Brother QL820NWBZU1 User Manual

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User’s Guide

QL-810W QL-820NWB

Read the Product Safety Guide first, then read the Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup procedure. After reading this guide, keep it in a safe place for quick reference.

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Introduction

Important Notice

 The contents of this document 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) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publications.

 Screen images in this document may differ depending on your computer's operating system, your product

model, and software version.

 Before using the Label Printer, make sure you read all the documents included with the Label Printer for

information about safety and operation.

 The Label Printer shown in the illustrations may be different from your Label Printer.

 The available options and supplies may vary depending on the country.

Available Manuals

Visit the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com and click Manuals on your model page to download the latest manuals.

Product Safety Guide

Quick Setup Guide

User's Guide

Printed manual in the box

PDF manual on the Brother Solutions Center website

This guide provides safety information; read it before you use the Label Printer.

This guide provides basic information about using the Label Printer along with troubleshooting tips.

This guide provides additional information about the Label Printer settings and operations, network connection and settings, troubleshooting tips, and maintenance instructions.

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Symbols Used in This Guide

WARNING

CAUTION

The following symbols are used throughout this guide:

Tells you what to do to avoid the risk of injury.

Tells you about procedures you must follow to avoid minor personal injury or damage to the Label Printer.

Important

Note

Indicates information or directions that should be followed. Ignoring them may result in damage, or failed operations.

Indicates notes that provide information or directions that can help you better understand and use the product more efficiently.

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General Precautions

DK Roll (DK Label and DK Tape)

 Use only genuine Brother accessories and supplies (with , 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.

 DK Rolls use thermal paper or film that can fade in color or peel off surfaces if exposed to ultraviolet light,

wind or rain.

 DO NOT expose the DK Rolls to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, or dust. Store in a

cool, dark place. 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 printed

surface with damp or wet hands can cause the color to change or fade.

 DO NOT apply labels to any persons, animals, or plants. In addition, never apply labels to public or

private property without permission.

 As the end of the DK Roll is designed to not adhere to the label spool, the last label may not be cut

correctly. If this happens, remove 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.

 When a label is removed after being applied to a surface, a portion of the label may remain applied.

 Prior to using CD/DVD labels, be sure to follow the instructions in your CD/DVD player’s instruction guide

regarding applying CD/DVD labels.

 DO NOT use CD/DVD labels in a slot loading CD/DVD 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 disc.

 DO NOT apply CD/DVD labels to CDs/DVDs designed for use with inkjet printers. Labels peel off these

discs easily and using discs with peeling labels can result in loss or damage of data.

 When applying CD/DVD labels, use the applicator included with the CD/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

loss or damage of data caused by the inappropriate use of CD/DVD labels.

 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 any outdoor use that requires durability.

 Depending on the area, material, and environmental conditions, the label may unpeel or become

irremovable, or the color of the label may change or be transferred to other objects. Before applying the label, check the environmental conditions and the material. Test the label by affixing a small piece of it to an inconspicuous area of the intended surface.

 If print results are not as expected, use the adjustment options in the printer driver or the Printer Setting

Tool.

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IMPORTANT NOTE

 This product is approved for use in the country of purchase only. Do not use this product outside the

country of purchase as it may violate the wireless telecommunication and power regulations of that country.

 Windows Vista

 Windows

Enterprise, and Windows

Windows

or Windows

 Windows Server

Server

2008 R2.

 Windows Server

Server

2012 R2.

in this document represents all editions of Windows Vista®.

7 in this document represents all editions of Windows® 7.

8 in this document represents all editions of Windows® 8.

8.1 in this document represents all editions of Windows® 8.1.

10 in this document represents Windows® 10 Home, Windows® 10 Pro, Windows® 10

10 Education.

10 in this document does not represent Windows® 10 Mobile, Windows® 10 Mobile Enterprise,

10 IoT Core.

2008 in this document represents all editions of Windows Server® 2008 and Windows

2012 in this document represents all editions of Windows Server® 2012 and Windows

 Not all models are available in all countries.

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Section I Basic Operations

1 Setting Up the Label Printer 2

Parts Description .......................................................................................................................................2

Front ....................................................................................................................................................2

Rear.....................................................................................................................................................4

Loading the DK Roll...................................................................................................................................5

Connecting the AC Adapter .......................................................................................................................7

Installing the Coin Cell Battery (QL-820NWB only) ...................................................................................8

Turning Power On/Off..............................................................................................................................10

Setting LCD Language (QL-820NWB only) .............................................................................................10

Setting the Time and Date (QL-820NWB only)........................................................................................10

LCD (QL-820NWB only) ..........................................................................................................................11

Screen ...............................................................................................................................................11

LCD Settings .....................................................................................................................................12

2 Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) 22

Installing the Software and Printer Drivers to a Computer.......................................................................22

Connecting the Label Printer to a Computer ...........................................................................................23

Connecting Using USB......................................................................................................................23

Connecting Using Wi-Fi

Connecting Using a Wired LAN (QL-820NWB only) .........................................................................28

Bluetooth Connection (QL-820NWB only).........................................................................................28

Connecting the Label Printer to a Barcode Scanner using Bluetooth (QL-820NWB only) ......................29

Printing from a Computer.........................................................................................................................30

Available Applications........................................................................................................................30

Creating Labels from Your Computer................................................................................................31

Attaching Labels ................................................................................................................................32

...................................................................................................................23

3 Printing Using the Mobile Device 33

Installing Applications for Use with Mobile Devices.................................................................................33

Available Applications........................................................................................................................33

Connecting the Label Printer to a Mobile Device.....................................................................................33

Printing from a Mobile Device..................................................................................................................35

Using a Mobile Device to Print Templates Created on a Computer ..................................................35

Attaching Labels ................................................................................................................................36

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4 Changing the Label Printer Settings 37

Printer Setting Tool for Windows®...........................................................................................................37

Before Using the Printer Setting Tool ................................................................................................37

Using the Printer Setting Tool for Windows Communication Settings for Windows

Settings Dialog Box ...........................................................................................................................40

Menu Bar ...........................................................................................................................................42

General Tab.......................................................................................................................................44

Wired LAN (QL-820NWB only) / Wireless LAN Tabs ........................................................................46

Wireless Direct Tab ...........................................................................................................................48

Bluetooth Tab (QL-820NWB only).....................................................................................................49

Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers ..................................................................................50

Device Settings for Windows

.................................................................................................................51

Settings Dialog Box ...........................................................................................................................51

Menu Bar ...........................................................................................................................................53

Basic Tab...........................................................................................................................................54

Advanced Tab ...................................................................................................................................55

Display Tab (QL-820NWB only) ........................................................................................................56

Management Tab ..............................................................................................................................57

Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Label Printers.........................................................................58

P-touch Template Settings for Windows

P-touch Template Settings Dialog Box..............................................................................................60

Printer Setting Tool for Mac .....................................................................................................................62

Before Using the Printer Setting Tool ................................................................................................62

Using the Printer Setting Tool for Mac.....................................................................................................62

Settings Dialog Box ...........................................................................................................................63

Basic Tab...........................................................................................................................................64

Advanced Tab ...................................................................................................................................65

Management Tab ..............................................................................................................................65

Bluetooth Settings Tab (QL-820NWB only).......................................................................................66

Wireless LAN Tab..............................................................................................................................66

Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Label Printers.........................................................................67

Changing Settings When Printing from a Mobile Device .........................................................................68

...........................................................................................38

...................................................................................................40

...............................................................................................59

5 Printing Labels Using P-touch Template 69

P-touch Template Operations..................................................................................................................69

Preparation ..............................................................................................................................................70

Specifying Settings in the P-touch Template Settings Tool ...............................................................70

Connecting a Barcode Scanner...............................................................................................................72

Standard Template Printing .....................................................................................................................73

Advanced Template Printing....................................................................................................................75

Database Lookup Printing .......................................................................................................................78

Numbering (Serialized Number) Printing .................................................................................................81

Text Numbering (Serializing) .............................................................................................................81

Barcode Numbering (Serializing).......................................................................................................82

Printing with Numbering (Serializing) Advanced Operation...............................................................83

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6 Other Functions 84

Confirming the Label Printer Settings ......................................................................................................84

2-color Printing Configuration with Other Applications ............................................................................85

Mass Storage Mode (QL-820NWB only) .................................................................................................85

Description.........................................................................................................................................85

Using the Mass Storage Mode ..........................................................................................................86

JPEG Printing ..........................................................................................................................................87

Template Printing from the Label Printer Using the LCD menu (QL-820NWB only) ...............................88

Remote Update........................................................................................................................................91

Distributed Printing (Windows

only).......................................................................................................91

Section II Application

7 How to Use P-touch Editor 96

For Windows®..........................................................................................................................................96

Starting P-touch Editor ......................................................................................................................96

Printing with P-touch Editor ...............................................................................................................98

Transferring Data to the Label Printer ...............................................................................................99

2-color Printing Configuration ..........................................................................................................100

For Mac..................................................................................................................................................104

Starting P-touch Editor ....................................................................................................................104

Operation modes .............................................................................................................................105

Transferring Data to the Label Printer .............................................................................................106

2-color Printing Configuration ..........................................................................................................107

How to use the P-touch Address Book (Windows

Starting the P-touch Address Book .................................................................................................108

Creating a new contact....................................................................................................................110

only) ......................................................................108

8 How to use P-touch Editor Lite (Windows® only) 112

How to use P-touch Editor Lite (QL-810W only) (Windows® only) ........................................................112

How to use P-touch Editor Lite LAN (Windows

only) ..........................................................................116

9 How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows® only) 121

P-touch Transfer Manager.....................................................................................................................121

Transferring the Template to P-touch Transfer Manager ......................................................................121

Transferring Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the Label Printer ....................................124

Backing up Templates or Other Data Saved in the Label Printer ..........................................................129

Deleting Label Printer Data....................................................................................................................130

Creating Transfer Files and Transfer Package Files .............................................................................131

P-touch Library ......................................................................................................................................132

Starting P-touch Library .........................................................................................................................132

Opening and Editing Templates ............................................................................................................134

Printing Templates.................................................................................................................................135

Searching for Templates........................................................................................................................136

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10 Transferring Templates with P-touch Transfer Express (Windows® only) 138

Preparing P-touch Transfer Express .....................................................................................................138

Transferring the Template to P-touch Transfer Manager ......................................................................139

Saving the Template as a Transfer Package File (.pdz)........................................................................140

Distributing the Transfer Package File (.pdz) and P-touch Transfer Express to the User .....................142

Transferring the Transfer Package File (.pdz) to Your Label Printer .....................................................143

11 How to Update P-touch Software 146

Updating P-touch Editor and P-touch Address Book (Windows® only) .................................................146

For Windows

For Mac ...........................................................................................................................................148

Updating P-touch Editor Lite (Windows

For Windows

For Mac ...........................................................................................................................................151

.................................................................................................................................146

.................................................................................................................................149

only) and the Firmware .........................................................149

Section III Network

12 Introduction 154

Network Features ..................................................................................................................................154

13 Changing Your Label Printer Network Settings 155

Changing Your Label Printer's Network Settings

(IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway) ..........................................................................................155

Using the BRAdmin Light Utility (Windows

Other Management Utilities ...................................................................................................................157

Using Web Based Management (Web Browser) .............................................................................157

Using the BRAdmin Professional Utility (Windows

14 Web Based Management 158

only)...........................................................................155

only)...............................................................157

Overview................................................................................................................................................158

Configuring the Printer Settings Using Web Based Management (Web Browser) ................................159

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Section IV Appendix

15 Resetting the Label Printer 161

Resetting All Settings to the Factory Settings Using the Label Printer Buttons (QL-810W only) ..........161

Resetting Data Using the LCD menu (QL-820NWB only) .....................................................................161

Resetting Data Using the Printer Setting Tool .......................................................................................162

16 Maintenance 163

Cleaning the Exterior of the Unit............................................................................................................163

Cleaning the Print Head.........................................................................................................................163

Cleaning the Roller ................................................................................................................................163

Cleaning the Label Outlet ......................................................................................................................165

17 Troubleshooting 166

Overview................................................................................................................................................166

Printing Problems ............................................................................................................................167

Network Setup Problems.................................................................................................................172

Label Printer Cannot Print over the Network

Label Printer Is Not Found on the Network Even after Successful Installation ...........................174

Security Software Problems ............................................................................................................174

Checking the Operation of Network Devices...................................................................................175

Version Information .........................................................................................................................175

LED Indicators .......................................................................................................................................176

QL-810W .........................................................................................................................................176

QL-820NWB ....................................................................................................................................178

Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................180

18 Product Specifications 181

Label Printer Specifications ...................................................................................................................181

19 Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager 183

Notes on Creating Templates ................................................................................................................183

Notes on Transferring Templates ..........................................................................................................183

Notes on Transferring Data Other Than Templates ..............................................................................184

