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- Page 1 User’s Guide QL-600 Read the Product Safety Guide first, then read the Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup procedure. After reading this guide, keep it in a safe Version 01 place for quick 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. This guide provides safety information; read it before you use the Product Safety Guide 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 Power Cord ...........................4 Load the DK Roll............................5 Turn Power On/Off.............................7 Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Install the 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 ........................31 How to Use P-touch Library (Windows only)33 Start P-touch Library..........................33 Open and Edit Templates ........................35 Print Templates............................36 Search for Templates ..........................37 How to Update P-touch Software Update P-touch Editor and P-touch Address Book (Windows only) ............39 Update the Firmware ..........................41...
- 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 1 Feed Button 4 Status LED 2 Cutter 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 Power Cord
Set Up the Label Printer Connect the Power Cord Connect the AC Power Cord to the printer. Then, plug the AC Power Cord into an electrical socket. IMPORTANT Do not use your printer in areas where the power source voltage is different from the printer’s specified voltage. -
Page 11: Load The Dk Roll
Set Up the Label Printer Load the DK Roll Hold the 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 Close the DK Roll Compartment Cover. IMPORTANT • Do not leave any printed labels in the printer. Doing so will cause the labels to jam. • When not in use, remove any DK Rolls from inside the printer and close the DK Roll Compartment Cover to prevent dust and debris from accumulating in the printer.
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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 printer On. The Status LED turns green. IMPORTANT • If the DK Die-cut Label is installed, the end of the label will be 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 Install the Printer Driver and Software on a Computer not connected to the Internet on page 11. Visit install.brother and download the Software Installer for the latest software and manuals. Double-click the downloaded EXE file (for Windows) or DMG file (for Mac), and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. -
Page 15: Print From A Computer
Available Applications To use the printer effectively, a number of applications and functions are available. You must install the printer driver to use these applications. Visit install.brother and download the installer for the applications and printer driver. Application Windows Features... -
Page 16: Create Labels From Your Computer
Print Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) Create Labels from Your Computer There are various methods for printing with this printer. The following describes the procedure for printing from a computer using P-touch Editor or P-touch Address Book. Start P-touch Editor or P-touch Address Book, and then open the document you want to print. Create a label design. -
Page 17: Attach Labels
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, select your model, and open the Downloads page. Select the 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 to specify the printer’s device settings and P-touch Template settings from a Windows computer. Note The Printer Setting Tool can be installed using the Software/Documentation installer. For more information, see Install the Printer Driver and Software on a Computer on page 8. -
Page 19: Use The Printer Setting Tool For Windows
Start the Printer Setting Tool. For Windows 7: Click Start > All Programs > Brother > Labels & Mobile Printer > Printer Setting Tool. For Windows 8 / Windows 8.1: On the Apps screen, click the Printer Setting Tool. - Page 20 Change the Label Printer Settings Click Exit in the main window to finish specifying settings. IMPORTANT Use the Printer Setting Tool to configure the printer only when the printer is idle. The 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 settings when connecting the printer and computer with a USB cable. Not only can you change the device settings for one printer, but you can also apply the same settings to multiple 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 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 Menu Options • Apply Settings to the Printer Applies the settings to the printer. • Check Setting Displays the current settings. • Import Imports an exported file. • Export Saves the current settings in a file. Maintenance Menu Options Note You must have administrator privileges for the computer or the printer to display some items. -
Page 24: Apply Setting Changes To Multiple Label Printers
Change the Label Printer Settings Apply Setting Changes to Multiple Label Printers After applying the settings to the first printer, disconnect it from your computer, and then connect the second printer. Select the newly connected printer from the Printer drop-down list. Click Apply. -
Page 25: Printer Setting Tool For Mac
Use the Printer Setting Tool for Mac Connect the 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 printer you want to configure appears next to Printer. If a different printer appears, select the 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 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 printer. -
Page 27: Basic Tab
Change the Label Printer Settings Basic Tab • Auto Power On Specifies whether the printer turns on automatically when the AC Power Cord is plugged into an electrical socket. • Auto Power Off Specifies the period of time that passes before the 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 7: Click Start > All Programs > Brother P-touch > P-touch Editor 5.2, or double-click the P-touch Editor 5.2 shortcut 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... - Page 30 How to Use P-touch Editor Select one of the displayed options: 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 Printing 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 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 with text and images. The Standard mode consists of the following sections: 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)
Start the P-touch Address Book 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. For Windows 8/ Windows 8.1: Click P-touch Address Book 1.3 on the Apps screen or double-click the P-touch Address Book 1.3... - Page 36 How to Use the P-touch Address Book (Windows only) Layout Window The Layout Window consists of the following sections: 1 Menu Bar Commands are categorised 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).
