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.
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General Precautions DK Roll (DK Label and DK Tape) Use only genuine Brother accessories and supplies (with unauthorized accessories or supplies. , marks). DO NOT use any If the label is attached to a wet, dirty, or oily surface, it may peel off easily. Before applying the label, clean the surface to which the label will be applied. DK Rolls use thermal paper or film that can fade in color or peel off surfaces if exposed to ultraviolet light, wind, or rain.
Table of Contents Section I 1 Basic Operations Set Up the Label Printer 2 Parts Description .......................................................................................................................................2 Front ....................................................................................................................................................2 Rear.......................................................................................................................
5 How to Use the P-touch Address Book (Windows only) 29 Start the P-touch Address Book ........................................................................................................29 Create a New Contact .......................................................................................................................32 6 How to Use P-touch Library (Windows only) 34 Start P-touch Library....................................................................................................
Section I Basic Operations Set Up the Label Printer Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Change the Label Printer Settings I 2 8 12
1 Set Up the Label Printer 1 1 Parts Description 1 Front 1 5 6 Control Panel Buttons 1 4 2 3 1 Feed Button 4 Status LED 2 Cut Button 5 DK Roll Compartment Cover 3 Power Button 6 Label Output Slot 2
Set Up the Label Printer Rear 1 1 2 1 1 USB Port 2 AC Power Port 3
Set Up the Label Printer Connect the AC Power Cord a Connect the AC Power Cord to the Label Printer. b Plug the AC Power Cord into an AC power outlet. 1 1 IMPORTANT Do not use your Label Printer in areas where the power source voltage is different from the Label Printer's specified voltage. For more information, see Product Specifications on page 56.
Set Up the Label Printer Load the DK Roll 1 a Hold the Label Printer by the front, and firmly lift the DK Roll Compartment Cover to open it. 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 Stabilizer (3) slides into the notch in the Label Printer.
Set Up the Label Printer c d Thread the DK Roll through the Label Printer. • Align the edge of the DK Roll with the upright edge of the Label Output Slot. • Check that the DK Roll is threaded straight so that the labels are not skewed. • Push the first label through the Label Output Slot until the end comes out of the slot as shown. 1 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.
Set Up the Label Printer Turn Power On/Off On: Press the 1 1 (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 the label. Off: Press and hold the (Power Button) to turn the Label Printer Off.
2 Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) 2 Install Printer Driver and Software on a Computer 2 2 To print from your Windows computer or Mac, install the printer driver, P-touch Editor, and other applications to your computer.
Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Print from a Computer 2 Available Applications 2 To use the Label Printer effectively, a number of applications and functions are available. You must install the printer driver to use these applications. If you haven't already, visit our website (install.brother) and download the installer for the applications and printer driver.
Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Cutting Options 2 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. 2 Label Cut Option Table Auto Cut Cut at End Label Exiting the Label Printer No Yes ABC ABC No No Yes Yes or No ABC ABC ABC ABC Attach Labels a b 2 Peel the backing from the label.
Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Install 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, and go to your model's Downloads page. b c Select the computer's operating system of the computer not connected to the Internet. Download the files you need. IMPORTANT You must download at least the Printer Driver and P-touch Editor to the computer to use the Label Printer.
3 Change the Label Printer Settings Printer Setting Tool for Windows 3 3 Use the Printer Setting Tool, installed on a Windows computer, to specify the Label Printer's device and P-touch Template settings. 3 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.
Change the Label Printer Settings Use the Printer Setting Tool for Windows a b 3 Connect the Label Printer you want to configure to the computer. Start the Printer Setting Tool. For Windows 10: 3 Click Start > Brother > Printer Setting Tool. For Windows 8 / Windows 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.
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.
Change the Label Printer Settings Device Settings for Windows 3 Use Device Settings in the Printer Setting Tool to specify or change printer settings when connecting the Label Printer and computer with a USB Cable. Not only can you change the device settings for one Label Printer, but you can also apply the same settings to multiple Label Printers.
Change the Label Printer Settings 3 Settings Tabs Contains settings that may be specified or changed. Note If appears on a tab, the settings in that tab cannot be changed. In addition, the settings in the tab will not be applied to the Label Printer even if you click Apply. The settings in the tab will not be saved or exported when you use the Save in Command File or Export commands. 4 Current Settings Retrieves the settings from the currently-connected Label Printer and displays them in the dialog box.
Change the Label Printer Settings Menu Bar 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) Resets the device settings in the Basic tab to the factory settings.
