User’s Guide QL-810W QL-820NWB 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE This product is approved for use in the country of purchase only. Do not use this product outside the country of purchase as it may violate the wireless telecommunication and power regulations of that country. Windows Vista in this document represents all editions of Windows Vista. Windows 7 in this document represents all editions of Windows 7. Windows 8 in this document represents all editions of Windows 8. Windows 8.1 in this document represents all editions of Windows 8.1.
Table of Contents Section I 1 Basic Operations Setting Up the Label Printer 2 Parts Description .......................................................................................................................................2 Front ....................................................................................................................................................2 Rear...................................................................................................................
Wired LAN (QL-820NWB only) / Wireless LAN Tabs ........................................................................46 Wireless Direct Tab ...........................................................................................................................48 Bluetooth Tab (QL-820NWB only).....................................................................................................49 Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers ................................................................
Section II Application 7 How to Use P-touch Editor 97 For Windows............................................................................................................................................97 Starting P-touch Editor ......................................................................................................................97 Printing with P-touch Editor ...............................................................................................................
Updating P-touch Editor Lite (Windows only) and the Firmware ...........................................................151 For Windows....................................................................................................................................151 For Mac ...........................................................................................................................................153 Section III Network 12 Introduction 156 Network Features .............................
LED Indications......................................................................................................................................178 QL-810W .........................................................................................................................................178 QL-820NWB ....................................................................................................................................180 Troubleshooting.................................................
Section I Basic Operations Setting Up the Label Printer Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Printing Using the Mobile Device Changing the Label Printer Settings Printing Labels Using P-touch Template Other Functions I 2 22 33 37 69 84
1 Setting Up the Label Printer 1 1 Parts Description 1 Front 1 QL-810W 1 13 11 12 14 1 2 3 5 9 4 6 7 8 10 1 Battery LED 8 Wi-Fi Button 2 Status LED 9 Editor Lite LED 3 Power Button 10 Editor Lite Button 4 Feed Button 11 DK Roll Compartment Cover 5 Cutter Button 12 Label Output Slot 6 WPS Button 13 Roll Spool Arm 7 Wi-Fi LED 14 Roll Spool Guide 2
Setting Up the Label Printer QL-820NWB 1 1 15 12 14 13 16 1 2 3 5 4 11 6 7 8 9 10 1 Indicator Display 13 Label Output Slot 2 Date Display 14 DK Roll Compartment Cover 3 Time Display 15 Roll Spool Arm 4 Status LED 16 Roll Spool Guide 5 Power Button 6 Cutter Button 7 Menu Button 8 Cancel Button 9 Up Arrow Button 10 Down Arrow Button 11 OK Button 12 LCD 3
Setting Up the Label Printer Rear 1 1 QL-810W QL-820NWB 1 1 2 4 3 2 1 AC Adapter Port 2 USB Port 3 USB Host 4 LAN Port Important Before using the Label Printer, make sure you remove the Protective Sheet, as shown below: 1 Make sure that the Label Printer is turned Off. Hold the Label Printer by the front, and firmly lift the DK Roll Compartment Cover to open it. 2 Remove the Protective Sheet from the Label Output Slot. Protective Sheet • Do not throw away the Protective Sheet.
Setting Up the Label Printer Loading the DK Roll 1 a Make sure that the Label Printer is turned Off. Hold the Label Printer by the front, and firmly lift the DK Roll Compartment Cover to open it. b After removing the Protective Sheet, place the DK Roll into the Roll Spool Guide. • Make sure that the Roll Spool Arm is inserted firmly in the Roll Spool Guide. • Make sure the Stabilizer (1) slides into the notch of the Label Printer.
Setting Up the Label Printer d Close the DK Roll Compartment Cover. When you press the Power ( ) Button 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. Doing so will cause the labels to jam.
Setting Up the Label Printer Connecting the AC Adapter 1 Connect the AC Adapter to the Label Printer and to the AC Power Cord. Then, plug the AC Power Cord into a grounded AC power outlet. The PA-BU-001 (optional Battery Unit) can also be used.
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 maintain the settings for the internal clock. Please note that battery power will be consumed even if the Label Printer is not in use. a The Label Printer has a preinstalled coin cell battery. Make sure that the Label Printer is turned Off. Hold the Label Printer by the front, and firmly lift the DK Roll Compartment Cover to open it.
Setting Up the Label Printer CAUTION 1 • Remove the battery if you do not intend to use the Label Printer for an extended period of time. • Dispose of the battery at an appropriate collection point, not in the general waste stream. 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 from short-circuiting.
Setting Up the Label Printer Turning Power On/Off On: Press the Power ( 1 1 ) Button to turn the Label Printer On. The Status LED turns green. Off: Press and hold the Power ( ) Button again to turn the Label Printer Off. Important When turning the Label Printer Off, do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC Adapter until the orange Status LED turns Off. Setting LCD Language (QL-820NWB only) a b c 1 Press the Menu Button.
Setting Up the Label Printer LCD (QL-820NWB only) 1 1 Screen 1 When the Label Printer is turned on, the main screen appears. 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 1 Update icon Indicates whether updated templates, databases, and other data are available. : There is new data. (flashing) : Data update failed. (flashing) : Cannot communicate with the server. 2 Wireless Direct icon 3 WLAN icon : The network is connected correctly. : Your Label Printer is searching for the network.
Setting Up the Label Printer 9 Time display 1 Note While using the buttons on the Label Printer, do not send prints or change settings from your computer or other devices. LCD Settings 1 The settings for the LCD can be specified either by using the Label Printer or by using the Printer Setting Tool on a computer connected to the Label Printer. For more information on connecting a computer and specifying settings, see Changing the Label Printer Settings on page 37.
Setting Up the Label Printer Using the buttons on the Label Printer, the following settings can be specified: Menu Settings Title Print Density (2 colors) Sub title Color 1 (Black) Settings -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 Color 2 (Red) -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 1 Description Adjust the density of the first color when using 2-color printing. Adjust the density of the second color when using 2-color printing.
Setting Up the Label Printer Menu Settings (Continued) Title Sub title Settings Description 1 Adapter Off 10 20 30 40 50 60 Specify the period of time that passes before the Label Printer turns off automatically when connected to an AC power outlet. Li-ion Battery Off 10 20 30 40 50 60 Specify the period of time that passes before the Label Printer turns off automatically when powered by the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery. LCD Contrast -2 -1 0 +1 +2 Set the contrast of the LCD.
Setting Up the Label Printer Menu Title Template Settings Template Mode Sub title Settings On Off Description 1 Select whether the template mode starts when the Label Printer is turned on. Note In the template mode, you can replace the contents of the templates stored in the Label Printer and print them. For further information, see Printing Labels Using P-touch Template on page 69.
Setting Up the Label Printer Menu Title Information Configuration Print Configuration Sub title Settings Description 1 Printer: QL-820NWB ProgVer: *.** FontVer: *.** Memory: ***/8064kbytes Display the Label Printer information. All Start Back Print the Label Printer set-up information (missing dot test pattern, usage log, printer settings, wireless setting information and transfer data). Select [Back] to return to the previous screen without printing the information.
