Mass Storage Mode; Description; Using The Mass Storage Mode - Brother E850TKW User Manual

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Mass Storage Mode

Description

The mass storage mode feature allows you to communicate with the P-touch with just a file via the USB
interface without loading a printer driver. Files that have been copied to the P-touch mass storage area are
processed when you press the Print key.
This feature is useful for:
 Applying printer settings saved in a command file (.bin file format) or adding templates (.blf file format) into
the P-touch distributed by the administrator without using any software tools.
 Executing commands without installing the printer driver.
 Using a device with an OS (including non-Windows
print and transmit data.

Using the Mass Storage Mode

a
Confirm that the P-touch is turned off.
b
Press and hold the
The P-touch starts up in mass storage mode, the
indicator lights in orange.
c
Connect the computer or device to the P-touch via USB.
The P-touch mass storage area appears as a folder on the computer or device's screen.
Note
If the mass storage area does not appear automatically, refer to the operating instructions for the computer
or device's operating system for information about displaying the mass storage area.
d
Drag and drop the file you want to copy to the mass storage area.
e
Press the Print key.
The commands in the command file are executed, and the
When finished, the
f
To turn mass storage mode off, turn the P-touch off so that it starts in its normal operating mode.
(Power) button, the Program key, and the Home key at the same time.
(Label) indicator lights in orange.
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operating systems) that has a USB host feature to
(Power) indicator lights in green and the
(Label) indicator flashes once in green.
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(Label)
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