Brother QL-700 - Manual

Before using this machine for the fi rst time, read this
Quick Setup Guide to setup and install your machine.
To view the Quick Setup Guide in other languages, please visit http://solutions.brother.com/.
Quick Setup Guide
QL-700
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)
Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation.
100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard,
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA
TEL: (908) 704-1700
declares that the products
Product Name : QL-700
Model Number : QL-700
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Important
• The enclosed interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device.
• Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
International ENERGY STAR ® Compliance Statement
The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR ® Program is to promote
the development and popularization of energy-effi cient offi ce equipment.
As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy effi ciency.
General Information
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Compilation and Publication Notice
Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., the manuals for this product have been compiled and published, covering the latest
product’s descriptions and specifi cations.
The contents of the manuals for this product and the specifi cations of this product are subject to change without notice.
Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifi cations 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 publication. The screen images in this guide can differ depending on your OS or printer.
© 2011 Brother Industries Ltd. ■
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Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
© 2011 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.
Microsoft, Windows Vista, Windows Server and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the
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The names of other software or products used in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies
that developed them.
Each company whose software title is mentioned in this guide has a Software License Agreement specifi c to its proprietary programs.
All other brand and product names mentioned in this Quick Setup Guide are registered trademarks of their respective companies. ■
Symbols Used in this Guide
The symbols used throughout this guide are as follows:
This symbol shows information or directions that should be followed. If ignored, the result may be injury, damage, or failed
operations.
This symbol shows information or directions that can help you better understand and use the machine more effi ciently.
General Precautions
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The Machine
• The machine is a precision machine. Do not drop, hit or otherwise bang the
machine.
• Do not lift the machine by the DK Roll compartment cover. The cover could come
off and the machine could fall and become damaged.
• Do not insert any objects into or block the label output slot or USB port.
• Use only the interface cable (USB cable) included with the machine.
• When not in use for an extended period, remove the DK Roll from the machine.
• Do not attempt to print labels while the DK Roll cover is open.
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Power Cord
• You should put the machine near an easily accessible, standard electrical outlet.
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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 fi lm 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 fi nger nails or metal objects,
or touching the printed surface with hands dampened by water or sweat 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 properly. 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.
• 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, for example a CD
player in a car where the CD is slid into a slot in the CD player.
• Do not peel off the CD/DVD label once it is applied to the CD/DVD, a thin
surface layer may come off, resulting in damage to the disk.
• Do not apply CD/DVD labels to CD/DVD disks designed for use with ink jet
printers. Labels peel off these disks easily and using disks with peeled 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 fi lm. Both the label and print will fade with
sunlight and heat. Do not use DK Rolls for outdoor use that requires durability.
• Depending on the area, material, and environmental 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 affi xing a small piece of it to an
inconspicuous area of the intended surface.
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CD-ROM and Software
• Do not scratch or subject the CD-ROM to high or low temperatures.
• Do not put heavy objects on the CD-ROM or apply force to the CD-ROM.
• The software contained on the CD-ROM is meant for use with this machine only.
See the License on the CD-ROM for details. This software may be installed on
multiple computers for use in an offi ce, etc.
Start Here
1
Unpack the QL-700 and check the components.
Check that the package contains the following before using the printer.
If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Brother dealer.
Parts Description (Main Printing Unit)
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Front
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Rear
Electrical outlet
USB port
Power cord
DK Roll compartment cover
FEED
button
CUT
button
Editor Lite
button
ON/OFF
button
STATUS
lamp
Editor Lite
lamp
QL-700 USB Cable Quick Setup Guide DK Label & Tape Guide
Documentation/Installation
CD-ROM
Warranty Card
NOTE
The Brother QL-700 includes the following
two starter rolls:
• One starter roll of DK Die-cut Standard
Address Labels (100 labels)
• One starter roll of DK Continuous Durable
Tape (2.4″ x 26.2 feet)
Printed in China
LB9457001
AC Power Cord
The plug may differ
by country.
DK Roll (Starter roll)
Safety Precautions
Read and understand all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all
warnings and instructions marked on the product.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if the product
is handled without following the warnings and instructions,
could result in death or serious injuries.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if the product
is handled without following warnings and instructions, may
result in minor or moderate injuries, and/or property damage.
The symbols used in the manuals for this product are as follows:
Action NOT allowed DO NOT disassemble the product.
DO NOT splash the product with or
immerse the product in water.
DO NOT touch a specifi ed part of
the product.
Mandatory action Unplugging
Alerts to the possibility of electrical
shock
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To use the machine safely
WARNING
Follow these guidelines to avoid fi re, electrical shock, or other damage.
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The Machine
Dispose of plastic bags correctly and
keep away from babies and children.
Do not wear or play with plastic bags.
Unplug the power cord immediately
and stop using the machine if you
notice any abnormal odor, heat, smoke,
discoloration, deformation or anything
unusual whilst the machine is in use.
Do not disassemble the machine. For
inspection, adjustment and repair of
the machine, contact the retail outlet
where the machine was purchased or
your local authorized service center.
Do not drop, hit or otherwise bang the
machine.
