Brother Ql720nw Owners Manual

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„Description
The mass storage feature allows you to execute commands by sending data from a 
computer or other device to the printer via USB. Files that have been copied to the 
printers mass storage area are processed when you press the Wi-Fi button.
This feature is useful in the following situations.
•When you want to apply settings that are stored in a command file (.bin format) or 
templates that are stored in .blf format files that were distributed by the administrator 
without using a customized...

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• When the printer is turned off, mass storage mode is deactivated and any files in 
the mass storage area are deleted.
• This feature supports .bin and .blf files. Do not use other file formats with this 
feature.
• Do not create folders in the mass storage area. If a folder is created, files in the 
folder will not be executed.
• The capacity of the mass storage area is 2.45 MB. Use of files larger than 2 MB 
cannot be guaranteed.
• If multiple files are copied to the mass storage area, they are...

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The Brother™ iPrint&Label application allows you to print directly to your Brother QL 
label printer from your Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch or Android™ smartphone.
The Brother™ iPrint&Label application can be downloaded free-of-charge from App 
Store or the Google Play. Simply search for Brother iPrint&Label in App Store or the 
Google Play.
The Brother™ iPrint&Label application supports the following functions:
•Printing labels with text you input•Printing labels with text you input using...

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The QL Utility is a computer program that allows you to change the printers default
settings.
Normally when using a computer program to print a document, print settings are 
specified in the printer drivers dialog box and then the data is sent to the printer. This 
utility can be used to adjust settings that are more advanced than the printer drivers 
settings.
Use the QL Utility to configure the printer only when the printer is idle. The printer may 
malfunction if you attempt to configure it while...

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„Starting the QL Utility (Macintosh)
„How to Use the QL Utility
Power on when plugged in 
Determines whether or not the printer turns on 
automatically when the power cord is connected.
Available settings: [OFF], [ON]
Auto power-off time setting
Determines the amount of time that passes before 
the printer turns off automatically.
Available settings: [0], [10], [20], [30], [40], [50], [60]
This setting is disabled when connecting with 
wired network/wireless network.
Network Settings on Power On...

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Printer Information Output Settings
Determines which information is printed when 
printing the printers settings.
Available settings: (QL-710W) [All], [Usage Log], 
[Printer Settings] 
(QL-720NW) [All], [Usage Log], [Printer Settings], 
[Printer Transfer Data]
Command Mode (QL-720NW only)
Sets the printers command format.
Available settings: [Raster], [ESC/P], [P-touch 
Te m p l a t e ]
Baud Rate (QL-720NW only) (Windows
® only) 
(RS-232C connection only)
Sets the Baud Rate.
Available settings:...

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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.
„Label outlet maintenance
If a label causes the machine to jam 
due to glue...

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Re ferenc e
If the problems occur while using this machine, the following may help you to solve the 
problems.
„Potential types of problems
ProblemSolution
The Brother 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?...

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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 Print Quality options 
set to Give priority to print quality.
Windows
® XP:
To change the Print Quality options, open the printer properties 
by going to [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - 
[Printers and Faxes], right-clicking the printer whose settings are 
to be...

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When printing via the USB 
cable, the printer repeatedly 
pauses and then continues 
printing.• Is the printer set for sequential printing? 
If so, set print mode to buffered printing. 
 
Windows
® XP: 
Open printer properties from [Control Panel] - [Printers and 
Faxes] and click [Printing Preferences...] button in the [Other] 
tab. 
Choose the option [After one page of data is received]. 
 
Windows Vista
®/Windows® 7: 
Open [Devices and Printers] from [Control Panel]. Then right-
click your QL...