If You Are Having Difficulty With Your Label Printer - Brother PT-D410 User Manual

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If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Label Printer

This chapter explains how to resolve typical problems you may encounter when using the Label Printer.
If you still have problems, see Related Information. If after reading the topics you are unable to resolve the
problem, visit the Brother support website at support.brother.com.
Problem
The Label Printer does not
print.
• The tape does not feed
correctly.
• The tape gets stuck
inside the Label Printer.
An error occurred when
using a mobile app.
The screen has locked.
The LCD remains blank
after turning the power on.
The LCD messages are
displayed in a foreign
language.
The Label Printer stops
while printing a label.
Previously saved label files
are not available.
• I cannot install the
Printer Driver even if I
> If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Label Printer
Solution
• Check that the Tape Cassette is inserted correctly.
• If the Tape Cassette is empty, replace it. To order supplies and accessories, visit
www.brother.com.
• Check that the Tape Cassette Compartment Cover is securely closed.
• Check that the Label Printer is on.
• (PT-D460BT) Check that the computer's or mobile device's Bluetooth setting is on.
• (PT-D460BT) Check that the Label Printer is connected to the computer or your
mobile device via Bluetooth.
• Check that the Label Printer is selected in the Brother iPrint&Label app.
• Check that the Label Printer is not paired with another device.
• Make sure the Label Printer and your mobile device or computer are close enough
to communicate.
• (PT-D460BT) Check that the automatic Bluetooth reconnection setting of another
computer or mobile device is not enabled.
• Make sure no devices that emit radio waves (for example, a microwave oven) are
located nearby.
• Check that the correct printer driver is installed when printing from a computer.
• Connect the Label Printer to your computer using the USB Cable (included) when
printing from a computer.
• If the Print Head is dirty, clean it with a cotton swab or optional Print Head Cleaning
Cassette (TZe-CL4).
• If the tape is bent, cut off the bent section.
• If the tape is jammed, remove the Tape Cassette, remove the jammed tape, and
then cut off any damaged tape.
• Check that the end of the tape exits through the Tape Guide.
• Confirm that the tape is pointed at the Tape Exit Slot.
• Remove the Tape Cassette and insert it again.
Go to your mobile application's settings menu and select Support > FAQs &
Troubleshooting.
• Reset the internal memory to the factory settings. For more information, see Related
Topics.
• Disconnect the AC Adapter and remove the batteries for at least 10 minutes.
Check that the batteries are correctly installed or that the AC Adapter included with your
Label Printer is correctly connected.
Set the LCD language you want. For more information, see Related Topics.
• Replace the Tape Cassette if striped tape is visible, as this indicates that you have
reached the end of the tape.
• Replace all batteries or connect the AC Adapter directly to the Label Printer.
All files saved in the internal memory are deleted when the batteries are weak or the
AC Adapter is disconnected.
If you cannot use your Label Printer even though you have installed the Printer Driver:
1. Download the Printer Driver Uninstaller from your model's page at
support.brother.com.
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