Installing the Coin Cell Battery (QL-820NWB only 8 Turning Power On/Off...10 Setting LCD Language (QL-820NWB only 10 Setting the Time and Date (QL-820NWB only 10 LCD (QL-820NWB only) ...11 Screen ...11 LCD Settings ...12 2 Printing Using a ...Using USB...23 Connecting Using Wi-Fi...23 Connecting Using a Wired LAN (QL-820NWB only 28 Bluetooth Connection (QL-820NWB only 28 Connecting the Label Printer to a Barcode Scanner using Bluetooth (QL-820NWB only 29 Printing from a Computer...30 Available Applications...30 Creating Labels from...
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LED Indications...178 QL-810W ...178 QL-820NWB ...180 Troubleshooting ...182 18 Product Specifications 183 Label Printer Specifications ...183 19 Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager 185 Notes on Creating Templates ...185 ... P-touch Template Function 196 List of Barcodes for Specifying Settings 197 22 Using the Optional Battery Unit (Rechargeable Li-ion Battery included) 200 Charging the Optional Battery Unit (PA-BU-001 200 Discontinue charging the Battery Unit 201 Product Specifications ...202 23 Using the Brother Barcode Scanner (Optional: PA-BR-001) (QL-820NWB only) 203 ix
LED Indications...178 QL-810W ...178 QL-820NWB ...180 Troubleshooting ...182 18 Product Specifications 183 Label Printer Specifications ...183 19 Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager 185 Notes on Creating Templates ...185 ... P-touch Template Function 196 List of Barcodes for Specifying Settings 197 22 Using the Optional Battery Unit (Rechargeable Li-ion Battery included) 200 Charging the Optional Battery Unit (PA-BU-001 200 Discontinue charging the Battery Unit 201 Product Specifications ...202 23 Using the Brother Barcode Scanner (Optional: PA-BR-001) (QL-820NWB only) 203 ix
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1 Setting Up the Label Printer 1 Parts Description Front QL-810W 12 11 1 1 1 1 13 2 3 4 6 1 Battery LED 2 Status LED 3 Power Button 4 Feed Button 5 Cutter Button 6 WPS Button 7 Wi-Fi LED 14 1 5 9 7 8 10 8 Wi-Fi Button 9 Editor Lite LED 10 Editor Lite Button 11 DK Roll Compartment Cover 12 Label Output Slot 13 Roll Spool Arm 14 Roll Spool Guide 2
1 Setting Up the Label Printer 1 Parts Description Front QL-810W 12 11 1 1 1 1 13 2 3 4 6 1 Battery LED 2 Status LED 3 Power Button 4 Feed Button 5 Cutter Button 6 WPS Button 7 Wi-Fi LED 14 1 5 9 7 8 10 8 Wi-Fi Button 9 Editor Lite LED 10 Editor Lite Button 11 DK Roll Compartment Cover 12 Label Output Slot 13 Roll Spool Arm 14 Roll Spool Guide 2
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Then, plug the AC Power Cord into a grounded AC power outlet. Setting Up the Label Printer Connecting the AC Adapter 1 1 Connect the AC Adapter to the Label Printer and to the AC Power Cord. The PA-BU-001 (optional Battery Unit) can also be used. 7
Then, plug the AC Power Cord into a grounded AC power outlet. Setting Up the Label Printer Connecting the AC Adapter 1 1 Connect the AC Adapter to the Label Printer and to the AC Power Cord. The PA-BU-001 (optional Battery Unit) can also be used. 7
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.... Setting Up the Label Printer Installing the Coin Cell Battery (QL-820NWB only) 1 1 A coin cell battery is used as a backup power supply to insert the new battery with the + and - a The Label Printer has a preinstalled coin cell battery. Make sure that battery power will be consumed even if the Label Printer is... turned Off. b Remove the insulation seal on the battery cover until it locks into place. 8 Be sure to maintain the settings for the internal clock. Hold the Label Printer by the front, and firmly lift the DK Roll Compartment Cover to...