Do not allow any liquids, such as
coffee, juice and other beverages,
vase water and fl ower preservatives,
or pet bodily fl uids, to come into
contact with the machine.
Make sure to turn off the machine
and remove the power cord from the
electrical outlet when cleaning the
machine. Failure to do so could cause
an electrical shock or fi re.
Do not use the machine with foreign
objects in it. Do not drop any metal
objects such as paper clips and staples
into the machine. If water or any foreign
objects should enter the machine,
unplug the power cord from the electric
outlet and remove the foreign object.
If necessary, contact the retail outlet
where the machine was purchased or
your local authorized service center.
To avoid possible fi re or electrical
shock, never disassemble the
machine or allow it to get wet.
Do not use paint thinner, benzene,
alcohol or any other organic solvents
to clean the machine. Doing so may
cause damage to the surface fi nish.
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the
machine.
Do not put any heavy objects or
objects containing water on top of
the machine. If water or any foreign
object enters the machine, contact the
retail outlet where the machine was
purchased or your local authorized
service center. If you continue to use
the machine with water or a foreign
object in the machine, the machine
may be damaged or personal injury
could result.
Do not place the machine in a
location where it could get wet, such
as a kitchen, bathroom, or near a
humidifi er. Doing so could cause an
electrical shock or fi re.
Do not allow organic solvents
(benzene, paint thinner, nail polish
remover, deodorizer, etc.) to come
into contact with the machine and
its connecting cables. Doing so may
cause the equipment to deform or
dissolve, and there may be a risk of
electrical shock or fi re.
Follow these guidelines to avoid fi re, electrical shock, or other damage. ■
Power Cord
Use only the authorized power source
(120V AC) for the machine.
Use only the power cord included with
the machine.
Do not handle the power cord or plug
if your hands are wet.
Do not overload the electrical outlet with
too many appliances or plug the power
cord into a damaged electrical outlet.
Do not cut, damage, alter or place
heavy objects on the power cord.
Regularly remove the power plug from
the electrical outlet, and clean the base
of the prongs and between the prongs. If
you leave the power plug in the electrical
outlet for an extended period of time,
dust will accumulate at the base of the
power plug prongs. This could cause a
short circuit that may result in a fi re.
Do not use the power cord if it is damaged.
Ensure the power cord is correctly
inserted into the electrical outlet.
Do not pull the power cord when
removing the power plug from the
electrical outlet. Doing so could cause
an electrical shock or fi re.
Do not damage the power cord in
the following ways as it may result in
an electrical shock, fi re or machine
malfunction.
• Modifying the cord
• Forcibly bending the cord
• Placing the cord near a hot object
• Pulling the cord
• Twisting the cord
• Tying the cord
• Placing a heavy object on the cord
• Squeezing the cord into a narrow place
• Hanging the cord on a metal object
• Folding the cord back and forth
• Pushing the cord against a wall
CAUTION
Follow these guidelines to avoid fi re, electrical shock, or other damage. ■
The Machine
The machine may malfunction if left near a television, radio, etc. Do not use the
machine near any machine that can cause electromagnetic interference.
Ensure that small children do not put their fi ngers in the moving parts or openings
of the machine.
The electrical outlet should be close to the machine and be easily accessible.
Do not touch the cutter. Personal injury could result.
Do not place the machine in areas exposed to direct sunlight, near heaters or other
hot appliances, or in any area exposed to extremely high or low temperatures, high
humidity or excessive dust. Doing so could cause the machine to malfunction.
Do not hold or lift the machine by the DK Roll cover. The cover could come off and
the machine could fall and become damaged.
Do not hold the machine with only one hand. The machine may slip out of your hand.
Make sure of the correct orientation and procedure when attaching the various
cables and optional products. In addition, use only the specifi ed cables and
optional products. Failure to do so could cause a fi re or personal injury. Follow the
instructions in the manual to correctly attach the equipment. ■
Power Cord
If the machine will not be used for an extended period, remove the power cord from
the electrical outlet. ■
Cutter
Do not touch the blade of the cutter.
Do not open the top cover when the cutter is operating.
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Installation/Storage
Put the machine on a fl at, stable surface such as a desk.
Do not put any heavy objects on top of the machine.
Record your model and serial number and your date
and location of Purchase below for your records.
Keep this information with your proof of purchase (bill
of sale) in case your Product requires service.
Model #
Serial #
Date of purchase:
Store where purchased:
Location of store:
Important: We recommend that you keep all original
packing materials, in the event that you
need to ship the machine.
2
Connect the Power Supply.
Connect the power
cord to the QL-700
and then plug the
power cord into an
electrical outlet.
The plug may differ by country.
3
Set the DK Roll.
3-1
Press and hold the ON/OFF button ( )
to turn the QL-700 off. Hold the Brother
QL-700 by the front of the machine, and
fi rmly lift the DK Roll compartment cover
to open the cover.
3-2
Put the spool into the spool guides in
the DK Roll compartment.
IMPORTANT
• Make sure that the spool arms are
inserted fi rmly in the spool guides
on the left and right.
