Introduction QL-650TD STEP Before using the printer 1 User's Guide STEP Using only this printer (No PC) 2 STEP Maintenance and Troubleshooting 3 You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can use the printer. Please read this manual before you use the printer. Keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place so you can use it quickly if you need to. www.brother.
Congratulations on purchasing the QL-650TD. Your new QL-650TD is a label printer that connects to your personal computer, enabling you to quickly and easily print professional custom labels that you have created on your personal computer using the label editing software provided. We strongly recommend that you read this manual carefully before using your QL-650TD, and then keep it nearby for future reference. We provide service & support for users who register their products on our website.
Table of Contents Introduction ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1 STEP 1 Before using the printer ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 9 Parts Checklist ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 10 Parts Description••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11 Main Printing Unit•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11 Connecting the power supply ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product’s descriptions and specifications. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
2 Introduction Manuals The following manuals are provided to help you use the printer correctly and to utilize its features. Be sure to read this manual before using the printer. User's Guide (This manual) Read this manual first. It gives information which should be read before using the printer, such as cautions and setup, and the procedures for printing labels without using your computer. It also explains how to clean the printer, and how to perform some troubleshooting.
Tells you what to do to avoid the risk of injury. Caution Tells you about procedures you must follow to prevent damage to the printer. The symbols used in this manual are as follows: The incorrect setup icon alerts you to devices and operations that are not compatible with the printer (e.g. the figure on the left indicates a warning against disassembly). The special instructions icon indicates operations to be carried out (e.g.
4 Introduction Warning Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, electric shock, or other damage. Power Cord Use only the authorized power source (220 - 240 V AC) for the printer. Use only the power cord included with the printer. Do not overload the power outlet socket with too many appliances or insert the power cord into a damaged outlet socket. Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not use the power cord if it is damaged.
Caution Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, electric shock, or other damage. Cutter Do not touch the blade of the cutter unit. Do not open the top cover when the cutter is operating. Do not apply excessive pressure to the cutter unit. Introduction 5 STEP 1 DK Roll (DK Label, DK Tape) Be careful not to drop the DK Roll. DK Rolls use thermal paper and thermal film. Both the label and print will fade with sunlight and heat. Do not use DK Rolls for outdoor use that requires durability.
6 Introduction General Precautions The Printer • The printer is a precision machine. Do not drop, hit or otherwise bang the printer. • Do not lift the printer by the DK Roll compartment cover. The cover could come off and the printer could fall and become damaged. • The printer may malfunction if left near a television, radio, etc. Do not use the printer near any machine that can cause electromagnetic interference.
7 CD-ROM and Software • Do not scratch or subject the CD-ROM to high or low temperatures. • Do not put heavy objects on the CD-ROM or apply force to the CD-ROM. • The software contained on the CD-ROM is meant for use with the printer only. See License on CD for further details. This software may be installed on multiple personal computers for use in an office, etc. • Do not use the battery in any other products.
8 Introduction Cutter unit • The cutter unit contains a very sharp blade. To Paper guide surface prevent injury from a broken cutter blade: • Make sure the top cover is closed when using the cutter unit. • Don't apply too much pressure when fitting or removing the cutter unit. • When the cutter unit becomes blunt you should replace it with a new one. • If you break the cutter unit, unplug your printer from the power and remove the cutter unit carefully with a pair of tweezers.
9 Introduction 1 STEP Before using the printer 1 Parts Checklist Page 10 2 Parts Description Page 11 3 Connecting the power supply Page 12 4 Installing the DK Roll Page 16 5 Attaching the paper guide Page 17 6 Using Interface Cable Page 18 7 Setting clock/language/units Page 19 8 Procedure for creating a label Page 21 Before using the printer 1 STEP 2 Using only this printer (No PC) STEP STEP Maintenance and Troubleshooting 3
10 STEP 1 Before using the printer 1 Parts Checklist When you unpack the printer, check to see that you have all of the following parts. If any of the parts are missing or faulty, contact the dealer or brother authorised service representative where you purchased the printer from.
