1. Information icon

   	There is a notification you should read.

2. Update icon (Network)

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

   	There is new data.
   (flashing)	There is incomplete update data.
   (flashing)	Cannot connect to the server.

   • Remote Data Update (FTP)

     Allows you to connect your printer to the FTP server to perform template and database updates, and to execute commands to distribute update data among multiple printers connected to a network.

     

     1. Settings file (updateinfo.ini)

     2. Files you want to update, such as template and database files (BLF/BIN files)

        To convert a label file (LBX) or database file (Excel, CSV) to a BLF file, use Save Transfer File in P-touch Transfer Manager.

     3. FTP Server
     4. Retrieval of update data from the FTP server
     5. Printer (FTP Client)

     For more information on how to update data, visit the Brother support website at support.brother.com.

3. Update icon (USB Flash Drive)

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

   	There is new data.
   (flashing)	There is remaining update data.

   • Local Data Update (USB Flash Drive)

     Allows you to perform template and database updates and execute commands after reading the files from a USB Flash Drive connected to the printer.

     

     1. Settings file (UPDATE.INI)
     2. Files you want to update data, such as template and database files (BLF/BIN files)
     3. USB Flash Drive
     4. Retrieval of update data
     5. Printer

     For more information on how to update data, visit the Brother support website at support.brother.com.

4. Print Head Status icon

   	Normal state.
   	The Print Head is disconnected or there is a problem with the Print Head.

5. Wireless Direct icon

   	Wireless Direct mode is on. Your printer is not connected to the mobile device.
   	Wireless Direct mode is on. Your printer is connected to the mobile device.

6. WLAN icon

   	Your printer is connected to the network.
   	Your printer is searching for a wireless network.

7. Wired LAN icon

   	Your printer is connected to the network.

8. Bluetooth®/MD icon

   	Bluetooth mode is on. Your printer is not connected to the mobile device.
   	Bluetooth mode is connected. Your printer is connected to the mobile device.
   (flashing)	The Auto Reconnect function is on, but your printer is not connected to the mobile device.

9. Battery icon

   	The battery is fully or almost fully charged.
   	The battery is charging and is almost fully charged.
   	The battery level is low.
   	The battery level is low but is being charged.

10. Date display
11. Time display
12. Template

Three different screen types are available to set as your Home Screen. Select the style you prefer by going to [Settings]>[Home Screen]:

• Status Screen

  Displays the printer's status.

• Template List Screen

  Displays all templates, in list format, that have been transferred to the printer. This screen features a Search function so you can find specific templates and databases.

• Template Touch Screen

  Displays all templates, in tile format, that have been transferred to the printer.

  Select the template or database you want to use by tapping it.

Status Screen	Template List Screen
Template Touch Screen

1. Date display

2. Time display

3. Information icon

   	There is a notification you should read.

4. Update icon (Network)

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

   	There is new data.
   (flashing)	There is incomplete update data.
   (flashing)	Cannot connect to the server.

   • Remote Data Update (FTP)

     Allows you to connect your printer to the FTP server to perform template and database updates, and to execute commands to distribute update data among multiple printers connected to a network.

     

     1. Settings file (updateinfo.ini)

     2. Files you want to update, such as template and database files (BLF/BIN files)

        To convert a label file (LBX) or database file (Excel, CSV) to a BLF file, use Save Transfer File in P-touch Transfer Manager.

     3. FTP Server
     4. Retrieval of update data from the FTP server
     5. Printer (FTP Client)

     For more information on how to update data, visit the Brother support website at support.brother.com.

5. Update icon (USB Flash Drive)

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

   	There is new data.
   (flashing)	There is remaining update data.

   • Local Data Update (USB Flash Drive)

     Allows you to perform template and database updates and execute commands after reading the files from a USB Flash Drive connected to the printer.

     

     1. Settings file (UPDATE.INI)
     2. Files you want to update data, such as template and database files (BLF/BIN files)
     3. USB Flash Drive
     4. Retrieval of update data
     5. Printer

     For more information on how to update data, visit the Brother support website at support.brother.com.

6. Print Head Status icon

   	Normal state.
   	The Print Head is disconnected or there is a problem with the Print Head.

7. Wireless Direct icon

   	Wireless Direct mode is on. Your printer is not connected to the mobile device.
   	Wireless Direct mode is on. Your printer is connected to the mobile device.

8. WLAN icon

   	Your printer is connected to the network.
   	Your printer is searching for a wireless network.

9. Wired LAN icon

   	Your printer is connected to the network.

10. Bluetooth icon

    	Bluetooth mode is on. Your printer is not connected to the mobile device.
    	Bluetooth mode is connected. Your printer is connected to the mobile device.
    (flashing)	The Auto Reconnect function is on, but your printer is not connected to the mobile device.

11. Battery icon

    	The battery is fully or almost fully charged.
    	The battery is charging and is almost fully charged.
    	The battery level is low.
    	The battery level is low but is being charged.

12. Template