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STEP QL-1050/1060N User's Guide STEP QL-1050/1060N STEP Be sure to read and understand this guide before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this guide nearby for future reference. www.brother.com D00HLH001...
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Thank you for purchasing the Brother QL-1050/1060N. We strongly recommend that you read this guide carefully before using the Brother QL-1050/1060N, and then keep it nearby for future reference. We provide service & support for users who register their products on our website.
Introduction Contents Introduction •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1 Contents ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1 STEP General Information ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2 Safety Precautions •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3 General Precautions •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 5 Getting started ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7 STEP STEP Unpacking the QL-1050/1060N ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 8 Parts Description••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 9 Main Printing Unit•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 9 Setting the DK Roll •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 9 Connecting the Power Supply•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••...
General Information Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this guide has been compiled and published, covering the latest product’s descriptions and specifications. The contents of this guide and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
Safety Precautions Read and understand all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Warning Tells you what to do to avoid the risk of injury. STEP Caution Tells you about procedures you must follow to prevent damage to the machine. The symbols used in this guide are as follows: Action NOT allowed DO NOT disassemble the product.
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Introduction Warning Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, electric shock, or other damage. Power Cord Use only the authorized power source Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy (220V-240V AC) for the machine. objects on the power cord. Use only the power cord included with Do not use the power cord if it is the machine.
You should put the machine near an easily accessible, standard electrical socket. STEP DK Roll (DK Label and DK Tape) • Use only genuine Brother accessories and supplies (with marks). Do not use any unauthorized accessories or supplies. • 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.
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CD/DVD player. • User's shall take full responsibility for applying CD/DVD labels. Brother accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage of data caused by the inappropriate use of CD/DVD labels.
STEP STEP STEP Getting started Nozzioni preliminari Unpacking the QL-1050/1060N Page 8 Parts Description STEP Page 9 Setting the DK Roll Page 9 Connecting the Power Supply Page 10 Installing the Label Tray Page 10 Using Interface Cable Page 11 STEP...
STEP 1 Getting started 1 Unpacking the QL-1050/1060N Check that the package contains the following before using the QL-1050/1060N. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Brother dealer. QL-1050/1060N USB cable User's Guide CD-ROM Software Installation Guide AC Power cord DK Label &...
2 Parts Description Main Printing Unit Front Rear STEP DK Roll compartment cover LED lamp ON/OFF button CUT button Serial port USB port Power cord LAN port FEED button (QL-1060N only) 3 Setting the DK Roll Press and hold the ON/OFF button to turn STEP the QL-1050/1060N off.
STEP 1 Getting started Close the DK Roll compartment cover until it clicks on both sides. 4 Connecting the Power Supply Connect the power cord to the QL-1050/1060N and then plug the power cord into a electrical outlet. Check that the electrical outlet is •...
The pin assignments for the serial cables (RS-232C cables) which can be used with this machine are shown in the table below. You can purchase the cables at an electronics store. Do not use an interface cable that is longer than 2 metres. Brother QL side PC side D-sub female, lock screw #4-40 (UNC).
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For serial and network interfaces, a shielded interface cable should be used to ensure compliance with the limits for EMC. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. may affect the performance and print quality, and damage may not be covered under the limited warranty.
STEP 2 Label Overview 1 Label Variety Here are the sample labels that you can create with the Brother QL-1050/1060N. There is a variety of labels to choose from. Choose the type of label you want to create.
STEP 3 Reference 1 LED Lamp Definition of LED Lamp The LED lamp on the Brother QL printer indicates the current operating condition. Lamp Condition Not lit Power is OFF. Green lamp is lit Power is ON. Green lamp is flashing Receiving data from the PC.
2 Maintenance Maintenance of the machine may be carried out as required. However, some environments require that maintenance must be done more frequently (e.g. in dusty conditions). Print head maintenance STEP The DK Roll (thermal printing paper type) used with the machine is designed to clean the print Print head head automatically.
Check that the DK Roll compartment cover is closed. • Has a print error or transmission error occurred? Turn off the Brother QL printer and on again. If there is still a problem, contact your Brother dealer. • Is the power cord inserted correctly? The power button is not lit.
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Problem Solution • If a cutter error occurs, keep the DK roll compartment cover closed and press ON/OFF button. The cutter moves back to the Cutter error. normal position and turns the machine OFF automatically. After the machine is OFF, inspect the cutter unit and remove the paper jam.
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STEP 3 Reference Problem Solution • Is the printer set for sequential printing? If so, set print mode to buffered printing. (Open printer properties from [Control Panel] - [Printer and FAX] and click [Printing Preferences...] button in the [General] tab. Choose the option "After one page of data is received".) •...