User’s Guide QL-1100 Read the Product Safety Guide first, then read the Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup procedure. After reading this guide, keep it in a safe place for quick reference.
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General Precautions DK Roll (DK Label and DK Tape) Use only genuine Brother accessories and supplies (with unauthorized accessories or supplies. , marks). DO NOT use any If the label is attached to a wet, dirty, or oily surface, it may peel off easily. Before applying the label, clean the surface to which the label will be applied. DK Rolls use thermal paper or film that can fade in color or peel off surfaces if exposed to ultraviolet light, wind, or rain.
Table of Contents Section I 1 Basic Operations Set Up the Label Printer 2 Parts Description .......................................................................................................................................2 Front ....................................................................................................................................................2 Rear.......................................................................................................................
Use the Printer Setting Tool for Mac........................................................................................................30 Settings Dialog Box ...........................................................................................................................31 Basic Tab...........................................................................................................................................32 Advanced Tab ...........................................................
11 How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows® only) 74 P-touch Transfer Manager.......................................................................................................................74 Transfer the Template to P-touch Transfer Manager ..............................................................................74 Transfer Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the Label Printer ............................................
17 Product Specifications 119 Label Printer Specifications ...................................................................................................................119 18 Software Development Kit 120 19 Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager 121 Notes on Creating Templates ................................................................................................................121 Notes on Transferring Templates .....................................................................
Section I Basic Operations Set Up the Label Printer Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Print Using P-touch Editor Lite (Windows® only) Print Using a Mobile Device Change the Label Printer Settings Print Labels Using P-touch Template Other Functions I 2 9 13 16 19 35 50
1 Set Up the Label Printer 1 1 Parts Description 1 Front 1 7 8 1 6 2 3 4 5 1 Status LED 6 Editor Lite LED 2 Power Button 7 DK Roll Compartment Cover 3 Feed Button 8 Label Output Slot 4 Cutter Button 5 Editor Lite Button 2
Set Up the Label Printer Rear 1 1 1 2 3 1 USB Port 2 USB Host Port 3 AC Power Port 3
Set Up the Label Printer Connect the Power Cord 1 Connect the AC Power Cord to the Label Printer. Then, plug the AC Power Cord into a grounded AC power outlet. 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 119.
Set Up the Label Printer Load the DK Roll a b 1 1 Make sure that the Label Printer is turned Off. 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. IMPORTANT Before using the Label Printer, remove the protective sheet (1) from the Label Output Slot.
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. • Make sure the Stabilizer (3) slides into the notch of the Label Printer. 3 1 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 Roll is threaded straight so that the labels will not be skewed.
Set Up the Label Printer e Close the DK Roll Compartment Cover. 1 IMPORTANT • Do not leave any printed labels in the Label Printer. Doing so will cause the labels to jam. • When not in use, remove any DK Rolls from inside the Label Printer and close the DK Roll Compartment Cover to prevent dust and debris from accumulating in the Label Printer.
Set Up the Label Printer Turn Power On/Off On: Press the Power ( 1 1 ) 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. 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.
2 Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) 2 Install Printer Drivers and Software on a Computer 2 2 ® To print from your Windows computer or Mac, install the printer drivers, P-touch Editor, and other applications to your computer.
Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Print from a Computer 2 Available Applications 2 To use the Label Printer effectively, a number of applications and functions are available. You must install the printer driver to use these applications. Visit our website (install.brother) and download the installer for the applications and printer driver.
Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Create Labels from Your Computer 2 There are various methods for printing with this Label Printer. The following describes the procedure for printing from a computer using P-touch Editor or P-touch Address Book. a b c d 2 Start P-touch Editor or P-touch Address Book, and then open the document you want to print. Create a label design. Check the cutting options. Select File > Print or by clicking the Print icon.
Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Attach Labels a b 2 Peel the backing from the label. 2 Position the label, and then press firmly from top to bottom with your finger to attach the label. Note Labels may be difficult to attach to surfaces that are wet, dirty, or uneven. The labels may peel off easily from these surfaces.
3 Print Using P-touch Editor Lite (Windows® only) 3 P-touch Editor Lite 3 P-touch Editor Lite is a Label creation software application for computers. With P-touch Editor Lite, there is no need to install the application or printer drivers. Simply connect a USB Cable to the Label Printer. This application allows you to create and print simple labels with text, frames, and images.
Print Using P-touch Editor Lite (Windows® only) c After the USB Cable is connected, a dialog box appears on your computer monitor. (The following screens may differ depending on your operating system, but the operating procedures are the same.) 3 Click Open folder to view files. Double-click PtLite10. Note • If you do not see the dialog box, it may be hidden behind an open software program window. Minimize all windows to view the dialog box.
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.
4 Print Using a Mobile Device 4 Install Applications for Use with Mobile Devices 4 You can use your Label Printer as a stand-alone printer or connect it to a mobile device. 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.
Print Using a Mobile Device Print Labels from a Mobile Device a 4 Start the mobile printing application on your mobile device. Note Make sure that the Label Printer is connected to your mobile device via a USB On-the-Go cable. b 4 Select a label template or design. Note You can also select a previously designed label or image and print it. c Tap Print in the application menu. Cutting Options 4 See Cutting Options on page 11.
Print Using a Mobile Device Attach Labels a b 4 Peel the backing from the label. Position the label, and then press firmly from top to bottom with your finger to attach the label. Note Labels may be difficult to attach to surfaces that are wet, dirty, or uneven. The labels may peel off easily from these surfaces.