20 Network Terms and Information 185

Supported Protocols and Security Features ..........................................................................................185

Types of Network Connections and Protocols.......................................................................................186

Types of Network Connections........................................................................................................186

Configuring Your Label Printer for a Network ........................................................................................188

IP Addresses, Subnet Masks and Gateways ..................................................................................188

Wireless Network Terms and Concepts ................................................................................................190

Security Terms ................................................................................................................................190

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21 List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function 194

General Procedure for the P-touch Template Function .........................................................................194

List of Barcodes for Specifying Settings ................................................................................................195

22 Using the Battery Unit (Optional:PA-BU-001) 198

Using the Battery Unit (Rechargeable Li-ion Battery included) .............................................................198

Product Specifications ...........................................................................................................................200

23 Using the Brother Barcode Scanner (Optional: PA-BR-001) (QL-820NWB only) 201

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Section I

Basic Operations I

Setting Up the Label Printer 2 Printing Using a Computer (P-touch Editor) 22 Printing Using the Mobile Device 33 Changing the Label Printer Settings 37 Printing Labels Using P-touch Template 69 Other Functions 84

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Setting Up the Label Printer 1

Parts Description 1

Front 1

QL-810W 1

1 Battery LED

2 Status LED

3 Power Button

4 Feed Button

5 Cutter Button

6 WPS Button

7 Wi-Fi LED

8 Wi-Fi Button

9 Editor Lite LED

10 Editor Lite Button

11 DK Roll Compartment Cover

12 Label Output Slot

13 Roll Spool Arm

14 Roll Spool Guide

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QL-820NWB 1

1 Indicator Display

2 Date Display

3 Time Display

4 Status LED

5 Power Button

6 Cutter Button

7 Menu Button

8 Cancel Button

9 Up Arrow Button

10 Down Arrow Button

11 OK Button

12 LCD

13 Label Output Slot

14 DK Roll Compartment Cover

15 Roll Spool Arm

16 Roll Spool Guide

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Important

Protective sheet

Rear 1

QL-810W QL-820NWB

1 AC Adapter Port

2 USB Port

3 USB Host

4LAN Port

Before using the Label Printer, make sure you remove the protective sheet according in the following way:

1 Make sure that the Label Printer is turned Off.

Hold the Label Printer by the front, and firmly lift the DK Roll Compartment Cover to open it.

2 Remove the protective sheet from the Label Output Slot.

• Do not throw away the protective sheet.

• When the Label Printer is not in use, lift the DK Roll Compartment Cover and remove any DK Rolls from inside the Label Printer. Reinsert the protective sheet into the Label Output Slot to maintain good printing quality.

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Setting Up the Label Printer

Loading the DK Roll 1

a Make sure that the Label Printer is turned Off.

Hold the Label Printer by the front, and firmly lift the DK Roll Compartment Cover to open it.

b Place the DK Roll into the Roll Spool Guide.

• Make sure that the Roll Spool Arm is inserted firmly in the Roll Spool Guide.

• Make sure the Stabilizer (1) slides into the notch of the Label Printer.

c Thread the DK Roll through the Label Printer.

• Align the edge of the DK Roll with the upright edge of the Label Output Slot.

• Insert the first label into the slot inside the compartment.

• Push the label through the Label Output Slot until the end reaches the mark, as shown below.

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Important

d Close the DK Roll Compartment Cover.

When you press the Power ( ) Button to turn the Label Printer On, the end of the DK Roll aligns automatically.

Do not leave any printed labels in the Label Printer. Doing so will cause the labels to jam.

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Setting Up the Label Printer

Connecting the AC Adapter 1

Connect the AC Power Cord to the Label Printer and to the AC Adapter. Then, plug the AC Power Cord into a grounded AC power outlet.

The PA-BU-001 (optional battery unit) can also be used.

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Setting Up the Label Printer

Important

Installing the Coin Cell Battery (QL-820NWB only) 1

A coin cell battery is used as a backup power supply to maintain the settings for the internal clock. Please note that battery power will be consumed even if the Label Printer is not in use.

a The Label Printer has a preinstalled coin cell battery. Make sure that the Label Printer is turned Off. Hold

the Label Printer by the front, and firmly lift the DK Roll Compartment Cover to open it.

b Remove the insulation seal on the coin cell battery.

• Using a coin or similar object, slowly turn the coin cell battery cover in the direction of the arrow on the battery cover until it stops, and then remove the coin cell battery cover. Do not turn the coin cell battery cover past the unlock position, or you may damage it.

• Replace the coin cell battery. Be sure to insert the new battery with the + and - sides facing the correct direction. Using a coin or similar object, slowly turn the coin cell battery cover in the opposite direction of the arrow on the battery cover until it locks into place.

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CAUTION

• Remove the battery if you do not intend to use the Label Printer for an extended period of time.

• Dispose of the battery at an appropriate collection point, not in the general waste stream. Be sure to observe all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

• When storing or discarding a battery, wrap it with cellophane tape to prevent it from short-circuiting. (see illustration)

1 Cellophane tape

2 Coin Cell battery

• We recommend replacing the battery every two years.

• If the clock is reset while power is supplied to the machine, replace this battery. When replacing the battery, buy a CR2032 battery (recommended manufacturers: Hitachi Maxell, Ltd., FDK Corporation).

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Setting Up the Label Printer

Important

Note

Turning Power On/Off 1

On: Press the Power ( ) Button to turn the Label Printer On. The Status LED turns green.

Off: Press and hold the Power ( ) Button again to turn the Label Printer Off.

When turning the Label Printer Off, do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC Adapter until the orange Status LED turns Off.

Setting LCD Language (QL-820NWB only) 1

a Press the Menu Button. b Press the [▲] or [▼] Button to select the [Administration] menu, and then press the [OK] Button. c Select [ Language], scroll to select your language, and then press the [OK] Button.

The first time you start up the Label Printer, the language configuration is automatically displayed without going through the menu.

Setting the Time and Date (QL-820NWB only) 1

Adjust the clock to the current time and date. The time and date set here are displayed on the main screen.

a Press the Menu, [▲], or [▼] Button to select the [Settings] menu, and then press the [OK] Button. b Select [Set Clock] using [▲] or [▼] Button, and then press the [OK] Button. The clock setting screen

appears.

c Use [▲] or [▼] to specify the last two digits of the year, and then press the [OK] Button. Specify two digits

for the month and day in the same way.

d Use [▲] or [▼] to specify two digits each for the hours and minutes, and then select [AM], [PM] or [24]. e Press the [OK] Button. The [Settings] menu is displayed.

The format for the time and date can be changed. Select [Administration], and then select [Date Format] or [Time Format] to specify the setting.

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Setting Up the Label Printer

8 9

123456

LCD (QL-820NWB only) 1

Screen 1

When the Label Printer is turned on, the main screen appears.

1 Update icon

Indicates whether updated templates, databases, and other data are available.

: There is new data.

(flashing) : Data update failed.

(flashing) : Cannot communicate with the server.

2 Wireless Direct icon

3 WLAN icon

: The network is connected correctly.

: Your Label Printer is searching for the network.

4 Bluetooth icon

: Bluetooth mode

(flashing): Auto Reconnect function is On, and not connected.

5 Eco Charging icon (only appears when Battery Unit is installed)

6 Battery level (only appears when Battery Unit is installed)

Indicates the remaining battery level.

 Full:

 Half:

 Low:

 Charging:

7 Template

8 Date display

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Setting Up the Label Printer

Note

9 Time display

While using the buttons on the Label Printer, do not send prints or change settings from your computer or other devices.

LCD Settings 1

The settings for the LCD can be specified either by using the Label Printer or by using the Printer Setting Tool on a computer connected to the Label Printer. For more information on connecting a computer and

specifying settings, see Changing the Label Printer Settings on page 37.

Specifying Settings from the Printer

Press the Menu, [▲], or [▼] Button to select a menu option, and then press the [OK] Button. Press [▲] or [▼] to select an option, and then press the [OK] Button.

1 The currently selected option is highlighted.

2 The scroll bar shows the position of the highlighted option on the list.

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Setting Up the Label Printer

Using the buttons on the Label Printer, the following settings can be specified:

Menu Title Sub title Settings Description

Settings Print

Density (2 colors)

Auto Cut Auto Cut

Set Clock Y(2000-2099)

Color 1 (Black)

Color 2 (Red) -6

-6

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

OFF

Cut at End

M(1-12)

D(1-31)

0-23(H)

0-59(M)

AM/PM/24

Adjust the density of the first color when using 2-color printing.

Adjust the density of the second color when using 2-color printing.

Set the cutting method when printing multiple labels.

Auto Cut: Always cuts automatically. OFF: Does not cut automatically. Cut at End: Only cuts at the end,

when multiple labels are printed.

Specify the date and time.

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Setting Up the Label Printer

Menu Title Sub title Settings Description

Settings (Continued)

Auto Power Off

LCD Contrast -2

Backlight On

Eco Charging 100%

Adapter Off

Li-ion Battery

Backlight Timeout

Off

-1

Off

10s

20s

30s

60s

80%

Specify the period of time that passes before the Label Printer turns off automatically when connected to an AC power outlet.

Specify the period of time that passes before the Label Printer turns off automatically when powered by the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery.

Set the contrast of the LCD. The higher the number, the stronger

the contrast.

Switch the backlight On or Off.

Specify the amount of time of inactivity that passes before the backlight of the LCD turns off automatically.

Switch to Eco Charging. If set at 80%, charging will stop

automatically when 80% charge is reached.

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Setting Up the Label Printer

Note

Menu Title Sub title Settings Description

Template Settings

Template Mode

Off

Select whether the template mode starts when the Label Printer is turned on.

In the template mode, you can replace the contents of the templates stored in the Label Printer and print them. For further information, see Printing Labels Using P-touch Template on page 69.

Confirm Print

Serialize Mode

Serialize Reset

Default Print Quantity

Preset Template

Off

Cont From Last Select to serialize from the last

From Starting # Select to serialize from the default

Reset

Back

001

999

Show

Hide

Select whether a message appears before printing so that the number of copies can be confirmed.

number printed.

number each time you print.

Reset the sequential number to the default number. Select [Back] to return to the previous screen without resetting the number.

Specify the default value for the print quantity.

Select whether or not to display preset templates when using templates other than the factory preset templates.

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Setting Up the Label Printer

Menu Title Sub title Settings Description

Information

Configuration

Print Configuration

Printer: QL-820NWB

ProgVer: *.**

FontVer: *.**

Memory:

***/8064kbytes

All Start

Back

Usage Log Start

Back

Printer Settings

Transfer Data Start

Start

Back

Display the Label Printer information.

Print the Label Printer set-up information (missing dot test pattern, usage log, printer settings, wireless setting information and transfer data).

Select [Back] to return to the previous screen without printing the information.

Print the Label Printer usage log. Select [Back] to return to the

previous screen without printing the log.

Print the Label Printer settings. Select [Back] to return to the

previous screen without printing the settings.

Print the transfer data. Select [Back] to return to the

previous screen without printing the transfer data.

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Setting Up the Label Printer

Menu Title Sub title Settings Description

Administration

Command Mode P-touch Template

ESC/P

Raster

Date Format 1/31/2099

01/31/2099

31/1/2099

31/01/2099

31.1.2099

31.01.2099

31-1-2099

31-01-2099

2099/1/31

2099/01/31

2099-1-31

2099-01-31

Time Format 01:59(24)

1:59(24)

1:59AM

01:59AM

Language

Unit inch

Čeština

Dansk

Deutsch

English

Español

Français

Hrvatski

Italiano

Magyar

Nederlands

Norsk

Polski

Português Română

Slovenski

Slovenský

Suomi

Svenska

Select the type of command mode.

Select the date format for the clock.

Select the time format for the clock.

Select the language of the LCD.

Select the measurement units for displayed settings.

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Setting Up the Label Printer

Menu Title Sub title Settings Description

Administration (Continued)

Reset Factory Reset Reset

Back

User Data Reset

Network Reset Reset

Airplane Mode

Menu Locks Settings

Menu Security

Reset

Back

Off

Template Settings

Information

WLAN

Bluetooth

Feed

Remote Update

Finish

Off

Set Password If you select [On], specify the 4-digit

Returns all printer settings, including the communication settings and device settings, to their factory defaults.

Templates and databases stored in the Label Printer are also deleted.

Returns all device settings to their factory defaults.

Templates and databases stored in the Label Printer are also deleted.

Returns the communication settings to their factory defaults.

If you select [On], the Label Printer is set to Airplane Mode. The following conditions apply:

[WLAN] and [Bluetooth] will disappear from the LCD.

Select the check boxes for any options you want to prevent changes from the LCD of the Label Printer.

After selecting the check boxes, select [Finish] to complete the settings.

If the Menu Locks are set, a lock icon is displayed for parameters that cannot be selected.

Select whether a password is required to enter the Administration mode.

password.

