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  • Brother International QL-600 | Users Guide - 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 reference. Version 01 ENG
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    manual on the Brother support website This guide provides safety information; read it before you use the Label Printer. This information is included in the Quick Setup Guide. This guide provides safety information and basic information about using the Label Printer along with troubleshooting tips
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    The following symbols are used throughout this guide: WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Note Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if the product is handled without following the warnings and instructions, could result in death or serious injuries. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
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    on each DK Roll may be more than indicated on the package.  When a label is removed after being applied to a surface, a portion of the label may remain applied.  Prior to using CD/DVD labels, be sure to follow the instructions in your CD/DVD player's instruction guide regarding applying CD
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    ...2 Rear ...3 Connect the AC Power Cord ...4 Load the DK Roll...5 Turn Power On/Off...7 2 Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) 8 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 Create and
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    Slot...48 Self-Cleaning Print Head ...48 10 Troubleshooting 49 Overview...49 Driver Installation Problems (for Windows 49 LED Indications...50 Printing Problems ...52 Software Version ...55 11 Product Specifications 56 Label Printer Specifications ...56 Operating Environment...56 12 Print
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    Section I Basic Operations I Set Up the Label Printer 2 Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) 8 Change the Label Printer Settings 12
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    1 Set Up the Label Printer 1 1 Parts Description 1 Front 1 5 6 Control Panel Buttons 4 1 Feed Button 2 Cut Button 3 Power Button 12 3 4 Status LED 5 DK Roll Compartment Cover 6 Label Output Slot 2
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    Set Up the Label Printer Rear 1 USB Port 2 AC Power Port 2 1 1 1 3
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    Cord a Connect the AC Power Cord to the Label Printer. 1 1 b 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. For more information, see Product Specifications
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    Set Up the Label Printer Load the DK Roll a Hold the Label Printer by the front, and firmly lift the DK Roll Compartment Cover to open it. 1 1 b Place the DK Roll into the Roll Spool Guide (1). • Make sure that the Roll Spool Arm (2) is inserted firmly in the Roll Spool Guide. • Make sure the
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    the slot as shown. d Close the DK Roll Compartment Cover. IMPORTANT • Do not leave any printed labels in the Label Printer. Doing so will cause the labels to jam. • When not in use, remove any DK Rolls from inside the Label Printer and close the DK Roll Compartment Cover to prevent dust and debris
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    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). • If a different label is set, press the Feed Button to align the end of
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    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. a Visit our website (install.brother) and download the Software Installer for the latest software and manuals. b Double-click the downloaded EXE file (for Windows
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    our website (install.brother) and download the installer for the applications and printer driver. Application P-touch Editor Windows r P-touch Library r P-touch Update Software r P-touch Address Book r Printer Setting Tool r Mac Features Designs and prints custom labels with built-in
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    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 2 Auto Cut Cut at End Label Exiting the Label Printer No Yes ABC ABC No
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    the Printer Driver and Software on a Computer not connected to the Internet 2 a On a computer connected to the Internet, visit support.brother.com, at least the Printer Driver and P-touch Editor to the computer to use the Label Printer. Windows • Do not use the Software/Document Installer as
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    Installer. For more information, see Install Printer Driver and Software on a Computer on page 8. Before Using the Printer Setting Tool 3  Make sure the AC Power Cord is connected to the Label Printer and to an AC power outlet.  Make sure the printer driver has been installed correctly and that
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    8.1: 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 3 3 2 3 1 Printer Lists the connected Label Printers. 2 Device Settings Specifies device settings, such
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    Change the Label Printer Settings e 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. 3 14
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    , but you can also apply the same settings to multiple Label Printers. When printing from a computer application, various printing settings can be specified from the printer driver; however, by using Device Settings in the Printer Setting Tool, more advanced settings can be specified. 3 When you
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    , changed. appears on the tab, and the settings can no longer be specified or Settings in a tab where appears will not be applied to the Label Printer even if Apply is clicked. In addition, the settings in the tab will not be saved or exported when you use the Export command. 6 Parameters