11 Introduction 2 Parts Description Main Printing Unit Front View STEP DK Roll cover 1 Roll release lever Before using the printer Printing unit Roller Cutter unit LCD Manual operation button LCD and manual operation button (For details, see Next page.
12 STEP 1 Before using the printer 3 Connecting the power supply 1 Connect the AC power cord into the printer. Power cord Slot Power cord 2 Insert the power plug into the AC outlet. • Before inserting the plug, check the outlet is 220 - 240 V AC. • Locate the printer near the outlet so that the power plug can be pulled out easily if required. • When inserting or pulling out the power cord, be sure to hold the power plug and not the cable.
LCD The LCD display is used for both Time Display mode and Menu Selection mode operations. Time Display mode The LCD will display the date and time when the machine is switched on and not in use. 12:34 [P01] 20/07/2010 STEP 1 Before using the printer Manual operation menu table Introduction 13 STEP Each button is indicated by the following marks.
14 STEP 1 Before using the printer Menu Selection mode The LCD will display the menu title when editing the templates or when changing settings.
15 Introduction Manual operation button Turns the printer ON or OFF. The button also lights up or blinks depending on the printer status. LED lamp OFF ON ON/OFF button ( ) Blinks rapidly Blinks slowly Turns OFF after blinking 10 times Print button ( ) Cut button ( ) Status The power is turned OFF. The power is turned ON. An error has occurred. For details on troubleshooting, see "Troubleshooting" on page 42. The printer is processing data. A system error has occurred.
16 STEP 1 Before using the printer 4 Installing the DK Roll Applicable DK Rolls The usable types of DK Roll for the printer are shown below. DK Roll General name for DK Label and DK Tape. DK Label This is a pre-cut label roll. Thermal recording paper and thermal recording film are available. DK Tape This is a freely cuttable full-page adhesive tape. Thermal recording paper and thermal recording film are available. Be sure to use only genuine DK Rolls in the printer.
Check that the roll release lever is in the up position. Thread the end of the DK Roll into the slot immediately in front of the cutter. Roll release lever Cutter Printing unit STEP 1 When unable to thread the end of the DK Roll fully into the slot, thread it as far as possible. Lower the roll release lever and close the cover, then press the Feed button ( ) to set the roll. 5 Push down the roll release lever and close the DK Roll cover.
18 STEP 1 Before using the printer 6 Using Interface Cable RS-232C cable and Network cable are not standard accessories. Choose the appropriate cable for your interface. • USB cable Use the enclosed interface cable. • RS-232C cable 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.
Before using the printer you will need to setup the date and time, the language and the unit of measurement your printer will use. • If you disconnect your machine from the power and remove the battery any settings you have changed will be reset. See "Setting the clock: Menu 7/12" on page 31. • For replacing the battery, see "Replacing the lithium clock battery" on page 39. The time setting screen is displayed on the LCD, and then the year "05" and "YY" are alternately displayed.
20 STEP 1 Before using the printer 7 Select the language by pressing the up or down arrow button ( / ) and then press the OK button. Language English - UK The language is set and the units setting screen is displayed. 8 Select the units by pressing the up or down arrow button ( / ) and then press the OK button. Unit mm The units are set and the Time Display mode is displayed. 9 Your machine will now display the date and time when switched on and not in use.
8 Procedure for creating a label The general procedure for creating a label with the printer is shown below. 2 Decide on the type of label you want to create. STEP Label images 1 Before using the printer 1 Introduction 21 Prepare the appropriate DK Roll. Set the DK Roll Prepare the appropriate DK Roll to the label image STEP ÎPage 16 Create a label and print it.
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23 Introduction 2 STEP 1 Creating and printing a label without using your computer This printer has eight built-in templates for your convenience, you may select the template you want from these templates by scrolling up or down ( / ) and then press the Print button. You may also download additional templates created in P-touch Editor 5. This is for PC only and not available for Mac. Before using the printer STEP Using only this printer (No PC) 1 Creating a label STEP 2.
24 STEP 2 Creating and printing a label without using your computer 1 Creating a label After deciding the type of label you want to create you need to choose a suitable DK Roll (see "Installing the DK Roll" on page 16). 1. Selecting a template Select the template for the label you want to create, from one of the eight built-in templates. It is also possible to create templates with your own PC. For details, see the "Software User's Guide" (PDF Manual).
