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• Before You Use Your Printer
• Set Up Your Printer
• Install Software
• Create and Print Labels Using Your Computer
• Print Labels Using Mobile Devices
• Standalone Printing
• Print Labels Using Barcode Scanner or Other Devices (P-touch Template)
• Transfer Templates to the Printer Using Your Computer (Windows)
• Network
• Security
• Update
• Printer Settings
• Routine Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Appendix

Before You Use Your Printer

• Definitions of Notes
• General Precautions
• Trademarks and Licenses
• Open Source Licensing Remarks
• Important Note

Set Up Your Printer

• Parts Description
• LED Patterns and Indications
• LCD Overview
• Install the Label Support
• Set the Date and Time
• Restrict Access to Administration Menu Items
• Set the Menu Security
• Load Media Roll
  • Change the Media Roll Holder to Use a Custom Size Roll
  • Load a Media Roll
  • Load Fanfold Labels
  • Load a Large Diameter Roll
  • Load a Roll in a Printer with a Peeler Unit
  • Load a Roll in a Printer with a Cutter Unit
  • Load a Linerless Roll
• Adjust the Sensor Position
• Connect the Power Cord
• Turn Power On/Off
• Use the Printer's Power Supply Function
• Update and Back Up Data using USB Flash Drive

Install Software

• Install Printer Drivers and Software on a Computer
  • Available Applications
• Connect the Printer to a Computer
  • Connect the Printer to a Computer Using a USB Cable
  • Connect the Printer to a Computer Using Wi-Fi
  • Connect the Printer to a Computer Using a Wired LAN
  • Connect the Printer to a Computer Using a Bluetooth Connection
  • Connect the Printer to a Computer Using RS-232C

Create and Print Labels Using Your Computer

• Create and Print Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows)
  • Main Window of P-touch Editor (Windows)
• Tips for Better Printing Results When Using P-touch Editor
• Create Labels and Print without Installing Software and Drivers
  • Print Using a USB Interface (Mass Storage Mode)
  • Notes on Printing Images without Using the Printer Driver
• Print Labels Distributed to Multiple Printers to Reduce Printing Time (Windows)
• Print Barcode Labels Using Crop Print (Windows, 300 DPI Printer Only)
  • Barcodes Compatible with Crop Print (Windows)
  • Barcode Document Compatible with Crop Print (Windows)
  • Print Barcode Labels Using Crop Print (Windows, 300 DPI Printer Only)
• Print Labels Using the Printer Driver (Windows)

Print Labels Using Mobile Devices

• Compatible Printing Apps
• AirPrint Overview
• Transfer Templates Created on a Computer to the Printer Using a Mobile Device

Standalone Printing

• Create and Print Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows)
• Transfer a Template or Other Data from the Computer to the Printer (Windows)
• Transfer Multiple Items from the Computer to the Printer (Windows)
• Transfer the Label Layout to the Printer
• Call Up the Transferred Template on the Printer's LCD and Print
  • Print a Template That is Not Linked to a Database
  • Print a Template Linked to a Database
  • Use the Search Function to Find a Template or Database in Template List Mode
  • Edit Template Objects Before Printing
• Change the Screen Display in Template Touch Mode

Print Labels Using Barcode Scanner or Other Devices (P-touch Template)

• P-touch Template Operations Overview
• Create and Print Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows)
• Transfer a Template or Other Data from the Computer to the Printer (Windows)
• Transfer Multiple Items from the Computer to the Printer (Windows)
• Specify the Barcode Scanner Settings (Windows)
• Connect the Printer to a Barcode Scanner Using Bluetooth
• Connect the Printer to a Barcode Scanner Using USB Host Interface
• Try the P-touch Template Function Using the Barcode List
  • Recall and Print the Template Transferred to the Printer (Recall Printing)
    • Lock Labels for Editing
  • Insert Information into a Template Transferred to the Printer and Print It (Merge Printing)
  • Print the Template Linked to the Database (Database Lookup Printing)
  • Print Transferred Templates in Serialized (Numerical) Order (Numbered (Serialized Number) Printing)
  • Barcodes Used for Specifying Settings

