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Reference
2 Troubleshooting
If the problems below occur while using this machine, the following may help you to solve
them.
„Potential types of problems
Problem
Solution
• Is the cable loose?
Check that the cable is connected securely.
• Is the DK Roll installed correctly?
If not, remove the DK Roll and reinstall it.
• Is there enough roll remaining?
Check that there is enough roll remaining.
• Is the DK Roll compartment cover open?
The QL printer does not print, or
a printing error is received.
Check that the DK Roll compartment cover is closed.
• Has a print error or transmission error occurred?
Turn off the Brother QL printer and then turn it on again. If there
is still a problem, contact your Brother dealer.
• If the printer is connected via a USB hub, try connecting it
directly to the PC. If not, try connecting it to another USB port.
• Is the power cord inserted correctly?
Check that the power cord is inserted. If it is inserted correctly,
try plugging it into another electrical outlet.
The power button is not lit.
• Is the print head or roller dirty?
The printed label contains
streaks or poor quality
characters, or the label is not fed
correctly.
While the print head generally remains clean under normal use,
lint or dirt from the roller may become stuck on the printer head.
If this occurs, clean the roller.
See Î "Roller maintenance" in page 2.
• Is the correct port chosen?
Check that the correct port is chosen from the "Print to the
following port" list in the Printer Properties dialog box.
• Is the QL printer in cooling mode (the STATUS lamp is flashing
in orange)?
A data transmission error
appears on the PC.
Wait until the STATUS lamp stops flashing and then try printing
again.
Labels are jammed in the cutter. • Contact Brother Customer Service at 1-877-BROTHER.
• Check that the ejection path of the label is not blocked.
The label is not ejected properly • Check that the DK Roll is set properly by removing the DK Roll
after printing.
and reinstalling it.
• Ensure that the DK Roll cover is closed properly.
• Is there dirt or lint on the roller preventing it from rolling freely?
Clean the roller using the cleaning sheet (separately available).
For details, please see Î "Roller maintenance" in page 2
The print quality is poor
After replacing the Roll while the
Add-In feature was activated, the
layout style was not updated.
• Close P-touch Editor to exit the Add-In, and then reactivate the
Add-In.
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• Is Microsoft Word started up from Microsoft Outlook ?
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• Is Microsoft Word chosen as the default editor for Microsoft
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The P-touch Add-In icon is not
Outlook ?
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displayed in Microsoft Word.
Due to program limitations, the Microsoft Word Add-In does
not work with the above settings. Quit Microsoft Outlook , and
restart Microsoft Word.
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