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Menu Title Sub title Settings Description

WLAN WLAN

(On/Off)

Network Mode Infrastructure

WPS Button Push

WPS PIN Code Display the Label Printer's 8-digit pin

Infra Manual Setting

Direct Manual Setting

WLAN Status

Bluetooth Bluetooth

(On/Off)

Automatic Reconnection

Bluetooth Status Visible

Infrastructure Mode

Direct Mode Status: ****

Off

Mode

Direct Mode

Infra/ Direct Mode

Status: ****

SSID: ****

IP Addr: *.*.*.*

NodeName: ****

Subnet: *.*.*.*

Gateway: *.*.*.*

MAC Addr: ****

SSID: ****

IP Addr: *.*.*.*

Password: ****

Channel: ****

Off

Usage: ****

Device: ****

Visible: ****

Address: ****

Select whether to turn the WLAN function On or Off.

Set which network is used when you select [On] from [WLAN (On/Off)].

Try to connect to wireless access points in the vicinity.

code.

Display the SSIDs of wireless access points in the vicinity.

After you select an SSID and press the [OK] Button, the password entry screen will appear. Push the Cancel Button several times to return to the previous screen until it is displayed.

Manually enter the SSID and password of a wireless access point to connect. Push the Cancel Button several times to return to the previous screen until it is displayed.

Display the WLAN status.

Turn the Bluetooth function on or off.

Switch to Automatic Reconnection mode (only for Apple device : iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch).

Display the status of the Bluetooth function.

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Note

Menu Title Sub title Settings Description

Feed Feed Start Determine when the label feed

starts. These modes may vary depending on the DK Roll used.

Die-cut Feed Setting

Current Page Label feed starts on the current page

when the die-cut black mark is detected on the reverse side. If a die-cut black mark is undetected on the current page, this mode feeds to the next page and detection begins from there.

Next Page This mode always feeds to the next

page and detection begins from there.

Remote Update

Remote Update?

Start

Back

Available only when the Label Printer is connected to the FTP Server and when the templates, databases, and other files need to be updated. Press [Start] to begin the remote update. After the update is completed, the Label Printer automatically returns to the main screen.

• Some settings may differ depending on the firmware (printer software).

• If you want to reset the settings, use [Device settings] in the Printer Setting Tool to return all settings to

their factory defaults. For more information, see Menu Bar on page 53.

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Setting the Menu Security 1

When setting the menu security, access to the Administration mode can be restricted by setting a password.

a Press the Menu, [▲], or [▼] Button to select the [Administration] menu, and then press the [OK]

Button.

b Select [Menu Security], press [▲] or [▼] to select [On], and then press the [OK] Button.

Specify the first number using [▲] or [▼], and then press the [OK] Button to proceed to the next number. Specify the remaining three numbers in the same way.

• After a password has been set, the password input screen appears when the [Administration] menu is selected. Enter the specified 4-digit password using [▲] or [▼], and then press the [OK] Button.

• To cancel the password settings, select the [Administration] menu and enter the password. Then, select [Menu Security] > [Off].

• If you do not remember the password, use [Device settings] in the Printer Setting Tool to return all settings to their factory defaults, or specify the password again and apply it. For more information, see Menu Bar on page 53.

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Important

Note

Printing Using a Computer

(P-touch Editor)

Installing the Software and Printer Drivers to a Computer 2

To print from your Windows® computer or Mac, install the printer drivers, P-touch Editor, and other applications to your computer.

For Windows

Printer Driver, P-touch Editor, P-touch Address Book, P-touch Update Software, Printer Setting Tool, BRAdmin Light and BRAdmin Professional

For Mac:

Printer Driver, P-touch Editor, P-touch Update Software, Printer Setting Tool and Wireless Device Setup Wizard

QL-810W only: When printing with P-touch Editor, press and hold the P-touch Editor Lite Button until the green Editor Lite LED turns off.

a Visit our website (install.brother) and download the Software Installer for the latest software and

manuals.

b Double-click the downloaded EXE file (for Windows

instructions to proceed with the installation.

To connect the Label Printer to a computer using a wireless connection, we recommend the following:

• Configure the wireless network settings while installing the software. You can change the settings later using the Printer Setting Tool.

• Install the software on a computer wirelessly connected to your network and configure the Label Printer using a USB cable.

• Make a note of the SSID (network name) and password (network key) of the wireless network in advance. If you cannot find this information, ask your network administrator or wireless access point/router manufacturer.

• If your wireless access point/router supports WPS, you can use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to quickly configure the wireless network settings.

) or DMG file (for Mac), and follow the on-screen

c Close the dialog box when the installation is complete.

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Connecting the Label Printer to a Computer 2

Refer to these directions for the type or connection method:

 USB cable connection

See Connecting Using USB on page 23.

 Wireless LAN connection

See Connecting Using Wi-Fi

 Bluetooth Connection (QL-820NWB only)

See Bluetooth Connection (QL-820NWB only) on page 28.

 Wired LAN connection (QL-820NWB only)

See Connecting Using a Wired LAN (QL-820NWB only) on page 28.

on page 23.

Connecting Using USB 2

a Before connecting the USB cable, make sure that the Label Printer is turned Off. b Connect the USB cable to the USB Port on the back of the Label Printer. c Connect the USB cable to the USB Port on the computer. d Turn the Label Printer On.

Connecting Using Wi-Fi

The following Wi-Fi connection methods are available:

 Wireless Direct

 Infrastructure Mode

 Infrastructure Mode + Wireless Direct

 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™)

Wireless Direct 2

Wireless Direct allows you to connect the Label Printer to your computer or mobile device directly without a Wi-Fi access point/router; the printer serves as a Wi-Fi access point.

a Confirm the Wireless Direct settings of the Label Printer.

 Using the Label Printer (QL-820NWB only)

1 Press the Menu and [▼] Buttons to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the [OK] Button.

Set [WLAN (On/Off)] to [On].

2 Press the Menu and [▼] Buttons to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the [OK] Button.

3 Press the [▼] Button to select the [Network Mode] menu, and then press the [OK] Button.

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Important

4 Select [Direct Mode], and then press the [OK] Button. The Wireless Direct icon appears on the

LCD.

 For Windows

Connect the Label Printer and computer with a USB cable. Start the Printer Setting Tool on your computer, and click [Communication Settings]. Select [Infrastructure and Wireless Direct] or [Wireless Direct] for [Selected Interface] in [Communication Settings] in the [General] tab, and confirm the [Wireless Direct] tab.

For more information, see Communication Settings for Windows

on page 40.

 For Mac

Start the Printer Setting Tool on your computer, and select [On] for [Wireless Direct] in the [Wireless LAN] tab.

b Use your computer to select the SSID of the Label Printer ("DIRECT-*****_QL-810W" or "DIRECT-

*****_QL-820NWB" where ***** is the last five digits of the product serial number). If required, enter the password (810*****/820***** where ***** is the last five digits of the product serial number).

• You can change the Label Printer's network settings using the Printer Setting Tool. For more information, see Wireless Settings on page 46.

• The Printer Setting Tool also allows you to apply the network settings changes to multiple Label Printers. For more information, see Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers on page 50.

• You can find the serial number label in the DK Roll Compartment of the Label Printer.

• You cannot connect to the Internet on your computer via Wi-Fi while using Wireless Direct.

• The SSID can also be entered using the LCD. Select the SSID from the displayed list, or press the [▼] Button to select the [Direct Manual setting], and then manually enter the SSID and password. Push the Cancel Button several times to return to the previous screen until it is displayed.

Infrastructure Mode 2

Infrastructure Mode allows you to connect the Label Printer to a computer via a Wi-Fi access point/router.

 Before You Begin

First, you must configure the Wi-Fi settings of the Label Printer to communicate with your Wi-Fi access point/router. After the Label Printer is configured, computers on your network will have access to the Label Printer.

• If you are going to connect the Label Printer to your network, we recommend that you contact your system administrator before installation. You must confirm your Wi-Fi settings before you proceed with this installation.

• To configure the Wi-Fi settings again, or if the status of the Wi-Fi connection for the Label Printer is unknown, reset the Wi-Fi settings of the Label Printer.

For QL-810W

1 Press and hold the Power ( ) Button to turn the Label Printer off.

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2 Press and hold the Cutter ( ) Button and the Power ( ) Button for about one second. The Status LED

starts blinking in green.

3 The Status LED is lit in orange, the Editor Lite LED flashes in green and the Wi-Fi LED flashes in blue.

While pressing the Power ( ) Button, press the Cutter ( ) Button once and the Status LED lights in orange.

4 Release the Power ( ) Button. Then the Status LED is lit in orange, the Editor Lite LED flashes in green

and the Wi-Fi LED flashes in blue. The Wi-Fi settings of the printer is reset.

For QL-820NWB

Select [Network Reset] from the menu.

For more information, see LCD Settings on page 12.

• We recommend making a note of the SSID (network name) and password (network key) of the wireless network in advance.

• To achieve the best results with normal everyday document printing, use the Label Printer as close to the Wi-Fi access point/router as possible with minimal obstructions. Large objects and walls between the two devices as well as interference from other electronic devices can affect communication, or the data transfer speed of your documents.

 Connecting the Label Printer to your Wi-Fi access point/router

a First, write down the SSID (network name) and password (network key) of your Wi-Fi access

point/router.

b Connect the Label Printer and computer with a USB cable. c Configure the Infrastructure Mode settings of the Label Printer.

 Using the Label Printer (QL-820NWB only)

1 Press the Menu and [▼] Buttons to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the [OK] Button.

2 Press the [▼] Button to select the [Network Mode] menu, and then press the [OK] Button.

3 Select [Infrastructure Mode], and then press the [OK] Button.

The SSID can also be entered using the LCD. Press the Menu and [▼] Buttons to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the [OK] Button. Press the [▼] Button to select the [Infra Manual Setting]. Push the Cancel Button several times to return to the previous screen until it is displayed.

 For Windows

1 Start the Printer Setting Tool on your computer, and click [Communication Settings]. Select

[Infrastructure or Ad-hoc] or [Infrastructure and Wireless Direct] for [Selected Interface] in [Communication Settings] in the [General] tab, and select [Infrastructure] for [Communication Mode] in [Wireless Settings] in the [Wireless LAN] tab.

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2 Enter the SSID that you wrote down, or click [Search] and select the SSID from the displayed

list, and enter the password (network key) of your Wi-Fi access point/router.

3Click [Apply].

For more information, see Communication Settings for Windows

 For Mac

Start the Wireless Device Setup Wizard included in the Printer Driver Package, and then follow the on-screen instructions. The Wireless Device Setup Wizard can be found in the [Utilities] folder.

on page 40.

d For QL-810W

Press and hold the Wi-Fi ( ) Button for one second.

For QL-820NWB

Press the Menu and [▼] Buttons to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the [OK] Button. Set [WLAN (On/Off)] to [On].

e When the connection between the Label Printer and your Wi-Fi access point/router is established, the

Wi-Fi ( ) LED starts flashing in blue (QL-810W) or [Connected!] appears on the LCD (QL-820NWB). Computers and mobile devices that are on the same network as the Label Printer will have access to the Label Printer.

To change any other network settings, use the Printer Setting Tool. For more information, see Changing the Label Printer Settings on page 37.

Infrastructure Mode + Wireless Direct 2

Infrastructure Mode and Wireless Direct can be used at the same time.

a Set the Label Printer to Infrastructure/Direct Mode.

 Using the Label Printer

1 Press the Menu and [▼] Buttons to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the [OK] Button.

2 Press the [▼] Button to select the [Network Mode] menu, and then press the [OK] Button.

3 Select [Infra/Direct Mode], and then press the [OK] Button.

 For computers

1 Start the Printer Setting Tool on your computer, and click the [Communication Settings] button.

2 Select [Infrastructure and WirelessDirect] for [Selected Interface] in the [General] tab.

For more information on the Communication Settings, see General Tab on page 44.

b For QL-820NWB, press the Menu and [▼] Buttons to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the [OK]

Button. Set [WLAN (On/Off)] to [On].

For QL-810W, press and hold the Wi-Fi ( ) Button.

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c To use the computer or mobile device to select the SSID of the Label Printer, see step 3 of Wireless

Direct on page 23. To configure the Infrastructure Mode settings of the Label Printer, see step 3 of Connecting the Label Printer to your Wi-Fi access point/router on page 25.

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) 2

If your Wi-Fi access point/router supports WPS, settings and connections can be configured quickly.

a First, confirm that your Wi-Fi access point/router has the WPS symbol.

b Place the Label Printer within the range of your Wi-Fi access point/router. The range may differ

depending on your environment. See the instructions provided with your Wi-Fi access point/router.

c On the Label Printer:

 For QL-810W

Press and hold the WPS Button for one second. When the connection is established, The Wi-Fi ( ) LED is lit blue.

