We recommend using the Brother QL-820NWB printer so in this guide we will give you step-by-step instructions from opening the box through to printing a test visitor badge.
If you follow the instructions in this guide you will not need to use the instructions provided by Brother. If you would like some one-on-one assistance setting up visitor badge printing please get in touch.
Contents
- Unpacking the printer
- Parts description
- Setting the paper roll
- Connect the power supply
- Installing the coin cell battery
- Turning the power on / off
- Configure wifi settings
- Test printing
1. Unpacking the visitor badge printer
- Unbox your printer and check you have the following items:
- Label printer
- AC adaptor
- AC power cord
- USB cable
- 2 x starter rolls
- these should be disposed of as they are not supported
- Brother DK-1202 badges should be purchased
- Cleaning sheet
- DK label and tape guide
- Warranty card
- Quick setup guide
- Product safety guide
2. Parts description
- See images
3. Setting the paper roll
- Open the roll compartment
- Make sure the printer is off
- Hold the printer by the front
- Firmly lift the compartment cover as shown
- Pull out the protective sheet from the outlet slot
- Place the roll into the roll spool guides
- Ensure the roll spool arms are inserted firmly into the spool guides
- Ensure the stabiliser (1) slides into the notch in the printer
- Thread the roll through the printer
- Align the edge of the roll with the upright edge of the label output slot.
- Insert the first label into the slot inside the compartment.
- Push the labels through the label output slot until the end reaches the mark as shown.
- Close the roll compartment
- When you press the power button to turn the printer on, the end of the roll aligns automatically.
4. Connect the power supply
- Connect the power cord to the printer and then plug the power cord into an electrical socket.
5. Installing the coin cell battery
- Open the roll compartment
- Make sure the printer is off
- Hold the printer by the front
- Firmly lift the compartment cover as shown
- Pull out the insulation seal on the coin battery as shown
- Ensure the battery cover is in the lock position as shown
- Ensure batteries are always installed the correct way round as shown
6. Turning the power on / off
- On: Press the power button. The status LED lights in green.
- Off: Press and hold the power button. The status LED may light in orange until the power is off.
- When turning the printer off, do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter until the orange status LED turns off.
7. Configure wifi settings
- From the main screen, press the Menu button
- Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select the WLAN menu then press Ok
- Press the ▲ or ▼ button to set WLAN (On/Off) to On.
- Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select Infra Manual Settings then press Ok
- Your printer will search for available networks at this point
- Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select the required network then press Ok
- This is the same network your iPad is on
- Enter your password when prompted
- Press Menu to switch between uppercase, lowercase, numbers and symbols
- Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select the correct characters
- The printer will display Connected
- Press Ok
- Press ↩️ to return to the main screen. The wifi icon will be shown in the top right of the screen.
8. Test Printing
- Open Welcm All-in-One
- Go to Settings
- Tap Badge Printing
- Enable Visitor in Badge Options
- Select Brother QL-820NWB from the pop-up
- Tap Print Test Visitor Badge from the preview pane
- If a badge is not printed please contact us