5 Change the Label Printer Settings 5 Printer Setting Tool for Windows® 5 Use the Printer Setting Tool to specify the Label Printer's device settings and P-touch Template settings from a Windows® computer. Note The Printer Setting Tool is installed automatically when you use the initial installer to install the printer driver. For more information, see Install Printer Drivers and Software on a Computer on page 9. 5 IMPORTANT The Printer Setting Tool is available only with compatible Brother printers.
Change the Label Printer Settings Use the Printer Setting Tool for Windows® a b 5 Connect the Label Printer you want to configure to the computer. Start the Printer Setting Tool. For Windows® 7: Click Start > All Programs > Brother > Labels & Mobile Printer > Printer Setting Tool. For Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1: 5 On the Apps screen, click the Printer Setting Tool. For Windows® 10: Click Start > Brother > Printer Setting Tool. The main window appears.
Change the Label Printer Settings c Check that the Label Printer you want to configure appears next to Printer. If a different Label Printer appears, select the Label Printer you want from the drop-down list. d Select the settings you want to change, and then specify or change the settings in the dialog box. For more information on the settings dialog boxes, see Device Settings for Windows® on page 22 or P-touch Template Settings for Windows® on page 27.
Change the Label Printer Settings Device Settings for Windows® 5 Use Device Settings in the Printer Setting Tool to specify or change printer settings when connecting the Label Printer and computer with a USB Cable. Not only can you change the device settings for one Label Printer, but you can also apply the same settings to multiple Label Printers.
Change the Label Printer Settings 3 Settings Tabs Contains settings that may be specified or changed. Note If appears on a tab, the settings in that tab cannot be changed. In addition, the settings in the tab will not be applied to the Label Printer even if you click Apply. The settings in the tab will not be saved or exported when you use the Save in Command File or Export commands. 4 Current Settings Retrieves the settings from the currently-connected Label Printer and displays them in the dialog box.
Change the Label Printer Settings Menu Bar 5 File Menu Options • Apply Settings to the Printer Applies the settings to the Label Printer. • Check Setting Displays the current settings. • Save Settings in Command File 5 Saves the specified settings in a command file. • Import Imports an exported file. • Export Saves the current settings in a file. Maintenance Menu Options • Print Unit Settings... Prints a report containing the current firmware version and device setting information.
Change the Label Printer Settings Basic Tab 5 • Auto Power On Specifies whether the Label Printer turns on automatically when the AC Power Cord is plugged into an AC power outlet. • Auto Power Off Specifies the period of time that passes before the Label Printer turns off automatically when connected to an AC power outlet. Advanced Tab 5 5 • Print Data after Printing Specifies whether or not print data is erased after printing.
Change the Label Printer Settings Apply Setting Changes to Multiple Label Printers 5 a After applying the settings to the first Label Printer, disconnect it from your computer, and then connect the second Label Printer. b c Select the newly connected Label Printer from the Printer drop-down list. d Repeat steps a – c for all Label Printers whose settings you want to change. Click Apply. The same settings that were applied to the first Label Printer are applied to the second Label Printer.
Change the Label Printer Settings P-touch Template Settings for Windows® 5 P-touch Template mode allows you to insert data into text and barcode objects from a downloaded template using an optional Barcode Scanner (PA-BR-001) or other devices connected to the Label Printer. Please note the available options and supplies may vary depending on your country. To specify or change P-touch Template functions, go to the Printer Setting Tool and select P-touch Template Settings.
Change the Label Printer Settings P-touch Template Settings Dialog Box 5 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 13 14 1 Default Command Mode Specifies the P-touch Template mode as the default mode. To change the mode, see the Management Tab on page 25. 2 Default Template Number Specifies a default template number that the Label Printer sets when it is turned on. If you do not want to transfer a template to the Label Printer, do not specify a template number.
Change the Label Printer Settings • Command Character: Printing starts when the command character specified here is received. • Data Insertion into All the Objects: Printing starts when the delimiter for the last object is received. • Received Data Size: Printing starts when the number of characters specified here is received. However, delimiters are not counted in the number of characters. 5 Character Code Table Selects one of the character code sets.
Change the Label Printer Settings Printer Setting Tool for Mac 5 Using the Printer Setting Tool, you can specify the Label Printer's communication settings and device settings from a Mac. Not only can you change the device settings for one Label Printer, but you can also apply the same settings to multiple Label Printers. Note The Printer Setting Tool is automatically installed when you use the initial installer to install the printer driver.
Change the Label Printer Settings Settings Dialog Box 5 2 3 1 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 1 Printer Lists the connected Label Printers. 2 Import Imports settings from a file. 3 Export Saves the current settings in a file. 4 Settings Tabs Contain settings that you can specify or change. 5 Apply Settings to the Printer Applies the settings to the Label Printer. 6 Factory Reset Resets all the settings to the factory settings, including device settings, and transferred data.
Change the Label Printer Settings Basic Tab 5 • Auto Power On Specifies whether the Label Printer turns on automatically when the AC Power Cord is plugged into an AC power outlet. • Auto Power Off Specifies the period of time that passes before the Label Printer turns off automatically when connected to an AC power outlet. Advanced Tab 5 5 • Print Data after Printing Specifies whether or not print data is erased after printing.