 For QL-820NWB

a). Press the Menu and [▼] Buttons to select [WLAN] menu, and then press the [OK] Button. b). Press the [▼] Button to select the [WPS Button Push] menu, and then press the [OK] Button.

When the connection is established, the WLAN icon appears on the Label Printer LCD.

• Computers and mobile devices that are on the same network as the Label Printer will have access to the Label Printer.

• The Label Printer will try to connect using WPS for two minutes. If the WPS Button (QL-810W) or [OK] Button (QL-820NWB) is pressed during that time, the Label Printer will continue trying to connect for an additional two minutes.

• You can also configure this using the PIN code.

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Important

Connecting Using a Wired LAN (QL-820NWB only) 2

To use a static IP address to connect your Label Printer to a wired LAN connection, install the printer drivers and Printer Setting Tool, and then specify the wired LAN connection settings.

For more information, see Installing the Software and Printer Drivers to a Computer on page 22.

a Unless wireless LAN is turned off, a wired LAN cannot be used. Turn off wireless LAN using the Printer

Setting Tool before connecting the Label Printer to a wired LAN connection.

b Turn off the Label Printer before connecting the LAN cable. c Connect the LAN cable to the LAN Port on the back of the Label Printer. d Connect the LAN cable to an active LAN Port on the network. e Turn the Label Printer On.

The Label Printer's communication settings can be changed under [Communication Settings] in the Printer Setting Tool. For more information on the Communication Settings, see General Tab on page 44.

Network Cable 2

Use a straight-through Category 5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network.

Do not connect this product to any LAN connection that is subject to overvoltages.

Bluetooth Connection (QL-820NWB only) 2

In order for the Label Printer and your Bluetooth-equipped computer or adapter to communicate, you must first pair the Label Printer with the computer or handheld device using the Bluetooth management software using your computer or hand-held device.

a Press the Menu Button. b Press the [▲] or [▼] Button to select the [Bluetooth] menu. c Press the [OK] Button. d Press the [▲] or [▼] Button to select [Bluetooth(On/Off)], then press [OK] Button. Press the [▲] or

[▼] Button to select [On], then press [OK] Button.

e Use your Bluetooth management software to discover the Label Printer. Bluetooth communication is

now available.

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Connecting the Label Printer to a Barcode Scanner using Bluetooth (QL-820NWB only) 2

You can connect the Label Printer to a Barcode Scanner using a Bluetooth interface.

• Follow the recommendations of the manufacturer of your Bluetooth-equipped devices, such as Barcode Scanners, and install any necessary hardware and software.

• The Bluetooth connection settings are saved even after the Label Printer is turned off.

 Connecting the Label Printer to a Barcode Scanner using Bluetooth

To print barcodes using a Bluetooth connection you must perform the following steps:

Once a connection has been established, the Label Printer remains connected until it is turned off, preventing it from connecting to another device.

a Press the Menu and [▼] Button to select the [Bluetooth] menu, and then press the [OK] Button.

Set [Bluetooth (On/Off)] to [On].

For Bluetooth Version 2.0 or earlier

b Check the PIN code in the Bluetooth tab in the Settings dialog box in the Printer Setting Tools, and

enter it into your destination Bluetooth device.

For Bluetooth Version 2.1 or later

b Execute pairing from a destination Bluetooth device. c When the [Request Secure Simple Pairing (SSP) settings during pairing] check box is not selected,

a Bluetooth Pass Key for a Bluetooth device (of destination) is displayed on the LCD and the Bluetooth connection is made.

When [Request Secure Simple Pairing (SSP) settings during pairing] check box is selected, a Bluetooth Pass Key is displayed on the LCD. Press [OK] Button on the Label Printer. As the displayed Bluetooth Pass Key is entered to the Bluetooth device (of destination), the Bluetooth connection is made.

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Printing from a Computer 2

Available Applications 2

To use the Label Printer effectively, a number of applications and functions are available.

You must install the printer driver to use these applications.

Visit our website (install.brother

Application Windows Mac Features

P-touch Editor rr

P-touch Transfer Manager r

P-touch Library r

P-touch Update Software rrUpdates software to the latest version.

P-touch Address Book r Prints address labels using an address database.

P-touch Editor Lite LAN r Prints over wireless as well as wired connections.

Printer Setting Tool rr

Wireless Device Setup Wizard

BRAdmin Light r

BRAdmin Professional r

) and download the installer for the applications and printer driver.

Designs and prints custom labels with built-in drawing tools, text using different fonts and styles, imported graphic images and barcodes.

Allows you to transfer templates and other data to the Label Printer and save backups of your data on the computer.

This application is installed with P-touch Editor.

Manages and prints P-touch Editor templates.

You can use P-touch Library to print templates.

This application is installed with P-touch Editor.

Specifies the Label Printer's device settings from a computer.

Allows you to configure the Label Printer for a wireless network.

Finds the Label Printer on your network and allows you to configure basic settings from your computer.

Finds the Label Printer on your network and allows you to configure advanced settings and updates from your computer.

Function Windows Mac Features

When printing a large number of labels, printing can be distributed among multiple Label Printers.

Distributed printing r

Because printing is performed at the same time, the total printing time can be reduced.

For more information, see Distributed Printing (Windows

only) on page 91.

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ABCABC

ABC

Creating Labels from Your Computer 2

There are various methods for printing with this Label Printer.

The following describes the procedure for printing from a computer using P-touch Editor or P-touch Address Book.

a Start P-touch Editor or P-touch Address Book, and then open the document you want to print. b Create a label design. c Check the cutting options. d Select [File] and then select [Print] from the menu bar or click the [Print] icon.

Cutting Options 2

The cutting options allow you to specify how the item is fed and cut when it is printed. Use the printer driver to select the cutting option when printing from the computer.

Label Cut Option Table

Auto Cut Cut at end Image

No Yes

No No

Yes Yes or No

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Attaching Labels 2

a Peel the backing from the label. b Position the label, and then press firmly from top to bottom with your finger to attach the label.

Labels may be difficult to attach to surfaces that are wet, dirty, or uneven. The labels may peel off easily from these surfaces.

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Printing Using the Mobile Device 3

Installing Applications for Use with Mobile Devices 3

Brother offers various applications for use with your Label Printer, including applications that allow you to print directly from your Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch or Android™ smartphone or tablet, and applications that allow you to transfer data wirelessly, such as templates, symbols, and databases created using a computer, to your Label Printer.

Available Applications 3

The following free Brother applications can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play™:

Application Features

Brother iPrint&Label

Mobile Transfer Express

Create and print labels using templates on a smartphone, tablet or other mobile device directly to your Label Printer.

Allows you to use a mobile device to download databases and label data, created on a computer using P-touch Editor and saved to a cloud service, and send them to your Label Printer.

You must purchase a USB cable to connect your computer and Android™ mobile device.

Connecting the Label Printer to a Mobile Device 3

a Confirm the Wireless Direct settings of the Label Printer, and then connect the Label Printer to your

computer using a USB cable.

 Using the Label Printer (QL-820NWB only)

1 Press the Menu Button and [▼] Button to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the [OK] Button.

Set [WLAN (On/Off)] to [On].

2 Press the Menu, [▼] Buttons to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the [OK] Button.

3 Press the [▼] Button to select the [Network Mode] menu, and then press the [OK] Button.

4 Select [Direct Mode], and then press the [OK] Button. The Wireless Direct icon appears on the

LCD.

 For Windows

See Communication Settings for Windows Settings.

on page 40 for more information on the Communication

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 For Mac

a) Launch the Printer Setting Tool on your computer. b) Click the [Wireless LAN] tab. c) Confirm that [Wireless Direct] is set to [On].

b For QL-810W

Press and hold the Wi-Fi ( ) Button on the Label Printer for one second to turn the Wi-Fi function On. The Wi-Fi ( ) LED starts flashing blue once every three seconds.

For QL-820NWB

Press the Menu and [▼] Buttons to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the [OK] Button. Set [WLAN (On/Off)] to [On] to turn the Wi-Fi function On. The Wi-Fi ( ) icon appears on the LCD.

c In the Wi-Fi settings screen of your mobile device, select the SSID of the Label Printer and enter the

password.

• The factory default SSID and password are as follows: SSID: "DIRECT-*****_QL-810W" or "DIRECT-*****_QL-820NWB" where ***** is the last five digits of the product serial number. (You can find the product serial number label in the DK Roll Compartment of the Label Printer.) The password: 810*****/820***** where ***** is the last five digits of the product serial number.

• You can connect the Label Printer to a mobile device in the Infrastructure Mode via a wireless access point/router.

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Printing from a Mobile Device 3

a Make sure that the Label Printer is connected to your mobile device.

Start the mobile printing application on your mobile device. See Connecting the Label Printer to a Mobile Device on page 33.

b Select a label template or design.

You can also select a previously designed label or image and print it.

c Tap [Print] in the application menu.

Cutting Options 3

See Cutting Options on page 31.

Using a Mobile Device to Print Templates Created on a Computer 3

You can use P-touch Transfer Manager to save template data, which was created using P-touch Editor, in the BLF or PDZ format. Then, you can use Mobile Transfer Express to send the saved file from your mobile device to the Label Printer and print the file.

a Save the template data in the BLF format or the PDZ format using P-touch Transfer Manager.

For more information, see Creating Transfer Files and Transfer Package Files on page 131.

b Use one of the following methods to use a .blf file or .pdz file with your mobile device.

 Save the file using a cloud storage service, and then use the sharing function of the mobile device's

operating system to share the file.

 Send the file as an email attachment from the computer to the mobile device, and then save the file

to the mobile device.

c Connect the Label Printer to your mobile device, and then start Mobile Transfer Express.

The template data appears.

d Select the template that you want to print, and then transfer the template to the Label Printer.

To download a file from a cloud storage service to your mobile device, you must connect your mobile device using Infrastructure Mode. Therefore, if you also connect your mobile device to the Label Printer using Infrastructure Mode, you can quickly transfer downloaded files (.blf files only).

e Use the Barcode Scanner or the LCD (QL-820NWB only) to select the template that you want to print

from the transferred file and print it.

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Attaching Labels 3

a Peel the backing from the label. b Position the label, and then press firmly from top to bottom with your finger to attach the label.

Labels may be difficult to attach to surfaces that are wet, dirty, or uneven. The labels may peel off easily from these surfaces.

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Important

Changing the Label Printer Settings 4

Printer Setting Tool for Windows

Use the Printer Setting Tool to specify the Label Printer's communication settings, device settings and

P-touch Template settings from a Windows

The Printer Setting Tool is installed automatically when you use the initial installer to install the printer driver. For more information, see Installing the Software and Printer Drivers to a Computer on page 22.

The Printer Setting Tool is available only with compatible Brother printers.

computer.

Before Using the Printer Setting Tool 4

 Make sure the AC Adapter is connected to the Label Printer and to an AC power outlet, or a fully-charged

battery is installed.

 Make sure the printer driver has been installed correctly and you can print.

 Connect this Label Printer to a computer with a USB cable.

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Using the Printer Setting Tool for Windows

a Connect the Label Printer you want to configure to the computer. b Start the Printer Setting Tool.

 For Windows Vista

Click Start > All Programs > Brother > Labels & Mobile Printer > Printer Setting Tool.

 For Windows

On the Apps screen, click the Printer Setting Tool.

 For Windows

Click Start > Brother > Label & Mobile Printer > Printer Setting Tool.

The main window appears.

/ Windows®7 / Windows Server® 2008 / Windows Server® 2008 R2:

8 / Windows®8.1 / Windows Server® 2012 / Windows Server® 2012 R2:

10:

1 Printer

Lists the connected Label Printers.

2 Communication Settings

Specifies wired LAN (QL-820NWB only), wireless LAN and Bluetooth (QL-820NWB only) communication settings.

3 Device Settings

Specifies printer device settings, such as power settings and printer settings.

4 P-touch Template Settings

Specifies P-touch Template settings. For more information on P-touch Template, download the P-touch Template Manual/Command

Reference (English only) from the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com

5Exit

Closes the window.

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c Check that the Label Printer you want to configure appears next to [Printer]. If a different Label Printer

appears, select the Label Printer you want from the drop-down list.

If only one Label Printer is connected, it is unnecessary to make a selection because only that Label Printer is available.

d Select the settings you want to change, and then specify or change the settings in the dialog box.

For more information on the settings dialog boxes, see Communication Settings for Windows

on page 40, Device Settings for Windows

on page 51 or P-touch Template Settings for Windows®

on page 59.

e Click [Apply], and then click [Exit...] to apply the settings to the Label Printer. f Click [Exit] in the main window to finish specifying settings.

Use the Printer Setting Tool to configure the Label Printer only when the Label Printer is waiting for the next print job. The Label Printer may malfunction if you try to configure it while it is handling a job.