Setting Up the Label Printer Menu Title Administration Settings Description Command Mode P-touch Template ESC/P Raster Select the type of command mode. Date Format 1/31/2099 01/31/2099 31/1/2099 31/01/2099 31.1.2099 31.01.2099 31-1-2099 31-01-2099 2099/1/31 2099/01/31 2099-1-31 2099-01-31 Select the date format for the clock. Time Format 01:59(24) 1:59(24) 1:59AM 01:59AM Select the time format for the clock.
Setting Up the Label Printer Menu Administration (Continued) Title Reset Sub title Settings Description Factory Reset Reset Back Returns all printer settings, including the communication settings and device settings, to their factory defaults. Templates and databases stored in the Label Printer are also deleted. User Data Reset Reset Back Returns all device settings to their factory defaults. Templates and databases stored in the Label Printer are also deleted.
Setting Up the Label Printer Menu WLAN Title Settings Description 1 WLAN (On/Off) On Off Select whether to turn the WLAN function On or Off. Network Mode Infrastructure Mode Direct Mode Infra/ Direct Mode Set which network is used when you select [On] from [WLAN (On/Off)]. WPS Button Push Try to connect to wireless access points in the vicinity. WPS PIN Code Display the Label Printer's 8-digit pin code. Infra Manual Setting Display the SSIDs of wireless access points in the vicinity.
Setting Up the Label Printer Menu Feed Title Settings Remote Update? Description 1 Determine when the label feed starts. These modes may vary depending on the DK Roll used. Feed Start Die-cut Feed Setting Remote Update Sub title Current Page Label feed starts on the current page when the die-cut black mark is detected on the reverse side. If a die-cut black mark is undetected on the current page, this mode feeds to the next page and detection begins from there.
Setting Up the Label Printer Setting the Menu Security 1 When setting the menu security, access to the Administration mode can be restricted by setting a password. a b Press the Menu, ▲, or ▼ Button to select the [Administration] menu, and then press the OK Button. Select [Menu Security], press ▲ or ▼ to select [On], and then press the OK Button. Specify the first number using ▲ or ▼, and then press the OK Button to proceed to the next number. Specify the remaining three numbers in the same way.
2 Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) 2 Installing the Software and Printer Drivers to a Computer 2 To print from your Windows computer or Mac, install the printer drivers, P-touch Editor, and other applications to your computer.
Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Connecting the Label Printer to a Computer 2 Refer to these directions for the type or connection method: USB cable connection 2 See Connecting Using USB on page 23. Wireless LAN connection See Connecting Using Wi-Fi on page 23. Bluetooth Connection (QL-820NWB only) See Bluetooth Connection (QL-820NWB only) on page 28. Wired LAN connection (QL-820NWB only) See Connecting Using a Wired LAN (QL-820NWB only) on page 28.
Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) 4 Select [Direct Mode], and then press the OK Button. The Wireless Direct icon appears on the LCD. For Windows Connect the Label Printer and computer with a USB cable. Start the Printer Setting Tool on your computer, and click [Communication Settings]. Select [Infrastructure and Wireless Direct] or [Wireless Direct] for [Selected Interface] in [Communication Settings] in the [General] tab, and confirm the [Wireless Direct] tab.
Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) 2 Press and hold the Cutter ( starts blinking in green. ) Button and the Power ( ) Button for about one second. The Status LED 3 The Status LED is lit in orange, the Editor Lite LED flashes in green and the Wi-Fi LED flashes in blue. While pressing the Power ( ) Button, press the Cutter ( ) Button once and the Status LED lights in orange. 4 Release the Power ( ) Button.
Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) 2 Enter the SSID that you wrote down, or click [Search] and select the SSID from the displayed list, and enter the password (network key) of your Wi-Fi access point/router. 3 Click [Apply]. For more information, see Communication Settings for Windows on page 40. 2 For Mac Start the Wireless Device Setup Wizard included in the Printer Driver Package, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) c To use the computer or mobile device to select the SSID of the Label Printer, see step b of Wireless Direct on page 24. To configure the Infrastructure Mode settings of the Label Printer, see step c of Connecting the Label Printer to your Wi-Fi access point/router on page 25. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) 2 2 If your Wi-Fi access point/router supports WPS, settings and connections can be configured quickly.
Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Connecting Using a Wired LAN (QL-820NWB only) 2 Note To use a static IP address to connect your Label Printer to a wired LAN connection, install the printer drivers and Printer Setting Tool, and then specify the wired LAN connection settings. 2 For more information, see Installing the Software and Printer Drivers to a Computer on page 22. a Unless wireless LAN is turned off, a wired LAN cannot be used.
Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Connecting the Label Printer to a Barcode Scanner using Bluetooth (QL-820NWB only) 2 You can connect the Label Printer to a Barcode Scanner using a Bluetooth interface. 2 Note • Follow the recommendations of the manufacturer of your Bluetooth-equipped devices, such as Barcode Scanners, and install any necessary hardware and software. • The Bluetooth connection settings are saved even after the Label Printer is turned off.
Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Printing 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.
Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Creating 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] and then select [Print] from the menu bar or click the [Print] icon.
Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Attaching 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 Printing Using the Mobile Device 3 Installing Applications for Use with Mobile Devices 3 Brother offers various applications for use with your Label Printer, including applications that allow you to print directly from your Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch or Android™ smartphone or tablet, and applications that allow you to transfer data wirelessly, such as templates, symbols, and databases created using a computer, to your Label Printer.
Printing Using the Mobile Device For Mac a) Launch the Printer Setting Tool on your computer. b) Click the [Wireless LAN] tab. c) Confirm that [Wireless Direct] is set to [On]. b c For QL-810W Press and hold the Wi-Fi ( ) Button on the Label Printer for one second to turn the Wi-Fi function On. The Wi-Fi ( ) LED starts flashing blue once every three seconds. For QL-820NWB Press the Menu and ▼ Buttons to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the OK Button.
Printing Using the Mobile Device Printing from a Mobile Device a Make sure that the Label Printer is connected to your mobile device. Start the mobile printing application on your mobile device. See Connecting the Label Printer to a Mobile Device on page 33. b Select a label template or design. You can also select a previously designed label or image and print it. c Tap [Print] in the application menu. 3 3 Cutting Options 3 See Cutting Options on page 31.
Printing Using the Mobile Device Attaching Labels a b 3 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.
4 Changing the Label Printer Settings 4 Printer Setting Tool for Windows 4 Use the Printer Setting Tool to specify the Label Printer's communication settings, 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 Installing the Software and Printer Drivers to a Computer on page 22.
Changing the Label Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool for Windows a b 4 Connect the Label Printer you want to configure to the computer. Start the Printer Setting Tool. For Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 / Windows Server 2008 R2: Click Start > All Programs > Brother > Labels & Mobile Printer > Printer Setting Tool. For Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 / Windows Server 2012 / Windows Server 2012 R2: 4 On the Apps screen, click the Printer Setting Tool.