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Page 37: Create A New Contact
How to Use the P-touch Address Book (Windows only) Create a New Contact This section explains how to 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 38 How to Use the P-touch Address Book (Windows only) 1 New Contact Form Toolbar The following commands are categorised in the menu: 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 39: How To Use P-Touch Library (Windows Only)33
This program allows you to manage and print P-touch Editor templates. Start P-touch Library For Windows 7: Click Start > All Programs > Brother P-touch > P-touch Tools > P-touch Library 2.3. For Windows 8 / Windows 8.1: On the Apps screen, click P-touch Library 2.3. - Page 40 How to Use P-touch Library (Windows only) 4 Templates List Displays a list of the templates in the selected folder. 5 Preview Displays a preview of the templates selected in the templates list. Explanations of the Toolbar Icons Icon Button name Function Open Opens the selected template.
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Page 41: 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 42: 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 printer prints the template. -
Page 43: Search For Templates
How to Use P-touch Library (Windows only) Search for Templates You can search for templates registered to P-touch Library. Click Search. The Search dialog box appears. Specify the search criteria. The following search criteria are available: Settings Details Multiple Parameters Determines how the program searches when multiple criteria are specified. - Page 44 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 45: How To Update P-Touch Software
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 46 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 indicating that the installation has finished.
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Page 47: 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 48 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 49: 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 the printer off or disconnect the cable during data transfer. Check the content to be updated, and then click Start to begin the update. The firmware update begins. - Page 50 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 51 Section III Appendix Reset the Label Printer Maintenance Troubleshooting Product Specifications Printing directly from other Windows software...
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Page 52: Reset The Label Printer
Reset the Label Printer Reset your printer’s device settings if the printer is not operating correctly. Reset Device Settings to the Factory Settings Using the Label Printer Buttons To reset the printer, do the following: Turn the printer off. Press and hold the Power ( ) and Cutter ( ) Buttons for about two seconds. The Status LED lights in orange. -
Page 53: Maintenance
Maintenance We recommend cleaning your printer on a regular basis to maintain its correct performance. Note Always disconnect the AC Power Cord before cleaning the 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 with water on difficult to remove marks. -
Page 54: 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 the Brother support website at support.brother.com Driver Installation Problems (for Windows) -
Page 55: Led Indications
The printer is in Boot mode. Try updating the firmware. For more information, see Update the Firmware on page 41. If the printer is still in Boot mode, contact Brother customer service. Roll end error No media error Wrong media error... -
Page 56: Printing Problems
• Has a print error or transmission error occurred? Turn the printer Off and then turn it On again. If there is still a problem, contact your Brother customer service. • If the printer is connected via a USB hub, try connecting it directly to the computer. - Page 57 ) Button or 3 If the error is not reset, turn the printer off, and then turn it on again. 4 If the error is not reset, contact Brother customer service. I want to reset the printer. You can reset the printer using the Printer Setting Tool from a computer.
- Page 58 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 59: Version Information
Troubleshooting Version Information Problem Solution I do not know the version number of To check for the latest firmware: the firmware for the printer. 1 Turn your printer on. 2 Press and hold the Cutter ( ) Button for several seconds to print the report. We recommend you use a 62 mm DK Roll. -
Page 60: Product Specifications
Product Specifications Label Printer Specifications Items Specifications Display Status LED (green, orange, red) Printing method Direct thermal printing via thermal head Speed of printing Max. 71 mm/sec, Max. 44 labels/min. (Standard Address Labels) (When connected to the PC and using P-touch Editor) Print Print head... -
Page 61: Printing Directly From Other 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 settings you want and click OK. You can set the paper size, number of copies, quality and cut... -
Page 62: Basic Tab
Printing directly from other Windows software Basic Tab You can set the paper size, number of copies, quality and cut option. Advanced Tab You can set graphics options ("Halftone", "Brightness" and "Contrast") and "Continuous Tape Format". You can change the Label Format or create a new Label Format from the Continuous Tape Format dialog box, which appears when you click Settings.. -
Page 63: Other Tab
Printing directly from other Windows software You can set the format name ("Name") and size ("Width", "Length", and "Feed"), and click Default. Other Tab You can change the measurement unit ("mm" or "inch"). -
Page 64: Printing From Other Windows Software
Because the paper size for this machine is different from other regular printers, this printer may not achieve optimal results. 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.