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Communication Settings for Windows

Use [Communication Settings] in the Printer Setting Tool to specify or change the Label Printer communication information when connecting the Label Printer and computer with a USB cable or via a Bluetooth connection (QL-820NWB only). Not only can you change the communication settings for one Label Printer, but you can also apply the same settings to multiple Label Printer.

Settings Dialog Box 4

1 Disable these settings

When this check box is selected, appears in the tab, and the settings can no longer be specified or changed.

Settings in a tab where appears will not be applied to the Label Printer even if [Apply] is clicked. In addition, the settings in the tab will not be saved or exported when the [Save in Command File] or

[Export] command is used. To apply the settings to the Label Printer, or to save or export them, make sure you clear the check box.

2Items

When [Current Status] is selected, the current settings appear in the settings display/change area. Select the item for the settings that you want to change.

3 Menu Bar

Commands are categorized under each menu (File, Tools and Help) by function.

4Printer

Lists the connected Label Printers.

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5 Node Name

Displays the node name (nodes can be renamed). For more information, see Menu Bar on page 42.

6 Settings Tabs

Contains settings that may be specified or changed.

If appears in the tab, the settings in that tab will not be applied to the Label Printer.

7 Settings Display/Change Area

Displays the current settings for the selected item.

8Refresh

Updates the displayed settings with the most recent information.

9Exit

Exits [Communication Settings], and returns to the main window of the Printer Setting Tool.

Settings are not applied to Label Printers if [Exit] is clicked without clicking the [Apply] button after changing the settings.

10 Apply

Applies the settings to the Label Printer. To save the specified settings in a command file, select [Save in Command File] from the drop-down list.

The saved command file can be used with the mass storage mode to apply the settings to a Label Printer. For more information, see Mass Storage Mode (QL-820NWB only) on page 85.

Clicking [Apply] applies all settings in all tabs to the Label Printer. If the [Disable these settings] check box is selected, the settings in that tab are not applied.

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Important

Note

Menu Bar 4

The following explains about the menu items in the Settings Dialog Box.

• Apply Settings to the Printer Applies the settings to the Label Printer.

• Save Settings in Command File Saves the specified settings in a command file. The file extension is .bin. The saved command file can be used with the mass storage mode to apply the settings to a Label Printer.

For more information, see Mass Storage Mode (QL-820NWB only) on page 85.

If the [Disable these settings] check box is selected, the settings in that tab are not saved.

• The following information is not saved with the command file:

• Node name

• IP address, subnet mask and default gateway (when the IP address is set to [STATIC])

• The saved communication settings commands are intended to be used only for applying settings to a Label Printer. To apply the settings to the Label Printer using this command file, use the mass storage mode.

• Saved command files contain authentication keys and passwords. Take necessary measures to protect saved command files, such as saving them in a location that cannot be accessed by other users.

• Do not send command files to a different printer model.

• Import

 Import current wireless settings from the computer

Imports the settings from the computer.

• When importing the computer's wireless settings, administrator privileges for the computer are needed.

• Only personal security authentication settings (open system, public key authentication and

• If multiple wireless LANs are enabled for the computer you use, the first wireless settings (only personal

• Only the settings (communication mode, SSID, authentication method, encryption mode and

WPA/WPA2-PSK) can be imported. Enterprise security authentication (such as LEAP and EAP-FAST), WPA2-PSK (TKIP) and WPA-PSK (AES) settings cannot be imported.

settings) that are detected will be considered for the import data.

authentication key) from the [Wireless LAN] tab - [Wireless Settings] pane can be imported.

 Select a Profile to import

Imports the exported file and applies the settings to a Label Printer. Click [Browse] and select the file you want to import. The settings in the selected file appear in the

settings display/change area.

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Important

Note

• All settings, such as wireless settings or TCP/IP settings, can be imported, except for node names.

• Only profiles that are compatible with the selected Label Printer can be imported.

• If the imported profile’s IP address is set to [STATIC], change the IP address of the imported profile, if needed, so that it does not duplicate the IP address of an existing configured Label Printer on the network.

• Export Saves the current settings in a file. If the [Disable these settings] check box is selected the settings in that tab are not saved.

Exported files are not encrypted.

• Automatically restart the Label Printer after applying new settings If this check box is selected, the Label Printer automatically restarts after communication settings are

applied. If this check box is cleared, you must restart the Label Printer manually.

When configuring multiple Label Printer's, you can reduce the time needed to change settings by clearing this check box. In this case, we recommend selecting this check box when configuring the first Label Printer so that you can confirm that each setting is operating as intended.

• Automatically detects the connected Label Printer, and retrieves the current settings If this check box is selected and a Label Printer is connected to the computer, the Label Printer is

automatically detected and the Label Printer's current settings are displayed in the [Current Status] pane.

If the model of the connected Label Printer is different from that of the Label Printer shown in the [Printer] drop-down list, the settings available on all tabs change to match the connected Label Printer.

• Change Node Name/Bluetooth Device Name Allows renaming a node.

• Reset to Default Communication Settings Returns the communication settings to their factory settings.

• Display Help Displays the Help topics.

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General Tab 4

The following explains about the General Tab in the Settings Dialog Box.

Communication Settings 4

• Network Settings on Power On Specifies the conditions for connecting via Wi-Fi when the Label Printer is turned on. QL-810W: Select [On by Default], [Off by Default] or [Keep Current State]. QL-820NWB: Select [Wireless LAN by Default], [Wired LAN by Default] or [Keep Current State].

• Selected Interface Selects [Infrastructure or Ad-hoc], [Infrastructure and Wireless Direct] or [Wireless Direct].

• Bluetooth Settings on Power On (QL-820NWB only) Specifies the conditions for connecting via Bluetooth when the Label Printer is turned on. Select [On by Default], [Off by Default] or [Keep Current State].

IPv6 4

• IPv6 usage Selects [Enable] or [Disable].

• Priority on IPv6 address Selects to give priority to an IPv6 address.

Remote Update (QL-820NWB only) 4

Remote Update is a Label Printer feature that enables the semi-automatic update of the Label Printer's settings with a simple connection to an FTP server where the update files are saved.

• IP Address of FTP server Types the FTP server address.

• Port Specifies the port number used to access the FTP server.

• PASV Mode

Set the PASV Mode to on or off.

• User name Enters a user name that has permission to login to the FTP server.

• Password Enters the password associated with the user name you entered in the Username field.

• Display the key and password on-screen

• Path Enters the path to the folder on the FTP server where you want to download the update file from.

• Setting file name Specifies the update file name on the FTP server.

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Log (QL-820NWB only) 4

• Log storage Selects whether to export the update log to the FTP server.

• Log storage path of FTP server Enters the path to the folder on the FTP server where you want to export the log data.

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Wired LAN (QL-820NWB only) / Wireless LAN Tabs 4

The following explains about the Wired LAN (QL-820NWB only) and Wireless Tab in the Settings Dialog Box.

TCP/IP (Wired/Wireless) 4

• Boot Method Selects [AUTO], [BOOTP], [DHCP], [RARP], or [STATIC].

• IP Address/Subnet Mask/Gateway Specifies the various networking values. You can enter these settings only when the IP address is set to [STATIC].

• DNS Server Method Selects [AUTO] or [STATIC].

• Primary DNS Server IP Address/Secondary DNS Server IP Address You can enter these settings only when the DNS server is set to [STATIC].

IPv6 4

• Static IPv6 Address Specifies a permanent IPv6 address.

• Enable this address Enables the specified static IPv6 address.

• Primary DNS Server IPv6 Address/Secondary DNS Server IPv6 Address Specifies the DNS server IPv6 addresses.

• IPv6 Address List Displays the list of IPv6 addresses.

Wireless Settings 4

• Communication Mode Selects [Infrastructure] or [Ad-hoc].

• SSID (Network Name) Clicking [Search] displays the available SSID selections in a separate dialog box.

• Channel Lists available channels.

This setting is valid only in Ad-Hoc mode.

• Authentication Method/Encryption Mode The supported encryption modes for the authentication methods are as shown in Communication Modes

and Authentication Methods/Encryption Modes on page 47.

• WEP Key You can specify a setting only when WEP is selected as the encryption mode.

• Passphrase You can specify a setting only when WPA/WPA2-PSK is selected as the authentication method.

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• User ID/Password You can specify settings only when LEAP, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TTLS or EAP-TLS is selected as the

authentication method. In addition, with EAP-TLS, it is not necessary to register a password, but a client certificate must be registered. To register a certificate, connect to the Label Printer from a web browser, and then specify the certificate. For more information on using a web browser, see Web Based Management on page 158.

• Display the key and password on-screen If this check box is selected, keys and passwords are displayed in plain (non-encrypted) text.

Communication Modes and Authentication Methods/Encryption Modes

 When [Communication Mode] is set to [Ad-hoc]

Authentication Method Encryption Mode

Open System None / WEP

 When [Communication Mode] is set to [Infrastructure]

Authentication Method Encryption Mode

Open System None / WEP

Shared Key WEP

WPA/WPA2-PSK TKIP+AES / AES

LEAP CKIP

EAP-FAST/NONE TKIP+AES / AES

EAP-FAST/MS-CHAPv2 TKIP+AES / AES

EAP-FAST/GTC TKIP+AES / AES

PEAP/MS-CHAPv2 TKIP+AES / AES

PEAP/GTC TKIP+AES / AES

EAP-TTLS/CHAP TKIP+AES / AES

EAP-TTLS/MS-CHAP TKIP+AES / AES

EAP-TTLS/MS-CHAPv2 TKIP+AES / AES

EAP-TTLS/PAP TKIP+AES / AES

EAP-TLS TKIP+AES / AES

To specify higher level security settings:

When performing certificate verification with EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TTLS or EAP-TLS authentication methods, the certificate cannot be specified from the Printer Setting Tool. After the Label Printer is configured to connect to the network, specify the certificate by accessing the Label Printer from a web browser.

For more information on using a web browser, see Web Based Management on page 158.

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Wireless Direct Tab 4

The following explains about the Wireless Direct Tab in the Settings Dialog Box.

Wireless Direct Settings 4

• SSID/Network Key Generation Select [AUTO] or [STATIC].

• SSID (Network Name)/Network Key Specifies the SSID (25 ASCII characters or fewer) and the network key (63 characters or fewer) you want

to use in the Wireless Direct mode.

The factory settings for the SSID and password are as follows:

SSID: "DIRECT-*****_QL-810W" or "DIRECT-*****_QL-820NWB" where "*****" is the last five digits of the product serial number. (You can find the product serial number label in the DK Roll Compartment of the Label Printer.)

The password: 810*****/820***** where ***** is the last five digits of the product serial number.

• Channel Specifies the channel to use for the Wireless Direct mode.

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Bluetooth Tab (QL-820NWB only) 4

The following explains about the Bluetooth Tab in the Settings Dialog Box.

Bluetooth Settings 4

• Visible to Other Devices Allows the Label Printer to be “discovered” by other Bluetooth devices. Available settings: [Discoverable], [Not Discoverable]

• Change PIN code If this check box is selected, you can change the PIN.

• PIN code Specifies the PIN that will be used when pairing with devices compliant with Bluetooth 2.0 or earlier.

• Display the PIN code on-screen If this check box is selected, your computer displays the PIN by default.

• Request Secure Simple Pairing (SSP) settings during pairing If this check box is selected, pairing can be performed using the Label Printer buttons for devices that are

compliant with Bluetooth 2.1 or later.

Auto Reconnect 4

• Auto re-paring Sets whether or not to automatically reconnect to previously connected Apple device (iPad, iPhone or iPod

touch). Available settings: [Enable], [Disable]

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Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers 4

a After applying settings to the first Label Printer, disconnect the Label Printer from the computer, and then

connect the second Label Printer to the computer.

b Select the newly connected Label Printer from the [Printer] drop-down list.

If the [Automatically detects the connected Label Printer, and retrieves the current settings] check box in the Option Setting dialog box is selected, the Label Printer connected with the USB cable is

automatically selected. For more information, see Communication Settings for Windows

on page 40.

c Click [Apply].

The same settings that were applied to the first Label Printer are applied to the second Label Printer.

We recommend selecting the [Automatically restart the Label Printer after applying new settings] check box when configuring the first Label Printer so that you can confirm that a connection with the wireless access point/router can be correctly established with the settings. For more information, see

Communication Settings for Windows

on page 40.

d Repeat steps a – c for all Label Printers whose settings you want to change.

If the IP address is set to [STATIC], the Label Printer's IP address will also be changed to the same address as the first Label Printer. Change the IP address if needed.

To save the current settings in a file, click [File] - [Export].

The same settings can be applied to another Label Printer by clicking [File] - [Import], then selecting the

exported settings file. For further information, see Communication Settings for Windows

on page 40.

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Device Settings for Windows

Use [Device Settings] in the Printer Setting Tool to specify or change printer settings when connecting the Label Printer and computer with a USB cable or via a Bluetooth connection. Not only can you change the device settings for one Label Printer, but you can also apply the same settings to multiple Label Printer.

