QL-810W/810Wc
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QL-810W/810Wc
Date: 10/20/2020 ID: faqp00100080_002
Using the Printer Setting Tool (for Mac)
Using the Printer Setting Tool, you can specify the printer's communication settings and device settings from a Mac. Not only you can change the device settings for one printer, but also you can apply the same settings to multiple printers.
Before Using the Printer Setting Tool:
- Make sure the AC adapter is connected to the 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. (For macOS 10.15 or earlier)
- Connect this printer to a computer with a USB cable. Settings cannot be specified using Wi-Fi® by using this tool.
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Connect the printer you want to configure to the computer.
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Click [Macintosh HD] - [Applications] - [Brother] - [Printer Setting Tool] - [Printer Setting Tool.app].
The [Printer Setting Tool] window appears.
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Check that the printer you want to configure appears next to [Printer].
If a different printer appears, select the printer you want from the drop-down list.
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Select a setting tab, and then specify or change the settings.
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Click [Apply Settings to the Printer] in the setting tab to apply the settings to the printer.
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Click [Exit] to finish specifying settings.
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Use the “Printer Setting Tool” to configure the printer only when the printer is in standby.
The printer may malfunction if you try to configure it while it is handling a job. - If the Printer Setting Tool is not installed, download and install the Printer Setting Tool from the [Downloads] section.
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Use the “Printer Setting Tool” to configure the printer only when the printer is in standby.
To use the Printer Setting Tool for Mac, please follow the steps below:
- Open the Printer Setting Tool.
- Specify or change the settings.
See below for detailed information.
Management Tab (QL-810W/820NWB only)
Bluetooth Settings Tab (QL-820NWB only)
Wireless LAN Tab (QL-810W/820NWB only)
Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers
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Printer
Lists the connected printers. -
Import
Imports settings from a file. -
Export
Saves the current settings in a file. -
Setting Tabs
Contain settings that may be specified or changed. -
Apply Settings to the Printer
Applies the settings to the printer. -
Factory Reset
Resets printer settings to factory settings. -
Reset only Device Settings (QL-810W/820NWB only)
Resets device settings to the factory settings. -
Print Unit Settings (QL-810W/820NWB only)
Prints a report containing firmware version and device setting information.
You can also print this report using the Cutter () Button (QL-800/810W) or Menu Button (QL-820NWB). Refer to the FAQ: "Can I print out the printer settings?".
When you print this report, use 2.4" (62 mm) DK Roll.
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Current Settings
Retrieves the settings from the currently connected printer and displays them in the dialog box. -
Exit
Exits the Printer Setting Tool.
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Auto Power On
Specifies whether the printer turns on automatically when the AC Power Cord is plugged into an AC power outlet.
Available settings: [Enable], [Disable] -
Auto Power Off (AC/DC)
Specifies the period of time that passes before the 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) (QL-810W/820NWB only)
Specifies the period of time that passes before the 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).
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Eco Charging (QL-810W/820NWB only)
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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Print Density (Black)
Set the density of black.
Available settings: [+6/+5/+4/+3/+2/+1/0/-1/-2/-3/-4/-5/-6] -
Print Density (Red)
Set the density of red.
Available settings: [+6/+5/+4/+3/+2/+1/0/-1/-2/-3/-4/-5/-6] -
Printer Information Report (QL-810W/820NWB only)
Select 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
Select whether or not print data is erased after printing.
Available settings: [Keep Print Data], [Erase All Print Data]
Management Tab (QL-810W/820NWB only)
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Command Mode
Select the type of command mode.
Available settings: [Raster], [ESC/P], [Template] -
Airplane Mode
Select On to set the 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] will disappear from the display.
Available settings: [Off], [On]
Bluetooth Settings Tab (QL-820NWB only)
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Bluetooth Device Name
Displays the Bluetooth device name. -
Bluetooth Address
Displays the acquired Bluetooth address. -
Visible to Other Devices
Allows the 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 iPhone/iPad when the power is turned On.
Available settings: [Enable], [Disable] -
Change PIN code
If [On] is selected, you can change the PIN code that are compliant with Bluetooth 2.0 or earlier. -
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 (QL-810W/820NWB only)
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WirelessDirect
Turns the Wireless Direct function on or off.
Available settings: [On], [Off] -
SSID/Network Key Generation
Available settings: [AUTO], [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.
Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers
- After applying settings to the first printer, disconnect the printer from the computer, and then connect the second printer to the computer.
- Select the newly connected printer from the [Printer] drop-down list.
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Click [Apply Settings to the Printer] or [Apply].
The same settings that were applied to the first printer are applied to the second printer. -
Repeat steps 1 - 3 for all 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 printer by clicking [Import], then selecting the exported settings file.
QL-800, QL-810W/810Wc, QL-820NWB/820NWBc
If you need further assistance, please contact Brother customer service:
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