• Insert the spool with the DK Roll
located on the right hand side of
the Brother QL-700.
3-3
Thread the end of the DK
Roll into the slot until it
aligns to the area shown
on the right.
IMPORTANT
Align the end of the roll with the
upright edge of the label output
slot.
3-4
Close the DK Roll compartment cover.
IMPORTANT
When you press the ON/OFF button ( ) to
turn the Brother QL-700 on, the end of the
DK Die-cut Label is aligned automatically.
4
Connect the USB cable and launch P-touch Editor Lite.
4-1
Turn on the QL-700, then press and
hold down the Editor Lite button until
the green Editor Lite lamp lights up.
NOTE
Editor Lite is set as the default mode.
4-2
Connect the USB cable to the PC.
NOTE
If you are connecting the printer via a USB hub, it
may not be detected correctly.
4-3
After the USB cable is connected, a dialog box appears
on the PC display.
(The following screens may differ depending on the
operating system on your PC)
NOTE
• If you do not see the dialog box, it may be hidden behind an open software
program window. Minimize all windows to show the dialog box.
• It will take longer than usual to start P-touch Editor Lite when connecting the
P-touch labeler to your computer for the fi rst time. If the software does not
start automatically when you connect the machine, you may launch it from
MyComputer. Start P-touch Editor Lite by double-clicking PTLITE10.EXE.
When connecting the device for the fi rst time, perform the scan and then select the
Always do this for software and games check box on the dialog box displayed
when the scan completes. P-touch Editor Lite will start automatically the next time you
connect the QL-700.
4-4
P-touch Editor Lite starts.
IMPORTANT
Do not turn off the power or disconnect the
QL-700 while using P-touch Editor Lite.
P-touch Editor Lite is not available for Macintosh. The [QL-700] icon is displayed when the QL-700 is connected to a Mac in the Editor Lite mode. Open [QL-700] from the
desktop, and then execute [Start Here Mac]. If P-touch Editor 5.0 and the QL-700 printer driver are not installed, a message advising to install is displayed. Install them, and use
P-touch Editor 5.0.
Editor Lite button
Editor
Lite lamp Click P-touch Editor Lite.
Click Open folder to view fi les. Double-click PLITE10.
When using Windows Vista ®
When using Macintosh
Defi nition of the STATUS Lamp
The STATUS lamp on the Brother QL printer indicates the current operating condition.
How to disconnect the QL-700
When using Windows ® :
1. Exit P-touch Editor Lite by clicking on
the in the top right corner of the
window.
2. To disconnect the QL-700, click the icon
in the computer’s task bar ( , , or ).
3. Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage
Device.
4. When the message indicating that
the device can be safely removed is
displayed, turn off the QL-700 and
disconnect the USB cable.
When using Macintosh:
1. Select [QL-700] on the desktop, and
then perform one of the following:
• Select [Eject] from the Context menu
• Drag and drop it in the Trash
2. When a message indicating that
the device can be safely removed is
displayed, turn off the QL-700 and
disconnect the USB cable.
Installing P-touch Editor 5.0 and Printer Driver (for advanced functions)
IMPORTANT
Confi rm the Editor Lite is
turned off before connecting
the QL-700 to your computer
with the USB cable. Press
and hold down the Editor
Lite button until the Editor
Lite lamp turns off.
1. Start the computer and put the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
(The screen on the right appears.)
2. Install the software by following the instructions on screen.
NOTE
For details of the software, see
the “Software User’s Guide” (PDF).
When using Windows ® When using Macintosh
Lamp Condition
Not lit Power is OFF.
Green lamp is lit
Power is ON.
Green lamp is fl ashing Receiving data from the PC.
Transferring data.
Lamp Condition
Orange lamp is lit
The roll cover is opened. Close the roll cover correctly.
Starting reset or CUT button pressed while resetting.
For details on resetting the QL-700, see the “User’s
Guide”(PDF).
Orange lamp is fl ashing
Cooling (Wait for the temperature of the print head to cool
off)
Reset in progress. For details on resetting the QL-700,
see the “User’s Guide”(PDF).
Red lamp is lit
The machine is booting.
Lamp Condition
Red lamp is fl ashing
Indicates one of the following errors.
Red lamp fl ashes in 1.0 second intervals:
• End of DK Roll
• Incorrect DK Roll installed
• Feed error
• No DK Roll
• Transmission error
• The roll cover is opened (While running)
• Data image deployment error
Red lamp fl ashes 0.9 seconds OFF, 0.3 seconds ON, 0.3
seconds OFF, and then 0.3 seconds ON:
• Cutter error
Red lamp fl ashes in 0.3 second intervals:
• EEPROM error
For Windows ® XP For Windows Vista ®
For Windows ® 7
Important Information
Should you have questions, or need information about
your Brother Product, we have avariety of support options
for you to choose from:
USA-Customer Service:
Customer Service
1-877-BROTHER
(1-877-276-8437)
Customer Service
1-901-379-1210 (fax)
Website
www.brother-usa.com
Supplies / Accessories
www.brothermall.com
or 877-552-6255
BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD.
BRIDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY 08807-0911