Brother QL-1100 Quick Setup Manual
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QL-1100
Thank you for purchasing the QL-1100 Label Printer!
Read the Product Safety Guide first, then read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup procedure. After reading this
guide, keep it in a safe place for quick reference.
NOTE
• The information provided in this document is subject to change without notice.
• Unauthorized duplication or reproduction of any or all content of this document is prohibited.
For FAQs, Troubleshooting, and to download software and manuals, visit support.brother.com
To download and install printer drivers and software, visit our website:
install.brother
For more information on installing the drivers and software, see the Install Printer Drivers and Software on a Computer
section in this guide.
Available Manuals
Product Safety Guide
This guide provides safety information; read it before you use the Label Printer.
Quick Setup Guide (this guide)
This guide provides basic information about using the Label Printer, along with troubleshooting tips.
User's Guide
When downloading the installer at install.brother, the folder "Brother Manual" is created on your computer desktop and the
User's Guide is stored in this folder.
This guide provides additional information about the Label Printer settings and operations, troubleshooting tips, and
maintenance instructions.
You can download individual manuals from the Brother Solutions Center. Visit the Brother Solutions Center at
support.brother.com, click Manuals, and go to your model's page to download all manuals.
Applications for Use with Computers
Applications
Features
P-touch Editor
Label creation software for computers.
This application comes with built-in
drawing tools that allow you to print a
wide variety of custom labels in complex
layouts with text of different fonts and
styles, frames, imported images,
barcodes, etc.
The P-touch Editor application and
printer drivers must be installed.
(install.brother) For more information,
see the Install Printer Drivers and
Software on a Computer section in this
guide. See the User's Guide for
guidance on using P-touch Editor.
P-touch Editor Lite Label creation software for computers.
With P-touch Editor Lite, there is no
need to install an application or printer
drivers. Simply connect a USB Cable to
the Label Printer.
This application allows you to create and print
simple labels with text, frames, and images.
Quick Setup Guide (English)
Computer
Connection
Windows / Mac
USB
Windows
USB
Reference
See section 7. Use
the Label Printer with
a Computer (P-touch
Editor) in this guide.
See section 8. Use
the Label Printer with
a Computer (P-touch
Editor Lite) (Windows
only) in this guide.

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Summary of Contents for Brother QL-1100

  • Page 1 This guide provides basic information about using the Label Printer, along with troubleshooting tips. User’s Guide When downloading the installer at install.brother, the folder “Brother Manual” is created on your computer desktop and the User's Guide is stored in this folder.
  • Page 2: Unpack The Label Printer

    Label Printer. 1. Unpack the Label Printer Check that the package contains the following items before using the Label Printer. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Brother dealer. Label Printer AC Power Cord...
  • Page 3: Connect The Power Cord

    3. Connect the Power Cord Connect the AC Power Cord to the Label Printer. Then, plug the AC Power Cord into a grounded AC power outlet. 4. Load the DK Roll Make sure that the Label Printer is turned Off. Pull the release levers on both sides of the Label Printer to unlock the DK Roll Compartment Cover.
  • Page 4: Turn Power On/Off

    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 will not be skewed. •...
  • Page 5: Led Indications

    IMPORTANT When printing with P-touch Editor, press and hold the P-touch Editor Lite Button until the green Editor Lite LED turns Off. Visit our website (install.brother) and download the Software/Documentation Installer for the latest drivers, 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 6: Connect The Label Printer To A Computer

    Connect the Label Printer to a Computer You can connect the Label Printer to a Windows computer or Mac using a USB Cable. Connect Using a USB Cable Turn the Label Printer Off. Connect the USB Cable to the USB Port on the back of the Label Printer and on your computer's USB Port.
  • Page 7 You can use your Label Printer as a stand-alone printer or connect it to a mobile device. To create and print labels directly from your mobile device, install the Brother mobile applications, and then connect your Label Printer to your mobile device using a USB On-the-Go cable*.
  • Page 8: Specifications

    Software Development Kit A Software Development Kit (SDK) is available. Visit the Brother Developer Center (www.brother-usa.com/lp/civ/home.aspx). The b-PAC SDK and the SDKs for mobile devices (Android only) can also be downloaded. (The SDKs available are subject to change without notice.)

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