Change the Label Printer Settings Apply Setting Changes to Multiple Label Printers 5 a After applying settings to the first Label Printer, disconnect the Label Printer from the computer, and then connect the second Label Printer to the computer. b c Select the newly connected Label Printer from the Printer drop-down list. d Click Apply Settings to the Printer. The same settings that were applied to the first Label Printer are applied to the second Label Printer.
Change the Label Printer Settings Change Settings When Printing from a Mobile Device 5 When using a mobile device, change any necessary settings using the application before printing. The settings that can be changed vary by application. Note Before connecting a mobile device, you can specify detailed settings by connecting the Label Printer to a computer and using the Printer Setting Tool. For more information, see Change the Label Printer Settings on page 19.
6 Print Labels Using P-touch Template 6 P-touch Template Operations 6 P-touch Template mode allows you to insert data into text and barcode objects from a downloaded template using an optional Barcode Scanner (PA-BR-001) or other devices connected to the Label Printer. 6 Basic Operations 6 Standard Template Printing (see page 39) Download frequently used templates or images and scan a barcode to select which one to print.
Print Labels Using P-touch Template Preparation 6 Before connecting the Barcode Scanner to the Label Printer, specify the Barcode Scanner settings using the P-touch Template Settings (in the Printer Setting Tool). Specify Settings in the P-touch Template Settings Tool a b 6 Connect the Label Printer and the computer via a USB Cable, and then turn on the Label Printer. Start the Printer Setting Tool.
Print Labels Using P-touch Template Note • By default, printing begins when the code "^FF" is scanned from a barcode using a Barcode Scanner. (This can be changed with the settings highlighted by (A) in the previous image.) If Received Data Size is selected with the number of bytes setting, the template will automatically print after the specified number of bytes have been scanned.
Print Labels Using P-touch Template Connect a Barcode Scanner 6 We recommend using a reliable high-quality Barcode Scanner and checking the Barcode Scanner specifications before selecting a model. Barcode Scanner connection methods: Use the USB Host interface. Recommended Barcode Scanner selection criteria: When using the USB host interface: HID-class models that can be identified as a keyboard (ex.
Print Labels Using P-touch Template Standard Template Printing 6 Download frequently-used templates or images and simply scan a barcode to select which one to print. Example: Note • For more information on the barcodes that can be scanned using various settings, see List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function on page 122. • Grouped objects will be converted and sent as an image. a Using P-touch Transfer Manager, transfer (from P-touch Editor) a template (label layout) to the Label Printer.
Print Labels Using P-touch Template e From the list of barcodes under Basic settings, scan each barcode to send a command or setting to the Label Printer. Note • Settings can be made with multiple commands. • If no settings have been made by scanning the barcode commands, a template will be printed using the P-touch Template settings. The default P-touch Template settings are to print a single copy with Auto Cut turned On.
Print Labels Using P-touch Template Advanced Template Printing 6 Download a template and scan a barcode to print a copy or insert the scanned data into a different template. Note • For more information on the barcodes that can be scanned using various settings, see List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function on page 122. • If a barcode has a different protocol than the barcode template already registered with the Label Printer, you may be unable to create or print the barcode.
Print Labels Using P-touch Template d Scan the P-touch template command (Initialize + begin specifying settings) barcode. For more information, see List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function on page 122. e From the list of barcodes under Basic settings, scan each barcode to send a command or setting to the Label Printer. Note • Settings can be made with multiple commands.
Print Labels Using P-touch Template g Scan a barcode that contains the data you want inserted into the barcode object in the selected downloaded template from step f. Example: (CODE128/9-digit) h i 6 Scan the Begin printing barcode to send the command to start printing. The barcode in the printed template will contain the data from the barcode scanned in step g.
Print Labels Using P-touch Template Database Lookup Printing 6 You can download a database linked to a template, scan a barcode as a keyword to find a record containing that keyword, and then insert that record into the template to print. Note • The Label Printer has reserved the leftmost column (A) of a downloaded linked database for this operation, therefore the keyword scanned from a barcode must be in this column of the database.
Print Labels Using P-touch Template e Scan the P-touch template command barcode. For more information, see List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function on page 122. f From the list of barcodes under Basic settings, scan each barcode to send a command or setting to the Label Printer. Note • Settings can be made with multiple commands. • If you do not scan the barcode commands, a template is printed using the P-touch Template settings.
Print Labels Using P-touch Template Note You can use P-touch Editor to create and print a label with a single barcode for step f. Example: h Scan a barcode that contains the keyword to look up in the downloaded database from step d. Example: 6 i Scan the Delimiter barcode to send the command to start searching the downloaded database for the scanned keyword. j Scan the Begin printing barcode to send the command to start printing.
Print Labels Using P-touch Template Numbered (Serialized Number) Printing 6 You can automatically increase text numbers or barcodes up to 999 when printing downloaded templates. Select text and/or barcode objects to increment while printing. Text Numbering (Serializing) a 6 Use P-touch Editor to create or open a template and select a text object that you want to automatically increment while printing.
Print Labels Using P-touch Template Barcode Numbering (Serializing) a Use P-touch Editor to create or open a template and select a barcode object that you want to automatically increment while printing. b Right-click the barcode object, and select Properties. The Bar Code Properties window appears. 6 6 c Highlight or drag the cursor over a group of numbers and letters within the barcode object that you want to increment (maximum of 15). The selected group is called the Numbering field.
