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- Page 1 User’s Guide QL-600 Read the Quick Setup Guide, including all Precautions, for the correct setup procedure. After reading this guide, keep it in a safe place for quick Version 01 reference.
- Page 2 The available supplies may vary depending on the country. Available Manuals Visit the Brother support website at support.brother.com and click Manuals on your model page to download the latest manuals. Product Safety Guide This guide provides safety information; read it before you use the Label Printer.
- Page 3 Symbols Used in This Guide The following symbols are used throughout this guide: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if the product is handled without WARNING following the warnings and instructions, could result in death or serious injuries. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor CAUTION or moderate injuries.
- Page 4 CD/DVD player. Users 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. Be careful not to drop the DK Roll.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section I Basic Operations Set Up the Label Printer Parts Description ............................2 Front ..............................2 Rear..............................3 Connect the AC Power Cord ........................4 Load the DK Roll............................5 Turn Power On/Off.............................7 Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Install Printer Driver and Software on a Computer ..................8 Connect the Label Printer to a Computer ....................8 Print from a Computer ..........................9 Available Applications..........................9... - Page 6 How to Use the P-touch Address Book (Windows only) Start the P-touch Address Book ......................29 Create a New Contact ........................32 How to Use P-touch Library (Windows only) Start P-touch Library..........................34 Open and Edit Templates ........................36 Print Templates............................37 Search for Templates ..........................38 How to Update P-touch Software Update P-touch Editor and P-touch Address Book (Windows only) ............40 Update the Firmware ..........................42...
- Page 7 Section I Basic Operations Set Up the Label Printer Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Change the Label Printer Settings...
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Page 8: Set Up The Label Printer
Set Up the Label Printer Parts Description Front Control Panel Buttons 1 Feed Button 4 Status LED 2 Cut Button 5 DK Roll Compartment Cover 3 Power Button 6 Label Output Slot... -
Page 9: Rear
Set Up the Label Printer Rear 1 USB Port 2 AC Power Port... -
Page 10: Connect The Ac Power Cord
Set Up the Label Printer Connect the AC Power Cord Connect the AC Power Cord to the Label Printer. Plug the AC Power Cord into an AC power outlet. IMPORTANT Do not use your Label Printer in areas where the power source voltage is different from the Label Printer's specified voltage. -
Page 11: Load The Dk Roll
Set Up the Label Printer Load the DK Roll Hold the Label Printer by the front, and firmly lift the DK Roll Compartment Cover to open it. Place the DK Roll into the Roll Spool Guide (1). • Make sure that the Roll Spool Arm (2) is inserted firmly in the Roll Spool Guide. •... - Page 12 Set Up the Label Printer Thread the DK Roll through the Label Printer. • Align the edge of the DK Roll with the upright edge of the Label Output Slot. • Check that the DK Roll is threaded straight so that the labels are not skewed. •...
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Page 13: Turn Power On/Off
Set Up the Label Printer Turn Power On/Off On: Press the (Power Button) to turn the Label Printer On. The Status LED turns green. IMPORTANT • If you are using a DK Die-cut label, the end of the label is aligned automatically after you press the (Power Button). -
Page 14: Print Using A Computer (P-Touch Editor)
If the computer is not connected to the Internet, see the Install the Printer Driver and Software on a Computer not connected to the Internet on page 11. Visit our website (install.brother) and download the Software Installer for the latest software and manuals. -
Page 15: Print From A Computer
To use the Label Printer effectively, a number of applications and functions are available. You must install the printer driver to use these applications. If you haven't already, visit our website (install.brother) and download the installer for the applications and printer driver. -
Page 16: Attach Labels
Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Cutting Options Cutting Options allow you to specify how the label is cut when it is printed. In the Printer Driver, select Auto Cut and Cut at End, based on how you want the label to print and cut, as illustrated in the table. Label Cut Option Table Auto Cut Cut at End... -
Page 17: Install The Printer Driver And Software On A Computer Not Connected To The Internet
Install the Printer Driver and Software on a Computer not connected to the Internet On a computer connected to the Internet, visit support.brother.com, and go to your model's Downloads page. Select the computer's operating system of the computer not connected to the Internet. -
Page 18: Change The Label Printer Settings
Change the Label Printer Settings Printer Setting Tool for Windows Use the Printer Setting Tool, installed on a Windows computer, to specify the Label Printer's device and P-touch Template settings. Note Install the Printer Setting Tool using the Software/Documentation Installer. For more information, see Install Printer Driver and Software on a Computer on page 8. -
Page 19: Use The Printer Setting Tool For Windows
On the Apps screen, click the Printer Setting Tool. For Windows 7: Click Start > All Programs > Brother > Labels & Mobile Printer > Printer Setting Tool. The main window appears. 1 Printer Lists the connected Label Printers. - Page 20 Change the Label Printer Settings Click Exit. IMPORTANT Use the Printer Setting Tool to configure the Label Printer only when the Label Printer is idle. The Label Printer may malfunction if you try to configure it while it is processing or printing a print job.