When printing from a computer application, various printing settings can be specified from the printer driver; however, by using [Device Settings] in the Printer Setting Tool, more advanced settings can be specified.

When [Device Settings] is opened, the Label Printer's current settings are retrieved and displayed. If the current settings could not be retrieved, the previous settings are displayed. If the current settings could not be retrieved and previous settings have not been specified, the machine's factory settings are displayed.

Settings Dialog Box 4

1 Menu Bar

Selects a command contained in each menu from the list.

2Printer

Specifies the Label Printer you want to configure. If only one Label Printer is connected, it is unnecessary to make a selection because only that Label Printer

will appear.

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3 Settings Tabs

Contains settings that may be specified or changed.

If appears in the tab, the settings in that tab cannot be specified or changed. In addition, the settings in the tab will not be applied to the Label Printer even if [Apply] is clicked. The settings in the tab will also

not be saved or exported when the [Save in Command File] or [Export] command is used.

4 Current Settings

Retrieves the settings from the currently connected Label Printer and displays them in the dialog box.

Settings will also be retrieved for parameters on tabs with .

5 Disable these settings

When this check box is selected, appears in the tab, and the settings can no longer be specified or changed.

[Export] command is used.

6 Parameters

Displays the current settings.

7Exit

Exits [Device Settings] and returns to the main window of the Printer Setting Tool.

8Apply

Applies the settings to the Label Printer. To save the specified settings in a command file, select [Save in Command File] from the drop-down list. The saved command file can be used with the mass storage mode to apply the settings to a Label Printer.

For more information, see Mass Storage Mode (QL-820NWB only) on page 85.

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Menu Bar 4

The following explains about the menu items in the Settings Dialog Box.

• Apply Settings to the Printer

Applies the settings to the Label Printer. Performs the same operation as when [Apply] is clicked.

• Check Setting

Displays the current settings.

• Save Settings in Command File

Saves the specified settings in a command file. Performs the same operation as when [Save in Command File] is selected from the [Apply] drop-down

list.

• Import

Imports the exported file.

• Export

Saves the current settings in a file.

• Print Unit Settings...

Prints a report containing firmware version and device setting information.

For QL-810W

You can also print this report using the Cutter ( ) Button. For more information, see Confirming the Label Printer Settings on page 84.

For QL-820NWB

You can also print this report using the LCD menu. For more information, see LCD Settings on page 12.

When you print this report, use 2.4" (62 mm) DK Roll.

• Factory Reset

Resets all the Label Printer settings to the factory settings.

• Reset only Device Settings

Deletes the user settings stored in the Label Printer.

• Delete Template and Database

Deletes the templates and databases stored in the Label Printer.

• Option Settings

If the [Do not display an error message if the current settings cannot be retrieved at startup] check box is selected, a message will not be displayed next time.

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Basic Tab 4

The following explains about the Basic Tab in the Settings Dialog Box.

•Auto Power On

Specifies whether the Label Printer turns on automatically when the AC Power Cord is plugged into an AC power outlet.

Available settings: [Off], [On]

• Auto Power Off (AC/DC)

Specifies the period of time that passes before the Label Printer turns off automatically when connected to an AC power outlet.

Available settings: [None], [10/20/30/40/50/60 Minutes]

• Auto Power Off (Li-ion)

Specifies the period of time that passes before the Label Printer turns off automatically when powered by the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery.

Available settings: [None], [10/20/30/40/50/60 Minutes]

Auto Power Off is disabled when connecting with wireless network, wired network (QL-820NWB only), or

Bluetooth connection (QL-820NWB only).

• Eco Charging

Specifies to switch to Eco Charging. The service life of the battery can be extended by setting it to charge to [80%] capacity.

Available settings: [100%], [80%]

To get the longest life from the battery, select [80 %]. Although the number of pages that can be printed on a single charge will be less when you select [80 %], you can get a longer life from the battery.

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Advanced Tab 4

The following explains about the Advanced Tab in the Settings Dialog Box.

• Print Density (Black)

Sets the density of black. Available settings: [+6/+5/+4/+3/+2/+1/0/-1/-2/-3/-4/-5/-6]

• Print Density (Red)

Sets the density of red. Available settings: [+6/+5/+4/+3/+2/+1/0/-1/-2/-3/-4/-5/-6]

• Print Data after Printing

Specifies whether or not print data is erased after printing. Available settings: [Keep Print Data], [Erase All Print Data]

• Printer Information Report

Selects the information you want to include in the Printer Information Report. Available settings: [All], [Usage Log], [Printer Settings], [Printer Transfer Data]

•Auto Cut

Sets the cutting method when printing multiple labels. Available settings: [OFF], [Auto Cut], [Cut at End] (Only cuts the places that have finished printing when

multiple labels are printed.)

• Serialize Mode

Available settings: [Cont From Last] (Select to serialize from the last number printed.), [From Starting] (Select to serialize from the default number each time you print.)

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Display Tab (QL-820NWB only) 4

The following explains about the Display Tab in the Settings Dialog Box.

• Set Clock

Sets date and time. Clicking the [Current Date/Time] button will sync to the date and time on the computer.

• Display Brightness

Sets the brightness of the display. The higher the number, the brighter the display. Available settings: [+2/+1/0/-1/-2]

• Backlight

Switches the backlight On or Off. Available settings: [On], [Off]

• Backlight Timeout

Sets the period of time before the backlight turns off if the Label Printer is not used. Available settings: [Off] (never turns off), [5/10/20/30/60 seconds]

• Template Mode

Specifies whether the Label Printer operates in P-touch Template Mode. P-touch Template Mode allows you to enter just text and print labels using a previously configured

template. Available settings: [On], [Off]

• Preset Template

Specifies whether to display preset templates when using templates other than the factory preset templates.

Available settings: [Show], [Hide]

•Confirm Print

Specifies whether a message appears before printing so that the number of copies can be confirmed. Available settings: [On], [Off]

• Default Print

Specifies the default value for the print quantity. Available settings: [1-999]

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Management Tab 4

The following explains about the Management Tab in the Settings Dialog Box.

To display these tabs, you must have administrator privileges for the computer or the printer. You can confirm the administrator privileges for the printer in the [Printer properties] - [Security] tab.

• Command Mode

Selects the type of command mode. Available settings: [Raster], [ESC/P], [P-touch Template]

• Airplane Mode

Allows disabling the Bluetooth or Wi-Fi interfaces. This function is useful when you use the Label Printer in a place where signal transmissions are not allowed. The following conditions apply:

QL-810W: Pressing and holding the Wi-Fi ( ) Button and WPS Button will be ineffective. QL-820NWB: [WLAN] and [Bluetooth] menu will disappear from the LCD. Available settings: [Off], [On]

• Lock Settings (QL-820NWB only)

Locks the menu settings so that they cannot be changed. Mark the settings to be locked using the [Select] button.

• Admin Password (QL-820NWB only)

Selects On to configure administrator mode. Set a 4-digit password that must be used in order to change the menu settings.

Available settings: [Off], [On]

• Unit (QL-820NWB only)

Specifies the default value for the print quantity. Available settings: [inch], [mm]

• Language (QL-820NWB only)

Selects the language of the LCD.

• Date Format (QL-820NWB only)

Selects the date format for the clock.

• Time Format (QL-820NWB only)

Selects the time format for the clock.

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Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Label Printers 4

a After applying settings to the first Label Printer, disconnect the Label Printer from the computer, and then

connect the second Label Printer to the computer.

b Select the newly connected Label Printer from the [Printer] drop-down list. c Click [Apply]. The same settings that were applied to the first Label Printer are applied to the second

Label Printer.

d Repeat steps a – c for all Label Printers whose settings you want to change.

To save the current settings in a file, click [File] - [Export].

The same settings can be applied to another Label Printer by clicking [File] - [Import], and then selecting the exported settings file. For more information, see Device Settings for Windows

on page 51.

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P-touch Template Settings for Windows

The P-touch template mode allows you to insert data into text and barcode objects from a downloaded template using an optional Barcode Scanner, (PA-BR-001) or other devices connected to the Label Printer.

Please note the available options and supplies may vary depending on your country.

To specify or change P-touch Template functions, go to the Printer Setting Tool, and select [P-touch Template Settings].

• P-touch template mode is also compatible with other input devices like a scale, testing machine, controller or a programmable logic device.

• For more information on P-touch Template, download the P-touch Template Manual/Command Reference (English only) from the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com

[Select your region/country.] - [Manuals] - [Choose your product]

• When printing using a P-touch Template, some symbols printed in red or black may look different from when printed using the computer. For more information, see P-touch Template Manual/Command Reference (English only) from the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com

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6 7 8 9

11 12

P-touch Template Settings Dialog Box 4

1 Default Command Mode

Specifies the P-touch Template mode as the default mode. To change the mode, see the Management Tab on page 57.

2 Default Template Number

Specifies a default template number that the Label Printer sets when it is turned on. If you do not want to transfer a template to the Label Printer, do not specify a template number.

3 Data Delimiter for P-touch Template

Displays a symbol used to indicate the boundaries between groups of data in a file. Between 1 and 20 characters can be specified.

4 Trigger for P-touch Template Printing

Specifies a trigger to begin printing from a number of options. [Command Character]: Printing starts when the command character specified here is received. [Data Insertion into All the Objects]: Printing starts when the delimiter for the last object is received. [Received Data Size]: Printing starts when the number of characters specified here is received. However,

delimiters are not counted in the number of characters.

5 Character Code Table

Selects one of the following character code sets: Available settings: [Windows 1252], [Windows 1250 Eastern Europe], [Brother standard]

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6 International Character Set

Lists character sets for specific countries. Available settings: [United States], [France], [Germany], [Britain], [Denmark], [Sweden], [Italy],

[Spain], [Japan], [Norway], [Denmark II], [Spain II], [Latin America], [Korea], [Legal] The following 12 codes are switched depending on the country selected from the list above: 23h 24h 40h 5Bh 5Ch 5Dh 5Eh 60h 7Bh 7Ch 7Dh 7Eh For switched characters, download P-touch Template Manual/Command Reference (English only) from

the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com

7 Command Prefix Character

Specifies the prefix character code which identifies commands used in P-touch Template mode.

8 Non-Printed Character

Characters specified here are not printed when data is received. Specify 1 to 20 characters.

9 Available Return Code

The line feed code is used when feeding data to indicate that the following data should be moved to the next line in a text object. One of the following four line feed codes can be selected, or 1 to 20 characters can be specified as the line feed code.

Available settings: [^CR], [\0D\0A], [\0A], [\0D]

10 Replace FNC1

See the P-touch Template manual.

11 Number of Copies

Sets the number of copies. A number between 1 and 99 can be specified.

12 Cut option

Specifies whether to cut the labels automatically and how many labels to print before cutting them. A number between 1 and 99 can be specified.

You can also select other cutting options.

13 Set

Applies the settings to the Label Printer. To save the specified settings in a command file, select [Save in Command File] from the drop-down list.

The saved command file can be used with the mass storage mode to apply the settings to a Label Printer. For more information, see Mass Storage Mode (QL-820NWB only) on page 85.

14 Cancel

Cancels the settings and closes the dialog box. The settings will remain unchanged.

15 Default

Returns to factory settings.

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Note

Important

Printer Setting Tool for Mac 4

Using the Printer Setting Tool, you can specify the Label Printer's communication settings and device settings from a Mac. Not only can you change the device settings for one Label Printer, but you can also apply the same settings to multiple Label Printers.

The Printer Setting Tool is available only with compatible Brother Label Printers.

Before Using the Printer Setting Tool 4

 Make sure the AC Adapter is connected to the Label Printer and to an AC power outlet, or a fully-charged

battery is installed.

 Make sure the printer driver has been installed correctly and you can print.

 Connect the Label Printer to a computer with a USB cable. Settings cannot be specified using Wi-Fi by

using this tool.

Using the Printer Setting Tool for Mac 4

a Connect the Label Printer you want to configure to the computer. b Click [Macintosh HD] - [Applications] - [Brother] - [Printer Setting Tool] - [Printer Setting Tool.app].

The Printer Setting Tool window appears.

c Check that the Label Printer you want to configure appears next to [Printer]. If a different Label Printer

appears, select the Label Printer you want from the pop-up list.

If only one Label Printer is connected, it is unnecessary to make a selection because only that Label Printer will appear.

d Select a settings tab, and then specify or change the settings. e Click [Apply Settings to the Printer] in the settings tab to apply the settings to the Label Printer. f Click [Exit] to finish specifying settings.

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Settings Dialog Box 4

89 10

1Printer

Lists the connected Label Printers.

2 Import

Imports settings from a file.

3 Export

Saves the current settings in a file.

4 Settings Tabs

Contain settings that may be specified or changed.

5 Apply Settings to the Printer

Applies the settings to the Label Printer.

6 Factory Reset

Resets printer settings to factory settings.