Changing 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. Note If only one Label Printer is connected, it is unnecessary to make a selection because only that Label Printer is available. d e f Select the settings you want to change, and then specify or change the settings in the dialog box.
Changing the Label Printer Settings Communication Settings for Windows 4 Use [Communication Settings] in the Printer Setting Tool to specify or change the Label Printer communication information when connecting the Label Printer and computer with a USB cable or via a Bluetooth connection (QL-820NWB only). Not only can you change the communication settings for one Label Printer, but you can also apply the same settings to multiple Label Printer.
Changing the Label Printer Settings 5 Node Name Displays the node name (nodes can be renamed). For more information, see Menu Bar on page 42. 6 Settings Tabs Contains settings that may be specified or changed. If appears in the tab, the settings in that tab will not be applied to the Label Printer. 7 Settings Display/Change Area Displays the current settings for the selected item. 4 8 Refresh Updates the displayed settings with the most recent information.
Changing the Label Printer Settings Menu Bar 4 The following explains about the menu items in the settings dialog box. • Apply Settings to the Printer Applies the settings to the Label Printer. • Save Settings in Command File Saves the specified settings in a command file. The file extension is .bin. The saved command file can be used with the mass storage mode to apply the settings to a Label Printer. For more information, see Mass Storage Mode (QL-820NWB only) on page 86.
Changing the Label Printer Settings Note • All settings, such as wireless settings or TCP/IP settings, can be imported, except for node names. • Only profiles that are compatible with the selected Label Printer can be imported. • If the imported profile’s IP address is set to [STATIC], change the IP address of the imported profile, if needed, so that it does not duplicate the IP address of an existing configured Label Printer on the network. • Export Saves the current settings in a file.
Changing the Label Printer Settings General Tab 4 The following explains about the General Tab in the settings dialog box. Communication Settings 4 • Network Settings on Power On Specifies the conditions for connecting via Wi-Fi when the Label Printer is turned on. QL-810W: Select [On by Default], [Off by Default] or [Keep Current State]. QL-820NWB: Select [Wireless LAN by Default], [Wired LAN by Default] or [Keep Current State].
Changing the Label Printer Settings Log (QL-820NWB only) 4 • Log storage Selects whether to export the update log to the FTP server. • Log storage path of FTP server Enters the path to the folder on the FTP server where you want to export the log data.
Changing the Label Printer Settings Wired LAN (QL-820NWB only) / Wireless LAN Tabs 4 The following explains about the Wired LAN (QL-820NWB only) and Wireless Tab in the settings dialog box. TCP/IP (Wired/Wireless) 4 • Boot Method Selects [AUTO], [BOOTP], [DHCP], [RARP], or [STATIC]. • IP Address/Subnet Mask/Gateway Specifies the various networking values. You can enter these settings only when the IP address is set to [STATIC]. • DNS Server Method Selects [AUTO] or [STATIC].
Changing the Label Printer Settings • User ID/Password You can specify settings only when LEAP, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TTLS or EAP-TLS is selected as the authentication method. In addition, with EAP-TLS, it is not necessary to register a password, but a client certificate must be registered. To register a certificate, connect to the Label Printer from a web browser, and then specify the certificate. For more information on using a web browser, see Web Based Management on page 160.
Changing the Label Printer Settings Wireless Direct Tab 4 The following explains about the Wireless Direct Tab in the settings dialog box. Wireless Direct Settings 4 • SSID/Network Key Generation Select [AUTO] or [STATIC]. • SSID (Network Name)/Network Key Specifies the SSID (25 ASCII characters or fewer) and the network key (63 characters or fewer) you want to use in the Wireless Direct mode.
Changing the Label Printer Settings Bluetooth Tab (QL-820NWB only) 4 The following explains about the Bluetooth Tab in the settings dialog box. Bluetooth Settings 4 • Visible to Other Devices Allows the Label Printer to be “discovered” by other Bluetooth devices. Available settings: [Discoverable], [Not Discoverable] • Change PIN code If this check box is selected, you can change the PIN. • PIN code Specifies the PIN that will be used when pairing with devices compliant with Bluetooth 2.0 or earlier.
Changing the Label Printer Settings Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers 4 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 Select the newly connected Label Printer from the [Printer] drop-down list.
Changing the Label Printer Settings Device Settings for Windows 4 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 or via a Bluetooth connection. Not only can you change the device settings for one Label Printer, but you can also apply the same settings to multiple Label Printer.
Changing the Label Printer Settings 3 Settings Tabs Contains settings that may be specified or changed. Note If appears in the tab, the settings in that tab cannot be specified or changed. In addition, the settings in the tab will not be applied to the Label Printer even if [Apply] is clicked. The settings in the tab will also not be saved or exported when the [Save in Command File] or [Export] command is used.
Changing the Label Printer Settings Menu Bar 4 The following explains about the menu items in the settings dialog box. • Apply Settings to the Printer Applies the settings to the Label Printer. Performs the same operation as when [Apply] is clicked. • Check Setting Displays the current settings. 4 • Save Settings in Command File Saves the specified settings in a command file. Performs the same operation as when [Save in Command File] is selected from the [Apply] drop-down list.
Changing the Label Printer Settings Basic Tab 4 The following explains about the Basic Tab in the settings dialog box. • Auto Power On Specifies whether the Label Printer turns on automatically when the AC Power Cord is plugged into an AC power outlet. Available settings: [Off], [On] • Auto Power Off (AC/DC) Specifies the period of time that passes before the Label Printer turns off automatically when connected to an AC power outlet.
Changing the Label Printer Settings Advanced Tab 4 The following explains about the Advanced Tab in the settings dialog box. • Print Density (Black) Sets the density of black. Available settings: [+6/+5/+4/+3/+2/+1/0/-1/-2/-3/-4/-5/-6] • Print Density (Red) Sets the density of red. Available settings: [+6/+5/+4/+3/+2/+1/0/-1/-2/-3/-4/-5/-6] 4 • Print Data after Printing Specifies whether or not print data is erased after printing.
Changing the Label Printer Settings Display Tab (QL-820NWB only) 4 The following explains about the Display Tab in the settings dialog box. • Set Clock Sets date and time. Clicking the [Current Date/Time] button will sync to the date and time on the computer. • Display Brightness Sets the brightness of the display. The higher the number, the brighter the display. Available settings: [+2/+1/0/-1/-2] 4 • Backlight Switches the backlight On or Off.
Changing the Label Printer Settings Management Tab 4 The following explains about the Management Tab in the settings dialog box. Important To display these tabs, you must have administrator privileges for the computer or the printer. You can confirm the administrator privileges for the printer in the [Printer properties] - [Security] tab. • Command Mode 4 Selects the type of command mode.
Changing the Label Printer Settings Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Label Printers 4 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 Repeat steps a – c for all Label Printers whose settings you want to change. Click [Apply].