Print Labels Using P-touch Template Print with Numbering (Serializing) Advanced Operation 6 a Using P-touch Transfer Manager, transfer (from P-touch Editor) a template (label layout) to the Label Printer. For more information, see How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows® only) on page 74. b Set the Label Printer to print with Numbering (Serializing) advanced operation. See List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function on page 122.
7 Other Functions 7 Confirm Label Printer Settings 7 You can print a Settings Report without connecting the Label Printer to a computer or mobile device. a b Turn on the Label Printer. Load 2.4" (62 mm) or wider DK Roll into the Label Printer. Press and hold the Cutter ( seconds. The report starts printing. ) Button for two Crop Print (Print Barcode Labels) (Windows® only) 7 This Label Printer can print one or multiple barcodes from a Letter or A4 size .pdf file.
Other Functions Barcodes Compatible with Crop Print 7 • Code 39/ Code 3 of 9 • ITF/ ITF-14/ Interleaved 2 of 5 • GS1-128 (UCC/ EAN-128) • Codabar (Code 2 of 7, NW-7) • UPC-A • UPC-E • JAN-8/ EAN-8 • JAN-13/ EAN-13 7 Barcode Specification Property Specification Vertical width 0.2" (5 mm) (minimum) Horizontal width The narrowest bar: 0.02" (0.5 mm) (minimum) Margin 10 times the narrowest bar width (minimum) Color Black Background color White Cell width (widest bar) 0.02" (0.
Other Functions Barcode Layout Correct Barcode Layout Barcodes start in top left corner and run down the column, continuing at the top of the next column to the right.
Other Functions g Click the Basic tab, and do one of the following: For Die Cut labels, clear the Cut Every check box. For Continuous Rolls, select the Cut Every check box. 7 h Click the Crop Print tab, and select the Automatically print individual labels with barcodes check box. Click the Label/Paper Size: drop-down list, and then select your Label/Paper Size. i Click OK. Note Please select the closest DK label size to match the original size of the crop data.
Other Functions IMPORTANT Do not enlarge or reduce the size of the barcode sheet. The barcodes may not be identified correctly. Print 4" (101.6 mm) Shipping Labels 7 This Label Printer allows you to print 4" (101.6 mm) wide shipping labels. You can adjust the printing margin width on the 4.07" x 6.4" (103 mm x 164 mm) Shipping labels or the 4.07" (103 mm) Continuous rolls to 4" (101.6 mm) wide.
Other Functions Distributed Printing (Windows® only) 7 When printing a large number of labels, printing can be distributed among multiple Label Printers, via USB, to reduce printing time. Note The number of pages is divided among the selected Label Printers. If the specified number of pages cannot be evenly divided among the Label Printers, it will be divided in the order of the Label Printers as shown. 200 7 67 a b c 67 66 In P-touch Editor, click File > Print. Click Properties….
Other Functions d In the Distributed Printing Settings dialog box, select the Label Printers you want to use for distributed printing. 1 2 7 1 Click Detect Current Paper Information…. The current Label Printer information detected appears below Current Paper and Paper Type. 2 Select the check box next to the Printer Name you want. Note If the selected label width is different from that displayed in the Current Paper column, the appears.
Other Functions e Specify the label size. If only one Label Printer has been selected. In the Distributed Printing Settings dialog box from step d, select the Label Printer whose settings you want to specify, and then either double-click or right-click, and then click Settings. From the Set Width drop-down list, select the label size. Note Information displayed in the Distributed Printing Settings dialog box from step d can be entered in the Notes text box.
Section II Application How to Use P-touch Editor II 59 How to Use the P-touch Address Book (Windows® only) 65 How to Use P-touch Editor Lite (Windows® only) 70 How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows® only) 74 How to Transfer Templates with P-touch Transfer Express (Windows® only) How to Update P-touch Software 91 99
8 How to Use P-touch Editor 8 To use your Label Printer with your computer, install P-touch Editor and the printer driver. For the latest drivers and software, visit support.brother.com and go to your model's Downloads page. For Windows® 8 Starting P-touch Editor a Start the P-touch Editor 8 . For Windows® 7: Click Start > All Programs > Brother P-touch > P-touch Editor 5.2, or double-click the P-touch Editor 5.2 shortcut icon on the desktop. 8 For Windows® 8/ Windows® 8.
How to Use P-touch Editor c Select one of the displayed options: 1 4 2 3 8 1 To create a new layout, double-click New Layout, or click New Layout and then click → . 2 To create a new layout using a preset layout, double-click a category button, or select a category button and then click →. 3 To connect a preset layout to a database, select the check box next to Connect Database. 4 To open an existing layout, click Open.
How to Use P-touch Editor Printing with P-touch Editor 8 Express mode This mode allows you to quickly create layouts that include text and images. 8 Configure the Printing Settings in the Print screen before printing. To print, click File > Print from the menu bar or click the Print icon. Professional mode This mode allows you to create layouts using a wide-range of advanced tools and options. B A Configure the Printing Settings in the Print screen before printing.
How to Use P-touch Editor Snap mode This mode allows you to capture all or a portion of your computer screen display, print it as an image, and save it for future use. a Click the Snap mode selection button. The Description of Snap mode dialog box appears. 8 b Click OK. The Snap mode palette appears. Transfer Data to the Label Printer 8 To transfer data to the Label Printer, you must use P-touch Transfer Manager. For more information, see P-touch Transfer Manager on page 74.
