QL-800 Maintenance Utility
50 QL-800 User Guide
Viewing Printer Information
1 Launch the QL-800 Maintenance Utility.
From the Windows Start Menu, choose Start > All Programs > QuickLabel
QL-800 > QL-800 Maintenance Utility. A language and printer prompt will open.
Select a display language and the QL-800 printer you want to connect to. Choose
OK.
2 Choose the Printer Information tab.
3 View the printer information.
• Printer - This section provides the serial number of the printer and the installed
firmware version number. It also provides the transport usage in inches.
• Print Module - This section provides the print module installed firmware
version and module usage.
• Ink Levels - This section provides the remaining ink percentages of ink
cartridges.
• Printhead - This section provides the remaining service life percentage of the
printhead. If print quality is acceptable, you can continue to use a printhead
past 100% of its service life.
This section also provides the serial number and number of inches printed with
the printhead.
• Parts Life - This section provides the remaining service life percentages of the
aerosol filter, maintenance roller, maintenance cartridge, and cutter.
Upgrading the Printer and Print Module Firmware
1 Ensure the QL800_vX_X.upgrade file is accessible from your PC. The vX_X in the
file name indicates the firmware package version.
2 Launch the QL-800 Maintenance Utility.
From the Windows Start Menu, choose Start > All Programs > QuickLabel
QL-800 > QL-800 Maintenance Utility. A language and printer prompt will open.
Select a display language and the QL-800 printer you want to connect to. Choose
OK.
3 Choose the Printer Information tab.
4 Choose Upgrade Firmware. The Upgrade Firmware window will open.