Brother QL-1050 User Manual
QL-1050/1060N
User's Guide
Guía del usuario
Be sure to read this guide before using the machine. We recommend that you
keep this guide nearby for future reference.
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conservar este manual a mano par a referencia en el futuro.
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Thank you for purchasing the Brother QL label printer.
This guide briefly describes how to use the Brother QL label printer.
We strongly recommend that you read this guide carefully before using the Brother
QL label printer and then keep it nearby for future reference.
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformi ty (For USA Only)
Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation
Product Name: Label Printer QL-1050/QL-1060N
Model Number: QL-1050/QL-1060N
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Important
• The enclosed interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a
Class B digital device.
• A shielded interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class
B digital device.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
Brother® Two-Year Limited Warranty and Replace ment Service
(USA Only)
Who is covered:
• This limited warranty ("warranty") is given only to the original end-use/retail purchaser
(referred to in this warranty as "Original Purchaser") of the accompanying product,
consumables and ac cessori es (collec tively re ferred to i n this wa rranty as "this Prod uct").
• If you purchased a product from someone other than an authorized Brother reseller in
the United States or i f th e product was used (i ncl ud ing but not limited t o floor models or
refurbished product), pr ior to y our p urc has e y ou a re n ot th e O riginal Purchaser and the
product that you purchased is not covered by this warranty.
What is covered:
• This Product includes a Machine and Consumable and Accessory Items. Consumable
and Accessory Items i nc lud e but are not limit ed to lab el an d tape rolls and print servers.
• Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that the Machine and the
accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship, when used under normal conditions.
• This warranty applies only to products purchased and used in the United States. For
products purchased in, but used outside, the United States, this warranty covers only
warranty service within the United States (and does not include shipping outside the
United States).
What is the length of the Warranty Periods:
• Machines: two year from the original purchase date.
• Accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items: 90 days from the original purchase
date or the rated life of consumable, whichever comes first.
What is NO T covered:
This warranty does not cover:
(1) Physical damage to this Product;
(2) Damage caused by improper installation, improper or abnormal use, misuse, neglect or
accident (including but not limited to transporting this Product without the proper
preparation and/or packaging);
(3) Damage caused by another device or software used with this Product (including but not
limited to damage resulting from use o f non Brother
Accessory Items);
(4) Consumable and Accessory Items that expired in accordance with a rated life; and,
(5) Problems arising from other than defects in materials or workmanship.
This limited warranty is VOID if this Product has been altered or modified in any way
(including but not limited to attempted warranty repair without authorizatio n from Broth er
and/or alteration/removal of the seri al numbe r).
What to do if you think your Product is eligible for warranty service:
Report your issue to our P-touch Customer Service Hotline at 1-877-BROTHER (1-877276-8437) or to a Brother Authorized Service Center within the applicable warranty
period. Supply Brother or the Brother Authorized Service Center with a copy of your
dated bill of sale showing tha t this Produ ct was purc has ed within the U .S.. For the nam e
of local Brother Authorized Serv ice Center(s ), call 1-877 -BROTHER (1-877-27 6-8437) or
visit www.brother-usa.com.
What Brother will ask you to do:
After contacting Brother or a Brother Authorized Service Center, you may be required to
deliver (by hand if you prefer) or send the Product properly packaged, freight prepaid, to
the Authorized Service Center together with a photocopy of your bill of sale.
You are responsible for the cost of shipping, packing product, and insurance (if you desire).
You are also responsible for loss or damage to this Product in shipping.
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What Brother will do:
If the problem reported c oncerning your Mach ine and/or ac comp anying Con sumable and
Accessory Items is covered by this warranty and if you first reported the problem to
Brother or an Authorized Service Center with in the applicab le warranty perio d, Brother or
its Authoriz ed Service Center will repai r or replace the Machine an d/or accompanying
Consumable and Ac ce ss ory I tem s at no charge to y ou for p arts or labor. Th e d ec is ion a s
to whether to repair or replace the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and
Accessory Items is made by Brother in it s sol e dis cre tion .
Brother reserves the right to supply a refurbished or remanufactured replacement
Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items and use refurbished
parts provided such replacement products conform to the manufacturer's specifications
for new product/part s.
The repaired or repl acement Mac hine and/ or accomp anyi ng Consu mable and Ac cessory
Items will be returned to you freight prepaid or made available for you to pick up at a
conveniently located Authorized Service Center.
