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...in the illustrations may be responsible for information about the Label Printer settings and operations, troubleshooting tips, and maintenance instructions. Available Manuals Visit the Brother support website at support.brother.com and click Manuals on the country. This guide provides...manual in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be different from your Label Printer. The available options and supplies may differ depending on the Brother support website This guide provides safety information; i Introduction Important Notice The ...
...in the illustrations may be responsible for information about the Label Printer settings and operations, troubleshooting tips, and maintenance instructions. Available Manuals Visit the Brother support website at support.brother.com and click Manuals on the country. This guide provides...manual in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be different from your Label Printer. The available options and supplies may differ depending on the Brother support website This guide provides safety information; i Introduction Important Notice The ...
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Indicates notes that provide information or directions that should be followed. Indicates information or directions that can help you what to do to the Label Printer. Ignoring them may result in This Guide The following symbols are used throughout this guide: WARNING CAUTION Important Note Tells you better understand and use the product more efficiently. Symbols Used in damage, or failed operations. Tells you about procedures you must follow to avoid minor personal injury or damage to avoid the risk of injury. ii
Indicates notes that provide information or directions that should be followed. Indicates information or directions that can help you what to do to the Label Printer. Ignoring them may result in This Guide The following symbols are used throughout this guide: WARNING CAUTION Important Note Tells you better understand and use the product more efficiently. Symbols Used in damage, or failed operations. Tells you about procedures you must follow to avoid minor personal injury or damage to avoid the risk of injury. ii
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... persons, animals, or plants. iii Brother accepts no responsibility for this happens, remove the remaining labels, insert a new DK Roll, and reprint the last label. Before applying the label, check the environmental conditions and the material. General Precautions DK Roll (DK Label and DK Tape) Use only genuine Brother accessories and supplies (with sunlight and...
... persons, animals, or plants. iii Brother accepts no responsibility for this happens, remove the remaining labels, insert a new DK Roll, and reprint the last label. Before applying the label, check the environmental conditions and the material. General Precautions DK Roll (DK Label and DK Tape) Use only genuine Brother accessories and supplies (with sunlight and...
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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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... is not in use, lift the DK Roll Compartment Cover and remove any 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 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...
... is not in use, lift the DK Roll Compartment Cover and remove any 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 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...
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... 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 Label Printer is included in the package or How to open it. 1 1 b After removing the ... 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...
... 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 Label Printer is included in the package or How to open it. 1 1 b After removing the ... 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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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 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.
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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. Setting Up the Label Printer Connecting the AC Power Cord 1 1 Connect the AC Power Cord to turn the Label Printer Off. The Status LED turns green. Turning Power On/Off 1 On: Press the Power ( ) Button to the Label Printer. Important When turning the Label Printer Off, do not disconnect the AC Power Cord until the orange Status LED turns Off. 6
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. Setting Up the Label Printer Connecting the AC Power Cord 1 1 Connect the AC Power Cord to turn the Label Printer Off. The Status LED turns green. Turning Power On/Off 1 On: Press the Power ( ) Button to the Label Printer. Important When turning the Label Printer Off, do not disconnect the AC Power Cord until the orange Status LED turns Off. 6
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... complete. Important When printing with the installation. a Visit our website (install.brother) and download the Software Installer for Mac), and follow the on-screen instructions to the USB Port on the back of the Label Printer. For Windows®: Printer Driver, P-touch Editor, P-touch Address Book...cable to proceed with P-touch Editor, press and hold the P-touch Editor Lite Button until the green Editor Lite LED turns off. d Turn the Label Printer On. 7 c Close the dialog box when the installation is turned Off. b Connect the USB cable to your computer. 2 Printing Using a...
... complete. Important When printing with the installation. a Visit our website (install.brother) and download the Software Installer for Mac), and follow the on-screen instructions to the USB Port on the back of the Label Printer. For Windows®: Printer Driver, P-touch Editor, P-touch Address Book...cable to proceed with P-touch Editor, press and hold the P-touch Editor Lite Button until the green Editor Lite LED turns off. d Turn the Label Printer On. 7 c Close the dialog box when the installation is turned Off. b Connect the USB cable to your computer. 2 Printing Using a...
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... 2 Available Applications To use these applications. You must install the printer driver to the latest version. 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 Software r r P-touch Address Book r Printer Setting Tool r r Features Designs and prints custom labels with P-touch Editor. Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Printing from a computer. Because printing is installed with built-in drawing tools, ...
... 2 Available Applications To use these applications. You must install the printer driver to the latest version. 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 Software r r P-touch Address Book r Printer Setting Tool r r Features Designs and prints custom labels with P-touch Editor. Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Printing from a computer. Because printing is installed with built-in drawing tools, ...
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... No Yes ABC ABC No No Yes Yes or No ABC ABC ABC ABC 9 The following describes the procedure for printing with this Label Printer. d Select [File] and then select [Print] from the computer. c Check the cutting options. Cutting Options 2 The cutting... options allow you want to print. 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 P-touch Address Book. 2 a Start P-touch Editor...
... No Yes ABC ABC No No Yes Yes or No ABC ABC ABC ABC 9 The following describes the procedure for printing with this Label Printer. d Select [File] and then select [Print] from the computer. c Check the cutting options. Cutting Options 2 The cutting... options allow you want to print. 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 P-touch Address Book. 2 a Start P-touch Editor...
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b Position the label, and then press firmly from top to bottom with your finger 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 The labels may be difficult to attach to attach the label. 2 Note Labels may peel off easily from the label.
b Position the label, and then press firmly from top to bottom with your finger 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 The labels may be difficult to attach to attach the label. 2 Note Labels may peel off easily from the label.
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... to your mobile device with Mobile Devices 3 You can be downloaded 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. 3 Printing Using the Mobile Device 3 Installing Applications for Use with the USB cable. 3 Available Applications 3 The...
... to your mobile device with Mobile Devices 3 You can be downloaded 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. 3 Printing Using the Mobile Device 3 Installing Applications for Use with the USB cable. 3 Available Applications 3 The...
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... design. Cutting Options See Cutting Options on your mobile device. The labels may be difficult to attach to surfaces that the Label Printer is connected to your finger to attach the label. b Position the label, and then press firmly from top to bottom with your mobile device... Device a Make sure that are wet, dirty, or uneven. Start the mobile printing application on page 9. 3 3 3 Attaching Labels 3 a Peel the backing from these surfaces. 12 Note Labels may peel off easily from the label. c Tap [Print] in the application menu. You can also select a previously designed...
... design. Cutting Options See Cutting Options on your mobile device. The labels may be difficult to attach to surfaces that the Label Printer is connected to your finger to attach the label. b Position the label, and then press firmly from top to bottom with your mobile device... Device a Make sure that are wet, dirty, or uneven. Start the mobile printing application on page 9. 3 3 3 Attaching Labels 3 a Peel the backing from these surfaces. 12 Note Labels may peel off easily from the label. c Tap [Print] in the application menu. You can also select a previously designed...
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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. 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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... as power settings and printer settings. 3 Exit Closes the window. Note If only one Label Printer is connected, it is available. 14 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...
... as power settings and printer settings. 3 Exit Closes the window. Note If only one Label Printer is connected, it is available. 14 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...