.... Setting Up the Label Printer Installing the Coin Cell Battery (QL-820NWB only) 1 1 A coin cell battery is used as a backup power supply to insert the new battery with the + and - a The Label Printer has a preinstalled coin cell battery. Make sure that battery power will be consumed even if the Label Printer is... turned Off. b Remove the insulation seal on the battery cover until it locks into place. 8 Be sure to maintain the settings for the internal clock. Hold the Label Printer by the front, and firmly lift the DK Roll Compartment Cover to...
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... FDK. 9 Setting Up the Label Printer CAUTION 1 • Remove the battery if you are powering the Label Printer using a battery from short-circuiting. (see illustration) 1 Cellophane tape 2 Coin Cell battery 1 2 • We recommend replacing the battery every two years. • If the clock resets while you do not ...intend to replace the battery. Be sure to observe all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. • When storing or discarding a battery, wrap it with cellophane tape to prevent it is time to use the Label...
... FDK. 9 Setting Up the Label Printer CAUTION 1 • Remove the battery if you are powering the Label Printer using a battery from short-circuiting. (see illustration) 1 Cellophane tape 2 Coin Cell battery 1 2 • We recommend replacing the battery every two years. • If the clock resets while you do not ...intend to replace the battery. Be sure to observe all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. • When storing or discarding a battery, wrap it with cellophane tape to prevent it is time to use the Label...
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... the menu. The Status LED turns green. Important When turning the Label Printer Off, do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC Adapter until the orange Status LED turns Off. 1 1 Setting LCD Language (QL-820NWB only) 1 a Press the Menu Button. Note The first time you start up the Label Printer, the... OK Button. d Use ▲ or ▼ to specify two digits each for the month and day in the same way. Setting the Time and Date (QL-820NWB only) 1 Adjust the clock to specify the setting. 10 Setting Up the Label Printer Turning Power On/Off On: Press the Power ( ) Button to...
... the menu. The Status LED turns green. Important When turning the Label Printer Off, do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC Adapter until the orange Status LED turns Off. 1 1 Setting LCD Language (QL-820NWB only) 1 a Press the Menu Button. Note The first time you start up the Label Printer, the... OK Button. d Use ▲ or ▼ to specify two digits each for the month and day in the same way. Setting the Time and Date (QL-820NWB only) 1 Adjust the clock to specify the setting. 10 Setting Up the Label Printer Turning Power On/Off On: Press the Power ( ) Button to...
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Setting Up the Label Printer LCD (QL-820NWB only) Screen When the Label Printer is turned on, the main screen appears. 1 2 345 6 7 8 9 1 Update icon Indicates whether updated templates, databases, and ...searching for the network. 4 Bluetooth icon : Bluetooth mode (flashing): Auto Reconnect function is On, and not connected. 5 Eco Charging icon (only appears when Battery Unit is installed) 6 Battery level (only appears when Battery Unit is installed) Indicates the remaining battery level. Full: Half: Low: Charging: 7 Template 8 Date display 1 1 1 11
Setting Up the Label Printer LCD (QL-820NWB only) Screen When the Label Printer is turned on, the main screen appears. 1 2 345 6 7 8 9 1 Update icon Indicates whether updated templates, databases, and ...searching for the network. 4 Bluetooth icon : Bluetooth mode (flashing): Auto Reconnect function is On, and not connected. 5 Eco Charging icon (only appears when Battery Unit is installed) 6 Battery level (only appears when Battery Unit is installed) Indicates the remaining battery level. Full: Half: Low: Charging: 7 Template 8 Date display 1 1 1 11
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... stop automatically when 80% charge is reached. 14 Setting Up the Label Printer Menu Settings (Continued) Title Auto Power Off Sub title Adapter Li-ion Battery LCD Contrast Backlight Backlight Timeout Eco Charging Settings Off 10 20 30 40 50 60 Off 10 20 30 40 50 60 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 On... 80% Description Specify the period of time that 1 passes before the Label Printer turns off automatically when powered by the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery. The higher the number, the stronger the contrast. Specify the amount of time of inactivity that passes before the backlight of the LCD.