If the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items are not covered
by this warranty (either stage), you will be charged for shipping the Machine and/or
accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items back to you and charged for any
service and/or replacement parts/products at Brother's then current published rates.
The foregoing are your sole (i.e., on ly) and ex clusive remedies under this warranty.
What happens when Brother elects to replace your Machine:
When a replacement Machine is authorized by Brother, and you have delivered the
Machine to an Auth orized Service C enter, th e Authori zed Se rvice C enter w ill p rovid e you
with a replacement Machine after receiving one from Brother. If you are dealing directly
with Brother , Bro ther will send t o yo u a repl acem ent Machi ne wi th the un derst a nding t hat
you will, after receipt of the replacement Machine, supply the required proof of purchase
information, together with the Machine that Brother agreed to replace. You are then
expected to pack the Machine that Brother agreed to replace in the package from the
replacement Machine and return it to Brother using the prepaid freight bill supplied by
Brother in accordance with the instructions provided by Brother. Since you will be in
possession of two machines, Brother will require that you provide a valid major credit
card number.
Brother will issue a hold against the credit card account number that you provide until
Brother receives your original Product and determines that your original Product is
entitled to warranty coverage. Your credit card will be charged up to the cost of a new
Product only if: (i) you do not return your original Product to Brother within five (5)
business days; (ii) the p robl em s w it h yo ur ori ginal Product are not covered by the limited
warranty; (iii) the proper p ackagin g instruct ions are not fo llowed a nd has caused damage
to the product; or (iv ) th e w a rran ty p eri od on your original Prod uc t ha s exp ire d or has not
been sufficiently validated with a copy of the proof of purchase (bill of sale).
The replacement Machine you receive (even if refurbished or remanufactured) will be
covered by the balance of the limited warranty period remaining on the original Product,
plus an additional thirty (30) days. You will keep the replacement Machine that is sent to
you and your ori ginal M achine sh all bec ome the property of Brother.
Accessory Items and a copy of the return freight bill, signed by the courier.
Retain your original
Limitations:
Brother is not responsible for damage to or loss of any equipment, media, programs or
data related to the u se o f this Produc t. Exc ept fo r that rep air or replac emen t as descr ibed
above, Brother shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential
damages or specific relief. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR
ORAL, WHETHER EXPRESSED BY AFFIRMATION, PROMISE, DESCRIPTION,
DRAWING, MODEL OR SAMPLE. ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THIS
ONE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY
DISCLAIMED.
• This Limited Warranty is the onl y warranty tha t Brother is giving for this Pro duct. It is the
final expression and the exclusive and only statement of Brother's obligations to you. It
replaces all other agree ments and understan dings tha t you may ha ve with Br other or its
representatives.
• This warranty gives you c ertain ri ghts a nd yo u may also have o ther rig hts tha t may vary
from state to state.
• This Limited Warranty (and Brothe r's obl igatio n to you) ma y not be ch ang ed in any way
unless you and Brother si gn the same piece of p aper in which we (1 ) refer to this Product
and your bill of sale dat e, (2) describe the ch ange to this wa rranty and (3) agree to make
that change.
Important:
We recommend that you keep al l original packing materials, in the eve nt that you shi p
this Product.
Important Information
Should you have questions, or need information about your Brother Product, we have a
variety of support options for you to choose from:
USA-Customer Service:
Customer Service
1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437)
Customer Service
1-901-379-1210 (fax)
Website
www.brother-usa.com
Supplies / Accessories
www.brothermall.com
or 877-552-6255
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BRIDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY 08807-0911
Record your model and serial number and your date and location of Purchase below for
your records. Keep this information with your proof of purchase (bill of sale) in case your
Product requires service.
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Date of purchase: __________________________________
Store where purcha se d: _____ ___ ___ __ ___ _____________
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Important: We rec omme nd that you keep all original packing m ater ials, in the event that
you need to ship the machine.
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Introduction ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••1
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General Information••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••2
Safety Precautions •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••3
General Precautions •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 5
Getting started •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••7
1 Unpacking the QL-1050/1060N•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••7
2 Parts Description•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••8
Main Printing Unit•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 8
3 Installing the DK Roll••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••8
4 Connecting the Power Supply•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••9
5 Attaching the Label Tray •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••10
6 Using the Interface Cable••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••10
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1 Status LED Indications •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••30
2 Maintenance••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••31
3 Troubleshooting••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••32
4 Main Specifications••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••35
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General Information
Compilation and Publication Notice
Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this guide has been compiled and
published, covering the latest product’s descriptions and specifications.