Changing the Label Printer Settings P-touch Template Settings for Windows 4 The 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].
Changing the Label Printer Settings P-touch Template Settings Dialog Box 4 1 2 3 4 4 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 57. 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.
Changing the Label Printer Settings 6 International Character Set Lists character sets for specific countries.
Changing the Label Printer Settings Printer Setting Tool for Mac 4 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 installed automatically when you use the initial installer to install the printer driver.
Changing the Label Printer Settings Settings Dialog Box 4 2 3 1 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 may be specified or changed. 5 Apply Settings to the Printer Applies the settings to the Label Printer. 6 Factory Reset Resets printer settings to factory settings. 7 Reset only Device Settings... Resets device settings to the factory settings.
Changing the Label Printer Settings 9 Current Settings Retrieves the settings from the currently connected Label Printer and displays them in the dialog box. 10 Exit Exits the Printer Setting Tool. Basic Tab 4 The following explains about the Basic Tab in the settings dialog box. 4 • Auto Power On Specifies whether the Label Printer turns on automatically when the AC Power Cord is plugged into an AC power outlet.
Changing the Label Printer Settings Advanced Tab 4 The following explains about the Advanced Tab in the settings dialog box. • Print Density (Black) Sets the density of black. Available settings: [+6/+5/+4/+3/+2/+1/0/-1/-2/-3/-4/-5/-6] • Print Density (Red) Sets the density of red. Available settings: [+6/+5/+4/+3/+2/+1/0/-1/-2/-3/-4/-5/-6] 4 • Printer Information Report Selects the information you want to include in the Printer Information Report.
Changing the Label Printer Settings Bluetooth Settings Tab (QL-820NWB only) 4 The following explains about the Bluetooth Settings Tab in the settings dialog box. • Bluetooth Device Name Displays the Bluetooth device name. • Bluetooth Address Displays the acquired Bluetooth address. • Visible to Other Devices 4 Allows the Label Printer to be "discovered" by other Bluetooth devices.
Changing the Label Printer Settings Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Label Printers 4 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 Repeat steps a – c for all Label Printers whose settings you want to change. Click [Apply Settings to the Printer].
Changing the Label Printer Settings Changing Settings When Printing from a Mobile Device 4 If using a mobile device, change the settings as necessary using the application before printing. The settings that can be changed vary according to the 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 Changing the Label Printer Settings on page 37.
5 Printing Labels Using P-touch Template 5 P-touch Template Operations 5 The 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. 5 Basic Operations 5 Standard Template Printing (See page 73) Download frequently used templates or images and simply scan a barcode to select which one to print.
Printing Labels Using P-touch Template Preparation 5 Before connecting the Barcode Scanner to the Label Printer, specify the Barcode Scanner settings using the P-touch Template Settings (inside Printer Setting Tool). Specifying Settings in the P-touch Template Settings Tool a b 5 Connect the Label Printer and the computer using a USB cable, and then turn on the Label Printer. Start the Printer Setting Tool.
Printing 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.
Printing Labels Using P-touch Template Connecting a Barcode Scanner (QL-820NWB only) 5 We recommend you use a reliable high-quality Barcode Scanner and you check the Barcode Scanner specifications before selecting a model. Barcode Scanner connection methods: Use the USB Host interface or Bluetooth interface. Recommended Barcode Scanner selection criteria: • When using the USB host interface: HID-class models that can be identified as a keyboard (ex.
Printing Labels Using P-touch Template Standard Template Printing Download frequently used templates or images and simply scan a barcode to select which one to print. 5 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 196. • Grouped objects will be converted and sent as an image.
Printing 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].
Printing Labels Using P-touch Template Advanced Template Printing 5 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 196. • 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.
Printing 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 196. 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.
Printing 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 5 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.
Printing Labels Using P-touch Template Database Lookup Printing 5 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 and print it out. Note • The Label Printer has reserved the leftmost column (field "A") of a downloaded linked database for this operation, therefore the keyword scanned from a barcode must be in this column of the database.
Printing 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 196. 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 no settings have been made by scanning the barcode commands, a template will be printed using the P-touch Template settings.
Printing 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 downloaded database from step d. Example: 5 i Scan the "Delimiter" barcode to send the command to start searching the downloaded database for the keyword that was scanned. j Scan the "Begin printing" barcode to send the command to start printing.
Printing Labels Using P-touch Template Numbering (Serialized Number) Printing 5 Automatically increment text or barcodes in any downloaded template while printing. Note • This advanced operation can be applied to any of the P-touch Template mode basic operations. • You can automatically increment up to 999 printed copies. • You can select up to nine text and barcode objects within each downloaded template that will simultaneously be incremented while printing.
Printing Labels Using P-touch Template Barcode Numbering (Serializing) 5 Procedure 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 With the cursor over a selected barcode object, right-click and select [Properties]. Example: 5 c Click the Input tab and highlight or drag the cursor over a group of numbers and letters within the barcode object that you want to increment (Numbering field).
Printing Labels Using P-touch Template d Click [Numbering], and then click [OK]. Note A maximum of 15 numbers and letters can be selected in each Numbering field. Printing with Numbering (Serializing) Advanced Operation 5 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 123. A linked database file will also be transferred.
6 Other Functions 6 Confirming the Label Printer Settings 6 You can print the settings report without connecting the Label Printer to a computer or mobile device. Note The Label Printer report contains the following information: The firmware version, device settings information, serial number, network settings information, and so on. (The printed information is different depending on the model.) a b Turn on the Label Printer.
Other Functions 2-Color Printing Configuration with Other Applications 6 Follow the process below when carrying out 2-color printing from any other applications than P-touch Editor. For Windows a Open the Devices and Printers window, select the [QL-810W]/[QL-820NWB] and right-click it. Click [Printer Properties]. b c Select the [General] tab, then click the [Preferences...] button. Select [Black/Red] from the [Paper Type] section. 6 For Mac a Click [File], and then select [Print].
Other Functions Important If printing in monochrome using a 2.4" (62 mm) Black/Red DK Roll, apply the settings as described above. Mass Storage Mode (QL-820NWB only) 6 Description 6 The mass storage feature allows you to send a file to the Label Printer using the USB interface, without installing a printer driver. This feature is useful for: Applying printer settings saved in a command file (.bin file format) or adding templates (.
Other Functions Using the Mass Storage Mode a b c 6 Confirm that the Label Printer is turned off. Press and hold the OK Button and the Power ( ) Button at the same time for several seconds. The Label Printer starts up in mass storage mode, the Status LED lights in green and [Mass Storage Mode] appears on the LCD. Connect the computer or device to the Label Printer via USB. The Label Printer’s mass storage area appears as a folder on the computer or device's screen.
Other Functions JPEG Printing 6 Image data (JPEG) can be printed without using the printer driver. Note • JPEG images can be printed using the mass storage feature. • The Object Push Profile (OPP) is used for printing via a Bluetooth connection. • The Label Printer will convert a color JPEG image to a ‘Black & White’ image using a dithering process. • When sending a JPEG image that is already ‘Black & White’ this dithering process may make your printed image fuzzy.