7 Reset only Device Settings...

Resets device settings to the factory settings.

8 Print Unit Settings

Prints a report containing firmware version and device setting information.

For QL-810W

You can also print this report using the Cutter ( ) Button. For more information, see Confirming the Label Printer Settings on page 84.

For QL-820NWB

You can also print this report using the LCD menu. For more information, see LCD Settings on page 12.

When you print this report, use a 2.4" (62 mm) DK Roll.

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9 Current Settings

Retrieves the settings from the currently connected Label Printer and displays them in the dialog box.

10 Exit

Exits the Printer Setting Tool.

Basic Tab 4

The following explains about the Basic Tab in the Settings Dialog Box.

•Auto Power On

Specifies whether the Label Printer turns on automatically when the AC Power Cord is plugged into an AC power outlet.

Available settings: [Disable], [Enable]

• Auto Power Off (AC/DC)

Specifies the period of time that passes before the Label Printer turns off automatically when connected to an AC power outlet.

Available settings: [None], [10/20/30/40/50/60 Minutes]

• Auto Power Off (Li-ion)

Specifies the period of time that passes before the Label Printer turns off automatically when powered by the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery.

Available settings: [None], [10/20/30/40/50/60 Minutes]

Auto Power Off is disabled when connecting with the wireless network, wired network (QL-820NWB only), or Bluetooth connection (QL-820NWB only).

• Eco Charging

Specifies to switch to Eco Charging. The service life of the battery can be extended by setting it to charge to [80%] capacity.

Available settings: [100%], [80%]

To get the longest life from the battery, select [80%]. Although the number of pages that can be printed on a single charge will be less when you select [80%], you can get a longer life from the battery.

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Advanced Tab 4

The following explains about the Advanced Tab in the Settings Dialog Box.

• Print Density (Black)

Sets the density of black. Available settings: [+6/+5/+4/+3/+2/+1/0/-1/-2/-3/-4/-5/-6]

• Print Density (Red)

Sets the density of red. Available settings: [+6/+5/+4/+3/+2/+1/0/-1/-2/-3/-4/-5/-6]

• Printer Information Report

Selects the information you want to include in the Printer Information Report. Available settings: [All], [Usage Log], [Printer Settings], [Printer Transfer Data]

• Print Data after Printing

Specifies whether or not print data is erased after printing. Available settings: [Keep Print Data], [Erase All Print Data]

Management Tab 4

The following explains about the Management Tab in the Settings Dialog Box.

• Command Mode

Selects the type of command mode. Available settings: [Raster], [ESC/P], [P-touch Template]

• Airplane Mode

Selects On to set the Label Printer to Airplane Mode. The following conditions apply: QL-810W: Pressing and holding the Wi-Fi ( ) Button and WPS Button will be ineffective. QL-820NWB: [WLAN] and [Bluetooth] menus will disappear from the display. Available settings: [Off], [On]

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Bluetooth Settings Tab (QL-820NWB only) 4

The following explains about the Bluetooth Settings Tab in the Settings Dialog Box.

• Bluetooth Device Name

Displays the Bluetooth device name.

• Bluetooth Address

Displays the acquired Bluetooth address.

• Visible to Other Devices

Allows the Label Printer to be "discovered" by other Bluetooth devices. Available settings: [Discoverable], [Not Discoverable]

• Auto re-pairing

Sets whether or not to automatically reconnect to previously connected Apple device (iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch).

Available settings: [Enable], [Disable]

• Change PIN code

If this check box is selected, you can change the PIN code that are compliant with Bluetooth 2.1 or later.

• Request Secure Simple Pairing (SSP) settings during pairing

If this check box is selected, pairing can be performed using the Label Printer buttons for devices that are compliant with Bluetooth 2.1 or later.

Wireless LAN Tab 4

The following explains about the Wireless LAN Tab in the Settings Dialog Box.

• WirelessDirect

Turns the Wireless Direct function on or off.

• SSID/Network Key Generation

Selects [AUTO] or [STATIC].

• SSID (Network Name)/Network Key

Specifies the SSID (3 to 25 ASCII characters) and the network key you want to use in the Wireless Direct mode.

You can specify a setting only when [STATIC] is selected as [SSID/Network Key Generation].

• Display current settings

Displays the current settings for Wireless Direct. Click [Current Settings] to update the displayed settings with the most recent information.

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Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Label Printers 4

a After applying settings to the first Label Printer, disconnect the Label Printer from the computer, and then

connect the second Label Printer to the computer.

b Select the newly connected Label Printer from the [Printer] drop-down list. c Click [Apply Settings to the Printer].

The same settings that were applied to the first Label Printer are applied to the second Label Printer.

d Repeat steps a – c for all Label Printers whose settings you want to change.

To save the current settings in a file, click [Export].

The same settings can be applied to another Label Printer by clicking [Import], then selecting the exported settings file. For more information, see Settings Dialog Box on page 63.

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Changing Settings When Printing from a Mobile Device 4

If using a mobile device, change the settings as necessary using the application before printing. The settings that can be changed vary according to the application.

Before connecting a mobile device, you can specify detailed settings by connecting the Label Printer to a computer and using the Printer Setting Tool. For more information, see Changing the Label Printer Settings on page 37.

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P-touch Template Operations 5

The P-touch template mode allows you to insert data into text and barcode objects from a downloaded template using an optional Barcode Scanner (PA-BR-001) or other devices connected to the Label Printer.

Basic Operations 5

 Standard Template Printing (See page 73)

Download frequently used templates or images and simply scan a barcode to select which one to print.

 Advanced Template Printing (See page 75)

Download a template and scan a barcode to print a copy, or insert the scanned data into a different template.

 Database Lookup Printing (See page 78)

Download a database linked to a template, and scan a barcode to find a record to insert into the template and print it out.

Advanced Features

 Numbering (Serialized Number) Printing (See page 81)

Automatically increment a text or barcode in any downloaded template while printing.

• P-touch template mode is also compatible with other input devices like a scale, testing machine, controller or a programmable logic device.

• See the P-touch Template Manual/Command Reference for more information. You can download the latest versions from the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com

[Select your region/country.] - [Manuals] - [Choose your product]

• When printing using a P-touch Template, some symbols printed in red and black may look different from when printed using a the computer. For more information, see the Command Reference.

• The use of the GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals) symbols is strictly governed by one or more directives.

• The GHS templates provided are samples. Please ensure that any labels you produce using these symbols conform with the relevant directives.

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Preparation 5

Before connecting the Barcode Scanner to the Label Printer, specify the Barcode Scanner settings using the P-touch Template Settings (inside Printer Setting Tool).

Specifying Settings in the P-touch Template Settings Tool 5

a Connect the Label Printer and the computer using a USB cable, and then turn on the Label Printer. b Start the Printer Setting Tool.

 For Windows Vista

From the Start button, click [All Programs] - [Brother] - [Label & Mobile Printer] - [Printer Setting Tool].

 For Windows

Click the [Printer Setting Tool] icon on the [Apps] screen.

 For Windows

From the Start button, click [Brother] - [Label & Mobile Printer] - [Printer Setting Tool].

/ Windows® 7 / Windows Server® 2008 / Windows Server® 2008 R2:

8 / Windows® 8.1 / Windows Server® 2012 / Windows Server® 2012 R2:

10:

c Click [P-touch Template Settings]. d Select the appropriate settings, and then click [Set].

(A)

(B)

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• By default, printing begins when the code "^FF" is scanned from a barcode using a Barcode Scanner. (This can be changed with the settings highlighted by (A) in the previous image.) If [Received Data Size] is selected with the number of bytes setting, the template will automatically print after the specified number of bytes have been scanned.

• Because the print mode setting will return to raster mode each time you print from the computer, you must change the setting to template mode again.

• If you turn off the Label Printer and then turn it on again, the Label Printer starts up in template mode.

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Connecting a Barcode Scanner 5

We recommend you use a reliable high-quality Barcode Scanner and you check the Barcode Scanner specifications before selecting a model.

 Barcode Scanner connection methods:

For QL-810W, use the Wi-Fi interface.

For QL-820NWB, use the USB host interface, the Wi-Fi interface, or the Bluetooth interface.

 Recommended Barcode Scanner selection criteria:

• When using the USB host interface: HID-class models that can be identified as a keyboard (ex. optional: PA-BR-001)

• When using the Bluetooth interface: Bluetooth Ver.2.1+EDR (Class 1) models that support SPP or OPP profiles

• For P-touch Template mode, templates must first be downloaded from a computer to the Label Printer using P-touch Transfer Manager. For more information, see How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and

P-touch Library (Windows

only) on page 121.

• The barcode scanner should be programmed to use the English keyboard. For beginners, the barcode scanner should be programmed to scan data with no prefix or suffix characters. For advanced users, the prefix and suffix characters can be used as commands to the Label Printer to make a P-touch Template mode solution easier to use.

• Contact the manufacturer for more information on how to use and program a specific Barcode Scanner model.

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Standard Template Printing 5

Download frequently used templates or images and

Example:

simply scan a barcode to select which one to print.

• For more information on the barcodes that can be scanned using various settings, see List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function on page 194.

• Grouped objects will be converted and sent as an image.

a Using P-touch Transfer Manager, transfer (from P-touch Editor) a template (label layout) to the Label

Printer. For more information, see How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows

A text object in the label layout can be converted to an image. After being converted to an image, the text cannot be changed. This is useful for protecting frequently used templates from being accidentally edited.

In the P-touch Editor Layout window, right-click the text object, and then click [Properties]. Click the [Expanded] tab, and then select the [Text Cannot Be Edited] check box.

Otherwise, click [Options] in the [Tools] menu, click the [General] tab, and then select the [Display Expanded Tabs of Object Properties] check box under [Others].

When the check box is cleared, the object is converted back to text that can be edited.

only) on page 121.

b When you transfer data to [Configurations] in P-touch Transfer Manager, select the folder containing

the data you want to transfer.

• When a template is transferred to [Configurations] in P-touch Transfer Manager, the [Key Assign] number is automatically assigned.

• You can specify a [Key Assign] number between 1 and 255 by using the Label Printer buttons.

• For advanced operation, you can specify a [Key Assign] number between 1 and 99 (for QL-810W) and 1 and 255 (for QL-820NWB) for any downloaded templates into the Label Printer but you will need to scan different barcodes in step f to select and print it. For more information, download the P-touch Template Manual/Command Reference (English only) from the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com

[Select your region/country.] - [Manuals] - [Choose your product]

• You can add a custom folder under [Configurations], and drag-and-drop a transferred template into that custom folder to manage different sets of templates.

c Select the transferred template and then click [Transfer] to download the template to the [Key Assign]

number in the Label Printer.

d Scan the “P-touch template command (Initialize + begin specifying settings)” barcode.

See List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function on page 194.

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e From the list of barcodes under "Basic settings", scan each barcode to send a command or setting to the

Label Printer.

• Settings can be made with multiple commands.

• If no settings have been made by scanning the barcode commands, a template will be printed using the P-touch Template settings. The default P-touch Template settings are to print a single copy with [Auto Cut] turned [On].

For more information on P-touch Template Settings, download P-touch Template Manual/Command Reference (English only) from the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com [Select your region/country.] - [Manuals] - [Choose your product]

• To specify the number of copies you want, scan the “Number of copies” barcode, and then scan the barcodes under “For entering numbers” to specify a three-digit number.

Example:

Specify numbers by scanning the following barcodes: 7i[0][0][7], 15i[0][1][5]

• To change the setting for the number of copies, scan the “Number of copies” barcode again, and then scan the barcodes for the new three-digit number.

f Scan the barcode under “Preset template number” with the same number as the [Key Assign] number

for the label layout you want.

g The specified label is printed.

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Important

Note

Advanced Template Printing 5

Download a template and scan a barcode to print a copy or insert the scanned data into a different template.

• For more information on the barcodes that can be scanned using various settings, see List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function on page 194.

• If a barcode has a different protocol than the barcode template already registered with the Label Printer, you may be unable to create or print the barcode.

• Depending on the Barcode Scanner models, some barcode symbols and protocols may not be supported by this Label Printer.

a Using P-touch Transfer Manager, transfer (from P-touch Editor) a template (label layout) to the Label

Printer. For more information, see How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows

only) on page 121.

CODE128/9-digit

It is important to design a template to meet the barcode symbology or protocol requirements, especially for the label size and barcode position in the label to fit the maximum number and type of characters being inserted from the barcode scanner. A barcode in the template cannot be created or be scanned if the barcode with the inserted data does not fit entirely within the label printable image area.

b When you transfer data to [Configurations] in P-touch Transfer Manager, select the folder containing

the data you want to transfer.

• When a template is transferred to [Configurations] in P-touch Transfer Manager, the [Key Assign] number is automatically assigned.

• You can specify a [Key Assign] number between 1 and 10 for any downloaded templates into the Label Printer.