The contents of this guide and the specifications of this product are subject to
change without notice.
Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and
materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including
consequential) ca used by reliance on the ma terials pre sented, i ncluding but not li mited to
typographical and other errors relating to the publication.
The screen images in this guide can differ depending on your Operating System (OS) or
printer.
© 2010 Brother Industries Ltd.
Trademarks
The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
© 2010 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.
QR code is a registere d tr adema rk of DEN SO WAVE Incorporated. QR Code Gene rating
Program Copyright © 2008 DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED
BarStar Pro Encode Library (PDF417) Copyright © 2007 AINIX Corporation. All rights
reserved.
The names of other software or products used in this document are trademarks or
registered trademarks of the respective companies that developed them.
Each company whose software title is mentioned in this guide has a Software License
Agreement specific to its proprietary programs.
All other brand and product names mentioned in this User's Guide and the Software
Installation Guide are registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Symbols Used in this Guide
The symbols used throughout this guide are as follows:
This symbol shows information or directions that should be followed. If ignored, the
result may be injury, damage, or failed operations.
This symbol sho ws inf ormati on or direct ion s that c an h elp y ou be tter unde rstand and
use the machine more efficiently.
Safety Precautions
We recommend that you read all of these instructions prior to using this product, and
save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
product.
WARNING
CAUTION
The symbols used in this guide are as follows:
Action NOT allowed to do DO NOT disassemble the product.
DO NOT splash the product with or
immerse the product in water.
Mandatory action Unplugging
Alerts to the possibility of electrical
shock
Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, electric shock, or other damage.
The Machine
Unplug the power co rd immedi ately and
stop using the machine during an
electrical storm. There may be a rem ote
risk of electric shock from lightning.
Do not touch any metal parts near the
print head. The prin t head becomes very
hot during use and remains very hot
immediately after use. Do not touch it
directly with your hands.
Dispose of plastic bags correctly and
keep away from babie s and children. Do
not wear or play with plastic bags.
Unplug the power cord immediately and
stop using the
abnormal odor, heat, discoloration,
deformation or anything unusual whilst the
machine
Do not disassemble the machine.
For inspection, adjus tment and repair of
the machine contact the retail outlet
where the machine was purchased or
your local authorized service center.
Tells you what to do to avoid the risk of injury.
Tells you about pro cedures you must follow to pre vent d amage to the m achine .
DO NOT touch a given portion of the
product.
WARNING
Do not drop, hit or otherwise bang the
machine.
Do not hold and lift the machine by the
DK Roll cover. Th e cover could come off
and the machine could fall and become
damaged.
machine
is in use or storage.
if you notice any
Do not allow the
way.
Do not use the machine with foreign
objects in it. If water or any foreign
objects should enter the machine,
unplug the power cord from the electric
outlet and remove the foreign object. If
necessary, contact the retail outlet
where the machine was purchased or
your local authorized service center.
Do not hold the machine with only one
hand. The machi ne ma y s li p o ut of your
hand.
Never disassemble the mach ine or allow
it to get wet to avoid possible fire or
electrical shock. Doing so could cause
an electrical shock or fire.
machine
to get wet in any
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WARNING
Do not use paint thinner, benzene,
alcohol or any other organic solvents to
clean the machine. Do ing so may ca use
damage to the surface fin ish. Use a soft,
dry cloth to clean the machine.
Do not put any heav y ob jec t s or objects
containing water on top of the machine.
If water or any foreign object enters the
machine, contact the retail outlet where
the machine was purchase d or your
local authorized service center. If you
continue to use the machine with water
or a foreign object in the machine, the
machine may be damaged or personal
injury could result.
Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, electric shock, or other damage.
Power Cord
Use only the authorized power source
(120V AC) for the machine.
Use only the power cord included with
the machine.
Do not handle the power cord or plug if
your hands are wet.
Do not overload the electrical outlet
sockets with too many appliances or
plug the power cord into a damaged
electrical outlet.
Do not cut, damage, al ter or place heavy
objects on the power cord.
Cutter
Do not touch the blade of the cutter. Do not open the top cover when the
The electrical outlet should be close to
the machine and be easily accessible.
Do not touch the cutter. Personal injury
could result.
