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• Before You Use Your Printer
• Set Up Your Printer
• Install Software
• Create and Print Labels Using Your Computer
• Print Labels Using Mobile Devices
• Print Labels Using Barcode Scanner or Other Devices (P-touch Template)
• Transfer Templates to the Printer Using Your Computer (Windows)
• Network
• Security
• Update
• Printer Settings
• Routine Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Appendix

Before You Use Your Printer

• Definitions of Notes
• Safety Precautions
• General Precautions
• Trademarks and Licenses
• Open Source Licensing Remarks
• Important Note

Set Up Your Printer

• Parts Description
• Control Panel Overview
• LCD Overview
• LED Patterns and Indications
• Install the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
• Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
• Turn Power On/Off
• Set the Language
• Restrict Access to Administration Menu Items
• Set the Menu Security
• Load the Roll
• Attach the Belt Clip

Install Software

• Install Printer Drivers and Software on a Computer
  • Available Applications
• Connect the Printer to a Computer or Mobile Device
  • Connect Using a USB Cable
  • Connect Using Wi-Fi
  • Connect Using Bluetooth Connection
  • Connect the Printer to a Mobile Device Using NFC (Android)

Create and Print Labels Using Your Computer

• Create and Print Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows)
• Tips for Better Printing Results When Using P-touch Editor
• Create Labels and Print without Installing Software and Drivers
  • Print Using the USB Interface (Mass Storage Mode)
  • Notes on Printing Images without Using the Printer Driver
• Print Labels Using the Printer Driver (Windows)

Print Labels Using Mobile Devices

• Compatible Printing Apps
• AirPrint Overview
• Transfer Templates Created on a Computer to the Printer Using a Mobile Device

Print Labels Using Barcode Scanner or Other Devices (P-touch Template)

• P-touch Template Operations Overview
• Create and Print Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows)
• Transfer a Template or Other Data from the Computer to the Printer (Windows)
• Transfer Multiple Items from the Computer to the Printer (Windows)
• Specify the Barcode Scanner Settings (Windows)
• Connect the Printer to a Barcode Scanner Using Bluetooth
• Try the P-touch Template Function Using the Barcode List
  • Recall and Print the Template Transferred to the Printer (Recall Printing)
    • Lock Labels for Editing
  • Insert Information into a Template Transferred to the Printer and Print It (Merge Printing)
  • Print the Template Linked to the Database (Database Lookup Printing)
  • Print Transferred Templates in Serialized (Numerical) Order (Numbered (Serialized Number) Printing)
  • Barcodes Used for Specifying Settings

Transfer Templates to the Printer Using Your Computer (Windows)

• Create Transfer Files and Transfer Package Files (Windows)

Network

• Important Information for Security
• Wireless Network Settings
  • Use the Wireless Network
    • Before Configuring Your Machine for a Wireless Network
  • Enable/Disable Wi-Fi
• Network Features
  • Synchronize Time with the SNTP Server Using Web Based Management
    • Configure Date and Time Using Web Based Management
    • Configure the SNTP Protocol Using Web Based Management
• Brother Management Tools

Security

• Before You Use Security Features
• Configure Certificates for Device Security
  • Security Certificate Features Overview
  • How to Create and Install a Certificate
  • Create a Self-signed Certificate
  • Create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) and Install a Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA)
    • Create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR)
    • Install a Certificate on Your Machine
  • Import and Export the Certificate and Private Key
    • Import a Certificate and Private Key
    • Export the Certificate and Private Key
  • Import and Export a CA Certificate
    • Import a CA Certificate
    • Export a CA Certificate
  • Manage Multiple Certificates
• Use SSL/TLS
  • Introduction to SSL/TLS
    • Brief History of SSL/TLS
    • Benefits of Using SSL/TLS
  • Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS
    • Configure a Certificate for SSL/TLS and Available Protocols
    • Access Web Based Management Using SSL/TLS
    • Install the Self-signed Certificate for Windows Users as Administrator
  • Print Documents Securely Using SSL/TLS
    • Print Documents Using IPPS
• Use SNMPv3
  • Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SNMPv3
• Use IEEE 802.1x Authentication for Your Network
  • What Is IEEE 802.1x Authentication?
  • Configure IEEE 802.1x Authentication Using Web Based Management (Web Browser)
  • IEEE 802.1x Authentication Methods

Update

• Update P-touch Editor
• Update the Firmware

Printer Settings

• Change Printer Settings Using the BRConfiguration Tool (Windows)
  • The Paper Size Setup (For Windows)
    • Distribute Paper Formats to Other Computers (Windows)
• Change Printer Settings Using Web Based Management
  • Set or Change a Login Password for Web Based Management
• Confirm Printer Settings
• Change Printer Settings Using the Printer
  • Settings Tables

Routine Maintenance

• Maintenance

Troubleshooting

• If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine
• Error and Maintenance Messages
• Printing Problems
• Network Problems
• Version Information
• Reset the Printer
• Battery Charger (Optional) Problems
• Active Docking Station (Optional) Problems
• Linerless Platen Upgrade (Optional) Problems

Appendix

• Specifications
• Software Development Kit
• LabelCLT
  • LabelCLT Overview
  • Transfer the Template Data File with LabelCLT
  • Transferring a PDZ Firmware File via USB: Example
• Optional Accessories
  • Battery Charger (Optional: PA-BC-003)
    • Battery Charger Overview
    • Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Using the Battery Charger
    • Mount the Battery Charger on the Wall
    • Connect Multiple Battery Chargers Together
  • Label Peeler (Optional: PA-LP-007)
    • Install the Label Peeler
    • Change the Label Peeler Options (Windows)
  • Linerless Platen Upgrade (Optional: PA-LPR-004/PA-LPR-001)
    • Install the Linerless Platen Upgrade
  • Single Active Docking Station (Optional: PA-CR-005)
    • Single Active Docking Station Overview (Optional: PA-CR-005)
    • Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Using the Single Active Docking Station (Optional: PA-CR-005)
    • Connect the Printer to a Wired LAN Network via Single Active Docking Station (Optional: PA-CR-005)
    • Mount the Single Active Docking Station on the Wall (Optional: PA-CR-005)
  • 4-bay Active Docking Station (Optional:PA-4CR-003)
    • 4-bay Active Docking Station Overview
    • Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Using the 4-bay Active Docking Station
    • Connect the Printer to a Wired LAN Network via 4-bay Active Docking Station
    • Mount the 4-bay Active Docking Station on the Wall
  • Single Active Docking Station (Optional: PA-CR-002A)
    • Single Active Docking Station Overview (Optional: PA-CR-002A)
    • Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Using the Single Active Docking Station (Optional: PA-CR-002A)
    • Mount the Single Active Docking Station on the Wall (Optional: PA-CR-002A)
    • Install the Mounting Arm on the Single Active Docking Station (Optional: PA-CR-002A)
• Product Dimensions
• Brother Help and Customer Support
• Compatible Operating Systems