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Brother QL-1100 Quick Setup Manual

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D012S9001
QL-1100
Thank you for purchasing the QL-1100!
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.
• Unauthorised duplication or reproduction of any or all content of this document is prohibited.
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 printer.
Quick Setup Guide (this guide)
This guide provides basic information about using the printer, along with troubleshooting tips.
User's Guide
When downloading the installer from install.brother, the folder "Brother Manual" is created on your computer desktop and
the User's Guide is saved there.
This guide provides additional information about printer settings and operations, troubleshooting tips, and maintenance
instructions.
In addition, you can download individual manuals that you need from the Brother Solutions Center. Visit the Brother
Solutions Center at support.brother.com and click Manuals on your model page to download the other manuals.
Available Computer Applications
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
your 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 Printer with a
Computer (P-touch
Editor) in this guide.
See section 8. Use
the Printer with a
Computer (P-touch
Editor Lite) (Windows
only) in this guide.

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  • Page 1 This guide provides additional information about printer settings and operations, troubleshooting tips, and maintenance instructions. In addition, you can download individual manuals that you need from the Brother Solutions Center. Visit the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com and click Manuals on your model page to download the other manuals.

  • Page 2: Unpack The Printer

    1. Unpack the Printer Check that the package contains the following items before using the printer. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Brother dealer. Printer AC Power Cord USB Cable...

  • Page 3: Connect The Power Cord

    3. Connect the Power Cord Connect the AC Power Cord to the printer. Then, plug the AC Power Cord into an earthed electrical socket. 4. Load the DK Roll Make sure that the printer is turned Off. Pull the release levers on both sides of the printer to unlock the DK Roll Compartment Cover.

  • Page 4: Turn Power On/Off

    Thread the DK Roll through the 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 Indicators

    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 the website (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 6: Connect The Printer To A Computer

    Connect the Printer to a Computer You can connect the printer to a Windows computer or Mac using a USB cable. Connect Using USB Before connecting the USB cable, make sure that the printer is turned Off. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the printer and on the computer.
  • Page 7 You can use your 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 printer to your mobile device with the USB cable for your Android mobile at hand.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    If the error is not reset, contact Brother customer service. Software Development Kit A Software Development Kit (SDK) is available. Visit the Brother Developer Center (brother.com/product/dev). The b-PAC SDK and the SDKs for mobile devices (Android only) can also be downloaded. (The SDKs available are subject to...

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