How to Use P-touch Editor For Mac Start P-touch Editor 8 8 Double-click Macintosh HD > Applications, and then double-click the P-touch Editor application icon. Note When using a Mac, you cannot transfer label data created using P-touch Editor to the Label Printer. When P-touch Editor starts, select whether you want to create a new layout or open an existing layout.
How to Use P-touch Editor Operation modes 8 Standard mode This mode allows you to create labels with text and images. The Standard mode consists of the following sections: 5 1 8 2 3 4 1 Toolbar 2 Label Inspector 3 Database Connection Area 4 Object Inspector 5 Layout Window Transfer Data to the Label Printer 8 To transfer data to the Label Printer, you must use a Windows® computer. For more information, see P-touch Transfer Manager on page 74.
9 How to Use the P-touch Address Book (Windows® only) 9 This section describes how to efficiently create labels from contacts using the P-touch Address Book. The screens may differ depending on your operating system. (P-touch Address Book is not supported in some languages.) Start the P-touch Address Book a Start the P-touch Address Book 9 . For Windows® 7: Click Start > All Programs > Brother P-touch > P-touch Address Book 1.3, or double-click the P-touch Address Book 1.
How to Use the P-touch Address Book (Windows® only) c In the Startup dialog box, specify the P-touch Address Book operation you want to perform and click the OK button. When Create a New Contact is selected, the Layout Window appears. 9 When Import Contacts from a CSV File or Import Contacts from Outlook is selected, you can import contacts in other formats. Click the Open Help... button to open the P-touch Address Book Help files.
How to Use the P-touch Address Book (Windows® only) Layout Window The Layout Window consists of the following sections: 1 2 3 4 5 9 6 7 8 1 Menu Bar Commands are categorized under each menu (File, Edit, View, Layout and Tools) according to their functions. 2 Standard Toolbar Provides a group of frequently used commands (such as New Contact, Edit Contact, Find or Print). 3 Text Toolbar Used to adjust text attributes such as font size and alignment for text formatting.
How to Use the P-touch Address Book (Windows® only) Create a New Contact 9 This section explains how to create a new contact. a Click File > New Contact, or click the New Contact button. The New Contact dialog box appears. b Enter the new contact information.
How to Use the P-touch Address Book (Windows® only) 1 New Contact Form Toolbar The following commands are categorized in the menu: Icon Button Name Function Previous Displays the previous contact. Next Displays the next contact. New Contact Displays the form window for a new contact. Delete Contact Deletes the contact that is currently selected. Image Allows you to insert an image for a contact from a file or a camera currently connected to the computer.
10 How to Use P-touch Editor Lite (Windows® only) 10 With P-touch Editor Lite, you can quickly create various simple label layouts without installing any drivers or software. P-touch Editor Lite is only supported when the Label Printer is connected via a USB Cable. After the USB Cable is connected, a dialog box appears on the computer screen. For Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 10, click Open folder to view files and then double-click (PTLITE10). P-touch Editor Lite starts.
How to Use P-touch Editor Lite (Windows® only) 1 Command Toolbar Icon Function Displays the new label creation screen. Opens a saved file with P-touch Editor Lite. Saves the data to your computer, but not to the Label Printer. Inserts a new text box (useful when creating labels containing both single and multiple lines of text). Inserts an image into your label. From file: Inserts an image stored on your computer. Screen capture: Inserts the selected area of the computer screen as a graphic.
How to Use P-touch Editor Lite (Windows® only) Icon Function Sets/cancels the label direction to vertical. Click to set the zoom factor for the Label View. You can also change the zoom factor by clicking or . Click to print normally or to print with options. Auto Cut: Each label is automatically cut after printing. Cut at end: Cuts labels after the last label is printed. Copies: Prints multiple copies of a label. 3 Label View Display Function This label view is displayed when the software is started.
How to Use P-touch Editor Lite (Windows® only) Right-click in the layout view area to select and execute the following menu items. Other Functions (right-click to view) Menu Do this Undo Redo Click Undo to undo the last operation. Click Redo to redo the last operation. Cut Copy Paste Select the text area (or object) that you want to cut or copy and select Cut or Copy. Click in the destination area and select Paste. Margins The function is not available for this model. Insert Click Insert.