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    Menu Bar 3 File • Apply Settings to the Printer Applies the settings to the Label Printer. • Check Setting 3 Displays the current settings. • Import Imports an exported file. • Export Saves the current settings in a file. Maintenance • Reset to Factory Defaults (For Administrators
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    settings you want to change. Note To save the current settings in a file, click File > Export. The same settings can be applied to another Label Printer by clicking File > Import, and then selecting the exported settings file. For more information, see Device Settings for Windows on page 15. 18
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    change the device settings for one Label Printer, but you can also apply the same settings to multiple Label Printers. Note 3 The Printer Setting Tool can be installed using the Software/Documentation installer. For more information, see Install Printer Driver and Software on a Computer on page
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    the current settings in a file. 4 Settings Tabs Contain settings that you can specify or change. 5 Apply Settings to the Printer Applies the settings to the Label Printer. 6 Factory Reset Resets the device settings in the Basic tab to the factory settings. 7 Current Settings Retrieves the settings
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    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. 3 • Print Data after Printing Specifies whether or not print data is erased after printing. Apply Setting Changes to Multiple
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    Section II Application II How to Use P-touch Editor 23 How to Use the P-touch Address Book (Windows only) 29 How to Use P-touch Library (Windows only) 34 How to Update P-touch Software 40
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    4 How to Use P-touch Editor 4 To use your Label Printer with your computer, install P-touch Editor and the printer driver. For the latest drivers and software, visit support.brother.com and go to your model's Downloads page. For Windows 4 Starting P-touch Editor 4 4 a Start the P-touch Editor
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    How to Use P-touch Editor c Select one of the options displayed. 4 1 2 4 3 1 To create a new layout, double-click New Layout, or click New Layout and then click →. 2 To create a new layout using a preset layout, double-click a category button, or select a category button and then click →. 3 To
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    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. 4 4 Configure the print settings in the Print screen before printing. To print, click File > Print from the menu bar or click the Print icon. 
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    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. 4 b Click OK. The Snap mode palette
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    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. 4 4 27
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    How to Use P-touch Editor Operation modes  Standard mode This mode allows you to create labels that contain text and images. 1 2 3 1 Toolbar 2 Label Inspector 3 Database Connection Area 4 Object Inspector 5 Layout Window 5 4 4 4 28
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    on your operating system. (P-touch Address Book is not supported in some languages.) Start the P-touch Address Book 5 a Start the P-touch Address Book .  For Windows 10: 5 Click Start > P-touch Address Book 1.3 under Brother P-touch, or double-click the P-touch Address Book 1.3 icon on the
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    box.  Select Import Contacts from a CSV File or Import Contacts from Outlook to import contacts in other formats.  Click Open Help... to open the P-touch Address Book Help files. The P-touch Address Book Help offers detailed information on available features and explains how to use the P-touch
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    How to Use the P-touch Address Book (Windows only)  Layout Window 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 1 Menu Bar Commands are categorized under each menu (File, Edit, View, Layout, and Tools) according to their functions. 2 Standard Toolbar
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    How to Use the P-touch Address Book (Windows only) Create a New Contact a Click File > New Contact, or click the The New Contact dialog box appears. b Enter the new contact information. 1 (New Contact) button. 2 5 5 32
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    a file or a camera currently connected to the computer. The following file types are supported: • Bitmap (*.bmp, *.dib) • JPEG file (*.jpg, *.jpeg) • TIFF Used to enter each item, such as name, address, phone number, company information, and email address for the new contact. c When you finish
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    only) 6 This program allows you to manage and print P-touch Editor templates. Start P-touch Library  For Windows 10: Click Start > P-touch Library 2.3 under Brother P-touch.  For Windows 8 / Windows 8.1: On the Apps screen, click P-touch Library 2.3.  For Windows 7: Click Start > All Programs
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    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 Display Style Allows you to search for templates registered to P-touch Library. 6 Changes the file display style. 35
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    How to Use P-touch Library (Windows only) Open and Edit Templates 6 Select the template you want to open or edit, and then click Open. 6 The program associated with the template launches, allowing you to edit the template. 36
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    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. 6 6 37