Do not expose the machine to direct
sunlight or near heaters or other hot
appliances, in any area exposed to
extremely high or low temperatures,
high humidity or dusty areas. Doing so
could cause the ma chine to m alfunctio n.
Do not use the power cord if it is
damaged.
Ensure the power cord is correctly
inserted into the electrical outlet.
Always hold the power cord when
unplugging the power cord from or
plugging it into electrical outlet. Do not
pull on the power cord. The wire in the
electrical cord may become damaged.
If the machine will not be used for an
extended period, remove the power cord
from the electrical outlet.
cutter is operating.
CAUTION
Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, electric shock, or other damage.
Installation/Storage
Put the machine on a flat, stable surfac e
such as a desk.
Do not put any heavy objects on top of
the machine.
CAUTION
DK Roll (DK Label, DK Tape)
Be careful not to drop the DK Roll.
DK Rolls use thermal paper and thermal
film. Both the label and print will fade
with sunlight and heat. Do not use DK
Rolls for outdoor use that requires
durability.
Depending on the area, material, and
environmental con ditions, the labe l may
unpeel or become irremova ble, the color
of the label may change or be
transferred to other objects.
Before applying the label, check the
environmental condition and the
material. Test the label by affixing a
small piece of it to an inconspicuous
area of the intended sur face.
General Precautions
The Machine
• The machine is a precision machine. Do not drop, hit or otherwise bang the machine.
• The machine may ma lfunction if left near a te levision, r adio, etc. Do not us e the machine
near any machine that can cause electromagnetic interference.
• Do not insert any objects into or block the labe l output slot, U SB port, Serial port or LAN
port.
• Use only the USB Interface Cable included with the machine.
• When not in use for an extended period, remove the DK Roll from the machine.
• Do not attempt to print labels while the DK Roll cover is open.
DK Rolls (DK Labels and DK Tapes)
• Use only genuine Br other accesso ries and s upplies (wi th , marks). Do not use any
unauthorized accessories or supplies.
• If the label is attached to a wet, dirty, or oily surface, it may peel off easily. Before
applying the label, clean the surface to which the label will be applied.
• As DK Rolls use thermal paper and thermal film, ultraviolet rays, wind, and rain may
cause the color of the label to fade and the ends of the label to peel off.
• Do not expose the DK Roll s to direc t sunlig ht, high te mperatures , high hum idity, o r dust.
Store in a cool, dark plac e. Use the DK Rolls soon after opening the package.
• Scratching the printed surface of the label with your finger nails or metal objects, or
touching the print ed surface with ha nds dampened by w ater, sweat, or m edicated cream,
etc., can cause the color to change or fade.
• Do not apply labels to any persons, animals, or plants.
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• As the end of the DK Roll is desi gned to not ad here to the la bel spool , the last lab el may
not be cut properly. If thi s ha ppe ns , rem ove the remaining labels, insert a new DK Roll,
and reprint the last label.
Note: To account for this, the number of DK Labels included on each DK Roll may be
more than indicated on the package.
• If a label is removed after being applied to a surface, some portion of the label may
remain. Remove the remaining portion before attaching a new label.
• Some DK Rolls use permanent adhesive for their labels. These labels cannot be easily
peeled off once attached.
• Prior to using CD/DVD la bels, be sure to fol low the in struction s in you r CD/DVD pl ayer's
instruction guide regarding applying CD/DVD labels.
• Do not use CD/DVD labels in a sl ot load ing CD/ DVD p layer, for ex ample a CD play er in
a car where the CD is slid into a slot in the CD player.
• Do not peel off the CD/DVD label once it is applied to the CD/DVD, a thin surface layer
may come off, resulting in damage to the disk.
• Do not apply CD/DVD labels to CD/DVD disks designed for use with ink jet printers.
Labels peel off the se disk s easil y and us ing disk s with peeled l abels c an result in loss or
damage of data.
• When applying CD/DVD lab els, use t he applicator includ ed with the C D/DVD label rolls.
failure to do so could cause damage to the CD/DVD player.
• Users shall take full responsibility for applying CD/DVD labels. Brother accepts no
responsibility for any los s or damage of data caused by the inappropriate use of CD/DV D
labels.
CD-ROM and Software
• Do not scratch or subject the CD-ROM to high or low temperatures.
• Do not put heavy objects on the CD-ROM or apply force to the CD-ROM.