Change the Label Printer Settings Basic Tab 3 • 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 3 Specifies the period of time that passes before the Label Printer turns off automatically. • Print Data after Printing Specifies whether or not print data is erased after printing.
Change the Label Printer Settings Printer Setting Tool for Mac 3 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 can be installed using the Software/Documentation installer. For more information, see Install Printer Driver and Software on a Computer on page 8.
Change the Label Printer Settings Settings Dialog Box 3 2 3 1 4 3 5 6 7 8 1 Printer Lists the connected Label Printers. 2 Import Imports settings from a file. 3 Export Saves the current settings in a file. 4 Settings Tabs Contain settings that you can specify or change. 5 Apply Settings to the Printer Applies the settings to the Label Printer. 6 Factory Reset Resets the device settings in the Basic tab to the factory settings.
Change the Label Printer Settings Basic Tab 3 • 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 3 Specifies the period of time that passes before the Label Printer turns off automatically. • Print Data after Printing Specifies whether or not print data is erased after printing.
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 II 23 29 34 40
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 a Start the P-touch Editor 4 . 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.
How to Use P-touch Editor c Select one of the options displayed. 1 4 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 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 4 Express mode This mode allows you to quickly create layouts that include text and images. 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. Professional mode This mode allows you to create layouts using a wide-range of advanced tools and options. B A Configure the print settings in the Print screen before printing.
How to Use P-touch Editor Snap mode This mode allows you to capture all or a portion of your computer screen display, print it as an image, and save it for future use. a Click the Snap mode selection button. The Description of Snap mode dialog box appears. 4 b Click OK. The Snap mode palette appears.
How to Use P-touch Editor For Mac Start P-touch Editor 4 4 Double-click Macintosh HD > Applications, and then double-click the P-touch Editor application icon. 4 Note When using a Mac, you cannot transfer label data created using P-touch Editor to the Label Printer. When P-touch Editor starts, select whether you want to create a new layout or open an existing layout.
How to Use P-touch Editor Operation modes 4 Standard mode This mode allows you to create labels that contain text and images.
5 How to Use the P-touch Address Book (Windows only) 5 This section describes how to efficiently create labels from contacts using the P-touch Address Book. The screens may differ depending on your operating system. (P-touch Address Book is not supported in some languages.) Start the P-touch Address Book a Start the P-touch Address Book 5 . 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 desktop.
How to Use the P-touch Address Book (Windows only) c In the Startup dialog box, specify the P-touch Address Book operation you want to perform and click OK. 5 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 other formats. Click Open Help... to open the P-touch Address Book Help files.
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 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. 4 Layout Style Selection View Displays layout styles stored in the folder.
How to Use the P-touch Address Book (Windows only) Create a New Contact a Click File > New Contact, or click the 5 (New Contact) button. The New Contact dialog box appears. b Enter the new contact information.
How to Use the P-touch Address Book (Windows only) 1 New Contact Form Toolbar Icon Button Name Function Previous Displays the previous contact. Next Displays the next contact. New Contact Displays the form window for a new contact. Delete Contact Deletes the contact that is currently selected. Image Allows you to insert an image for a contact from a file or a camera currently connected to the computer. 5 The following file types are supported: • Bitmap (*.bmp, *.dib) • JPEG file (*.jpg, *.
6 How to Use P-touch Library (Windows only) 6 This program allows you to manage and print P-touch Editor templates. Start P-touch Library 6 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 > Brother P-touch > P-touch Tools > P-touch Library 2.3.
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. 6 Display Style Changes the file display style.
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.
How to Use P-touch Library (Windows only) Print Templates 6 Select the template you want to print and then click Print. 6 The connected Label Printer prints the template.
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 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. If you select OR, the program searches for files that satisfy any of the criteria.
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 P-touch Editor to register templates to P-touch Library automatically, using the following procedure: 1 In the P-touch Editor menu, select Tools > Options.
7 How to Update P-touch Software 7 The software can be upgraded to the latest available version using the P-touch Update Software. Note • The actual software and the contents of this manual may differ. • Do not turn off the power when transferring data or updating firmware. Update P-touch Editor and P-touch Address Book (Windows only) 7 IMPORTANT Before updating P-touch Editor and P-touch Address Book, install the printer driver. a 7 Start the P-touch Update Software.
How to Update P-touch Software b Click the Computer software update icon. c Select the Printer and Language, select the check boxes next to P-touch Editor and P-touch Address Book, and then click Install. d A message appears when the installation has finished.