Transfer Templates to the Printer Using Your Computer (Windows)

• Notes on Using Transfer Functions (Windows)
• Transfer a Template or Other Data from the Computer to the Printer (Windows)
• Transfer Multiple Items from the Computer to the Printer (Windows)
• Back up Templates or Other Data Saved in the Printer to Your Computer (Windows)
• Delete Printer Data from Your Computer (Windows)
• Create Transfer Files and Transfer Package Files (Windows)
• Distribute Templates to be Transferred to Users

Network

• Important Information for Security
• Wireless Network Settings
  • Use the Wireless Network
    • Before Configuring Your Machine for a Wireless Network
  • Enable/Disable Wi-Fi
• Network Features
  • Synchronize Time with the SNTP Server Using Web Based Management
    • Configure Date and Time Using Web Based Management
    • Configure the SNTP Protocol Using Web Based Management
• Brother Management Tools

Security

• Before Using Network Security Features
• Configure Certificates for Device Security
  • Security Certificate Features Overview
  • How to Create and Install a Certificate
  • Create a Self-signed Certificate
  • Create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) and Install a Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA)
    • Create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR)
    • Install a Certificate on Your Machine
  • Import and Export the Certificate and Private Key
    • Import a Certificate and Private Key
    • Export the Certificate and Private Key
  • Import and Export a CA Certificate
    • Import a CA Certificate
    • Export a CA Certificate
  • Manage Multiple Certificates
• Use SSL/TLS
  • Introduction to SSL/TLS
    • Brief History of SSL/TLS
    • Benefits of Using SSL/TLS
  • Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS
    • Configure a Certificate for SSL/TLS and Available Protocols
    • Access Web Based Management Using SSL/TLS
    • Install the Self-signed Certificate for Windows Users as Administrator
  • Print Documents Securely Using SSL/TLS
    • Print Documents Using IPPS
• Use SNMPv3
  • Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SNMPv3
• Use IEEE 802.1x Authentication for Your Network
  • What Is IEEE 802.1x Authentication?
  • Configure IEEE 802.1x Authentication Using Web Based Management (Web Browser)
  • IEEE 802.1x Authentication Methods

Update

• Update P-touch Editor
• Update the Firmware

Printer Settings

• Change Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool (Windows)
  • Printer Setting Tool: Communication Settings (Windows）
  • Printer Setting Tool (Windows): Device Settings
  • Printer Setting Tool (Windows): P-touch Template Settings
  • Printer Setting Tool (Windows): Paper Size Setup
    • Distribute Paper Formats to Other Computers (Windows)
• Apply Setting Changes to Multiple Printers (Windows)
• Change Printer Settings Using Web Based Management
  • Change the Login Password Using Web Based Management
• Confirm Printer Settings
• Details of Printer Settings Report
• Print and Confirm Dump Data
• Change Printer Settings Using the Printer
  • Settings Tables
  • Settings Tables

Routine Maintenance

• Clean Your Printer
• Replace the Coin Cell Battery
• Replace the Parts
• Check the Print Head

Troubleshooting

• If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine
• Error and Maintenance LEDs
• Error and Maintenance Messages
• Printing Problems
• Version Information
• Reset the Printer
  • Reset All Settings to the Factory Settings Using the Printer Buttons
  • Reset Settings Using the LCD Menu
  • Reset Data Using the Printer Setting Tool

Appendix

• Specifications
• Software Development Kit
• LabelCLT
  • LabelCLT Overview
  • Transfer the Template Data File with LabelCLT
  • Transferring a PDZ Firmware File via USB: Example
• Product Dimensions
• Auto Media Configuration
  • Auto Media Configuration Overview
  • Use the Auto Media Configuration Function
• Print History
• Options
  • Recommended Tightening Torque When Installing Optional Parts
  • Change the Label Peeler Options (Windows)
  • Change the Cutting Options (Windows)
• Brother Help and Customer Support