• The software contained on the C D-ROM is m eant for use with the m achine onl y. See the
License on the CD for detai ls . Thi s softw a re m ay be installed on multiple computers for
use in an office, etc.
Getting started
1 Unpacking the QL-1050/1060N
Check that the package contains the following before using the printer. If any item is
missing or damaged, contact your Brother dealer.
QL-1050/1060N
USB cable User's Guide
CD-ROM DK Label & Tape Guide
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AC Power cord Label tray
DK Roll (Starter roll)
The QL-1050/1060N includes two starter rolls of:
•DK Die-cut
4" X 6" (102mm × 152mm) Labels
• DK Continuous Paper Tape
2-3/7" (62mm)
Getting started
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2 Parts Description
Main Printing Unit
Front Rear
DK Roll compartment cover
LED lamp
<QL-1050>
ON/OFF button
CUT button
FEED button
USB port
USB port
3 Installing the DK Roll
Press and hold the ON/OFF button to turn
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the QL label printer off. Pull up the left and
right levers on the machine under the top
cover , and open the cover.
LAN port
Power cord
Serial port
<QL-1060N>
Serial port
Power cord
Put the spool into the spool guides in the DK
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Roll compartment.
• Make sure that the spool arms are inserted firmly in
the spool guides on the left and right.
• Insert the spool of the DK Roll along the spool gui de
of the printer.
Thread the end of the DK Roll into
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the slot until it can be seen from the
other side.
When unable to thread the end of the
DK Roll into the slot, thread it as far a s
possible, and then close the cover.
Press the ON/OFF button to turn the
QL label printer on, and then press the
FEED button to set the roll.
Close the DK Roll compartment cover until it
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clicks on both sides.
4 Connecting the Power Supply
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Connect the power cord to the
QL label printer and then plug the
power cord into a 120V AC
electrical outlet.
• Check that the electrical outlet is 120V
AC before plugging the power cord.
• Unplug the power cord from the
electrical outlet after you have fini shed
using the QL-1060N.
• Do not pull the power cord when
unplugging it from the electrica l outlet.
The wire in the power cord may
become damaged.
• Do not connect the QL label printe r to
the computer until directed to do so
when installing the prin ter driver. For
how to install the printer driver and
software, refer to
installation Guide".
Î "Software
Getting started
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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 Networ k (Ethernet) cables are not st andard
accessories.
Use the appropriate cable for your type of interface.
• USB Interface Cable
Use the enclosed interface cabl e.
• RS-232C (Serial) Cable (Windows
The pin assignments for the serial c ables (RS-2 32C ca bles) whic h can b e used wi th 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 PC
(D-sub female, lock screw #4-40 inch screw) (D-Sub9P female)
®
only)
Signal
Name
DCD 1 1 DCD
RXD 2 2 RXD
TXD 3 3 TXD
DTR 4 4 DTR
GND 5 5 GND
DSR 6 6 DSR
RTS 7 7 RTS
CTS 8 8 CTS
RI 9 9 RI
•
It is not possible to connect a RS-232C cable and USB cable to the printer at the same time.
•
The RS-232C serial connector part of this equipment is not Limited Power Source.
Pin
Number
Pin Assignments
Pin
Number
Signal
Name
• Network Cable (QL-1060N only)
Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or
100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network.
Important
• The enclosed USB interface cable should be used in order to ensure
compliance with the limits for EMC.
• A shielded interface cable that is no longer than 6 feet (2 meters)
should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for EMC.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother
Industries, Ltd. could voi d the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
• Caution for LAN connection (QL-1060N only)
Connect this product to a LAN connection that is not subjected to overvoltages.
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Getting started
Installing the software
1 Installing th e Sof tw are for QL-1050
The procedure for installing them varies depending on the OS of the computer.
Install procedure is subject to change without notice.
Please note: It is important you do no connec t the printer to the computer until directed
to do so.
1. When using Microsoft® Windows®
This section explains how to install the P-touch Editor 5.0, P-touch Address Book 1.1,
Printer Driver, and Software User's Guide as a whole.
The following is the example for Wi ndows Vista
St art the computer and put the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
1
2
If it does not start up automatically, open the files on the CD-ROM and double
click on "Setup.exe".
Click "Standard Installation".
Installation items:
1
Standard Installation
P-touch Editor 5.0,
P-touch Address Book 1.1,
Printer Driver, and
User's Guide (PDF)
2
Custom Installation
P-touch Editor 5.0,
P-touch Address Book 1.1,
Printer Driver, or Software User's Guide (PDF)
3
Display User's Guide
The Software User's Guide (PDF)
4
Reader Download
Adobe
Link to the download pa ge for Adobe
®
.