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Page 21: Device Settings For Windows
Change the Label Printer Settings Device Settings for Windows Use Device Settings in the Printer Setting Tool to specify or change printer settings when connecting the Label Printer and computer with a USB Cable. Not only can you change the device settings for one Label Printer, but you can also apply the same settings to multiple Label Printers. - Page 22 Change the Label Printer Settings 3 Settings Tabs Contains settings that may be specified or changed. Note appears on a tab, the settings in that tab cannot be changed. In addition, the settings in the tab will not be applied to the Label Printer even if you click Apply. The settings in the tab will not be saved or exported when you use the Save in Command File or Export commands.
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Page 23: Menu Bar
Change the Label Printer Settings Menu Bar File • Apply Settings to the Printer Applies the settings to the Label Printer. • Check Setting Displays the current settings. • Import Imports an exported file. • Export Saves the current settings in a file. Maintenance •... -
Page 24: Basic Tab
Change the Label Printer Settings Basic Tab • Auto Power On Specifies whether the Label Printer turns on automatically when the AC Power Cord is plugged into an AC power outlet. • Auto Power Off Specifies the period of time that passes before the Label Printer turns off automatically. •... -
Page 25: Printer Setting Tool For Mac
Use the Printer Setting Tool for Mac Connect the Label Printer you want to configure to the computer. Click Macintosh HD > Applications > Brother > Printer Setting Tool > Printer Setting Tool.app. The Printer Setting Tool window appears. 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 pop-up list. -
Page 26: Settings Dialog Box
Change the Label Printer Settings Settings Dialog Box 1 Printer Lists the connected Label Printers. 2 Import Imports settings from a file. 3 Export Saves the current settings in a file. 4 Settings Tabs Contain settings that you can specify or change. 5 Apply Settings to the Printer Applies the settings to the Label Printer. -
Page 27: Basic Tab
Change the Label Printer Settings Basic Tab • Auto Power On Specifies whether the Label Printer turns on automatically when the AC Power Cord is plugged into an AC power outlet. • Auto Power Off Specifies the period of time that passes before the Label Printer turns off automatically. •... - Page 28 Section II Application How to Use P-touch Editor How to Use the P-touch Address Book (Windows only) How to Use P-touch Library (Windows only) How to Update P-touch Software...
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Page 29: How To Use P-Touch Editor
Starting P-touch Editor Start the P-touch Editor For Windows 10: Click Start > P-touch Editor 5.2 under Brother P-touch, or double-click the P-touch Editor 5.2 icon on the desktop. For Windows 8 / Windows 8.1: Click P-touch Editor 5.2 on the Apps screen or double-click the P-touch Editor 5.2 icon on the desktop. - Page 30 How to Use P-touch Editor Select one of the options displayed. 1 To create a new layout, double-click New Layout, or click New Layout and then click →. 2 To create a new layout using a preset layout, double-click a category button, or select a category button and then click →.
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Page 31: Printing With P-Touch Editor
How to Use P-touch Editor Printing with P-touch Editor Express mode This mode allows you to quickly create layouts that include text and images. Configure the print settings in the Print screen before printing. To print, click File > Print from the menu bar or click the Print icon. Professional mode ... - Page 32 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. Click the Snap mode selection button. The Description of Snap mode dialog box appears.
