Brother QL-710W/720NW User Manual

Brother QL-710W/720NW User Manual

Label printer

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User's Guide
QL-710W/720NW
Be sure to read and understand this guide before using the machine.
We recommend that you keep this guide nearby for future reference.
Not all models are available in all countries.
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  • Page 1 User’s Guide QL-710W/720NW Be sure to read and understand this guide before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this guide nearby for future reference. Not all models are available in all countries. www.brother.com ver.0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1 Using The Interface Cable ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2 Uninstalling Software and Printer Driver •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4 ® Uninstalling the software/User’s Guide (Windows )•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4 ® Uninstalling the Printer Driver (Windows ) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 5 Uninstalling P-touch Editor (Macintosh)••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6 Uninstalling the Printer Driver (Macintosh) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7 Example Labels ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••...
  • Page 3: Using The Interface Cable

    You can purchase these cables at an electronics store. Do not use an interface cable that is longer than 2 metres. Brother QL side PC side D-sub female, lock screw #4 - 40 (UNC).
  • Page 4 For serial and network interfaces, a shielded interface cable should be used to ensure compliance with the limits for EMC. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. may affect the performance and print quality, and damage may not be covered under the limited warranty.
  • Page 5: Uninstalling Software And Printer Driver

    Click [OK]/[Yes]. The uninstall operation starts. ® Close the [Add or Remove Programs] (Windows XP/Windows ® ® Server 2003)/[Programs and Features] (Windows Vista ® ® Windows 7/Windows Server 2008) dialog. Brother P-touch Editor/Brother P-touch Update Software/User’s Guide has been uninstalled.
  • Page 6: Uninstalling The Printer Driver (Windows ® )

    Choose “Brother XX-XXXX”, and click [File] - [Delete]. ® ® ® For Windows Vista /Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 Choose “Brother XX-XXXX”, right click on the icon, and then click [Delete] ® ® ® (Windows Vista /Windows Server 2008)/[Remove device] (Windows ®...
  • Page 7: Uninstalling P-Touch Editor (Macintosh)

    ® ® For Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Server 2008 Click the [Drivers] tab and choose “Brother XX-XXXX”. Then, click [Remove]. ® For Windows Vista Click the [Drivers] tab and choose “Brother XX-XXXX”. Then, click [Remove...]. ® For Windows Click the [Drivers] tab, and then click [Change Driver Settings].
  • Page 8: Uninstalling The Printer Driver (Macintosh)

    Click Apple menu - [System Preferences], and click [Print & Fax] (Mac OS X 10.5.8 - 10.6)/[Print & Scan] (Mac OS X 10.7). Choose “Brother XX-XXXX”, and click Close the [Print & Fax]/[Print & Scan] window. The Printer Driver has been uninstalled.
  • Page 9: Example Labels

    3 Example Labels Here are some sample labels that you can create with Brother QL-710W/720NW. There are a variety of labels to choose from. Choose the type of label you want to create.
  • Page 10: General Procedures

    For details on how to create the labels, see the Help. Print the label. Print the label from the Brother QL printer. For details on how to print the labels, see the Help. Remove labels from the label output slot to prevent labels piling up and causing paper jams.
  • Page 11: Status Lamp

    5 Status Lamp Definition of Status Lamp Status lamp on the Brother QL printer indicates the current operating condition. Lamp Condition Not lit Power is OFF. Green lamp is lit Power is ON. Green lamp is flashing Receiving data from the PC.
  • Page 12: Mass Storage (Ql-720Nw Only)

    6 Mass Storage (QL-720NW only) Description The mass storage feature allows you to execute commands by sending data from a computer or other device to the printer via USB. Files that have been copied to the printer’s mass storage area are processed when you press the Wi-Fi button. This feature is useful in the following situations.
  • Page 13 • When the printer is turned off, mass storage mode is deactivated and any files in the mass storage area are deleted. • This feature supports “.bin” and “.blf” files. Do not use other file formats with this feature. • Do not create folders in the mass storage area. If a folder is created, files in the folder will not be executed.
  • Page 14: Iprint&Label

    7 iPrint&Label The Brother iPrint&Label application allows you to print directly to your Brother QL label printer from your Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch or Android™ smartphone. The Brother iPrint&Label application can be downloaded free-of-charge from iTunes or the Android Market. Simply search for “Brother iPrint&Label” in iTunes or the Android Market.
  • Page 15: Ql Utility

    Starting the QL Utility (Windows Connect the printer to be configured to the computer. Click [Start] - [All Programs] - [Brother] - [Label & Mobile Printer] - [Printer Setting Tool]. The [Printer Setting Tool] screen is displayed. Select the printer connected in step 1.
  • Page 16 Starting the QL Utility (Macintosh) Connect the printer to be configured to the Mac. Click [Macintosh HD] - [Applications] - [Brother] - [Utilities] - [Brother QL-7xx Utility]. The main window is displayed. How to Use the QL Utility. How to Use the QL Utility In the main window of the QL Utility, select the check boxes of the parameters with settings that you want to change.
  • Page 17 Printer Information Output Settings Determines which information is printed when printing the printer’s settings. Available settings: (QL-710W) [All], [Usage Log], [Printer Settings] (QL-720NW) [All], [Usage Log], [Printer Settings], [Printer Transfer Data] Command Mode (QL-720NW only) Sets the printer’s command format. Available settings: [Raster], [ESC/P], [P-touch Template] ®...
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Reference 9 Maintenance Maintenance of the machine can be performed as required. However, some environments require that maintenance be performed more frequently (e.g. in dusty conditions). Print head maintenance The DK Roll (thermal recording paper type) used with the machine is designed to clean the print head automatically.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Wait until the Status lamp stops flashing and then try printing again. Labels are jammed in the cutter. • Contact Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer. • Check that the ejection path of the label is not blocked.
  • Page 20 Problem Solution • Set the label vertical to the print head as shown below. Label exit slot Recommended print direction Print head • Some types of scanner are not able to read the bar code. Try using another scanner. • We recommend printing the Bar code with Print Quality options set to “Give priority to print quality”.
  • Page 21 Problem Solution • Is the printer set for sequential printing? If so, set the print mode to buffered printing. ® Windows Open printer properties from [Control Panel] - [Printers and Faxes] and click the [Printing Preferences...] button in the [Other] tab. Choose the option [After one page of data is received].
  • Page 22: Main Specifications

    Reference 11 Main Specifications Product specifications Items QL-710W QL-720NW Display Wi-Fi lamp (green), Status lamp (green, orange, red) Printing Direct thermal printing via thermal head method Max. 150 mm/sec, Max. 93 labels/min. (Standard Address Labels) Speed of (When connected to the PC and using P-touch Editor, when printing connecting USB cable) Print head...
  • Page 23: Operating Environment

    Operating environment Items QL-710W QL-720NW ® ® ® Windows XP/Windows Vista /Windows ® *1 ® Windows Windows Server 2003/2008/2008R2 (OEM installations supported) Macintosh Mac OS X 10.5.8 - 10.7 RS-232C USB Full speed, USB Full speed, ® Windows Wireless Network Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, Wireless Network Interface...

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