Brother QL-1060N Owner's Manual

Potential types of problems

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

Problem

Solution

• The QL-1060N does not 

print, or a printing error is 
received.

• Is the USB/Ethernet cable loose?

Check that the cable is connected securely.

• Is the DK Roll installed correctly? 

If not, remove the DK Roll and reinstall.

• Is there enough roll remaining? 

Check that there is enough roll remaining.

• Is the DK Roll compartment cover open? 

Check that the DK Roll compartment cover is closed.

• Has a print error or transmission error occurred? 

Turn off the Brother QL-1060N and on again. If the problem is still occurred, 
contact Brother Customer Service at 1-877-BROTHER.

• The power button is not 

lit.

• Is the power cord plugged correctly? 

Check that the power cord is plugged. If inserted, try plugging it into another 
electrical outlet.
* If the power button still does not light up, contact Brother Customer Service at 

1-877-BROTHER.

• The printed label contains 

streaks or poor quality 
characters, or the label is 
not fed correctly.

• Is the print head or roller dirty?  

While the print head generally remains clean under normal use, lint or dirt from 
the roller may become stuck on the printer head. If this occurs, clean the roller. 
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• A data transmission error 

appears on the personal 
computer.

• Is the correct port chosen? 

Check that the correct port is chosen from the “Print to the following port” list in 
the Printer Properties dialog box.

• Is the QL-1060N in cooling mode (the LED lamp is flashing in orange)? 

Wait until the LED lamp stops flashing and then try printing again.

• Is someone printing via network?

If you try to print while other users are printing large amounts of data, the printer 
is unable to accept your print job until the ongoing printing is finished. In such 
situations, execute the print job again after the other jobs are completed.

• Labels are jammed in the 

cutter or are not ejected 
correctly after printing.

• Is there dirt or lint on the roller preventing it from rolling freely? 

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• Layout style is not 

updated when Add-in is 
still activated and a new 
label roll is installed.

• Was a new label roll installed before activating the P-touch Add-In (The P-touch 

function is added to your standard Microsoft toolbar)? 
Exit the P-touch Add-In, load the second label roll type, reactivate the P-touch 
Add-in, choose "Select Layout", and then verify the layout.

• The icon of  P-touch 

Add-In is not displayed on 
Microsoft

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 Word.

• Is Microsoft

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 Word started up from Microsoft

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 Outlook

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• Is Microsoft

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 Word chosen for the editor usually used for Microsoft

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Outlook

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? 

Due to limitation of the program, the Add-In of Microsoft

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 Word is unable to use 

with above settings. Quit Microsoft

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, and restart Microsoft

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 Word.

• Cutter error

• If the cutter error occurs, keep the DK roll compartment cover closed and press 

ON/OFF button. The cutter moves back to the normal position and turns the 
machine OFF automatically. After the machine is OFF, inspect the cutter unit 
and remove the paper jam.