Other Functions Template Printing from the Label Printer Using the LCD menu (QL-820NWB only) 6 Transferred or preset templates can be printed only by the Label Printer using the LCD menu without connecting to a computer or mobile device. When you print a template that is not linked to a database a Make sure the LCD is in the template mode as shown below: 6 If it is not, set to the template mode.
Other Functions When you print a template that is linked to a database a Make sure the LCD is in the template mode as shown below: If it is not, set to the template mode. 1 Press the Menu Button and ▼ Button to select the [Template Settings] menu, and then press the OK Button. 2 Set [Template Mode] to [On]. b c Press ▲ or ▼ Button to select a template and press the OK Button. d The LCD back to the template mode screen. 6 The database selecting screen is displayed.
Other Functions Note • When you press the Menu Button once on the number of printing setting screen and then press the OK Button, you can check the Object in the Template. To return to the number of printing setting screen, press the Cancel Button or the OK Button. • When you press the Menu Button two times on the number of printing setting screen and then press the OK Button, a print preview is displayed. You can scroll the screen with ▲ or ▼ Button.
Other Functions Remote Update 6 Remote Update is a Label Printer feature that facilitates the semi-automatic update of the printer's settings with a simple connection to a network folder where the update files reside. For more information about Remote Update, see Remote Update on page 20. Distributed Printing (Windows only) 6 When printing a large number of labels, printing can be distributed among multiple Label Printers.
Other Functions c Click the [Advanced] tab, select the [Distributed Printing] check box, and then click [Settings].
Other Functions d In the Distributed Printing Settings dialog box, select the Label Printers you want to use for distributed printing. 1 3 2 a). Click [Detect Current Paper Information...] (1). b). The current Label Printer information detected appears below [Current Paper] and [Paper Type] (2). c). Select the check box next to the [Printer Name] you want (3). 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. A. If only one Label Printer has been selected. In the Distributed Printing Settings dialog box from step d, select the Label Printer whose setting you want to specify, and then either double-click it or right-click it, 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. B.
Section II Application How to Use P-touch Editor II 97 114 How to use P-touch Editor Lite (Windows only) How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows only) 123 Transferring Templates with P-touch Transfer Express (Windows only) 140 How to Update P-touch Software 148
7 How to Use P-touch Editor 7 To use your Label Printer with your computer, install P-touch Editor and the printer driver. To download the latest driver and software, visit the Brother support website at support.brother.com [Select your region/country.] - [Downloads] - [Choose your product] For Windows 7 Starting P-touch Editor a 7 Start the P-touch Editor.
How to Use P-touch Editor c Select one of the displayed options: 4 3 1 2 1 To create a new layout, double-click [New Layout], or click [New Layout] and then click [→] . 7 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 7 Express mode This mode allows you to quickly create layouts that include text and images. 7 To print, click [File] - [Print] from the menu bar or click the [Print] icon. Before printing, configure the print settings in the Print screen. Professional mode This mode allows you to create layouts using a wide-range of advanced tools and options. B A To print, click [File] - [Print] from the menu bar or click the [Print] icon (A).
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. 7 b Click [OK]. The Snap mode palette appears. Transferring Data to the Label Printer 7 To transfer data to the Label Printer, you must use P-touch Transfer Manager. For more information, see P-touch Transfer Manager on page 123.
How to Use P-touch Editor Printing Using a 2.4" (62 mm) Black/Red DK Roll 7 Apply the following settings when using the DK Roll (Sample) Tape 2.4” (62 mm) included with the label printer, or the DK-2251 continuous roll (sold separately). Configuring using P-touch Editor Express mode 7 a Select [Paper] then the 2-color mode appears. b Select [Black/Red] for [2-color mode:]. 7 c Select [Text] to edit the color of the text. d Select [Frame] to edit the color of the frame.
How to Use P-touch Editor • Use [Sets Text Color for Selected Text] to edit the color of the text. • Use [Changes the fill color] to edit the color to fill an enclosed area with. • Use [Changes the color of the line] to edit the color of the line. • Use [Changes the background color of the object] to edit the background color of the object. Professional mode 7 a Click the illustration , then the detailed item will appear. b Select [Black/Red] from the [Paper] tab.
How to Use P-touch Editor c Click [View], then select [Property Palette], and click [Color]. The Color Editing Tool appears. 7 • Use [Sets Text Color for Selected Text] to edit the color of the text. • Use [Changes the fill color] to edit the color to fill an enclosed area with. • Use [Changes the color of the line] to edit the color of the line. • Use [Changes the background color of the object] to edit the background color of the object.
How to Use P-touch Editor Adjusting the Color Range, Brightness, and Contrast 7 a Open the P-touch Editor [Print] dialog box. b Click [Properties]. 7 c d Select the [Basic] tab. Set [Paper Type] to [Black/Red].
How to Use P-touch Editor e f Select the [Advanced] tab. g Set the [Red Level]. (Possible setting range: -20 to +20) Set the [Brightness] and [Contrast].
How to Use P-touch Editor For Mac 7 Starting P-touch Editor 7 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.
How to Use P-touch Editor Operation modes 7 Standard Mode This mode allows you to create labels with text and images. The Layout Window consists of the following sections: 1 3 2 7 4 1 Toolbar 2 Label Inspector 3 Object Inspector 4 Label Editing Area Transferring Data to the Label Printer 7 To transfer data to the Label Printer, you must use a Windows computer. For more information, see P-touch Transfer Manager on page 123.
How to Use P-touch Editor 2-Color Printing Configuration 7 The Label Printer is capable of 2-color printing. Configuring using P-touch Editor Standard mode 7 a Select [2.4" Black/Red]. 7 b Change the text, fill, and line colors, as necessary. Note The Black/Red Print density can be adjusted using the Printer Setting Tool.
How to Use P-touch Editor Adjusting the Color Range 7 a Open the P-touch Editor [Print] dialog box. b Click the [Detailed Settings] button. 7 c Set the [Red Level].
How to Use P-touch Editor How to use the P-touch Address Book (Windows only) 7 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.) Starting the P-touch Address Book a 7 Click [Start] - [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Address Book 1.2].
How to Use P-touch Editor Layout Window The Layout Window consists of the following eight sections: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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 P-touch Editor Creating a new contact 7 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. 1 7 2 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.
How to Use P-touch Editor Icon Button name Image Function Allows you to insert an image for a contact from a file or a camera currently connected to the computer. The following file types are supported: • Bitmap (*.bmp, *.dib) • JPEG file (*.jpg, *.jpeg) • TIFF file (uncompressed) (*.tif) • GIF file (*.gif) • Icon (*.ico) • Windows Meta File (*.wmf, *.emf) (Image adjustment is not allowed.) • PNG file (*.png) Save and Close Saves the contact and closes the New Contact dialog box.