11 How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows® only) 11 P-touch Transfer Manager 11 This program allows you to transfer templates and other data to the Label Printer and save backups of your data on the computer. First P-touch Transfer Manager transfers data to the Label Printer, and then P-touch Template sends text data that will be inserted into the template and printed.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows® only) Main window 11 1 2 3 5 4 6 1 Menu Bar Provides access to various commands, which are grouped under each menu title (File, Edit, View, Tool, and Help) according to their functions. 2 Toolbar Provides access to frequently used commands. 3 Printer Selector Allows you to select which Label Printer the data will be transferred to.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows® only) Explanations of the Toolbar Icons Icon Button name Transfer Save Transfer File (When not connected to a Label Printer) Function Transfers templates and other data from the computer to the Label Printer. Changes the file type of the data to be transferred to other applications. Select PDZ when transferring the data using Transfer Express (USB). The available interfaces differ depending on your model.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows® only) Transfer Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the Label Printer 11 Use the following procedure to transfer templates, databases, and images from the computer to the Label Printer. a Connect the computer and the Label Printer via USB and turn on the Label Printer. The Label Printer model name appears next to a printer icon in the folder view.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows® only) c Right-click the Configurations folder, select New, and then create a new folder. d Drag the template or other data that you want to transfer and place it in the new folder. Transfer Function Specification Data type Template Database Maximum number of transferable items 99 99 Restriction details 11 Each template can contain a maximum of 50 objects. Only *.csv files can be transferred. Each *.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows® only) Note You can confirm the available space in the transfer file memory by printing the Printer Setting Report. For more information, see Confirm Label Printer Settings on page 50. See RomFree in the report for the available space 1. 1 The available space that appears in "RomFree = ******* byte" may be different from the actual available space.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows® only) e To change the key number assigned to an item, right-click the item, select Key Assign, and then select the key number you want. Note • Except for the data in databases, all data transferred to the Label Printer is assigned a key number. 11 • If the template or other data transferred to the Label Printer has the same key number as another template already saved in the Label Printer, the new template will overwrite the old one.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows® only) g Select the folder containing the templates or other data that you want to transfer, and then click Transfer. A confirmation message appears. Note • You can also transfer individual items to the Label Printer without adding them to a folder. Select the template or other data that you want to transfer, and then click Transfer. 11 • Multiple items and folders can be selected and transferred in one operation. h Click OK.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows® only) Back up Templates or Other Data Saved in the Label Printer 11 Use the following procedure to retrieve templates or other data saved in the Label Printer and save it on the computer. IMPORTANT • Backed up templates or other data cannot be edited on the computer. • Depending on the Label Printer model, backed up templates or data may not be transferable between different models.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows® only) Delete Label Printer Data 11 Use the following procedure to delete all templates or other data saved on the Label Printer. a Connect the computer and the Label Printer and turn on the Label Printer. The Label Printer model name appears next to a printer icon in the folder view. b Right-click the Label Printer, and then select Delete All. 11 A confirmation message appears. c Click OK.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows® only) Create Transfer Package Files 11 You can use P-touch Transfer Manager to save template data created using P-touch Editor in .pdz format. You can transfer these files in this format to a Label Printer from a computer or mobile device. a Create the template using P-touch Editor, and then transfer it to P-touch Transfer Manager. For more information, see Transfer the Template to P-touch Transfer Manager on page 74.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows® only) P-touch Library 11 This program allows you to manage and print P-touch Editor templates. Start P-touch Library 11 For Windows® 7: Click Start > All Programs > Brother P-touch > P-touch Tools > P-touch Library 2.3. For Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1: On the Apps screen, click P-touch Library 2.3. For Windows® 10: Click Start > P-touch Library 2.3 under Brother P-touch. When P-touch Library starts, the Main window appears.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows® only) 4 Templates List Displays a list of the templates in the selected folder. 5 Preview Displays a preview of the templates selected in the templates list. Explanations of the Toolbar Icons Icon Button name Function Open Opens the selected template. Print Prints the selected template with the Label Printer. Search Allows you to search for templates registered to P-touch Library. Display Style Changes the file display style.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows® only) Open and Edit Templates 11 Select the template you want to open or edit, and then click Open. The program associated with the template launches, allowing you to edit the template.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows® only) Print Templates 11 Select the template you want to print, and then click Print. The connected Label Printer prints the template.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows® only) Search for Templates 11 You can search for templates registered to P-touch Library. a Click Search. The Search dialog box appears. b Specify the search criteria. The following search criteria are available: Settings 11 Details Multiple Parameters Determines how the program searches when multiple criteria are specified. If you select AND, the program searches for files that satisfy all of the criteria.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows® only) d Close the Search dialog box. To confirm the search results, click Search Results in the folder view. Note You can register templates to P-touch Library by dragging and dropping them into the All Contents folder or to the folder list. You can also configure P-touch Editor to register templates to P-touch Library automatically, using the following procedure: 1 From the P-touch Editor menu, select Tools > Options.
12 How to Transfer Templates with P-touch Transfer Express (Windows® only) 12 You can transfer templates to the Label Printer using P-touch Transfer Express. First, the administrator creates a template, and then distributes it together with P-touch Transfer Express. You can then use P-touch Transfer Express to transfer the template directly to your Label Printer. To download the latest version of P-touch Transfer Express, visit support.brother.com and go to your model's Downloads page.
How to Transfer Templates with P-touch Transfer Express (Windows® only) Transfer the Template to P-touch Transfer Manager a b 12 In P-touch Editor, open the template you want to use. Click File > Transfer Template > Transfer. The template is transferred to P-touch Transfer Manager. P-touch Transfer Manager automatically starts up.
How to Transfer Templates with P-touch Transfer Express (Windows® only) Save the Template as a Transfer Package File (.pdz) 12 To create a file in a format that can be used by P-touch Transfer Express, save the template as a Transfer Package file (.pdz). a In the folder view, select Configurations. b Select the templates you want to distribute.
How to Transfer Templates with P-touch Transfer Express (Windows® only) c Click File > Save Transfer File. IMPORTANT The Save Transfer File option appears only if the Label Printer is disconnected from the computer or offline. Note • If you click Save Transfer File after selecting Configurations or a created folder, all templates in the folder are saved as the Transfer Package file (.pdz). • You can combine multiple templates into a single Transfer Package file (.pdz).