... stop automatically when 80% charge is reached. 14 Setting Up the Label Printer Menu Settings (Continued) Title Auto Power Off Sub title Adapter Li-ion Battery LCD Contrast Backlight Backlight Timeout Eco Charging Settings Off 10 20 30 40 50 60 Off 10 20 30 40 50 60 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 On... 80% Description Specify the period of time that 1 passes before the Label Printer turns off automatically when powered by the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery. The higher the number, the stronger the contrast. Specify the amount of time of inactivity that passes before the backlight of the LCD.
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... Tool 4 Make sure the AC Adapter is connected to the Label Printer and to an AC power outlet, or a fully-charged battery is installed. Make sure the printer driver has been installed correctly and you use the initial installer to a Computer on page 22....a Windows computer. 4 Changing the Label Printer Settings 4 Printer Setting Tool for Windows 4 Use the Printer Setting Tool to a computer with compatible Brother printers. Note The Printer Setting Tool is available only with a USB cable. 37 For more information, see Installing the Software and Printer Drivers to...
... Tool 4 Make sure the AC Adapter is connected to the Label Printer and to an AC power outlet, or a fully-charged battery is installed. Make sure the printer driver has been installed correctly and you use the initial installer to a Computer on page 22....a Windows computer. 4 Changing the Label Printer Settings 4 Printer Setting Tool for Windows 4 Use the Printer Setting Tool to a computer with compatible Brother printers. Note The Printer Setting Tool is available only with a USB cable. 37 For more information, see Installing the Software and Printer Drivers to...
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...when powered by setting it to charge to an AC power outlet. Available settings: [100%], [80%] Note To get a longer life from the battery, select [80 %]. The service life of pages that can be printed on automatically when the AC Power Cord is disabled when connecting with wireless ... Bluetooth connection (QL-820NWB only). • Eco Charging Specifies whether to operate in the settings dialog box. • Auto Power On Specifies whether the Label Printer turns on a single charge will be less when you select [80 %], you can be extended by the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery. Although the ...
...when powered by setting it to charge to an AC power outlet. Available settings: [100%], [80%] Note To get a longer life from the battery, select [80 %]. The service life of pages that can be printed on automatically when the AC Power Cord is disabled when connecting with wireless ... Bluetooth connection (QL-820NWB only). • Eco Charging Specifies whether to operate in the settings dialog box. • Auto Power On Specifies whether the Label Printer turns on a single charge will be less when you select [80 %], you can be extended by the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery. Although the ...
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...Important Use the Printer Setting Tool to finish specifying settings. For more information, see Installing the Software and Printer Drivers to a computer with compatible Brother Label Printers. Before Using the Printer Setting Tool 4 Make sure the AC Adapter is connected to the Label Printer and to an... AC power outlet, or a fully-charged battery is installed. Make sure the printer driver has been installed correctly and you can print. Connect the Label Printer to a Computer...
...Important Use the Printer Setting Tool to finish specifying settings. For more information, see Installing the Software and Printer Drivers to a computer with compatible Brother Label Printers. Before Using the Printer Setting Tool 4 Make sure the AC Adapter is connected to the Label Printer and to an... AC power outlet, or a fully-charged battery is installed. Make sure the printer driver has been installed correctly and you can print. Connect the Label Printer to a Computer...
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...[80%] capacity. Available settings: [None], [10/20/30/40/50/60 Minutes] • Auto Power Off (Li-ion) Specifies the period of the battery can be less when you select [80%], you can be printed on automatically when the AC Power Cord is disabled when connecting with the wireless...Bluetooth connection (QL-820NWB only). • Eco Charging Specifies to switch to an AC power outlet. Available settings: [None], [10/20/30/40/50/60 Minutes] Note Auto Power Off is plugged into an AC power outlet. Available settings: [100%], [80%] Note To get a longer life from the battery, select [80...
