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DRAFT RL-700S RFID Label Printer User's Manual ● Please read this manual before using the printer. ● Keep this manual in a convenient place for future reference.
Brother Industries, Ltd. and its suppliers. The user may not resell, duplicate, change, reverse-engineer, disassemble, or decompile any part of the above software without prior written permission.
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• A shielded interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device. • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Before Use Before Use Safety Precautions To prevent injury or damage, follow all warnings and caution informations with following symbols. Warning Tell you what to do to avoid the risk of injury. Tells you about procedures you must follow to prevent injury or damage Caution to the printer.
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Before Use Warning Printer Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, electric shock, or failure. • Do not disassemble or modify the printer. • Do not drop or step on, or apply high impact. • Do not wet the printer with coffee, juice, or water from cups or containers. •...
Before Use Caution AC Adapter • If the printer will not be used for an extended period, disconnect the AC adapter from the printer and electrical outlet. Tape Cutter • To avoid injury, do not touch the tape cutter. Installation and Storage •...
• To avoid accidents or damage, follow the instructions written in this manual. • Use only genuine Brother accessories and supplies ( (1” (24 mm)), (9/64” - 1/2” (3.5 mm - 36 mm)), or (1/4”...
Before Use SZ (RFID) Tape • TZ and HG tapes can be set their label length up to 4" (100 mm) but SZ tape can be set its label length from 2.14" (53.5 mm) to 4" (100 mm) with P-touch Editor or the printer driver. Also, note that the portion after the specified length up to the next label will be blank.
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Before Use • Data reading may be significantly impaired if labels are applied directly to moist surfaces or near them. Test operation before applying labels to surfaces. • Do not bring SZ tape cassettes or RFID tags within 2” (50 mm) in front of, above, or on the right side of the printer when it is in use.
Before Use Part Descriptions Printer parts are as follows: Front face Cover Open Cover button Error lamp Tape ejection slot Power button (illuminated) RFID reader/writer Feed and Cut button Catch tray Memo When not in use, close the cover to prevent dust and debris from accumulating in the printing unit. Rear view AC adapter jack USB port...
Before Use Button Button functions are as follows: Button Function Turns the printer on and off. ON/OFF button ( Feeds and cuts the printed labels. Use this button when the auto cut option in the printing dialog Feed and Cut button ( box is not checked.
Before Use Installing the Software Software Overview Before connecting the printer to your computer, you must install the software on your computer, including software applications and the printer driver. The following applications are included on the CD-ROM. P-touch Editor 4.2 Advanced editing software to create label designs for a variety of purposes.
Before Use Preparing For Installation System Requirements Before installation, make sure your computer meets these requirements and that other required software is already installed. Item Details ® ® Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional (SP4 or later), XP, or Windows Vista * Must be installed on a computer that conforms to Operating System ®...
• RL-700S SDK is not installed with Standard Installation. Install it individually with Custom Installation after installing other software. • For details on RL-700S SDK, see the RL- 700S SDK manuals in SDK. RL-700S SDK manuals are installed under the following path. C:\Program Files\Brother RL-700S\SDK\Doc...
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Before Use Read the license agreement very carefully. If you agree with the terms and conditions of the license agreement, click [Yes] to continue the installation. The Customer Information screen is displayed. Follow each instruction on the screen to complete the setting, and then click [Next].
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Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation. The software is now installed. When installation is finished, the Driver Setup screen is displayed. When the message "Connect Brother RL-700S, and then turn it on." is displayed, connect the USB cable to the printer's USB port.
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Before Use Connect the USB cable to the computer's USB port and turn on the printer. After the computer detects the printer, the printer driver will be installed automatically. Memo Depending on the hub, the computer may not detect the printer correctly. If so, connect the printer directly to the computer's USB port.
Using RFID Labels Using RFID Labels Reading and Writing Data on RFID Labels The printer has a built-in reader/writer for reading and writing RFID label data. Reader/Writer Read Area When the printer is functioning as a reader/writer, hold an RFID label near the read area to read the RFID label data.
Using RFID Labels Experience RFID Label Applications (Sample Applications) For an introduction to use RFID labels, try using one of the sample applications you installed. Memo These programs are sample applications to introduce printer RFID functions. They are provided as a way to try common functions, but no guarantee is implied regarding actual use. Overview of Sample Applications NameLabel An application for creating RFID tag-name labels, reading and writing the data with the printer.
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Using RFID Labels FileOpen An application for opening multiple files (registered in advance) at once when you hold the RFID label near the reader/writer of the printer. For example, this function is useful when several people give presentations on a single computer.
Memo For detailed specifications and instructions, see the User's Manual for each application. To start an application, click [Start]-[All Programs (or Programs)]- [Brother RL-700S]. The application menu is displayed. Choose the application menu you want and click the application icon.
Main Specifications Main Specifications Product Specifications Item Details Display LED lamps (blue and red) Printing Thermal transfer lamination/thermal printing Method Print Head 360 dpi, 384 dots TZ or SZ tape: 360 dpi Resolution Print HG tape, high resolution mode: 360 x 720 dpi (in feed direction) TZ or SZ tape: up to 0.8”...
Main Specifications System Requirements Item Details ® ® Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional(SP4 or later)/XP / Windows Vista * One of these operating systems must be installed on a ® computer that conforms to Microsoft guidelines for that Operating System operating system. * Use of the sample applications requires that Internet Explorer 5.01 or later be installed on your computer.