Brother QL-800 User Manual

Changing the Label Printer Settings
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Printer Setting Tool for Mac 4
Using the Printer Setting Tool, you can specify the printer’s device settings from a Mac. Not only can you
change the device settings for one printer, but you can also apply the same settings to multiple printers.
Note
The Printer Setting Tool is installed automatically when you use the initial installer to install the printer
driver. For more information, see Installing the Software and Printer Drivers to a Computer on page 7.
Important
The Printer Setting Tool is available only with compatible Brother printers.
Before Using the Printer Setting Tool 4
 Make sure the AC Power Cord is connected to the printer and to an electrical socket.
 Make sure the printer driver has been installed correctly and you can print.
 Connect your printer to a computer with a USB cable.
Using the Printer Setting Tool for Mac 4
1 Connect the printer you want to configure to the computer.
2 Click [Macintosh HD] - [Applications] - [Brother] - [Printer Setting Tool] - [Printer Setting Tool.app].
The [Printer Setting Tool] window appears.
3 Check that the printer you want to configure appears next to [Printer]. If a different printer appears, select
the printer you want from the pop-up list.
4 Select a settings tab, and then specify or change the settings.
5 Click [Apply Settings to the Printer] in the settings tab to apply the settings to the printer.
6 Click [Exit] to finish specifying settings.
Important
Use the Printer Setting Tool to configure the printer only when the printer is waiting for the next print job.
The printer may malfunction if you try to configure it while it is handling a job.

Brother QL-800 Specifications

General

Color	Yes
Text alignment	Right, Center, Left
Printing colors	Black, Red
Print technology	Direct thermal
Maximum resolution	300 x 600 DPI
Maximum print height	58 mm
Minimum print length	1000 mm
Maximum printing width	60.96 mm
Maximum label width	62 mm
Maximum label length	1 m
Ethernet LAN	No
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Connectivity technology	Wired
PC connection	USB 2.0
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR
Display	-
Product color	Black, Grey
Housing material	Plastic
Cables included	USB
Bundled software	P-touch Editor Lite P-touch Editor 5 P-touch Address Book
Cartridges quantity	2 pc(s)
Tape type	DK
Flash memory	6 MB
Number of fonts	5
Number of styles	8
Built-in barcodes	CODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Data Matrix, EAN128, EAN13, EAN8, GS1-128, ISBN-2, ISBN-5, ITF-25, MaxiCode, Micro QR Code, MicroPDF417, PDF417, POSTNET, QR Code, UPC-A, UPC-E
Page description languages	Raster_P
AC input voltage	220 - 240 V
Package depth	184 mm
Package width	264 mm
Package height	232 mm
Package weight	2090 g
Label memory	99 label(s)
Number of frames	126
Languages support	CHI (SIMPL), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, NOR, POL, POR, RUS, SWE, TUR
Number of languages	18
Harmonized System (HS) code	84433210

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	213 mm
Width	125 mm
Height	142 mm
Weight	1150 g

Summary

How to Use P-touch Editor

Starting P-touch Editor

Instructions for launching the P-touch Editor software for Windows and Mac.

Printing with P-touch Editor

Guidance on creating and printing labels using P-touch Editor in Express and Professional modes.

Resetting the Label Printer

Resetting All Settings to the Factory Settings Using the Label Printer Buttons

Procedure to reset printer settings to factory defaults using the printer's physical buttons.

Resetting Data Using the Printer Setting Tool

How to reset printer settings to factory defaults using the computer's Printer Setting Tool.

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Printing Problems

Solutions for common printing issues such as no print or poor quality.

LED Indicators

Troubleshooting (Problem/Solution)

Detailed problem-solving guide with solutions for various printer errors.