How to Update P-touch Software Update the Firmware 7 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 7 Turn on the Label Printer and connect the USB Cable. Start the P-touch Update Software. For Windows 7: Double-click the P-touch Update Software icon.
How to Update P-touch Software c Click the Machine update icon. d Select the Printer, make sure that The machine is connected correctly. message appears, and then click OK.
How to Update P-touch Software e Select the Language, select the check box next to the firmware you want to update to, and then click Transfer. IMPORTANT Do not turn off the Label Printer or disconnect the cable during data transfer. 7 f Check the content to be updated, and then click Start to begin the update. IMPORTANT Do not turn off the Label Printer or disconnect the cable during the update process. For Mac a b 7 Turn on the Label Printer and connect the USB Cable.
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 7 Check the content you want to update, and then click Start to begin the update.
Section III Appendix Reset the Label Printer Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Specifications Print Directly from Various Windows Software III 47 48 49 56 57
8 Reset the Label Printer 8 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 8 To reset the Label Printer, do the following: a b Turn off the Label Printer. c d Continue holding down the Press and hold the orange. Release the (Power Button) and Cut Button for about two seconds. The Status LED lights in (Power Button), and press the Cut Button six times. (Power Button).
9 Maintenance 9 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 9 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. Note Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol, or any other organic solvent. These may deform or damage the Label Printer case.
10 Troubleshooting 10 Overview 10 This chapter explains how to resolve typical problems you may encounter when using the Label Printer. If you have any problems with the Label Printer, first make sure you have performed the following tasks correctly: Connect the Label Printer to an AC power outlet. For more information, see Connect the AC Power Cord on page 4. Remove all protective packaging from the Label Printer. Install and select the correct printer driver.
Troubleshooting LED Indications 10 The LED Indicators light and flash to indicate the Label Printer's status. or or or or LED Indicator is lit in the color shown LED Indicator is flashing in the color shown LED Indicator is off Status LED Condition Power is Off Idle mode Feeding mode Printing mode Cutting mode Receiving data Cancelling the print job The DK Roll Compartment Cover is open. Close the DK Roll Compartment Cover correctly. The Label Printer is in Reset mode.
Troubleshooting Status LED Condition Cutter error (twice for 2 seconds) System error (flashes rapidly) Contact Brother Customer Service.
Troubleshooting Printing Problems 10 Problem Solution The Status LED is not lit. Check that the AC Power Cord is inserted. If it is inserted correctly, try plugging it into another AC power outlet. The Label Printer does not print, or a printing error is received. • Check that the cable is connected securely. • Remove the DK Roll and reinstall it. • Check that there is enough roll remaining. • Make sure that the DK Roll Compartment Cover is closed.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution Label Printer is in cooling mode The Print Head is too hot. The Label Printer stops and resumes printing only after the Print Head has cooled down. The head may become too hot if you are printing a large number of labels. When the Print Head becomes too hot, it may produce imaging outside the print area. To avoid or delay overheating, make sure the Label Printer has adequate ventilation and is not located in an enclosed space.
Troubleshooting Problem Printed barcodes cannot be read. Solution Print labels so that barcodes are aligned with the Print Head as shown below: 1 3 2 1 Print Head 2 Barcodes 3 Printing orientation Barcodes may not be read if they are reduced or enlarged. Try using another scanner. We recommend printing barcodes with Print Quality options set to Give priority to print quality.
Troubleshooting Software Version 10 Problem Solution I do not know the Label Printer's firmware version. To check for the latest firmware: 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" (62 mm) DK Roll. I want to confirm whether I am using the latest version of the software. Use the P-touch Update Software function to confirm whether you have the latest version.
11 Product Specifications Label Printer Specifications 11 Items LED Indicators Print 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) (When connected to the computer and using P-touch Editor) Print Head 300 dpi / 720 dots Max. printing width 2.3" (59 mm) Max. printing length 39.37" (1 m) Min. printing length 0.5" (12.
12 Print Directly from Various Windows 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 names in the following screens may differ from your printer’s name. The screens may differ depending on your operating system. a Open the Devices and Printers window.
Print Directly from Various Windows Software Basic Tab 12 Specify the paper size, number of copies, quality, and cut option. Advanced Tab 12 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...
Print Directly from Various Windows Software Set the format name (Name) and size (Width, Length, and Feed), and click Default. Other Tab 12 Specify the measurement unit (inches/mm).
Print Directly from Various Windows Software Printing from other Windows software 12 Operation may differ depending on the software you are using. a b 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.
