How to Load or Change the Label Roll of My Brother Label Printer?
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Compared with other label printers, Brother label printers are easy to use because they have an auto-cut function and simple settings. This makes them very user-friendly. However, unlike other printer brands, Brother printers require a cartridge frame to operate, which can sometimes confuse users. Today's article aims to answer questions about installing or changing Brother cartridge frames. If you have any issues with this, please keep reading!
Table of Content
Brother Label Rolls How Do I Put a New Roll in My Brother Printer? Compartments of the reusable cartridgeοΌ Steps How to Install/Change a New Brother Label Roll? If you purchase a brand-new cartridge that was not assembled previously: If you already have a cartridge and need to change a new roll: Summing Up
Brother Label Rolls
Brother labels are versatile labels that are specifically compatible with Brother QL series label printers. These labels are widely used on packages, envelopes, mails, letters, parcels, signs and temporary name tagsοΌFNSKU labels, FBA LabelsΒ and so on. Lots of customers choose Brother labels because they are highly flexible.
How Do I Put a New Roll in My Brother Printer?
Sometimes, the cartridges you receive are not pre-assembled, so you'll need to assemble them yourself. Now, let's see how to do this.
Compartments of the reusable cartridgeοΌ
1οΌSpool
2οΌStabilizer
3οΌSpool arm
Steps
Step 1: Hold the label printer by the front, and firmly lift the cover to open it.
Step 2: Place the label roll into the cartridge guide (1)
β’ Make sure that the spool arm (2) is inserted firmly in the cartridge guide.
β’ Make sure the stabilizer (3) slides into the hole in the label printer.
Step 3: Thread the label roll through the label output slot
β’ Line up the side of the label roll with the vertical edge of the label output slot.
β’ Check if the label roll is threaded straight so that the labels are not skewed.
β’ Push the first label through the label output slot until the end comes out of the slot.
Step 4: Close the cover.
Important tips:
- Always remove printed labels from the printer to prevent jamming.
- To keep the printer in good condition, remove label rolls when not in use and always keep the compartment cover closed to prevent dust and debris.
How to Install/Change a New Brother Label Roll?
If youβveΒ received yourΒ Brother label rollsΒ butΒ donβt know how to install/changeΒ it, youβre not aloneβthis has been a common issue as the cartridges seem not reusable. While original Brother cartridges arenβt reusable, Betckeyβs are designed to be reusable. Hereβs the easiest method to disassemble them.Β
If you purchase a brand-new cartridge that was not assembled previously:
Step 1: Insert the stabilizer into the spoolΒ
Step 2: Insert a new label roll into the spool.
Step 3: Align the the spool arm with the notches
InstallationΒ isΒ completed.Β Easy and fast!
If you already have a cartridge and need to change a new roll:
Step 1: Take out your cartridge
Step 2: Hold the stabilize firmly and pull the spool arm outΒ
Step 3:Β put the new label roll arrow face down onto the spool
Step 4:Β slot the spool arm onto the spool
Done!
change a new label roll to your old brother cartridge
Summing Up
Knowing how to install and change your Brother label roll makes it easier to operate your Brother printers and smooth your business process. We hope todayβs article helps you understand the process better, allowing you to manage your Brother label printer more easily!
At Betckey, we offer affordable and compatible Brother label rolls that come with reusable cartridge frames that are easy to disassemble and assemble. Our DK labels are sold with at least one roll and one cartridge, and we provide various purchasing options to meet your needs.Β Please learn more on ourΒ Brother label products .
1.What are the holes on the cartridge used for?
The holes allow the printer to detect the labels and then the printer is able to print labels.Β
2.What do the black marks on the backing paper do?
The black marks on the backing paper help the label printer know if it has run out of paper. If the machine can't detect any black marks, it knows there's no label paper left and will stop working.
3.How to remove a label roll?
1) Ensure the printer is turned off.
2) Unlock the printerβs cover by pulling the release levers on both sides of the printer.
3) Hold the front of the printer and lift the printerβs cover to open it.
4) Remove the inserted label roll by holding the cartridge frame and pulling it up.
5) Close the printerβs cover.
