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• Before You Use Your Brother Machine
• Set Up Your Printer
• Install Software
• Create and Print Labels Using Your Computer
• Print Labels Using Mobile Devices
• Transfer Templates to the Printer (P-touch Transfer Manager) (Windows)
• Store or Manage Templates (P-touch Library)
• Network
• Security
• Update
• Printer Settings
• Routine Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Appendix

Before You Use Your Brother Machine

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

Set Up Your Printer

• Parts Description
• Control Panel Overview
• LCD Overview
• LED Patterns and Indications
• Install the Battery
• Charge the Battery
• Turn Power On/Off
• Set the Language
• Load the Roll
• Attach the Belt Clip

Install Software

• Install Printer Drivers and Software on a Computer
  • Available Applications
• Connect the Printer to a Computer or Mobile Device
  • 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 Bluetooth Connection
  • Connect the Printer to a Mobile Device Using NFC (Android)

Create and Print Labels Using Your Computer

• Create Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows)
  • Main Window of P-touch Editor Express Mode (Windows)
  • Main Window of P-touch Editor Professional Mode (Windows)
  • Main Window of P-touch Editor Snap Mode (Windows)
• Print Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows)
  • Insert the Date and Time into a Label
• Create Labels and Print without Installing Software and Drivers
  • Print Using the USB Interface (Mass Storage Mode)
  • Print Image Data without Using the Printer Driver
• Print Labels Using the Printer Driver (Windows)

Print Labels Using Mobile Devices

• Available Software
• AirPrint Overview
• Transfer Templates Created on a Computer to the Printer Using a Mobile Device

Transfer Templates to the Printer (P-touch Transfer Manager) (Windows)

• Transfer Templates to the Printer Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows)
  • Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows)
  • Transfer Templates from the Computer to the Printer (Windows)
    • Transfer the Template to P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows)
    • Main Window of P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows)
    • Transfer Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the Printer (Windows)
  • Back up Templates or Other Data Saved in the Printer (Windows)
  • Delete Printer Data (Windows)
  • Create Transfer Files and Transfer Package Files (Windows)
• Distribute Templates to be Transferred to Users Without Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows)

Store or Manage Templates (P-touch Library)

• Edit Templates Using P-touch Library (Windows)
• Print Templates Using P-touch Library (Windows)
• Search Templates Using P-touch Library (Windows)

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
  • Supported Security Certificate Features
  • Step by Step Guide for Creating and Installing a Certificate
  • Create a Self-signed Certificate
  • Create 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 with Administrator Rights
  • Print Documents Securely Using SSL/TLS
    • Print Documents Using SSL/TLS
• Use SNMPv3
  • Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SNMPv3
• Use IEEE 802.1x Authentication for a Wired or a Wireless Network
  • What Is IEEE 802.1x Authentication?
  • Configure IEEE 802.1x Authentication for a Wired or Wireless Network 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)
  • Communication Settings of the Printer Setting Tool (Windows)
  • Device Settings of the Printer Setting Tool (Windows)
  • P-touch Template Settings of the Printer Setting Tool (Windows)
  • The Paper Size Setup Feature of the Printer Setting Tool (Windows)
    • Distribute Paper Formats to Other Computers (Windows)
• Apply Setting Changes to Multiple Printers (Windows)
• Change Printer Settings Using Web Based Management
  • Set or Change a Login Password for Web Based Management
• Confirm Printer Settings
• Change Printer Settings Using the Printer
  • Settings Tables

Routine Maintenance

• Maintenance

Troubleshooting

• If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine
• Error and Maintenance Messages
• Printing Problems
• Network Problems
• Version Information
• Reset the Printer
• Battery Charger (Optional) Problems
• Active Docking Station (Optional) Problems
• Linerless Platen Upgrade (Optional) Problems

Appendix

• Specifications
• Software Development Kit
• Optional Accessories
  • Battery Charger (Optional: PA-BC-003)
    • Battery Charger Overview
    • Charge the Battery Using the Battery Charger
    • Mount the Battery Charger on the Wall
    • Connect Multiple Battery Chargers Together
  • Label Peeler (Optional: PA-LP-007)
    • Install the Label Peeler
    • Enable the Label Peeler Function
  • Linerless Platen Upgrade (Optional: PA-LPR-004)
    • Install the Linerless Platen Upgrade
  • Single Active Docking Station (Optional: PA-CR-005)
    • Single Active Docking Station Overview
    • Charge the Battery Using the Single Active Docking Station
    • Connect the Printer to a Wired LAN Network via Single Active Docking Station
    • Mount the Single Active Docking Station on the Wall
  • 4-bay Active Docking Station (Optional:PA-4CR-003)
    • 4-bay Active Docking Station Overview
    • Charge the Battery Using the 4-bay Active Docking Station
    • Connect the Printer to a Wired LAN Network via 4-bay Active Docking Station
    • Mount the 4-bay Active Docking Station on the Wall
• Product Dimensions
• Brother Help and Customer Support
• Compatible Operating Systems
• International ENERGY STAR® Qualification Statement (USA and Canada Only)