Attaching The Label Tray; Using The Interface Cable - Brother QL-1050 User Manual

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Getting started

5 Attaching the Label Tray

The machine contains a label tray
which can hold up to 10 individual
label sheets.
As shown in the right hand
illustration, attach the label tray to
the front face of the machine.
When printing more than 10 labels
•
continuously using the auto cut
function, remove the paper guide to
prevent a paper jam.

6 Using the Interface Cable

Serial (RS-232C) cables and Network (Ethernet) cables are not standard
accessories.
Use the appropriate cable for your type of interface.
•
USB Interface Cable
Use the enclosed interface cable.
•
RS-232C (Serial) Cable (Windows
The pin assignments for the serial cables (RS-232C cables) which can be used with this
machine are shown in the table below. You can purchase the cables at an electronics
store. Do not use an interface cable that is longer than 6 feet (2.0 meters).
Brother QL label printer
(D-sub female, lock screw #4-40 inch screw)
Signal
Name Number
DCD
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
RI
The RS-232C serial connector part of this equipment is not Limited Power Source.
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
®
only)
Pin Assignments
PC
(D-Sub9P female)
Pin Signal
Number Name
1 DCD
2 RXD
3 TXD
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 RI