8 How to use P-touch Editor Lite (Windows only) 8 How to use P-touch Editor Lite (QL-810W only) (Windows only) 8 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 using a USB cable. After the USB cable is connected, a dialog box appears on the computer screen. • For Windows Vista, click (P-touch Editor Lite). • For Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.
How to use P-touch Editor Lite (Windows only) Icon Function Exits P-touch Editor Lite and starts up P-touch Editor. Displays the menu. The menu includes all P-touch Editor Lite functions. Minimizes P-touch Editor Lite. Exits P-touch Editor Lite. 2 Property Toolbar Icon Function Click to change the font. Click to specify the font size. You can adjust the font size up or down one level by clicking / or .
How to use P-touch Editor Lite (Windows only) 3 3 Label View Display Function This label view is displayed when the software is started. The width of label currently set is displayed on the left of the label image. When "Auto" is shown on the right, the length of label is automatically adjusted to the length of text. 8 To manually change the length and width of the label, move the pointer to the label area's border, and then drag it when the blue line appears.
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 Label Printer. Insert Click Insert.
How to use P-touch Editor Lite (Windows only) How to use P-touch Editor Lite LAN (Windows only) 8 With P-touch Editor Lite LAN you can quickly create various label layouts. P-touch Editor Lite LAN is supported only when the machine is connected to a Network. By downloading the installer from install.brother and installing it, the P-touch Editor Lite LAN program package is created on the desktop. Open the program package and copy it to the shared folder on the server.
How to use P-touch Editor Lite (Windows only) Layout window 1 2 3 1 Command Toolbar Icon Function Displays the new label creation screen. Opens a saved file with P-touch Editor Lite LAN. Saves the data to your computer, but not to the Label Printer. Inserts a new text box (convenient when creating labels containing both single and multiple lines of text). 8 Inserts an image into your label. From file: Inserts an image stored on your computer.
How to use P-touch Editor Lite (Windows only) Icon Function Sets the length of the label. Click accommodate the entered text. to automatically adjust the length of the label to Changes 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. Print Options...: Auto Cut, Cut at end, Copies Auto Cut: Each label is automatically cut after printing.
How to use P-touch Editor Lite (Windows only) 4 4 Label View Display Function This label view is displayed when the software is started. The width of label currently set is displayed on the left of label image. When "Auto" is shown on the right, the length of label is automatically adjusted to the length of text. To manually change the length and width of the label, move the pointer to the label area's border, and then drag it when the blue line appears.
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 Label Printer. Insert Click Insert.
9 How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows only) 9 P-touch Transfer Manager 9 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 9 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.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows only) Transferring Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the Label Printer 9 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 QL-810W: 99 QL-820NWB: 255 QL-810W: 99 QL-820NWB: 99 Restriction details 9 Each template can contain a maximum of 50 objects. Only *.
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 Confirming the Label Printer Settings on page 84. See [ROM FREE] in the report for the available space 1. 1 The available space that appears in "ROM FREE: ******* 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. 9 • 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]. 9 • 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) Backing up Templates or Other Data Saved in the Label Printer 9 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) Deleting Label Printer Data 9 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]. 9 A confirmation message appears. c Click [OK].
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows only) Creating Transfer Files and Transfer Package Files 9 You can use P-touch Transfer Manager to save template data, which was created using P-touch Editor, in the BLF or PDZ format. You can transfer these files in this format to a Label Printer over a network, from a computer or mobile device. You can also print files in BLF format from mass storage mode.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows only) P-touch Library 9 This program allows you to manage and print P-touch Editor templates. Starting P-touch Library 9 For Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 / Windows Server 2008 R2: From the Start button, click [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Tools] - [P-touch Library 2.2]. For Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 / Windows Server 2012 / Windows Server 2012 R2: Click [P-touch Library 2.2] on the [Apps] screen.
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) Opening and Editing Templates 9 Select the template you want to open or edit, and then click [Open]. The program associated with the template starts so that you can edit the template.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows only) Printing Templates 9 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) Searching for Templates 9 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 9 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].
10 Transferring Templates with P-touch Transfer Express (Windows only) 10 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. You can download the latest P-touch Transfer Express from the Brother support website at support.brother.com [Select your region/country.
Transferring Templates with P-touch Transfer Express (Windows only) Transferring the Template to P-touch Transfer Manager a b 10 In P-touch Editor, open the template you want. Click [File] - [Transfer Template] - [Transfer]. The template is transferred to P-touch Transfer Manager. P-touch Transfer Manager automatically starts up.
Transferring Templates with P-touch Transfer Express (Windows only) Saving the Template as a Transfer Package File (.pdz) 10 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.
Transferring Templates with P-touch Transfer Express (Windows only) c Click [File] - [Save Transfer File]. Important The [Save Transfer File] button 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).
Transferring Templates with P-touch Transfer Express (Windows only) Distributing the Transfer Package File (.pdz) and P-touch Transfer Express to the User 10 Note If the user already has P-touch Transfer Express downloaded, it is not necessary for the administrator to send the Transfer Express folder to the user. In this case, the user can simply move the distributed Transfer Package file to the downloaded folder, and then double-click [PtTrExp.exe]. a Move the Transfer Package file (.
Transferring Templates with P-touch Transfer Express (Windows only) Transferring the Transfer Package File (.pdz) to Your Label Printer 10 Using the P-touch Transfer Express application received from the administrator, the user 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.
Transferring Templates with P-touch Transfer Express (Windows only) 2 When there are either multiple or no Transfer Package files (.pdz) within the folder containing [PtTrExp.exe], click [Browse]. Select the Transfer Package file you want to transfer, and then click [Open]. 10 Click [Transfer].
Transferring Templates with P-touch Transfer Express (Windows only) Click [Yes]. The transfer of the Transfer Package file begins. e Click [OK]. 10 The transfer of the Transfer Package file is completed.
11 How to Update P-touch Software 11 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. Updating P-touch Editor and P-touch Address Book (Windows only) 11 Important (Windows only) Before updating P-touch Editor and P-touch Address Book, install the printer driver.
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 Cable Label Tool and P-touch Editor, and then click [Install]. 11 d A message appears indicating that the installation has finished.
How to Update P-touch Software For Mac a 11 Double-click the [P-touch Update Software] icon on the desktop. Note The following method can also be used to start P-touch Update Software: Double-click [Macintosh HD] - [Applications] - [P-touch Update Software], and then double-click the [P-touch Update Software] application icon. b Click the [Computer software update] icon. 11 c d Select the [Printer] and [Language], select the check box next to P-touch Editor, and then click [Install].
How to Update P-touch Software Updating P-touch Editor Lite (Windows only) and the Firmware 11 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 11 Turn on the Label Printer and connect the USB cable. Start the P-touch Update Software.
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. 11 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 Network Introduction Changing Your Label Printer Network Settings Web Based Management III 156 157 160
12 Introduction Network Features 12 12 Your Label Printer can be shared on an IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless network or Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASETX Auto Negotiation wired network (QL-820NWB only) using the internal network print server. The print server supports various functions and methods of connection on a network supporting TCP/IP, depending on the operating system you are running.