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    How to Use P-touch Library (Windows only) Search for Templates 6 You can search for templates registered in the P-touch Library. a Click Search. 6 b Specify the search criteria. The following search criteria are available: Settings Multiple Parameters Name Type Size Date Details Determines how
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    How to Use 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
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    ) 7 IMPORTANT Before updating P-touch Editor and P-touch Address Book, install the printer driver. a Start the P-touch Update Software. 7  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
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    How to Update P-touch Software b Click the Computer software update icon. c Select the Printer and Language, select the check boxes next to P-touch Editor and P-touch Address 7 Book, and then click Install. d A message appears when the installation has finished. 41
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    Turn on the Label Printer and connect the USB Cable. b Start the P-touch Update Software.  For Windows 7: Double-click the P-touch Update Software icon. 7 Note The following method can also be used to start P-touch Update Software: Click Start > All Programs > Brother P-touch > P-touch Update
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    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 7 click OK. 43
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    Start to begin the update. IMPORTANT Do not turn off the Label Printer or disconnect the cable during the update process. For Mac 7 a Turn on the Label Printer and connect the USB Cable. b Double-click Macintosh HD > Applications > P-touch Update Software, and then double-click the P-touch Update
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    How to Update P-touch Software c Click the Machine update icon. d Select the Printer, make sure that The machine is you want to update to, and then click Transfer. IMPORTANT Do not turn off the Label Printer or disconnect the cable during data transfer. 7 f Check the content you want to update
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    Section III Appendix III Reset the Label Printer 47 Maintenance 48 Troubleshooting 49 Product Specifications 56 Print Directly from Various Windows Software 57
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    not operating correctly. Reset Device Settings to the Factory Settings Using the Label Printer Buttons 8 To reset the Label Printer, do the following: a Turn off the Label Printer. b Press and hold the (Power Button) and Cut Button for about two seconds. The Status LED lights in orange. c Continue
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    's safety guidelines, as applicable. Self-Cleaning Print Head 9 The DK Roll (thermal recording paper type) used with the Label Printer is designed to clean the Print Head automatically. When the DK Roll passes the Print Head during printing and label feeding, the Print Head is cleaned. 48
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    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) 10 Problem Solution 10 The "Device driver software
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    Troubleshooting LED Indications 10 The LED Indicators light and flash to indicate the Label Printer's status. or or or or 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 Wrong media error (every
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    Troubleshooting Status LED Condition Cutter error (twice for 2 seconds) (flashes rapidly) System error Contact Brother Customer Service. 10 51
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    reinstall it. • Check that there is enough roll remaining. • 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
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    the DK Roll Compartment Cover, and then close it. 2. If the error is not reset, press the Cut Button. 10 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. You can reset the Label Printer using the
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    Troubleshooting Problem Printed barcodes cannot be read. Solution  Print labels so that barcodes are aligned with the Print Head as To display the Quality options, open the printer properties by clicking Start > Devices and Printers, right-clicking the Label Printer you want to set up, and then
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    Troubleshooting Software Version 10 Problem I do not know the Label Printer's firmware version. I want to confirm whether I am using the latest version of the software. Solution To check for the latest firmware: 1. Turn your Label Printer on. 2. Press and hold the Cut Button for several seconds
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    Label Printer Specifications 11 Items LED Indicators Print Cutter Buttons Interface Power supply Dimensions Weight Specifications 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 DK Rolls)
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    Software 12 This Label Printer can print directly from various Windows software after you install the printer driver. IMPORTANT Make sure the software is compatible with the label size you are using. Otherwise, you may not be able to print the labels. Setting the Printer Driver 12 The printer
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    Print Directly from Various Windows Software Basic Tab 12 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
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    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). 12 12 59
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    from Various Windows Software Printing from other Windows software 12 Operation may differ depending on the software you are using. a Select "Brother QL-XXX" (where "XXX" is your printer name) in the printer setting of the application. b Adjust the paper size setting to the size of DK Roll set in
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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
reference.
Version 01
ENG
User’s Guide