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Page 33: For Mac
How to Use P-touch Editor For Mac Start P-touch Editor Double-click Macintosh HD > Applications, and then double-click the P-touch Editor application icon. Note When using a Mac, you cannot transfer label data created using P-touch Editor to the Label Printer. When P-touch Editor starts, select whether you want to create a new layout or open an existing layout. -
Page 34: Operation Modes
How to Use P-touch Editor Operation modes Standard mode This mode allows you to create labels that contain text and images. 1 Toolbar 2 Label Inspector 3 Database Connection Area 4 Object Inspector 5 Layout Window... -
Page 35: How To Use The P-Touch Address Book (Windows Only)
For Windows 7: Click Start > All Programs > Brother P-touch > P-touch Address Book 1.3, or double-click the P-touch Address Book 1.3 shortcut icon on the desktop. When the P-touch Address Book is launched, the Startup dialog box appears, which allows you to create... - Page 36 How to Use the P-touch Address Book (Windows only) In the Startup dialog box, specify the P-touch Address Book operation you want to perform and click OK. Select Create a New Contact to view a New Contact dialog box. Select Import Contacts from a CSV File or Import Contacts from Outlook to import contacts in ...
- Page 37 How to Use the P-touch Address Book (Windows only) Layout Window 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.
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Page 38: Create A New Contact
How to Use the P-touch Address Book (Windows only) Create a New Contact Click File > New Contact, or click the (New Contact) button. The New Contact dialog box appears. Enter the new contact information. - Page 39 How to Use the P-touch Address Book (Windows only) 1 New Contact Form Toolbar Icon Button Name Function Previous Displays the previous contact. Next Displays the next contact. New Contact Displays the form window for a new contact. Delete Contact Deletes the contact that is currently selected.
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Page 40: How To Use P-Touch Library (Windows Only)
On the Apps screen, click P-touch Library 2.3. For Windows 7: Click Start > All Programs > Brother P-touch > P-touch Tools > P-touch Library 2.3. Main window 1 Menu Bar Provides access to all available commands, which are grouped under each menu title (File, Edit, View, Tool, and Help) according to their functions. - Page 41 How to Use P-touch Library (Windows only) 5 Preview Displays a preview of the templates selected in the templates list. 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.
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Page 42: Open And Edit Templates
How to Use P-touch Library (Windows only) Open and Edit Templates Select the template you want to open or edit, and then click Open. The program associated with the template launches, allowing you to edit the template. -
Page 43: Print Templates
How to Use P-touch Library (Windows only) Print Templates Select the template you want to print and then click Print. The connected Label Printer prints the template. -
Page 44: Search For Templates
How to Use P-touch Library (Windows only) Search for Templates You can search for templates registered in the P-touch Library. Click Search. Specify the search criteria. The following search criteria are available: Settings 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. - Page 45 How to Use P-touch Library (Windows only) 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.
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Page 46: How To Update P-Touch Software
Before updating P-touch Editor and P-touch Address Book, install the printer driver. Start the P-touch Update Software. For Windows 10: Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Update Software, or double-click P-touch Update Software on the desktop. For Windows 8 / Windows 8.1: Click P-touch Update Software on the Apps screen or double-click P-touch Update Software on the desktop. - Page 47 How to Update P-touch Software Click the Computer software update icon. Select the Printer and Language, select the check boxes next to P-touch Editor and P-touch Address Book, and then click Install. A message appears when the installation has finished.
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Page 48: Update The Firmware
For Windows 8 / Windows 8.1: Click P-touch Update Software on the Apps screen or double-click P-touch Update Software on the desktop. For Windows 10: Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Update Software, or double-click P-touch Update Software on the desktop. - Page 49 How to Update P-touch Software Click the Machine update icon. Select the Printer, make sure that The machine is connected correctly. message appears, and then click OK.