13 Changing Your Label Printer Network Settings 13 Changing Your Label Printer's Network Settings (IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway) 13 Using the BRAdmin Light Utility (Windows only) 13 The BRAdmin Light utility is designed for the initial setup of Brother network connectable devices. It can also search for Brother products in a TCP/IP environment, display the status, and configure basic network settings, such as the IP address.
Changing Your Label Printer Network Settings c Double-click the unconfigured device. Note If you do not use a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server, the device appears as [Unconfigured] in the BRAdmin Light utility screen. d Select [STATIC] for [Boot Method]. Type the [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], and [Gateway] settings (if needed) for your print server. e f Click [OK]. If you have set the IP address up correctly, the Brother print server appears in the device list.
Changing Your Label Printer Network Settings Other Management Utilities 13 Your Label Printer can be used with the following management utilities in addition to the BRAdmin Light utility. You can change your network settings using these utilities. Using Web Based Management (Web Browser) 13 A standard web browser can be used to change your print server settings using the HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol).
14 Web Based Management 14 Overview 14 You can use a standard web browser to manage a Label Printer on your network using HTTP.
Web Based Management Configuring the Printer Settings Using Web Based Management (Web Browser) 14 A standard web browser can be used to change your print server settings using the HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol). a In your browser's address bar, type the IP address of your Label Printer (or print server name). For example: http://192.168.1.2 Note If you have edited the hosts file on your computer or are using a Domain Name System, you can also type the DNS name of the print server.
Section IV Appendix Resetting the Label Printer Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Specifications Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager Network Terms and Information List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function Using the Optional Battery Unit (Rechargeable Li-ion Battery included) Using the Brother Barcode Scanner (Optional: PA-BR-001) (QL-820NWB only) IV 163 165 168 183 185 187 196 200 203
15 Resetting the Label Printer 15 Reset the internal memory of your Label Printer to clear all saved label files, or if the Label Printer is not operating correctly. Resetting All Settings to the Factory Settings Using the Label Printer Buttons (QL-810W only) 15 To reset the Label Printer, perform the following procedure. a b Confirm that the Label Printer is turned off.
Resetting the Label Printer Resetting Data Using the Printer Setting Tool 15 You can use the Printer Setting Tool from a computer to perform the following operations for the Label Printer: Deleting the templates and databases Resetting communication settings Resetting printer settings to factory settings For more information, see Changing the Label Printer Settings on page 37.
16 Maintenance 16 16 We recommend cleaning your Label Printer on a regular basis to maintain its correct performance. Note Always disconnect the AC Adapter before cleaning the Label Printer. Cleaning the Exterior of the Unit 16 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 case of your Label Printer.
Maintenance c Remove the DK Roll. 16 Note Be sure to remove the DK Roll before cleaning the roller. The roller cleaning function will not operate correctly if the DK Roll is not removed. d Remove part (B) of the Cleaning Sheet. Insert edge (A) of the Cleaning Sheet into the printing unit. Note The printed side of the Cleaning Sheet should be facing upwards. e f Close the DK Roll Compartment Cover and turn on the Label Printer.
Maintenance Cleaning the Label Outlet 16 If a label causes the machine to jam due to adhesive residue attached to the label outlet, clean the label outlet with a cloth. Use a slightly damp cloth on difficult to remove adhesive, if necessary.
17 Troubleshooting 17 Overview 17 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 or install the battery. For more information, see Connecting the AC Adapter on page 7. Remove all protective packaging from the Label Printer. Install and select the correct printer driver.
Troubleshooting Printing Problems Problem The Label Printer does not print, or a printing error is received. 17 Solution 17 • 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. • Is there enough roll remaining? Check that there is enough roll remaining. • Is the DK Roll Compartment Cover open? Check that the DK Roll Compartment Cover is closed.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution Cutter error If a cutter error occurs, keep the DK Roll Compartment Cover closed and press the Power ( ) Button. The cutter moves back to the normal position and the Label Printer turns off automatically. Make sure the Label Printer is Off and remove any jammed labels. If you need further assistance, 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 When printing via the USB cable, the Label Printer repeatedly pauses and then continues printing. Solution • Is the Label Printer set for sequential printing? If so, set print mode to buffered printing. For Windows Vista / Windows Server 2008: 17 Open printer properties from [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] [Printers], click the Label Printer you want, and select [Select 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: 17 1 3 2 1 Print head 2 Barcodes 3 Printing orientation Try using another scanner. We recommend printing the Barcode with Print Quality options set to [Give priority to print quality] (except for 2-color printing).
Troubleshooting Problem Solution I want to feed the label. For QL-810W Press the Feed ( ) Button for one second. 17 For QL-820NWB Press the Cutter ( ) Button for one second, or press the Menu Button to select [Feed Start] from [Feed] menu. [Die-Cut Feed Setting] from [Feed] menu sets the length of fed label when using a die-cut label.
Troubleshooting Network Setup Problems Problem You are using security software 17 Solution 17 Confirm your settings in the installation dialog box. Allow access when the security software alert message appears during the Label Printer installation. Your security settings (SSID/Network Key) are incorrect Recheck and select the correct security settings. The manufacturer's name or model number of the wireless access point/router may be used as the default security settings.
Troubleshooting Problem Your Label Printer is not connected correctly to the network Solution Check that the Label Printer is in the mode you want to connect to. If the Label Printer is still not connected, please try the following. 17 • For Wi-Fi connection For QL-810W (flashes once every three seconds): The network is connected incorrectly, and the Wi-Fi settings must be reconfigured. For QL-820NWB : Your Label Printer is searching for the network.
Troubleshooting Label Printer Cannot Print over the Network Label Printer Is Not Found on the Network Even after Successful Installation Problem Solution You are using security software See Security Software Problems on page 176. Your Label Printer is not assigned with an available IP address 17 17 Confirm the IP address and the Subnet Mask. Verify that both the IP addresses and Subnet Masks of your computer and your Label Printer are correct and located on the same network.
Troubleshooting Checking the Operation of Network Devices Problem 17 Solution 17 Your Label Printer and wireless Make sure you have performed all of the tasks on page 168. access point/router are not turned on I do not know my Label Printer network settings, such as the IP address Check the Printer Setting Tool. For more information, see Changing the Label Printer Settings on page 37. Version Information 17 Problem Solution I do not know the version number of the firmware for the Label Printer.
Troubleshooting LED Indications 17 The indicators light and flash to indicate the Label Printer's status. or or or or or or 17 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 QL-810W Status LED 17 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 on and connected.
Troubleshooting Status LED Editor Lite LED Wi-Fi LED Battery LED Condition The DK Roll Compartment Cover is open. Close the DK Roll Compartment Cover correctly. Resetting mode (Once for 1 second) System OFF mode The Cutter ( ) Button is pressed once in resetting mode. • Continuously: The printer is in cooling mode. • Three times: The printer is being discovered by another device. Data overwrite mode The Cutter ( ) Button is pressed three times in resetting mode.
