Brother Ql 700 Owners Manual

Users Guide
Be sure to read and understand this guide before using the machine. We 
recommend that you keep this guide nearby for future reference.
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QL-700, and then keep it nearby for future reference.
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Introduction
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Re ferenc e
Maintenance of the machine can be performed as required. However, some 
environments require that maintenance be performed more frequently (e.g. in dusty 
conditions). 
„Print head maintenance
The DK Roll (thermal recording paper type) used with the machine is 
designed to clean the print head automatically. When the DK Roll 
passes the print head during printing and label feeding, the print head 
is cleaned.
„Roller maintenance
To clean the roller, please use the optional cleaning sheet....

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„Label outlet maintenance
If a label causes the machine to jam 
due to glue attached to the label outlet, 
remove the power cord and clean the 
label outlet with a cloth dipped into 
ethanol or isopropyl alcohol.
4Remove the backing paper   and feed the edge   of the 
cleaning sheet into the printing unit until it reaches the area shown 
by an arrow in the diagram below.
•Insert the sheet without removing the   part of the sheet.
•Check that the printing surface of the cleaning sheet is facing...

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If the problems below occur while using this machine, the following may help you to solve 
them. 
„Potential types of problems
ProblemSolution
The QL printer does not print, or 
a printing error is received.• 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?  
Check that the...

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Cutter error• If a cutter error occurs, keep the DK roll compartment cover 
closed and press the ON/OFF button. The cutter moves back to 
the normal position and turns the machine OFF automatically. 
After the machine is OFF, inspect the label outlet and remove 
the paper jam. 
The printed bar code cannot be 
read.• Set the label vertical to the print head as shown below.
• Some types of scanner are not able to read the bar code. Try 
using another scanner.
• We recommend printing the Bar code with...

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„Product specifications
„Operating environment
ItemsSpecifications
Display Editor Lite lamp (green), STATUS lamp (green, orange, red)
Print
Printing 
methodDirect thermal printing via thermal head
Speed of 
printingMax. 5.9 (150 mm)/sec, Max. 93 labels/min. (Standard Address 
Labels) (When connected to the PC and using P-touch Editor)
Print head 300 dpi/720 dot
Max. printing 
width2.3 (59 mm)
Max. printing 
length39.37 (1 m) 
Min. printing 
length0.5 (12.7 mm)
Cutter Durable automatic...