...[80%] capacity. Available settings: [None], [10/20/30/40/50/60 Minutes] • Auto Power Off (Li-ion) Specifies the period of the battery can be less when you select [80%], you can be printed on automatically when the AC Power Cord is disabled when connecting with the wireless...Bluetooth connection (QL-820NWB only). • Eco Charging Specifies to switch to an AC power outlet. Available settings: [None], [10/20/30/40/50/60 Minutes] Note Auto Power Off is plugged into an AC power outlet. Available settings: [100%], [80%] Note To get a longer life from the battery, select [80...
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Section IV Appendix IV Resetting the Label Printer 163 Maintenance 165 Troubleshooting 168 Product Specifications 183 Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager 185 Network Terms and Information 187 List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function 196 Using the Optional Battery Unit (Rechargeable Li-ion Battery included) 200 Using the Brother Barcode Scanner (Optional: PA-BR-001) (QL-820NWB only) 203
Section IV Appendix IV Resetting the Label Printer 163 Maintenance 165 Troubleshooting 168 Product Specifications 183 Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager 185 Network Terms and Information 187 List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function 196 Using the Optional Battery Unit (Rechargeable Li-ion Battery included) 200 Using the Brother Barcode Scanner (Optional: PA-BR-001) (QL-820NWB only) 203
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For more information, see Installing the Software and Printer Drivers to resolve your problem, visit the Brother support website at support.brother.com. 168 If you still have performed the following tasks correctly: Connect the Label Printer to resolve typical problems you are unable to ... Printer to a computer or mobile device. 17 Troubleshooting 17 Overview 17 17 This chapter explains how to an AC power outlet or install the battery. If you have any problems with the Label Printer, first make sure you have problems, read the troubleshooting tips in this chapter, you may...
For more information, see Installing the Software and Printer Drivers to resolve your problem, visit the Brother support website at support.brother.com. 168 If you still have performed the following tasks correctly: Connect the Label Printer to resolve typical problems you are unable to ... Printer to a computer or mobile device. 17 Troubleshooting 17 Overview 17 17 This chapter explains how to an AC power outlet or install the battery. If you have any problems with the Label Printer, first make sure you have problems, read the troubleshooting tips in this chapter, you may...
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... or Indicator is flashing in the color shown Indicator can be off, lit or flashing in any color Indicator is off QL-810W Status LED Editor Lite LED Wi-Fi LED Battery LED Condition Power Off Power On Feeding mode Printing mode Forward/reverse roller rotation mode Cutting mode Cleaning mode WLAN is...
... or Indicator is flashing in the color shown Indicator can be off, lit or flashing in any color Indicator is off QL-810W Status LED Editor Lite LED Wi-Fi LED Battery LED Condition Power Off Power On Feeding mode Printing mode Forward/reverse roller rotation mode Cutting mode Cleaning mode WLAN is...
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...in cooling mode. • Three times: The printer is being discovered by another device. Troubleshooting Status LED Editor Lite LED Wi-Fi LED Battery LED Condition The DK Roll Compartment Cover is fully charged. 179 Close the DK Roll Compartment Cover correctly. 17 (Once for 2 seconds)... OFF mode The Cutter ( ) Button is pressed once in resetting mode. • Continuously: The printer is in resetting mode. The battery is open. Boot mode End of DK Roll Feed error Transmission error Database search error Access point search error Access point connection error Security error...
...in cooling mode. • Three times: The printer is being discovered by another device. Troubleshooting Status LED Editor Lite LED Wi-Fi LED Battery LED Condition The DK Roll Compartment Cover is fully charged. 179 Close the DK Roll Compartment Cover correctly. 17 (Once for 2 seconds)... OFF mode The Cutter ( ) Button is pressed once in resetting mode. • Continuously: The printer is in resetting mode. The battery is open. Boot mode End of DK Roll Feed error Transmission error Database search error Access point search error Access point connection error Security error...