How to Transfer Templates with P-touch Transfer Express (Windows® only) Distribute the Transfer Package File (.pdz) and P-touch Transfer Express to Others 12 Note If you already have P-touch Transfer Express downloaded, it is not necessary for the administrator to send the Transfer Express folder. In this case, you can simply move the distributed Transfer Package file to the downloaded folder, and then double-click PtTrExp.exe. a Move the Transfer Package file (.pdz) to the downloads folder.
How to Transfer Templates with P-touch Transfer Express (Windows® only) Transfer the Transfer Package File (.pdz) to Your Label Printer 12 Using the P-touch Transfer Express application received from the administrator, you can transfer the Transfer Package file (.pdz) to the Label Printer. IMPORTANT Do not turn off the power when transferring templates. a b c d Turn on the Label Printer. Using a USB Cable, connect the Label Printer to the computer. Double-click PtTrExp.
How to Transfer Templates with P-touch Transfer Express (Windows® only) Transferring multiple Transfer Package files (.pdz) 1 When there are multiple Transfer Package files (.pdz) within the folder containing PtTrExp.exe, click Browse. 2 Select the Transfer Package file you want to transfer, and then click Open. 12 3 Click Transfer.
How to Transfer Templates with P-touch Transfer Express (Windows® only) 4 Click Yes. 5 The transfer of the Transfer Package file begins. e When the transfer is complete, click OK.
13 How to Update P-touch Software 13 The software can be upgraded to the latest available version using the P-touch Update Software. Note • The actual software and the contents of this manual may differ. • Do not turn off the power when transferring data or updating firmware. Update P-touch Editor and P-touch Address Book (Windows® only) 13 IMPORTANT Before updating P-touch Editor and P-touch Address Book, install the printer driver. a Start the P-touch Update Software.
How to Update P-touch Software b Click the Computer software update icon. c Select the Printer and Language, select the check boxes next to P-touch Editor and P-touch Address Book, and then click Install. 13 d A message appears indicating that the installation has finished.
How to Update P-touch Software Update P-touch Editor Lite (Windows® only) and the Firmware 13 IMPORTANT • Before updating the firmware you must install the printer driver. • Do not turn off the power when transferring data or updating firmware. • If another application is running, exit the application. For Windows® a b 13 Turn on the Label Printer and connect the USB Cable. Start the P-touch Update Software. For Windows® 7: Double-click the P-touch Update Software icon.
How to Update P-touch Software c Click the Machine update icon. d Select the Printer, make sure that The machine is connected correctly. message appears, and then click OK.
How to Update P-touch Software e Select the Language, select the check box next to the firmware you want to update to, and then click Transfer. IMPORTANT Do not turn off the Label Printer or disconnect the cable during data transfer. f Check the content to be updated, and then click Start to begin the update. The firmware update begins. 13 IMPORTANT Do not turn off the Label Printer or disconnect the cable during the update process.
How to Update P-touch Software c Click the Machine update icon. d Select the Printer, make sure that The machine is connected correctly. message appears, and then click OK. e Select the Language, select the check box next to the firmware you want to update to, and then click Transfer. IMPORTANT Do not turn off the Label Printer or disconnect the cable during data transfer. f Check the content you want to update, and then click Start to begin the update. The firmware update begins.
Section III Appendix Reset the Label Printer Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Specifications Software Development Kit Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function Use the Brother Barcode Scanner (Optional: PA-BR-001) III 106 107 109 119 120 121 122 126
14 Reset the Label Printer 14 Reset the internal memory of your Label Printer to clear all the saved label files, or if the Label Printer is not operating correctly. Reset All Settings to the Factory Settings Using the Label Printer Buttons 14 To reset the Label Printer, do the following: a b Turn off the Label Printer. c d Continue holding down the Power ( Press and hold the Power ( ) and Cutter ( ) Buttons for about one second.
15 Maintenance 15 15 We recommend cleaning your Label Printer on a regular basis to maintain its correct performance. Note Always disconnect the AC Power Cord before cleaning the Label Printer. Clean the Exterior of the Unit 15 Wipe any dust and marks from the main unit using a soft, dry cloth. Use a cloth slightly damp with water on difficult to remove marks. Note Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol or any other organic solvent. These may deform or damage the Label Printer case.
Maintenance Clean the Roller 15 15 Cut the DK label and peel the backing from the label. Then, place the adhesive side of the label against the roller and remove the dirt. Self-Cleaning Print Head 15 The DK Roll (thermal recording paper type) used with the machine is designed to clean the print head automatically. When the DK Roll passes the print head during printing and label feeding, the print head is cleaned.
16 Troubleshooting 16 Overview 16 This chapter explains how to resolve typical problems you may encounter when using the Label Printer. If you have any problems with the Label Printer, first make sure you have performed the following tasks correctly: Connect the Label Printer to an AC power outlet. For more information, see Connect the Power Cord on page 4. Remove all protective packaging from the Label Printer. Install and select the correct printer driver.
Troubleshooting LED Indications 16 The indicators light and flash to indicate the Label Printer's status. or or or or 16 Indicator is lit in the color shown Indicator is flashing in the color shown Indicator can be off, lit, or flashing in any color Indicator is off Status LED Editor Lite LED Condition Power is Off Idle mode Initializing mode Feeding mode Printing mode Cutting mode P-touch Editor Lite mode Receiving data Canceling the print job The DK Roll Compartment Cover is open.
