Appendix 
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Problem Solution
The label printer does not print.
• Check that the Ribbon/Tape Cassette is inserted correctly. 
• If the Ribbon/Tape Cassette is empty, replace it.
• Check that the Cassette Cover is securely closed.
• Check that the charge is not low.
• Check that the label printer is on.
• Check that the mobile device is not in sleep mode.
• Check that the mobile device’s Bluetooth setting is on.
• Check that the label printer is connected to your mobile device via Bluetooth. 
• Check that the label printer is selected in the P-touch app.
• Check that the label printer is not paired with another device.
• Make sure the label printer and your mobile device are close enough to 
communicate.
• Make sure no devices that emit radio waves (for example, a microwave oven) are 
located nearby.
• Check that the correct printer driver is installed when printing from a computer.
• Connect the label printer to your computer with the included USB cable when 
printing from a computer.
• Check the ribbon/label is not blank. 
• The ribbon/tape does not feed 
correctly.
• The ribbon/tape gets stuck 
inside the label printer.
• If the tape is bent, cut off the bent section. 
• If the ribbon/tape is jammed, remove the ribbon/tape cassette, pull out the jammed 
tape, and then cut it.
• Check that the end of the tape out of the Tape Guide. 
• Confirm that the ribbon/tape is pointed at the Tape Exit Slot. 
• Remove the ribbon/tape cassette and insert it again.
A tape jam error cannot be 
cleared despite following the 
troubleshooting steps.
Contact Brother customer service.
A horizontal gap runs through 
the middle of the printed label.
Streaks or poor quality printed labels generally indicate that the Print Head is dirty. 
See Maintenance: Clean the Print Head.
An error occurred when using a 
mobile app.
Go to your mobile app’s settings menu > Support page > FAQs & 
Troubleshooting.
I want to cancel the current 
printing job.
Make sure that the label printer is on, and then lightly press the Power button.
The ink ribbon is separated 
from the ink roller.
If the ink ribbon is broken, replace the ribbon/tape cassette. 
If not, leave the tape uncut and remove the ribbon/tape cassette, then wind the 
loose ink ribbon back onto the spool.