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Update the Firmware

  • Before updating the firmware, you must first install the printer driver.
  • Do not turn off the power when transferring data or updating firmware.
  • If any other application is running, exit the application.

Windows

  1. Turn on the printer and connect the USB cable.
  2. Start the P-touch Update Software.
    • Windows 10/Windows Server 2016/Windows Server 2019/Windows Server 2022:

      Click Start>Brother P-touch>P-touch Update Software, or double-click the P-touch Update Software icon on the desktop.

    • Windows 8.1/Windows Server 2012/Windows Server 2012 R2:

      Click the P-touch Update Software icon on the Apps screen, or double-click the P-touch Update Software icon on the desktop.

  3. Click the Machine update icon.
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  4. Select the Printer option, make sure the printer is connected correctly, and then click OK.
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  5. Select Language from the drop-down list.
  6. Select the checkbox next to the firmware you want to update, and then click Transfer.
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    NOTE
    Do not turn off the printer or disconnect the cable during the update process and data transfer.
  7. Check the content to be updated, and then click Start to begin the update.

    The firmware update begins.

Mac

Download and install Transfer Express from the App Store to update the firmware.

  1. Turn on the printer and connect the USB cable.
  2. Double-click Macintosh HD>Applications, and then double-click the Transfer Express icon.
  3. Click the Choose a printer pop-up menu, and then select your printer from the printer list.
  4. Click the Download and Update button.

    The firmware update begins.

    NOTE
    Do not turn off the printer or disconnect the cable during the update process and data transfer.

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