Troubleshooting Status LED Editor Lite LED Condition Cutter error USB host power supply excessive voltage error (Twice for 2 seconds) 16 USB host unsupported device connection error USB host HUB connection error (Three times for 2.5 seconds) System error (Flashes rapidly 1) 1 When you press a button other than the Power ( ) Button, the flash pattern changes according to the cause of the error. Contact Brother Customer Service. Rapidly = at 0.3 second intervals.
Troubleshooting Printing Problems 16 Problem Solution The Status LED is not lit. Is the AC Power Cord inserted correctly? Check that the AC Power Cord is inserted. If it is inserted correctly, try plugging it into another AC power outlet. The Label Printer does not print, or a printing error is received. • Is the cable loose? Check that the cable is connected securely. • Is the DK Roll installed correctly? If not, remove the DK Roll and reinstall it.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution When I try to print 4" (101.6 mm) wide shipping labels using various applications, the print result is different from the preview image. Some information is cut off from the label. Try the following: 1. From the printer driver settings, click the Other tab, and clear the Adjust to 4" (101.6 mm) shipping label checkbox. 2. Click the Basic tab. Click the Paper Size drop-down list, and select 4.07" x 6.4" (103 mm x 164 mm) or 4.07" (103 mm).
Troubleshooting Problem The label is not ejected correctly after printing. Solution • Check that the Label Output Slot is not blocked. • Check that the DK Roll is set correctly by removing the DK Roll and reinstalling it. 16 • Ensure that the DK Roll Compartment Cover is closed correctly. I want to cancel the current printing job. Make sure that the Label Printer is On, and press the Power ( The print quality is poor.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution Unable to reset an error To reset an error: 1 Open the DK Roll Compartment Cover, and then close it. 2 If the error is not reset, press the Cutter ( 16 ) Button. 3 If the error is not reset, turn off the Label Printer, and then turn it on again. 4 If the error is not reset, contact Brother Customer Service. I want to reset the Label Printer. You can reset the Label Printer using the Printer Setting Tool from a computer.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution When printing via the USB Cable, the Label Printer repeatedly pauses and then continues printing. Is the Label Printer set for sequential printing? If so, set print mode to buffered printing. 16 For Windows® 7: Open the printer properties by clicking Start > Devices and Printers, right-clicking the Label Printer you want to set up, and then clicking Printing preferences. Click the Other tab and select the option After one page of data is received.
Troubleshooting Problem Printed barcodes cannot be read. Solution Print labels so that barcodes are aligned with the print head as shown below: 16 1 3 2 1 Print head 2 Barcodes 3 Printing orientation Barcodes may not be read if they are reduced or enlarged. Try using another scanner. We recommend printing barcodes with Print Quality options set to Give priority to print quality.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution Barcodes printed using applications other than P-touch Editor cannot be read. If the barcode data was created using a landscape orientation, change the Orientation setting in the Basic tab of the printer driver to Landscape and try again. Version Information 16 16 Problem Solution I do not know the version number of the firmware for the Label Printer. To check for the latest firmware: 1 Turn your Label Printer on.
17 Product Specifications 17 Label Printer Specifications 17 Size Dimensions Approximately 6.70 (W) x 8.75 (D) x 5.95 (H) in./170 (W) x 222 (D) x 151 (H) mm Weight Approximately 3.
18 Software Development Kit 18 A Software Development Kit (SDK) is available. Visit the Brother Developer Center (www.brother-usa.com/lp/civ/home.aspx). The b-PAC SDK and the SDKs for mobile devices (Android only) can also be downloaded. (The SDKs available are subject to change without notice.
19 Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager 19 Because some P-touch Editor functions are not available with the Label Printer, keep the following points in mind when using P-touch Editor to create templates. You can check a preview of the printed template before the created template is transferred to the Label Printer. For more information, see Transfer the Template to P-touch Transfer Manager on page 74.
20 List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function General Procedure for the P-touch Template Function 20 20 The general procedure for using the P-touch Template function is described below. For more information on specifying the various settings, see Print Labels Using P-touch Template on page 35. Before connecting the Barcode Scanner to this Label Printer, make sure that the Barcode Scanner settings match the settings in the P-touch Template Settings tool that is specified during preparation.
List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function List of Barcodes for Specifying Settings 20 For more information about using these barcodes for specifying the Label Printer settings, see Print Labels Using P-touch Template on page 35. Note • When using the barcodes in this list, set Trigger for P-touch Template Printing and Command Prefix Character to the factory settings in the P-touch Template Settings tool.
List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function For entering numbers 1 1 3 5 20 20 20 2 4 6 20 20 20 20 7 9 00 20 20 8 0 20 20 20 Preset template number Preset template 1 Preset template 3 20 20 Preset template 2 Preset template 4 20 20 124
List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function Preset template 5 Preset template 7 Preset template 9 20 20 20 Preset template 6 Preset template 8 Preset template 10 20 20 20 20 Select template Number of serialized copies ^NN Delimiter Initialize template data ^ID Begin printing 1 These are used when specifying the number of copies printed and when selecting a template number. Scan barcodes to specify a three-digit number, such as [0][0][7] or [0][1][5].
21 Use the Brother Barcode Scanner (Optional: PA-BR-001) 21 P-touch template mode provides operations for inserting data into text and barcode objects in a downloaded template from a Barcode Scanner to the connected Label Printer. Because the Brother Barcode Scanner (optional: PA-BR-001) has been set according to the P-touch Template Settings in the Printer Setting Tool, you can quickly use this Barcode Scanner without changing its settings.