1
2
3
4
®
Reader® will be displayed.
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Read the license agreement and click [Yes] if you agree with the
3
terms and conditions.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
4
Installing the software
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5
6
7
Put a check mark in the box next to the
Add-In programs you want to install, and
click [Next].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Make sure that you closed all Microsoft®
Office applications.
For details on the Add-in, see the "Software
User's Guide (PDF)".
Select the desired model, and then click [OK].
Follow the on-screen instructions of the Printer
Driver installation.
When instructed, connect the
printer to finish the print er driver
installation.
• For USB installation, it is important
you do not connect the printer to the
computer until directed to do so.
• Before connecting the USB interface
cable, remove the caution label
affixed to the USB port of the machine.
USB port
Power cord
Serial port
Select a registration method and click [Next].
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• If you choose "Yes, display the page", you will go to the online user registration
page before finishing the installation. (recommended)
• If you choose "No, do not display the page", you will continue the installation.
Click [Finish].
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The software installation is now complete.
When you are asked to restart the computer, choose "Restart" and click [Finish].
Start the software.
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•
Click [Start] - [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Editor 5.0] to start P-touch Editor.
• Click [Start] - [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Address Book 1.1] to
start P-touch Address Book.
For details on software, see Î"Software User's Guide".
You can find the Software User's Guide by clicking [Start] - [ALL Programs] - [Brother
P-touch] - [Manuals] - [QL-Series] - [Software User's Guide].
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2. When using Mac OS
This section explains how to install the P-touch Editor 5.0, Fonts, Auto Format
Templates, Clip Art, and Printer Driver. After installing the Printer Driver, it also explains
how to set it for the machine.
• Until the installation of printer driver is completed, do not connect the machine to
Macintosh
• When installing it, log in as the adminis trato r.
Here explains the example of Mac OS
XXX.
Read "XXX" as your printer name. The printer names in the following screens may differ
from your purchased printer name.
Start up Macintosh®, and insert the CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive.
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Double click [QL_Series] (CD-ROM) icon.
Click [Mac OS X] folder and double click [QL-XXX Driver.pkg].
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Follow the on-screen instructi ons .
After the installation is completed and
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the screen shown below is displayed,
®
. If it has been conn ected t o it , pull o ut the USB cab le from M acinto sh®.
®
®
X 10.5.7. In the following steps, you will see QL-
click [Close].
The installation of printer driver is completed.
Next, install the P-touch Editor 5.0.
Double click [P-touch Editor 5.0 Installer.mpkg] in [Mac OS X] folder.
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P-touch Editor 5.0 Installer starts up. Follow the on-screen instructions.
When the installation is completed and
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the message "Click Restart to finish
installing the software" is displayed,
click [Restart].
Macintosh® is restarted.
The installation of software is completed.
Installing the software
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After restarting the computer,
connect your printer to the
computer by using the USB cable,
and then turn on the printer.
· Before connecting the USB interface
cable, remove the caution labe l
affixed to the USB port of the
machine.
· If you are connecting the printer to
Macintosh
not be detected correctly. If so,
connect the printer directly to the
USB port on Macintosh
®
via a USB hub, it may
®
.
USB port
Serial port
Power cord
(For Mac OS® X 10.3.9 - 10.4.x) Double click the drive where Mac
®
X is installed, and click in order of [Applications]-[Utilities]-
OS
[Printer Setup Utility].
(Mac OS
®
X 10.5.x-10.6) Click in order of [Apple menu]-[System
Preferences], and click [Print & Fax].
For Mac OS® X 10.3.9 - 10.4.x
Click [Add] and choose USB at the top of the screen.
Choose "QL-XXX" from the list and click [Add] again to add the
printer to the "Printer List".
®
For Mac OS
X 10.5.x - 10.6
Choose "Brother QL-XXX" from the list and click [Add] / to add
the printer to the "Printer List" / "Print & Fax".
When the screen returns to [Print er List / Print & Fax] scre en, check
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the "QL-XXX" is added, and close [Printer List / Print & Fax] screen.
Now you can use the machine.
For details on software, see the P-touch Editor Help.
Installing the Software
2 Inst alling the Software for QL-1060N
The procedure for installing them varies depending on the OS of the computer.