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Page 50: For Mac
How to Update P-touch Software 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. Check the content to be updated, and then click Start to begin the update. - Page 51 How to Update P-touch Software Click the Machine update icon. Select the Printer, make sure that The machine is connected correctly. message appears, and then click OK. Select the Language, select the check box next to the firmware you want to update to, and then click Transfer.
- Page 52 Section III Appendix Reset the Label Printer Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Specifications Print Directly from Various Windows Software...
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Page 53: Reset The Label Printer
Reset the Label Printer Reset your printer's device settings if the Label Printer is not operating correctly. Reset Device Settings to the Factory Settings Using the Label Printer Buttons To reset the Label Printer, do the following: Turn off the Label Printer. Press and hold the (Power Button) and Cut Button for about two seconds. -
Page 54: Maintenance
Maintenance We recommend cleaning your Label Printer on a regular basis to maintain its performance. Note Always disconnect the AC Power Cord before cleaning the Label Printer. Clean the Exterior of the Unit Wipe any dust and marks from the main unit using a soft, dry cloth. Use a cloth slightly damp ened with water on stubborn marks. -
Page 55: Troubleshooting
Insert a DK Roll correctly. For more information, see Load the DK Roll on page 5. If you still have problems, read the troubleshooting tips in this chapter for help. If, after reading this chapter, you are unable to resolve your problem, visit support.brother.com. Driver Installation Problems (for Windows) -
Page 56: Led Indications
The Label Printer is in Boot mode. Try updating the firmware. For more information, see Update the Firmware on page 42. If the Label Printer is still in Boot mode, contact Brother Customer Service. Roll end error No media error... - Page 57 Troubleshooting Status LED Condition Cutter error (twice for 2 seconds) System error Contact Brother Customer Service. (flashes rapidly)
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Page 58: Printing Problems
• Make sure that the DK Roll Compartment Cover is closed. • Turn Off the Label Printer and then turn it On again. If there is still a problem, contact your Brother Customer Service. • If the Label Printer is connected via a USB Port, try connecting it directly to the computer. - Page 59 2. If the error is not reset, press the Cut Button. 3. If the error is not reset, turn off the Label Printer, and then turn it on again. 4. If the error is not reset, contact Brother Customer Service. I want to reset the Label Printer.
- Page 60 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Printed barcodes cannot be read. Print labels so that barcodes are aligned with the Print Head as shown below: 1 Print Head 2 Barcodes 3 Printing orientation Barcodes may not be read if they are reduced or enlarged. ...
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Page 61: Software Version
Troubleshooting Software Version Problem Solution I do not know the Label Printer's To check for the latest firmware: firmware version. 1. Turn your Label Printer on. 2. Press and hold the Cut Button for several seconds to print the report. We recommend you use a 2.4"... -
Page 62: Product Specifications
Product Specifications Label Printer Specifications Items Specifications LED Indicators Status LED (green, orange, red) Print Method Direct thermal printing Print Speed Max. 2.8" (71 mm)/sec, Max. 44 labels/min. (Standard Address Labels) (When connected to the computer and using P-touch Editor) Print Print Head 300 dpi / 720 dots... -
Page 63: Print Directly From Various Windows Software
Note For details, see Windows Help. Select "Brother QL-XXX" (where "XXX" is your printer name), and right click and select Select printing preferences. The Brother QL-XXX printing preferences dialog box appears. Select the printer settings you want. Set the paper size, number of copies, quality, and cut option. -
Page 64: Basic Tab
Print Directly from Various Windows Software Basic Tab Specify the paper size, number of copies, quality, and cut option. Advanced Tab Specify graphic options such as Halftone, Brightness, Contrast, and Continuous Tape Format. You can modify or create a new Label Format from the Continuous Tape Format dialog box, which appears when you click Settings... -
Page 65: Other Tab
Print Directly from Various Windows Software Set the format name (Name) and size (Width, Length, and Feed), and click Default. Other Tab Specify the measurement unit (inches/mm). -
Page 66: Printing From Other Windows Software
Operation may differ depending on the software you are using. Select "Brother QL-XXX" (where "XXX" is your printer name) in the printer setting of the application. Adjust the paper size setting to the size of DK Roll set in your printer.