• You can add a custom folder under [Configurations], and drag-and-drop a transferred template into that custom folder to manage different sets of templates.

c Select the transferred template and then click [Transfer] to download the template to the [Key Assign]

number in the Label Printer.

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d Scan the “P-touch template command (Initialize + begin specifying settings)” barcode.

For more information, see List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function on page 194.

e From the list of barcodes under "Basic settings", scan each barcode to send a command or setting to the

Label Printer.

• Settings can be made with multiple commands.

For more information on P-touch Template Setting Tool, download P-touch Template Manual/Command Reference (English only) from the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com [Select your region/country.] - [Manuals] - [Choose your product]

• To specify the number of copies you want, scan the “Number of copies” barcode, and then scan the barcodes under “For entering numbers” to specify a three-digit number. The setting is automatically applied when three digits have been specified.

Example:

Specify numbers by scanning the following barcodes: 7i[0][0][7], 15i[0][1][5]

• To change the setting for the number of copies, scan the “Number of copies” barcode again, and then scan the barcodes for the new three-digit number.

f Scan the "Select template" barcode and then scan the barcodes under "For entering numbers" with the

same number (three digits) as the [Key Assign] number used for the downloaded template to be printed. The downloaded template will be automatically selected after the three digit numbers have been scanned. Example: Specify the three digit numbers by scanning the following barcodes: 7i[0][0][7], 15i[0][1][5]

You can use P-touch Editor to create and print a label with a single barcode for step f.

Example:

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g Scan a barcode that contains the data you want inserted into the barcode object in the selected

downloaded template from step f.

Example:

(CODE128/9-digit)

h Scan the "Begin printing" barcode to send the command to start printing. i The barcode in the printed template will contain the data from the barcode scanned in step g.

Example:

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(A)

Database Lookup Printing 5

You can download a database linked to a template, scan a barcode as a keyword to find a record containing that keyword, and then insert that record into the template and print it out.

• The Label Printer has reserved the leftmost column (field "A") of a downloaded linked database for this operation, therefore the keyword scanned from a barcode must be in this column of the database.

• For the Label Printer to find keywords successfully, the data in the leftmost column (field "A") must match exactly the keywords scanned from a barcode.

• P-touch Editor and the Label Printer can only read one line of data in each field of a linked database so we do not recommend using databases with two or more lines of data in the leftmost column (field "A").

• For more information on the barcodes that can be scanned using various settings, see List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function on page 194.

a Use P-touch Editor to create a template and connect to a database file. You can link as many columns

to a text and barcode objects in the template as needed.

Make sure the keywords are included in the leftmost column (Field "A") but do not link any text or barcode object in the template with field "A" if you do not need that data on the printed label.

For more information on specifying the settings, refer to the [P-touch Editor Help].

b Using P-touch Transfer Manager, transfer (from P-touch Editor) a template (label layout) to the Label

Printer. For more information, see How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows

The linked database file will also be transferred.

only) on page 121.

c When a template is transferred to [Configurations] in P-touch Transfer Manager, the [Key Assign]

number is automatically assigned.

You can add a custom folder under [Configurations], and drag-and-drop a transferred template into that custom folder to manage different sets of templates.

d Select the transferred template and then click [Transfer] to download the template to the [Key Assign]

number in the Label Printer.

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e Scan the “P-touch template command” barcode.

For more information, see List of Barcodes for the P-touch Template Function on page 194.

f From the list of barcodes under "Basic settings", scan each barcode to send a command or setting to the

Label Printer.

• Settings can be made with multiple commands.

• To specify the number of copies you want to print, scan the “Number of copies” barcode, and then scan the barcodes under “For entering numbers” to specify a three-digit number. The setting is automatically applied when three digits have been specified.

Example:

Specify numbers by scanning the following barcodes: 7i[0][0][7], 15i[0][1][5]

• To change the setting for the number of copies, scan the “Number of copies” barcode again, and then scan the barcodes for the new three-digit number.

g Scan the "Select template" barcode and then scan the barcodes under "For entering numbers" with the

Example: Specify the three digit numbers by scanning the following barcodes: 7i[0][0][7], 15i[0][1][5]

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You can use P-touch Editor to create and print a label with a single barcode for step f.

Example:

h Scan a barcode that contains the keyword to look up in downloaded database from step d.

Example:

i Scan the "Delimiter" barcode to send the command to start searching the downloaded database for the

keyword that was scanned.

j Scan the "Begin printing" barcode to send the command to start printing.

You can use P-touch Editor to create and print a label with a single barcode for steps i and j.

Example:

k The Label Printer will print the template with the data inserted from the database record found with the

keyword that was scanned.

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Numbering (Serialized Number) Printing 5

Automatically increment text or barcodes in any downloaded template while printing.

• This advanced operation can be applied to any of the P-touch Template mode basic operations.

• You can automatically increment up to 999 printed copies.

• You can select up to nine text and barcode objects within each downloaded template that will simultaneously be incremented while printing.

• Text and barcode objects linked to a database file cannot be incremented.

Text Numbering (Serializing) 5

 Procedure

a Use P-touch Editor to create or open a template and select a text object that you want to automatically

increment while printing. Example:

b Highlight or drag the cursor over a group of numbers and letters within the text object that you want

to increment (Numbering field).

A maximum of 15 numbers and letters can be selected in each Numbering field.

c With the cursor over the highlighted Numbering field, right-click and select [Numbering].

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Barcode Numbering (Serializing) 5

 Procedure

a Use P-touch Editor to create or open a template and select a barcode object that you want to

automatically increment while printing.

b With the cursor over a selected barcode object, right-click and select [Properties].

Example:

c Click the Input tab and highlight or drag the cursor over a group of numbers and letters within the

barcode object that you want to increment (Numbering field). Example:

The [Numbering] button is enabled after a group of numbers and letters are highlighted.

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d Click [Numbering], and then click [OK].

A maximum of 15 numbers and letters can be selected in each Numbering field.

Printing with Numbering (Serializing) Advanced Operation 5

a Using P-touch Transfer Manager, transfer (from P-touch Editor) a template (label layout) to the Label

Printer. For more information, see How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager and P-touch Library (Windows

only) on page 121. A linked database file will also be transferred.

b Numbering (Serializing) advanced operation setting the Label Printer. See List of Barcodes for the

P-touch Template Function on page 194.

 Scan the "Number of serialized copies" barcode and then scan the barcodes under "For entering

numbers" with the number of copies you want to print (three digits).

Example:

For five copies, specify the three digit numbers by scanning barcodes for [0][0][5]

• Follow the P-touch Template mode basic operation procedures to start printing. For further information, see Standard Template Printing on page 73 to Database Lookup Printing on page 78.

• The Numbering field will increment by one number or letter with each label that is printed, and the count is permanently saved in the Label Printer.

• To reset a text or barcode object back to the original value, scan the "Initialize template data" barcode.

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Other Functions 6

Confirming the Label Printer Settings 6

You can print the settings report without connecting the Label Printer to a computer or mobile device.

The Label Printer report contains the following information: The firmware version, device settings information, serial number, network settings information, and so on. (The printed information is different depending on the model.)

a Turn on the Label Printer. b For QL-810W

Press and hold the Cutter ( ) Button for more than one second to print the report.

For QL-820NWB

1 Press the Menu, [▲], or [▼] Button to select the [Information] menu, and then press the [OK]

Button.

2Select [Print Configuration] using [▲] or [▼], and then press the [OK] Button.

3Select [All], [Usage Log], [Printer Setting] or [Transfer Data] using [▲] or [▼] Button, and

then press the [OK] Button to print the report.

• When you print this report, use 2.4" (62 mm) DK Roll.

• This operation can also be performed using the Printer Setting Tool. For more information, see Changing the Label Printer Settings on page 37.

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2-color Printing Configuration with Other Applications 6

Follow the process below when carrying out 2-color printing from any other applications than P-touch Editor.

For Windows

a Open the Devices and Printers window, select the [QL-810W]/[QL-820NWB] and right-click it.

Click [Printer Properties].

b Select the [Advanced] tab, then click the [Preferences...] button. c Select [2-color [Black/Red]] from the [Color] section.

For Mac

a Click [File], and then select [Print].

The print screen appears.

b Click the [Show Details] button.

The other print screen appears.

Click the [Notes] pull down to select [Advanced].

c Select [2-color [Black/Red]] from the [Color] section.

Mass Storage Mode (QL-820NWB only) 6

Description 6

The mass storage feature allows you to send a file to the Label Printer using the USB interface, without installing a printer driver.

This feature is useful for:

 Applying printer settings saved in a command file (.bin file format) or adding templates (.blf file format) into

the Label Printer distributed by the administrator without using any software tools.

 Executing commands without installing the printer driver

 Using a device with an Operating System (including non-Windows

host feature to print and transmit data

operating systems) that has a USB

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Important

Note

Using the Mass Storage Mode 6

a Confirm that the Label Printer is turned off. b Press and hold the [OK] Button and the Power ( ) Button at the same time for several seconds.

The Label Printer starts up in mass storage mode, the Status LED lights in green and [Mass Storage Mode] appears on the LCD.

c Connect the computer or device to the Label Printer via USB.

The Label Printer’s mass storage area appears as a folder on the computer or device's screen.

If the mass storage area does not appear automatically, refer to the operating instructions for the computer or device’s operating system for information about accessing the mass storage area.

d Drag and drop the file you want to copy to the mass storage area. e Press the [OK] Button.

The commands in the command file are executed, and the Status LED flashes once in orange. When finished, the Status LED lights in green.

f To turn mass storage mode off, turn off the Label Printer.

• When the Label Printer is turned off, mass storage mode is deactivated and any files in the mass storage area are deleted.

• This feature supports .bin, and .blf files. Other file formats are not supported.

• Do not create folders in the mass storage area. If a folder is created, files in the folder cannot be accessed.

• The capacity of the mass storage area is 2.5 MB. Files larger than 2 MB may not work correctly.

• If multiple files are copied, the order that the commands will be executed cannot be guaranteed.

• Wired LAN, Bluetooth (QL-820NWB only) and Wi-Fi are not available while the Label Printer is running in mass storage mode.

• Do not access other files in the mass storage area when executing a copied file.

For more information on how to create a .blf file, see Creating Transfer Files and Transfer Package Files on page 131.

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JPEG Printing 6

Image data (JPEG) can be printed without using the printer driver.

• JPEG images can be printed using the mass storage feature.

• The Object Push Profile (OPP) is used for printing via a Bluetooth connection.

• The Label Printer will convert a color JPEG image to a ‘Black & White’ image using a dithering process.

• When sending a JPEG image that is already ‘Black & White’ this dithering process may make your printed image fuzzy.

• To improve the image quality, try to turn off any preprocessing of the JPEG image.

 Only JPEG images can be printed. (Limited to files with the .jpg extension.)

 The maximum file size is 5 MB.

(2 MB when the mass storage feature is used.)

 The maximum resolution is as follows:

Height  Width = 8000  720 dots If these limits are exceeded, the data received by the printer will be discarded and not printed.

 Print is at 1 pixel = 1 dot.

 The Label Printer performs binary processing (simple binary) to print the image.

 The image is printed with the height-to-width proportion of the received data.

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Template Printing from the Label Printer Using the LCD menu (QL-820NWB only) 6

Transferred or preset templates can be printed only by the Label Printer using the LCD menu without connecting to a computer or mobile device.

 When you print a template that is not linked to a database

a Make sure the LCD is in the template mode as shown on the below.

If it is not, set to the template mode.

1 Press the Menu Button and [▼] Button to select the [Template Settings] menu, and then press

the [OK] Button.

2Set [Template Mode] to [On].

b Press [▲] or [▼] Button to select a template and press the [OK] Button.

 When [Off] is selected on the [Confirm Print] in the [Template Setting] menu

A preset number of labels with the selected template is printed.

 When [On] is selected on the [Confirm Print] in the [Template Setting] menu

1 The number of printing setting screen is displayed. Press [▲]or [▼] Button to select the number of

labels for printing.

2 Press [OK] Button. The set number of labels with the selected template is printed.

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 When you print a template that is linked to a database

a Make sure the LCD is in the template mode as shown on the below.

If it is not, set to the template mode.

1 Press the Menu Button and [▼] Button to select the [Template Settings] menu, and then press

the [OK] Button.

2Set [Template Mode] to [On].

b Press [▲] or [▼] Button to select a template and press the [OK] Button. c The database selecting screen is displayed. Press [▲] or [▼] Button to select the database and press

the [OK] Button.

d The LCD back to the template mode screen.

 When [Off] is selected on the [Confirm Print] in the [Template Setting] menu

A preset number of labels with the selected template is printed.

 When [On] is selected on the [Confirm Print] in the [Template Setting] menu

1 The number of printing setting screen is displayed. Press [▲]or [▼] Button to select the number of

labels for printing.

2 Press [OK] Button. The set number of labels with the selected template is printed.