Troubleshooting

If the problems occur while using this printer, the following may help you to solve the problems.

Potential types of problems

Problem

Solution

 

 

 

Is the USB cable disconnected?

 

Check the USB cable is connected properly.

 

Is the DK Roll properly set?

 

If it is not set properly, remove the DK Roll and set it again.

Cannot print

Is the DK Roll used up?

Check for some of the roll are still left.

Printing error

Is the DK Roll cover open?

is displayed

Check the roll cover is closed properly.

 

 

Are USB cable and RS-232C cable connected to the printer at the

 

same time?

 

Connect only one cable which is used to communicate with the

 

printer.

LED lamp

Is the power cord connected properly?

Check the power cord is connected properly. If it is connected

does not light

properly, try to connect it to other outlet.

up

* If the problem is not resolved after trying these solutions, contact your local

 

distributor or Brother Call Center.

 

For details, refer to Î"Manual operation button" in page 22.

LED lamp is

Does a system error (the LED turns off after blinking 10 times)

occur?

blinking

Turn OFF the power of the printer and turn it ON again.

 

If the problem is not resolved after trying this solution, contact your

 

local distributor or Brother Call Center.

The printing

Is the print head or roller damaged or stained?

The print head is cleaned when using the DK Roll (thermal recording

quality is

paper), however, the dust or stain from roller may collect on the print

getting wrong

head. In this case, clean up the roller. For details, refer to Î"Roller

 

maintenance" in page 54.

Data

Is the correct port selected?

transmission

Check that the correct port is selected from [print to the port below]

error is

in printer property dialog box.

displayed on

 

PC

 

The clock

Is the battery protection sheet removed?

Remove the battery protection sheet.

stops when

Is the battery inserted?

unplugging

Set a new battery.

the power

The battery is run out of power.

cord

Replace it with a new battery.

 

 

 

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Introduction

STEP

1

Before using the printer

STEP

2

only this printer

(No PC)

Using

 

STEP

3

PC

For Windows

to your

Connecting

For Macintosh

STEP

4

Troubleshooting

Maintenance and

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Brother QL-650TD manual Troubleshooting, Potential types of problems, Problem Solution