Sample of print outs Message + date + time Received 20/07/2010 12:34 [P08]Msg+Num Message + numbering Received 001 STEP 1 When a template is downloaded from a PC, the screen is displayed as shown below. • [D01] Sample1 • [D02] Sample2 2. Printing a label Printing only one label 1 Press the Print button ( Display mode. ) while in Time The contents of the template are printed. For a preset template, the content of the label is automatically adjusted for the size of the DK Roll.
26 STEP 2 Creating and printing a label without using your computer 2 Other convenient functions You can easily customize many functions of your machine, for example you can edit the contents of the built in templates. Editing a template: Menu 1/12 By editing a selected template, it is possible to change the label to your own format. The editable content varies depending on the selected template. The following explains an example when selecting template "[P07]Msg+D+T".
Select the time format by pressing the up or down arrow button ( / ) and then press the OK button. Time [P07] 12:34 (24) The time format is selected, and then the font selection mode is displayed. STEP Font [P07] L.Gothic Bold The setting is saved and the screen returns to the Time Display mode. Type of font • • • • • Changing the date used for templates: Menu 2/12 For the date printed on your template you can add or subtract from the current date, or you can fix it to a specific date.
28 STEP 2 Creating and printing a label without using your computer When selecting addition or subtraction 4 When (+)/(-) has been selected press the up or down arrow button ( / ) to choose either Years, Months, Weeks, Days, Hours or Minutes and then press the OK button. 5 Select a value between 000 and 999 by pressing the up or down arrow button ( / ) and then press the OK button.
29 Introduction Specifying the number of copies: Menu 4/12 Press the Menu button in the Time Display mode. 2 Select "Menu 4/12" by pressing the up or down arrow button ( / ) and then press the OK button. Menu Copies 3 Select the number of copies to print between 1 and 999 by pressing the up or down arrow button ( / ) and then press the OK button. OK to Print? Menu Selection mode is displayed. 4/12 3 The specified number of copies are printed, and the screen returns to the Time Display mode.
30 STEP 2 Creating and printing a label without using your computer Printing a sequential label 1 Press the Print button ( 2 A label is printed, and the screen returns to Time Display mode. 3 When you press the Print button ( ) again, a label with the next sequential number will be printed. ) in Time Display mode. Printing... Printing more than one sequential label 1 Hold down the Print button ( ) until the desired number of labels is displayed.
31 Introduction Printing a list of templates: Menu 6/12 It is possible to print a sample of every template (including downloaded templates) for reference. For details on downloaded templates, see "Software User's Guide" (PDF Manual). Choose a DK tape that print labels up to 62 mm in width. If the DK label is too narrow the machine will indicate an error. 1 Press the Menu button in the Time Display mode. 2 Select "Menu 6/12" by pressing the up or down arrow button ( / ) and then press the OK button.
32 STEP 2 Creating and printing a label without using your computer Cut the roll automatically when printing: Menu 8/12 There are three options, cutting after each label, not cutting labels, or cutting the last label only. 1 Press the Menu button in the Time Display mode. 2 Select "Menu 8/12" by pressing the up or down arrow button ( / ) and then press the OK button. Menu Auto Cut 3 Select a function you want to use by pressing the up or down arrow buttons ( / ) and then press the OK button.
Set the unit of measure (inch or mm): Menu 10/12 The default unit setting for English-US is "inch". For all other Languages the default setting is "mm". Press the Menu button in the Time Display mode. 2 Select "Menu 10/12" by pressing the up or down arrow button ( / ) and then press the OK button. Menu Unit 3 Select the unit by pressing the up or down arrow button ( / ) and then press the OK button. Unit mm STEP 1 Menu Selection mode is displayed.
34 STEP 2 Creating and printing a label without using your computer Hiding/showing the preset templates: Menu 12/12 1 Press the Menu button in Time Display mode. 2 Select "Menu 12/12" by pressing the up or down arrow buttons ( / ) and then press the OK button. Menu 12/12 Show Templates 3 Select "Show:All" or "Hide:Preset" by pressing the up or down arrow buttons ( / ) and then press the OK button. Show Templates Show:All Menu Selection mode is displayed.