Troubleshooting Status LED Editor Lite LED Wi-Fi LED Battery LED Condition Cutter error 17 (Twice for 2 seconds) System error QL-820NWB 17 Status LED Condition Power Off Power On Feeding Mode Printing Mode Mass storage mode Forward/reverse roller rotation mode Cutting Mode Cleaning Mode Initializing mode Print preparation mode Canceling job Receiving data from the computer Transferring data Data overwrite mode • The DK Roll Compartment Cover is open.
Troubleshooting Status LED Condition End of DK Roll Feed error 17 Transmission error Database search error Access point search error Access point connection error Security error (Once for 2 seconds) No template selected The DK Roll Compartment Cover is opened while the Label Printer is in use.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 17 Problem Solution Received data in buffer Print data is saved in the buffer. If the Label Printer has not received the complete data, printing will not start. Turn off the Label Printer, and then turn it on again. Head is cooling down The thermal head is too hot. The Label Printer stops and resumes printing only after the thermal head has cooled down. The head may become too hot if you are printing a large number of labels.
18 Product Specifications 18 Label Printer Specifications Model Name QL-810W 18 QL-820NWB 18 Size 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 Rolls) Approximately 2.6 lb (1.
Product Specifications Model Name QL-810W QL-820NWB Version 2.0 Full Speed (Peripheral) Version 2.0 Full Speed (Peripheral) Interface USB port Wi-Fi • Wireless Direct: IEEE 802.11g/n • Infrastructure mode: IEEE 802.11b/g/n • WPS 2.0 • Wireless Direct: IEEE 802.11g/n • Infrastructure mode: IEEE 802.11b/g/n • WPS 2.0 18 USB host - HID class LAN port - 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Bluetooth - Ver 2.
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 Transferring the Template to P-touch Transfer Manager on page 123.
Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager Notes on Transferring Data Other Than Templates 19 If the number or order of fields in a database is changed and only the database (.csv file) is transferred to update it, the database may not link correctly with the template. In addition, the first line of data in the transferred file must be recognized by the Label Printer as "field names".
20 Network Terms and Information Supported Protocols and Security Features Interface Wireless 20 20 IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure Mode) IEEE 802.
Network Terms and Information Types of Network Connections and Protocols 20 You will find basic information about the advanced network features of the Label Printer, along with general networking and common terms. The supported protocols and network features differ depending on the model you are using. Types of Network Connections 20 Peer-to-Peer printing using TCP/IP 20 In a Peer-to-Peer environment, each computer directly sends and receives data to each device.
Network Terms and Information Network Shared printing 20 In a Network Shared environment, each computer sends data via a centrally controlled computer. This type of computer is often called a “Server” or a “Print Server”. Its job is to control the printing of all print jobs. 20 Network printer (your Label Printer) 1 Client computers 2 Also known as “Server” or “Print server” 3 TCP/IP or USB In a larger network, we recommend using a Network Shared printing environment.
Network Terms and Information Configuring Your Label Printer for a Network 20 IP Addresses, Subnet Masks and Gateways 20 To use the Label Printer in a networked TCP/IP environment, you must configure its IP address and subnet mask. The IP address you assign to the print server must be on the same logical network as your host computers. If it is not, you must correctly configure the subnet mask and the gateway address.
Network Terms and Information Subnet mask 20 Subnet masks restrict network communication. For example, Computer 1 can communicate with Computer 2 • Computer 1 IP Address: 192.168.1.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 • Computer 2 IP Address: 192.168.1.3 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 20 The 0 in the Subnet mask signifies that there is no limit to communication at this part of the address. In the example above, this means that you can communicate with any device with an IP address that begins with 192.168.1.x.
Network Terms and Information Wireless Network Terms and Concepts 20 Security Terms 20 Authentication and encryption 20 Most wireless networks use some kind of security settings. These security settings define the authentication (how the device identifies itself to the network) and encryption (how the data is encrypted as it is sent on the network).
Network Terms and Information TKIP TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides per-packet key mixing, a message integrity check and rekeying mechanism. AES Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) provides stronger data protection using a symmetric-key encryption.
Network Terms and Information Authentication methods 20 LEAP (For wireless network) Cisco LEAP (Light Extensible Authentication Protocol) has been developed by Cisco Systems, Inc. and uses a user ID and password for authentication. EAP-FAST EAP-FAST (Extensible Authentication Protocol-Flexible Authentication via Secured Tunnel) has been developed by Cisco Systems, Inc. and uses a user ID and password for authentication, and symmetric key algorithms to achieve a tunnelled authentication process.
Network Terms and Information Encryption methods 20 TKIP TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides a per-packet key mixing a message integrity check and rekeying mechanism. AES Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) provides stronger data protection using a symmetric-key encryption. CKIP The original Key Integrity Protocol for LEAP by Cisco Systems, Inc.
21 List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function General Procedure for the P-touch Template Function 21 21 The general procedure for using the P-touch Template function is described below. For more information on specifying the various settings, see Printing Labels Using P-touch Template on page 69. 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 21 For more information about using these barcodes for specifying the Label Printer settings, see Printing Labels Using P-touch Template on page 69. 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 21 21 21 2 4 6 21 21 21 21 7 9 00 21 21 8 0 21 21 21 Preset template number Preset template 1 Preset template 3 21 21 Preset template 2 Preset template 4 21 21 198
List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function Preset template 5 Preset template 7 Preset template 9 21 21 21 Preset template 6 Preset template 8 Preset template 10 21 21 21 21 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].
22 Using the Optional Battery Unit (Rechargeable Li-ion Battery included) 22 Charging the Optional Battery Unit (PA-BU-001) 22 Note • Before use, you must charge the Battery Unit. • To fully charge the Battery Unit, charge for approximately 2.5 hours. a b Make sure the Battery Unit is installed in the Label Printer. Use the AC Adapter and AC Power Cord to connect the Label Printer to an AC power outlet.
Using the Optional Battery Unit (Rechargeable Li-ion Battery included) Discontinue charging the Battery Unit 22 To stop charging the Battery Unit, disconnect the AC Adapter. Notes on Using the Battery Unit • Before use, fully charge the Battery Unit. Do not use it until it is fully charged. • Charge the Battery Unit in environments between 50°F and 95°F (10°C and 35°C), otherwise the Battery Unit will not charge.
Using the Optional Battery Unit (Rechargeable Li-ion Battery included) Product Specifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Unit 22 22 Size: approx. 4.92" (W) x 7.76" (D) x 2.72" (H) (125 mm (W) x 197 mm (D) x 69 mm (H)) Weight: approx. 1.31 lb (0.59 kg) Voltage: 14.4 V Capacity: 1750 mAh Charging/discharging cycle: approx. 300 times Charging time: approx. 2.
23 Using the Brother Barcode Scanner (Optional: PA-BR-001) (QL-820NWB only) 23 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.