Brother P-TOUCH QL-560 User Manual

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Getting started
Maintenance and
Troubleshooting
Connecting to your PC
Creating a label
Introduction
You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can use the printer.
Please read this manual before you use the printer. Keep the CD-ROM in a
convenient place so you can use it quickly if you need to.
SETUP & OPERATION GUIDE

Brother P-TOUCH QL-560 Specifications

General

Print Technology	Direct thermal
Max Resolution	300 x 300 dpi
Cutter	Automatic
Interface	USB
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, Mac
Power Source	AC adapter
Label Width	Up to 62 mm
Max Print Width	2.3"

Summary

Introduction

General Information

Details on compilation, publication, trademarks, and symbols used in the manual.

Safety Precautions

Guidelines to avoid fire, electric shock, or damage to the printer.

General Precautions

Operational guidelines for the printer, cutter unit, power cord, and DK Rolls.

Getting Started

Unpacking Your QL-560

Check package contents before using the QL-560, list of included starter rolls.

Parts Description

Overview of the main printing unit front and rear, and LED lamp indicators.

Installing the DK Roll

Step-by-step guide on how to install the DK Roll into the printer.

Installing the Paper Guide

Instructions on attaching the paper guide to collect printed labels.

Connecting to the Power Supply

Procedure for connecting the AC power cord to the printer and a power outlet.

Connecting to Your PC

Installing Software (Windows)

Guide to install P-touch Editor, Address Book, and Printer Driver on Windows.

Installing Software (Mac OS X)

Guide to install P-touch Editor, Fonts, Templates, and Printer Driver on Mac OS X.

Creating a Label

Label Creation Outline

General procedure for creating labels, choosing label type and selecting DK Roll.

Creating Address Label with P-touch Editor

Basic workflow for creating an address label using P-touch Editor software.

Creating Address Label with Word Add-In

How to create an address label using text copied from Microsoft Word.

Creating Address Label with Outlook Add-In

Using Microsoft Outlook contacts to create address labels via the Layout Style Function.

Creating a Banner Label

Instructions for creating a banner label using DK Continuous Durable Paper Tape.

Creating Name Badge Label with Auto Format Wizard

Quickly create name badge labels using the Auto Format Wizard function.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Print Head Maintenance

How the DK Roll cleans the print head automatically during operation.

Roller Maintenance

Guide to cleaning the printer roller using a cleaning sheet.

Label Outlet Maintenance

Cleaning the label outlet when glue is attached or damage occurs.

Replacing the Cutter Unit

Procedure for replacing a dull or blunt cutter unit with a new one.

Troubleshooting Potential Problems

Common problems and their solutions, including printing errors and connectivity issues.