Install procedure is subject to change without notice.
Please note: It is important you do no connec t the printer to the computer until directed
to do so.
1. When using Microsoft® Windows®
This section explains how to install the P-touch Editor 5.0, P-touch Address Book 1.1,
Printer Driver, and Software User's Guide as a whole.
The following is the example for Wi ndows Vista
St art the computer and put the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
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2
If it does not start up automatically, open the files on the CD-ROM and double
click on "Setup.exe".
Click "Standard Installation".
Installation items:
1
Standard Installation
P-touch Editor 5.0,
P-touch Address Book 1.1,
Printer Driver, Software User's
Guide (PDF), and Network User's
Guide (PDF)
2
Custom Installation
P-touch Editor 5.0,
P-touch Address Book 1.1,
Printer Driver, Software User's Guide (PDF), and Network User's Guide
(PDF)
3
Utility Installation
BRAdmin Light
4
User's Guide
Software User's Guide (PDF), Network User's Guid e (PDF), and link to the
download page for Adobe
®
®
Reader®.
.
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2
3
4
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Read the license agreement and click [Yes] if you agree with the
3
terms and conditions.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
4
Installing the software
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Put a check mark in the box next to the
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Add-In programs you want to install, and
click [Next].
Follow the on-screen instuructions.
Make sure that you closed all Microsoft®
Office applications.
For details on the Add-in, see the "User's
Guide (PDF)".
Select the desired model, and then click [OK].
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Then, choose your connection method and click
[Next].
For USB interface cable users
7-1
Choose Local Printer with USB cable
and click [Next].
7-2
Follow the on-screen instructions. When
this screen appears, make sure to turn
on the power . Connect t he USB interface
cable to your computer, and then
connect it to the machine.
Now, go to step 8 on Page 19.
For Network interface cable users
7-1
Choose Brother Peer-to-Peer Network
Printer, and then click [Next].
Check that LAN cable and the machine are
connected.
7-2
Choose Search the network for devices and choose from a list of
discovered devices (Recommended). Or enter your machine’s IP
address or its node name. Click [Next].
You can find your printer's IP address and the node name by printing out the
Printer Settings Page, please refer to the NETWORK USER'S GUIDE (PDF)
for details.
7-3
Choose your printer.
Now, go to step 8 on Page 19.
For shared network printer users
7-1
Choose Network Shared Printer, and
then click [Next].
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Check that LAN cable and the machine are
connected.
7-2
Choose your printer's queue, and then click [OK].
Contact your administrator if you do not know the location or the name of the
printer in the network
Click [Next].
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• If you choose "Yes, display the page", you will go to the online user registration
page before finishing the installation. (recommended)
• If you choose "No, do not display the page", you will continue the installation.
Click [Finish].
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Installing the software
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For details on software, see Î"User's Guide (PDF)".
You can find the User's Guide (PDF) by clicking [Start] - [ALL Programs] - [Brother
P-touch] - [Manuals] - [QL-Series-N] - [Software User's Guide].
Start the software.
• Click [Start] - [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Editor 5.0] to start
P-touch Editor.
• Click [Start] - [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Address Book 1.1] to
start P-touch Address Book.
Installing the BRAdmin Light configuration utility for Windows
The BRAdmin Light is a utility for initial setup of Brother network connected devices. It
can also search for Brother products on your network, view the status and configure
basic network settings, such as IP address.
For more information on BRAdmin Light, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com.
• If you require more adv anced printer manag ement, use the l atest Brother BRAdmin
Professional utility version that is available as a download from
http://solutions.brother.com.
• If you are using Personal Firewall software, BRAdmin Light may fail to detect the
unconfigured device. In that case, disable your Personal Firewall software, try
BRAdmin Light again. Re-start your Personal Firewall software after the address
information is set.
Click Utility Installation.
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2
This screen is the same screen as you
see when you insert the CD-ROM.
Click BRAdmin Light and follow the onscreen instructions.
If the Windows Firewall is enabled on your PC,
the message “Do you w ish to add this application
to the list of exceptions?” appears. Check your
PC environment and choose Yes or No.
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Setting your IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway using
BRAdmin Light
Click [S tart]-[All Programs]-[Brother]-
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[BRAdmin Light]. BRAdmin Light will searc h
for new devices automatically.
If you have a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server in your
network, you don’t have to do the following
operation. Because the print server will
automatically obtain its IP address.
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