To print on Linux®, you need to install the CUPS wrapper/LPR printer driver.

 Do the following:
 

1. Log in as a superuser ( or use "sudo" option if it is required).
    
2. Make sure all necessary procedures have been completed:  
   For openSUSE 10.3 or earlier
   For Fedora 10
   For Ubuntu 8.04 or greater
    
3. Download the CUPS wrapper/LPR printer driver from the [Downloads] section of this website.
    
4. Install the CUPS wrapper/LPR printer driver.
   1. Turn on your printer and connect the USB or the network cable.

      Click the close button if the installation wizard appears.

   2. Open the terminal and go to the directory where the driver is located.
       
   3. Install the CUPS wrapper/LPR printer driver.
        
      Command (for dpkg) : dpkg -i --force-all(pdrv-drivername)
      Command (for rpm) :  rpm -ihv --nodeps (pdrv-drivername)
      Example(for dpkg) | Example(for rpm)

5. Configure your printer on the CUPS web interface.
    

   1. Open a web browser and go to "http://localhost:631/printers".
   
   
   2. Click "Modify Printer" and set following parameters.
        
      For USB connection

      - Your printer's name

      for Device

      Select your device's URL.

      - Brother	for Make / Manufacturer Selection
      - Your printer's name	for Model / Driver Selection

      
      Example of a USB printer entry (e.g. QL-1050)
      
      
      For Network connection

      - "LPD/LPR Host or Printer"      or "AppSocket/HP JetDirect"	for Device
      - socket://(Your printer's IP address)	for Device URL
      - Brother	for Make / Manufacturer Selection
      - Your printer's name	for Model / Driver Selection

      
      Example of a network printer entry (e,g, QL-580N)
      
       
6. Set the media size and try a test print.
    
   1. Open a web browser and go to "http://localhost:631/printers".
       
   2. Select your printer's name.
       
   3. Click "Set Printer Options" and set the media size.
      e.g. If you are using 62mm tape, select 62mm.

      The printer will indicate an error if the media width is too large or too small.

   4.  Click "Print Test Page.
        
      Example of a test print output (62mm width)
      

      The supported media length for continuous tape is about 100 mm.
      Use the paper tool command to add a custom media size longer/shorter than 100mm.
      For more information, see "Adding a custom media size for continuous tape (Linux®)".

Pre-required procedures

For openSUSE 10.3 or earlier
Related distributions
openSUSE 10.3 or earlier
Related products/drivers
cupswrapper printer/PC-FAX drivers
Requirement
"lppasswd -g sys -a root" command is required before the installation.
(Setting the root password is required before you can issue this command.)
  
For Fedora 10
Related distributions
Fedora 10
Related products/drivers
P-touch/QL-Printer drivers
Requirement
SELinux configuration is required.
e.g. Set selinux "premissive mode" by the command "# setenforece 0" (superuser authorisation is required)
  
For Ubuntu 8.04 or greater
Related distributions
Ubuntu 8.04 or greater
Related products/drivers
P-touch/QL-Printer drivers
Requirement
1. "sudo aa-complain cupsd" command is required before the installation.
2. "sudo mkdir /usr/share/cups/model" command is required before the installation.  

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Example

Install the CUPS wrapper/LPR printer driver (dpkg)

Install the CUPS wrapper/LPR printer driver (rpm)

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