Getting Started
QL-E100 User Guide 8
Installation and Setup Overview
This section provides a summary of all installation and setup steps. Refer to this information as
you prepare the printer for use. Each step in the overview has a link to more details later in this
user guide.
1. Before installing the printer, select an appropriate location and make sure that the system
requirements are met.
• See “Choosing an Installation Location” on page 9.
• See “System Requirements” on page 9.
2. Unpack the printer. Make sure that all parts are included and verify that no items were
damaged in transit. See “Unpacking and Inspection” on page 10.
3. Connect the power cable. See “Connecting the Power Cable” on page 11.
Note: Do not turn the printer’s power on at this time.
4. Load a roll of labels on the roll holder in the correct orientation, and then set the roll holder in
the printer. See “Preparing Roll Media” on page 11.
5. Unpack the supplied ink cartridge and then install it in the printer. Turn the printer power on to
check the ink status. See “Installing the Initial Ink Cartridge and Powering On” on page 13.
6. Install the printer driver. As part of the driver installation process, you will connect the printer to
your computer with the USB cable. See “Installing the Printer Driver” on page 14.
Important: Do not connect the printer to your PC with the USB cable at this time. The USB
cable will be connected later in this procedure when prompted.
7. Feed the label media into the printer and adjust the media guide to the required width. See
“Installing the Media Roll” on page 30.
8. Prepare your software and start a print job. This process will vary based on how you will be
printing.
• If you are using CQL Pro software from QuickLabel:
Set up CQL Pro based on your label and print specifications. Then start a print job. See
CQL Help for details.
• If you are using Adobe or other third-party software:
Set up the printer driver based on your label and print specifications. See “Setting up
Printer Driver Preferences” on page 39.
Start a print job. See “Printing from Adobe or other Third-Party Software” on page 49.
• If you are using QuickPrint printing:
Make your label files available to the printer with a USB flash drive. Then start a
QuickPrint print job. See “QuickPrint Printing from USB or Printer Memory” on page 50.
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