35 Introduction 3 STEP Maintenance and Troubleshooting This section of the guide explains how to properly maintain this printer so as to ensure many years of reliable service. This section also covers how to troubleshoot potential problems and how to read and understand error messages.
36 STEP 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 1 Maintenance Maintenance of the printer needs only to be done when required. However, some environments will require that maintenance should be done more frequently (e.g. in dusty conditions). Print head maintenance The DK Roll (thermal recording paper type) used with the 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.
4 Insert edge (A) of the cleaning sheet into the printing unit and guide it out to just in front of the cutter. • Do not remove part (A) of the cleaning sheet. • The printed side of the cleaning sheet should be facing upwards. Introduction 37 STEP 5 Before using the printer 1 After inserting the cleaning sheet into the printing unit, push down the roll release lever and remove the part B of the cleaning sheet. STEP 6 Close the DK Roll cover and turn ON the power to the printer.
38 STEP 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Replacing the cutter unit Eventually the cutting blade on the cutter unit will become dull (blunt) and need to be replaced. At the appropriate time, purchase a new replacement cutter unit and install it according to the following procedure. 1 Check that the cutter unit is located at the home position. 2 Turn OFF the power to the printer and pull out the power cord from the wall outlet.
39 Grip the tab and lift out the cutter unit. Introduction 6 Take care not to touch the blade of the cutter. STEP 7 Set the new cutter unit in the correct position. 8 Once set in the correct position, tighten the screw which holds the cutting blade unit in place. Before using the printer 1 STEP Set the DK Roll and close the DK Roll cover. For details, see "Installing the DK Roll" on page 16.
40 STEP 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 2 Open the DK Roll cover and pull up the roll release lever to the up position and remove the DK Roll. 3 Turn the mark (A) on cover to mark (B) on the printer using a coin and remove the battery cover. When turning the battery cover, do not rotate it past the position of on the printer, as this may cause a malfunction. mark (B) 4 As shown below, press C part of battery and remove the battery.
6 Refit the battery cover matching mark (A) on the cover and mark (B) on the printer. Turn the mark (A) on the cover to mark (D) on the printer using a coin to lock the cover. When turning the battery cover, do not rotate it past the position of on the printer, it may cause a malfunction. mark (D) Introduction 41 STEP For details, see "Installing the DK Roll" on page 16. STEP 2 Using only this printer (No PC) Set the DK Roll and close the DK Roll cover.
42 STEP 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting If problems occur while using this printer, the following may help you to solve the problems: Potential types of problems Problem Solution • Is the USB cable disconnected? Check the USB cable is connected properly. • Is the DK Roll properly set? • Cannot print • Printing error is displayed If it is not set properly, remove the DK Roll and set it again.
• The label gets Solution • Is the cutter blade getting dull (blunt)? jammed around the cutter unit • The label is not ejected properly after printing Does the cutter error occur frequently? Replace the cutter unit. For details, see "Replacing the cutter unit" on page 38. • Have foreign objects or dust got onto the roller? Clean the roller using the cleaning sheet. For details, see "Roller maintenance" on page 36. • Is the label outlet stained? Remove stains from the label outlet.
44 STEP 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Error message Cause Solution No Setting Applicable Data! When selecting the template which does not include the date and time settings, it is not possible to set addition or subtraction of date and time. Select the template which includes date and time object and then set it. No Numbering Applicable Data! When selecting the template which does not include the numbering object, the numbering printing cannot be operated.
Product specifications Printing method Thermal recording type Speed of printing Max. 90 mm/second, 56 labels/minute (address label) Print head 300 dpi/720 dots Max. printing width 59 mm Min. printing length 25.4 mm 9 Buttons: ON/OFF button ( ), Feed button ( ), Cut button ( ), Print button ( ), Menu button, ESC button, OK button, Up arrow button ( ), Down arrow button ( ) Buttons Interface USB, serial (RS-232C) Power supply 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (0.
