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Troubleshooting, 2 troubleshooting, Potential types of problems – Brother Label Printer QL-700 User Manual

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Reference

If the problems below occur while using this machine, the following may help you to solve

them.

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Potential types of problems

Problem

Solution

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 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.

The power button is not lit.

• 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 printed label contains

streaks or poor quality

characters, or the label is not fed

correctly.

• Is the print head or roller dirty?

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.

A data transmission error

appears on the PC.

• 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)?

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.

The label is not ejected properly

after printing.

• Check that the ejection path of the label is not blocked.

• Check that the DK Roll is set properly by removing the DK Roll

and reinstalling it.

• Ensure that the DK Roll cover is closed properly.

The print quality is poor

• 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

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.

The P-touch Add-In icon is not

displayed in Microsoft

®

Word.

• Is Microsoft

®

Word started up from Microsoft

®

Outlook

®

?

• Is Microsoft

®

Word chosen as the default editor for Microsoft

®

Outlook

®

?

Due to program limitations, the Microsoft

®

Word Add-In does

not work with the above settings. Quit Microsoft

®

Outlook

®

, and

restart Microsoft

®

Word.

2 Troubleshooting

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