Brother Ql720nw 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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1 Using Interface Cable ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2
2 Uninstalling Software and Printer Driver •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4
Uninstalling the software/Users Guide (Windows®) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4
Uninstalling the Printer Driver (Windows®)••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4
Uninstalling P-touch Editor (Macintosh) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6...

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RS-232C cable and Network cable are not standard accessories.
Prepare the appropriate cable for your interface.
•USB cable
Use the enclosed interface cable.
•RS-232C cable (QL-720NW)
The pin assignments for the serial cables (RS-232C cables) which can be used with this 
machine are shown in the table below. You can purchase the cables at an electronics 
store. Do not use an interface cable that is longer than 2 meters.
Brother QL side PC side
D-sub female, lock screw #4-40 (UNC). (D-Sub9P female)...

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Important
For USB interface, the included USB interface cable should be used to 
ensure compliance with the limits for EMC (Electromagnetic 
compatibility).
For serial and network interfaces, a shielded interface cable should be 
used to ensure compliance with the limits for EMC.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, 
Ltd. may affect the performance and print quality, and damage may not 
be covered under the limited warranty.
•Caution for LAN connection 
Connect this...

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ns ta lling the Softwa re
This section describes how to uninstall the software and printer driver. In the following 
steps, you will see XX-XXXX. Read XX-XXXX as your printer name.
1For Windows® XP/Windows Server® 2003From [Control Panel], go to [Add or Remove Programs].
The [Add or Remove Programs] dialog appears.
For Windows Vista®/Windows® 7/Windows Server® 2008From the [Control Panel], go to [Programs] and open [Programs and Features].
The [Uninstall or change a program] window appears.
2For...

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2For Windows® XPFrom [Control Panel], go to [Printers and Other Hardware], open [Printers and 
Faxes] window.
For Windows Server® 2003From [Control Panel], open [Printers and Faxes] window.
For Windows Vista®
From [Control Panel], go to [Hardware and Sound] and open [Printers].
For Windows® 7Click the  , go to [Devices and Printers].
For Windows Server® 2008From [Control Panel], open [Printers].
For details, see Windows® Help.
3For Windows® XP/Windows Server® 2003Choose Brother XX-XXXX, and click...

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6For Windows® XP/Windows Server® 2003Go to step 7.
For Windows Vista®/Windows® 7/Windows Server® 2008Choose [Remove driver and driver package], and then click [OK].
7Close the [Print Server Properties] window.The Printer Driver has been uninstalled.
1On the drive where P-touch Editor is installed, double-click the 
Applications folder - P-touch Editor 5.0 folder - Uninstall  
P-touch folder - UninstallPtEditor.command.
The Terminal window appears, and the uninstall operation starts.
•Administrator...

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Here are the sample labels that you can create with Brother QL-710W/720NW.
There is a variety of labels to choose from. Go to Page 22 for more information.
Choose the type of label you want to create.
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This section describes the general procedure for creating labels.
„Connect to the PC/Mac
 Remove the labels from the label output slot when the labels are piled up. This 
prevents a paper jam.
„Use the machine without connecting to the PC (Windows® only)
1Create the label data.
Enter text directly using P-touch Editor, or copy text from a Microsoft® Office 
application.
Use P-touch Editors variety of editing functions to format and decorate your label.
•Enter text in P-touch Editor. • Copy text from...

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„Definition of Status Lamp
Status lamp on the Brother QL printer indicates the current operating 
condition.
LampCondition
Not lit
Power is OFF.
Green lamp is lit
Power is ON.
Green lamp is flashing
Receiving data from the PC.
Transferring data.
Creating Printer Set-up Information data.
Orange lamp is lit
The roll cover is opened. Close the roll cover correctly.
Starting reset or CUT button pressed while resetting.
Orange lamp is flashing
Cooling (Wait for the temperature of the print head to cool...