How to Print Labels Using a Computer With My Brother Label Printer
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Many people find using a Brother label printer to print labels a bit difficult. The user guide can seem intimidating at first glance. So we organized a simplified version to make the process easier and more approachable. The operations of different Brother models may differ slightly, but the basic functions remain the same. Feel free to continue reading!
Table of Content
Step 1 Load the DK Roll
Before turning on your Brother label printer, make sure to load the DK roll . For detailed instructions on how to load or change a DK roll, please refer to our previous article. You can find it in the "Related Articles" section at the bottom.
Step 2 Turn the Power On
Press the Power Button to turn the Label Printer on. The Status LED turns green.
Step 3 Set the settings to print labels
- 1) Start P-touch Editor or P-touch Address Book, and then select the printer you are using.
- 2) Start customizing by choosing templates or creating a new label design:
- l Use a Template:
- P-touch Editor offers a variety of pre-designed templates suited for different purposes like address labels , barcode labels , file folder labels , shipping labels , name tags , etc.
- ① Choose a template you need.
- ② Change the information (text, size, font, etc.) if needed from the toolbar.
Click Print button.
- l Create a New Label Design:
First let’s do some basic settings. Double click“New Layout”and drag the edges of the blank layout to adjust the label size or click on “Paper”tool from the toolbar and select proper size for your label. You can also change “Length” and “margins” as well as Label Direction (Vertical/Horizontal) on the same panel.
Now you can start designing your labels:
- l Text and Shapes or Lines:
- ① Select the “Text” tool from the toolbar to create a text box on your label.
- ② Customize your text by adjusting the font, color, and style (bold, italic, underline) in the text properties panel.
- ③ If specific shapes or lines are needed, just choose the shape or line tool from the toolbar and right-click to change its color or style.
- l Adding Images and Logos:
- ① Click the “Image” tool.
- ② Import images from your computer by browsing your files.
- ③ Resize and position the image by dragging its corners and use the image properties panel to adjust settings such as brightness and contrast.
- l Inserting Barcodes:
- ① Select the “Insert” tool on the top menu to add a barcode to your label.
- ② Click “Protocol”, choose a protocol you need and enter the necessary data for your barcode in the bar code properties panel.
- ③ Adjust the size and position of the barcode on your label.
Step 4 Check the Cutting Options
There are several cutting options for you to choose. If you choose Auto Cut, each label is automatically cut after printing. When the Auto Cut and Half Cut options are selected simultaneously, only the last label will be fully cut after printing. The printer can also be set to cut the labels after a specified number of labels are printed.
Step 5 Click the “Print” Button
Conclusion
Today we talked about common steps about printing labels on your Brother printers both by using a template and designing from scratch. By following the steps outlined, you can efficiently create and print professional-looking labels that meet your specific needs. Thank you for watching!
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