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Troubleshooting Status LED Editor Lite LED Wi-Fi LED Battery LED Cutter error (Twice for 2 seconds) System error QL-820NWB Condition 17 17 Status LED → → Condition Power Off Power On Feeding Mode Printing Mode Mass storage mode Forward/reverse roller rotation mode ...
Troubleshooting Status LED Editor Lite LED Wi-Fi LED Battery LED Cutter error (Twice for 2 seconds) System error QL-820NWB Condition 17 17 Status LED → → Condition Power Off Power On Feeding Mode Printing Mode Mass storage mode Forward/reverse roller rotation mode ...
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... QL-810W QL-820NWB 18 Dimensions Approximately 4.9 (W) x 9.2 (D) x 5.7 (H) in./ Approximately 4.9 (W) x 9.2 (D) x 5.7 (H) in./ 125.3 (W) x 234 (D) x 145 (H) mm 125.3 (W) x 234 (D) x 145 (H) mm Weight Approximately 2.4 lb (1.12 kg) (without DK Approximately 2.6 lb (1.16 kg) (without DK Rolls) Rolls) LED Indicators Editor Lite LED, Battery ...sec) AC Adapter: max. 6.9"/sec (176 mm/sec) / For 2-color printing, max. 0.9"/sec (24 mm/sec) Battery: max. 6.9"/sec (176 mm/sec) / For Battery: max. 6.9"/sec (176 mm/sec) / For two color printing, max. 0.6"/sec (15 mm/sec) two color printing,...
... QL-810W QL-820NWB 18 Dimensions Approximately 4.9 (W) x 9.2 (D) x 5.7 (H) in./ Approximately 4.9 (W) x 9.2 (D) x 5.7 (H) in./ 125.3 (W) x 234 (D) x 145 (H) mm 125.3 (W) x 234 (D) x 145 (H) mm Weight Approximately 2.4 lb (1.12 kg) (without DK Approximately 2.6 lb (1.16 kg) (without DK Rolls) Rolls) LED Indicators Editor Lite LED, Battery ...sec) AC Adapter: max. 6.9"/sec (176 mm/sec) / For 2-color printing, max. 0.9"/sec (24 mm/sec) Battery: max. 6.9"/sec (176 mm/sec) / For Battery: max. 6.9"/sec (176 mm/sec) / For two color printing, max. 0.6"/sec (15 mm/sec) two color printing,...
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Product Specifications Model Name QL-810W QL-820NWB Interface USB port Version 2.0 Full Speed (Peripheral) Version 2.0 Full Speed (Peripheral) Wi-Fi • Wireless Direct:.../30/40/50/60 Minutes AC Adapter (PA-AD-001A): Off/10/20/30/40/50/60 Minutes Li-ion Battery Unit (PA-BU-001): Off/10/20/30/40/50/60 Minutes AC Adapter (PA-AD-001A): Off/10/... between 20% and 80% The maximum wet bulb temperature: 80.6°F (27°C) Compatible operating systems See support.brother.com for a complete and updated list of software. 184 HID class LAN port - 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Bluetooth -
Product Specifications Model Name QL-810W QL-820NWB Interface USB port Version 2.0 Full Speed (Peripheral) Version 2.0 Full Speed (Peripheral) Wi-Fi • Wireless Direct:.../30/40/50/60 Minutes AC Adapter (PA-AD-001A): Off/10/20/30/40/50/60 Minutes Li-ion Battery Unit (PA-BU-001): Off/10/20/30/40/50/60 Minutes AC Adapter (PA-AD-001A): Off/10/... between 20% and 80% The maximum wet bulb temperature: 80.6°F (27°C) Compatible operating systems See support.brother.com for a complete and updated list of software. 184 HID class LAN port - 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Bluetooth -